Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[EndWar, Battlestations, Raiden hit Games on Demand]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/endwar-battlestations-raiden-hit-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/endwar-battlestations-raiden-hit-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/endwar-battlestations-raiden-hit-games-on-demand/#comments We hope you like militaristic destruction, because that's what you're getting on Games on Demand this week. Up for grabs are three games about blowing stuff up and not much else. First is Tom Clancy's EndWar, the 2009 voice-controlled real-time strategy game from Ubisoft. Next we have some WWII naval and air combat by way of Battlestations: Pacific. Finally, there's Raiden Fighters Aces, a compilation of the Raiden Fighters arcade shoot-em-up series.

You can add one of the games to your download queue with the handy Xbox Live Marketplace links below. Just remember that pricing and availability vary by region.


Xbox.com: Add EndWar to your Xbox 360 download queue ($29.99)
Xbox.com: Add Battlestations: Pacific to your Xbox 360 download queue ($29.99)
Xbox.com: Add Raiden Fighters Aces to your Xbox 360 download queue ($19.99)

JoystiqEndWar, Battlestations, Raiden hit Games on Demand originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 May 2010 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlestations-pacificeidosendwargames-on-demandraidenraiden-fighters-acestom-clancys-endwarubisoftvalconxblmxbox-liveTue, 11 May 2010 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft, Sony, EA and Disney settle voice recognition lawsuit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/ubisoft-sony-ea-and-disney-settle-voice-recognition-lawsuit/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/ubisoft-sony-ea-and-disney-settle-voice-recognition-lawsuit/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/ubisoft-sony-ea-and-disney-settle-voice-recognition-lawsuit/#comments One year after a being sued for allegedly infringing on a voice recognition technology patent, publishers Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, Sony Computer Entertainment, and Disney Interactive Studios have decided to settle the matter out of court, according to Gamasutra.

On November 10th, 2009, Bareis Technologies, LLC filed a lawsuit claiming titles such as SOCOM, Tom Clancy's EndWar and NASCAR and Phonics Quest, infringed on a 1996 patent that outlined a process of speech recognition templates to be present on optical disks in order to access specific information and issue commands for control purposes. Originally, Bareis Technologies' patent was largely targeted towards accessing specific music tracks on audio CDs, making no mention of the concept being used to control game functions.

According to the report, the U.S. District Court's Eastern District of Texas Tyler Division approved a motion applied by all defendants in the claim requesting a mutual dismissal on April 21, 2010. That, in turn, dismissed all counterclaims made in the process. The terms of the settlement were not revealed, although the court documents obtained by Gamasutra state all parties will pay their own legal fees.

JoystiqUbisoft, Sony, EA and Disney settle voice recognition lawsuit originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bareis-technologiesdisney-interactiveElectronic-Artsendwarlegalnascarphonics-questsocomsony-computer-entertainmentubisoftWed, 28 Apr 2010 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Two more Tom Clancy games in the works at Ubisoft]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/two-more-tom-clancy-games-in-the-works-at-ubisoft/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/two-more-tom-clancy-games-in-the-works-at-ubisoft/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/two-more-tom-clancy-games-in-the-works-at-ubisoft/#comments In a recent interview with Dutch gaming news site Control Online (that is to say, the site itself is Dutch -- it doesn't exclusively cover the booming Dutch video game industry), Ubisoft's Tom Clancy brand manager Michel Verheijdt explained "at this moment I'm working on two Tom Clancy games which have just gone in development." He remained tight lipped about the identities of the two franchises, warning that if he exposes any more info, he'll "have to send Sam Fisher after you."

Fortunately, Joystiq was able to get the scoop on these two games, and you'll never believe what they are. For the first time in ... hold on a second. Someone's at the door. Hello? Who are you, and -- hey, why are you grabbing our neck? This doesn't seem very safe, begoggled, gruff-voiced stranger.

[Via Eurogamer]

JoystiqTwo more Tom Clancy games in the works at Ubisoft originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dutchendwarghost-reconhawxmichel-verheijdtrainbow-sixsplinter-celltom-clancyubisoftWed, 28 Apr 2010 17:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft: EndWar sequel on hold]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/09/ubisoft-endwar-sequel-on-hold/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/09/ubisoft-endwar-sequel-on-hold/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/09/ubisoft-endwar-sequel-on-hold/#comments The news, as presented in EndWar voice-command style:

-- VG247, report, EndWar sequel, halted.

