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[Crank, twist and pull down a Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor demo on Xbox Live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/crank-twist-and-pull-down-a-steel-battalion-heavy-armor-demo-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/crank-twist-and-pull-down-a-steel-battalion-heavy-armor-demo-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/crank-twist-and-pull-down-a-steel-battalion-heavy-armor-demo-o/#comments Most of us will never know what it's like to pilot a gigantic, bipedal mech in real life - that technology is years off - but the next best thing can be experienced if you've got an Xbox Live Gold subscription and a Kinect sensor.

A demo for Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor is available for download on Xbox Live right now. Perhaps you'll enjoy it as much as we did during our preview session back in March. If not, it's much easier to eject those gigglebites from your storage unit than it is to eject yourself from one of those massive machines.

Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor launches on June 19 in North America.

JoystiqCrank, twist and pull down a Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor demo on Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 May 2012 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemokinectmicrosoftsteel-battalion-heavy-armorxboxFri, 25 May 2012 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Spec Ops: The Line demo breaches today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/08/spec-ops-the-line-demo-breaches-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/08/spec-ops-the-line-demo-breaches-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/08/spec-ops-the-line-demo-breaches-today/#comments Spec Ops: The Line's demo is available now on Xbox 360 for Gold subscribers and later today, following the PSN update, on PlayStation 3. It will be available to all Xbox Live members on May 15.

The sampler will feature a snippet of the single-player campaign, covering two early chapters in the game, as players search for a target through the sand-ravaged streets of Dubai and add more destruction. You'll have plenty of time to play the demo and practice, Spec Ops: The Line won't storm retail shelves until June 26.

Update: Removed mention of multiplayer as being part of demo. It's not.

Gallery: Spec Ops: The Line (Demo)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demomicrosoftplaystationps3Spec-Ops-the-LinexboxTue, 08 May 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[I suggest a new strategy, R2: Let them have a Kinect Star Wars demo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/08/i-suggest-a-new-strategy-r2-let-them-have-a-kinect-star-wars-d/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/08/i-suggest-a-new-strategy-r2-let-them-have-a-kinect-star-wars-d/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/08/i-suggest-a-new-strategy-r2-let-them-have-a-kinect-star-wars-d/#comments We can understand why you may be a bit hesitant to take our verdict on Kinect Star Wars as gospel. It's got Vader fights, rampaging rancors and is the closest physical manifestation of that one kid's dream journal we may ever get.

Now you can discover how not good the game is yourself with a free playable demo - if you're a Gold subscriber and own a Kinect sensor, that is. We may all have The Force inside us, but you still have to purchase your own Kinect sensor.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demokinectkinect-star-warslucasartsmicrosoftstar-wars-kinectxblmxboxxbox-liveTue, 08 May 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hybrid will cost $15; beta to kick off at 'the end of this month']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/26/hybrid-will-cost-15-beta-to-kick-off-at-the-end-of-this-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/26/hybrid-will-cost-15-beta-to-kick-off-at-the-end-of-this-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/26/hybrid-will-cost-15-beta-to-kick-off-at-the-end-of-this-month/#comments 5th Cell's XBLA-exclusive shooter, Hybrid, now has a price point: 1200 MS Points ($15). Producer Caleb Arseneaux confirmed the pricing with Joystiq during a preview session earlier this week.

Arseneaux also narrowed down the beta timeline. Initially set to launch the game sometime following GDC, 5th Cell is now targeting a live date by "the end of this month." Arseneaux wouldn't go into more detail, but reinforced how essential the beta would be to Hybrid's successful launch.

If you signed up for the closed beta, you should receive an email with your download code soon.

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We know there are dragons, and pawns, and repetitive dialogue, but Capcom's Dragon's Dogma remains surprisingly mysterious for something that's due to hit next month. It's a good thing, then, that Capcom announced plans to release a downloadable demo in North America and Europe next week.

