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This Is An 86-Year-Old Woman Who Plays Grand Theft Auto IV

This short clip on BBC News introduces 86-year-old Hilda Knott, who plays games for 40 years to keep her mentally active. The giant 65-inch screen helps with her eyesight.


I’m Looking Forward To Becoming A God In This Japanese Dungeon Crawler

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Nippon Ichi Software, makers of the the Disgaea series, will be releasing Kamisama to Unmei Kakumei no Paradokusu (The Paradox of God and the Fate Revolution) on the PS3 next week. The game was announced last year, and was originally slated to hit stores in Japan on December 20, but was delayed for a month. Now, after the extra wait, the new paradoxical game is ready for release.


Without Final Fantasy 5, This RPG Boss Would Have Been Indiana Jones

Souhei Niikawa is the CEO of Nipponichi Software, the maker of such hits like the Disgaea series and Phatom Brave. In 1996, Niikawa joined Nipponichi Software to work in marketing, publicity and game development. After a successful career, in July 2009, he became CEO. Even after his rise in rank, Niikawa continues to have a hand in the game development front lines as scenario writer or producer. However, games weren’t always Niikawa’s heart and soul.


The Disgaea Team’s New, Non-Disgaea RPG Is For The PS3

As previously mentioned, the Disgaea Team’s newest role-playing game is not a new Disgaea, but The Paradox of God and the Fate Revolution. The game follows a high schooler who suddenly turns into God. He, along with the seven angels, makes people’s wishes come true.


Nippon Ichi Reveals Several New Projects

Today in Tokyo, Japanese game maker Nippon Ichi Software revealed a trio of new games.


Great Moments In Video Game Humour: Now With More Horse Penis

Ah Disgaea, always going that extra step to make its turn-based strategy gameplay more exciting. Take this zombie, for instance. No one is scared of zombies anymore; they’re everywhere you want to be. If you saw a zombie on the street you’d more likely hug it than run screaming.


Love Is A Fresh New Etna Tattoo

In what is quickly becoming a Valentine’s Day tradition for my family, last night I hit up Psycho Tattoo in Sandy Springs, Georgia, to add another role-playing icon to my growing (and until yesterday Final Fantasy-centric) party. Why are all the Prinnies running away?


NIS America Readies Disgaea For The Vita And Android

Along with the second instalment of the Hyperdimension Neptunia for the PlayStation 3 and the Western release of Acquire’s multiplayer action game Clan of Champions, NIS America today announced two new-ish entries in the Disgaea series for the PlayStation Vita and Android devices. What’s getting ported this time?


Happy Holidays, Dood!

The secret behind NIS America’s success? It’s a company that knows nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a tortured soul trapped in the body of a legless penguin.


Disgaea 4 Makes A Tactical Decision For Cute

Next February, tactical role-playing game Disgaea 4 will be released on the PlayStation 3. There will be a limited edition bundle. It will be cute. Very cute.


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