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More Details On The HD Versions Of Ico And Shadow Of The Colossus

Today, Sony Computer Entertainment revealed that the HD versions of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus will both be out on September 22 in Japan.

March 3, 2011
PlayStation

Two Of The PS2′s Best Games Reborn Anew

The first beast lumbers in the distance. My sword is drawn as a I race ahead, jumping and then plunging it into his back calf. Blood spurts out towards me. I’ve been here before. It was beautiful then, but nothing like this.

PlayStation

Ico’s Creator Says Games Can Be Art (Well, Sort Of)

Japan is in a funk. Too many sequels, too many character-based titles and not enough original games. Fumito Ueda is once again bucking that trend. The 39-year-old is working on his third game, The Last Guardian. The game tells the story of a young boy and a large bird-like animal named Trico. It’s anything but typical.

PlayStation

The Last Guardian Is A Feast For The Eyes

“Project Trico” flashes on the screen, followed by “Sony Computer Entertainment”. There’s a low rumble, and Trico, the bird-like dog creature, slumbers. This isn’t The Last Guardian’s opening, but whatever it is, it looks great.

February 1, 2011
PlayStation

The Loneliest PS2 Game Is Also A Novel

Popular Japanese author Miyuki Miyabe offers her take on one of the PlayStation 2′s video games, Ico. The game’s minimalistic plot might have left holes for you to fill. If you’re not creative enough to do that, let Miyabe!

February 3, 2010
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Will There Be A Last Guardian Announcement At E3 Or TGS?

The Last Guardian is the upcoming title from Fumito Ueda, the designer behind Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. In an upcoming interview, Ueda revealed that he is hoping to announce new info about the game.

February 2, 2010

Snuggle Up To New Screens Of The Last Guardian

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has launched the official web site for Team ICO’s forthcoming PlayStation 3 adventure The Last Guardian, giving us a fresh but familiar look at The Last Guardian.

October 9, 2009

The Rare Art Of Not Explaining Everything

Some games explain every sword, every planet and every character’s back story. Fewer games leave things to mystery. In recent months I asked two creators at BioWare and Team Ico about how much we gamers really need to know.

October 5, 2009
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ICO Creator Keen To Make FPS

Team ICO head Fumito Ueda is best known for moody, emotional titles like ICO and Shadow of the Colossus. That doesn’t mean Ueda isn’t itchy to bust a cap in your arse.

September 29, 2009
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Shadow Of The Colossus Creator Hints At Movie Involvement

During a chat last week with Kotaku about his upcoming PlayStation 3 game, developer Fumito Ueda discussed two key, but uncertain, developments regarding his much-loved PlayStation 2 work.

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