Square Enix's new infatuation with the 360 is something of a strange phenomenon, in a time when most publishers are looking to avoid potential risks and maximise revenue streams. Despite a contextually healthy 2008 for the 360 in Japan, it still boggles the mind as to why it'd release Infinite Undiscovery, Star Ocean IV and The Last Remnant exclusively on the 360 (though the latter will supposedly receive a belated PS3 port). The PS3 still has a dependable install base in Japan. I'm not saying ...

There was a time when we were quite excited by The Last Remnant. A worldwide-focused RPG with a brave, intriguing combat system and the interesting choice of the Unreal Engine 3, it could've been a dandy new IP from a publisher that relied solely on its cornerstone franchises. Apparently it's hit a few technical snags, though, leaving some gamers disappointed, but performing fairly well at retail and enamouring a few critics. A PS3 release is still on the horizon, though. I chatted to ...

While we're not even getting the announced GTA: Lost and Damned content, due to Microsoft's clever use of cash to lure Rockstar away from the PS3, it hasn't prevented me from being disappointed. I would've stumped up the cash for some DLC, had the concept captured my imagination, but bikers? Really? Not GTA enough for me. Well, not old GTA enough for me. Now that the franchise takes itself seriously with its moral choices, Philip Glass music and deeply unhappy endings – all of which ...