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[New Adventure Time, Regular Show games from WayForward this fall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/new-adventure-time-regular-show-games-from-wayforward-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/new-adventure-time-regular-show-games-from-wayforward-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/new-adventure-time-regular-show-games-from-wayforward-this-fall/#commentsNew Adventure Time, Regular Show games from WayForward this fall What time is it?! Well, Adventure Time obviously, but it's also Regular Show time and, most specifically, new games from WayForward time. The house responsible for Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!! and Ducktales: Remastered has announced that it will be putting out two new games this fall based on what we believe to be Cartoon Network's most hilarious/magical franchises.

Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I don't know! tasks players with exploring the Secret Royal Dungeon underneath the Candy Kingdom. The game features multiple selectable characters, including Finn, Jake, Marceline "and more," has co-op for up to four players and includes the voices from the show. Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward is once again involved in production, though his specific role is unknown. The game will be available on Wii U, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and 3DS.

Meanwhile, Mordecai and Rigby make their non-iOS gaming debut in Regular Show: Mordecai and Rigby In 8-Bit Land for the 3DS. As the name suggests, our heroes must survive being transported inside of their favorite games, which sounds about right for an episode of Regular Show. The game is being developed "in close collaboration with show creator JG Quintel," according to the press release.

JoystiqNew Adventure Time, Regular Show games from WayForward this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 May 2013 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those dang space bugs are at it again. D3 Publisher is set to release Earth Defense Force 2025 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 later this year, and the new gameplay video above shows off the many ways in which players can tear through insectoid alien hordes.

A "heavy" unit type similar to the Battle Armor class in Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon makes an appearance, as does the jetpack-equipped Pale Wing class (seen recently in the PS Vita port of Earth Defense Force 2017). Other new stuff includes lock-on weaponry, a motorbike (with sidecar), and vehicles that seem better equipped - and hopefully sturdier - than the fragile craft featured in EDF 2017.

The Japanese version of Earth Defense Force 2025 will launch in July. A US release has been announced, but a specific release date is not yet known.

JoystiqEarth Defense Force 2025 video showcases vehicles, big ol' bugs originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherearth-defense-force-2025microsoftplaystationps3xboxTue, 23 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Adventure Time: Hey Ice King soundtrack now on streaming]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/21/adventure-time-hey-ice-king-soundtrack-now-on-streaming/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/21/adventure-time-hey-ice-king-soundtrack-now-on-streaming/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/21/adventure-time-hey-ice-king-soundtrack-now-on-streaming/#comments The entirety of Adventure Time: Hey Ice King, Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!!'s phenomenal pseudo-chiptune power-pop soundtrack is now streaming on D3Publisher's official Soundcloud account, which means that all 83 minutes of Jake Kaufman's exceptional work on the game can now be enjoyed for free.

While the majority of the 34 track album is instrumental, some songs (such as Marceline's boss theme and the beginning/ending themes) are fitting vocal tributes to the source material, which is already famous for having catchy, endearing music.

There is one small catch, which is that the soundtrack isn't actually for sale or available to download, and therefore must be enjoyed in-browser. This basically ruins our plans to drive around town blasting Party in the Clouds, but we'll take what we can get at this point.

JoystiqAdventure Time: Hey Ice King soundtrack now on streaming originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsadventure-timeadventure-time-hey-ice-kingadventure-time-hey-ice-king-whyd-you-steal-our-garbageD3-PublisherD3PublisherdsfreeJake-KaufmanmusicnintendoOSTsoundtrackWayForwardWayForward-TechnologiesFri, 21 Dec 2012 02:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable lands on PS Vita Jan. 8]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/earth-defense-force-2017-portable-lands-on-ps-vita-jan-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/earth-defense-force-2017-portable-lands-on-ps-vita-jan-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/earth-defense-force-2017-portable-lands-on-ps-vita-jan-8/#comments The conflict against the space bugs has rocked Japan for a few months now and today, we learn the enemy will be on our doorstep in only a few week's time. Brace yourselves, soldiers - Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable will be available as a PS Vita download through PSN on January 8 in North America.

Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable is a remake of the campy Xbox 360 original, in which a ragtag group of multi-national soldiers take on seemingly unrelenting hordes of alien bug invaders. It's a pretty easy story to grasp - the only good bug is a dead bug, after all.

