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Today's stable of temptations include Dishonored for $30, Darksiders and Darksiders 2 (plus a wealth of DLC) for $13.59, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier for $15 (or as part of a massive $68 Tom Clancy's franchise pack), all three FEAR games (plus DLC) for $13.71, as well as SimCity 4 and Psychonauts for less than five bucks each.

As always, various Flash Sales will come and go throughout the day, so remember to check the store periodically. Alternatively, add games you're interested in to your wishlist, and Valve will email you if they happen to go on sale.

JoystiqSteam Holiday Sale continues with Dishonored, Future Soldier, Darksiders franchise and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Darksidersdarksiders-2DishonoredDLCFearFEAR-2fear-3ghost-recon-future-soldiermacpcpsychonautssimcity-4Steamsteam-holiday-saleSteam-Holiday-Sale-2012ValveFri, 21 Dec 2012 14:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Best of the Rest: Dave's Picks of 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/01/best-of-the-rest-daves-picks-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/01/best-of-the-rest-daves-picks-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/01/best-of-the-rest-daves-picks-of-2009/#comments Resident Evil 5
I've long been a fan of the Resident Evil series, and while the campaign here has problems and should never be played solo, the Mercenaries mode is what kept me coming back. Those action-packed levels spent trying to survive while running low on ammo and health were some of my most chaotic, yet highly enjoyable, experiences of 2009.

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JoystiqBest of the Rest: Dave's Picks of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-of-the-rest-2009blazblueBlazBlue-Calamity-Triggerboard-gamescapcomDSFEARFEAR-2FEAR-2-Project-OriginFPSgears-of-war-2king-of-fightersking-of-fighters-xiileft-4-dead-2madworldmario-and-luigimario-and-luigi-bowsers-inside-storyMicrosoftMonolithMonolith-ProductionsNintendonoby-noby-boyresident-evilresident-evil-5skate-2torchlightWarner-BrosWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIEwetWiiXbox-360Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam Weekend Deal: F.E.A.R. 2 and Reborn DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/26/steam-weekend-deal-f-e-a-r-2-and-reborn-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/26/steam-weekend-deal-f-e-a-r-2-and-reborn-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/26/steam-weekend-deal-f-e-a-r-2-and-reborn-dlc/#comments If you've been too frightened by the prospect of Alma's return (or too frightened by the prospect of dropping $50+ on her new game), know that this weekend's Steam deal is none other than F.E.A.R. 2 and the recently released Reborn DLC. If you fall into the former grouping, we suggest you draw the shades, turn off your computer for the weekend and even take the phone off the hook just to be safe.

However, if you're in the latter group, now's the time to pounce as Valve has slashed 50% off of the price of each, offering them at a reduced $24.99 and $4.99, respectively. You can't be in both groups though - if you spend the weekend hiding, you'll miss the deal which is available for "this weekend only."

JoystiqSteam Weekend Deal: F.E.A.R. 2 and Reborn DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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But sadly for this newcomer, our heart (or at least the part of our heart reserved for FEAR 2: Reborn trailers) has already been spoken for.

JoystiqFEAR 2: Reborn trailer is our second favorite originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcfear-2fear-2-rebornMicrosoftmonolithXbox-360Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[FEAR 2's 'Reborn' DLC priced at $10]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/01/fear-2s-reborn-dlc-priced-at-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/01/fear-2s-reborn-dlc-priced-at-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/01/fear-2s-reborn-dlc-priced-at-10/#commentsFEAR 2 is almost ready to be Reborn with new DLC, which Eurogamer notes will set you back 800 or $10. The addition of Reborn to the supernatural FPS is so momentous, it warranted a demo last week.

The single-player add-on, set to be available on Xbox Live Marketplace, PlayStation Store and ... the internet for PC, joins the free, slo-mo multiplayer update scheduled for September 3rd. Don't let Thursday sneak up on ya.

