BROTHERHOOD: Final Fantasy XV Episode 3 Released July 10, 2016

Final Fantasy XV‘s main story revolves around Prince Noctis and his companions. While his men are there to protect him because he is their Prince, they also protect him because of they respect him like a brother. This series explores how Noctis earned their respect, and the backstory of him and his friends.

In the new episode, “Sword and Shield”, we look at the backstory of Gladio. I don’t want to spoil anything but I will be curios to see if this plot point gets resolved.

Two more episodes are in development and are expected to release before Final Fantasy XV launches.

If you prefer to watch the series on a physical media like Blu-Ray Disc, the BROTHERHOOD series is going to be included on the KINGSGLAIVE Special Edition Blu-Ray Disc.  Currently, that disc has no release date.
Final Fantasy XV is coming September 30th, 2016 to Xbox One and PS4.

Pokemon Go Released July 7, 2016

If you have an iPhone or Android phone and you have even the slightest interest in Pokémon you need to visit the Google Play or App Store right now and download Pokémon Go.

Pokémon Go is a free-to-play Augmented Reality (AR) game where you find and catch Pokémon in the real world using your phone’s GPS, accelerometers and cellular modem.

Right now the game’s Pokédex is limited and trading amongst users is not allowed yet, but you can play it anywhere you want.  The Pokémon Go Plus Bluetooth accessory which enhances Pokémon Go gameplay is not going to be out until the end of the month. Go out, trainers and start your Pokémon journey!

Pokémon Go is out now for Android and iOS devices.  The game weighs in at around 160MB on iOS.

More Pokemon Revealed in New Sun and Moon Trailer July 1, 2016

Today marks the beginning of Pokémon Nationals here in the US, and Nintendo has released a new trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon showing off some new Pokémon species…and confirming the new forms of the legendary Pokémon Zygarde will be featured in these games.

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are coming November 2016 exclusively for Nintendo 3DS.

Pokemon National Championships 2016 All Weekend July 1, 2016

The best Pokémon Trainers across the US and Canada are meeting in Columbus, OH this weekend to battle in the Pokémon Video Game, Trading Card Game (TCG) and Pokkén Tournament to try and see who is the very best like no one ever was.

If you aren’t able to attend the events in person, The Pokémon Company are going to stream the events live on Twitch.tv all weekend.

You can watch the Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Video Game Tournament here. The TCG Tournament is currently being broadcast on the main Pokemon Twitch Channel, and you can check out the Pokkén Tournament battles here.

Good luck to everyone. If you’re interested in participating in the events, be sure to visit the Play Pokemon website!

The Making of Final Fantasy XV Part 2 June 29, 2016

IGN has just released the second part of their ongoing documentary on the development of Final Fantasy XV.  This episode focuses on what goes into developing the game’s story.

I’ve been looking forward to this release for a while because I was a big fan of their first episode, and I can’t wait to see the next one.

Final Fantasy XV is coming September 2016 to Xbox One and PS4.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Patch 1.08 Released June 29, 2016

A major multiplayer update, version 1.08, was just released for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End on the PS4.  The new patch adds compatibility with upcoming DLC releases and adds tons of new multiplayer content.  The new patch weighs in at slightly over 1.3GB.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is out now exclusively for the PS4.

Halo 5: Guardians Warzone Firefight Update is Live June 29, 2016

An all new free expansion for Halo 5: Guardians has just been released, and it adds the highly anticipated Warzone Firefight gamemode alongside new multiplayer content, REQ packs and a lot more!

If that isn’t enough gameplay for you, here is the expansion’s official live preview stream in its entirety.

If you previously had all of the recent Halo 5: Guardians updates, this update should weigh in at around 7GB. Time to free up some hard drive space or if you’re like me, move some of your game content to an external drive.

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

Justice Monsters Five Delayed Until August June 28, 2016

Final Fantasy has occasionally offered more than just revolutionary role playing combat with each new title, the games’ developers will occasionally include fun mini games with their games like Triple Triad with Final Fantasy VIII, and Final Fantasy XV is no different. This time around, Square Enix plans to include an in-universe pinball game called Justice Monsters Five, and the best part is you won’t need to buy Final  Fantasy XV to play it.

Square Enix is releasing a standalone version of Justice Monsters Five for tablets and smartphones free to play, and players will be able to use it to unlock special goodies for Final Fantasy XV. Sadly, it looks like players will have to wait a bit longer before they can start playing.

An official Twitter post confirmed the game’s iOS and Android versions will not be released until August 2016, a month before the release of Final Fantasy XV.

That’s the bad news, but I’m happy to say that there is some good news. The developers have confirmed they are working on a version of the game for Windows 10 PCs, and it is expected to be released through the Windows 10 Store. This is great news for gamers who are not able to afford smartphones or tablets, and prefer to play games on the PC.

Justice Monsters Five is coming to iOS, and Android devices in August 2016. A version for Windows 10 has been announced but has no release date.

PS4 Software Update 3.55 Released June 21, 2016

Sony has just released a required software update for the PlayStation 4 in the form of Software Update 3.55.

The new update lists unspecified improvements in its official patch notes.  If you previously had the most recent Software Update installed in your PS4, this update should only weigh in at around 300MB.  It must be installed to access the PlayStation Network.

Dead Rising: Endgame Released For Free on Crackle June 20, 2016

A year or so ago, Crackle released a film called Dead Rising: Watchtower, and to this day I consider it the best video game film ever made. It took place between the events of Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 3, and told an interesting story with some new and familiar characters.

Now, Crackle has done it and made a sequel, Dead Rising: Endgame and it is out now for free!  Here’s the trailer.

To watch Dead Rising: Endgame, download and fire up the Crackle app on your smartphone, game console or tablet, because this film is out now!  My advice would be to watch it on your Xbox One or PS4 console for the best visual experience. I can’t think of any better way to pass the time as we wait for the release of Dead Rising 4.