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Theatrhythm's new DLC Beat stars The World Ends with You
Theatrhythm Curtain Call continues to ignore its Final Fantasy prefix by adding The World Ends with You music as part of the latest DLC batch. "Twister," the 2007 JRPG's theme song , and "Calling" are two of six new tracks available now in the 3DS rhythm game. As per the Shibuya-infused DS game, Twister is a Battle Music Sequence in Curtain Call while background tune Calling is a Field Music Sequence. The three other new BMS tunes are "Liberi Fatali" from Final Fantasy 8, "Final Confrontation" from Romancing SaGa 3, and "World Revolution" from Chrono Trigger. The sixth song and second FMS is "Wind Scene," also from Chrono Trigger. All six DLC songs are priced 99 cents (£0.89/€0.99). To remind yourself of TWEWY's J-pop music - your humble author would argue it's one of the best soundtracks you'll find on the DS - do the Twister again below the break. By the way, don't think the Curtain Call DLC train is stopping just yet. According to Square Enix, the game's next dollop of add-ons is planned to arrive on February 19.
Xenogears, SaGa Frontier resurface in Theatrhythm Curtain Call DLC
Xenogears, SaGa Frontier, and other classic RPGs from Square Enix's back catalog make an appearance as part of this week's DLC lineup for the publisher's 3DS rhythm game Final Fantasy Theatrhythm: Curtain Call. New Battle Music Sequence tracks hitting the eShop today include Final Fantasy 7's "Opening: Bombing Mission," "Primal Judgment" from Final Fantasy 14, "Soaring" from Xenogears, and "Last Battle: T260G" from SaGa Frontier. Players can also download the Battle Music Sequence track "Sacrifice Part Three" plucked from the Japan-exclusive Secret of Mana follow-up Seiken Densetsu 3 starting today, along with the Field Music Sequence stage "In Search of the Sword of Mana," originally featured in the Game Boy action-RPG Final Fantasy Adventure. All DLC tracks are priced at 99 cents apiece. Square Enix notes that additional songs will hit the eShop on January 22. [Image: Square Enix)
Best of the Rest: Danny's picks of 2014
ATTENTION: The year 2014 has concluded its temporal self-destruct sequence. If you are among the escapees, please join us in salvaging and preserving the best games from the irradiated chrono-debris. Fantasy Life Sometimes, you just wanna sidequest. For those times, there's Fantasy Life. Fantasy Life is fun in the way that checking off items on a checklist is fun. There's a solid action-RPG here from Professor Layton series creator Level-5, sure, but much of my time in Fantasy Life was spent completing sidequests, crafting equipment, and hunting down component items so that I could craft more equipment and complete more sidequests. You don't even have to kill anything to complete the game - you can smith, cook, sew, and alchemize your way to victory if that's the way you want to play it. Fantasy Life is an endless grind that remains compelling even after I've completed hundreds of its quests. If you don't fit into its niche, you'll be bored immediately. If you're a specific breed of completionist, Fantasy Life is impossible to put down. In either case, beware.
Theatrhythm Curtain Call gets Bravely Default DLC? Unacceptable!
Ignore Agnes' protestations in the title: We'll accept Square Enix is bringing the Bravely Default DLC to Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call in North America and Europe, finally. Four of the 3DS JRPG's songs, namely "He of the Name," "Evil Wings," "The Serpent That Devours the Horizon" and "Horizon of Light and Shadow," go on sale starting tomorrow, December 24. Square Enix also confirmed the DLC it recently revealed for Japan - that includes songs from Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana - also hits the West tomorrow. Each track has a 99 cents asking price (£0.89/€0.99), and you can check out full Christmas Eve song list below the break.
