iOS and iPadOS 13.2.2 Released November 7, 2019

A minor but VERY important update has just been released for the iPhone and iPad and I recommend all users who had version 13.2 installed to upgrade as soon as possible.

The new update comes with all the bug fixes and improvements that were included with 13.2, as well as the support for the new AirBuds, and fixes the issues that users were having with HomePod devices. No update is currently needed for the Apple TV, I’m assuming tvOS wasn’t affected by the HomePod bug.

If you already had 13.2 installed, the update shouldn’t weigh in at more than 60-80MB. You can install it right now using either your device’s software update option or iTunes.

The Making of Death Stranding November 6, 2019

We are days away from the release of the mysterious Death Stranding, a game directed by the creator of Metal Gear, Hideo Kojima. Hopes are high for this game and it’s previews have not yet revealed just how we will be expected to play this game.

Up until this point my favorite documentary looking inside of the work of Hideo Kojima was a forty minute documentary included in the MGS 4 Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray bonus disc. This video was produced by the BBC, and it has a really decent production quality. Hopefully in fifty years time this video won’t get deleted like the BBC deleted classic episodes of Doctor Who.

Death Stranding is coming November 8th to the PS4. Its coming to PC in 2020.

Pokémon Sword/Shield New Items Trailer November 6, 2019

We’re a little over a week away from the release of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield and The Pokemon Company have been working overtime to promote the games release. New videos are getting released on a regular basis and today is no different. Here’s a close look at some of the new items you’ll be able to find in the new games and what you’ll be able to do with them.

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are coming November 15th, 2019 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

Mewtwo Codes for Pokemon Let’s Go Coming to Best Buy October 31, 2019

The Pokémon Pass app has revealed that the major electronics retailer Best Buy will be offering free mystery gift codes for the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo starting on November 4th. The Pokemon Company have very rarely offered mystery gifts for the Let’s Go games on the Switch and even though you can already obtain Mewtwo through normal means, many players can miss their only chance to capture him.

To obtain the Mewtwo Mystery Gift code, you need only visit a Best Buy retail store after November 4th and scan a special code on display in the store using the Pokémon Pass application. A similar event is going on as we speak at GameStop stores across the country. By visiting those stores and scanning their code before the 11th, you can earn a special Legendary code that could be redeemed in any GEN7 title.

I have to say that I’m very happy about the Pokémon Pass application despite the fact I’ve heard a lot of negative comments about it over the past few weeks. I’ve complained constantly last year that major retailers (other than GameStop and Toys R Us) have failed to competently promote free Pokémon promotions for as long as I could remember. By letting an application like Pokémon Pass take over for the role of an otherwise overworked and undertrained clerk, it saves Pokémon Trainers the hassle of asking random employees of major retailers questions the employee will likely be unable to comprehend. Yes you do need to create a free account on The Official Pokemon Website (your Pokémon TCG Online account will work!) and enable Pokémon Pass support in your account, but that is still less irritating than the former option.

Pokémon Pass is free to download right now on your Android or Apple device. Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee are out right now exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

Death Stranding Launch Trailer October 30, 2019

Death Stranding is shaping up to be one of the biggest PS4 exclusives this year. Directed by Hideo Kojima and starting Norman Reedus, it looks to carry on the tradition of games like Metal Gear Solid. I would tell you more but that might spoil the surprise.

Here’s the game’s official launch trailer edited by Hideo Kojima himself! Enjoy.

Death Stranding is coming to PS4 on October 8th, 2019. It is also coming to the PC in the future!

Luigi’s Mansion 3 – Game Overview October 30, 2019

Today seems to be the day of game overviews isn’t it? Well, we are a day away from the release of Luigi’s Mansion 3 for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo has been good enough to provide a game overview video. This new video includes a brief preview of the game’s single player story. If you wanted a look at the game’s story or what some of the environments in the game were going to look like, you need to give this a watch!

Luigi’s Mansion 3 is coming October 31st, 2019 exclusively to the Nintendo Switch.

Marvel’s Avengers – Game Overview October 30, 2019

A lot of people have had questions about the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers by Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix. This video was produced to explain how the game is intended to work, what you’ll be able to do as a player, and how customizable your characters will be. If you plan to play this game I totally recommend watching those

Marvel’s Avengers is coming May 15th, 2020 to PC, Stadia, PS4 and Xbox One.