Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogobig.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Microsoft signs skeleton-filled strategy title Skulls of the Shogun for XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/15/microsoft-signs-skeleton-filled-strategy-title-skulls-of-the-sho/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/15/microsoft-signs-skeleton-filled-strategy-title-skulls-of-the-sho/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/15/microsoft-signs-skeleton-filled-strategy-title-skulls-of-the-sho/#comments Microsoft has snapped up exclusive publishing rights to the first game from Haunted Temple Studios, the dev established by former EA Los Angeles staffers Jake Kazdal, Ben Vance and Borut Pfeifer. Under the agreement, the trio's original strategy offering, Skulls of the Shogun (which we first previewed here), will debut on Xbox Live Arcade under the Microsoft Game Studios banner.

Haunted Temple's Kazdal, who worked on EA and Steven Spielburg's canned Project LMNO with his two studio-mates, told Gamasutra that Microsoft "totally got" Skulls of the Shogun and "have been fully behind it" since signing it. "The support we're getting out of them has been seriously as much as I could ever ask for," he added.

The game, which we've made no bones about loving so far, is due out this fall.

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Smaller and fluffier, a keychain-sized Okamiden plush will be included as part of a "San Diego Comic-Con Impulse Pak" ($40) that features three of SOTA's non-game-related Bobble Budds. Finally, there's our favorite of the bunch: Darksiders' War astride his horse, Ruin, in an LED-lit statue (above, $250) that looks as hot as the flames erupting from the Apocalypse rider's steed.

All three items will be available at the show and through SOTA's online store. You can view more pictures and details at the source link.

JoystiqSOTA's new Darksiders, Darkstalkers and Okamiden toys go to Comic-Con originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcomic-con-2011DarksidersDarksiders-Wrath-of-WarDarkstalkersokamiokamidensan-diego-comic-con-2011sota-toystoysFri, 08 Jul 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fieldrunners HD storms Android June 30, $.99 for first 24 hours]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/28/fieldrunners-hd-storms-android-june-30/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/28/fieldrunners-hd-storms-android-june-30/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/28/fieldrunners-hd-storms-android-june-30/#comments Just in time for the Fourth of July fireworks, Subatomic Studios is bringing its hit iOS tower defense title Fieldrunners to Android -- and it'll be a buck on day one. The Cambridge, Mass. based developer has announced that the $2.99 price for its game will be cut to $.99 on Thursday, June 30, which is when it arrives on the Android Market. From July 1 on, it's full price. (Note: The press release, which says the game is free during the first 24 hours, is incorrect.)

As its title suggests, Fieldrunners HD has undergone a visual upgrade for Android devices, with all its art assets getting a fresh coat of 950x540 resolution paint. Other than that, the game looks to be a facsimile of its previous iterations on iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad -- all of which were great. You don't need to be a West Point graduate to realize that grabbing this gem on day one is the winning strategy.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidfieldrunnersfieldrunners-hdmobilesubatomic-studiostower-defenseTue, 28 Jun 2011 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon's vorpal sword cuts $20 off Alice: Madness Returns]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/27/amazons-vorpal-sword-cuts-20-off-alice-madness-returns/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/27/amazons-vorpal-sword-cuts-20-off-alice-madness-returns/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/27/amazons-vorpal-sword-cuts-20-off-alice-madness-returns/#comments As if it'd taken a swig from a bottle labeled "Drink Me," the price tag on Alice: Madness Returns has diminished in size at Amazon. This week only, the retailer is offering American McGee's second excursion into Wonderland for $20 off, making it $40 on PS3 and 360 and $30 on PC.

The deal is available only "while supplies last," and joins similar week-long discounts on Brink and The Witcher 2 -- which is also a fantasy game, but features far fewer flying pig snouts.