You'll be able to get the demo from PSN in North America and Xbox Live worldwide on Tuesday, April 24, with the European PSN release following one day later. The character and Pawn you make in the demo will transfer into the full game, should you decide the three of you are having a good enough time to make that commitment.

Gallery: Dragon's Dogma (Demo)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demodragons-dogmamicrosoftplaystationps3psnrelease-datexblmxboxMon, 16 Apr 2012 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Slow down! No demo planned for Max Payne 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/slow-down-no-demo-planned-for-max-payne-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/slow-down-no-demo-planned-for-max-payne-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/slow-down-no-demo-planned-for-max-payne-3/#comments If you were hoping to sample the adventures of a bald, bearded Max Payne without obtaining a full copy of Max Payne 3, you are out of luck. There are "no plans for a demo of Max Payne 3" according to Rockstar's official Twitter account. Joystiq is attempting to recreate the experience with its own demo of Max Payne 3, but we're having a little trouble figuring out how to digitally distribute a complex pulley system. We're pretty sure a physical replication feature is headed to Steam, but Valve isn't answering our phone calls.

Max Payne 3 arrives on PC, Xbox and PS3 next month.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demoMax-Payne-3microsoftpcplaystationps3rockstarrockstar-gamesxboxWed, 11 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dragon's Dogma takes dragon fighting to new heights]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/06/dragons-dogma-takes-dragon-fighting-to-new-heights/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/06/dragons-dogma-takes-dragon-fighting-to-new-heights/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/06/dragons-dogma-takes-dragon-fighting-to-new-heights/#comments
Yes, we do mean that in Dragon's Dogma you fight dragons in the sky -- just in case that wasn't clear. You should probably make things even clearer by watching one such dragon get totally stabbed in mid-air in the trailer above, preparing you for the upcoming undated demo on XBL and PSN.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemodragons-dogmamicrosoftmt-frameworkplaystationps3xboxTue, 06 Mar 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[MLB 2K12 demo heads to the mound on PS3 and Xbox 360 this Tuesday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/24/mlb-2k12-demo-heads-to-the-mound-on-ps3-and-xbox-360-this-tuesda/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/24/mlb-2k12-demo-heads-to-the-mound-on-ps3-and-xbox-360-this-tuesda/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/24/mlb-2k12-demo-heads-to-the-mound-on-ps3-and-xbox-360-this-tuesda/#comments You can't rewrite history, but you can show that the Texas Rangers would've won the 2011 World Series -- had you been in charge. Their matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals will be the focus of a MLB 2K12 demo, which is set to drop on PS3 and Xbox 360 next week on Tuesday, February 28.

MLB 2K12 launches on March 6, 2012. We recently got our hands on the game and played around with some of the improved pitching mechanics, all of which you can read about on our site.

[Thanks, Patrick.]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-sportsdemomicrosoftmlb-2k12playstationps3st-louis-cardinalstexas-rangersvisual-conceptsworld-series-2011xboxFri, 24 Feb 2012 22:45:00 EST<![CDATA[SSX demo available now on Xbox 360, later today on PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/ssx-demo-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/ssx-demo-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/ssx-demo-available-now/#comments It's time to return to SSX's pixel peaks and commit death-defying stunts from the comfort of your couch (hot cocoa optional). The demo for EA's SSX reboot is available now on Xbox 360, featuring classic SSX character Zoe Payne in "Race it" and "Trick it" events.

The demo also features some online functionality, allowing players to upload ghosts of their best runs in the "Explore mode." It's also possible to unlock Mac Fraser (pictured) by sending the demo to a friend.

PS3 owners itching to hit the slopes can join as soon as the PSN updates later today. The full tricky experience will be available February 28 in North America.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demoea-canadaea-sportselectronix-artsmicrosoftplaystationps3ssx-2012xboxTue, 21 Feb 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[SSX demo descends on Xbox 360 and PS3 next week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/17/ssx-demo-descends-on-xbox-360-and-ps3-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/17/ssx-demo-descends-on-xbox-360-and-ps3-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/17/ssx-demo-descends-on-xbox-360-and-ps3-next-week/#comments If you're anxious to carve powder in EA's SSX reboot, you'll get a chance next week. Creative director Todd Batty revealed the news in the latest episode of the SSX Ubercast, a bi-weekly podcast centering on, well, you know.

