We already knew that so that EA could make sure the online infrastructure will be smooth and stable at release. Launching during the same week as the Open Championship at St. Andrews certainly doesn't hurt either.
Nintendo could begin assembly of its next games console, the in March. Although it is implied that the system is a home console and not a handheld, no key details have been released yet.
If the manufacturing story is accurate, it would suggest that the corporation has a final idea on how the product will look, and what components it will use.
Universal Pictures has released the first full-length trailer for Steve Jobs, the upcoming biopic about the legendary Apple designer who passed away in 2011. This spot follows a.
Microsoft launched the Xbox One across China in September, making it the first system to market
The long-awaited releases of the .
Key games, such as Grand Theft Auto V and editions of Call of Duty, have yet to be released across the region, likely due to sensitive laws on mature content.
Fans of with GameSpot, DICE general manager Patrick Bach discussed the pressure of fan expectations placed on the studio.
"You want Battlefield to be as good as the films, which means that if we don't do that, players will be very upset. They will be very clear about that fact," he said.
Ready for some deep Pac-Man lore? In the original game, Clyde would often change his mind and shyly beat a retreat when chasing Pac-Man. In the TV series Pac-Man and The Ghostly Adventures, Clyde’s caring personality truly blossoms. Hold on to your pellets: Even more spoilers ahead! (Photo: Namco)
2. Bowser
Bowser’s definitely a creepy princess stalker, a crime for which there’s no redemption. But in Super Mario RPG and Bowser’s Inside Story, he pulls his own weight when in saving the mushroom kingdom. He cares. He just has a hard time showing it. (Photo: Nintendo)
3. Min from Far Cry 4
If you play on the main path, the warlord Min comes off as quite the sociopath. But, at the beginning of the game, if you take his instructions at face value and wait 15 minutes for him to return, you open up an alternate ending where Min shows off his sweet side. (Photo: Ubisoft)
4. Knuckles from Sonic & Knuckles
In Sonic 3, Knuckles gives off a bad first impression as one of Dr. Robotnik’s henchman. But he’s really just a victim of the Eggman’s lying schemes. When he finds out the truth, he ultimately joins Sonic’s side. He never drops the snarling attitude, though. (Photo: SEGA)
5. The White Witch from Ni No Kuni
Cassiopea is practically the Walter White of Ni No Kuni. The White Witch broke bad for all the right reasons. When she cast the powerful Ashes of Resurrection spell, she only meant to help those around her, but ended up causing massive despair ... just, you know, without the meth. (Photo: Bandai Namco)
6. King Dedede from Kirby’s Adventure
It’s easy to miss the real story behind Kirby. King Dedede is the true hero, one who has gone to great lengths to hide the powerful star rod. But Kirby’s bumbling ineptitude almost destroys Dream Land when he assembles the device anyway and delivers it right into Nightmare’s clutches. (Photo: Nintendo)
7. Godot from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials & Tribulations
This prosecuting attorney with the flashy cyborg visor has a temper even hotter than the black coffee he gulps during trial. But once you learn of his undying love for Maya and Mia Fey, you can’t help but feel sorry for the fella and everything he’s endured. (Photo: Capcom)
8. Alister Azimuth from Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time
You’d think someone who practically killed Ratchet twice is irredeemable. But we know the real Alister to be a judicious rebel leader who prioritizes the salvation of the Lombaxes above all else, even his own life. (Photo: Sony)
9. Kessler from Infamous
The first Infamous title had one of the most surprising twists in video game history. Kessler may appear dastardly at first blush (the dude did kill your girlfriend after all), but what if his actions are really forcing you to develop your skills to fight the true evil ahead? (Photo: Sony)
10. GLaDOS from Portal 2
Like many real people who suffer hardships, GLaDOS’s personality undergoes a transformation through the tumultuous events of Portal 2. After the indignity of being stuck inside a potato, she finds it in her electric heart to help save Chell. (Photo: Valve)
