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[Kentucky Route Zero 'Act 2' delayed to mid-May]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/kentucky-route-zero-act-2-delayed-to-mid-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/kentucky-route-zero-act-2-delayed-to-mid-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/kentucky-route-zero-act-2-delayed-to-mid-may/#commentsKentucky Route Zero act 2 delayed into May "Our goal for Act 2 has been to release it by the end of April," a monthly newsletter sent to Kentucky Route Zero players notes, before announcing the second episode of the five-part series has been pushed to mid-May. No exact release date has been specified.

Developer Cardboard Computer says that "exciting but unexpected work" setting up the adventure game's distribution, troubleshooting issues for users, and venturing to the IGF have forced the team to push the release of the second act by a few weeks.

"It's looking really good though, and we're anxious to have it out in the world." To tease the release, Cardboard Computer will be posting "a small/weird screenshot from Act 2" on its Twitter and Facebook pages daily, the first of which is available above.

Kentucky Route Zero launched its first act in January 2013, before finding its way on Steam in February. For more on the game that looks out of this world, make sure to read Joystiq's detailed Indie Pitch feature with the developer.

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"It was a minor but important bug that was causing disconnects in online play," Schatz writes on Facebook. "I submitted an update to attempt to fix the bug early in the week, but unfortunately it only half fixed the problem. I'm working on another fix now that I'm hoping to submit this week. Once it's confirmed fixed it shouldn't take long to push it through and get the game out."

Schatz can't set a release date now since that decision is up to Microsoft, but he promises to share more information as soon as he steals has it.

"I do know that fans are starting to get a little impatient with the lack of information," he says. "I wish I could give you more specific information, but until I have a confirmed fix, I won't be able to give a date. Hoping to have a little more information for you and fill you in on more of the details as soon as I have it!"

For what it's worth (we know you don't get out of bed for less than six figures) we found the PC version of Monaco to be a complex and gorgeous strategy game in the vein of Ocean's 11, but with more pixels.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>andy-schatzDelaymicrosoftmonacoPocketwatch-GamesXBLAxboxSun, 28 Apr 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Objection! Phoenix Wright Trilogy HD delayed again for iOS, due July]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/objection-phoenix-wright-trilogy-hd-delayed-again-for-ios-due/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/objection-phoenix-wright-trilogy-hd-delayed-again-for-ios-due/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/objection-phoenix-wright-trilogy-hd-delayed-again-for-ios-due/#comments Objection! Phoenix Wright HD Trilogy delayed again for iOS, due JulyPhoenix Wright Ace Attorney Trilogy HD won't be summoned onto iOS devices as planned this month after Capcom adjourned the game again. The upscaled remastering of the three DS games was originally due last fall, but delays took it into early 2013, then April.

In a hardly encouraging but certainly candid post on the Ask Capcom forums, Senior VP Christian Svensson said, "For reasons unknown to me, the release has slid another several months to July. Sorry guys."

When the free-to-download app eventually arrives, it'll feature Ace Attorney, Justice for All, and Trials and Tribulations as purchasable games within it, both separately and bundled together. It'll also include an 'Everybody Object' mode that lets you email and tweet Phoenix Wright catchphrases via sound files and animated tweets, which by our reckoning would work as its own app, really.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdelayiosipadiphonemobilePhoenix-Wright-Ace-AttorneyPhoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Justice-for-All-WiiPhoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Trials-and-Tribulations-DSphoenix-wright-ace-attorney-trilogy-HDPhoenix-Wright-Justice-for-AllPhoenix-Wright-Trials-and-Tribulationsrelease-dateThu, 25 Apr 2013 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Monaco delayed on XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/monaco-delayed-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/monaco-delayed-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/monaco-delayed-on-xbla/#comments Monaco, the award-winning indie heist game from Andy Schatz will miss its launch date tomorrow on XBLA.

"We just discovered that there is an issue which requires that we push back our Xbox Live Arcade game release date a little," reads a missive posted on Facebook. "We've already submitted an update to Microsoft to fix the problem, and as soon as we know that the issue is fixed we'll have a new release date. I know our fans have been waiting a long time for the game, and hopefully they'll have the patience to wait just a little while longer. What's mine will be yours very, very soon!"

Monaco will still launch on PC via Steam tomorrow, April 24, as scheduled. Monaco won the IGF Seumas McNally Grand Prize in 2010, and we've been playing it in various stages of development in the years since.

Majesco is in charge of publishing the XBLA version, while Schatz and Pocketwatch Games are self-publishing the PC version (eventually to be joined by Mac). This is the final day to pre-order Monaco on Steam and grab that 10 percent-off price.

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We've reached out to Microsoft if this will impact the June launch in Australia, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan. We'll update if we hear back.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaymicrosoftMinecraftxboxFri, 12 Apr 2013 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet 3 delayed until August 27 in NA, August 30 in EU]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/lost-planet-3-delayed-until-august-27-in-na-august-30-in-eu/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/lost-planet-3-delayed-until-august-27-in-na-august-30-in-eu/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/lost-planet-3-delayed-until-august-27-in-na-august-30-in-eu/#comments At the very end of a long press release detailing Capcom's lineup for the next few months, Capcom sneaked in news of a delay for Lost Planet 3. According to the announcement, Spark Unlimited's Akrid-drilling sequel is now due August 27 in North America, and August 30 in Europe, for PS3, Xbox, and PC.

