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[Keyboard Cat, Nyan Cat creators file lawsuit over Scribblenauts cameos]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/02/keyboard-cat-nyan-cat-creators-file-lawsuit-over-scribblenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/02/keyboard-cat-nyan-cat-creators-file-lawsuit-over-scribblenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/02/keyboard-cat-nyan-cat-creators-file-lawsuit-over-scribblenauts/#commentsKeyboard Cat, Nyan Cat creators file lawsuit over Scribblenauts cameos Nyan Cat creator Christopher Orlando Torres and Keyboard Cat's owner Charles Schmidt have filed a copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit against Warner Bros. and 5th Cell over their creations' appearances in the Scribblenauts series.

The complaint, filed on April 22nd, alleges that developer 5th Cell did not seek permission to include either copyrighted character in their published products or in related promotional material. The original Nyan Cat and Keyboard Cat videos have each been viewed tens of millions of times on YouTube, making them "extremely valuable for commercial uses," according to the complaint.

"Plaintiffs claim that Warner Bros and 5th Cell's trademark infringement was willful and intentional and are requesting an award of treble damages and requesting the case be deemed exception under 15 U.S.C. § 1117(a), thereby entitling Plaintiffs to an award of reasonable attorneys' fees," intellectual property-focused attorney blog Milord & Associates notes.

Plaintiffs Schmidt and Torres additionally seek an injunction against the sale of Scribblenauts products until the matter is resolved.

The Scribblenauts series allows players to summon a wide variety of memes during gameplay, for both practical purposes and comedic effect. Keyboard Cat has appeared in every series entry to date, while Nyan Cat is a more recent addition, appearing only in Scribblenauts Unlimited.

JoystiqKeyboard Cat, Nyan Cat creators file lawsuit over Scribblenauts cameos originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 May 2013 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dskeyboard-catlawsuitmemesnintendonyan-catpcScribblenautsscribblenauts-remixscribblenauts-unlimitedwii-uThu, 02 May 2013 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Scribblenauts DC comics game in development]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/rumor-scribblenauts-dc-comics-game-in-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/rumor-scribblenauts-dc-comics-game-in-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/rumor-scribblenauts-dc-comics-game-in-development/#comments Rumor DC super hero Scribblenauts game in developmentScribblenauts Unlimited developer 5th Cell is reportedly working on a DC super hero entry in the write-em-up series, called Scribblenauts Unmasked. According to IGN sources, the game is currently mired in redesign and may even lose the Scribblenauts Unmasked moniker altogether, though the game is assuredly focused on the DC Comics license.

The original design called for a game where Max would embark on adventures to help out DC super heroes, but that may not be indicative of the final product. One scenario detailed includes Max trying to bypass a hungry Killer Croc to infiltrate Wayne Manor through the sewers below. Another anecdote provided presents Max with two seemingly identical police officers, yet one is the villain Clayface and must be discovered.

IGN's sources say the game announcement is due at this year's E3, with PC, Wii U and 3DS being listed as supported platforms.

JoystiqRumor: Scribblenauts DC comics game in development originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds5th-celldcdc-comicsnintendopcscribblenautsscribblenauts-unlimitedscribblenauts-unmaskedwarner-broswii-uThu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Scribblenauts Unlimited' URL registered]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/01/scribblenauts-unlimited-url-registered/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/01/scribblenauts-unlimited-url-registered/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/01/scribblenauts-unlimited-url-registered/#comments A company that Warner Bros. uses for anonymous web registration has purchased the domain scribblenautsunlimited.com. Superannuation picked up on the filing, speculating Scribblenauts Unlimited could be developer 5th Cell's Wii U project.

This wouldn't be the first time a Scribblenauts game was unveiled in this manner. Late last year a domain registration for Scribblenauts Remix ended up being an iPhone version of the wordy puzzler.

Joystiq'Scribblenauts Unlimited' URL registered originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-Celldomain-registrationScribblenautsscribblenauts-unlimitedWarner-BrosWBIEFri, 01 Jun 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[2011 Holiday Buyers Guide: iOS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/09/2011-holiday-buyers-guide-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/09/2011-holiday-buyers-guide-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/09/2011-holiday-buyers-guide-ios/#comments You'll forgive us, but we're banking on the concept of Aunt Eileen stuffing your stocking with iTunes gift cards rather than, say, a Zune Marketplace one. Perhaps that depends on if you've been naughty or nice? We're not quite sure how this holiday stuff works, but we're trying our best here.

Anyway, below the break we've compiled another year's worth of great games on both iPhone and iPad platforms that we hope you'll love as well. Even if you don't get those gift cards, these games should still be affordable -- even after buying all those presents. Good luck with the relatives!

