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Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV is an anime prequel series to the game and the first episode is available now

Posted on March 31, 2016 by John Scalzo

Square Enix’s epic Final Fantasy XV “Uncovered” event took place a few hours ago, and we’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get right to it…

Final Fantasy XV is one of the biggest games that Square Enix has ever produced, and the publisher plans to create an entire connected universe to go along with it. The first of these side projects is Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV, a five-episode anime series that will serve as a prequel to the game. The first episode is available on YouTube now, and embedded above, and the remaining four episodes will be released throughout the Spring and Summer.

Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV is a new anime series that consists of five standalone episodes that delve into the extraordinary friendships between crown prince Noctis and his three comrades, setting the stage for the adventure players will set out upon in the action-packed RPG.

The Announcement Trailer for Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV can be found after the break, but to get the whole story, you’ll need to see the exclusive sixth episode, which will only be available in Final Fantasy XV’s “Ultimate Collector’s Edition.” (more…)

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Final Fantasy XV: Platinum Demo is available now and includes a side-story that’s not part of the full game

Posted on March 31, 2016 by John Scalzo

Square Enix’s epic Final Fantasy XV “Uncovered” event took place a few hours ago, and we’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get right to it…

Final Fantasy XV is exactly six months away, but wouldn’t you rather be playing it right now? Square Enix understands your plight, which is why the Final Fantasy XV: Platinum Demo is now available to download for the PS4 and Xbox One through the PlayStation Store and Xbox Games Store.

In addition to giving players a glimpse inside the world of Final Fantasy XV, the Platinum Demo will include an exclusive scenario that won’t be available in the full game that’s set to launch in September. In the Platinum Demo, players will take control of a younger Noctis who has just begun to master weapons, magic skills, and driving:

Final Fantasy XV: Platinum Demo is a free download demo that offers a glimpse into the final game as it whisks players away to a fragmented dreamscape of Noctis as a child. This storyline is unique to the demo and will not be available in the final version of the main game. Players can take control of young Noctis as he masters various weapons, magic skills, and driving. To overcome the many monsters within this fantastical dream world, young Noctis will have Carbuncle as is his magical guide.

Players who complete the Final Fantasy XV: Platinum Demo will unlock an exclusive Carbuncle summon that’ll be available in Final Fantasy XV on September 30.

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Final Fantasy XV will be released in three editions on September 30

Posted on March 31, 2016 by John Scalzo

Square Enix’s epic Final Fantasy XV “Uncovered” event took place a few hours ago, and we’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get right to it…

The big news is that Final Fantasy XV will be released for the PS4 and Xbox One on September 30. The RPG, which has been in development in one form or another for over a decade, will be released in three separate editions.

The “Day One Edition” will retail for $59.99 and include a bonus downloadable weapon, the Masamune. Players who pre-order the game on the PS4 will also receive a Dynamic Theme, while Xbox One owners can obtain new Avatar items (a Noctis Special Outfit and a Carbuncle Pet).

The “Deluxe Edition” will retail for $89.99 and come packaged in an exclusive Steelbook case. In addition to all of the “Day One” bonus content, it’ll also include a Blu-ray copy of the Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV film, and two in-game bonus items (a Platinum Leviathan Regalia design for your car and the Royal Raiment costume).

Finally, the “Ultimate Collector’s Edition” will be available exclusively through the Square Enix Online Store. Priced at $269.99, it’ll include everything from the “Deluxe Edition” plus a Play Arts Kai action figure of Noctis, a Blu-ray copy of the Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV anime series, a hardcover art book, a soundtrack CD, and four in-game item packs. The “Ultimate Collector’s Edition” will be limited to a print run of 30,000 copies, and you can get a closer look at it after the break.

But first, take a look at the brand new trailer for the game, which is titled “Reclaim Your Throne,” and includes a cover of “Stand By Me” by Florence + The Machine. (more…)

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Xbox Store Today: Killer Instinct Season 3, RBI Baseball 16, Resident Evil 6, more

Posted on March 30, 2016 by John Scalzo

Ready? Fight!

