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Reus, the 2D god game from Abbey Games, is available today, right now, for $10 (€10, £7) on Steam, GOG, Desura and Gamersgate. It's PC only for now, with Mac and Linux ports planned.

Reus offers a twist on the standard god game narrative, asking players to find balance in the world by controlling nature with four giants. The humans have a strong will of their own, and the player is tasked with ensuring they can thrive, but not too much, lest they become corrupted and destroy the planet.

Reus is on sale on Steam, GOG and Desura, for 10 percent off ($9). If you want to show Abbey Games your full monetary appreciation today, Gamersgate is the way to go.

JoystiqReus, 2D god game featuring four giants, blows through PC today originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 May 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Robotoki is keeping busy: It's working on a zombie survival romp called Human Element, a prequel to that game for the Ouya, and now has a Kickstarter for a cute 2D platformer, The Adventures of Dash. The Kickstarter has 30 days to raise $400,000. If it reaches its goal, Robotoki wants to launch the game in seven months, in November of this year.

Led by former Infinity Ward man Robert Bowling, Robotoki's The Adventures of Dash is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer - for PC, Mac, Linux, Ouya, iOS, Android and consoles - starring Dash, a 9-year-old boy with narcolepsy.

Dash falls asleep anywhere and for any reason, including at school, in his lunch, while on a walk and in all manner of slightly dangerous situations. When he dreams, the art style of the game changes along with the gameplay. The Adventures of Dash pulls art from a range of 2D artists and throws it all into one game under a semi-seamless plot device.

Robotoki hopes to launch Dash on PC, Mac, Linux and Ouya in November, and will then work on building touchscreen controls for mobile. Profit from these initial sales will fund console development, though if the Kickstarter raises more than $400,000, the extra cash will be used to develop and ship console versions day-and-date with the first group.

Gallery: The Adventures of Dash

JoystiqRobotoki's platformer starring a narcoleptic child, The Adventures of Dash originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That means it's down from the usual 800 Microsoft point price to 400 Microsoft points, or $5. At that price, you'd be crazy to pass up the game we said "burns with a brilliant, red-hot, yellow-tasseled flame."

JoystiqFez going half-off on XBLA for one day only originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2d3dFezmicrosoftphil-fishplatformerpolytronpuzzlexboxWed, 19 Dec 2012 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Quest for Glory creators join with Brawsome to launch Kickstarter for Hero-U]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/24/quest-for-glory-creators-join-with-brawsome-to-launch-kickstarte/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/24/quest-for-glory-creators-join-with-brawsome-to-launch-kickstarte/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/24/quest-for-glory-creators-join-with-brawsome-to-launch-kickstarte/#comments Quest for Glory creators join with Brawsome to launch Kickstarter for HeroUCorey and Lori Cole are the creators of Quest for Glory, a highly regarded series of role-playing adventure games that first arrived in 1989 and then continued as a series of sequels through 1998. Now, the couple is planning another game called Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption, and they've taken to Kickstarter to try and raise $400,000 to make it.

That's a tidy sum, but this is a substantial project: Not only are the Coles developing the title, but Australian game developer Brawsome is on board as well, having recently released its own puzzle/RPG game, MacGuffin's Curse. Hero-U is set to play like a tactical, top-down RPG, but it is also supposed to include the charm, puzzles, and story that the Coles and their games are known for.

If you're interested in contributing, the team is offering most of the usual Kickstarter bonuses, from a simple digital copy of the game and soundtrack, all the way up to the chance to get a personal D&D adventure from the Coles, or to appear in or help out with Hero-U's design yourself. The team's got about $290K left to earn and 26 days to get there, but given the pedigree of the folks behind this one we'd guess their chances are better than most.

