Bioshock Infinite Siege of Colombia Unboxing

Bioshock Infinite is arguably the game of the year, or at least in contention. Here at Random Havok we love ourselves some Bioshock. When I heard Plaid Hat Games was working on a board game tie in I couldn't resist the urge to preorder it! This was about 4 months ago. A week ago the games were finally shipped to the early adopters, and I thought it would be a perfect time for an unboxing!

Season Passes: The Good, The Bad, The Missed Opportunities

Originally reserved for episodic releases like Telltale's The Walking Dead, the season pass was a way for gamers to buy in to unreleased content at a slight discount. From Bioshock Infinite to The Last of Us it now seems like every game that comes out has some sort of season pass. Even the HD port of Resident Evil: Revelations had one. There's no question that the only reason we're seeing these lump sum DLC packs more and more lately is that they make as much or more money than the DLC does individually. Some games just don't need one though, so today I'm going to separate the games that have one into three groups, the good, the bad, and the unnecessary.

Xbox One to Include Headset and Sticker

Microsoft released an Xbox One Unboxing video today, revealing that the console will include a headset. Like all the other cool cats, the Xbox One will also include a sticker.

According to Xbox Wire, this new headset will have 3x the sampling rate of the current Xbox 360 headset. Like the current headset, the new headset can be worn on either ear and features a bendable microphone.

Aside from the sleek new appearance, one major difference between this new generation's headset is the lack of the typical 2.5mm headphone jack. Instead, the headset connects to the Xbox One controller through a unique port. Microsoft will be releasing an adapter to make current generation headsets compatible with the Xbox One controller port.

Check Out This Splinter Cell Blacklist Spies vs Mercs Gameplay

IGN's new series Gameplay Tuesdays  pits the IGN team against the developers of the game they're playing. Their first episode featured Splinter Cell Blacklist, and it's actually quite entertaining. The much loved multiplayer mode Spies vs. Mercs is making its return, and this episode shows you a full hour of gameplay.

For those unfamiliar with the gametype, one team plays as spies who control much like the protagonist Sam Fisher, while the other team plays in first person as mercenaries. Each team has unique gear and powerups like cloaking and EMP's to keep the game balanced and fun.

We're really excited for Splinter Cell Blacklist, and you can definitely expect a review around its release.

PlayStation 4 Will Not Require PlayStation Plus To Share Video

Yesterday news broke that the Xbox One would require a subscription to Xbox LIVE for the use of it Game DVR functionality. Naturally, as things usually go on the Internet, people were pretty upset about it and many tweeted at Sony's Shuhei Yoshida (@Yosp) asking if the PlayStation 4 would require subscription to PS+ use its similar service.

Yoshida responded to almost everyone with a resounding "no".

Does this development sway your decision at all? Let us know in the comments.

Nintendo Direct

This morning we got a Nintendo Direct to update us on games that have previously been announced for this year. This means no real surprises but there were some good little tid bits in there. Here are the highlights of the 30 minute Direct!

PSN Hot List - 8.6.2013

Every Tuesday the PSN updates at an unspecified time that always seems to catch us by surprise. While we can't solve that problem for you, or the fact that the new store just plain doesn't work, we can weed through all the junk and fill you in on what you need to spend your hard earned PSN cash on. This is the PSN Hot List.

Happy Birthday To One of My Favorite Games

Mark Rabo from the Sound Shapes team put up an emotional little post on the PlayStation Blog today to commemorate Sound Shapes' first birthday.

Dragon's Crown Review

It’s been a long time coming, but I’m extremely happy to say that Dragon’s Crown is finally here. I’m even happier to say that it was well worth the wait. Originally planned as a Dreamcast game, Dragon’s Crown has come a very long way over its abnormally long journey. Sporting some of the prettiest hand-drawn graphics I’ve ever seen and a virtually identical experience on both the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Vita, the game gives you a whole lot to love. Is it worth the $50 dollar price tag, though? Read on to find out.