-- Ubisoft, elaborate, "on the backburner."

-- Joystiq, clarify, "on the backburner?"

*END TRANSMISSION*

JoystiqUbisoft: EndWar sequel on hold originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a recent interview with Gamesindustry.biz, Ubisoft's Michael de Plater, who served as creative director for EndWar, gave some context for the Q1 2010 release window for the developer's next strategy title, RUSE. It's fairly familiar territory -- de Plater explained, "it's a bit tough to launch a new IP exactly at Christmas when you're head-to-head with blockbuster sequels," and added that the RTS title was following in the footsteps of many other Modern Warfare 2-fearing franchises.

That's just the thing, though -- de Plater mentions that the ol' Q1 shuffle is a popular move as of late. We wonder if he (and Ubisoft as a whole) realize that RUSE might have jumped out of the frying pan, and into ... an adjacent frying pan, filled with even more delicious, sizzling bacon.

JoystiqEndWar creator sounds off on 'brutal' holiday market originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>endwarholidaymichael-de-platerq1ruseubisoftTue, 04 Aug 2009 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft fiscal Q1 sales slide as DS market diminishes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/27/ubisoft-fiscal-q1-sales-slide-as-ds-market-diminishes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/27/ubisoft-fiscal-q1-sales-slide-as-ds-market-diminishes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/27/ubisoft-fiscal-q1-sales-slide-as-ds-market-diminishes/#comments Ubisoft has reported that sales for its fiscal first quarter of 2009-10 (April through June) were down just over 50 percent from the same period a year ago. The publisher posted roughly $118 million (€83 million) in sales last quarter; a far cry from the $240.24 million (€169 million) cash injection from the first quarter of 2008-09. "We are currently experiencing a very sharp slowdown in our sales for Nintendo DS as well as sales of back-catalog titles, in the context of a market that is tougher than anticipated," CEO Yves Guillemot said. During today's conference call, Guillemot repeatedly singled out Prince of Persia and EndWar as the top under-performers of the company's recent back catalog.

Unsurprisingly, Ubisoft has revised its second quarter target ... straight downward. As the next three months rest on the performances of a few shaky releases, including the multiplatform adaptation of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (not a particularly promising forecast, indeed), sales expectations have plummeted 54 percent from $184.9 million (€130 million) to just $113.8 million (€80 million).

While Ubisoft's apparently failing business of selling kids their imaginations (one idea at a time), along with oodles of equally imagined, yet previously irresistible petz, is troubling for its future outlook -- "games of only good quality are not sufficient anymore," Guillemot noted -- the company insists that Wii sales of, let's call them, not-so-good-quality titles are increasing and expected to compensate for the losses in the DS market soon enough.

JoystiqUbisoft fiscal Q1 sales slide as DS market diminishes originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessendwarfinancial-reportprince-of-persiasalesubisoftMon, 27 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Smaller team' commanding EndWar sequel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/smaller-team-commanding-endwar-sequel/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/smaller-team-commanding-endwar-sequel/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/smaller-team-commanding-endwar-sequel/#comments
The voice-controlled RTS EndWar didn't garner the most media attention. But, with 1.5 million units sold, it certainly warrants a sequel. Ubisoft Shanghai is creating a follow-up using a "smaller team,"creative director Michael De Plater told VideoGamer.com. With EndWar's successful implementation of voice controls, the development team can focus on one of the most lacking aspects of the original: the presentation of the single-player campaign. "After the first one, now we have a really good understanding of what to do ... Giving more attention to the single-player is straightforward to address and will make the game a lot of fun."

While De Plater is quick to highlight faults being addressed for the sequel, he remains proud of his team's accomplishment with the first game. While still under the "Tom Clancy" moniker, he considers EndWar an original IP. Considering the challenges that surround launching a new IP, De Plater is more than happy with sales numbers. "We still sold more than Red Alert 3, sold more than Company of Heroes, sold more than World in Conflict. It's still, along with Halo Wars, the biggest new RTS in the last four or five years. Even with those faults it's still up there."

