Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Now on PC May 12, 2016

Today, Square Enix has announced that an HD Remastered bundled version of Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 are now online for purchase on the PC through Steam.  Here’s the official launch trailer.

The PC version of the games include all of the special features and enchancements from the PS3 and Vita versions of the games, as well as the option offered in the PS4 version to select between the original and the remastered soundtrack selection.  Because of that, the games are bundled together and can’t be purchased individually.

This is big news that came right out of nowhere. Seriously, check out my Final Fantasy Wish List, I gave this release a next to zero chance of happening.  Looks like I’ll have to look for some crow to eat.

The game is currently being sold at a discounted price of $24 US until May 19th, so if you want to get it on PC now I suggest you do so.

Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 is out now on the PS2, PS3, PS Vita and PC.

Halo 5 Guardians Memories of Reach Update Released May 12, 2016

A massive Title Update for Halo 5: Guardians has just been released on the Xbox One. The new update contains new maps, REQ Packs, game types, and a whole lot more.

The best part is that all of this new content is completely free to all Halo 5 players. Here’s the update’s official launch trailer.

Not enough?  Yesterday, 343 Industries hosted a two-hour live stream where they previewed the new update in depth. If you happened to miss it, here’s a video of yesterday’s event in its entirety:

If you previously installed most of the game’s major updates up to this point, the Memories of Reach Update should weigh in at around 4.5GB.

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

Pokemon Sun and Moon Starter Pokemon Revealed May 10, 2016

The Pokemon Company promised us a big reveal today, and here it is, our first look at actual gameplay from Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.  Enjoy.

If you read my article yesterday, you’d see that I considered a GEN 7 gameplay reveal to be the most likely thing to be revealed today, and I am not disappointed. The new starters look great and the environment looks like it’s inspired by the state of Hawaii or one of the islands of the South Pacific.  Can these games come out any sooner?

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are coming November 18th, 2016 exclusively to Nintendo 3DS systems.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Patch 1.02 Released May 10, 2016

At least two day one patches have been released to the PlayStation Network in anticipation for the release of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.  They can be downloaded immediatly after installing the game to your PS4 Hard Drive.

The new 1.02 update includes fixes from two seperate patches.  The 1.01 patch includes multiplayer support and a bunch of cool extras, like Photo Mode.  The 1.02 patch includes no new features but promises to include several bug fixes.

The guys at Naughty Dog insist all players install the patches before playing the game for the first time, even if they only plan to play Uncharted 4 in single-player mode.

UPDATE: The 1.02 Patch (along with the 1.01 Patch) weigh in at a combined download size of just over 5GB.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is out now exclusively on the PS4.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End – Interview With The Brothers Drake May 9, 2016

The most anticipated PS4 exclusive title Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is coming out at midnight tonight and I’m sure there are plenty of players who just can’t wait.  The Uncharted games were some of the finest titles released on the PS3, and part of that success came from a great story, great graphics, great gameplay, and amazing casting.

Sony has released an incredible interview with Uncharted 4 stars Troy Baker and Nolan North.  These guys are two legendary voice actors known for their voice work in games like Halo Wars inFAMOUS: Second Son, and The Last of Us.

So if you’re like me and you’re counting the hours until the game is released, here is something to hold you over until then.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is coming out at midnight exclusively on the PS4.

Uncharted: Fortune Hunter Released on iOS and Android May 6, 2016

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End may not be coming out until Tuesday, but Sony and Naughty Dog have decided to launch an awesome free companion app for smartphones and tablets in the meantime!

Uncharted: Fortune Hunter is a freemium puzzle game for Android and iOS devices. You play as Uncharted hero Nathan Drake as he navigates ever changing tombs in the search for gold, treasure and loot!

The best part is that by playing the game and unlocking loot, you can earn exclusive content you can bring into Uncharted 4 multiplayer games when you sign in to your PlayStation Network account. 

The app is free to download right now on your respective device’s App Store and will take up about 450MB of storage on your device.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is coming May 10th, 2016 exclusively for the PS4.

Reminder: Free Comic Book Day 2016 This Saturday May 4, 2016

For the past fifteen years, independent comic book shops all across the country have hosted Free Comic Book Day, a special event where a selected bunch of specially marked comic books are offered for free to anyone who wants them.  I’ve participated in FCBD nearly every year since 2002, and I’ve always enjoyed it. It’s more than just a fun event to do on a Saturday, it gives comic book fans the opportunity to preview comic books they may be missing out on, and it allows enthusiasts to connect with each other in person.

Now you’re probably asking yourself why I’m bringing up a comic book event on a gaming related website. Well, a lot of  video game properties have gotten comic book spin offs which are offering free issues on FCBD, including Assassin’s Creed, Sonic and Pokémon, and some of those titles will be offered for free on Saturday alongside titles like Civil War II and Suicide Squad #1.

You can read all of the details on which comics will be offered this year (and in some cases check out a sneak preview of the book) on the offficial event website.  You can also use the website to find the local businesses in your area which are participating in the event.

Special thanks to all comic shops that are participating in FBCD! Now if I could only convince more RPG retailers in my area to participate in Free RPG Day when that happens in June.