JoystiqQuest for Glory creators join with Brawsome to launch Kickstarter for Hero-U originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2dadventureaustraliaaustralianbrawsomecorey-colegameshero-ukickstarterlori-colemacmoneypcraisingtop-downWed, 24 Oct 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Cannon Brawl brings 2D RTS to the PAX 10]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/06/cannon-brawl-brings-2d-rts-to-the-pax-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/06/cannon-brawl-brings-2d-rts-to-the-pax-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/06/cannon-brawl-brings-2d-rts-to-the-pax-10/#comments Cannon brawlThe PAX 10 picked some excellent titles to show off right outside of PAX's Indie Megabooth in Seattle last weekend. Of the indie games on display, a 2D real-time strategy game called Cannon Brawl was my favorite. Cannon Brawl (formerly called Dstroyd) is the product of four developers calling themselves Turtle Sandbox Games, and was a winner of the Activision Independent Games Competition last year, picking up $175,000 and a chance to be published with Activision.

The game looks very different from the last time we saw it - the graphics are much cleaner, the interface is simple and well-designed, and while the gameplay is fast and complicated Cannon Brawl does a great job of mixing quick moves with solid and interesting strategical choices. The game's not done yet, but it's coming together very well. Odds are that we'll be seeing this game a lot more in the future.

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JoystiqCannon Brawl brings 2D RTS to the PAX 10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2dcannon-brawlindiemicrosoftpax-10pax-2012pax-prime-2012pcrtsturtle-sandboxturtle-sandbox-gamesxboxThu, 06 Sep 2012 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Mutant Mudds coming to PC on August 30, starting at $7.99]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/17/mutant-mudds-coming-to-pc-on-august-30-starting-at-7-99/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/17/mutant-mudds-coming-to-pc-on-august-30-starting-at-7-99/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/17/mutant-mudds-coming-to-pc-on-august-30-starting-at-7-99/#comments Mutant Mudds coming to PC on August 30, starting at $799
Renegade Kid's indie platformer Mutant Mudds has gotten itself a PC launch trailer, a price ($7.99 as an introductory discount, usually $9.99), and a PC launch date, according to the official website. The game was previously seen on the 3DS eShop, and will arrive on the PC on August 30, with that introductory price lasting until September 5.

On the 3DS, Mutant Mudds made copious use of the 3D screen to transfer its hero in between the various platform levels, but on the PC version, there's an elegant blur effect instead. The retro graphics and tunes are still there, however. You'll be able to grab the game directly from Renegade Kid, or on Good Old Games, Gamers Gate, or Desura at the end of the month.

JoystiqMutant Mudds coming to PC on August 30, starting at $7.99 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2d3dseshopmutant-muddsnintendopcplatformerreleaserelease-dateFri, 17 Aug 2012 04:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Iwata: 3D functionality of Nintendo 3DS can be turned off]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/07/iwata-3d-functionality-of-nintendo-3ds-can-be-turned-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/07/iwata-3d-functionality-of-nintendo-3ds-can-be-turned-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/07/iwata-3d-functionality-of-nintendo-3ds-can-be-turned-off/#comments Afraid that the jump-off-the-screen 3D effects promised by Nintendo's next handheld (code-named the 3DS) will become tiresome and overly gimmicky? Addressing concerns that there may be possible health consequences with 3D gaming, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata assured Forbes that the 3D function can be turned off easily, allowing players to enjoy games in a more traditional 2D manner.

While little else is known about the device, it seems like a smart move to ensure Nintendo's next system is attractive to as wide of an audience as possible. Of course, we may change our minds after its E3 debut -- perhaps the 3D effect will be so captivating that we'll be unable to think of gaming in any other way.

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqIwata: 3D functionality of Nintendo 3DS can be turned off originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 May 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fine, we didn't actually have that thought -- but after looking at the first bit of gameplay footage from Capcom vs. Eric Ruth Games (posted after the jump), we really wish we had. Sure, we might not know half of the game's cast of characters, but it looks like good old-fashioned 2D fighting fun. Also, it features an announcer who says, "Ladies and gentlemen, start your fist engines," and that's the greatest thing we've ever heard.