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Joystiq2011 Holiday Buyers Guide: iOS originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidanother-worldanother-world-20th-anniversaryascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayerbuyers-guidebuyers-guide-2011contre-jourcontre-jour-hddead-spacegem-keeperholiday-2011iblast-moki-2-hdinfinity-blade-2iosipadiphonejetpack-joyridemage-gauntletmobilequarrelquarrel-deluxescribblenautsscribblenauts-remixsuperbrothers-sword-and-sworcery-eptiny-towertiny-wingsvidrhythmFri, 09 Dec 2011 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts Remix penciled in for iOS release today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/11/scribblenauts-remix-penciled-in-for-ios-release-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/11/scribblenauts-remix-penciled-in-for-ios-release-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/11/scribblenauts-remix-penciled-in-for-ios-release-today/#comments 5TH Cell used its magic pen and notebook (actually a bunch of professional programmers, designers, and engineers within its own team and Iron Galaxy Studios, but whatever) to create an iOS version of its innovative DS game Scribblenauts, delivering the complete product to the App Store ... right now.

For 5 bucks, you can download the universal app Scribblenauts Remix (so that's what that title is!) featuring the signature gameplay -- writing words to summon objects, then using those objects to solve puzzles. The app is apparently based on Super Scribblenauts, meaning you can punch up your items with adjectives. It even has new iOS-exclusive levels.

For five dollars.

JoystiqScribblenauts Remix penciled in for iOS release today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-celliosipadiphoneiron-galaxy-studiosmobilerelease-datescribblenautsscribblenauts-remixwarner-bros-interactiveTue, 11 Oct 2011 23:46:00 EST<![CDATA['Scribblenauts Remix' domain registered by WB]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/03/scribblenauts-remix-domain-registered-by-wb/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/03/scribblenauts-remix-domain-registered-by-wb/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/03/scribblenauts-remix-domain-registered-by-wb/#comments WB apparently hasn't written off the Scribblenauts series, if a recent domain registration is any clue. Superannuation found a registration for the site scribblenautsremix.com.

The use of the word "remix" in the potential game's title would suggest that the new game is based on material from the first two; i.e. remixed content instead of entirely original material. But we don't know more than that -- and, since that was just an extrapolation based on the title, we don't really know anything. Though we might expect more Scribblenauts, which seems like a good thing. We've typed out an email to WB to try to summon some answers.

Joystiq'Scribblenauts Remix' domain registered by WB originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-celldomain-registrationscribblenautsscribblenauts-remixwarner-bros-interactiveWed, 03 Aug 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[5th Cell reveals sales for Scribblenauts, Drawn to Life]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/10/5th-cell-reveals-sales-for-scribblenauts-drawn-to-life/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/10/5th-cell-reveals-sales-for-scribblenauts-drawn-to-life/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/10/5th-cell-reveals-sales-for-scribblenauts-drawn-to-life/#comments 5th Cell's focus on original IP has worked out quite well for the independent developer, selling millions of copies of its innovative titles. During a DICE 2011 presentation on the studio's development strategy, general manager and COO Joseph Tringali shared that it has sold 3.5 million units in the Drawn to Life series and 2.5 million of Scribblenauts games. We'd known previously that the original Scribblenauts was the fifth best-selling DS title of 2009.

The developer is currently working on Hybrid, its XBLA title expected to launch sometime this year. 5th Cell has been incredibly cagey on details, but creative director Jeremiah Slaczka told Joystiq that it'll have its big reveal at GDC next month.

Joystiq5th Cell reveals sales for Scribblenauts, Drawn to Life originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-celldice-2011Drawn-to-LifedsHybridmicrosoftnintendosalesScribblenautsSuper-ScribblenautsxboxThu, 10 Feb 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Solid Snake and other Konami characters appear in Japanese Scribblenauts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/28/solid-snake-and-other-konami-characters-appear-in-japanese-scrib/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/28/solid-snake-and-other-konami-characters-appear-in-japanese-scrib/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/28/solid-snake-and-other-konami-characters-appear-in-japanese-scrib/#commentsIn addition to the ability to buy it in Japan and play it in Japanese, there are additional benefits to Konami's Japanese localization of Scribblenauts. Specifically, you can use the power of your words to bring forth Konami characters into 5th Cell's world.

In these screenshots, including one tweeted by Hideo Kojima and two from Hachimaki, you can see Scribblenized versions of Old Snake, Gradius's Vic Viper, and Love Plus's Manaka Takane. Apparently, the other two Love Plus girls were left out for some reason.

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JoystiqSolid Snake and other Konami characters appear in Japanese Scribblenauts originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-celldsjapankonamilove-plusnintendoScribblenautssolid-snakevic-viperFri, 28 Jan 2011 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts headed to Japan as 'Maxwell's Peculiar Notebook']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/scribblenauts-headed-to-japan-as-maxwells-peculiar-notebook/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/scribblenauts-headed-to-japan-as-maxwells-peculiar-notebook/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/scribblenauts-headed-to-japan-as-maxwells-peculiar-notebook/#commentsKonami has agreed to undertake the arduous task of translating Scribblenauts into Japanese. On January 27, Konami will release 5TH Cell's DS adventure game as "Flash Puzzle: Maxwell's Peculiar Notebook." ("Fushigi" means anything from "strange" to "mysterious" -- we've gone with Andriasang's translation here.)