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Starting at $10 and maxing out at $20, the list includes: Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Power Stone Collection, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max and seven more. Capcom says the quantities of some titles are "extremely limited," so hit that source link fast if you're at all interested in this deal. You'll find the full list with prices after the jump.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomMonster-Hunter-Freedom-UniteplaystationpspsalesonySat, 25 Jun 2011 01:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Cut the Rope debuts on Android, free for one week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/24/cut-the-rope-debuts-on-android-free-for-one-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/24/cut-the-rope-debuts-on-android-free-for-one-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/24/cut-the-rope-debuts-on-android-free-for-one-week/#comments ZeptoLab has a candy-filled treat for owners of Android devices: its hit puzzler, Cut the Rope, has launched for the mobile platform and will be available free of charge for one week. The game is debuting exclusively on the GetJar app store but, according to its developer, will be made available through the Android Market and other branded e-storefronts eventually.

Cut the Rope for Android will be ad supported during this initial period, so those who eventually pay for it will be getting something extra -- or, rather, something less, in terms of advertising.

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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has listed the demo as part of tomorrow's European PlayStation Store update, lending a lot of credence to this news, although a representative for Sega America couldn't comment when asked by Joystiq if the demo is planned to hit the US tomorrow, too. It's entirely likely -- though not confirmed -- that the demo's release is being prepared as a surprise to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sonic franchise, which is, conveniently, June 23.

PS3 owners in Japan would need another surprise tomorrow in order to play the demo, Andriasang points out -- that country's PSN is still offline, with no indication it will be brought back into service within the next 24 hours.

Update: The Sonic Generations demo is now available on Xbox Live -- for the next 20 days.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demomicrosoftplaystationps3psnsegasonic-generationssonic-the-hedgehogxblaxboxWed, 22 Jun 2011 20:20:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Vita's rear touch panel almost got bumped]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/22/playstation-vitas-rear-touch-panel-almost-got-bumped/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/22/playstation-vitas-rear-touch-panel-almost-got-bumped/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/22/playstation-vitas-rear-touch-panel-almost-got-bumped/#comments It seems as if Sony wasn't quite feeling the PlayStation Vita's rear touch panel at first. Speaking to Famitsu (as translated by Andriasang), Sony's president of worldwide studios, Shuhei Yoshida, revealed that the portable's most groundbreaking feature was nearly stricken from the final design due to cost concerns. Specifically, Sony wasn't sure that the effect it would have on gameplay was worth its part of the sticker price.

That changed, though, after people actually got their hands on it; it went from questionable to being a must-have feature. Yoshida said in the same interview that while the touch panel is definitely a keeper, some small elements of the Vita's design are still subject to change. We're guessing he means minor cosmetic tweaks, since the hardware we saw at E3 seemed pretty much final. Whatever gets altered, it'd better not involve removing the ultra-spiffy PlayStation icon pattern on the touch panel.

JoystiqPlayStation Vita's rear touch panel almost got bumped originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The days leading up to the DLC's release will see a title update issued for the game across all platforms that promises to improve stability in "major areas," along with performance increases. Bethesda says to expect a trailer for Old World Blues soon.

Gallery: Fallout: New Vegas -- Old World Blues DLC (6/22/11)

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Ubisoft had previously said a beta would launch this summer, but any hope of that happening was pretty much dashed when the game itself was delayed into 2012 aka the future.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionbinary-domainmicrosoftplaystationps3segaxboxMon, 20 Jun 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Trenched review: Let's mech love]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/trenched-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/trenched-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/trenched-review/#comments I wouldn't blame you if your reaction to the announcement of Trenched, Double Fine's downloadable tower defense title, was entirely non-plussed and even a bit disappointed. "Wow, how original." After all, this sub-genre of strategy games is approaching -- or has already reached! -- full saturation. I would blame you, though, if you didn't give it a chance, because it's honestly a desperately needed breath of fresh air in the genre.

It's not just that Double Fine's trademark wit and humor is evident in every facet of the game's design; Trenched a seriously polished and surprisingly deep game, too.