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JoystiqThe fighting game you really care about: Capcom vs. Eric Ruth Games originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2d8-bitcapcomcapcom-vs-eric-ruth-gameseric-ruthfightingretroWed, 21 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[New 2D Worms game squirming its way to Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/23/new-2d-worms-game-squirming-its-way-to-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/23/new-2d-worms-game-squirming-its-way-to-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/23/new-2d-worms-game-squirming-its-way-to-steam/#comments A recent tweet from Team 17's Martyn Brown has revealed that everyone's favorite combative invertebrates will soon star in a new 2D outing on Steam, titled Worms Reloaded. That's literally all we know about the game at the moment, though Brown's tweet promises more details soon. Until then, we're left to worry that it's going to be an all-annelid remake of The Matrix: Reloaded, which would be totally awesome, until, of course, the big rave/orgy scene.

JoystiqNew 2D Worms game squirming its way to Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2dmultiplayersteamstrategyteam-17Team17Team17-Softwarewormsworms-reloadedTue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic's pals rejected from Project Needlemouse]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/15/sonics-pals-rejected-from-project-needlemouse/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/15/sonics-pals-rejected-from-project-needlemouse/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/15/sonics-pals-rejected-from-project-needlemouse/#comments As predicted, Sega's playful countdown of playable characters that are set to feature in the upcoming Project Needlemouse has left only one anthropomorphic mascot standing: Sonic the Hedgehog. It's sad to think that Sonic starring in a Sonic game can make the news, but that's the world we live in.

It's a world you have to share with Sega blog commenters like "ilcane87," who mildly castigated the publisher for turning a blind eye to super fans. "There's thousands and thousands of websites and message boards dedicated to single characters of the Sonic franchise out there," came the response, "and it's all those fans that you are going to alienate if you keep neglecting everyone besides Sonic himself, like you did in Unleashed." Not exactly Tikal'd pink, then.

While ilcane87 may have lost "all interest for this game," we suspect some of you will be interested enough to view the piece of concept art posted after the break. Expect Sonic's solo return to 2D sometime in 2010.

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JoystiqSonic's pals rejected from Project Needlemouse originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2dproject-needlemousesegasonic-the-hedgehogFri, 15 Jan 2010 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Prinny 2 named 'Dawn of the Great Pantsu War,' coming to Japan on March 25]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/30/prinny-2-named-dawn-of-the-great-pantsu-war-coming-to-japan-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/30/prinny-2-named-dawn-of-the-great-pantsu-war-coming-to-japan-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/30/prinny-2-named-dawn-of-the-great-pantsu-war-coming-to-japan-o/#comments Prinny 2: Dawn of the Great Pantsu War will reportedly launch for the PSP on March 25, 2010 in Japan, according to Dengeki Online (via Siliconera). Sure, Nippon Ichi Software might not exactly want us to know that it's making a sequel to this year's Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?, but that doesn't stop the company from releasing a mess of screenshots and a release date to gamers across the Pacific, along with with the game's full title.

As if the first game's premise of securing cakes for Etna wasn't ridiculous enough, the second game tasks you with recovering underpants for her (thus the title). To combat the various adorable enemies along the way (just look at that penguin!), the developer has added new moves as well as a "baby mode" for novices. We've added a handful of screenshots to our gallery below, but you can peep a metric ton more right here.

Gallery: Prinny 2: Dawn of the Great Pantsu War

JoystiqPrinny 2 named 'Dawn of the Great Pantsu War,' coming to Japan on March 25 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2dhandheldnippon-ichinippon-ichi-softwarenis-americaprinnyprinny-2prinny-can-i-really-be-hero-2prinny-can-i-really-be-the-heroWed, 30 Dec 2009 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Luigi's Mansion + Castlevania = Mansionvania: Vacuum of Sorrow]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/30/luigis-mansion-castlevania-mansionmania-vacuum-of-sorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/30/luigis-mansion-castlevania-mansionmania-vacuum-of-sorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/30/luigis-mansion-castlevania-mansionmania-vacuum-of-sorrow/#comments We'll have to file this one under the "Games That We Wish Existed" category, as the screen you see above is little more than a pixelart mash-up of Luigi's Mansion and the Castlevania series. Masterfully created by Shane Gill for his PixelJoint page (and spotted by the folks at Tiny Cartridge), the piece is the living embodiment of what we wish the DSiWare service played host to more often.

