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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.
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Dreamcast Era trailer for Sonic Generations
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 30, 2011 AT 04:23pm
Posted on September 30, 2011 AT 04:23pm
Sega's upcoming Sonic Generations brings together the old-school and next-gen Sonic universes, and in doing so, the game will feature stages inspired by those from previous Sonic titles. READ MORE
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A look at the Wii’s best-selling software
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 30, 2011 AT 03:50pm
Posted on September 30, 2011 AT 03:50pm
You hear talk thrown around all of the time—this game sold great, while nobody bought that game. As well, we all know that the Wii has been a powerhouse of a system, pushing an amazing number of units in its still short lifespan. But how have sales actually been for the Wii's library? READ MORE
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Phantasy Star Online 2 release delayed
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 30, 2011 AT 03:40pm
Posted on September 30, 2011 AT 03:40pm
Sega today announced that the official launch of Phantasy Star Online 2—the next chapter in the original online series for the Phantasy Star franchise—will no longer be happening later this year. READ MORE
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Eleven minutes of Aliens: Colonial Marines gameplay
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 30, 2011 AT 02:37pm
Posted on September 30, 2011 AT 02:37pm
Today, Gearbox Software uploaded an 11-minute video showing the gameplay demo for Aliens: Colonial Marines that was previously playable by some members of the press at E3. In the video, company president Randy Pitchford gives an intro to the action, and then helps narrate some portions of what you'll see. READ MORE
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DICE talks about Battlefield 3′s Battlelog in this new video
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 30, 2011 AT 02:13pm
Posted on September 30, 2011 AT 02:13pm
In this new video released today by EA, DICE executive producer Patrick Bach and Battlelog producer Fredrik Loving talk about the Battlelog, the new stat-tracking and social network experience that will help expand the experience of Battlefield 3. READ MORE
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Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Limited Edition Announced
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 30, 2011 AT 02:00pm
Posted on September 30, 2011 AT 02:00pm
This morning, Konami announced details for a Limited Edition version of the upcoming Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. READ MORE
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Assassin’s Creed: Revelations rated Mature—what will it contain?
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 05:38pm
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 05:38pm
The official ESRB rating has now come out for Assassin's Creed: Revelations, and the game has been rated M for Mature. Not at all a surprise, as previous versions of the game have been rated M as well. So what will Revelations contain that makes it so inappropriate for children? READ MORE
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Chrono Trigger finally hitting PSN soon—for real this time
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 04:04pm
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 04:04pm
Recently, the PlayStation Blog announced that the PS1 versions of Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI would be hitting the PlayStation Store as digital downloads. Unfortunately, somebody at Sony jumped the gun on that announcement, and the games did not in fact see release. READ MORE
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Assassin’s Creed: Revelations for PC delayed
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 03:51pm
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 03:51pm
Good news and bad news for PC-owning fans of Assassin's Creed. First the bad news: the PC version of Assassin's Creed: Revelations has been officially delayed. READ MORE
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New Mortal Kombat movie coming from web series creator
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 03:35pm
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 03:35pm
Earlier this year, a Mortal Kombat "digital series" was released by Warner Bros. Digital Distribution and director Kevin Tancharoen. READ MORE
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Happy 15th anniversary Nintendo 64
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 03:09pm
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 03:09pm
15 years ago today, Nintendo released the Nintendo 64 here in North America. READ MORE
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Psychonauts gets Steam updates, Mac version
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 02:38pm
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 02:38pm
A few pieces of good news for the Tim Schafer adventure platformer Psychonauts today. READ MORE
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Defy reality with this new SSX trailer
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 02:22pm
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 02:22pm
Worried that the upcoming SSX reboot is looking too serious, versus the crazy stunts, reality-bending tracks, and death-defying challenges of the older titles? Check out this new "Defy Reality" trailer, which shows that this game should be no slouch in that department. READ MORE
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Video comparing all three versions of Battlefield 3
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 02:13pm
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 02:13pm
Wondering just how the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 versions of the Battlefield 3 beta stack up to one another visually? READ MORE
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New details, screenshots for Dragon Quest X
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 01:44pm
Posted on September 29, 2011 AT 01:44pm
Today, Square Enix revealed some new details about the upcoming pseudo-MMO Dragon Quest X. READ MORE
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Get introduced to Assassin’s Creed Revelation’s hookblade
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 28, 2011 AT 02:09pm
Posted on September 28, 2011 AT 02:09pm
In this first of what looks to be a multi-part series of videos, Ubisoft introduces us to the hookblade, a new tool in Assassin's Creed Revelations that'll help Ezio out in his adventures. READ MORE
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Brutal new Assassin’s Creed Revelations combat trailer
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 28, 2011 AT 01:56pm
Posted on September 28, 2011 AT 01:56pm
As will come as no surprise to anybody, an assassin has numerous ways in which he or she can dispatch their target. READ MORE
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Battlefield 3 may have jets, but Battlefield Heroes has dinosaurs in tanks
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 28, 2011 AT 01:42pm
Posted on September 28, 2011 AT 01:42pm
Sure, Battlefield 3 may look like real life if your PC is powerful enough, it may allow you to blow the living hell out of any building you see, and it may offer you up awesomely brutal ways to dispatch your opponents—but does it let you drive a tank or fire a rocket launcher looking like a dinosaur? READ MORE
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David Cage doesn’t want to make a Heavy Rain 2
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 28, 2011 AT 12:42pm
Posted on September 28, 2011 AT 12:42pm
It's the dilemma many creators face: create a sequel you're sure will please a wide array of your fans, or stick to your guns and push ahead with new, original content. READ MORE
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Your free copy of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition is now up and ready!
By Eric L. Patterson, Executive Editor
Posted on September 28, 2011 AT 12:14pm
Posted on September 28, 2011 AT 12:14pm
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda franchise, Nintendo is offering up a free copy of The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition, a special re-release of the GameBoy Advance multiplayer title. READ MORE
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