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Crossplay has been one of the most player-requested features for this generation of gamers, for as long as I can remember. I mean who wouldn't want to play with their best buddy on another platform like the Xbox One or the Switch--think of the possibilities. Well as of September 26th Sony has made the first step toward making that possible. The only catch is, it's only set up for Fortnite.  Fortnite players on PS4 can now play with gamers on Xbox One, Switch, Android, iOS, Windows and Mac computers. In the PlayStation blog that announced this, John Kodera said this: We see the beta as an opportunity to conduct thorough testing that ensures cross-platform play is best on PlayStation, while being mindful about the user experience from both a technical and social perspective. Granted this is only for Fortnite and it's only in BETA, this is a great first step to getting crossplay with more games down the road.  Personally, I think this is great. I have friend...

With the end of the year quickly approaching it's that time again. The Game Awards are slated for December 1st at 9 PM EST at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Pretty soon we'll get to see which games are elected winner of their respective categories. With 2016 begin a great year for games, the Awards will be exciting, to say the least, plus the possibility of getting a glimpse at upcoming games isn't bad either. If you're looking to tune into the Game Awards, you can catch it on several platforms including: YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. You can also watch it on your Xbox One or PS4. I'm looking forward to the winners and announcements from the show. --- Courtesy of Games News Network

Yesterday Nintendo did something pretty cool. It officially announced its new console and no it wasn't the Nintendo NX as it was called. Instead we got a trailer of the Nintendo Switch, a console, for lack of a better word, seems so genius. It captures both the console and handheld market, much like the Wii U did but better. One thing that immediately caught my attention from the first look video was how seamless the transition was from using the Switch as a console to a handheld device. Just put the two joystick controllers onto the mounted screen and go. Another thing was Skyrim running on the console which opens a lot of possibilities for the platform. More third-party supported games? One thing I did notice is that we're going back to cartridges, which I'm not sure how I feel. Outside of being a unique design, wouldn't expect anything less from Nintendo, there are of course concerns. The battery, the amount of power the conso...

Update: So I got this wrong. It wasn't that they'd be doing a demo of the game on their channel or anything it would seem that they were releasing a demo for gamers to play. Sorry about that misunderstanding. --- Nintendo is giving Pokemon fans a rare threat. Today, October 18 at 7 AM Pacific time, Nintendo will be giving a demo of Pokemon Sun & Moon. According to the video the demo takes place outside of the games main story but hopes to reveal a lot about the game including new Pokemon, features and such.  Head back here later for said video which I'll link in this post. --- Courtesy of Games News Network

In a few short hours the biggest game expo, E3, will commence. The Electronics Entertainment Expo will kick off today at 12:30 EST with the Microsoft Press briefing followed by EA, Ubisoft, Sony and then finally Nintendo's briefing tomorrow. Over the next few days you can expect loads of new trailers, announcements, gameplay and much more coming from the show. As always if you'd like to catch it all there are several news outlets that offer streaming for all the conferences plus gives you interviews, demos and such. Here's a small list and some of the one's I'll be checking out: IGN GameTrailers Kotaku You can also catch the conference on SPIKE TV and also head over to Amazon  who have an E3 portal up. You can also follow some of the conferences on Twitch TV. It doesn't matter where you catch E3 just make sure not to miss what comes out of the show. I don't know what you're looking forward to seeing the most but I'm looking forward to it...

When Nintendo first announced Bayonetta 2 would be coming to their platform as an exclusive title I thought the move was very surprising. Bayonetta is one of my favorite games and after seeing this trailer I can't wait to see what Platinum Games does with the sequel. I've fallen in love with her all over again, her short hair and blue guns (not to mention the over-the-top action) just look remarkable.

Today is June 10, 2013 and in a few hours the Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3, will kick off with the Microsoft Press Conference followed by the EA Press Conference. Below is the full list detailing when each event will begin. Monday June 10 Microsoft Event 9 AM PDT/12 PM EST EA Event 1 PM PDT/4 PM EST Ubisoft Event 3 PM PDT/6 PM EST Sony Event 6 PM PDT/9 PM EST Tuesday June 11 Nintendo Event 7 AM PDT/10 AM EST The show will be streamed on several outlets including IGN, Gametrailers, GameInformer and more. You can also check these sites for regular news and updates. You can also check back here for impressions of each conference and everything that happens. Now that you've got all of that, get ready. We're under the 2 hour mark before Microsoft kicks things off.

