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An enhanced Wii U version of Rebellion's sniping sim, Sniper Elite V2, is headed to retailers tomorrow, offering up a collection of platform-exclusive tactical options.

Announced back in February, the Wii U edition of Sniper Elite V2 uses the console's GamePad by giving players an in-game map and quicker access to weapons and equipment. Players can additionally use the GamePad to tag and track enemies, mark traps, and predict the blast radius of planted explosives.

The Wii U port also features off-TV GamePad mirroring, in case the rest of your family doesn't want to watch you shatter skulls.

Gallery: Sniper Elite v2 (Wii U)

JoystiqSniper Elite V2 scopes out Wii U tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Snoop Dogg's rhythm/fighting game Way of the Dogg is now available on XBLA for 800 MS Points, which is far less than the cost of changing your name and becoming a reggae artist - believe us, we looked into it. The Elite Beat Agents-esque game is also "coming soon" to PlayStation Network, iOS and Android, according to publisher 505 Games.

In other Snoop Dogg related news, we recently found a horrible bootleg hip-hop mixtape that we bought nine years ago at a thrift store for like $0.48. Early reports indicate that it is still completely awesome.

Gallery: Way of the Dogg (5/3/13)

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JoystiqWay of the Dogg out now on XBLA, PSN and mobile 'soon' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 May 2013 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-GamesAndroidEcho-PeakiOSmicrosoftmobileplaystationps3PSNsnoop-doggsnoop-lionXBLAxboxFri, 03 May 2013 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[THQ auction results: Nordic Games takes Darksiders, Red Faction; 505 Games is Drawn to Life]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/thq-auction-darksiders-red-faction-homeworld/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/thq-auction-darksiders-red-faction-homeworld/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/thq-auction-darksiders-red-faction-homeworld/#comments THQ auction results Nordic Games takes Darksiders, Red Faction 505 Games is Drawn to Life
The THQ back catalog auction results are in, with Nordic Games riding away with the intellectual property (IP) rights to Darksiders, Red Faction and MX vs. ATV for $4.9 million. The company picked up nearly all the assets in the auction, including Titan Quest, Supreme Commander, Frontlines, Stuntman, Juiced, Full Spectrum Warrior, Destroy All Humans and much more.

"First and foremost we are very happy about this deal which also turns over a new leaf for the entire Nordic Games Group. In the long term, we either want to cooperate with the original creators or best possible developers in order to work on sequels or additional content for these titles," said Nordic Games CEO Lars Wingefors. "A very important point for us is not to dash into several self-financed multi-million dollar projects right away, but rather to continue our in-depth analysis of all titles and carefully selecting different financing models for developing new instalments of acquired IPs."

The other reveal is 505 Games grabbed the rights to Drawn to Life and Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter for $300K.

The news follows this afternoon's unexpected acquisition of the Homeworld franchise by Gearbox Software. We now know the price tag for Gearbox to re-release the original games on digital distribution networks and take a swing at its own spin on the real-time strategy franchise was $1.35 million.

We've listed the winning bids in greater detail after the break.

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JoystiqTHQ auction results: Nordic Games takes Darksiders, Red Faction; 505 Games is Drawn to Life originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This video for Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons sheds a little light on the creative process that Starbreeze Studios adopted to bring the brothers' adventure to life. The game is slated to launch this Spring on PC, XBLA and PSN.

JoystiqGo behind the scenes with Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Right behind the Xbox and PS3 releases of Terraria, a PS Vita version ported by Engine Software will be released this summer. Details, like pricing and whether it will support Cross Save or Cross Buy with the PS3 version, have yet to be announced. For now, its existence is the thing.

It will most certainly resemble Terraria more than the live-action video released alongside the announcement.

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JoystiqTerraria being ported to Vita this summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Re-Logic's indie action-adventurer was first released on the PC in 2011, and now comes to consoles packing new content. Last we heard, Terraria had sold 1.6 million copies on PC.

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JoystiqTerraria digs in on PSN March 26, Xbox Live March 27 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Check out the sweet split-screen action in the gallery below, and sharpen those spades. It's going to be a dirt-based bloodbath.