The last known release dates were June 25 and 28 for North America and Europe, respectively - following a delay out of the "early 2013" release window.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaydelayslost-planet-3microsoftnintendoplaystationps3wii-uxboxTue, 09 Apr 2013 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Brain Age: Concentration Training gets last-minute delay in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/brain-age-concentration-training-gets-last-minute-delay-in-euro/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/brain-age-concentration-training-gets-last-minute-delay-in-euro/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/brain-age-concentration-training-gets-last-minute-delay-in-euro/#comments Nintendo had a last-minute rethink on the European release of Brain Age: Concentration Training, delaying the game just days ahead of its April 12 arrival on the continent. As per a statement given to Nintendo Life, the delay of Dr Kawashima's Devilish Brain Training: Can You Stay Focused?, as it's leanly titled in Europe, is a strategic one, says Nintendo.

"Nintendo has made the decision to push back the launch date of Dr Kawashima's Devilish Brain Training: Can You Stay Focused? for Nintendo 3DS to optimize the best possible launch timing of this title within the European market," the company told Nintendo Life. "We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we hope to announce a new launch date soon."

Brain Age: Concentration Training isn't the only recent Nintendo game to endure a curious last-minute delay in Europe. Scribblenauts Unlimited, originally due in the region on Wii U and 3DS on February 8, is still without a release window; we contacted Nintendo recently for an update but only received the same statement given out in February.

The only update since then came courtesy of 5th Cell CEO Jeremiah Slaczka last month, who posted on NeoGAF to say, "It's been delayed due to some localization standards. It'll be out when that's fixed. There are people working in it. Those standards have nothing to do with inappropriate words or adding 'u's to words to make them British (that'd be insane if that was the reason). It's out on Steam right now in the EU, so if it was that problem, then those words would be in the Steam version."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds5th-cellbrain-age-concentration-trainingdelayeuropenintendoscribblenauts-unlimitedMon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Torment: Tides of Numenera delayed 'a few months' beyond Dec. 2014 release]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/torment-tides-of-numenera-delayed-a-few-months-beyond-dec-2014/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/torment-tides-of-numenera-delayed-a-few-months-beyond-dec-2014/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/torment-tides-of-numenera-delayed-a-few-months-beyond-dec-2014/#comments

With just under three days left in its highly successful Torment: Tides of Numenera Kickstarter campaign, developer InXile has revealed the spiritual successor to PlaneScape: Torment has been delayed.

Originally scheduled to launch in December 2014, a recent update on the project now confirms the team requires "a few months" past the planned date; tormenting fans with a wait into 2015.

"We purposely designed Torment to be modular so that, if we had additional funding, we could easily expand upon the game in ways that would make sense. Your support has exceeded our expectations. It is clear to us that to create as high quality a final product as we desire, and as you deserve, we're going to want more time than we had in our original schedule," Project Lead Kevin Saunders wrote in a Kickstarter update.

Saunders says that thanks to fans providing "enough resources to increase Torment's scope and quality bar," the team will use funds beyond the initial request of $900K to allow more time for "design, [iteration], polish and more."

Currently, Torment: Tides of Numenera's crowd-funding support rests at over $3.3 million. The developer has also added a number of stretch goals and items to acquire with a few extra dollars, including a digital comic from The Kingkiller Chronicle author Patrick Rothfuss.

JoystiqTorment: Tides of Numenera delayed 'a few months' beyond Dec. 2014 release originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DelayInXile-EntertainmentKickstarterpctorment-tides-of-numeneraTue, 02 Apr 2013 21:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory processes slight delay to March 21]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/hyperdimension-neptunia-victory-processes-slight-delay-to-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/hyperdimension-neptunia-victory-processes-slight-delay-to-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/hyperdimension-neptunia-victory-processes-slight-delay-to-march/#comments Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory hits North America slightly later than expected, shifting the numbers of its original March 12 release date into a new one of March 21. That means the screwball PS3 JRPG releases on a Thursday, which seems appropriately odd.

Europeans waiting for their dose of consoles embodied as voluptuous ladies can enjoy getting a game first for once, with the region's March 15 release date unaffected... unless they live in the UK, in which case they'll still get it last of all on March 22 - typical.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>compile-heartdelayeuropehyperdimension-neptunia-victoryidea-factorynis-americanorth-americaplaystationps3release-dateukFri, 01 Mar 2013 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft wants better relationship with PC players]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/ubisoft-wants-better-relationship-with-pc-players/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/ubisoft-wants-better-relationship-with-pc-players/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/ubisoft-wants-better-relationship-with-pc-players/#comments Ubisoft is working to smooth out years of open hostility against legitimate customers of its PC products. Speaking with MCV, Uplay Director Stephanie Perotti announced more third-party partners for the publisher's digital distribution network, adding, "It shows our commitment to PC, and we want to improve our relationship with the PC community."

Ubisoft's messaging on this better relationship hangs on larger retail offerings through Uplay and the removal of always-on DRM from its games.

Not mentioned are the notorious delays of the publisher's major games between console and PC launches. Although Far Cry 3 didn't experience the standard PC release lag - since it launched so late a delay would have missed the holiday window - Assassin's Creed 3 arrived a month later on PC. We've yet to see what 2013 brings in terms of major Ubisoft games and how launch timing will shape up.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaydelaysdrmpcubisoftFri, 22 Feb 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Last of Us delayed to June 14 worldwide]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/13/the-last-of-us-delayed-to-june-14-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/13/the-last-of-us-delayed-to-june-14-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/13/the-last-of-us-delayed-to-june-14-worldwide/#comments The Last of Us is now scheduled to drop on June 14 around the world, delayed from its initial launch date of May 7. Developer Naughty Dog says it needs a few more weeks to polish the game, in a statement on the PlayStation Blog:

"As we entered the final phase of development for The Last of Us, we came to realise just how massive Joel and Ellie's journey is. But instead of cutting corners or compromising our vision, we came to the tough decision that the game deserved a few extra weeks to ensure every detail of The Last of Us was up to Naughty Dog's internal high standards.