Ironically, it seems to be a localization of the first Scribblenauts, which means it'll lack the sequel's adjective function, making it impossible to create a "mysterious" notebook in-game. But Konami already has to translate the 22,000 word dictionary for this (budget!) release, so it's understandable. It's probably been working quietly on the game since before Super Scribblenauts even came out.

No screens were released, so we don't yet know if any cosmetic changes were made to the game, nor how text entry is handled.

JoystiqScribblenauts headed to Japan as 'Maxwell's Peculiar Notebook' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-celldsjapankonaminintendoq1-2011release-datescribblenautsTue, 09 Nov 2010 09:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Scribblenauts gets a powerful, angry, vampiric Gamescom trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/super-scribblenauts-gets-a-powerful-angry-vampiric-gamescom-tr/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/super-scribblenauts-gets-a-powerful-angry-vampiric-gamescom-tr/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/super-scribblenauts-gets-a-powerful-angry-vampiric-gamescom-tr/#comments If the expansive dictionary found at the center of Scribblenauts left you bewildered, we're curious about what you'll think of the trailer for Super Scribblenauts posted below. It the game's noun recognition was indeed powered by black magic, its adjectives must be the work of Cthulhu.

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JoystiqSuper Scribblenauts gets a powerful, angry, vampiric Gamescom trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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They're "fuzzy." They're "camouflage" -- or "polka-dot" or "grey," depending on which you happen to pick up. According to WB, they're "chic," "colorful" and "plush." We would argue that they are "loud" in two different ways. And they're also "free." Appropriately, there are plenty of adjectives to describe the Super Scribblenauts pre-order bonus, the Adjectivized Headphones.

Unless you pre-order your copy of the game from GameStop, they're also "inaccessible." The headphones will be handed out (in the three aforementioned color schemes, randomly selected) with pre-orders of the game on its October 12 release date. And they'll totally look "awesome" worn over a Rooster Hat.

JoystiqListen to Super Scribblenauts in style with GameStop's pre-order bonus originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Comic-Con is turning out to be pretty worthwhile simply for DS-related reasons. In addition to the exclusive Dragon Quest IX content, you'll have a chance to try out Super Scribblenauts, and save $5 on the game for your trouble.

Warner Bros. Interactive will have demo stations for the adjective-enhanced adventure in its booth (#4545). Those who go to check it out will get an adjective of their own, thanks to a $5 Best Buy coupon to turn their own copies of Super Scribblenauts into cheap copies. The publisher released this charming artwork today as well, depicting some adjectivized objects found within the game. A plaid kappa! A wooden cat, in a furry cup, maybe? A tiny, striped, winged elephant! These are things that you can use in a video game to solve puzzles!

Gallery: Super Scribblenauts Comic-Con artwork

JoystiqSee and save on Super Scribblenauts at Comic-Con originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-Cellcomic-con-2010dsnintendoScribblenautsSuper-ScribblenautsWarner-Bros-InteractiveWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentMon, 19 Jul 2010 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Scribblenauts unpacking adjectives this Fall on DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/super-scribblenauts-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/super-scribblenauts-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/super-scribblenauts-ds/#comments Start flexing those ... whatever muscles you would use to exercise your imagination. Warner Bros. Interactive today announced Super Scribblenauts, the sequel to last year's similarly titled puzzle-platformer. The DS game will hit store shelves sometime this fall. Check out the first three (tiny, tiny) screenshots from the game in the gallery below.

As hinted at by the April issue of Nintendo Power, players will be able to modify the game's catalog of summonable items using adjectives, leading to complex creations such as "gentlemanly, flaming, flying zombies and purple, obese, winged elephants." That sounds wonderful, but we're more excited by the announcement's surreptitious reference to "upgraded controls." Does that mean we'll actually be able to walk to said lavender pachyderm without accidentally jumping into that adjacent pit of lava? We can only hope!

Gallery: Super Scribblenauts

JoystiqSuper Scribblenauts unpacking adjectives this Fall on DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 May 2010 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellDSNintendoplatformerpuzzlerelease-datescribblenautssuper-scribblenautswarner-brosWarner-Bros-InteractiveMon, 17 May 2010 13:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts on Wii up to fans]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/scribblenauts-on-wii-up-to-fans/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/scribblenauts-on-wii-up-to-fans/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/scribblenauts-on-wii-up-to-fans/#commentsIf your major issue with Scribblenauts was that typing was too easy, you may be interested to hear that 5TH Cell isn't ruling out a Wii version. Echoing previous statements about the developer's openness toward additional platforms, creative director Jeremiah Slaczka told the UK's Official Nintendo Magazine that a Wii version of the vocabuladventure is possible. All you need to do is ask for it (and buy the upcoming DS sequel)!
"I think a Wii version could happen," Slaczka said. "It's all about the fans - if the fans speak up and continue to buy and play the second one like they did the first one, I don't see why we couldn't make a case for a Wii version." The DS sequel -- which is still unnamed -- will be released this fall.