Alas, we don't believe we'll be seeing "Mansionvania: Vacuum of Sorrow" landing on Nintendo's digital distribution service anytime soon -- but we can at least point to it next time someone asks what we'd like to see available for download. "That! Go make that! That 2D pixel game with the vacuum-wielding Luigi! And enough with the calendars already!"

[Via Tiny Cartridge]

JoystiqLuigi's Mansion + Castlevania = Mansionvania: Vacuum of Sorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"I have the full intention to create Guilty Gear for PS3 and 360." Ishiwatari said. There was even some talk of a BlazBlue/Guilty Gear crossover, though Arc System Works business development director Tomo Ohno avoided any definitive commitments. "BlazBlue is a new thing, and there might be some crossover but at the moment we don't have any plans."

[Via Kotaku]

JoystiqArc System Works has 'full intention' of doing Guilty Gear on 360, PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2darc-system-worksblazblueBlazBlue-Calamity-Triggerdaisuke-ishiwatarifightingguilty-gearMicrosofttomo-ohnoXbox-360Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo: Mega Man 10 teleporting down in March]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/14/nintendo-mega-man-10-teleporting-down-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/14/nintendo-mega-man-10-teleporting-down-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/14/nintendo-mega-man-10-teleporting-down-in-march/#commentsThough we just found out about Mega Man 10, we won't have to wait long at all before we can try it. Nintendo's new Q1 schedule gives a March 2010 date for the WiiWare run-and-gun -- just two months after Capcom starts releasing Phoenix Wright ports. What a wonderful time to have an Internet-connected Wii and enjoy Capcom products.

With the release so close, we expect more information to come out soon, starting with character art for all the bosses and the mysterious third character. We currently only know of the delightful Sheep Man and Commando Man.

JoystiqNintendo: Mega Man 10 teleporting down in March originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2dcapcommega-manmega-man-10NintendoretroWiiwiiwareMon, 14 Dec 2009 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Play Capcom's 2D Jetpack Attack while you wait for Dark Void]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/09/play-capcoms-2d-jetpack-attack-while-you-wait-for-dark-void/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/09/play-capcoms-2d-jetpack-attack-while-you-wait-for-dark-void/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/09/play-capcoms-2d-jetpack-attack-while-you-wait-for-dark-void/#comments Sure, Capcom's vertical-shootin', UFO-jackin', jetpack-flyin' third-person shooter Dark Void won't be landing on retail shelves until January 12, but the developer wants you to spend some time with Will (and The Void) beforehand. If you head over to JetpackAttack.com, you can create and play levels in your browser of a significantly pared down Dark Void spinoff game, Jetpack Attack.

After blasting our way through the first level, we didn't exactly find ourselves thirsting for more, though it did (no matter how small the scale) sate our urge for some jetpacking action. And hey, if worse comes to worse, you could always trade it in for gold, right?

Gallery: Dark Void

JoystiqPlay Capcom's 2D Jetpack Attack while you wait for Dark Void originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2ddark-voidflash-gamejetpackjetpacksMicrosoftpcXbox-360Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[ESRB rates SOE-published 2D brawler 'Revenge of the Wounded Dragons' [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/esrb-rates-soe-published-2d-brawler-revenge-of-the-wounded-drag/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/esrb-rates-soe-published-2d-brawler-revenge-of-the-wounded-drag/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/esrb-rates-soe-published-2d-brawler-revenge-of-the-wounded-drag/#comments Update: An SOE rep has confirmed to Joystiq that more details on the game will be released next Monday. Hold tight!

If it weren't strange enough that Sony Online Entertainment is listed as the publisher for recently ESRB rated PlayStation 3 side-scrolling brawler Revenge of the Wounded Dragons, we find it all the stranger that a trademark filing from last September puts Wet developer A2M in the developer's seat. The game's description, aside from pinning it as a PS3 exclusive, tells us that it's a "2D fighting game" where players will "frequently punch, kick, and throw enemies as they 'side-scroll' forward through the platform city environments."

