Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Adidas MiCoach now published by 505 Games following THQ kerfuffle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/30/adidas-micoach-now-published-by-505-games-following-thq-kerfuffl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/30/adidas-micoach-now-published-by-505-games-following-thq-kerfuffl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/30/adidas-micoach-now-published-by-505-games-following-thq-kerfuffl/#comments Image505 Games will finish publishing duties for Adidas MiCoach, the game at the center of a multi-million dollar lawsuit and subsequent settlement between embattled publisher THQ and the sportswear maker. The Adidas MiCoach fitness game will be completed by UK developer Chromativity for Xbox 360 and PS3, and will launch this summer.

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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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesdemohb-studiosmicrosoftplaystationps3psnxboxxbox-liveTue, 02 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Supremacy MMA pummeling PlayStation Vita holiday 2011]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/28/supremacy-mma-pummeling-playstation-vita-holiday-2011/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/28/supremacy-mma-pummeling-playstation-vita-holiday-2011/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/28/supremacy-mma-pummeling-playstation-vita-holiday-2011/#comments Supremacy MMA is all but guaranteed to be the supreme MMA game on at least one platform at launch: the PlayStation Vita. In addition to the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, out September 20, publisher 505 Games announced a PlayStation Vita version, due "holiday 2011," thus putting it somewhere within the hardware's launch window.

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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JoystiqSupremacy MMA pummeling PlayStation Vita holiday 2011 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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JoystiqBlackwater is Zombie's latest shooter, your choice of Kinect or controller originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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

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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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The claims of realism are obviously suspect -- you need some ropes and pulleys for this to really work, and you probably keep those in the bedroom -- but Push The Limit seems like it'll be split into different swimming stages, with digi-Phelps helping you manage your adrenaline on the starting block, time your finish to perfection and shop for size 14 shoes (probably). With enough practice and frantic air swatting, you could emerge closer to "the hope of taking down Michael Phelps." (Protip: It's easiest if you play as the keen-nosed photographer.)

"This definitely isn't your typical video game," says Phelps, perhaps unaware that evolution isn't all it's cracked up to be these days. Come this June, he's in danger of being beaten by a shirtless fat kid jiggling in front of a camera.

Gallery: Michael Phelps: Push the Limit

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Check the screenshots below for a better look at what could be a really interesting title.

Gallery: Dawn of Fantasy (1/19/11)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesdawn-of-fantasymmopcpersistentpersistent-worldreverie-world-studiosrtsThu, 20 Jan 2011 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Supremacy MMA gets 'old school' this summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/12/supremacy-mma-gets-old-school-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/12/supremacy-mma-gets-old-school-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/12/supremacy-mma-gets-old-school-this-summer/#commentsAnother competitor has entered the MMA game arena, ready to grapple with EA Sports MMA and THQ's UFC Undisputed franchise. And, uh, Fighters Uncaged, we suppose. 505 Games hasn't talked much about Supremacy MMA since E3, but now it's showing of the new fighter for PS3 and Xbox 360 and has announced a scheduled summer release of the game. Find a trailer after the break, full of glorious slow-motion violence.

According to 505, Supremacy MMA differentiates itself from its competition with the inclusion of lightweight champion Jens Pulver, who has the best fighter name ever. Pulver's image and backstory will feature in the game, and he is working as a "combat and story consultant," as well.

The other big difference: Supremacy MMA is "taking things back old school," as Pulver puts it. Supremacy is all about underground, unsanctioned fights between amateurs -- getting away from all the showbiz and money in professional fighting, to focus on what it's really all about: Two men beating the crap out of each other in a cage, for no reason.

Gallery: Supremacy MMA (PS3/Xbox 360)

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You know how it goes -- they always offer the first fix for free. And then, when you need more, you have to pay up. A2M and 505 Games have employed this classic strategy for the release of a new piece of Naughty Bear DLC, dubbed "Chapter 9." The add-on is out today on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, but unlike the previous DLC release, it'll cost you: 400 Microsoft Points or $4.99, respectively.

Chapter 9 introduces the Island of Perfection, replete with "exclusive hidden treasures, deadly weapons and brutal buccaneers," and two boss bears for the cuddly curmudgeon to conquer: Admiral Giggles and The Great Bear Beard. The DLC also includes four new challenges. For avast look (see what we did there?) check out the trailer past the break and the images below.

