Nintendo 3DS Firmware Update Released, Adds Game Save Backup June 19, 2013

Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL yesterday.  The update adds the ability to create a backup for any saves you may have created on any digital games you purchased from the Nintendo eShop and downloaded to your 3DS’s SD card.  This allows you to recover any game saves you may have made on digitally purchased games, even after you have deleted the game from your 3DS.

Once updated, the 3DS menu will offer a new option to select when you highlight a downloaded game.  Click the new arrow button on the lower left of the touch screen to bring up the backup menu, and from there you can perform a backup of the game’s save files.  By performing a backup, you will not lose any of your saves if you delete the game from your 3DS’s SD card.  You can read all the details on Nintendo’s Official Website.

This backup feature is only for games that have been downloaded through the Nintendo eShop.  Currently the backup does not support retail games or downloaded DSi games.

You can download the 3DS system update to your Nintendo 3DS or 3DS XL right now.  If you would like to know how to perform a manual update to your 3DS or 3DS XL, please watch this helpful video.

The Dark Sorcerer Complete E3 2013 Video June 16, 2013

Quantic Dream may currently be working on BEYOND: Two Souls for the PS3, but at E3 this year they showed us a little demo with what they were able to do on the Playstation 4.  Quantic Dream has done this in the past of course, starting with their phenomenal real-time PS3 demo for Heavy Rain at E3 2006 which earned a lot of early buzz for the PS3 hardware, and most recently at GDC last year when they showed off the KARA demo.  That demo received such high acclaim that people wanted them to make an entire game out of it!

Now Quantic Dream is at it again and has released The Dark Sorcerer demo running in real-time on the Playstation 4.  Quantic Dream promises this is only a technical demo and not representative of any currently in progress game.  They’re still hard at work finishing up BEYOND: Two Souls.  Only the first three minutes of the demo were played at the Sony E3 Press Conference but now the complete video has been released for all to see.  Enjoy.

inFAMOUS: Second Son E3 2013 Demo June 16, 2013

Not content with just the trailer of the game that they showed at E3 for inFAMOUS: Second Son?  Well here’s six minutes of actual gameplay straight from the event.  The game’s new protagonist has the ability to absorb the powers of other super-powered individuals, and in the beginning of the game he finds himself with the power to control smoke.

Take a look at those physics!  I can’t think of any better way to show off the power of the PS4.

inFAMOUS: Second Son is coming Q1 2014 exclusive to the Playstation 4.

Dead Rising 3 E3 2013 Demo June 15, 2013

For those of you who missed Microsoft’s E3 Press Conference, you missed one hell of an awesome demo for Dead Rising 3.  The third game in the Dead Rising series, the newest game features an entirely new main character and takes place in a city heavily inspired by the urban environments of Southern California.  After seeing this demo, all I could think of was it was like GTA: San Andreas…but with Zombies!

So what can you do in this game, and how does it take advantage of the features the Xbox One offers, like SmartGlass?  Take a look for yourselves at this eight minute demonstration.

Dead Rising 3 is coming November 2013 exclusive to the Xbox One.  It is currently expected to be a launch title.

Quantum Break Behind the Scenes Video June 15, 2013

No game impressed me for the Xbox One more than Remedy’s Quantum Break.  Made by the same company behind Alan Wake and Max Payne, Quantum Break’s E3 2013 trailer looked so good many believed there was no chance it could have been in-engine.  Well, Remedy has released a new behind the scenes video which shows the making of their game.  The video features interviews with creative director Sam Lake (the face of Max Payne) and other Remedy developers.

If you didn’t believe the E3 trailer was real-time, there’s some footage in it showing just how they were able to make such realistic characters in the game!

Just looking at them discuss the game’s interwoven story is mind-boggling!  This looks to be Remedy’s greatest game yet!

Quantum Break is coming exclusive to the Xbox One.

Final Fantasy Versus XIII Back as Final Fantasy XV June 13, 2013

Many gamers have waited years for any news on Final Fantasy Versus XIII, even those who had no interest in playing Final Fantasy XIII.  But year after year, the game continued to be pushed back, and many worried that the project was dead or simply in development limbo.  Well, that period of worry is now over.  Square Enix has just announced at this year’s Sony E3 Press Conference that the game is back in a big way.  It’s got a new title and a new set of platforms, but its back, and it’s called Final Fantasy XV!

Final Fantasy XV is coming to the Xbox One and PS4.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds E3 2013 Trailer June 13, 2013

A sequel to the Super Nintendo classic A Link to the Past was announced a few weeks ago during a Nintendo Direct, and now it has a name, and a trailer to go along with it!

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is coming exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS

The Last of Us Launch Trailer June 11, 2013

The Last of Us is coming out at the end of this week but Sony saw fit to premiere this Launch Trailer at their E3 Press Event last night.  Seriously, this game is looking to achieve Game of the Year status by many critics already, and will likely become a huge seller for the Playstation 3.

If you’re interested in seeing a little bit more of the game before it is released, Princess Angel and I did a let’s play of a small section of the game last week.  You can watch it here.

The Last of Us is coming June 14th, 2013 exclusive to the Playstation 3.

How To Trade PS4 Games June 11, 2013

Sony released this informational video on how you can trade your Playstation 4 games with your friends.  Please enjoy.

Super Mario 3D World Announced June 11, 2013

The sequel to the 3DS classic Super Mario 3D Land has just been announced for the Wii U, and it is called Super Mario 3D World.  Now Mario and three other players, each with their own unique abilities, can join together and explore an entirely new 3D world.  There are a lot of familiar enemies, and the platforming looks amazing.

But that’s not all, the game will add an entirely new powerup in the form of Cat Mario.  This power will give Mario the ability to run faster, climb walls, and charge enemies head-on!

Super Mario 3D World is coming exclusive to the Wii U.  A playable version of the game will be available at Best Buy stores across the country Wednesday and Saturday.  Check Best Buy Events for all the details.