We put our top men on deciphering this rating-wary, encrypted message, and they have surmised that the title will likely be some form of a Double Dragon clone. Reading further into the description, we see that the game follows "two brothers attempting to avenge their grandfather's death and rescue their sister from the local mafia boss." A 2D, sidescrolling brawler that follows the tale of two brothers out for revenge? You don't say! We contacted both A2M and Sony Online Entertainment for comment, but have yet to hear back.

Source 1 - ESRB
Source 2 - USPTO
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JoystiqESRB rates SOE-published 2D brawler 'Revenge of the Wounded Dragons' [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And it's exactly the kind of game I want to pick up and play on my iPhone. Canabalt is perfect for the device: the gameplay comes in short, addictive bursts, it loads up quickly, and it employs the touchscreen in an intuitive way. Though a vast wealth of quick and addictive games now reside on my phone, I find myself constantly returning to Canabalt's rooftops and blaring techno music whenever I have a spare moment.

Gallery: Canabalt (iPhone)

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JoystiqiPhone It In: Canabalt originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The classic shoot 'em up platformer Toki is getting the HD treatment, with an upcoming enhanced version from French developer Golgoth Studio. The studio -- which currently consists of six members -- intends on bringing the adventure back to life in with a "full 2D remixed version" based on the 1989 arcade original. In Toki HD, players must rescue his princess Miho from the evil sorcerer Vokimeldo, and reclaim his human form.

Toki HD producer Anthony De Sa Ferreira told Joystiq via email that -- while the game has no official platform as of yet -- the game has been submitted for approval for Games for Windows Live and Xbox Live Arcade. If its goal of resurrecting a classic arcade title isn't enough to get you on its side, Golgoth's motto of "2D refuses to die" might rope you in. Way to tug at our nostalgic heartstrings, guys. Check out the first gameplay footage of Toki HD after the break.

[Via GameSetWatch]

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JoystiqFrench dev bringing Toki back with HD remake originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The adorable stature of these sprites almost has us wishing for a Smash Bros. meets mini-Capcom game, but let's be realistic -- no one wants to fight Seth ever again. Ever.

Gallery: Street Fighter IV

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JoystiqStreet Fighter IV characters go 2D, revisit the late '90s originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fall Over is a gentleman's platformer, with a twist. Combining a familiar-looking 2D landscape and real-life physics, indie developer Arvi "Hempuli" Teikari has put just enough spin on the genre to combat our rampant attention-deficit disorder.

Fall Over is a simple concept; as a fancy-suited gentleman, reach the end of the level with as many coins in your pocket as possible. The challenge is working with the game's real-world physics, including the little things we take for granted -- like accidentally knocking your character on his back after hitting his head on a platform above -- and keeping your coins safely tucked away. It's the engine that would make Mario scream, and it's a free game worth a few minutes of your time. Make sure to grab your top hat and monocle before checking it out.

[Via BigDownload]

JoystiqFall Over: A platformer for gentlemen originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2darvi-teikarifall-overfreehempuliindiephysicsplatformerreactor-productsTue, 04 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Vanillaware: HD Muramasa wouldn't be 'a great deal of extra work']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/vanillaware-hd-muramasa-wouldnt-be-a-great-deal-of-extra-work/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/vanillaware-hd-muramasa-wouldnt-be-a-great-deal-of-extra-work/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/vanillaware-hd-muramasa-wouldnt-be-a-great-deal-of-extra-work/#commentsVanillaware's Muramasa: The Demon Blade is quite beautiful on the Wii, but would such a work be possible in HD? Vanillaware founder and president George Kamitani told Gamasutra that he thinks so. "Well, the original art we draw is all done in double-size -- in the case of Muramasa, the animation frames then get compressed down to the Wii's native resolution," he told Gamasutra. "As a result, producing a fully HD title would not be a great deal of extra work for us; it would just mean our original art is displayed in higher resolution." This is very similar to what WayForward's Voldi Way told us about 2D development in HD.