Curtain Call DLC channels Chrono Trigger, SaGa, FF14, Secret of Mana
Just last month, Square Enix released what it stated was the last planned DLC for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call. The developer's plans thankfully seem to have changed however, as a report from Dengeki Online (as translated by Siliconera) notes extra, impending DLC tracks featuring tunes from Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, Final Fantasy 14 and the SaGa series. A bulletpoint outline is available after the break for this batch of tracks, which will arrive on Japan's 3DS eShop on December 24 for 150 yen apiece (though "Ultima" and "Hard to Miss" will be free for the first two weeks). Square Enix hasn't shared plans to bring the DLC encore stateside, but hopefully it will succumb to the gift-giving spirit and spread the love.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy issues its final DLC pack
Publisher Square Enix has revealed that yesterday's burst of Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call downloadable content is the last planned for the excellent 3DS rhythm game. As with prior DLC releases, this final push includes nine additional songs and a new character who can be added to a player's in-game party. That character is the Kingdom Hearts 2 incarnation of Auron, a stoic fighter best known for his supporting role in Final Fantasy X, while the new tunes range from Final Fantasy 2's "Chocobo Theme" and Final Fantasy 7's "The Chase" to more recent songs like "We Have Come" from Final Fantasy Type-0. For a full track listing, visit Square Enix's blog. Like all Theathrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call DLC releases, each individual song and character bears a $1 price tag via the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Unfortunately, there's no discount for buying the entire slate en masse. [Image: Square Enix]
Curtain Call DLC covers Final Fantasy Fables, Romancing Saga, more
Whether you've already earned SSS ranks across the entirety of Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call's 200+ song setlist or you just really dig deep cuts like Romancing Saga, Square Enix is serving up a la carte encores through its unlockable DLC store. Each track, as well as two additional pieces of character DLC, runs for 99 cents apiece. This week saw the release of four new tracks across the Final Fantasy series, including FF8's Premonition and Vivi's Theme from FF9, as well as four tracks spanning the first three Romancing Saga games. As for character-focused DLC, a second take on Cloud is also offered, which channels his wardrobe from FF7: Advent Children. Another batch is due on Thursday, October 9, which will include FF7: Advent Children's Advent: One-Winged Angel, Locke's Theme from FF6, and Leviathan Battle from FF Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon. Lastly, next week's character DLC will add FF Tactics' Cidolfus Orlandeau. You can parse through the full lists for both this and next week's DLC offerings after the break. [Image: Square Enix]
Destiny retains UK No.1 against Disney Infinity 2.0, Hyrule Warriors
Destiny "comfortably" held on to top spot in the UK, says data compilers Chart Track, despite new releases Disney Infinity 2.0 and Hyrule Warriors charging into second and third. Sales of the space-roaming shooter had a typical second week dip, going down by 78 percent, but it was enough for Bungie's guardians of the galaxy to see off Marvel's guardians of the toy box. While it didn't take top spot, Disney Infinity 2.0 sold 32 percent better than the first entry did in its debut week in the UK. Similarly Hyrule Warriors, Nintendo's link to the Dynasty Warriors, notched one of the best UK charts debuts for a Wii U game, only bested by the likes of Mario Kart 8 and Pikmin 3. In other Nintenews, 3DS nostalgia-fest Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call fell short of the top ten, placing 17th in its first week. For the full UK top ten (and customary music video), head below the break.
Joystiq Weekly: Sony financials, Destiny review, Minecraft sale and more
Welcome to Joystiq Weekly, a "too long; didn't read" of each week's biggest stories, reviews and original content. Each category's top story is introduced with a reactionary gif, because moving pictures aren't just for The Daily Prophet. What would you do with $2.5 billion? Sure, Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson isn't pocketing the entire sum from Microsoft's acquisition of Mojang, but something tells us he'll uh, be okay for a few years. Unless you're keen on buying small nations and playing a real-world game of Risk, it's tough to imagine spending your share of a massive buyout like that. There was loads more to this week than business deals involving yacht-sized bags of money, though. There's hope for a playable taste of Final Fantasy 15 in 2015, reviews for Destiny, Hyrule Warriors, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call, a full timeline of Minecraft's progress from day one and loads more, all awaiting you after the break!
