An interesting article was submitted not too long ago by Ars Technica.com (The Art of Technology) posted by Ben Kuchera. The rumor is about this coming September, and according to a ‘reliable mole’, Microsoft is planning on dropping their prices on every version of the Xbox 360 console.
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Sega has stated the upcoming unique tactical RPG Valkyria Chronicles is only going to be on the PlayStation 3 . Rumors were flying around the air about Sega possibly releasing it on the PlayStation Portable in the future, but this is a no-go deal. Valkyria Chronicles will be in stores in Japan on April 24, 2008, while the North American release date is in November.

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If you are a Xbox LIVE Silver or Gold member, you now have the chance to check out Namco Bandai’s upcoming anticipated Tales of Vesperia for free!
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Please, remember this is a rumor. According to what is a supposed scan of this week’s Jump, Square-Enix has unveiled Chrono Trigger for the DS, another classic brought back to life. According to this “leaked” scan, it will not be upgraded to the extent of Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy IV, but it will be an enhanced port and will hit Japan this winter. Take a look at the scan after the break.

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Sometimes we miss the boat on Vanish/Doom. For those unaware though, this story is an interesting ride. This weekend, during the massive Microsoft leak that hit the press hard, a RPG video emerged entitled “Crucible.” Crucible was initially thought to be a Sega title, but in a turn of events it was revealed otherwise. Hit the jump for the full story and the video. Continue Reading

The developer of Lord of the Rings Online has a ton of cash that needs spending. In a recent interview, their CEO Jim Crowley unveiled his intentions for console MMOs, but what can players expect? There is, at least, speculation of a Dungeons and Dragons Online spin-off. Hit the break for the full story. Continue Reading

World of Warcraft players may find a new thing to poopsock in the upcoming expansion: achievements. Rumor has it that Blizzard will be adding the ever-popular metric of gamer worth to Wrath of the Lich King. I was planning on making a quip about how dumb achievements are, but I soon remembered playing Bioshock twice in a row to get 1000/1000. Woops! Continue Reading

Lucasarts recently dropped a significant portion of their staff. It seems that some of their now ex-employees are eager to part with information that Lucasarts employees would be privy to. Aside from learning that the upcoming shooter Fracture is apparently “an absolute piece of garbage,” Kotaku has learned that Knights of the Old Republic 3 is in development and is an MMO. Continue Reading

Namco-Bandai’s been a little hush-hush about the PlayStation 3 version of Eternal Sonata. Not many details have been released lately, especially any information on whether the game will be localized and brought to North America. Unfortunately, some recent news makes it sound like the game won’t come to this side of the Pacific.

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In a move that should stun no one, Square Enix has decided that re-releasing games is trendier than original ideas. Also, ideas that take great commitment are bad. Continue Reading