JoystiqScribblenauts on Wii up to fans originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[GoNintendo]

As evidenced by the image above, the latest issue of Nintendo Power reveals a sequel to 5th Cell's Scribblenauts for the Nintendo DS. According to a report from GoNintendo, the magazine feature additionally details the game's release window ("fall"), that it will receive "10,000 more words" and "120 new and improved levels," and will have a focus on the use of adjectives. Thankfully, the report also notes intentions to improve the game's controls -- a major setback of the first outing. We've shot an email to the developers and will hopefully have more information on the game sometime soon. For now, you can check out the full magazine cover right here.

JoystiqNintendo Power: Scribblenauts sequel coming this Fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellDSNintendonintendo-powerPuzzleq3-2010release-datescribblenautsscribblenauts-2Warner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIESat, 06 Mar 2010 19:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts was the #5 DS game of 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/15/scribblenauts-was-the-5-ds-game-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/15/scribblenauts-was-the-5-ds-game-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/15/scribblenauts-was-the-5-ds-game-of-2009/#commentsIn its "NPD: Behind the Numbers" feature for January, Gamasutra included a chart of the top five DS games in the US for 2009. As expected, the list is dominated by Nintendo's evergreen first-party lineup; however, at number five was a third-party title, 5th Cell's Scribblenauts. WB announced earlier this month that the bizarre adventure puzzle game shipped over a million copies. It sold "over 900k for sure," 5th Cell creative director Jeremiah Slaczka told Joystiq.

"The DS is a very different market than console, I think treating it as such helps," Slaczka said about cracking the DS market. "I think it's one of the toughest markets to sell on because the demographic is so broad: gamers, non-gamers, kids, adults, boys, girls. And unlike the Wii, it's even more limiting in power. Making a game that appeals to everyone is tough." And that kind of universal appeal is exactly what 5th Cell went for with Scribblenauts -- an approach that put them in some pretty exclusive company.

JoystiqScribblenauts was the #5 DS game of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellnpdsalesscribblenautswarner-bros-interactiveMon, 15 Feb 2010 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Noteworthy: Scribblenauts ships a million]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/03/noteworthy-scribblenauts-ships-a-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/03/noteworthy-scribblenauts-ships-a-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/03/noteworthy-scribblenauts-ships-a-million/#commentsWBIE announced today that Scribblenauts, 5th Cell's puzzle adventure game that spawns any object a player writes in, has now shipped one million copies worldwide. According to WBIE, which, as publisher, has an admittedly biased view of the situation, Scribblenauts has now reached "blockbuster status."

Keeping in mind that the reported figure is one million units shipped (and not necessarily sold), it's still an impressive number for a third-party DS game -- especially one as weird as an adventure game that features puzzle solving through the use of one's vocabulary. How are other developers expected to rip off that formula?

JoystiqNoteworthy: Scribblenauts ships a million originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time Gentlemen, Please
This was hands-down the funniest game released in 2009, and 2009 was a year in which we got a new Tim Schafer game and the return of the Monkey Island series, so that's saying something. If you missed out, please go buy it, it's cheap as can be and a true delight.

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JoystiqBest of the Rest: Justin's Picks of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>50-cent-blood-on-the-sandbest-of-the-rest-2009bionic-commandobrutal-legendcall-of-juarez-bound-in-blooddrop-7house-of-the-dead-overkillkillzone-2Microsoftqwoprock-bandscribblenautsthe-beatles-rock-bandtime-gentlemen-pleasewetXbox-360Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Best of the Rest: JC's picks of 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/01/best-of-the-rest-jcs-picks-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/01/best-of-the-rest-jcs-picks-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/01/best-of-the-rest-jcs-picks-of-2009/#commentsMuramasa: The Demon Blade
Muramasa appealed to me in a way that Odin Sphere didn't, thanks to an emphasis on combo-heavy sword action instead of planting and whatever. And the RPG elements that are left, like the sword upgrades and cooking, are not only fun, but simple enough that I can get right back into the game after a long break and still know what is going on.

Also, I don't mean to be shallow, but the fact that Muramasa is the most beautiful game of 2009 helps me be positive about it.

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JoystiqBest of the Rest: JC's picks of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellbest-of-the-rest-2009bit-trip-beatcanabaltcapybarademons-soulsDSGrand-Theft-Auto-Chinatown-Warsignition-entertainmentindies-zeromight-and-magic-clash-of-heroesmuramasa-the-demon-bladenamco-bandainew-super-mario-bros-wiiNintendoNintendo-SPD-Group-No.1phantasy-star-zeroretro-game-challengeRhythmrhythm-heavenscribblenautssegaspace-invaders-extreme-2the-legend-of-zelda-spirit-tracksubisoftvanillawareWiixseedFri, 01 Jan 2010 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Best of the Rest: Griffin's Picks of 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/01/best-of-the-rest-griffins-picks-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/01/best-of-the-rest-griffins-picks-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/01/best-of-the-rest-griffins-picks-of-2009/#comments DJ Hero
What started out as tepid fascination in DJ Hero quickly turned into a deep, passionate love. I initially thought it was just another rhythm game knock-off with an obtuse peripheral and a too-high price point. However, as my turntabling improved, my fondness for the game multiplied. Based on the game's lackluster sales, I'm guessing most people shared my outright hesitance -- but once you invest a bit of time and patience into DJ Hero, I guarantee you'll get hooked. (And that soundtrack! Oh, man, that soundtrack.)