New Nintendo eShop releases: Curtain Call, Smash 3DS Demo
Sure, there are a few new releases on Wii U, but this week the eShop's really all about the 3DS. For starters, if you've yet to grab a code for the Super Smash Bros. demo, the good news is it'll be available for all starting 9AM PT/midday ET tomorrow, September 19. The demo includes Mario, Link, Pikachu, the Villager and Mega Man (where's my Wii Fit Trainer dangit!) and a single stage, namely Battlefield. Other things to note: The demo supports local multiplayer but not online, its save data isn't compatible with the full game, and like other eShop demos you can only open it 30 times. If you'd rather wait it out, the game proper hits stores on October 3. If you're more a lover than a fighter, there are plenty of other activities to explore on the go. Musical types can take on Theatrhyhtm Final Fantasy Curtain Call, which Danny Cowan said "easily surpasses its predecessor" in our review, and there are fishing RPG (yup) and culinary larks in Legend of the River King 2 and Cooking Mama 5. River King dev Natsume has another Virtual Console game this week in arcade-style western shooter Wild Guns, available on Wii U. As ever and ever, the full list of new releases is below the break. Also, the pre-Smash sale is still ongoing - check out this weeks offering - and you can find all the other offers here.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call review: Take a bow
Music is an essential part of the Final Fantasy series. Players who have spent any amount of time with the franchise likely have a few overworld themes buried deep in their subconscious, and the series as a whole covers a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from catchy 8-bit tunes to fully orchestrated scores. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy premiered for the Nintendo 3DS in 2012, repurposing a handful of Final Fantasy soundtracks for a rhythm-driven experience with light RPG elements. The result was both a nostalgia trip and a solid game in its own right, supplementing its pedigree with inventive beat-matching gameplay that made satisfying use of the 3DS touch screen. Sequel Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call easily surpasses its predecessor, tripling the original game's track list while polishing its gameplay to a mirror sheen. It's a loving, reverent tribute to a beloved series that skillfully recontextualizes one of its standout features, creating something worthwhile both for its fanbase and for newcomers.
Theatrhythm Curtain Call goes a-questing in new trailer
Square Enix shows off a standout addition to its RPG-themed rhythm game Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call in a new trailer released this week. Curtain Call lets players venture out on themed Medley Quests, where they'll fight enemies and bosses throughout an assorted collection of music tracks from the Final Fantasy franchise. Branching paths award items and other unlockables on repeat plays, and characters level up as they delve into the mode's many dungeons. A demo is out this week, and Curtain Call hits retail and the 3DS eShop on September 16. [Video: Square Enix]
New Nintendo eShop releases: Theatrhythm Curtain Call demo, weird Street Fighter
It's an interesting week on the Nintendo eShop, though perhaps not a terribly thrilling one. The big highlight is a Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call demo. The demo will let you sample two songs from the rhythm game, and players can transfer their save data to the full game, which launches September 16. Also on the Wii U this week are two strategy games, Cubemen 2 and the Virtual Console release of Nobunaga's Ambition. On the 3DS side of things, the Virtual Console picks up Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight, a futuristic NES action platformer that Capcom claims has something to do with Street Fighter's Ken. It's weird.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call demo waiting in the wings
Europeans can conduct a trial of Theatrhythm Final Final Curtain Call when a demo hits their eShop on Thursday, September 4. We've reached out to Square Enix for word on the same for North America, but given the rhythm game releases in both regions on the same week, it seems likely the demo will hit stateside this week too. The Japanese demo that was available just ahead of release featured two songs: "Edgar and Sabin's Theme" from Final Fantasy 6 and the piano version of "Those Who Fight" from Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children. Battle, Event and Field categories were playable for both songs, but the new two-player versus mode wasn't.