JoystiqFEAR 2's 'Reborn' DLC priced at $10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FEARFEAR-2FEAR-2-Project-OriginFPSMonolithMonolith-ProductionsWarner-BrosWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIETue, 01 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[New Fight Night and FEAR 2 demos land on Live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/new-fight-night-and-fear-2-demos-land-on-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/new-fight-night-and-fear-2-demos-land-on-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/new-fight-night-and-fear-2-demos-land-on-live/#comments We know what you're thinking. "Hey, aren't there already Fight Night Round 4 and FEAR 2 demos?" The answer to that question is ... yes. However, these are new Fight Night Round 4 and FEAR 2 demos. The new Fight Night demo adds the ability to punch using the face buttons instead of the right stick, so it might be worth a look for those who were turned off before. It also features a "body spamming fix." We're not sure what that is, but it sounds gross.

The FEAR 2 demo is actually pretty interesting, as it's a demo for the upcoming single-player DLC pack, "Reborn." It's not very common to see demos for an add-on, but it seems like a pretty good idea. If you're hankering to see what "Reborn" has in store, download the demo and give it a try. The DLC itself was originally scheduled to release this month, so it should be available any day now.

Add the Fight Night Round 4 demo to your Xbox 360 download queue
Add the FEAR 2 demo to your Xbox 360 download queue

JoystiqNew Fight Night and FEAR 2 demos land on Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demoeaFEARFEAR-2FEAR-2-Project-Originfight-nightfight-night-round-4FPSMonolithMonolith-ProductionsWarner-BrosWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIExblmThu, 27 Aug 2009 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[FEAR 2 gets free Slow-Mo Deathmatch DLC on September 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/12/fear-2-gets-free-slow-mo-deathmatch-dlc-on-september-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/12/fear-2-gets-free-slow-mo-deathmatch-dlc-on-september-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/12/fear-2-gets-free-slow-mo-deathmatch-dlc-on-september-3/#comments It's been a long time since Monolith Productions unleashed FEAR 2: Project Origin on the world. Seven months after release, the game is experiencing a rebirth of sorts, through an upcoming single-player expansion and brand new multiplayer update. "Slow-Mo Deathmatch," a staple of the first game, is finally coming to FEAR 2 through a free update that will be available on September 3rd. Free? A price like that is certainly going to make us revisit the game.

In addition to toiling on the various FEAR 2 updates, Monolith has created this hilarious and thematically-inappropriate trailer for the update. Watch as the magic of "SCIENCE" explains the process behind this DLC.

JoystiqFEAR 2 gets free Slow-Mo Deathmatch DLC on September 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Next month, Monolith's F.E.A.R. 2 will receive an injection of fresh DLC, IGN reveals. This time around, the content won't be focused on multiplayer. Instead, F.E.A.R. 2: Reborn adds four new single player missions, with the player controlling replica soldier Foxtrot 813 through an all-new adventure.

There's no word on exact date or price, but we'll be sure to inform all eight of you that care when we find out.

[Via Big Download]

JoystiqNew F.E.A.R. 2 DLC flips the script in August originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sometimes it's better not to ask questions, which is the approach we're taking with GameStop's sale on several solid titles for $20 new -- and not GameStop's definition of "new," but actually new. The sale started today, for both online and stores, and goes until August 2. Highlights include:
  • Street Fighter IV (Xbox 360 and PS3)
  • FEAR 2: Project Origin (Xbox 360 and PS3)
  • Silent Hill Homecoming (Xbox 360)
  • MadWorld (Wii)
  • Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (Wii)
The full list and more nitpicking details about the sale can be found over at CAG. Although many of the titles make sense as part of the sale (Lair), the big question is: Why Street Fighter IV? Is Capcom planning to announce a Turbo Hyper Fighting Alpha Remix Championship Beefcake Easy-Bake Snuggie Edition?

Update: We were curious to know if Capcom was invoved with the price drop. A company rep informed us, "We don't have input into these sales, they're entirely generated by Gamestop."

JoystiqStreet Fighter IV, FEAR 2, MadWorld, more for $20 at GameStop originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqGet your mech on with a FEAR 2 Armored Front trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 May 2009 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is one of those weird situations where we're not really sure we're talking to anybody, but here goes: F.E.A.R. 2 is getting some new DLC, the "Armored Front" Map Pack on May 21. For 540 MS points on XBL or $6.99 on PSN, you'll get two maps, "Conductor" and "Decoy", (we've got descriptions after the break) as well as four interchangeable character heads, which is just creepy.