Despite the relative ease of transitioning to HD, Kamitani said there was no plan to re-release Muramasa as an XBLA game (or to re-release it anywhere else), but that the company is "in the experimental stage" of high-definition development.

JoystiqVanillaware: HD Muramasa wouldn't be 'a great deal of extra work' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Note: If you're not one for battling through long paragraphs of words, try our casual setting, which features a much easier opponent: a video synopsis.]

Continue reading Review: BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger (Xbox 360/PS3)

JoystiqReview: BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger (Xbox 360/PS3) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Capcom sent out a release the following day, redacting the mention of online play and five new characters. Did someone at Capcom jump the gun?

The release of Tatsunoko vs Capcom in North America will change a bit from its Japanese counterpart, Capcom has announced. The North American release eliminates one character from the Tatsunoko side of the roster and adds five new fighters not found in the original game. Not only that, but the North American version of the game will also have online play, a feature the original Japanese release cannot boast.

[Thanks, WiiNinja!]

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Grossly obvious statements aside, we will say this: Them's some pretty sprites.

JoystiqLatest King of Fighters XII trailer is a history lesson originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You remember Bob's Game, don't you? The humble 2D RPG made by a single, possibly loony, individual? Well nearly two months have gone by since the game's creator Robert Pelloni was denied developer status by Nintendo and -- other than a NYC littering spree -- we've heard little about the game as of late. In an interview with Nintendo big boss Reggie Fils-Aime on MTV Multiplayer last week, however, the record was set considerably straighter.

When asked for his side of the story on what had come to pass, the Regginator had this to say: "He did submit to be a licensed developer. We have an evaluation process. We evaluated the opportunity. We decided at this point in time that he did not meet the requirements to be a licensed developer." Well that about does it then, no? Apparently MTV wanted more from the conversation, pushing the CEO on what to do if a developer wants to work with Nintendo but doesn't necessarily have two or three major games under its belt, "My hope is that any developer who has a compelling idea will reach out to our licensing organization and share their idea and go through the process of becoming a licensed developer for the Nintendo platform," Fils-Aime said, "And we have a legacy of supporting that type of development."

Unfortunately, as it seems, Mr. Pelloni's game wasn't quite "compelling" enough of an idea.

JoystiqReggie on Bob's Game: Refused license doesn't reflect on Nintendo's support for the little guy originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Announced via Major Nelson's podcast last night, this Wednesday's "Days of Arcade" XBLA game will be the 2D, side-scrolling, three-player co-op beat 'em up (breath), The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai. Coming in at 800 ($10), you might remember Dishwasher from GDC 2008 when, among other XNA titles, it was featured as a free download, showcasing the XNA development tools. Be sure to keep a lookout for the X3F Podcast-born achievement that pays homage to Peter Moore's fake guitar playing prowess! And if you're like us and can't spare the extra spacebucks just yet, feel free to window shop in our gallery below.

[Thanks Menno!]

JoystiqThis Wednesday: Bust up fools in 'The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai' on XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like their counterparts in Japan, fighting game fans in North America can look forward to mastering super moves and combos this summer, as players beat the heat by staying indoors away from bears and tiresome physical activity. With King of Fighters XII slated for a July release as well, the only question we're left with is: How will our hands survive?

[Thanks, Nick]

JoystiqBlazBlue confirmed for North America summer release originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2dAksys-Gamesarc-system-worksblazblueBlazBlue-Calamity-Triggerfighterfightingguilty-gearMicrosoftXbox-360Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[BlazBlue throws a beatdown on PS3, Xbox 360]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/05/blazblue-throws-a-beatdown-on-ps3-xbox-360/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/05/blazblue-throws-a-beatdown-on-ps3-xbox-360/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/05/blazblue-throws-a-beatdown-on-ps3-xbox-360/#comments Arc System Works, the folks behind popular 2D fighting franchise Guilty Gear, are planning on bringing their high-def 2D fighter, BlazBlue, to the Xbox 360 and PS3 IGN reports. Currently only available in Japanese arcades, the title is being ported to home consoles in the region, with release aimed at this summer.