11. Yggdrasill from Tales of Symphonia
This half-elf has a surprising backstory as a victim of racial intolerance. After his sister’s death in a war of expulsion, he goes on a civil rights crusade, which is totally understandable. He just takes it a wee bit too far. (Photo: Namco)
12. Idenn from Fire Emblem: Binding Blade
This shaman may take the form of a loathsome dragon in the final boss fight, but in her defense, her soul was destroyed more than 1,000 years ago and transformed into a demon. If you defeat her in hard mode, she recovers her soul and you get a glimpse of the playful divinity she used to be. (Photo: Nintendo)
13. The Masked Man from Mother 3
The Masked Man initially appears as a force of evil who will do anything to stop Lucas from succeeding. But his sacrificial gesture in the final battle paves the way for the destruction of the Pork Army. (Photo: Nintendo)
14. Handsome Jack from Borderlands 2
Maybe it’s time to revisit Jack’s legacy with a more generous eye. His original utopian plan to get rid of the bandits in Pandora was probably well-intentioned. Even the biggest monsters are heroes in their own stories. (2K Games)
15. Kitaniji from The World Ends With You
Following the likes of Handsome Jack, Kitaniji is another villain whose overwhelming love for a city drives him toward evil actions. But can you really blame him for loving a city as cool as Shibuya? (Photo: Square Enix)
16. Marauder Shields from Mass Effect 3
The final random enemy of your journey sacrificed himself so you wouldn’t have to see the game’s disappointing ending. The outpouring of love for Marauder Shields on image boards has given him the status of a modern-day folk hero. We salute our fallen comrade. (Photo: Electronic Arts)
17. Edea Kramer from Final Fantasy VIII
It's hard to think of a villain who has a gentler side than Edea. When you initially encounter her, she's a merciless sadist. But as the story develops you learn she's just possessed, and actually cares for destitute children in an orphanage. She's the Mother Theresa of evil sorcerers. (Photo: Square Enix)
The popular webcomic is now available in six paperback volumes stuffed to the brim with psychics, steampunks, and planetary disaster: just the thrilling sort of stuff to liven up any summer beach read bag. Buy the whole set and study up on your pyrokinesis before you fire up that grill. (Photo: Avatar Press)
Black Hole by Charles Burns
This graphic novel found a new audience after it appeared in last year's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Black Hole takes place in a nightmare alternate Seattle, where teenagers mutate into classic B-movie monsters after catching a disease. It's a surprisingly intense read that'll keep you creeped out long after you finish. (Photo: Pantheon)
The Sculptor by Scott McCloud
Scott McCloud may be most famous for his instructional books on creating comics. Now you can see his principles in action in a very weird tale about a sculptor who makes a deal with death to gain inhuman artistic capabilities. It's one of the most peculiar superpowers we've ever seen illustrated. (Photo: First Second)
Just So Happens by Fumio Obata
A young woman living in London returns home to Tokyo after she learns of her father's death. This is a thoughtful story about immigration, grief, and making tough choices. If you're looking for something outside of the box, this is your sure bet. (Photo: Harry N. Abrams)
Celeste by I. N. J. Culbard
When you're ready for a dose of epic, intelligent sci-fi, you'll want to pick up the latest creation from I. N. J. Culbard, famous for his work on Sherlock Holmes. Celeste explores the end of the world from the viewpoint of the few people left to experience it. Think Last Man on Earth mixed with 2001 and you're halfway there. (Photo: SelfMadeHero)
This One Summer by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki
The cousin team-up that brought us the exceptional graphic novel Skim joins forces once again for an incredible coming-of-age story. Set during the summer at a lakeside cottage, This One Summer details, with a touching sense of sadness, the friendship of two girls. (Photo: First Second)
MW by Osamu Tezuka
The Japanese godfather of Manga, Osamu Tezuka, has a reputation for going for the jugular in his stories, and MW is no exception. In what's probably his darkest work, Osamu tells the tale of Michio, a disturbing young psychopath who enjoys cruelty. You'll need an appetite for something revolting and revolutionary to read this one, but you'll be rewarded if you can stick it out. (Photo: Vertical)
Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore
This is another graphic novel series for your classics shelf. First serialized in 1993, Strangers in Paradise is now available in six paperbacks perfect for traveling. Jump in and discover why this love-triangle thriller remains a fan favorite. (Photo: Abstract Studio)
The Motherless Oven by Rob Davis
A world that rains knives and has no birthdays sounds like an awful place to live, but it's a wonderfully surreal place to visit in this new graphic novel by Rob Davis. If your teenage years were bizarre, brooding and impenetrable, you'll feel right at home. (Photo: SelfMadeHero)
Pluto by Naoki Urasawa
Astro Boy holds a prominent place in the pantheon of important Japanese manga, which makes Naoki Urasawa's bold retelling of the story all the more impressive. Pluto's blending of a classic Japanese style with hard-edged, Philip K. Dick-inspired cyberpunk produces amazing results. (Photo: VIZ Media)
The Graphic Canon Vol. 3 (Edited by Russ Kick)
The Graphic Canon has lived up to its editor's huge ambitions of publishing an omnibus of classic world literature in comic form. It's a great way to introduce yourself to the important works of literature humans have created, combined with unique interpretations by dozens of the world's greatest illustrators. Volume 3 includes contemporary writers like Thomas Pynchon and David Foster Wallace, a highbrow/lowbrow combo the authors themselves would surely appreciate. (Photo: Seven Stories Press)
Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid On Earth by Chris Ware
In many ways Jimmy Corrigan put alternative comics and graphic novels on the critical map, with the New Yorker calling it "the first formal masterpiece of the medium." Jimmy Corrigan is a tragic, and at times hilariously awkward, story of father-son relations and the ways we negotiate identities in a complicated world. It's time to finally check it off your list! (Photo: Pantheon)
Over Easy by Mimi Pond
Anyone who's wound up hungover in a California diner will find this nostalgic send up of dropouts, punks, and artists entertaining. It's a smart memoir that feels like a more warm-hearted and witty version of Inherent Vice. (Photo: Drawn and Quarterly)
Safe Area Goražde by Joe Sacco
Joe Sacco is a war reporter on a mission: to humanize complex foreign conflicts and bring them to life in comic form. With the rigor of a journalist and the empathy of an artist, Joe makes the Bosnian War feel as if it happened to your friends. The book is an unmissable achievement. (Photo: Fantagraphics)
Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea by Guy Delisle
Before the worldwide controversy over Seth Rogen and James Franco's The Interview, this book opened a window into the secretive country of North Korea. This is an eye-opening journey through the author's job as an animator under the rule of Kim Jong-il. A movie version was even in the works, but Fox pulled the plug after last year's threats over The Interview. Now you can read the story that was too dangerous to show. (Photo: Drawn and Quarterly)
It may be hard to imagine, but there was a time when the sight of a fully rendered zombie in a video game was both frightening and breathtaking. This was the moment we discovered Resident Evil had teeth. (Photo: Capcom)
2. The Magic Carpet Lava Chase in Aladdin
The Battletoads hoverbike race gets all the fame, but Mikami's lava chase is a contender for the most harrowing tunnel run in video game history. (Photo: Capcom)
3. The Cerberus Window Scare in Resident Evil
When these rabid dogs jumped through a window in a dimly lit hallway, most of us had to fight the urge to jump out of a window in real life. (Photo: Capcom)
4. The Chainsaw-Wielding Dr. Salvador in Resident Evil 4
After a brief warm-up in the woods, Resident Evil 4 quickly descended into all-out chaos as a swarm of angry villagers lusts after your sweet neck blood. The chainsaw brute became a series icon. (Photo: Capcom)
5. The T-Rex Bursting Through the Window in Dino Crisis
The best Jurassic Park game isn't even called Jurassic Park. Dino Crisis is a cool 90 degree turn from Mikami's other horror titles, but the dude couldn't give up his classic window scares. (Photo: Capcom)