Battery Backed Memories: Skull & Crossbones

I love arcades; though they’re certainly not what they used to be. There’s no more money to be made in creating new gaming experiences for arcade goers. The latest console generation made sure of that. When technology like the Kinect is cheap and compact enough to exist in everyone’s living room, there’s just no way to compete. Arcades these days are in the business of nostalgia. When we put money in a machine like Time Crisis, we’re paying to remember how it felt to experience the scale of that adventure for the first time. It was something we just couldn’t experience at home. When I was a kid, most video games were something that I couldn’t experience at home.

QuakeCon: Nvidia Shield Impressions

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to explore the show floor of QuakeCon. Aside from the maze of PCs, tournaments and game previews, I managed to get my hands on the Nvidia Shield and take it for a spin.

Velocity Ultra Review

News that one of the only PlayStation Minis worth buying, Velocity, was making the jump to HD for the PlayStation Vita broke in January of this year. I felt two emotions at that time: "Holy crap that's AWESOME!", and, "How are they going to make it feel new?" I was happy about the port being announced mainly because the entire time that I played the original Mini I felt like it belonged on the PlayStation Vita. The only reason I was just a tiny bit doubtful of the game was because I didn't really know if adding HD visuals, trophies, and leaderboards to a game that was already so great would be enough to make it worth the purchase. I'm happy to say that I was wrong.

Community Assists When Indie Developer MiniMega Discovers That Their Game Has Been Cloned

It's an unfortunate reality that a risk of being an independent mobile game developer is the chance of having your game copied and re-released by someone else. We've seen small studios with great games go through a ton of trouble to secure their own intellectual property. Vlambeer, for example, has been burnt twice already; once with Ridiculous Fishing, and again more recently with Luftrausers. Often devs look to the community to call out the cloners and help take back their games.

More like Pii U

Let's be honest, the Wii U has done less than stellar. It’s a console stuck between last gen and next gen, and has quickly become the joke of the gaming community. If you keep up with gaming news then you know Nintendo often finds itself in this situation. They start off slow but eventually pick up momentum and start selling like hot cakes!

PixelJunk Monsters: Ultimate HD Is Coming To PC

Tikiman's jumping to a whole new island. Double Eleven Ltd.'s CEO, Lee Hutchinson confirmed today on Twitter (tweet shown below) that the game would be coming to Steam with some new features in tow.

monsters steam trailer will update soon.. we've added 2.5x the ahievements, local coop and some other really cool tweeks :-)
— lee hutchinson (@leehutch1212) August 1, 2013

 It's on sale for 15% off its retail price of $19.99 at $16.99 until it launches on August 26th. We recently reviewed the PlayStation Vita version and confirmed that it's just as easy to fall in love with as it was on the PlayStation 3 and PSP.

You can pre-order the game here.

Microsoft Announces Headset Adapter for Xbox One

Albert Penello, Xbox One lead planner, confirmed on Twitter that Microsoft is planning to release headset adapter that will allow current headsets to work with the Xbox One, IGN reported.

Black 3DS XL Incoming

Just a few weeks ago rumors were stirring about a black 3DS XL. Well, it looks like the rumors were true! Today Nintendo announced it's fourth addition to the existing 3DS XL color line.

PSN Hot List - 7.30.13

Every Tuesday the PSN updates at an unspecified time that always seems to catch us by surprise. While we can't solve that problem for you, or the fact that the new store just plain doesn't work, we can weed through all the junk and fill you in on what you need to spend your hard earned PSN cash on. This is the PSN Hot List.

