Watch Dogs 2 Version 1.11 Released February 17, 2017

I know this update was announced earlier in the week but I wanted to make sure it was released on all of the game’s platforms before talking about it here. A major update for Watch Dogs 2 has been released on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.

The new update, version 1.11, adds essential content for upcoming DLC expansions on top of the usual slew of bug fixes and optimizations. Ubisoft recommends anyone who has already completed the game’s final mission to replay it after patching the game, as they have added something new to the game’s ending.

The update weighs in at around 10GB on the console versions and 14GB on the PC.

Watch Dogs 2 is out now on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.

Halo Wars 2: Live February 16, 2017

For those of you who may have missed tonight’s live broadcast of the Halo Wars 2: Live event, or for the rest of you that need to see it again, I’ve got good news. Microsoft has archived the entire Halo Wars 2: Live stream. They included interviews with the game’s developers, hilarious sketches and multiplayer matches.

Halo Wars 2: Legendary Edition is coming tonight at midnight to Xbox One and Windows 10.

Important News for PlayStation Now Subscribers February 15, 2017

Very important breaking news for PlayStation Now subscribers. Sony has just announced they are discontinuing the PlayStation Now game streaming service on many of its platforms. That specifically means PlayStation Now support is being dropped for all PlayStation 3s, Sony Blu-Ray Disc Players, PlayStation Vitas, PlayStation TVs, and Samsung HDTVs as of August 2017. They will discontinue support for Sony Bravia HDTVs made in 2016 even sooner, those will be cut off as of April 2017.

Once your device has become discontinued from PlayStation Now support, unless you also own a PS4 or a PlayStation Now compliant PC, you won’t be able to actually use the PlayStation Now service even if you’re still paying for it.  Sony says they will continue to automatically charge their customers for the service on a monthly basis unless the user disables the auto-renewal feature.   If you don’t own a PC or PS4, I advise you to discontinue your subscription to the service as soon as possible.

Halo 5: Guardians Classic Helmet REQ Pack Released February 10, 2017

You can now haz Recons in Halo 5: Guardians!  343 Industries has just released the Classic Helmet REQ Pack featuring nine of the most iconic helmets from across the Halo franchise all at once.

Thankfully there’s no game update required to buy this REQ Pack, you can purchase it in the Requisitions Store for a very steep REQ points price or $10 US in real-world money.

Halo 5: Guardians is out now exclusively on Xbox One.

Bawls Announces Bawls Ginger February 9, 2017

Our favorite soda in the world is the high caffeinated beverage Bawls.  It has long been considered a staple of gamers’ diets with its great flavor and high caffeine content.  I can’t remember how many Bawls sodas I would drink during LAN parties, all night gaming sesssions, and PC builds.  As the years have gone on, Bawls has added new flavors to their product catalog including Bawls Cherry, Bawls Root Beer and Bawls Orange. Now it is time for them to make room for one more.

Yesterday,  Bawls made the announcement they are adding a new flavor to their product lineup, Bawls Ginger.

The beverage is Bawls’s take on Ginger Ale with plenty of caffeine, and as a Ginger Ale fan I can’t wait to try this for myself.

If you’re interested in getting a case of Bawls Ginger or any other flavor, I recommend ordering it straight from the source, the Bawls Online Store.

Mobius Final Fantasy Released On PC February 8, 2017

The guys over at Square Enix have brought the free-to-play mobile game Mobius Final Fantasy to PC and you can download it right now for free through Steam.

To celebrate its release on PC and the upcoming release of the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake, the developers are hosting an in-game Final Fantasy VII Remake event from now through April.  Players will be able to select exclusive missions tied directly to the FF7 universe and earn more in-game prizes as the event unfolds!

Mobius Final Fantasy is out now on PC, Android and iOS.

Halo Wars 2 Launch Trailer February 7, 2017

We’re a week and a half away from the release of Halo Wars 2 on Xbox One and Windows 10 and to celebrate, Microsoft has released this official launch trailer for the game.  If you’re out of the loop and don’t know what’s going on in this game’s story, this is a great trailer to peak your interest.  Enjoy.

Halo Wars 2 is coming Feb 17th, 2017 to Xbox One and Windows 10.

Nintendo Switch Super Bowl Commercial February 6, 2017

Looks like Nintendo did it again by easily making the best commercial to air during this year’s Super Bowl.  This year, instead of showcasing Pokémon, Nintendo used their time slot during this year’s big game to show off their next console, the Nintendo Switch.

Here’s the extended version of the commercial:

The Nintendo Switch is coming March 2017 for $299.99 US.

Final Fantasy Day – Memories of Mistarefusion February 5, 2017

Lance Rumowicz, known to the Internet as Mistarefusion, produces hilarious reviews of Super Sentai, Dragon Ball Z and the original Batman serials.  However, he has occasionally dabbled in talking about video games and one of his favorite game series to talk about is Final Fantasy.

Mistarefusion was one of the first content creators I saw provide his memories and analysis of a game, and his Final Fantasy Memories series was a big inspiration for me to host my Memories of Maniac video series.  It was great to not only hear him talk about the games, but to hear him describe what it was like at the time the games were released.

He started his videos by talking about his thoughts on Final Fantasy IV (II in the US), but he has gone back to talk about the other games in the series.  As of this writing, he has talked about every Final Fantasy game up to Final Fantasy VII, but he may update it with more game memories as time goes on.  Enjoy.

More Final Fantasy content from across the web is going to get featured as the day goes on!  Stay tuned, because we aren’t done yet!

Final Fantasy Day – Derek Alexander Reviews February 5, 2017

Derek Alexander, host of Stop Skeletons From Fighting and The Happy Video Game Nerd has dabbled in his analysis of various Final Fantasy games over the years. His utter joy when talking about the games he’s reviewing is just infectious and I’m truely greatful to him for convincing me to check out some games I wouldn’t have played otherwise including Splatterhouse and Parasite Eve.

One of the first Happy Video Game Nerd videos I ever watched was his review of Final Fantasy Mythic Quest on the Super Nintendo (SNES).  This is a game most critics have panned for being too easy and simple, but Derek found a lot to like with this game and he did a great job sharing his thoughts on it.

The second video I wanted to feature is a part of his Gettin’ Super Nerdy series, where he compared the highly-anticipated Final Fantasy VII demo included with copies of Tobal No 1.  It’s amazing to see all the little differences Square made before releasing the finished game.  If you haven’t played this demo and you’ve wondered what an earlier version of FF7 would look like, give it a watch.

We aren’t even close to finishing our Final Fantasy Day!  Stay tuned for even more great Final Fantasy videos from across the web!