Gallery: Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable

JoystiqEarth Defense Force 2017 Portable lands on PS Vita Jan. 8 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3d3-publisherearth-defense-force-2017-portableplaystationplaystation-vitarelease-datesandlotvitaThu, 20 Dec 2012 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Earth Defense Force 2025 begins in 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/13/earth-defense-force-2025-begins-in-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/13/earth-defense-force-2025-begins-in-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/13/earth-defense-force-2025-begins-in-2013/#comments Earth Defense Force 2025 rallying troops in 2013Giant bugs are making their way back to Earth, and their disposal is in the hands of the usual extermination team: the Earth Defense Force. The PS3/Xbox 360 sequel Earth Defense Force 4 is being localized for North America and Europe as Earth Defense Force 2025, for release in 2013.

The previous console release in the series, Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon, was handed off to frequent D3 collaborator and Matt Hazard studio Vicious Cycle. But EDF 4 is the work of Sandlot, the developer who originated the series as a low-cost "Simple 2000" game for PS2.

Gallery: Earth Defense Force 2025

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JoystiqEarth Defense Force 2025 begins in 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3 publisherd3-publisherD3Publisherearth-defense-force-2025microsoftplaystationps3xboxThu, 13 Dec 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Adventure Time review: Hey Ice King, why'd you steal my heart?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/20/adventure-time-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/20/adventure-time-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/20/adventure-time-review/#comments Adventure Time Hey Ice King, Why'd You Steal Our Garbage! review Hey Ice King, why'd you steal my heartAdventure Time is one of the very best things on television. Its adorable characters, hilarious dialogue and surprisingly complex and storied mythology set it apart from the vast majority of "children's" entertainment out there. Other programs like Regular Show may be roughly as funny, but Adventure Time's contemporaries often lack its poignant subtext and stellar character development.

Needless to say, I love Adventure Time dearly. So, when I first heard about WayForward's Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?! for the DS and 3DS, my initial reaction was one of both joy and concern. I want there to be a game for my favorite cartoon, of course, but "portable game based on a Cartoon Network property" isn't usually a phrase that inspires confidence.

Well, be confident. Hey Ice King isn't going to win any awards for innovative design, but the soul of the show is present in gratuitous quantities.

Gallery: Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?! (10/18/12)

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JoystiqAdventure Time review: Hey Ice King, why'd you steal my heart? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsadventure-time-hey-ice-kingadventure-time-hey-ice-king-whyd-you-steal-our-garbageD3-PublisherdsnintendowayforwardTue, 20 Nov 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The new Karateka looks different]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/01/the-new-karateka-looks-different/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/01/the-new-karateka-looks-different/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/01/the-new-karateka-looks-different/#comments The new Karateka looks differentXbox.com has posted the first look at Jordan Mechner's reimagined Karateka, and a lot has changed since the Apple 2. The hand-drawn rotoscoping has given way to a fully 3D presentation featuring designs by Jeff Matsuda, character designer for The Batman (and the iOS game Age of Monsters).

According to the Xbox listing, D3 Publisher has taken on publishing duties, and is planning to release it on November 14. We're checking with D3 to verify that information. In the meantime, enjoy the screenshots on Xbox.com

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherkaratekaliquid-entertainmentmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3psnwii-uxblaxboxMon, 01 Oct 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Earth Defense Force 2017 defending North American Vitas]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/27/earth-defense-force-2017-defending-north-american-vitas/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/27/earth-defense-force-2017-defending-north-american-vitas/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/27/earth-defense-force-2017-defending-north-american-vitas/#comments Earth Defense Force 2017 heading to Vita in North AmericaGiant bugs will invade your Vita's giant (for a handheld screen) and they will get shot to pieces for doing so. Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable, the PlayStation Vita port of the Xbox 360 B-movie sci-fi shooting game, is coming to North America.

The announcement of the localized release coincides with today's release of the Japanese version. There's currently no release window for EDF 2017 portable stateside. D3 Publisher didn't include that information, but did chant "EDF! EDF!" a few times.

