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[38 Studios head Curt Schilling apologizes for 'buggy' Reckoning demo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/38-studios-head-curt-schilling-apologizes-for-buggy-reckoning/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/38-studios-head-curt-schilling-apologizes-for-buggy-reckoning/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/38-studios-head-curt-schilling-apologizes-for-buggy-reckoning/#comments 38 Studios head Curt Schilling has found the NeoGAF forums, folks, and he is quite pleased with them. In a lengthy letter addressing the community, he starts things off by thanking everyone for a massive thread about his company's upcoming game, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. And after some minor promotion of said project, he quickly devolves into an apologetic rant about the recently released demo.

"Let me start by apologizing. The demo? Ya, it is way way WAYYYYY more buggy than anything ANYONE should ever release, much less a demo," Schilling wrote. He said that due to "the depth of breadth of a game that has anywhere from 40-50 hours (main quest line play) to 2-300 hours (for completionist)," it was inevitable there would be bugs. However, rather than releasing a demo with said inevitable issues, he argued with EA to not put out a demo at all. A fight that he said he's glad he lost.

"The demo has been a God send, especially when I realize even in this thread, how many people became aware because of the demo," Schilling said. "In a partnership there is a lot of give and take, and I believe in my team, they are world class, but when you have a publisher there are things happening you'd rather not choose. Shipping old code out 3 months prior to gold master to a 3rd party with no stake in the demo success can be problematic." Regardless of the issues, Schilling ultimately says he was glad for the exposure the demo granted Reckoning, and he'll be "chatting more" on NeoGAF in the future.

[Thanks, Wombat!]

Joystiq38 Studios head Curt Schilling apologizes for 'buggy' Reckoning demo originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>38-studiosbig-hugebig-huge-gamescurt-schillingdemoeaelectronic-artskingdoms-of-amalur-reckoningmicrosoftneogafpcplaystationps3xboxFri, 27 Jan 2012 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 aiming tweaked in upcoming patch, in part due to dedicated fans]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/22/uncharted-3-aiming-tweaked-in-upcoming-patch-in-part-due-to-ded/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/22/uncharted-3-aiming-tweaked-in-upcoming-patch-in-part-due-to-ded/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/22/uncharted-3-aiming-tweaked-in-upcoming-patch-in-part-due-to-ded/#comments An upcoming patch for Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception will help assuage concerns with the game's aiming. Fans have complained that shooting in Uncharted 3 feels "off" compared to the previous game, and dev studio Naughty Dog isn't shrugging off criticisms.

"I posted on the Neogaf forum where people were going through it [shooting criticisms] in a very eloquent fashion, really explaining their gripes very clearly, and I said 'Well, is anyone local that can come in and explain it to us?'" community manager Arne Meyer told Giant Bomb. Apparently two fans took up the challenge (as well as two of their friends), and assisted both game director Justin Richmond and multiplayer programmer Travis McIntosh in tweaking the game's shooting "feel" via on-the-fly playtesting at Naughty Dog's Santa Monica-based HQ.

The result is an optional tweak for the shooting that will arrive, alongside other fixes, in a game update at an undetermined point in the future. Thanks, articulate fans!

JoystiqUncharted 3 aiming tweaked in upcoming patch, in part due to dedicated fans originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arne-meyernaughty-dogneogafpatchplaystationps3sceasony-computer-entertainment-americauncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionupdateTue, 22 Nov 2011 12:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Factor 5's Animal Wars revealed, possible Turrican reboot]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/08/rumor-factor-5s-animal-wars-revealed-possible-turrican-reboot/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/08/rumor-factor-5s-animal-wars-revealed-possible-turrican-reboot/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/08/rumor-factor-5s-animal-wars-revealed-possible-turrican-reboot/#comments It's been a few years since Factor 5 shut down its US operations and now it would appear we're getting a look at some of the shuttered studio's projects underway right until the end. Remember Superman? That wasn't all the company was working on, if this thread on NeoGAF is legit.

Some leaked concept art of what is being called a "Beaver Pioneer" and some nondescript robot appeared on the site -- later in that same thread, a poster claiming to be an ex-Factor 5 employee called the game Animal Wars. It supposedly "played like Warhawk," pitting animals against each other in a WWII-themed setting. How novel.