Gallery: Terraria (XBLA/PSN Multiplayer)

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JoystiqTerraria split-screen slices off some sneak peeks originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-Gamesmicrosoftplaystationps3PSNterrariaXBLAxboxThu, 14 Mar 2013 13:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Sniper Elite 3 'expected in 2014' on PS3, Xbox and next-gen platforms]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/13/sniper-elite-3-expected-in-2014-on-ps3-xbox-and-next-gen-plat/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/13/sniper-elite-3-expected-in-2014-on-ps3-xbox-and-next-gen-plat/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/13/sniper-elite-3-expected-in-2014-on-ps3-xbox-and-next-gen-plat/#comments A third entry in the Sniper Elite series is coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and next-gen platforms. That's according to a financial press release released in January by the parent company of 505 Games, the Milan-based Digital Bros. We asked 505 Games why everyone missed the fanfare for its new shooter.

"We were hoping the news would remain quiet within the Italian financial community until we could formally announce the game which we plan to do soon," a company representative told Joystiq. Sniper Elite 3 is "expected in 2014" from independent developer Rebellion, which owns the Sniper Elite franchise.

According to the original financial release [PDF], Sniper Elite 3 "will have an impact on the Group's revenues for FY 2013-2013 of 28.6 million Euros (approximately $37M USD)." The release states that Sniper Elite V2 - which launched in 2012 for the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 - "gained worldwide success around 1.1 million copies and 28.6 million revenues sold since the April 2012 launch to the end of December."

Update: 505 Games has confirmed to Joystiq that Sniper Elite 3 is also in development for PC.

[Sniper Elite V2 pictured]

JoystiqSniper Elite 3 'expected in 2014' on PS3, Xbox and next-gen platforms originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey. Hey, guys. What day is it? Hmm? What day is it? Well, it's Wednesday. Obviously. What were you going to say? Whatever; it doesn't matter because Wednesday is boring and we wish it were Friday because Friday is usually Payday, and next Friday will be Payday 2, even.

JoystiqPayday 2 trailer and the importance of cutting eyeholes in your mask originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-Gamesmicrosoftoverkillpayday-2pcplaystationps3xboxWed, 13 Mar 2013 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Payday 2 will feature a 'contract database,' coming this summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/12/payday-2-will-feature-a-contract-database-coming-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/12/payday-2-will-feature-a-contract-database-coming-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/12/payday-2-will-feature-a-contract-database-coming-this-summer/#comments Payday 2 will feature a 'contract database', coming this summerStarbreeze has revealed new features, game upgrades, and a release window for Payday 2, the sequel the Overkill-developed multiplayer shooter Payday: The Heist. According to a new fact sheet released today, Overkill's latest is due out this summer as a downloadable game on Xbox Live Arcade, the PlayStation Network, and the PC via Steam.

The first game only offered a few different "heists" to play, but the sequel features CRIMENET, a "contract database" offering dozens of different jobs to take, which can take place across multiple stages and change according to certain equipment purchases (like a faster escape car or an inside man). Additionally, each level has a new amount of dynamic content, including random layouts or rare events, and finishing each job rewards loot like new masks, weapons, or other accessories.

Players also get to choose a profession of Mastermind, Enforcer, Ghost or Technician, each with its own skills and equipment to use, and can work their way up from the lowest thug on the totem pole to high-end heisters as they play. That summer release is coming up quick, so we should see more of the game very soon.

JoystiqPayday 2 will feature a 'contract database,' coming this summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, it's nice and all to see brothers work together to solve their problems in Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, but which button lets me give the younger brother a noogie? What move lets me embarrass big bro while he's asking the head cheerleader to the Soph Hop?

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With the death of Fear & Respect, you might think you've missed your chance to play a game starring Snoop Dogg. Technically, that's true, as 505's new game Way of the Dogg stars Snoop Lion. Even though it's "Way of the Dogg." We know.

The game is a rhythm-action brawler in which you match beats to Snoop Dogg's music in order to beat up enemies, with each level designed around a different Snoop track. It's built, according to Ciaran Walsh, director of developer Echo Peak, "around [Snoop's] music and love of '70s Kung Fu and Blaxploitation movies."