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

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-of-the-rest-2009dissidia-final-fantasydj-herodungeons-and-dragons-fourth-editionfat-princessflowerhouse-of-the-dead-overkilli-am-t-painMicrosoftNintendopokemon-platinumpsnred-faction-guerrillaresident-evil-5scribblenautsWiiXbox-360Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[TIME declares Modern Warfare 2 top game of 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/09/time-declares-modern-warfare-2-top-game-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/09/time-declares-modern-warfare-2-top-game-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/09/time-declares-modern-warfare-2-top-game-of-2009/#comments Opening its rationalization with the arguable statement that Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 2 has "something intelligent to say about contemporary military conflicts," Time Magazine's "Top 10 Games" of 2009 list recently declared the title its "Game of the Year." MW2 was closely followed by Batman: Arkham Asylum and DJ Hero, while the recent Uncharted 2 and Assassin's Creed 2 landed on the bottom of the list.

The seemingly annual Flash/iPhone game choice this year turned out to be Geo Defense Swarm, while Link's latest adventure sat out the ubiquitous DS spot -- a spot filled by Scribblenauts, it would seem. As always, Joystiq will have our own Game of the Year awards going live just after the new year, so be sure to keep it locked!

JoystiqTIME declares Modern Warfare 2 top game of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionassassins-creed-2batman-arkham-asylumcall-of-dutycall-of-duty-modern-warfare-2dj-herogame-of-the-year-2009geo-defense-swarminfinity-wardmodern-warfaremodern-warfare-2scribblenautstime-magazineuncharted-2Uncharted-2-Among-ThievesWed, 09 Dec 2009 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA['Tis the season for new Scribblenauts artwork]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/tis-the-season-for-new-scribblenauts-artwork/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/tis-the-season-for-new-scribblenauts-artwork/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/tis-the-season-for-new-scribblenauts-artwork/#comments
Click to download in Santa-sizeWe thought the Scribblenauts Halloween wallpaper was a one-off, an excuse to promote the game a bit more in the period immediately following its release. But, to our delight, 5TH Cell has delivered the Christmas present we didn't dare hope for: new Scribblenauts artwork by character designer Edison Yan. It's a Christmas miracle! Well, okay, it may not be miraculous, but it's really nice! We don't even care if it is a promotional effort to remind people to put Scribblenauts on their holiday shopping lists.

There are also two new Christmas-themed screenshots in our gallery. In retrospect, it was a pretty clever idea to make a game that includes multiple holiday-themed items as part of its nature.

Joystiq'Tis the season for new Scribblenauts artwork originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellchristmasDSholidayNintendoPuzzlescribblenautswarner-bros-interactiveWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIEMon, 07 Dec 2009 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[5th Cell on Scribblenauts' control scheme, and more insights]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/16/5th-cell-on-scribblenauts-control-scheme-and-more-insights/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/16/5th-cell-on-scribblenauts-control-scheme-and-more-insights/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/16/5th-cell-on-scribblenauts-control-scheme-and-more-insights/#commentsIn a postmortem article for Game Developer magazine (excerpted by Gamasutra), 5th Cell co-founder Joseph Tringali offered some inside information about the development of Scribblenauts. The control scheme, one of the major complaints about the puzzle-adventure title, was something that 5th Cell wanted to fix in a couple of ways. However, the developer ran into time and budget constraints.

"We knew this was going to take a big hit from reviewers," Tringali said, "but we could only spend a limited amount of work on it. We discussed a secondary D-pad control option midway through development only to come to the conclusion it would take a single person 3-4 weeks to integrate it. On our self-funded schedule, that route was not an option."

Tringali said that to free up time to tweak the controls, another feature, like online connectivity, might have had to be lost. But when those decisions came up, it was already too late.

Joystiq5th Cell on Scribblenauts' control scheme, and more insights originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellDSjoseph-tringaliNintendoPuzzlescribblenautswarner-bros-interactiveWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIEMon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Celebrate Halloween with Scribblenauts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/celebrate-halloween-with-scribblenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/celebrate-halloween-with-scribblenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/celebrate-halloween-with-scribblenauts/#commentsIf you're planning to visit the London Dungeon this Halloween, you may get a scare of some kind, but more importantly, you can also get an exclusive Scribblenauts level. An exclusive Halloween level will be distributed in line at the Dungeon from 12 to 3pm wirelessly.

