Disagree completely. I had great experiences at Akiba when I was there. I didn't find the smoke too intrusive, except on the top levels and really only after work lets out. Granted, the top levels do have the best games usually. And seeing all the Otaku was incredibly cool. Granted, I was there when the a new…

My PSP has a scratch on its screen, so I might pick a super cheap one up down the line just in case.

She really shouldn't have responded the way she did.

Psh, Wailord is bigger.

Shhhhh...

Couldn't agree more. I already voiced my opinion on this piece, and you've articulated part of the argument I ignored. Bravo.

I agree to a point, but good lord we do not need harder games.

Definitely a valid response.

Just curious, where are you getting your spoilers from? Was it that leak from the accidental demo? Because I've looked over the story from that and I don't recall seeing some of the stuff you've referenced.

I fully support the idea of Kotaku teams in online multiplayer games. Please document these and report back to us on the potential hilarity that will ensue!

The Vita is one of the sexiest systems out there. I realize its just a larger PSP in style, but man, holding one in your hands feels cool. And I might be a convert of the back touch screen. It may take a while to get used to, but its actually pretty cool.

Good to know! I'm not planning on picking up a Vita until there's a price drop or a game that I absolutely must have (which at this point is probably only a new Kingdom Hearts game). I'd imagine that Uncharted is probably pushing the limits currently so we shouldn't see games much larger than 3 or 3.5 gigs. Not a…

I think that if this is done well, it will be neat. But I also think that there's one flaw and that's really the release date. If this was out prior to the actual game, I would probably be more inclined to play it often. As it stands, ME3 looks to be packed with content, including the supposed day one DLC (which if…

Did you play IV and VI too? I'm curious, because I know they're referred to as a trilogy, and I just bought V since its so cheap. Should I invest in the others too? Does the story overlap at all?

This is an awesome article. One of the most thought provoking I've read.

Did we get a release date for these apps? And pricing?

I know EA gets a lot of hate for this kind of stuff, but if it's implemented well and not just a cash it, then I'm ok with it.

Well, that's something positive that I didn't know. I wonder why Sony is so ridiculous? I can't imagine that they're selling that many systems if the price variation between the competitors is so great. It's a shame they aren't trying to close the gap and be more competitive.

Agreed. BBS is my biggest gripe with this as well. Maybe Square will release it with an HD re-release on the PS3 ala God of War? Please?

Doesn't Brazil get screwed by all the game companies though? I thought there was a huge black market for games. And it is complete BS. I know there's some supposed economic excuse for it but still. Price it within the range of the average consumer. Brazil has developed cities and knowledgeable consumers that want…