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[Madden 25 will let you move to 17 different cities, revive historic teams]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/22/madden-25-will-let-you-move-to-17-different-cities-revive-histo/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/22/madden-25-will-let-you-move-to-17-different-cities-revive-histo/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/22/madden-25-will-let-you-move-to-17-different-cities-revive-histo/#comments
In Madden 25's Connected Franchise career mode, players can take on the role of team owner and perform a number of new tasks, including relocating teams to new cities. Madden's Creative Director Mike Young told Joystiq today that the mode is designed to limit the franchise relocation option to 17 different markets. The 17 cities include Brooklyn, London, Dublin, Toronto, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Austin, Columbus, Orlando, Portland, Oklahoma City and Memphis.

Additionally, some locations with an already-established NFL presence can receive a second team, such as Chicago and Houston. Players will have the option to retain their team name, logo and uniforms when moving or select from three different preset options for each city, including the Brooklyn Beats. The mode also grants players the option to reboot now-defunct teams from the NFL's history, such as the Columbus Panhandles, London Monarchs or the Houston Oilers. Players can opt to turn off the team relocation feature, disabling the option entirely.

EA Sports provided us with a new trailer for the game in which Young discusses the move from Madden 13's Connected Careers mode to this year's Connected Franchise mode. Madden 25 will launch August 27 for PS3 and Xbox 360.

JoystiqMadden 25 will let you move to 17 different cities, revive historic teams originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 May 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Arc System Works announced Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN at its 25th anniversary festival in Yokohama, Japan today. While there are no details yet on what platforms the arcade fighter will appear on, the developer uploaded an introductory trailer to its YouTube channel.

The trailer features a battle between series mainstays Sol Badguy and Ky Kiske. Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN will, once again, be directed by Daisuke Ishiwatari, who also composed the song heard in the trailer. The video shows that the game will run on the Unreal engine and won't use sprites, a first for the developer. Additionally, while the character shown at the end seems to be Milla Rage, the character briefly reflected in her eyes appears to be Eddie/Zato-1.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

JoystiqGuilty Gear Xrd SIGN announced at Arc System Works festival originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 19 May 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This gameplay video for Grid 2 shows a racer drifting around turns on a downhill course in Okutama, Tokyo in Japan. Grid 2 is coming to PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on May 28.

JoystiqGrid 2 gameplay trailer drifts through Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 18 May 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures will launch this fall on PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360, with a special side-scrolling version coming to 3DS, Namco Bandai announced. The game takes inspiration from the TV show of the same name, which is slated to begin airing June 17 on Disney XD.

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures features the iconic yellow character in a 3D adventure game in which he turns into a chameleon at some point, using his tongue to reel in ghosts. In the game's announcement trailer, Pac-Man also eats entire vending machines. Healthy choices, kids!

Gallery: Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (Announcement)

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JoystiqPac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures chomps North America this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 May 2013 23:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's something about Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon's ridiculous setting that is really resonating with people. Prominent YouTuber Mike Diva (real name: Mike Dahlquist) has constructed his own take on the universe, producing the above trailer whose highlight may be a chase sequence featuring cloud surfing. Or maybe it's Rex atop a flying shark with lasers on its head. We're having a tough time deciding.

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon launched at the end of April through Xbox Live, PSN and PC digital distribution channels, a game our review said "broadens the appeal of its source, thanks to a hilarious, accessible dollop of nostalgia, coated in the mechanics that made Far Cry 3 great." Michael Biehn, who plays protagonist Rex Power Colt, has said that Ubisoft is currently considering a sequel based on sales exceeding expectations.

JoystiqMike Diva's live action Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon trailer is dumb bliss originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 May 2013 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you know that viruses are important to the Resident Evil series? Thanks to this Resident Evil: Revelations developer diary video, you do now.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations developer diary discusses importance of viruses originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 05 May 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A recent blog from EA Tiburon provided more specific examples of how Madden 25's combo moves for ball-carriers would operate. The latest trailer for the game shows off some of the noted moves, such as stutter steps, back jukes and the runner's newfound ability to recover from stumbling.

JoystiqMadden 25 trailer shows a few new moves originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 May 2013 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA Canada recently detailed NHL 14's Collision Physics in a developer diary video and blog. New to the hockey game this year are left stick hits, where the speed and momentum of skaters can cause big hits without the use of the right joystick. Right stick hitting controls are still accessible in the game.

The Collision Physics system, which borrows from the FIFA series' Player Impact Engine, introduces more ragdoll reactions to players suffering hits, including the goalie. EA Canada says NHL 14 will also see less hip check spamming and more incidental contact due to the game demanding better player positioning. Likewise, the developer says the system will make better use of a player's individual attributes for keeping their balance and delivering hits on opponents.

