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[Zen Pinball 2 flies down the Wii U chute March 21]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/15/zen-pinball-2-flies-down-the-wii-u-chute-march-21/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/15/zen-pinball-2-flies-down-the-wii-u-chute-march-21/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/15/zen-pinball-2-flies-down-the-wii-u-chute-march-21/#comments Zen Studios has finally provided a concrete date for Zen Pinball 2 on Wii U in North America: Thursday, March 21. The free download will be available on the eShop next week, which lets you sample all available tables in Zen Pinball 2's vault for a limited amount of time before purchase is necessary.

Tables are purchased piecemeal through the in-game store, tables including the stock game tables and DLC such as the Marvel Pinball series and the Plants vs. Zombies tie-in. The freshly minted Star Wars tables have not been announced for Nintendo platforms, so naturally there's no mention of them in the announcement.

Finally, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention that purchases on other platforms won't transfer over to the Wii U. Zen Studios offered cross-play on PS Vita and PS3, but since the 3DS and Wii U use different stores, transferring already established content from the handheld to the Wii U is impossible.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>marvel-pinballnintendoplants-vs-zombiespopcaprelease-datestar-wars-pinballwii-uzen-pinball-2zen-studiosFri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Civil War' table coming to Marvel Pinball]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/13/civil-war-table-coming-to-marvel-pinball/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/13/civil-war-table-coming-to-marvel-pinball/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/13/civil-war-table-coming-to-marvel-pinball/#comments

Zen Studios announced standalone DLC for Marvel Pinball called Civil War at a New York Comic Con panel. The theme for this pinball table was taken from a multi-part comic event from 2006 of the same name that pitted Iron Man and Captain America against each other.

No specific release date was given for the DLC, though the trailer above teases that it's "coming soon" to PSN, XBLA, Apple's App Store and the Google Play store.

Gallery: Marvel Pinball (Civil War)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcaptain-americaiosipadiphoneiron-manmacMarvelmarvel-pinballmicrosoftmobilepinballplaystationps3PSNXBLAxboxZen-StudiosSat, 13 Oct 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution alters DLC prices this week on Xbox Live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/18/deus-ex-human-revolution-alters-dlc-prices-this-week-on-xbox-li/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/18/deus-ex-human-revolution-alters-dlc-prices-this-week-on-xbox-li/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/18/deus-ex-human-revolution-alters-dlc-prices-this-week-on-xbox-li/#comments Deus Ex HR gets the Deal of the Week treatmentXbox Live's Deal of the Week is getting some transhumanist modifiers with three pieces of DLC for Deus Ex: Human Revolution on sale. The Missing Link is 600 MS Points, Explosive Mission is 120 MS Points and the Tactical Enhancement Pack is 80 MS Points.

The deal runs from today to September 24. On September 25, the Deal of the Week goes Marvel with a sale on Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles and tables, X-Men Arcade, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and DLC for Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Check out the complete list on Major Nelson's blog.

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Zen Studios' Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles will assemble on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade on June 19 and 20, respectively.

The Avengers Chronicles pack includes four new tables, including The Infinity Gauntlet, which the developer sent out a trailer of today. The table is based off the comic series where Thanos killed half the life in the universe to impress Death. It's a love story, really.

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Zen Studios' Marvel Pinball will go 3D this summer on Nintendo's image-popping 3DS handheld. The game will feature four of the best tables available on consoles: Iron Man, Captain America, Blade and Fantastic Four.

The game will be available as a standalone product through the Nintendo eShop for $7.99 in the lands of North America and €7.00 across the vast continent of Europe.

Gallery: Mavel Pinball 3D (E3 2012)

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Avengers, roll out! ... Go,go gadget Avengers! ... Avengers, SPOON! Fine, fine, Avengers assemble to check out this trailer and screenshots of the upcoming pinball table from Zen Studios.

The Avenger pinball pack, coming this spring, includes four tables: Marvel's The Avengers, World War Hulk, The Infinity Gauntlet and Fear Itself. World War Hulk was shown off last month. Give us Infinity Gauntlet now!

Gallery: Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles (Avengers Table)

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This means some super enjoyable tables - as pinball experiences, not just for the Marvel tie-in - will be discounted on iOS and Android. Captain America, Wolverine and Thor will head up team iOS, while Fantastic Four, Wolverine and Thor tables will be available on Android.

JoystiqMarvel Pinball mobile tables unite for sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The upcoming Avengers Chronicles pinball game includes four tables, each based off a story from the Marvel universe instead of a specific character. The "World War Hulk" table features the big green galumphing Dr. Banner seeking revenge against the Illuminati, X-Men, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Doctor Strange and anyone else in his way.

Gallery: Mavel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles (World War Hulk Table)

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Proficient electronic pinball developer Zen Studios announced Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles this morning for the spring. The pack will be DLC for XBLA's Pinball FX2 and PS3's Marvel Pinball, and a standalone product for the PlayStation Vita.

The Avenger pack will include more character interaction, dialogue and action than any of the developer's previous tables, noted Zen Studios. The four tables include: Marvel's The Avengers, World War Hulk, The Infinity Gauntlet and Fear Itself. You had us at Infinity Gauntlet. Thanos is a badass.

