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[Cake: Catherine shipped 200,000 units in first week [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/cake-catherine-sold-200-000-units-in-first-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/cake-catherine-sold-200-000-units-in-first-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/cake-catherine-sold-200-000-units-in-first-week/#comments Yesterday, Atlus released the news that Catherine was its "largest launch" ever, but it didn't reveal the specific sales numbers behind that milestone. Joystiq has received word from a reliable cake that approximately 200,000 copies were sold shipped in the first week. While, as journalists, we are committed to protecting our sources, we don't think there's any way we can prevent this source from being eaten by Atlus staff.

Atlus is now celebrating two happy events within a week: the surprise hit status of the relationship drama/puzzle game, and the arrival of a cake.

Update: According to NPD data and Atlus, the 200,000 number represents copies shipped, not sold. Catherine sold 78K copies in July.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atluscakecatherinemicrosoftplaystationps3salesxboxThu, 04 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Father of the Year makes working Angry Birds birthday cake]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/22/father-of-the-year-makes-working-angry-birds-birthday-cake/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/22/father-of-the-year-makes-working-angry-birds-birthday-cake/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/22/father-of-the-year-makes-working-angry-birds-birthday-cake/#comments You might have a wonderful father. This video, unfortunately, will knock him down a few pegs. Seriously, this father made a functional Angry Birds cake for his son's sixth birthday. Watch the video, and feel your childhood worsen retroactively. Click this link to learn how to be a better father.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>angry-birdscakeiosmacmobileplaystationps3psproviosonyTue, 22 Feb 2011 01:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Extra, Extra: Big Daddy marries Little Sister in Toronto!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/21/bioshock-wedding/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/21/bioshock-wedding/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/21/bioshock-wedding/#commentsPerhaps the underwater utopia was already booked when Anna and Jon decided to get married in the backyard of his aunt's (really nice) place in Toronto. Nevertheless, the couple tied the knot last May with plenty of inspiration taken from their "favorite video game," BioShock, in a totally geeky hip wedding.

The cupcakes served at the celebration featured edible blue morpho butterflies, "a reference to the game," Anna confirmed in a recent account of the wedding on Offbeat Bride. "Topping the tower of cupcakes were two figurines from the game" (pictured).

The ceremony programs, designed by Jon, also featured nods to the Art Deco shooter, though the choice in music -- "We walked in to 'Strangers' by The Kinks, played 'Loving Cup' by the Rolling Stones while we signed the register, and walked out to 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da,'" recalled Anna -- was a bit unorthodox.

Congratulations, you two! May you love, honor, comfort and rapture each other in splicing and in health.

[Image credit: WyseVegan]

JoystiqExtra, Extra: Big Daddy marries Little Sister in Toronto! originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshockcakegeek-chicmicrosoftpcplaystationps3torontoweddingxboxFri, 21 Jan 2011 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Happy birthday, Mario! We share cake with Mario and Miyamoto at NYC's Nintendo World Store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/07/happy-birthday-mario-we-share-cake-with-mario-and-miyamoto-at/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/07/happy-birthday-mario-we-share-cake-with-mario-and-miyamoto-at/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/07/happy-birthday-mario-we-share-cake-with-mario-and-miyamoto-at/#comments To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo invited fans to celebrate with an incredible cake, adorned with recreations of levels from the game. Not only did Mario show up, but so did his creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, and NOA president Reggie Fils-Aime.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anniversarycakedsmarionintendopartyreggie-fils-aimeshigeru-miyamotosuper-mario-all-stars-limited-editionsuper-mario-collection-special-packwiiSun, 07 Nov 2010 17:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario Galaxy cake is out of this world]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/super-mario-galaxy-cake-is-out-of-this-world/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/super-mario-galaxy-cake-is-out-of-this-world/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/super-mario-galaxy-cake-is-out-of-this-world/#commentsLoyal Joystiq reader Alex sent us an image of a gorgeous Super Mario Galaxy-inspired cake his wife made, and the finished product looks delicious. Made for the son of a family friend, the crafty design features Nintendo's legendary hero mid-confrontation with his arch-enemy, Bowser.

If the cake doesn't tickle your fancy, maybe the story behind it will. According to Alex, his wife wasn't familiar with the game so he picked up a copy for "research" purposes.

So guys and gals, if you're looking for a way to get your significant other interested in video games, try to use their love of baked goods as an excuse to introduce games into the relationship. The results may be delicious.

[Thanks, Alex]

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We know many Joystiq readers don't want to read spoilers on the site. That's why, for your sake, we've carefully posted the intro movie to New Super Mario Bros. Wii after the break. The upcoming 2D platformer returns the series to its roots, but adds a number of features that make it "new" -- it says so on the box. New power-ups and the addition of multiplayer radically change the feel of NSMBW, but we're not sure if gamers are prepared for the revolutionary new story featured in this latest adventure.

