Halo: Nightfall Blu-Ray Disc Unboxing March 17, 2015
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Late last year, Microsoft wanted to release a live action feature that set up the backstory of a new character that is planned to appear in Halo 5: Guardians and it was called Halo: Nightfall. Produced by Ridley Scott’s production company, Scott Free, Halo: Nightfall was a five-part miniseries which was offered as an extra bonus feature for anyone who picked up a copy of Halo: The Master Chief Collection for the Xbox One.
However, for some reason that completely escapes me, Microsoft chose not to include the series on Halo: The Master Chief Collection’s game disc, instead requiring viewers to stream it through the newly released Halo Channel. Now, while that application has a great selection of unique programming, because it is a streaming service it has completely failed to provide a consistent quality since November 2014. In the times I have tried to use it, I have had experiences where the feature would drop in quality without warning, or the Halo Channel would deny me access to watching the film for no reason at all. Also, the series’ episodic nature made it really easy to predict what would be happening in later episodes just by watching the “Next Time, On Halo: Nightfall” short at the end of each episode. It’s a really frustrating experience overall, made worse when up until today, there was no other alternative if you wanted to watch the film.
Halo: Nightfall has now been edited from a five part miniseries into a feature length film and was released today on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc. Now, we’re going to unbox the Blu-Ray version of Halo: Nightfall, a disc that should have been released with Halo: The Master Chief Collection in the first place, and see if it’s worth picking up.
How To Backup Your Windows 7 PC March 9, 2015
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Maniac does a new How To Video for PC Gamers. Your data is important and you want to be sure that you don’t lose it, even if your PC breaks or gets a virus.
Here’s the best way Windows 7 users (and Vista users too) can back up all of their important files. All you need is an external Hard Drive (preferably USB 3.0) with a capacity greater than or equal to your computer’s primary Hard Drive.
How to Upgrade the PS4 Hard Drive March 6, 2015
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The Playstation 4 shipped with only a 500GB Hard Drive and let’s face it, a combination of required installations, DLC and a great selection of digital only releases will fill that drive up pretty quickly. Thankfully, Sony allows Playstation 4 owners to upgrade their hardware with new and improved Hard Drives, as long as they meet the Playstation 4’s specifications.
But how do you change the drive? Well, I would recommend checking out this website to read Sony’s official procedure on how to perform the upgrade. But words are really just words, you’re going to need to perform actions and sometimes reading instructions isn’t enough. That’s why you can find a detailed step-by-step How-To video which should help you through the process below.
You will need a recent version of the Playstation 4’s Software once you replace your drive. You can find and download that software right here.
Site Video Updates and a Special Request March 2, 2015
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Apologies for the lack of site videos recently, but there is a very good reason for it that I’ll get into later. It’s no secret that my How-To Videos are some of the most popular videos I’ve produced for this website, and recently we’ve been planning to make more of them, but we just haven’t had the opportunity to do any more until now. Maniac’s trusty Playstation 3 has started acting up on him, and instead of replacing it, he’s going to try to fix it by replacing its eight year old internal Hard Drive with something newer. The Playstation 3 has excellent tools for backing up and restoring user data, and if you plan to replace your PS3’s Hard Drive, you’re going to want to know how to use them.
But why stop at upgrading a PS3’s Hard Drive? Why not show how to replace a Playstation 4 Hard Drive as well? It can be done with easily obtainable equipment, and we’re going to show you how very soon.
Daikatana Podcast February 11, 2015
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Maniac is back with a new podcast and inspired by a recent sale on Steam, he has decided to talk about one of the most controversial PC games in history, Daikatana.
Like with all podcasts, you can expect an unscripted discussion on the game franchise. We talk about the history behind it, the game itself and what our personal experiences are with it. In this case you can expect a LOT to say!
Let’s Play Life is Strange Episode 1 With Video Commentary February 2, 2015
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On the day of the game’s launch, Maniac did a live video stream of the entire first episode of the multiplatform episodic adventure game Life is Strange. The stream was quite popular and people watching it asked a lot of questions and gave some great advice.
This footage was entirely streamed from the Playstation 4. It is presented with video commentary and a transcript of the live comments Maniac was getting as he played.
Just be aware, this is a complete playthrough so if you want to avoid spoilers, give it a miss until you have played the game yourself.
Life is Strange is out now on the PS3, PS4, PC, Xbox One and Xbox 360.
Let’s Play The Last of Us Remastered January 28, 2015
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About a week ago, Maniac did a Let’s Play of the first chapters of Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us. Developed by the same studio famous for the Playstation hit series Uncharted, The Last of Us is considered to be one of the best games of 2013, and PS4 owners can play it in 1080p at 60 frames.
Why is this game so good, and what information does Maniac have about this game? Let’s give it a look and find out.
The Last of Us is out now on the Playstation 3 and The Last of Us Remastered is also out now for the Playstation 4.
Sunset Overdrive Day One Edition Unboxing January 26, 2015
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In 2007, I bought a Playstation 3 just so I could play one of its launch titles, Resistance: Fall of Man. The console floundered in its first year due to its high price but Insomniac Games provided me a reason to buy a Playstation 3 within its first year on the market.
Now, one year into the lifespan of the Xbox One, Microsoft bet on Insomniac Games to produce a console exclusive title players will be talking about. Insomniac provided all the staples they are famous for, unusual weapons, an art style that stands out, and a great amount of polish.
I may be a little late to this party, but I am happy to say that I finally arrived. This is Sunset Overdrive Day One Edition for the Xbox One.
Sunset Overdrive is out now exclusively on the Xbox One.
Let’s Play The Wolf Among Us Episode 1 January 25, 2015
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Telltale Games made a huge name for themselves producing some amazing episodic adventure games in the past few years. With their assistance, adventure gaming is back in a big way. Their writing can be funny, sharp, serious or poignant, and they can take some of the most outrageous concepts and bring them down to earth. The Wolf Among Us is proof of that.
Based on the popular FABLES comic series, The Wolf Among Us puts you in the role of Bigby Wolf, better known as The Big Bad Wolf, now serving as the Sheriff of Fabletown. All of the mythical characters you remembered from your childhood are now living in the heart of NYC and in the 80s, it was a very difficult place.
Today, we’re posting up a Let’s Play of the very first episode of The Wolf Among Us. The video is provided in three parts with full video commentary.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
If you like the commentary, post a comment! We are planning to do a Let’s Play of the first episode of Life is Strange on Friday. If you prefer to watch our game streams live, go to our Official Twitch Channel.
The Wolf Among Us is out now on PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3 and PS4.
Weekend Game Deals 1/24/2015 January 24, 2015
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There has been a huge demand from fans to bring back our gaming haul videos, and we are more than happy to oblige. With Christmas and New Year’s over with, many retail stores have become desperate to clear their shelves, and now is the perfect time to pick up any games you might have missed out on last generation. In this new video, Maniac is joined by his buddy Twitch to show off the deals they got this weekend at a variety of different stores including GameStop, Best Buy, and Walmart. You would not believe what Twitch was able to get at a discount.
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