Way of the Dogg will be out later this year on XBLA, PSN, and mobile platforms.

Gallery: Way of the Dogg

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Joystiq'Way of the Dogg' combines fighting, music games and Snoop originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesmicrosoftmobileplaystationps3snoop-doggsnoop-lionway-of-the-doggxboxTue, 05 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Terraria aims to unearth console ports in March]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/terraria-aims-to-unearth-console-ports-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/terraria-aims-to-unearth-console-ports-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/terraria-aims-to-unearth-console-ports-in-march/#comments Terraria aims to unearth console ports in MarchLast we heard, Terraria was targeting a late February or early March release on Xbox 360 and PS3. It looks like it'll be the latter at best now, according to publisher 505 Games.

"Our aim is to launch both [versions in] March," a 505 Games representative told Joystiq.

If you've been twitchin' for some console-based shovelin', you'll probably have to wait just a bit longer than expected. In the meantime, you can dig in to our recent hands-on preview.

JoystiqTerraria aims to unearth console ports in March originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesdelayengine-softwaremicrosoftplaystationps3PSNre-logicterrariaXBLAXBLMxboxTue, 12 Feb 2013 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Molding and shaping Terraria's world with twin sticks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/molding-and-shaping-terrarias-world-with-twin-sticks/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/molding-and-shaping-terrarias-world-with-twin-sticks/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/molding-and-shaping-terrarias-world-with-twin-sticks/#comments Molding and shaping Terraria's world with twin thumbsticksTerraria, the PC creation conceived by the small staff at developer Re-Logic, will finally make its way to the digital storefronts of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Developed by Engine Software and published 505 Games, the console version of Terraria features fresh content, including a new big bad dubbed Ocram as well as additional enemies, weapons, pets and inventory items, and is scheduled to arrive at "the end of February or early March," according to 505 Games community manager Logan Rosenstein.

The console version's biggest addition, however, is the ability to play Terraria with a controller. It's initially hard to picture playing Terraria without the combination of a mouse and keyboard. The basic movement controls are simple enough, but inventory management, mining, and construction are all governed by a pointer-based interface that is best left for a mouse to handle. The gamepad controls developed for the port aim to offer the best of both worlds.

"The biggest challenge [the dev team faced] was the controls," Rosenstein said of the porting process. "The PC version is so heavily reliant on the keyboard and mouse, so the dev team spent a lot of time and a lot of effort working on the controls. They did several different layouts and several different practice runs."

Gallery: Terraria (02/06/12)

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JoystiqMolding and shaping Terraria's world with twin sticks originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Developer Rebellion is scheduled to reveal even more news this month, with a teaser pointing to the possibility of an undead horde coming to the Sniper Elite franchise. The trailer promises more details on February 14.

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Terraria digs into XBLA and PSN in February, 505 Games' YouTube description on the above video reveals. The video itself shows off the brand-new content coming to the console versions, which we heard hints of back when the only release window was "early 2013."

The console version of Terraria will include new controls (shocking), a world map and a new tutorial, armor, ultimate weapons, enemies, pets, music and a shiny new final boss. Terraria on consoles will also include local, split-screen multiplayer for up to four people and eight-player online multiplayer.

Terraria hit PC on May 16, 2011, from developer Re-Logic, and by September 2012 it sold 1.6 million copies. It's kind of like developers at Re-Logic are digging for gold, but they found 1.6 million people to do all the actual labor for them.

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Last month, 505 Games revealed Re-Logic's Terraria is coming to Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network, and today the publisher's unveiled a new trailer to seal the deal. Moreover, right at the end the video teases new content for the console versions, but doesn't detail what it is.

JoystiqTerraria trailer teases new console content originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Naughty Bear will stalk his soft, huggable victims across XBLA and PSN starting October 10. That's the official global release date for Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise, publisher 505 Games revealed today.

The threat of Naughty Bear won't subside after launch, as 505 has already announced plans to support the downloadable game with 12 DLC updates containing new weapons, costumes, and "ultra kills." Imagine explaining to someone who doesn't play video games that our hobby gives you the option of playing as a mass-murdering teddy bear dressed as Batman, but only if you pay extra.

