Quantum Break: Zero State Novel Announced February 4, 2016

Literature fans looking for a great story can rejoice. Remedy has announced a companion novel for the Xbox One exclusive game Quantum Break will be released on the same day as the game, April 5th, 2016.

The book is titled Quantum Break: Zero State and has been described as a novel that combines the action of a Jason Bourne book with the fantastic nature of time travel. Sadly, any further inquiries I’ve made about the book were not returned, so it’s unclear if this book will be a retelling of the game, a prequel story, or a sequel to the game.  I guess we will just have to wait to find out.

Quantum Break is coming April 5th, 2016 exclusively to the Xbox One.

Need for Speed Most Wanted Free on PC Through Origin On The House February 2, 2016

Racing fans with tight finances can rejoice. EA has decided that they’re going to be offering a newer Need for Speed title free of charge, and that game is Need for Speed: Most Wanted.

To get the game, you will need an Origin account and the Origin client, but both can be obtained completely free of charge here.

As with all games offered through Origin On The House, once the game is purchased, it will remain perminantly tied to your Origin account and can be redownloaded at any time.

Xbox One Quantum Break Commercial February 2, 2016

Since it was first announced during the Xbox One’s reveal, there has been no Xbox One exclusive title I’ve been anticipating more than Remedy’s Quantum Break.

Since E3 2015, Microsoft has been proclaiming that their console will offer the best exclusive titles and to show that to consumers, they created a commercial featuring several games which will be exclusive to the Xbox One including Halo 5, the new Tomb Raider, and Gears of War.

This weekend, Microsoft aired a similar commercial during the Aspen X Games, but this commercial featured a new game we hadn’t seen on TV before.  It was given a very prominent rotation during the event (and reaired frequently), to the point it caught the attention of actor Shawn Ashmore, who seemed as surprised as I was to see it.  Give it a watch.

Quantum Break is coming April 2016 exclusively on the Xbox One.  Gears of War 4 is coming Holiday 2016 exclusively to Xbox One. Halo 5: Guardians is out now exclusively on Xbox One. Rise of the Tomb Raider is out now on PC and Xbox One.

Pokemon’s Mew Distribution Starts Today February 1, 2016

For the first time in nearly fifteen years, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are offering the exclusive legendary Pokémon Mew free until the 24th of the month.

To obtain your own Mew in the US, you’ll need to obtain a download code from your local GameStop. Don’t worry, they’ll be given out free of charge. You can then redeem the Mew code by selecting “Redeem an Online Code” from any sixth generation game’s Gift Menu.

Mew codes can be redeemed as a gift in any copy of Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Omega Ruby.  All of those games are out now exclusively for Nintendo 3DS systems.

Halo 5: Guardians Infinity’s Armory Patch Released January 26, 2016

A hefty update for Halo 5: Guardians was just released. Weighing in at 3.3GB for anyone running the previously most recent version of the game, the Infinity’s Armory patch includes an entirely new multiplayer map, new armor customization options, and a whole lot more.

You can read the full patch notes for the update here.  All of the new multiplayer content is free and you do not have to download it as seperate DLC, it is all included in the patch.

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

Final Fantasy Explorers Launch Trailer January 26, 2016

Final Fantasy Explorers launches today and to celebrate its release, publisher Square Enix has released this official launch trailer for the game.

The trailer offers a sneak peek at some of the game’s customizable options, showcases multiplayer gameplay, and gives a first look at some of the game’s boss monsters.  Give it a look!

Final Fantasy Explorers is out now exclusively on Nintendo 3DS systems.

Pokemon: 20 Years – Super Bowl 2016 Commercial January 25, 2016

Nintendo has just revealed the commercial they plan to air during this year’s Super Bowl. It celebrates twenty years of the beloved Pokémon franchise, and perfectly embodies the spirit of the game, its players, and its enduring legacy. After having seen it, all I have to say is…I am speechless.

In the US, the vast majority of memorable commercials that air during the Super Bowl are produced by companies that sell alcoholic products. Nintendo is poised to defeat them. I don’t think any company will be able to best this commercial.

I defy ANY marketer who may air a commercial during this year’s Super Bowl to produce a better commercial than this one. I honestly don’t think it can be done.  The bar has been set very very high.

Marketers, if you haven’t seen this masterpiece on video, you can watch it below.

Final Fantasy Explorers – Legacy Trailer January 20, 2016

We’re just a few days away from the release of Final Fantasy Explorers on the 3DS and to celebrate the launch of this unique Final Fantasy title, Square Enix released this new trailer for the game. Give it a look, because it shows some new gameplay footage and reveals some of the classic Final Fantasy characters you’ll be able to play as in this game.

Final Fantasy Explorers is coming Jan 26th, 2016 exclusively to Nintendo 3DS systems.

iOS 9.2.1 Released January 19, 2016

Apple released a minor software update to iOS devices earlier today. The new update, iOS 9.2.1, has been released for iOS 9 compatible iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices.  The update specifically addresses an issue the OS was having with specific networks, but it also includes minor security fixes.

Depending on your device and the version of iOS your device is running, this update should weigh in between 20-30MB, and can be downloaded either through your device’s internal software update feature, or through iTunes.

Keep in mind this is just a minor update intended for bug fixes and security holes. iOS 9.3, which is poised to be the next major update to the iOS family, is still being tested and currently has no expected release date.

EA Access Free to all Xbox Live Gold Members this Week January 19, 2016

EA Access is a paid monthly service which enables its users to play a smorgasbord of Electronic Arts games on the Xbox One as much as they’d like until their subscription runs out.

Starting today, EA is launching a special preview program and the EA Access service will be available free of charge to all Xbox Live Gold Members for this week only!

If you’re on the fence about signing up for this service or if you just want to preview some of EA’s recent titles, give it a look.  The EA Access preview requires Internet access and an Xbox One console.  If you want to get started, just download the EA Access app to your Xbox One from the Xbox Marketplace.

The free preview ends Jan 24th, 2016.