Final Fantasy IX Now on SmartPhones February 10, 2016

Shortly after announcing it was on the way, Square Enix has released the PS1 Classic Final Fantasy IX on Android and iOS compatible devices.

Previously, Final Fantasy IX was only released on the PS1, but it was recently announced that the game will get a re-release on SmartPhones and the PC.  Personally, I’m hoping that it will eventually get ported to the PS4.

So how great is this game?  Well, the creator of the Final Fantasy franchise considers this game his personal favorite. Online reviewer Bennett the Sage considers this the second greatest PS1 game ever released (just behind Metal Gear Solid).

The game is currently being sold at a discounted price of $16.99 US, but it will be raised to a full price of $20.99 US on Feb 21st. So if you want it, get it now.

Final Fantasy IX is out now on PS1 and SmartPhones. It is coming soon to PC.

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Closed Beta Test Announced February 5, 2016

Mirror’s Edge fans who can’t wait to get their hands on the newest game from the series might not have to wait as long as they think they have to in order to play this awesome game!

Today, EA announced that they will be hosting a closed beta test for Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst on the PC, Xbox One and PS4, and that players that are interested in joining the Beta can sign up here. You will need an EA Account, but if you have an Origin Account, that will work just fine!

This is great news. I was a huge fan of the first Mirror’s Edge game, and this new one looks incredible. See for yourselves, here’s a look at the game’s newest trailer, enjoy.

Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst is coming May 24th, 2016 to PC, Xbox One and PS4.

Final Fantasy II Free on iOS and Android Through Final Fantasy Portal App February 4, 2016

We recorded nearly three hours for a live stream of Final Fantasy VII, so while you wait for us to finish processing that, here’s a free game to tide you all over. If you call yourself a Final Fantasy fan and have a iOS or Android SmartPhone/Tablet you owe it to yourself to download the Final Fantasy Portal App.  It’s a great free program that keeps fans up to date with the latest Final Fantasy news, bundled with a fun Triple Triad free-to-play app.

Well, to celebrate the one year anniversary of the app’s launch in Japan, Square Enix is giving away the cult classic Final Fantasy II through the app for a VERY brief time.  To get it, download the latest version of the app to your Android or iOS device using your device’s respective App Store, and select Final Fantasy II from the App’s side menu.

You won’t need a Square Enix account to download Final Fantasy II, but you will need an iTunes or Google Account (depending on your device).

If you don’t have a SmartPhone, don’t worry, Final Fantasy Portal App will work on Tablets like the iPad just fine.

Quantum Break: Zero State Novel Announced February 4, 2016

Literature fans looking for a great story can rejoice. Remedy has announced a companion novel for the Xbox One exclusive game Quantum Break will be released on the same day as the game, April 5th, 2016.

The book is titled Quantum Break: Zero State and has been described as a novel that combines the action of a Jason Bourne book with the fantastic nature of time travel. Sadly, any further inquiries I’ve made about the book were not returned, so it’s unclear if this book will be a retelling of the game, a prequel story, or a sequel to the game.  I guess we will just have to wait to find out.

Quantum Break is coming April 5th, 2016 exclusively to the Xbox One.

Need for Speed Most Wanted Free on PC Through Origin On The House February 2, 2016

Racing fans with tight finances can rejoice. EA has decided that they’re going to be offering a newer Need for Speed title free of charge, and that game is Need for Speed: Most Wanted.

To get the game, you will need an Origin account and the Origin client, but both can be obtained completely free of charge here.

As with all games offered through Origin On The House, once the game is purchased, it will remain perminantly tied to your Origin account and can be redownloaded at any time.

Xbox One Quantum Break Commercial February 2, 2016

Since it was first announced during the Xbox One’s reveal, there has been no Xbox One exclusive title I’ve been anticipating more than Remedy’s Quantum Break.

Since E3 2015, Microsoft has been proclaiming that their console will offer the best exclusive titles and to show that to consumers, they created a commercial featuring several games which will be exclusive to the Xbox One including Halo 5, the new Tomb Raider, and Gears of War.

This weekend, Microsoft aired a similar commercial during the Aspen X Games, but this commercial featured a new game we hadn’t seen on TV before.  It was given a very prominent rotation during the event (and reaired frequently), to the point it caught the attention of actor Shawn Ashmore, who seemed as surprised as I was to see it.  Give it a watch.

Quantum Break is coming April 2016 exclusively on the Xbox One.  Gears of War 4 is coming Holiday 2016 exclusively to Xbox One. Halo 5: Guardians is out now exclusively on Xbox One. Rise of the Tomb Raider is out now on PC and Xbox One.

Pokemon’s Mew Distribution Starts Today February 1, 2016

For the first time in nearly fifteen years, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are offering the exclusive legendary Pokémon Mew free until the 24th of the month.

To obtain your own Mew in the US, you’ll need to obtain a download code from your local GameStop. Don’t worry, they’ll be given out free of charge. You can then redeem the Mew code by selecting “Redeem an Online Code” from any sixth generation game’s Gift Menu.

Mew codes can be redeemed as a gift in any copy of Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Omega Ruby.  All of those games are out now exclusively for Nintendo 3DS systems.

Halo 5: Guardians Infinity’s Armory Patch Released January 26, 2016

A hefty update for Halo 5: Guardians was just released. Weighing in at 3.3GB for anyone running the previously most recent version of the game, the Infinity’s Armory patch includes an entirely new multiplayer map, new armor customization options, and a whole lot more.

You can read the full patch notes for the update here.  All of the new multiplayer content is free and you do not have to download it as seperate DLC, it is all included in the patch.

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

Final Fantasy Explorers Launch Trailer January 26, 2016

Final Fantasy Explorers launches today and to celebrate its release, publisher Square Enix has released this official launch trailer for the game.

The trailer offers a sneak peek at some of the game’s customizable options, showcases multiplayer gameplay, and gives a first look at some of the game’s boss monsters.  Give it a look!

Final Fantasy Explorers is out now exclusively on Nintendo 3DS systems.

Pokemon: 20 Years – Super Bowl 2016 Commercial January 25, 2016

Nintendo has just revealed the commercial they plan to air during this year’s Super Bowl. It celebrates twenty years of the beloved Pokémon franchise, and perfectly embodies the spirit of the game, its players, and its enduring legacy. After having seen it, all I have to say is…I am speechless.

In the US, the vast majority of memorable commercials that air during the Super Bowl are produced by companies that sell alcoholic products. Nintendo is poised to defeat them. I don’t think any company will be able to best this commercial.

I defy ANY marketer who may air a commercial during this year’s Super Bowl to produce a better commercial than this one. I honestly don’t think it can be done.  The bar has been set very very high.

Marketers, if you haven’t seen this masterpiece on video, you can watch it below.