Joystiq'Smaller team' commanding EndWar sequel originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Speaking with VG247 at the Develop Conference in Brighton, UK, EndWar development boss Michael de Plater said that he thinks Microsoft's Project Natal could reinvigorate the console (and PC?) RTS market. Comparing Natal's potential "power" and "precision" to menu scrolling in the film Minority Report, Plater anticipates Natal's combination of voice and gesture control to potentially be "really powerful and immersive."

During E3 2009, Ubisoft showcased the upcoming RTS RUSE on Microsoft's touch-screen-enhanced Surface table. While Plater knows the $12,000 home furnishing isn't going to be a regular household accessory, Project Natal has the potential to work with software in a similar fashion. "If the technology works -- so you could translate the interface they've already got working really well on RUSE into Natal -- it could work very, very well."

Hopefully Microsoft will reveal when Natal is hitting stores and what the device's final price will be soon and Joystiq won't have to put so much money into developing its own set of drug-addicted "precogs."

JoystiqEndWar dev excited about Natal's RTS possibilities originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>endwarmicrosoftnatalproject-natalrtsrusetom-clancys-endwarubisoftXbox-360Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Snag the EndWar headset bundle for $40]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/23/snag-the-endwar-headset-bundle-for-40/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/23/snag-the-endwar-headset-bundle-for-40/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/23/snag-the-endwar-headset-bundle-for-40/#comments
Newegg.com is selling the Tom Clancy's EndWar headset bundle for only $40. That's a considerable savings, even over Amazon's already reduced price. If you've been waffling over whether to pick up EndWar, or even a headset, this deal is worth a look.

Now, that's all well and good, but the bigger news just might be that you can also pick up Rock Revolution complete with the sweet drum kit for $40 as well. At that price, it's almost worth giving it to a friend as a prank.

Almost.

[Via Cheap Ass Gamer]

Source - Newegg.com -- Tom Clancy's Endwar w/Headset
Source - Newegg.com -- Rock Revolution w/Drum Kit

JoystiqSnag the EndWar headset bundle for $40 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dealsendwarrock-revolutionThu, 23 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Free EndWar DLC keeps war from ending]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/02/free-endwar-dlc-keeps-war-from-ending/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/02/free-endwar-dlc-keeps-war-from-ending/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/02/free-endwar-dlc-keeps-war-from-ending/#comments
"Pay for DLC? What kind of nonsense is that?" Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's EndWar producers likely had that thought running through their heads when they decided to release two new maps for the grand total of nothing. That is correct: the "Veteran Map Pack" is now available as a free download from the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Marketplace.

Russia's Cosmodrome and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Richton, Miss. are the pair of new battlegrounds in question, letting players visit the former Soviet Union's equivalent of Cape Canaveral and the place where they make Vaseline. What? Oh, it's not that kind of petroleum? Sadly, player-requested voice commands such as "Make me a sammich!" and "Get bent!" have not been included along with the maps. Those we'd pay for.

[Via VG247]

JoystiqFree EndWar DLC keeps war from ending originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>endwarendwar-dlcfreeubisoftThu, 02 Apr 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[I Am Alive to show itself in March]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/i-am-alive-to-show-itself-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/i-am-alive-to-show-itself-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/i-am-alive-to-show-itself-in-march/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Ubisoft has given first-person disaster-survival title I Am Alive an enigmatic March release window. That puts the launch anywhere from six to ten weeks from now, a very short amount of time considering we've seen approximately zilch in terms of gameplay footage. After being hyped up so much at E3, there's been little to no promotion for the game. We're a bit perplexed by this one, and hope it's not a foreboding sign.

Other games slated to come out in March include Tom Clancy's HAWX, a PC version of EndWar and Broken Sword Wii. Tenchu: Shadow Assassin, a Wii exclusive, has been given a more exact March 6 date.

JoystiqI Am Alive to show itself in March originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking for a new excuse to scream at your television? Yesterday, Ubisoft released the Faction Elite Pack for the voice-activated RTS, Tom Clancy's EndWar. The DLC includes three new battalions and six new upgrades (one and two per faction, respectively) for 300 ($3.75 USD). As an added bonus the pack will grant immediate access to six exclusive unit upgrades including Ceramic Armor for the Spetnaz Guard Brigade and Caseless Ammunition for The European Federation's Gunships. Get crackin' soldiers.

