Paul Hunter

For four days, Fan Expo Canada took over the spacious Metro Toronto Convention Centre for its annual mega celebration of all things pop culture. On top of the amazing PlayStation VR experiences I had there, I also had plenty of time to stop by the gaming booths to play some of the hottest games coming this fall, and beyond. Here are the highlights!

We're just a few days away from big launch of EA Sports' NHL 17, and to get the lowdown on all the exciting new features coming in this year's edition, I had the opportunity to sit down with the game's producer, Sean “Rammer” Ramjagsingh. New game modes, deeper customization, gameplay refinements, and the importance of fan feedback were just some of the topics we covered. Come take a read!

Today at a special press conference in New York, Sony announced a slimmer and lighter PlayStation 4 system, and finally pulled the curtain back on their powerful new PlayStation 4 Pro. Earlier in the year, Sony acknowledged that an improved PS4 console was coming, and now we know what it will feature: support for 4K quality images and high-dynamic-range technology. Games on PS4 Pro will look richer and more detailed for the best game experience possible. The great news? Both of these PS4 consoles are expected to arrive before the holidays!

This past weekend at Fan Expo Canada 2016, PlayStation Canada gave me a special preview of two of their upcoming PlayStation VR games—RIGS: Mechanized Combat League and Until Dawn: Rush of Blood. Following that, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment let me “become the Batman” in their all-new virtual reality game, Batman Arkham VR. All three VR games offered a thrilling sneak peak of the future of PlayStation gaming where immersive, 360-degree experiences will take centre stage.

Following my positive experience with NHL 17’s local Versus mode at E3, recently I had a chance to participate in an NHL 17 preview to explore additional modes and get a more intimate understanding of the huge gameplay changes arriving with this year's edition. Even at this early stage, the vast number of improvements is evident: more customization options, improved presentation, tighter gameplay, better A.I., and deeper modes. Let’s take a closer look at what EA Sports’ latest rendition of Canada’s favourite sport will offer.

Get those consoles and controllers ready because September is set to be one of the biggest months in video games ever. Bioshock. Destiny. Batman. NHL. FIFA. Dragon Quest. Forza. Yo-kai Watch. These are just some of the incredible game franchises that will get new releases this month. As if that wasn't impressive enough, there is also some new IPs on the horizon, including Ubisoft's Just Sing and the Xbox-exclusive ReCore. Let's take a look at the games!

I discovered so many amazing gadgets, including VR headsets, tech toys, audio tech, and more at Best Buy's Life and Tech show—come see what I tried!

Mic check, testing 1, 2, 3. It’s time to take centre stage for your grand pop idol debut in Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, Nintendo and Atlus’ dazzling new role-playing game for Wii U. This unique music-inspired crossover title blends the world of Nintendo’s Fire Emblem with Atlus’ Shin Megami Tensei in fun and imaginative ways sure to delight fans of these series. Explore a modern-day Tokyo and channel your inner pop star power to battle evil spirits out to harvest the creative energy from everyday citizens.

We have all been spending the last couple of weeks walking everywhere to catch all the Pokémon we can with the new smash hit mobile app, Pokémon Go. The only thing better than playing the game, is playing with friends and the best way to do that is by throwing a Pokémon Go party. I got some tips and some great gear to help your Pokémon Go party be the very best!

On Thursday, August 25th, Toronto's premier entertainment and fashion hub, Yonge-Dundas Square, will be transformed into a spectacular showcase of the latest and greatest in virtual reality headsets, wearable tech, tech toys, and more. Hosted by Best Buy, the Life and Tech Expo is free to attend and will give you the opportunity to connect with the top brands in tech for exciting demonstrations and hands-on with today's hottest gadgets!