19 Jun Updated 1302 GMT
By Michael Lacerna, 18 Jun
In true Ace Attorney fashion, it seems like the battle for a new physical release in the series isn’t quite over yet: despite previously announcing that the upcoming Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies for 3DS would only be released as a digital download, Capcom USA VP Christian Svensson says that there’s still a small chance the [...]
By Michael Lacerna, 18 Jun
A fresh 3DS firmware update went live tonight, and it added a number of previously unannounced new features to Nintendo’s latest handheld (which has apparently been quite popular recently.) In addition to a handy new feature that allows you to back up the save data from any of your digitally downloaded games, Nintendo has added [...]
By Michael Lacerna, 17 Jun
May was a relatively quiet month for new releases (it’s the calm before the storm of E3,) and while the industry suffered an overall decline in both software and hardware sales once again, a few companies did manage to generate some respectable sales during the month: WB Games’ Injustice proved that people never get tired [...]
By Vincent Parisi, 17 Jun
Final Fantasy X and X-2 are in the process of getting the HD treatment, so Square Enix has been talking about the upcoming title to anyone within shouting distance. Speaking with RPGSite, game director Yoshinori Kitase stated that the future of further Final Fantasy HD remakes depends heavily on how well-received the upcoming titles are. [...]
By Vincent Parisi, 17 Jun
It seems we can’t go more than a couple weeks without hearing a studio is facing major job cuts around the office. This time around, IO Interactive is being sent to the chopping block. Known most notably for developing both the Hitman and Kane and Lynch franchises (unless you were particularly enamored with Mini Ninjas,) [...]
By Vincent Parisi, 17 Jun
It’s no secret that the Xbox One’s policies concerning used games and DRM have caused quite a stir. However, these seemingly anit-consumer restrictions probably won’t affect the majority of privileged folks who are crying foul just for the sake of complaining. But what about those who are directly affected by the Xbox One’s unreasonable requirements? [...]
By Michael Lacerna, 17 Jun
The best week on the gaming calendar has come and gone. There was no shortage of great games at this year’s show, and when all is said and done, I think we’ll look back on E3 2013 in a few years and remember it fondly as one of the best years in the expo’s history. [...]
By Michael Lacerna, 16 Jun
Unlike the controllers for Sony and Nintendo’s latest systems, Microsoft Xbox One controller doesn’t feature any fancy touch panels or motion sensors. Still, even with the lack of new control inputs, the Xbox One controller might just end up becoming one of my favorite controllers of all time. The 360 controller is one of my [...]