Japan's getting Final Fantasy XIII next week, but it seems some people just couldn't wait to find out how the game fares in the eyes of reviewers. Just recently, Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu's review of the game's PS3 version seems to have been leaked on a Hong Kong-based forum.

The first piece of art from the recently-announced Dead Space 2 has hit the 'Net thanks to Game Informer. See, the mag's going to feature the game in its next issue. Hit the jump to see Isaac's new look.

With Christmas slowly getting closer and closer, parents are starting to shop around for games to buy for their kids. In turn, Common Sense Media has published their list of 10 games unfit for younger gamers. They've also included alternative titles, some of which seem to be, well, rather weird choices.

Don't you just hate it when official gameplay videos look like the one playing the game has no idea what he or she is doing? That doesn't seem to be the case in a few of the matches in this new Narutimate Accel 3 multiplayer video from CyberConnect2. Check it out after the jump.

While fans of the first game are likely happy that Sega's not abandoning one of the most underappreciated console RPGs this generation, the Valkyria Chronicles sequel does raise one important question: why the hell is it on PSP and not on PS3 like the original? Sega says it mostly boiled down to timing. That and exposure.

OK, Yakuza fans. You can stop cursing at Sega for not saying anything clear-cut about a localized Yakuza 3. Sega of America's Aaron Webber has said the five magic words you've been waiting for: Yakuza 3 is coming West.

Sony has detailed the next PS3 system software update, Update 3.15. This one's optional, but it does have some nifty new features. Two of the things included in the update are a new data transfer feature and a minis emulator that lets PS3 owners play PSP minis games on their console.

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Warner Bros. has released the first Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 trailer that includes actual in-game footage. Check it out after the jump.

World of Warcraft fans are getting the last major content update before the Cataclysm expansion today. Patch 3.3, dubbed "Fall of the Lich King," brings in the new Icecrown Citadel raid dungeon, where players can man up and kick Arthas off of the Frozen Throne.

BioWare has released a patch for the PC version of Dragon Age: Origins, bringing the game up to version 1.02. Included in the patch are fixes for various quest issues and tweaks for game balance. Hit the jump fo the full list of patch notes. Oh, if you haven't played the game a lot yet, be aware that the fixes include some spoilers.