Mutant Mudds Deluxe Wii U Review

Mutant Mudds is the type of game that induces nostalgia without there really being any at all. The nostalgia comes from the art style Renegade Kid chose for the game. This particular style takes a lot of cues from both the 8-bit and 16-bit era. It is very fitting considering some of the best 2D platformers appeared during these eras. Renegade Kid was not happy with just using the same pixelated style, instead coming up with their own style that they call 12-bit. It is the perfect fit for this 2D action platformer. Though this style makes the game special, it also adds to the well-loved mechanics of platformers. Now you are not just going from one end of the screen to the other, you are also bouncing back and forth between the background and foreground.

Beyond 300 vM: Saturday and Sunday

Read my post for Thursday here and my post for Friday here. 

Saturday was the most delicious day of the trip. Though not the most conventional breakfast, Aaron and I began our morning with street hot dogs, something Jimmy had recommended. We sat down in Union Square and planned our day. Saturday, we especially missed Jordan. The main reason he wanted to join us on our little adventure was to meet our friend Roswin. Aaron and Jordan met Roswin over Xbox Live in middle school (about seven years ago) and have been friends ever since. Roswin lives 30 minutes outside of the city, so Aaron and I had the opportunity to meet him during our last visit to San Francisco, but Jordan has yet to meet him in person. 

3 Legendary Pokemon Exclusively Available at GameStop

As we've all been anxiously awaiting Pokemon X and Y's release in October, Nintendo was busy cooking up something special. Today, Nintendo announced that they would be teaming up with GameStop to release three shiny variations of Legendary Pokemon from past games.

PSA: Win a Free Copy of PixelJunk Monsters: Ultimate HD

UPDATE: Both codes have been claimed, BUT still follow Lee because he'll be doing more giveaways soon.

Hopefully you've read our review of PixelJunk Monsters: Ultimate HD by now. If you haven't, click this link and enjoy. Long story short, I love the game. I gave it a pretty high score, and in my personal opinion it understands what a Vita game should be better than many other games that you can play on the handheld.

Lucky for you, you can win a copy of the game for free!

Battery Backed Memories: Kingdom Hearts

Hi, my name’s Jakob. I’m the latest addition to the Random Havok team. I play video games and tabletop games, I make things, and I'm also a dad. Battery Backed Memories will be a semi-regular, somewhat self-indulgent column about the games that are most special to me, and the ways in which they've impacted my life, for better or worse. My hope is that some of my experiences relate to yours and we can share a warm, fuzzy moment together reminiscing. Also, please be aware that since the stories will focus on older games, spoiler alerts are in effect.

Shin Megami Tensei IV Limited Edition Unboxing

We got our hands on the Shin Megami Tensei IV Limited Edition version for the 3DS and thought it would be nice to unbox it for you guys. This is the fourth installment in the Shin Megami Tensei series, last year we got Persona 4 The Golden for the PS Vita so it is about time. This is the special edition for North America, it includes a strategy guide and the soundtrack. The limited edition comes at no extra cost so if you are thinking of buying it jump on it before there are no more left!

PixelJunk Monsters: Ultimate HD Review

Tikiman is back in business and he looks better than ever! Just when your PSVita's memory card is about to explode due to the steady flow of amazing games this summer (Hotline Miami, Stealth Inc., and Velocity Ultra), Double Eleven Ltd. comes out of nowhere with one of the most addictive experiences on the console yet. Just like PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe felt like it belonged on the PSP, PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate HD Edition feels like it belongs on the PSVita.

Beyond 300vM: Perfect Friday

I sprang out of bed faster than Jack could even think of popping out of his box. I couldn't say the same for Aaron, but I knew he was excited for me. While performing my typical morning ritual, I turned on Beyond 200. The "BEYOND!" from the audience boomed through my little iPhone speakers filled me with exhilaration. I put on my eyeliner extra carefully that morning.

Call of Duty: Ghost Coming to Wii U

When it comes to third party games, it’s been a rough year for Nintendo’s newest home console. The company has lost exclusivity to Rayman Legends, and to make matters worse games like Bioshock Infinite never made an appearance on the Wii U .

