Final Fantasy XIII might have sold millions of copies, but Square Enix will never get to shake the feeling that Final Fantasy fans are upset with the direction the series has taken. But with a sequel in the works, and strong plan to rebuild Final Fantasy XIV, could they dig themselves out of their slump? [...]
Posts Tagged ‘ESRB’
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Turns to Adult Demographic With Cleavage and Drugs
Saturday, November 12th, 2011Three Timeless Classics Rated for PS3
Monday, July 18th, 2011Never before has there been such an abundance of nostalgic gaming available to such a large range of consumers as we now find on the PS3, and according to some new ESRB ratings that collection is still growing.
PS3 Has ‘New Nightmares’ of Being ‘Alone in The Dark’
Thursday, May 26th, 2011Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare, also known as Alone in the Dark 4, was released on the PlayStation 2 back in 2001. The survival horror action-adventure game, which was developed by Spiral House (for the PS2 installment), may be making a return to the PlayStation 3 if an ESRB rating is to be [...]
ESRB Details The Red Light District, Blood Splashes and “Animal-Like Creatures” Of inFamous 2
Saturday, April 30th, 2011You might be slightly upset that you can’t play the inFamous 2 beta right now, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be incredibly excited for the open-world action-adventure sequel that we loved back at GDC. With a release this June, the ESRB has rated the title, describing several features of the game and explaining why [...]
Make Sure the Kids are Asleep, L.A. Noire is Mature Only
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011Surprise, surprise! L.A. Noire‘s website has been updated with its official ESRB rating of Mature 17+, which is just what you’d expect from a crime-driven mafia shooter with violent druglords, tommy guns, and some testosterone-inducing jazz.
Shadows of the Damned is Not Suitable for Children
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011When Goichi Suda and Shinji Mikami team up to make a game, you know it will leave a lasting impression. Killer 7 was the last game to receive the combined talent of these two renowned game designers. Independently, they have worked on some hard-hitting titles, such as Vanquish and No More Heroes. ESRB has just released [...]
Brink Gets Teen Rating From ESRB
Sunday, March 27th, 2011While 2011 may be rather over-crowded with first-person shooters, Splash Damage’s Brink aims to set itself apart with innovative drop-in and out multiplayer that should provide “hundreds of hours” of gameplay. With a release this May, the ESRB have rated the game, listing it as Teen and giving a brief summary of the title.
Dead Island Logo Altered for North American Release
Friday, March 25th, 2011Dead Island made an emotional splash with its debut trailer last month, and various pieces of the game have been slowly unveiled. This now includes the game’s official logo, which has been modified for release in North American regions.
Mortal Kombat’s ESRB Listing Reveals Game’s Mature Content
Sunday, March 13th, 2011Banned in Australia, and feared by the Jack Thompson’s of the world, the upcoming fighting game Mortal Kombat has received a “Mature” rating in North America, with the ESRB detailing the “intense violence” and “partial nudity” that can be found in the title.
Duke Nukem Forever Breaks Records on ESRB with Propeller Blades and Beer
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011Duke Nukem Forever has been in production… well… forever, and as you’d expect the hype is enormous for its release. I’ve seen pre-order receipts from 2001, and people who were complaining that it was taking too long to develop back in 2005. Whether the game is a home run is anyone’s guess at this point, [...]
The ESRB Summary Is Not a Lie
Saturday, February 26th, 2011The Portal series is making a triumphant return to PS3 on April 18th, 2011. Many gamers were worried Portal 2 would not release on the PS3, but their fears were put to rest when Gabe Newell showed up at Sony’s E3 press conference last year. The ESRB has just updated the Portal 2 page on [...]
Aya Introduces Parasite Eve to the List of PlayStation Classics
Friday, February 25th, 2011If you’re a fan of the great RPGs made by Square in the 90s, then Parasite Eve likely rings a bell. Released in 1998, the title utilized creative artistic imagery to portray a unique survival-horror RPG world never seen before outside of its novel and film versions. If you have a hard time imagining what [...]
ESRB Reveals an Army of Mature Themes in Dragon Age II
Sunday, February 6th, 2011It’s been only a year and a couple months since Dragon Age: Origins landed on the PS3, and many are already preparing for the sequel in March. While BioWare has disallowed playing through as different races for completely different experiences, it plans to make up for that with more exciting combat, a fully-voiced main character, [...]
MLB To Get Big Headed, Go Downloadable
Saturday, January 15th, 2011Sports and bobbleheads have always gone hand in hand, with the big headed dolls being synonymous with the activity. According to a rating by the ESRB, MLB Publisher 2K Sports is looking to cash in on the loveable figure’s popularity, developing “MLB Bobblehead Pros” for the PS3 and 360.
New Brain Training Game Headed to the PSN Soon
Monday, January 3rd, 2011The ESRB has always been a great place to uncover upcoming games before they are formally announced. Such a game has been spotted, and this time it’s a game that aims to strengthen your brain.
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