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[Nintendo debuts 3DS screenshot sharing tool in Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/20/nintendo-debuts-3ds-screenshot-sharing-tool-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/20/nintendo-debuts-3ds-screenshot-sharing-tool-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/20/nintendo-debuts-3ds-screenshot-sharing-tool-in-japan/#comments Nintendo debuts 3DS screenshot sharing tool in JapanNintendo has released a web tool for use in the 3DS' internet browser, which allows the user to share screenshots from compatible games on Twitter and Tumblr. So far, only Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Tomodachi Collection: New Life work with the service - our friends at Engadget attempted to upload a picture taken with the 3DS' camera and were given an error about "incompatible software."

No indication from Nintendo that a westernized version of the utility is in the works, but the Japanese tool still works on this side of the globe, provided you can either read Japanese, or have a lot patience and spare time. Folks interested in investigating should point their 3DS browsers to i.nintendo.net.

JoystiqNintendo debuts 3DS screenshot sharing tool in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsnintendonintendo-of-japanscreenshotssharingsocialsocial-networkingtumblrtwitterSat, 20 Apr 2013 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Microsoft Studios creative director Adam Orth no longer with company]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/report-microsoft-studios-creative-director-adam-orth-no-longer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/report-microsoft-studios-creative-director-adam-orth-no-longer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/report-microsoft-studios-creative-director-adam-orth-no-longer/#comments Adam Orth, the Microsoft Studios creative director who caused a stir among consumers last week by tweeting his opinions on "always-on" devices, is no longer a Microsoft employee, according to "two sources" speaking with Polygon.

Last week, Microsoft publicly apologized for Orth's comments, saying that "this person is not a spokesperson for Microsoft, and his personal views do not reflect the customer centric approach we take to our products or how we would communicate directly with our loyal consumers."

We have reached out to Microsoft for a statement on the situation and will update this story if we learn more.

JoystiqReport: Microsoft Studios creative director Adam Orth no longer with company originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adam-orthalways-ondurangomicrosoftmicrosoft-studiostwitterxboxWed, 10 Apr 2013 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Respawn Entertainment teases E3 appearance this year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/25/respawn-entertainment-teases-e3-appearance-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/25/respawn-entertainment-teases-e3-appearance-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/25/respawn-entertainment-teases-e3-appearance-this-year/#comments Respawn Entertainment teases E3 appearance this yearRespawn Entertainment (which came from the disunion between Activision and the former heads of Infinity Ward) promised us last year that the company would not debut its first game at E3. Though we may see a glimpse before the show, Respawn's co-founder Vince Zampella has tweeted that, "Yes, we will finally be at E3," presumably not just to enjoy the sometimes smelly confines of the Los Angeles Convention Center again.

So far, all we've seen of Respawn's secret title is a company logo and the blurry screenshot above, but if Respawn is headed to LA in June for the show, they'll likely be bringing some game info along. As Zampella added, "I have no intention of showing up empty handed!"

JoystiqRespawn Entertainment teases E3 appearance this year originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3-2013e3-expolaccpcplaystationrespawnrespawn-entertainmenttweettwittervince-zampellaMon, 25 Feb 2013 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Twitter-based MMORPG accused of stealing artwork]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/28/twitter-based-mmorpg-accused-of-stealing-artwork/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/28/twitter-based-mmorpg-accused-of-stealing-artwork/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/28/twitter-based-mmorpg-accused-of-stealing-artwork/#comments Twitterbased MMORPG accused of stealing artworkTweeria is a web-based role-playing game that advertises itself as the "laziest MMORPG ever." It uses Twitter to passively power and level up a virtual character set in a fantasy-based world, and has now been accused of stealing art from the World of Warcraft collectible card game.

Mike Sacco, a columnist for WoW Insider who also happens to work at WoW CCG owner Cryptozoic Entertainment, points out that artwork uploaded by the Tweeria staff for the title is ripped right off from the cards.

Tweeria's creator, a Russian company called Twee Game, claims it's a "mostly experimental" project, and the game has since added a "copyright notice" at the bottom of its pages to try and attribute the artwork to its creators. For now, the game is still up and running, despite user feedback saying that it's unclear just how it all works anyway.

JoystiqTwitter-based MMORPG accused of stealing artwork originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Dec 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artartworkccgcollectible-card-gamemmorpgpcrpgstolentwee-gametweeriatwitterworld-of-warcraftwow-ccgFri, 28 Dec 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[THQ considering Linux and other platforms after Humble Bundle success]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/18/thq-considering-linux-and-other-platforms-after-humble-bundle-su/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/18/thq-considering-linux-and-other-platforms-after-humble-bundle-su/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/18/thq-considering-linux-and-other-platforms-after-humble-bundle-su/#comments THQ considering Linux and other platforms after Humble Bundle successAfter the THQ bundle recently brought in over $5 million (split between THQ, charity donations, and "tips" to the bundle's organizers), the company's president Jason Rubin admits that he's looking at possible markets differently lately. Rubin's Twitter account says he "got the Linux message loud and clear" from the bundle, and he later told Polygon that "the message I took away from a large number of tweets and comments around the THQ Humble Bundle sale is that there are vibrant communities of gamers using other operating systems besides the dominant ones, and a company like THQ should not overlook them."

In other words, there's opportunity for THQ in selling computer games outside of the standard Windows ecosystem. Rubin has no plans yet, but he says the analysis has started, and the company is "committed to look at anything that makes sense" in terms of releasing titles on platforms other than simply Windows. In the past, THQ has released Mac versions of its Company of Heroes series through a third-party publisher, but it sounds like Rubin is considering a more widespread solution for cross-platform releases after this feedback. He says THQ should have more to announce soon.

JoystiqTHQ considering Linux and other platforms after Humble Bundle success originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Dec 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gameshumble-indie-bundlejason-rubinmarketspcreleasessalesthqthq-bundletwitterTue, 18 Dec 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox unfollows Twitter and unfriends Facebook, apps 'retired' from dash]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/19/xbox-unfollows-twitter-and-unfriends-facebook-apps-retired-from/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/19/xbox-unfollows-twitter-and-unfriends-facebook-apps-retired-from/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/19/xbox-unfollows-twitter-and-unfriends-facebook-apps-retired-from/#comments Xbox unfollows Twitter & unfriends Facebook, apps 'retired' from dashThe Fall 2012 Update currently rolling out removes Twitter and Facebook from the Xbox dashboard, and Microsoft have confirmed the apps are officially being 'retired.' Speaking to IGN, Microsoft said it's "retiring the Facebook and Twitter apps," although the company didn't comment regards whether or not they may ever return. Microsoft is recommending Xbox users instead access Twitter and Facebook via Internet Explorer 9, which is included in the Fall Update.