Check it out after the break.

[Via GoNintendo]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cakemarionew-super-mario-bros-wiiNintendoprincessstoryWiiThu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LittleBigPlanet celebrates its birthday with free costumes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/02/littlebigplanet-celebrates-its-birthday-with-free-costumes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/02/littlebigplanet-celebrates-its-birthday-with-free-costumes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/02/littlebigplanet-celebrates-its-birthday-with-free-costumes/#comments With LittleBigPlanet's first birthday coming up, it won't be long until Sackboy grows up and turns into acne-riddled, smelly, moody Sackteen. Before he joins Myspace and listens to Linkin Park, enjoy these precious moments by grabbing a free birthday cake costume from the PlayStation Store this Thursday, November 5th.

If Sackboy's edible outfit wasn't good enough for you (selfish!), Media Molecule has upped the ante just a little bit: the launch-exclusive Spacesuit costume will also be made free for all this week. The spacesuit will certainly come in handy when traveling underwater in the new LBP levels that are coming up.

[Thanks, Pumapayam!]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>birthdaycakelittlebigplanetlittlebigplanet-dlcmedia-moleculespacesuitMon, 02 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Warhammer cake bites into Food Network]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/26/warhammer-cake-bites-into-food-network/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/26/warhammer-cake-bites-into-food-network/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/26/warhammer-cake-bites-into-food-network/#comments
A post about a game-related cake can only mean one thing, right? It's a slow news day. Normally, we would agree, but this one is special for a couple of reasons. First of all, Joystiq was actually contacted by a PR company about this cake, so we're guessing it must be a slow PR day, too. Second, this particular cake pretty much leaves all others in the dust.

Modeled after a squig and created for Warhammer Online's Baltimore Games Day booth, the cake is to be featured on Food Network's Ace of Cakes this Thursday, August 27. According to chef Duff Goldman, it's the best cake ever made on the show. Goldman also contributed to the world of strange size comparisons, noting that the cake is "about the size of large sheepdog." Frankly, the cake looks like it could eat a large sheepdog.

Only one question: How do you cut it?

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Joystiq reader Charles was married recently, and he sent us word that his new wife surprised him with a very special groom's cake. We have dubbed it the XCake 360. It comes complete with 120SB (sprinkle-bite) hard drive and a wireless cake-troller. We're also guessing it's not a launch cake, as it clearly hasn't yet suffered the Red Ring of Death. Still, we get the feeling it probably didn't last much longer than moments after this picture was taken.

The cake also has an Achievement pop-up on top which reads: "Achievement Unlocked: Until Death Do Us Part." Now, Charles, comes one of the most important decisions for a newly married couple: Separate or joint Xbox Live accounts?

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementscakeculturexbox-360Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Eat cake, get into the Fat Princess beta]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/eat-cake-get-into-the-fat-princess-beta/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/eat-cake-get-into-the-fat-princess-beta/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/eat-cake-get-into-the-fat-princess-beta/#comments
 Hurry and rush to a bakery! The first 250 people to take a picture of themselves eating cake will be eligible to gain access into the Fat Princess beta. To enter, simply snap a shot and upload it to PlayStation's Facebook fan page. This beta is a real beta -- not a glorified demo -- so you'll have to submit feedback and play it like a beta tester should.

Now, if you'll excuse us, we have to stop by the grocery to pick up some Devil's Food.

[Via PlayStation.Blog]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betacakefacebookfat-princesspsnWed, 15 Apr 2009 12:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Show and Tell: Edibles]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/18/show-and-tell-edibles/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/18/show-and-tell-edibles/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/18/show-and-tell-edibles/#commentsFiled under:

Gamer cakes, cookies, and cupcakes have become a staple of the community, because hey, we've all gotta eat. But there's no reason your food should be at all normal! There's no canvas like the edible canvas, and because of that (or maybe because we're hungry), we're shining this week's community spotlight on sweet treats (with a gaming spin). Take the guided tour here, or just hop right into the gallery below!

Gallery: Show and Tell: Edibles

Adorably ediblePoke-a-cakeHere's looking at youOh MamaCupcake Invaders

Show and Tell is all about fan stuff, so long as it's Nintendo-related. We love to see your collections, your crafts, your frosted creations, your t-shirts and swag of all sorts.Just snap a few pictures, tell us what's up, and send it all to showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. We'll take care of the rest. Not a handy type, but found something neat? Send us a link instead.

