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.

PS4 System Update 3.10 Released October 20, 2015

A minor system software update for the PlayStation 4 was released earlier today. The new software, version 3.10 adds a few new features including the ability to send digital stickers through the message service.

If your PS4 already had software update 3.00 installed, this update should only weigh in around 250MB. It is required that you install it if you wish to continue using the PlayStation Network.

Life is Strange Episode 5 Launch Trailer October 19, 2015

The fifth and final episode of one of the best damn games of this year is going to be released tomorrow and to celebrate, developer DONTNOD just released the official launch trailer for Life is Strange Episode 5.  Take a look and just be aware you may find spoilers.

Life is Strange Episode 5 is coming tomorrow to PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4.

Halo 5: LIVE Launch Event Announced for October 26th October 15, 2015

Since 2001, the launch of a new Halo game has always been a major public event and it looks like this year will be no different.

Today, Microsoft announced they will be hosting Halo 5: LIVE, a six hour launch show event celebrating the release of Halo 5: Guardians.  Take a look at the trailer.

Halo 5: LIVE will begin on October 26th, 2015 at 6PM EST, six hours before the game launches on the East Coast. They’ll be broadcasting exclusive featurettes showcasing the lives of Halo fans from all over the world and the first episode of the animated series Halo: The Fall of Reach.  The event will be streamed exclusively on YouTube.

Stay tuned to this site for further information about the event.