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[EA, Microsoft enter into 'special relationship,' FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, NBA Live 14, UFC on Xbox One [Update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/ea-microsoft-enter-into-special-relationship-fifa-14-madden/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/ea-microsoft-enter-into-special-relationship-fifa-14-madden/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/ea-microsoft-enter-into-special-relationship-fifa-14-madden/#comments Andrew Wilson, EA Sports boss, took to the stage at Microsoft's Xbox One event and confirmed that EA and Microsoft have entered into a "special relationship." This will see four EA Sports games on Xbox One: FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, NBA Live 14 and UFC. All four will launch within the next 12 months, Wilson said.

EA Sports Ignite, a new engine created at EA, will power each game, attempting to emulate human intelligence and true player motion within each games. There are "four times more calculations per second" to achieve this. Special content for FIFA 14 Ultimate Team will "only be on Xbox," Wilson concluded before showing off an EA Sports sizzle reel.

Update: EA has clarified via Twitter that FIFA 14 Ultimate Team will be available on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, though there will be content exclusive to the Xbox One version. The text of this post has been updated to reflect that.

JoystiqEA, Microsoft enter into 'special relationship,' FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, NBA Live 14, UFC on Xbox One [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 May 2013 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>andrew-wilsonea-sportsfifa-14fifa-14-ultimate-teamignite-enginemadden-nfl-25microsoftnba-live-14ufcxboxxbox-onexbox-revealTue, 21 May 2013 13:28:00 EST<![CDATA[EA: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 15, UFC not planned before next March]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/ea-tiger-woods-pga-tour-15-ufc-not-planned-before-next-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/ea-tiger-woods-pga-tour-15-ufc-not-planned-before-next-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/ea-tiger-woods-pga-tour-15-ufc-not-planned-before-next-march/#comments Electronic Arts has confirmed to Joystiq that neither Tiger Woods PGA Tour, nor its take on the UFC rights it acquired last June, will be released in fiscal year '14 (concluding March 31, 2014). Although this doesn't necessarily confirm there will be no Tiger Woods PGA Tour 15 as has been rumored - due to the awkward timing of the game's standard release in late March - it does confirm the game won't come out in its usual spot during the last week of March, which it has done for three years.

Speaking during today's investor call, EA Labels boss Frank Gibeau explicitly mentioned 11 games the company plans to launch before next March, none of which were UFC or Tiger. When asked for clarification, a representative for EA told us the games would not release in the fiscal year, though they are "still in development."

JoystiqEA: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 15, UFC not planned before next March originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 May 2013 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportselectronic-artsfy-2014tiger-woodsufcTue, 07 May 2013 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox Live kicks off 'Big Sports Weekend' with free UFC, MLB]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/xbox-live-kicks-off-big-sports-weekend-with-free-ufc-mlb/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/xbox-live-kicks-off-big-sports-weekend-with-free-ufc-mlb/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/xbox-live-kicks-off-big-sports-weekend-with-free-ufc-mlb/#comments Xbox Live kicks off 'Big Sports Weekend' with free UFC, MLBXbox Live is hosting a "Big Sports Weekend" event for both Gold and free subscribers that unlocks some sports content at no extra cost. Among the noteworthy unlocked features this weekend are the ability to watch out-of-market and on-demand MLB games normally limited to MLB.TV subscribers, full NFL Draft coverage on the ESPN app and seven free fights on the UFC app.

The seven UFC "story fights" all feature either Chael Sonnen or Jon Jones leading up to their UFC 159 encounter this Saturday, which is not part of the Xbox Live Big Sports Weekend package, as it's a pay-per-view event. Viewers can also access the NBA Game Time and NHL GameCenter apps for playoff highlights and recaps this weekend, but will need the standard subscriptions to watch live playoff games.

JoystiqXbox Live kicks off 'Big Sports Weekend' with free UFC, MLB originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appbig-sports-weekendchael-sonnenespnjon-jonesmicrosoftnbanflnhlufcufc-159xboxXbox-LiveThu, 25 Apr 2013 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Fight Night team developing EA Sports UFC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/fight-night-team-developing-ea-sports-ufc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/fight-night-team-developing-ea-sports-ufc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/fight-night-team-developing-ea-sports-ufc/#comments The Fight Night team at EA Canada will develop EA Sports UFC, EA announced today. Since its surprise license acquisition reveal at E3 2012, EA has kept quiet on the UFC-based game's development.

Brian Hayes, who led gameplay design for Fight Night Round 4 and Fight Night Champion, will act as Creative Director for the Ultimate Fighting title. Team and Action Sports GM Dean Richards joins Hayes at the front of the development team, bringing in additional experience from Fight Night, along with the NHL and SSX series.

JoystiqFight Night team developing EA Sports UFC originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In this new trailer for Sleeping Dogs, Square Enix has asked UFC fighter (and current welterweight champ) Georges St-Pierre to show off the game's melee fighting system.

JoystiqGeorges St-Pierre walks you through Sleeping Dogs combat originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>georges-st-pierremicrosoftpcplaystationps3sleeping-dogsufcxboxFri, 06 Jul 2012 00:45:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC 3 failed to break even at 2 million units, report claims]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/10/ufc-3-failed-to-break-even-at-2-million-units-report-claims/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/10/ufc-3-failed-to-break-even-at-2-million-units-report-claims/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/10/ufc-3-failed-to-break-even-at-2-million-units-report-claims/#comments UFC Undisputed 3 failed to break even - which triggered the sale of the UFC license to Electronic Arts - THQ representatives allegedly said during an E3 investor meeting. "THQ sought to exit its UFC contract as the most recent iteration fell short of its ≈2 million unit break-even point," a Wedbush Securities report claims. THQ has yet to confirm the report.

