DOOM Single Player Gameplay Preview April 27, 2016

Earlier today, the crew at id Software and Bethesda did a one hour live stream of single-player of the new DOOM.  The live preview showcased three distinct levels from three different portions of the game.

If you’re on the fence about picking up this game because you prefer to wait and see how the single player gameplay is going to look, this preview was for you.

DOOM is coming May 13th, 2016 to PC, Xbox One and PS4.

Wii U Legend of Zelda Game Also Coming to Nintendo NX April 27, 2016

The next major Legend of Zelda game has been an elusive title. It was first previewed on the Wii U several years ago but has been delayed on several different occasions.  Today, it is my unfortunate duty to inform you all that the game has been delayed again, but that there is one more important piece of information to go with this delay announcement.

Earlier today, Nintendo confirmed that their next console, currently called the Nintendo NX, would be released in March 2017. Now we know that the the same Legend of Zelda game that is coming to the Wii U will also be released for the Nintendo NX.

To me, this seems like an unfortunate side effect of continuous delays.  This is also not the first time something like this has happened to a Legend of Zelda game. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was originally intended for release on the GameCube, but its continual delays forced the game to get a simutanous release on the GameCube and the (then) newly released Wii.  This didn’t hurt fans that much, as it was a great game.  While I’m convinced that Nintendo will release a great Zelda game eventually, it is upsetting to hear about constant delays on such an anticipated product.

More information will be coming when the game is previewed later this year at the Electronic  Entertainment Expo.

The next Legend of Zelda game is coming in 2017 to the Wii U and Nintendo NX.

Nintendo NX Announced April 27, 2016

Nintendo has officially announced their next game console earlier today in a conference call and on their official Twitter feed.

Sadly, no other details about the console have been revealed except for the fact that it will be shown in further detail at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo.

The Nintendo NX is projected for release in March 2017.

Gears of War 4 Open Beta Starts Today April 25, 2016

Xbox One owners with Xbox Live Gold accounts really need to read this. Now that Quantum Break is out, the next major Xbox One exclusive game expected to release this year is Gears of War 4.

Currently, Microsoft is hosting a closed multiplayer beta test for Gears of War 4 on the Xbox One.  It was only for early players of Gears of War Ultimate Edition on the Xbox One and PC. Today, that restriction is being lifted and Xbox One owners should be able to download it for themselves.  The Gears of War 4 beta is scheduled to be made open for download at 10 AM Pacific Time.

You must have an Xbox One and an active Xbox Live Gold subscription to participate in the Gears of War 4 open beta.

Gears of War 4 is coming October 2016 exclusively for the Xbox One.

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Slightly Delayed April 22, 2016

I first played the original Mirror’s Edge on the PS3 back in March of 2009. I found it to be a unique title with an incredible art style and mind bending gameplay. After most mainstream game critics let the title pass by without leaving much of a footnote, I never thought EA would release another Mirror’s Edge game…and then a new game was announced at E3 2013 and all was well.

However the game has not been without its delays, it was original scheduled to be published in February, but it was pushed back to a May release. Well, I’m sorry to say that EA has decided to delay the release of the game for another month.

Honestly, this news doesn’t bother me. The first Mirror’s Edge title was a fun game, but it suffered from occasional clipping issues and it could become difficult to navigate certain areas while under fire. This new title is entirely open world, allowing players to navigate an entire city without the need of boundaries. That makes it even more ambitious than the first, and probably requires a lot more testing!

If you don’t believe me when I say how ambitious this game looks, just take a look at this recent development diary about the game’s social component.

If you just can’t wait for the game’s release I’ve got some great news for you all. We will be posting a preview from the Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Closed Beta later today with our candid reactions.  Stay tuned to this site for that!

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst is coming June 7th, 2016 to the Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

Star Fox Zero – The Battle Begins Animated Short April 20, 2016

We’re just days away from the release of Star Fox Zero on the Wii U and to commemorate the game’s upcoming release Nintendo commissioned an animated short film, titled “The Battle Begins”.

The short works as a great prequel to the game franchise, and does a great job introducing the Star Fox team to a new audience.

Nintendo streamed the animated special earlier tonight alongside an exclusive preview of the game. Thankfully, the short has been archived online so anyone who missed the stream or who wants to see it again can enjoy it to their heart’s content!  Enjoy.

If Nintendo decides to archive their Star Fox Zero preview, I’ll publish it in a later video.

Star Fox Zero is coming April 22nd, 2016 exclusively on the Wii U.

Pokemon TV App Updated April 20, 2016

If you have an Android or iOS device and are a fan of any season of Pokémon: The Animated Series, you need to consider giving the Pokémon TV app a download.

The Pokémon TV app is a free application for smartphones and tablets. It allows you to stream episodes of Pokémon: The Animated Series from any season without commercials. While not every episode from every season is offered at once, the episodes offered in the app are changed every week.  It is highly likely you’ll find at least one of your favorite episodes on the app at any given time!

The Pokemon Company has just announced they released an update to the Pokémon TV application today.  The update gave a facelift to the app’s interface, offered some minor bug fixes and an offline mode, although we haven’t been able to test that mode out for ourselves.

If you are currently using the app, make sure to update it soon. If you don’t have it, you should consider giving it a download. As of the time this is being posted, app users can still stream the second animated film, Pokémon: The Movie 2000 free.  I don’t know how much longer users will be able to watch the movie, so make sure to check it out while you still can.

Star Fox Zero Animated Teaser April 19, 2016

In honor of the upcoming release of Star Fox Zero on the Wii U, Star Fox fans can rejoice as Nintendo has just released a teaser trailer for an animated Star Fox short film.

The full animated Star Fox short will be streamed live on April 20th at 6PM EST at live.nintendo.com. The stream will be followed with an exclusive preview of the game!

Star Fox Zero is coming April 22nd, 2016 exclusively to the Wii U.

Gears of War 4 Release Date April 11, 2016

I have a long-term relationship with the Gears of War franchise. As the biggest console-exclusive title for the Xbox 360 prior to the release of the PS4, the original Gears of War was a unique title with incredible graphics and gameplay.

I don’t want to bore you guys by retelling the story about the time some friends of mine and I commandeered a now defunct electronics store’s home theatre room to play the original game on five enormous HDTV-equipped surround sound systems, to the confusion of an elderly married couple who assumed they were watching footage of the Iraq war, so I won’t.  When Gears of War 4 was announced at E3 last year, I became very interested in learning more about it. Now we have a release date and a new trailer.

Gears of War 4 is coming October 11th, 2016 exclusively to the Xbox One.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Madagascar Preview April 8, 2016

My apologies for not sharing this video with you guys sooner. As you may know we are about a month away from the release of the most anticipated PS4-exclusive title for this year, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.

Earlier this week, Sony released a previously never before seen preview of the game. Looks like we’re going to Madagascar.

It’s great to see the team back in action after all this time. Can’t wait to see more when the game is released next month.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is coming May 10th, 2016 exclusively on the PlayStation 4.