Markus Lai

Editor-in Chief at Broken Fuse VG Blog. Former chef turned Civil Engineer/Thermal Imaging tech. Can be found outdoors canoeing/biking, doing photography or playing video games in his free time. Follow him on twitter at twitter.com/verius

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April Fools: Google Maps Pokemon Challenge

Google started up April Fools a bit early on March 31 this year with their Google Maps Pokemon challenge. Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2014/04/01/april-fools-google-maps-pokechallenge/

Oculus Rift Bought By Facebook

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Hot off the internet presses, Facebook has announced they’ve bought Oculus Rift for $2 Billion. Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2014/03/25/oculus-rift-bought-by-facebook/

PS4 Price Increase In Canada

PS4Sadly the PS4 will be increasing prices immediately in Canada. Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2014/03/15/ps4-price-increase-in-canada/

Episode 54

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This week’s podcast is a bit more lax as we’re playing Diablo 3 at the same time as recording. Though I mention it’s Episode 53 in the recording, it should’ve been Episode 54.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2014/03/12/episode-54/

Pokemon Headed To Netflix

ash pikachuNintendo has announced through their Pokemon website that Pokemon will be available to be streamed on Netflix starting March 1. Episodes available as of now are the classic episodes, Pokemon Black & White and Indigo League. Two movies are also available: Pokemon The Movie: White – Victini ad Zekrom and Pokemon The Movie: Black: Victini and Reshiram are also available on Netflix.

(Source: Pokemon Official Website)

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2014/02/27/pokemon-headed-to-netflix/

Nintendo Network To Be Killed Off

wiiNintendo will be killing off Nintendo Network; the online service for Nintendo DS and Wii for games like Mario Kart Wii/DS and Pokemon Black & White among other online games. For the full list of games that will be losing online support on May 20, 2014, head over to Nintendo.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2014/02/27/nintendo-network-to-be-killed-off/

Pokemon Bank Now Available In North America

Pokémon_Bank_logoShortly after being made available in Europe, the Pokemon Bank is ready for North America! Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2014/02/05/pokemon-bank-now-available-in-north-america/

Youtube Tuesday – Fly To Paradise

I know this song isn’t video game related, but I’ve had the chance to work with Eric Whitacre during a workshop a few years ago and all of his pieces he’s written are absolutely beautiful and chordgasmic.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2014/02/04/youtube-tuesday-fly-to-paradise/

Youtube Tuesday – Misty Mountains

I’ve probably posted this song before, but it’s an absolutely beautiful rendition of Musty Mountains from The Hobbit

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2014/02/04/youtube-tuesday-misty-mountains/

Lucario Joins The Fray

lucarioWith the upcoming Super Smash Bros game for 3DS and Wii U, Lucario is joining the roster and from Sakurai’s Miiverse post, his Aura is now substantially stronger too! For complete character roster, movesets and news, check out the official site.

(Source: Infendo)

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2014/02/04/lucario-joins-the-fray/