It was three Fall Updates ago when Twitter and Facebook arrived on Xbox 360. Yes, nearly three years ago when everyone logged in on that first day to tweet or post a status update from their consoles, then immediately reverted to however they tweeted or updated their statuses before. Ah, memories.

JoystiqXbox unfollows Twitter and unfriends Facebook, apps 'retired' from dash originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dashboarddashboard-updatedashboard-update-fall-2012facebookmicrosofttwitterxboxFri, 19 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Castle Crashers gains entry to Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/26/psa-castle-crashers-gains-entry-to-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/26/psa-castle-crashers-gains-entry-to-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/26/psa-castle-crashers-gains-entry-to-steam/#comments PSA Castle Crashers gains entry to Steam, hide yo kids, hide yo wifeCastle Crashers is live on Steam right now for your adorable medieval animal orb pleasure, for $15 on PC and Mac. Since Castle Crashers launched in 2008 and is on both XBLA and PSN, the Steam release directly benefits staunchly anti-console gamers and those with a "don't play a game until it's been out for four years" policy.

For those in either category, or for anyone looking to grab a free copy of Castle Crashers on Steam, stay tuned to the Joystiq Twitter account (Officially Verified!), where we'll be giving away free codes. Good luck, valiant Steam knights.

JoystiqPSA: Castle Crashers gains entry to Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Castle-CrashersfreemacpcSTEAMThe-BehemothtwitterWed, 26 Sep 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 5 marketing kicks off with viral 'Epsilon Program' site]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/01/grand-theft-auto-5-marketing-kicks-off-with-viral-epsilon-progr/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/01/grand-theft-auto-5-marketing-kicks-off-with-viral-epsilon-progr/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/01/grand-theft-auto-5-marketing-kicks-off-with-viral-epsilon-progr/#comments Viral GTA 5 site 'Epsilon Program' launchesA Twitter account for something called the "Epsilon Program" has materialized in the past few days, linking off to a freaky (and annoying) website for a pseudo-religion called "KIFFLOM", registered by Take Two Software.

The site features a thinly-veiled parody of the real-life Scientology organization and includes such hilarious "facts" as: "If you have a birth mark, you may be descended from Kraff, the famous Emperor of the 4th Paradigm." Considering that the next iteration of GTA is set in a faux Los Angeles and that the Epsilon Program was featured in a gags found within GTA: San Andreas, odds are good that we're looking at an early viral campaign for Grand Theft Auto 5. Good timing, since only yesterday investors were asking why the hype train for GTA 5 had not yet left the station.

What does it tell us about the game? Nothing at all. But investors were wondering where the marketing was, and Take Two appears to have answered right away.

JoystiqGrand Theft Auto 5 marketing kicks off with viral 'Epsilon Program' site originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>epsilon-programgrand-theft-auto-5gta5marketingmicrosoftpcplaystationps3sitetwitterviralxboxWed, 01 Aug 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Far Cry 2 creative lead Clint Hocking now working for Valve]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/12/far-cry-2-creative-lead-clint-hocking-now-working-for-valve/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/12/far-cry-2-creative-lead-clint-hocking-now-working-for-valve/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/12/far-cry-2-creative-lead-clint-hocking-now-working-for-valve/#comments Far Cry 2 creative lead Clint Hocking now working for ValveClint Hocking - the designer behind Far Cry 2 and the original Splinter Cell - vacated his latest gig at LucasArts last month. Though he didn't leave a forwarding address, a recent tweet depicted his son in the Valve headquarters lobby, with the word "Arrival." Valve reps confirmed his new employment there to Joystiq today via email, but stopped short of saying what Hocking's work at the Washington-based studio would entail.

Hocking previously worked at LucasArts on projects unknown, and has spent the past few years out of the spotlight (our past three stories on him involve exiting or entering new jobs).

JoystiqFar Cry 2 creative lead Clint Hocking now working for Valve originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clint-hockingfar-cry-2lucasartstwitterubisoftvalvevalve-softwareThu, 12 Jul 2012 14:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD gleaming the cube on PC as well]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-gleaming-the-cube-on-pc-as-well/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-gleaming-the-cube-on-pc-as-well/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-gleaming-the-cube-on-pc-as-well/#comments Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD also kickflippin' to PCAbove, you see Tony Hawk grinding down a pipe. Nothing out of the ordinary there. In actuality, though, it's Tony Hawk grinding down a pipe on a PC in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD. You'll excuse us if we've totally blown your mind.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD is heading to PC, though Robomodo isn't offering a date just yet - it will arrive "later this summer." Expect to see it a few weeks after it hits Xbox Live Arcade this July.

In honor of today's news, Activision released two new trailers and a batch of screens, below and beyond the break.

Gallery: Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD (7/11/12)

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JoystiqTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD gleaming the cube on PC as well originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>pcq3-2012release-daterobomodotony-hawktony-hawk-pro-skater-hdtony-hawks-pro-skater-hdtwitterWed, 11 Jul 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mass Effect 3 producer teases 'much more' DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/26/mass-effect-3-producer-teases-much-more-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/26/mass-effect-3-producer-teases-much-more-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/26/mass-effect-3-producer-teases-much-more-dlc/#comments With the launch of Mass Effect 3's Extended Cut DLC today, you may think BioWare is ready to wash its hands of the series and move onto something new. Producer Mike Gamble hit Twitter today to tease future DLC for Mass Effect 3, something BioWare is apparently working on right now.

"Would now be a good time to talk about how we're doing more DLC in the future?" his first tweet teased earlier today. "That was a trick question. We'll save the future DLC for future chats. Don't worry though...there's much more," he responded later in the day. Gamble wouldn't go into specifics about when we'd hear about future Mass Effect 3 content - but we'll be in the captain's cabin, playing with our model ships while we wait.

