FPSes? The western world has that on lock. Sports and RTS always seemed to have come from here. More recently, mobile and social games have dominated the market, and most of them come from the West. Even role-playing games are changing, with many western influences even creeping into Japanese titles. So what does Japan have left? Horny games, visual novels, strategy RPGs, miscellaneous weird sh*t and fighting games. Arc System Works’ Daisuke Ishiwatari, creator ofGuilty Gear, knows this and says that he is focused on making the games that he says “can’t be duplicated by overseas developers....

Zelda Symphony concert attendee may have goofed [Update: More shots of this screen arecoming in from other attendees of the concert.] [Update #2: It’s fake. WhileTaDavidID,the guy who generated the image above, has gone on toadd videoandmore imagesto support the validity of his claims, his friend ChrisX930’s timeline reveals animage from three days agoproving that this is a hack. Not coincidentally, ChrisX930 also tweeted that he was planning on going to the Zelda Symphony concert in Germany today withnone other than TaDavidID....

The free-to-play mech shooter now has an overhauled leveling and tutorial system The free-to-play mech shooterHawkenhas been in beta since the end of 2012 but theAscension updatethat was released over the weekend is the biggest since the game’s launch. One of the most significant overhauls was the tutorial, which did a decent job before and now gives a much more streamlined summary of the game’s mechanics. The change to the user interface on the mechs is a much welcome change as it really makes it a lot clearer how much fuel you have left and how much damage you’ve taken....

This is a fun game to come back to Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis‘ launch was fun, but over time, a lot of people became lapsed players due to the lack of content. At some point the game is going to hit a critical mass and tack on so many quality of life features that it’ll be a must-try: and that could arguably happen this summer for some. EntertheNew GenesisKvaris region....

Poor PS Vita Sony’s gamescom showing went by quickly, with announcement after announcement and more than a few new intellectual properties put on display for the first time.Really, though, it’s still From Software’sBloodbornethat has me most wanting a PlayStation 4. As for the PS Vita, the handheld was practically non-existent at the press conference. Poor thing! If you missed out on the stream or simply couldn’t keep up, here’s what went down....

One of the first side-questsBrighter Shoresplayers will stumble onto as they explore Hopeport revolves around finding the estranged Brannof Family’s lost fortune. Finding this hidden treasure trove isn’t easy, but it is a fantastic way to familiarize yourself with the standard A-to-B pattern mostBright Shores‘ quests follow. The road to the Brannof’s inheritance is long and winding, but you’ll reach the gold at the rainbow’s end if you follow my lead....

One of the side activities you’ll get to enjoy inSpider-Man 2involves performing scientific experiments around the city. What you’re tasked with doing differs, but it usually involves a puzzle that has you isolating molecules from corruptions. If you’re having trouble solving these EMF experiment puzzles inSpider-Man 2, this guide will help you out. EMF experiment puzzles in Spider-Man 2 The puzzles present you with a molecule consisting of four parts – atoms, corruptions, neutral atoms, and bonds....

1996 FPS up on Steam, coming to GOG.com soon Night Dive Studios brings old games to Steam, fromThe 7th GuesttoSystem Shock 2toPutt-Putt Goes to the Moon. I’ve heard ofmost of them, having either been around when they were new or discovering them in the years since, but notStrife. I should know aboutStrife. It’s a first-person shooter with role-playing elements built using theDoomengine so, straight away, they’ve got me listening. The trailer makes a good first impression....

At the MI6 Conference yesterday, SCEA VP of Marketing Peter Dille offered a little information on howGod of War IIIhas been performing at retail. No doubt pleased with the title’s success, Dille stated that the game had sold more than a million copies in, “just a couple of days.” No further information on whether his statement referred solely to North American sales numbers or to worldwide figures was given, but that’s pretty impressive regardless....

No pumpkins, though TheDarksiders IIDLCcontinues to arrivewith a second installment entitledThe Abyssal Forgearriving for Halloween. THQ haven’t been slow with following upDarksiders IIlaunch with DLC and this new chapter promises to be the toughest yet. Traveling to the Shadow Lands, Death must face off against the creator of the Abyssal Forge, known only as the Mad Smith and an army spawned from his infernal contraption. This new area promises lots of new loot and a a tougher challenge forDarksiders IIplayers....

Build your idyllic retreat One thing MMOs players can’t get enough of is player housing. Although I prefer the old days ofUltima Onlinewhere you had to buy a ridiculously priced deed and actually “place” a house on the real map, most contemporary games have “instanced,” or, sectioned off housing. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Rebornis getting such a feature, which is detailed in this development video above. It’s kind of a slow moving video, but it does a decent job of showing off the meticulous amount of effort you may put into your housing....

Try adjusting the field of view, among other things It sure does feel odd to boot upThe Witnessagain. I had intended to continue solving optional puzzles after earning the platinum Trophy, albeit at a much laxer, much more sane pace, but ended up stopping completely. Why go back now? A PlayStation 4 update! And a beefy one at that. The update adds a few new options presumably meant to help quell motion sickness....

Hey, guys. I have a great idea. It’s so great I think it might be borderline genius, in fact. For the new version ofPunch-Outcoming out for the Wii, let’s make some boxing gloves that you can insert the Wiimote and Nunchuk into. It’ll be fantastic because every time you punch, the tiny cord connecting the two will pull taut and yank one or the other out of it’s holder! Isn’t that great?...