What's the behind your ear? Oh - it looks like it's the latest episode of Shack Snack. How'd that get there?

Well - I guess we should watch it so we could get a rundown of today's biggest news stories.

Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire 'Special Demo' Hits October 21

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are continuing to roll out new Mega Evolutions for the upcoming Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. On top of getting four more Megas to play with, fans will soon get a chance to try out a demo of the Ruby/Sapphire remakes on October 21.

Payday: The Heist Will Be Free On Steam On Oct. 16

Payday: The Heist will be available as a completely free download on October 16, the title’s developer Overkill Software announced today.
Payday producer Almir Listo announced the giveaway via the Payday 2 Steam community site after the company successfully gained 1.5 million members just prior to the original game’s third anniversary.

The Evil Within Review: Taking Residence

It’s undeniable just how influential the Resident Evil series has been to the gaming industry. It spawned its own genre, survival-horror, that has taken on a life of its own. That resounding influence explains why The Evil Within caught the attention of fans. The developer, Tango Gameworks, was founded by the original creator of the Resident Evil series, Shinji Mikami, and this appeared to be a horror game in the same spirit. In practice, The Evil Within borrows much of its inspiration from the Resident Evil series, but does the game stack up to such a notable piece of gaming history or is it a cheap imitation?