How to Get Free Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire January 31, 2015

Nintendo has started to distribute three legendary Pokémon to all players of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire free of charge. If you are a Pokémon Trainer who would like to get your hands on these exclusive Pokémon, here’s how you can obtain them.

First off, you will need a copy of Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and a 3DS/2DS with online access. Boot up the game and go to the Secret Code area in the game menu.

To unlock Emboar, input the Secret Code: POKEMON500

To unlock Serperior, input the Secret Code: POKEMON497

The codes are valid until November 30, 2015.

The third Pokémon released through this promotion, Samurott, is expected to be released later today in the Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter.

Life is Strange Developer Diary 3 January 29, 2015

We are just a day away from the release of Life is Strange and to celebrate the impending release the game’s developers have released the third and final development diary of the game’s first episode. It is obvious that the game’s developers are hoping to tell a more personal, nostalgic story with this game. Take a look and judge for yourselves.

We are planning to stream a Let’s Play of Life is Strange at some point tomorrow on our Official Twitch Channel!

Life is Strange Episode 1 is coming tomorrow to PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4. Five episodes in total are planned. New episodes are expected to arrive every sixty days.

iOS 8.1.3 Released January 29, 2015

A minor system update for iOS powered devices has been released early this morning. The new update, iOS 8.1.3, fixes several issues with the iPhone and iPad. Without a doubt the most popular fix included in this update is the lowered memory requirements for future software updates. Many users suffering from low storage space have been complaining for quite some time at the large amount of free space that Apple requires when performing a system update without iTunes assistance and this update will hopefully reduce the amount of free space your Apple iDevice will require when performing updates in the future. It also improves gestures in the iPad and other stability improvements.

iOS 8.1.3 is out now and can be installed on all iOS 8 devices including the iPhone 4s, 5, 5s, 5c, 6 and 6 Plus models, as well as several models of iPad including the iPad with Retina, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, and the iPad Mini series. The update is free.

Grim Fandango Remastered Launch Trailer January 28, 2015

The launch of Grim Fandango Remastered was not without its problems today, as Sony did a horrible job servicing anyone who preordered this game on the PlayStation Network. However, even with all of its launch problems, it is still without a doubt one of the best adventure games ever made.

Thankfully, the launch has passed and the game is now finally up for download on the PC, Vita and PS4 at your preferred digital distribution platform of choice (PSN, Steam, GOG) for the first time in nearly twenty years. Here’s the game’s official launch trailer.

Grim Fandango Remastered is out now for PC, Mac, Linux, PS4 and PS Vita.

Xbox One App for Windows 10 Preview January 24, 2015

It has been no secret that Microsoft has planned to launch Windows 10 with an Xbox App. However, the gaming community has been debating for some time about just what the Windows 10 Xbox app would be able to do.

Now that Windows 10 has been shown to the public, Microsoft has given us a taste of some of what Windows 10 will be able to do when it launches later this year. Take a look at their demonstration of the Xbox App.

Windows 10 is currently in beta testing and is expected to launch later this year. It will be a free upgrade for non-enterprise Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 license holders in its first year.

Life is Strange Developer Diary Part 2 January 23, 2015

We are a week away from the release of the first episode of Life is Strange and the game’s developers have released the second part of their three part documentary series on the game.

A major portion of the game is its time travel mechanic. The game’s main character has the ability to rewind time and the player will be able to use this unusual ability to their their benefit. This documentary focuses on the how this ability will work in the game’s world and what its limitations are.

Life is Strange Episode 1 is coming January 30, 2015 to the PC, Xbox One, PS4, PS3 and Xbox 360.

Windows 10 Upgrade Free to Windows 7 and 8 Owners Who Upgrade in the First Year January 21, 2015

I NEVER thought I would post these words. Call your mom, this may never happen again. Windows 7 and Windows 8 owners will be able to upgrade their PCs to Windows 10 at no extra cost for the first year of its release. I am speechless.

Microsoft has ALWAYS charged for operating system licenses, even for operating systems that were just flat out terrible (ME, Vista). It is actually a big part of their traditional business plan. The Windows operating system, office productivity software, and games would bring Microsoft profits every year, making them one of the most successful companies in the world in the late 90s. But that was twenty years ago and we hardly live in a traditional world anymore now do we? Now, Microsoft has their software on portable smartphones, they’re selling their own hardware in the form of Xbox and Surface platforms, and they’re still making money from Office licensees. Do they really need to make money from selling Windows anymore?

Windows 10 is already looking to be an improvement over Windows 8 in nearly every way so it will not be difficult to get people to upgrade. People from all over the Internet have called this action “Microsoft’s apology for 8.” What surprises me more than anything is the fact that while Windows 8 is a pretty terrible OS with a horrible interface, Windows 7 users have had very few complaints about 7, and they will be able to upgrade to 10 as well.

Microsoft’s fine print does say that users who wish to upgrade to Windows 10 for free will need to have either Windows 7 SP1 installed or Windows 8.1 installed with the Windows Update service enabled. Enterprise license owners are also ineligible for the free upgrade.

Windows 10 is currently in beta testing and has no release date.

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Twitter Battle Announced January 20, 2015

Fans of Final Fantasy, the Internet needs your help! Square Enix and Amazon have banded together to do something really special with their fans, today they are announcing the Final Fantasy Twitter Battle.

Here’s a trailer with all the details and a look at some of the prizes.

Go check out the website here!

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is coming in March 2015 to the Xbox One and Playstation 4.

Theme Hospital Now Free on Origin Through On The House January 20, 2015

EA has been offering games on their online downloadable game service for free through their On the House promotion in an effort to get new players to adopt the service. EA has just announced that the Origin service is now offering Theme Hospital free of charge. You can download that here.

You will need an Origin client and an EA account to download the game to your computer, but all are free of charge. It is unclear how much longer Theme Hospital will continue to be offered for free, but anyone who downloads the game will continue to be able to play it on Origin forever.

Xbox One SmartGlass App Updated for iPhone 6 Support January 19, 2015

Xbox One owners who also happen to own an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus should head to the App Store right now and download the new Xbox One SmartGlass App. It has just been updated to, among some minor bug fixes, support the native screen resolutions of the Apple’s newest phones.

SmartGlass is a great app for adding Xbox Live friends, checking your messages, keeping track of your achievement progress, and watching any video content you’ve recorded with the Xbox One DVR. You can download it for free right now.