The Last of Us Part II Launch Trailer June 10, 2020
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We’re a week away from the launch of The Last of Us Part II so Sony and Naughty Dog have released the game’s official launch trailer. If you’re like me, you’re going to want to check this out as soon as possible.
The Last of Us Part II is coming June 19th, 2020 exclusively to the Playstation 4.
Mind of Maniac – The First Time I Bought Art June 9, 2020
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As Mr. Spock would say, “For everything, there is a first time.” I have been interested in art for most of my adult life, but the rigid framework for memorization of art history (and the insanely early class hours) has always prevented me from exploring my interest any deeper than the surface. Still, I’ve been to museums I’ve attended art exhibitions and I’ve seen documentaries on the subject. Then, I saw a piece of art while at a trade show with my fiancée.
What happened? Watch and find out.
You can see more examples of MiJuMi’s art on his website.
Playstation 5 Reveal June 11 June 9, 2020
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Sony has announced their updated reveal for the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 console. Take a look!
Playstation 5 is expected to receive its first major preview June 11th at 1PM PST.
Tales From IT – When a Printer is More Than Just a Printer June 8, 2020
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We’ve got a follow-up to our last Tales from IT, with a hiccup I encountered from a major network migration. I was under orders to pull all of the old printers from a major business. One particular user did not want their printer to go anywhere.
Creating Iron Man VR June 8, 2020
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We are weeks away from finally getting the most anticipated VR game of this year, Iron Man VR. It’s been a long time coming, but Sony and Marvel have provided this new look into the making of the game that will have you saying, “I am Iron Man.”
Iron Man VR is coming July 3rd, 2020 exclusively to Playstation VR.
Tales From IT – How Dungeons and Dragons Prepared Me to Work for Major Companies June 7, 2020
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I know I said that we would retire Tales from IT, but given the current state of the world I thought it would be important to tell this personal story. Many of you may have been told while growing up that playing games with your friends would never help you in your life, and that harmless games like Dungeons & Dragons were bad for your personal growth. Your parents lied to you.
Here’s a story about a time I handled an important project for a major company. Not one single assignment I ever did in school was useful to me. The game of Dungeons & Dragons I learned how to play just a year earlier…was.
Pokemon Sword and Shield First DLC Release Date Revealed June 5, 2020
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Earlier this year The Pokémon Company announced that this year they would be offering a plethora of new content, new Pokémon and new areas…for people who already owned last year’s games. How were they going to do that? They were selling a paid DLC Expansion Pass.
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield’s expansion pass costs $30 US (on the eShop) and will include two expansion packs expected to receive a digital release this year. Since they were announced, players in the US have heard very little about the game’s launch schedule. Tonight, we just received official verification of the release date of the first DLC expansion! Take a look:
The very first DLC, The Isle of Armor, is coming June 17th. It is included with the game’s expansion pass.
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are out now exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. DLC2, The Crown Tundra, is expected to release Fall 2020.
Nintendo Switch Software 10.0.4 Released June 5, 2020
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A required system software update has just been released for the Nintendo Switch. The new update is 10.0.4, no notes have been offered as to what issues exactly are fixed with this update so we have to assume it includes some important bug fixes. Make sure to get it now because plenty of people are going to need it today when they get this week’s Mystery Gifts in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Pokemon: Twilight Wings Episode 5 Released June 5, 2020
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The fifth episode, titled Assistant, of the online exclusive animated Pokémon series Twilight Wings has just been released. The series was created to show the background on some of the newer characters introduced in the Galar region.
If you own a copy of Pokémon Sword or Shield, check your game’s Mystery Gift function for this week’s free Pokémon. If you haven’t used it yet, make sure to download the Pokémon Home app on your Switch and Smart device for access to even more Mystery Gifts.
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are out now exclusively for Nintendo Switch. Pokémon Home is out now for the Switch and Smart Devices.
Mind of Maniac – What to Put in a Pokemon Theme Park Land June 4, 2020
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Recently, we’ve been inspired by the work of David Ganssel, better known to the internet as Doggans, and his new series “Armchair Imagineering”. In that series, he gives his ideas for the biggest most elaborate (and expensive) ways to develop theme park rides based on recognizable intellectual property. Today, we decided to throw our hat into the ring and submit our own ideas for that very subject.
Later this summer (pending delays) Universal Studios Japan is expected to launch the very first Super Nintendo World, a full theme-park land devoted to Nintendo’s classic games and characters. Officially, we know next to nothing about what to expect when it does open, although rumors have persisted for some time about what is being constructed. US citizens unable to travel to Japan will be happy to learn it is all but certain that portions of Super Nintendo Land will open in Universal’s bi-coastal theme parks including the new one opening in Orlando, Florida, Epic Universe.
However, while we have heard rumors Mario, Yoshi and Donkey Kong will be coming to Universal’s parks nobody has mentioned anything about Nintendo’s actual biggest franchise, Pokémon. As of the time this article is being written, Pokémon is the number one selling franchise of our time, and yet Universal Studios has not hinted any Pokémon content is coming to their parks. That could mean that Pokémon themed lands might be getting saved for later expansions of Epic Universe, but we have no way to confirm that.
So if you had access to the latest technology, the smartest minds in engineering, unlimited funds and only the limitations of reality to deal with, what would you create if you were told to design a Pokémon-themed land for a major theme park? What do you say we talk about it. There will be rides, there will be shows, there will be food and there will be merch. Please watch and enjoy.
Pokémon games are out now on various platforms including the Nintendo Switch.
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