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!

Halo 2 – Remaking the Legend Documentary Announced October 20, 2014

The release of Halo 2 ushered in a golden era for online console multiplayer. It became the reason to not only buy the original Xbox but also THE reason to subscribe to Microsoft’s online multiplayer service, Xbox Live.

Ten years later, Microsoft is planning to rerelease Halo 2, along with the other numbered Halo titles, to the Xbox One. To celebrate, Microsoft is making a documentary detailing the phenomenon that was the Halo 2 launch, and all the hard work that has gone into remaking this title for the new console generation. Here’s the trailer.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is coming November, 2014 exclusively to the Xbox One.

Bethesda Twitchworks Plays The Evil Within October 16, 2014

The team over at Bethesda did a Let’s Play of the first three chapters of their new survival horror title The Evil Within earlier this week. If you happened to miss the show, they posted the video of the stream up on YouTube today and you can watch it below. Check it out of you dare.

The Evil Within is out now on PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3 and PS4.

Quantum Break Extended Gameplay Demo Video October 14, 2014

As I’ve said before, there is no Xbox One exclusive title I’m looking forward to more than Quantum Break. Developed by the creators of Max Payne and Alan Wake, Quantum Break shows just what the dangers are when you meddle with time.

Fans itching to see as much of this game as they possibly can can let out a small cheer as I have something special for you. Xbox Japan has posted up what looks to be an extended version of the Gamescom 2014 demo which was likely captured at this year’s TGS.

While the level and setting are the same as the one from Gamescom, this video features an extended opening cutscene which has not been posted online. Not only do we get a few story tidbits and further understanding of the protagonist’s motivations, it shows off just how well the Xbox One can handle in-engine cutscenes. The narration and subtitles are in Japanese, but the in game dialog is all spoken in English.

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

The Evil Within Launch Trailer October 14, 2014

The creator of Resident Evil is back in the survival horror genre bringing an all new viscerally scary title just in time for Halloween. To celebrate the launch of The Evil Within today, Bethesda has released this launch trailer for the game. Watch if you dare.

The Evil Within is out now on the PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, and PS4.

Killer Instinct Season 2 Launch Trailer October 14, 2014

A major update is coming to the Free to Play Xbox One exclusive fighting game Killer Instinct tomorrow. To celebrate, Microsoft has released this launch trailer to show off just some of what they have in store for Season Two.

Killer Instinct Season 2 is launching October 15th, 2014.