EA Sports executive VP Andrew Wilson recently revealed that THQ approached EA to first initiate talks on the deal.

In related news, a quick search shows that a number of recently laid off THQ San Diego employees have listed work on "UFC 4" on their LinkedIn profiles. THQ's UFC series originally appeared to be annual with its first two games before the company planned an extra year to develop the latest game.

We've reached out to THQ for confirmation on this information, and will update as soon as we learn anything new.

JoystiqUFC 3 failed to break even at 2 million units, report claims originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Jun 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>break-evene3-2012eaEA-Sportselectronic-artsTHQufcufc-undisputed-3ultimate-fighting-championshipwedbush-securitiesSun, 10 Jun 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA has big plans for its UFC game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/06/ea-has-big-plans-for-its-ufc-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/06/ea-has-big-plans-for-its-ufc-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/06/ea-has-big-plans-for-its-ufc-game/#comments It's an exciting time at EA Sports for executive VP Andrew Wilson. He's pretty stoked about acquiring the UFC license, the result of the dire financial situation going on at THQ right now, the previous UFC license holder. "Yes, yes it is," Wilson tells me when I say it must be a good time to be in the sports game, uh, game.

But how did EA get the license? Who approached who? How did it all go down? How much did EA really pay for the license? While Wilson couldn't go into the specificity I would've liked regarding some of those subjects, he did at least give me some background on how this new deal came together - and just what it means for MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) gaming fans looking forward to the future.

Continue reading EA has big plans for its UFC game

JoystiqEA has big plans for its UFC game originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>andrew-wilsone3-2012eaea-sportsmixed-martial-artsmmathqufcWed, 06 Jun 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[THQ relinquishes UFC rights to EA for 'undisclosed cash payment']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/04/thq-relinquishes-ufc-rights-to-ea-for-undisclosed-cash-payment/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/04/thq-relinquishes-ufc-rights-to-ea-for-undisclosed-cash-payment/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/04/thq-relinquishes-ufc-rights-to-ea-for-undisclosed-cash-payment/#comments THQ relinquishes UFC rights to EA for 'undisclosed cash payment'Electronic Arts just announced during its E3 press conference that it has entered into a multi-year, multi-product deal with the UFC... so, what happened to THQ? Turns out the financially troubled publisher answered our query quite quickly. Electronic Arts obtained the publishing rights from THQ for an "undisclosed cash payment."

"We have relished our relationship with UFC over the last several years and believe that the UFC gaming brand is in great shape. THQ's more focused strategy moving forward meant that transferring the license to EA made sense to all parties," said THQ CEO Brian Farrell. "We would like to thank UFC for their great support and partnership and wish EA all the best moving forward."

JoystiqTHQ relinquishes UFC rights to EA for 'undisclosed cash payment' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2012EAElectronic-ArtsTHQUFCzuffaMon, 04 Jun 2012 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[EA has UFC in a multi-year headlock]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/04/ea-has-ufc-in-a-multi-year-headlock/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/04/ea-has-ufc-in-a-multi-year-headlock/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/04/ea-has-ufc-in-a-multi-year-headlock/#comments EA has UFC in a multiyear headlockThe UFC franchise has moved to EA from THQ, EA Sports announced today during its E3 press conference. EA Sports and UFC have a multi-year, multi-product deal.

JoystiqEA has UFC in a multi-year headlock originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2012EAEA-SportsufcMon, 04 Jun 2012 16:54:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC app outage nets users free UFC 142 and a month of Xbox Live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/13/ufc-app-outage-nets-users-free-ufc-142-and-a-month-of-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/13/ufc-app-outage-nets-users-free-ufc-142-and-a-month-of-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/13/ufc-app-outage-nets-users-free-ufc-142-and-a-month-of-xbox-live/#comments Following the technical difficulties with the first streaming event for the UFC on Xbox Live app, Microsoft has come up with a consolation. Tomorrow's UFC 142 event will be free for those affected by the outages of UFC 141. All you need to do is sign into the app with the affected Gamertag. It should all work out this time ... we hope.

Users affected will also receive a free month of Xbox Live Gold service. "Our hope is that this gesture conveys our sincere apologies, and helps restore confidence in our customers and fans," a Microsoft spokesperson said. UFC 142 will air live from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at 10pm ET on Saturday, January 14.

JoystiqUFC app outage nets users free UFC 142 and a month of Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appkinectmicrosoftufcufc-142ufc-appufc-on-xbox-livexboxxbox-appxbox-liveFri, 13 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC 141 on Xbox Live glitchy, Microsoft promises to make good]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/ufc-141-on-xbox-live-glitchy-microsoft-promises-to-make-good/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/ufc-141-on-xbox-live-glitchy-microsoft-promises-to-make-good/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/ufc-141-on-xbox-live-glitchy-microsoft-promises-to-make-good/#comments On Friday, UFC's latest pay-per-view event debuted, a pretty big deal for Microsoft. As the first live event for the new UFC Xbox 360 app, a lot hinged on Friday night's fight. According to BitMob's Dan Hsu, it didn't go so well.