JoystiqShow and Tell: Edibles originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cakecookingcupcakeTue, 18 Nov 2008 10:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Homebrew proposal culminates in 'Bejeweled' wedding]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/01/homebrew-proposal-culminates-in-bejeweled-wedding/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/01/homebrew-proposal-culminates-in-bejeweled-wedding/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/01/homebrew-proposal-culminates-in-bejeweled-wedding/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

You've probably all but forgotten about a story we ran way back in March in which one Bernie Peng used a homebrew version of Bejeweled to propose to his girlfriend of three years. Well, Bejeweled publisher PopCap didn't forget about the proposal, helping to make the couple's wedding this Saturday an unforgettable affair.

According to the New Jersey Star-Ledger, PopCap chipped in $1,000 for decorations ($500 of which went to a Nintendo DS-shaped cake) and $5,000 for free copies of Bejeweled that were given to all 250 guests. "There are good ways and bad ways to hack software and to us, this is a good way," said PopCap spokesman Garth Chouteau. After a honeymoon in Bali, the happy, nerdy couple will also get a guided tour of Popcap's Seattle headquarters.

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Penny Arcade's Mike/Gabe told us in an interview that he hates all cake coverage. The good news is, you can't hate our cake and eat it too. So, it's with love and appreciation that we present this glorious photo of a sweet-looking, sugary Penny Arcade cake, featuring deliciousness from the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness.

Gabe, you might hate cake, but we think the masses would decimate this Penny Arcade pastry piece with vim and vigor. It was created by cakesmith Brian Kurtz, who is also available for weddings, bar mitzvahs, your LAN party, or "any other situation that calls for a bad-ass 3D cake that will make your guests crap their pants in disbelief." Stay tuned for our interview with Tycho and Gabe later this week.

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One of our X3F tipsters, Amanda, showcased her baking rank by crafting this Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare inspired cake for her stepfather. Going so far as to list his rank and gamertag (sorry for the influx of Friend Requests you're about to get, General!), this cake goes the extra mile. Also, it looks delicious which is a trait all cakes should be required to have. Now Amanda, some of our birthday's are coming up and we'd like to know if you can create a cake for us based on this Photoshop of Peter Molyneux jumping up and down in his race car bed? That would be delicious!

JoystiqRed team go ... get me a piece of this CoD4 cake! originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cakecall-of-duty-4cod4deliciousWed, 20 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Show and Tell: Recipes for awesome]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/12/show-and-tell-recipes-for-awesome/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/12/show-and-tell-recipes-for-awesome/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/12/show-and-tell-recipes-for-awesome/#commentsFiled under:

Good news -- we're expanding Show and Tell a little to include not only your personal creations (though these are, of course, our favorites), but all sorts of interesting fan-created things we find in the wide world of the internet. Each week, we'll show off a new set of Nintendo-inspired projects, and this week, we're starting with the basics: recipes and ingredients. Every creation has to begin somewhere, after all. Your journey can start right here.


Show and Tell is all about fan stuff, so long as it's Nintendo-related. We love to see your collections, your crafts, your frosted creations, your t-shirts and swag of all sorts.Just snap a few pictures, tell us what's up, and send it all to showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. We'll take care of the rest. Not a handy type, but found something neat? Send us a link instead.

JoystiqShow and Tell: Recipes for awesome originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cakecasefamicomkirbymetroidpapercraftphoenix-wrightTue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Today in Joystiq: August 11, 2008]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/11/today-in-joystiq-august-11-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/11/today-in-joystiq-august-11-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/11/today-in-joystiq-august-11-2008/#commentsFiled under:

Not only are we impressed by the idea and execution of the above gaming pastry, we're absolutely bananas over the Donkey Cake Country pun! Also check out the Bulbasaur cake in the gallery. Props to Anton the chef; check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
The Joystiq Free Game Club: Fantastic Contraption

News
300, The Watchmen composer scoring Rise of the Argonauts
New games this week: Madden '09
Strong Bad burninates WiiWare today
Virtual Console breaks in Star Soldier spoof
60GB Xbox 360 in UK for £199, August 15
New Xbox Experience game installation caught on video
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise parties with four player online co-op
This Wednesday: Bionic Commando Rearmed, Fable 2's casino sidearm
Geometry Wars is 'not going to stop'
Miyamoto's hobbies are none of your business
Shred Nebula devs give Sept. 3 release date
Microsoft disputes Nintendo's third-party victory claims
Midway Austin facing 90 layoffs, 'Criminal' canceled
Blow on Braid sequel, DLC, XBLA cert
Five minutes inSIDE inFAMOUS
Dead Rising Wii controls explained
PixelJunk Monsters receiving difficulty settings with free patch
PS3 release of Braid 'might happen' - WiiWare not happening
Lego Donkey Kong throws barrels at our hearts
CD Projekt going seriously overboard on The Witcher: Enhanced Edition
AMD touts the ATI Radeon HD 4870 x2 as the 'world's fastest graphics card'
AMD Cinema 2.0 tech demo: real-time photo-realistic human models