Perhaps more interesting is the concept art of a lone white robot, what some in the thread are saying is from a Turrican reboot that was in the works at Factor 5, but there doesn't appear to be enough evidence to effectively conclude as much. As of right now, it seems the closest we have to a real Turrican reboot is Hurrican.

[Image credit: NeoGAF]

JoystiqRumor: Factor 5's Animal Wars revealed, possible Turrican reboot originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>animal-warsfactor-5gafneogafsonyturricanTue, 08 Nov 2011 14:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Fans recreate favorite characters in Scribblenauts style]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/29/fans-recreate-favorite-characters-in-scribblenauts-style/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/29/fans-recreate-favorite-characters-in-scribblenauts-style/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/29/fans-recreate-favorite-characters-in-scribblenauts-style/#commentsScribblenauts has inspired something wonderful over at NeoGAF: fan-created images of popular game characters and other pop-culture figures in the game's adorable, understated style. It's as if you could summon, say, Phoenix Wright in the game.

We've picked out some favorites from what has become two threads of Scribblenauts fanart. It's pretty hard for us not to just post every single piece of fanart from both threads! Trust us, there's plenty in both threads for you to discover, and since the artists have started taking requests from other GAFfers, there will continue to be more for a while.

Above: Phoenix Wright and Maya Fey, Tomba, and Kirby, by SpacePirate Ridley; Lost's John Locke by MrCheez; surfing Raichu, Travis Touchdown, Optimus Prime, and Manny Calavera by Divvy. Look at all the greatness that has already been brought into the world by Scribblenauts, by people who haven't even played it!

JoystiqFans recreate favorite characters in Scribblenauts style originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Something magical is happening over on the NeoGAF forums. For the past week, ultra-skilled Photoshoppers have been crafting replacement box art for some of their favorite titles as part of "The GAF Collection," a nod to the similarly stylish "Criterion Collection" film catalog. They're beautiful, precious works of art which we'll soon be proudly sliding into the plastic sleeves of our comparatively hideous game cases. Do your brain's aesthetic receptors a favor, and go check them out.

JoystiqNeoGAF cranking out gorgeous 'Criterion Collection' box art originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artbox-artcriterion-collectiongaf-collectionneogafSat, 11 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LittleBigContra collaboration is remarkable]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/27/littlebigcontra-collaboration-is-remarkable/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/27/littlebigcontra-collaboration-is-remarkable/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/27/littlebigcontra-collaboration-is-remarkable/#comments Various members from the popular video game forum NeoGAF have teamed up in an outstanding collaboration to recreate the classic NES game Contra within LittleBigPlanet. The iconic 2D shooter is revived in LBP thanks to the addition of the "Paintinator" in the Metal Gear Solid level pack. The massive project spans eight different levels, each painstakingly recreated in the LBP engine. Impressive, yes -- but we're wondering how long it will stay on the servers before the moderation team shuts it down for its obvious copyright infringement.

Update: There are 8 stages in total and 7 authors on the LittleBigContra team. You can find them on the PlayStation Network as follows:

Jungle: MisterAnderson - PSN: Leonidas2123
Base 1: Orz- PSN: SaitoHalifax
Waterfall: PSN - RyanardoDavinci
Base 2: Orz- PSN: SaitoHalifax
Snowfield: PSN: NinjaMicWZ
Energy Zone: El_Beefo - PSN: El_Beefo
Hangar: Jaeyden - PSN: Jaeyden
Alien's Lair: Donkey Show - PSN: gevurah22

See a trailer, after the cut.

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JoystiqLittleBigContra collaboration is remarkable originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wow! Bravo to the NeoGAF forum for creating this incredible custom soundtrack for WipEout HD. While the PSN game offers an excellent soundtrack as-is, it's refreshing to have this new collection of tunes to listen to while racing down these futuristic tracks. The soundtrack was created by a very talented group of NeoGAFers: "We're a bunch of NeoGAF posters who make electronic music. Some of us veterans, some of us amateurs, but we all share a passion for videogames and electronic music."