Gallery: Trenched

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Microsoft Spain president María Garaña reportedly slipped the news during her presentation at the Red Innova conference in Madrid today. The MSDN site is currently hosting a countdown to tomorrow's announcement, which is when we'll presumably learn the full details of the beta.

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The added maps are: 5th Avenue, Apartments, Chasm, Plaza and Prism. Players' arsenals have been expanded with the long-range FY71 assault rifle and smoke grenades. This is the second multiplayer DLC for the game, which received the Retaliation Pack -- adding four new maps -- last month.

Look for the the Decimation Pack to arrive on PS3 June 28. See the new maps and weapons in action after the break.

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Our review said that Darkspore was all right, but had "a lot of room for improvement." Now at least one way to improve it has been addressed: make it cheaper.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionDarksporeeaElectronic-ArtsMaxispcrpgsteamvalveTue, 14 Jun 2011 19:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Duke Nukem Forever review: Fail to the King, Baby]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/10/duke-nukem-forever-review-fail-to-the-king-baby/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/10/duke-nukem-forever-review-fail-to-the-king-baby/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/10/duke-nukem-forever-review-fail-to-the-king-baby/#comments The year was 1997, and I'd just begun writing about video games professionally. Like most of my fellow gamers, I was pretty excited when 3D Realms announced that it was working on a sequel to Duke Nukem 3D, the runaway PC hit that it had released just a year before. At my first E3, a year later, I saw the game running for the first time. Now, just as my 14th E3 has come and gone, I'm sitting at my computer having finally played the finished Duke Nukem Forever. Yet it feels like I'm still in 1998.

That's because DNF is, for better but mostly worse, perpetually stuck in the late 1990s. For all the delaying, the stalling, the drama surrounding the game, it's tough to say if any part of it has actually benefitted from the more than a decade of development. What has, at long last, been committed to a disc and placed into a box might have been alright a dozen years ago, but by today's standards it simply doesn't hold up.

Gallery: Duke Nukem Forever (E3 2011)

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It's the kind of thing you'll want to bookmark and come back to whenever you need a little encouragement to wait out the months until the system's release. It's not going to be easy. Click past the break to commence the trailer-a-thon.

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JoystiqThe mother of all PlayStation Vita trailer posts originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2011mobileplaystationplaystation-vitaps-vitapsvsonyvitaTue, 07 Jun 2011 17:50:00 EST<![CDATA[IGF winner Desktop Dungeons gets a facelift, up for pre-order on PC and Mac]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/igf-winner-desktop-dungeons-gets-a-facelift-up-for-pre-order-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/igf-winner-desktop-dungeons-gets-a-facelift-up-for-pre-order-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/igf-winner-desktop-dungeons-gets-a-facelift-up-for-pre-order-on/#comments Hailing from South Africa -- notably the home country of Joystiq editor Ludwig Kietzmann -- QCF Design is building on the momentum it earned at this year's IGF awards with its bite-sized roguelike Desktop Dungeons by ... building on Desktop Dungeons. The game, which took home Excellence in Design honors, will be getting a major makeover for its full release on PC and Mac that "looks better, sounds better and is generally just more awesome," according to its developer.

In addition to general gameplay and balance fixes, the release -- the game's currently playable in a free alpha version -- will evidently boast an entirely new inventory system with a focus on character class progression and converting weapons when they're worn out. That and "so. much. content."

Pre-orders are open through QCF's site for the standard ($10) and special editions ($20) of the game, both of which offer access to its upcoming closed beta. The latter includes a "commemorative building," extra quests and an addition character class. No longer on offer: a $75 "exclusive edition" that gets its purchasers referenced in-game and their names in the credits.

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Game director Andy Wilson tells VideoGamer.com that, "When people play it, they seem to really get on with it, so we want to put it in as many hands as possible." No word yet on a release date for the demo -- the full game is due "this summer" -- but at least we can count on there being one.

