Famitsu Confirms Metal Gear Solid Rising for PS3
It’s no big surprise to hear, but this week’s issue of Famitsu has swooped down from the heavens to clarify the exclusivity of Metal Gear Solid: Rising. Which is to say, the non-exclusivity of MGS Rising. Read more
Mistwalker’s New Game: Where Is It?
Mistwalker, the studio headed by former Final Fantasy frontman Hironobu Sakaguchi, has been unusually quiet in recent months. It’s hard to believe that Lost Odyssey is already a year old and nothing new has been announced. Read more
News: Namco Unveils Three New Tales Games
Not content to be developing one Tales game at a time, Namco has pulled out all the stops in this week’s Jump, announcing not just one, but THREE new games in their long-running Tales franchise. And on April 1st, no less. Read more
Import Review: Demon’s Souls (PS3)
Let me begin by saying this; Demon’s Souls is not a game for everyone. It might not even be a game for you. However, if you can look past the game’s punishing difficulty and sprawling scale, you’ll find one of the best RPGs of this generation. Read more
Japan Time: Ys 7 and Ys Chronicles Announced For PSP
A few weeks ago, Japanese developer Falcom held a press party for their long-running Ys franchise, a top-down RPG series largely based on the PC. At this party, they announced Ys 7, the latest game in the franchise, without a platform. Read more
Japan Time: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Announced
Well, it looks like Tecmo’s little GDC announcement at the Sony Metreon Store has been spoiled, like so many others, in the pages of Famitsu magazine. No, it’s nothing earth-shattering or surprising. Read on! Read more
Japan Time: Demon’s Souls Updated Impressions
Last week, I posted my hands-on impressions of Demon’s Souls. However, due to my relative newness to the game, I neglected to go in-depth on the game’s various online features. I’ve now made it quite a bit further, so if you’re interested, read on! Read more
Japan Time: Monster Hunter Portable 3 Confirmed
In a move that surprises absolutely no one, Capcom has confirmed in this week’s issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu that a new Monster Hunter title for the PSP is in the works. Read more
MISSING: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan
With all the talk today of new PSP games, new PSP bundles, and new PS3 games, all from Western developers, it’s hard to believe that as recently as last gen, Sony’s key strength was in its Japanese studios. Read more
Japan Time: Yakuza 3 Demo Impressions
In the haze of Street Fighter IV’s release, it’s easy for a gamer to forget there are other parts of the world where games are being launched. Next week, Ryu Ga Gotoku 3, known as Yakuza 3 in the States, launches on the Playstation 3. Read more