Rumors & Speculation
Rumor: We really hope these are the Fable 2 achievements
Capcom teases Dead Rising on PlayStation blog

Culture & Community
WWE star believes movie violence more 'f*cked up' than games
Gamer 2.0 looks at gaming and global warming
BlizzCon tickets go up, Blizzard.com comes down
Cosplaying for cash: Meet the new Lara Croft model
PAX schedule gets posted, devoured, fretted over
LittleBigPlanet dev wants to see your redesigned logo
You've got to see Pac-Man: The (other) Movie

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Few cakes are so completely awesome that they earn the maker a marriage proposal, but then, not all cakes are a Guitar Hero homage. Charm White made this cake last fall for her then-boyfriend's birthday, but didn't manage to get around to talking much about it until recently, and talk she did -- by which we mean there's an entire step-by-step walkthrough on how she created the amazing cake. That doesn't mean we could actually pull it off (that probably takes patience and maybe some decorative talent), but knowing there's a how-to gives us a chance to pretend we could. Y'know. Kind of like Guitar Hero makes us feel like we could totally rock out for real.

Now we want to see someone make the Wii version, complete with Wii Remote.

Gallery: Nintendo cakes and other confections

Let them eat (store-bought) cakeWii and weddings, so happy togetherThe tastiest console we've seen all weekWii classic controller birthday cakeWho needs red potions when you have delicious cake?

JoystiqBe a Cake Hero originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cakeguitar-herohow-toSun, 10 Aug 2008 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Famicom leaves college and settles in to a secure office job]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/famicom-leaves-college-and-settles-in-to-a-secure-office-job/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/famicom-leaves-college-and-settles-in-to-a-secure-office-job/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/famicom-leaves-college-and-settles-in-to-a-secure-office-job/#commentsFiled under: ,

Time to get nostalgic, proud, and teary-eyed all at the same time. On this fifteenth day of July in the year 2008, the legendary Famicom turns 25 years young. Some of us (though not all of us) weren't even born when the Famicom was released in Japan in 1983, and that day marked the beginning of Nintendo's plot of world domination. They didn't get around to the United States until 1985 with the NES, but it's the thought that counts.

A few committed folks at 1up have gone to extreme lengths marking this occasion, reminiscing about the life and times and significant games that made the little white box of fun so legendary. Is the Famicom dead? Hellz to the no -- in fact, you might say the Famicom legacy is just taking shape with new games and new ideas, all with origins dating back a quarter of a century.

As we begin today's E3 proceedings, spare a single thought for the console that changed the world for the better. Happy 25th birthday, Famicom!

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Joystiq reader Kevin V sent this in (big thanks!), and we really wish we had shown this to you guys earlier: "This delicious masterpiece was HUGE and pieced together delicately by a 2D array of cupcakes; some might even call them cupcake pixels. Yes it was a tasty and it looked. In addition, my fiance's uncle surprised me with a green "Game Over" t-shirt. My affinity for digital simulations is apparently well known in her family. It helps, too, that your future father-in-law is more concerned about playing the Wii together than whether or not your longstanding attempt in the CompSci graduate program, in conjunction with your broken tetris ports, will ever be enough to support a family!"

We still laugh at the thought of choosing "quit" in the option menu. For those not interested in gaming cakes, have a lolWaits instead. Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Guitar Hero / Rock Band guitar compatibility matrix v2
Sony's E3 2008 press conference: let's play bingo!
Law of the Game on Joystiq: Time for Trademarks
Zero Punctuation whips it good with Lego Indy
Wii Fanboy Weekly: July 3 - July 9

News
Mercenaries 2 delivers the goods with 'Improvise' trailer
New pics, new perks and no traits for Fallout 3
Brütal Legend will not make E3 appearance
Fallout 3 refused classification in Australia
Famitsu: Patapon 2 marches on Japan PSPs this Winter
1942: Joint Strike set to deploy 7/23 to XBLA, 7/24 to PSN
BioWare to combat piracy through customer loyalty
Rock Band 2 details: wireless instruments, playlists, drum trainer
Square Enix E3 lineup loaded with sequels, remakes
Introversion working on Chronometer with Channel 4
GameStop memo details Xbox 360 price drop
Activision puts Wii first with 'Wee 1st' program
Google goes MMO-ish with Lively
Nintendo sued over DS touchscreen patent
Bully ad complaints dismissed by ASA
Mega Man 9 priced 1000 Wii points in Japan
Microsoft: 'no truth' to Banjo-Kazooie motion control speculation
See Quantum of Solace in action
Beer Pong becomes Pong Toss for T rating
Judge recommends permanent disbarment for Jack Thompson
See how Wario Land Shake's using the Wiimote
Tilted Mill turns with Steam power
Castlevania Judgment screens beg to be judged