Gallery: Bodycount (6/1/11)

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"The formation of ThunderHawk Studios is an important milestone as we pursue our longer term goal of expanding our participation in developing, publishing and distributing games," Richardson added. The first title from ThunderHawk is slated to go wheels-up in 2012, and we'd be surprised if we didn't see it in some form at next week's E3 expo.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Day-1-StudiosFear-3fpsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3Warner-Bros-InteractiveWBIExboxTue, 31 May 2011 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Now hear this: Sony's wireless PS3 stereo headset arrives in September]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/27/now-hear-this-sonys-wireless-ps3-stereo-headset-arrives-in-sep/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/27/now-hear-this-sonys-wireless-ps3-stereo-headset-arrives-in-sep/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/27/now-hear-this-sonys-wireless-ps3-stereo-headset-arrives-in-sep/#comments If you've found the official PlayStation 3 Bluetooth headset a little too monaural (or small) for your liking, listen to this. Sony will be releasing the PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset this September, offering one more audio channel and a much larger, over-the-ear form factor for a cool $100.

It's not actually a Bluetooth device -- the headset comes with a USB dongle needed to make it work, so getting that USB hub you've been thinking about would be a good idea if you want these cans. In addition to delivering "virtual" 7.1 surround sound and a fold-away boom mic, the rather hefty-looking accessory appears to include a PS2 Slim console over either ear. Weird, right?

JoystiqNow hear this: Sony's wireless PS3 stereo headset arrives in September originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 May 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've got a rundown of what your Trophies are worth in the sequel after the break -- starting XP bumps and the like -- but the most interesting bit of info is that having unlocked specific story-related Trophies will actually alter the dialog and side missions in InFamous 2. We'd tell you what they are, but then you'd have to kill us. And also, we don't know, because IGN didn't say.

Of course, you could also look at this feature as one big morality test: Will you be a goodie two shoes and choose not to import your data, or do it and effectively use a "cheat" right at the start of the game?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actioninFamous-2playstationps3sceasonySucker-PunchtrophiesFri, 27 May 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alice: Madness Returns screens are hysterical]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/alice-madness-returns-screens-are-hysterical/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/alice-madness-returns-screens-are-hysterical/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/alice-madness-returns-screens-are-hysterical/#comments There's nothing funny about a disturbed young girl clutching a giant butcher knife -- especially if she's near death and her Hysteria meter is full. When those morbid criteria are met, the star of Alice: Madness Returns can launch into a psychotic frenzy that would make Ryu Hayabusa proud.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionAlice-2Alice-Madness-ReturnseaElectronic-Artsmacmicrosoftpcplaystationps3spicy-horsexboxThu, 26 May 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Red Faction: Armageddon PC demo hits OnLive exclusively (for now)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/red-faction-armageddon-pc-demo-hits-onlive-exclusively-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/red-faction-armageddon-pc-demo-hits-onlive-exclusively-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/red-faction-armageddon-pc-demo-hits-onlive-exclusively-for/#comments You may have already noticed, but cloud gaming service OnLive and publisher THQ have developed quite the relationship. First the two began offering free games and hardware as pre-order bonuses, and now they're offering an exclusive demo for Red Faction: Armageddon. While it's already available to Xbox 360 owners via Xbox Live, the only way that PC (and Mac) users are going to play the demo in the immediate future is through OnLive.

The service calls this an "industry milestone," saying that the demo will remain its exclusive until Armageddon's retail release on June 6. An OnLive account (free) is required to play the trial, which concludes with an offer to pre-purchase the full game from a retailer or the streaming service. Doing the latter will also net buyers instant access to Red Faction: Guerilla and a free MicroConsole system, in a promotion originally launched earlier this month.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demomaconlivepcred-factionRed-Faction-ArmageddonthqvolitionThu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mortal Kombat retailer-exclusive DLC koming for all]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/mortal-kombat-retailer-exclusive-dlc-koming-for-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/mortal-kombat-retailer-exclusive-dlc-koming-for-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/mortal-kombat-retailer-exclusive-dlc-koming-for-all/#comments NetherRealm Studios head and Mortal Kombat co-creator ko-kreator Ed Boon has revealed via his Twitter feed that all of the retailer-specific pre-order DLC released for the series' ninth installment will soon be made available as one downloadable, for-pay kollection. "The 7 Klassic outfits & 3 Klassic fatalities that were retailer exclusives will be bundled into one DLC package," Boon writes. "Trailer coming on Friday."

