Gran Turismo 5 Update, Xbox Live TV, IPL 3 Approaches

What’s up world, Naomi here with your Fix for Wednesday, October 5th. Last week we detailed some possible TV providers for the upcoming Xbox Live TV service. Today, Microsoft officially confirmed these plans via a series of press releases. Rumored bigshots like Verizon and Comcast are now confirmed, as are BBC TV, HBO Go, Bravo, and Syfy. In total, Microsoft has announced over 50 different entertainment partners so far, promising that each channel will be instantly searchable with just your voice. As promised at E3, Xbox Live TV will feature Kinect support, making the experience “more personal, social and effortless.” So what do you guys think? Will you use this new service, or just switch over to your TV like always, Let your voice be heard in the comments section below. Moving on, Gran Turismo 5 is getting a much needed tune-up. The series’ creator recently spilled the beans on the forthcoming Spec 2.0 update, detailing 15 new pieces of content for the game. Listening to fan feedback, Yamauchi explained via his Twitter feed that there’s more DLC on the way, such as a racing car pack, a course pack, and more. Keep it locked to IGN for new details, but in the meantime hit up the link below. It’s got everything you need to know about the Spec 2.0 update. In release date news, Capcom’s survival horror juggernaut will be returning to its roots this year on the 3DS with the release of Resident Evil: Revelations. On February 7th of this year, you can join Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield as they fill in the dots between RE4 and RE5. And if Japanese gangster zombies are more your thing, check out Yakuza: Dead Souls. The title will see a western release in March of 2012. Tomorrow, October 6th, IPL 3 kicks off and to celebrate we’re handing out free stuff. If you sign up for 1 month of IGN Prime you can score two free spectator passes to see the event live. So, if you live in the NYC area, or near Atlantic City, head on over to the link below to get started. OR, if you just want to watch from the comfort of your own home, hit up ipl.ign.com. The competitive gaming craze has only just begun, so don’t miss out on all the fun. You could even win yourself some cool prizes, just by watching our live streams. And that’s your Fix for October 5th, 2011. I’m Naomi Kyle and be sure to get your Fix anytime, online here at IGN.com.