Gallery: Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles

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JoystiqMarvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles coming this spring to Xbox 360, PS3 and Vita originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>avengers-chroniclesmarvel-pinballmicrosoftpinball-fx-2playstationplaystation-vitaps3vitaxboxZen-StudiosFri, 16 Mar 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulk smash new Marvel pinball table next year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/23/hulk-smash-new-marvel-pinball-table-next-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/23/hulk-smash-new-marvel-pinball-table-next-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/23/hulk-smash-new-marvel-pinball-table-next-year/#comments The Pinball games from Zen Studios -- Pinball FX 2 on XBLA and Marvel Pinball on PSN -- will receive a Hulk table sometime next year. XBLAfans took note of the forum post where Mel Kirk, VP of PR and Marketing for Zen Studios, explicitly announced the angry green goon's forthcoming appearance.

"Everything that comes from Marvel next year will be bigger, not necessarily character specific," Kirk told us when we asked about the table. "Hulk will be the main character, but it will be based on something in the Marvel storyline."

It would appear Zen Studios' relationship with Marvel is going well. The company launched the original Marvel tables last year, followed by DLC featuring Fantastic Four and Captain America (one of the best tables available), and the "Vengeance and Virtue" tables which came out last week. From what Zen Studios is saying, there's plenty more to come in 2012.

JoystiqHulk smash new Marvel pinball table next year originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The flippin' Marvel Universe-based "Vengeance and Virtue" DLC is available now on PSN for Marvel Pinball and XBLA via Pinball FX 2. The four tables feature Thor, Ghost Rider, Moon Knight and the X-Men for $10 (800 MSP).

JoystiqMarvel 'Vengeance and Virtue' tables out now originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The final character to be honored in the upcoming Marvel Pinball "Vengeance and Virtue" DLC has been revealed to be none other than Thor Odinson himself. The God of Thunder will join the likes of Moon Knight and Ghost Rider when the DLC debuts next week on PSN (via Marvel Pinball) and XBLA (via Pinball FX 2). The DLC will land on PSN and XBLA on December 13 and 14, respectively, for $10.

Gallery: Marvel Pinball: Vengeance and Virtue (Thor Table)

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After getting hooked on Marvel Pinball, be sure to check out the Captain America and Fantastic Four add-on tables, which will be available for 50 percent off. Head on over to the PlayStation Blog for a full list of December discounts.

JoystiqFree Tomb Raider: Underworld, Marvel Pinball for PS Plus members in December originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Marvel-Pinballplaystationplaystation-plusps3pspsonyTomb-Raider-UnderworldMon, 05 Dec 2011 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel Pinball springing onto new devices, rolling out a new title]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/24/marvel-pinball-springing-onto-new-devices-rolling-out-a-new-tit/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/24/marvel-pinball-springing-onto-new-devices-rolling-out-a-new-tit/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/24/marvel-pinball-springing-onto-new-devices-rolling-out-a-new-tit/#comments Marvel Pinball is slinging onto new systems, set to hit mobile devices (iOS, Android, PS Vita, and 3DS), a new stationary console (PC), and a strange mixture of the two (WiiU), all by the end of 2012. Specific release dates will bounce onto the scene closer to each launch.

A new Marvel Pinball installment, Vengeance and Virtue, is scheduled to rebound onto Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network this winter, featuring Ghost Rider in a new pack of tables. Marvel lit up its Comic-Con panel with this rollout of news, but more importantly we just made it through this whole post without making a single ball joke. You're welcome.

JoystiqMarvel Pinball springing onto new devices, rolling out a new title originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsGhost-ridermarvel-pinballmicrosoftmobilenintendopcplaystationps3pspsonywiixboxzenZen-StudiosSun, 24 Jul 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN's Zen Pinball free with Marvel Pinball purchase]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/25/psns-zen-pinball-free-with-marvel-pinball-purchase/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/25/psns-zen-pinball-free-with-marvel-pinball-purchase/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/25/psns-zen-pinball-free-with-marvel-pinball-purchase/#comments There are few more satisfying ways to pass the time on a lazy summer weekend quite like practicing the science of the silver sphere. You'll be able to do so on the cheap if you grab Marvel Pinball from the PSN before June 29 -- until then, that purchase will also net you a free copy of Zen Pinball.

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JoystiqPSN's Zen Pinball free with Marvel Pinball purchase originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>marvel-pinballplaystationps3psnZen-PinballZen-StudiosSat, 25 Jun 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Fantastic Four table for Marvel Pinball and Pinball FX 2 in May]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/fantastic-four-table-for-marvel-pinball-and-pinball-fx-2-in-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/fantastic-four-table-for-marvel-pinball-and-pinball-fx-2-in-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/fantastic-four-table-for-marvel-pinball-and-pinball-fx-2-in-may/#comments Zen Studios will add a Fantastic Four table to PSN's Marvel Pinball and XBLA's Pinball FX 2 on May 17 and 18, respectively. Why Fantastic Four? To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Fantastic Four #1, of course. No price was announced for the ball-out superhero surface, but it should be $3 (240 MSP) or under. We've contacted Zen Studios for confirmation.

