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 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Bit.Trip games 25-to-75% off on Steam until May 20]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/bit-trip-games-25-to-75-off-on-steam-until-may-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/bit-trip-games-25-to-75-off-on-steam-until-may-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/bit-trip-games-25-to-75-off-on-steam-until-may-20/#comments Nearly everything in Gaijin Games' esteemed Bit.Trip series has been marked down on Steam, from now until Monday, May 20.

For instance: Bit.Trip Collection, which includes Bit.Trip Beat, Bit.Trip Runner, Bit.Trip Core and Bit.Trip Void, has had its price cut by 75% and is now just $11.98. Likewise, all of those games can be purchased individually at a discounted price of $2.49. Even last year's gorgeous Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien has had its price dropped to less than $12 - we recommend gettin' while the gettin's good, as our very southern mom would say.

JoystiqBit.Trip games 25-to-75% off on Steam until May 20 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bit.Trip Saga includes Bit.Trip Beat, Bit.Trip Core, Bit.Trip Void, Bit.Trip Runner, Bit.Trip Fate and Bit.Trip Flux. If our math is correct, that's only a couple dollars per game in the six-game bundle. What a deal!

Gallery: Bit.Trip Saga (3DS)

JoystiqBit.Trip Saga coming to 3DS eShop December 20 for $15 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 08 Dec 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Humble Indie Bundle 6 initially launched with the starting lineup of Rochard, Shatter, S.P.A.Z., Torchlight, Vessel and Dustforce. A week later, the bundle expanded to include Bit.Trip Runner, Wizorb, Jamestown and Gratuitous Space Battles for purchases equal or greater to the average sale price of the set. See? Best bundle yet!

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 6 ends, earns over $2 million originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bit-trip-runnerdustforcegratuitous-space-battleshumble-indie-bundlejamestownrochardshatterspaztorchlightvesselwizorbTue, 02 Oct 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 6 adds Bit.Trip Runner, Wizorb, more goodness]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/humble-indie-bundle-6-adds-bit-trip-runner-wizorb-more-goodnes/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/humble-indie-bundle-6-adds-bit-trip-runner-wizorb-more-goodnes/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/humble-indie-bundle-6-adds-bit-trip-runner-wizorb-more-goodnes/#comments Humble Indie Bundle 6 adds BitTrip Runner, Wizorb, more goodnessHumble Indie Bundle 6 just added four new games to its already stellar lineup, available to those who pay more than the average (currently less than $6): Bit.Trip Runner, Wizorb, Jamestown and Gratuitous Space Battles. All four games are DRM-free, of course, and come packaged with soundtracks. They're redeemable via Steam or the Ubuntu Software Center.

These four join Rochard, Shatter, S.P.A.Z., Torchlight, Vessel and Dustforce, the last of which is unlockable by paying more than the average as well. With the new games, Humble Indie Bundle 6 is now worth $135, and as always, buyers can allocate how much of their purchase benefits charity, the developers or Humble Bundle itself. The sixth bundle will be available for seven more days, right here.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 6 adds Bit.Trip Runner, Wizorb, more goodness originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bit-Trip-Runnerbit.trip-runnerGratuitous-space-battleshumble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-6jamestownmacpcwizorbTue, 25 Sep 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam Summer Sale, Day 10: Batman Arkham City, Torchlight, Quantum Conundrum and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/21/steam-summer-sale-day-10-batman-arkham-city-torchlight-quant/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/21/steam-summer-sale-day-10-batman-arkham-city-torchlight-quant/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/21/steam-summer-sale-day-10-batman-arkham-city-torchlight-quant/#comments Steam Summer Sale, Day 10 Whew, we did it. It's finally the last day of the Steam Summer Sale and we ... what's that? There's another day of this madness? That's just great. Well, hopefully you didn't budget your lemonade stand money the way we did this year in order to account for tomorrow, the final day of the sales promotion.