"As a team we pride ourselves on setting a very high quality bar for every aspect of our games - gameplay, story, art, design, technology and more. We want to make sure The Last of Us raises that bar even further - for ourselves, and most importantly, our fans.

"The extra wait will be very short and your patience will be rewarded. Update your calendars. You won't even have to change seasons. The Last of Us will be available June 14, 2013. Until then, know that we will be working extremely hard to deliver an experience that matches your high expectations."

We found the demo for The Last of Us to be positively infectious.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DelayNaughty-Dogplaystationps3SONYthe-last-of-usWed, 13 Feb 2013 14:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Terraria aims to unearth console ports in March]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/terraria-aims-to-unearth-console-ports-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/terraria-aims-to-unearth-console-ports-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/terraria-aims-to-unearth-console-ports-in-march/#comments Terraria aims to unearth console ports in MarchLast we heard, Terraria was targeting a late February or early March release on Xbox 360 and PS3. It looks like it'll be the latter at best now, according to publisher 505 Games.

"Our aim is to launch both [versions in] March," a 505 Games representative told Joystiq.

If you've been twitchin' for some console-based shovelin', you'll probably have to wait just a bit longer than expected. In the meantime, you can dig in to our recent hands-on preview.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesdelayengine-softwaremicrosoftplaystationps3PSNre-logicterrariaXBLAXBLMxboxTue, 12 Feb 2013 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft clarifies Rayman Legends delay]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/ubisoft-clarifies-rayman-legends-delay/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/ubisoft-clarifies-rayman-legends-delay/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/ubisoft-clarifies-rayman-legends-delay/#comments Ubisoft says the delay to the formerly exclusive Wii U version of Rayman Legends is solely because of the multiplatform release, and nothing to do with any development issues. Speaking to Digital Spy, the publisher explicitly stated the only reason for the new September release window is the additional platforms of Xbox 360 and PS3.

"We usually release all of our platforms simultaneously (aside from PC)," an Ubisoft rep told Digital Spy. "We've made special exception sometimes in the past but it's definitely just on a case by case basis and not our standard practice. I know it's not an elaborate, 'convincing' answer, but it's the simple truth."

In short, the game could have come out when it was originally intended to, which was February 26 in North America. Ubisoft simply chose not to do that. However, if you think Wii U owners are dismayed by the news, imagine how the developers behind the game feel.

That's the message imparted to fans by someone believed to be an Ubisoft employee on Spanish forum EOL. As translated by NeoGAF, the employee, who apparently has a history of posting about his work at Ubisoft on the forum, said it was hard to swallow working so hard over six months and barely seeing family and friends, all to ensure the game came out on time, only to find out about the delay. He asked fans not to turn their backs on the game or the team behind it because "some men in ties one day took a wrong choice." His full post reads:
"I completely understand you but you have to understand one thing. This is not a decision taken by the development team, this comes from really really high up, so please don't pick on the game. If you're pissed, imagine how we feel. Think on the situation, we've been making overtime with this game practically since May preparing E3, and then almost a demo per month (gamescom, Wii U presentation, shops, eShop, etc...) and at the same time trying to actually finish the game. We had a first delay because it was obvious we couldn't finish on time but we gave it all to be there on February. What face do you think we had when the week we had to close the game we're being told it's not going to be released? I couldn't believe it. For practical matters, you'll have to wait for some months for the game to be released and will most likely serve for more content to be added and do it better. For us, this means we've spent 6 months barely seeing our wives, kids, and friends for nothing because, after all, such haste wasn't needed. Believe it, it was a hell to swallow these news. Even then I'm firm in what I said back in the day, Rayman Legends is an excellent game and will still be, and the team that's making it doesn't deserve to have your back turned on them just because some men in ties one day took a wrong choice. This industry is really that shitty."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaymicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3rayman-legendsubisoftwii-uxboxFri, 08 Feb 2013 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet and Clank: Full Frontal Assault delayed for Vita, coming spring 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assault-delayed-for-vita-coming/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assault-delayed-for-vita-coming/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assault-delayed-for-vita-coming/#comments Ratchet & Clank Full Frontal Assault delayed again for Vita, spring 2013Ratchet and Clank: Full Frontal Assault is now slated to drop in spring 2013, after missing its most recent release window of January 2013. Full Frontal Assault was originally scheduled to launch with Cross Buy for PSN and Vita on November 27, and though the PS3 version made it out Vita needs some more work, SCEA producer Greg Phillips writes.

"Our friends at Tin Giant have been working night and day to bring Insomniac's PS3 game to the PS Vita system and to provide our fans with a great game," Phillips says. "While the original delay has helped us make the game better, we still need more time to bring the game up to the standards expected by our fans."