The demo will launch on Xbox 360 worldwide and PS3 in North America on February 21; the PS3 demo will be available a day later in the rest of the world. It will feature one playable character, Zoe -- Mac is unlockable through a referral system that EA has yet to reveal -- and two tutorials, plus two events and skydiving.

[Thanks, Jack.] Update: Added more detail via @kfatyas. Thanks!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demoeaea-canadamicrosoftplaystationps3ssx-2012xboxFri, 17 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Mass Effect 3 demo drops today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/14/psa-mass-effect-3-demo-drops-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/14/psa-mass-effect-3-demo-drops-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/14/psa-mass-effect-3-demo-drops-today/#comments
If you're an Xbox 360 owner, you can snag the Mass Effect 3 demo now -- PC and PS3 players will have to wait a bit later in the day to grab Bioware's early taste of the Reaper invasion of Earth. The demo features a mission from the invasion and another later in the game. The demo also supports Kinect voice recognition.

Additionally, a new CG trailer is set to premiere during this week's episode of The Walking Dead on AMC. A teaser trailer for the commercial can be seen above.

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The demo for Binary Domain will hit North American PS3s tomorrow, February 14, and Xboxes the following day, on February 15. The demo includes a test run of Binary Domain's voice-command system, which is optional in combat and non-combat situations, and allows player to have "more natural dialogue with their allies," Sega says.

The demo will see participants run through two early missions in a near-future Tokyo. The Japanese demo launched on February 1 and took place in Shibuya's Spain-zaka area and in a setting similar to Shinjuku Station. Binary Domain launches on February 28 in North America.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>binary-domainDemomicrosoftplaystationps3release-datesegaxboxMon, 13 Feb 2012 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mass Effect 3 Xbox Live demo temporarily bumps Silver subs to Gold]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/03/mass-effect-3-xbox-live-demo-temporarily-bumps-silver-subs-to-go/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/03/mass-effect-3-xbox-live-demo-temporarily-bumps-silver-subs-to-go/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/03/mass-effect-3-xbox-live-demo-temporarily-bumps-silver-subs-to-go/#comments If you're a Silver subscriber on Xbox Live, downloading the Mass Effect 3 demo will allow you to cease being that one weirdo in your group who can't ever play with his friends online because he's a cheapskate. Well, in Mass Effect 3, anyway. Upon downloading the demo, all Silver members will be automatically bumped up to Gold level within the demo until Mass Effect 3 launches on March 6.

The demo will be available on February 14 not only for Xbox 360 users, but also PC and PS3. Players will get a taste of the multiplayer component and sample the Reaper attack on Earth that opens the game.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>biowaredemoeamass-effect-3microsoftxboxxbox-livexbox-live-goldFri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dragon's Dogma out in May, includes access to Resident Evil 6 demo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/31/dragons-dogma-out-in-may-includes-access-to-resident-evil-6-de/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/31/dragons-dogma-out-in-may-includes-access-to-resident-evil-6-de/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/31/dragons-dogma-out-in-may-includes-access-to-resident-evil-6-de/#comments

Dragon's Dogma is going to be the Zone of the Enders of 2012. We don't mean it's going to have awesome robots -- rather, a significant portion of its audience will be buying it only for the included demo.

Capcom announced today that Dragon's Dogma will be out in North America on May 22, and in Europe on May 25. Each copy will include a code for access to a Resident Evil 6 demo -- if you buy it on Xbox, you'll be able to get the demo 60 days before anyone else, on July 3. The PSN version of the demo will go up on September 4 in North America and September 5 in Europe. It's not quite an Xbox exclusive, but it might as well be given that lead time!

