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[Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition konfirmed for PC in July]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/22/mortal-kombat-komplete-edition-konfirmed-for-pc-in-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/22/mortal-kombat-komplete-edition-konfirmed-for-pc-in-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/22/mortal-kombat-komplete-edition-konfirmed-for-pc-in-july/#commentsMortal Kombat Komplete Edition konfirmed for PC in July The Komplete Edition of the 2011 Mortal Kombat finishes Windows PC this summer, with the digital distributed fatality pinned for July 3. Retail annihilation is due a month later, so duck and cover on August 2 in Europe, and on August 6 in North America.

As per the version released for consoles last year, Komplete Edition features all the game's DLC, with the expanded roster including a certain Freddy Kreuger (the regular creepy kind), Kenshi, Scarlet, and Rain. Conduit and Kinect Star Wars developer High Voltage Games, who've just released the "addictive" puzzler Zoombies for iOS, is handling the PC port.

Gallery: Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>high-voltage-gamesmortal-kombat-2011Netherrealm-Studiospcrelease-datewarner-broswarner-bros-interactivewbieWed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Batman: Arkham Origins stars Roger Craig Smith as Batman, Troy Baker as Joker]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/batman-arkham-origins-stars-roger-craig-smith-as-batman-troy-b/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/batman-arkham-origins-stars-roger-craig-smith-as-batman-troy-b/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/batman-arkham-origins-stars-roger-craig-smith-as-batman-troy-b/#commentsArkham Origins stars Roger Craig Smith as Batman, Troy Baker as Joker Warner Bros. revealed Batman: Arkham Origins is fronted by two of gaming's most prominent voice actors. Roger Craig Smith is confirmed as the caped crusader, and Troy Baker is his nemesis, the Joker.

If you don't recognize the names, you'll definitely recognize their previous work. Craig Smith's immense portfolio includes Ezio Auditore from Assassin's Creed, Chris Redfield from Resident Evil, and he's the current voice of Sonic. While he's never starred in anything Batman related, he does have superhero experience. It is for the other side, however; he's played Captain America in both games and animations.

Baker is similarly prolific. While he recently graced our screens as Booker DeWitt in BioShock Infinite, his past work includes Sgt. Matt Baker in Gearbox's Brothers in Arms, Snow from the Final Fantasy 13 line, Kai Leng from Mass Effect 3, and Vincent from Catherine. When we profiled Baker around this time last year, he shared his love for all things Batman on the back of starring in Arkham City.

"Being a part of Arkham City was just incredible - because I'm a huge Batman fan," Baker told us, "And to play Two-Face and Robin after growing up watching The Animated Series was a banner moment for me."

The news follows apparent confirmation long-time Batman vocalist Kevin Conroy does star in Origins, but how he features remains to be seen. We know Origins deals with Batman's "initiation into that insane world" of the other Arkham games, so perhaps Conroy's role is something retrospective. Even if Conroy doesn't play the dark knight in any sense in Origins, to fans he's still the goddamn Batman.

Bat-click here to check out our preview and the new trailer.

JoystiqBatman: Arkham Origins stars Roger Craig Smith as Batman, Troy Baker as Joker originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 May 2013 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Players can customize their character and living space - right down to the choice of pet and pet accessories - and work to build relationships with their friends, hoping eventually to reach "True Friend" status (aren't we all?). Activities include things like horse riding, photography, pet training, dancing and, our personal favorite, delivering cupcakes.

LEGO Friends heads to DS and 3DS this fall.

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JoystiqLEGO Friends coming to 3DS and DS this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The first add-on character for NetherRealm's Injustice: Gods Among Us is available for download today. Lobo is an interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter, known for his love of space-cycles and cigars.

Lobo is free to download for all Season Pass owners; everyone else pays 400 MS Points ($5) to add him to the roster. Lobo is the first of four planned DLC characters, soon to be followed by Batgirl.

Three new DLC packs are also available for Injustice: Gods Among Us. The Teen Titans pack slaps alternate costumes on Cyborg, Raven and Deathstroke, while the Bad Girls pack groups together alternate versions of Catwoman, Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn - both are 240 MS Points ($3).

Finally, the Flashpoint collection, previously exclusive to Season Pass holders, dresses up Aquaman, Wonder Woman and Deathstroke in their alternate dimension "Flashpoint" ensembles for 320 MS Points ($4).

