GameStop’s August 2020 Pokemon Pass Event Cancelled August 18, 2020

Just wanted to give you guys a heads up, as I’ve received the official word about this and I would like to spread the word. Multiple organizations have written about a Pokémon Pass distribution happening this month between August 14th and 31st, 2020 at GameStop stores across the US. In fact, my local GameStop even had a sign up about the event.

However, the Pokémon Pass application, which is required to participate in the event, makes no mention of it. After directly contacting The Pokémon Company to ask them why, I received an official response. It turns out The Pokémon Company has officially CANCELLED that event, which is why there is no mention of it in the application.

My guess is they’ll do another method of distributing the crystal remotely. No reason they can’t use something like the Mystery Box function.

People unhappy about this event can rest assured their trip to GameStop is not in vain. The retailer is still doing a physical Pokémon distribution. Anyone who spends a minimum of $15 US on Pokémon TCG products total (so multiple products that add up to that amount will count) will get an exclusive Copperjah TCG Promo Card. That event will conclude on August 21st, 2020. Make sure to call your local store to make sure they are in stock.

Pokémon Pass is out for Android and iOS smart devices.

Nintendo Switch Indie World Showcase 8-18-2020 August 18, 2020

We are mere minutes away from the start of the next Nintendo Indie Showcase, where Nintendo is going to show us a whole bunch of new and upcoming independent games for the Nintendo Switch. The stream is just about to start so if you’re having trouble finding it, you can watch it out below.

All games showcased are coming to the Nintendo Switch.

The First Fifteen Minutes of Control AWE Expansion August 15, 2020

The guys over at Remedy have posted the what they say is going to be the last promotional material before the release of AWE, the second and final DLC expansion for the multiplaform game Control. Here’s the first fifteen minutes of the AWE expansion, with live gameplay.

AWE will release on August 27th, 2020 as part of the game’s Season Pass or for people who purchase the game’s Ultimate Edition. It looks like we have access to a new costume in this expansion, and the current rumor is this outfit unlocks after playing the soon to be released boss rush mode. But that’s not what you want me to talk about is it? Alan Wake is back, baby!

Control is out now for PC, Xbox One and PS4. Control: Ultimate Edition, which will include all of the game’s DLC, is coming August 27th for Steam, and September 10th for PS4 and Xbox One.

iOS and iPadOS 13.6.1 Released August 12, 2020

Apple has just released a minor software update for pretty much every personal device they have out there. 13.6.1 includes system improvements and fixes for a few bugs.

The new update can range in size from 60-100MB and can be downloaded right now through your device’s system software update function.

Control Ultimate Edition Announced for Steam, EGS, PS4 and Xbox One August 12, 2020

Remedy has just announced Control: Ultimate Edition. A combined version of the game that includes all of the previously released DLC and patch updates. Oh, and it’s coming to Steam too! Here’s the official trailer.

You’re not going to need to get this if you already have the game’s Digital Deluxe Edition or Season Pass, but if you’re a new player who hasn’t picked up Control yet (or want to play the game on a different platform), the Ultimate Edition is your best option.

Control: Ultimate Edition is coming to Steam August 26th, 2020. It’s coming to EGS, Xbox One and PS4 on September 10th, 2020.

Halo Infinite Delayed To 2021 August 11, 2020

Today seems to be the day of the delay, as Microsoft has just confirmed they will be delaying the highly-anticipated Halo Infinite’s Holiday 2020 release to an undefined time next year. This is a big deal as we expected this game to be a launch title for the Xbox Series X, and now we don’t know what games can be expected to take its place.

Halo is still the biggest platform exclusive property Microsoft has. It’s clear they would not have taken this decision lightly. There were concerns over graphics and gameplay in its recent reveal video, but I didn’t share those concerns. We will keep you posted with new information as it becomes available.

Halo Infinite is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC in 2021.

The Last of Us Part II Grounded Update Announced August 11, 2020

Naughty Dog and Playstation have announced that they will be releasing a free patch for The Last of Us Part II on Thursday, August 13th The new update includes a Grounded Difficulty Mode, permadeath, graphic and audio filters, new Trophies, and a lot more.

You can read the complete patch notes here.

The Last of Us Part II is out now exclusively for the PS4.

Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 Delayed to 2021 August 11, 2020

Not really much to report here. I’ve been anticipating a sequel to the original Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines for over a decade and a half, and it looks like I’ll be waiting a bit longer.

Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is coming in 2021 to PC, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Night City Wire – Episode 2 August 10, 2020

The developers behind Cyberpunk 2077 have released the second episode of Night City Wire, a video update for the upcoming game. If you were like me and missed the initial stream, you can check it out below!

Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to PC, Xbox One, PS4 November 18th, 2020. It is eventually coming to Google Stadia, PS5 and Xbox Series X.