[Thanks, Xenocide]

JoystiqEndWar 'Faction Elite' DLC available originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcendwartom-clancys-endwarxblmxbox-live-marketplaceFri, 09 Jan 2009 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Sunday Deals: $50 EndWar bundle and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/21/sunday-deals-50-endwar-bundle-and-more/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/21/sunday-deals-50-endwar-bundle-and-more/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/21/sunday-deals-50-endwar-bundle-and-more/#commentsFiled under:

This is the last week to finish your holiday shopping, so we figured we'd sift through the Sunday retail ads to find the best Xbox 360 gaming deals. And, wouldn't you know, those deals are conveniently listed below.

Best Buy is selling World at War and Force Unleashed for $35, giving out a free $50 gift card with Xbox 360 and controller purchase, selling the GHIII bundle for $50, the EndWar headset bundle for $50, and a whole mess of EA Sports games are on sale from $38 on up. Reward Zone members can also score a free $10 gift card with purchase of Midnight Club: LA.

Circuit City is selling EndWar and Web of Shadows for $45 as well as Halo 3 and Madden '09 for $50. At Toys R Us, they're giving away a free 12 month Live subscription with Xbox 360 purchase and selling Golden Axe for $40 which is a part of their Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off sale that also includes Saints Row 2, Smackdown vs. Raw, Web of Shadows, World at War, World Tour, Madagascar 2 and Quantum of Solace. Happy holiday shopping.

JoystiqSunday Deals: $50 EndWar bundle and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-buycircuit-citydealsdiscountsendwarxbox-250Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EndWar Escalation Expansion ready to expand]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/11/endwar-escalation-expansion-ready-to-expand/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/11/endwar-escalation-expansion-ready-to-expand/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/11/endwar-escalation-expansion-ready-to-expand/#commentsFiled under: ,


As was mentioned less than twenty-four hours ago, a hunk of new EndWar downloadable content has made its way to the XBLM and has got EndWar gamers tickled. In a good way.

As far as specifics go, the 442MB EndWar Escalation Expansion costs 800 MS points and includes four new Skirmish missions (firebase in Kursk, assault on Devon beach, raid on Rota naval base, and conquest of Dorsey Knob) as well as three unit upgrades and some new achievements achievables. Yes, achievables! Now, to decide if all that EndWar goodness is worth the 800 points.

JoystiqEndWar Escalation Expansion ready to expand originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>endwartom-clancy-endwarubisoftxblmThu, 11 Dec 2008 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[EndWar DLC announced, title update too]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/endwar-dlc-announced-title-update-too/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/endwar-dlc-announced-title-update-too/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/endwar-dlc-announced-title-update-too/#commentsFiled under:

IGN has the scoop on fresh EndWar downloadable content and a title update that'll be releasing ... this Thursday, December 11th! Yikes, talk about short notice.

The EndWar Escalation Pack content will release for 800 Microsoft points and include a few new maps, three new unit upgrades and ten additional achievements worth 220 Gamerscore. The title update will focus on eliminating a few exploits, improving stability, making the leaderboards more reliable and (the biggest change) will up maximum players from four to eight. That's, like, doubling the amount of action and potentially doubling the fun!

[Thanks, Lightsout565]

JoystiqEndWar DLC announced, title update too originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>end-warendwartom-clancyubisoftWed, 10 Dec 2008 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Tom Clancy's EndWar speaks up, patch and DLC tomorrow]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/tom-clancys-endwar-speaks-up-patch-and-dlc-tomorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/tom-clancys-endwar-speaks-up-patch-and-dlc-tomorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/tom-clancys-endwar-speaks-up-patch-and-dlc-tomorrow/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Ubisoft is deploying new downloadable content tomorrow for Tom Clancy's EndWar (via IGN). The Escalation Pack includes four new maps, three new unit upgrades, and 10 new Achievements and Trophies for Xbox Live and PS3, respectively. The pack will be 800 ($9.99) and will be released simultaneously for both consoles.

Additionally, a free title update is also due out tomorrow (only for Xbox 360; the PS3 patch is expected sometime in 2009). Beyond the usual connectivity, leaderboard and bug fixes, the update will raise the maximum player cap from 4 to 8, making possible 4-on-4 games in both Skirmish and Theater of War modes.