Gallery: Naughty Bear ("Chapter 9" DLC)

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JoystiqNaughty Bear 'Chapter 9' DLC now available for $5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Naughty Bear has apparently become a "worldwide success" for 505 Games. Capitalizing on its "very wide fanbase," developer A2M has just released a handheld version of the game for iPhone/iPod Touch. Check out screens and a trailer after the break.

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This news is something Naughty Bear's title star can finally be happy about. A2M and 505 Games is releasing DLC for the stuffed animal murder simulator today on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. In the new "Episode 8," Naughty Bear receives an invite to a cake tasting party. But is it a trap? (Spoiler: It most certainly is!)

In the episode, you'll have to fight against X-Bears, a "gang of superhero bears led by Danger Bear." You'll be able to unlock additional costumes, hats, weapons and challenges in an "originally themed environment" -- something the original game was sorely lacking. With a rather attractive cost of entry ($0), the DLC is certainly worth checking out, provided you can bear to play any more.

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505 Games has announced a new update for its Euphoria-powered footballer, Backbreaker. Dubbed "Greathouse," this new update -- which should be available sometime in "early August" -- adds a host of features the community have apparently clamored for, such as an "improved Quarterback camera view and passing game" and 100 new plays, including nine new formations to use. Greathouse also tweaks gameplay on the other side of the ball, introducing a new "user catch system" and "full control" over interceptions.

For the full patch notes, head past the break.

Update: We mislabeled the launch window for the "Greathouse" update as "next month," when in fact we meant to say "early August." We apologize for the confusion.

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505 Games and Russian developer Biart Studio have unveiled a new third-person shooter with a unique cover system: specifically, everything is covered with water. Most of the action in Deep Black takes place underwater, with players navigating the depths with "specialized underwater jet packs with integrated harpoons, mini submersibles and other high tech equipment." But it's not all swimmin' and shootin' -- 505 promises a storyline with "complex science-fiction mystery, espionage, and bio-terror."

Deep Black is expected to surface in Q1 2011, joining Naughty Bear and Backbreaker as part of 505 Games's growing PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 lineup. Biart Studio is no stranger to games set underwater, having recently released the PSP mini, Reef Aquarium.

Gallery: Deep Black (first screens)

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Underwater Action Shooter coming to PS3 & X360
8th JUNE 2010 (Milton Keynes, UK) - 505 Games today announces a global agreement with Russian developer Biart Studio LLC, to publish Deep Black on Sony's PlayStation 3(R) and Microsoft's Xbox360(R) console systems. Adding to the publisher's growing line-up of Xbox 360 and PS3 titles, Deep Black lets players experience for the first time the thrills of a third person action shooter in an underwater setting.

With the release set for Q1 2011, the unique setting of Deep Black combines action-packed battles with an immersive story line, of complex science-fiction mystery, espionage and bio-terror. Offering realistic physics in an underwater environment brings new "depths" to in-game challenges in Deep Black.

Players will take to the murky depths armed with a wrath of underwater equipment from specialized underwater jet packs with integrated harpoons, mini submersibles and other high tech equipment in pursuit of enemies. With the majority of the game play taking place below the water's surface, action-adventure fans will need to master new skills to fight hostile enemies and infiltrate enemy bases.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-GamesBiart-StudioDeep-Blackmicrosoftplaystationps3q1-2011ShooterThird-Person-ShooterxboxThu, 08 Jul 2010 16:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Review: Naughty Bear]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/02/review-naughty-bear/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/02/review-naughty-bear/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/02/review-naughty-bear/#comments Sure, Naughty Bear is a little rough around the edges. The controls are too stiff, and the framerate is a bit sluggish. There isn't much content to play with, but as a $10 downloadable game, Naughty Bear makes for an interesting diversion.

Wait ... this is a retail game? And you have to pay $50 for it? Unfortunately, in spite of a few good ideas, Naughty Bear is too sloppily executed, and too shallow to recommend -- especially as a "full" retail experience.

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If you're wondering what it would take to best Rockstar's dust-em-up, Red Dead Redemption, in a battle for UK chart supremacy, it would seem it only takes a wizard -- a blocky, mute interpretation of the nation's own Harry Potter. It only makes sense that Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 would debut at the top spot. Isn't he like the UK's Prime Minister now?

The boy with a scarred forehead has pushed nearly everyone down a spot from last week: Red Dead Redemption has fallen to second, while Super Mario Galaxy 2 now takes up third. Also of note are strong UK debuts of several games, including Naughty Bear, Demon's Souls and Transformers: War for Cybertron. Find the complete top ten sales breakdown posted after the break.