To compensate, Sony will offer a free download of Ratchet and Clank: Deadlocked on PS3 for everyone who owns the PS3 version of Full Frontal Assault, on the day that game hits Vita. Keep the faith, full frontal assaulters.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Delayplaystationplaystation-vitaps3ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assaultSONYvitaThu, 07 Feb 2013 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts Unlimited delayed in Europe, no ETA provided]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/scribblenauts-unlimited-delayed-in-europe-no-eta-provided/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/scribblenauts-unlimited-delayed-in-europe-no-eta-provided/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/scribblenauts-unlimited-delayed-in-europe-no-eta-provided/#comments Scribblenauts Unlimited delayed in Europe, no ETA providedScribblenauts fans in Europe are left waiting for Unlimited once more after Nintendo delayed the game's arrival in the continent, just days ahead of release. Nintendo's announcement didn't provide any date or window for the delayed launch.

The 5th Cell game was initially expected for the Wii U's launch in Europe, but was then given a release date of February 8. That push-back was, according to 5th Cell CEO Jeremiah Slaczka, "due to things outside of development." This time, Nintendo says it's emerged that changes need to be made before the 3DS and Wii U games can launch in Europe.

When approached, a Nintendo representative told us, "This is all the information we have at present," referring to the statement we've reproduced after the break. We've also reached out to developer 5th Cell for comment.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds5th-celldelaydelaysnintendoscribblenauts-unlimitedwarner-broswbiewii-uTue, 05 Feb 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rockstar: Grand Theft Auto 5 delay for quality purposes only]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/rockstar-grand-theft-auto-5-delay-for-quality-purposes-only/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/rockstar-grand-theft-auto-5-delay-for-quality-purposes-only/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/rockstar-grand-theft-auto-5-delay-for-quality-purposes-only/#comments Rockstar tells GTA5 delay conspiracy theorists to stop itGrand Theft Auto 5 has a release date of September 17, which is later than its original launch window of spring this year. Yes, this is a delay. No, it isn't because aliens beamed down to Rockstar headquarters and possessed the entire Grand Theft Auto 5 development team. At least that's what Rockstar is telling its fans:

"To those of you saying or seeing various conspiracy theories about there being some other ulterior motive for this delay, rest assured that they're all nonsense - literally the only reason we've delayed the release is because we want the game to be as good as it needs to be," Rockstar writes in the comments of its launch date announcement.

When Rockstar first posted the September release date, it said, "We know this is about four months later than originally planned and we know that this short delay will come as a disappointment to many of you, but, trust us, it will be worth the extra time." While we study the weaknesses of your puny human race, we assume is how that originally ended.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aliensconspiracyDelaygrand-theft-auto-5gta5microsoftplaystationps3RockStarxboxMon, 04 Feb 2013 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fuse delayed to second quarter of 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/30/fuse-delayed-to-second-quarter-of-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/30/fuse-delayed-to-second-quarter-of-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/30/fuse-delayed-to-second-quarter-of-2013/#comments During EA's fiscal third quarter earnings call, CFO Blake Jorgensen revealed that Insomniac's PS3 and Xbox shooter, Fuse, has been delayed.

"We've decided to move the launch of Fuse to Q1 of fiscal 2014," said Jorgensen. That puts the release of the futuristic co-op shooter somewhere between the beginning of April and the end of June in calendar 2013. Fuse was originally slated to launch in March.

The delay will allow the team at Insomniac put some "extra work" into the game, said EA COO Peter Moore.

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Spicy Horse originally intended Akaneiro to launch on Steam today, January 24, but only if it was approved in Greenlight's January round, which it was. Akaneiro has nine days left of its Kickstarter campaign and needs $95,000 to reach its goal and polish off the game.

"For Steam, integration and testing are taking longer than anticipated," McGee writes in a Kickstarter update. "We could be ready for launch by 7th of February, but because Chinese New Year starts on the 9th, we're forced to delay until the end of the month, meaning launch on or around the 28th of February. We're being extra cautious about launch timing to ensure a balanced and bug-free experience."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>akaneiro-demon-huntersDelayKongregatepcspicy-horseSTEAMThu, 24 Jan 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ni no Kuni Wizard's Edition oversold, some orders being canceled]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/ni-no-kuni-wizards-edition-oversold-some-orders-being-canceled/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/ni-no-kuni-wizards-edition-oversold-some-orders-being-canceled/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/ni-no-kuni-wizards-edition-oversold-some-orders-being-canceled/#comments The special "Wizard's Edition" of Level 5's Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, available exclusively through Namco Bandai's online shop, has been oversold, resulting in a multitude of issues for those that placed orders while the package was supposedly still in stock.

Digital River, the e-commerce middleware provider that powers Namco Bandai's shop, experienced an error in its ordering system that resulted in the Wizard's Edition's erroneous post-sellout availability. As a result, some orders have simply seen shipping delays, while others have seemingly failed to process at all or have been cancelled entirely. The number of non-existent packages sold is unknown.

"If your order(s) has been cancelled, we will be reaching out to you by email with additional information as soon as possible," an official update reads. Affected customers that feel proactive about resolving their issue can also contact Digital River directly by emailing namcobandai.en.cs@digitalriver.com, or by calling 952-392-2057.

