Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Qore Episode 09: Feb. 2009 ($2.99), Pulse 2/12 Edition (free), Flower ($9.99), NBA Live 09 All Star Weekend (free), LUMINES Supernova Classic Pack ($4.99), Disgaea 3 Character Packs ($5.99/$1.99), an updated demo for MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, and Rock Band, as well as the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.

Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise.

Syd, the dark destroyer equipped with a large machine gun and a special fist, will eradicate anything on his path to scale the “Living Tower” and destroy it. To his surprise, he finds Fillena, a mysterious female warrior along the way. Experience their adventurous ascent in a romantic art nouveau style world that merges the beauty of organic motifs with technology and action-packed gameplay. In a recent interview Tecmo's Keisuke Kikuchi revealed that the game was initially going to be developed for PC.

In a community update long time World of Warcraft director Jeff Kaplan revealed that he is leaving his position to work on Blizzard's still unannounced next-gen MMO. While Kaplan will still be involved in WoW's future, his day to day duties are being taken over by Tom Chilton and J. Allen Brac.

Dragon Quest IX, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring WiFi support for four players in co-op. Square Enix has delayed DQ IX in Japan due to "an unforeseen critical bug."

Guitar Hero: Metallica features an Expert+ difficulty setting for people with two kick pedals, pop-up video style tracks, new guitar and bass tones, allowing you to play as a band member in single instrument or band career game modes, a total of 28 Metallica tracks, as well as 21 other artists.

Lips is a music and singing game that includes 30 songs, 2 wireless interactive microphones (with motion sensors that allow you to dance, move or swing to score points), the ability to use and sing your own music or download songs from an online service.

GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of GTA IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles.

Namco Bandai announced that it plans to acquire D3Publisher, so both companies can work together in order to strengthen global developments and expand business, especially overseas. Namco Bandai has already reached an agreement with share holders to purchase 70% of D3P's shares, and hopes to acquire the full 100% shortly.

Originally a GBA title back in 2006, Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled is an Active-Time Tactical Combat RPG, featuring traditional turn-based combat which requires players to observe the positions of their characters as well as the enemies'.