JoystiqEarth Defense Force 2017 defending North American Vitas originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherearth-defense-force-2017earth-defense-force-2017-portableplaystationplaystation-vitavitaThu, 27 Sep 2012 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Adventure Time 'collector's edition' spotted]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/13/adventure-time-collectors-edition-spotted/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/13/adventure-time-collectors-edition-spotted/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/13/adventure-time-collectors-edition-spotted/#comments A Collector's Edition of Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?! has popped up over at GameStop, presumably as a retailer exclusive - we're checking on that. Both the 3DS and DS version toss in a custom stylus shaped like Finn's sword, Land of Ooo poster, steelbook packaging made to look like the Enchiridion (the handbook Finn is always lugging around) and an art book.

It's a pretty significant package for $39.99. We've also inquired about a regular version, one that could possibly be cheaper and void of less awesome stuff.

JoystiqAdventure Time 'collector's edition' spotted originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsadventure-time-hey-ice-kingadventure-time-hey-ice-king-whyd-you-steal-our-garbagecollectors-editiond3-publisherd3publisherdsgamestopnintendowayforwardFri, 13 Jul 2012 23:25:00 EST<![CDATA[D3 Publisher reveals Earth Defense Forces 4 with Japanese teaser page]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/12/d3-publisher-reveals-earth-defense-forces-4-with-japanese-teaser/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/12/d3-publisher-reveals-earth-defense-forces-4-with-japanese-teaser/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/12/d3-publisher-reveals-earth-defense-forces-4-with-japanese-teaser/#comments D3 Publisher reveals Earth Defense Forces 4 with Japanese teaser pageYou remember those three previous Earth Defense Forces games where you shot at giant bugs with a huge arsenal of weapons? It looks like D3 Publisher is fixing on another round of bug destruction, as the Japanese publisher revealed a teaser site for a fourth entry in the series.

Twitter user @Wario64 spotted the page, though little information beyond a game logo and a cheeky slogan are available thus far. Is it heading to North America and Europe? Which platforms is it for? When will it arrive? We're not sure just yet, but those are all fantastic questions (which we've put to D3). If you asked us what to expect from another EDF game, though, well ... bigger, prettier bugs, and uh ... more guns? Sure, let's go with that.

JoystiqD3 Publisher reveals Earth Defense Forces 4 with Japanese teaser page originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Might and Delight co-founder Adam Boyes previously suggested that it was "renting" an XBLA spot from a known publisher, in order to take advantage of one of the predetermined publishing slots allotted to said publisher; however, in the announcement, Might and Delight managing director Wendy Young touts D3's "distribution support," suggesting more involvement from the publisher. In addition, a Might and Delight spokesperson informs us that D3 is acting as a true "publishing partner" for Pid. Pid will be self-published on Steam and PSN.

Gallery: Pid (E3 2012)



Update: Added a note from D3, and a quote from Might and Delight, clarifying the relationship between the two.

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JoystiqD3 publishing Pid on XBLA [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publishermicrosoftmight-and-delightpidxblaxboxWed, 13 Jun 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Seen@E3: Adventure, it is time for it]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/06/seen-e3-adventure-it-is-time-for-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/06/seen-e3-adventure-it-is-time-for-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/06/seen-e3-adventure-it-is-time-for-it/#comments Seen@E3: Adventure, it is time for itI don't know what Adventure Time is, but my compatriots at Joystiq have led me to believe it's quite popular. Here is a giant inflatable balloon of it, as seen in the South Hall of E3 2012.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsadventure-time-hey-ice-kingadventure-time-hey-ice-king-whyd-you-steal-our-garbageD3-Publisherdse3-2012nintendoWayForwardWed, 06 Jun 2012 02:30:00 EST<![CDATA[White Knight Chronicles 2 concept art is full of spiders, skeletons]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/11/white-knight-chronicles-2-concept-art-is-full-of-spiders-skelet/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/11/white-knight-chronicles-2-concept-art-is-full-of-spiders-skelet/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/11/white-knight-chronicles-2-concept-art-is-full-of-spiders-skelet/#comments As far as western RPGs go, spiders and skeletons are pretty standard, run of the mill fare. JRPGs are usually a bit more creative, however, so it stands to reason that White Knight Chronicles 2's creepy-crawlies look a bit more horrendous and surreal.

