Video Games

2K Games’ top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise is once again hitting the courts this fall, with NBA 2K16 arriving on both next-generation consoles (PS4/Xbox One), and prior generation consoles (PS3/Xbox 360). While the official street date is Tuesday, September 29th, if you pre-order the game online or in-store at Best Buy you can get your hands on the game the Friday before launch―a whopping four days early. Now that’s awesome!

Summer has officially arrived, which typically means the release schedule for video games lightens up, and this year is no exception. For gamers, this can actually be the perfect opportunity to catch up on recently released games! Of course, there are still exciting games coming out this month that you’ll want to keep on your radar, such as God of War III: Remastered, EA Sports Rory McIlroy PGA Tour, Godzilla the Game, and more.

GungHo Online Entertainment’s Puzzle & Dragons, a bona fide runaway success on mobile platforms, has arrived on Nintendo 3DS—and along with it comes a second, all-new adventure starring Mario! If you enjoy puzzle games with light role-playing game elements then you won’t want to miss out on this two-in-one game bundle, Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition.

LEGO Jurassic World is here and is teeming with big, friendly, flying, battling and even goofy dinosaurs! In this family-friendly game, you’ll play through each of the four epic Jurassic Park storylines in classic LEGO tongue and cheek style. With over 20 different kinds of playable dinosaurs, 120 unlockable characters, and over 20 vehicles you will have plenty to do and see in this mammoth game.   Come find out why this is the best LEGO game yet!

Next up at my Xbox booth tour at E3 2015, Microsoft invited me to come meet the developers of Rise of the Tomb Raider and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, two of their biggest upcoming games this fall on Xbox One. During these private sessions I got to learn more about each game, here are the key takeaways!

CBS’s “The Talk” host Aisha Tyler was back again this year to MC Ubisoft’s E3 2015 press conference, and what a show it was! Ubisoft always brings something new for gamers each E3, and this year was no exception. From brand new IPs, to the latest entry in your favourite Ubisoft franchises, this press conference had it all. Let’s look at the games! 

Earlier today during their E3 press conference, Microsoft announced plans for Xbox 360 backwards compatibility on the Xbox One. Starting with a 21 game pilot program, you’ll have the opportunity to play titles on a virtual software version of the 360 and earn achievements, play online and more! Find out more about Microsoft’s plans for this backwards compatibility by reading on.

Last night Bethesda brought their A game, or should I say games, to the Dolby Theatre in north Hollywood, officially kicking off the E3 2015 press conferences. What a show it was, delivering exciting updates on hugely anticipated games like Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited, as well as confirming releases for DOOM and Dishonored 2!

The world of VR is about to explode; leading the charge is the world’s largest social media company, Facebook, and their newest acquisition in the space: Oculus VR. Last week Oculus unveiled their plans to unleash their consumer VR Headset, the Oculus Rift. But that’s not all! Along with this announcement came a handful of others… which you’ll need to read on to find out about.

This September, get ready for next Skylanders adventure, one that will take to you across land, sea, and sky! In Skylanders SuperChargers, you’ll be introduced to vehicles―a first for the series―letting you speed down roads, plunge through rapids, or do barrel rolls in the air. Time to experience your favourite franchise in a whole new way!