If you're not planning to go to the London Dungeon, you can still enjoy some spooky Scribblenauts goodies in the form of this wallpaper (1024x768, 1280x1024, or 1600x1200). It's full of creatures that we haven't seen before, including the Candy Corn Man and whatever that adorable giant eyepatch-wearing cat is. If you know the word that summons the Candy Corn Man, please, please let us know.

JoystiqCelebrate Halloween with Scribblenauts originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellhalloweenlondon-dungeonscribblenautswarner-bros-interactiveFri, 30 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts achieves noteworthy 194K sales in September]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/20/scribblenauts-achieves-noteworthy-194k-sales-in-september/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/20/scribblenauts-achieves-noteworthy-194k-sales-in-september/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/20/scribblenauts-achieves-noteworthy-194k-sales-in-september/#commentsIn its first two weeks on the market in North America, Scribblenauts sold 194,000 units, making it the third highest-selling DS title in September, behind Mario & Luigi and Kingdom Hearts sequels. That's 105,000 more copies than Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars moved in its first month.

We asked 5TH Cell creative director Jeremiah Slaczka if it met his expectations. "I didn't have any expectations," he told Joystiq. "I just hoped it'd do well. It's awesome for a completely new, original 3rd party IP on DS to do so well."

Does this strong debut mean a sequel is guaranteed? "Way too early to tell that," Slaczka said. "We've only seen 2.5 weeks of sales." He told us that Drawn to Life, which went on to break a million worldwide, only sold 40,000 copies in its first month, with one more week of sales in that month.

JoystiqScribblenauts achieves noteworthy 194K sales in September originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellDSNintendonpdPuzzlesalesscribblenautsthird-partywarner-bros-interactiveWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIETue, 20 Oct 2009 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[5TH Cell's next: a 'pretty big' XBLA game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/09/5th-cells-next-a-pretty-big-xbla-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/09/5th-cells-next-a-pretty-big-xbla-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/09/5th-cells-next-a-pretty-big-xbla-game/#commentsWell, okay, not next next. The actual next game from Scribblenauts developer 5TH Cell is Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter on DS, out October 27. In an interview with Gamasutra, 5TH Cell's creative director Jeremiah Slaczka revealed that the game after that will be the developer's first console game, a "pretty big" game for Xbox Live Arcade. "It's going to be really cool," Slaczka said. "We're very excited about it... it's totally not ready to be announced." Just think of how exciting it will be when it is ready! That's got to be ... more exciting.

The full interview is really interesting stuff, going into the inspiration and early design of Scribblenauts, some discussion of emergent gameplay, and 5TH Cell's somewhat indie-like philosophy.

Joystiq5TH Cell's next: a 'pretty big' XBLA game originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mega64, the comedic troupe with a taste for video games, has finally realized this and, in combination with the item-spawning gameplay of Scribblenauts, has created something that will change the internet forever. We'd go into more detail, but then we'd be taking away from the surprise. So, head past the break and see what's in store for the future of the intertron.

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JoystiqMega64 uses Scribblenauts technology to change the internet forever originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellcomedyDSmega64NintendoPuzzlescribblenautsvideoWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIEFri, 25 Sep 2009 18:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts Facebook page teases 'special announcement']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/19/scribblenauts-facebook-page-teases-special-announcement/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/19/scribblenauts-facebook-page-teases-special-announcement/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/19/scribblenauts-facebook-page-teases-special-announcement/#commentsThe Facebook page for 5TH Cell's Scribblenauts is teasing ... something. "Get your rooster hats ready!" a message posted on the game's "Wall" reads. "We have a very special announcement coming very soon..." We have no idea what's being announced, or even when, but it seems really early for a sequel announcement. Maybe another platform? Or maybe something outside the game, like a contest. In any case, if you like Scribblenauts, 5TH Cell is going to tell us all something that will probably be delightful.

Speaking of delightful, the pictured object is "Game of the Year" as rendered by the game. That's just adorable.

[Thanks, Josh!]

JoystiqScribblenauts Facebook page teases 'special announcement' originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellDSfacebookNintendoPuzzlescribblenautsteaserwarner-bros-interactiveWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIESat, 19 Sep 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[WB thinks Scribblenauts will have 'Layton appeal']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/wb-thinks-scribblenauts-will-have-layton-appeal/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/wb-thinks-scribblenauts-will-have-layton-appeal/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/wb-thinks-scribblenauts-will-have-layton-appeal/#comments Warner Bros. says it's counting on Scribblenauts to start a new puzzle franchise, getting a taste of the same success that a certain top-hatted DS puzzler has enjoyed. "What Scribblenauts offers is something akin to Nintendo's Professor Layton - an addictive and challenging game that has real mass-market appeal all wrapped up in a uniquely stylised package," said WB marketing manager Phil Lamb.

He seems to be making a logical argument until dropping this bon mot: "Many forum users are saying the game is the biggest incentive they've had to revisit their dormant DS in a long time." So ... umm ... did they not know Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box was out or what?

