Late Night Consoling

Japanese site Watch Impress had a few comments from Square Enix president Youichi Wada regarding Nintendo's recently announced online network. Planet GameCube deciphered from the article: "Interestingly, the executive focuses on the Revolution, not the DS. Wada's statements suggest Nintendo's philosophy meshes with Square Enix's vision of a strong game-network culture, citing the interaction among players in his company's flagship online title, Final Fantasy XI."

The title says it all! Majesco announced today they will adapt the 30-year-old Martin Scorsese film Taxi Driver. The game is currently being developed by Papaya Studio (developers of Whirl Tour) and is scheduled to ship in spring 2006. We'll probably learn more about this one at E3.

With Hideo Kojima stepping away from the Metal Gear Solid series, many have been wondering what he has been keeping himself busy with. Well, we should know in one week when his next game is revealed, according to Famitsu. No details to anything have been disclosed.

Sony Online Entertainment announced two new titles developed exclusive for the PSP: GripShift and FRANTIX. GripShift is described as "one of the first video games for the PSP system to combine high-flying stunt driving and unique puzzle-solving action in an all-out, pedal-to-the-metal racing experience." Four player multiplay will be possible. FRANTIX is pitched as offering "frenzied puzzle-solving action, beautiful 3D graphics, more than 150 challenging levels for players to enjoy, power pick-ups, and a diverse array of monsters and unique obstacles."

Konami filed a complaint against Roxor Games, developer of In the Groove, saying that the game infringes on the patent and trademark rights of the Dance Dance Revolution series. They also don't appreciate Roxor Games refitting DDR cabinets to play their game. Only time will tell if something will come out of this.

GameSpot chats with Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon regarding Shaolin Monks. IGN talks with developers on Burnout Revenge and GripShift.