PS4 Firmware 6.50 Released – Remote Play on SmartPhone Support Expanded March 8, 2019
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A major system software update has been released for the PlayStation 4. The new version, 6.50 adds a Remote Play feature for compatible smartphones and tablets. Remote Play is not a new feature and was even offered on the PS3. However, on that console there were big limitations and few games actually supported it. Today, that changes.
Before today, PS4 Remote Play was only supported by the PlayStation Vita and a very select group of Sony Smartphones. Now that the Vita has ceased production (and by all accounts was an unfortunate failure) it looks like Sony is bringing this feature to the vast majority of handheld phones that can make use of it.
The 6.50 update is required to use the PlayStation Network. You’ll need to download the official Sony Remote Play app to use the feature with your smart device.
Kid Icarus Coming to Nintendo Switch Online in March March 5, 2019
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If you are a member of Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo has a library of classic NES games you will be able to play on the Switch. Today, Nintendo has just revealed two classic NES games will be coming to the Switch Online service. One of them is Kid Icarus, the other is StarTropics.
Gaming History You Should Know – Sonic the Hedgehog’s Theme Park Legacy March 3, 2019
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It’s Sunday, and that means the time is right for an all new look at Gaming History You Should Know, where we highlight some of the best independently produced content about gaming history. Today, we will be looking at the work of video creator Badnik Mechanic, and his videos about the blue streak that comes seeking through, Sonic The Hedgehog!
In the early to mid-90s, SEGA dominated the gaming landscape. The SEGA Genesis console was the first commercially successful 16-Bit game console in the United States, and a big reason for the console’s success came from the console’s hit game, Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic quickly became the Genesis console’s official mascot and a slew of new games starring the blue hedgehog would get released on a regular basis. The launch of new Sonic games quickly became major events, and SEGA held special events to celebrate their release featuring the characters they created. Over the years there have been dozens of official Sonic costumes that have been used at press events and theme parks. Badnik Mechanic painstakingly documented each and every one of those costumes, where they were used, and talked about how accurate they are.
Anyone who lived in the mid-90s knows the rest of the story. Following the success of his games, Sonic’s popularity exploded into other mediums. At least two different Sonic The Hedgehog cartoon shows were broadcasted, tons of Sonic comic books hit shelves, and I even remember some young adult Sonic novels were sold in bookstores. However, that’s not where Sonic‘s popularity stopped. A big component of Theme Parks are the attractions and shows and there have been Sonic the Hedgehog themed stage shows at various venues all over the world. This is a rare honor for a video game, as I can only think of two other game properties, Pokémon and Mortal Kombat, which had a live-action stage show. Once again, Badnik did a meticulous history of all the shows he could find, enjoy.
Sonic‘s theme park history is not limited to mere stage shows and character meet and greets. Alton Towers is one of the most popular theme parks in the U.K. and it has been the subject of many in-depth documentaries. What I didn’t know was that at one point it actually had a Sonic The Hedgehog roller coaster based on Sonic Spinball. Where I’m from, we typically name roller coasters after superheroes, so naming a coaster after the Blue Blur seems like a no-brainer. Let’s see how it happened and what it was like!
If you’d like a closer look at the Sonic The Hedgehog themed suite you could book at the Alton Towers hotel, Badnik Mechanic got a closer look at it when he stayed at the hotel a few years ago. Take a look!
Outside of the US, Sonic’s popularity branched out even further. SEGA opened a series of popular arcades in the U.K. called SEGA WORLD. The places were gaming utopias filled with SEGA arcade machines and tons of decorations featuring SEGA’s most popular characters. People from the states who grew up in the 90s would have a better time equating them to the more recent Dave & Busters arcade chain. Sadly, many of these arcades are no longer in operation, or have lost their license with SEGA. With all this hard work and high quality crafting going into creating Sonic the Hedgehog decor for these venues, do any of them still exist? Yes, at least one or two of them have been found. Here’s a video detailing the history of a rare statue found somewhere in the mountain roads of Japan.