He complained of constant crashes, weird issues involving video definition and the app bouncing around to different times in the broadcast at its own discretion, plus constant buffering throughout. Microsoft had sent out a whopping 30,000 promotional codes for the event, which ended up bringing down the house of cards. So Hsu contacted Microsoft to get some answers on his disappointment.

"The broadcast of UFC 141 through the UFC for Xbox LIVE application was hampered by technical issues appearing in the hours leading up to the fight," a spokesperson told BitMob. "Despite restoring service to some users during the course of UFC 141, there is a great deal of room for improvement. All 30,000 users who registered to view UFC 141 for free will be provided access to a future fight at no cost."

There's no timeline for the freebie, but "The gamertags of the 30,000 users who registered for UFC 141 are being safely kept on file for free access to a future UFC event, and we will have more updates to share in the near future," the spokesperson concluded. Let's just hope that's enough time for Microsoft to get the app working.

JoystiqUFC 141 on Xbox Live glitchy, Microsoft promises to make good originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appkinectmicrosoftufcufc-141ufc-on-xbox-livexblmxboxxbox-liveTue, 03 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC on Xbox Live delayed to Dec. 20 [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/ufc-on-xbox-live-delayed-to-dec-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/ufc-on-xbox-live-delayed-to-dec-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/ufc-on-xbox-live-delayed-to-dec-20/#comments Finally, a way to see some violence through your Xbox. The UFC on Xbox Live app will launch December 20, Microsoft revealed today -- a delay of almost three weeks past the previously announced date of right now.

The app allows XBL members to watch pay-per-view events (after paying, of course), control playback with Kinect, and (for Gold members) communicate with other viewers on your friends list to make predictions about the outcomes of fights, even "competing" to top the watching-UFC leaderboards.

After downloading the app, you'll have ten days to get a party together to watch UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem. And in the run-up to that smash-up, Xbox Live Gold users can watch the weigh-in and other related videos either live or through the app's "on-demand library."

Update: Microsoft told us that all XBL users can watch pay-per-view videos. Gold membership is required for live pre-fight and other supplementary videos, "Fight Picks," and the Interactive Fight Card.

Continue reading UFC on Xbox Live delayed to Dec. 20 [update]

JoystiqUFC on Xbox Live delayed to Dec. 20 [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaysmicrosoftrelease-dateufcufc-on-xbox-livexboxxbox-liveThu, 01 Dec 2011 11:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Anderson Silva chosen by fans as the UFC Undisputed 3 cover athlete]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/10/anderson-silva-chosen-by-fans-as-the-ufc-undisputed-3-cover-athl/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/10/anderson-silva-chosen-by-fans-as-the-ufc-undisputed-3-cover-athl/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/10/anderson-silva-chosen-by-fans-as-the-ufc-undisputed-3-cover-athl/#comments Reigning middleweight UFC champ (and the guy broadly agreed-upon as the best pound-for-pound fighter currently living in the world right now) Anderson Silva has been voted on by fans to become the cover athlete for UFC Undisputed 3, scheduled for release next January. The decision makes sense for a lot of reasons besides just the vote: Silva is one of the UFC's most popular fighters, and he's been on a streak that's made history and then some, roundly demolishing fighter after fighter in his division with ability that far outweighs most anyone he's ever faced. Silva's last loss was back in 2006, and since then he's gone undefeated in an unheard-of 15 fights, nine of which were title defenses.

In short, Anderson "The Spider" Silva isn't just the best guy you'd want on a game about ultimate fighting -- he's the best there is. The game? Oh, um, yeah. We're sure the game is good too.

JoystiqAnderson Silva chosen by fans as the UFC Undisputed 3 cover athlete originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anderson-silvaanderson-the-spider-silvacoverdana-whitefightermicrosoftplaystationps3ufcufc-undisputed-3xboxMon, 10 Oct 2011 21:50:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC on Xbox Live: Full-access octagon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/07/ufc-on-xbox-live-full-access-octagon/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/07/ufc-on-xbox-live-full-access-octagon/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/07/ufc-on-xbox-live-full-access-octagon/#comments If I didn't know better, I'd think Microsoft and the UFC want you to gamble.

At least, that's the impression I get after spending about half an hour with the upcoming UFC app for Xbox Live. It does a lot of cool things in its capacity as Xbox Live's first true Pay-Per-View offering -- more than any Pay-Per-View implementation I've ever seen. But the ability for Xbox Live members to interact with their friends list, to effectively compete against each other for the most accurate fight picks, might be the thing that sticks out the most. And it makes Vegas jealous to boot.

Gallery: UFC on Xbox Live - 10/7/11

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JoystiqUFC on Xbox Live: Full-access octagon originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftmike-maharUFCufc-on-xbox-livexboxxbox-livexbox-live-tvFri, 07 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[You -- yes you -- can select the cover athlete for UFC Undisputed 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/28/you-yes-you-can-select-the-cover-athlete-for-ufc-undispute/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/28/you-yes-you-can-select-the-cover-athlete-for-ufc-undispute/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/28/you-yes-you-can-select-the-cover-athlete-for-ufc-undispute/#comments Don't think we can't see you out there, you UFC ultra-fan you. You're the guy with posters of Flint Ironstag and Bolt Vanderhuge all over your home gym. You're the guy with the octagon-shaped bed, the chain-link wallpaper and one of those old-timey uvula punching bags mounted in your shower. You breathe this stuff, and THQ knows it. That's why they've entrusted you specifically with the solemn duty of determining which fighter will grace the cover of UFC Undisputed 3.

