Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogobig.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2015 AOL, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Design ideas we love and want more of in 2015]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/27/design-ideas-we-love-and-want-more-of-in-2015/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/27/design-ideas-we-love-and-want-more-of-in-2015/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/27/design-ideas-we-love-and-want-more-of-in-2015/#comments When dissected, our favorite games are usually composed of many ideas and designs that make the entire package worthy of our time.

In 2014, there were countless game ideas and design choices that we were enamored with: from the educational value of Never Alone to the co-op found within the crazy world of Bayonetta 2. In this feature, Team Joystiq recalls a handful of ideas that made 2014 a great year for gaming. Here are designs we hope to see more of in 2015.

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JoystiqDesign ideas we love and want more of in 2015 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Jan 2015 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 08:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: Android Game Developer Bundle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/26/joystiq-deals-android-game-developer-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/26/joystiq-deals-android-game-developer-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/26/joystiq-deals-android-game-developer-bundle/#comments Today, Joystiq Deals serves up the Android Game Developer Bundle, a seven-course selection that will put you on the road to launching a fully fledged mobile game studio.

The package includes the No-Coding-Required Game Building Course, the Beginner Game Reskinning Course, the Android Lollipop Complete Development Course, the Unity3D 2D-Game Development Course, the All-Level Unity3D C# Game Development Course, the Intro To C# Programming & Scripting for Games in Unity, and the All-Level Android App Development Course. All seven courses can be yours for $49 through this Saturday.

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Android Game Developer Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidjoystiq-dealsmobileMon, 26 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: ChargeAll Portable Power Outlet]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/23/joystiq-deals-chargeall-portable-power-outlet/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/23/joystiq-deals-chargeall-portable-power-outlet/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/23/joystiq-deals-chargeall-portable-power-outlet/#comments Wish you could carry a power outlet with you to charge your electronic devices? Joystiq Deals has you covered with the ChargeAll Portable Power Outlet, a portable battery pack featuring USB and AC outlets.

The ChargeAll Portable Power Outlet will supply power to your phone, laptop, or any other electronic device while you're out and about. Normally priced at $300, the ChargeAll is available through Joystiq Deals today for $205, giving you a 31 percent discount off its regular retail price.
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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: ChargeAll Portable Power Outlet originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chargerjoystiq-dealsFri, 23 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: Bluetooth Audio Beanie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/22/joystiq-deals-bluetooth-audio-beanie/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/22/joystiq-deals-bluetooth-audio-beanie/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/22/joystiq-deals-bluetooth-audio-beanie/#comments Today, Joystiq Deals serves up the The Bluetooth Audio Beanie, a fashionable and functional piece of gear that allows you to take calls and listen to music while you keep your noggin warm.

The one-size-fits-all beanie features features a 33-foot Bluetooth range, simple controls, and 6 hours of play time on a single charge, and it's available today from Joystiq Deals for $34.99.

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Bluetooth Audio Beanie originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: The 3D Projector Giveaway]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/21/joystiq-deals-the-3d-projector-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/21/joystiq-deals-the-3d-projector-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/21/joystiq-deals-the-3d-projector-giveaway/#comments Joystiq Deals is giving you the chance to win an Optoma HD26 Full 3D 1080p 3200 Lumen DLP Home Theater Projector today, free of charge. Because we're nice like that.

A $700 value, the projector can be yours if you sign up with Joystiq Deals and submit your e-mail address. Be sure to share the contest to earn more chances to win. Good luck!

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: The 3D Projector Giveaway originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>joystiq-dealsprojectorWed, 21 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Streams: Resident Evil HD bites back plus free PS4/PC copies!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/21/joystiq-streams-resident-evil-hd-bites-back/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/21/joystiq-streams-resident-evil-hd-bites-back/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/21/joystiq-streams-resident-evil-hd-bites-back/#comments A whole lot of superstars in this game here tonight, but I want you all to know one thing: This is Resident Evil in high definition. Whose blood? Chris' blood. I said whose blood? Chris' blood! Y'all know what time it is!

While the impossible dream of a Resident Evil soundtracked entirely by classic Run DMC cuts remains elusive, the HD remaster of Capcom's Gamecube classic is a sweet, sweet reality this week. After 13 years restricted to Nintendo's SD consoles, the hardest, prettiest version of the survival horror game is finally playable on more modern machines. How does it stack up? Do the new controls make it too easy? Is this indeed Chris' blood and will we ever discover the ingredients in a Jill sandwich? Join us and find out.