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JoystiqWhite Knight Chronicles 2 concept art is full of spiders, skeletons originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>D3-PublisherLevel-5playstationps3white-knight-chronicles-2Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA['Onechanbara Z: Kagura' to make a bloody mess on Xbox]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/01/onechanbara-z-kagura-to-make-a-bloody-mess-on-xbox/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/01/onechanbara-z-kagura-to-make-a-bloody-mess-on-xbox/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/01/onechanbara-z-kagura-to-make-a-bloody-mess-on-xbox/#comments D3 Publisher is reportedly working on yet another Onechanbara game, the second for Xbox 360. Onechanbara Z: Kagura replaces the familiar cast of characters (bikini-clad, katana-wielding Aya, her sister Saki, and cloned Reiko) with vampires named Kagura and Saaya. Don't worry; we're sure they'll be inappropriately dressed as well. We're sure the rest of the game will match up with what we know from the series: thousands of easily-killed zombies surrounding you at all times.

The Xbox-exclusive game will be released in Japan this winter. An "Onechanbara 2" listing was found earlier this summer on Play.com, suggesting that D3 is planning a western release as well. D3 is likely crunching to get it done as soon as possible, as it'll face competition from another "cute girl slashing zombies" game - one that has the potential to actually be good, instead of "so bad it's good."

Joystiq'Onechanbara Z: Kagura' to make a bloody mess on Xbox originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherjapanmicrosoftonechanbaraonechanbara-z-kaguraxboxThu, 01 Sep 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[White Knight Chronicles 2 preview: Round two start]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/white-knight-chronicles-2-preview-round-two-start/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/white-knight-chronicles-2-preview-round-two-start/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/white-knight-chronicles-2-preview-round-two-start/#comments White Knight Chronicles 2 Last year's White Knight Chronicles, developed by Level-5 and published by SCEA, was a "surprisingly mediocre" RPG with some interesting skill-up mechanics. That's probably why Sony passed on publishing the sequel in America this time around, but D3 Publisher has picked up the reins, and will be putting out White Knight Chronicles 2 (which will also contain the first game's International Edition on the very same disc) on September 13.

Fortunately for series fans, improvements have been made. While the last game's battle system was occasionally slow and tedious, the sequel's attacks have been sped up a little bit -- not only do individual abilities charge and execute faster, but there are more ranged options and "charge" attacks, designed to get players in and out of battle quickly.

That's not to say that the game necessarily plays significantly differently from the first title -- it really doesn't. But it is smoother, and the addition of some major customization features for the game's mech-like Incorruptus armor means that those who found something fun in the first game will probably be back for another round.

Gallery: White Knight Chronicles 2 (8/21/11)

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JoystiqWhite Knight Chronicles 2 preview: Round two start originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherlevel-5previewrpgsequelwhite-knight-chronciles-2white-knight-chronicles-2Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Some retailers put Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon out early]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/03/some-retailers-put-earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-out-ea/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/03/some-retailers-put-earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-out-ea/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/03/some-retailers-put-earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-out-ea/#comments Reports are coming in that local GameStop stores have taken to selling the new Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon early this weekend. The title's not due out until Tuesday in North America, but we called our closest purveyor of giant ant-killing interactive entertainment, and sure enough, they confirmed it's available for the standard price of $39.99.

As with all of these early release deals, your mileage may vary, so don't come bug us when a store near you says they still can't sell it until the release date. But all indications are that the launch date's been moved up, perhaps to take advantage of the holiday weekend. Because, you know, there's nothing more American than fireworks, BBQ, and destroying an army of huge insects?

JoystiqSome retailers put Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon out early originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Jul 2011 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherearth-defense-force-insect-armageddongamestopmicrosoftplaystationps3release-dateretailxboxSun, 03 Jul 2011 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon trailer suggests destructible environments]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/29/earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-trailer-suggests-destruct/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/29/earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-trailer-suggests-destruct/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/29/earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-trailer-suggests-destruct/#comments
Judging by a few quick shots in this trailer, we believe Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon might have destructible environments. Watch the video and see if you can spot any buildings taking damage.

