Alexander Sliwinski
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Alexander is the News Editor for Joystiq and has been a prolific contributor to the site for over half a decade. Responsible for more than 7,000 posts and distinguished by his breaking and original news reports. Alexander has a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Hofstra University.
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Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes and a whole new (open) world
We know, we know... another Lego game based on a popular franchise? But Lego Batman 2: DC Super Hereoes is looking to be different, featuring an open world and the borderline blasphemy of talking Lego characters. Also, we'd be lying if we said that the exchange between Batman and Superman in this ...
Dead Island reanimated for 'Game of the Year Edition' June 26
Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition is now official and ready to ruin your summer vacation plans on June 26. First revealed earlier this month by the British Board of Film Classification, the GOTY packs includes the standard game, along with downloadable content "Ryder White," "Bloodbath Arena" ...
XCOM: Enemy Unknown trailer digs deep into the 'ant farm' base
XCOM: Enemy Unknown's October 9 launch date this morning was also coupled with screenshots and a developer doc on XCOM's base of operations. Referred to as the "ant farm," the XCOM base is a living cutaway, allowing players to build out and create all new rooms to assist the agency in its ...
XCOM: Enemy Unknown launches retail operations October 9
XCOM: Enemy Unknown begins training a new generation of operatives in the art of global xeno defense on October 9 and 13 in North America and internationally, respectively. 2K Games plans to launch the console and PC versions simultaneously. Pre-orders of the game will receive the Elite Soldier ...
RI governor confirms 38 Studios layoffs
Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee has confirmed layoffs at 38 Studios. The governor made the statement this evening following a scheduled meeting of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC), where about as little happened to resolve 38 Studios' troubled situation as at last ...
DmC Devil May Cry delayed, hitting January 2013
DmC Devil May Cry has been delayed. The redesigned Dante will now perform endless aerial combos and smart-ass quips on consoles starting January 15, 2013 in North America and Europe. A PC version has also been announced, and is set to strike "later in 2013." ...
Max Payne 3 shoots past Diablo 3 on UK Charts
Max has beaten a lot of personal demons, but last week he took on the Diablo at retail and won. According to Chart-Track, Max Payne 3 outperformed the previous sequel (from 2003) nearly 10 to 1. Chart-Track also noted the third installment in the Payne series bested Diablo 3 by only about 8,000 ...
SOL: Exodus flying to all digital distribution systems, European retail this summer
Space combat invigorater SOL: Exodus is heading to European boxed retail this summer and all digital distribution systems shortly. Developer Seamless struck a deal with publisher Iceberg Interactive to the bring the game to physical shelves in the UK , Ireland, Scandinavia, Benelux and other ...
WRUP: Diablo is in the details
After launch hiccups that prevented the ravenous hordes to delve deep into the dungeons of Diablo 3, it appears things are stable enough now for the masses to descend. We understand if you won't be able to join in, as hell takes many forms. What's everyone playing? ...
First video of 38 Studios' 'Project Copernicus' MMO flies over Amalur
38 Studios released a "Project Copernicus" sizzle reel this afternoon, featuring locales in Amalur's MMO game world. The timing of this video is certainly interesting, since it comes on the same day that 38 Studios handed over an overdue check to the state of Rhode Island and its governor, ...
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Posted on May 25th 2012 3:30PM