JoystiqLobo rides into Injustice: Gods Among Us today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 May 2013 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcinjustice-gods-among-uslobomicrosoftNetherrealm-Studiosplaystationps3warner-broswbiexboxTue, 07 May 2013 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Injustice: Gods Among Us Wii U doesn't support iOS app]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/injustice-gods-among-us-wii-u-doesnt-support-ios-app/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/injustice-gods-among-us-wii-u-doesnt-support-ios-app/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/injustice-gods-among-us-wii-u-doesnt-support-ios-app/#comments The Wii U version of Injustice: Gods Among Us doesn't support the iOS companion app. After receiving a copy from Warner Bros., Siliconera couldn't sync up the Wii U game with the iOS app and confirmed with Warner Bros. that the functionality is not present.

The Injustice iOS app launched in April and is available as a free download, a hybrid fighter and collectible card game that allows players to unlock content in the console version of Injustice: Gods Among Us and vice versa. The Wii U version of Injustice: Gods Among Us displays a move list on the WiiPad while you play and also allows players to move the action from the TV to the WiiPad through off-TV play.

JoystiqInjustice: Gods Among Us Wii U doesn't support iOS app originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"It's a trap," said Aquaman. Batman's immediate response: "Of course it is." But what the Dark Knight held back from saying was, "Of course it is, you floundering fishman. OMG, why are you even here?! I don't have powers and I'm a stronger contributor to The Justice League. I weep for humanity the day Superman and Wonder Woman go off and make superbabies."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>injusticeinjustice-gods-among-usmicrosoftnetherrealmNetherrealm-Studiospcplaystationps3warner-broswbiexboxFri, 12 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Batman fights Flash, Superman fights Green Lantern in Injustice clips]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/29/batman-fights-flash-superman-fights-green-lantern-in-injustice/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/29/batman-fights-flash-superman-fights-green-lantern-in-injustice/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/29/batman-fights-flash-superman-fights-green-lantern-in-injustice/#comments

It's the semifinals of the Injustice battle arena league and if you put money down on anybody else other than Batman vs. Superman in the finals... well, we hear bookies are really understanding about offering refunds.

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JoystiqBatman fights Flash, Superman fights Green Lantern in Injustice clips originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The week of Game Developers Conference announcements kick off with Warner Bros' Infinite Crisis, a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game by Turbine, featuring the characters of the DC Comics universe.

Infinite Crisis is set in the DC Multiverse, offering players the option to play as "Nightmare Batman" or "Gaslight Catwoman." It's not clear yet if you're just playing Batman or Catwoman in a MOBA with different (premium) skins.

The free-to-play game featuring a league of legends is scheduled to launch on PC this year. Beta sign-ups are available now, but there's no mention of when that will begin.

Gallery: Infinite Crisis

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Greg Ballard - who was appointed to senior VP of digital games in 2010 - will be studio head honcho. "San Francisco is a hotbed of local talent and convenient access to major partners, and this will help us achieve our goal to bring our top entertainment and gaming brands, as well as original IP, to multiple mobile, social and emerging platforms," Ballard said. In addition to development, WB Games San Francisco will also oversee publishing duties for all mobile games developed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

JoystiqWB Games San Francisco opens this year, will focus on F2P, mobile games originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgreg-ballardiosipadiphonemacmobilepcwarner-broswb-games-san-franciscowbieFri, 22 Mar 2013 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Lego City Undercover eShop download requires external hard drive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/14/rumor-lego-city-undercover-eshop-download-requires-external-har/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/14/rumor-lego-city-undercover-eshop-download-requires-external-har/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/14/rumor-lego-city-undercover-eshop-download-requires-external-har/#comments Aside from the payment required to download Lego City Undercover when it launches on the Wii U eShop next week, on March 18, you'll also need an external hard drive.

The information comes from the official game page. Clicking pre-order on the top-right provides two options: retail and eShop download. The eShop listing says: "An external hard drive is required to download this software." It may be a situation where the basic Wii U's 8GB of storage isn't enough for the download, or it's possible an external hard drive is needed even with the 32GB deluxe model.

We've contacted Nintendo for more information. We'll be sure to relay Nintendo's final word as soon as we get it.