JoystiqCollision Physics takes the ice in NHL 14 trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 May 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've forgotten about Super Mario Bros. Crossover, allow us to refresh your memories. Developed by Exploding Rabbit, Super Mario Bros. Crossover is a browser-based game that allows players to run and jump their way through Super Mario Bros. using a variety of characters from other game properties. In celebration of the crossover game's third anniversary, Exploding Rabbit decided it's time to unveil version 3.0 of the game in a new trailer.

Of the newer updates to Super Mario Bros. Crossover, the game's new levels stand out. Taken from one of Mario's more obscure appearances, Super Mario Bros. Special, the landscape of the levels changes with the game's difficulty settings. The game also received new skins, including ones inspired by the Castlevania series and Super Mario Bros. 2.

Exploding Rabbit raised $53,509 on Kickstarter in June 2012 to fund the development of its original platformer, Super Retro Squad.

[Thanks, Jay!]

JoystiqSuper Mario Crossover upgrades to version 3.0 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Quantic Dream showed off its upcoming mysterious action-adventure game Beyond: Two Souls in a two-hour screening at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on Saturday. The latest trailer for the game shows a young Jodie Holmes and her encounters with an unseen being she calls Aiden, which sets the tone for her struggles into adulthood.

The game stars Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe, the latter having been officially revealed as part of the game's cast in March. Beyond: Two Souls will launch on October 8 for PS3.

Update: GamesHQMedia has the 35-minute gameplay video from the film festival, which can be found after the break. Be warned: the video contains some spoilers.

Gallery: Beyond: Two Souls (4/28/13)

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JoystiqNew Beyond: Two Souls trailer premieres at Tribeca Film Festival [Update: Gameplay video] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This video discusses how Capcom took inspiration from the first few games in the Resident Evil series when developing Resident Evil: Revelations. The game's HD port is coming to Wii U, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on May 21.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations developer diary discusses heritage originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqTry not to lose the Battle of Teutoberg Forest again in Total War: Rome 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As you might imagine, Ubisoft's The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot is a dungeon crawler at heart. But that's just one organ in the game's anatomy: the game's trailer shows off the arms of character customization, the brain of dungeon building, and the long, long legs of asynchronous multiplayer competition.

JoystiqTake your whole body on The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This trailer for NCAA Football 14 offers a glimpse at the game's new presentation elements, which include post-play celebrations and familiar chants such as the Seven Nation Army chant heard at many college games. NCAA 14 is coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 on July 9.

JoystiqNCAA 14 presentation trailer features White Stripes chant originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Old School Games' third-person shooter God Mode is now available on Steam and XBLA for $9.99 and 800 MSP, respectively. The arcade-styled action game will mosey on over to PSN on June 23.

God Mode has players fighting "demonic hordes" using a variety of weapons to get through the depths of hell. It features four-player online and LAN co-op as well as over 40 "Tests of Faith" and eight difficulty modifiers that bring variety to the game's five different stages.

Update: The game will come to PSN on April 23, not June 23.

Continue reading God Mode out now on Steam and XBLA, coming to PSN April 23 [Update]

JoystiqGod Mode out now on Steam and XBLA, coming to PSN April 23 [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This trailer for Ride to Hell: Retribution sets the tone for the game's "no rules" attitude. The Deep Silver-published game is coming to Xbox 360, PC and PS3 Junes 25 in North America, and June 28 globally.

JoystiqRide to Hell: Retribution trailer is looking for a broken jaw originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Undead Labs has announced a June release window for State of Decay on Xbox Live Arcade. The game, formerly known as Class3, features a whole mess of zombies and survival horror action. While State of Decay will come to PC in addition to XBLA, the release window announcement from Undead Labs only specifically notes that the Xbox 360 version will launch in June.

The developer recently unveiled a new trailer for the game as well, which we've embedded above.

JoystiqState of Decay gets new trailer, coming to XBLA in June originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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All Games Beta has posted leaked screenshots and a trailer it says are from Dark Souls 2. See 12 minutes of gameplay right here.

Continue reading Rumor: Dark Souls 2 screens show what's going to kill you

JoystiqRumor: Dark Souls 2 screens show what's going to kill you originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A Mewtwo-like Pokemon was recently revealed by the Pokemon Company on the Pokemon Smash TV show in Japan. Set to appear in Pokemon X and Y, this unnamed creature bears a striking resemblance to the first Pokemon that fans would reserve their lone Master Ball for in Pokemon Red and Blue, Mewtwo.

While the developer hasn't revealed whether the unnamed Pokemon will be a new form or evolution of Mewtwo, the Pokemon Company did specifically refer to it as a new creature. Yes, we want to call it "Mewthree" as much as you do.

