During a GDC panel about ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and general character diversity, Microsoft Studios narrative designer Tom Abernathy stood by the notion that character diversity breeds better games. “Our audience is leaving us behind,” said Abernathy. “The world is changing, it has already changed, and we have not been doing a very good job ... Read More»

This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows: 01./00. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (Nintendo) {2013.03.20} (¥4.800) – 280.151 / NEW 02./00. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.03.20} (¥8.190) – 274.625 / NEW 03./00. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2013 (Konami) {2013.03.20} (¥7.980) – 101.389 / NEW 04./00. [PSP] Pro Baseball ... Read More»

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows: Vita – 41,073 3DS LL – 40,924 3DS – 35,629 PS3 – 22,942 PSP – 12,690 Wii U – 11,398 Wii – 1,720 Xbox 360 – 610 For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week: 3DS LL – 47,985 Vita – ... Read More»

This week’s North American PlayStation Store update is as follows: PS3 Full Game BioShock Infinite ($59.99) Indebted to the wrong people, Booker DeWitt must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned in the sky-city of Columbia. Forced to trust one another, they harness an expanding arsenal of weapons and abilities, as they fight on zeppelins in the ... Read More»

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows: Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge (PS3/360) – 9/9/8/7 Hatsukare * Renai Debut Sengen! (PSP) – 8/7/8/7 Farming Simulator 3D Pocket Farm (3DS) – 6/6/4/5 ... Read More»

01./00. [PSP] Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.03.14} (¥6.280) – 138.180 / NEW 02./00. [PS3] Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX (Square Enix) {2013.03.14} (¥6.980) – 128.414 / NEW 03./00. [3DS] Super Robot Wars UX # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.03.14} (¥7.140) – 115.384 / NEW 04./04. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # ... Read More»

Indebted to the wrong people, and with his life on the line, hired gun Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia. Forced to trust one another, Booker and Elizabeth form a powerful bond during their daring escape. Together, they learn to harness an expanding arsenal of weapons and abilities, as they fight on zeppelins in the clouds, along high-speed Sky-Lines, and down in the streets of Columbia, all while surviving the threats of the air-city and uncovering its dark secret. Bioshock Infinite comes to PS3 on Blu-ray and PSN on this week’s The Drop.... Read More»

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This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows: 01./00. [PSP] Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.03.14} (¥6.280) – 138.180 / NEW 02./00. [PS3] Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX (Square Enix) {2013.03.14} (¥6.980) – 128.414 / NEW 03./00. [3DS] Super Robot Wars UX # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.03.14} (¥7.140) – 115.384 / ... Read More»

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows: 3DS LL – 47,985 Vita – 36,028 3DS – 21,454 PS3 – 20,676 PSP – 12,721 Wii U – 9,539 Wii – 1,323 Xbox 360 – 543 For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week: Vita – 63,581 3DS LL – ... Read More»

This week’s North American PlayStation Store update is as follows: Pre-Order Defiance ($59.99) Arktech. Some die for it – everyone kills for it. Join a futuristic online open-world shooter where thousands of players scour a transformed Earth competing for alien technology. Hunt alone or with others as you improve your skills and level up unlocking powerful ... Read More»

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows: Gears of War: Judgment (360) – 10/9/9/9 Need for Speed: Most Wanted U (Wii U) – 9/8/9/9 Phantasy Star Online 2 (PSV) – 9/8/8/8 Muramasa Rebirth (PSV) – 8/8/8/8 Sei Madou Monogatari (PSV) – 8/9/8/7 Dungeon Travelers 2 (PSP) – 8/8/7/7 Fate / Extra CCC (PSP) – ... Read More»

Pixar artists Sequoia Blankenship, Andrew Dayton, Jonathan Hoffman, Joshua Qualtieri, and Jason Topolski have formed their own game studio: Steel Wool Games. With Pixar, the various artists worked on films such as as The Incredibles and Toy Story. Their first game, titled Flyhunter, is scheduled for release this summer this year, and will be published ... Read More»

John Riccitiello, chief executive officer at Electronic Arts, is resigning from his position effective March 30, the company announced today. “This is a tough decision, but it all comes down to accountability,” Riccitiello wrote in his resignation letter. “The progress EA has made on transitioning to digital games and services is something I’m extremely proud ... Read More»