PS5 - A Casual Review

 I got a Sony PlayStation 5 here and it's a fat version (because there's a slim version now) with disc drive. I got this gaming console as a wedding gift from my wife.

This review is originally posted at the Randomly Random blog

New Nintendo 2DS XL Pokeball Edition (Non-geek) Review

Here's the New Nintendo 2DS XL (N2DSXL) handheld console and this one is the Pokeball Edition which looks pretty awesome, probably the best looking New 2DS XL so far. 2DS is the same as the 3DS minus the 3D screen gimmick.

Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition Review (PS3)

Adventure, Loots, Loots, Loots and Legendaries!

Alright I will review this game that has been out for a long time, better late than never. Diablo III, as the name suggests, is the third installment on one of Blizzard Entertainment's games. This game was first released on PC then on consoles (PS3, PS4, XB360 and XB1). The version I'm going to review is the Ultimate Evil edition of Diablo III that includes the expansion "Reaper of Souls" for PS3 (yes, I know this version is obsolete).

Nintendo Announces the Nintendo 2DS

Nintendo recently announced the new entry-level version of the 3DS, the Nintendo 2DS. This is to make Nintendo's latest handheld device to be accessible to all. Like the name implies. This is Nintendo 3DS without the 3D top screen. The design of the device is now like a slate rather than clamshell. It's obvious that you can't use the Circle Pad Pro here.

Microsoft Changed Their DRM Policies On The Xbox One

Xbox fans rejoice! Microsoft changed their ways. Xbox One will now play used games without that BS restrictions. That means that you can share your games to your friends in infinity! Games can be played through the disc, no more full-installing games. Adding more sauce to that spaghetti, Xbox One can now play offline! No more 24-hour internet checkups. And Xbox One is now region free! This will even up the competition between Xbox One and PS4. Huzzah!

E3 2013: PS4 Console Revealed. Supports Used Games and Costs $399

Let's start our small online E3 2013 experience on posting stuff about the PS4. The console is finally revealed. Looks similar, yet cooler than the Xbox One.

Xbox One Reveal (A Rant... Kinda)

I watched the reveal of Microsoft's next-generation gaming console now officially named "Xbox One" hoping that Microsoft will make me and the potential new console buyers convinced to buy this new console. But hearing that console name alone already leaves a negative impression. Why call it "One" you say? Maybe it's because this is an all-in-one console... well whatever, it should have been called "720" or "Next" which both makes more sense. And, uhh the intro of the reveal doesn't leave a gaming impression, it's more like a new cellphone reveal.

PS4 Announced And What We Know So Far

PS4 (codenamed: Orbis) was announced February 20 during Sony's event. Lot of gameplay demoes are shown but the actual console is a no-show, only the controller, DualShock 4, is shown to the audience.

Here's what we know so far about this new console:
- PS4 is a powerful graphics console with top spec PC hardware
- Lot's of 3rd party support... as usual
- The new controller, while looks similar to the DualShock 3 have a touch pad similar to the PSVita and (maybe) will act as a Playstation Move
- PS4's UI looks like the new version of the Playstation Store and almost look similar to the Windows 8 Modern UI
- PS3 games retail or digital is not backwards compatible to the PS4... bummer
- PS4 will only support 4k resolution for photos and videos, not for games
- Playstation Move controller is compatible, but the DualShock 3 controller isn't
- Social integration
- Facebook-ish player profile
- Play and chat at the same time
- PS4 can save/stream gameplay videos to the internet
- The console learns your gaming likes like genres and will automatically download demos in the background
- Remote Play with PS4 and Vita is functional day one