For those who haven't been keeping tabs on said content, it includes "classic" variants of Ermac, Jade, Kitana, Mileena, Reptile, Scorpion and Sub-Zero, along with additional fatalities for Reptile, Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Hopefully Friday's trailer will be accompanied by a date and price, so we can note it on our kalendars and put aside some kash.

JoystiqMortal Kombat retailer-exclusive DLC koming for all originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 May 2011 20:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlced-boonmicrosoftmortal-kombatmortal-kombat-2011Netherrealm-Studiosplaystationps3psnWarner-Bros-InteractivewbiexblaxboxWed, 25 May 2011 20:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Square Enix to reveal new MMO by April 2012]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/square-enix-to-reveal-new-mmo-by-april-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/square-enix-to-reveal-new-mmo-by-april-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/square-enix-to-reveal-new-mmo-by-april-2012/#comments Even though Square Enix has yet to iron out all the kinks in Final Fantasy XIV, it plans to announce a third MMO during its current fiscal year (ending March 31, 2012). According to CEO Yoichi Wada, the title will co-exist with the company's two existing MMOs, the aforementioned FFXIV and still-running Final Fantasy XI.

In Wada's recent investors presentation (translated by Andriasang), the CEO doesn't indicate when the company plans to launch the new title, but does say that the game should be announced before the end of the fiscal year -- so by next April. For now, Square Enix is focused on shaping up the troubled FFXIV in hopes of an eventual release on PS3.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mmopcsquare-enixunannouncedWed, 25 May 2011 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[THQ takes on distribution of four Codemasters releases this year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/thq-takes-on-distribution-of-four-codemasters-releases-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/thq-takes-on-distribution-of-four-codemasters-releases-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/thq-takes-on-distribution-of-four-codemasters-releases-this-year/#comments THQ announced today that, through its THQ Partners unit, it would be handling the North American distribution of four of Codemasters 2011 releases. In fact, THQ Partners actually began its task today, with the release of Dirt 3 into the retail channel.

The deal also encompasses distribution of Operation Flashpoint: Red River, Bodycount and F1 2011. The new Operation Flashpoint hits June 7, with Bodycount set for "later this summer." Financial details of the deal weren't disclosed, but it has been confirmed that Codies will continue to handle the marketing of all four titles in-house.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bodycountcodemastersdirt-3distributiondsf1-2011marketingmicrosoftngpnintendooperation-flashpoint-red-riverpcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3thqthq-partnersvitaxboxWed, 25 May 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Gunstringer gets level commentary (a la Mystery Science Theater)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/the-gunstringer-gets-level-commentary-a-la-mystery-science-thea/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/the-gunstringer-gets-level-commentary-a-la-mystery-science-thea/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/the-gunstringer-gets-level-commentary-a-la-mystery-science-thea/#comments Twisted Pixel is taking a page from the script of TV's Mystery Science Theater 3000 -- and its web heir, Rifftrax -- for some of the bonus content in its upcoming Kinect shooter, The Gunstringer. Designer Dan Teasdale dropped the news on the developer's blog, saying that the team was inspired to create "full commentary for the entire game" by the spirited online riffing given to Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).

"It's not just us talking about making the game," Teasdale says of the commentary. "Much like how some of the best Rifftrax are the ones that have special guests, we've asked some special friends of ours to comment on specific plays in the game." The identities of the guests may be a secret, but we already know one possible candidate: Troma's Lloyd Kaufman, who's already been signed to play the role of a reporter in the game's live-action sequences.