Gallery: Tom Clancy's EndWar (Leipzig 2008)

JoystiqTom Clancy's EndWar speaks up, patch and DLC tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you need a game, this week's for you. While we can't vouch for the quality of all the releases (or even, uh, half), but we can say one thing: there's a lot of 'em. And by a lot, we mean dozens. Well, if you add up all the regions, anyway. Look, don't get technical. It's a lot. See for yourself.

As an aside, after seeing this week's releases, we should stop crying about not having any more Professor Layton -- the first title is only just now being released in Europe! And what's up with Korg DS-10? It's been turning up on releases for a while. Maybe we'll actually see it this week.
  • Army Men: Soldiers of Misfortune
  • Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess
  • Dragonball: Origins
  • Exit DS
  • futureU: The Prep Game for SAT
  • Goosebumps HorrorLand
  • Guitar Rock Tour
  • Hello Kitty Daily
  • Imagine: Interior Designer
  • Imagine: Wedding Designer
  • James Bond 007: Quantum of Solace
  • Korg DS-10
  • Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ
  • Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
  • Monster Lab
  • My Baby Boy
  • My Baby Girl
  • Petz Dogz Pack
  • Pony Friends: Mini Breeds Edition
  • Princess on Ice
  • Real Soccer 2009
  • Theresia
  • Tom Clancy's EndWar
  • Winx Club: Mission Enchantix
  • Zoo Vet: Endangered Animals

Continue reading DS releases for the week of November 3rd

JoystiqDS releases for the week of November 3rd originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is there a more boring month than November? It's like there's nothing worth playing this month at all. After the debacle that was last week, this week is completely bereft of anything even remotely resembling fun in even the most infinitesimal way. Seriously, have you seen what's coming out this week? Just take a look.
See? Nothing. Ah well, maybe we'll finally get something worth playing next week.

[Image: sweet mandy kay]

[Via Joystiq]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>endwargears-of-war-2history-channel-civil-warhistory-channel-civil-war-secret-missionlegendarymadagascarmadagascar-2namco-museumquantum-of-solacesecret-serviceshipping-this-weekMon, 03 Nov 2008 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[EndWar launch trailer is a total downer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/31/endwar-launch-trailer-is-a-total-downer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/31/endwar-launch-trailer-is-a-total-downer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/31/endwar-launch-trailer-is-a-total-downer/#commentsFiled under:

So, if we have this right, the point of the EndWar launch trailer is that World War 3 is basically inevitable. In addition to this, it's apparently going to be awesome, what with giant firefights breaking out right in front of the US Capital Building, France's Eiffel Tower, and even the Kremlin. Seriously though, why not? If the world just has to be embroiled in a massive war, said war might as well take place in some dramatic places, right? Just because we're doomed doesn't mean we can't end it all with a little flair.

The game, incidentally, drops next week.

JoystiqEndWar launch trailer is a total downer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>endwartom-clancytom-clancys-endwarubisoftFri, 31 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: This is how parrots EndWar]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/29/video-this-is-how-parrots-endwar/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/29/video-this-is-how-parrots-endwar/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/29/video-this-is-how-parrots-endwar/#commentsFiled under:


Here's one for you. Two parrots playing the voice controlled Tom Clancy's EndWar. Really, need we say more?

No joke, the official EndWar video you see above features two talking birds named Walter and Polly who are sitting on a custom apparatus and talking into Xbox Live headsets while their "owner" instructs them on tactical EndWar maneuvers. We're not sure what to make of the video, but it did get us thinking. What other animals could be taught to play EndWar? We have a cat that can sorta meow the alphabet. His name is Tubby.

JoystiqVideo: This is how parrots EndWar originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fans eager to engage in some voice-activated, real-time strategy on their favorite handheld systems ... will have little interest in the rest of this post! Ubisoft has detailed the PSP and DS versions of Tom Clancy's EndWar -- both of which launch alongside their bigger console brothers on November 4th -- and made it apparent that warmongers on the go are in for a markedly different experience.

Developed by Funatics Software, the portable pair presents "turn-based strategy with a twist," allowing simultaneous move and attack phases which render the experience as intense and authentic as real-time strategy -- it says here. Other relevant features include three campaigns, over 20 units per faction, a two-player versus multiplayer mode, a mission editor, stylus controls on the Nintendo DS and, judging by the screenshots, somewhat less realistic graphics. Who knew advanced wars could be so colorful?