We're offering a mirror download here on PS3 Fanboy to show our support for the project. But, make sure you check out NeoGAF for the full credits list. Download here, and check out instructions on how to use it in the game after the cut.

Download (165MB)

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JoystiqDownload G.A.M.E. 3.0 WipEout Edition: A custom soundtrack for WipEout HD made by GAFers originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>downloadneogafsoundtrackwipeoutwipeout-hdThu, 25 Sep 2008 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Wii Music coming Oct 16 to Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/24/rumor-wii-music-coming-oct-16-to-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/24/rumor-wii-music-coming-oct-16-to-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/24/rumor-wii-music-coming-oct-16-to-japan/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Nintendo is holding some sort of event today in Japan, far from our watchful eye. Though it may be able to hide from the Joystiq Biomass, it can't hide from the internet, as the folks at NeoGAF have once again proven. User Jonnyram got some tidbits from the Japanese Rambling Man blog, which (according to his translation) says you can expect to see Wii Music in the Land of the Rising Sun on Oct. 16.

If the post can be believed, you can also look for Captain Rainbow in August, colored Wiimote straps in September and Valkyrie Profile DS on Oct. 2. We're a couple of language barriers removed from the source, so we wouldn't write it in stone, but the info does seem to represent our best guess at a Wii Music window for the moment.

[Via NeoGAF]

JoystiqRumor: Wii Music coming Oct 16 to Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>captain-rainbowDSneogafravi-drumsWiiwii-musicThu, 24 Jul 2008 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Uh-Ohkami: Capcom botches Okami Wii box art, inadvertently advertises IGN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/20/uh-ohkami-capcom-botches-okami-wii-box-art-inadvertently-adver/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/20/uh-ohkami-capcom-botches-okami-wii-box-art-inadvertently-adver/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/20/uh-ohkami-capcom-botches-okami-wii-box-art-inadvertently-adver/#commentsFiled under:

With all the work that goes into the designing, writing, and programming of a game (especially for a title as hotly anticipated as Capcom's waggle-infused port of the PS2 under-appreciated gem Okami), we assumed that there would be one person at every video game publisher who would give the final retail packaging a once-over, keeping a keen eye out for any typos, printing errors, or hidden watermarks from popular video game news sites. Then again, maybe that's just us.

As is the unfortunate case with the Wii Okami box art -- NeoGAF user Bob Digi discovered that right above a permanent "sticker" promoting the game's high score in Play magazine (an unsightly blemish in its own right) sits a fairly clear IGN watermark, the result of the artwork's background being photoshopped from an image on IGN's Okami PS2 site. Then again, perhaps the game underwent some serious changes in its Nintendo transition, and now features protagonist Amaterasu traveling throughout feudal Japan, devouring the logos of major gaming news sites.

[Thanks, Riven.]

JoystiqUh-Ohkami: Capcom botches Okami Wii box art, inadvertently advertises IGN originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The German version of GamePro (via NeoGAF) has published its review of Devil May Cry 4 and revealed some interesting features for the PlayStation 3 - namely, achievements. Similar to the Xbox Live counterpart, you'll be able to perform certain actions and earn recognition, which can then be seen by your friends.

From what we gather, this is only for DMC4, however, and not a console-wide feature, so don't expect to start bragging about your PSN gamerscore anytime soon. The idea of PS3 achievements, rumored once to be called entitlements, were denied by Sony leading up to the console's launch.

The review also confirmed Sixaxis functionality in the form of tilting to adjust the camera, and noted a 5GB required installation before you can play the game. The 1UP podcast this week also confirmed this, saying it took 25 minutes to complete the installation process, so don't expect to play the game as soon as you get home from the store.

[Update: Upgraded emphasis on 5GB installation]

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

JoystiqDevil May Cry 4 for PS3 gets achievements, required installation [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A disgruntled NeoGAF poster bought what he thought was a new copy of Steambot Chronicles from Gamestop, only to find out later that the US retail chain actually sold him a demo disc for the game, with the "Demo: Not for Resale" watermark scribbled out in sharpie marker.