JoystiqRumor: Lego City Undercover eShop download requires external hard drive originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eshopexternal-hard-drivelego-city-storieslego-city-undercovernintendott-gameswarner-broswbiewii-uThu, 14 Mar 2013 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Sinestro scares up an Injustice: Gods Among Us roster spot]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/25/sinestro-scares-up-an-injustice-gods-among-us-roster-spot/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/25/sinestro-scares-up-an-injustice-gods-among-us-roster-spot/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/25/sinestro-scares-up-an-injustice-gods-among-us-roster-spot/#comments Injustice Gods Among Us adds Sinestro to the rosterThe latest volley in the marketing assault for Injustice: Gods Among Us reveals Sinestro as a playable character. Not much can be seen of Sinestro's move set in the source video, an omission that will be corrected this Friday when developer NetherRealm unleashes its next weekly fight footage.

Sinestro is a long-running villain from the Green Lantern universe and occasional mentor to Hal Jordan - but with a name like Sinestro, you can guess his most frequent role. Hawkgirl is also confirmed to be a playable character in the update.

Their roles in the plot of Injustice is yet to be revealed. Injustice: Gods Among Us tells the "what if" scenario of Superman losing it after The Joker unleashes a nuclear attack on Metropolis, presumably killing Supes' main squeeze, Lois Lane.

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Get over here! Sorry, sorry, that was way too forceful. Would you please have a seat and observe this trailer for the upcoming second season of Mortal Kombat: Legacy? Here's some tea, enjoy.

JoystiqMortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2 premiere trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftmortal-kombat-2011mortal-kombat-legacymortal-kombat-legacy-season-2playstationps3Warner-BroswbiexboxMon, 18 Feb 2013 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts Unlimited reaches Europe today on PC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/15/scribblenauts-unlimited-reaches-europe-today-on-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/15/scribblenauts-unlimited-reaches-europe-today-on-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/15/scribblenauts-unlimited-reaches-europe-today-on-pc/#comments Those ever-so patient Europeans can finally get their hands on Scribblenauts Unlimited when the game is released on Steam later today. 5th Cell's puzzler was initially expected in Europe on Wii U, 3DS, and PC in November, but was then pushed back to February. While the Nintendo versions endured a last-minute delay last week, Warner Bros. Interactive confirmed the PC version unlocks on Steam today at 6PM Brit-time.

The Nintendo releases are still without an ETA, although a few lucky so-and-sos nabbed the Wii U version when it accidentally launched on the eShop.

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JoystiqScribblenauts Unlimited reaches Europe today on PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-celleuropenintendopcrelease-datescribblenauts-unlimitedsteamwarner-broswarner-bros-interactiveWBIEFri, 15 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[New Batman Arkham game coming this year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/new-batman-arkham-game-coming-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/new-batman-arkham-game-coming-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/new-batman-arkham-game-coming-this-year/#comments A new Batman Arkham game is being released this year, although it's unknown if series developer Rocksteady Studios is behind it. The news comes courtesy of the Time Warner Q4 2012 earnings call, as posted by Yahoo! Finance.

"And we also have a strong games release this year, which will include the next release in the Batman Arkham franchise," said John K. Martin, Time Warner chief financial officer and chief administrative officer.

Warner Bros. Interactive and Rocksteady Studios released Batman: Arkham Asylum in 2009, followed by Arkham City in 2011. In that sense, a new Arkham game in 2013 adds up.

According to a Variety report from last year, Rocksteady is developing another Batman game, but it's set in the Silver Age of comic history, and isn't expected to be released until 2014. Maybe Variety and Warner are talking about the same game, but it sounds like they may not be. In any case, we've reached out to Warner Bros. Interactive for more info.

JoystiqNew Batman Arkham game coming this year originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update 2: Nintendo sent us the following statement:
"Scribblenauts Unlimited for Wii U which was recently delayed for Europe was made available today to download on the Nintendo eShop for a short period of time. This title has now been removed from the Nintendo eShop. We are very sorry for any confusion this may have caused and we hope to make further announcements on the European launch of these games very soon."
Here's a curious one: Scribblenauts Unlimited is now available on Europe's Wii U eShop, despite Nintendo officially delaying the game's arrival in the continent earlier this week. As spotted on NeoGAF and verified by us, the game is listed on the console's online shop for purchase and download, priced £49.99/€59.99.