JoystiqEarth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon trailer suggests destructible environments originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherearth-defense-force-insect-armageddonmicrosoftplaystationps3vicious-cycle-softwarexboxWed, 29 Jun 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Onechanbara 2 listed by Play.com]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/onechanbara-2-listed-by-play-com/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/onechanbara-2-listed-by-play-com/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/onechanbara-2-listed-by-play-com/#comments By far the most random, obscure bit of news today: Onechanbara 2 has been listed by UK retailer Play.com for Xbox 360, with a February 2012 launch date. The listing lacks any detail on whether this is some revamp of the 2005 PS2 title featuring the same name or a follow-up to the Xbox 360 game, Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad, released in 2009.

We've followed up with D3 Publisher for a statement on the authenticity of the listing and its plans (if any) to launch the title in North America.

JoystiqOnechanbara 2 listed by Play.com originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>D3-PublishermicrosoftOnechanbara-2xboxMon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon media is full of bugs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/15/earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-media-is-full-of-bugs/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/15/earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-media-is-full-of-bugs/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/15/earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-media-is-full-of-bugs/#comments Bugs don't have emotions. Bugs don't have a sense of right and wrong. All they know is that our delicious human bones are delicious. And that's why we've gotta kill 'em all ... apparently.

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JoystiqEarth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon media is full of bugs originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3d3-publishere3e3-2011earth-defense-force-insect-armageddonmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxWed, 15 Jun 2011 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[White Knight Chronicles 2 trailer J-pops out]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/14/white-knight-chronicles-2-trailer-j-pops-out/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/14/white-knight-chronicles-2-trailer-j-pops-out/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/14/white-knight-chronicles-2-trailer-j-pops-out/#comments D3 Publisher has yet to share a specific North American launch date for White Knight Chronicles 2, keeping it in a nebulous "summer" window for now, but it did share a new trailer for Level-5's magical-Gundam-esque RPG. We've never heard a theme song that sounded more like Phantasy Star Universe's "Save This World."

Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is a very personal decision.

Gallery: White Knight Chronicles 2 (E3 2011)

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JoystiqWhite Knight Chronicles 2 trailer J-pops out originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherplaystationps3white-knight-chronicles-2Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo mass announces Wii, DS game launch dates]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/12/nintendo-mass-announces-wii-ds-game-launch-dates/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/12/nintendo-mass-announces-wii-ds-game-launch-dates/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/12/nintendo-mass-announces-wii-ds-game-launch-dates/#comments Clearly, Nintendo wants the back half of your year to have a strong financial plan. In two lengthy lists we spotted on the company's press site, everything from Kirby Wii to Pro Jumper! Chimaki's Hot Spring Tour Guilty Gear Tangent was given a more clear release date, with Kirby arriving some time in fall and the latter mystifying DSiWare shopgoers on June 23.

If one game starring a puffy pink monster just wasn't enough, how about one for your DS on September 19? 'Cause that's exactly when Kirby Mass Attack is launching. A whole mess of other release date/windows/seasons are categorized for your fiduciary planning needs, just beyond the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-playactivisionactivision-publishingaksys-gamesatlusd3-publisherd3publisherdisneydisney-interactivedsdsiwareeaelectronic-artskirby-wiinintendonintendo-eadrelease-daterelease-datessegatelegamesthqubisoftwb-interactivewbiewiiwiiwareSun, 12 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[D3 imports Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/d3-imports-earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/d3-imports-earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/d3-imports-earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-trailer/#comments Okay, let's see if we can get this straight. Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is the first game in the series to be developed outside of Japan. As part of its promotion for the Western release of this game, D3 Publisher sent Western press (like us) the following Japanese trailer, which is about how the game was not made in Japan.

It's also about shooting giant spiders, and luckily there are no language or cultural barriers there. EDF comes out in North America July 5, and, as the trailer says, July 7 in Japan.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherearth-defense-force-insect-armageddonmicrosoftplaystationps3vicious-cycle-softwarexboxWed, 25 May 2011 10:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Jeremy McGrath's Offroad and on PSN, XBLA this summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/jeremy-mcgraths-offroad-and-on-psn-xbla-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/jeremy-mcgraths-offroad-and-on-psn-xbla-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/jeremy-mcgraths-offroad-and-on-psn-xbla-this-summer/#commentsWe think the title of developer 2XL Games' upcoming racer is supposed to be parsed as "'Offroad' endorsed by Jeremy McGrath," but we can't stop reading it as a statement of fact: "Jeremy McGrath is Offroad." And the errant Supercross champ and his game are heading straight to PSN and XBLA, this summer, in a game published by D3.