This sort of thing is entirely possible thanks to Gamestop's policy of holding discs from new games behind the counter. The customer brings the empty case up front when purchasing, and the underpaid Gamestop employee finds the corresponding disc and puts it in its box. The major problem with this system becomes abundantly apparent with incidents like this: consumers have no real way of knowing if the disc they're being handed is the one that Gamestop employees originally yanked out of the packaging.

The best advice we can offer is to double-check Gamestop purchases for scratches, scuffs, or sharpie scribblings before walking out of the store. Unfortunately, we doubt that Gamestop's policies are going to be changing anytime in the near future.

[Via Gemaga]

JoystiqGamestop sells demo disc as new game originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As you may have already discovered PS3 firmware update 1.92 is now live, and it's the best update ever. Why? Well, because the changelog wasn't released alongside the update, so 1.92 currently has the best feature of all: Possibility. A quick glance through the NeoGAF forums shows us that the update does everything from improving the internet browser to automatically powering off controllers to improving PS1 and PS2 support and heating Toaster Strudels.

So, no, we don't really know what it does at the moment. Do you have any ideas? Notice your PS3 acting strangely? Hopefully we'll know more later in the day.

Update: So, Sony released the list of new features right here. Apparently the only difference is that backwards compatibility for some PS2 titles has been improved.

[Thanks, Ghost]

JoystiqPS3 gets firmware 1.92 [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The NeoGAF forums exploded in a fury of wild emotions at IGN UK's recent review of the much anticipated Heavenly Sword. The critics at IGN UK have much to praise about the game's visual presentation, noting its stellar graphics: "Everything from the beautifully designed, slickly animated characters to those magnificent, omnipresent sweeping vistas is a glory to behold."

But the review goes downhill from there. The combat system is called "tiresome and, to be blunt, incredibly boring." The story goes through a "hopelessly hackneyed, melodramatic script."

IGN UK is known for its highly critical reviews. However, PS3 fans must feel like Nariko (above) when one of the first reviews of such a heavily promoted game gets bashed so strongly. Hopefully, future reviews will show the game in a more favorable light, considering how crucial having a AAA title in the PS3 library is.

JoystiqIGN UK reviews "Sevenly Sword" originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Think twice before you start slingin' bombs towards Microsoft's corporate VP of global marketing, Jeff Bell. He might just show up on your message board and troll you right back.

That's what happened to NeoGAF user "a Master Ninja." Having heckled Bell amidst the Peter Moore departure, he awoke this morning to find a personal message in his inbox direct from Bell, proposing a curious question.

"And your contribution to society is ... what?"

The account, "bell801," was quickly linked to Microsoft's token white guy by both the community itself and the moderators of NeoGAF, confirming the account as registered to Bell's official Microsoft email address. "A Master Ninja" still hasn't said what his contribution to society is, but he has put forth a challenge to Jeff Bell to any Xbox Live Arcade game of his choosing.

For the sake of your recently revoked ghetto pass, Jeff. Do it.

[Update - NeoGAF administrator, Tyler Malka, has responded to the situation with an apology, stating "What happened in the Jeff Bell thread was a mistake and has been dealt with. I hope that NeoGAF can continue to be a community where gaming industry members wanting to remain anonymous can feel safe posting without "trusted sources" confirming their identities."]

Joystiq[Updated] Jeff Bell asks message board user: "And your contribution to society is ... what?" originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Okay, we admit it. We're cheating a little. Instead of letting someone come to us with their nifty gaming goodness, we saw something that was simply so awesome we had to ask if we could share it with you ... and luckily, NeoGAFfer cloudwalking had no problem with us showing off this incredible cake. Hey, if it was ours, we'd want to show the world as well!

Birthday girl cloudwalking's good pal jarosh had this Kirby cake made, but the fun didn't stop there. As he was slowly dismembered devoured, the pair had fun changing his features around, as you can see in the gallery ... though the reddish filling on the knife is a little disturbing. Poor Kirby! We're not sure we could have made ourselves eat the little guy. Then again, it could be revenge for the times we've been inhaled in various Smash Bros. matches.

