PS4 & Xbox 720 games to cost $70, says Pachter PS4 and Xbox 720 titles will cost $70 at launch. That’s the claim of Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter, who gave a lecture at the SXSW conference on Saturday. Pachter’s discussion also saw him crown Xbox 720 as the winner of next-gen, before it has even been revealed. via: www.vg247.com
Parents Make An Amazing Zelda Birthday Cake For Their Daughter Will Turnbow and his wife made a The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword-themed birthday cake for their daughter’s tenth birthday. The amazing cake, which can be seen in the video above, features Skyloft, the Sealed Grounds, the Faron Woods and several characters, including Link, Zelda, Groose, Ghirahim and Scrapper. via: mynintendonews.com
Miyamoto Discusses ‘Hyrule Historia’ Highlights And Names His Favorite Famicom Games “Hyrule Historia” is the definitive collection of thirty years worth of “The Legend of Zelda” history. Its 280 pages are packed to the brim with art, designs, factoids, and even a timeline for all of the games in this beloved series. via: multiplayerblog.mtv.com
EA Offers Free Game to Early SimCity Adopters EA stresses that it is trying its hardest to rectify the problems with SimCity servers, and offers gamers who buy the game before March 18 “something special for their troubles.” SimCity’s launch was really bad. via: www.escapistmagazine.com
Batman Arkham 3 reveal hinted by Facebook edit Batman Arkham 3 could be on track for a reveal soon, as suggested by Warner’s recent tinkering with the series’ Facebook page. Spotted by the ArkhamCity.co.uk fan group, Warner has this week removed its Batman: Arkham Asylum Facebook page, and has renamed the Batman: Arkham City page. via: www.vg247.com
SimCity refund requests shot down by EA We reported on Tuesday that the SimCity server situation was so bad , Electronic Arts invited players to request refunds. Rampant issues which prevented the always-online game from working since its North American launch earlier this week could be grounds for compensation. Not really. via: www.gamesradar.com
Pixar’s Senior Scientist explains how math makes the movies and games we love Tony DeRose wanders between rows at New York’s Museum of Mathematics. In a brightly-colored button-up T-shirt that may be Pixar standard issue, he doesn’t look like the stereotype of a scientist. He greets throngs of squirrely, nerdy children and their handlers – parents and grandparents,… via: www.theverge.com
Namco Bandai Announces Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life For 3DS In Japan Namco Bandai, together with Disney Japan, is developing a new 3DS title, Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life. The game will release in Japan on 11th July, and will also receive a limited edition 3DS LL bundle; the handheld itself is white and includes a special design on the surface, with gold and white Mickey Mouse silhouettes. via: www.imagamegeek.co.uk
After Over 13 Years, Ash’s Charizard Returns to the Pokémon Anime Ash’s Charizard is back. That’s right, because tonight on Pokémon: Best Wishes!, Pocket Monster trainer Ash once again got his Charizard. Fans of the anime will know that this Charizard is the fifth Pokémon Ash nabbed, and tonight’s episode, told partly in flashbacks, gave the Pocket Monster’s backstory. via: kotaku.com