It's hard to keep up when today's sales include Quantum Conundrum and Arma 2: Combined Operations, both at 40% off. Also, Batman: Arkham City stands alone at 66% off, plenty of reason for us to pretend July 22 isn't even on the calendar. While we're at it, Prince of Persia, Evochron Mercenary, Torchlight, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2, and Fable 3 are tempting us with a 75% discount. Finally, the indie bundle for today includes Bit.Trip Runner, Eufloria, and Machinarium.

Enough about games, who wants to buy some delicious lemonade so we're ready for tomorrow's sales?

JoystiqSteam Summer Sale, Day 10: Batman Arkham City, Torchlight, Quantum Conundrum and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Jul 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Steam Holiday Sale doesn't stop for anyone or anything -- not the end of a year, an era or the world -- and today, New Year's Eve 2011, is no different. The 13th day of the Steam Holiday Sale offers 75 percent off L.A. Noire, Bit.Trip Runner, the Hitman franchise, Magicka, both BioShocks, Hoard, GRID and the Counter-Strike series, and more titles at various other deduction rates.

Check out all the deals before the year and our life as we know it ends.

JoystiqFinal Steam Sale of 2011 predicts zombie apocalypse, crime in 2012 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshockbioshock-2Bit-Trip-Runnercounter-strikedead-islandgridhitmanhoardLA-Noiremagickapcsteam-holiday-sale-2011steam-saleSat, 31 Dec 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 4 adds free soundtracks for every game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/16/humble-indie-bundle-4-adds-free-soundtracks-for-every-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/16/humble-indie-bundle-4-adds-free-soundtracks-for-every-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/16/humble-indie-bundle-4-adds-free-soundtracks-for-every-game/#comments Er, not every game ever -- that'd be impossible, you guys. We're talking soundtracks for every game in the fourth Humble Indie Bundle: Gratuitous Space Battles, Cave Story+, Jamestown, Bit.Trip Runner, Super Meat Boy, Shank and Nightsky HD.

The soundtracks are free to anyone who pays above the current average for the Bundle and, as usual, to anyone who's already purchased the bundle. You can snag them in mp3 format or, in the case of Super Meat Boy and Nightsky HD, also in FLAC.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 4 adds free soundtracks for every game originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bit-Trip-Runnercave-storyGratuitous-space-battleshumble-indie-bundlejamestownmacnightskypcshanksuper-meat-boyFri, 16 Dec 2011 22:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 4 revealed, nab Meat Boy, Shank, Jamestown and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/humble-indie-bundle-4-revealed-nab-meat-boy-shank-jamestown-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/humble-indie-bundle-4-revealed-nab-meat-boy-shank-jamestown-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/humble-indie-bundle-4-revealed-nab-meat-boy-shank-jamestown-a/#comments As if you didn't already have enough fantastic games to play from this past year, the Humble Indie Bundle crew have made it their mission to completely overwhelm you with excellence. The fourth and latest package from the altruistic organization features an unparalleled lineup which includes Super Meat Boy, BIT.TRIP.RUNNER, Jamestown, Nightsky and Shank -- are and if you beat the average price with your choose-your-own-donation-level, you'll also grab Gratuitous Space Battles and Cave Story+. Note that all of these are PC, Mac and Linux compatible; a new feature for Jamestown and Shank.

As always, you can choose which portion of your donations go to the developers, to the charities (Child's Play and the Red Cross!) and to the Humble Indie Bundle platform itself. We think we speak for everyone when we say that this is an insane value that you'd be insane to pass up, you insane person.

[Update: Tim Ambrogi from Philly-based Jamestown-dev Final Form Games told us, "It's been our goal since launch to reach as many gamers as possible, so a Mac and Linux port were always our plan if we could afford the resources to develop them. Humble Bundle presented us with a cost/benefit proposition that made creating them now a low-risk decision." That's your money hard at work, people!]

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 4 revealed, nab Meat Boy, Shank, Jamestown and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gaijin Games has announced a sequel to the fourth entry in its lauded Bit.Trip series, Bit.Trip Runner, entitled Bit.Trip Presents: Runner 2, Future Legend of Rhythm Alien. The first direct sequel in the Bit.Trip series, Runner 2 sheds the 8-bit graphical motif so closely associated with the titles in favor of something else, preliminary hints at which can be seen in the concept art gallery below.