Can you top a nummy Kirby cake? If so -- or if you have anything else you want to show off -- you too can be in this spot, with everyone cooing over your awesome stuff. Just take some pictures and send them to showmeit at dsfanboy dot com. We'll take care of the rest.

JoystiqShow and Tell: In Dreamland, cake eats you! originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>birthdaycakegalleryimageskirbyneogafshowtellThu, 12 Jul 2007 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Play DJ Max for free on your PC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/29/play-dj-max-for-free-on-your-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/29/play-dj-max-for-free-on-your-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/29/play-dj-max-for-free-on-your-pc/#commentsFiled under: ,


If the PSP-destroying demo has made you thirsty for more DJ Max, don't fret: the NeoGAF community has written up a guide on how to play a free online version of the game. With their handy guide, you won't need to know Japanese -- all you'll need are ninja-like reflexes to withstand the onslaught of falling notes.

Create a free account here, and then download the game here. (Note: You will need to use Internet Explorer.) Use the NeoGAF guide to help you through the process.

JoystiqPlay DJ Max for free on your PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 May 2007 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whispery.We would put our journalistic integrity at risk by making a full-fledged post out of this stuff. Seriously, check the link: "confirmed reports" of Brawl and Galaxy release dates, new Mario Kart and Zelda for the Wii, a new original IP similar to Final Fantasy VII ... it's a Nintendo fan's wet dream. While we can't completely discount the fact that it's real, being constantly exposed to this drivel has to make one just a bit jaded.

Rumors are fun, there's no doubt ... even if we know it's fake, it's nice to imagine. But who writes this stuff? What kind of odd psychological thrill do they receive, and why are Nintendo fans so willing to ignore the obvious and go along with it? Some of it is impressive (see the Nintendo On video), but it seems that Nintendo is eighteen times more susceptible to ridiculous rumor-mongering than the nearest competitor. Ah well ... it's kinda fun ... we guess. Your thoughts?

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Rumors are fun originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 May 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've played Dead Aim or any of Resident Evil's other Gun Survivor spinoffs, it's understandable why you might be hesitant to give Capcom's newest rail-shooter a chance. Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles shares the same first-person perspective and light gun mechanics as the GunCon games, so it's easy to associate the title with the mediocre Gun Survivor series.

NeoGAF forumer cvxfreak posted a well-supported list of reasons for why you shouldn't confuse the new Wii game with its PS2 cousins, claiming their similarities as superficial. Unlike with most of the Gun Survivor titles, Umbrella Chronicles' development hasn't been handed down to a lesser studio. Capcom's own Kawada Masachika is heading production, working to extend the game's length -- approximately 15 hours -- beyond the short playtimes that plagued Gun Survivor releases. Umbrella Chronicles also promises a lot more gameplay depth with destructible environments, improved weapon selection, and quick time events.

Previews for Umbrella Chronicles haven't been favorable, but it's still too early in development for us to judge. Knowing that Capcom won't be following the same formula as the Gun Survivor series, however, gives us hope for the final product.

JoystiqUmbrella Chronicles won't be another Gun Survivor originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NeoGAF forum goers are wondering if PLAY magazine has confirmed Dracula X: Rondo of Blood for PSP. In the Letter from the Editor page, Dave Halverson says "Can you say Dracula X meets Symphony of the Night". Later on in PLAY's Most Anticipated games of 2007 page Dave lists Dracula X: Rondo of Blood for PSP as his #3 choice.

Why would Dave put Dracula X as a PSP game if it wasn't coming to the portable? Especially on a list of anticipated games of 2007. That still doesn't explain his comment about Dracula X meets Symphony of the Night. Maybe Symphony of the Night is coming to the PSP as well, or some new game that combines elements of both. Of course the less exciting prospect could be that he was just referring to Symphony of the Night coming to Xbox 360 and Dracula X to PSP.

I suppose we'll just have to wait for an official announcement to find out for sure, but this info is interesting none the less.

[Via PSPUpdates]

JoystiqCastlevania PSP confimation? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we haven't seen it, word is that the upcoming issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly has some very interesting scores (and reviews) for a pair of upcoming DS titles. The March issue takes a look at both Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All and Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (it's long title month around here), and offers a lackluster-to-good range of scores for one, and great scores to the other ... and it's not the way that you may think.

