Monthly Archives: November 2015
Apple Offers Temporary Solution for iPad Pro Screen Blackouts
Apple has provided a temporary fix to those that are experiencing screen blackouts when using their iPad Pro.
The issue itself has been known since the launch of the iPad Pro last week, and numerous complaints from owners can be found on Apple's official support forums. Everyone reports the hardware becomes unresponsive after/during charging, and the screen remains black.
Apple posted a solution for the problem earlier today, and it's basically the way people have been dealing with it prior to now: press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time, for at least ten seconds. This will prompt a forced restart, and soon after the iPad Pro will work as intended.
There Are Over 100 Million iPhones in Use in the U.S.
A new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners has revealed that over 100 million of Apple's iPhones are in use in the United States.
CIRP's report, which came out earlier today, states that, of the estimated 101 million iPhones in the country, 58 million are iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models, while the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus make up an additional 4 million. Combined, nearly two-thirds of iPhone owners are utilizing an iPhone 6 or newer.
Expect Fallout 4’s First Patch as Soon as ‘Next Week’
The first Fallout 4 patch is just around the corner. Bethesda will release a beta version of the patch on Steam as early as next week, followed by an official release on PC. Consoles will follow sometime later.
"It's true that the freedom our games offer you can lead to unintentional consequences that are sometimes bad, when the game combines too many unexpected elements at once," Bethesda explained on its website.
Bethesda added that Fallout 4 is its "most robust and solid release ever," despite its issues. The game reportedly sold 1.8 million digital copies in its first three days, so at least some buyers likely agree. Our review of Fallout 4 also made mention of the bugs, but noted that they don't detract from what is a spectacular game overall.
Marvel’s Jessica Jones: Watch the Opening Sequence Early
Marvel's Jessica Jones debuts on Netflix on Friday, but that hasn't stopped the streaming service from offering fans an early look at the show's opening sequence.
The one-minute clip has been released via the show's official Twitter account. See it below.
The wait's almost over. A little something to get you through the next twelve hours. #JessicaJones https://t.co/CLroWR3xHu
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13 Coming to Steam Coming to PC Next Month
Square Enix announced that the concluding chapter of Final Fantasy XIII, Lightning Returns, is launching on PC on December 10, 2015.
The last entry in this trilogy brings free character customization, as well as letting you play as a legendary warrior Lightning. Customizations to Lightning change more than just aesthetics, as the different outfits and weapons also affect abilities.
Listed below is the available downloadable content for the game:
- “Divine Wear” schemata
- “Moogle Lover” schemata
- “Ultimate Saviour” schemata
- “FFX-2 Yuna” schemata
- “FFVII Cloud” schemata
- “FFX Yuna” schemata
Dragon Quest Heroes Coming to PC Next Month
Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest Heroes Slime Edition is coming to PC next month.
The action RPG from the makers of the Dynasty Warriors series will release on December 3 and include thirteen PlayStation 4 DLC items and maps, according to the official Dragon Quest Twitter account. It is available for pre-order now on Steam.
#DQHeroes is releasing on STEAM! Thirteen DLC items from the PS4 game included! https://t.co/fWPZZhLkGu pic.twitter.com/jhmquFlZ8H
Riz Ahmed’s Rogue One Character Name Revealed
Rogue One actor Riz Ahmed will play Bohdi Rook in Disney and Lucasfilms' first Star Wars Anthology movie.
This news comes by way of Ahmed's agency webpage, which outs the character's identity ahead of a formal announcement from the studio. Ahmed, who was seen last year in Nightcrawler, will also play a CIA tech specialist in Bourne 5.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is set before the events of Episode IV, and, according to Lucasfilm. "tells the story of resistance fighters who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star."
Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst Runs its Way into LittleBigPlanet 3
As of this week you can buy costumes based on the upcoming Mirror's Edge: Catalyst for LittleBigPlanet 3.
Costumes include styles based on Catalyst's returning hero Faith Connors, as well as new characters Noah, Isabel, and various villains. The red leather glove, eye tattoo, and sci-fi body armor should be just the thing to flesh out your surveillance state themed levels.
As with previous LittleBigPlanet costumes you can buy the whole package for $6, or individual sets for $2 apiece.
Mirror's Edge: Catalyst was recently delayed until May of 2016. That technically makes this is our first playable look at the game's character design for quite some time. The final version of Catalyst's dystopian future likely won't be this cute, however.
Windows 10 Xbox App Gets Highly Requested Features
Microsoft announced today that in response to fan feedback, many sought-after features will be added to their Xbox App for Windows 10.
New Facebook integration will allow you to use your Facebook profiles to find Xbox Live friends. It will be also much easier to add friends and create connections within Microsoft's Xbox App, meaning you can send messages and share recorded clips of the games you've been playing.
You will also be able to record voiceovers with Game DVR using attached headsets or microphones, and share it on Xbox Live and social media feeds on your PC. Also, all games playable on Windows 10 will work with the Game DVR app, allowing you to record, store and share clips from any game you're playing on Windows 10 through the application.
Valve Launches Long-Form Dota 2 Comic ‘The Last Castle’
Valve's latest long-form Dota 2 comic, The Last Castle, is now available for free on the game's website.
The Last Castle spotlights the boisterous hero Axe on a Conan-like journey in search of mystical booty. The story was promised as part of The International 2015 Dota 2 championship. Players contributed to the tournament's prize pool, eventually unlocking the then-unnamed comic as a stretch goal.
"He’s big. He’s red. He’s got an Axe. Also his name’s Axe," reads the Dota 2 blog. "His hobbies? Most of them involve axes and the act of axing things with an axe. Plus he’s now in his very own sixty-page comic."