FFXIV‘s Got 1.5M Players. Guess That Massive Overhaul Paid Off.

Final Fantasy XIV hit 1.5 million registered players in its first two months, and if you’re wondering what that means, here’s one suggestion: A Realm Reborn was worth it. First, let’s put that number in context: 1.5 million might be negligible for a free-to-play game, but Final Fantasy XIV is a subscription-based MMORPG. All of…

Meet BaneDad—the Inevitable Arch-Nemesis of BatDad

Surely you have heard of BatDad by now. He’s had a Today Show appearance. He’s had a ‘Shop Contest. He even has an agent, or so we’ve heard (from said agent). But every superhero needs an archnemesis. That’s why we now have BaneDad. BaneDad is the alter ego of New York comedian Anthony Apruzzese. Nobody…

Target Might Have Buy Two Get One Free PS4 Games, And What That Means

According to a “leaked” flier from Target, the retailer will be running a buy two, get the third free promotion that includes Playstation 4 games. Is that a good deal? Absolutely. That equates to getting three brand new, next-gen games for $40 each, but not so fast. The first question you need ask yourself is…

Here’s An Xbox One The Size Of Fifty People

Why is there a giant Xbox One in Vancouver? Why is it in a parking lot? Is it functional? Can it play Titanfall? Does it require an Internet connection to use? Is it sold without Kinect? These are just some of the questions we have to ask here. Seems like it’s part of some marketing…

Here’s How To Trigger Battlefield 4’s Most Devastating Destructions

Okay, yes, ‘Levolution’ is a really silly name for a Battlefield 4 feature…but don’t underestimate how cool it is. With it, you can trigger some massive destruction on multiplayer maps—which can then change the map itself a little. Ah, but how do you do it; what levolution is available on which maps? What do they…

Got questions about the PS4? Everything (well, almost) you want to know gets answered in this massive FAQ on the PlayStation blog. We’ve covered some of the more notable points but if there’s anything that feels fishy, seems unclear or just jumps out at you, mention it in the comments below.

PS4 Remote Play Might Not Work So Well When You Leave Your House

One of the PlayStation 4’s coolest announced features is Remote Play, the service that will allow you to use WiFi to mirror and play PS4 games on your Vita. Today, Sony revealed some specifics about how that Remote Play will work—and they caution that it might not work so well when your Vita is on…

What You Can Do Without A Paid PlayStation Plus Account On The PS4

Sure, if you want to enjoy a number of perks on the PS4 (like being able to play online on a number of multiplayer titles), you might want to shell out some money for a PlayStation Plus account. But what if you don’t wanna? What exactly can you do without a paid account? Glad you…

Heavenly Sword Never Got a Sequel. Here’s an Animated Movie Instead.

You could make a case that Ninja Theory’s fantasy martial arts beat-em-up was one of the best games in the early days of the PS3. There sadly hasn’t ever been a follow-up but news broke earlier this year that there will be a CGI movie. Here’s the first look of the flick that will be…

PS4 Won’t Support External Hard Drives

Sony has just posted a massive PS4 FAQ on the PlayStation Blog, and it’s full of granular details surrounding the next-gen console. One noteworthy piece of news: the PS4 won’t support external hard drives, although the internal hard drive will be swappable. So no, you can’t plug another hard drive into your machine for extra…

Arkham Origins Discounts, Zelda 3DS XL Bundle, Gaming Apps [Deals]

If you neglected to save by pre-ordering Arkham Origins, here’s another chance. Hit up the WB store to take a nice chunk out of retail price on every version of the game (except PC). The PS3, 360, and Wii U versions are $7 off, while the portable iterations are $5 below retail. There are also…

Witcher 3 Makers Promise: ‘Absolutely No DRM’ On PC

In a world full of season passes and online-only restrictions, the folks behind The Witcher 3 have one hell of a promise to make: no DRM restrictions. None. At all. “Hey, following our recent announcement of the distribution deals of The Witcher 3 in North America and Europe, there have been some concerns regarding DRM…

Waiting for the Next Profesor Layton Gets Harder Thanks to New Trailer

Japanese players have had the latest Professor Layton game for more than half a year now. Folks in Europe are getting it next month, specifically on November 8. But the poor SOBs in North America need to hold on for Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy until some unannounced date next year. Someone needs to…

There Are Now 65 Million Steam Accounts

Steam is pretty friggin’ big: the folks at Valve just announced that their digital distribution network now has 65 million accounts. For comparison, Xbox Live has 48 million.

Sonic, Other Sega Games Go 3D Later This Year

If I could go back in time and tell 1990s Jason that one day, he’ll be able to play Sonic the Hedgehog on a portable 3D system, he would probably say something like “Whoa, is the Game Gear gonna have 3D?” 1990s Jason is not very good at predicting the future. I’d have to explain…

“Warcraft RTS: Alliance and Horde”—which one modder, tired of waiting 10 years for Warcraft IV, quit his job to build—just got its 1.0 release. Made with the StarCraft II editor, it’s a richly detailed mod that returns the series to its long-forgotten RTS roots. Lots of details and screens here.

Why Batgirl Would Make the Batman Video Games Better

Warning: mild spoilers follow for plot points in Batman: Arkham Origins So, Barbara Gordon didn’t become Batgirl in the latest Bat-game. It was a longshot, sure, since this was a prequel focused on Bruce Wayne’s maturation into the role of Batman. But, after playing the freshly released Batman: Arkham Origins, I came away thinking that…