JoystiqMass Effect 3 producer teases 'much more' DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BioWaredlceaMass Effect 3mass-effect-3michael-gamblemicrosoftmike-gamblepcplaystationps3Sci/TechTwitterxboxTue, 26 Jun 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Miiverse cares not for your Twitter and Facebook accounts, won't work with either]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/21/miiverse-cares-not-for-your-twitter-and-facebook-accounts-wont/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/21/miiverse-cares-not-for-your-twitter-and-facebook-accounts-wont/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/21/miiverse-cares-not-for-your-twitter-and-facebook-accounts-wont/#comments Miiverse announced for Wii UMiiverse may be Nintendo's latest baby step toward embracing the modernity of social media, but that doesn't mean it's actually going to integrate with modern social media. GamesIndustry reports Nintendo has confirmed its Miiverse won't play nice with Facebook nor Twitter. The long-term plan is to allow Miiverse access sometime after the Wii U launch from devices such as 3DS, smartphones and PCs.

"On the Wii U we do have additional reasons for connecting, we talked about things like the video chat system, nothing revolutionary but it's going to be convenient, it's going to be easy," said Nintendo of Europe's Laurent Fischer. "The community will be the Wii U owners, who will have this common interest for video games and our expectation about that is it's going to be a way to enhance the idea of sharing information on the video game."

Remember that Miiverse is also on a potential 30-minute communications delay due to family friendly moderation. At least we know Nintendo is doing its best to keep another console generation of children safe from the big, bad internet.

JoystiqMiiverse cares not for your Twitter and Facebook accounts, won't work with either originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FacebookMiiVersenintendoTwitterwii-uThu, 21 Jun 2012 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Unleash 'The Power of Liking' in Infinity Blade 2's 'Vault of Tears' this Thursday (tissues not included)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/21/unleash-the-power-of-liking-in-infinity-blade-2s-vault-of-te/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/21/unleash-the-power-of-liking-in-infinity-blade-2s-vault-of-te/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/21/unleash-the-power-of-liking-in-infinity-blade-2s-vault-of-te/#comments ImageIt's not a new box set from The Cure, nor from Joy Division, nor from Him. It's not a Tears for Fears reference, nor is it access to Prince's 1980s clothing selections! Nope, Infinity Blade 2's "Vault of Tears" is actually a massive (free) content update headed to Epic's latest iOS entry this Thursday.

Several new enemies are being added, as well as "more than 50 new items" and rewards. Most bizarrely, the ability to "earn extra turns and invite their friends, family, and other non-Infinity Blade players to do in-game damage with the power of liking and re-tweeting battle calls." You read that right, folks: "the power of liking and re-tweeting battle calls." In the biz, we call that a "paradigm shift." Also, awful.

Gallery: Infinity Blade 2 (Vault of Tears)

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JoystiqUnleash 'The Power of Liking' in Infinity Blade 2's 'Vault of Tears' this Thursday (tissues not included) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 May 2012 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chairchair-entertainmentepicepic-gamesfacebookinfinity-blade-2twitterupdatevault-of-tearsMon, 21 May 2012 11:50:00 EST<![CDATA['Archer' may take a shot at a Pinball FX 2 table, it's all Twitter's fault]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/20/archer-may-takes-a-shot-at-a-pinball-fx-2-table-its-all-twit/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/20/archer-may-takes-a-shot-at-a-pinball-fx-2-table-its-all-twit/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/20/archer-may-takes-a-shot-at-a-pinball-fx-2-table-its-all-twit/#comments ImageSo it went down like this: Someone tweeted Archer production designer and art director Neil Holman the idea for an Archer table in Zen Studios' Pinball FX 2, Holman said he could send the idea up to FX if Zen was down, and Zen said, "Yuuuuup" (paraphrased). Holman since requested Zen's contact info and said he'll "put the wheels in motion."

It looks to us like Twitter already got those gears turning, in a wonderfully public way. This is what happens when cool people work together: transparency and dead hookers. Uh, we mean, cartoon spy-drama pinball tables. Of course.

Joystiq'Archer' may take a shot at a Pinball FX 2 table, it's all Twitter's fault originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>archermicrosoftNeal-Holmanpinball-fx-2tabletwitterxboxZen-StudiosFri, 20 Apr 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sons of Anarchy creator in talks for game, likely browser-based]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/27/sons-of-anarchy-creator-in-talks-for-game-likely-browser-based/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/27/sons-of-anarchy-creator-in-talks-for-game-likely-browser-based/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/27/sons-of-anarchy-creator-in-talks-for-game-likely-browser-based/#comments Kurt Sutter, creator of Sons of Anarchy the television series, is looking to become Kurt Sutter, creator of Sons of Anarchy the video game. Sutter teased a possible Sons of Anarchy video game from a "major gaming company" in a tweet today, writing that he is "soon to be taking meetings" for the project to "figure out costs, platform and timing."

Sutter clarified his realistic expectations a few minutes after the initial tweet, saying, "to do a quality platform-based game costs tens of millions and takes years. We're toying with the idea of a high-end browser-based game." We're not complaining one way or the other, as long as video game Jax looks exactly like Charlie Hunnam.

JoystiqSons of Anarchy creator in talks for game, likely browser-based originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The PlayStation Vita just got moderately more useful. A suite of apps is available today on the PlayStation Store including Flickr, Netflix, and "LiveTweet." That's the name of the Twitter app. No, we don't know why.

If you're a new Vita owner, you can get them all right now through the PlayStation Store. If you're a prospective Vita owner just waiting to see how the Netflix app shook out, you can see for yourself in this walkthrough from Engadget.

JoystiqPSA: Twitter, Netflix, and Flickr now available for Vita originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flickrlivetweetnetflixplaystationplaystation-vitapsapsntwittervitaWed, 22 Feb 2012 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Meat Boy to be torn apart, rebuilt for touchscreen devices]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/super-meat-boy-to-be-torn-apart-rebuilt-for-touchscreen-devices/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/super-meat-boy-to-be-torn-apart-rebuilt-for-touchscreen-devices/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/super-meat-boy-to-be-torn-apart-rebuilt-for-touchscreen-devices/#comments Super Meat Boy has seen success on Xbox Live, PC and Mac, but as is often the case while playing SMB, Team Meat have decided that's not good enough. Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes of Team Meat announced via Twitter today that they're rebuilding Super Meat Boy from scratch for a potential launch on mobile touch devices.

