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.Guess Sega’s next classic re-release, win free stuff
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on October 3, 2011 AT 01:49pm
Posted on October 3, 2011 AT 01:49pm
Sega of America today launched a strange new contest where they're asking people to try to guess the next classic Sega franchise that will be making a triumphant return. READ MORE
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Fans will decide who appears on the cover of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on October 3, 2011 AT 01:35pm
Posted on October 3, 2011 AT 01:35pm
EA announced today that the company will let fans decide which pro golfer will join Tiger Woods on the cover of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13. READ MORE
All of Sony’s future online PS3 titles to require PSN Pass
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on October 3, 2011 AT 01:30pm
Posted on October 3, 2011 AT 01:30pm
Earlier today, we talked about how a representative from Sony Spain confirmed that Uncharted 3 would require a valid PSN Pass in order to access the game's online multiplayer. READ MORE
Are developers growing unhappy with Xbox Live Arcade?
By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on October 3, 2011 AT 01:21pm
Posted on October 3, 2011 AT 01:21pm
2D Boy, the developer behind indie hit World of Goo, put up a fascinating look at the world of Xbox Live Arcade development today. READ MORE
Dreamcast Era trailer for Sonic Generations
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
A look at the Wii’s best-selling software
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
Phantasy Star Online 2 release delayed
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
Eleven minutes of Aliens: Colonial Marines gameplay
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
DICE talks about Battlefield 3′s Battlelog in this new video
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Limited Edition Announced
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations rated Mature—what will it contain?
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
Chrono Trigger finally hitting PSN soon—for real this time
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations for PC delayed
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
New Mortal Kombat movie coming from web series creator
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
Happy 15th anniversary Nintendo 64
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
Psychonauts gets Steam updates, Mac version
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
Defy reality with this new SSX trailer
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
Video comparing all three versions of Battlefield 3
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
New details, screenshots for Dragon Quest X
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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
Get introduced to Assassin’s Creed Revelation’s hookblade
By Eric L. Patterson, News 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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