iOS6 Released September 19, 2012

Apple has officially released iOS6 to selected iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch models which meet their minimum requirements.  iOS6 is the operating system that will power the upcoming iPhone 5 device, and brings a lot of the iPhone 5 features to supported devices like Siri improvements, updated e-mail client, turn by turn navigation, and Apple Passbook.

You can download iOS6 to your device if it is compatible using iTunes 10.7 or if you are using iOS5, your device’s automatic update feature.  Just go to General and select System Update in the Settings.  The file size is dependant on what Apple device you are using, but can be as high as 887MB.  At least 2GB free space is required to perform the System Update without a computer connection.

iOS6 is compatible with second and third generation iPads, iPhone 4 and 4S, and fourth generation iPod Touch.  iOS6 will come already installed with iPhone 5.  iPhone 5 will release September 21st, 2012.

Nintendo TVii Announcement Trailer September 14, 2012

Nintendo made one very special announcement during the Wii U Preview Event, and that was the announcement of Nintendo TVii.  Not just content to offer services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and TiVo to their customers, they wanted to revolutionize the entire TV viewing experience.

Just what can you do with this?  Take a look.

Nintendo TVii will be released free with the Nintendo Wii U.  The service will be coming to North America first, and then expand to other countries later on.

New Super Mario Bros U Wii U Presentation Trailer September 14, 2012

The fourth game in the New Super Mario Bros series is coming as a launch title for the Wii U.  Where previous games have allowed players to bring back all the classic 2D gameplay style of the original Super Mario Bros series, the New Super Mario Bros games take full advantage of all the improved technology modern hardware can afford, and can create all kinds of new levels, powerups and gameplay challenges.

This time around, New Super Mario Bros U will allow online connectivity, allowing for users to post comments about their game progress which others can enjoy across the internet.  It will also be the first New Super Mario Bros game to have a level select screen similiar to Super Mario Bros 3 and Super Mario World.

New Super Mario Bros U is coming November 18th, 2012 exclusive to the Wii U.

Bayonetta 2 Announcement Trailer September 14, 2012

Bayonetta 2 has been announced!  Developed by Platinum Games, the same studio who is now working on Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, the original Bayonetta was a stylized action game developed for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.  This time around, the game is going to be exclusively released on the Wii U and here’s a little trailer that was shown at the Wii U Preview Event.

ZombiU Wii U Preview Event Trailer September 13, 2012

If Nintendo Land is going to be everyone’s first party reason to buy a Wii U at launch, ZombiU looks to be the third-party reason.  Developed by UbiSoft, ZombiU plans to revolutionize the zombie survival genre in a way never previously thought possible because of the Wii U controller.

Sadly ZombiU didn’t get previewed live during the Nintendo Wii U Preview Event, but they did officially release this trailer for the game.

If this game can make launch, it would be fantastic for Nintendo.

ZombiU is coming exclusive to the Wii U.

Nintendo Land Trailer September 13, 2012

Nintendo Land is going to be more than just a launch title for the Nintendo Wii U, its going to probably be the first game that most Wii U owners will play, as it is going to be bundled with the premium black Wii U console at launch for $249US.

Nintendo Land promises to show gamers all the new capabilities the Wii U brings to their fingertips just as Wii Sports did for the Wii when it launched back in 2006.  In all, eleven worlds are promised, with a wide range of different games to play in them.  Many are modeled after Nintendo’s most popular properties like Mario, Pikimin, Zelda and Metroid.

Nintendo Land is coming November 18th, 2012 exclusive to the Wii U.  The game will be bundled with all black Wii U consoles.

Wii U Preview Presentation September 13, 2012

Want to see the entire announcement presentation for the Wii U?  Look no further.  Hosted by Reggie Fils-Amie, here is the complete unedited Wii U presentation.  The release date, price and packaging information are all revealed here.

They also show off a few games, including a new part of the game Nintendo Land we haven’t seen before.  Also, there’s a bunch of game announcements which will be exclusive to the Wii U.

The Wii U launches November 18th, 2012.

Wii U Price and Release Date September 13, 2012

This morning in New York City Nintendo officially announced the final price and release date for the new Wii U.

The Wii U will ship in two different versions.  One version, which will include the Wii U console and Wii U controller in white, will retail for $299US and contain 8GB of internal memory, as well as an HDMI cable, and charging cables for the Wii U console and Wii U Controller.

The second version, with the Wii U console and controller in black will retail for $249 US and feature everything that the white bundle will include, but will feature 32GB of internal memory, and charging docks for the Wii U controller.  However, what may be most important about this premium bundle is that it will include a full version of the game Nintendo Land.

Part of the reason why the original Wii was such a success was because Nintendo made the brilliant decision to bundle the Wii with a game that took full advantage of all the Wii’s new capabilities, and that game was Wii Sports.  Because of the incredible sales of Wii consoles since 2006, Wii Sports has become one of the highest selling games in history.

The Wii U launches November 18th, 2012.

Making Halo 4 Part 2: Return of the Forerunners September 12, 2012

The second part of the Halo 4 making-of series has been released, this time detailing the Forerunners.  The Forerunners were the integral backstory component of the Halo series.  They had built the Halo rings to destroy the Flood. a parasitic organism that thrived on organic life.  The only way to kill the Flood was to starve it to death, so that was what they chose to do.  They saved existence at the cost of their own lives.

We have never seen any living Forerunners in any of the previous Halo games, but we have seen them in some of the Halo Extended Universe.  Now, on this new unknown planet, the Master Chief has discovered more clues about them, and more things they may have left behind.

Halo 4 is coming November 6th, 2012 exclusive to the Xbox 360.

Major Nintendo Wii U Announcement Tomorrow September 12, 2012

Ladies and Gentelmen, Reggie Fils-Amie.

Tomorrow, Nintendo plans to make the announcements that everyone has been waiting for about the new Wii U, in particular it is expected that they plan to announce the release date and the final price for the new console.  Some launch titles may also be previewed.

You can follow the event at 10AM Eastern Time on Nintendo’s Wii U Page.  In there, you can also check out all the technical specs for the new console.  Looks like they’re finally bringing in surround sound!