You've got between now and September 30 to vote for one of five fighters, so start blasting your core and jammin' on your quads now; that clickin' finger needs to be in peak physical condition. Once you've cast your ballot, you'll have the chance to win passes to a live UFC event, as if you didn't have season tickets already. Remember to always stretch properly before using the internet, and never vote on cover art without a spotter.

JoystiqYou -- yes you -- can select the cover athlete for UFC Undisputed 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The latest trailer for THQ's upcoming UFC Undisputed 3 shows off quite a few of the game's new combat moves, and it doesn't pull any punches, so to speak -- by the time you finish watching it, you may feel sore just sitting there.

In fact, with new submissions, some crazy leg kicks, and bone-crunching takedowns, we're a little worried about the well-being of these virtual UFC guys. Hope their health plans are all paid up! Check out some more violence (and a weird-looking Forrest Griffin) in the gallery below.

Gallery: UFC Undisputed 3 (8/16/11)

JoystiqUFC Undisputed 3 trailer invites you into an octagon of pain originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>combatfightersmicrosoftplaystationps3thqufcufc-undisputed-3xboxSun, 21 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC Personal Trainer includes free Undisputed 2010 from Best Buy, freezing glitch everywhere]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/29/ufc-personal-trainer-includes-free-undisputed-2010-from-best-buy/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/29/ufc-personal-trainer-includes-free-undisputed-2010-from-best-buy/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/29/ufc-personal-trainer-includes-free-undisputed-2010-from-best-buy/#comments Good news and bad news about UFC Personal Trainer. The good news is that if you buy the Xbox 360 version online or in store from Best Buy, you'll get a free copy of UFC Undisputed 2010. That way, if you get tired of actually performing all those deadly combat moves with your body, you can take a break and engage in some virtual grappling, and then let Brock Lesnar's improbably overmuscled frame on the box art inspire you to get back to your workout.

Now, the bad news. That copy of Personal Trainer might need to take a periodic, unscheduled break of its own -- users are reporting freezing issues with the training game, at least on Xbox. THQ is aware of the problem, which it attributes on the UFC Personal Trainer blog (currently offline) to "unforeseen server issues." The publisher is working on a fix, expected "shortly." And then you can get back to your training regimen, which is definitely guaranteed to make you as inhumanly, inconveniently beefy as Brock Lesnar.

Update 9pm - THQ sent us the following statement letting us know the issue has been resolved:
We have successfully resolved the hitching issue recently impacting UFC Personal Trainer, including potential interference with online and offline play.

Yesterday, our third party data support center encountered a technical issue that halted all server support. This issue affected many games, including UFC Personal Trainer, as the lack of server support made the product periodically hitch and interfere with the user experience.

THQ's technical support and development teams have resolved the issue by transferring data support to a new server facility. UFC Personal Trainer has been tested thoroughly, and we are currently not experiencing issues with the product or online connections. We will continue monitoring activities with the new server facility.

We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage players to hit the mitts, take on the 30-day challenge and experience everything UFC Personal Trainer has to offer consumers. Good luck on your fitness journey!
[Thanks, D!]

JoystiqUFC Personal Trainer includes free Undisputed 2010 from Best Buy, freezing glitch everywhere originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>freezingmicrosoftplaystationps3ufcufc-personal-trainerufc-trainerufc-undisputed-2010xboxWed, 29 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC: Personal Trainer video shows Average Joes working out]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/18/ufc-personal-trainer-video-shows-average-joes-working-out/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/18/ufc-personal-trainer-video-shows-average-joes-working-out/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/18/ufc-personal-trainer-video-shows-average-joes-working-out/#comments Are you sick and tired of waiting until 2am to get your infomercial fix? If you watch this trailer for UFC: Personal Trainer, the Kinect title aiming to get you into fighting shape, right now you'll get not one but two minutes of infomercial action.

Continue reading UFC: Personal Trainer video shows Average Joes working out

JoystiqUFC: Personal Trainer video shows Average Joes working out originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kinectmicrosoftmicrosoft-kinectthqufcufc-personal-trainerufc-trainerxboxSat, 18 Jun 2011 01:15:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC fights coming to Xbox Live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/ufc-fights-coming-to-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/ufc-fights-coming-to-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/ufc-fights-coming-to-xbox-live/#comments When you get tired of playing UFC games, you'll be able to watch the actual fights too. Microsoft just announced during its E3 2011 keynote that UFC matches will be available through Xbox Live.

But it's not entirely a passive experience: you'll be able to "call matches," and place bets with your friends to see who of your group bet on the right pugilist.

JoystiqUFC fights coming to Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftufcxboxxbox-liveMon, 06 Jun 2011 13:18:00 EST<![CDATA[We can't dispute that UFC Undisputed 3 is set for January 2012]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/ufc-undisputed-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/ufc-undisputed-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/ufc-undisputed-3/#comments Looks like THQ's plan to take a little longer between the releases of UFC Undisputed games has been put into action. The third in the series, which drops the yearly nomenclature for the more ambiguous UFC Undisputed 3, is set to arrive in January 2012.