2XL, made up of Rainbow Studios expats, has a background of working almost exclusively on motocross and offroad racing games, including Baja: Edge of Control, 2XL Supercross, and Ricky Carmichael's Motocross Matchup. Also, Cars: The Video Game.

Specifics about Jeremy McGrath's Offroad will be revealed at -- not E3, but the Lucas Oil Off-road Racing Series event, in San Bernardino, CA on May 21 and 22.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsD3-PublisherD3Publisherdream-triggerdream-trigger-3ddsnintendoWed, 11 May 2011 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dream Trigger 3D becomes a reality May 10]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/21/dream-trigger-3d-becomes-a-reality-may-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/21/dream-trigger-3d-becomes-a-reality-may-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/21/dream-trigger-3d-becomes-a-reality-may-10/#comments D3 Publisher revealed today that its startlingly difficult 3DS shooter Dream Trigger 3D now has an official release date: May 10. Mercifully, the publisher also provided two gameplay videos, which will help you figure out what's going on.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsart-co-ltdd3-publisherdream-triggerdream-trigger-3ddsnintendoq3-2011release-dateThu, 21 Apr 2011 02:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Puzzle Quest 2 drops to $10 on XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/12/puzzle-quest-2-drops-to-10-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/12/puzzle-quest-2-drops-to-10-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/12/puzzle-quest-2-drops-to-10-on-xbla/#comments Puzzle Quest 2 is now 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live Arcade. With a sequel that stands up to and surpasses the original in many ways, it's actually a better buy at the same price as original Puzzle Quest.

Meanwhile, Puzzle Quest Galactrix is still 1600 Microsoft Points ($20) on XBLA. Nope, we can't explain it either.

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The Namco Bandai subsidiary will release White Knight Chronicles 2 in North America this summer, containing both the new game and a "remastered" version of the first White Knight Chronicles. Siliconera notes that, while the Japanese version forced you to start from the very beginning if you didn't already have a clear save file (really!), the Western version allows you to start at WKC2.

Gallery: White Knight Chronicles 2 (PS3)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherlevel-5playstationps3release-datesummer-2011white-knight-chronicles-2Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[EDF Insect Armageddon preview: Bug spray]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/edf-insect-armageddon-preview-bug-spray/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/edf-insect-armageddon-preview-bug-spray/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/edf-insect-armageddon-preview-bug-spray/#comments It's natural to worry about the new Earth Defense Force game, Insect Armageddon. D3 has taken the series away from developer Sandlot and handed it to a Western team, its own Vicious Cycle, best known for the Matt Hazard series. However -- and this works out in the new game's favor -- the EDF games were never technically good to start with. So if Vicious Cycle designed it too well, it would feel inauthentic.

So far, it seems that the team has been good to the source material, making worthwhile changes and keeping what works, all in an engine that can actually keep up.

Gallery: Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon (GDC 2011)

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But that was just the TGS demo. Most of the elements that made Bangai-O Spirits what it was have carried over into the XBLA game, with a few important changes. Perhaps the most notable change is the addition of multiplayer. You might not think putting one more thing (another player) on the screen in a game about filling the screen with objects would be a big deal, but it doubles the unfathomable insanity.

Gallery: Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury (co-op)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bangai-o-hd-missile-furyd3-publishergdc-2011microsofttreasureXBLAxboxSun, 06 Mar 2011 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dream Trigger 3D preview: Bullet hello]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/04/dream-trigger-3d-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/04/dream-trigger-3d-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/04/dream-trigger-3d-preview/#comments D3 Publisher's 3DS launch window title, Dream Trigger 3D, takes the basics of bullet-hell shooters and scrambles them into something unexpected and even more difficult. Well, perhaps I should say it takes a basic of bullet-hell shooters: bullets all over the damn place. The rest is pretty much all new, and crazy.

How crazy? Dream Trigger is a shooter in which you can't see the enemy ships, and in which you fire into the screen.

