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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.
EGM Review:
Resident Evil: Revelations
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on May 20, 2013 AT 12:01am
Posted on May 20, 2013 AT 12:01am
While it doesn’t completely escape the shortcomings of its original outing, Capcom’s HD-ified version of Resident Evil: Revelations is still as fun and enthralling as it was on the 3DS—while now also benefitting from the improvements in controls, visuals, and audio that other gaming platforms can offer. READ MORE
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EGM Review:
Deadly Premonition: Director’s Cut
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on May 2, 2013 AT 02:18pm
Posted on May 2, 2013 AT 02:18pm
Framerate and audio issues keep Deadly Premonition: Director’s Cut from being the true special edition that I’m sure creator Hidetaka “SWERY” Suehiro wanted us to have, but its improved graphics and control will bring joy to those PS3 owners who have been waiting to experience this modern-era cult classic. READ MORE
Nintendo Confirms Animal Crossing: New Leaf QR Codes Work Across Regions
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on April 26, 2013 AT 01:13pm
Posted on April 26, 2013 AT 01:13pm
The next major chapter of Nintendo's Animal Crossing series will be hitting our shores on June 9th, and when it does, one of its major new features will retain a world of content that already exists for the game. READ MORE
EGM Review:
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on April 24, 2013 AT 05:14pm
Posted on April 24, 2013 AT 05:14pm
The content added to Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen over the original Dragon’s Dogma might not be enough for previous players to be able to justify buying the game for a second time. For those who missed out on Dragon’s Dogma the first time around, however, this is a great way to finally give the game a shot. READ MORE
The Marathon Mayhem of Mr. Runner Returns in Mr. Runner 2: The Masks
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on April 24, 2013 AT 11:28am
Posted on April 24, 2013 AT 11:28am
After the original hit over five million downloads to iOS devices around the world, Zing Games is back with another chapter of its now-popular Mr. Runner series. READ MORE
EGM Review: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on April 18, 2013 AT 09:22am
Posted on April 18, 2013 AT 09:22am
While it can’t always escape the reality of being a dungeon-crawling RPG originally released in 1997, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner—Soul Hackers has stood up amazingly well to the tests of time, and it still stands as an enjoyable, engrossing experience into the near-future world of demonic warfare. READ MORE
EGM Review:
Terraria
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on April 12, 2013 AT 08:00am
Posted on April 12, 2013 AT 08:00am
As a game, Terraria shares a lot of personality traits with the worlds it randomly generates. Sometimes they aren’t pretty, sometimes they’re rough, and sometimes they aren’t the friendliest places to be, but once you dig in your heels and dig under the surface of what you’re given, there’s a whole world of wonderment just waiting for you to explore. READ MORE
Rockin’ Android Releases Japanese Indie Shooter Cloudphobia Via Expanded Digital Distributors
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on April 5, 2013 AT 12:17pm
Posted on April 5, 2013 AT 12:17pm
While indie gaming in the West has become big both in terms of exposure and market, many on our shores still aren't familiar with all of the great games coming out of the Japanese indie development scene. READ MORE
Gamers’ Skills in the Bedroom Ranked by their Console of Choice
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on April 4, 2013 AT 01:23pm
Posted on April 4, 2013 AT 01:23pm
As if the wars between console fanboys (and fangirls) isn't already bad enough, a new study looked to find out which platform fans make the best sexual partners. READ MORE
IO Interactive Launches Hitman Companion App
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on April 4, 2013 AT 12:23pm
Posted on April 4, 2013 AT 12:23pm
For those players looking to take their Hitman: Absolution experience to a new level, IO Interactive today announced the launch of Hitman: ICA, a new companion app for the game. READ MORE
EGM Review:
HarmoKnight
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on April 1, 2013 AT 12:18pm
Posted on April 1, 2013 AT 12:18pm
Game Freak returns to the non-Pokémon world with HarmoKnight, a music-infused platformer that will be a light-hearted romp for casual fans of the genre—but which might not be memorable enough for more dedicated rhythm-game devotees. READ MORE
EGM Review:
Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on March 20, 2013 AT 09:00am
Posted on March 20, 2013 AT 09:00am
The alchemy-infused RPG known as Atelier Ayesha is much like its titular character: unpolished and at times awkward, yet also unquestionably charming and endearing. READ MORE
RUMOR: First Promo Art for Battlefield 4 Uncovered?
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on March 16, 2013 AT 01:00pm
Posted on March 16, 2013 AT 01:00pm
While I'm still not exactly sure where this image originated from, an interesting new Battlefield 4-related piece of artwork has now hit the internet. READ MORE
EGM Review:
Darkstalkers Resurrection
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on March 15, 2013 AT 03:07pm
Posted on March 15, 2013 AT 03:07pm
Though the games themselves may be a little too obscure or esoteric for some fighting game fanatics, Capcom’s under-appreciated Darkstalkers series has been brought back in fantastic fashion in Darkstalkers Resurrection. READ MORE
EGM Review:
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on March 11, 2013 AT 02:24pm
Posted on March 11, 2013 AT 02:24pm
Though a few flaws do mar the overall experience, Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds is an extremely enjoyable mix of retro beat-em-up design and modern fighting-game-inspired combat depth that offers far more satisfaction than its $10 price tag might initially suggest. READ MORE
Fandom Fun: This Skyward Sword Cake is Amazing, yet Somewhat Intimidating
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on March 9, 2013 AT 05:56pm
Posted on March 9, 2013 AT 05:56pm
In the world of mind-blowing videogame cakes, this Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword cake might be one of the most impressive I've ever seen. READ MORE
Gearbox Teases Sixth Vault Hunter for Borderlands 2
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on March 9, 2013 AT 05:41pm
Posted on March 9, 2013 AT 05:41pm
As part of the festivities at SXSW, Gearbox Software ran a video teasing an upcoming additional character choice for Borderlands 2. READ MORE
New Behind-the-Scenes Video of Brothers, a Unique Adventure Game
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on March 9, 2013 AT 05:31pm
Posted on March 9, 2013 AT 05:31pm
The folks at Starbreeze Studios are working on an interesting adventure game called Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, and they—along with publisher 505 Games–show off what will make Brothers unique in this new behind-the-scenes video. READ MORE
EA Giving Free Game To SimCity Owners as Apology for Server Problems
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on March 9, 2013 AT 05:15pm
Posted on March 9, 2013 AT 05:15pm
As a way to say "we're sorry" to all of those who have had issues getting online with SimCity since its release, EA has announced that they'll be offering up a free game for you troubles. READ MORE
RUMOR: Potential Battlefield 4 Reveal During GDC 2013?
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on March 9, 2013 AT 04:55pm
Posted on March 9, 2013 AT 04:55pm
This year's Game Developers Conference will be running from March 25th until the 29th, and an invite from EA could potentially mean the reveal of the next chapter of one of their major franchises. READ MORE
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