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Eric L. Patterson got his start via self-publishing game-related fanzines in junior high, and now has one goal in life: making sure EGM has as much coverage of niche Japanese games as he can convince them to fit in. Eric’s also active in the gaming community on a personal level, being an outspoken voice on topics such as equality in gaming and consumer rights. Stalk him on Twitter: @pikoeri. Meet the rest of the crew.
The Binding of Isaac hits Steam, new launch trailer hits internet
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 28, 2011 AT 11:47am
Posted on September 28, 2011 AT 11:47am
The Binding of Isaac—the latest title from Edmund McMillen, one half of Team Meat—has launched today on Steam for both PC and Mac at quite a nice price: $5. READ MORE
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EA and Virgin Announce $1.6 million Battlefield 3 Console Tournament
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 04:12pm
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 04:12pm
When your family, spouse, or friends tell you that playing video games will never get you anywhere, tell them that EA and Virgin would like to have a word with them. READ MORE
Big Mass Effect 3 announcement coming within a week
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 03:48pm
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 03:48pm
As part of the press conference at EA's Vegas Game Show event today, "big news" concerning Mass Effect 3 was teased as being set for announcement "within the week". READ MORE
Battlefield 3 Caspian Border beta test jet video
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 03:28pm
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 03:28pm
While many out there are now having fun bringing death to all who oppose them in the Battlefield 3 beta test, not everybody is lucky enough to be part of the fun. For those who can't get their hands on the beta just yet, here's a quick little video to help pass the time. READ MORE
The brave little Battlefield 3 corpse that fought back
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 03:20pm
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 03:20pm
What seems like little more than a strange glitch in the Battlefield 3 beta could, instead, be the key to a more sinister unfolding of events! READ MORE
21 new Persona 4 The Ultimate screenshots showing off Yukiko, Kanji
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 03:06pm
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 03:06pm
A new batch of screenshots has come out today for Persona 4 The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena, this time featuring more of Yukiko and Kanji—two characters who were previously announced but not very publicized. READ MORE
Big list of awesome Xbox Live Arcade games go on sale today
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 02:38pm
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 02:38pm
Starting today, a number of high-profile Xbox Live Arcade games have gone on sale, with price reductions ranging from 50% off to even higher discounts. READ MORE
Meet Parasoul, the latest member of the Skullgirls crew
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 02:11pm
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 02:11pm
Revenge Labs has released a new character trailer for Parasoul, the latest member of the Skullgirls roster. READ MORE
House of the Dead: Overkill Extended Cut goes 3D the retro way
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 01:38pm
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 01:38pm
For the upcoming PlayStation 3 "Extended Cut" of Sega's campy grindhouse-inspired light gun game House of the Dead: Overkill, the game will let players jump into the zombie-blasting action via the magic of 3D. READ MORE
EGM Review:
The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 11:00am
Posted on September 27, 2011 AT 11:00am
While maybe not one of gaming’s most pressing questions, it is still a point of contention among many in the industry: When videogames are remade, is it harmless pandering to nostalgia, or is it hurtful to an entertainment medium that needs more originality and freshness in its output, not less? I walked away from my time with The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection at least sure of one thing—if there is an argument for remakes, this collection sure as hell is it. READ MORE
EA on when to start expecting your early-access Battlefield 3 beta keys
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 05:38pm
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 05:38pm
On their official forums, EA posted some information today on when those who get early access to the Battlefield 3 beta (Origin pre-orders and Medal of Honor: LE players) should expect to start getting their beta keys via email. READ MORE
Strange Modern Warfare 3 device to be announced on Wednesday?
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 05:17pm
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 05:17pm
On the EB Games Australia official Facebook page, a cryptic message and a strange photo were posted, teasing some sort of announcement to come this Wednesday. READ MORE
Uncharted 3 trophy list revealed
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 05:06pm
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 05:06pm
It's time for another chapter of "the achievements/trophy list for a game has hit the internet", with today's star being Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception! READ MORE
Gears of War 3 sells more than 3 million copies in first week
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 04:57pm
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 04:57pm
Online sales-tracking website VGChartz is proclaiming that in its first week of release, Gears of War 3 has sold over 3 million copies. READ MORE
Huge list of Skyrim perks, racial abilities revealed
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 04:43pm
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 04:43pm
Over on the official Bethesda forums for The Elder Scrolls, forum member Sammuthegreat posted a huge list running down the racial abilities and perks that will be available in the upcoming The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Here's what you'll have to look forward to. READ MORE
Vengeance Pack soon to expand the world of Crimson Alliance
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 04:08pm
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 04:08pm
Certain Affinity announced today that Crimson Alliance—their recently-released Xbox Live Arcade action RPG—will be getting an expansion via the upcoming Vengeance Pack. READ MORE
Rumor: First leaked details about Dead Space 3
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 03:17pm
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 03:17pm
After a "Dead Space 3" logo leaked last week, it seems that we now have a first set of game details to go along with that logo. READ MORE
EGM Interview: Capcom’s Seth Killian
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 02:44pm
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 02:44pm
At Capcom's latest Fight Club event, I spoke to Capcom’s Online & Community Strategic Marketing Director Seth Killian about the rebirth of fighting games, Street Fighter III, 2D vs. 3D, Persona, and Poison. READ MORE
Battlefield 3 beta video settings leak
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 02:08pm
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 02:08pm
Thanks to some sneaky fellow (or lass) who's currently playing the Battlefield 3 beta, another element has now leaked out—this time, it's the video options screen for the game. READ MORE
Off The Record going onto Windows, pre-orders begin
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 01:50pm
Posted on September 26, 2011 AT 01:50pm
Dead Rising 2: Off The Record is bring back everybody's favorite war-covering photographer, Frank West. Today, Capcom reminded everybody of that fact that it's also coming to PC, and announced that pre-orders have begun. READ MORE
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