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JoystiqNaughty Bear brings Panic to Paradise October 10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Starbreeze has officially taken the wraps off of its mysterious original IP known previously as "P13," unveiling its new, official title, the tautological Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.

The Unreal Engine-powered game follows two boys (who are brothers, and also sons) as they go on a journey to retrieve the "Water of Life" for their sick father. Filmmaker Josef Fares is collaborating with Starbreeze and 505 on the development of this XBLA, PSN, and PC game.

The first trailer is above, revealing what looks like a very pretty fantasy action-adventure experience. Brothers will be released spring 2013.

Gallery: Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

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JoystiqStarbreeze's 'P13' now 'Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Starbreeze, which was behind EA's recent attempt to reboot the classic Syndicate series, acquired Payday alongside developer Overkill Studios earlier this year.

Though P13 is still masked in secrecy, we know it will be a downloadable "action-adventure game" and that Starbreeze has partnered with Swedish film director Josef Fares to help guide its "storyline, look and feel."

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Nintendo had a lot to talk about today, what with the release date, price and specs of a new console and its hefty software launch lineup. It's not surprising it couldn't specifically show off every game headed to the Wii U during its launch window, November 18 - March 31. Two of these games, Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper and Funky Barn, are notable after the fact because of their assets - one for having a full trailer and gallery, and the other for featuring chubby piggies.

Tecmo Koei's Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper will incorporate the WiiPad in local two-player co-op, hacking and slashing across two screens, the above video shows. It includes characters from other Tecmo Koei franchises, and includes a duel mode, which is new for the Wii U.

Gallery: Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper (Wii U)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-Gamesfunky-barnnintendopiggyTantalusTecmo-Koeiwarriors-orochi-3-hyperwii-uThu, 13 Sep 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Terraria coming to XBLA/PSN early 2013, 1.6 million sold on PC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/11/terraria-coming-to-xbla-psn-early-2013-1-6-million-sold-on-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/11/terraria-coming-to-xbla-psn-early-2013-1-6-million-sold-on-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/11/terraria-coming-to-xbla-psn-early-2013-1-6-million-sold-on-pc/#comments Terraria is digging its way to XBLA and PSN in early 2013Re-Logic's blockbuster RPG Terraria is coming to Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network from publisher 505 Games. 505 also announced the digger/builder/action-adventure's sold 1.6 million copies on PC, and that Dutch developer Engine Software is handling the upcoming conversion

"I can't say how excited I am to finally have Terraria come to Xbox 360 and PlayStation3," said Andrew Spinks, the creator of Terraria, "To see it come so far is a complete shock, especially after such humble beginnings. It's always been my dream to have as many people as possible know and enjoy Terraria as much as I have, and this is another big step in that direction."

The news of a console release of the 2011 indie game was first disclosed on its Facebook page, after teasing fans yesterday with word of a big reveal. The game comes to XBLA and PSN early next year.

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Gallery: Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise

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Apparently Naughty Bear didn't kill all the other stuffed bears his first time around. 505 Games has announced a new Naughty Bear game is in the works for this fall: Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise.

Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise is a downloadable title for Xbox Live and PSN, and features "a completely over-hauled combat system, brand new leveling up system, equipment customization with thousands of combinations, and over 30 mission set across 11 distinct areas of Paradise Island." The titular bear is once again angry at his peers - this time for not inviting him on vacation to Paradise Island - so he decides to kill them all again.

Look, Bear, we don't want to tell you how to live your life, but maybe if you didn't kill everyone so much, you'd get invited on more vacations? Just a thought!

Gallery: Naughty Bear Panic in Paradise (XBLA, PSN)

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Adidas sued publisher THQ for $10.6 million back in March over the publisher's breach of contract to deliver MiCoach 24/7 by January. The case was settled later in the month, when THQ announced it would not publish the game and that a "third party" would reimburse THQ for certain development costs and work with Adidas to bring the game to market. Turns out 505 Games was Adidas' mystery date.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-Gamesadidasadidas-micoachmicoachmicoach-247microsoftplaystationps3THQxboxMon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sniper Elite V2 demo coming next month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/sniper-elite-v2-demo-coming-next-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/sniper-elite-v2-demo-coming-next-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/sniper-elite-v2-demo-coming-next-month/#comments Sniper Elite V2 publisher 505 Games has told Joystiq that a demo for Rebellion's upcoming reboot is scheduled to arrive in April, one month ahead of the game's May release. The demo will be made available on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, though "the final date is not yet scheduled," the publisher told us.

