Agents of Storm Released October 27, 2014

A lot of players might know Remedy Games as the developers of PC and Console classics like Max Payne, Alan Wake and the upcoming Quantum Break, but they also have been developing an exclusive title for smartphones and tablets called Agents of Storm. First announced at last year’s VGX, Agents of Storm is a free-to-play 3D action strategy game for smartphones and tablets with quirky characters and a unique story.

You can find Agents of Storm right now on Apple’s App Store.

Agents of Storm is out now on iOS devices. iOS 7.1 is required.

Halo 2: Remaking the Legend Release Date October 24, 2014

An updated version of the Halo 2: Remaking the Legend documentary trailer has hit the web and with the updated trailer came a release date. Check it out.

Halo 2: Remaking the Legend is coming October 31st, 2014 on Xbox platforms.

UPDATE: I have the final release details on how this documentary is being distributed for those interested in watching it. Xbox customers will be able to purchase and download the documentary free of charge on the Xbox Video service.

If you’re not an Xbox customer, Microsoft is planning to stream the documentary in its entirely on Twitch.TV at the following times:

Friday, Oct. 31 at 11 am PST/2 pm EST
Saturday, Nov. 1 at 6 pm PST/9 pm EST
Sunday, Nov. 2 at 6 pm PST/9 pm EST

Sam Lake Narrates 16 Minute Quantum Break Demo October 24, 2014

Ladies and Gentlemen, Sam Lake.

Quantum Break is coming in 2015 exclusively to the Xbox One.

Halo: Nightfall Trailer October 22, 2014

A new trailer for the new Live-Action Halo series Halo: Nightfall has been posted online. The series sets up the backstory of Locke, a new character to the Halo franchise we’ll be seeing more of in Halo 5: Guardians when it releases next year. Take a look. You might see a location you’re very familiar with.

Halo: Nightfall will be coming bundled with Halo: The Master Chief Collection which will release November 11th, 2014 exclusively on the Xbox One.

Nintendo 3DS Streetpass Weekend Coming Halloween October 22, 2014

Nintendo 3DS and 2DS owners hoping to get a little further in Find Mii or a few more pieces in Puzzle Swap are going to be very happy with what I’m about to tell them.

As you may know, many locations throughout North America, such as Starbucks and McDonalds stores, are set up for wireless connectivity with Nintendo handheld devices, enabling online access while on the go. Even better than that, Nintendo wireless hotspots will keep and store the StreetPass data for as many as six previous users of the service, enabling later users to use the Miis of earlier customers in StreetPass compatible games without the user having to be there.

The limitation to this service is that Nintendo Zone hotspots cannot bring outside users from other locations into locations that they have not physically been in, nor can it provide StreetPass data to the first user to use a hotspot. A few months ago, Nintendo changed that. For just one weekend, Nintendo randomized the StreetPass information of user locations and provided random StreetPass user data from users all across the country to anyone who visited a hotspot. I thought it was pretty successful as it helped users hoping to get Miis from every state or region in their country. Today, Nintendo announced they’ll be doing it again for Halloween.

If you have not been to a Nintendo Zone location before and would like to participate, you’ll need to bring your 3DS or 2DS to any location equipped with an AT&T hotspot. Typically they can be found at Starbucks, McDonald’s, Barnes & Noble, Target, and Best Buy locations among others. Check Nintendo.com for information on where you can find a Nintendo Zone location in your area.

StreetPass Weekend is coming October 31st – November 1st, 2014.

Halo: Nightfall Cinema First Look October 22, 2014

Anyone who may have gone into a cinema early to get themselves a decent seat before the movie started is probably familiar with Cinema First Look. It gives a *ahem* first look at upcoming projects in film and television but will on occasion cover the development of something video game related. Today, Microsoft and 343 Industries released this First Look for Halo: Nightfall, a live action Halo TV series they produced for what was intended to be a whole new Microsoft video service.

Halo: Nightfall is launching with Halo: The Master Chief Collection on November 11th, 2014 exclusively on the Xbox One.

Missed the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Demo? Here’s More Ways to Get It October 22, 2014

Today, Nintendo released download codes for a special demo version of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to members of the Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter. If you weren’t lucky enough to get a code emailed to you today, fear not, because Nintendo has just announced a whole new bunch of ways to get yourself a code to play this demo, and we got all the details.

Nintendo is planning several different ways to offer download codes in the next two months including giveaways at selected cinemas, malls, and even another e-mail giveaway for Nintendo Network account holders. Click here to find out all the details.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire is coming in November 2014 exclusively for the Nintendo 2DS and 3DS.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Codes Being E-Mailed October 21, 2014

Pokémon Trainers unite. The special demo for the upcoming Generation 3 remakes Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire has been released on the Nintendo eShop. As promised, Nintendo has started emailing download codes for the demo to all subscribers to the Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter. If you’re a member of that newsletter, I would check your e-mail right now.

According to Nintendo, unlike other Nintendo demos, there is no limit to how many times you can play this demo. In fact, Nintendo encourages players to play it daily, as they will be giving out special bonuses for demo members that will carry over to the final versions of the game when they release next month.

There is no word on if this special demo will be released to the eShop for download without the need of a code.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire are coming November, 2014 exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS and 2DS.

iOS 8.1 Released, Apple Pay Active October 20, 2014

Apple has just released a major update to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices running iOS 8. The new update includes a slew of much needed bug fixes, including a promised fix for WiFi connectivity issues some users have been experiencing since iOS 8 launched, but the big addition iOS 8.1 brings is the highly anticipated Apple Pay feature.

Apple Pay, first revealed at the iPhone 6 announcement event, is a new payment system allowing users to securely store and use their Credit Cards on the iPhone 6. This is not only a more secure way of using a credit card, it saves the hassle of digging through your purse or wallet for loose cash to pay for a purchase quickly.

Bank of America has already pledged its support for Apple Pay and today many official iOS apps including the apps for Target and Staples have been updated to support Apple Pay as well.

The 8.1 update is out now for all iOS 8 compatible devices, but for right now only the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus can use Apple Pay. Apple has also promised support for Apple Pay is coming in the Apple Watch when it releases next year.

The update can take up anywhere from 85-125MB of space to download, and can require as much as 2.6 GB of free space to install without a PC or Mac.

Video Games Live LEVEL 4 Kickstarter Announced October 20, 2014

Coming off the success of the Video Games Live LEVEL 3 Kickstarter, the Video Games Live Concert series has officially announced their intention to crowdfund their next video game concert album, LEVEL 4.

The organizers promise that the LEVEL 4 album will include music from a wide array of video games including Uncharted, Bioshock, Assassin’s Creed, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and a whole lot more. If you would like to read all the details about the album or participate in funding the album, check out their official Kickstarter page for all the details.

If you would like to know more about Video Games Live, check out their official website. If you’re interested in learning more about the Video Games Live LEVEL 3 Album, here’s our review of it!