Nintendo Unveils the 3DS XL

Posted by Eric Pederson on Jun 21, 2012 in Eric's Escapades | Comments Off on Nintendo Unveils the 3DS XL

In case those 3D images weren’t big enough for you already…

Last week we reported that Nintendo had no current plans to redesign the 3DS and technically speaking, we were correct. However, as we should have known, semantics is everything. Today Nintendo unveiled the new, bigger 3DS dubbed the 3DS XL.

Hideo Kojima Confirms Metal Gear Solid 5

Posted by Eric Pederson on Jun 21, 2012 in Eric's Escapades | Comments Off on Hideo Kojima Confirms Metal Gear Solid 5

The man who transcends all things gaming has confirmed that he is “not yet finished with Solid Snake.”

Japanese game developer and gaming icon Hideo Kojima recently told French Magazine IG that Metal Gear Solid 5 is in fact underway and even hinted at the possible inclusion of the one and only Solid Snake.

Okami HD Confirmed with Move Support and Trophies

Posted by Eric Pederson on Jun 19, 2012 in Eric's Escapades | Comments Off on Okami HD Confirmed with Move Support and Trophies

Finger painting goes HD!

Capcom announced today that the award winning Okami is next in line to get the full suite of HD treatments. Okami HD will arrive in both North America and Europe this fall for $19.99 on the PlayStation Network. Aside from ramping up some already gorgeous graphics, Okami HD will include full PlayStation Move support (optional) along with a full list of PSN Trophies.

Square’s Latest Final Fantasy Tech Demo Shows the Future of Gaming

Posted by Eric Pederson on Jun 15, 2012 in Eric's Escapades | Comments Off on Square’s Latest Final Fantasy Tech Demo Shows the Future of Gaming

It’s a good thing Matt packed an extra pair of underwear for last week’s E3 because I needed a fresh pair after watching Square’s latest Final Fantasy tech demo.

Ni No Kuni E3 2012 Demo Hands-On

Posted by Eric Pederson on Jun 15, 2012 in Eric's Escapades | Comments Off on Ni No Kuni E3 2012 Demo Hands-On

Ni No Kuni may have gone dark for awhile, but we’re here to tell you that it is alive and kicking and surprisingly good.

Developer Interview – PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

Posted by Eric Pederson on Jun 13, 2012 in Eric's Escapades | Comments Off on Developer Interview – PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

We’ve got some questions about the upcoming PS3 brawler, and who better to provide answers than the developers themselves?

Hitman Absolution E3 2012 Demo Hands On

Posted by Eric Pederson on Jun 12, 2012 in Eric's Escapades | Comments Off on Hitman Absolution E3 2012 Demo Hands On

It’s been a number of years since we last saw Agent 47. Has old age made this notorious hitman soft?

Square-Enix was making a big to-do about Hitman Absolution at last week’s E3, so we decided to go see what all the fuss was about. That, and I think we were brain washed by all the Ave Maria music that was coursing throughout the convention center.

Nintendo Has No Plans for a 3DS Redesign

Posted by Eric Pederson on Jun 12, 2012 in Eric's Escapades | Comments Off on Nintendo Has No Plans for a 3DS Redesign

A Nintendo handheld console revision isn’t in the works? What in the sweet name of Miyamoto is going on here?!