For those of you actually interested in Dragon's Dogma for its non-Resident Evil content, Capcom shared the new trailer above. It also announced exclusive pre-order DLC from various retailers: the "Pawn Upgrade Pack" from GameStop, the "Armor Upgrade Pack" from Best Buy, and the "Weapon Upgrade Pack" from Amazon. More DLC will be forthcoming, including weapons, armor, and new quests.

Finally, Dragon's Dogma will feature a new original song by "Japan's foremost rock band" B'z.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemodragons-dogmamicrosoftplaystationps3release-dateresident-evil-6xboxTue, 31 Jan 2012 10:13:00 EST<![CDATA[38 Studios head Curt Schilling apologizes for 'buggy' Reckoning demo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/38-studios-head-curt-schilling-apologizes-for-buggy-reckoning/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/38-studios-head-curt-schilling-apologizes-for-buggy-reckoning/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/38-studios-head-curt-schilling-apologizes-for-buggy-reckoning/#comments 38 Studios head Curt Schilling has found the NeoGAF forums, folks, and he is quite pleased with them. In a lengthy letter addressing the community, he starts things off by thanking everyone for a massive thread about his company's upcoming game, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. And after some minor promotion of said project, he quickly devolves into an apologetic rant about the recently released demo.

"Let me start by apologizing. The demo? Ya, it is way way WAYYYYY more buggy than anything ANYONE should ever release, much less a demo," Schilling wrote. He said that due to "the depth of breadth of a game that has anywhere from 40-50 hours (main quest line play) to 2-300 hours (for completionist)," it was inevitable there would be bugs. However, rather than releasing a demo with said inevitable issues, he argued with EA to not put out a demo at all. A fight that he said he's glad he lost.

"The demo has been a God send, especially when I realize even in this thread, how many people became aware because of the demo," Schilling said. "In a partnership there is a lot of give and take, and I believe in my team, they are world class, but when you have a publisher there are things happening you'd rather not choose. Shipping old code out 3 months prior to gold master to a 3rd party with no stake in the demo success can be problematic." Regardless of the issues, Schilling ultimately says he was glad for the exposure the demo granted Reckoning, and he'll be "chatting more" on NeoGAF in the future.

[Thanks, Wombat!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>38-studiosbig-hugebig-huge-gamescurt-schillingdemoeaelectronic-artskingdoms-of-amalur-reckoningmicrosoftneogafpcplaystationps3xboxFri, 27 Jan 2012 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Take a tour of Binary Domain with Japanese demo on Feb. 1]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/take-a-tour-of-binary-domain-with-japanese-demo-on-feb-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/take-a-tour-of-binary-domain-with-japanese-demo-on-feb-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/take-a-tour-of-binary-domain-with-japanese-demo-on-feb-1/#comments Sega announced plans to release a Binary Domain demo in Japan on February 1, a date that is sadly not expressed in binary. According to Andriasang's summary of the Kamurocho Radio Station podcast, the demo includes two stages, one in Shibuya's Spain-zaka area, and another in a "Shinjuku Station-like area." Players will be able to test the voice commands.

Sega has yet to announce Western availability for this sample, but with the game out on February 28, we'd expect to see a demo here soon.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>binary-domaindemojapanmicrosoftplaystationps3segaxboxThu, 26 Jan 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC Undisputed 3 demo on Xbox now, PS3 today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/ufc-undisputed-3-demo-on-xbox-now-ps3-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/ufc-undisputed-3-demo-on-xbox-now-ps3-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/ufc-undisputed-3-demo-on-xbox-now-ps3-today/#comments Is UFC Undisputed 3 worth your time? There's a simple way to settle that dispute: by downloading the free demo, available now on Xbox Live and later today on PSN.

The demo allows you to experience "a fantasy UFC matchup between current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and current UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva," along with a "classic" PRIDE Mode match between Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (otherwise known as B.A. Baracus from the recent A-Team movie) and Wanderlei Silva.

If Undisputed turns out to be a "fantasy matchup" with you, you can get the full version on February 14.