A PC version of Sniper Elite V2 is also in the works, which will be self-published by Rebellion. Reps for the game tell Joystiq a demo for the PC is also planned for "sometime next month."

There's no telling what the demo will include, but Joystiq's recent preview should give you a good idea of what's in store. Sniper Elite V2 -- and its Kill Hitler pre-order bonus -- launches on the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on May 4.

When asked if the bonus would be made available as premium DLC in the future, a rep told Joystiq the developer has yet to determine the content's fate following launch. Our guess is Rebellion will give everyone a shot at the world's most hated man at some point -- it's just a question of cost.

Gallery: Sniper Elite V2: Single-Player (03/23/2012)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-Gamesmicrosoftpcplaystationps3RebellionRebellion-Developmentssniper-elite-v2xboxFri, 30 Mar 2012 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Targeting the Axis powers in Sniper Elite V2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/29/targeting-the-axis-powers-in-sniper-elite-v2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/29/targeting-the-axis-powers-in-sniper-elite-v2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/29/targeting-the-axis-powers-in-sniper-elite-v2/#comments I walk into a large conference room late, having dealt with a parking lot maze. As I enter, I spot a television well into a demo -- a bullet ejects from a Springfield rifle, time slows following it to an enemy, and cuts through a Nazi soldier like a chainsaw through a stick of butter.

Reps from developer Rebellion and publisher 505 Games are huddled over the monitors, showing off Sniper Elite V2, a reboot of Rebellion's 2005 Sniper Elite for PC, PS2, Wii, and Xbox. The demo, I'm told, had only just started. "We get right into the action," a PR spokesperson tells me. But the action in Sniper Elite V2 isn't about quick progression through its Battle of Berlin setting -- it is methodical.

Gallery: Sniper Elite V2: Single-Player (03/23/2012)

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Rebellion's Sniper Elite V2 throws players behind enemy lines as an Allied soldier in World War II, strategically taking down Axis troops during the Battle of Berlin with x-ray-enabled headshots, as shown in the above video. In the video after the break, Senior Producer Steve Hart calls Sniper Elite V2 more of a "thinking-man's shooter than some of the run-and-gun titles" out now -- he must be really into this war thing, because those sound like fightin' words to us.

Gallery: Sniper Elite V2 (1/20/12)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-Gamesmicrosoftpcplaystationps3rebellionsniper-elite-v2xboxSun, 22 Jan 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[ESA members asked individually about SOPA, some respond]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/sopa-list-esa/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/sopa-list-esa/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/sopa-list-esa/#comments Rock, Paper, Shotgun collaborated in obtaining responses.
The Entertainment Software Association's support of the "Stop Online Piracy Act" has led us to ask every member of the video game industry's lobbying and political group to publicly declare its stance on the bill. The ESA's continued support means every member, by proxy, is a supporter of the bill.

Some companies have pulled their logos from supporting SOPA documentation to dodge ire, while others are hiding behind rhetoric, as you'll see below. Joystiq contacted every member of the ESA and requested a declarative statement on SOPA. After the break we've listed the responses we've received, along with others we found. We continue to seek clarity on this issue from every member of the ESA.

This will become the page we update as we receive responses and clear declarative statements, so feel free to bookmark.

(Joystiq does not support SOPA, nor does our parent company.)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>345-games38-studios505-gamescapcomdeep-silverdisneydisney-interactiveeaeidoseidos-interactiveelectronic-artsEntertainment-software-associationepic-gamesESAfutureher-interactiveignition-entertainmentkonamilevel-5microsoftnamconatsumenexonnintendonivalnvidiao-gamesperfect-worldperfect-world-entertainmentpoliticssegaslangsonysony-online-entertainmentSOPAsquare-enixstop-online-piracy-acttake-twotake-two-interactivethqtrionubisoftwarner-bros-interactivewbieFri, 06 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Grease coming to Kinect and Move]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/14/grease-coming-to-kinect-and-move/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/14/grease-coming-to-kinect-and-move/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/14/grease-coming-to-kinect-and-move/#comments
That's right. Grease 2. That's how we roll.