Microsoft is Making the Xbox One More Indie Friendly

Microsoft is eliminating their publisher requirement for the Xbox One, allowing independent developers to be in control of their game's pricing and release date, IGN reported. Earlier today, Game Informer reported that anonymous sources said Microsoft is also looking into changing its games certification process, which has also been confirmed by various news outlets.

5 Indie Studios You Need To Keep an Eye On

With the next generation of gaming looming just over the horizon, I feel that now would be a great time to give you a list of indie studios you should keep an eye on as this one winds down. With the gaming industry pushing even closer to a digital only future, the differential between "downloadable" and "retail" games is rapidly disappearing and in turn pushing indie titles into the same space as their more expensive counterparts.

Nintendo Zone Update

In the newest Nintendo Direct Mini, a new way to street pass was announced for 3DS owners. This new update will utilize Nintendo Zones in ways we never thought possible.

Welcome, Edwin and Samantha!

We'd like to introduce our newest contributors for the Random Havok website, Edwin Garcia and Samantha Sofka! This duo will be covering all things Nintendo and contributing to our new video section. For more information on these two, check out our updated staff page and read Edwin's first post here.

EarthBound is Now Inbound!

RPG fans rejoice! EarthBound has finally landed on the Wii U E-shop. This is the first time this game has seen the light of day in a long time, well at least legitimately (avoid roms!).

PSN Hot List - 7.23.2013

Every Tuesday the PSN updates at an unspecified time that always seems to catch us by surprise. While we can't solve that problem for you, or the fact that the new store just plain doesn't work, we can weed through all the junk and fill you in on what you need to spend your hard earned PSN cash on. This is the PSN Hot List.

Beyond 300 vM: Panic Thursday

Unlike Jimmy's dreamy Thursday before Beyond 300, mine was chaos. In fact, my Thursday actually began on Wednesday around 7:45 p.m. when my boyfriend's father called me as I was getting off of work. He told me our party of three (my boyfriend Aaron, his best friend Jordan and myself) needed to pack and get to the airport before 9:25 p.m. or we would probably not make it to San Francisco.

Your Guide to the Android Consoles

What began with a Kickstarted system has evolved into an all-out micro console war. The development of Android consoles is providing gamers with a cheaper alternative for gaming and everyone wants to cash in on this newfound market. These are the contenders so far:

Beyond 300 - The Best Weekend of My Life Part Three: Saturday

Saturday - 7-13

Saturday morning started early (big surprise), and I was still full of excitement from the night before. We ate breakfast (Frosted Flakes again), and we set off for a big flea market in San Jose (one of my dad's favorite past times). I didn't see anything too enticing there, but I did purchase a Kindle for $10 so I considered it an overall sucess. We stopped at Stanford University on the way back, and I was filled with rage and jealousy towards pretty much every student who attends school there.

Guest Column: eShop and DSiWare Gems

                If there’s one thing download services get right, it’s that they offer plenty of bite-sized titles that are a mix of enjoyable and cheap. While there are tons of games on online marketplaces that, well… are less than desirable, there are quite a few that can stand up to retail juggernauts. The featured storefront in this column is the Nintendo DSiWare and 3DS eShop; launched during the DSi’s introduction in 2009 and reinvented in 2011 to coincide with the 3DS’ release, the store has since grown to retail titles and digital demos. The following games have proven that short but sweet experiences are the reason the shop exists, as well as a very enticing price point that can only be beaten by ever addicting Steam sales (the titles featured retail for less than ten dollars on the eShop).

PixelJunk Monsters: Ultimate HD - Tikiman is Coming!

That's right, it won't be long before you're once again reunited with everyone's favorite Tikiman.

Capcom's XBLA Sale Leaves Games Super Cheap

If you're like me and bummed out that you own a Mac during this fantastic Summer Steam Sale, or if you just prefer gaming on your console, Capcom has marked down many of its games on the Xbox Live Marketplace. From today, July 15 until July 22, Capcom is giving Xbox owners a chance to substantially save.

