Halo Wars 2 Blitz Beta Announced January 11, 2017

Enormous news out of 343 Industries today, they have just announced the second Halo Wars 2 multiplayer test will be starting January 20th!

This Beta Test will go on for ten days and will be open to Xbox One and Windows 10 testers. I’m sure PC players will be happy to hear that as they weren’t invited to the first Halo Wars 2 Beta Test back in June.

Sadly, any rewards you earn during the Beta will not carry over to the full game. However, Beta players will not be left empty handed when the full game comes out. Anyone who plays the beta will be guaranteed one Blitz pack that they will be able to carry over to the full retail game. You’ll be able to earn a second Blitz pack after completing a single game in the Beta.

Halo Wars 2 is coming Feb 2017 to Xbox One and Windows 10.

Watch Dogs 2 Patch 1.09 Released January 9, 2017

A minor software update for Watch Dogs 2 was recently released on the PS4, and it is highly likely its other platforms will follow suit soon if they haven’t already been updated.

The new update, version 1.09, fixes a multiplayer exploit and reduces the round capacity of a single weapon. You can read all the changes here.

Watch Dogs 2 is out now on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.

Mass Effect 2 Free On PC Through Origin On The House January 5, 2017

This has been a long time coming but earlier today EA has announced they have made the PC version of Mass Effect 2 entirely free through Origin On The House!  This is huge news as Mass Effect 2 has been hailed by critics as one of the finest games released in the last generation, and is also considered by many to be the best game of the Mass Effect franchise.

As with all games obtained through On The House, as long as you add them to your Origin account while they are free, they will remain tied to your account even after the free period ends.  You’ll need an EA account and a PC with the Origin client to download and install the game, but you can get both for free.

Mass Effect 2 is out now on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

What to Do if You Can’t Sign in to My Nintendo on iPhone December 23, 2016

Nintendo offers the My Nintendo website as a free rewards site for Nintendo players on the Wii U, 3DS and SmartPhones.  If you’re playing an app like Super Mario Run or Miitomo on the iPhone, linking your My Nintendo account to the apps can award you exclusive new digital content.

However, there seems to be some kind of glitch in the website for anyone who used it on the iPhone before installing the newer version of iOS 10. The site can start randomly redirecting the user once they arrive on it, eventually ending in an Access Denied message.  The user can’t back out of it and they can’t log back in. This can be especially annoying if you’re trying to access your My Nintendo account to link it to Super Mario Run, as the app simply uses its mobile website for login rather than providing its own integrated login functionality.
If you’re having this issue, there is a solution.  You must access your iPhone’s Settings app, select the Safari tab, and select the option to Clear all History and Website Data.  Once you do this, the My Nintendo website should begin to function normally again  This has the side effect of deleting all of your online passwords, forcing you to have to log back in to all of your online accounts.

Nintendo and Apple should take a closer look into this bug and see why it’s happening.  Until that happens, hopefully this tip helped you.

Pokemon Go Now On Apple Watch December 22, 2016

iPhone owners desperate for a better way to hatch eggs in Pokémon Go will be happy to discover that the latest iPhone update brings support for the Apple Watch!

Want to get started immediately?  No big deal, just Make sure to download the newest version of Pokémon Go on the App Store before starting the game on the Apple Watch!  The Apple Watch requires an iPhone 5s smartphone or newer to function.

Pokémon Go is out now on Android and iOS SmartPhones.

Blade Runner 2049 Teaser Trailer December 19, 2016

I know I don’t usually post movie and television related content on this website but today I’ve decided to make an exception.

In my opinion, there are three iconic films who have irrevocably influenced modern video games, Aliens, Tron and Blade Runner.  Two of those films received sequels, and it has been a shame that the third has not. Today, Warner Bros has revealed that is going to change, and they have released this all-new teaser trailer for the next Blade Runner film, Blade Runner 2049.  Welcome back, Decker.

Blade Runner 2049 is coming to theaters in October 2017.

Pokemon Regional Championships Hosted in San Jose All Weekend December 17, 2016

Snowed in?  Don’t worry, The Pokémon Company has announced they will host a major Pokémon regional tournament this weekend in San Jose.  That’s right, a major Pokémon TGC and Sun/Moon competition is starting today and will be getting streamed live all weekend.  That’s right, if you can’t attend in person you’ll still be able to watch the event from the comfort of your own home!

You can get all the details on how to watch the event at pokemon.com/live. Game streaming website Twitch.TV will also broadcast the event live on their app and website!

Good luck to everyone competing!  Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are out now on the Nintendo 3DS.

iOS 10.2 Released December 14, 2016

A decent sized update for iOS 10 devices was quietly released earlier this week. The new update adds a unified TV app and several bug fixes and optimizations.

The 10.2 update is out now and should be compatible with your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, provided the device is compatible with iOS 10.  Depending on your device, iOS 10.2’s download size could weigh in at around 250MB.

I recommend updating your apps after installing the update to ensure their compatibility with the new OS.

Lost Odyssey Free on Xbox 360  December 14, 2016

The two cult-favorite Xbox 360 RPGs Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey are now fully backwards compatible with the Xbox One console. That means players who have the games on retail disc can just pop their discs into their Xbox One drive to play, and digital owners will immediately be able to find the games for download in their Xbox One’s digital library.

To celebrate Microsoft is offering Lost Odyssey for free purchase on the Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles.  Seriously, you can get the full game for free right now regardless of if you have an Xbox Live Gold account.

Lost Odyssey will remain free on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One until December 31st. Once you got it, it will remain on your account even after the free purchase period ends. Get it now, because if you don’t get it before it becomes free you’ll have to pay for it if you want it later.  Don’t worry, purchases on the Xbox 360 will carry over to the Xbox One.

Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon are out now exclusively on the Xbox One.

Pichu and Togepi Eggs Now Added to Pokemon Go December 12, 2016

Niantic promised a big Pokémon Go announcement was scheduled for today and they have delivered it.  As of today, the Generation 2 Pokémon Togepi and Pichu can be found in Pokémon Go!

Right now the GEN2 Pokémon can only be obtained as eggs, so make sure to set your sights on new Pokestops!

Also, people venturing out into the wild might catch an glimpse of a Pikachu wearing a Santa hat. Those will be in the wild until Dec 29th!

Pokémon Go is out now for iOS and Android devices.