Official List of Xbox One Backwards Compatible 360 Games Updated November 9, 2015

We are just a few days away from the official release of the New Xbox One Experience, a brand new Operating System and interface for the Xbox One powered by Windows 10.

The new experience will also officially bring the much anticipated Backwards Compatibility feature so you’ll be able to play select Xbox 360 games (downloaded or disc) on the Xbox One. I’ll let Major Nelson talk about that.

For the past few weeks, Microsoft has offered an official list of about two dozen games which would be backwards compatible when the service launched. Most of them were old Rare games included with Rare Replay, a few popular downloadable titles like Geometry Wars, the original Gears of War, and of course the first Mass Effect. Today that list has been expanded to over a hundred titles, and the promise that games like Halo Reach and Halo Wars would be added later on.

You can read the complete list right here. It’s a great list of games to start with. All they need now is to add Alan Wake.

PS4 Software Update 3.11 Released November 9, 2015

Sony has released a minor but required software update for the PlayStation 4. The new update, version 3.11 contains nonspecific bug fixes and optimizations.

If your PS4 was already running the previous software update, the new version should only clock in at around 250MB.

Software Update 3.11 is required to use your PS4 on the PlayStation Network.

Trickster Zoroark Being Distributed to Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire November 4, 2015

Pokémon Trainers in the US waiting for Hoopa to start being distributed have a special gift waiting for them right now in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a Trickster Zoroark capable of several special attacks it cannot obtain under normal circumstances. Take a look below and see how powerful it is for yourself.

To obtain the Pokémon, boot up your copy of Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire on your 3DS system while connected to the Internet and set it to receive a gift from the Internet. The Pokémon must be downloaded during its distribution period which lasts between November 4th and November 20th, 2015.

Major Nelson Previews New Xbox One Experience November 3, 2015

We are less than ten days away from the official release of the New Xbox Experience, a completely overhauled interface for the Xbox One powered by the Windows 10 OS.  When the new interface releases, players will be able to finally play backwards compatible Xbox 360 titles on their Xbox One, with many of the added features the Xbox One is capable of.

So what is this interface going to look like and how is it going to work?  Major Nelson did a little video preview so you can see for yourselves.

New Xbox Experience will be released November 12th, 2015 on all Xbox One systems.

Legendary Pokemon Hoopa Distrubution at McDonalds November 27-December 23 October 30, 2015

The Pokémon Company announced earlier today that the mythical Pokémon Hoopa is FINALLY being distributed for a short time next month.

If you want a Hoopa of your very own, take your 3DS system loaded with a copy of your game to a McDonalds equipped with a Nintendo Zone hotspot between November 27 and December 23rd, 2015. How do you know if your local McDonalds includes a Nintendo Zone hotspot?  In the US, they’ll typically be at retailers who offer AT&T’s wireless internet hotspots.  Typically, if you find yourself getting half a dozen StreetPass tags a minute into entering a McDonalds, it’s a good bet that the location has a Nintendo Zone hotspot.

Once the Hoopa distrubtion has begun, you will be able to obtain this legendary Pokémon from the Gift menu while inside the McDonalds.

How powerful is Hoopa and what will you be able to do with it once you get it?  Take a look for yourselves.

Make sure to check ahead to see which of your local McDonalds are equipped with AT&T hotspots before attempting to put your 3DS on an untrusted WiFi connection.

Please note this distribution is only for North America. UK will be getting Hoopa from GAME retailers.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are out now exclusively on Nintendo 3DS systems.

The Sprint: The Making of Halo 5 – Season 3, Episodes 3 and 4 Released October 27, 2015

On the day Halo 5: Guardians launches on the Xbox One, Microsoft has just released two brand-new episodes of The Sprint, an ongoing series detailing the development of the game.

Episode 3, titled “Mr. October” details the eccentric developers who work on Forge, and what goes into developing the game’s multiplayer arenas.

Episode 4, “Sustain”, goes more in-depth with the game’s Forge mode as some community members known for their Forge skills get their first look at it.

Hope you enjoyed the videos because Halo 5 may be out but The Sprint isn’t over. Two more episodes are planned for release in November.

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

PlayStation Paris Games Week 2015 Media Briefing October 27, 2015

Put down your controllers for just a second, I have an announcement to make. Earlier today, Sony held a Media Briefing just before the start of Paris Games Week 2015. They had a lot of great new content to show for the PS4 including Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, a new Ratchet and Clank game, a look at Uncharted 4‘s multiplayer, and a lot more.

If you’re a PlayStation loyalist and want to catch the show, you can give it a watch below.

Farewell, FamiKamen Rider Movie Commentary Released October 24, 2015

A few months ago the incredible  online reviewer Kaylyn Saucedo, better known to the Internet as MarzGurl, released the feature-length film Farewell, FamiKamen Rider in honor of her late friend Justin Carmical, who you may know better as the import game reviewer JewWario.  The FamiKamen Rider was a character JewWario originally created from his love of Japanese culture and is inspired heavily by Nintendo, Kamen Rider, and Super Sentai.  Justin planned to produce an entire online series based on the character, but he sadly died before the project could be completed.

Some time later, Kaylyn and Josh Saucedo announced they would be producing a feature-length FamiKamen Rider film as a tribute to their friend Justin.  The film was produced in about a year with a very minimal budget. When the final film was eventually released online in its two-hour feature-length glory, it quickly became one of my favorite videos on YouTube.

The filmmakers have confirmed that they do not plan to sell this film unless the proceeds could go to a proper charity. However, earlier this week, the filmmakers have rereleased the film on YouTube with a full-length commentary.  If you ever wanted to know how much work goes into producing this incredible tribute to a beloved friend and colleague, give it a watch.

Rest in peace, Justin.

The Legend of Zelda Tri-Force Heroes Main Theme October 22, 2015

Nintendo is planning to release The Legend of Zelda: Tri-Force Heroes tomorrow and to promote the game’s release they shot and edited a live recording of the game’s main theme.  The Legend of Zelda games have featured some of the greatest and most iconic songs in video game history, so it is always nice when Nintendo shares it with us. Give it a listen.

The Legend of Zelda: Tri-Force Heroes is coming October 23rd, 2015 exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS.

iOS 9.1 Released October 21, 2015

A decent sized system update for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices running iOS 9 was released earlier today. The new update, version 9.1, includes a pretty long list of features and bug fixes, including a small fix for anyone taking a Live Photo on an iPhone 6s.  Other additions include new emojis, improvements to the Mail app, and more.

You can download iOS 9.1 right now using your devices’s software update feature or iTunes. Depending on your device and what iOS version it is currently running, the update can range in size from 180-250MB.