We're streaming Resident Evil on PC starting at 4:00PM EST on Joystiq.com/Twitch. This will be a New Game+ run so some fresh costumes will be on display as well. Plus: we're giving away a few copies of the game on PC and PS4. Join us!

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Something happens to people when they play anything made by Jackbox Games. You Don't Know Jack, Fibbage, Lie Swatter; these games bring out a cackling darkness that is both frightening and impossible to resist. Do friendships end because of the vicious yelling at the end of a round of You Don't Know Jack? Certainly, but just as many new alliances and unbreakable bonds are formed thanks to suppository jokes, deceit, and wordplay. If you've ever wanted to see the Joystiq staff destroy each other with language while also winning some free PlayStation 4 and Xbox One games, here's your chance.

Starting at 4:00PM EST on Joystiq.com/Twitch, we'll be streaming select games from the Jackbox Party Pack. A murder of Joystiq editors will play alongside Jackbox's own Steve Heinrich, one of the creators and head writers on You Don't Know Jack. We'll also be doling out download codes for the Jackbox Party Pack on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Joystiq.com/Twitch broadcasts every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00PM EST, but we stream other times as well so make sure to follow us on Twitch.
[Images: Jackbox Games]

JoystiqJoystiq Streams: Sex, lies, You Don't Know Jack, and free PS4/XB1 games originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Jan 2015 15:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fibbagejackbox-gamesjackbox-party-packjoystiq-streamsmacmicrosoftpcplaystationps4xbox-oneyou-dont-know-jackyou-dont-know-jack-2015Tue, 20 Jan 2015 15:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: Java Developer Course Bundle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/19/joystiq-deals-java-developer-course-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/19/joystiq-deals-java-developer-course-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/19/joystiq-deals-java-developer-course-bundle/#comments Want to build up your Java programming skillset? Today, Joystiq Deals is offering the Java Developer Course Bundle, a collection that features more than 70 hours of in-depth instructional content.

The package includes the Beginner Java Essentials for Android Course, the Dynamic Website Building with Java Course, the Java Spring Framework Course, the Beginner Java Programming Course, the Java Data Structures & Algorithms Course, and the All-Level Java Swing Course. Normally priced at $399, the six-course package is available today through Joystiq Deals for only $39.

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Java Developer Course Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidjavajoystiq-dealsmobileMon, 19 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: Pay What You Want Backend Developer Bootcamp]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/16/joystiq-deals-pay-what-you-want-backend-developer-bootcamp/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/16/joystiq-deals-pay-what-you-want-backend-developer-bootcamp/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/16/joystiq-deals-pay-what-you-want-backend-developer-bootcamp/#comments Today's Joystiq Deal includes over 95 hours of tutorials on the Ruby, Python and PHP programming languages, ranging from the basics to advanced techniques. Normally the eight courses included in today's bundle bear a collective price of $990, but as this is a Pay What You Want promotion, prospective buyers need only match the current average price to receive the full bundle. As of now that price stands at $7.08.

Like each of the Joystiq Deals' Pay What You Want Promotions, 10 percent of your purchase will go to a charity of your choosing: the World Wildlife Fund, Child's Play or Creative Commons.
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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Pay What You Want Backend Developer Bootcamp originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No game downloads are required - all you need is a compatible PC, TV, or tablet device to start streaming games directly from the cloud. Just sign up through Joystiq Deals and your trial month will begin instantly.
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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: One Free Month of OnLive PlayPack originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidjoystiq-dealsmobileonlivepcThu, 15 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: Analogue Nt retro console giveaway]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/14/joystiq-deals-analogue-nt-retro-console-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/14/joystiq-deals-analogue-nt-retro-console-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/14/joystiq-deals-analogue-nt-retro-console-giveaway/#comments In its latest giveaway, Joystiq Deals is offering retro gaming fans the opportunity to play classic NES games (and even games exclusive to the Japanese Famicom) in modern style. The Analogue Nt (pictured above) is modeled from a single block of aluminum and uses the same CPU and PPU found in Nintendo's iconic 1980s gaming console. It even works with all of the console's accessories, from the Power Pad to the Zapper light gun, and supports modern video output standards like HDMI.