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Liking the Syndicate page on Facebook begets access to remixed tracks of the original Syndicate soundtrack by Digitalism, Flux Pavillion and Skrillex, which is newsworthy because until just now we thought Skrillex was the singer in some trendy rap-metal band. And possibly a girl. Huh.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>co-opDemomicrosoftpcplaystationplaystation-networkproject-redlimeps3PSNsyndicatexboxxbox-livexbox-live-marketplaceSat, 21 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo available now on XBL; PSN and PC coming today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning-demo-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning-demo-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning-demo-available-now/#comments The demo for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is available now on Xbox Live, with the PC and PSN versions coming later today.

The first reason to check out the demo is to finally get some hands-on time with this new RPG from Big Huge Games. We've had some good experiences with it in our demo sessions.

Another reason to try out the game is to unlock two items for use in BioWare's Mass Effect 3. Playing the demo will unlock the close-combat focused Reckoner Knight Armor and Chakram Launcher with explosive ammunition discs.

Gallery: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (Mass Effect 3 Cross Promo)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>38-StudiosBig-Huge-GamesdemoEAElectronic-Artskingdoms-of-amalur-reckoningmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxTue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gather your cabal for Syndicate's co-op demo, coming this month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/gather-your-cabal-for-syndicates-co-op-demo-coming-this-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/gather-your-cabal-for-syndicates-co-op-demo-coming-this-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/gather-your-cabal-for-syndicates-co-op-demo-coming-this-month/#comments
You and three of your friends can try out the new Syndicate game this month, unless you're in Australia. EA announced plans to release a four-player co-op demo on PSN and XBLA, available "the end of January" and lasting "a limited time." The full game arrives February 21 in North America and February 24 in Europe.

The demo comprises one of Syndicate's nine co-op missions, called "Western Europe." Players work to assassinate Cayman Global's "Colonel Enrico Gabron" and steal his blueprints, after making their way into Cayman Global.

Gallery: Syndicate (Co-op Demo)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demomicrosoftplaystationproject-redlimeps3psnsyndicatexblaxboxTue, 17 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Darkness 2 demo creeps toward Xbox Live, PSN and PC later this month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/the-darkness-2-demo-creeps-toward-xbox-live-psn-and-pc-later-th/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/the-darkness-2-demo-creeps-toward-xbox-live-psn-and-pc-later-th/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/the-darkness-2-demo-creeps-toward-xbox-live-psn-and-pc-later-th/#comments Do you want an evil spirit bound to you for the rest of your existence? How do you really know? If only the forces of evil got together and decided to offer some kind of pilot program.

Thankfully, in this day and age of video games about evil things, we have demos. 2K Games is set to offer an early taste of The Darkness 2, starting with Xbox Live Gold subscribers next week, January 17. PC and PS3 users will be able to sample it on January 24. PS3 users in Asia/Pacific and Europe regions will have to wait an additional day, until January 25.

2K didn't offer any details on the contents of the demo, so we just hope it helps us gauge whether we're going to pressure our friends into buying it -- not to mention our tolerance level when it comes to evil hissing things and guys talking in thick, wiseguy accents.

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Just in case you forgot to check your calendar, we thought we'd let you know that a Final Fantasy XIII-2 demo is now available on both Xbox Live and PSN. The demo sounds like the same one we played at TGS, allowing players to explore the Bresha Ruins and face off against the mighty Atlas.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demofinal-fantasy-xiii-2microsoftplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnsquare-enixxboxxbox-liveWed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Play Mass Effect 3 and Reckoning demos, unlock in-game items for both]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/play-mass-effect-3-and-reckoning-demos-unlock-in-game-items-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/play-mass-effect-3-and-reckoning-demos-unlock-in-game-items-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/play-mass-effect-3-and-reckoning-demos-unlock-in-game-items-for/#comments The demos for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and Mass Effect 3 will each unlock in-game items for the other game.

Playing the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo, available January 17, will unlock two items in Mass Effect 3 when the galactic space opera launches March 6. Shepard will be able to don the close-quarters combat focused Reckoner Knight Armor (pictured below) and wield the Chakram Launcher, which features explosive ammunition discs.