The official release promises two new weight classes and better accessibility, but the attached images promise tantric hugging and branded T-shirts. So, something for everyone, we suppose.

Gallery: UFC Undisputed 3 (360, PS3)

JoystiqWe can't dispute that UFC Undisputed 3 is set for January 2012 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftplaystationps3thqufcufc-undisputedufc-undisputed-3xboxThu, 02 Jun 2011 12:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Get fighting fit with UFC Personal Trainer in June]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/07/get-fighting-fit-with-ufc-personal-trainer-in-june/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/07/get-fighting-fit-with-ufc-personal-trainer-in-june/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/07/get-fighting-fit-with-ufc-personal-trainer-in-june/#comments Ready to get your Affliction t-shirt all sweaty? THQ has announced a June launch for UFC Personal Trainer, allowing you to spend your summer pantomiming mixed martial arts in front of your Wii, PS3, or Xbox 360.

It's got the talent to be a credible training game: it's designed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, THQ says, and received input from three MMA trainers who have worked with top UFC fighters.

THQ was quiet about the features in the PlayStation Move or Wii versions in the press release, but the Kinect version will feature "content exclusive to Kinect for Xbox 360, voice command navigation and a full-body tracking system."

Gallery: UFC Personal Trainer (360/PS3/Wii)

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JoystiqGet fighting fit with UFC Personal Trainer in June originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kinectmicrosoftnintendoplaystationplaystation-moveps3q2-2011release-datethqufcufc-personal-trainerufc-trainerwiixboxThu, 07 Apr 2011 09:55:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC Trainer grappling with delays, launching in June]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/02/ufc-trainer-grappling-with-delays-launching-in-june/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/02/ufc-trainer-grappling-with-delays-launching-in-june/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/02/ufc-trainer-grappling-with-delays-launching-in-june/#comments According to THQ's Fiscal 2011 third quarter report, the forthcoming motion-centric title UFC Personal Trainer has been moved out of the company's "March quarter" launch window and "into fiscal 2012" (starting April 1, 2011). A press release noted that the company's new financial projections, as mentioned in the report, are a reflection of "the move of UFC Personal Trainer into fiscal 2012."

During a financial call directly after the release, company prez and CEO Brian Farrell pins the game for a June release. Plenty of time to build that octagon in your living room!

JoystiqUFC Trainer grappling with delays, launching in June originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaysmicrosoftmmanintendoplaystationps3q3-2011release-datethqufcufc-trainerwiixboxWed, 02 Feb 2011 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC suing Ubisoft over Fighters Uncaged catchphrase]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/11/ufc-suing-ubisoft-over-fighters-uncaged-catchphrase/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/11/ufc-suing-ubisoft-over-fighters-uncaged-catchphrase/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/11/ufc-suing-ubisoft-over-fighters-uncaged-catchphrase/#comments We thought that Ubisoft would be the recipient of a lawsuit over its Kinect-equipped fighting game, Fighters Uncaged, but we'd assumed said suit would have something to do with the game's near-lethal terribleness. As it turns out, the Ultimate Fighting Championship took umbrage with the game for another reason: The organization is claiming that the game's on-the-box catchphrase of "Become the Ultimate Fighting Weapon" too closely mirrors the group's name, and may cause shoppers to think they're actually purchasing an officially licensed UFC game.

The group is seeking unspecified damages from Ubisoft, as well as a ceasing of sales of the game until the offending phrase is removed from its packaging. Man, first "It's On Like Donkey Kong," and now this -- is nothing sacred anymore? We can't count the number of times we refer to ourselves in conversation as the "Ultimate Fighting Machines" or "The Kings of Ultimate Fighting." We're talking like, dozens of times per day.

JoystiqUFC suing Ubisoft over Fighters Uncaged catchphrase originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Fighters-Uncagedkinectlawsuitmicrosoftubisoftufcultimate-fighting-championshipxboxSat, 11 Dec 2010 00:15:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC Personal Trainer due in Europe this April]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/ufc-personal-trainer-due-in-europe-this-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/ufc-personal-trainer-due-in-europe-this-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/ufc-personal-trainer-due-in-europe-this-april/#commentsGet ready to get super buff. European sites including CVG and Eurogamer say THQ announced that UFC Personal Trainer, the UFC-themed exercise game for Kinect, Move, and Wii, will be released in Europe on April 1 of next year, bringing with it THQ's firm (but completely unspoken) guarantee that regular use will make you look exactly like Brock Lesnar. Out the same day: WWE All-Stars, a similarly casual-focused game, but with wrestling instead of whatever you call what happens in UFC, and arcade-style controls instead of motion.

Both games are headed for a similar release window in North America. During an investor conference call this month, THQ cited them as highlights of its "March quarter."

JoystiqUFC Personal Trainer due in Europe this April originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europemicrosoftplaystationps3q2-2011release-datethqufcufc-personal-trainerufc-trainerwwewwe-all-starsxboxFri, 12 Nov 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[THQ extends UFC rights until 2018]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/19/thq-extends-ufc-rights-until-2018/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/19/thq-extends-ufc-rights-until-2018/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/19/thq-extends-ufc-rights-until-2018/#comments THQ's rights to the UFC license will remain Undisputed until 2018. The publisher announced today that it has extended its "exclusive, worldwide agreement" with Zuffa, LLC to create games based on the ultimate fighting franchise for the next eight years. The agreement grants THQ the option to create games for all consoles, PC, handhelds, mobile devices and social media. We can't wait to see someone gift us a "Punch in the Junk" on Facebook.