Still in the extremely early stages of development, Runner 2 returns Commander Video to action with at least 10 new abilities, HD visuals, support for "Achievements/trophies/leaderboards," unlockable costumes and "LOTS more to be revealed later." The game will arrive sometime in 2012, as a download (in true Gaijin fashion), though this time on PSN and XBLA. If the brainstorming session above is any indication, Runner 2 may feature some paradigm-shifting design choices.

Gallery: Runner 2 (Dev Blog Concept Art)

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JoystiqBit.Trip Presents: Runner 2, Future Legend of Rhythm Alien originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Launching alongside Bit.Trip Saga for 3DS, Bit.Trip Complete assembles all of Gaijin's rhythmic WiiWare titles at retail on September 13. Prepare yourself for ignominious deaths, spirited restarts and a pure delivery of disc content.

JoystiqBit.Trip Complete trailer recaps an arduous journey originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bit-trip-completeBit-Trip-Runnernintendorelease-dateRunnerwiiMon, 05 Sep 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Bit. Trip Runner demo, Rival Turf!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/nintendoware-weekly-bit-trip-runner-demo-rival-turf/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/nintendoware-weekly-bit-trip-runner-demo-rival-turf/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/nintendoware-weekly-bit-trip-runner-demo-rival-turf/#comments Gaijin Games has made it simple for you to try out its super-hard platformer Bit.Trip Runner, releasing a demo on the Wii Shop today -- just as it has for most of the Bit.Trip games. You should absolutely try this one, unless you get frustrated easily.

Also on Wii today: Rival Turf!, a game that isn't actually very good, but has a distinctive box art that ... also isn't very good.

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JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: Bit. Trip Runner demo, Rival Turf! originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 May 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anonymous-notes-from-the-abyssbingo-party-deluxebit-trip-runnerdemodsdsiwareikibagonintendonintendoware-weeklypicture-perfect-pocket-stylistrival-turfRunnervirtual-consolewiiwiiwareMon, 02 May 2011 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Bit.Trip Runner's bits take the trip to Steam today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/28/bit-trip-runners-bits-take-the-trip-to-steam-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/28/bit-trip-runners-bits-take-the-trip-to-steam-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/28/bit-trip-runners-bits-take-the-trip-to-steam-today/#comments Bit.Trip Flux isn't the only release in Gaijin Games' abstract series to arrive today. While CommanderVideo's journey is ending today on WiiWare in Flux, his highly-choreographed run is just getting started on Steam with the debut of Bit.Trip Runner for PC and Mac. Gaijin announced the surprise SteamPlay port for release today, currently on sale for $9 (the price will bump up to $10 on March 8).

The Steam version of Runner features a graphical upgrade over the original WiiWare release to better showcase the IGF-nominated visual design, along with leaderboards, achievements and new Easy and Hard modes. According to Gaijin, Xbox 360 and Wii (via Bluetooth) controllers are supported, too, which is good -- forced keyboard controls wouldn't have been the best way to alter the difficulty level.

JoystiqBit.Trip Runner's bits take the trip to Steam today originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bit-tripBit-Trip-Runnergaijin-gamesmacpcpricingrelease-datesteamsteamplayMon, 28 Feb 2011 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Best of the Rest: JC's picks of 2010]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/31/best-of-the-rest-jcs-picks-of-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/31/best-of-the-rest-jcs-picks-of-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/31/best-of-the-rest-jcs-picks-of-2010/#commentsDragon Quest IX
DQIX is secretly two games: when you're playing through the main quest, it's a traditional JRPG with a light but interesting story populated by unexpectedly engaging characters and perfectly brisk pacing; then as you approach the end, it becomes a dungeon crawler driven by a dungeon map trading mechanic using the passive communication of the DS.

How compelling is that "tag mode" mechanic? I can't think of any other game for which I would go hang out at a GameStop and then a Best Buy, but that's exactly what I did when Nintendo held DQIX events this summer. I needed those maps. That's how I know this is my favorite game of 2010.