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505 Games, publisher of the recently released Backbreaker, is once again stepping into the crowded sports arena. MMA Supremacy will be showcased at a behind-closed-doors event at E3 later this week. It's being developed by Kung Fu Factory, a relatively unknown team that credits itself with working on the Mortal Kombat franchise.

Considering both THQ and EA Sports are fiercely competing in this space, CVG questioned creative director Ricci Rukavina on what Supremacy could add to the franchise. "We're taking a more cinematic approach visually as opposed to a television broadcast simulation," Rukavina said. "Our approach to gameplay is concentrating on skills over statistics which should reinforce fast, fun and intuitive play."

In many ways, these are many of the same buzzwords used by NaturalMotion when promoting their Euphoria-powered football game -- one which featured many novel ideas, but didn't exactly win critics over. It'll be interesting to see if Supremacy can outperform its gridiron predecessor.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesbackbreakereuphoria-engineMicrosoftnaturalmotiontrailervideoXbox-360Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Naughty Bear doesn't really like boating enthusiasts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/28/naughty-bear-doesnt-really-like-boating-enthusiasts/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/28/naughty-bear-doesnt-really-like-boating-enthusiasts/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/28/naughty-bear-doesnt-really-like-boating-enthusiasts/#commentsSadists, sit up. We've got another Naughty Bear video now, which highlights how our cotton-filled curmudgeon likes to handle would-be boaters. It's odd, because this is perhaps the tamest video we've seen for A2M's game yet. If you're going to kill a guy on a boat, wouldn't you get a bit more creative? You've got a rotor and rope to work with -- heck, you could even blow the whole thing up and watch your prey burn to death.

You know what? We should probably stop posting so many Naughty Bear videos. It's beginning to ... affect us.

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The board will be used for Grease's many minigames, which include T-Bird racing, carnival games, and singing to the title's 16-song soundtrack. Not mentioned in the presser is the minigame where you take a nice, sweet-natured young girl and transform her into a spandex-clad hussy. We'll find out if that one made the cut when the game launches on Wii and DS in September.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesbalance-boardbig-head-gamesDSgreasemicrophoneNintendoWiizoe-modeThu, 27 May 2010 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Backbreaker video gets all defensive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/24/backbreaker-video-gets-all-defensive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/24/backbreaker-video-gets-all-defensive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/24/backbreaker-video-gets-all-defensive/#comments Having educated us in the ways of offense, 505 Games has released a new video to acquaint digital linesmen with Backbreaker's defensive game. Much like the offense game, playing D in Backbreaker uses flicks of the right analog stick to perform various actions, whether they be flying tackles, bull rushes or sneaky evasive spins.

Backbreaker tackles retail shelves -- and the notion of unlicensed football -- June 1.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesbackbreakerMicrosoftXbox-360Mon, 24 May 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Backbreaker demo blitzes Xbox Live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/backbreaker-demo-blitzes-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/backbreaker-demo-blitzes-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/backbreaker-demo-blitzes-xbox-live/#comments A demo for the Euphoria-powered, tackle-infused Backbreaker is now available on Xbox Live. The demo clocks in at 415MB and allows players to try out the training mode, an exhibition game and the "Tackle Alley" mode. Tackle Alley is an arcade-style game that has you running the ball up the field against a pre-placed set of defenders. Using Backbreaker's offensive options, it's your job to shake the defense and get the ball to the end zone.

Backbreaker also has another innovative feature: being one of the only football games that isn't Madden. Unfortunately, the team editor isn't available in the demo, so you'll have to wait for the retail release in order to create your totally fictional team that doesn't use any NFL names or trademarks.


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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesbackbreakerdemoeuphorianatural-motionxblmxbox-liveFri, 21 May 2010 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Naughty Bear's cannibalistic, Jaws-inspired trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/15/naughty-bears-cannibalistic-jaws-inspired-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/15/naughty-bears-cannibalistic-jaws-inspired-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/15/naughty-bears-cannibalistic-jaws-inspired-trailer/#comments The parodies keep coming for Naughty Bear, as this latest trailer takes a bite out of Steven Spielberg's horror hit, Jaws. While we definitely enjoy the spirited homage, we do have one issue: it's straight-up cannibalism. We don't care if these bears are full of fluffy cotton -- seeing one bear consume another is terrifying.

