PS4 System Software 5.56 Released September 2, 2018

Its been a long time since Sony last released an official software update for the PS4, but it looks like that dry spell has come to an end. Today, Sony has released System Software 5.56 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro. It includes no new features and nonspecific bug fixes. The update currently weighs in at around 450MB.

The new software is not currently required to access the PlayStation Network, but it likely will be soon. Make sure to get your PS4 updated before Spider-Man comes out on Thursday night! Digital preloads for everyone who preordered that game from the PlayStation Store are expected to start on September 5th.

September’s Legendary Pokemon Distribution at Best Buy August 31, 2018

Every month this year, The Pokemon Company has released a set of legendary Pokémon for players of the most recent Pokémon games on the 3DS. September will see the release of the legendary third generation Pokémon Latias and Latios. That’s right, starting September 2nd, you’ll be able to pick up codes for these legendary Pokémon at Best Buy retail stores across the US.

The legendary codes can be redeemed on any of the four seventh generation games. The specific Pokémon you get and it’s abilities will depend on what game you redeem the code on.

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are out now exclusively for Nintendo 3DS systems.

Spider-Man PS4 Getting Photo Mode In Day 1 Patch August 31, 2018

Day 1 patches are nothing new to the world of gaming. Typically these patches include some last minute technical fixes that weren’t able to be found or fixed before the game was released. Insomniac Games on the other hand plans to include an entirely new feature for their Spider-Man Day 1 patch, Photo Mode. You instagram users will find a lot to like with this.

Spider-Man is coming September 7th, 2018 exclusively to PS4.

Spider-Man PS4 Behind the Scenes – Action Sequence Breakdown August 28, 2018

In a surprising move, Marvel’s official YouTube channel published this behind the scenes video on the upcoming Spider-Man game. This particular focuses on what goes into making an in-game cutscene. Most of the video focuses on what went into making the climatic final scene from the E3 2018 demo, but the procedures they describe could apply to almost any in-game cutscene. It’s great to know that the games industry is on the cutting edge of filmmaking.

While the video is short it is really well made. I’d love to see more of these BTS videos on the lead up to the game’s release.

Spider-Man is coming September 7th, 2018 exclusively to the PS4.

Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase Summer 2018 August 28, 2018

Nintendo calls the independently produced titles on their platform Nindies. The digital marketplace on the Switch has been going wild with a ton of new independent titles and many more are on the way. What’s coming? Well, take it away, Kurt!

Pokemon World Championships 2018 Video August 28, 2018

This past weekend, the Pokémon World Championships were held in Nashville, TN. In that event, the best Pokémon trainers from the TCG and video games battled to be the very best like no one ever was. There were ups and downs, huge surprises, and at the end

For those of you who missed any part of the three-day event, I’m happy to say it has currently been archived on the Official Pokémon YouTube Channel. If you want to see it for yourselves, just give it a watch!

Spider-Man PS4 DLC Release Dates August 28, 2018

We’ve known for a while that Spider-Man on the PlayStation 4 will get three post-release single-player DLC that will extend the game’s story past what we will see in the finished retail game. It’s called “The City that Never Sleeps” and it will be included at no additional cost in the retail Collector’s Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. We’ve known since San Diego Comic Con 2018 the first part of the DLC will revolve around the Spider-Man villain Black Cat. Today, we have all the details and the release schedule for all three of the DLC missions!

Episode 1, The Heist will release October 23rd, 2018. That’s slightly short of two months after the retail game releases. Episode 2, Turf Wars, will be released in November 2018. Episode 3, Silver Lining, is expected to release in December 2018. Each episode will cost $9.99 individually, or $24.99 for all three episodes. If you’ve already preordered the retail Collector’s Edition or the Digital Deluxe Edition offered on the PlayStation Store, the entire “City that Never Sleeps” DLC is included with your purchase and you will get the DLC missions for free as soon as they are released.

You can read all the official details about the news here. Insomniac has mentioned earlier that “The City that Never Sleeps” DLC will also include access to exclusive playable costumes you won’t be able to obtain in the regular game. They will become unlockable as you progress through the DLC.

Spider-Man is coming September 7th, 2018 exclusively to the PlayStation 4.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection 4K Patch Released August 28, 2018

It’s been several hundred days since the last time Halo: The Master Chief Collection received an official update of any sort. Today, Microsoft and 343 Industries just released a MASSIVE patch for the game. Among the fixes and tweaks included in the patch is the long-awaited 4K update, making the game 4K native on the Xbox One X.

This is no minor software update. Even if you’ve previously installed the most recent version of the game, updating the game on the Xbox One X requires a 73.70 GB download. My advice is to shut off your console’s auto shutdown mode and start the download as soon as possible.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is out now exclusively on the Xbox One.

Spider-Man PS4 – Relationships Trailer August 28, 2018

Unlike previous times when a Just the Facts trailer was released for Spider-Man on the PS4, we waited an extra day to post this up so we wouldn’t have to use a video embed of sub-par quality. Now, the final video from the Just the Facts series has been posted. Sadly, we don’t see a lot of new content in this trailer, but listening to Peter and J Jonah’s banter is great as always. Check it out below.

I’m still reading the prequel novel, and I’ve noticed the rules regarding the timeline of this Spider-Verse are different than that of the 616 comic universe, but does the fact Peter mentions Ben Reilly (and the unlockable Scarlet Spider costume) mean that the Clone Saga has happened?

Spider-Man is coming September 7th, 2018 exclusively to the PlayStation 4.

The First Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Footage August 28, 2018

CD Projekt Red has finally released the very first actual gameplay footage from the long-awaited Cyberpunk 2077 and they did not disappoint. Instead of releasing a short snippet of footage, the developers went all out and released a 48 minute long video…all in glorious 4K. If you even have the slightest interest in this game you need to check this video out on the biggest screen you have.

I’m a huge fan of the game Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines, and to me Cyberpunk 2077 feels like a successor to that title. There are very fantastical concepts being explored in the game but I feel the mature themes keeps it on the edge of reality. Hopefully we will see more soon!

Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to PC, Xbox One and PS4.