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Xbox One cross-network play is finally a reality

In a surprising announcement, Microsoft and development studio Psyonix jointly announced that the hit indie title Rocket League will be the first Xbox One game to utilize cross-network play between Microsoft’s console and PCs. It is now OFFICIAL!



Checkpoint: Playstation TV Put Out to Pasture

Andi and Dylan unite in their passionate hatred against Channing Tatum and "mourn" the loss of the Playstation TV. Hosts: Andi Tolentino & Dylan Bateson Camera: Michael Robb Teleprompter: Aidan Kearney Graphics: Lauren Lucas, Sam Noble, & Kelsey Hayes Producer & Editor: Michael Robb Executive Producer: Kelsey Hayes


Dark souls-inspired endless runner 'Slashy Souls' releases for Android, iOS

Mobile gamers who are also fans of the Dark Souls franchise are in for some good news. Bandai Namco has announced that the mobile spinoff of the franchise, Slashy Souls, is for Android and iOS devices. Though this new title is not directly related to Dark Souls, fans of FromSoftware’s flagship franchise should still find a lot to love.



I wanted to believe in 'X-Files'

@IAmYourBossLady After Gillian Anderson made a guest appearance on the Nerdist Podcast, she was asked if, after the success of a couple other revival series, would she be interested in doing an X-files one, to which the answer was a resounding yes.


Checkpoint: Resident Evil(s) Remastered!

Resident Evil four, five, and six get the next-gen remastered treatment and the new PC gameplay capture program Forge gets an open beta. Hosts: Julia Parobek & Aidan Kearney Camera: Michael Robb & Megan Duffy Teleprompter: Megan Duffy Graphics: Lauren Lucas, Sam Noble, & Kelsey Hayes Producer & Editor: Michael Robb Executive Producer: Kelsey Hayes



GRAVITY FALLS - "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back The Falls" - In the one-hour finale episode premiering MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 (7:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD and titled "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back The Falls," Ford discovers Bill's true motives and then a final confrontation with Bill leads to the Pines family's ultimate fate and greatest sacrifice. (Disney XD)
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'Gravity Falls': Retrospective

Gravity Falls is one of those rare shows that transcends the age threshold for a typical ‘kids shows.’ In a generation plagued by abominations like Johnny Test and every live Disney Channel show in existence currently, it is great to see such greatness rise to the top and garner almost universal acclaim, and with the four-year show finally coming to an end, it is the perfect time to look back on what made this show so great. The Characters For some reasons, creators of shows for kids just cannot seem to nail a relatable character anymore.


Byte Top Five: Best Legendaries

With the twentieth anniversary of Pokémon on the horizon, the Byte Features team will be looking at the best and worst of those Pocket Monsters you can’t help by love.