Notable additions to the console port include a story mode, with individual stories for each character available. This story mode will offer branching storylines based on the battles you win, as well as the choices you make while playing. Director Toshimichi Mori says the story mode easily offers 30 hours of gameplay.

On top of that, gamers can look forward to online support for battling folks around the globe, as well as DLC, which Arc has planned, yet no specific items were mentioned. The console version of the game will also provide all characters with Astral Heat special moves, which were only given to a select few boss characters in the arcade version of the game.

JoystiqBlazBlue throws a beatdown on PS3, Xbox 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For our PC brethren that have been watching 2 million console gamers with envious eyes, know that your time will come, uh, months from now, as Capcom has dropped word that Street Fighter IV could be arriving on the PC as soon as this summer. Capcom vice president of business development, Christian Svensson, even says that Capcom has been in talks with Mad Catz to bundle one of those SFIV fight sticks with the game. "I'm in talks with Mad Catz to figure out how can we actually do some bundles of pads and Street Fighter IV PC," said Christian.

However, a release date of "this summer" isn't even set in stone for the game. When asked about the PC version's release, Christian merely responded by saying, "Let's say summer." We have a feeling a lot of PC gamers have some choice words for Christian, but we remember what our teachers told us about assuming.

Gallery: Street Fighter IV

JoystiqSFIV Tiger Uppercuts PC this summer, may include Mad Catz fighting stick originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In 10 days, the U.S. will receive Street Fighter IV. It's a game that needs no prefacing of any kind. We just thought that you might want to take a break with us and watch the completely awesome Japanese opening cinematic. Seriously, if you watch one video today, this should be it. It's way better than the last trailer we showed you. Akuma totally fights Gouken. You can find the video past the break.

Gallery: Street Fighter IV: Character Roster

AbelAkumaBalrogBlankaCammy

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JoystiqWatch the Street Fighter IV opening cinema originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Word on the street is that the highly stylish and, well, one of our most-watched games, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, will hit Japanese retail in April of this year. We've got no firm date yet, however an April release in Japan means that we could be seeing it localized in North America this holiday season. It is coming to Europe in November, after all (not taking into account summer placeholders).

It's a long wait, but one we'll gladly suffer for what we're sure is going to be a wonderful game.

JoystiqMuramasa: The Demon Blade cuts down Japan this April originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like we have a new BFF, even if they don't know it yet. As you can see in the image to the right, the cabinet is set to play Tatsunoko vs. Capcom (running off a Wii), which is one of the games we'd most like to import but it costs like a bajillion dollars so we can't. Apparently, these cabinets are just sitting in somebody's kitchen, in Brooklyn. Uh, what does a blog need to do to get an invite? We're already making you famous to our 32 readers with this post. Hook a blog up, already! We totally own a car.

In all seriousness, though, we're really jealous of how awesome that kitchen is.


[Via NeoGAF]

JoystiqTatsunoko vs Capcom: Arcade Cabinet of Heroes originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Upcoming WiiWare game Swords & Soldiers promises to be a fun time. Ever since it was revealed, we've been smitten by a most amazing and charming artistic style, as well as the prospect of some fun and fresh RTS action. It seems like a potent mix, one which demands attention and will not be ignored. And, after watching the trailer above, Swords & Soldiers has our full attention.

Swords & Soldiers is currently scheduled for release in February of next year.


[Via Go Nintendo]

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If you're like us, you won't let a little thing like a language barrier stop you from importing what is sure to be the fighting game of the year. So, instead of trying to navigate the abundance of Japanese text and all of the menus, or simply just trying different moves with each character in-game, you can simply print out these handy little cards with each character's moves listed on them, allowing you to safely try out each fighter and avoid the frustration of just winging it with each individual in the game. It's a pretty great resource with a lot of info condensed into one place. If you plan on importing Tatsunoko vs Capcom, then you should definitely check this out.