Rumors & Speculation
Rumor: Leaked pics of Duke Nukem 3D on XBLA
Rumor: Target ad shows $299 Xbox 360; includes $25 gift card
New Banjo-Kazooie vid fuels Xbox 360 motion controller speculation
Rumor: Wolfenstein will likely appear at E3

Culture & Community
Pre-order Mirror's Edge, and it's in the bag
Star Wars Retrospective: Episode VI siths through the FPS titles

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Not all of us are blessed with the talents needed to bake an edible cake, much less a video game cake with an identifiable shape. More often than not, the desserts we've pulled from the oven look like something you'd shoot and put out of its misery. As you turn your head and watered eyes to the side, pulling back the hammer on your heavy, shaking pistol, you sometimes catch the cakes looking up at to you, wishing they had more time to spend with you.

For those of you left in depressed states after having to euthanize so many cakes, there might still be hope for you, an opportunity to make things right. Flickr user Neko Joe spotted this pre-made Nintendo DS and New Super Mario Bros. layered sponge cake at Sainsbury's, a UK supermarket chain. It comes with a janky cardboard top screen, but you can add your own custom message: "It's-a-me, Mario Cake!" or "Sorry we didn't buy you a real DS!" or "You're adopted!"

We don't suggest you bring this sponge cake to any birthday parties, however ... Watch the NSFW video past the break to find out why!

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Cake Mania 2 is roasting away in the proverbial oven of development, ready to rock our socks on the DS. The original title was a bit on the non-good side, but hopefully this latest entry can pull something magical out of the baking tray.

Funnily enough, the above trailer claims that we will experience "cake-baking nirvana," reaching a higher plane of human existence localized entirely within our kitchens! If a lifetime of happiness isn't enough, CM2 features Endless Baking Mode -- for those who feel the need to get their cake on until the end of time.

Ice up that mouse and click through past the break for some extra screenshots. This is simulation with sugar, people.

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It may seem strange, suggesting to your fiancee that the iconic wedding cake should have a Mario Kart theme -- but then again, everyone loves Mario Kart, so chances of success are pretty good.

This happy couple featured a stunning cake, which isn't just a replica of a particular object or character. This is the spirit of the entire Mario Kart world, baked and iced to picturesque perfection. Atop the many layers of goodness, each representing different courses and characters, is a kissing Mario and Peach figurine. So very sweet ... and tasty. Hit the jump for a few close-ups of this artistic achievement.



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Kirby is a smart choice for video game-inspired cooking projects, because his games are eating-themed. In addition, his circular shape is the easiest to recreate in food of any of the Nintendo stable -- chances are you don't have a Samus Aran cake pan. For that matter, based on the general cutesyness of his universe, Kirby could very well be made of cake or something, unlike other Nintendo characters like Mario, who are unambiguously made of human flesh.

For her cousin's birthday, Craftster indeliblechange made 24 sweet cuppin' cakes featuring Kirbies of different colors as well as various Kirbyana. The chili-chocolate (!) cupcakes were decorated using fondant. They look really great!

[Via Craftster]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cakecraftscupcakeskirbyMon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Joystiq Weekend: May 3 - 4, 2008]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/04/the-joystiq-weekend-may-3-4-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/04/the-joystiq-weekend-may-3-4-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/04/the-joystiq-weekend-may-3-4-2008/#commentsFiled under:

We're normally not in the business of showing off game cakes, but we give credit to this Mario pasty since it's a wedding a cake and there's also plenty of other gamer-themed shenanigans at this wedding, according to these photos. (Thanks, Lipton) Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Joystiq Podcast 048 - You have to burn the show edition
Weekly Webcomic Wrapup is, like, totally popular and stuff

News
Uwe Boll confirms 'Boll vs. Bay' brawl, Michael Bay denies accepting Boll's challenge
Guitar Hero III getting triple-pack of Muse on May 8
Rockstar's Dan Houser disses casual gaming, explains process of rebuilding NYC
id Software admits uncertainty regarding plans for E3
Activision, 7-Eleven to promote Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, quench thirst

Rumors & Speculation
Y2K finally strikes, crushes Grand Theft Auto 2 fans' dreams

Culture & Community
Grand Theft Auto IV takes late night comedy world by storm
Explore Liberty City with Google Map application

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Not everyone enjoys Xbox Live's made up Microsoft points currency due to the fact that the conversion rate is confusing and you always seem to end up with an odd amount points in your account. But even if you hate Microsoft points we can guarantee that you'll love the sugary sweet (and very edible) Birthday Microsoft points pictured above.