JoystiqWB thinks Scribblenauts will have 'Layton appeal' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It turns out that like Zachary's discovery, the item was an unfortunate accident. Slaczka explained to Joystiq that "sambo" is used in the game as an alternate term for "fig leaf gourd," an ingredient in the Ecuadorian dish fanesca. "Sambo" is the local term for the gourd. As for the watermelon-like appearance? "We reuse art," he said. "Fig leaf gourd looks a lot like a watermelon. It's just an alternative name in a giant list of tens of thousands of names."

Slaczka noted, offering evidence to the contrary of calls of racism, that many of the human characters in the game, including the fireman, winemaker, and dancer, manifest as black, as does "Brandon," the in-game representation of a 5TH Cell "wordsmith" (one of the employees tasked with finding words for the database), who is of course black in real life. He also mentioned Isaiah, a major character in the developer's last game Lock's Quest.

We must admit, a random, potentially slightly embarrassing art/word pairing in the game seems a lot more likely to us than endemic racism expressed through antiquated epithets. Slaczka told us he didn't even know "sambo" (the slur, not the gourd) until tonight.

Joystiq5TH Cell: Scribblenauts' scandalous-looking 'sambo' item is a misunderstanding originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"That was leaked by a hacker who does not know anything," Slaczka said. "It's more than that." Slaczka also revealed the last word to be added to the game's database: "Low Rider." Presumably this was added at the insistence of his friends, all of whom love a low rider.

[Via VG247]

Joystiq5th Cell: Leaked Scribblenauts word list is incomplete originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellDShackingNintendoPuzzlescribblenautswarner-bros-interactiveWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIETue, 15 Sep 2009 20:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Review: Scribblenauts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/15/review-scribblenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/15/review-scribblenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/15/review-scribblenauts/#comments There's this part I love in the movie Ratatouille where a critic says, "The world is often unkind to new talent, new creations. The new needs friends." It's something I always try to keep in mind and it's moved me to first, before we do anything else, celebrate what a staggering accomplishment Scribblenauts is.

It's a game where you solve simple puzzles with almost any object you can dream up (as long as it's not libations, licensed or lascivious) and every item acts the way you'd expect: bears chase honey and dogs chase cats. It's a game where you can spend hours just messing around to see what creatures can beat God in a fight (zombies: no; vampires: yes). As a technical achievement and as a toy, it's really brilliant. Scribblenauts is a thing of wonder.

Gallery: Scribblenauts (7/24/09)

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JoystiqReview: Scribblenauts originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, the Nintendo Channel may have received quite the facelift today, adding a host of new features and tossing a much needed fresh coat of paint on top of it all, but the best and brightest of the new content on offer is undoubtedly the behind the scenes look at Scribblenauts. We say this because, well, everything Scribblenauts wins. Sorry, interesting and informative Dead Space Extraction video! You picked the wrong week to be new.

Anywho, if you've got a Wii, check out the Nintendo Channel for a bunch of new content. Or, if you're lazy and want to know what's there before booting up the system, head past the break where we've got you covered, baby!

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JoystiqThis Week on the Nintendo Channel: Behind the scribble with Scribblenauts originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you miss the Nintendo World launch event for Scribblenauts yesterday due to your inability to spell "transporter beam" (that silent a is a killer)? Well now's your chance to experience it vicariously through three still images: it'll be magical! Above you can see a long line of people wearing the infamous rooster hat in the middle (uptown-ish) of Manhattan, waiting for their chance to purchase the game.

After the break, you can see that lucky lady on the far left picking up her copy of the game and there's another image of Scribblenauts' Art Director Edison Yan, Creative Director Jeremiah Slaczka and Technical Director Marius Fahlbusch signing autographs at the event. You can pick up your copy of the word-infused title starting tomorrow at your local gamemonger.

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JoystiqScenes from the Scribblenauts launch at Nintendo World originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>launch-eventnintendo-worldnintendo-world-storescribblenautsMon, 14 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Reminder: Early Scribblenauts launch today at Nintendo World NYC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/13/reminder-early-scribblenauts-launch-today-at-nintendo-world-nyc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/13/reminder-early-scribblenauts-launch-today-at-nintendo-world-nyc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/13/reminder-early-scribblenauts-launch-today-at-nintendo-world-nyc/#comments Friendly reminder for Scribble-natics in the tri-state region: the Nintendo World store will begin selling Scribblenauts today at 11AM as part of a special early launch. For those who don't want to wait until their retailer of choice gets the game sometime this week, now is the time to get on the LIRR, Metro-North, MTA, ferry or paddle boat and head on over to Rockefeller Plaza.

The 5th Cell team should be on hand for autographs (hopefully for longer than an hour) and demos of the game. Scribblenauts will allegedly only be sold between 11AM-2PM, so take that into consideration. If you're reading this post from the line at Nintendo World, feel free to let us know how long the queue is in the comments.

