According toMTV Multiplayer, During the “Evolving Game Design” panel at this year’s GDC, Suda51 ignited the crowd with applause by asking the question we’d all like to throw at his fellow panelist, Fumito Ueda: “When is your new game going to happen?” The Lead Designer forICOandShadow of the Colossusreplied thusly: “The Japan studio bosses are here so I can’t say anything specific, but it might be something similar to what’s been done....

The Loose Cannon vies for your Riot Points With theLeague of Legends2013 Championshipout of the way, it’s time to get back to the grindstone and start testing out some new characters. The first post-Finals addition is Jinx, the “Loose Cannon,” and she’s…interesting, to say the least. Riot Games really went all out on its latest Champion, even going so far as tocreate an official music videofor her. All of that care and attention really payed off, because Jinx is definitely one of my favorite champions in a long while....

Square Enix’s Luminous Engine is no longer the golden child Tetsuya Nomura has revealed to a recent issue of Famitsu thatKingdom Hearts IIIwill no longer be using Square Enix’s Luminous Engine going forward. Instead, it will be using Unreal Engine 4 while continuing development for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Nomura has yet to reveal the specific reasoning behind the change, but was quoted saying that they’re facing “rendering” troubles in development with which Epic Games has been “really cooperative and helpful....

Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV theatrical trailer I’m not sure if there isn’t just something short-circuiting in my brain, but it seems like the audio mix is off in this footage forKingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. The fully computer-generated prequel toFinal Fantasy XV(it looks to be about Noctics’ dad and his secret service, more or less) is coming to Japanese theatres July 9, while we will get a digital release in the fall that stars Sean Bean (Silent Hill: Revelation 3D), Aaron Paul (Need for Speed) and Lena Headey (Dredd)....

Trees and things Human Head Studios has revealed a single screenshot forLegend of Grimrock 2. While that’s normally cause to poke fun and be sarcastic, the outdoors nature of the shot is notable — it’s a far cry from the underground tunnels that made up the first game’s world. Looks likeGrimrock 2will be quite an expansive departure, which ought to be interesting. This reminds me — I really need to get back into the original before this sucker comes out....

WithGrand Theft Auto: Chinatown Warshitting shelves next Tuesday, Rockstar has finally decided to reveal details on the game’s soundtrack. While the limits of the DS cart mean you won’t be getting the full suite of licensed goodness you normally get in GTA titles, Rockstar is at least trying to make up for it. The game will feature in-car radio stations, like Electro-Choc, IF99, Tuff gong, The Beat, and Radio Broker. The music will be a mix of original and licensed instrumental tracks from producer you might not have heard of because you’re not cool enough....

Go Your Own Way Racing games don’t always have to be about who’s the most skilled. Sometimes they can favor the most clever. It doesn’t matter how quick your opponent is, you’re winning that race if you’re able to consistently nail the Rainbow Road shortcut inMario Kart 64. Lightfieldis a new game that ratchets that mindset up a thousand notches. It’s full of abstract environments in an open setting so that players can find their own optimal paths....

Check out Microsoft pooping on my E3 already! Yes, the Xbox 360 still has legs, and there are some great games lined up for the rest of the year, but therecent rumorshave got us so excited that gamers are going to be disappointed if they don’t hear at least something on the next Xbox. That said, Microsoft won’t be showing off any new consoles at this year’s E3. A Microsoft statement onKotakukills the buzz:...

Call of DutySeason 2unleashed a bit of mayhem, mostly focusing on smaller-scale map sizes. Even the larger locations, like Vista, have been pretty chaotic, too. But no matter what, these maps have proved entertaining, especially with the return of Fortune’s Keep. Modern Warfare 3andWarzoneSeason 2 Reloaded keeps that ball rolling, featuring brand-new content for all modes. We’re here to give you all the deets, including release date speculation and the latestZombieschapters....

It was a weird day in Houser’s house This week has been a bit of a strange one for Rockstar Games, at least in regards to its PC store. It began on April 19, when theGrand Theft Autodeveloper’s entire catalog vanished from the Steam platform. It was quickly reinstated without explanation, and (for a brief period), complete withMidnight Club 2, which has not been available to purchase in three years....

Shocker:Heavenly Sworddeveloper Ninja Theory are working on a new title. OK, so while it’s not shocking, it has been confirmed in an update to the company’s official Web site. “Right now we’re working on an exciting new concept that has got everyone we talk to buzzing,” the Ninja Theoryteam posted. “We can’t say a lot except that it’s going to be great to work on and should be even better to play!...

Doing so ‘would not support the business’ One constant in video game console sales over the past several years is that the cost of manufacturing the system almost always outweighs its final price. Traditionally, platform-holders take this loss to get the consoles in homes, and then recoup those costs through game and accessory sales. That won’t be the case when Nintendo releases the still-codenamed NXnext spring. In aninvestors’ Q&A session, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima said that the company won’t take a loss on the NX at launch....

Ver 0.10 G-Games has just sent over word that their build ofNom Nom Galaxyhas been updated, up to version 0.10. The building menu is now improved overall, making it easier to strategically decide what recipies to cook up. You’ll also highlight objects you can interact with, making it more clear what you’re actually picking up. Lastly, robots will no longer be thrown, but dropped carefully instead — aw. So it looks like a lot of quality of life improvements, basically....