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Difficulty settings and visible enemies are just the beginning.

A recent trailer for Etrian Odyssey IV reveals that big changes are in store for the series. The trailer, which appeared several days ago, shows recognizable and visible enemies while exploring a dungeon.  Additionally, these enemies patrol and lunge in a realistic manner. 

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Namco's new racer was supposed to launch next to Mass Effect 3.

We hear about game delays all the time, but it’s rare for a game to get pushed when it’s so close to release. That’s the case for the upcoming Namco Bandai racing game Ridge Racer Unbounded. The game was actually slated for release this week, up against Mass Effect 3 and Street Fighter x Tekken. But this isn’t simply a matter of getting out of the way of two highly anticipated games; Unbounded is now TBA 2012.

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It's the best version of the game, for only 5 times its normal mobile pricing!

Plants vs. Zombies has already made its way to every gaming platform known to man. While I say this facetiously, the tower-defense title has been adapted for a wide variety of platforms since initially debuting on the PC in 2009. While it started on the PC, Plants vs. Zombies found its true home on the mobile platform after appearing on all manner of smart phones. The touch controls and ability to play in small bursts, anytime, anywhere, made the smart phone version of the game the most palatable. Now appearing on the Vita, the game is equally viable on the new platform, especially with the bright, beautiful HD visuals provided by the Vita's multi-touch screen. While viable, its high price point ($15) is likely to chase away most would-be zombie defenders.

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Tons of details on the title surface simultaneously.

While the Game Developers Conference isn't exactly a press event, it's become an acceptable venue to both announce games and reveal new information. EA and Maxis did just that yesterday with the official reveal of a new Sim City game for the PC, which is set to release in 2013. Alongside the announcement came tons of details about the game, including information on the modes and gameplay features.

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