We love making game recommendations to our friends and family, but we've been struggling recently. Specifically, we've been utterly stumped whenever someone tells us they don't know which Kinect or PlayStation Move game to buy for the worst person they know.

"I have to buy them a gift, Joystiq," they'll plead, "but they're literally just the most vile creature. They smell like cat food and their favorite movie is Ghost of Girlfriends Past and when I ask their favorite actor, they say 'Borat.' I just hate them."

So, in a way, we owe a debt to 505 Games, which is releasing Grease, a singing and dancing game for Kinect and PlayStation Move, on November 4. Finally, we know the perfect video game gift for anybody on your shopping list, even someone you hate with the white hot intensity of a thousand suns.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesgreasekinectmicrosoftplaystationplaystation-moveps3release-datexboxWed, 14 Sep 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rugby World Cup 2011 demo now on Xbox Live, tomorrow on Euro PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/02/rugby-world-cup-2011-demo-now-on-xbox-live-tomorrow-on-euro-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/02/rugby-world-cup-2011-demo-now-on-xbox-live-tomorrow-on-euro-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/02/rugby-world-cup-2011-demo-now-on-xbox-live-tomorrow-on-euro-psn/#comments Don't be down in the dumps, everyone. There is reason to rejoice, as your appetite for high-octane rugby competition can now be sated through your favorite video game system! Xbox 360 users worldwide can download the demo right now, and it'll be available on PS3 tomorrow in PAL territories.

The demo features a playable match between England and South Africa. Remember, the actual, very physical Rugby World Cup 2011 is set to kick off on September 9 in New Zealand. It's the video game that's launching in Europe on August 26 for the PS3 and Xbox 360.

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The Vita version packs exclusive stuff not seen in the console versions, including fighters, venues and undefined "features" exclusive to the handheld version. Sometimes you just need a quick shot of brutal hand-to-hand combat while you're out of the house. At least 505 hopes so.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gameskung-fu-factorymma-supremacyplaystationplaystation-vitaps-vitasupremacy-mmavitaThu, 28 Jul 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Zumba Fitness stays atop UK charts for fifth week, LA Noire brings up second place]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/27/zumba-fitness-stays-atop-uk-charts-for-fifth-week-la-noire-brin/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/27/zumba-fitness-stays-atop-uk-charts-for-fifth-week-la-noire-brin/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/27/zumba-fitness-stays-atop-uk-charts-for-fifth-week-la-noire-brin/#comments It seems that 505 Games' Zumba Fitness motion game is destined to occupy every living room in the UK, as it was the UK's highest selling title last week -- even after 31 weeks of availability. Regaining a place in the top five, Rockstar's LA Noire took second place, though it saw a 15 percent dip in sales.

Here's where things get really depressing: Suda 51 and Shinji Mikami's excellent Shadows of the Damned debuted on the charts at number 31, beaten not only by the likes of recently released stinkfest Duke Nukem Forever, but even older titles like Art Academy and EA Sports Active 2. FEAR 3 faced a starkly different reception, landing the number three spot just below LA Noire. We're not mad, UK readers and EA marketers -- just, ya know, disappointed.

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Named after the controversial private security company, Blackwater gives players the option of ditching the controller in favor of a hands-free experience. The game was developed "in conjunction with former members of the Blackwater team" to make sure all the moves and gestures are authentic. If using a controller feels more authentic to you (hey, Joystiq reader!) then you'll be glad to learn that the game is "also playable with a standard controller." We'll track it down at E3 this week to get our hands (and not hands) on it.

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The answer is simple, as 505 Games will soon be releasing Top Gun and Days of Thunder hybrid Blu-ray discs. Each disc will include a copy of the movie and its respective game. Plus, it adds a physical case to the download-only games, so you can finally display them in your shrine! According to Amazon, the wonder-discs will be released on June 7 at $30 each.