The Mass Effect 3 demo, which should be available sometime this month, will also unlock a piece of armor and a weapon for Reckoning on February 7. The ME items include Shepard's N7 Armor, with all the trimmings (helm, cuirass, gauntlets, chausses and greaves), and omniblade daggers for stabbing.

No word yet if Reckoning will feature the ability to sleazily declare multiple shops in Amalur as your favorite for deep discounts.

Gallery: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (Mass Effect 3 Cross Promo)

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According to Major Nelson, a Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo is slated to appear on Xbox Live January 17. We've contacted EA to find out if the demo is also headed to PC and PSN, but history indicates it's likely headed that way as well. In the meantime, enjoy this new trailer, which outlines many of the systems in Reckoning. Let's just say that the influence of Ken Rolston -- ho also designed Morrowind and Oblivion -- is quite apparent.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>38-studiosBig-Huge-Gamesdemoeaelectronic-artskingdoms-of-amalur-reckoningmicrosoftxboxxbox-liveTue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Try out Final Fantasy XIII-2 next week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/try-out-final-fantasy-xiii-2-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/try-out-final-fantasy-xiii-2-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/try-out-final-fantasy-xiii-2-next-week/#comments So you think you can ride this chocobo? You can find out for yourself next week, when Square Enix will release a demo for Final Fantasy XIII-2. According to the Square Enix Members blog, the demo will be available worldwide on Xbox Live Arcade, and on the European PSN January 11, with a North American PSN release on January 10.

We don't actually know if you'll be able to ride a chocobo in the demo. We do know that Final Fantasy will face some competition for our trying-stuff-out time, from Asura's Wrath.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demokinectmicrosoftrise-of-nightmaressegasega-cs3xboxxbox-liveTue, 03 Jan 2012 15:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Scratch one Gears of War 3 demo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/28/scratch-one-gears-of-war-3-demo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/28/scratch-one-gears-of-war-3-demo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/28/scratch-one-gears-of-war-3-demo/#comments A demo of the "Shipwreck" mission in Gears of War 3 is now available for download on Xbox Live, exclusive to all Gold subscribers. The mission takes place during the first chapter of the second act on Gumdrop mountain, as Delta squad defends the butterscotch fountain from the evil armies of -- okay, you got us. The mission takes place after a shipwreck.

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In other words, it's basically Nick Arcade.

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A PC and Mac demo that includes online multiplayer is available now through Steam or on the game's official site, and a DRM-free version of Trine 2 is dropping in 2012, along with a standalone PC demo.

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That's the newly announced North American release date for Ninja Gaiden 3. It's also the date on which the Collector's Edition will become available, only at GameStop and EB. The "truly deluxe package" includes an art book, soundtrack CD, and "Duel of the Masked" figure. Most importantly, you'll get a four-character Dead or Alive 5 demo.

Even if, for whatever reason, you decide you don't need that figurine or the rest of the Collector's Edition, pre-ordering any version of the game at GameStop or Amazon will get you a two-character DOA5 demo. If you choose GameStop, you have access to Ryu Hayabusa and Hitomi, while Amazon grants you Ayane and Hayate.

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Head over to Famitsu for a new trailer.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asuras-wrathcapcomdemojapanmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxWed, 14 Dec 2011 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[King of Fighters XIII demo punches its way onto Xbox Live, kicks PSN next week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/08/king-of-fighters-xiii-demo-punches-its-way-onto-xbox-live-kicks/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/08/king-of-fighters-xiii-demo-punches-its-way-onto-xbox-live-kicks/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/08/king-of-fighters-xiii-demo-punches-its-way-onto-xbox-live-kicks/#comments So many KOFs. With all the Street Fighters, Marvel vs. Capcoms and Mortal Kombats floating around these days, it might be hard to decide if your tough, battle-hardened heart has room for one more fighter. To make this decision a little easier, SNK has released a demo of its latest, King of Fighters XIII, on Xbox Live. The trial will also rear its head on the PlayStation Network next Tuesday, December 13.