Of course, the developer could go all out and get the master of riffing, MST3K and Rifftrax's Michael J. Nelson, to contribute -- something sure to get fans of his work all MSTy-eyed. Whoever's involved in them, the commentary tracks will be unlocked using in-game currency, after which, Teasdale says, "you'll be given the option to turn on the soothing voices of either us, or (more likely) our awesome special guests!"

[Note: not an actual gameplay image]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actioncommentarykinectmicrosoftmystery-science-theater-3000rifftraxthe-gunstringertwisted-pixelxblaxboxTue, 24 May 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alice: Madness Returns preview: Pretty weird]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/22/alice-madness-returns-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/22/alice-madness-returns-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/22/alice-madness-returns-preview/#comments Ten years after the original American McGee's Alice debuted -- ten years! -- its sequel is nearly here. With its June 14 launch just over a month away, I accepted an invitation to dive into its fractured Wonderland and play through the first of its five chapters. Although a decade has passed, it felt like I'd never left.

While the core game design hasn't changed much -- platforming interspersed with combat -- Alice: Madness Returns is harnessing today's tech to convey a visual spectacle that's closer to McGee's original concepts than the first game could get at the time. It's also capitalizing on some new design ideas dreamt up by its imaginative designers at Spicy Horse.

Gallery: Alice: Madness Returns (5/12/11)

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There'll presumably be booze on hand at these locations to help wash away the disappointment when you realize that, no, there's still no news on Zone of the Enders 3. Full details on the locations, times and contest can be found past the break. (Don't hold us to the booze thing.)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2011konamipress-conferenceyes-they-are-really-doing-thisThu, 19 May 2011 02:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Read 'Naked Angel' from L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/19/read-naked-angel-from-l-a-noire-the-collected-stories/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/19/read-naked-angel-from-l-a-noire-the-collected-stories/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/19/read-naked-angel-from-l-a-noire-the-collected-stories/#comments Known for his "Hap and Leonard" tales, Joe R. Lansdale is one of the crime novelists lending their skills with prose to the upcoming L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories eBook from Rockstar. Today you can read his contribution, "Naked Angel," in its entirety for the low, low price of free.

Complex has posted Lansdale's short story, which is one of several that will comprise the full collection, due out June 6 as a digital-only release at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and the iTunes Store. That timing's just right for investigating more of the L.A. Noire universe after solving finishing the game.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bookjoe-r-lansdaleLA-NoireLA-Noire-The-Collected-Storiesmicrosoftplaystationps3rockstarshort-storyTeam-BondixboxThu, 19 May 2011 00:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom unleashing Monster Hunter: Dynamic Hunting on iOS devices next month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/capcom-unleashing-monster-hunter-dynamic-hunting-on-ios-devices/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/capcom-unleashing-monster-hunter-dynamic-hunting-on-ios-devices/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/capcom-unleashing-monster-hunter-dynamic-hunting-on-ios-devices/#comments The world of Monster Hunter will spread to another platform in June, franchise creator Capcom has announced. Monster Hunter: Dynamic Hunting is in development for iOS devices and will offer a "new intuitive control system...eschewing the typical D-pad" -- i.e., finger swipes and taps. It all looks a bit Infinity Blade-ish to us.

That's it for details, though more are sure to be revealed at next month's E3 ... just in time for the game to leap onto the App Store.

Gallery: Monster Hunter: Dynamic Hunting (5/18/11)

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Ronimo made its debut last year with the side-scrolling RTS title Swords & Soldiers for WiiWare, PSN and Steam. Awesomenauts will make its playable debut at E3 next month.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (5/18/11)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionawesomenautsdtp-entertainmentfightingmicrosoftplaystationps3psnronimo-gamesxblaxboxWed, 18 May 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Infinity Blade 'Arena' update adds multiplayer, survivor modes this Thursday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/infinity-blade-arena-update-adds-multiplayer-survivor-modes-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/infinity-blade-arena-update-adds-multiplayer-survivor-modes-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/infinity-blade-arena-update-adds-multiplayer-survivor-modes-t/#comments The next big content update for Chair Entertainment's epic iOS sword battler, Infinity Blade, comes out swinging this Thursday, May 19. By far the most notable addition, the new Arena Mode introduces 1v1 multiplayer combat via Game Center.