With the new year under way we're expected to see several new releases in the next coming weeks. This week, however, is pretty tame with the releases--actually I'd say the industry is still on holiday. But enough of that, let's take a look at what games are getting released this week. Nintendo DS/3Ds NO RELEASES SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK Apple iPhone/iPad NO CONFIRMED RELEASES SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK PC/MAC NO RELEASES SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK Sony PlayStation 3 Anarchy Reigns [01/08] Dance Magic [01/08] Sony PlayStation Vita/Portable PSP - NO RELEASES SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK Vita - The Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable [01/08] Nintendo Wii/Wii U NO RELEASES SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK Microsoft Xbox 360/XBLA Anarchy Reigns [01/08] As you can see besides Anarchy Reigns there is nothing worth mentioning for the coming week.

We've made it through another week and have new releases to look forward to. Let's get to it then, here's what's on tap for this week in video game releases. Nintendo DS/3DS Petit Computer   [07/19] Heroes of Ruin   [07/17] The Phantom Theif Stina and 30 Jewels   [07/19] iPhone/iPad Can't Say That   [07/18] Great Big War Game   [07/18] PC Mass Effect 3: Earth   [07/17] Max Payne 3: Local Justice Map Pack   [07/17] Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection   [07/17] Maestia: Rise of Keledus   [07/19] Sony PlayStation 3/PSN Dyad   [07/17] Mass Effect 3: Earth   [07/17] Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles   [07/17] Resident Evil: The Umberella Chronicles   [07/17] Sony PlayStation Portable/Vita NO PSP OR VITA RELEASES SCHEDULED THIS WEEK Nintendo Wii NO RELEASES SCHEDULED THIS WEEK Microsoft Xbox 360 Blackwater   [07/17] Mass Effect 3: Earth   [07/17] Otomediu...

The summer is in full swing and what's the best way to beat the heat? Stay indoors and enjoy your favorite games. Here's a look at what's on tap for this week in video game releases. Nintendo DS/3DS Ice Age: Continental Drift - Artic Games   [07/10] Ace Mathician   [07/12] Rhythm Theif & the Emperor's Treasure   [07/10] Johnny Kung Fu   [07/12] iPhone/iPad Mad Cows   [07/12] PC The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff Pack   [07/10] Sony PlayStation 3/PSN Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition   [07/10] NCAA Football 13   [07/10] Rainbow Moon   [07/10] Sony PlayStation Portable/Vita NO TITLES SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE THIS WEEK Nintendo Wii Ice Age: Continental Drift - Artic Games   [07/10] Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition   [07/12] Microsoft Xbox 360/XBLA Ice Age: Continental Drift - Artic Games   [07/10] NCAA Football 13   [07/10] Quantum Conundrum   [07/11] Zuma's Revenge   [07/11] Dungeon Fighter...

Last week Reggie Fils-Aime hosted the Nintendo direct show where he revealed several projects occurring within Nintendo and what we'll get to see over the next several months. The first thing he revealed was the 3DS XL which is, as the name implies, a bigger version to the 3DS. It packs two huge screens that are 90% bigger than its predecessors, comes with a 4gb SD card and will be released on August 19th. Throughout the show the went over several games including Kirby's Dream Collection, Pikman 2, the Nintendo eShop and much more. What came as a surprise was the announcement that Nintendo is partnering with Namco Bandai to create the next Super Smash Brothers. There's a lot more that Nintendo goes over so check out the video below.

Hankering for a game of tennis but don't want just a regular game. Well how about taking Mario and his friends for a spin. Lets see what the critics had to say about Mario Tennis Open for the 3DS. MetaCritic:   70/100 GameTrailers:   8.1/10 Mario Tennis Open’s single player mode is fun for a few hours, but it will ultimately leave you wanting more. Thankfully, the multiplayer mode with its online functionality will keep you coming back well after you’ve plowed through the main course. Mushroom Kingdom tennis vets will miss the career mode, but anyone just looking for a solid competitive game that’s best enjoyed in short bursts will be well taken care of. GameInformer:   8.0/10 For the first time in series history, Mario Tennis Open offers full online multiplayer – both singles and (impressively) doubles. It also has local wireless multiplayer. Based on my experience, both modes work smoothly. This isn’t the tennis revolution that some might have hoped for, bu...

That does it for all the E3 Conferences, Nintendo has wrapped and although I was expecting to be blown away--Nintendo could only muster up a small breeze. Nintendo unfortunately stumbled into the same hole that Microsoft managed to dig the day before. Nintendo started their conference strong with the reveal of a fan favorite Pikmin 3, showing off new gameplay and the bump in graphics that comes from running on the new Wii U. They showed off the Wii U gamepad and then they showed New Super Mario Bros. U. On the third party front, Batman Arkham City Armored Edition utilizes the Wii U gamepad and offers a different take on Rocksteady's game. It's from here that I think Nintendo lost me. Wii Fit U Okay, that's expected, but what's up with Sing Nintendo. The third party trailer seemed to be same games from last years E3. Nintendo should have taken it upon themselves to showoff some more games from the third-party developers so we could see some more of the gamepads ...

