Let’s Play Alan Wake Part 5 and 6 May 24, 2017
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It’s been an exciting two weeks and we have made it to Alan Wake chapter 5. After finally discovering the truth about what happened during his missing week, Alan and his manager Barry have been arrested.
What behind the scenes insight into the game does Maniac have to share? Watch and find out! All gameplay footage is provided with full video commentary. Apologies in advance for the occasional audio drops.
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Alan Wake is out now on Xbox 360 and PC.
Halo Wars 2 Sergeant Johnson DLC Released May 24, 2017
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Fan-favorite supporting character Sgt Johnson returns to Halo as a downloadable leader pack you can use in Blitz multiplayer. Want to know more? Watch the trailer below!
If you have the Halo Wars 2 Season Pass or the Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition you can download the Sgt Johnson DLC for free.
Halo Wars 2 is out now for PC and Xbox One.
Let’s Play Alan Wake Part 4 May 23, 2017
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Maniac is back playing one of his favorite games from last generation, Alan Wake on the Xbox 360. When we last left Alan, he was told everything he remembered was a lie, and he is in fact a patient at Dr. Hartman’s clinic. Is the Doctor telling the truth? Watch as Maniac shares some behind the scenes insight and trivia for this chapter…and by popular request, talks about Spider-Man!
All gameplay footage provided with full video commentary!
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Alan Wake is out now on PC and Xbox 360.
Gaming History You Should Know – The Rise and Fall of the Comic Empire May 21, 2017
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It’s Sunday, and you know what that means, it’s time for this week’s Gaming History You Should Know! Since last week was Free Comic Book Day, I was reminded that the gaming industry owes a lot to comic books. For decades, the comic industry has told tales of superhumans living among us doing good, doing bad, and were otherwise relatable to regular people. This made them a perfect medium for the video game industry to adapt, and over the past thirty years there have been numerous cases of comic book inspired video games with various degrees of critical and financial success.
I grew up in the 90s, referred to by many comic historians as the dark age of comics. I know that there have been many people over the years, myself included, who wondered what was going on behind the scenes at these companies, and why they told the now-notorious stories that they did.
Internet legend Chuck Sonnenburg, who is better known online as SF Debris, did an incredibly detailed history of the modern comic book industry. The video is in fifteen parts (including its introduction and epilogue) so I’ve embedded his official YouTube playlist. You’ll have to set aside some time to watch this, but it’ll be totally worth your Sunday. Enjoy!
If you’d like to see more videos by SF Debris, visit his website. It is now fully back up and running after recently upgrading his video player. While he is mostly known for his weekly reviews of Star Trek episodes (with a new one out every Saturday) he also does great film, video game and television reviews. He’s also chronicled the history behind the loss of 108 classic Doctor Who episodes, and the ongoing quest to recover them. Trust me, when you visit his site you’re going to find yourself unable to leave until you’ve watched every one of his videos!
iOS 10.3.2 Released May 19, 2017
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Just wanted to share a small news post before you start your Friday night. Apple has just released a minor security update for iOS 10 portable devices including the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The new update is called 10.3.2 and includes non-specific security fixes which should improve your device’s performance.
You can download the update over WiFi by selecting the Software Update option in the Settings app. If you don’t have WiFi access or enough internal storage on your device, you can always install the update through your PC or Mac with iTunes, just use the Apple USB charge cable. Depending on the specific iOS 10 compatible device you’re upgrading and if you already installed the previous iOS update, iOS 10.3.2 should require a download around 170MB.
Irish Mike Made a Real-Life Gunblade May 18, 2017
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The Gunblade is the signature weapon of Final Fantasy VIII. Wielded by characters like Squall Leonhart, the weapon is unlike any other.
One of my favorite shows on Discovery Channel was Big Giant Swords. The show featured a retired steelworker turned bladesmith named Irish Mike, who created enormous swords for enthusiastic clients. The show may have ended production, but Mike is still creating his swords online and for the past two months he’s been working on replicating Final Fantasy VIII‘s Gunblade.
This has to be the best real-life Gunblade I’ve ever seen. The detail is incredible and its scale looks very accurate to the game. If you want to see more of Irish Mike’s work, visit his YouTube Channel!
Final Fantasy VIII is out now for PC and PS1.
Life is Strange is Returning May 18, 2017
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Ladies and gentlemen, I present you three developers from DONTNOD, the creators of Life is Strange.
This is an incredible announcement, especially since I actually talked about the possibility of something like this happening yesterday during my Let’s Play of Alan Wake. I can’t wait to see what DONTNOD has in store for us!
Let’s Play Alan Wake Part 3 May 18, 2017
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It looks like Maniac is on a roll as he plays through the third chapter of Alan Wake on the Xbox 360. When we last left our hero, he was on the trail of his manuscript with hopes to use it to barter for his wife’s safe return. But does this kidnapper intend to give Alan his wife back, and what is the cause of this supernatural darkness that attacks Alan every night?
Prepare yourself for some twists, turns, and a whole lot of behind the scenes insights and trivia. All gameplay footage is produced with full video commentary.
Alan Wake is out for PC and Xbox 360.
Phantom Dust Re-Released on the Xbox One and Windows 10 May 17, 2017
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For the past two years, I’ve been hearing a lot about the original Xbox game Phantom Dust. After a failed attempt to develop a sequel, Microsoft decided to remaster the original game and release it on modern platforms. Two days ago, Microsoft announced they would be offering the game free of charge on Xbox One and Windows 10 platforms and the internet just went crazy. Here’s the trailer!
As of today, gamers can download Phantom Dust on their Xbox One or Windows 10 PC free of charge. The new version of the game supports Xbox Live Play Anywhere, meaning it supports cross-platform cloud saves and multiplayer between Windows 10 and Xbox One users.
Don’t forget to download the free Multiplayer Starter Pack DLC after installing the game on your platform of choice!
Phantom Dust is out now on Windows 10 and Xbox One.
Let’s Play Alan Wake Part 2 May 16, 2017
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Welcome back, we’re continuing on with the second part of the cult classic Alan Wake on the Xbox 360. You won’t be able to find it on any digital marketplace, but we’ve had a copy of this great game since it launched. Join us as Maniac reminisces about his experiences with the game and shares lots of behind the scenes facts and trivia!
All gameplay footage is provided with video commentary.
Alan Wake is out now on PC and Xbox 360.
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