The creative Birthday Microsoft points birthday cake you see above was made in honor of Smokemholcomb's 29th birthday, which took his wife over six hours to make. We aren't sure what the conversion rate between real currency and Birthday Microsoft points is, but one has to think they're expensive if the entire cake is only worth 29 points. Also, for the caring fanboys of the world, if you want to buy some Birthday Microsoft points for your favorite blogger on his birthday, we're sure he'd appreciate it very much.

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We all had our hearts warmed last year when we heard of David Rosowski's delightful approach to nuptial queries -- the young man proposed to his girlfriend Jenn by sending her a diamond and question-popping note in Viva Piñata, immediately following up with a bended knee and a real-life rock. Nearly seven months later, their wedding day has come, and after trading vows upon a cruise ship, the two will chow down on a matrimonial pastry topped with a Horstachio and a veiled Pretztail (two of the game's more recognizable papier-mâché critters).

You can watch their big day unfold on David's YouTube channel, if you have nothing better to do this Saturday morning. We here at Joystiq HQ won't be in virtual attendance, but we'd still like to wish David and Jenn a long and happy marriage, full of fulfilled romance requirements and bushels of joy candy.

[Thanks, jimmcq.]

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If there's anything we like, it's customization. Call us crazy, but even if it's, uh, not the best, we'll usually find something to say about it*. Lately, though, we've been blessed here in the Show and Tell corner with some really awesome submissions from readers who've been taking the look of their Lites into their own hands. Reader Josh didn't draw the art that he's used to adorn his DS, but he made it work on the case, so we'll credit both him and the artist. Can you puzzle out what it is? If not, teleport past the break to see it in full-sized glory. Actually, go whether you can guess or not!

Got something you want to show off to all the other DS fans? We like just about anything with a little Nintendo flavor, so snap a few pics, tell us your story, and send it all to showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. We'll take care of the rest.

*We didn't say it would be necessarily positive, but in that case, the artist herself seemed to be with us!

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After all the holiday-foo was complete, we're willing to bet many of you relaxed with video games. It's just a feeling we have (probably because many of us did the same thing!). You know what that means? It means we have an excuse to round up a few things that celebrate both Easter and gaming. Holidays are fun!

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JoystiqThe best kind of celebration originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Reader Angela loves herself some Brawl. And, so do her friends. The gang got together to celebrate the game's release by making themselves a Smash Bros.-themed cake. If there's anything we'd like to replace Falcon's punch with, it's definitely cake. We like cake.

Angela, dear, nice job on including the DS in the picture. We have to ask, though. Why do you eat saltines with your cake? We usually go with the tried-and-true glass of milk.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cakecakessmash-bros-brawlTue, 11 Mar 2008 23:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space breaks to celebrate with cakes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/dead-space-breaks-to-celebrate-with-cakes/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/dead-space-breaks-to-celebrate-with-cakes/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/dead-space-breaks-to-celebrate-with-cakes/#commentsFiled under:

While still gunning for a Halloween 2008 release, the developers of Dead Space managed to take some time off and bond through various culinary activities. In addition to a hot wings eating contest, executive producer Glen Schofield told MTV Multiplayer's Stephen Totilo about a cake-baking contest the dev team held. Pictured above is the winner, Ishi-s'more-a, based on the Ishimura (pictured right). MTV will have (less) important details about the actual game later this week; check out the article for another tantalizing (and deathly) pastry.

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When James sent in these images of a very awesome cake he made (gallery below), we were excited. Not only did the cake look amazing (seriously good job there, James!), but we were just glad to get an e-mail from someone. We get so cold and lonely, you see.

Anywho, we had a lot of respect for James, up until he made one mistake: he ate the cake. We're not saying that delicious cakes (it was delicious, right?) shouldn't be eaten. We take every chance we get to eat delicious food. But something that is as skillfully crafted as this needs to be preserved and saved from consumption. Don't worry, though, we still love you James!

Check out his cake in our gallery below.

Gallery: Boo Cake by reader James


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Well, it looks like we may have stumbled on the best Mario-themed cake on the planet. While not particularly the news megaton you were looking for today while cruising DS Fanboy, you still have to admit that this cake is pretty damn cool. Also, is there a better way to celebrate your 30th?

Head past the break for some more shots of the cake.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cakecakesmarioTue, 19 Feb 2008 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Who needs red potions when you have delicious cake?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/15/who-needs-red-potions-when-you-have-delicious-cake/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/15/who-needs-red-potions-when-you-have-delicious-cake/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/15/who-needs-red-potions-when-you-have-delicious-cake/#commentsFiled under:


If anything is going to restore our health out here in the real world, it's delicious food, not potions within reusable bottles (as sad as it is to say). But, then a huge problem pops up (for us at least) as we stare at this lovely cake that pays homage to The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess: can you eat something that looks so amazing? We imagine that cutting a cake like this, carving out a piece for ourselves then ingesting it would probably feel something like robbing the dead or stealing toys from orphans.