Though designed to play games from three decades ago, all of the modern craftsmanship in the Analogue Nt makes the gadget expensive - it normally features a $550 price tag. For the next six days, however, you can enter to win one by visiting the Joystiq Deals website and entering the pertinent information. For full contest rules, see this wall of text.
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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Analogue Nt retro console giveaway originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Featuring over 30 hours of video instruction and a collection of hands-on app-building exercises, the Android Lollipop Coding Course covers an array of topics, ranging from Java to SQLite to Google APIs. Normally priced at $499 when purchased individually, you can get access to all of our featured courses today for only $89.

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Android Lollipop Coding Course originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Jan 2015 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The last time Joystiq played Evolve, it didn't go very well. We had plenty of fun hunting each other down, leveling up the respective hunter classes, and trying to be a good and proper monster. It's just that we weren't very good. Eggs defeated us. Eggs! Defeat at the hands of a gradually growing beast is one thing, but crumbling in the face of unborn beasts is too ignoble a fate for Joystiq. So we're getting back in there. Those eggs won't even know what hit them.

Starting at 4:00PM EST on Joystiq.com/Twitch, we'll be streaming Evolve. Anyone curious to see how the multiple character classes change as you level up early in the game should swing by for a detailed look. Anyone that rooted for the eggs last time: Place your bets.

Joystiq.com/Twitch broadcasts every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00PM EST, but we stream on the regular at other times so make sure to follow us on Twitch.
[Images: 2K Games]

JoystiqJoystiq Streams: Evolve rematch pits Joystiq against Team Eggs originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The SKEYE Nano Drone is less than two inches across and weighs just 11.9 grams. Despite its miniscule dimensions, the Drone features LED lighting, gyroscopic stabilization and a six-axis flight control system. Normally the tiny flying machine is priced at $60, but for the next five days Joystiq Deals users can purchase the SKEYE Nano Drone for $35. For more information on the gadget and everything you'll need to buy your own, visit the Joystiq Deals website.
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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: SKEYE Nano Drone originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Jan 2015 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>joystiq-dealsskeye-nano-droneMon, 12 Jan 2015 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Console Madness 2015: 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4 + Logitech gear]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/09/console-madness-2015-20th-anniversary-playstation-4-logitech/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/09/console-madness-2015-20th-anniversary-playstation-4-logitech/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/09/console-madness-2015-20th-anniversary-playstation-4-logitech/#comments With the holiday season well and truly behind us, we bet you thought we were done giving away the goods. No more free consoles from Joystiq, right? Wrong. Dead wrong. Indeed we've been holding a truly potent prize in reserve to kick off our first major giveaway of the year. What is it? None other than the limited edition 20th anniversary PlayStation 4. In fact, it's #8406 of just 12,300 ever made. And we're giving it to you.

That's just the beginning of the sweet goods. With only one PS4 to dole out, we don't want to leave others hanging. Logitech has provided us with three gorgeous gaming mice to give away as well, including one G302 Daedalus Prime MOBA Gaming Mouse, one G402 Hyperion Fury Ultra-Fast FPS Gaming Mouse, and one G502 Proteus Core Tunable Gaming Mouse.

Here's how to get the prizes: Just use the Rafflecopter widget below between January 9 and January 16. Winners will be selected at random and contacted via email (so make double sure you use an email we can actually contact you at!) Full rules and details after the break.

20th Anniversary PS4 and Logitech giveaway

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JoystiqConsole Madness 2015: 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4 + Logitech gear originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>pcplaystationps4Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: Last chance to enter the Double Nexus giveaway]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/09/joystiq-deals-last-chance-to-enter-the-double-nexus-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/09/joystiq-deals-last-chance-to-enter-the-double-nexus-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/09/joystiq-deals-last-chance-to-enter-the-double-nexus-giveaway/#comments What's better than winning one Nexus device? Winning two Nexus devices. Joystiq Deals is currently hosting a giveaway that includes both a Nexus 6 phone and a Nexus 9 tablet, a duo collectively valued at over $1,000. No purchase is necessary and entry requires only that you register a valid email address.