In a six-part tweetfest, Team Meat disclosed the following details: The touch title will be remade from scratch and won't play like Super Meat Boy; it will be a larger, more traditional game, unlike titles such as Doodle Jump; and they promised it won't use "shitty touch controls."

"if you liked SMB im sure you will enjoy this (if its good enough to continue on :) ) we just had a few cool ideas and wanted a challange," one of Team Meat's tweets reads.

Team Meat said that if the project fails and turns out to not be any fun, they'll scrap it and move on to the next idea, which we can only assume is a Super Meat Boy live-action point-and-click adventure title in 3D. Those adventure things are all the rage these days, we're told.

JoystiqSuper Meat Boy to be torn apart, rebuilt for touchscreen devices originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>edmund-mcmillenmacmicrosoftmobilepcprototypesuper-meat-boyteam-meattommy-refenestouchtwitterxboxThu, 09 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Killzone PSN version 'delayed indefinitely' [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/killzone-remake-shot-down-as-delayed-indefinitely/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/killzone-remake-shot-down-as-delayed-indefinitely/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/killzone-remake-shot-down-as-delayed-indefinitely/#comments[Update: This post erroneously referred to this version of Killzone as a "remake" for PS3, but it was intended to refer to the PSN re-release of the PlayStation 2 game. We apologize for contributing to the 'ghastly confusion.]

Killzone the First was scheduled to become a downloadable PSN game in late January, but has since been "delayed indefinitely," according to the official Killzone Twitter account.

Killzone franchise creators Guerrilla Games are currently working on the next entry in the series, as well as a still-unnamed "new IP."

JoystiqKillzone PSN version 'delayed indefinitely' [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canceledguerrilla-gameshd-remakeKillzoneplaystationps3remaketwitterWed, 08 Feb 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Schafer needs a millionaire to fund Psychonauts 2, Notch raises hand]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/schafer-needs-a-millionaire-to-fund-psychonauts-2-notch-raises/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/schafer-needs-a-millionaire-to-fund-psychonauts-2-notch-raises/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/schafer-needs-a-millionaire-to-fund-psychonauts-2-notch-raises/#comments Double Fine's Tim Schafer would love to make Psychonauts 2, he told Digital Spy -- he's pitched it to publishers a few times, but no one has ponied up for the project, and Schafer still needs a few million dollars to back it up. Enter: Notch.

After learning of Schafer's problem, Markus "Notch" Persson, creator of Minecraft and resident indie millionaire, tweeted at Schafer, "Let's make Psychonauts 2 happen," followed by ";D Also, I'm serious." This afternoon, the official word from Double Fine is, "Tim and Markus are talking. Who knows what might happen?"

Notch has followed up candidly, tweeting that he and Schafer are talking via email, hinting that they may talk more at GDC, and finishing with a warning: "Anyway, please don't get your hopes too high yet. Everything is extremely vague!"

There it is, ladies and gentlemen. The potential multi-million-dollar business deal to create Psychonauts 2, started on Twitter and including a winky, open-mouthed-smiling emoticon. Ah, technology.

JoystiqSchafer needs a millionaire to fund Psychonauts 2, Notch raises hand originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>double-fineMarkus-Perssonmicrosoftmillionaireminecraftnotchpcplaystationps3Psychonautspsychonauts-2Tim-SchafertwitterxboxTue, 07 Feb 2012 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Harada 'considering' Tekken X Street Fighter on Vita]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/16/harada-considering-tekken-x-street-fighter-on-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/16/harada-considering-tekken-x-street-fighter-on-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/16/harada-considering-tekken-x-street-fighter-on-vita/#comments Namco producer Katsuhiro Harada is leading up production of Tekken X Street Fighter -- he's the Yoshinori Ono of Namco, if you will. And like his Capcom counterpart, Harada has repeatedly taken to Twitter to answer fan questions about his current project, most recently telling one Twitter user that he's currently "considering" a Vita port of the title.

He didn't mention much else, unfortunately, though he did take time to promote an upcoming community vote via the game's Facebook page, that'll allow fans to choose which characters end up in the upcoming fighter. One follower suggested both Final Fight's famed crossdresser, Poison, as well as Street Fighter Alpha 3's Karin. We're gonna go out on a limb and ask Harada for Ryu and Eddy Gordo. Those guys never get any time in the spotlight!

JoystiqHarada 'considering' Tekken X Street Fighter on Vita originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomkatsuhiro-haradanamconamco-bandaiplaystationplaystation-vitaportrosterstreet-fighter-x-tekkentwittervitaMon, 16 Jan 2012 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: GAME outs new Need for Speed, reaffirms Medal of Honor sequel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/12/report-game-outs-new-need-for-speed-reaffirms-medal-of-honor-s/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/12/report-game-outs-new-need-for-speed-reaffirms-medal-of-honor-s/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/12/report-game-outs-new-need-for-speed-reaffirms-medal-of-honor-s/#comments Someone at British brick-and-mortar franchise Game seems to have confirmed our expectant attitude towards EA's Need for Speed franchise. The British retail outlet's Twitter account documented a trip to EA for a presentation, and casually noted plans for a new Need for Speed ("Need for Speed 13!"), not to mention a word on the as-yet-unseen Medal of Honor sequel. As Eurogamer reports, the tweet is no longer available, though other volleys from the account confirm the retailer's presence at an EA presentation.

EA has spoken about a Medal of Honor sequel in the past, though this is the first we've heard of it in quite some time. It's said to be developed by EA's Danger Close studio, and we're not sure if Battlefield studio EA DICE will be once more tasked with handling the multiplayer component. Meanwhile, following the pattern of annual Need for Speed releases, it's likely that Burnout studio Criterion will be tasked with the thirteenth (!!) entry in the series.

We've reached out to EA for comment, but aren't expecting much more than some light under its breath cursing.

Update: In response to this report, an EA rep told Joystiq, "We do not comment on rumor or speculation."