There are a few things odd about this. For one, the same can't be said for the 3DS version, which isn't on the handheld's eShop. Secondly, Nintendo's statement from earlier in the week made it clear that changes needed to be made within the game before it could be launched in Europe. Thirdly, if the Wii U eShop launch is intended - and given that Unlimited doesn't appear on the portal's main page and has to be searched for to be found, it may well not be - why is the game available online but not in physical form?

All in all, this underlines what's been a bewildering approach to bringing Unlimited to Nintendo systems in Europe. The 3DS and Wii U games launched in other regions around the Wii U's launch, and were expected to in Europe until, at the last minute, they were given a 2013 window. Then, just three days ahead of their listed releases today, publisher Nintendo announced a delay, leaving Europeans waiting for the games once more.

We've reached out to Nintendo for comment.

JoystiqScribblenauts Unlimited pops up on European Wii U eShop despite delay [update: and it's gone] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds5th-celleshopnintendorelease-datescribblenauts-unlimitedwarner-broswarner-bros-interactivewbiewii-uFri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Bastion sales reach 1.7 million]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/bastion-sales-reach-1-7-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/bastion-sales-reach-1-7-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/bastion-sales-reach-1-7-million/#comments Speaking at DICE today, Supergiant Games founder Amir Rao mentioned that Bastion has sold 1.7 million copies across all available platforms.

Rao's presentation at the annual executive conference explained how Supergiant Games went about porting Bastion from XBLA to PC and mobile. The company's porting team was ... well, it was eight people that composed the entire company. Staggering the releases of Bastion allowed them to keep the quality high and test ideas as the game expanded to other systems.

"We didn't lose an opportunity by not sim [simultaneously] shipping," said Rao. He pointed to his employment experience at EA, and simultaneously shipping Red Alert 3 for PC and Xbox, as an example of split focus.

Bastion's slow multiplatform creep has been successful, with over 90 percent of sales occurring after its original launch month. Rao didn't mention any more upcoming ports of Bastion, but says it's the number one request they receive at Supergiant.

JoystiqBastion sales reach 1.7 million originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bastiondice-2013iosipadiphonemicrosoftmobilepcsupergiant-gamesWarner-BroswbiexboxWed, 06 Feb 2013 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts Unlimited delayed in Europe, no ETA provided]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/scribblenauts-unlimited-delayed-in-europe-no-eta-provided/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/scribblenauts-unlimited-delayed-in-europe-no-eta-provided/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/scribblenauts-unlimited-delayed-in-europe-no-eta-provided/#comments Scribblenauts Unlimited delayed in Europe, no ETA providedScribblenauts fans in Europe are left waiting for Unlimited once more after Nintendo delayed the game's arrival in the continent, just days ahead of release. Nintendo's announcement didn't provide any date or window for the delayed launch.

The 5th Cell game was initially expected for the Wii U's launch in Europe, but was then given a release date of February 8. That push-back was, according to 5th Cell CEO Jeremiah Slaczka, "due to things outside of development." This time, Nintendo says it's emerged that changes need to be made before the 3DS and Wii U games can launch in Europe.

When approached, a Nintendo representative told us, "This is all the information we have at present," referring to the statement we've reproduced after the break. We've also reached out to developer 5th Cell for comment.

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JoystiqScribblenauts Unlimited delayed in Europe, no ETA provided originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds5th-celldelaydelaysnintendoscribblenauts-unlimitedwarner-broswbiewii-uTue, 05 Feb 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[UK gets Injustice: Gods Among Us Special Edition with Red Son DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/02/uk-gets-injustice-gods-among-us-special-edition-with-red-son-dl/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/02/uk-gets-injustice-gods-among-us-special-edition-with-red-son-dl/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/02/uk-gets-injustice-gods-among-us-special-edition-with-red-son-dl/#comments UK gets Injustice Gods Among Us Special Edition with Red Son DLCOur UK friends get a Special Edition of Injustice: Gods Among Us for Xbox 360 and PS3 when it launches April 19. The Special Edition version comes with an exclusive "Steelbook" and the Red Son DLC pack.

The packed-in DLC includes 20 missions set in the Red Son timeline and three character skins for Superman, Wonder Woman and Solomon Grunday. North American players have their own limited edition options, as Injustice: Gods Among Us also has Collector's Edition and Battle Edition versions.