It's also worth mentioning that while Digital River says it will be addressing the issues of everyone affected, the update does not go into detail about what that resolution may look like. To be on the safe side, we recommend tempering your expectations towards a refund and an apology.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cancellationcancelled-ordersdelayDigital-rivererrorLevel-5Namco-Bandaini-no-kuniplaystationps3Studio-Ghibliwizards-editionThu, 24 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead or Alive 5 PS3 patch bugs out, Xbox 360 patch delayed to Feb.]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/dead-or-alive-5-ps3-patch-bugs-out-xbox-360-patch-delayed-to-fe/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/dead-or-alive-5-ps3-patch-bugs-out-xbox-360-patch-delayed-to-fe/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/dead-or-alive-5-ps3-patch-bugs-out-xbox-360-patch-delayed-to-fe/#comments Flaw found in DOA 5 103 update, Xbox 360 patch delayedDead or Alive 5 patch 1.03 hit the PS3 on January 22 and was originally scheduled to launch on Xbox 360 on January 29, but that's not going to happen now. The patch has a bug that affects stagger escapes and "prevents users from enjoying the intended design of DOA5," and the Xbox 360 version and a corrected PS3 patch are now scheduled for February, Team Ninja says on Twitter.

The proper patch 1.03 will launch at the same time as the Hotties Swimwear and Zack Island Stage DLC packs for Xbox 360 next month.

"Our deepest regrets for the inconvenience this has caused and we appreciate your continued support," Team Ninja tweets.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bugbugsdead-or-alive-5Delaymicrosoftpatchplaystationps3xboxWed, 23 Jan 2013 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dungeonland's grand opening pushed back to January 29]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/dungeonlands-grand-opening-pushed-back-to-january-29/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/dungeonlands-grand-opening-pushed-back-to-january-29/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/dungeonlands-grand-opening-pushed-back-to-january-29/#comments If you've been hanging around the gates of Dungeonland waiting for the park to open today, you should probably just go home and come back in a week - actually, do exactly that. Dungeonland has had its launch postponed exactly one week to Tuesday, January 29.

"As we continue our quest to ensure game experiences on day one are as pleasant as possible, we're making a few last minute updates before releasing the game to the masses," the blog post over on the official site explains. Dungeonland will be available on Steam and other popular digital distribution platforms for $9.99 on January 29 - actual physical volcano lair and army of henchmen not included.

[Thanks, Matthew]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>critical-studiodelaydungeonlandParadox-Interactivepcrelease-datesteamTue, 22 Jan 2013 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[ShootMania Storm delayed until April, open beta in February]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/shootmania-storm-delayed-until-april-open-beta-in-february/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/shootmania-storm-delayed-until-april-open-beta-in-february/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/shootmania-storm-delayed-until-april-open-beta-in-february/#comments ShootMania Storm delayed into April, open beta from FebruaryJust a day before it was due out, Ubisoft is pushing back ShootMania Storm until April. The game's new release date is April 10, with an open beta scheduled from February 12 until launch.

Developer Nadeo noted the additional time allows the studio to release the shooter/builder at an acceptable standard of quality.

"Nadeo's model of development has always been to be very close to the community, and following the release of the Beta 2 in December, we received a tremendous amount of information from the very active ShootMania community," said Nadeo Live managing director Anne Boudel-Jouin. "For a living, online multiplayer title like this the work is never done, but these extra few weeks will allow us to polish the game further and release it to the level of quality we think our players deserve."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaydelaysnadeopcrelease-dateshootmaniashootmania-stormubisoftTue, 22 Jan 2013 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[DayZ standalone ambition expands, imminent closed test to dictate public release]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/07/dayz-standalone-ambition-expands-imminent-closed-test-to-dictat/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/07/dayz-standalone-ambition-expands-imminent-closed-test-to-dictat/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/07/dayz-standalone-ambition-expands-imminent-closed-test-to-dictat/#comments DayZ dev mentions plan going fowardDayZ creator Dean Hall acknowledged this morning that the standalone version of the hit mod missed its planned 2012 launch, and explained the reasons for the delay.

"The plan from here is straightforward. We will be releasing a closed test imminently, during which approximately 500-1000 people will assist in ensuring our architecture is correctly functioning," Hall wrote on the DayZ development Tumblr. "This closed test will be focused purely on architecture, not the game design. Once we have confirmed fixes for issues arising from the closed test, we will then reschedule an internal date for our public release."

Hall also said the inventory system has been overhauled to make it more intuitive. Changes include use of drag-and-drop on "3D models rather than 2D pictures, and being able to add items/clothing to your character in 3D in the inventory screen."

DayZ taking the "it's done when it's done" approach may be in its best interest from a couple angles. Given the title's similarity and proximity to the War Z debacle, distance and a polished product can only help the game when it's ready for public consumption.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bohemia-interactiveday-zdayzdean-halldelaypcMon, 07 Jan 2013 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Zen Pinball 2 Wii U launch delayed to January]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/30/zen-pinball-2-wii-u-launch-delayed-to-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/30/zen-pinball-2-wii-u-launch-delayed-to-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/30/zen-pinball-2-wii-u-launch-delayed-to-january/#comments Zen Pinball 2 was expected to arrive on Wii U this month, but has since been delayed to January 2013. Zen Studios broke the news earlier this week via Twitter without citing a reason for the delay. When the game does land in the Wii U eShop, it will be free with the option for players to purchase tables.

Those looking to get their pinball fix now could look to Zen Pinball HD, which launched on Android earlier this month.

Gallery: Zen Pinball 2 Wii U (12/17/12)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Delaynintendopinballwii-uzen-pinball-2Zen-StudiosSun, 30 Dec 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[ARMA 3 delayed into 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/13/arma-3-delayed-into-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/13/arma-3-delayed-into-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/13/arma-3-delayed-into-2013/#comments While two Bohemia Interactive team members remain in Greek jail on suspicion of espionage, Bohemia's ARMA 3 has been unsurprisingly delayed past its planned 2012 release. The new release window falls sometime within 2013, the developer revealed in a statement (available after the break).

