The weekly discussion: which next-gen console (or consoles) is for you?

So, finally, we have an idea of how the next generation of consoles will shape up on the store shelves. We know what Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo will all be leading with, and it just remains to be seen which company will lead, and which will inevitably fall to the wayside and land in third.

In light of Microsoft's Xbox One announcement this week I thought it would be a good time to talk about which next-gen consoles you plan on owning (or already own), and what interests you about them over their rivals.

Happy gaming!

Friday 10s: Ten brilliant Vita games no one told you about

Everyone likes a top-10 list. They're a bit of fun, and always good for discussion. And so each week we pull together a "top 10" list. These are here for fun and laughs - we're not pretending that we're the authority of good games taste in the world and this is purely the author's preferences. Agree with him/ her or not, it's all good. We'd love to hear your own personal preferences in the comments below the list. But please do be civil. We're all friends here.

This week we're going to have a look at that console that everyone claims lacks games. That's right, the PlayStation Vita. The sad reality is that it doesn't lack games at all. In fact, the Vita has some truly entertaining games that were release to little or no fanfare thanks to the console's utter lack of visibility in the market.

So, if you haven't got a Vita yet, consider the ten games we've listed below. You might not even realise these are available on the console, but if you pick one up and grab these games to go with it, you'll quickly realise just how good the Vita can really be.

Review: Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut (PS3)

Everyone knows that Deadly Premonition polarised critics when it was first released on the Xbox 360 a few years ago. I think it's telling that the critics that panned it looked at it from a technical perspective. The critics that loved it looked at its deeper themes.

Brutal Gamer News Wrap 5/23/13

The biggest story of the week, obviously, was the reveal of the Xbox One. However you might feel about the new console, one thing's for sure- there's a ton of info to sift through. But no worries, because we've done all that backbreaking sifting for you.

Compile Heart on otaku JRPGs, fan service and the future

Damien Urvois has a career I could only describe as a Japanese game fan’s dream. After years working in the import/ export business and many of those years directly involving Japan and Akihabara, he joined the darling developer of Akihabara, Compile Heart, as a Business Development Manager. And he also works at Compile Heart’s parent, Idea Factory.

Drakengard 3 screenshots and game information

A little more information about the upcoming Drakengard 3 game has been trickling out. Already the focus has been on the main protagonist Zero and her dragon, Mikhail. However, companions Dito, Cent, Decard and Octa have been introduced.

Fairy Fencer F looks pretty so far

I far too often find myself seeing RPGs released for Japan that have little to no hope of making their way over to the US. Every now and then though, they do come over and the early glance at Fairy Fencer F has me hoping this one will do the same.

Review: Velocity Ultra (Vita)

Space seems to be the latest craze for the pick-up-and-play style games, but rarely do games have that "just one more go" magic that will see you up and playing the game until the next morning dawns.