[Thanks, Josh]

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According to the press release, Naughty Bear Gold Edition is available now for PS3 and Xbox 360, though both Amazon and GameStop list a May 24 release date. It can be pre-ordered now for $30.

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The new Backbreaker: Vengeance (who are these football players seeking vengeance against?) is an XBLA-exclusive, arcade-style game that "takes inspiration" from the first Backbreaker's "Tackle Alley" mode. That means one runner attempting to cross the field against various arrangements of pre-placed defenders.

Check out a trailer after the break -- especially if you're fond of body-crunching sounds. Actually, that advice also works in regards to buying the game this summer.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesbackbreakerbackbreaker-vengeancefootballmicrosoftnaturalmotionq2-2011release-datesportsxblaxboxThu, 14 Apr 2011 11:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Rebellion giving Sniper Elite sequel a shot next year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/06/rebellion-giving-sniper-elite-sequel-a-shot-next-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/06/rebellion-giving-sniper-elite-sequel-a-shot-next-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/06/rebellion-giving-sniper-elite-sequel-a-shot-next-year/#comments UK-based developer Rebellion is on target to release a sequel to its 2005 sharpshooting sim Sniper Elite, teaming with 505 Games to publish the title. Like the original, Sniper Elite V2 will put players in the combat boots of a skilled marksman during World War II, as seen in the concept art above. If you've seen Enemy at the Gates, you have a good idea of what's in store ... only with (much) less Jude Law, we suspect.

Waiting patiently is something snipers know a lot about, and it's something you'll have to do for this game -- it's pegged for release in 2012.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesfpsmicrosoftplaystationps3rebellionsniper-elite-v2xboxWed, 06 Apr 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wrecked: Revenge Revisited speeds toward XBLA and PSN this spring]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/wrecked-revenge-revisited-speeds-toward-xbla-and-psn-this-sprin/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/wrecked-revenge-revisited-speeds-toward-xbla-and-psn-this-sprin/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/wrecked-revenge-revisited-speeds-toward-xbla-and-psn-this-sprin/#comments No, it's not a game about Charlie Sheen's inevitable murder spree on all of those who questioned his ability to win -- though we imagine at least one game like that is already in the works. Wrecked: Revenge Revisited is the sequel to 2004's Mashed, a car-combat game for the PC, Xbox and PS2 from UK-based developer Supersonic Software. The developer will strap itself into the driver seat once more for Wrecked, which is currently slated to launch in the spring.

Wrecked will once again focus on vehicular carnage, giving players access to various customization options for their rides -- oh, and the titular revenge mechanic, which allows vanquished enemies to retaliate through aerial strike maneuvers. A single-player Championship mode will feature 24 different challenges across four racing disciplines; online and local multiplayer supports up to four players at a time.

Rip the e-brake to fly into our gallery below for the first screens.

Gallery: Wrecked: Revenge Revisited

JoystiqWrecked: Revenge Revisited speeds toward XBLA and PSN this spring originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesmicrosoftplaystationps3psnsupersonic-softwarewrecked-revenge-revisitedxblaxboxTue, 22 Mar 2011 01:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Supremacy is first MMA game to have female fighters]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/25/supremacy-is-first-mma-game-to-have-female-fighters/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/25/supremacy-is-first-mma-game-to-have-female-fighters/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/25/supremacy-is-first-mma-game-to-have-female-fighters/#comments It's not easy to take down UFC as the reigning champ of MMA games. So, what is 505 Games and developer Kung Fu Factory adding to Supremacy to make it unique? The female touch.

Two female fighters have been confirmed in the Supremacy roster: Felice "Lil Dog" Herrig and Michele "Diablita" Gutierrez. Peter Matiss, VP of Marketing at 505 Games, hopes that this will convince gamers that Supremacy is "totally unique" -- but will it be enough to dissuade UFC loyalists?

Check out videos after the break.

Gallery: Supremacy MMA (Femme)

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JoystiqSupremacy is first MMA game to have female fighters originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesdiablitafelice-herrigkung-fu-factorylil-dogmichele-gutierrezmicrosoftmma-supremacyplaystationps3supremacy-mmaxboxFri, 25 Feb 2011 06:00:00 EST