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EGM Preview:
Final Fantasy XIII-2

By Andrew Fitch, Managing Editor
Posted on December 30, 2011 AT 09:05am

Is this finally the Final Fantasy XIII we wanted all along? Check out our preview to find out! READ MORE

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EGM Feature:
5 Ways Japanese Gaming Still Rules: Catherine

By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 30, 2011 AT 09:00am

Today’s pick is Atlus’ look at life, love, and lust in Catherine, a game which reveals the depth Japanese gaming can present in terms of character development. READ MORE

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“Transformers: Dark Of The Moon: Ultimate Edition” and “Transformers 7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy” Announced

By Paul Semel, Contributor
Posted on December 29, 2011 AT 11:27am

Paramount Home Video have announced that a 4-disc DVD/Blu-ray version of “Transformers: Dark Of The Moon” and a limited edition 7-disc Blu-ray boxed set of all three “Transformers” movies would be released on January 31, 2012. READ MORE

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EGM Interview:
Tomb Raider

By EGM Staff
Posted on December 29, 2011 AT 09:05am

With 2012 upon us, we look ahead to one of our most highly anticipated titles of the coming year in Tomb Raider. EGM had a chance to speak with Crystal Dynamics' Global Brand Director, Karl Stewart, and the head of Crystal Dynamics, Darrell Gallagher. READ MORE

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EGM Feature:
5 Ways Japanese Gaming Still Rules: Dragon’s Crown

By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 29, 2011 AT 09:01am

Today’s pick is the upcoming Vanillaware side-scrolling action game Dragon’s Crown—a title which shows off the beautiful 2D visuals that Japan continues to excel at. READ MORE

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EGM Feature:
Top 5 Punished Protagonists

By EGM Staff
Posted on December 29, 2011 AT 09:00am

With it being the season of giving, EGM is giving some heroes who never get the credit they deserve their due, since they definitely don't get it in their respective digital worlds. READ MORE

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“A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas” DVD & Blu-ray Combo Announced

By Paul Semel, Contributor
Posted on December 28, 2011 AT 11:23am

Warner Home Video have announced that “A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas” will be out February 7, 2012 on DVD, in a DVD/Blu-ray Combo, and 3D DVD/Blu-ray combo. READ MORE

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Hands-On:
Spec Ops: The Line

By Matt Cabral, Contributor
Posted on December 28, 2011 AT 09:05am

Allowing gamers to play in the sand is far from the only reason Spec Ops is shaping up to be one of 2012's more promising titles. Check out why in our preview. READ MORE

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EGM Feature:
5 Ways Japanese Gaming Still Rules: Hakuoki

By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 28, 2011 AT 09:00am

Today I take a look at Idea Factory’s Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom—and Japan’s love for a diverse range of gaming genres that helps birth titles such as this. READ MORE

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A+E January DVDs To Include King Arthur, Ancient Aliens, And War In 3D

By Paul Semel, Contributor
Posted on December 27, 2011 AT 11:16am

A+E Home Video have announced their January 2012 releases. READ MORE

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Hands-On:
Gotham City Impostors

By EGM Staff
Posted on December 27, 2011 AT 11:10am

Opposing teams of Batz and Jokerz clash at the fringes of Gotham City—utilizing the finest in jury-rigged gadgetry to beat each other to proper pulps. For all the goofy details, check out our preview! READ MORE

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EGM Feature:
5 Ways Japanese Gaming Still Rules: Atelier Totori

By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 27, 2011 AT 11:05am

Today I take a look at the latest chapter of Gust’s Atelier franchise—Atelier Totori—and how it’s an example of Japanese developers building games around seemingly everyday ideas that expand the concepts of traditional gameplay. READ MORE

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Hands-On:
Ninja Gaiden 3

By Andrew Fitch, Managing Editor
Posted on December 26, 2011 AT 01:00pm

Over the past few months, we’ve seen hints of the new-look Ryu Hayabusa in Ninja Gaiden 3—the so-called “Japanese dark hero” that Team Ninja promises to unleash in the wake of the outspoken Tomonobu Itagaki’s 2008 departure. But the developer recently unveiled a new element in this shinobi slasher: competitive multiplayer ninja action. READ MORE

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EGM Feature
5 Ways Japanese Gaming Still Rules: Dark Souls

By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 26, 2011 AT 11:34am

Today I take a look at From Software’s newest release Dark Souls—and the way in which the game shows Japan’s long-standing tradition for insane depth in gameplay. READ MORE

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Two New “Transformers” Comics Coming In January

By Paul Semel, Contributor
Posted on December 26, 2011 AT 11:13am

IDW Publishing have announced that two new “Transformers” comics will be launching in January, 2012. READ MORE

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EGM’s Best of 2011
Brady Fiechter’s Picks

By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 25, 2011 AT 01:00pm

The EGM staff gives their picks for the best games of 2011, as well as our personalized off-topic awards. For this installment, it's EGM Executive Editor Brady Fiechter. READ MORE

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Dual DVD Of “Pokemon Black” and “Pokemon White” Movies Announced

By Paul Semel, Contributor
Posted on December 25, 2011 AT 11:15am

Warner Home Video have announced that a DVD containing the movies “Pokemon The Movie: White: Victini And Zekrom” and “Pokemon The Movie: Black: Victini And Reshiram” will be released on April 3, 2012. READ MORE

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EGM Feature:
Top 5 Car Combat Games

By EGM Staff
Posted on December 25, 2011 AT 09:00am

Ah, car combat. There’s just something special about going 150 mph and trying to not only outrace your opponents, but also blow them to kingdom come! Whether with fantastical spiked turtle shells or more realistic homing missiles, the car-combat genre’s seen it all. It is this deep love of the genre that has compelled EGM to look back at five of our favorite car-combat games. READ MORE

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EGM’s Best of 2011
Andrew Fitch’s Picks

By Andrew Fitch, Managing Editor
Posted on December 24, 2011 AT 01:00pm

The EGM staff gives their picks for the best games of 2011, as well as our personalized off-topic awards. For this installment, it's EGM Associate Editor Andrew Fitch. READ MORE

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