The deal's price tag wasn't shared publicly. Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter guesstimates: "[THQ] pay a percentage of sales against a minimum guarantee. My guess is that it's a 15% license, and that the guarantee is around $10 million a year."

The UFC license has been good to THQ, despite the decline in sales for the franchise's second iteration. THQ's current strategy to combat potential annual fatigue is to give the series a "longer development cycle," which means the next installment is expected to arrive sometime in the second half of 2011 at earliest.

JoystiqTHQ extends UFC rights until 2018 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsmicrosoftmobilenintendopcplaystationps3pspsonyTHQUFCUFC-Undisputed-2010wiixboxTue, 19 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Red Faction: Armageddon coming May 2011; new Saints Row next fall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/13/red-faction-armageddon-coming-may-2011-new-saints-row-next-fal/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/13/red-faction-armageddon-coming-may-2011-new-saints-row-next-fal/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/13/red-faction-armageddon-coming-may-2011-new-saints-row-next-fal/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

THQ today published a "core games" release calendar, highlighted by the revised May 2011 date given for Red Faction: Armageddon, which pushes it out of a crowded first quarter -- but just a few months beyond the initially proposed date. The calendar spans the publisher's fiscal 2012 (April 2011 - March 2012) and also includes a Spring 2011 release window for MX vs. ATV Alive, followed by the planned summertime launch of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. A new Saints Row game (or games?) and a WWE iteration are expected next fall.

Additionally, an upcoming UFC title has been slated for Winter 2012 (January-March 2012). Of course, all dates are "subject to change," THQ notes.

JoystiqRed Faction: Armageddon coming May 2011; new Saints Row next fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaysfy-2012microsoftmx-vs-atv-alivepcplaystationps3q2-2011Red-Faction-Armageddonrelease-dateSaints-Row-3saints-row-the-thirdTHQUFCvolitionwarhammer-40k-space-marineWWExboxMon, 13 Sep 2010 17:12:00 EST<![CDATA[This is what UFC Undisputed 2010 looks like on PSP]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/27/this-is-what-ufc-undisputed-2010-looks-like-on-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/27/this-is-what-ufc-undisputed-2010-looks-like-on-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/27/this-is-what-ufc-undisputed-2010-looks-like-on-psp/#comments It may not sport the graphics of the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, but the PSP version of UFC Undisputed 2010 looks mighty impressive for a handheld brawler. This new trailer shows the first Undisputed game on PSP in motion.

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JoystiqThis is what UFC Undisputed 2010 looks like on PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fightingplaystationpspsonyTHQUFCUFC-Undisputed-2010Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fight the crowds at GameStop's UFC Undisputed 2010 midnight launch parties]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/23/fight-the-crowds-at-gamestops-ufc-undisputed-2010-midnight-laun/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/23/fight-the-crowds-at-gamestops-ufc-undisputed-2010-midnight-laun/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/23/fight-the-crowds-at-gamestops-ufc-undisputed-2010-midnight-laun/#commentsBefore you enter an octagon full of belligerent fighters in UFC Undisputed 2010, why not prepare by visiting a strip mall full of sleepy nerds? GameStop is holding midnight launch events for the mixed martial arts title in 3,100 of its stores on the night of May 24. There, you'll be able to commune with your fellow UFC fans and pick up a new copy of the game at the earliest possible opportunity -- and you do want to buy it new. Check here to find out if any GameStops near you are participating.

If you pre-order the game before then, you'll get access to four unlockable fighters from the Ultimate Fighter TV series. If you pre-order the PS3 version, you'll get three more fighters, as well as a Blu-ray disc with footage of five classic UFC fights. That is indisputably a lot of bonuses.


JoystiqFight the crowds at GameStop's UFC Undisputed 2010 midnight launch parties originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 23 May 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fightinggamestoplaunch-eventlaunch-partyMicrosoftthqufcufc-undisputedufc-undisputed-2010Xbox-360Sun, 23 May 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[THQ introduces its own 'Online Pass' in UFC 2010]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/20/thq-introduces-its-own-online-pass-in-ufc-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/20/thq-introduces-its-own-online-pass-in-ufc-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/20/thq-introduces-its-own-online-pass-in-ufc-2010/#commentsEA isn't the only company to hit on the idea of a one-time-use code for online play of sports games. THQ is penalizing used sales of UFC Undisputed 2010 in exactly the same way -- and, since Undisputed will be in stores next week, THQ is even beating EA to it.

Pastapadre discovered that copies of Undisputed will include a code on the back page of the instruction manual, required for online play. THQ confirmed the existence of the codes in a statement to Destructoid, adding that "Codes for accessing the content will be available for second-time buyers for an additional $5." So, right now, THQ is winning the price war in terms of online play privileges. Well, not counting all those companies that let even second-hand buyers play games online without additional chrages (for now).