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JoystiqBest of the Rest: JC's picks of 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The IndieCade 2010 festival, an annual event held in Culver City, California which celebrates independently-created games, is doing a couple things differently for this year's awards presentation. The first is that all 32 of the finalists are nominated for every award category, such as "Technical Innovation," "World/Story," and the slightly more obscure "Sublime Experience." Check out the full list of categories and their lengthy list of contenders just past the jump.

Oh, the second difference for this year's show? It's going to be hosted by LeVar Burton. In short, it's shaping up to be the best awards show ever.

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JoystiqIndieCade 2010 finalists announced, everyone's nominated for everything originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bit-trip-runnerlimbomicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3wiixboxFri, 03 Sep 2010 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Bit.Trip Runner original soundtrack now on sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/04/bit-trip-runner-original-soundtrack-now-on-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/04/bit-trip-runner-original-soundtrack-now-on-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/04/bit-trip-runner-original-soundtrack-now-on-sale/#commentsFiled under: , ,

At long last, the ever-catchy background bleeps and bloops of Bit.Trip Runner can now be listened to from the safety and comfort of your music-listening device of preference. The mostly original soundtrack for the game (two songs were contributed by the chiptune virtuosos of Anamanaguchi) is now available to purchase from CDBaby.com for $6.

We definitely think it could make for some soothing ambient music to accompany your daily aromatherapy sessions -- that is, as long as each square wave doesn't fill you with haunting flashbacks of that one fireball that ruined your perfect run.

JoystiqBit.Trip Runner original soundtrack now on sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anamanaguchiBit-Trip-Runnergaijin-gamesnintendosoundtrackwiiwiiwareWed, 04 Aug 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gaijin Games 'can't wait' to work on Bit.Trip.Runner for 3DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/18/gaijin-games-cant-wait-to-work-on-bit-trip-runner-for-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/18/gaijin-games-cant-wait-to-work-on-bit-trip-runner-for-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/18/gaijin-games-cant-wait-to-work-on-bit-trip-runner-for-3ds/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Did you know that quite a few developers are working on games for the Nintendo 3DS? It's true! Here's this enormous list of games if you don't believe us. Not on that list, however, is Bit.Trip series developer Gaijin Games. That said, in a recent interview with Gamasutra, Nintendo executive VP of sales and marketing Cammie Dunaway said that the studio "can't wait" to start working on bringing Bit.Trip.Runner to the 3DS.

Just think about it: colors, explosions and music all working in tandem -- but in three dimensions! All kidding aside, the idea of Bit.Trip.Runner on the 3DS sounds like pure insanity. Pure, wonderful insanity.

JoystiqGaijin Games 'can't wait' to work on Bit.Trip.Runner for 3DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsalex-neusebit-tripbit-trip-runnercammie-dunawaydsgaijin-gamesnintendoFri, 18 Jun 2010 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Interview: Alex Neuse of Gaijin Games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/18/interview-alex-neuse-of-gaijin-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/18/interview-alex-neuse-of-gaijin-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/18/interview-alex-neuse-of-gaijin-games/#commentsA Bit.Trip-themed party at LA's GR2 gallery/store served as an E3 kickoff of sorts for us, as we prepared to be dazzled by new games with a night of dazzling Bit.Trip games projected on the walls outside the store.

Gaijin Games CEO Alex Neuse took a break from watching attendees' minds be blown by the magnificence of gigantic Bit.Trip Runner to speak to Joystiq about the future of the Bit.Trip series, the successs of Runner, and being in awe of Tetsuya Mizuguchi. A note: the wink at the end will make more sense after you read that Gaijin announced an iPhone version of Bit.Trip Beat two days after we conducted this interview.

Joystiq: How's the party going?
Alex Neuse, Gaijin Games: The party's pretty fun! It kinda started off slow, and I thought maybe no one's going to come, but now it's filled out and I couldn't be happier. I really like playing the games all big on the buildings, but the most fun for me is talking to fans of the series and to see how much they really care for it. I'd say it's going really well tonight.

Are the games any easier on the big screen?