Gallery: Pokemon X / Y (Mewtwo)

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JoystiqNew Mewtwo-like Pokemon revealed for X and Y originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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These screens and trailer for Coffee Stain Studios' Sanctum 2 show off the action-packed shooting in the game. Sanctum 2 is slated to launch on PC, Xbox Live and PSN sometime in 2013.

Continue reading Shoot a glance at these Sanctum 2 screens and trailer

JoystiqShoot a glance at these Sanctum 2 screens and trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mode 7 Games, developers of Frozen Synapse, recently unveiled a trailer for its next strategy game, Frozen Endzone. In it, players will use simultaneous turn-based commands to get their team to the end-zone in a futuristic American football-style match.

The PC, Mac and Linux game is slated for a 2014 release with an open beta planned for this year. Frozen Endzone is currently seeking community approval on Steam's Greenlight service.

Gallery: Frozen Endzone (Announcement)

JoystiqFrozen Synapse developer announces Frozen Endzone originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementfrozen-endzonemacmode-7-gamespcscreenshotsstrategytrailerSat, 16 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Go behind the scenes of The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/16/go-behind-the-scenes-of-the-walking-dead-survival-instinct/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/16/go-behind-the-scenes-of-the-walking-dead-survival-instinct/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/16/go-behind-the-scenes-of-the-walking-dead-survival-instinct/#comments
This behind-the-scenes video for The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct shows Norman Reedus and Michael Rooker discussing their experiences as voice actors for the game. The game will launch March 19 for Wii U, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

JoystiqGo behind the scenes of The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This behind-the-scenes video of God of War: Ascension shows the creation of the game's unique elephant-like creature. The final version of the "elephantaur" can be seen soon, as the game will be available for PS3 on March 12.

JoystiqCreating God of War: Ascension's 'elephantaur' originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a bit of a protracted wait, but Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is definitely nearly here - it even has a launch trailer to prove it. The sequel to the million-selling debut shooter arrives on March 12 when it impacts the craniums of Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

JoystiqSniper: Ghost Warrior 2 launch trailer thinks it can control you with terror originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The new Survival mode takes place in the Glittering Caves of the White Mountains, and pits one to five players against a series of incoming enemy and boss waves, trying to keep towers up and stay alive as long as possible.

The "Goblin-town" map for the one-lane mode sets the battle in the Misty Mountains near the Witch-king's dwelling, as seen in The Hobbit last year. We've got videos of both the new mode and the new map down below.

To celebrate the release, Monolith devs are jumping in on the PlayStation Network and hosting a special "Play with Devs" session on Friday, March 1 from 5-8pm PT. The game is free this week for PS Plus members, so if that's you download away.

Monolith says the new content is coming "soon" to both PSN and XBLA, so no date yet. The company tells Joystiq that the new one-lane map will be free. Survival Mode will also be free for anyone with a season pass (included in the boxed retail copies of the game), but cost extra otherwise.

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JoystiqGuardians of Middle-earth adds new Survival mode, one-lane map originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The single-player demo for God of War: Ascension is available now for all users on the PlayStation Network. There's also a launch trailer out for the game, as seen above. Turns out the pre-divine Kratos is just as popular with the ladies as the fully-powered one was. Oh, and he's plenty angry, too.

JoystiqGod of War: Ascension demo hits PSN alongside new trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Disney Infinity's Cars-themed play set springs to life in these screens and trailer, showing Lightning McQueen, Mater, Holley Shiftwell and Francesco Bernoulli racing through Radiator Springs. The game combines physical figures with virtual play areas, each play set costing $34.99 in addition to the starter pack's $74.99 cost.

Previously announced play set themes include The Incredibles, Monsters University and Pirates of the Caribbean. Disney Infinity is set to arrive in June for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Wii U and 3DS.

Gallery: Disney Infinity (Cars Play Set)

JoystiqDisney Infinity's Cars set on display in these screens and trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you missed the part of today's PlayStation 2013 presentation in which Killzone: Shadow Fall was announced, Guerilla Games uploaded the video from the demo using the PS4's instant video sharing capabilities to the game's official Facebook page. We've embedded the video above.

Gallery: Killzone Shadow Fall

JoystiqWatch the Killzone: Shadow Fall announcement demo right here originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ronimo Games introduced its 13th character to Awesomenauts, and his name is Genji. Genji is one of the last living Entin, a caterpillar-like monk "on a pilgrimage to restore his faith in the great space butterfly."

He is also a support character that specializes in "shielding allies and banishing enemies." Ronimo tells us that Genji is being put through testing in closed beta, along with a sizable balance overhaul for the game, so there's no specific date for when the character will join the rest of the Awesomenauts crew. The official site for the game lists him as a Steam exclusive, though.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (Genji)

JoystiqNew Awesomenauts character Genji announced originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bow hunting is the in thing with FPS games lately, and while Crysis 3 doesn't slack on that front, it also offers other, equally absurd weapons for exploding aliens in a hyper-stylized future environment. Why use a regular gun when you can use a 10-barreled gun infused with the power of dubstep?

