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.Sound Shapes Gets Three New Sound Packs, Free Curves
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 03:39pm
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 03:39pm
For fans of Queasy Games' distinctive rhythm-focused platformer Sound Shapes, four new packs of content are now available for the game. READ MORE
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Sony Online Entertainment Serious About Banning Planetside 2 Hackers
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 01:41pm
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 01:41pm
Planetside 2 developer Sony Online Entertainment is series about making sure that hackers and cheaters don't ruin the game for everyone—nowhere more evident than in the comments of John Smedley, president of SOE. READ MORE
Behind the Scenes Look at LEVEL-5 and Their Upcoming RPG, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 01:28pm
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 01:28pm
The English-language PS3 version of LEVEL-5's epic RPG Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is finally hitting North America on January 22nd of next year, and to help lead up to the game's release, publisher Namco Bandai has released the first part of a behind-the-scenes video look at the game and its developer. READ MORE
Vita Version of Call of Duty: Black Ops II Was Originally in Development
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 12:55pm
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 12:55pm
Recently, Vita owners received Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified—a game that launched to somewhat mixed results. It seems, however, that Sony's handheld was originally meant to get a proper version of Black Ops II. READ MORE
Dragon Age III May Be Influenced by Skyrim, Possibly Include More Exploration
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 12:02pm
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 12:02pm
It's never good when videogames directly copy one another—it is good, however, when developers look at what their rivals are doing, and find worthwhile points of influence in those efforts. READ MORE
New Apps Launching Today for Xbox 360
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 11:17am
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 11:17am
It used to be that our videogame systems had a purpose: playing videogames. Now, not only do they do that, but also a host of other functions—and today, Microsoft is boosting such functions on the Xbox 360 via a handful of new apps. READ MORE
Video Leaks of Streets of Rage Prototype from Crackdown 2 Developer
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 10:49am
Posted on December 5, 2012 AT 10:49am
At some point, Crackdown 2 developer Ruffian Games put together a pitch video showcasing a few ideas of what the studio could do with a re-imagining of Sega's beloved Streets of Rage franchise. READ MORE
Epic Games Loses Another Major Name As Mike Capps Retires
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 4, 2012 AT 02:03pm
Posted on December 4, 2012 AT 02:03pm
The departures of Cliff Bleszinski and Rod Fergusson from Epic Games will now also include Mike Capps, who until now served as the studio's president. READ MORE
Video Showcasing a Fan-Created, In-Progress Pokémon 3D Project
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 4, 2012 AT 01:47pm
Posted on December 4, 2012 AT 01:47pm
What would Pokémon be like if the game was a crazy mix of 2D sprites and 3D environments? Maybe a little something like this fan project, Pokémon 3D. READ MORE
Patch Coming Soon For Hitman: Absolution Console Crashing Issues
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 4, 2012 AT 01:00pm
Posted on December 4, 2012 AT 01:00pm
If you've been playing the console versions of Hitman: Absolution and experiencing random game crashes, then good news: a fix will be here soon. READ MORE
Vita Firmware 2.01 Update Now Live
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 4, 2012 AT 12:34pm
Posted on December 4, 2012 AT 12:34pm
In case you haven't checked since last night, the Vita has now received a new 2.01 firmware update. While the fix is small, it's very important. READ MORE
Hands-On:
Tomb Raider
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 4, 2012 AT 06:00am
Posted on December 4, 2012 AT 06:00am
Both Lara Croft and Tomb Raider are set to be reborn next year at the hands of Crystal Dynamics. How are their efforts looking so far? We go hands-on with the first couple hours of the game. READ MORE
Screens of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’s DLC Show New Characters, Stage
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 06:20pm
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 06:20pm
Today, we got a chance to go hands-on with the upcoming DLC for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, and we've come back with a handful of screenshots showing off what's being added to the game. READ MORE
Teaser For The New Gears of War Judgment Trailer Premiering This Friday
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 02:15pm
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 02:15pm
The Last of Us won't be the only game to getting a major new trailer during this Friday's VGAs, as Gears of War Judgement is also joining the mix. READ MORE
New Last of Us Trailer Premiering at the VGAs—Here’s the Teaser
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 01:03pm
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 01:03pm
At the VGAs on Friday, Sony Computer Entertainment and Naughty Dog will be premiering a new storyline trailer for their upcoming apocalypse survival epic The Last of Us. To get you ready for that trailer, here's a... er... trailer. READ MORE
EGM Review:
Sine Mora – PS Vita
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 01:03pm
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 01:03pm
While Sine Mora's challenge may ask more than some players will be able to provide, for those who can take what it's got to give and get back up, this is brilliant addition to the Vita's library that absolutely should not be missed. READ MORE
EGM Review:
Crashmo
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 12:53pm
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 12:53pm
If you've got $8.99 burning a hole in your digital 3DS wallet and you're looking for something different, Crashmo is a charming adventure that'll provide your brain plenty of entertainment as its tasking with solving—and then creating—a wide array of colorful block-based 3d spatial puzzles. READ MORE
Details Released On Major Update For The Vita’s YouTube App
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 12:53pm
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 12:53pm
If you find yourself getting a lot of use from the Vita's YouTube app, then good news—Sony announced a number of updates coming to the app today.
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Pre-order Dead Space 3, Get an SMG or a Crazy Tesla Insta-death Weapon
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 12:34pm
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 12:34pm
This crazy new world of pre-order bonuses can be scary and confusing, so here's a guide to what you'll get when reserving Dead Space 3. READ MORE
Check Out The Magnificent Live-Action Short ‘The Hunger GameRs’
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 11:21am
Posted on December 3, 2012 AT 11:21am
Pitted against one another in a deadly battle to the death, these contestant will have to rely on their wits—along with a variety of game-based weaponry. READ MORE
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