New project lead Joris-Jan van 't Land, who has replaced Daniel Musil, said that the studio is "in the process of implementing changes that will help us innovate as a studio under unexpected circumstances - facing problems we simply couldn't have imagined." Bohemia plans a "more complete announcement at the beginning of next year."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>armaarma-3bohemia-interactivedelaydelayspcrelease-dateThu, 13 Dec 2012 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Two Tribes: Toki Tori 2 taking its time]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/11/two-tribes-toki-tori-2-taking-its-time/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/11/two-tribes-toki-tori-2-taking-its-time/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/11/two-tribes-toki-tori-2-taking-its-time/#comments Ornithological puzzle platformer Toki Tori 2 will not be ready for its December 20 debut on Wii U, developer Two Tribes announced today in an apologetic statement. "Toki Tori 2's a personal project for us," the statement notes. "It's the first game we've made without being tied to a license or publisher, it's something we're putting a lot of love in, and it's something that's just not good enough to be released yet."

The developer is working to "fix the game's current weak spots, in all categories ranging from gameplay to graphics to technology." The new release date was not yet specified, but Two Tribes expects to release Toki Tori 2 "early in the new year."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaydelayseshopnintendopcrelease-datetoki-tori-2two-tribeswii-uTue, 11 Dec 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Brain Age: Concentration Training delayed to February]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/brain-age-concentration-training-delayed-to-february/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/brain-age-concentration-training-delayed-to-february/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/brain-age-concentration-training-delayed-to-february/#comments
The US localization of Brain Age: Concentration Training for 3DS is now due out on February 10, 2013, pushed back from the original release date of December 3, 2012.

Brain Age: Concentration Training has players perform mental gymnastics designed to improve "working memory." Some tasks have players answer problems on a delay, forcing them to wait and see the next problem before writing the solution to the previous one. It's like a backflip for your amygdala.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsBrain-Agebrain-age-concentration-trainingDelaynintendoWed, 05 Dec 2012 12:35:00 EST<![CDATA[The Walking Dead retail version delayed to December 11]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/03/the-walking-dead-retail-version-delayed-to-december-11/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/03/the-walking-dead-retail-version-delayed-to-december-11/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/03/the-walking-dead-retail-version-delayed-to-december-11/#comments The Walking Dead retail version delayed to December 11The Walking Dead retail version has been pushed back a week in North America, now scheduled to launch on December 11. The standard and collector's editions were originally slated to hit in physical form on December 4. We assume the undead don't shuffle as quickly as Telltale originally thought.

The standard edition includes all five episodes on-disc for $30, while the collector's edition runs $70 and features the full game along with the first 48 issues of the comic in an exclusive version of The Walking Dead Compendium One, all wrapped up in a special box.

The Walking Dead will be available at all participating retail locations for PS3 and Xbox 360, but the PC version is sold only at Best Buy.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Delaymicrosoftpcplaystationps3retailTelltaleTellTale-Gamesthe-walking-deadxboxMon, 03 Dec 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Darkstalkers Resurrection rising from its grave Mar. 14 in Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/27/darkstalkers-resurrection-rising-from-its-grave-mar-14-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/27/darkstalkers-resurrection-rising-from-its-grave-mar-14-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/27/darkstalkers-resurrection-rising-from-its-grave-mar-14-in-japan/#comments Darkstalkers Resurrection rising from its Japanese grave Mar 14Darkstalkers Resurrection, the XBLA/PSN combo re-release of Night Warriors: Darkstalkers Revenge and Darkstalkers 3 announced during NYCC last October, has had its Japanese release date changed from February 7 to March 14, according to Siliconera's translation of the game's Japanese website.

The extended development time will be used to improve the netcode being stuffed into both games, as well as to ensure that the ports themselves are as arcade-perfect as possible. Capcom has told us that the Japanese delay will have "no impact" on a North American release, and that "the game is still on track for release early next year in North America."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdarkstalkers-3darkstalkers-resurrectiondelayiron-galaxy-studiosjapanese-release-datemicrosoftnight-warriors-darkstalkers-revengeplaystationps3PSNrelease-dateXBLAxboxTue, 27 Nov 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts Unlimited not coming to Europe until 2013 [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/23/scribblenauts-unlimited-not-coming-to-europe-until-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/23/scribblenauts-unlimited-not-coming-to-europe-until-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/23/scribblenauts-unlimited-not-coming-to-europe-until-2013/#comments Scribblenauts Unlimited not coming to Europe until 2013Scribblenauts Unlimited won't reach Europe until next year, developer 5th Cell revealed this week. Posting on Twitter, the developer noted "2013" is the European window for both the Wii U and PC versions.

With Unlimited being a Wii U launch arrival in North America, fans expected it to join the system in Europe on November 30. Posting on NeoGAF, 5th Cell CEO Jeremy Slaczka said the 2013 window for Europe is "due to things outside of development," and not related to localization issues.

There's also confusion over the Australian release, with 5th Cell and publisher Warner Bros. apparently contradicting each other. According to 5th Cell, Unlimited is actually limited to North America until 2013. However, Level Up Times reports it's coming to Australia on November 28, according to a Warner Bros. representative. We've reached out to the publisher for clarification and will update if we hear anything.