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Wasteland 2, in development by inXile after the studio raised over $3 million on Kickstarter for the project in April 2012, recently got its first gameplay video. The update post for the project lists off a number of elements not seen in this early trailer.

Still, Development Director Chris Keenan's guide to the agricultural area of the game is a lengthy one, as he detailed topics such as the game's customizable UI and turn-based combat. Watch the full video above for a run-down on the game's progress.

JoystiqFirst early gameplay video for Wasteland 2 surfaces originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This new trailer for Lego City: Undercover flashes its wit while showing off its open-world-style gameplay. The game will launch March 18 on Wii U and April 21 on 3DS.

JoystiqNew Lego City: Undercover trailer is on the hunt originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This behind-the-scenes video of Capcom's Remember Me discusses how the soundtrack fits into the game's "Neo Paris" setting. Remember Me is coming to PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in May.

JoystiqRemember Me trailer goes behind the music originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hot one the heels of the mockumentary from earlier this week, this BioShock Infinite trailer gets down and dirty with some gameplay, or we should say up and heavenly. We hope the game, unlike the poor sod in the chair, doesn't disappoint when it hits on March 26.

Gallery: BioShock Infinite (1/31/13)

JoystiqBioShock Infinite trailer goes up to the city in the sky originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dead Space 3 will chill the spines of many a space engineer when it launches into the retail atmosphere on February 5. Not that a wee bit of cold scares Isaac Clarke, as demonstrated by him taking off his helmet at sub-zero temperatures just so he can give the camera some fierceness.

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No Time to Explain recently landed on Steam after its successful Kickstarter campaign and collective nod from the community in Steam's Greenlight program. What's more, developer tinyBuild Games knocked the price of the game down by 25 percent to $7.49 in a special promotion that ends February 1.

Check out the announcement trailer for the game above, and read up on our recent Joystiq Indie Pitch if you're in the dark on the game. After all, there's no time to... elaborate on it here.

JoystiqPSA: No Time to Explain begins 25% off in Steam debut originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A "full-fledged" single-player demo for God of War: Ascension is coming in late February, according to a recent PlayStation blog. With the multiplayer beta scheduled to end next week, fans only have the above 30-second teaser trailer to watch for the next month in preparation for the game's March 12 release date.

Unless you bought the Total Recall remake film on Blu-ray of course, which came with the E3 single-player demo that is exclusive through 3/8/13. While we'd assume those are two different demos by virtue of February and March being two different months, we've contacted Sony to be sure.

Update: God of War: Ascension's closed multiplayer beta testing initiative is officially open to all PSN users for the duration of the holiday weekend, Sony has informed us. Get in on that action by clicking here.

JoystiqGod of War: Ascension single-player demo coming late February [Update: multiplayer beta open to all this weekend] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The release of Gearbox's Aliens: Colonial Marines is finally zeroing in towards us, with publisher Sega launching a new television teaser to promote the oft-delayed title. For PC soldiers, Colonial Marines features a number of bonuses on Steam if players are willing to sign up for the Weyland-Yutani sponsored expedition before its launch.

Steam pre-order bonuses include a Sonic-Harpoon Artillery Remote Projectile (or S.H.A.R.P.) stick rifle, a weapon referenced in James Cameron's Aliens that fires explosive darts. Aliens: Colonial Marines will also be available for Xbox 360, Wii U, and the PlayStation 3, when it launches on February 12.

JoystiqGame on, man! Aliens: Colonial Marines is ready for pre-order originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This trailer for Aliens: Colonial Marines shows a certain Captain Cruise ordering his crew to investigate a 17-week-old distress signal on the U.S.S. Sulaco. As indicated by the trailer's dramatic music and the word "aliens" in the game's title, the "liquid situation" has players leading the highly-skilled group of marines into battle against hostile alien beings (surprise!).

The Gearbox-developed game uses environments drawn specifically from the movie series of the same name, such as LV-426 and Hadley's Hope. Aliens: Colonial Marines is coming to Xbox 360, PC, Wii U and PS3 on February 12, 2013.

JoystiqAliens: Colonial Marines story trailer investigates a deserted ship originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 29 Dec 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that trailer for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII that leaked out a few days ago? Forget that happened, since Square Enix slightly altered and re-launched it. Disregard all the parts of it that are identical, or all the footage that you swear you've seen before.

One of the only differences that stands out in the remixed trailer is the music, really. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is heading to Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2013.

JoystiqHere's the 'real' Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII debut trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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