There is a catch, however: The giveaway is rapidly drawing to a close. Prospective Nexus owners have only three days left to enter the giveaway, and less time to share the promotion on Twitter to earn additional entries. For full rules and information on tossing your name in the virtual hat, visit the Joystiq Deals website.
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Normally all of this software would total $45, but for the next six days you can grab all of these items for $9. Just visit the Joystiq Deals website, enter your registration info and you'll be one step closer to building your magnum opus.
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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: AGFPro Game Creator Kit originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Starting at 3:30PM EST right here and on Twitch, it's JOYSTIQ DOME! Ten games enter! Ten games get robustly examined while 13 editors jaw at one another before examining the year 2014 in detail!

Yes, it's the Super Joystiq Podcast Live! Thrill as Ludwig Kietzmann tries to defend Watch Dogs. Swoon as Susan Arendt and Anthony John Agnello defend Lightning Returns with the fury of a thousand burning suns. Chortle as Alexander Sliwinski tries to resist playing Hearthstone. Jess Conditt talks Walking Dead, Danny Cowan digs Shovel Knight, Earnest Cavalli loves Sunset Overdrive, Sam Prell digs into Dragon Age: Inquisition, Richard Mitchell bets on Bayonetta, Xav de Matos feels Far Cry 4, Sinan Kubba delights in Dark Souls 2, Mike Suszek survives Desert Golfing, and Thomas Schulenberg gives Super Smash Bros. for Wii U a what for all over again. And that's just how it starts.

Tune in right here and on Twitch.tv/Joystiq at 3:30PM EST for a live, all staff round table discussion on the best games of 2014, our personal favorites, and a look back on the gaming year that was.
[Images: WBIE]

JoystiqSuper Joystiq Podcast Live: Best of 2014 [Update: Watch the replay!] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Jan 2015 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsandroidbest-of-2014iosipadiphonejoystiq-streamsmicrosoftmobilenintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3ps4vitawii-uxboxxbox-oneThu, 08 Jan 2015 15:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: The OnePlus One Giveaway]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/07/joystiq-deals-the-oneplus-one-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/07/joystiq-deals-the-oneplus-one-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/07/joystiq-deals-the-oneplus-one-giveaway/#comments Joystiq Deals is giving away a OnePlus One Android smartphone this week, giving you the opportunity to own a cutting-edge piece of technology before it hits retail.

For a chance to win, sign up with Joystiq Deals and submit your e-mail address. You can also refer a friend to earn an additional contest entry and increase your odds of winning. Good luck!

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: The OnePlus One Giveaway originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Jan 2015 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidjoystiq-dealsmobileWed, 07 Jan 2015 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: Loot Crate Last Chance]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/06/joystiq-deals-loot-crate-last-chance/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/06/joystiq-deals-loot-crate-last-chance/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/06/joystiq-deals-loot-crate-last-chance/#comments Today is your last chance to grab a three-month subscription to Loot Crate through Joystiq Deals, getting your 2015 off to a great start with regular deliveries of geeky goodies.

Normally priced at $56, we're selling the next three months of Loot Crate offerings today for only $47.99. Act fast, though - today is the final day we're featuring the bundle at our special price, and you won't want to miss the riches Loot Crate has in store in the coming months.

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Loot Crate Last Chance originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>joystiq-dealsloot-crateTue, 06 Jan 2015 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: The Name Your Own Price Game Design Bundle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/05/joystiq-deals-the-name-your-own-price-game-design-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/05/joystiq-deals-the-name-your-own-price-game-design-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/05/joystiq-deals-the-name-your-own-price-game-design-bundle/#comments Want to create your own games but don't know where to start? Joystiq Deals is giving you a chance to join the world of game development with the Name Your Own Price Game Design Bundle, a comprehensive instructional package that will equip you with everything you need to forge a new career path.

Beat our average purchase price and you'll receive all four instructional packages, including Make Real Games: Become A Unity 3D Power User, Get Schooled: Professional Video Game Art School, Engage Your Customers With Gamification, and Learn To Craft "Hand-Painted" Textures. Collectively valued at almost $800, these courses are available today at a steep discount, with a portion of proceeds from every purchase benefiting the Child's Play, World Wildlife Fund, and Creative Commons charities.