JoystiqTHQ introduces its own 'Online Pass' in UFC 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 May 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Admittedly, Chuck Liddell is our second favorite "Iceman" -- Bobby Drake's mutant powers and frosty quips make him slightly more endearing to video game nerds like us. But the UFC fighter has his charms as well. Not only is he the winning coach on this season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show, but here he is in a promo video for the upcoming UFC Undisputed 2010 game, schooling all of us pushovers on what it takes to win in the Octagon.

[Spoiler: You have to get real angry and beat up that seemingly no-good Ortiz character.]

JoystiqUFC Undisputed's Chuck Liddell tells us what it takes originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 May 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chuck-liddellMicrosoftthqtrailerufcufc-undisputed-2010ultimate-fighting-championshipvideoXbox-360yukesThu, 06 May 2010 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC Undisputed 2010 early access demo expected this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/ufc-undisputed-2010-early-access-demo-expected-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/ufc-undisputed-2010-early-access-demo-expected-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/ufc-undisputed-2010-early-access-demo-expected-this-week/#comments THQ announced earlier this year that it planned to release a UFC Undisputed 2010 demo a few months prior to the game's May 25 launch. Now, according to the game's community website, it looks like certain UFC fans will be getting an early crack at the demo. The community site relaunched last week, announcing some new perks for registered members, including early access to the demo. According to a recent post, the demo is expected late this week, so you'd best get registered if you want in on the big, sweaty man-fight action.

To register, just viciously punch your mouse button on this link.

[Via Eurogamer]

JoystiqUFC Undisputed 2010 early access demo expected this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demopsnthqufcufc-undisputedufc-undisputed-2010xbox-liveyukesMon, 26 Apr 2010 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC Undisputed 2010 video explores career mode]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/ufc-undisputed-2010-video-explores-career-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/ufc-undisputed-2010-video-explores-career-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/ufc-undisputed-2010-video-explores-career-mode/#comments If the above video is any indication, UFC Undisputed 2010 is really looking to provide a comprehensive career experience akin to what you see fighters go through in those MMA reality shows, sans the camera confessionals.

In THQ's sequel, you'll get to follow your virtual brawler through almost every facet of the sport -- from weigh-ins to training and even the WFA, to eventual UFC stardom -- picking up a rivalry or two along the way. We'll see if UFC Undisputed 2010 can pull off this ambitious career simulation when it hits the retail mat on May 25.

JoystiqUFC Undisputed 2010 video explores career mode originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>careerfightingMicrosoftmixed-martial-artsmmathqufcufc-undisputedufc-undisputed-2010wrestlingXbox-360Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC Undisputed 2010 video focuses on fighting techniques]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/ufc-undisputed-2010-video-focuses-on-fighting-techniques/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/ufc-undisputed-2010-video-focuses-on-fighting-techniques/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/ufc-undisputed-2010-video-focuses-on-fighting-techniques/#commentsOne of the most exciting aspects of MMA is the sheer variety of fighting styles you'll see in a single event. The original's repertoire was rather extensive: boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, judo, Brazilian jujitsu, and freestyle wrestling. UFC Undisputed 2010 adds three more fighting techniques into the mix: sambo, karate and Greco-Roman wrestling.

This developer video goes into more detail about the three new styles added to the game, emphasizing the differences between karate and muay thai, for example. With the ability to "combo anything together" in 2010, the added move list should provide a number of interesting and painful combinations to explore.

JoystiqUFC Undisputed 2010 video focuses on fighting techniques originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>karateMicrosoftmmasambothqufcufc-undisputed-2010wrestlingXbox-360Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC Undisputed 2010 demo's fighters and modes detailed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/07/ufc-undisputed-2010-demos-fighters-and-modes-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/07/ufc-undisputed-2010-demos-fighters-and-modes-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/07/ufc-undisputed-2010-demos-fighters-and-modes-detailed/#comments Man, THQ sure knows how to make a hard sell with its playable demos. The company which set a new industry standard for demo length with its trial version of Darksiders has wisely chosen to include four brilliantly named fighters in its demo for UFC Undisputed 2010: Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida, Rashad "Sugar" Evans and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. With literally zero knowledge of the sport of Ultimate Fighting, we're placing our bets on Mr. Sugar to take home the ... the belt, we guess? The title? The pennant?

The demo, which will feature an Exhibition mode and a local multiplayer Tournament mode, hasn't received a release date, though the game's community blog claims "we'd like to release the demo a full month before Undisputed 2010 hits store shelves on both PSN and Xbox Live." The game's due out on May 25 -- feel free to extrapolate from there.

[Via CVG]

JoystiqUFC Undisputed 2010 demo's fighters and modes detailed originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demofightingMicrosoftpsnsportsthqufcufc-undisputed-2010xblaXbox-360Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sway into this new UFC Undisputed 2010 trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/sway-into-this-new-ufc-undisputed-2010-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/sway-into-this-new-ufc-undisputed-2010-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/sway-into-this-new-ufc-undisputed-2010-trailer/#comments One of the main things an annualized franchise must do is convince its fans that the tweaks made to each successive sequel are really worth getting hyped about. After an impressive debut with last year's UFC Undisputed 2009, Yuke's and THQ have a lot to prove with 2010. This video highlights some of the key improvements made to the gameplay engine, notably the addition of "sways," dodges that allow fighters to quickly counter-attack.

