Playstation 4 FAQ Updated for Firmware 1.70 May 1, 2014

By now, many PS4 owners have updated their system’s firmware to version 1.70.  The new firmware update adds the much needed ability to turn off HDCP encryption during gameplay, the ability to archive streamed video content, a new video editor, and much more.

To compensate for all the new features for the system, Sony has updated their official FAQ to include the newest information on the PS4, including features added with firmware 1.70.  You can read everything you need to about the PS4 right here.

Mario Kart 8 Direct April 30, 2014

The biggest release this summer for the Wii U is undoubtably Mario Kart 8, the newest installment in the same franchise which has seen a release for the SNES, N64, GBA, GC and 3DS.

But just what will the game be bringing to the table? Since the game was made playable across the country during last year’s E3, we haven’t seen a lot of new information about the game. Today, that ends. Check out the video below.

Any player who registers the game on Club Nintendo before July 31st, 2014 will get the chance to download a selected game for free through the Wii U Nintendo eShop.

Mario Kart 8 is coming May 30th, 2014 exclusive to the Wii U.

DRIVECLUB Release Date April 29, 2014

Originally announced alongside the Playstation 4, the racing game DRIVECLUB suffered a bit of a delay after the platform’s launch. There were rumors the game was being retooled and we had no idea how long we would have to wait before this game would be ready.

Today, Sony has announced the official launch date for this highly anticipated PS4 exclusive, and boy does it look better than ever.

DRIVECLUB is coming October 7th, 2014 exclusively to the PS4.

Batman: Arkham Origins Cold, Cold Heart DLC Launch Trailer April 22, 2014

The final piece of the Batman: Arkham Origins Season Pass is hitting a gaming platform near you today.  Set after the events of Batman: Arkham Origins, “Cold, Cold Heart”, Batman has to tangle with Dr. Victor Fries just in time for New Years Eve.  Don’t worry, Batman’s got an all new batsuit ready to go.

The “Cold, Cold Heart” DLC is included as part of the Batman: Arkham Origins Season Pass, which retails on the Xbox 360 and PS3 for $19.99 US, or standalone for $9.99 US.  The full version of Batman: Arkham Origins is required to play.  The DLC is not available on the Wii U version.

THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy: Curtain Call Announced for North America April 22, 2014

The music from the Final Fantasy series is considered by many to be some of the finest music ever written for video games.  Much of it has been rereleased through fan compilations, or covered by professionals.  Heck, Video Games Live chose to include a track from Final Fantasy VIII to start off their Level 3 Album.  I mean, the battle fanfare is so well known people have used it as their ringtones!

To celebrate all the music over the course of the 20+ years of this incredible franchise, Square Enix released THEATRHYTHM: Final Fantasy for iOS and 3DS several years ago.  It included tracks from each of the thirteen main Final Fantasy games and a ton of unlockable special features.  Recently, I dug through every retailer I could just so I could find a copy of the game, and was really happy I did.

However, by only including songs from the main thirteen games, Square Enix missed out on the chance to include the tracks they produced for several Final Fantasy spin off games, as well as songs from more recent releases like Final Fantasy XIV or Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.  To remedy this, Square Enix has been working on the first official sequel to the THEATRHYTHM series, THEATRHYTHM: Final Fantasy Curtain Call, but up until today we believed this game would only be released in Japan.

Today, I am proud to announced that Square Enix has revealed their plans to release THEATRHYTHM: Final Fantasy Curtain Call in North America this year.  Take a look!

THEATRHYTHM: Final Fantasy Curtain Call is coming this year to the Nintendo 3DS.