Theatrhythm Curtain Call trailer shows off Type-0 scenarios
Nintendo 3DS rhythm game Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call will feature content culled from the lost (to the western world) PSP Final Fantasy spinoff Final Fantasy Type-0, Square Enix revealed this week. Curtain Call includes playable characters and tracks from Type-0 ahead of its upgraded North American debut, and PAX Prime attendees can pick up a set of exclusive Type-0 CollectaCards at Square Enix's booth this weekend. Theatrhythm Curtain Call premieres on September 16. [Video: Square Enix]
Gamescom Awards evolve, favor 2K's monstrous game
The votes are in, and the winner of the Gamescom 2014 Awards is ... *drumroll* Oh, you saw the headline and figured out the pun already? Well, you're right; it's Evolve, the 4v1 monster-on-human huntfest from Left 4 Dead developer Turtle Rock Studios. The game took home not only the award for "Best of Gamescom," but also the awards for "Best Console Game Microsoft Xbox," "Best PC Game," "Best Action Game" and "Best Online Multiplayer Game." Other highlights include Super Smash Bros. taking home the "Best Mobile Game" award for its 3DS iteration, while its console counterpart took home the "Most Wanted Consumer Award," a title that premiered at this year's ceremony. LittleBigPlanet 3 also won multiple awards, specifically the "Best Social / Casual / Online Game" award and the "Best Family Game" award. We're relatively sure that Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call won the award for "Best Simulation Game" due to its simulation of music, but we can pretend it won because it simulates being an adorable JRPG character singing along to catchy tunes, too. Check out the full list of winners after the break.
Curtain Call may be the final fantasy for Theatrhythm games
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call producer Ichiro Hazama isn't sure of where the Theatrhythm series will go once Curtain Call is released in September, but wherever it may roam, the Final Fantasy label might not stay attached. Speaking to GameSpot, Hazama said that he thinks Curtain Call will be the last Theatrhythm to spotlight Final Fantasy. "This is just my own broad thinking, but we're probably going to draw the line on Final Fantasy. This will be the last Theatrhythm featuring Final Fantasy," Hazama said. "I'm thinking about other titles with music that we produce, we can do something with that." Now, we may not be professional game developers, but considering how well the Hitman series translated into a mobile app/board game hybrid, might we suggest Agent 47: The Musical? Or maybe Lara Croft: Tune Raider? Eh? Eh? [Image: Square Enix]
Theatrhythm FF: Curtain Call trailer hunts for sidequests
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call's encore is adding more songs to its rhythm-driven revisit of the Final Fantasy series' soundtracks, but this trailer shows off a new quest and battle mode as well. Just remember: Friends don't let friends summon Meteor. That kills people. [Image: Square-Enix]
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy takes its Curtain Call in September
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call tours North America starting September 16 and Europe September 19. So you've got a few months to wait before revisiting 221 of the RPG franchise's songs and 60 of its characters in rhythm-action form. If the new songs, characters and modes including two-player versus just isn't satiating you, Square Enix will try to tempt you with the follow-up's Collector's Edition. The $70 (£45/55 euros) box includes a 3DS pouch, 20-track Best of CD, 5-track Remix CD, and 5 of the truly wonderfully named (really) "Collectacards." The glossy affairs feature passwords that you can enter to get the in-game version of them, just to take collecting to the next level. If that's doing it for you, you'd best be quick with pre-orders (only through the Square Enix website) because there are just 5,000 units available stateside. Meanwhile, standard pre-orders still net the Remix CD as a bonus. [Image: Square Enix]
Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy Curtain Call tunes in to the West this year
Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy Curtain Call is marching towards North America [Update: and Europe!] later this year priced at $40, Square Enix confirmed today. The follow-up to the 2012 3DS rhythm game builds on the original by providing a total of 221 songs and more than 60 characters from the Final Fantasy series, and it introduces new modes including the option to prove your skills in two-player duels. Curtain Call is already out in Japan, and as we saw at last year's Tokyo Game Show, fans can expect more of the same from the second 3DS game, with the key word being more. In terms of what you'll be tapping to in the expanded playlist, Curtain Call chucks in songs from newer FF entries like A Realm Reborn and Lightning Returns, but also plunders other areas the original did not, like the funky Advent Children version of "One Winged Angel." In addition to the Versus Battle mode, Curtain Call introduces the Quest Medley mode from the iOS version of the original, allowing players to mix songs together along quests that are described as either short, medium, or long. As for the new roster, players can re-acquaint themselves with chibi versions of Yuna as she was in X-2, Barret from VII, and even obscure heroes like Benjamin from Mystic Quest. [Image: Square Enix]
