Xbox Games Showcase Preshow Announced July 22, 2020

We’ve previously reported that Microsoft’s major Xbox Series X reveal will be held tomorrow at 12 Noon EST. However, YouTube Gaming has partnered up with Microsoft to offer an exclusive preshow to the event with even more World Premieres, gameplay reveals, and previews.

You’ll be able to watch the Xbox Games Showcase preshow tomorrow on YouTube. We will keep you posted as it goes live.

Microsoft is Ending Mixer Tomorrow July 21, 2020

It started as Beam, and eventually became known as Mixer. However, it looks like neither will be existing for much longer. Despite the fact they were the only live game video streaming service I was aware of that supported 4K streaming, and could reward viewers for what they watched, Microsoft’s Mixer service is being discontinued tomorrow.

Honestly, we should have seen this coming. Obviously, our official Mixer channel is shutting down and we will be exclusively live streaming on Twitch.tv with our video archives remaining on YouTube for the time being. It was a fun ride, and hopefully this will force Microsoft to improve their Twitch support on the Xbox One. Until then, make sure to delete your Mixer apps, you’re not going to need them anymore.

Nintendo Direct Mini 7/20/2020 July 20, 2020

We thought it was never going to happen but Nintendo has just released this highly anticipated Nintendo Direct Mini, focused on upcoming third-party games for the Nintendo Switch. There are some serious surprises in here, particularly if you’re a fan of Atlus Games, so make sure to watch it!

All games shown are going to be released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

The Cast of Spider-Man For PS4 is Reading the Script of the Spider-Man 2 Movie Right Now July 15, 2020

Let’s be honest…Spider-Man 2 is one of the greatest superhero films of all time. The voice cast of Spider-Man for the PS4…is one of the best casts of all time. Now…that cast of Spider-Man is performing a live dramatic reading of the script of Spider-Man 2. Pizza time!

Spider-Man is out now exclusively for the PS4.

iOS and iPadOS 13.6 Released July 15, 2020

Apple has just released an important system update for most of their devices today. The new update, 13.6 includes improvements to the News app on top of a bunch of bug fixes and improvements.

You can download the update right now through your device’s software update feature or through iTunes. I would recommend not joining the iOS14 beta in any form as it currently seems to be incompatible with a wide variety of popular games and software.

Halo 3 – ONI Archive July 15, 2020

Traditionally, after Microsoft releases a Halo game on PC, they accompany it with a brief but detailed rundown video of the game’s plot. Halo 3’s release is no different. Take a look.

Halo 3 is out now for PC and Xbox 360. It is also on the Xbox One as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Square Enix Announces Second Avengers: War Table and Beta Dates July 15, 2020

Recently, we received a major preview of the upcoming Avengers game. While we got a look at the game’s story and previewed a never before seen level, no information was provided about the game’s upcoming BETA test. With the clock ticking closer and closer to launch, information about the beta is heavily anticipated. Today, we know when we will be hearing more.

On July 29th, 2020 the next Avengers: War Table will broadcast, and will specifically focus on the multiplayer beta. PS4 owners who preordered Avengers will receive early access to the beta on August 7th and go to August 9th. After that, all PS4 owners will be able to play the beta between August 14th to August 16th. PC and Xbox One players who preordered Avengers will play the beta between Aug 14-16. If that isn’t enough time for you don’t worry, all PC, PS4 and Xbox One players will be allowed to participate between August 21-23.

BETA players will earn the exclusive Thor nameplate.

Marvel’s Avengers is coming September 4th, 2020 to PC, Stadia, Xbox One and PS4.

Stadia Connect 7-14-20 July 14, 2020

Google has just released a Stadia Connect, which is kind of like their version of Nintendo Direct. In it, they make some major announcements for upcoming Stadia game releases. If you’re interested in learning more about Stadia, and what games might be coming to the platform, take a look!

Nintendo Switch System Update 10.1.0 Released July 14, 2020

I came into today knowing I would spend most of the day updating software on my Xbox One, but apparently Nintendo also had the same idea to use today to update their software. The Nintendo Switch has quietly started offering a brand new system software. The new update offers non-descript system improvements and important firmware updates for Joy-Con controllers! Speculation currently exists online that this update may be for the controllers more than the system itself.

As far as I can tell, it is not currently required to install updates or play your games online, but my guess is it is only a matter of time before it is. Make sure to update your controllers after installing this update.

Niantic Releases Free Pokemon Go Fest 2020 Activities July 14, 2020

We’ll be playing Pokémon Go Fest 2020 from the comforts of our homes this year, but that doesn’t mean Niantic can’t help us provide ourselves a great home play experience. Fire up your printers and load in your decent card stock because Niantic has just brought this website, full of all sorts of cool activities, online.

The official Pokémon Go Fest 2020 site includes coloring books, decoration ideas, and papercraft items that can be downloaded and printed by whoever wants them. You do not need to have a Go Fest 2020 Ticket to download any of the content, just a working printer. Go ahead and have fun!