6. The Tentacle Erupting From a Ganado in Resident Evil 4
It's alive! Just when players got a handle on evil villagers, this guy showed up. And head shots just made things worse. Now that is scary. (Photo: Capcom)
7. Iwazaru the Bondage Suit Servant in Killer 7
A chill went down everyone's spine when this red-suited freak descended on his bungee cord. Suda 51 rightfully gets acclaim for Killer 7, but Shinji Mikami shares the credit as co-writer. (Photo: Capcom)
8. The Angry Crimson Heads in Resident Evil: REmake
In addition to the lurid new graphics, the Resident Evil remake had some devious updates, including angry Crimson Head zombies that roar to life when a corpse wasn't crispy enough. Yikes! (Photo: Capcom)
9. The Near Invincible Spider-Lady in The Evil Within
We don't know what it is about creepy ladies with long hair covering their faces, but they're a staple of Japanese horror. This spider creature was almost impossible to kill; the only other option: just run, run, run for your life. (Photo: Bethesda)
10. The Licker Surprise in Resident Evil 2
Everything went wrong for poor Claire in the Interrogation Room. If only she knew Mikami's penchant for busting through windows with disgusting creatures, she might have stood a chance. (Photo: Capcom)
11. Pulling Off "Slidekick Backflip Bullet Time" in Vanquish
Scary stylish is more like it. Vanquish was Gears of War on a steady diet of anime and methamphetamine. It was often overwhelming, but pulling off insane stunts like this in the middle of a terrifying firefight felt thrilling. (Photo: SEGA)
12. Getting Barricaded by Griefers in Resident Evil Outbreak
This online Resident Evil oddity for the PS2 left limited means to communicate with co-op partners. That mechanism created the perfect way for pranksters to serve up players as zombie suppers. (Photo: Capcom)
13. The Azel Boss Fights in God Hand
The Head Slicer. The Daisy Cutter. The Reverse Hell Kick. These were all weapons in Azel's formidable arsenal. If players weren't quick to the draw with a Hand Plant Kick, they were toast. (Photo: Capcom)
14. The Draining Bathtub in Resident Evil
Nothing good ever came from draining a bathtub in a haunted mansion. Why is it so impossible to resist? Fate guided our hand forward, revealing the loathsome beast that slept beneath. (Photo: Capcom)
15. The Red and Blue Skeleton Bosses in Goof Troop
Who thought a harmless little game about Goofy and his son Max could hide such a terrifyingly difficult boss fight? They lived up to their self-proclaimed goal of filling our hearts with dread. (Photo: Capcom)
16. The Fleming Fight in Shadows of the Damned
Another Mikami and Suda teamup! Besides having a disgusting totem pole of skulls for a face, Fleming lobbed beams from his eyes, and hid a whole girlfriend in his trench coat. What a creep. (Photo: Electronic Arts)
17. The Search for Dr. Valerio's Key in The Evil Within
The worst part of this scene had to be the disgusting squishing sounds that accompanied the manual exploration of a cadaver. And, of course, the inevitable killer scare. (Photo: Bethesda)
18. The Cabin Battle With Luis in Resident Evil 4
By now, battles with zombies breaking into cramped rooms is de rigueur. But when Leon and Luis first fought this rampaging horde, it felt dynamic and frighteningly realistic, like nothing that came before. (Photo: Capcom)
Chances are you've heard of the annual event that brings the world's most dedicated nerds to San Diego. But it's always packed to the brim and tickets are a nightmare to procure, so why not find some alternative venues to cosplay as your favorite character? (Photo by: Corbis)
WonderCon
Starting in the Bay Area, WonderCon moved to Anaheim (a 90-minute drive from San Diego) in 2012. WonderCon offers a bevy of events for fans. The Artist Alley gives guests a chance to buy signed comic books and autographs from celebrities. The masquerade competition is a must-see. (Photo by: Corbis)
Wizard World
The Wizard World convention travels to 27 cities each year. Where else can you see Darth Vader, Jeremy Renner (Avengers) and The Undertaker all in one place? Trust us, it's magical. (Photo by: Corbis)
Anime Expo
With an attendance of 80,000 fans in 2014, the Anime Expo in Los Angeles is the biggest convention for fans of the genre in North America. Make sure to warm up those vocal cords for the event's Anime Music Video. (Photo by: Corbis)
PAX Prime