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: The Name Your Own Price Game Design Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundlejoystiq-dealsMon, 05 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: Last Chance for Golden Apple and Dropbox giveaways]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/02/joystiq-deals-last-chance-for-golden-apple-and-dropbox-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/02/joystiq-deals-last-chance-for-golden-apple-and-dropbox-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/02/joystiq-deals-last-chance-for-golden-apple-and-dropbox-giveaway/#comments Heads up: you've got less than one week to enter a pair of great giveaways we're offering on Joystiq Deals, and we're giving you one last chance to put yourself in the running for prizes worth more than $1,400.

Enter our Golden Apple Giveaway and you could win a golden iPad Air 2 and a gold iPhone 6. If online storage is what you need, you should also enter our Mega Dropbox Pro Giveaway, which will award three years of Dropbox Pro service and a terabyte's worth of space to one lucky winner.

The submission deadline for both contests is January 5, and make sure to share your entries on Twitter to receive additional chances to win. Good luck!

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Last Chance for Golden Apple and Dropbox giveaways originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Jan 2015 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgiveawayiosipadiphonejoystiq-dealsmobileFri, 02 Jan 2015 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: Flexible, Sturdy, and Durable Micro USB Cables]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/31/joystiq-deals-flexible-sturdy-and-durable-micro-usb-cables/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/31/joystiq-deals-flexible-sturdy-and-durable-micro-usb-cables/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/31/joystiq-deals-flexible-sturdy-and-durable-micro-usb-cables/#comments Looking for an alternative to the flimsy charging cables that are often bundled with mobile devices? Joystiq Deals has what you need. Today we're offering a pack of three durable Micro USB cables for only $13.99.

These cables are built to last, featuring textured rubber armor that will protect your investment while offering the flexibility you need. They're compatible with any device that charges itself via a Micro USB connection, and are an ideal fit for desktop USB hubs and car chargers. Our sale price is good through the end of the week, so pick up a pack while you've got the chance!
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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Flexible, Sturdy, and Durable Micro USB Cables originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidiosipadiphonejoystiq-dealsmobileWed, 31 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: Top Gear Deals of 2014]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/30/joystiq-deals-top-gear-deals-of-2014/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/30/joystiq-deals-top-gear-deals-of-2014/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/30/joystiq-deals-top-gear-deals-of-2014/#comments Joystiq Deals continues its return trip through 2014's sale catalog today, giving you a second chance to grab some of our most popular deals on gear and gadgets as the year draws to a close.

Today, you can pick up a three-month subscription to Loot Crate ($47.99), the NES30 Bluetooth controller ($29.99), the Limefuel Dual USB Battery Pack ($34.99), and the TRNDlabs Bluetooth Shower Speaker ($34.99).

Want to pilot a drone of your very own? You can grab an Extreme Micro Drone 2.0 for $74.99 or place an $89 pre-order for the upcoming Limited Edition Code Black Drone through the end of the day. Happy 2015!

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Top Gear Deals of 2014 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our featured deals include the Name Your Own Price Learn to Code Bundle (beat the average for all eight online courses!), The Ultimate Game Developer Bundle ($49), The Complete iOS 8 + Swift Developers Course ($89), The Name Your Own Price Game Design Bundle, and the White Hat Hacker Bundle ($49).

We're also offering a three-year VPN Unlimited Premium Plan today, allowing you to safeguard your online activity for only $19.

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Top Digital Deals of 2014 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidiosipadiphonejoystiq-dealsmacmobilepcMon, 29 Dec 2014 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq's favorite races in games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/28/joystiqs-favorite-races-in-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/28/joystiqs-favorite-races-in-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/28/joystiqs-favorite-races-in-games/#comments It was revealed this week that the Heavensward expansion for Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn would introduce not only new jobs, but a new race for players to enjoy: the Au Ra. Featuring tails, scales and horns, the Au Ra blend humanoid features with those of dragons, and who doesn't want to be a dragon-person?

The news also gave us a chance to reflect on our own favorite races in gaming, which we've collected here for your viewing/judging pleasure. Of course, not everyone will have the same taste in fictional species (though one does make an encore appearance on our list) so tell us: what's your favorite race in games?