[Image credit: GAME]

JoystiqReport: GAME outs new Need for Speed, reaffirms Medal of Honor sequel originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>danger-closedanger-close-gameseaelectronic-artsgameleakmicrosoftneed-for-speed-13pcplaystationps3twitterukunited-kingdomxboxThu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fake Miyamoto takes to Twitter and revitalizes Nintendo franchises in Flash]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/fake-miyamoto-takes-to-twitter-and-revitalizes-nintendo-franchis/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/fake-miyamoto-takes-to-twitter-and-revitalizes-nintendo-franchis/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/fake-miyamoto-takes-to-twitter-and-revitalizes-nintendo-franchis/#comments As if the saga of Fake Peter Molyneux weren't an exciting enough Twitter story, today we were introduced to Faux Shigeru Miyamoto, who creates amazing Flash games using classic Nintendo characters. Both Mario and Kirby are lampooned in Flash on the impersonator's Tumblr site, as well as the legendary creator himself of course. Presumably the totally-not-retiring slash potentially retiring developer isn't just pulling a fast one on us all, and we very much doubt these are prototypes for that original game he's making.

Regardless, we suggest one thing before heading into any of the games on said site: turn your volume way, way down. Or up, if you're extremely hard of hearing, but otherwise, ya know, it's super loud. Deafeningly so.

JoystiqFake Miyamoto takes to Twitter and revitalizes Nintendo franchises in Flash originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fake-twitter-accountflashkirbymariopcshigeru-miyamototwitterFri, 06 Jan 2012 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 dev on closure reports: 'nothing is certain']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-dev-on-closure-reports-nothing-is-certain/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-dev-on-closure-reports-nothing-is-certain/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-dev-on-closure-reports-nothing-is-certain/#comments It appears as though S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise dev GSC Game World may not be giving up, at least not yet, with an ambiguous Twitter message from the company's official feed stating, "We will do our best to continue. However, at this point, nothing is certain."

Last last week when reports of GSC's closure were still fresh, the feed reportedly had a message which read, "No we have not closed GSC or cancelled," but it was said to be deleted soon after, according to Edge. A followup missive from the company notes that the website "will continue, with the forum and tech support." Additionally, the GSC shop will apparently carry on "until the nearest planned items sell out."

While the company may not be entirely closed yet, these messages read like little more than the death rattle of a business on its last legs, sadly. Given the circumstances, it stands to reason that development of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has stopped, though its unclear what will happen to the IP. We wish the best for the approximately 45 employees said to be affected.

JoystiqS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 dev on closure reports: 'nothing is certain' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>closuregsc-gameworldpcshutteredstalker-2twitterukraineTue, 13 Dec 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Peter Molydeux (note: still not Peter Molyneux) returns to Twitter, challenges UK game industry]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/peter-molydeux-note-still-not-peter-molyneux-returns-to-twitt/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/peter-molydeux-note-still-not-peter-molyneux-returns-to-twitt/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/peter-molydeux-note-still-not-peter-molyneux-returns-to-twitt/#comments
"Just stuck my fingers up @rockstar_north (aka pig factory) and walked out. Cog in a machine? Not anymore, now I'M the machine," the mysterious Peter "Molydeux" Twitter account proprietor and UK game developer exclaimed this morning on his second Twitter account, "@dougiedeux." As previous interviews have revealed, the man behind the fake -- and often hilarious -- Twitter account "@petermolydeux" is a game developer who's worked on a variety of high profile titles. It appears his latest work was with Grand Theft Auto V studio Rockstar North, based out of Edinburgh, Scotland. Is that high profile enough?

Anyway, after "Molydeux" was banished from Twitter recently -- a result of an unknown user or users "reporting" his faux account to the Twitter mothership, possibly confused with the actual Peter Molyneux -- followers, friends, and media outlets voiced concern. Where would we be without his hilarious game design proposals every day? Nowhere, that's where!

Thankfully, Twitter reinstated the account as of today, with two messages from its operator thanking supporters and promoting his other account, "@dougiedeux." With that account, he plans on running an ongoing dev diary of his indie project, post-Rockstar North. That project? "Save the UK Games Industry from collapse." Good luck, mystery man!

JoystiqPeter Molydeux (note: still not Peter Molyneux) returns to Twitter, challenges UK game industry originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>indiepeter-molydeuxrockstarrockstar-northtwitterThu, 01 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Paper, Scissors, Stone registered by LucasArts and BioWare in Australia]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/30/paper-scissors-stone-registered-by-lucasarts-and-bioware-in-au/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/30/paper-scissors-stone-registered-by-lucasarts-and-bioware-in-au/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/30/paper-scissors-stone-registered-by-lucasarts-and-bioware-in-au/#comments Ryan Langley is a level designer at Halfbrick Studios, so he's used to putting secret rewards in hard-to-find places, but in this case he found one. He discovered that both LucasArts and BioWare have filed for a classification in the Australian government for a computer game called Paper, Scissors, Stone. Unfortunately, we have no idea what that is at all.

The classification does mention that it's related to "science fiction themes" and that the game will have "online content." When you combine that with the fact that both LucasArts and BioWare are listed on the mark (along with publisher EA), it's possible that, even despite the M rating for mature audiences, this could have something to do with the upcoming The Old Republic MMO. A standalone minigame of some kind? That's just a guess, but yes please on that.

At any rate, we'll probably hear about this one soon. In the meantime, you might want to start practicing your hand signals.

JoystiqPaper, Scissors, Stone registered by LucasArts and BioWare in Australia originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>biowarehalfbrick-studiosioslucasartsminigamestar-warsStar-Wars-The-Old-RepublicThe-Old-RepublictitletwitterWed, 30 Nov 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget takes a tour of the PlayStation Vita Twitter app]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/21/engadget-takes-a-tour-of-the-playstation-vita-twitter-app/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/21/engadget-takes-a-tour-of-the-playstation-vita-twitter-app/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/21/engadget-takes-a-tour-of-the-playstation-vita-twitter-app/#comments
Having spent some time with Engadget's Richard Lai, we can assure you that the charming, British accent heard in this video tour of the PlayStation Vita's Twitter app is just as disarming in person as it is through voiceover. As he soothingly details, the Vita app functions similarly to other iterations of the social network's mobile clients, offering touch support and scrolling, as well as geotagging, hashtags, and photo support.

It remains unclear whether the app will launch alongside the console in various territories, with a Sony rep telling Engadget that the Twitter client isn't finished just yet, and refusing to confirm a same-day launch. The company did, however, march out this gentleman (in the middle) and his amazing haircut.