Other improvements to the combat engine involve utilizing the cage in both offensive and defensive maneuvers. The submission system has also been improved, with a more dynamic camera that focuses on the limbs that are being worked on. It's meant to be more "visceral," a trait that's pretty important in a game all about dudes beating each other up. For UFC fans, we wonder if these improvements are worth another purchase this year?

JoystiqSway into this new UFC Undisputed 2010 trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Microsoftthqufcufc-undisputedufc-undisputed-2010Xbox-360yukesThu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC not banning fighters who sign up for EA's MMA after all]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/ufc-not-banning-fighters-who-sign-up-for-eas-mma-after-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/ufc-not-banning-fighters-who-sign-up-for-eas-mma-after-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/ufc-not-banning-fighters-who-sign-up-for-eas-mma-after-all/#comments UFC prez Dana White previously said he'd blacklist any fighter who signed up for EA's upcoming mixed martial arts game, EA Sports MMA. And now, Kotaku reports that White is willing to play nice with defectors who chose to be in EA's game -- despite his remaining distaste for the game's publisher.

When asked whether White would still ban those fighters participating in EA's game, he told Kotaku he would not. Even with EA being the bigger company, White isn't willing to just roll over and submit. "But believe me this is still going to continue to be a battle," he said. "...they're the me-toos. The UFC game is the original game."

White even had some choice words to say about trying to get EA to make a mixed martial arts game. He apparently talked with them in the past about doing one, but EA told him "it's not a real sport" and refused to even take a meeting. So, obviously, White has a bit of a chip on his shoulder -- something we'd say could easily be corrected through a stiff arm bar.

JoystiqUFC not banning fighters who sign up for EA's MMA after all originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dana-whiteeaea-sportsea-sports-mmaElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftmmathqufcufc-undisputedufc-undisputed-2009ufc-undisputed-2010Xbox-360Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hitman, UFC, American Idol added to Games on Demand]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/hitman-ufc-american-idol-added-to-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/hitman-ufc-american-idol-added-to-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/hitman-ufc-american-idol-added-to-games-on-demand/#comments Three new games have landed on Xbox Live Games on Demand this week. The games offer some vastly different experiences, so there should be something for everyone. For those who enjoy watching sweaty dudes pummel each other, UFC 2009: Undisputed is the game for you. If you prefer more discreet (perhaps even sneaky) violence, Hitman: Blood Money might be more up your alley. If, on the other hand, you'd rather have your singing talents mocked by a virtual Simon Cowell -- and who wouldn't -- it's Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 all the way. Each game runs $29.99 in North America. As usual, pricing and availability will vary in other regions.

Shortcut: Add UFC 2009: Undisputed to your download queue [via Xbox.com]
Shortcut: Add Hitman: Blood Money to your download queue [via Xbox.com]
Shortcut: Add American Idol Encore 2 to your download queue [via Xbox.com]

[Via Major Nelson]

JoystiqHitman, UFC, American Idol added to Games on Demand originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>american-idolEidosgames-on-demandHitmanhitman-blood-moneyIO-InteractiveKaraoke Revolutionkaraoke-revolution-american-idolKaraokeRevolutionShooterStealthThird-Person-Shooterufcufc-2009ufc-2009-undisputedTue, 30 Mar 2010 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Brock Lesnar makes the cover of UFC Undisputed 2010]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/06/brock-lesnar-makes-the-cover-of-ufc-undisputed-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/06/brock-lesnar-makes-the-cover-of-ufc-undisputed-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/06/brock-lesnar-makes-the-cover-of-ufc-undisputed-2010/#comments We knew the Ultimate Fighting Championship was open to all forms of combatants, but we think professional brawler Brock Lesnar's admittance to the league is just a little unfair. Our attention was turned to Lesnar by the recently revealed cover of UFC Undisputed 2010 (the full version of which is posted after the jump), which features his countenance. See, we don't have anything against Lesnar -- we just think it's a little one-sided to pit human fighters up against shaved kodiak bears.

We can't wait to scare the living crap out of all the other game cases on our shelf by placing this one near them when UFC Undisputed 2010 releases May 25.

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JoystiqBrock Lesnar makes the cover of UFC Undisputed 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brock-lesnarcoverfightingMicrosoftsportsthqufcufc-undisputedufc-undisputed-2010ultimate-fighting-championshipXbox-360Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The best of WoW.com: January 14th-20th]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/the-best-of-wow-com-january-14th-20th/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/the-best-of-wow-com-january-14th-20th/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/the-best-of-wow-com-january-14th-20th/#commentsFiled under:

This week on WoW.com saw World of Warcraft in the news yet again, when a man from Clearwater, Florida was arrested for fraud after he sold his WoW account and failed to hand over the goods. On the gameplay side of things, Lead Systems Designer Greg Street and Lead Producer J. Allen Brack hit Twitter to answer numerous questions about patch 3.3, Icecrown Citadel, and the upcoming expansion, Cataclysm.

For all of this and much more, keep reading to see the best of WoW.com from the last week.

Continue reading The best of WoW.com: January 14th-20th

JoystiqThe best of WoW.com: January 14th-20th originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This year had a number of terrific downloadable games (this list is a testament to that), however no game -- retail or digital -- connected with me like Flower. Jenova Chen's flOw was an interesting experiment, but Flower is an actual game. In fact, Flower is one of the few experiences I can think of that show the true potential of games as a unique storytelling medium. No other non-interactive art form will ever be able to replicate what thatgamecompany has managed to create.

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