Update: A Warner Bros. representative tells us details on the European distribution of Scribblenauts Unlimited are coming soon.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellaustraliadelaydelayseuropenintendopcrelease-datescribblenauts-unlimitedwarner-broswarner-bros-interactivewii-uFri, 23 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii U's 'TVii' launching in December, video on demand (Netflix, etc) in 'coming weeks' [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/16/wii-u-tvii-delay-december-netflix-hulu-amazon-coming-weeks/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/16/wii-u-tvii-delay-december-netflix-hulu-amazon-coming-weeks/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/16/wii-u-tvii-delay-december-netflix-hulu-amazon-coming-weeks/#comments
Originally thought to be out at the system's launch, the Wii U's "TVii" feature is now slated for December. The TVii functionality, exclusive to the US and Canada, puts a TV program guide on the Wii U GamePad, and allows users to use the pad to view and control programming from cable and satellite, along with YouTube and popular video on demand services. Through the Wii U, TVii also allows commenting and sharing via Twitter, Facebook, and Miiverse.

Speaking of those video on demand services, don't expect Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and Netflix to work on day one. Nintendo now says that those services will be available "in the coming weeks."

[Thanks, Eric!]

Update: Netflix tells Engadget that its service will be on Wii U "at launch," but won't be part of TVii until Q1 of next year.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazon-instant-videodelaydelayshulu-plusnetflixnintendonintendo-tviirelease-datewii-uwii-u-launchFri, 16 Nov 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[South Park: The Stick of Truth pushed past April; Metro and Company of Heroes also delayed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/05/THQ-delays-metro-last-light-company-of-heroes-2-south-park/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/05/THQ-delays-metro-last-light-company-of-heroes-2-south-park/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/05/THQ-delays-metro-last-light-company-of-heroes-2-south-park/#comments
Obsidian's Avellone on South Park and the continued appeal of external franchises
South Park: The Stick of Truth, Metro: Last Light and Company of Heroes 2 have all been hit with delays, THQ announced today. South Park: The Stick of Truth will now launch in "early Fiscal 2014" (that's from April 1, 2013, and onward). Company of Heroes 2 and Metro: Last Light are now expected to ship in March.

The South Park RPG, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, was previously slated for March 5, 2013. THQ's flagship RTS, Company of Heroes 2, and the post-apocalyptic FPS Metro: Last Light, didn't have official dates locked in, but are now expected "later than initially planned."

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Europeans originally expected the game on August 31, in the same month as the North American launch. Following that delay and today's news, fans are now left uncertain when the game will actually be released. This further delay only adds to scrutiny over the decision to enforce the game's region lock, a decision Atlus claims it took to prevent the North American version 'cannibalizing' its Japanese counterpart. Maybe Atlus should've consulted Murphy's law before making Arena the first PS3 game to have such a constraint.

The Persona 4 tie-in fighter may be beaten to European retail shelves by Vita re-release Golden. Publisher NIS America is projecting a tentative February 22 for the latter's release.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksatlusdelaydelayseuropepersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3release-datezen-unitedMon, 05 Nov 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Store reboot misses UK launch, no new date provided]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/18/playstation-store-reboot-misses-uk-launch-sony-unsure-when-itl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/18/playstation-store-reboot-misses-uk-launch-sony-unsure-when-itl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/18/playstation-store-reboot-misses-uk-launch-sony-unsure-when-itl/#comments PSN Store reboot misses UK launch, Sony unsure when it'll go liveWhile the PlayStation Network Store makeover is now live in other countries across the PAL territory, technical problems with the UK launch forced Sony to remove the update and return the store back to its previous design. Speaking to Joystiq, Sony couldn't disclose a time frame for the new look to relaunch, instead stating it's hard at work trying to bring it back online as soon as possible.

Sony also released an official statement:
"The phased launch of the new PlayStation(R)Store has been temporarily postponed in some territories as teething issues related to the global roll-out of the Store are being addressed and resolved. It is really important to us that the best possible Store experience is delivered and we appreciate your patience as we resolve these matters. The new PlayStation(R)Store is now live in the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, UAE, Kuwait , Qatar, India, Israel Poland, Turkey, Greece, Slovenia, Hungry and South Africa."
The new-look PlayStation Store is expected to launch in North America on October 23.

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Promising PSN platformer Ibb and Obb, previously expected to release later this year, is now scheduled for Spring 2013. Developer Sparpweed revealed the delay on the game's Facebook page, noting that while it's almost completed there are understandable concerns about releasing a small indie game during the silly season that is Q4. The delay also allows Sparpweed to introduce online as well as local co-op.

Based on what we've seen so far, Ibb and Obb looks to be worth the wait. In fact, we've already been waiting since 2008 when the game first showed up at Indiecade. It's set in what Sparpweed calls a non-Newtonian world, with gravity operating in opposite directions on different sides of the ground. Confused? No worries, there's a handy gameplay video just above.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delayibb-and-obbplaystationps3PSNsparpweedMon, 08 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Legends delayed to Q1 2013 worldwide]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/08/rayman-legends-delayed-to-q1-2013-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/08/rayman-legends-delayed-to-q1-2013-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/08/rayman-legends-delayed-to-q1-2013-worldwide/#comments Rayman Legends delayed to Q1 2013 worldwideRayman Legends was on track to be a launch release for the Wii U in Europe, but Ubisoft has moved it back to Q1 of 2013, which we suppose keeps it inside Nintendo's ridiculous six-month "launch window."

"Rayman Legends will launch worldwide in the first quarter of 2013," Ubisoft told Videogamer. "We're happy that fans are excited about the game, and we are taking the time to make sure we deliver a game that lives up to and hopefully exceeds their expectations. We'll have more details to share soon."