Microsoft has launched the first batch of Killer Instinct Season 3 content on the Xbox One and PC today. That includes four new characters (Rash, Arbiter, Kim Wu, and Tusk) and an updated visual look. Four more characters are in the works (the vampiric Mira in April, Gargos in May, and a pair of brand new characters in June and July), as well as the mysterious “Shadow Lords” Story Mode.

Also available to download this week for the Xbox One is RBI Baseball 16, MLB Advanced Media’s latest retro-styled baseball sim. This year’s edition includes a number of new animations, along with a “revamped defensive AI” and an “improved batting system.” There’s no peanuts or Crackerjack, but Xbox One owners will also get the chance to try out Resident Evil 6, which was re-released in a remastered edition this week by Capcom.

Finally this week, Telltale Games will bring Minecraft: Story Mode to a temporary end with the game’s fifth episode, while The Walking Dead: Michonne reaches its midpoint with Episode 2. Both games are available to download through the Xbox Games Store for the Xbox One and Xbox 360.

More information on all of these games (and a few other new releases) can be found after the break. (more…)

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Daily Scoop: March 30, 2016 – Last chance to get this month’s Humble Monthly

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Nicole Kline

Tomorrow is the day we’ve all been waiting for! It’s the day Hyper Light Drifter comes out. I accidentally scheduled a meeting for tomorrow night, so I’m hoping it’s a quick one. In case you forgot, I was crazy about the beta, and I’m really excited to get back into that world!

If you want in on this month’s Humble Monthly, you’re running out of time! There’s just under two days left to order it. The instant freebies are South Park: The Stick of Truth and This War of Mine.

This Midweek Madness at Steam is Ryse: Son of Rome, which is on sale for $4.99. The Daily Deal is a movie, not a game! It’s Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie, which you can rent for just $0.74. Want to own it? Buy it for $1.99, or get the movie bundled with the Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures game for $9.94.

Hit the jump for today’s awesome collection of t-shirts for sale. (more…)

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Here’s a 14-second teaser trailer for Gun Media’s Friday the 13th: The Game

Posted on March 30, 2016 by John Scalzo

Gun Media will release Friday the 13th: The Game this October, and the developer recently unveiled a brand new teaser trailer for the game. Clocking in at 14 seconds, the teaser depicts a possible victim of Jason’s rampage cowering in a room while the machete-wielding maniac breaks down the door.

Friday the 13th: The Game is in development for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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Rocket League’s Basketball Mode will be available this April

Posted on March 30, 2016 by John Scalzo

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Psyonix has revealed that Rocket League‘s upcoming Basketball Mode will be known as “Dunk House.” The developer also confirmed on Twitter that it’ll be available sometime this April as a free update:

As of right now, the release window and that pretty awesome GIF are all we know about Rocket League’s “Dunk House.” But I can’t wait to hear more.

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MLB The Show 16, RBI Baseball 16, Resident Evil 6, more added to PS Store

Posted on March 30, 2016 by John Scalzo

The smell of peanuts and Crackerjack are in the air… Opening Day 2016 is less than a week away. As we wait for that first “Play Ball!” of the season, Sony and MLB Advanced Media added a pair of baseball sims to the PlayStation Store this week.

Developed by Sony San Diego, MLB The Show 16 returns for another year on the PS4 and PS3, and promises to include “more gameplay improvements, new game modes, and a greater ability to personalize your baseball experience.” Meanwhile, MLB Advanced Media’s RBI Baseball 16 brings its retro-styled gameplay to the PS4, with the developer promising to include a “revamped defensive AI” and an “improved batting system.”

MLB The Show 16 and RBI Baseball 16 will be joined by more than a dozen other new games on the PlayStation Store this week including a Resident Evil 6 re-release on the PS4, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution 2 Plus on the Vita, and the side-scrolling shooter No Time To Explain on the PS4.

Finally this week, Telltale is pulling double duty with the release of Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 5 and The Walking Dead: Michonne Episode 2 on the PS4 and PS3.

More information on all of these games (and the rest of this week’s new releases) can be found after the break. And a complete rundown of this week’s new game add-ons and discounts can be found over at the PlayStation Blog. (more…)

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