PS4 Software Update 4.00 Released September 13, 2016

As promised, Sony has just released a MAJOR software update to the PlayStation 4, which tweaks the console’s operating system and adds support for HDR equipped HDTVs.

You can download the update right now using your PS4’s software update menu. If you previously had the most recent PS4 software update installed the new update weighs in at around 312 MB, so it shouldn’t take that long to download. The PS4 4.00 software update is required to access the PlayStation Network.

Pokemon Generations Animated Series Announced September 13, 2016

Fans of Pokémon Origins will be very happy to know that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have just announced an all new animated series which will look at some of the best moments and battles from across all six generations of Pokémon games.  Take a look at the official trailer.

Wow, just wow.  A new episode of Pokémon Generations will release every week up to December 23th, 2016.  Each individual episode is expected to be about three to five minutes in length.

Pokemon Origins Episode 1 Rereleased on Pokemon TV September 13, 2016

Fans of the first generation Pokémon games found a lot to like when Nintendo and The Pokémon Company released the four-part animated series Pokémon Origins in 2013.

Pokémon Origins was a traditionally animated retelling of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue updated with new content from the Generation 6 games. All four parts were released for streamthrough the Pokémon TV app for smartphones and tablets just before Pokémon X and Pokémon Y were released, but only for a brief time.

Now, in anticipation for an all new animated adventure, Pokémon Generations, Pokémon Origins is available to stream through the Pokémon TV app. If you are on the fence about giving the app a download you can currently watch the first episode below.

If you like the series so much you would like to buy all of the episodes to watch whenever you’d like for yourselves your options might be limited. As far as I know, Pokémon Origins has not been released on Blu-Ray Disc but it was released in HD on iTunes.

iOS 10 Released September 13, 2016

Apple has officially released iOS 10 as a free software update to compatible iDevices.  The new software update adds a completely revamped interface with new features including support for Home Automation.

We haven’t been able to test the new OS on a wide range of Apple devices yet but it looks like the OS may not be compatible with iPads from the third generation or older.

Depending on your device, iOS 10 weighs in at a 1 GB download.

Halo 5: Guardians Anvil’s Legacy Update and Windows 10 Forge Released September 9, 2016

Microsoft just released a major series of new updates and software to enhance the gameplay in Halo 5: Guardians yesterday.  Sit back and relax as we walk you through everything.

First up, Microsoft has released the Anvil’s Legacy Content Update, a major free patch for Halo 5: Guardians on the Xbox One.  Take a look.

If you want a more in depth look at the gameplay, here’s the official live stream with over two hours of gameplay.

The update weighs in at about 5.5GB, so you may need to free up some space on your Xbox One Hard Drive before patching your game.

You can read all the information about the update here.

The second major release is the standalone Forge map editor from Halo 5: Guardians for Windows 10. Some people prefer using a keyboard and mouse to make their unique creations and now players will be able to do exactly that.  The entire Halo 5 engine is included with Forge so modders will be able to test their new maps on the PC or Xbox One before releasing their content on Xbox Live.  Matchmaking isn’t allowed on PC, but maps can be tested by players on your friends list.

Just a friendly warning that system requirements for the PC Forge Editor are very steep, heck it requires at least 50GB of Hard Drive space just to install itself. Your PC must have a copy of Windows 10 with the Anniversary Update installed to download Forge from the Windows 10 Store.

The official Halo app can also be downloaded from the Windows 10 store free of charge but we (along with many others) have been unable to use it due to the fact it crashes immediatly upon startup.

Halo 5: Guardians is out now exclusively on Xbox One.

Final Fantasy XV Symphony Live From Abby Road Studio September 7, 2016

Some time between the announcement of the new Apple iPhone and the new 4K PS4, the developers at Square Enix decided to stream a tribute to the music of Final Fantasy XV and produced a one hour symphony live from the historic Abby Road Studios in England.

If you happened to miss it, here’s the archive of the event. Enjoy.

Final Fantasy has featured some of the most celebrated music in the history of video games and it’s wonderful to see this event come together. 

Final Fantasy XV is coming to PS4 and Xbox One 

4K PS4 Price and Release Date September 7, 2016

Earlier today, Sony officially announced the next generation PS4 console, the PS4 Pro. The PS4 Pro will support 4K TV and High-Dynamic Range (HDR) natively.

The PS4 Pro will run on both HDTV and 4K TVs and will ship with a 1TB internal hard drive.  Upcoming and previously released PS4 games are in the process of being updated to take better advantage of the new console, but the PS4 Pro can play ALL retail and downloadable PS4 games at 4K resolution.

Netflix and YouTube will also be offering native PS4 Pro applications so movie streamers will be able to watch their content in 4K. The 4K Netflix app is scheduled to launch with the console.

PS4 Pro is coming November 10th, 2016 for a price of $399 US.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Announced September 7, 2016

As expected, Apple has announced this year’s new generation of Apple iPhones.

The new iPhone 7 will include an all new internal CPU dubbed the A10 Fusion Chip. This Quad-Core processor has two cores that clock in at double the processing power of the iPhone 6s and two other cores that work more efficiently for lower powered tasks. This gives the iPhone 7 a two hour average battery life increase over the 6s and gives the iPhone 7 Plus a one hour battery life increase over the iPhone 6s Plus.

The iPhone 7 lineup will feature double the storage capacity of the iPhone 6s and will be offered at capacity of 32GB, 128GB and 256GB of internal storage.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are coming September 16th, 2016. Preorders for the device start on September 9th. iOS 10 will be offered for download for compatible legacy devices on September 13th.

Apple Watch Series 2 Announced September 7, 2016

Apple has just announced an all new model of Apple Watch they’re calling Apple Watch Series 2.

The new Apple Watch Series will include Apple WatchOS 3 and feature a dual core processor, improved GPU, a redesigned speaker, brighter screen and an internal GPS. Oh and it’s water resistant to 50 meters so you’ll be able to swim with it.

Apple Watch Series 2 is coming September 16th, 2016 for a price of $369 US.

The original Apple Watch is being relaunched as Apple Watch Series 1 on September 16th with a dual core processor for a price of $269 US.

Pokemon Go Coming to Apple Watch September 7, 2016

Niantic has just taken the stage at today’s Apple Press Event to announce Pokémon Go will be coming to Apple Watch.

With Pokémon Go running on the Apple Watch, Trainers will be able to stay up to date on the status of their Eggs in real-time, get instant notification for when wild Pokémon are in the area, and check in at Poké Stops.

Pokémon Go will be coming to Apple Watch before the end of the year