League of Legends Adds New Gameplay Mode – Dominion
After much clamoring among players for a new map, Riot Inc.’s League of Legends will not only be treated to a new map, but also a new mode of gameplay in the form of Dominion, set to debut sometime in the coming month or two.
Gaming and Giving – An Inspiration Like No Other
I’ve been gaming since around the age of five, and up until last November I thought I had achieved some of the most rewarding and inspiring moments of my gaming life: catching ’em all the first time, vanquishing Ganon for the first time, the list goes on. But something happened over the course of 48 hours from November 19 to November 21 that easily put all of those achievements to sham...[Read More]
Nintendo President Takes Paycut as 3DS Sales Slump
Following news that the 3DS’ price will be dropped from $249.99 to $169.99, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata will be taking a 50 percent cut in his pay. Other Nintendo execs, including Designer Shigeru Miyamoto will be taking pay-cuts ranging from 20 to 30 percent.
Nintendo Hops On the DLC Train for 3DS/Wii U
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced the company’s plans to pursue purchasable DLC on the Nintendo 3DS and the Wii U during a Q&A session at Nintendo’s earning briefings July 29.
The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard Screens Released
Turbine Inc. recently released a few new screenshots from The Lord of the Rings Online‘s newest content expansion–The Rise of Isengard–that is slated to take the Hobbits to Isengard September 27.
Details on Zelda 25th Anniversary Concert/Tour Announced
Nintendo has finally announced details regarding a commemorative concert they hinted at after their symphonic tribute to the Legend of Zelda’s 25th anniversary at this year’s E3, including a couple of dates, a location, ticket prices and news of a concert tour.
Pokémon ‘Winds Up’ for its 3DS Debut
North America can expect to see its first full-fledged Pokémon 3DS title in the form of Pokémon Rumble Blast! which is set to launch in North America on Oct 24 according to Nintendo. Pokémon Rumble Blast! is the sequel to WiiWare title Pokémon Rumble, and offers a couple of upgrades to its predecessor including an up-to-date Pokémon roster and some multiplayer features that make use of the 3DS wir...[Read More]
Word to Your Moogle Contest Kicks Off, Kupo!
Those who visit Square Enix’s booth at a few upcoming major conventions will be able to participate in the “Word to Your Moogle” contest for the chance to win various goodies, including signed copies of Final Fantasy XIII-2.
Black Ops DLC On the Way for PS3/PC Owners
Publisher Activision announced that owners of the PlayStation 3 and PC versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops won’t have much longer to wait on the DLC package Annihilation, which will become available July 28, a scant nine days away.
Silence is Golden – The Silent Protagonist
It may not be something that we all think about often, but looking back over some of gaming’s notable heroes, there have been those whom have been very vocal about their ambitions and those who’ve played it quietly and cool. How does that affect our perceptions of those characters, what impact does it have on the way we perceive the games we play and is one better than the other? Well,...[Read More]
Celebrating 25 Years of Zelda: A Look to the Past
This year marks The Legend of Zelda’s 25th year in the video game industry, a fact that Nintendo made no bones about at E3 this year, putting on a stunning symphonic display to honor its quarter-of-a-century anniversary. While we’re getting a double-dose of Zelda this year thanks to the releases of Ocarina of Time 3DS recently and Skyward Sword some time this holiday season, let’...[Read More]
E3 2011: Heroes of Ruin
It isn’t all first-party titles on the Nintendo 3DS’ horizon, some third-party companies are also getting in on the action, companies such as Square Enix and their venture on the 3DS: Heroes of Ruin. The seemingly Action-RPG title does not have a concrete launch date or a set price, but there was a good amount of the features released at E3 by Square Enix.
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