Also making the cut is Survivor Mode, which challenges players to last as long as possible in an endless gauntlet of Titan battles. A variety of new weapons and items are also being introduced, including special holiday-themed helms. Finally, Infinity Blade will gain Facebook integration with the update, enabling players to take and share screenshots of their characters through a streamlined process.

The "Arena" update will be free of charge and, if past Thursday releases on the App Store are any indication, will actually roll out in North America this Wednesday night around 11:30PM ET.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionarenachairdlcEpicfacebookinfinity-bladeIOSipadiphonemobilemultiplayerrelease-datesurvivor-modeupdateTue, 17 May 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Jason Rohrer's Inside a Star-Filled Sky shoots onto Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/jason-rohrers-inside-a-star-filled-sky-shoots-onto-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/jason-rohrers-inside-a-star-filled-sky-shoots-onto-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/jason-rohrers-inside-a-star-filled-sky-shoots-onto-steam/#comments The latest game from the indie genius behind Sleep Is Death has arrived on Steam, and we're infinitely happy. That's because Inside a Star-Filled Sky ($8) is a shmup that happens to explore the idea of infinity, letting players journey into enemies, power-ups and even their character, which all become new levels -- all with more things to transition into and out of.

If it sounds different and, well, kind of weird, it is. But you can find videos that do the best job of explaining its unusual premise at the Steam store, reachable via the Source link below. Just don't get lost in there.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>indieinside-a-star-filled-skyjason-rohrerpcsteamTue, 17 May 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Duke Nukem Forever demo lands June 3 for Borderlands GOTY owners and pre-orders [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/16/duke-nukem-forever-demo-lands-june-3-for-borderlands-goty-owners/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/16/duke-nukem-forever-demo-lands-june-3-for-borderlands-goty-owners/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/16/duke-nukem-forever-demo-lands-june-3-for-borderlands-goty-owners/#comments 2K Games and Gearbox Software have just announced that members of the Duke Nukem Forever "First Access Club" -- those who purchased the Borderlands Game of the Year Edition or pre-ordered DNF -- will be able to download the first-person rauncher shooter's demo on June 3. You should have received an email asking you to confirm which platform you'd like it on.

Watch Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford drop the news after the break.

Update: Adjusted post to reflect that pre-orders also get in on the demo.

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Enough explaining -- you can watch the 30 second video (reminiscent of the one used to debut Modern Warfare 2 in 2009) after the break, after which we're sure you'll have all sorts of plot theories to share in comments. Make us proud!

Update: We've added three more clips from Activision just after the break, teasing France, England, and Germany.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionactivision-blizzardCall-of-Dutycall-of-duty-modern-warfare-3fpsInfinity-Wardmicrosoftmodern-warfare-3pcplaystationps3xboxFri, 13 May 2011 20:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Borderlands joins OnLive's flat-rate PlayPack service]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/borderlands-joins-onlives-flat-rate-playpack-service/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/borderlands-joins-onlives-flat-rate-playpack-service/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/borderlands-joins-onlives-flat-rate-playpack-service/#comments OnLive is aiming to make its flat-rate, "all-you-can-play" PlayPack plan more attractive -- this time down the barrel of a cel-shaded rifle. The cloud gaming company announced today that Gearbox's Borderlands is joining the $10 per month selection of titles on tap for unlimited play.

The hybrid FPS slash RPG joins a library of about 50 games available to plan subscribers, including the likes of Just Cause 2 and Tomb Raider: Underworld. Along with news of Borderlands joining their ranks, OnLive revealed that PlayPack games -- some of which are not offered for sale -- can all be demoed for free as of today.

Just recently, the company extended its program offering free MicroConsole hardware to anyone who pre-orders Duke Nukem Forever -- another 2K Games title -- via its game streaming service.

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