The next game in the PixelJunk series is looking to potentially be the best yet, though it is lacking something. A name. Since it was announced, the game has been referred to simply as PixelJunk 1-4 -- the fourth game in the first series. The assumption was that the name was such a giveaway to the game's style and / or gameplay that it was being kept under wraps. Now it turns out that Q-Games just hasn't decided on one yet. In fact, they're leaving it up to you.
Check out the official naming contest website for some inspiration in the form of not only full screenshots of the game, but also a video of it in action (also seen above). You have until May 11 to submit your name idea on the website and the winner will not only have the satisfaction of knowing that they named the game, but they will also be featured in the game's credits and, along with five runners up, receive a PixelJunk _____ t-shirt.
Judging by the previous PixelJunk titles, the name will need to be short and snappy, yet encapsulate the style of the game. Not an easy job. Be sure to check back here at noon EST for even more inspiration in the form of our hands-on impressions of the game. Good luck to all who enter!
Reader Comments (34)
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 8:24AM (Unverified) said
this looks B TO THE A
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 8:31AM (Unverified) said
pixeljunk hippopotamus
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 8:54AM Nobledevil Gaming Optimist said
Holy crap does that look like fun. PixelJunk SCHMUP?
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 9:01AM s ls said
I entered 3 really good entries
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 9:22AM (Unverified) said
"PixelJunk THE ARE COMING THROUGH THE WALLS" - It's a clear winner.
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 9:44AM (Unverified) said
What are you sinking about?
Nice reference to that commercial.
Nice reference to that commercial.
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 9:47AM wicko said
"What are you sinking about?" They actually took that from a commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmOTpIVxji8 hahahaha
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 9:51AM (Unverified) said
I feel like I'm watching "The Neverending Story" where the Empress needed a new name to save Fantasia. :) It's cool that they're having the community name their next title.
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 9:52AM (Unverified) said
pixeljunk lava, duh :P
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 10:36AM jhowlett said
that looks interesting
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 10:40AM butaneko said
Cool contest! I entered a couple. Mega genius ones so don't bother.
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 10:46AM kinshadow said
Pixel Junk BlowShitUpPlusLava
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 10:54AM IAMIRONMAN said
Pixelate My Junk.
Win.
Win.
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 11:05AM MyLeftTesticIe said
Pixeljunk Element
Game over
Game over
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 2:27PM DarknessBear said
Ahhh, I like that one. I put Pixel Junk: Thermal. But element is better!
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Posted: Apr 29th 2009 11:09AM (Unverified) said
This game looks awesome! I have entered about 15 names already and will probably submit many more before the 11th.
Also, I think that everyone will have entered Element, it's obvious.
Also, I think that everyone will have entered Element, it's obvious.
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 11:12AM Jaclo said
PixelJunk In The Trunk.
It's subtle.
It's subtle.
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 11:13AM Xoonaka said
I'm a bit disappointed with the art style... it's way too similar to Eden, in my view... I kind of liked how divergent each game looked so far. Oh well... that said...
Pixeljunk Core?
...although I think I like element better, even though there only seems to be fire and water.
Pixeljunk Core?
...although I think I like element better, even though there only seems to be fire and water.
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 11:33AM JoshMilewski said
Holy CRAP, this game looks awesome!
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 11:34AM Ashitaka said
If Q-Games wanted their next title to have a sexual innuendo (much like Ratchet & Clank games) they could just name their 4th game Pixel Junk Bottom xD
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 12:11PM (Unverified) said
guess I'm gonna pass on this competition.
my Thai restaurant's name is "Thai Pod". See how bad it is? I shouldn't be allowed to name anything else. LOL
my Thai restaurant's name is "Thai Pod". See how bad it is? I shouldn't be allowed to name anything else. LOL
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 12:48PM (Unverified) said
Isn't it obvious? Pixeljunk Colbert! Stephen T. Colbert deserves this!
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 2:14PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 5:39PM (Unverified) said
Damn you, Pixeljunk for making games that are more addictive than crack! This one looks no different. :)
My vote: Pixeljunk Splash.
And don't try to steal it, I already placed my entry.
My vote: Pixeljunk Splash.
And don't try to steal it, I already placed my entry.
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 6:22PM (Unverified) said
So what happens if more than one person chooses the same name? Does the first person to submit it get the prize? 'Cause I submitted PixelJunk Element before Brandon. :)
Posted: May 2nd 2009 12:35PM tenchialex said
The site states, "In the case where multiple people have chosen the same name, the winner will be decided at random from that group."
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Posted: May 2nd 2009 12:22AM (Unverified) said
How 'bout Pixeljunk McDLT. The hot side stays hot, the cool side stays cool, then you put them together.
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 8:17PM (Unverified) said
Pixeljunk: it doesn't matter because there going to choose the name they want anyway.
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 8:27PM (Unverified) said
pixeljunk underground
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