Eric Patterson
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.Sony Pushes PS3+Vita Cross-Play With Free Copies of Games
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 16, 2012 AT 03:23pm
Posted on February 16, 2012 AT 03:23pm
Sony seems to be very eager to get players to use the cross-play functions that will connect PS3 and Vita games together—so much so that they've announced plans to give you free copies of certain games. READ MORE
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Target Offers Up Great Vita Launch Games Deal
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 16, 2012 AT 02:33pm
Posted on February 16, 2012 AT 02:33pm
If you're getting a Vita at launch next week, you'll no doubt be purchasing some games to go with it—and when you do, you might want to consider doing so at Target. READ MORE
Two New Videos For Pokemon + Nobunaga’s Ambition
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 16, 2012 AT 01:46pm
Posted on February 16, 2012 AT 01:46pm
Two new Japanese commercials have shown up for Pokemon + Nobunaga's Ambition, showing off some of the game's characters and gameplay. READ MORE
Two Classic PS2 RPGs Coming To The PS3 Soon
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 16, 2012 AT 01:39pm
Posted on February 16, 2012 AT 01:39pm
Sony has been pushing the idea of bringing classic niche PS2 titles to the PS3 as digital downloads—and soon, two more will be coming our way. READ MORE
RUMOR: Is The Next Xbox’s Public Code Name “Durango”?
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 06:35pm
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 06:35pm
No, it isn't another rumor about the specs of the next Xbox console—it's a rumor about its nickname! READ MORE
Ni no Kuni Gets More Specific Release Date for North America
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 05:48pm
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 05:48pm
Level-5's beautiful PlayStation 3 RPG Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is coming to North America—and Namco Bandai has now given it a more specific release date. READ MORE
Optional PS3 System Update Now Available
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 05:33pm
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 05:33pm
A version 4.11 firmware update has now arrived for the PlayStation 3—and it's totally optional! READ MORE
EGM Review:
Rhythm Heaven Fever
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 03:13pm
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 03:13pm
Rhythm Heaven Fever is fun, it's quirky, it's lovable, it's charming—and it's a perfect example of the care and consideration Nintendo puts into all of their gaming projects, big and small. READ MORE
Playing Dead—A Video Look At The Upcoming The Walking Dead Game
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 02:56pm
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 02:56pm
Telltale Games—master of the adventure genre—give us episode one of a video look at their upcoming The Walking Dead game. READ MORE
Free Shank Digital Comic Released
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 02:33pm
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 02:33pm
Wondering what happened story-wise between Shank and Shank 2? Love cool stuff that's free? Then check out this new digital Shank comic! READ MORE
NBA 2K12 Game Of The Year Announced, Exclusive To One Retailer
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 02:03pm
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 02:03pm
2K Sports today announced the upcoming release of NBA 2K12: Game of the Year Edition, which will be exclusive to one retail outlet for a limited time. READ MORE
Bethesda’s Todd Howard Talks About Why Skyrim on PS3 Had Issues
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 01:42pm
Posted on February 15, 2012 AT 01:42pm
By now many gamers know that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has had serious gameplay issues on the PlayStation 3. But why did it have those issues? READ MORE
Character Art, Screens, and Prologue Videos for Street Fighter X Tekken’s Four Newest Characters
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 14, 2012 AT 05:39pm
Posted on February 14, 2012 AT 05:39pm
While their inclusion is no longer a surprise due to a previous leak, four new cast members have joined Street Fighter X Tekken: Akuma, M. Bison, Jin, and Ogre. READ MORE
Valve Lets You Put a Virtual Ring On It
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 14, 2012 AT 04:30pm
Posted on February 14, 2012 AT 04:30pm
What better way to say "I love you" then with the gift of a $100 Team Fortress 2 engagement ring? READ MORE
New Trailer for Rusty Hearts Requiem Update
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 14, 2012 AT 03:59pm
Posted on February 14, 2012 AT 03:59pm
Perfect World today launched Requiem, a new content update for their free-to-play MMORPG Rusty Hearts. READ MORE
Current Team Ninja Head Would Love To See Dead or Alive vs. Virtua Fighter
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 14, 2012 AT 02:50pm
Posted on February 14, 2012 AT 02:50pm
Capcom may seem like the king of the crossover fighting game, but Team Ninja boss Yosuke Hayashi has an idea of his own. READ MORE
EGM Review:
Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 14, 2012 AT 01:46pm
Posted on February 14, 2012 AT 01:46pm
Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom brings the world of Japanese female-targeted romance games to America—but is a game that both sexes could find a lot of enjoyment in. READ MORE
Gran Turismo Update 2.05 Coming This Week
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 14, 2012 AT 07:36am
Posted on February 14, 2012 AT 07:36am
Gran Turismo 5 producer Kazunori Yamauchi has announced that update 2.05 for the game will be releasing this week. READ MORE
Gravity Rush Is Coming—Just In A Few Months
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 13, 2012 AT 02:35pm
Posted on February 13, 2012 AT 02:35pm
One of the most interesting games of the Vita's launch is Gravity Rush. Well, except for the fact that it's now coming a little after launch. READ MORE
Rockstar Says An L.A. Noire Sequel Is Possible
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on February 13, 2012 AT 02:03pm
Posted on February 13, 2012 AT 02:03pm
As part of a Q&A that Rockstar posted on their official site, it sounds as if more L.A. Noire isn't out of the question. READ MORE
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