While everyone else was busy being upset about their distinct lack of Diablo III, I was being happy it was a game neither purchased nor planned to play. I also also comics-making, if that counts for anything.
Nintendo has released a trailer for the upcoming Pokemon Black and White 2. While one would usually expect gameplay from this sort of promo video, the whole thing is entirely animated (in-house, no less). It does reveal some some minor lore-based information, but for the most part it's just animated Pokemon smack-down.
Toyota new Smart Navi navigational system will now...support the DS. The cartridge is bluetooth-ready so that it can pair with the car and give you, well, navigational features. Step aside, PSP GPS peripheral!
What is Capcom most hated for? If you guessed "canceling Mega Man", you're probably right. But the answer I was looking for was "DLC". More specifically, on-disc DLC. After years of negative feedback form gamers displeased with buying additional microtransactions on their disc then paying to unlock them individually, Capcom has says they will reassess how they handle extra content.
Tales series producer Hideo Baba spoke with Famitsu about the latest mothership game in development. The game's catch phrase is "Are you prepared to destroy the world for the girl?". While Tales games traditionally take the high fantasy route, this title will have a "more modern" theme.