A December release window in Asia for LocoRoco 2 looks more likely today as we get confirmation that SCEJ's blobby sequel will be rolling into Japanese retail come December 4. This, coming from Japanese online retailer GMStar.

North America will be getting DJ Max Portable come November 11. However, to Koreans (and importers of Korean games), DJMP was so last year. Over at Korea, they're already past the second installment in the rhythm series and are already gearing up for the next two installments, DJ Max Portable Clazziquai Edition and Black Square Edition. Here are more screens for the Clazziquai Edition, showing some of the game modes, menu screens, and rhythm gameplay, as well as a trailer straight from Pentavision.

Release dates have been announced for LocoRoco 2? It's coming out this December? Seems like it. The only question now is, December for where?

SCEK is gearing up for the latest addition to the PSP family, and they want it all bundled up with joy. Yep, SCEK has teamed up with Pentavision for the DJ Max bundle with the PSP-3000, but it's just for Korea.

Your sister might always be bugging you for games to play on your PSP (hey, it's your PSP so why should ---). Oh well, if it's not God of War, you'd rather have her play golf, yes? Here's something to tee for: Fantasy Golf Pangya Portable from Ntreev Soft, and today, we're caddying you a video teaser and some screens.

Seoul's getting more soul! Pentavision has announced the next installments (yes, that's plural) in their DJ Max Portable franchise. Read more for details and a handful of eye candy screenshots.

Okay, so you've got your agenda finalized. What's the next thing to do? Why, it's to announce the All-Star Speakers, of course.

Evergreen Events, the organizer of the 2008 ION Game Conference, has done precisely that. It's mentioned four important names to take note of. Find out who these four people are after the jump.

Take-Two Interactive Software, the distributor of Grand Theft Auto 4 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) and other games, has given word that it is planning to expand into Asia Pacific markets. The company has tapped an experienced senior executive to help them establish a foothold in Asia. For more information, don't hesitate to click on the "read more" link below.

Fans of Sega Sammy will be sad to know that its Korea subsidiary will be closing its doors soon. This is pretty bad news for gamers in the said regions since this may affect both arcade and video game distribution in the area. In case you want to find out more about this, head on over to the full article by clicking on "read more" link below.

They say that imitation is a form of flattery. But sometimes, imitation can unleash on you a Beat Rush + Somersault + Water Kick + Meteodrive combo (and very well into Final Heaven too). Last March, Square Enix filed a law suit against Korean media company Fantom Entertainment Group for releasing a music video that's been ruled to have plagiarized FF7: Advent Children. Exhibit A, if you please: Korean pop singer Ivy's music video for her song, "Temptation of Sonata". Read more to see the video and for more details.