JoystiqEngadget takes a tour of the PlayStation Vita Twitter app originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applicationplaystationplaystation-vitatwittervitaFri, 21 Oct 2011 14:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Parody tweeter 'PeterMolydeux' once applied for work at Lionhead]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/13/parody-tweeter-petermolydeux-once-applied-for-work-at-lionhead/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/13/parody-tweeter-petermolydeux-once-applied-for-work-at-lionhead/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/13/parody-tweeter-petermolydeux-once-applied-for-work-at-lionhead/#comments You are following @petermolydeux on Twitter, right? The always pondering parody of the eminent game developer (that imagines things like a "racing game where you only have 2 speeds," or "a creature who can only eat bullets for survival") is one of our favorite characters on the service -- and it only allows 140, remember? Kotaku AU has a lengthy interview with the anonymous Tweeter in question, and though we didn't get the question of who he actually is answered, we get a lot of other interesting information.

Apparently, the person behind the account is a real game developer, doesn't always agree with Molydeux's snobby dislike of popular titles, and has recently moved out into pitching his crazy game ideas with full videos and documents rather than just his tweets. Interviewer Katie Williams' website has a few more tidbits from the interview, including the fact that Peter Molydeux once applied to Lionhead Studios. He didn't get the job.

He also hints that there may be another parody character on the way: an indie game dev who's "just been fired from a big-name developer, and is declaring war on them by aiming to create the greatest indie game of all time, all within one year." Considering that one of Molydeux's kooky game ideas is being made into a real game, we'd love to hear what that new guy has in store for us.

JoystiqParody tweeter 'PeterMolydeux' once applied for work at Lionhead originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>game-developerlionhead-studiosmicrosoftparodypcpetermolydeuxtwitterxboxThu, 13 Oct 2011 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Giveaway: Check Facebook and Twitter for free Leedmees codes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/giveaway-check-facebook-and-twitter-for-free-leedmees-codes/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/giveaway-check-facebook-and-twitter-for-free-leedmees-codes/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/giveaway-check-facebook-and-twitter-for-free-leedmees-codes/#comments
We at Joystiq are fans of Leedmees, the XBLA game for Kinect where you and a friend can guide creatures to safety using your body to form bridges and paths. So we're looking to share the love and giveaway a bunch of keys to our Facebook and Twitter followers. Keep an eye on the Joystiq feed(s) today for a chance to pick up a key and get your own free copy of Leedmees.

Good luck, and a special thanks to Konami for providing the keys.

Gallery: Leedmees (9/9/11)

JoystiqGiveaway: Check Facebook and Twitter for free Leedmees codes originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookkonamileedmeesmicrosofttwitterxboxFri, 09 Sep 2011 15:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Kevin Butler quits Sony via Twitter, Sony says to 'keep following his tweets']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/kevin-butler-quits-sony-via-twitter-sony-says-to-keep-followin/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/kevin-butler-quits-sony-via-twitter-sony-says-to-keep-followin/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/kevin-butler-quits-sony-via-twitter-sony-says-to-keep-followin/#comments Kevin Butler would be a wonderful Sony VP if he actually existed, and we would be upset to hear of his resignation if it were real. This makes us very emotionally confused about Sony's latest marketing ploy, which has @TheKevinButler tweeting that he's quit Sony to be president of the family flooring business. How do we react when a fake person fake-quits his fake position at a real company? We're not sure, but so far we've been eating a lot of chocolate and manically watching Desperate Housewives.

@TheKevinButler posted two tweets today about the job switch and his profile now reads, "President, Economy Flooring. I'm a man of the people and the people need help. Carpets worn? Hardwoods warped? Linoleum non-linear? Rest Easy, KB's here to help." As legit as this may seem, Sony has hinted at a Twitter-tease, telling Industry Gamers to "stay tuned. We'll have more info on KB's new upstart career shortly. In the meantime, keep following his tweets."

JoystiqKevin Butler quits Sony via Twitter, Sony says to 'keep following his tweets' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flooring-companykevin-butlerplaystationps3pspsonytwitterVPFri, 26 Aug 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Vita gets social with Facebook, Twitter, Skype, and Foursquare apps]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/playstation-vita-gets-social-with-facebook-twitter-skype-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/playstation-vita-gets-social-with-facebook-twitter-skype-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/playstation-vita-gets-social-with-facebook-twitter-skype-and/#comments During its GamesCom press conference, Sony revealed a suite of social media stuff that will be downloadable for the PlayStation Vita, joining the Vita-exclusive apps like Near and Party. If you want to let people know what's going on in your life (like, say, "I just played a Vita game" or "I'm about to play a Vita game") you'll be able to do so in Foursquare, Skype, Twitter, or Facebook. Skype was previously hinted at in a Brazilian Sony presentation.

All four apps will be available for free download from the PlayStation Store. The announcement didn't make it clear as to whether any of them would be available at launch, but we're guessing no -- if the apps were ready at launch, they'd probably be pre-loaded on the device.

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JoystiqPlayStation Vita gets social with Facebook, Twitter, Skype, and Foursquare apps originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookfoursquaregamescom-2011playstationplaystation-vitaskypesonytwittervitaTue, 16 Aug 2011 16:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: LulzSec hacking group releases thousands of account logins, includes Xbox Live and Facebook [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/17/report-lulzsec-hacking-group-releases-xbox-live-facebook-login/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/17/report-lulzsec-hacking-group-releases-xbox-live-facebook-login/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/17/report-lulzsec-hacking-group-releases-xbox-live-facebook-login/#comments Adding to the list of game-related companies it has attacked, LulzSec yesterday claimed to have stolen and leaked the login and password information for approximately 62,000 "internet accounts," reports the CBC. The stolen info is said to comprise logins/passwords from Facebook, Twitter, "dating sites," PayPal and, notoriously, Xbox Live. It is also claimed that the majority of accounts are from the United states, though several other countries are named in the report.

The account database info is still currently available through the LulzSec website (though we'd suggest not visiting) -- various folks on Twitter responding to the group claim to have done a variety of things with the information, from having a large pack of condoms delivered to an elderly woman, to one person saying they bilked a PayPal account for £250 ($404).