But are you still playing F.E.A.R. 2 multiplayer? Or could Warner Bros. just as productively upload these maps to the darkest recesses of space? Speak up in the comments.

Continue reading New F.E.A.R. 2 DLC, 'Armored Front' coming May 21

JoystiqNew F.E.A.R. 2 DLC, 'Armored Front' coming May 21 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 May 2009 23:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcfear-2Microsoftpsnwarner-brosxblXbox-360Thu, 14 May 2009 23:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Free F.E.A.R. 2 'Toy Soldiers' map pack coming April 16]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/free-f-e-a-r-2-toy-soldiers-map-pack-coming-april-16/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/free-f-e-a-r-2-toy-soldiers-map-pack-coming-april-16/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/free-f-e-a-r-2-toy-soldiers-map-pack-coming-april-16/#comments Warner Bros. Interactive is thinking small with its first DLC for F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, due April 16. Small as in the comical scale of the "Toy Soldiers" map pack's levels, and small in price -- it'll be a free download via Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Store.

The DLC will include three maps: "Full Tilt," which places players inside a pinball machine; "Cockroach," which shrinks them down and sees them scurrying up walls; and "Recess," which is set within a sand castle. WBIE says the pack is the first of three it intends to release this year. Maps dedicated to Elite Power Armor combat will be coming in May, followed by additional single player levels by the end of the summer. No word on whether they'll be free, but we fear they won't be.

JoystiqFree F.E.A.R. 2 'Toy Soldiers' map pack coming April 16 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The debut of Dawn of War II and F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin did little to hold back the mighty power of the Lich King. NPD has released a list of February's top 20 selling PC games at US retail and, per usual, the World of Warcraft and The Sims 2 are a significant presence.

Just to give an idea of how significant WoW and Sims 2 are in the PC space, nine out of the 20 titles on the list are held by some SKU of those franchises. Check out the full list after the break.

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JoystiqNPD lists top selling PC games in February originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click to embiggen tiny soldiers
The accidental release of F.E.A.R. 2 DLC on Xbox Live Marketplace caused some confusion -- especially after it was suddenly pulled hours after release. The "Toy Soldiers" DLC was, according to Monolith Productions, meant to release in April and best of all, was always meant to be free on both the Xbox 360 and PS3.

As you can tell from the screenshots, the "Toy Soldiers" pack places players from a rather unique perspective. Shrunken down to miniature proporations, where players will duke it out in a pinball machine, hospital room, and playground.

Gallery: F.E.A.R. 2 - Toy Soldiers

JoystiqF.E.A.R. 2 'Toy Soldiers' DLC will be free for all in April originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqF.E.A.R. 2 maps yanked from XBLM, back in April originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FEARFEAR-2FEAR-2-Project-OriginFPSMonolithMonolith-ProductionsWarner-BrosWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIEXBLMWed, 11 Mar 2009 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Trivial Pursuit, Tomb Raider and FEAR 2 receive free DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/free-dlc-for-trivial-pursuit-tomb-raider-and-fear-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/free-dlc-for-trivial-pursuit-tomb-raider-and-fear-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/free-dlc-for-trivial-pursuit-tomb-raider-and-fear-2/#comments Major Nelson of the clan Hryb sends word that free DLC is available on XBLM for three very different types of games.
  • Trivial Pursuit: Hundreds of new questions for movie buffs.
  • Tomb Raider: Underworld: Designer costume pack, created by designers and voted for by Tomb Raider fans.
  • F.E.A.R. 2: "Toy Soldiers" Map Pack, where players are inches tall and battle in a "pinball machine, a hospital lab room, and a playground sandbox." OK, that actually sounds cool.
Go ahead, grab those and get to thinking, dressing and killing.

JoystiqTrivial Pursuit, Tomb Raider and FEAR 2 receive free DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Call of Duty: World At War continues its slow descent down the UK Charts this week, ending up at number four, while Wii Fit clings onto the number one spot for the millionth week in a row. New contender FEAR 2 gives an admirable performance, making its way to the number two spot, though we suspect this may not last very long. House Of The Dead: Overkill sadly didn't make the top ten, instead coming in at number 15. Considering the number of Wii owners clamoring for hardcore games, they don't seem to be buying them when they actually appear.