Word on the street forums is that the scores for the two games in the issue are as follows:

Justice for All: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0
Hotel Dusk: 8.0, 8.0, 10 (yeah, that's a ten)

Now, it's true that this edition of Phoenix Wright is not judged to be the best by those who've played deeper into the series, and those are decent and respectable scores (which mean nothing, since we're all playing it anyway, and probably twice). But the scores for Hotel Dusk are surprising, and something of a relief as well. Whether or not you're a fan of EGM, it's nice to see such enthusiastic review scores. As a point of comparison, Trace Memory (often invoked when mentioning Hotel Dusk) scored much lower with EGM -- that game posted an average score of 6.17.

[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqEGM so-so over Phoenix Wright, anoints Hotel Dusk originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yeah they are.
Pokemon: Diamond/Pearl is, beyond doubt, the most anticipated release in the American market for the wonderous and fancy DS. Despite runaway sales in Japan and critical success, however, Nintendo has remained extremely tight-lipped about its eventual release date, with nothing more than a "TBA 2007" showing up in their catalogs.

The latest Nintendo Power, however, seems to have mention of a Spring release; those trusty soldiers at NeoGAF seem to have their heads on straight. Furthermore, Nintendo's official Pokemon website is now claiming an April 22nd release date, and despite Nintendo's penchant for delaying games till all nine eight planets align, we'll give them the benefit of the doubt. We won't lie ... we want this game, stigma be damned. The Pokemon franchise, if nothing else, has repeatedly demonstrated engrossing gameplay and attention to detail, and the new Wi-Fi trading system just makes it all the sweeter.

Wanna know what else? Nintendo Power gave the upcoming Phoenix Wright: Justice for All a 9 out of 10. Awesome. If David didn't mention that you have to love Phoenix Wright to come work here, then consider this an amendment of epic proportions.

[via GoNintendo]

[Update 1: Trusty commenters. More information from Pokemon.com added, and fixed a typo.]

JoystiqPokemon: Diamond/Pearl confirmed for Spring! [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's always interesting to see what people will do to their systems. Especially their expensive, pretty ones.

The Onyx DS (or, black DS) happens to be, in our opinion, the sleekest, sexiest system released on this planet. The fact that our fingerprints were visible after playing doesn't bother us. We simply carry around a soft cloth to wipe them away after long sessions with Starfox Command, and consider it a small price to pay to the gods of sleek design.

While we have no problems seeing the DS covered in shiny goodness, some people disagree. This difference of views can sometimes lead to experimentation of the most brutal kind.

NeoGAFfer Dice isn't too satisfied with the glare on his Onyx DS. He decided to experiment with this in a very painful way. Overt your eyes, weak-stomached ones. This one kicks you right in the gut.

Behold what happens when you take equipment used for fingernails to a DS. The end results are icky and can be seen on the second page of the thread. Is there some kind of system abuse line we can call to make the pain stop?

[Thanks JC!]

[Update 1: Pesky typos!]

JoystiqDe-glossing an Onyx DS is torture most foul [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember how Famitsu said they had the scoop on some big-name game coming for the PSP? Well, here it is folks. A tiny scan from NeoGAF shows that it's a new strategy RPG from big-name developer Level 5. It's entiteld "Jeanne d' Arc," or Joan of Arc, for you English-speaking folk. What has Level 5 done before, you ask? They're the ones responsible for the uber-hit Dragon Quest VIII.

Additional reporting from IGN reveals more info on the game: it takes place in a fictional world based on the true story of Joan. While hearing voices from the heavens, Joan is ordered to fight demons and the English army. In order to do so, she will partake in turn-based strategy battles. However, there are a few twists. Features like "Burning Site" and "Connection Guard" can boost stats of players on the field, drastically changing the flow of battle. The game features "full 3D visuals that appear to actually push the PSP hardware" and is 70% done. We can expect more news on this hot PSP-exclusive title soon, considering how it will come out by the end of the year... in Japan.

JoystiqLevel 5's super-secret RPG revealed! originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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