Xbox One: DRM, No used Games, 24-Hour check-ins, all Dropped – Confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed on it’s official website that they have dropped all the crazy restrictions the Xbox One has imposed. Get the full details below. More »

Is Microsoft Scared of Nintendo and the Wii U?

Furious Francis digs deeper into Microsoft sending agents into Best Buy to sway potential Wii U owners at Nintendo’s Best Buy Wii U experience. More »

Why Donkey Kong Country Makes Sense over Metroid…for now

Furious Francis discusses why Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is a better bet over Metroid....for now More »

Playeressence X Nintendo Episode 15 – Massive E3 Wrap-up “Nintendo won E3″

Furious Francis hosts his largest Playeressence X Nintendo show ever! Nearly an hour of E3 talk, full in-depth discussions on games, and why Nintendo “won” E3 this year. Check out the show below! More »

Playeressence Original Shows & Content

Check out our original content where we play video games, write opinion articles, and battle each other for whos number one. More »

 

Category Archives: Portables

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Video Show off some Minecart Madness

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D is launching May 21st, and the Bit.Block has uploaded some new footage of one best levels in the game, Minecart Madness. Check it out past the link.

Muramasa Rebirth Trailer Shows off Momohime and Kisuke

Muramasa Rebirth is a port of the original Wii game Muramasa The Demo Blade. Check out the enhanced port in this trailer below.

Project X Zone Trailer Shows off the All-Star cast of Characters

I am pumped for Project X Zone. This game combines characters from dozens of games, into one, to create one of the craziest Strategy RPGs you’ll ever play. Check out this new trailer that shows off Ryu, Ken, Chris Redfield, Mega Man, Zero, Morgan, Chun Li, and more.

Shin Megami Tensei 4 Combat Details

Excited for Shin Megami Tensei 4? The game is coming out this month in Japan, with a Western release in July. Check out the latest details on the game’s combat pass the link. 

GameXplain – Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Video Preview and Discussion

Andre from GameXplain got a chance to go hands on with Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for the 3DS. Check out their discussion and preview of the game.

Rumor: Nano Assault Neo and other Shin’en Games Going on sale

Shin’en is one of the premire 3rd party developers on Nintendo’s eShop stores, and their is a rumor going around that their games will be going on sales soon. Check out the scuttlebutt below. 

Arc System Works has Launched their U.S. Website

BlazeBlue and Guilty Gear developer Arc System Works just launched their new North American website. With the NA website launching, ASW is looking to interact with the American fanbase for upcoming games and feedback. 

Capcom Shows off a new Ace Attorney 5 Trailer

Capcom is gearing up this summer for Ace Attorney 5 on the 3DS. Check out the latest trailer showing off the revamped visuals, and dialog sequences. The game releases on July 25th in Japan, and has been confirmed for a Western release.

Top 5 Easter Eggs in Gaming – Dem Games

Yungtown from YouTube goes over his top five easter eggs in gaming.

Nintendo eShop Sales have Doubled up from last year, says Iwata

Nintendo is seeing huge growth in it’s digital business, as sales have more than doubled from year-on-year.

Shin Megami Tensei 4 Trailer (English)

Check out this new trailer for Shin Megami Tensei 4 in English. The highly anticipated game will be released on July 16th in Europe and the North America. You probably want to buy this game at retail, instead of the eShop, because Atlus is packing this game with some sweet extras! 

Shin Megami Tensei IV – Character Development Details & more

Shin Megami Tensei IV is a stunning looking 3DS game. The game is a 3DS exclusive and will boast some impressive combat, graphics, and story. Check out the latest details on the character development and more. 

Nintendo Feels the 3DS eShop has Better Quality over the iOS Quantity

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While the Nintendo 3DS eShop does not have as many titles as Apple’s App Store, Nintendo thinks the qualtiy of the 3DS eShop, beats the quantity of the Apple App Store. 

Nintendo’s So Many Games Promotion Gives Users a free 3DS Game

Nintendo has an amazing deal lined up that can net 3DS owners with a free game. The promotion is called So Many Games. If users register three games out of the list of eight, Nintendo will give you a free game from that list. 

“I will Never work on a First-person Shooter game, ever again,” says ex SOCOM dev

SWAT, SOCOM, and MAG developer Charles N. Cox has stated that he is done developing games in the first person shooter genre. While Cox admits this could limit his career, he feels the industry “is ready to do better things”. 

Addressing Multplatform Content on YouTube & Playeressence

It’s been brought to my attention by users that I am not covering Microsoft and Sony enough. So I am making a concerted effort to cover Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony equally. MS and Sony are playing their cards close to the chest, so as we get closer to E3, expect the news on Sony and MS to ramp up. Watch the video below while you’re at it. And subscribe on YouTube to get my content first!

A Critical Hit Productions: Zelda A Link to the Past 2, PS4 Price, and Xbox 720

Brayden Cole from A Critical Hit Productions discusses The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past 2, the PS4 price point, and the Xbox 720.

The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past 2, Off-screen Footage

Nintendoworldreport went hands on with the new The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past 2 at a media event for the 3DS. Check out all the footage below.

The Sly Cooper Collection is Coming to the PlayStation Vita

The ESRB has rated The Sly Cooper Collection for the PlayStation Vita. The package includes the HD remastered versions of the PS2 Sly Cooper titles. The Collection was originally released for the PS3 back in 2010. There is no release date for The Sly Cooper Collection for the PS Vita. 

Shin Megami Tensei IV – New Character Profiles

Atlus has shared a little more information on some of the characters you will be teaming up with in Shin Megami Tensei IV. Hit the link to check out three new characters from the exclusive 3DS RPG past the link.

Did you know Gaming: Super Smash Bros

The Super Smash Bros series is one of the most unique and innovative games ever made. Check out this feature of Did you know Gaming, where they delve into the mysteries and secrets of Super Smash Bros series. 

Nintendo of UK has Dubbed 2013 “the year of 3DS”

Coming off a solid Nintendo Direct presentation on Wednesday, Nintendo of UK’s 3DS product manager, Roger Langford, has dubbed 2013, “the year of 3DS.”