With Wii Fit, Wii Play, Mario Kart Wii and Mario And Sonic At The Olympic Games all in the top ten week after week, is it any wonder developers are more likely to produce waggle-thons and mini-game collections for the console?

JoystiqFEAR 2 debuts at #2 in UK charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's official -- when promoting video games, regular-sized advertising structures just don't cut it anymore. LittleBigPlanet's bite-sized billboards were a step in the right direction, though Warner Bros. just took the miniature advertising game to a smaller, mobile and more adorable level. In the future, when rookie industry analysts inquire as to how F.E.A.R. 2 became the best-selling game of all time, their weathered superiors will become lost in a haze of nostalgia, muttering through a slight grin -- "Catvertising."

If you live in foggy Londontown, keep an eye out over the next few days for black cats who are unknowingly promoting F.E.A.R. 2's Friday the 13th release date. Before PETA flips their easily flippable lid, we should mention that the cats aren't being painted, or treated inhumanely. They're just wearing little F.E.A.R. 2-branded kitten coats, which you can order for your own precious lil' guy, provided you live in the London area, and you don't have a morbidly obese house cat.

[Thanks, Ben S.]

JoystiqF.E.A.R. 2 advertising with billboard-infused cats originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alma's back, and she wants to mess you up. We've been waiting long enough, and, finally, F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin has dropped. Before you take Alma on, maybe you should brush up on your knowledge of the game by checking out some of these reviews below. Just a thought ...
  • IGN AU (86/100): "We just wish Monolith had produced a slightly more progressive or challenging backdrop for the horror that is this game's mojo. It's absolutely worth playing, but that's the difference between a game that scores 9+ and a game that scores 8.6."
  • Game Informer (84/100): "While the multiplayer is weak and the mood won't make people forget Dead Space any time soon, the solid action core makes it worth a play."
  • PlayStation: The Official Magazine (80/100): "F.E.A.R. 2 emerges as an effective, entertaining FPS with a chiller story element, rather than a real survival horror shooter...Play with the lights dimmed, and don't be surprised if you end up squealing (on the inside) like a little girl." [Mar 2009, p.67]
  • Eurogamer (50/100): "If you've never played a first-person shooter before, you'll probably be in love - this is as archetypal a corridor-shooter as has ever been made, and there's a reason why it works. But for anyone who's been running down corridors with shotguns for most of their adult life, this is so uninspired that you worry for the spark of Monolith's soul. You guys made "No One Lives Forever," remember? You're smart. You're better than this."
Source - Metacritic: F.E.A.R. 2 (PC)
Source - Metacritic: F.E.A.R. 2 (PS3)
Source - Metacritic: F.E.A.R. 2 (Xbox 360)

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With F.E.A.R. 2 arriving next week, we'll finally be able to turn down the lights, draw the curtains, and scare ourselves silly. Warner Bros. and Monolith have dished out a new trailer (it's rated "M," so you'll find it after the break) featuring plenty of gameplay, a fairly in-depth look at the game's story and several instances of that creepy Alma girl popping up at random times.

Give it a watch and if you feel so inclined, hit up the BD link below and download the thing in HD. Those seeking out a more interactive vignette should download the recently released demo.

Download the F.E.A.R. 2 launch trailer in HD (332mb)

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If you're a bit fuzzy on the details surrounding the F.E.A.R. 2 storyline and are even more clueless regarding the original F.E.A.R. plot, then we have just the video solution for you. After the break, you can view the latest Project Origin trailer that recaps the tale of Alma, what the First Encounter Assault Recon team is all about and why everything has gone horribly, horribly wrong.

Maybe it's just us, but we really feel for Alma and the situation she was put in. If we were in charge, we'd get her get cleaned up, make sure dinner was eaten by 7PM and have her in bed by 9PM. Kids need structure.