Gallery: Dream Trigger 3D (GDC 2011)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsart-co-ltdd3-publisherdream-triggerdream-trigger-3ddsgdc-2011nintendoFri, 04 Mar 2011 09:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury's first trailer is (naturally) explosive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/11/bangai-o-hd-missile-furys-first-trailer-is-naturally-explosi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/11/bangai-o-hd-missile-furys-first-trailer-is-naturally-explosi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/11/bangai-o-hd-missile-furys-first-trailer-is-naturally-explosi/#commentsYou might have thought you had seen all of the explosion-themed XBLA media you were going to today. You were spectacularly, explosively wrong. D3 Publisher sent out the first gameplay footage of Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury for XBLA today, and it promises to test the limits of your tolerance for exploding projectiles. In a good way. If you're not totally weary of bullets by the time you watch that, you might be able to handle the new screens in our gallery.

And if you're still not satisfied you've seen enough stuff blowing up, well, the game is out this spring!

Gallery: Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury (2/11/11)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bangai-obangai-o-hd-missile-furybangaio-hd-missile-furyd3-publishermicrosofttreasurexblaxboxFri, 11 Feb 2011 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Your first look at 3DS's 'Dream Trigger']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/10/your-first-look-at-3dss-dream-trigger/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/10/your-first-look-at-3dss-dream-trigger/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/10/your-first-look-at-3dss-dream-trigger/#commentsD3 Publisher announced Dream Trigger, a musical 3DS shmup with an interesting "sonar" gimmick, back in December. Today, the publisher finally shared the first screenshots of the Art Co. Ltd.-developed shooter and, well ... it's almost as hard to make sense of these screens as it was of no screens.

The images reveal abstract, colorful backgrounds, ranging from glowing circles of unknown composition to some kind of circular city, all covered in diamond-shaped bullets. What looks like the "sonar" effect issues out in two beams from the player ship to locate enemies. With backgrounds like these, it's good you have some kind of tool to highlight the enemies.

To see more of D3 Publisher's first 3D publication, head into our gallery below.

Gallery: Dream Trigger (3DS)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsd3-publisherdream-triggerdsnintendoThu, 10 Feb 2011 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Japanese Gods Eater Burst DLC includes Taiko Drum Master, Tales & Soul Calibur items]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/09/japanese-gods-eater-burst-dlc-includes-taiko-drum-master-tales/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/09/japanese-gods-eater-burst-dlc-includes-taiko-drum-master-tales/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/09/japanese-gods-eater-burst-dlc-includes-taiko-drum-master-tales/#commentsFor the Japanese release of Gods Eater Burst, Namco Bandai is planning DLC that brings in costumes and items based on other Namco properties that, frankly, have no business being in a game like this -- which is great!

A free DLC pack headed to the Japanese PSN on February 10 adds costumes to make your characters look like Asbel and Cheria from Tales of Graces (the PS3 version of which was just announced for North America). The pack also comes with weapons based on the Soul Calibur and Soul Edge swords from the Soul Calibur series. Best of all, the DLC includes costumes based on Taiko Drum Master, which are way too bright and happy to be appropriate for the grotesque Gods Eater Burst.

Burst arrives in North America this spring, but no announcements have been made about whether we'll be wielding the Soul Edge in our version.

JoystiqJapanese Gods Eater Burst DLC includes Taiko Drum Master, Tales & Soul Calibur items originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherdlcgod-eatergod-eater-burstgods-eater-burstjapannamco-bandaiplaystationpspsonysoul-caliburtales-of-graces-fWed, 09 Feb 2011 06:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Earth Defense Force 2 Portable being released as two-pack in Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/13/earth-defense-force-2-portable-being-released-as-two-pack-in-jap/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/13/earth-defense-force-2-portable-being-released-as-two-pack-in-jap/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/13/earth-defense-force-2-portable-being-released-as-two-pack-in-jap/#commentsD3 Publisher is including an unusual, but sensible bonus with a limited edition of Earth Defense Force 2 Portable: a second copy of Earth Defense Force 2 Portable. The first print run of the PSP remake will be available as the "Double Enlistment Pack," containing two UMD copies of the game -- in full retail packaging -- bundled together for ¥6,279 ($76), a significant discount over buying two ¥5,040 ($61) copies individually. It'll be out in Japan April 7.