There has to be something to it, right? After all, there have been thirteen of them.

JoystiqKing of Fighters XIII demo punches its way onto Xbox Live, kicks PSN next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demoking-of-fighters-13King-Of-Fighters-XIIImicrosoftsnkxblmxboxxbox-liveThu, 08 Dec 2011 20:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Goldeneye 007: Reloaded demo infiltrates Xbox Live, PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/goldeneye-007-reloaded-demo-infiltrates-xbox-live-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/goldeneye-007-reloaded-demo-infiltrates-xbox-live-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/goldeneye-007-reloaded-demo-infiltrates-xbox-live-psn/#comments Can you hear me now? Q: This is our latest creation, James. It's called a "game console."

007: I see, and what does it do?

Q: It plays video games. This one has been outfitted exclusively with a demo for GoldenEye 007: Reloaded. It's based on your infamous mission.

007: Oh! I'm going to grab Moneypenny for a game of "slappers only."

Q: Just so we're clear, James, this isn't that Goldeneye.

007: Well, don't tell Moneypenny that. It will ruin my innuendo.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisiondemogoldeneye-007-reloadedmicrosoftmoveplaystationps3psnxboxxbox-liveWed, 07 Dec 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rage demo available now on Xbox Live, coming to PSN December 6]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/23/rage-demo-available-now-on-xbox-live-coming-to-psn-december-6/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/23/rage-demo-available-now-on-xbox-live-coming-to-psn-december-6/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/23/rage-demo-available-now-on-xbox-live-coming-to-psn-december-6/#comments Just in case you didn't get a chance to wander around the Earth, post asteroid-smash, in id's Rage earlier this year, you can give the game a taster without investing any of your hard-earned cash (well, beyond an XBL Gold membership). The game's demo is now available on Xbox Live, and is expected out on PSN on December 6.

If you like what you see, don't forget that the title can be found in most Black Friday sales this weekend -- most retailers have it offered up for about $30 or so. And if you agree a little more with our review (that there are probably better games of this ilk out there right now), well hey, at least there are better games of this ilk out there right now, right?

JoystiqRage demo available now on Xbox Live, coming to PSN December 6 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdademoid-gamesmicrosoftpcplaystationplaystation-networkps3ragexboxxbox-liveWed, 23 Nov 2011 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mass Effect 3 Private Beta live now for some Xbox Live users (Update: more pictures, more users)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/rumor-mass-effect-3-private-beta-live-now-for-some-xbox-live-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/rumor-mass-effect-3-private-beta-live-now-for-some-xbox-live-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/rumor-mass-effect-3-private-beta-live-now-for-some-xbox-live-us/#comments According to a tipster, some Xbox Live users who received access to the Dashboard Preview Program today had another surprise waiting for them: early access to the Mass Effect 3 Beta. We haven't gotten official confirmation from EA yet, so we can't confirm with one hundred percent certainty whether or not this is really-real. The picture is, um, pretty convincing, though.

EA announced the Mass Effect 3 Beta/demo a short time ago, specifying that it would eventually be open to all, but available early to purchasers of Battlefield 3. We guess it didn't mean available earlier-est.

Update: Well, that didn't take long. Lightning fast posters over at NeoGAF have downloaded the client and have started posting pictures.

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JoystiqMass Effect 3 Private Beta live now for some Xbox Live users (Update: more pictures, more users) originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've yet to become acquainted with Rayman, you'll be able to participate in a brief meet-and-greet next week, when a Rayman Origins demo comes to Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. He's animated, rambunctious, and extremely French, so don't be shy about shaking his hand. Just don't cause an inappropriate stir when you realize there's no arm attached to it.

According to Ubisoft, the demo offers three playable maps, lifted from the full platformer's "Jungle," "Ocean" and "Food" worlds, as well as an unlockable costume. And in case you missed it back there: Food World. World of Food.