Beyond 300 - The Best Weekend of My Life Part Two: Friday

Friday - 7-12

I woke up Friday morning with one of the biggest grins on my face that I'd ever grinned. "Today's the day", I thought to myself. All of the cold winter days of removing my gloves to grab those earbuds with brittle fingers as soon as the new Beyond! was up, study sessions that were anything but thanks to the show, and spilling countless drinks every time I heard the words "Sypher Filton" come out of Ryan's mouth, had lead to this. I was going to be part of an episode of Podcast Beyond!.

Beyond 300 - The Best Weekend of My Life Part One: Thursday

Thursday - 7-11

When I got on the plane that would take me to San Francisco, CA last Thursday, there were a lot of unknowns in my life. Thoughts like "Is my goal to work at IGN someday really obtainable?", "Will I actually get to talk to the people who are my greatest inspiration?", "Will they be anything like they are on the various articles, videos, and videos that I read, watch, and listen to every day?" were plastered at the forefront of my mind. Now I'm at home sitting on my couch, and I'm extremely happy to report that I know the answers to every one of the questions I had going into this past weekend.

Read About My Weekend at IGN

As anyone reading this probably knows, the 300th episode of Podcast Beyond was this past Friday. Originally I planned to write about my experience in San Francisco, but thanks to some amazing people at IGN, there's just too much to put into one post.

You Can Finally Play Tokyo Jungle Anywhere

That's right, you're not mistaken, Tokyo Jungle has officially made it's way to the PlayStation Vita in the form of a PS Mobile game aptly titled Tokyo Jungle Mobile. Featuring 40 different animals and a grid-style movement, it's a tiny bit different than it's PlayStation 3 counter part.

Summer of Arcade 2013 Schedule and Prices

Microsoft's Summer of Arcade kicks off this year on August 7 with four games in the mix. Buy any two of the following games and receive a free Soul Pack for the free-to-play game Ascend: Hand of Kul.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons                                        August 7                   1,200 Points
Charlie Murder                                                              August 14                  800 Points
Flashback                                                                     August 21                  800 Points
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows         August 28                  1,200 Points

LIMBO Review (PSVita)

LIMBO is a game that tells you everything it can by not ever saying a word. In the game you’ll play as a little boy lost in the woods who has no idea who he is, where he’s from, or even where he’s headed. The magical thing about it is that that’s exactly how the game makes you, the player feel as you traverse it's depressing tale.

Deus Ex: The Fall - Dated and Priced

The newest addition to the Deus Ex franchise that may or may not have severely disappointed you when it was announced to be a mobile title, Deus Ex: The Fall will be released very soon. How soon is very soon? Well how does this Thursday sound? That's right, you'll only be waiting three more days until you'll be able to get your hot little fingers all over the new game.

State of Decay Review

The story of the zombie apocalypse has been told time and time again, but I've never felt so frazzled or panicked while surviving with my in-game counterpart as I did while playing State of Decay. This sandbox zombie RPG will take you through a tense, yet incredibly buggy zombie experience. Undead Labs, the studio behind State of Decay, has created this world so that every action you take molds your environment and shapes the story you'll play through.

Velocity Ultra is Available NOW!

Velocity Ultra, FuturLab's high-definition remake of last year's stellar PlayStation Mini, Velocity is now available on the PlayStation Store for just $7.49.

Hotline Miami Review

After less than a year Hotline Miami has finally made it’s way to PlayStation consoles. Not only is it undeniably the best version of the game to date, it’s also one of the best games for the PlayStation Vita without a doubt. It makes legitimate improvements over the PC version, and truly feels like a brand new game. Read on to find out why.

Saints Row IV and State of Decay Denied Classification in Australia

Saints Row IV and State of Decay has been refused a classification from Australia's Classification Board, meaning neither game will be released in the country at this time.