Pokemon Announces More Legendary Pokemon Distributing May 2016 May 2, 2016

I know I announced earlier today that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company were distributing the lengendary GEN 4 Pokémon Darkrai this month with some help from GameStop, but apparently those aren’t the only legendary Pokémon you can get for  free this month.

Starting today, you’ll be able to obtain a Level 100 Zygarde, who you may remember from Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, for free through the Mystery Gift menu.  Zygarde is being distributed from May 2nd, 2016 until May 8th, so get it right now!

After Zygarde is no longer being distributed online, another will take its place. Starting May 11th, 2016 Nintendo will be distributing the legendary Pokémon Xerneas, which you may remember from Pokémon X, in its shiny form!  That can be downloaded from the Nintendo Network between May 11th, 2016 and May 17th, 2016.

Finally, from May 20th, 2016 to May 26th, 2016, you’ll be able to download a shiny Yveltal, which you may remember from Pokémon Y, off the Nintendo Network.

These three Pokémon can be obtained through any GEN 6 game, that means that you can get them on Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.  Just restart your game, and set your game to recieve a gift from the Internet. Just make sure to save your game after you get the Pokémon from a Pokémon Center’s Mail Lady.

GameStop Now Distributing Mythical Pokemon Darkrai Until May 24th May 2, 2016

Attention all Pokémon Trainers living in the US. GameStop has confirmed they have begun distributing codes for the mythical Pokèmon Darkrai.

You can obtain a code by going into any GameStop location between now and May 24th and asking for one. If the store still has them in stock, it will be given to you free of charge.  From there you can redeem the code from your game’s Mystery Gift menu.  Take a look and see for yourselves how powerful this Pokémon is.

The gift codes work on any copy of Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.  Just make sure your game and system are connected to the Internet and updated to their latest version before attempting to redeem them.

If you don’t have access to a WiFi connection to redeem your code, I recommend checking out a place with a Nintendo Zone hotspot. Usually you’ll find free WiFi for your Nintendo handheld in McDonald’s, Best Buy and Barnes and Noble locations across the US.  The codes only work once, so make sure to redeem it on the specific game you need it most!  You must redeem your code before August 31st, 2016.

Next month, Nintendo will be distributing the Mythical Pokémon Manaphy through the Nintendo Network, and that means no codes will be needed to get it!

Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokèmon Alpha Sapphire are out now exclusively for Nintendo 3DS systems.

Quantum Break Title Update 2 Patch Notes April 27, 2016

We had a lot to enjoy about the new Xbox One game Quantum Break, but even after its initial Day 1 Patch (Title Update 1), many players suffered a numerous amount of issues while playing it.

Today, Remedy has announced Title Update 2 is now available to download. Remedy has released an official patch log of everything that has been changed, and we have it for you right here:

Act Fixes/Updates

• Act 1 Part 1: Fixed a rare instance of taxi being missing from the intro cinematic
• Act 1 Part 2: Fixed assets disappearing if players backtrack
• Act 1 Part 2: Fixed an issue where players could not kill the guard in the parking lot
• Act 1 Part 3: Fixed backtracking issues where some parts could unload
• Act 1: Fixed overlapping audio in opening cinematic
• Act 2 Part 1: Fixed Nick pathing issues
• Act 2 Part 1: You can no longer get underneath the puzzle at the security station
• Act 2 Part 2: First Chronon source renders properly
• Act 2 Part 3: Added collision on time machine corridor to prevent player’s accidentally falling to their death
• Act 2 Part 3: Fixed backtracking issues where some parts could unload
• Act 2 Part 3: Fixed rare NPC issues where Amy or Nick could be killed or block the door
• Junction 3: Fixed Hatch being hidden if the user skips a future vision too quickly
• Junction 4: Fixed flickering environment outside office building
• Act 5: Fixed last subtitle going by too quickly to read
• Act 5: Fixed missing line in Portuguese audio in a cinematic

General Fixes/Updates

• Fixed issue where ambient sounds disappeared when mashing buttons during a cinematic
• Removed unnecessary loading screens showing up
• Updated credits
• World no longer visibly unloads after Jack lets Beth and NPC into the Swimming Pool front door
• Amy no longer remains still and without pathing towards gate in train yard
• Fixed Jack’s subtitles not showing in some cinematics
• Unlock descriptions for Will Diary 1 and Will Diary 2 are no longer reversed
• Fix for blinking lights, where flares would blink excessively bright after resuming from suspend mode
• Fixes for making Xbox Live integration more fault-tolerant
• Remedy logo fix*
• Fix for a rare bug that accidentally wiped progress after completing the game
• Fix for some TV screens sometimes showing a really grainy image
• Fixed circular progress bar alpha in the junction stats screen
• Fixed video playback not always ending if the video was synced to audio
• Fixed two rare instances of stalls when loading
• Fixed a rare crash with the video texture system
• Fixed crash in download menu when switching profiles
• Fixed “Waiting for install to complete” text not being localized when changing the language
• Game/story/collectible progress hero stats no longer display incorrectly when player has less than a percent of progress
• Fixed rare instances of cloud saves failing and causing loss of progress

Quantum Break is out now on Windows 10 and Xbox One.