>>Joystiq's Favorite Races In Games<<

JoystiqJoystiq's favorite races in games originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Dec 2014 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3ps4recommendedvitawii-uxboxxbox-oneSun, 28 Dec 2014 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq's favorite new characters of 2014]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/26/joystiqs-favorite-new-characters-of-2014/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/26/joystiqs-favorite-new-characters-of-2014/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/26/joystiqs-favorite-new-characters-of-2014/#comments It takes all sorts to make up the video game worlds we explore, and sometimes a few characters stand out as our favorites. From the buffoonery of Ratbag to the big splash made by the Troupple King, this year featured a host of unique new faces.

As we close out another year of gaming, we look back at some of our favorites. Of course we couldn't highlight them all, so we ask: What are your favorite characters of 2014?

>>Joystiq's Favorite New Characters of 2014<<

JoystiqJoystiq's favorite new characters of 2014 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Dec 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsbest-of-2014microsoftnintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps4recommendedvitawii-uxbox-oneFri, 26 Dec 2014 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: Free anime for 30 days from Crunchyroll]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/26/joystiq-deals-free-anime-for-30-days-from-crunchyroll/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/26/joystiq-deals-free-anime-for-30-days-from-crunchyroll/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/26/joystiq-deals-free-anime-for-30-days-from-crunchyroll/#comments If you love anime, Joystiq Deals has an offer you won't want to miss. This week, we're giving our members a 30-day Crunchyroll membership, free of charge.

Crunchyroll offers over 10,000 hours of content across hundreds of available anime titles streamed via your Internet browser, mobile device, or game console. Sign up now and you'll have 30 days to catch up on all your favorite shows, for free. Check it out!

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If you're looking for a USB charge, you can pick up the four-outlet and dual-USB PowerCube Outlet Expander for $17.95, a 10 Ft. MFi-Certified iOS Lightning Cable for $18.99, and a 20,000mAh Dual USB Battery Pack for $34.99.

Need batteries? You can pick up 100 Duracell-branded AA batteries and 52 AAAs for $59.99. And if your iPhone needs a burst of style and battery power, we've got the Afterburner iPhone 6 Battery Case for $40. Happy holiday from Joystiq Deals!

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: The Great Charger and Battery Roundup originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Code Black Drone is small enough to fit in your palm, and its 6-axis flight control system ensures a smooth, stable flight for you and your family to enjoy. Retailing for $99, the Code Black Drone can be yours if you place an $89 pre-order through Joystiq Deals today.

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Limited Edition Code Black Drone originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dronejoystiq-dealsWed, 24 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: The Xbox One + Grand Theft Auto 5 Giveaway]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/23/joystiq-deals-the-xbox-one-grand-theft-auto-5-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/23/joystiq-deals-the-xbox-one-grand-theft-auto-5-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/23/joystiq-deals-the-xbox-one-grand-theft-auto-5-giveaway/#comments You like games. You like free stuff. Joystiq Deals is giving you both. Enter our Xbox One and GTA5 giveaway to join the latest console generation in style.

Submit your entry by December 25 for a chance to win an Xbox One console and a copy of Grand Theft Auto 5, both free of charge from your friends at Joystiq. You can increase your chances of winning by sharing our contest via Twitter and Facebook for additional entries. Good luck!

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: The Xbox One + Grand Theft Auto 5 Giveaway originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Android Game Developer Bundle includes the No-Coding-Required Game Building Course, Beginner Game Reskinning Course, Android Lollipop Complete Development Course, Unity3D 2D-Game Development Course, All-Level Unity3D C# Game Development Course, Intro To C# Programming & Scripting for Games in Unity, and the All-Level Android App Development Course. Collectively priced at $761, these courses can be yours for only $49 via Joystiq Deals through December 26. You could have your first game ready to release in 2015, so pick up our bundle now to get started!

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Android Game Developer Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gaming is as deeply entrenched in the online age as it's ever been, with more downloadable games hitting storefronts than ever before. So there's no better time than now, while we still can, to commemorate the year through the lens of box art.

So many hours and so much thought goes into creating box art, with designers working their utmost to grab consumer attention at ground level. That makes for a curious mix of designs, turning the average store shelf into a kaleidoscope of logos, familiar faces, and occasionally glittering artwork. That very much remains the case this year.

We've taken 50 of 2014's retail releases - we've restricted it to games that hit physical store shelves (sorry, Shovel Knight) - and compiled them into a gallery to chronicle the year. As for which box art stood out from the rest, we welcome you to illuminate us in the comments.