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Once again its been a busy week for features, downloads and news at Big Download. So let's don't waste any more time and check out the week's highlights:

Exclusive features
  • A look at fictional US presidents in PC games: We celebrate the inarguration of a new president by looking at the fictional Commanders-in-Chief that have showed up in PC games over the year.
  • From Ink to Bytes: Turning pen-&-paper RPGs into PC games: We look at a number of RPGs that have been adapted for the PC game platform and speculate on other titles that could get the treatment.
  • Stardock reveals details on next version of Impulse Reactor: We chat with Stardock head Brad Wardell as he reveals how the the next version of Impulse Reactor could be a help in protecting games from piracy
  • More Spore on the horizon: We chat with EA's Maxis team on the next PC game versions of their best selling alien evolution title
  • Impressions: Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War II multiplayer beta: We give our hands-on impressions of the multiplayer beta for Relic's upcoming RTS game
  • Mirror's Edge PC review: We give our final verdict to the PC port of Digital Illusions' first person action game
  • Mac Monday: Our weekly Mac game column looks at the fantasy-themed puzzle game 4 Elements.
  • MODmonday: Our weekly mod column looks at the original Team Fortress for Quake.
  • Indie Showcase: Our weekly Indie column this week looks at a number of new indie games including the contraversial title Kristallnacht along with The Manipulator, Mirror Stage, and This Game is Wizard.
  • Big Ideas: Our weekly column on game themes asks what makes the perfect game experience.
  • Big Iron: Our weekly hardware column this week looks at how processors are using smaller and smaller integrated circuit etchings.
  • Freeware Friday: Our weekly look at free games takes a look at the shooter-strategy title Tremulous.
  • Virtual Bargain Bin: Our weekly look at cheap games checks out Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War Soulstorm.

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JoystiqThe Best of Big Download: January 19-25 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No joke, writing this post about today's PSN update put the fear of Alma into us. In the parlance of the lolcats: she was in r computr, hackin r sistems. Every imaginable glitch that could go wrong ... did, but three hours later it's finally complete. This week, you can check out the demos for F.E.A.R. 2 and WipEout HD. There's all the standard rhythm game DLC and a special premium treat for all the slacker Skate 2 players out there. The full North American PSN update is after the break.

PS3 Fanboy has the European PSN update, which finally adds Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode 1. Wow, was Alma messing with their system too?

Continue reading PSN Thursday: Demos for F.E.A.R. 2, WipEout HD

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Finally, the long, strange journey of the-game-formerly-not-known-as-F.E.A.R.-2 is nearing its end. As the savvy among you already knew, the demo for F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin has just arrived on the Xbox Live Marketplace as well as on PCs. Update: We've confirmed that it'll be available on PSN later today.

As is so often the case, we've been so busy bringing you the news of the day that we've been unable to carve out a few minutes for ourselves and play it. The responsibility falls to you, beloved readers! What do you make of the demo?

Download - PC demo [Big Download]
Download - Xbox 360 demo [XBLM]

JoystiqF.E.A.R. 2 demo now on Xbox Live, PC (PSN later today) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Boo! Did we scare you? No? All right, what if we told you a demo for F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin was available for download right now on the Xbox Live Marketplace? A single-player demo for Monolith's latest can be found on the XBLM as of early this morning in all of its 760MB glory. If you're looking for a scare today it might be worth checking out.

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin takes place [Spoiler Alert! from the original game] post explosion that devastated the city from the original game and stars a brand new protagonist, Special Forces operator Michael Becket. Oh and yes, Alma's still around and she's still looking to put the hurt on those who wronged her in the past. Run!

Download the demo for F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

JoystiqF.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin demo now available on the XBLM originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We thought we would warn you so you can prepare the extra pair of trousers now. You'll need it, because Alma and the gang are headed back to your Xbox 360 in a new F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin demo that arrives on XBLM next Thursday, January 22. We don't know what the demo will contain, but we're guessing it will involve (virtual) shooting, (virtual) hallucinations and (very, very real) abject terror. What would you expect? It's F.E.A.R. 2. Twice the fear, half the calories.

JoystiqF.E.A.R. 2 demo to cause soiled pants January 22 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Using its guerrilla marketing firm's psychic powers division, Warner Bros. Interactive made us prick our fingers and write on the walls in blood: a demo for F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin is coming January 22nd. The press release Warner sent soon after was just as effective at getting the point across.