Man, I wonder. You know, they might be. They just might be. But they're harder with a crowd of people pressuring you to beat the boss of level 1 in Runner.

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JoystiqInterview: Alex Neuse of Gaijin Games originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Aksys-GamesAlex-NeuseBit-TripBit-Trip-Runnere3-2010Gaijin-GamesnintendoRunnerwiiFri, 18 Jun 2010 07:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Review: Bit.Trip Runner]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/25/review-bit-trip-runner/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/25/review-bit-trip-runner/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/25/review-bit-trip-runner/#commentsBit.Trip Runner is profoundly difficult, as anyone who has played a previous Bit.Trip game would guess. It's probably one of the hardest games I've ever played, and in a way that most developers don't dare to make their games. Basically, if you already have high blood pressure or a short fuse, you should stay far away from Bit.Trip Runner. And if you don't, you should wear the Wii wrist strap while playing. Not because it uses motion controls, but because you'll occasionally get the impulse to throw something.

If that doesn't scare you off -- if you welcome the challenge, or are a patient person in general, perhaps with access to the occasional cup of soothing tea -- then you'd do well to try out Gaijin Games' rhythmic, nostalgic version of the side-scrolling platformer.

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JoystiqReview: Bit.Trip Runner originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 May 2010 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aksysAksys-Gamesbit-tripbit-trip-runnergaijin-gamesNintendoRunnerWiiwiiwareTue, 25 May 2010 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Take your wall on a Bit.Trip with vinyl wall graphics]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/19/take-your-wall-on-a-bit-trip-with-vinyl-wall-graphics/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/19/take-your-wall-on-a-bit-trip-with-vinyl-wall-graphics/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/19/take-your-wall-on-a-bit-trip-with-vinyl-wall-graphics/#commentsAre you enjoying this week's WiiWare release, Bit.Trip Runner? Would you like it even more if it were non-interactive, huge, and stuck to your wall? LTL Prints, who offers vinyl wall graphics based on Jet Set Radio Future, Dragon's Lair, Super Meat Boy and more, is now selling a line based on the Bit.Trip series and Gaijin Games' iconic, blocky Commander Video character. The vinyl prints range from the easily recognizable (Commander Video himself) to the abstract (a set of rectangular "beats" as seen in Bit.Trip Beat, and simple icons representing the first three games).

The prints come in a variety of sizes, from one foot long ("laptop size") up to seven, so finding space for some Bit.Trip artwork is significantly easier than beating a Bit.Trip game.

JoystiqTake your wall on a Bit.Trip with vinyl wall graphics originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 May 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Aksys-Gamesbit-tripbit-trip-beatBit-Trip-Runnercommander-videogaijin-gamesltl-printsNintendoRunnerwall-artwall-graphicsWiiwiiwareWed, 19 May 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Bit.Trip Runner, Looksley's Line Up, Kirby Super Star]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/nintendoware-weekly-bit-trip-runner-looksleys-line-up-kirby/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/nintendoware-weekly-bit-trip-runner-looksleys-line-up-kirby/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/nintendoware-weekly-bit-trip-runner-looksleys-line-up-kirby/#comments It's quite the week for the DSi and Wii as far as downloadables go -- Bit.Trip Runner arrives on WiiWare today and EA, Tecmo Koei and Konami all offer solid titles for DSiWare. Oh, and you can finally get your hands on Looksley's Line Up, the interesting 3D DSiWare game from Nintendo. There's even a new Virtual Console game starring a certain hungry pink blob to check out!

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JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: Bit.Trip Runner, Looksley's Line Up, Kirby Super Star originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 May 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a-topsy-turvy-lifeaksysaksys-gamesbit-trip-runnerblood-beachDSdsiwareeaElectronic-Artsflipsflips-more-bloody-horowitzfroggerfrogger-returnsgaijin-gameskirby-super-starkonamilooksleys-line-upNintendonintendoware-weeklysnesTecmotecmo-koeivirtual-consoleWiiwiiwareMon, 17 May 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[European Nintendo downloads: Bit.Trip Runner, Ghoul Patrol]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/14/european-nintendo-downloads-bit-trip-runner-ghoul-patrol/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/14/european-nintendo-downloads-bit-trip-runner-ghoul-patrol/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/14/european-nintendo-downloads-bit-trip-runner-ghoul-patrol/#commentsThe fourth game in Gaijin Games' retro-esque, musical Bit.Trip series arrives in Europe today, three days before Commander Video runs across the Atlantic Ocean. Should your tastes run more toward shooting than running, you can play Ghoul Patrol, the second game about zombies having eaten someone's neighbors.