Random Havok Podcast - Episode 8

This week our friend Ty Root from Edge of Reality joins us to talk about the game he's a part of called Loadout and his non-functioning OUYA!

This is our best episode yet, and you shouldn't miss it for ANYTHING!

Limbo Coming to iOS Next Week

In a recent press release, Playdead Studios announced that the critically acclaimed title LIMBO will be coming to iOS on July 3rd, costing $4.99.

"We have worked very hard to bring LIMBO to as many devices as possible; rethinking the controls and performing extensive optimizations to ensure an amazing touch-based experience across iPad 2 (and higher), iPad Mini, iPhone 4S (and higher) and the latest generation of iPod Touch."

Limbo was recently released on the PlayStation Vita, and features Cross-Buy with the PlayStation 3 version of the game. LIMBO is one of the most successful indie titles to ever be released, originating on the XBLA Marketplace.

"The release of LIMBO into its largest market to date, follows the news that LIMBO has already sold over 3 million copies across PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Steam, Mac App Store and PlayStation Vita."

Our LIMBO review is currently in progress, but it's safe to say that it translated to the PlayStation Vita flawlessly.

Hotline Miami Review Coming Soon

Hotline Miami is finally out on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Between recording our podcast and playing around with the OUYA today, there's a slight chance you'll have to wait a little longer for our review of the game.

Hotline Miami Coming To PS3 and PSVita June-25

It's finally happening, Hotline Miami is coming to PS3 and PSVita very soon. How soon is very soon? We're talking this coming Tuesday soon. One of the best games of 2012, Hotline Miami will have you answering one simple question: Do you like to hurt people?

Microsoft Changes Xbox One DRM and Used Policies

Say goodbye to your family sharing group of 10 and hello to offline gameplay and an open used games policy. Microsoft's Don Mattrick announced today on Xbox Wire that after reviewing consumer feedback, they decided to revoke the 24 hour online requirement and allow used games for the Xbox One.

Xbox One users will only be required to connect to the Internet the first time they set up their console for a patch that will allow for unlimited offline play. Mattrick also announced that the Xbox One will no longer be region locked.

"We appreciate your passion, support and willingness to challenge the assumptions of digital licensing and connectivity. While we believe that the majority of people will play games online and access the cloud for both games and entertainment, we will give consumers the choice of both physical and digital content. We have listened and we have heard loud and clear from your feedback that you want the best of both worlds," Mattrick said in a post on Xbox Wire.

The family share feature will no longer be available and all disc based games will require their disc to be in the tray in order to play.

The Xbox One is available for pre-order and will be released sometime in November. 

EA's 2013 E3 Conference Overview

On Monday, July 10 EA presented a slew of new games, engines and threw in a few iconic people on stage for their 2013 E3 conference. EA's new Frostbite 3 engine and the EA Sports Ignite engine were the backbone for many of their announced games.

"These are the games that will define the new consoles when they launch later this year." – Peter Moore, EA Chief Operating Officer

Random Havok Podcast - Episode 7

It's a slow news week for the Random Havok team, JUST KIDDING! We break down the biggest news from E3, and we get down-and-dirty with the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4. Hot button topics include DRM and Vita's absence from Sony's press conference. We brought our friend George in to help us sift through all the killer news and stuff.

New Features on Xbox One Make Sharing Game Footage Simpler

Streaming will be easier than ever with Microsoft's new partnership with Twitch, which was announced during Microsoft's E3 conference. With Xbox's One multitasking system, streaming a game on the console is seamless and allows the player to not only stream, but also view the audience chat on one screen. The Kinect can also pick up the player's voice to add audio commentary to the stream.

"This is our chance to break into the console space in a big way. To date, PC games have been the biggest things on Twitch, mostly because it’s incredibly difficult to broadcast console games today," Twitch CEO Emmett Shear said in an interview with Larry Hryb on the Major Nelson blog. "The Xbox One integration means that Twitch users are going to be able to broadcast their console experiences even more easily than they can broadcast from PC."