Being Ubisoft, the publisher still has a ton of games prepared for launch day in North America, including Assassin's Creed 3, ESPN Sports Connection, Just Dance 4, Rabbids Land, Your Shape, and ZombiU.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaydelaysnintendorayman-legendsubisoftwii-uMon, 08 Oct 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Omerta delayed until early 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/04/omerta-delayed-until-early-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/04/omerta-delayed-until-early-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/04/omerta-delayed-until-early-2013/#comments Omerta delayed until early 2013Omerta - City of Gangsters, from Tropico developer Haemimont games, will smuggle copies in crates of booze to retail in early 2013 for Xbox 360 and PC. Omerta was originally going to invite us to build some speakeasies this November. A representative for publisher Kalypso tells us that the company is currently "aiming for early February" as its new release window.

Omerta departs from the simulation aspects of Tropico by also providing a turn-based battle system. A team of thugs is selected to carry out missions and help raise capital for your Prohibition era empire. Think of it as 1920s XCOM without the aliens.

Gallery: Omerta: City of Gangsters (9/25/12)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delayHaemimont-GamesKalypso-mediakalypso-media-usaomertaomerta-city-of-gangsterspcThu, 04 Oct 2012 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Max Payne 3 Hostage Negotiation DLC pushed back from the ledge]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/02/max-payne-3-hostage-negotiation-dlc-pushed-back-from-the-ledge/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/02/max-payne-3-hostage-negotiation-dlc-pushed-back-from-the-ledge/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/02/max-payne-3-hostage-negotiation-dlc-pushed-back-from-the-ledge/#comments Max Payne 3 having problems talking down Hostage Negotiation DLCMax Payne 3's next batch of DLC, Hostage Negotiation, was supposed to launch in September. It didn't, in case you were wondering. Rockstar has delayed Hostage Negotiation to "later this fall," for $10 on PSN and PC and 800 MS Points on Xbox 360.

Hostage Negotiation includes four new multiplayer maps, the nightclubs Club Moderno and Estádio Do Galatians, and the favelas of O Palácio Strip Club and Favela Heights. Hostage Negotiation adds two new rifles, Explosive Burst booby traps, the Bomb Suit, Intimidation Mask and Filhos De Ogum avatar faction.

The following packs, Painful Memories and Deathmatch Made in Heaven, were previously announced with October release dates. Rockstar says it's "working hard" to get everything out in a timely manner.

"Our apologies to Max Payne fans who've been waiting for this one and the other upcoming packs - we're working hard to bring you this and all the other DLC and should have a release date to announce for this next pack very soon," Rockstar writes. To compensate for the wait time, Rockstar promises a new chrome weapons bonus redeemable for free to all Social Club members later this week.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DelayDLChostage-negotiationMax-Payne-3microsoftpcplaystationps3RockStarxboxTue, 02 Oct 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Jungle Run delayed to next week on Android]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/20/rayman-jungle-run-delayed-to-next-week-on-android/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/20/rayman-jungle-run-delayed-to-next-week-on-android/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/20/rayman-jungle-run-delayed-to-next-week-on-android/#comments Rayman Jungle Run delayed to next week on AndroidRayman Jungle Run will be out on Google Play September 27 at 10AM CET (4AM EDT), Ubisoft tweeted today. In a Facebook update, Ubisoft says it wants Rayman Jungle Run to, well, run on all Android devices:

"We understand that you can't wait to play the game but we were not 100 percent sure that the experience would be perfect on all Android devices. That's why we have taken the decision to take one more week to fully optimize the game for all Android devices, even the less common ones."

Rayman Jungle Run launched on iOS yesterday, though it and the Android version were both scheduled to launch today. The iOS version is $3 on the App Store.

Rayman Jungle Run is an auto-running platformer built for touchscreen devices, tapping to jump and holding to hover. Think Canabalt mechanics with Rayman art. Then say, "Oh, yeah."

JoystiqRayman Jungle Run delayed to next week on Android originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidDelaymobilerayman-jungle-runUbisoftThu, 20 Sep 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Zelnick: Take-Two didn't meet fiscal 2012 expectations because of delays]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/20/zelnick-take-two-didnt-meet-fiscal-2012-expectations-because-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/20/zelnick-take-two-didnt-meet-fiscal-2012-expectations-because-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/20/zelnick-take-two-didnt-meet-fiscal-2012-expectations-because-o/#comments TakeTwo Didn't meet fiscal 2012 expectations because of delaysTake-Two Interactive didn't meet its revenue and profit goals for fiscal year 2012 because it delayed some games, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick admitted during a stockholder meeting today.

"This was primarily due to our decision to postpone the release of several titles in order to allow for additional development time," Zelnick said, without naming any specific games. "Although our commitment to quality may occasionally affect near-term results, we believe it's the right approach for maximizing revenue and profits over the long-term."

Zelnick later mentioned BioShock Infinite, which was delayed to February 26, and Grand Theft Auto 5, which never had an official release date but was widely expected to launch some time in 2012. After all, Take-Two has a probable $600 million deficit in its 2013 outlook, expecting to earn $1.7 billion - $1.8 billion by March.

"Grand Theft Auto 5 is in full development and making substantial progress," Zelnick added.

Gallery: Grand Theft Auto 5 (Business)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshock-infiniteDelaydelaysfinancialsgrand-theft-auto-5gta5microsoftmobilepcplaystationps3Take-TwoTake-Two-InteractivexboxThu, 20 Sep 2012 19:30:00 EST