iOS 11.4 Released May 29, 2018

Apple has just released an important system update for iOS 11 devices.

The new update, iOS 11.4, includes support for stereo sound with Apple HomePods, AirPlay 2 support and major improvements with iMessage. If you previously had iOS 11.3.1 installed, you may need to download around 350MB to perform the upgrade, depending on your device.

You can download the update right now using your iDevice’s Software Update feature or iTunes.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Nintendo Switch Gameplay May 28, 2018

One of my favorite games for the Wii U was Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. It was a new take on the Super Mario Bros universe, expanding the characters of Captain Toad and Toadette. The point of the game was to explore every environment and collect all the items…without an ability to jump.

Now the game is coming to the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS. Here’s some official gameplay. If you never got a Wii U, you should check this out.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is out now on the Nintendo Wii U. It is coming July 13th, 2018 to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS.

Sushi Striker Demo Released for Nintendo Switch May 28, 2018

Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido is a unique puzzle game coming to the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch. In it, you fight with sushi, the greatest food ever! Now, you’ll be able to download its official demo on your Switch completely free of charge. Take a look at this trailer and see how the game looks for yourselves.

Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido is coming June 8th, 2018 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS.

Detroit: Become Human Countdown to Launch May 23, 2018

Sony and Quantic Dream are less than two days away from the release of the next major PS4 exclusive game, Detroit: Become Human. To celebrate, they’re releasing a whole bunch of new trailers and interviews on their official YouTube Channel. Here’s a look at their announcement trailer.

Not enough trailer for you? Don’t worry, we got you covered. Here’s the official launch trailer.

Next up, we have two videos for you called interview shorts. Each one is focused on a different aspect in the game. The first is a closer look at a character named Chloe. The second provides a closer look at the game’s world and the in-game company responsible for building these androids.

Last up is the most recently released video about the game, a brief interview with the game’s director David Cage.

Detroit: Become Human is launching May 25th, 2018 exclusively for the PS4.

Alolan Pokemon Coming to Pokemon Go May 22, 2018

Niantic has made an enormous announcement this week for Pokémon Go! When they were released, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon offered exclusive variants of many Pokémon we all knew and loved. These Pokémon shared the same name and basic design of other recognizable Pokémon but they looked different, knew different moves and could be an entirely different type. They were called Alolan Pokémon after the Alolan region the Generation 7 games took place in.

Now, I’m happy to share these special Pokémon are coming to Pokémon Go! You can read all the details about the announcement here. Sadly there’s not much to go on, we don’t know what Pokémon will be available, what regions we can expect to find Alolan variants in, or when the update is coming.

Pokémon Go is out now for Android and iOS enabled SmartPhones and tablets.

Pokemon Go Community Day Starting Soon May 19, 2018

Niantic has been hosting Pokémon Go Community Days at least once a month since the beginning of the year. Today, the special fire-type Charmander will be spawning between the hours of 2-5PM. If you can evolve it into a Charizard, you’ll get access to a special move, Blast Burn. During that time, Lures will increase in duration from 30 min to 3 hours.

You can read all the details on the event here. Pull out your smartphones and start playing trainers! The event starts in about fifteen minutes!

Pokémon Go is out now on Android and iOS Smartphones and tablets.

Halo: Fireteam Raven Announced for Arcades May 17, 2018

We don’t talk about arcade news much on this channel, but today we are going to make an exception. 343 Industries has just revealed the next Halo game is coming to arcades, and it looks awesome.

Halo: Fireteam Raven is coming exclusively to arcades Summer 2018. I’m going to have to plan a trip to Dave & Busters in a few months.

Octopath Traveler May 2018 Preview May 15, 2018

Octopath Traveler was one of the first games announced on the Nintendo Switch, and it grabbed our attention in a big way. Now, this month’s preview of the game has just been released by Nintendo and Square Enix. Take a look at the final two playable characters in the game:

Octopath Traveler is coming July 13th, 2018 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. A demo is already available on the Nintendo eShop.

NES Classic Re-Release Date May 14, 2018

With the Wii U quietly being discontinued and Nintendo Switch not coming until March 2017, Nintendo had no major product to release for Christmas 2016. So they created the NES Classic, a miniature NES console with one controller and preloaded with 30 NES titles.

NES Classic games included:

• Donkey Kong Jr
• Dr. Mario
• PAC-MAN
• The Legend of Zelda
• Super Mario Bros
• Super Mario Bros 3
• Castlevania
• Galaga
• Gradius
• Ghosts N’ Goblins
• Mario Bros
• Tecmo Bowl
• Super C
• Kid Icarus
• Bubble Bobble
• Ice Climbers
• Balloon Fight
• Startropics
• Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest
• Excitebike
• Zelda II: The Adventures of Link
• Double Dragon II
• Ninja Gaiden
• Punch-Out featuring Mr Dream
• Metroid
• Final Fantasy
• Kirby’s Adventure
• Super Mario Bros 2
• Mega Man 2
• Donkey Kong

Nintendo expected it to be a minor product release to satisfy the Christmas retail period. The problem was, the NES Classic was the perfect product at the perfect time, and it sold out completely. Nintendo completely underestimated its demand. Every single retail resupply of the product (if stores even got them at all) sold out within minutes, and despite extending their manufacture period, many potential customers were turned away from buying it.

Good news, everyone! The NES Classic will be shipping back out starting June 29th. Shipments of the console will continue throughout the rest of the year. The cost will still be $60 US.

DETROIT: Become Human TV Commercials May 10, 2018

It’s always a big deal to see commercials for games on television. The highly anticipated Quantic Dream produced PS4 exclusive game DETROIT: Become Human is getting released towards the end of the month, and Sony has begun their promotional blitz for the game. Take a look at three television commercials Sony has released for the game. Maybe you’ll see them on TV soon.

DETROIT: Become Human is coming May 25th, 2018 exclusively for PS4. You can download a demo for the game right now.