In addition, the Xbox One will have a new feature called Upload Studio that lets the player edit recorded game footage from Xbox One's Game DVR. The clip can be trimmed, the player can add audio commentary through the Kinect, add a skin for "thematic wrapping" and instantly upload the video online once the player is done.

The PlayStation 4 is $399, Doesn't Require Internet Connection, Plays Used Games

The PlayStation 4 will cost $399 when it launches this holiday, a full $100 less than the Xbox One. Also, completely contrasting the Xbox One is the fact that the PlayStation 4 will not require and internet connection at all to be usable. As if things couldn't get any better, Sony will not restrict used games on their new console. Publishers will be free to implement an online pass or other measures of DRM if they so choose, but this is mainly for multiplayer purposes.

For readers who need more clarification, Sony has put together this informative video on the subject (below).

PlayStation 4 Is Region Free

The news that, like every Sony console, the PlayStation 4 is region free was broken earlier today by no other than the President of Sony Worldwide Studios himself, Shuhei Yoshida.

And yes, PS4 is region free :D
— Shuhei Yoshida (@yosp) June 11, 2013

Gamers who enjoy importing their games can breathe a sigh of relief. Regrettably, the Xbox One will include region locked software.

PlayStation 4 Includes 500GB Removeable Hard Drive

It was revealed today that the PlayStation 4 will include a 500GB hard drive. Much like the PlayStation 3, the PlayStation 4, it will also be removable and up-gradable.With the large push towards digital-only game releases in the upcoming generation, it's refreshing to hear that if gamers run out of space they'll simply be able to get a larger hard drive for the console, something that owners of the Xbox One won't be able to do. It has yet to be seen if it will be a standard notebook hard drive like the one featured in the PlayStation 3, however. 

Via: IGN

PlayStation E3 Press Conference - The Games

With two, and soon to be three, systems to support, it would have been surprising if Sony didn't have some new games to talk about. We also saw a lot of new things from games that have been announced, and also a lot of first time gameplay footage.

Microsoft 2013 E3 Conference Revealed Games

Microsoft promised us games at their E3 conference and they delivered through numerous trailers and a few demos.

Xbox One Slated for November Release with Pre-order Exclusives

Today at Microsoft's E3 conference, it was announced the Xbox One will be released in 21 countries this November. Those who pre-order can also receive special benefits.

The Xbox One - What I Think

It should come as no surprise to anyone that Microsoft is currently siting in some very hot water right now.  Hot off the heels of an abysmal press release that all but confirmed people's worst fears in regards to how their upcoming console, the Xbox One, they just can't seem to catch a break. Mandatory connections to the internet, the complete irradiation of game ownership, and a confusing anti-consumer / pro-corporation used games policy that I'm not even sure they themselves understand yet has many of their biggest supporters (the core gamer crowd) extremely upset.

The Swapper Review

Soul Survivor

I woke up early on a Sunday so that I could devote an entire day to fighting the good fight, namely playing video games all day and eating bountiful amounts of pizza. It was a special sort of day, because with a forty-hour internship taking up most of my time, I rarely get these entirely open days to myself. I was finally going to sit down and play a game I had so anxiously waited to beat from start to finish. That game was Assassin’s Creed III.

I sat down at my PC, I opened up Steam, and I noticed something sitting in my “Downloaded Games” list. I had received my press copy of The Swapper that preceding Friday, and I had honestly completely forgotten about it. This was a huge mistake. That Sunday was one of the best days with video games I've had in a long time, and I didn't even touch Assassin’s Creed III.

This Week's Podcast Delay

Regrettably, this week's podcast is being delayed due to Miranda moving, her summer class' final and Jimmy's new work schedule. On the plus side, the podcast is now on iTunes!

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This week's episode will be posted either Sunday or Monday, stay tuned to our Twitter and Facebook for updates. All future episodes will be posted on Monday.