Earlier this week, the group attacked and successfully took down a handful of game industry websites, including EVE Online, Minecraft and The Escapist. All three sites quickly recovered and have been online since. Microsoft has yet to respond to request for comment on yesterday evening's alleged breach.

Update: Microsoft has released a statement, which states that Xbox Live was not compromised to the best of Microsoft's knowledge, and the logins/passwords were released at random, with people encouraged to try said information on services like Xbox Live (among others). "This group appears to have posted a list of thousands of potential email addresses and passwords, and encouraged users to try them across various online sites like Xbox Live in the event one of the users happens to use the same password and email address combination. At this time we do not have any evidence Xbox Live has been compromised. However we take the security of our service seriously and work on an ongoing basis to improve it against evolving threats."

JoystiqReport: LulzSec hacking group releases thousands of account logins, includes Xbox Live and Facebook [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>account-infobreachfacebookhackerslulzsecmicrosoftpaypalreporttwitterxboxxbox-liveFri, 17 Jun 2011 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Insomniac revealing new IP at EA press conference]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/05/insomniac-revealing-new-ip-at-ea-press-conference/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/05/insomniac-revealing-new-ip-at-ea-press-conference/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/05/insomniac-revealing-new-ip-at-ea-press-conference/#comments When Insomniac revealed plans to develop a multiplatform original IP with EA Partners last year, the company discussed some of its plans, but kept us mostly in the dark. It seems that the covers will be ripped asunder tomorrow during EA's E3 press conference, as Insomniac noted on its official Twitter feed.

"In case you missed it -- we are announcing our new universe and multiplatform game at EA's press conference," the feed announced yesterday. And in case you've already forgotten after reading our detailed list of E3 2011's biggest events, the EA presser starts tomorrow at 3:30ET/12:30PT.

JoystiqInsomniac revealing new IP at EA press conference originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2011eaea-partnerselectronic-artsinsomniacinsomniac-gamesmicrosoftplaystationps3twitterxboxSun, 05 Jun 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Latest Assassin's Creed teaser hints at Istanbul setting [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/04/latest-assassins-creed-teaser-hints-at-istanbul-setting/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/04/latest-assassins-creed-teaser-hints-at-istanbul-setting/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/04/latest-assassins-creed-teaser-hints-at-istanbul-setting/#comments We'll be honest -- the latest teaser posted on Facebook for the forthcoming Assassin's Creed game reveal was outright baffling to us. Despite containing major clues like the very clear image you see above (an Ottoman Tughra) and a string of numbers flashed twice ("24061459"), not to mention the friggin' Hagia Sofia (it's kinda famous), we somehow didn't put together that the teaser was very seriously hinting at an Istanbul setting for the next game. Thankfully, Turkish gaming site Oyungezer has plenty of insight to offer.

The string of numbers? That's a stand-in for "June 24, 1459," or for you Auditore family historians, Ezio's date of birth. And the Ottoman Tughra? Turns out that's an official seal or signature for a sultan, used to sign official documents and for money printing, among other things. It's like Prince's symbol, basically, except it originates with the Ottoman Empire rather than an egomaniacal musician.

Anyway, between the major landmark (Hagia Sofia) and the Tughra, we're guessing the big reveal will somehow center on Istanbul, potentially in the mid-1400s. As for when we'll find out, your guess is as good as ours -- the meter towards the next teaser is at 20 percent as of now, with no indication of how many unveilings are left in Ubisoft's plan.

Update: The fifth teaser has now gone live, and it features a man who looks suspiciously like Assassin's Creed 1's main character, Altair. It also features a two-headed eagle -- a symbol quite popular in the Byzantine Empire -- and the number string "11011165," which is presumably a placeholder for January 11, 1165. What happened on the eleventh day of January, 1165, you ask? That's a good question. Other than some unexciting interactions with Russia, not much was happening in Constantinople/Istanbul that day. Perhaps the next teaser will clue us in!

[Thanks Sinan!]

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JoystiqLatest Assassin's Creed teaser hints at Istanbul setting [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 May 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ac-revealassassins-creedassassins-creed-revelationsfacebookhagia-sofiaistanbulmicrosoftottoman-empireottoman-tughrapcplaystationps3tughratwitterubisoftxboxWed, 04 May 2011 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Assassin's Creed reveal campaign reactivated, third teaser clip appears]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/assassins-creed-reveal-campaign-reactivated-third-teaser-clip/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/assassins-creed-reveal-campaign-reactivated-third-teaser-clip/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/assassins-creed-reveal-campaign-reactivated-third-teaser-clip/#comments You remember that crazy Assassin's Creed teaser site that Ubisoft briefly launched late last week before pulling it down and pretending nothing happened? Turns out the French publisher is interested in promoting its next AC game after all, as the Facebook posting has reappeared and a trio of teaser videos are now available (found after the break).

The latest of the videos shows what appears to be the first Assassin's Creed's main protagonist, Altair, though the only portion unobscured with distortion is -- naturally -- his hidden blade. Some vaguely Assassin's Creed 1-looking buildings can also be seen in the upper left corner, potentially hinting at a return to the Middle Eastern setting for the next game in the series.

Folks interested in helping speed the reveal process for the next game can choose from a variety of social media-tied means to assist, though the progress bar for the reveal is reflecting just a four percent completion as of right now. While we're really interested in finding out what the next AC game is, we'd never outright suggest spamming your Facebook/Twitter for game reveal countdowns. We'll just say this: Do what you think is right.

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JoystiqAssassin's Creed reveal campaign reactivated, third teaser clip appears originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 May 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ac-revealaltairassassins-creedassassins-creed-revelationsfacebooksocial-mediateasertwitterubisoftMon, 02 May 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Magicka devs say work on PvP starts after Vietnam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/20/magicka-devs-say-pvp-works-starts-after-vietnam/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/20/magicka-devs-say-pvp-works-starts-after-vietnam/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/20/magicka-devs-say-pvp-works-starts-after-vietnam/#comments Arrowhead already created the funniest premise for an expansion this year with Magicka: Vietnam, and it seems the developer has already decided how it will follow up that triumph: Player-vs-player combat.

A pair of messages on the game's official Twitter page read, "How about an achievement for defeating a developer/paradox? A good way to vent your frustration - yes? Wait, we need PvP for that ... we better build it right after then."