Seriously, we don't know if our stomach could take the guilt of consuming something so beautiful.

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Though we'd be GlaDOS can be to have another slice of Portal's topsy-turvy displacement gameplay, we'd almost certainly be unsatisfied with a quick 'n dirty content boost to our 2007 game of the year. Thankfully, Valve's Doug Lombardi has told Eurogamer that the developer isn't looking to simply throw a handful of new puzzles at us. "There'll be more Portal, for sure," he said. "But the details of that, to be honest, we're still working out."

Also being worked out at Valve headquarters are the continuing adventures of crowbar-wielding physicist, Gordon Freeman, who's due to appear in Half-Life 2: Episode Three. "With Episode Three we want to live up to the promise of where we are taking things to; there's a lot of work being done to make sure we deliver on that promise." If you're dying to learn more about where said things are being taken to, you're going to have wait a bit, "probably months not weeks." And don't even get us started on how long you might have to wait for the actual game.

At least you'll have some upcoming Team Fortress 2 content to keep you busy which, as per Valve's desire for all its additional content, will be free.

JoystiqValve: More Portal coming 'for sure' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Quick, call your mom, your sister, whomever has the baking skills in your life. Tell them that they have a difficult task ahead. You desire some cupcakes that compare to the look and, we're fairly certain, the delicious taste of these treats presented above.

Well, maybe we just desire some, but what's good for us is good for you, right?

[Via Boing Boing]

Joystiq'We're sorry, but your Princess is on another cupcake' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Interested in how we made our inaugural Joystiq trophy? It all started with a friendly online conversation between this writer and Editor Ludwig Kietzmann:

JoyLudwig: This year's winner is Portal. Make us a cake.
JoyRoss: Or what?
JoyLudwig: Or death.
JoyRoss: Cake or death. Cute.
JoyLudwig: ...

Following an embarrassingly long string of horrendous cake puns, we set about cooking an actual cake.

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Out of all the superb titles released in 2007, Portal most effortlessly takes the cake. The true star of The Orange Box saw a talented team from DigiPen snatched up by Valve and ultimately transformed from students into teachers. Gamers and designers alike must play Portal, not only because it's so sublimely designed from start to gripping finish, but because there's so much to learn from it.

The game is phenomenal in every sense of the word, its deviously delirious guide and antagonist, GlaDOS, already running rampant online as a fully fledged and infinitely quotable meme. It certainly speaks volumes of its witty writing when the game's other widely recognized star is nothing more than a vaguely endearing block. The intelligence isn't merely confined to the game's dialogue either -- it permeates every aspect of Portal's "Aha!" puzzles and perfectly paced progression. There is no filler here.

When the seemingly unconnected room-based challenges give way to a daring escape attempt and a climactic showdown, the game's genius is not only revealed, but heard in the form of Jonathan Coulton's "Still Alive" ending song. Inescapably catchy and completely cognizant of its audience, it marks the perfect conclusion to this year's smartest and most focused game.






Please accept our cake, Portal, but for the good of all of us, don't eat it! We don't want you getting fat like all those other games.


Gallery: Portal



Joystiq's Top 10 of 2007
  1. Portal
  2. BioShock
  3. Rock Band
  4. Super Mario Galaxy
  5. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
  6. Halo 3
  7. Assassin's Creed
  8. Peggle
  9. God of War II
  10. Mass Effect
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To spread holiday cheer and to prove that the cake was not a lie, team Valve and everyone at Aperture Science sent along this video holiday greeting. And please, try not to be creeped out by the embedded video holiday card. It's just security camera footage of the Companion Cube (with a Santa hat) and a piece of cake sitting in front of a fireplace with a remixed holiday version of "Still Alive" playing in the background. Right? Actually, that is quite creepy ... but we love our Companion Cube so much so we'll overlook that and watch the video knowing that Aperture Science love us. Happy (holiday name here)!

