Why Fantasy Life 2 Is on Mobile Devices Instead of 3DS
Fantasy Life 2 is in development for smartphones instead of Nintendo 3DS because that's where more adults are playing games, according to Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino.
Speaking with Famitsu (via a Nintendo Everything translation), Hino explained why the Fantasy Life sequel was making the jump to iPhone and Android, after the original game released on 3DS. "I’d say Fantasy Life has elements and mechanisms which adults find soothing," he said. "Although children play games on dedicated game systems, recently many adults have been playing on smartphones."
Nvidia Releases New GTA 5 PC Driver
Nvidia has released a "game ready" GeForce driver for Grand Theft Auto V.
If you haven't updated your drivers in a while, now isn't a bad time. Nvidia says this update will deliver "...the best possible performance and image quality during gameplay." The full description from the Nvidia driver page reads:
"Just in time for the highly anticipated title Grand Theft Auto V, this new GeForce Game Ready driver ensures you'll have the best possible gaming experience. With support for GeForce SLI technology and one-click game setting optimizations within GeForce Experience, you'll have the best possible performance and image quality during gameplay. In addition, this driver is aligned with today's launch of the world's fastest gaming GPU; the GeForce GTX Titan X."
Shenmue: The Documentary is Currently in the Works
A documentary about the history behind the 1999 SEGA Dreamcast game Shenmue is currently in the works.
Called Shenmue: The Documentary, the film aims to explore people's love for the interactive RPG. Specifically director Adam Sipione, who claims Shenmue was the reason he decided to attend film school.
"Shenmue presented you with this interactive world that felt more real than any other video game at the time, and on top of that it had a captivating and engaging story," Sipione said on the film's Facebook page. "It was this story that led me to pursue a career in film because it made me want to tell stories for a living. I have had some amazing opportunities in my career and without Shenmue I would probably be a completely different person."
Out This Week: April 13, 2015
With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Aquarium Octopus Trained to Photograph Visitors
An octopus at a New Zealand aquarium has been trained to take pictures of visitors.
Colossal reports that the octopus, named Rambo, was trained at the Sea Life Aquarium. The trainers mounted the camera inside her tank, and say Rambo figured it out within only three tries.
"That’s faster than a dog," said trainer Mark Vette. "Actually it’s faster than a human in some instances.”
It was organized as a promotional event from Sony, to market the durability of one of its water-resistant cameras. The aquarium charges $2 for a photo, which goes toward conservation efforts.
Steve Watts is a freelance writer who just knows that octopus is taking selfies when no one is looking. You can read more of his keen insights by following him on Twitter and IGN.
PS Vita Gets 30 Percent Memory Boost With Update 3.50
Sony's latest system software update for PlayStation Vita, which released late last month, frees up 30 percent of the system's memory.
During the Unite Tokyo 2015 event (via NeoGAF), the PlayStation manufacturer shared new details on Update 3.50, noting that it "allows for 30 percent more memory size usage with games."
What does this mean, exactly? Well, with more of the system's memory now freed up to run game software, one would reasonably assume owners of the handheld could very well see a boost in performance when playing games.
Report: Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse is Coming to PS4
A recent listing spotted on Amazon Germany reveals Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse may be releasing soon on PlayStation 4.
If the listing is to be believed, this premium edition of the Kickstarter-funded adventure game will release on June 26 for €29.99 / approximately $30.
Of course, this is still a rumor and has yet to be confirmed. Currently, Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse is available on PlayStation Vita, PC, Mac, Android, and iOS.
Read IGN's Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse review to learn more.
9 Things to Watch This Week
Now that Daredevil's debuted its first season and Game of Thrones has kicked off its fifth, we can all exhale a little bit. Sort of. Maybe. I mean, there still is... JUSTIFIED'S FINAL EPISODE EVER!
Oh, and the Season 3 premiere of Orphan Black this coming Saturday. Plus, more crazy Arrow/Flash crossovers, Melinda May's backstory revealed on Agents of SHIELD, a poignant "Detective Carter" episode of Person of Interest, and the debut of Dorne on Game of Thrones.
Also you should watch, or finish, Daredevil if you haven't. Because it's freakin' great.
App Store Update: April 13
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Football Manager Classic 2015 – ($19.99)
Sega's superstar soccer sim is back with another annual update, the new features of which are conveniently detailed for you here:
Daily Deals: Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, Majora’s Mask 3DS, Game of Thrones Books
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is $40
Get your FF fix before XV arrives.
Five Game of Thrones Books for $10
Nothing like the premiere of a new season to remind that you should probably read those books. This is $2 a book for either the paperback set or Kindle copies, which is as cheap as I've ever seen it.