This is a great way to get a co-op game into the hands of a population that already has a bunch of PSPs and a taste for multiplayer on that system, thanks to Monster Hunter.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherearth-defense-force-2-portablejapanplaystationpspsonyThu, 13 Jan 2011 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Earth Defense Force 2 Portable swarms PSP, adds co-op]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/24/earth-defense-force-2-portable-swarms-psp-adds-co-op/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/24/earth-defense-force-2-portable-swarms-psp-adds-co-op/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/24/earth-defense-force-2-portable-swarms-psp-adds-co-op/#comments You don't want to battle all those giant alien bugs alone, do you? As with every other Japanese-developed PSP game released since Monster Hunter, D3 Publisher is porting the Earth Defense Force franchise onto Sony's handheld -- and adding co-op, of course.

Earth Defense Force 2 Portable is, predictably, a port of the original Earth Defense Force 2 for PS2. In addition to the 71 missions included in the original, the PSP version will boast brand new missions. According to a translation by Andriasang, all missions can be played with at least one friend over local wi-fi, as seen in the picture above. However, D3 hasn't confirmed if co-op can support any additional players. (We all know four is the magic number, right?)

EDF2P is currently scheduled for a Spring release next year. Considering Earth Defense Force will be making an appearance in the US on PS3 and Xbox 360, it seems possible that this handheld game will be localized as well.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publisherearth-defense-forceearth-defense-force-2-portableplaystationpspsonyFri, 24 Dec 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[D3 Publisher pings 3DS with 'Dream Trigger']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/15/dream-trigger-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/15/dream-trigger-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/15/dream-trigger-3ds/#commentsD3 Publisher's first 3DS game is the arcade shooter Dream Trigger, which uses the 3D capabilities of the device for really exciting explosions. Before blasting enemies in the Art Co. Ltd.-developed shooter, you must locate them using sonar. Then, when you do destroy them, they go away in "explosive 3D patterns." 3D also shows up in the "multi-layered environments."

No screens have been released yet, so we'll all have to imagine that eye candy for now. And that's too bad, because we're intrigued by the idea of a sonar-based shmup and we'd like to see more. D3 also declined to offer any release date estimates for Dream Trigger.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsart-co-ltdd3d3-publisherdream-triggerdsnintendoshmupWed, 15 Dec 2010 09:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon trailer attacks Earth]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/05/earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-trailer-attacks-earth/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/05/earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-trailer-attacks-earth/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/05/earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-trailer-attacks-earth/#commentsWe're already getting tired of the voice clips in this Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon footage. That's kind of a bad sign. We're taking the preponderance of jetpack-based action in the trailer, however, as a good sign. You can mute a game, but TV remotes don't have "add jetpack" buttons.

Gallery: Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon (10/4/10)

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Okay, we have some bad news and some awesome news. First, the bad news: you won't be blowing up robots, houses, mines, and everything around you with bajillions of projectiles in Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury this fall. D3 Publisher announced that the XBLA title has been delayed until spring.

How can a delay be awesome? Developer Treasure is using the extra time to add multiplayer gameplay, including both cooperative and competitive modes. Despite Bangai-O Spirits on the DS having wireless local multiplayer capabilities, Missile Fury was originally announced without any. We suppose we can wait a few months if it means we can share Bangai-O with our friends. Find the statement from D3 after the break.

Gallery: Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury (XBLA)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3-publishergod-eatergod-eater-burstnamco-bandaiplaystationpspsonyTue, 28 Sep 2010 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon video crawls out]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/21/earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-video-crawls-out/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/21/earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-video-crawls-out/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/21/earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-video-crawls-out/#commentsD3 Publisher's least embarrassing budget game series, Earth Defense Force, is returning this spring on Xbox 360 and PS3 in Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon. The tiny amount of media released by D3 so far, including a teaser trailer after the break, suggests that this new game has a lot in common with its predecessors: specifically, big insectoid monsters destroying a city, and a team of futuristic soldiers shooting them.

However, we know it's not exactly like previous EDF games, in one important and troubling way. All the previous EDFs have been developed by Sandlot, but this one is in the hands of Eat Lead developer Vicious Cycle Software -- which adds an element of "waiting and seeing" to our anticipation for this sequel.

Gallery: Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon

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