Source - Move list sheets (zip file)

JoystiqTatsunoko vs Capcom site offers resource for importers originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another giveaway comes, another giveaway goes. Our latest fanswag, involving Wario Land: Shake It!, has concluded and it's about time we crowned a winner. Who's lucky enough to win our copy? The winner is:
  • Adam N, who is a big fan of Wario Land 3
Congrats, Adam! To the rest of you, we wish you better luck next time. Thanks for entering, thanks for reading and be sure to keep an eye on Wii Fanboy for our next giveaway, which will start up shortly!

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When it was announced that Oboro Muramasa Youtouden was headed to North America (under the name Muramasa: Demon Blade), we got all kinds of excited. Not only does the game have a wonderful style all its own, it also looks like a great 2D experience in a world crowded with 3D games. During a recent interview with 1UP, the game's director Jyouji Kamitani answered questions dealing with the origins of the game, the motion controls players can expect and the playable build that will be available during the upcoming Tokyo Game Show.

Hit up this link to read the full interview.

JoystiqDirector talks up Muramasa: Demon Blade originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dave Perry has been feeling a twinge of seller's remorse since washing his hands of former platforming icon, Earthworm Jim. More than that, actually, as the Shiny Entertainment founder admits in a recent interview that, in hindsight, selling off the rights to annelid-made-superhero was probably the "dumbest move ever."

The outspoken Wii detractor lays the blame for the miscue largely on the industry's transition away from 2D and into the third dimension in the 90s, his animators at the time unwilling to lay down their pencils in favor of the almighty polygon. Of course, the team eventually went on to create the fabulously tongue-in-cheek action epic, MDK. Now, like Perry, we're left to sit and wonder what might have been as we wait for Interplay to push Jim up from the soil once more.

JoystiqDave Perry: Selling Earthworm Jim was the 'dumbest move ever' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2d3ddave-perrydaveperryearthworm-jimearthwormjimMon, 29 Sep 2008 14:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Point/Counterpoint: 2D vs. 2D]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/26/point-counterpoint-2d-vs-2d/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/26/point-counterpoint-2d-vs-2d/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/26/point-counterpoint-2d-vs-2d/#commentsFiled under:

Arguably the two most eagerly awaited Wii games of September have something slightly unusual and wholly awesome in common: they're both 2D. Mega Man 9 and Wario Land: Shake It! have each been widely lauded for daring to ignore the third dimension, but they're still quite different in terms of how they use 2D.

Mega Man 9 rejects all modern graphical conventions, taking the player through a timewarp to 1988 with its intentionally blocky, charming sprites. Conversely, Wario Land: Shake It! is straight from the Metal Slug school of design, in that it uses painstakingly detailed, beautiful hand-drawn art. Which do the Wii Fanboy staff prefer? Read on to hear both sides of the argument!

JoystiqPoint/Counterpoint: 2D vs. 2D originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here in the Wii Fanboy dungeons, we've been squeezing bouts of Mega Man 9 in between blogging today, and have already made an exciting discovery in the game's manual (note: you can browse this without even purchasing the title): an apparently complete list of downloadable content.

According to this, five pieces of DLC will become available in the near future, including a Hero (ultra hard) and Superhero (so hard you'll cry) mode, a new Time Attack stage, the chance to play as Proto Man, and the utterly hardcore-sounding "Endless Attack," which is essentially a stage without end. These range from 100 to 300 Wii Points apiece, and you can check up on prices and release dates after the jump.

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JoystiqFull Mega Man 9 DLC revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Following Plug Man's unveiling yesterday, GamesRadar has media and details on one of Mega Man 9's more historic Robot Masters. Splash Woman is the first ever female boss in the series, and grants Mega Man the fantastic-looking Laser Trident when defeated, a weapon that can pass through walls and damage otherwise invincible objects and areas.

The actual fight looks excellent, as well: after completing Splash Woman's mostly underwater level, Mega Man has to dodge her trident shots, as she warbles her siren song, calling on her ferocious fishy friends to attack you. It's sort of cute. Head to our gallery for new screens and sprites of both her and Plug Man.

JoystiqSplash Woman is doing it for the girls originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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