Gallery: Tom Clancy's EndWar (DS)


Gallery: Tom Clancy's EndWar (PSP)

JoystiqTom Clancy's EndWar invades DS, PSP on Nov. 4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ubisoft is bringing yet another Tom Clancy game to the handhelds. This time, EndWar is getting the PSP treatment. The upcoming game takes place during World War III. Players take control of the U.S. Joint Strike Force, European Enforcers Corps or Russian Spetsnaz Guards Brigade in three separate (but intertwined) campaigns. Each campaign includes over 30 battle scenarios taking place on real-world battlefields including Paris and London.

EndWar also features two-player versus multiplayer mode, including additional missions specifically designed for multiplayer battles. There's also a mission editor, which allows players to share and create custom battlefields and scenarios. Expect EndWar on November 4th.

Gallery: Tom Clancy's EndWar

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If you read our E3 hands-on of Tom Clancy's EndWar, you'd know that we were rather surprised by how well the real-time strategy game's voice commands worked. Rather than function as a vector for our usual hate speech and bigotry, the Xbox 360 headset could now allow us to command our armies from afar and pick fights by proxy. It's just how we envisioned the future of warfare, minus the odd laser or two.

You don't have to take our word for it, though, as Ubisoft has announced that a public demo is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The sampler includes a single-player tutorial, as well as a one-on-one multiplayer map with matchmaking support. Let us know if it manages to command your attention.

EndWar is out on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on November 4th.

JoystiqTom Clancy's EndWar demo deployed on Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While some lucky gamers have been enjoying the EndWar demo for some time now, it's finally the rest of the public's turn to try out Ubisoft's voice controlled real time strategy title. The demo includes both single player and online multiplayer, so there should be plenty for everyone. We gave the demo a quick try and the voice control is definitely cool, although we have to admit it's a bit confusing at first. Of course, the demo doesn't really lay out every voice command, though there is a limited tutorial of sorts (you might want to look at this video for some pointers). Still, the voice control is surpisingly efficient. For those of you out there who have tried it, what do you think so far?

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Here are the Trophies for Tom Clancy's EndWar. The RTS game places you in 2020 during World War III. You can play as three factions: the Russian Spetsnaz Guards Brigade, the European Federation Enforcers Corps and the United States' Joint Strike Force. Sounds like typical Tom Clancy fare to us. The game will be out November 4th in the US and the 7th in Europe.

View Trophy List | Visit Trophy Portal

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JoystiqTrophies: Tom Clancy's EndWar originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>endwartom-clancytom-clancy-endwartrophiestrophyTue, 07 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Endwar conflict, engagement and fire]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/02/video-endwar-conflict-engagement-and-fire/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/02/video-endwar-conflict-engagement-and-fire/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/02/video-endwar-conflict-engagement-and-fire/#commentsFiled under:

Embedded above and after the break are three new in-game videos from the little voice controlled war RTS called Tom Clancy's Endwar. And the game actually looks pretty decent, if you're into war, RTS games, things that are voice controlled or stern, military sounding women's voices. Check out the vids and share your brutally honest opinion of Endwar and its voice controls.

Continue reading Video: Endwar conflict, engagement and fire

JoystiqVideo: Endwar conflict, engagement and fire originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>end-warendwartom-clancytom-clancys-endwarThu, 02 Oct 2008 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Tom Clancy's EndWar: Unit breakdown trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/26/tom-clancys-endwar-unit-breakdown-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/26/tom-clancys-endwar-unit-breakdown-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/26/tom-clancys-endwar-unit-breakdown-trailer/#commentsFiled under:

Time for a little more olds, today. Sure, this trailer landed earlier in the week but if you ever had any questions about Ubisoft's upcoming RTS Tom Clancy's EndWar, this trailer will answer them. Outlining the combat chain in EndWar, this trailer details each of the seven classes and discusses everything they can or cannot do.

JoystiqTom Clancy's EndWar: Unit breakdown trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Attention future squad commanders. The latest UbiSoft title with Tom Clancy's name stamped on its cover -- Tom Clancy's EndWar -- is nearly upon us and the folks at The U (aka UbiSoft) have seen fit to offer a training program for very special members of the platoon.

So to recap in English. An exclusive demo of Tom Clancy's EndWar will be available for those who pre-order the title at their local GameStop. Are you one of the crazy people who assumes you are able to walk into a game store and buy a game without an outlined plan? Ha! Well, for those who aren't pre-order fans UbiSoft is currently holding a contest for access into the super-exclusive VIP demo when it launches.

