If You Thought It Was Harem Paradise, It Was Yandere Hell

That’s the name of Nippon Ichi’s new PS3 game If You Thought It Was Harem Paradise, It Was Yandere Hell. Nope, I’m not talking crazy. That’s just the name of Nippon Ichi Software’s newest game, heading to the PlayStation 3. The game will be out on April 24 in Japan for 6,800 yen at retail, while the digital version will be going or 5,714 yen. The game is being directed by Tatsumi Takuma, Katsunori Kobayashi and Kikakuya are handling the scenario, and Hiiro Yuki is behind the character design....

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Carolyn Brooks

Inafune: Mega Man has indie roots, and those remain with Mighty No. 9

From his GDC talk In Keiji Inafune’s GDC talk, titled “Meanwhile, In Japan…,” he recalled that the feeling around the firstMega Mangame was comparable to that of indie game making today. “Mega Manwas the first original total that came out of our team in those days,” Inafune recalled. “In a way, if we’re talking about what’s big budget or not, in a way I would say that was our indie movement....

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Veronica Martin

Is Peter Molyneux done talking to the press?

Let’s go with probably not If you pay attention to video game news and the media, then chances are you know the name Peter Molyneux for more than the gamesPopulous,Black & WhiteandFable. His name has become synonymous withover promisesand what seems like flat-out lying to some. To loyal Molyneux fans,the pastand present have not been kind. And recently, the frustration caused by years of broken promises boiled over in a recentRock, Paper, Shotgun interview....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Catherine Diaz

It’ll be tough to resist Rune Factory 4 Special on February 25

Rune Factory 4 Specialis going to be a hell of a good time on Nintendo Switch. Who’s with me? The wait for this game–an expanded remaster of a 3DS favorite–won’t be too much longer now. XSEED Games has setRune Factory 4 Special‘s North American release for July 15, 2025. Just a few days later on February 28, the role-playing simulation title will launch in Europe and Australia. There’s a $40 digital version on the Switch eShop, a standard physical edition that’ll fetch the same price, and also a $60 limited-run Archival Edition that comes with a 160-page art book and soundtrack....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Brandon Houston

I’m hopeful Cyberpunk 2077 won’t just be a good game, but a damn good role-playing experience

Dreaming of Gorilla Arms Nomad, Street Kid, or Corpo? What’s your Lifepath inCyberpunk 2077? Night City was more or less built for the corporations, so having both a strong connection and background with them should be extremely helpful during my time inCyberpunk 2077. However, the idea of being new to Night City as a Nomad (mirroring the user experience in a way) also sounds cool. Starting in the Badlands (and possibly even having friendly connections out there) might just push me over the edge into picking that as my Lifepath....

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Dale Smith

Logitech unveils iPhone 5 gaming controller & battery

Assuming control Logitech has revealed its entry into the iPhone controller market, hinted atearlier this year, with thePowershell Controller + Battery. Now that iOS 7 comes with native support for gaming controllers, Logitech is stepping up, with this$100unit that is compatible with the iPhone 5, 5S, and the 5th generation iPod Touch. That’s some money to drop on an iOS gaming controller, but if you play games on your phone enough, it might be worth the investment....

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Tony Jimenez

Marvel Rivals season 2 countdown: Exact start time and date

The invitations have been sent out, and Emma Frost cordially invites us all to join her for the Hellfire Gala, season two’s overarching theme inMarvel Rivals. There’s plenty of fresh content to explore, so you need to know exactly when you’re able to start playing. New playable characters, fresh maps, skins, and so much more are available in this new chapter. You don’t want to miss out on any of this exciting content, so playing as soon as possible is essential....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Paul Mills

Marvelous AQL: Western devs can still learn from Japan

Good service and respecting consumers is key You’ve heard it all before: The Japanese game industry is dying. Eastern design is hackneyed. Creators are complacent, relying on threadbare formulas as they sleepwalk on the road to stagnation. That’s one view, anyway. Marvelous AQL Europe boss Harry Holmwood offers another, suggesting Western developers can still learn a thing or two from the Japanese. “It’s very easy to look at [Japanese] games and think they look alien, and to think that there’s nothing to learn from it,” Holmwood said during a presentation at theDevelop Conferencein Brighton, England....

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Emily Small

Not all games can be installed to 360 hard drive

With the arrival of the New Xbox Experience this past week came the ability to install games to the hard drive, reducing load times and eliminating the deafening noise produced by the console’s DVD-ROM. We’ve already heard reports that some games won’t have any improvement when installed, due to the way they were designed. Now, we’ve received word that some games simply cannot be installed at all. The good news is that it’s an pretty short list of titles (thus far, though more may exist)....

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Kristi Wheeler

Opinion: Pokemon X & Y is the best generation yet

After a questionable pair of sequels, Game Freak knocks it out of the park WhenPokemon X & Ywas first announced, opinionsbetween fans were torn. Some didn’t like the 3D models and emphasis on a flashy visual style, and others thought of it as the natural evolution of the series. At first, I wasn’t completely sold either. Although I was floored at the prospect of a newPokemongame, it took some time until the game really warmed up to me....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 972 words · Tammy Kelly

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment is probably a PSN title

ESRB listing reveals Holy heartboobs! Platform details from the ESRB listing forPersona 2: Eternal Punishmentsolves the mystery fromyesterday. With both PS3 and PSP listed as platforms, it looks like thisotherPersona 2 release will be a PlayStation Network title, and not a PSP title. TheESRBratesPersona 2: Eternal Punishment‘O’ for Overdue. Expect to see an announcement for this title very soon. Sell your super rare hard copies of the PS1 game while you may!...

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Craig Davis

Pokemon Go December 2024 Community Day: All tasks and rewards

Pokemon GOhas brought the new December 2024 Community Day event that brings a lot of sweet rewards. However, you have to do various challenges to earn it. These challenges include catching certain Pokemon, using items, and more. Here is everything you need to know about thePokemon GoDecember 2024 Community Day. What are the December Community Day 2024 Collection Challenges in Pokemon GO? Get ready to smile and deliver happiness with Chansey!...

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Barry Thompson

Priest sells DS, forgets there’s child porn on it

A catholic priest, doing his bit to fulfill every negative stereotype about his fellows,recently sold a Nintendo DSand forgot to remove the child pornography that was stored on it. Thisclassicgoof led to an investigation, in which photographs of naked boys were found on his computer. 67-year-oldRudolph “Rudy” Carl Bullman admitted using the Nintendo handheld to access gay porn sites, but claimed he only ever visited pages that clearly stated the models were of age....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Shelia Mcdaniel