And we're back, E3 maybe under way but there are still video games being released this week. Lets not let the excitement of E3 overshadow these games, so here are the releases for this week: Nintendo DS/3DS Madagascar 3: The Video Game   [06/05] Rayman Origins   [06/05] Art of Balance Touch!   [06/07] Cat Frenzy   [06/07] iPhone/iPad Deadly Association   [06/05] PC Deadly Association   [06/05] Inversion   [06/05] The Sims 3 Katy Perry's Sweet Treats   [06/05] Bang Bang Racing   [06/08] Strategic War in Europe   [06/08] Sony Playstation 3/PSN Bang Bang Racing   [06/05] Inversion   [06/05] Madagascar 3: The Video Game   [06/05] Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown   [06/05] Sony Playstation Vita Madagascar 3: The Video Game   [06/05] Nintendo Wii/Wii U Madagascar 3: The Video Game Microsoft Xbox 360/XBLA Inversion   [06/05] Madagascar 3: The Video Game   [06/05] Bang ...

Similar to the Konami's pre-E3 show, Nintendo has now released their show which details a few aspects of the Wii U including the controller redesign and Miiverse.

In a few short days, 3 days 21 hours and 17 minutes to be exact. E3 2012 will be underway. There will be the press conference for the big three, Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo, as well as Ubisoft and Square Enix--among others. Going by all the pre-E3 news and clips that have been released so far, it's safe to say that E3 this year will be very impressive this year. Most of you are like me and are unable to attend this event, so what are our options? Well several sites including Gametrailers will be stream the major press conferences as they happen. You can also watch several of them on SpikeTV. You can keep track of all the latest news out of E3 by visiting sites like Kotaku and IGN. Oh, I'm sure G4TV will also have coverage of E3 so you can also check their site and channel. Several site has already put up their E3 prediction and I've avoided them. I want to be wowed when I see what comes out of E3 next week. I don't have really have predictions but I know there a...

E3 is right around the corner and not everyone will be able view the different Press Conferences when their live. With both Sony and Microsoft offering some form of live stream to their conference, Nintendo has now announced several different options available so you can view their conference. On Tuesday, June 5th, you can tune into Spike TV or MTV2 at 9am Pacific Time to watch the Nintendo Conference. If you're not in the US or can't get access to a TV you can watch the conference at the Official Nintendo E3 Site , or the Nintendo @ E3 Expo Facebook app. Just two weeks to go.

We have another good week ahead of us, although not as exciting as the last.  In any case lets press on and take a look at whats on tap for this week. Nintendo DS/3DS Men in Black: Alien Crisis   [05/22] RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D   [05/22] iPhone/iPad Defender Chronicles II   [05/24] Shoot the Zombirds   [05/24] PC Alan Wake's American Nightmare   [05/22] EVE Online: Inferno   [05/22] The Hunger Games Adventures   [05/23] DiRT Showdown   [05/24] Iron Front - Liberation 1944   [05/25] Sony PS3/PSN Dragon's Dogma   [05/22] Men in Black: Alien Crisis   [05/22] Sorcery   [05/22] Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier   [05/22] Sony PSP/Vita NO RELEASES SCHEDULED THIS WEEK Nintendo Wii/Wii U Men in Black: Alien Crisis   [05/22] Microsoft Xbox 360/XBLA Dragon's Dogma   [05/22] Men in Black: Alien Crisis   [05/22] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Collection 2   [05/...

Let the mass hysteria ensue. This week and several of the coming weeks have a worthwhile game being released. Without further ado lets see what's on tap for this week: Nintendo DS/3DS Battleships   [05/15] Mario Open Tennis   [05/20] iPhone/iPad Men In Black 3   [05/17] PC Diablo III  [05/15] Game of Thrones   [05/15] Hitman: Sniper Challenge   [05/15] Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II  [05/15] Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon   [05/18] Sony PSN/PS3 Asura's Wrath: Lost Episode II - The Strongest vs. The Angriest   [05/15] Battleships   [05/15] Dungeon Defenders: Quest for the Lost Eternia Shards - Part 3: Aquanos   [05/15] Game of Thrones   [05/15] Hitman: Sniper Challenge   [05/15] JAM Live Music Arcade   [05/15] Max Payne 3   [05/15] PixelJunk 4am   [05/15] Rock Of Ages   [05/15] Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II   [05/15] Sony PSP/Vita NO RELEASEs SCHEDULED ...

Nintendo has dropped the price for two of its handhelds. The DSi will now retail for $99.99 and the DSi XL will retail for $129.99 starting May 20th. Brought to you by  Destructoid