BTW - spoiler alert for EndWar, the war won't end. If it did what would the sequel be called? Tom Clancy's Fluffy Pony Adventures? Think about it.

JoystiqUbiSoft announces VIP EndWar demo originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And he's not just saying that to make up for years of financial inequity and utterly perverse release schedules. "First, our money - the pound or the euro - is very strong and because of that the turnover from those countries is heavier than they used to be," Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot tells GamesIndustry.biz. "So for Ubisoft turnover Europe is actually more important than the US now, and by more than 5 per cent. It's become a very strong market for us."

Guillemot suspects that's largely to blame on all the exercise Europeans have been getting with new accessories and more accessible games, the likes of which even include politically charged real-time strategy scuffle Tom Clancy's EndWar. "A game like EndWar, for example, which you can control by voice - it's totally changing the industry because it gives you the opportunity to command what's happening, and to have a quick answer to the orders you give."

While Ubi and Yu-rop laugh all the way to the bank, remind yourself that EndWar totally changes the industry on October 14th on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

JoystiqUbisoft CEO: Europe more important than US now originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ubisoft has released beaucoup d'images as part of the media overflow we call Leipzig Games Convention 2008. Below and after the break, check out new galleries of screenshots for Raving Rabbids TV Party, Prince of Persia, EndWar, HAWX, Far Cry 2 and more. It's just like Ubidays, only with no Beyond Good & Evil in sight. Oh, mon Dieu!

Gallery: Prince of Persia (Leipzig 2008)

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JoystiqGC 2008: Ubisoft screenshot roundup originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Specially created for the Leipzig Games Convention, Ubisoft just released their latest EndWar trailer which is aimed at getting you, the consumer, pumped for worldwide EndWar shenanigans. And after giving it a watch, we're intrigued, but know our experience with the EndWar beta has already pretty much solidified our opinion of the game. But for those who didn't get in on the beta fun, what say you? You loving the trailer? You loving the EndWar? You loving life?

JoystiqVideo: EndWar's globally destructive trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: In our deal excitement, we mistakenly informed everyone that Toys R Us was running a buy one get one free sale on all 360 games. Sadly, that isn't the case. It's actually a buy one get another HALF OFF sale. Our apologies, someone will be fired over this ... promise.

This week, the usually Xbox 360 deal-lacking Toys R Us stores are holding a pretty solid week long sale where, for their entire 360 catalog, they're holding a Buy 1 Get 1 half off sale. On their entire catalog! That's pretty dandy ... you know, just saying. Next up, at Circuit City, they have GH: Aerosmith (game only) for $50, GHIII (game only) for $40 and are giving away a $10 gift card with purchase of SoulCalibur IV. This week at Best Buy, they have Quake Wars for $40 as well as a pre-order offer for EndWar to receive a beta invite and a pre-order offer to receive Infinite Undiscovery foil packaging. That's it from Best Buy. Finally, Target's one 360 deal is a free The Force Unleashed wall graphic with pre-order. Happy shopping!

Joystiq360 Deals: Toys R Us' Xbox 360 BOGO half off and more [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is it, folks. The winners of the official Game Critics Awards for E3 2008 - as chosen by 36 representatives (including yours truly) from most of the leading video game outlets - have been revealed. Leading the pack with two wins each are Fallout 3 - winner of "Best of Show" and "Best RPG" - along with LittleBigPlanet - winner of Best Console game and Best Social/Casual/Puzzle game.

The top publisher was EA (just like in our own awards) with five wins, while Sony took second place with an impressive three wins. In terms of platform concentration, the Xbox 360 barely edged out the competition with eight wins versus both the PC and PS3's seven (for those of you keeping track, the Wii only managed one win and that was for its version of Madden 09). We've got the full list after the break, or check out the Game Critics site for the breakdown by publisher and platform or refresh your memory with this list of nominees in the various categories.

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"Attack the enemy base!"
"Yes sir, I'll enter a foot race."
"No, launch the missiles!"
"We'll harvest all nearby thistles."
"Attack the enemy units. Please, listen to me."
"Downloading latest DLC."
"Oh ... just forget it."