So that is our look at the history of Sonic’s Theme Park Legacy! I want to thank Badnik Mechanic for letting me feature his work on this site. You should totally check out his videos, they’re well written, well researched, and well edited. If you ever were a fan of Sonic The Hedgehog his videos are a great trip through memory lane.
Kingdom Hearts PSVR Experience Out For Free March 1, 2019
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Sony teased that they would have an exclusive piece of Kingdom Hearts software out for free on the last day of February. The catch was that to play it, you needed a PSVR. In it, you can witness and replay some of the biggest moments from the Kingdom Hearts games in VR.
Now, we can confirm it is up on the PlayStation Store and it can be downloaded completely free of charge. The game weighs in at around 3.5GB and requires the PSVR and PlayStation Camera to work.
Kingdom Hearts PSVR is out now only on the PS4.
Control – Remedy Studio Tour March 1, 2019
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The star of Control, Jesse Faden, stepped out of her game to give us a tour of Remedy’s newest offices! Remedy is responsible for creating amazing games like Max Payne, Alan Wake and Quantum Break. Take a look and enjoy!
Control is coming later this year to PS4, PC and Xbox One.
Devil May Cry 5 Final Trailer Released February 28, 2019
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The final trailer for Devil May Cry 5 was just released online. It includes a couple of new story moments I will not spoil here. Take a look!
If you want to play the game now, a free demo can currently be downloaded on the Xbox One and PS4. If you download the demo and keep the demo’s save file on your console, it will unlock some orbs you can bring to the full game.
Devil May Cry 5 is coming March 8th, 2019 to Xbox One and PS4.
DISSIDIA Final Fantasy NT Free Edition Coming Soon February 28, 2019
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Square Enix has just announced their HD Final Fantasy fighting game, DISSIDIA Final Fantasy NT, will be getting a free edition next month. With it, you’ll have access to the game and a limited number of playable characters which will be rotated every month.
Would you call this a free to play move or is this more of a demo? DISSIDIA Final Fantasy NT Free Edition will be able to play the game online against owners of the full retail copy of the game. PS4 owners will need a PlayStation Plus subscription to play the game online.
DISSIDIA Final Fantasy NT is out now for the PS4. The Free Edition is coming to PC and PS4 on March 12th, 2019.
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes DLC 01 Trailer February 27, 2019
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The first of two DLC packages for Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes is getting released tomorrow and the first trailer for it has just been released. It features an all-new playable character that fans of the series might recognize, new boss fights, and new power ups. Take a look at the trailer and see for yourselves.
This DLC (and DLC 02 which is expected in April) is free for those who purchased the game’s Season Pass. If you purchased the game at retail, this DLC can be downloaded for free since the Season Pass was included in every retail copy of the game.
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes is out now exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. DLC 01 is expected to launch tomorrow.
Pokemon Direct 2/27/19 February 27, 2019
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Happy Pokémon Day! Ladies and gentlemen, The President of The Pokémon Company.
Big announcements come in this short video today. First off, Pokémon’s traditional gameplay components look to be back. You seem to be able to battle wild Pokémon in this game. The newest region seems to be based on a Western European country, possibly Norway or Holland. This makes sense, as many young people backpack across Europe in a very similar way to a real-life Pokémon journey.
We don’t know what other Pokémon surprises are in store for us this year. We do know a live-action feature film is about two months away from a theatrical release, but that may not be what they were alluding to in the video. Perhaps we will learn more at the Pokémon World Championships in DC.
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are coming in late 2019 exclusively to the Nintendo Switch.
Detective Pikachu Theatrical Trailer 2 February 26, 2019
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The anniversary of the original Pokémon games’ launch in Japan is upon us and Warner Bros Pictures has released the second trailer for the feature film adaptation of Detective Pikachu. I have to say, it made me smile more than once, enjoy!
Not enough Pokémon for you? I’ve got great news. Nintendo has officially announced an all-new Pokémon Direct will be streaming tomorrow morning at 9AM EST? What could be in it? Stay tuned to this site because we will keep you posted!
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is coming May 10th, 2019 exclusively in theaters.
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