We knew PvP was in the works, but it's nice to have something approximating a timetable for official support. Here's hoping we'll be accidentally setting ourselves on fire -- in an ill-fated attempt to set you on fire -- soon.

JoystiqMagicka devs say work on PvP starts after Vietnam originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arrowhead-game-studiosdlcmagickaparadoxpcpvptwitterSun, 20 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam adds Screenshot Manager, allows taking and sharing screenshots]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/24/steam-adds-screenshot-manager-allows-taking-and-sharing-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/24/steam-adds-screenshot-manager-allows-taking-and-sharing-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/24/steam-adds-screenshot-manager-allows-taking-and-sharing-screens/#comments Steam has added a screenshot-sharing feature to its service, detailed over on the official blog. In any Steam game with the Steam overlay running, you can hit a hotkey (default F12) to snap a screenshot, and then save and publish them off to your Steam Community profile, or save them on social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

Once taken, you can access "Screenshots" under the "View" menu in Steam, and the app even lets you access them directly on your hard drive via a "Show on Disk" button. It's a very groovy way to integrate something that not all games make clear. Now, how long until we can capture video like this?

JoystiqSteam adds Screenshot Manager, allows taking and sharing screenshots originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookpcscreenshotssharingSteamtwitterValveThu, 24 Feb 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Kevin Butler account accidentally retweets PS3 exploit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/10/kevin-butler-account-accidentally-retweets-ps3-exploit/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/10/kevin-butler-account-accidentally-retweets-ps3-exploit/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/10/kevin-butler-account-accidentally-retweets-ps3-exploit/#comments Oh, Kevin Butler. You seemed so perfect -- exactly the kind of PR icon that Sony needed, always saying and doing exactly the right thing for the company's image. You were always so in the know, always on top of the public pulse. Until Tuesday night, that is, when the Kevin Butler account on Twitter replied to what it thought was a random series of letters and numbers with a Battleship joke. Unfortunately, that code turned out to be the key once used to hack the PS3 through a USB dongle. In essence, the great KB helped to spread exactly the sort of information his company's been fighting to keep secret in court.

Of course, the tweet was quickly deleted. It wasn't that severe a leak anyway, since Sony's already fixed the exploit that it used and that key isn't the one being contested in the ongoing lawsuit. The real damage here is to KB's reputation. After deleting the tweet, whichever PR person runs the account quickly dived into a relatively harmless attempt to start a "#gamingis" trend. What, no snarky comeback or humorous braggadocio, KB? And here we thought he was the Vice President of Knowing What's Up.

JoystiqKevin Butler account accidentally retweets PS3 exploit originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hackskevin-butlerplaystationplaystation-3prps3sonytwitterThu, 10 Feb 2011 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo denies use of Mario theme in Justin Bieber movie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/21/nintendo-denies-use-of-mario-theme-in-justin-bieber-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/21/nintendo-denies-use-of-mario-theme-in-justin-bieber-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/21/nintendo-denies-use-of-mario-theme-in-justin-bieber-movie/#comments According to a tweet from director John Chu, Nintendo prohibited a 15-second clip of the Super Mario Bros. theme song from being used in an upcoming film adaptation of pop prince Justin Bieber's life, Crank 3 Never Say Never. Chu seemed frustrated, but we understand why a company like Nintendo has to be so careful about how its flagship property is used. Also, our condolences to Justin Bieber, whom Nintendo apparently ranks just slightly below shampoo, cereal, slippers, piñatas, and, of course, this. Sleep well, buddy.

Hey, maybe Chu should have just used it without asking. ... What's that, Captain Lou? ... Oh, OK, never mind.

JoystiqNintendo denies use of Mario theme in Justin Bieber movie originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>john-chujustin-bieberlicensingmoviesnever-say-nevernintendosuper-mario-brostwitterwiiFri, 21 Jan 2011 17:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Twitter caption contest launched for Half-Minute Hero sequel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/31/twitter-caption-contest-launched-for-half-minute-hero-sequel/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/31/twitter-caption-contest-launched-for-half-minute-hero-sequel/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/31/twitter-caption-contest-launched-for-half-minute-hero-sequel/#commentsAs practice for the kind of quick thinking required to play Hero 30 Second ... and to promote Hero 30 Second (mostly that last one), Japanese publisher Marvelous has launched a Twitter caption contest. Participants are asked to come up with clever captions for a selected screenshot in 100 characters or less.

Of course, given the nature of the game, participants are also limited to 30 seconds. After you've come up with your impromptu masterpiece, it'll go on the "Twitter30" website and your own Twitter feed. As 1UP notes, it's technically a Japanese contest, but there's likely someone at Marvelous who will be able to read and appreciate your frantic attempts at humor.

JoystiqTwitter caption contest launched for Half-Minute Hero sequel originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>contesthero-30-secondjapanmarvelousplaystationpspsonytwitterFri, 31 Dec 2010 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Cheap Ass Gamer holding Child's Play donation drive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/02/cheap-ass-gamer-holding-childs-play-donation-drive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/02/cheap-ass-gamer-holding-childs-play-donation-drive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/02/cheap-ass-gamer-holding-childs-play-donation-drive/#comments Our buds, bros, chums and cohorts over at Cheap Ass Gamer are hosting a pretty clever donation drive for Child's Play 2010 (alongside its annual charity drive, of course) -- for every new follower the bargain-wise site obtains on Twitter, its generous creators will give a quarter to to buy some games for sick kids in hospitals across the country .

To take part in the drive, sign in on the promotion's official page, click the link to follow CAG on Twitter, and then (optionally) Tweet the message provided to you to share it with your followers. Not only will CAG donate a quarter for each of your followers who participates, but you'll also move up the leaderboards based on how much cash your endorsement rakes in (UK residents can also participate and will be automatically redirected). And if there's one thing we love, it is earning ranks on leaderboards. By which, of course, we mean "charity!" We love charity so, so much. Way more than we love bolstering our e-peen.

Extra charitable folks who want a chance to win a couple thousand dollars in prizes can also enter a raffle the site is holding -- for every $5 you donate via CAG's PayPal to Child's Play, you get one entry for the raffle. Did we mention thousands of dollars in prizes?

JoystiqCheap Ass Gamer holding Child's Play donation drive originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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