This doesn't happen in Tom Clancy's EndWar. It may be a sad comment on the history of in-game voice commands, but the best compliment one can give to Ubisoft's robust interface is that it works. There's no need to plead with it in a robotic tone or a slowed pace, and no voice training is required beforehand. Despite slipping in an "uh" here and there while contemplating orders, EndWar understood everything we said. Well, everything aside from the muttered curses prompted by our utter defeat.

Gallery: Tom Clancy's EndWar (PS3, Xbox 360)

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JoystiqJoystiq E3 hands-on: Tom Clancy's EndWar originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While screaming commands into a headset Joystiq found a moment to extrapolate release information from UbiSoft for the upcoming RTS, Tom Clancy's EndWar. According to the rep EndWar will ship on October 14 in Europe and North America.

What? Not familiar with Tom Clancy's EndWar? The upcoming real-time strategy game includes a voice-control option where players can issue commands through a headset rather than use traditional button presses (which you can also use).

JoystiqEndWar to brave retail this October originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While barking orders into a headset and commanding our tanks to ineffectually annihilate agitate the enemy army, we received some release date intel for upcoming tanks-go-here-helicopters-go-there skirmish, Tom Clancy's EndWar. According to Ubisoft, the console-oriented, real-time strategy game will march onto shelves in the US and Europe on October 14th. It'll launch on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 first, followed by PSP and DS versions at a later stage. A PC version is currenty "under consideration."

Check back later this week for our hands-on impressions of Tom Clancy's EndWar.

JoystiqTom Clancy's EndWar launching Oct. 14 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In case your appetite for voice-controlled strategizing hasn't been whetted enough by the bountiful beta leaks, an Ubisoft Forum Manager has announced that you can get "access to the exclusive Stress Test" (i.e. early playtime) for Tom Clancy's End War by pre-ordering the game at participating retailers. More details are said to be forthcoming; a stress test registration page has been unearthed on the End War website that lists July 8 as the opening day.

[Via Damngamer]

JoystiqEnd War pre-order lets you enlist in stress test originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Descending upon the footage with ninja swiftness (we assume) the video leak of EndWar has been pulled. With the beta ending in a few days we recommend that anyone attempting to do it again just let bygones be bygones and wait for some new, non-NDA footage. Or at least don't mention us 'cuz we think you're crazy!

A few weeks ago we reported an EndWar beta tester leaked footage of the upcoming Tom Clancy RTS title -- non-disclosure agreement be damned. While reactions to our report of the leak were mixed, Ubisoft ended the controversy by putting the kibosh on the video. A little over an hour ago the same tester took it upon himself to upload a new clip of the beta -- which ends on July 7 -- taking our joking advice to "get a capture card, buddy."

While we don't condone the action or recommend that anyone leak footage of anything under NDA, we chuckled when our name came up. At least we know someone listens to the dog and pony show that is the Xbox 360 Fancast.

Also to give credit where it's due, it was our commander-in-chief (Rich) who threw out the capture card recommendation. Check out the footage above, before Ubisoft sends out the lawyer-ninjas.

[Thanks, Keller]

JoystiqNew EndWar beta leak features X3F shout-out [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feeling down because you weren't selected to participate in Ubisoft's closed beta of Tom Clancy's EndWar? Well, pucker up soldier! Today Ubisoft has released more beta codes to gamers who have yet to hear back regarding the test, which ends on July 7. Still shrouded behind a curtain of NDA mystery, the RTS console title began initial online testing of its multiple modes and three multiplayer maps on June 17 with a rumored 15,000 players. No word on whether Ubisoft plans to release a third wave of codes for the beta or if the NDA will lift prior to the end of the test. Tom Clancy's EndWar is scheduled to release fall.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

JoystiqUbisoft extends more EndWar beta invitations originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Ubi lawyer-ninjas (totally different than ninja-lawyers) move quick. Video is down.

It's off some guy's television screen and the audio is horrible, but if you're itching to see what Tom Clancy's EndWar looks like, some naughty beta-tester uploaded a video of the game for all to see.

Now watch the video above and enjoy the fruits of somebody breaking their non-disclosure agreement (NDA). If the video suddenly disappears, the Ubi lawyer-ninjas probably got to it. Now we need to photoshop some lawyer-ninjas in case that actually happens. Watch ... while you still can.

[Via X3F]

JoystiqEndWar beta footage leaked originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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