If comics aren't exactly your cup of tea, try PAX Prime in Seattle. The convention is dedicated to fans of gaming and music. Its popularity has grown so much since its 2004 birth that it has expanded to Boston, San Antonio and Australia. (Photo by: Corbis)
London Film and Comic Con
The London Film and Comic Con was such a big summertime success that it spawned a winter celebration. July's LFCC featured Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Ghostbusters), Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future) among other esteemed celebrities. (Photo by: Corbis)
Dragon Con
Since its inaugural convention of 1,400 fans in 1987, the annual Dragon Con has grown to nearly 60,000 attendees. The Atlanta-based expo contains more than 3,000 hours of workshops, seminars and panels. The event even has its own short film festival. (Photo by: Corbis)
D23 Expo
If you really want to experience the magic of Disney, there's no better place than the D23 Expo in Anaheim. The convention is chock-full of trailers and surprise announcements. This year Disney/Pixar promises to unveil footage of highly anticipated films "Finding Dory" and "The Good Dinosaur." (Photo by: Corbis)
Heroes Convention
With the soaring popularity of conventions, some fans miss old-school events dedicated solely to comic books. Have no fear: The Heroes Convention in North Carolina shines a spotlight on the art form. Watch for the Quickdraw Contest, where artists duel for prizes. (Photo by: Corbis)
MegaCon
MegaCon allow you to not only interact with your favorite sci fi characters, but also play games with the 80,000 other attendees. With the option to participate in Dungeons & Dragons live campaigns, Magic: The Gathering and more, MegaCon is a perfect place for all your geeky dreams to come to life. (Photo by: Corbis)
The world's most famous pop culture fan convention descends upon San Diego July 8. Hall H will be mobbed. The sun will beat down upon the nerd hordes without pity. But there's one part of Comic-Con that never gets old: The fan costumes. Here's someone dressed as an anthroporphized Pinkie Pie from My Little Pony. (Photo by: Corbis)
Surely you Jecht
Minor factors such as gender do not stop hardcore fans from paying tribute to their favorite games. This Final Fantasy 10 fan showed up at last year's con dressed as male NPC Jecht. (Photo by: Corbis)
Twi, twi again
Every Star Wars fan knows that Twi'leks are underrated in the galaxies far, far away. This con attendee told a photographer that she was dressed as a Twi'lek named Kri'nahi. (Photo by: Corbis)
Living art
This Sacrament-based con attendee got literal with her love for comic books. (Photo by: Corbis)
Fans attack!
A fan dressed as the Martian Girl from the movie Mars Attacks strutted down the street during the 2014 con. (Photo by: Corbis)
Watch your head
A Transformers fan mounted a pair of stilts to complete his homage to Optimus Prime. (Photo by: Corbis)
Everything but the horses
A California-based couple dressed as Game of Thrones characters Daenerys Targaryen and doomed Dothraki husband Khal Drogo during last year's convention. (Photo by: Corbis)
Prowling around
Plenty of Catwomen are seen padding along the streets outside of the convention every year. (Photo by: Corbis)
It's only logical
Star Trek is a huge franchise at every Comic-Con, regardless of whether there's any Trekkie fare in theaters that year. Bonus: Federation uniforms are a lot easier to find and wear compared with, say, any other franchise. (Photo by: Corbis)
Layers of fandom
Why wear one costume when you can honor two favorite franchises at once? (Photo by: Corbis)
No velvet ropes on Asgard
The great thing about Comic-Con: No barriers between fans. A denizen of Asgard can rub shoulders with a ... whatever she is. (Photo by: Corbis)
No joke
Here's a fan dressed as Harley Quinn, a relatively late addition to the DC universe. (Photo by: Corbis)
Blue in the face
Ever heard of Andorians? If you're a true fan–the only kind at Comic-Con, of course–you sure do. For the uninitiated, Andorians are a race in the Star Trek universe. (Photo by: Corbis)
But can you run in that?
Not every Comic-Con attendee worships the mega-franchises. Take this woman, whose costume honors the 1976 sci-fi classic Logan's Run. (Photo by: Corbis)
Hellgirl!
Traditionally, the comic book superhero Hellboy is just that: A boy. But at Comic-Con, imagination trumps all the rules. (Photo by: Corbis)
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