Peter Dassenko talks about Bonk's transition from 2D to 3D, the new modes and gimmicks in Bomberman Live Battlefest, and how Hudson makes sure that sequels to its popular franchises always feel right despite the many changes each follow-up brings to the table.

Nippon Ichi Software president Souhei Niikawa discusses his company's future plans, ponders the prospect of finally giving Asagi her own game, and talks about what inspired NIS to develop two of its newest franchises, Z.H.P. and Cladun.

Highlights include Corpse Party: Blood Covered - Repeated Fear (PSP), Idol Janshi Suchi-Pai IV Portable (PSP), Kazoku Keikaku (PSP), Victoria II (PC), and Princess Isabella: A Witch's Curse (Wii).

NIS America's Ryuta Sato tells us how Ar tonelico Qoga's localization will be different, talks about why censorship will not be an issue, explains what the new title means, and much more.

Jody Mahler talks about Gundemonium Collection, the localization process, and Rockin' Android's future plans.

Cave just announced the international release for Dodonpachi Resurrection for the iPhone and the iPod touch. Here is the official trailer.

Nippon Ichi president Souhei Niikawa also revealed that the next Disgaea will be released in Japan later this year.

The trailers were a great way to advertise the annual Evo DVD releases thanks to the choice of music and high production values. Unfortunately, their usefulness waned as the concept of match video DVDs became obsolete.

This is what the Twitter "fail whale" might have looked like had it been drawn by a manga artist.

Ono let the word out that he presented his proposal to Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune on Monday.

Square Enix gets Seth Green to pimp its upcoming DS RPG.

The company will have limited quantities of the all-ages version of KiraKira as well as Higurashi's question arcs at its booth later this week.

Here is a collection of videos that we captured while playing through Rizelea's story.

iPLAYWINNER's primer covers the series' origins, American scene, and basic gameplay mechanics and also includes lots of useful links. It was written by gamers who are fairly knowledgeable about the series, so give it a look if you've ever wanted to learn more about Melty Blood.

In less than a month, fans will finally get their hands on the game that many hope will get the series back on track.

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