The demo will be available to all on Xbox 360, PC and PS3 starting next week; however, the PS3 demo is available right now for Qore subscribers. Download it ... if you dare. Alma is waiting. (cue: rain noise, thunder and demonic laugh.)

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Annual subscribers to Qore will be able to download an exclusive demo of Project Origin right now. Simply load the latest issue and download it from the Download Center.

Those that don't have a Qore subscription will be able to get it for free in next week's PlayStation Store update. The horror-themed M-rated shooter has you fighting Alma, a girl with mysterious and overwhelming powers. You'll be able to download it on January 23rd.

[Image Credit: PSP GadgetZ]

JoystiqF.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin demo now in Qore, free for all next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ready for another episode of Qore? This one is not to be missed as it will have footage and info from two of 2009's biggest PS3 exclusives, Killzone 2 and Heavy Rain. Veronica does some globetrotting as she visits the developers from these games (situated in Amsterdam and Paris, respectively). There's also some info on FEAR 2 and a look at what Street Fighter fans do to each other behind closed doors.

If you enjoyed your free Christmas episode last month you can pick up the latest episode on Thursday when it releases on the American PSN Store. It will cost you $2.99 for a single episode or $24.99 for an annual subscription (13 episodes). Check out the trailer for episode 8 above for some more footage of Veronica Belmont in a motion capture suit.

JoystiqQore episode 8 brings a Heavy Rain of F.E.A.R into the Killzone originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The original F.E.A.R. garnered universal critical praise when it launched, but it seems like we've heard less and less about the subsequent installments in the series. In a recent interview with CVG, Monolith's Dave Matthews, lead art designer for F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, blamed the Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate expansions (which were created by TimeGate studios) for "[killing] off a few" fans. Later in the interview, he did a positively heart-melting acoustic rendition of "Crash Into Me".

Matthews' main qualm with the expansions is that TimeGate took the story in a direction that Monolith wouldn't have followed -- they took the focus away from the series' young, unsettling antagonist, Alma. With Monolith behind the PC version and console ports of Project Origin, Matthews is confident that the story will continue "the way we originally intended." This is great news for fans, and terribly unfortunate news for the faint of heart.

[Via X3F]

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Monolith's Dave Matthews, lead art designer for F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, says multiple expansions and console ports have likely cost the shooter franchise some fans. In an interview with CVG a comment was made to Matthews that the TimeGate developed expansions and Day 1 Studios developed console-ports of the critically acclaimed shooter could be responsible for bringing new eyes to the horror-fueled FPS. "And killed off a few," Matthews noted.

Matthews primary reason for the comment based on story decisions taken once the series was out of Monolith's hands. "[TimeGate] took the story in a direction that we didn't intend ... We look at Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate as an alternate universe," Matthews told CVG. "F.E.A.R. was about Alma, F.E.A.R. 2 is about Alma, and we wanted to continue the story the way we originally intended."

This time around Monolith, who gained Xbox 360 experience from the Condemned series, has committed to develop all three version of the upcoming sequel. "While there will be some slight variations between the different versions ... our main goal is to make sure the experience is synonymous across all three platforms."

JoystiqMatthews: Ports and expansions contributed to loss of FEAR fans originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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1 Platinum
2 Gold
7 Silver
49 Bronze
 Difficulty: Very Difficult
Online Trophies? Yes
Time to Completion: 100 hours
DLC Trophies? Yes*
*Trophies requiring DLC are highlighted in yellow.
View Trophy List Read More About the Game

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JoystiqTrophies: F.E.A.R. 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Without requiring any edits, the previously "banned" F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin has received an MA15+ rating in Australia. The title was refused classification by the OFLC last month, but the decision has now been reversed, following an appeal by publisher Warner Bros.

Upon review, the classification board deemed that the violence in the game could be "accommodated within the MA15+ classification." Of course, none of these semi-regular banning stories would be happening if games in Australia had the option of an R18+ rating.

