iOS 11.2.5 Released January 24, 2018

A medium level update has just been released for iOS devices running iOS 11. The new update, iOS 11.2.5, includes upgrades to Siri in anticipation for the upcoming release of the HomePod speaker on top of the usual security fixes and optimizations.

Depending on your device and what version of iOS 11 you are previously running, the new update can weigh in at around 128MB.

God of War PS4 Release Date January 23, 2018

The newest entry in the God of War franchise was first announced at E3 several years ago, and it has been highly anticipated ever since. After Kratos destroyed Olympus and the Greek Gods at the end of God of War 3, this new game looked to be inspired by an entirely new pantheon of Gods. On top of that, it appears Kratos now has something to care about, a son.

Today, I’m happy to announce Sony has revealed the official release date for the first game in the God of War series made exclusively for the PlayStation 4 and show this all-new story trailer, enjoy!

God of War is coming April 20th, 2018 exclusively on PS4.

PS4 System Software 5.05 Released January 18, 2018

Sony has just released a required system software update for the PS4 and PS4 Pro consoles. The new software update includes non-specific bug fixes and stability improvements. No new system features are included in the update.

The new update should only weigh in at around 375MB if you already had the previous system software version installed. You must download and install the new software update to access the PlayStation Network.

Pokemon Announces 2018 Year of Legendaries January 18, 2018

The Pokémon Company has made an enormous announcement for Pokémon Trainers all over the US! A major distribution of Legendary Pokémon is coming this year starting in February! To participate, you will need a 3DS system and a copy of any Generation 7 Pokémon game.

You can visit this website to read all the details about which Pokémon are going to get released every month and how to obtain them. The last time The Pokémon Company did a distribution like this was during its hugely successful 20th anniversary event, and this one is looking to be just as big a deal.

Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon are out now exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS platform.

Nintendo LABO Announced January 18, 2018

I’ll just let this video speak for itself.

It looks like LABO is going to be Nintendo’s next step for world domination. Combining the capabilities of the Switch with creativity of DIY papercraft, there may be nothing holding back players from creating anything from their imaginations.

Nintendo LABO is coming April 2018 exclusively to the Nintendo Switch.

Final Fantasy XV PC Release Date January 16, 2018

We’ve known for some time that Final Fantasy XV would get a PC release, but information about exactly when it was coming was not available. Today, Square Enix has announced exactly when Final Fantasy XV will launch on PC.

The PC version will include all the main content from the original game, everything in the Season Pass, and everything from the newly announced Royal Edition. It will support 4K and HDR monitors (if the user has a compatible system).

Final Fantasy XV is out now on Xbox One and PS4. It is coming March 6th, 2018 to PC. You’ll be able to get it through Steam.

Pokemon: Detective Pikachu FINALLY Coming to the West January 12, 2018

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu was first announced as a new type of Pokémon game. In it, you play a young detective who works with a unique talking Pikachu to solve crimes. This game was a very big deal, as there’s been talk a live-action movie based on the game is in the works starring Danny DeVito as the Pikachu. However, the game was restricted to a Japan-only release and with the amount of dialog in the game, it was unlikely the game would get an international release. Earlier today, The Pokémon Company released this trailer, enjoy!

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is coming exclusively to Nintendo 3DS systems March 2018.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Open Beta Announced January 12, 2018

Square Enix has just announced an open beta for the upcoming fighting game Dissidia Final Fantasy NT on the PS4! Here’s the official announcement trailer.

The official times for the beta are as follows:

• From Friday, January 12 @ 6:00 AM PST to Monday, January 15 @ 1:00 PM PST
• From Monday, January 15 @ 2:00 PM PST to Thursday, January 18 @ 1:00 PM PST
• From Thursday, January 18 @ 2:00 PM PST to Sunday, January 21 @ 1:00 PM PST

This is fantastic news and this beta looks like it’ll be a lot of fun. We had a blast playing this game at E3 2017 and it’ll be great getting back into it a few weeks before the game officially ships. Give it a download as soon as you can!

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is launching January 30th, 2018 exclusively to the PS4.

Nintendo Direct Mini 1-11-18 January 11, 2018

The first Nintendo Direct of the year has been released and its a really big deal! If you’re interested in hearing more about what new, unannounced games coming for the Nintendo Switch, give this a watch!

New DLC for Pokken Tournament DX? Hyrule Warriors on Switch? Dragon Quest Builders Demo out today? The World Ends With You on Switch? Sign me up! We’ll be talking more about these announcements over the course of the next month!

Cycle Across Kanto – New Kickstarter Documentary Enters Final Days January 9, 2018

I felt the very first Pokémon game was so well designed, it had to be based on a real place, and it turns out I was right. The very first region players explored, now referred to as Kanto, actually exists in Japan. Now, a bunch of filmmakers from the YouTube Channel Good Blood are planning to do something about it! Here’s their official trailer:

That’s right, a group of professional filmmakers and athletes plan to cycle all the way across Kanto! I’m an enormous fan of travelogues, nature documentaries, History Channel, and Behind the Scenes looks at the gaming industry. This project seems like it was tailored just for me! If you’re interested in supporting the project, you can back it on their official Kickstarter as it is entering the final two weeks of funding!

Any child who played the original Pokémon games back in the day found a deeply fleshed out game world they could explore on their Game Boy handheld. It’s in-game economy, social hierarchy, and government closely reflected the real world, making the game’s story truly inspiring. In fact, if you’d like to read more about it, we did a pretty in-depth research essay into the Pokémon World you can read right here.