What was your favorite video game box art of 2014? Which of the covers we didn't include were ones you really liked? And what about the coulda-shoulda-done-betters? Let us know!

>>The Year in Box Art<<

Joystiq2014's Box Art: The Year in Review originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Dec 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Normally priced at $240, you can snap a 180 QX for $189.99 via Joystiq Deals until December 23. And just because we like you so much, take another $5 off by using the code "QXDRONE5."
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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: 180 QX Drone With Extra Battery originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>joystiq-dealsFri, 19 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: Apple Watch giveaway]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/18/joystiq-deals-apple-watch-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/18/joystiq-deals-apple-watch-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/18/joystiq-deals-apple-watch-giveaway/#comments A watch that only tells time is so 16th century. Nowadays there are watches that can tell time, connect to the Internet, count our steps, even take our phone calls. Such is the case with the upcoming Apple Watch, which Joystiq Deals would like to give to you for free.

To earn a shot at winning the Apple Watch, simply head over to the giveaway landing page and click the green "Enter" button. To earn more entries, share the page or follow Joystiq on Twitter and Google Plus using the links on the giveaway page. The giveaway closes December 23, with the Apple Watch due to release in early 2015.

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Apple Watch giveaway originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want to hang out with Handsome Jack, you'll need to act fast - our sale ends tomorrow. Good luck out there, vault hunters.

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: Borderlands - The Pre-Sequel 48-hour sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Normally priced at $40, our cable is available today for $21 ($22.99 with international shipping). Pick one up and keep your iOS or Android phone running at full capacity whenever you need it -- you'll be glad you did.

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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: 2-in-1 Lightning and Micro-USB charging cable originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Bundle includes primers on both Apple's Swift programming language and the ubiquitous Unity 3D game engine, but today's pièce de résistance is the iOS 8 Game Source Code Pack, which features four fully-featured templates based on popular games such as Threes! and Flappy Bird. Instead of crafting a game from scratch, users can build on these templates to learn all about the more complex aspects of iOS game creation, including multiplayer functionality, in-game item monetization and Gamecenter support.

Normally priced at $994, the iOS 8 Game Hacker Bundle is currently available to Joystiq Deals users for $59. This deal is only available for the next three days.
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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: iOS 8 Game Hacker Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>iosipadiphonejoystiq-dealsmobileMon, 15 Dec 2014 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq appreciates a good pun]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/15/joystiq-appreciates-a-good-pun/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/15/joystiq-appreciates-a-good-pun/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/15/joystiq-appreciates-a-good-pun/#comments The team here at Joystiq enjoys a good pun - though it's unclear sometimes if everyone else appreciates them quite as much as we do. Still, video games aren't beyond playing with words either and 2014 was a good year for particularly punny games.

As we wind down 2014, Team Joystiq takes a look at some of our favorite wordplay moments in games for the year. It may be a low form of humor, but that doesn't mean it can't make us chuckle.

>>A Good Year for Puns in Games<<

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>HumorHumor-is-SubjectivePunsrecommendedMon, 15 Dec 2014 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Deals: The Name Your Own Price iOS Designer Bundle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/12/joystiq-deals-the-name-your-own-price-ios-designer-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/12/joystiq-deals-the-name-your-own-price-ios-designer-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/12/joystiq-deals-the-name-your-own-price-ios-designer-bundle/#comments Joystiq Deals is putting you on the path to a career in mobile development with The Name Your Own Price iOS Designer Bundle, a broad collection of tutorials, instructional courses, and assets suited to your needs.

Pay any amount for our bundle and you'll get the Learn Mobile First Web Design Using Bootstrap and The Art Of App Design & Marketing courses. Beat the average purchase price and you'll unlock all content on offer, including The Ultimate Collection Of Design Graphics From Creative VIP, Assets For Simplifying The Web & Mobile Design Process, the Freebo Design Asset Bundle, Mobile App Design From Scratch: Design Principles & UX, and iPhone App Interface Design For Beginners.

Valued at $1,415 when purchased individually, all of today's content can be had for under $50 if you opt for our recommended purchase price. A portion of proceeds will benefit Child's Play, World Wildlife Fund, or Creative Commons.
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JoystiqJoystiq Deals: The Name Your Own Price iOS Designer Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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