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Australian gamers were struck with relief last month when they learned that F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin was effectively banned Down Under, thus protecting them from evil, creepy children. Bad news then, Australian gamers, because it looks like you'll have something to fear after all. IGN reports that Warner Interactive's appeal to the Australian Classification Board was successful, thus landing the game an MA15+ rating. Even worse, the game remains completely unchanged, meaning every terrifying moment, every grisly bit of gore is intact. The game is even scheduled to hit its original February 2009 release date.

Sorry, Aussie gamers, the ACB did its best to protect you from Alma, but you will have to suffer her wrath like the rest of us.

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Alma just won't be contained in a box. Warner Bros. sent word that the recently renamed F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin will be released over both Valve's Steam and IGN's Direct2Drive digital distribution services on February 10, 2009.

If that date sounds familiar, it's the same day the survival horror FPS will scare up PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 retail shelves as well. Just think, now you won't even have to leave your house to get creeped out by Monolith's spooky little girl.

[Via press release]

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Let's face it. Kids are scary. Think about it. We tell them stories about cooking witches in ovens, tell them that cribs belong in trees and that the babies therein inevitably come tumbling down. Is it any wonder that they wind up so damned creepy? Just think of all the horror movies that use children*. The latest trailer for F.E.A.R. 2 -- which highlights that the game is now actually called F.E.A.R. 2 -- showcases lots of nasty monsters and sweet weapons, but we were particularly struck by Alma, the super creepy girl antagonist. More specifically, we were struck by her whispering "You can't hide from me" at the end of the trailer.

Now, if you'll excuse us, it's time to hide.

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JoystiqF.E.A.R. 2 trailer proves children are creepy originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you know that Project Origin was a sequel to F.E.A.R? We're guessing there's a chunk of you who probably didn't, but from now on there's no excuse. Monolith Productions and WB Games inc. have purchased the F.E.A.R name off Activision Blizzard, who retained the license after Monolith switched publishers to work on the sequel. Seemingly Actiblizz feel that they don't need it anymore, along with a few other Sierra franchises.

So why not just call it F.E.A.R 2 and have done with it? After all the effort they went to with their Name Your Fear contest, it would be a shame not to use the winning name, Project Origin, in some form or another. As a result the game will now be known as F.E.A.R 2: Project Origin. Lovely. Currently it's set for release worldwide in mid-February. That's around the same time Killzone 2 is due to hit, in case you're wondering.

JoystiqProject Origin bringing the F.E.A.R back originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a very weird turn of corporate events, Warner and Monolith just announced that they've acquired the F.E.A.R. name and license back from Sierra who initially was going to create their own non-Monolith involved F.E.A.R. sequel. So, with the new name purchase, Project Origin will no longer be the spiritual successor to F.E.A.R. but will instead be the official sequel, now titled F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.

Even with the newly acquired F.E.A.R. name, Monolith will be keeping "Project Origin" in the name not only because of the branding they've already being doing, but because they promised the fans. Along with the name change, Lith has confirmed that F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin will release to retail on February 10th, 2009.

[Thanks, Rob]

JoystiqProject Origin gets its F.E.A.R. back and a release originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Monolith and Warner Bros. sure appreciate all the hard work you put in to deciding the name of the "spiritual successor" to F.E.A.R., but let's face it, Project Origin doesn't quite ring like ... F.E.A.R. 2. But, as the backstory goes, Sierra owned the franchise name and, up until the Activision-Blizzard merger, the company was supposedly working on its own F.E.A.R. sequel.

But then, well, Sierra hit a snag. Sensing that all was not well, Warner Bros. sent over a gift basket full of money, and back came the rights to the franchise name. So, here Warner Bros. and Monolith are with the original name and the name that's been used in all the marketing to date. Solution? Combine the two. And the final answer is ... F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin! In stores February 10th, 2009.

JoystiqName change: 'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In other release date delay news, we've just learned that Monlith's Project Origin (the true sequel to F.E.A.R.) will not make it to retail shelves anytime this year and is tentatively planned for a Q1 2009 release. The delay news comes from Lith's art lead Dave Matthews who confirmed during Leipzig that they'll release Project Origin on multiple platforms in early '09. Though, you you just can't wait, you can always catch a glimpse of Alma and all the bloody violence later this week during PAX where we're told it'll be demoed on stage.

JoystiqAlma and Project Origin both need more dev time, game delayed into 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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