You can get in on our own personal nightmare by clicking the play button after the break. Just don't say we didn't warn you.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesa2mjawsMicrosoftnaughty-bearparodysteven-spielbergvideoXbox-360Sat, 15 May 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Backbreaker's running game looks for the gap]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/backbreakers-running-game-looks-for-the-gap/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/backbreakers-running-game-looks-for-the-gap/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/backbreakers-running-game-looks-for-the-gap/#comments Backbreaker continues to promise a little innovation in the football genre, even as it tries to take on the mighty Madden juggernaut. In this new Training Camp video, you can check out the running game and how it works. In theory, it sounds great -- just use the right stick in an intuitive way to bump, stiff arm, and hurdle your opponents in the constant drive towards the end zone. In practice, though, it's tough to see how well the game will determine the gestures, like comparing a simple hurdle (pushing the right stick up quickly) versus an all-out leap (pushing the right stick up for a while).

Still, even though Backbreaker is starting out deep in its own territory against the long-lived, well-funded and officially-licensed Madden series, if there's anywhere a plucky young underdog with a big, physics-based heart can win, it's in the sports genre. The game will set, hut, hike on June 1 for a discount price of $49.99.

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When it launches on June 1st, could you at least promise us to keep your creations clean and devoid of objectionable genitalia for, like, the first day? How about you be a bit more mature and go with something like the Sioux City Slammers or, dare we suggest, the Jasper Joystiqs? No no, not the Joy Sticks. What is wrong with you people?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesamerican-footballbackbreakercustomizationeuphoriafootballMicrosoftsportsteam-customizationXbox-360Wed, 05 May 2010 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Don't fall for this Naughty Bear trailer's trap]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/29/dont-fall-for-this-naughty-bear-trailers-trap/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/29/dont-fall-for-this-naughty-bear-trailers-trap/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/29/dont-fall-for-this-naughty-bear-trailers-trap/#commentsAs advanced as the bear populace seems in Naughty Bear, some things never change. Raw fish and honey are still mainstays of their diet, for example. As you can see in the trailer above, they also remain susceptible to the bear trap. Apparently, when it comes to objects that look like gigantic metal shark mouths, these bears just tune 'em out.

Oh well, we're sure the bear corpses piling up will force an evolutionary adaptation eventually. Just not today, it seems.

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Like, perhaps, a Freddy Krueger or Jason Voorhees outfit.

Publisher 505 Games announced that you'll get precisely that (well, almost precisely: it's a "Kruebear" costume or a "Slasher Bear" outfit) when you pre-order Naughty Bear from Amazon or GameStop, respectively. The Kruebear offer isn't reflected on the Amazon page yet -- but expect to be offered the chance to tear stuffing out of bears' bodies with some knife-gloves soon. See the "Slasher Bear" costume after the break.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesa2mamazonfreddy-kruegerMicrosoftnaughty-bearpre-orderXbox-360Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Backbreaker ad packs in the tackles, release pushed to June 1]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/backbreaker-ad-packs-in-the-tackles-release-pushed-to-june-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/backbreaker-ad-packs-in-the-tackles-release-pushed-to-june-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/backbreaker-ad-packs-in-the-tackles-release-pushed-to-june-1/#commentsIt's okay, you don't have to read this. You saw that there was a new Backbreaker video and you came to watch some dudes get tackled. That's fine, and we understand. So, really, you don't have to read this just to make us feel like we're earning our keep. Besides, we've already seen the video, and you should totally watch it. Like, seriously, so many dudes get tackled.

Actually, there is one thing you should read: The Backbreaker release date has been pushed back a week to June 1. Okay, now you can watch.

JoystiqBackbreaker ad packs in the tackles, release pushed to June 1 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesbackbreakereuphoriaMicrosoftq2-2010release-dateXbox-360Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[A trio of twisted Naughty Bear trailers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/16/a-trio-of-twisted-naughty-bear-trailers/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/16/a-trio-of-twisted-naughty-bear-trailers/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/16/a-trio-of-twisted-naughty-bear-trailers/#comments 505 Games has released a new batch of Naughty Bear trailers. The standout of the three trailers is probably the Blair Witch parody we've embedded above. While the homage to the movie is appreciated, it's a little low on bear-on-bear violence for our taste. The other two trailers, thankfully, fall a bit closer to the mark. The second is actually a snippet from the third level of the game, which tasks Naughty Bear with destroying cameras mounted on birds (no, really). Finally, the third trailer gives us the violence we crave, as the demented fiend pushes a poor, defenseless comrade into a giant cake mixer.

If that's not good, clean fun, we don't know what is.

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JoystiqA trio of twisted Naughty Bear trailers originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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