Although PlayStation 3 users will have to wait until 2011 to see Sackboy return in LittleBigPlanet 2, the adorable character made its way to 3D Dot Game Heroes in a free update released yesterday.

The patch also adds an additional 50 player-made characters to the game from Atlus' "Hall of Heroes" character-sharing hub, fixes a number of game bugs, and allows players to bring weapons from previous saves into the inventory of new heroes using 3D Dot's New Game + feature. Read more »

With 3D Dot Game Heroes now off to various North American retailers, publisher Atlus has opted to commemorate the occasion with a new trailer that examines the various mini-games of the PlayStation 3 exclusive and doubles as a dope rap video.

For more on the so-called "retro love letter," hit up my preview and impressions. Read more »

Saying that I have a love-hate relationship with 3D Dot Game Heroes may not be entirely accurate--hate is a rather strong word, after all--but it isn't that far off, either.

Billed by publisher Atlus as the "ultimate retro love letter," Silicon Studio's PlayStation 3 exclusive wraps both the good and the frustrating elements of old-school game design in a shiny new coat of polygonal paint. Read more »

As 3D Dot Game Heroes heads out to North American retailers today, publisher Atlus has launched an online hub for sharing and downloading custom-made characters.

Dubbed "Hall of Heroes," the webpage offers a centralized place to upload one's own in-game creations and download those of others. The actual character editor is located within the game itself, with the site offering detailed instructions on how to transfer said characters to and from the PlayStation 3. Read more »

Spoofing the humorous Old Spice commercials that barrage viewers of Lost--hey, that's on tonight--and other television programs, publisher Atlus has released a new trailer for 3D Dot Game Heroes. Are you ready to witness the hero your hero could be?

Right from the beginning, right when you're picking your character, it's already clear that 3D Dot Game Heroes is something special.

You see, the kingdom of Dotnia needs a hero so badly that it'll take whatever it can get.

Oh sure, you can opt to be one of those traditional heroes, decked out in the old-school armor and such, but where's the fun in that? You can play the game as almost anything. You don't even have to be human. Read more »

Atlus and From Software's 3D Dot Game Heroes is a Zelda-esque game full of nostalgia and humor. Don't believe me? Watch this trailer:

Everyone's familiar with the concept of Dotnia's nameless hero, but few know much about him and his block-busting ways. Hence, publisher Atlus has provided some insight in the resident hero of 3D Dot Game Heroes, a.k.a. "The Most Interesting Hero in 3D."

Plagued by an unusually small sword, or just want to go bigger? Either way, publisher Atlus has you covered in the latest vignette for the upcoming 3D Dot Game Heroes.

From Software and Silicon Studios' PlayStation 3 exclusive action adventure, billed as the "ultimate retro love letter," hits North America on May 11 for an unusually low $39.99.

3D Dot Game Heroes publisher Atlus today released a new batch of screenshots for From Software and Silicon Studios' "ultimate retro love letter," challenging viewers to "to put their gamer credentials on the line and figure out the games alluded to."

The pixellated action adventure pays homage to "the industry's golden era," according to Atlus, striving "to transport gamers to happy memories from their gaming childhood." Players can also put their pixel art skills to the test by creating their own character. Read more »

While 3D Dot Game Heroes isn't arriving for the PlayStation 3 in North America until May 11, 2010, publisher Atlus has today released a 'launch' trailer which bears more than a passing similarity to a certain iconic Nintendo series--no small coincidence.

Atlus describes From Software and Silicon Studio's $40 action adventure as "the ultimate homage to the industry's golden era," explaining "every aspect of 3D Dot Game Heroes strives to transport gamers to happy memories from their gaming childhood." Read more »

Blocky PlayStation 3-exclusive action-RPG 3D Dot Game Heroes will arrive in North America on

May 11, 2010 at $39.99, publisher Atlus announced today.

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Retro-inspired PlayStation 3 action-RPG 3D Dot Games Heroes is "definitely" slated for a North American release, according to the official PlayStation Twitter.

The extremely stylized title allows players to customize and color characters block-by-block, with enemies exploding into a zillion voxels upon their demise. Read more »