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Mega Man Legends 3is floating about in a cloud of uncertainty, and thePrototype VersioneShop download still hasn’t received a new release date following its delay. How ever can we cope with the harsh realities of developer / publisher bureaucracy? With concept art of series heroine Roll, of course! We’ve already seen Roll’s new dudspreviously, but now art director Yuji Ishihara has chosen to share two sets of illustrations showcasing Roll’s various facial expressions....

It’s still Monday in California, right? We might have partied in Miami over the weekend, but after one day of partying with Colette, Dyson, and the others, you automatically start living like you’re in California. Since the mind teasers are so late this week I kept them nice and easy. With the help of each other, try to figure out all of the disguised video game box art covers. They all share a common theme that, once solved, can help you figure out the harder ones....

It already sounds likeMortal Kombatis going to have a massive on-disc roster. But developer Netherrealm Studioshasn’t been shyabout its plans to add content via downloads, including everything from characters to levels, and even fatalities. Series creator Ed Boon is now dropping hints onTwitterabout potential post-release additions to the Twitter. The developer asked his followers for an “order of preference” for the following: Rain, Shinnok, Kenshi, Robo-Smoke, or a completely new character....

I have been waiting for something like this ever since I slipped on the Power Glove. Which brings me to a funny story. When I finally convinced my parents that the Power Glove would help me defeat Don Flamenco, perfect my FBI target practice with the Light Gun and reach for higher candelabras to defeat Count Dracula I came to a stunning conclusion: I wanted more. 17 years later, I got my wish....

And that’s in under three months time! Microsoft has released someseemingly impressive numbersregarding the usage of Netflix Instant Watch on 360 consoles. Since the service’s launch in late November of 2008, over 1.5 billion minutes of video content has been streamed. Staggering, isn’t it? Well, it’s less impressive when you consider the other statistic they’re flaunting: Number of users. According to the Big M, the Netflix application has been downloaded by a million people to date....

I’m going to dash your hopes right now before you get worked up — these shirts are not for the US. They are being sold over atKonamistyle.jp, and nothing is stopping you from dropping your yen there (3,465 to be exact, or $32 each), but Konami USA has not announced a similar promotion. Konamistyle is not so user-friendly if you can’t read Japanese, if you know what I mean. The shirts are cool, for sure, but what’s even cooler is that buying a shirt gets you an item card to use inMetal Gear Onlinewhich gives you a virtual version of the shirt as well....

Pretty much a Wii overload this week. WiiWare is now out, and some interesting little titles are out for it.LostWindslooks like a really fun game. I love the concept and can’t wait to play the game. And oddly enough,Poplooks really fun to me too. I don’t know why, but the trailer makes me think I could lose five hours of my life to it easily. What’s looking sw33t to you this week?...

I seriously can’t believe promos like this are still being made. Flashback: it’s 1987, andthis commercialcomes on. As a kid, you go howling to your parents about how that was the coolest thing you’ve ever seen and you must have what those kids have so you can be like themright now! As an adult, we kind of feel sorry for the actors — fun never looked quite so feigned. Here we are, back in the future where we were supposed to have flying cars by now, and Nintendo is making the same commercial....

This is the day a number of DSi owners have been waiting for. Yes, the Nintendo DSiWare service gets the hidden object gameSpot it! Challenge(200 DSi Points) today. It’s been a long wait, but rest assured, it’ll be worth it. There’s alsoFrenzictolook forward to, which is similarly priced at 200 Points. There’s another game — perhaps you’ve heard of it? — that’s coming to the service today as well:Cave Story. Ah yes, what an amazing title....

Fans of things that are good should be pleased to learn that Capcom is bringingŌkamiden, the Nintendo DS follow-up to the PlayStation 2/Wii titleŌkami, to North America. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the publisher had trademarked the name all over the globe, shortly before announcing it only for Japan at least year’s Tokyo Game Show. Act shocked, because you don’t want Capcom to feel bad. But it’s nice to have confirmation, and after going hands on with a translated trial version of the game at Captivate, I’m convinced the game is headed in a direction that will surely please fans of the original....

The PSP rhythm-action titlePataponate countless hours of my life when it wasreleased earlier this year. Half the time I didn’t know what the hell I was doing, but I couldn’t put it down. Now I’m preparing to lose even more hours of my life to the newly announcedPatapon 2. Famitsu surprised readers this month with the announcement of this sequel, according toPSPWorld. This news was included in the magazine’s spread onLoco Roco 2....

The most excellentPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorneyis now available for the iPhone (and other iThings), and it’s only $4.99. Woah! Already have it on the DS? WiiWare? That’s cool, why not get it again on a device where you may play it and maybe have a high-profile court case interrupted by a telemarketer? The iPhone version also features “a new flick interface” that will let you manage, cross-reference, and organize evidence with your finger....

Yay! Penny-Arcadehas released the PAX Prime 10 schedule of panels. As Jonathan Ross pointed out, there’s going to be a “sh*t ton” of panels this year. Things get kicked off on Friday at 10:30AM at the Main Theatre as Warren Spector presents the PAX Prime 2010 keynote. The keynote is immediately followed by Gabe and Tycho for the first Penny Arcade Q&A. So what else is bumping for the weekend? Well we’re holding a panel!...