JoystiqReminder: Early Scribblenauts launch today at Nintendo World NYC originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellDSfalseNintendonintendo-world-storePuzzlescribblenautsWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIESun, 13 Sep 2009 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[There are 22,802 words in Scribblenauts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/there-are-22-802-words-in-scribblenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/there-are-22-802-words-in-scribblenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/there-are-22-802-words-in-scribblenauts/#comments Some scurrilous vagabond somehow managed to get their hands on the supposed complete dictionary from 5th Cell's upcoming everything generator, Scribblenauts. We sincerely urge you not to go through the illicitly obtained list, looking for particular nouns of interest and internet memes -- why not save that fun for the actual game? However, everyone should absorb the final tally of words present in the final build of the game: 22,802.

Also, if the list is legit, then "Plumbob" finally made it into the game -- as per our suggestion from E3. As we see it, we're owed around 0.00005 percent of Scribblenauts' total profits. We'll be waiting on the check, 5th Cell.

JoystiqThere are 22,802 words in Scribblenauts originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-celldictionaryDSNintendoplumbobpuzzlescribblenautsWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIESat, 12 Sep 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Watch this Scribblenauts ad with your pterodactyl]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/11/watch-this-scribblenauts-ad-with-your-pterodactyl/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/11/watch-this-scribblenauts-ad-with-your-pterodactyl/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/11/watch-this-scribblenauts-ad-with-your-pterodactyl/#commentsHow often does a company get TV advertising for games absolutely right? There's usually some aspect of a game's presentation to the general audience that is groan-worthy or embarrassing -- and potentially damaging to the game's perception. That's not the case with the Scribblenauts ad!

This live-action ad does a great job of getting the gameplay across, and presenting it in an appealing way. In fact, the events of this commercial would work as a real Scribblenauts level. Bonus points for using the real Scribblenauts art style for the summoned objects.

JoystiqWatch this Scribblenauts ad with your pterodactyl originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-celladvertisingscribblenautswarner-bros-interactiveFri, 11 Sep 2009 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Toys R Us writes in $15 launch day savings on Scribblenauts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/09/toys-r-us-writes-in-15-launch-day-savings-on-scribblenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/09/toys-r-us-writes-in-15-launch-day-savings-on-scribblenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/09/toys-r-us-writes-in-15-launch-day-savings-on-scribblenauts/#commentsIf you missed out on GameStop's rooster hat offer, or you decided against filling your home with pre-order novelties, you should consider Toys R Us for all your Scribblenauts needs. This Tuesday (and only Tuesday), according to CAG's NeoStrider, in-store purchases of Scribblenauts will be rewarded instantly with $15 gift cards, effectively dropping the price of one of the most promising video games of 2009 to $14.99.

There you go. If you live near a TRU and you've been on the fence (for some reason) about this game, consider your decision made.

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqToys R Us writes in $15 launch day savings on Scribblenauts originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellscribblenautstoys-r-uswarner-bros-interactiveWed, 09 Sep 2009 18:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Special Scribblenauts launch at Nintendo World store Sept. 13]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/03/special-scribblenauts-launch-at-nintendo-world-store-sept-13/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/03/special-scribblenauts-launch-at-nintendo-world-store-sept-13/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/03/special-scribblenauts-launch-at-nintendo-world-store-sept-13/#comments
For those in the New York area, pencil in on your calendar that Scribblenauts will launch two days early at the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Plaza. Scribblenauts creative director Jeremiah Slaczka will be there to autograph copies of the game, and there will also be "premium item giveaways" -- which had better be the infamous "rooster hat."

The event kicks off at 11AM, but for those who've got their h-e-a-r-t set on picking up a copy of the game, it may be prudent to arrive earlier. We have no idea how big of a launch this will be, but in a city of 10 million-plus people, there's surely a long line in the making. It's best not to tempt fate. Hmm, fate gets us thinking of karma. Wonder if we put k-a-r-m-a in the game ... will we get a female dog?

JoystiqSpecial Scribblenauts launch at Nintendo World store Sept. 13 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nintendonintendo-worldnintendo-world-storescribblenautswarner-brosThu, 03 Sep 2009 12:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts UK release date erased, 'October 9' written over it]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/02/scribblenauts-uk-release-date-erased-october-9-written-over-i/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/02/scribblenauts-uk-release-date-erased-october-9-written-over-i/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/02/scribblenauts-uk-release-date-erased-october-9-written-over-i/#commentsWB has announced a new UK release date for 5TH Cell's Scribblenauts: October 9. The company previously planned to release the title on September 25, then "October" (according to GamesCom press materials). Somehow, we doubt localization concerns are to blame. The North American version is still on track for September 15, which is so soon! So soon, in fact, that you could probably order one from the US and get it shipped to the UK before October 9. Just throwing that out there.

In other Scribblenews, a bunch of fun downloadables are available at the website now. Your wallpaper could have more panda-riding on it.

JoystiqScribblenauts UK release date erased, 'October 9' written over it originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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