DSiWare is packed with stuff, including EnjoyUp's original DS version of Chronos Twins and a time-management game about fire trucks.
  • Ghoul Patrol (SNES, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points)
  • Bit.Trip Runner (WiiWare, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)
  • AiRace (DSiWare, 1-6 players, 500 DSi Points)
  • Brain Drain (DSiWare, 1 player, 500 DSi Points)
  • Chronos Twins (DSiWare, 1 player, 500 DSi Points)
  • Fire Panic (DSiWare, 1 player, 200 DSi Points)
  • Sudoku Challenge! (DSiWare, 1 player, 500 DSi Points)

JoystiqEuropean Nintendo downloads: Bit.Trip Runner, Ghoul Patrol originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 May 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you throw it across the room, it'll kind of look like the game in motion! But there's no way we'd ever do that after spending hours meticulously cutting, folding, and gluing this model together. In fact, we're just going to get some of that puzzle glue to drench this with.

If you like building papercraft Bit.Trip models, there's a Commander Video, too, also created by Paper Foldables.

JoystiqRun to your printer for Bit.Trip Runner papercraft originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 May 2010 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Aksys-Gamesbit-tripbit-trip-runnercommander-videogaijin-gamespapercraftRunnerwiiwareWed, 12 May 2010 15:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Bit. Trip Runner crosses the finish line in Europe first]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/03/bit-trip-runner-crosses-the-finish-line-in-europe-first/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/03/bit-trip-runner-crosses-the-finish-line-in-europe-first/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/03/bit-trip-runner-crosses-the-finish-line-in-europe-first/#commentsBit.Trip Beat hit Europe a month after it arrived in North America, as did Core. Void was almost three months behind. However, European Wii owners won't have to wait in agony while the western hemisphere enjoys Bit.Trip Runner. In a brief announcement, Gaijin Games revealed that the chiptune-filled rhythm platformer will be released in Europe in Australia on May 14, three days before it arrives in North America.

To help you decide whether or not this is welcome news, we've embedded the trailer. You'll find this out when you watch, but spoiler alert: yes, this is probably great news if you're a PAL gamer.

JoystiqBit. Trip Runner crosses the finish line in Europe first originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 May 2010 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aksysaksys-gamesaustraliabit-tripbit-trip-runnereuropegaijin-gamesrelease-dateretrorhythmRunnerwiiwareMon, 03 May 2010 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Bit.Trip Runner sprints to WiiWare May 17; Summer DSiWare releases dated]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/bit-trip-runner-sprints-to-wiiware-may-17-summer-dsiware-releas/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/bit-trip-runner-sprints-to-wiiware-may-17-summer-dsiware-releas/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/bit-trip-runner-sprints-to-wiiware-may-17-summer-dsiware-releas/#comments The main highlight of the latest transmission from Fort Nintendo is that Bit.Trip Runner, the quirky rhythm-platformer from Aksys Games, is scheduled for release on WiiWare on May 17. Seriously, guys -- get on the hype train before it pulls out of the station.

As for DSiWare, there's a whole bunch of games being released over the next few months, including Photo Dojo, X-Scape and Metal Torrent. Head past the break for the full list of whats and whens.