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aperture-sciencecakecompanion-cubeorange-boxvalveMon, 24 Dec 2007 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Joystiq Weekend: December 15 - 17, 2007]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/17/the-joystiq-weekend-december-15-17-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/17/the-joystiq-weekend-december-15-17-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/17/the-joystiq-weekend-december-15-17-2007/#comments We had two people over the weekend send us pictures of real-life Portal occurrences - a blue portal and Glados, respectively. We want to remind people that the events of Portal were just dramatizations of real-life, and as such, no one should worry about anything out of the ordinary. Thank you and enjoy your cake. Check out the highlights for the weekend:

Joystiquery
Japanese hardware sales, Dec. 3 - Dec. 9: Saturday morning shame edition
Joystiq hands-on: echochrome (PSN)
Joystiq hands-on: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Joystiq hands-on: Patapon (PSP)
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 12/9 - 12/16
Metareview: Unreal Tournament III (PS3, PC)
Weekly Webcomic Wrapup gets introspective

News
Guitar Hero III gets rock 'n' roll patch
Street Fighter III: Third Strike on GameTap Dec. 20
Extended trailers for Final Fantasy XIII and XIII Versus on Japanese DVD
PS2 version of Rock Band lacks online play, world tour mode
Script for animated Castlevania film nearly complete
PSP God of War's boosted clock speed comparison
Strange Xbox 360 signal might affect wireless LANs
Sony CEO expects expansion in PS3 connectivity, PSN
Make like Pelé with Wii Fit soccer
New games this week: NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams edition
Cybernator, Alien Storm, Monster Lair coming to Virtual Console today
Castle of Shikigami III shoots up Wii next spring
BBFC seeks to keep Manhunt 2 banned
Take-Two opens 2K Marin, former BioShock devs reportedly on staff
PS3 firmware 2.10 coming tomorrow, features DivX support
Crisis Core coming to the U.S. March 25
Resident Evil: Degeneration trailer
This Wednesday: Sensible World of Soccer, Tempest come to XBLA
New Bionic Commando trailer whips it, whips it good
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. creators 'seriously considering' a MMOG
Tretton: 'Not appropriate' for publishers to suggest hardware price cuts
Huxley returns from the abyss with video
Rock Band devs answer for niggling problems
Sex Worker Alliance: GTA normalizes violence against sex workers
BioShock kindly receives AP's game of the year award
Halo 3 bought by 52% of US Xbox 360 owners
Mercury Meltdown pub expands, promises new next-gen IP

Rumors & Speculation
Rumor: Killzone 2 and LittleBigPlanet coming Fall 2008

Culture & Community
FSU student receives misdemeanor charges after making threats on Xbox Live
A very Jenga-esque Crysis physics demonstration
WoW Insider interviews Ed Fries on avatar figurines
Rock Band bar night in Manhattan tonight
Looking back at the PlayStation 2 in 2007
Just saw a wooden SNES

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cakedailyrecaphalf-lifeportalthe-orange-boxvalveMon, 17 Dec 2007 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Today in Joystiq: December 5, 2007]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/05/today-in-joystiq-december-5-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/05/today-in-joystiq-december-5-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/05/today-in-joystiq-december-5-2007/#comments This is a good time to remind Joystiq readers that, although quite delicious, cake is very easily made or purchased and you should not be tempted to join experiments with the promise of aforementioned pastry. Joystiq reader Alex from Binghamton University found a flier from Aperture Science seeking volunteers for experiments. Thankfully for us, he took a bunch of pictures, some of which make the poster text quite legible. Let's see if we can go an entire post without saying "the usual phrase." Check out the highlights for today:

Gerstmann-Gate
Comparison shows significant edits to Gerstmann's Kane & Lynch review
First HotSpot begins road to recovery post-Gerstmann gate
Gerstmann-gate: Wednesday update
GameSpot addresses Gerstmann-gate concerns in depth

Joystiquery
Readers pick best webcomic: The New Games Journalism
Today's most Zebesian video: The Metroid arcade cabinet
Wii Fanboy Weekly: November 29th, 2007 - December 5th, 2007

News
GameFly Tunes music downloads start today
'Guitar compatibility' patch coming soon to PS3 Rock Band
Wik devs plant The Great Tree for PC
Free 360 content now coming to Silver members a week late
Burnout Paradise demo coming Dec. 13
EA won't rule out further acquisitions
Wii, DS ninja party game strikes from the shadows in March 2008
Engadget rips open the Vii
Oklahoma Senator Coffee hot for ESRB
GameTap releases new player; now with full Mac compatibility
New Folklore content coming this month
ESA counters Hill & Knowlton's 'unprofessional and unethical' release of research
Square Enix prez sees goals clearly, PS3 fuzzy
'It's a Wonderful World' redubbed, slated for European release
DS Ghostbusters to have more sim elements
Sexual harassment charges against Itagaki dismissed

Rumors & Speculation
Michael Bay talks HD DVD and Microsoft's 'dirty secret'
Analysts sound off: What does EA do next?

Culture & Community
Zero Punctuation spares the life of Assassin's Creed
Ensemble auctions off signed 'Age of ...' series for Child's Play -- free global shipping

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