The demo hits Europe on November 9th, which should coincide with the North American PSN update on November 8. We'll confirm that date with Ubisoft in the meanwhile. Update: Ubisoft confirms that the demo's also coming to North America next week.

Gallery: Rayman Origins (11/4/2011)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demomichel-ancelmicrosoftplaystationps3psnraymanrayman-originsrelease-dateubisoftxboxxbox-liveFri, 04 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Center yourself briefly with a Leela demo ... then try Rabbids]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/02/center-yourself-briefly-with-a-leela-demo-then-try-rabbids/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/02/center-yourself-briefly-with-a-leela-demo-then-try-rabbids/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/02/center-yourself-briefly-with-a-leela-demo-then-try-rabbids/#comments Did you get too worked up over that Grand Theft Auto 5 trailer? Let us help you calm down from your frothing state into a "flow state." THQ put up a demo for Leela, Deepak Chopra's meditation tool, on the Xbox 360 Marketplace.

There's no word on how many of your seven chakras can be opened in the demo -- no doubt you'll have to purchase the Kinect game in full in order to get all the way balanced. But maybe this will help you get a quick mini-meditation over lunch.

When you're sufficiently calm, you can then move onto a Raving Rabbids: Alive & Kicking demo and get right back into that frenzy.

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Update: Today, Capcom announced that there will not be a demo or public beta for Operation Raccoon City, prior to its launch. We misinterpreted a statement made by Mike Jones and apologize for the error. You can find the original post in full below.

Original post: Capcom's admittedly going out on a limb with Resident Evil: Operation Racoon City, its re-interpretation/re-telling of the events that transpired in Resident Evil 2 and 3. At just about every trade show this year, Capcom has brought out multiplayer builds of the squad-based shooter to get feedback and, at Capcom's Gamers Day 2011 event last week, producer Mike Jones revealed the public at large will get a stab at the game before its launch.

A public demo is planned for "early next year," Jones said, though he wouldn't offer exact details on the nature of the demo or when we should expect to be able to download it. That should give you plenty of time to come to grips with your new position as "the bad guy."

Gallery: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (10/31/11)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betacapcomdemomicrosoftpcplaystationps3resident-evil-operation-raccoon-cityxboxTue, 01 Nov 2011 00:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Tropico 4's Xbox 360 demo available for import]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/24/tropico-4s-xbox-360-demo-available-for-import/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/24/tropico-4s-xbox-360-demo-available-for-import/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/24/tropico-4s-xbox-360-demo-available-for-import/#comments People of Tropico, lend us your ears! A demo for Tropico 4, the latest iteration of the sim series, is available now on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The demo features tutorials and one campaign mission, all in the interest of finding out if being El Presidente is a good career path for you.

Tropico 4 launched in early September on PC, acting as a more refined experience from Haemimont's first swing at the franchise with Tropico 3. For those without the PC specs to handle all the tropical fidelity, take the Xbox 360 version for a test drive.

Gallery: Tropico 4 (7/20/11)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demoHaemimont-GamesKalypso-mediamicrosofttropico-4xboxMon, 24 Oct 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[BioWare announces details of upcoming Mass Effect 3 demo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/20/bioware-announces-details-of-upcoming-mass-effect-3-demo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/20/bioware-announces-details-of-upcoming-mass-effect-3-demo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/20/bioware-announces-details-of-upcoming-mass-effect-3-demo/#comments Buyers of next week's Battlefield 3 have a sci-fi surprise in store, as first run copies of EA's shooter juggernaut also include a code to access Mass Effect 3's recently announced cooperative multiplayer mode. The demo will launch in January, though the actual date is yet to be determined.

For the non-cooperatively inclined, don't fret -- the demo will also include a section of the single-player campaign. Users in every region in which Battlefield 3 is available will have access to the multiplayer portion of the demo, provided they buy Battlefield, that is. It sounds like the single-player portion just might be free to all, regardless of your Battlefield status. You can find more information at the official BioWare forums.

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