The table features 3D models of Mister Fantastic, The Invisible Woman, Thing and Human Torch, along with the type of intricate details fans of the series have come to expect. Check out the video after the break for some flippin' action.

Gallery: Marvel Pinball (Fantastic Four)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Fantastic-FourMarvelMarvel-Pinballmicrosoftpinball-fx-2playstationps3xboxzen-studiosMon, 02 May 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel Pinball gets Blade table; you get new screens and a trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/marvel-pinball-gets-blade-table-you-get-new-screens-and-a-trail/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/marvel-pinball-gets-blade-table-you-get-new-screens-and-a-trail/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/marvel-pinball-gets-blade-table-you-get-new-screens-and-a-trail/#comments When not busy saving us from vampires, Blade usually kicks it in his hideout -- only he and Kris Kristofferson know the entry code. Inside, he's got a Gazelle, full garlic juice bar (not bad, actually!) and a custom pinball machine, which, coincidentally, is the latest table revealed for Marvel Pinball.

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JoystiqMarvel Pinball gets Blade table; you get new screens and a trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bladedlcmarvel-pinballmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxzen-studiosTue, 14 Dec 2010 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Tuesday: eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh X-Men Arcade]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/psn-tuesday-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-x-men-arcade/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/psn-tuesday-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-x-men-arcade/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/psn-tuesday-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-x-men-arcade/#comments For those who don't have all the X-Men Arcade tracks forever burned into their brain, here's the reference for the headline. This week's PSN update is packed with downloadable superheroes. The full game of Prototype is available, along with the aforementioned X-Men Arcade and the flipping good Marvel Pinball.

Also available is emo Prince from Warrior Within who, when he isn't slicing up bad guys, is constantly cutting himself as an ever-present reminder of his pain for not selling enough copies of The Sands of TIme, the result of which forced him to wear "man-scara" in the sequel. Check out the full PSN update after the break.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:
(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>LittleBigPlanetmarvel-pinballplaystationprince-of-persia-warrior-withinprototypeps3PSNPSN-Storepsn-tuesdaypsn-weeklypspsackboys-prehistoric-movessonyx-men-arcadeTue, 14 Dec 2010 18:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Get into Harms Way, Doritos Crash Course and Bomberman Battlefest on XBLA today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/08/get-into-harms-way-doritos-crash-course-and-bomberman-battlefes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/08/get-into-harms-way-doritos-crash-course-and-bomberman-battlefes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/08/get-into-harms-way-doritos-crash-course-and-bomberman-battlefes/#comments The two final contenders in the Doritos-sponsored "Unlock Xbox" game design contest have been fully realized and released as Xbox Live Arcade games today, for free. Until December 26, you can cast your vote for either Doritos Cash Course (download) or Harms Way (download) through the Xbox Unlock ad on the Dashboard, with the winner to be announced on December 29 and offered a 50G (that's dollars, not Achievement points) part-time, game consulting gig with Doritos.

Perhaps overshadowed by the flavorful showdown, the previously announced Bomberman Live sequel, Battlefest (download), is also available on the Arcade today for 800 Microsoft Points ($10). Additionally, the third Lara Croft: GoL challenge pack add-on, "A Hazardous Reunion" (download), has been released for 400 points ($5), along with the "Marvel Pinball" tables (download/trial) for Pinball FX 2, priced at 800 points.

Update: The Costume Quest DLC "Grubbins on Ice" (download) has also been released today for 400 points.

JoystiqGet into Harms Way, Doritos Crash Course and Bomberman Battlefest on XBLA today originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Marvel Pinball is a set of tables themed after characters from the Marvel universe, and will work as DLC within the well-received Pinball FX 2 on the Xbox 360. The tables will be packaged as a standalone game on the PlayStation Network. Initially, four different tables will be available, featuring Blade, Spider-Man, Wolverine and Iron Man -- all visible in our gallery below.

Zen says it has "access to the entire Marvel Universe IP" and promises "regular DLC content" for Marvel Pinball throughout 2011 "and beyond."

Gallery: Marvel Pinball (XBLA and PSN)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>marvel-pinballmicrosoftpinball-fx-2playstationps3psnxblaxboxzen-studiosMon, 15 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Marvel Pinball' leaked by Australian Ratings Board]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/20/marvel-pinball-leaked-by-australian-ratings-board/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/20/marvel-pinball-leaked-by-australian-ratings-board/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/20/marvel-pinball-leaked-by-australian-ratings-board/#comments The development studio behind both the Pinball FX series on XBLA and Zen Pinball on PSN has just popped up on the Australian Ratings Board website under a listing for "Marvel Pinball," a "multiplatform" game. The ESRB has yet to detail it, but we get the feeling Marvel Pinball just might be a pinball game with Marvel branding and characters -- our detective work knows no bounds, we know.

Given past additions to its pinball games, Zen Studios could be planning the title as an expansion to its forthcoming Pinball FX 2. Regardless, the listing existing at all means we should be hearing more about Marvel Pinball sooner than later.

Joystiq'Marvel Pinball' leaked by Australian Ratings Board originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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