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JoystiqBit.Trip Runner sprints to WiiWare May 17; Summer DSiWare releases dated originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a-kappas-trailaksys-gamesbit-trip-runnerDSdsiwareearthworm-jimflametrailfrogger-returnshero-of-spartalooksleys-line-upmetal-torrentNintendophoto-dojoWiiwiiwarex-scapeFri, 23 Apr 2010 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[You should probably watch this Bit.Trip Runner trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/05/bit-trip-runner-wiiware-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/05/bit-trip-runner-wiiware-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/05/bit-trip-runner-wiiware-trailer/#commentsGaijin Games has released the first trailer for Bit.Trip Runner, the fourth game in the WiiWare Bit.Trip series. Now we can see what the developer means by calling it a "rhythm platformer." The layout of the stage, from enemies to terrain, is all designed in accord with the chiptune soundtrack, and Commander Video, the franchise hero, jumps, slides, and collects gold at super-high speed -- all to the beat of 8-bit-inspired music.

We wanted to point to one specific moment in the video (posted after the break), but, as trailers tend to be, this one's full of moments. So, see if you can spot Super Meat Boy! Check out that Pitfall level! Watch out for the ... giant miner? ... Who shoots fireballs at you from a lantern? While you're on a treadmill?

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JoystiqYou should probably watch this Bit.Trip Runner trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bit-trip-runnerchiptunesgaijin-gamesNintendoplatformerrhythmrhythm-platformertrailervideoWiiwiiwareFri, 05 Mar 2010 09:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Bit. Trip: Runner is a 'rhythm platformer']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/bit-trip-runner-is-a-rhythm-platformer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/bit-trip-runner-is-a-rhythm-platformer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/bit-trip-runner-is-a-rhythm-platformer/#commentsSpeaking to Nintendo Life in a podcast, Gaijin Games's Alex Neuse spilled plenty of details about the fourth Bit.Trip game for WiiWare, Bit. Trip Runner. Neuse calls the game a "rhythm platformer," a genre populated, in his estimation, only by Vib-Ribbon. Which means that players will move Commander Video through side-scrolling environments to the beat of new chiptune songs, two of which are provided by chiptune superstars Anamanaguchi.

The game's 50 levels will make use of user-submitted fanart, for which the developer is still soliciting entries. The universe of Bit. Trip will also expand a bit: "We're going to be adding a lot more to this game," Neuse said. "There's going to be multiple characters - not playable characters, but we are going to introduce some new characters into the franchise." Runner is around 2/3 complete, and is expected to release on WiiWare sometime this spring.

JoystiqBit. Trip: Runner is a 'rhythm platformer' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Aksys-Gamesanamanaguchibit-tripbit-trip-runnergaijin-gamesNintendoplatformerrhythmRunnerWiiwiiwareThu, 21 Jan 2010 22:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Gaijin Games offers first screen of Bit.Trip Runner]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/31/gaijin-games-offers-first-screen-of-bit-trip-runner/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/31/gaijin-games-offers-first-screen-of-bit-trip-runner/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/31/gaijin-games-offers-first-screen-of-bit-trip-runner/#commentsA single screen from the next Bit.Trip game from Gaijin Games has been revealed, and judging from the look of it, Bit.Trip Runner is going to be significantly less abstract than the previous entries in the retro-themed musical WiiWare game series. In fact, it looks like a side-scrolling platformer, which would make sense, given the name.

But, of course, Gaijin made a Pong-esque game with 15-minute long chiptune-based levels, so we shouldn't assume the obvious when it comes to the adventures of Commander Video. This could be controlled with the Your Shape camera, for all we know.

[Via Destructoid, GSW]

JoystiqGaijin Games offers first screen of Bit.Trip Runner originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Proving that the Bit.Trip is far from reaching its destination, Nintendo has listed two additional games in the pixel-celebrating series for WiiWare. (We already got a hint at another this morning, bringing the total number of Trips we'll be going on to three.)

The Big N has the already announced Bit.Trip: Void down for Q3 2009 release, noting that "three additional titles" in the franchise will arrive sometime in Q4 2009 and into Q1 2010. We already know from our chat with Gaijin Games that one of the trio is based on an old-school Atari title -- the other two are anyone's guess. We're betting on the sixth game being Bit.Trip: Trip, in which players must guide a lone pixel home through all of the previous Bit.Trip games.

JoystiqNintendo reveals three new Bit.Trip games headed to WiiWare originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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