As is always the case after aGravity Rush 2-free show goes by, the lack ofGravity Rush 2at E3 this year was a bummer, even after the report six months ago that it was, “in earnest development.” With Sony skipping gamescom this year, looks like Tokyo Game Show and PlayStation Experience are the two events most likely to see aGravity Rush 2unveiling this year. Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida, when asked aboutGravity Rush 2on aGameSpot stream at E3, explained, “That’s another project that we’re waiting for the right time to unveil....

Maybe you saw our preview this morning of upcoming fighting gameInjustice: Gods Among Usand wondered why we stuck you with placeholder images. Don’t put that on me, man! The publisher took their sweet-ass time getting them to us, forcing you, dear reader, to use your imaginations. Well, now you can see it all. You’ll get some idea of how big the character models are, and of the art style NetherRealm is going for....

You so crazy, Square Enix. There’s a new game coming to WiiWare in Japan calledKumanage, and in it you’ll throw bears and other cute characters to protect gems or protect red candy, depending on which version of the game you buy. The name translates to “Bear Throw.” Wait, what? They’re calling this a “throwing action game,” and it’s set in a picture book world, set in an old mansion…where, again, you’ll throw bears....

A foreign (Spanish?)Web sitehas some television pictures ofYosumin Live!, a Square Enix puzzle game that should be coming to Xbox Live Arcade some time soon, maybe in 2009. We’ve heard buzzings about its release before, and these shots confirm it. Luckily, an unnamed source has passed along better screenshots of the puzzle title. No details came with the pictures, but an Achievement tab is listed in the menu shot. The Web page mentions something about 50 achievements....

Spread across the four seasons inStardew Valley, there are a total of 34 birthdays to remember. Why remember them? Because giving a loved gift to a villager on their birthday will provide a huge boost in friendship, meaning you’re able to earn hearts much quicker. Remembering the birthdays of friends is a pretty basic requirement of friendship, but with so many to remember it can be hard to keep track. While you can check the board outside Pierre’s General Store at any time, it’s still easy to miss a day while going about your daily farm life....

Originally inspired by Legend of Zelda, not Metroid Symphony of the Nightassistant director and subsequent series producer Koji Igarashijust left Konamito become an independent developer. When Igarashi and the rest of his team began working onSymphony of the Night, they had a similar mentality. “[W]e figured we could do whatever we wanted so long as we treated it as a separate series.” “With action games, especially if it’s a franchise, the more you cater to requests and the feedback of the experienced players, the difficulty is set higher,” Igarashi explained....

Repede and Me Bandai Namco has announced thatTales of Vesperia: Definitive Editionwill be heading to store shelves on July 31, 2025. A special edition steelbook version will be available in Europe and it has doggo companion Repede plastered all over it. American players will be able to nab a Bandai Namco online store exclusive “Anniversary Edition” for $99.99. The anniversary bundle will include the game alongside figurines of Yuri Lowell, Patty Fleur, Flynn Scifo, and Repede....

Possibly next-gen? We’re already painfully aware that Bethesda is taking its sweet time withThe Elder Scrolls 6. However, there may be longer to wait still, as even the Head of Xbox Gaming, Phil Spencer, admits he doesn’t even know what platform it’s going to be on. There may be a few more years to go until the anticipated sequel ever sees the light of day. And exactly how long are we talking?...

Lighting returns…again Microsoft has been steadily increasing their cachet of backward compatible games: during their X018 celebrating today they shared that there’s “more than 500 Xbox 360 games (25 of which are Xbox One X enhanced) and 32 original Xbox classics” on the service. Soon we’ll have four more. As shared on-stream, Microsoft is welcomingFinal Fantasy XIII, XIII-2andLightning Returns(XIII-3, or, the best one) into the fold, as well as the odd-game-out,Civilization Revolution....

Sister site Tomopop reviewed the Chrono Trigger Formation Arts set today. All of the Chrono Trigger heroes are featured in this set and look quite lovely. Check outTomopop’s review! Andrew Kauz tells us the gospel ofDragon Quest IX, win a 3-day pass to PAX Prime,Toy Hawk: Shredwas revealed,Metroid: Other Mis looking gorgeous and more happened over the weekend. Destructoid Originals:Weekend Destructainment: RetroStormThe restoration of faith in Dragon Quest IX, part oneStorm’s Adventure with The God of War Anthology Part 2The restoration of faith in Dragon Quest IX, part twoCommunity:EuroNARP3 vs The World event details!...

Standard, Deluxe, Collectors After the “big” unveiling ofTitanfall 2, EA has unleashed three editions of the game out into the world, which are all up on Amazon at the moment. First up is the standard edition, thenDeluxe(which comes with “nose arts,” “warpaints,” “two camouflages,” an exclusive call-sign, and a “Nitro Pack”), and theCollector’s Edition, which comes with a ton of junk. The latter sports a helmet, and a bunch of trinkets like a dog tag flash drive (8GB), a pilot field journal, and a “Vanguard Shemagh Scarf....

I guess they really are going back to the basics Square Enix released yet anotherTomb Raidervideo centered around features players can look forward to in the upcoming reboot of the franchise. Here you’ll learn about the “Base Camp” system, special locations where Lara can use salvage to upgrade her equipment, and functioning as locations for fast travel through the game’s open island environment. In the event that you have not yet played a game featuring fast travel, you’re in for a treat here....

Plenty to see, plenty to play Ubisoft seemingly takes the same approach to all of its PAX showings — theater presentations ofAssassin’s Creed, and playable demos of its other upcoming games. PAX Prime 2014 in Seattle next week is no different, except for the fact that Ubisoft’s doubling down on the former. Assassin’s Creed UnityandAssassin’s Creed Roguewill both be walled off in dark makeshift theaters for non-playable demonstrations. That’s kind of par for the course with Ubisoft’s biggest franchise — you can look but can’t touch....