iOS and iPadOS 14.1 Released October 23, 2020

Apple has just released a new update for all iOS and iPadOS 14 devices to bring in support for some of the new features promised with the iPhone 12 line of phones. The new update includes important bug fixes and compatibility with iPhone 12.

Depending on your device, your update may clock in at around 350MB. You’ll need to update your GarageBand and iMovie applications for full compatibility.

Marvel’s Avengers Giving Away Free In-Game Goodies October 23, 2020

To bring more users back into the game, Crystal Dynamics has started to offer some in-game currency for all players who log in to Marvel’s Avengers between now and November 5th. That includes 1500 credits, 7500 Units, 250 upgrade modules and 20 DNA Tokens. You can get them starting right now.

Typically, games that require large player communities to stay active and engaged will do daily login bonuses. Why Crystal Dynamics hasn’t thought to do this is beyond me. Regardless, the game’s Single-Player campaign was a ton of fun and it had one of the best in-game storylines I have played in quite a while. We will probably have to wait a bit longer for the game’s next characters to be released but I’m willing to wait.

Marvel’s Avengers is out now on Stadia, PC, Xbox One and PS4. It’s coming to PS5 and Xbox Series S/X next year.

Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC2 Released, Pokemon Go Event Celebrates It October 23, 2020

If you have your Season Pass for Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield, you’ll be happy to know that the second and final DLC expansion, known as the Crown Tundra, has just been released.

You’ll need to install the free update for your game to play the new area. An update for Pokémon HOME has also been released for Switch and smart devices to make it with compatible with the expanded Pokémon roster in the new game update.

Pokémon Go players will also be happy that new free content based on the Crown Tundra, including a new avatar costume, were just now made available free of charge. Galarian Far’fetched have also started spawning like crazy in the game, and can now be evolved into the Galarian exclusive evolution Sir’Fetched. You just have to perform ten expert throws while a Far’fetched is your buddy.

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are out now exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. Pokémon HOME is out now for Switch, as well as Android and iOS. Pokémon Go is out now for Android and iOS.

Monster Energy Giving Away Digital Copies of Halo 5: Guardians October 20, 2020

I know we are all bummed out that Halo: Infinite will not receive a release this year, but Monster Energy looks like they’re going to give us all a big present. That is, as long as you live in the US.

Players who have been participating in the Monster Energy 2XP event are eligible to receive a free digital copy of Halo 5: Guardians for as long as supplies last. If you haven’t played it yet, now is the perfect time to do it. Simply log into your 2XP account and redeem your code.

Here’s the best part, since this is a digital copy, it is highly likely it will play (through backwards compatibility) on the Xbox Series X or the Xbox Series S.

Halo 5 Guardians is out now exclusively for the Xbox One.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Coming to Xbox Series X/S October 20, 2020

Buying a new Xbox console when it launches in November? I’m happy to announce that Microsoft is rereleasing Halo: The Master Chief Collection to natively support the enhanced power of the new consoles. You will be able to play it at no additional charge if you’re already an owner of the Xbox One version of the game, or if you’re a GamePass subscriber.

Microsoft confirms Halo: MCC’s Xbox Series X/S version will include native support for the new consoles with 120FPS gameplay (in SP and MP modes), improved split screen and more.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is out now on PC, and Xbox One. It is coming to Xbox Series X/S on November 17th, 2020.

Xbox App Updated For Next Console October 19, 2020

Microsoft has just released its update for the official Xbox app on various platforms including Android and iOS. The new update adds support for “new” consoles (likely the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S) to assist with console activation. You’ll also be able to view and review screenshots and game clips you took on the console in the app.

It is also heavily hinted that Microsoft intends to update the app to support Xbox game streaming, but that is currently not allowed by Apple devices because “reasons”. That was not added in the new update, but we know Microsoft fully intends to eventually make that happen.

You can download the app right now on your device’s respective digital marketplace or just simply update your already downloaded version to add support for the new features.

First Look at the PS5 Interface October 15, 2020

Let’s be honest, over the past generation the Xbox One has completely changed its interface more times than I could count, and yet the PS4’s interface has more or less stayed the same as when it first hit shelves. That’s why I’m looking so closely at this, Sony’s reveal of the PS5 interface. Take a look!

The PS5 launches on November 12th, 2020.

Night City Wire Episode 4 Release October 15, 2020

Are you interested in learning more about Cyberpunk 2077? Do you like cars and motorcycles filled with high powered engines? You want to check out today’s new episode of Night City Wire!

Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to the PC, Xbox One, PS4 and Stadia. It’s also coming to Xbox Series S/X and PS5.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Demo Released October 15, 2020

The upcoming musically focused Kingdom Hearts game, Melody of Memory, interested me a lot when it was first announced a few weeks ago. However, while I was used to playing rhythm games like Rock Band, Guitar Hero and even THEATRHYTHM I was confused as to how this new game would actually be played. That is no longer the case.

Square Enix has just released a free demo featuring a tutorial and four playable songs for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. You can download them right now on your platform of choice including the Nintendo Switch, PS4 or Xbox One. If you download the PS4 version of the demo before December 31, you’ll get a free exclusive theme. On the Nintendo Switch, the demo weighs in at around 550MB.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is coming to Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch November 13th, 2020.

PS4 System Software 8.00 Released October 14, 2020

Sony has released a required update for the PlayStation 4 console. The new update, version 8.00, includes new party chat functionality, adjustments to Trophy value, and support for mobile authenticator applications.

You cannot sign on to the PlayStation Network without performing the update so make sure to get it as soon as possible.