Gallery: Injustice: Gods Among Us (UK Special Edition)

JoystiqUK gets Injustice: Gods Among Us Special Edition with Red Son DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge will be Australia's first game classified as R18+. Australia finally relaxed its censorship laws last year to allow games intended for those over the age of 15 to be sold in the country.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>australiamicrosoftmortal-kombatmortal-kombat-2011Mortal-Kombat-Komplete-Editionplaystationps3r18r18+wbiexboxTue, 15 Jan 2013 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Injustice: Gods Among Us hits April 16, Battle Edition revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/15/injustice-gods-among-us-hits-april-16-batte-edition-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/15/injustice-gods-among-us-hits-april-16-batte-edition-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/15/injustice-gods-among-us-hits-april-16-batte-edition-revealed/#comments Injustice: Gods Among Us thwacks retail shelves in North America on April 16. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment previously announced an April window, but today it confirmed the release date for Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii U, along with the reveal of the Battle Edition.

The Battle Edition, not to be confused with the already revealed Collector's Edition, costs $149.99, and PS3 and Xbox 360 versions are coming to GameStop and EB Games stores in the US and Canada, although it's also been confirmed for Wii U. [Update: Warner Bros. says the Wii U confirmation in its press release was an error.]. The big inclusion, as you can see above, is the special fight stick controller, along with three DLC skins of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman as they are in DC Comics' The New 52 revamp. Among other features, the fightstick offers "adjustable illumination" for the joystick and buttons, just in case you're picky about how your controllers light up.

Gallery: Injustice: Gods Among Us (Battle Edition and Collector's Edition)

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The game will have an original storyline in which Nick Fury needs the help of Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man, Wolverine and "other heroes" to stop Loki and Galactus. Okay, Lego Galactus sounds pretty awesome.

"Players will brave the ultimate mission to save the world as they explore famous landmarks in LEGO New York and take the adventure beyond Earth to iconic locations in the Marvel Universe," said TT Games Publishing managing director Tom Stone.

Players will unlock over 100 characters from across the Marvel Universe, which also includes Wolverine, Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Deadpool. No word on whether Howard the Duck will be playable.

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Gallery: Scribblenauts Unlimited (9/13/12)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds5th-cellnintendoscribblenauts-unlimitedwbiewii-uWed, 05 Dec 2012 12:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Deathstroke carves himself into the Injustice: Gods Among Us roster]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/28/deathstroke-carves-himself-into-the-injustice-gods-among-us-ros/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/28/deathstroke-carves-himself-into-the-injustice-gods-among-us-ros/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/28/deathstroke-carves-himself-into-the-injustice-gods-among-us-ros/#comments
Slade Wilson is a mercenary and assassin (and hater of teenagers) in the DC Comics world known as Deathstroke - and now he's the latest brawler to throw down in NetherRealm's Injustice: Gods Among Us. Keen observers will remember he also made an appearance in Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe.

Deathstroke likes guns and has a steel sword for close-quarter combos, evidenced in the video above. Plus, he's kinda got this whole Two-Face thing going on with his mask, but we're sure Batman accidentally punched him like eight times so he must know already.

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Guardians of Middle-Earth will launch on Xbox Live Arcade one day later than previously stated. The official Twitter account for the game confirmed the new Xbox 360 date of December 5.

The account also confirmed the PS3 version is still on track to launch one day earlier on December 4. The PS3 version will be available both at retail and as a download through PSN.

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NetherRealm Studio devs gab about their spin on the DC comic universe for Injustice: Gods Among Us in this trailer. There's plenty of gameplay footage to take in, along with control differences between this and NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat.

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The latest combatant confirmed for NetherRealm's Injustice: Gods Among Us is Green Arrow, billionaire Oliver Queen by day and bow-and-arrow-wielding superhero by night. Green Arrow is a core member of DC's Justice League outfit, so his inclusion in Gods Among Us makes sense. Also, there's a new TV show about the character coming soon so the timing there is pretty impeccable. Synergy!

As you can see in the trailer, his bow comes in handy during battle - it allows him to continue juggle combos and in one sequence, he even uses it to freeze Nightwing. We're also shown some of the touted stage interactivity as Green Arrow pulls down a steam vent to daze The Flash.

Gallery: Injustice: Gods Among Us (Green Arrow)

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In the kerfuffle of today's Wii U announcements, Scribblenauts Unlimited shows off its object e-d-i-t-o-r and how to turn Cthulhu into "Clownthulu." He looks much happier, but still evil.

Gallery: Scribblenauts Unlimited (9/13/12)

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The game's set in 1936 Shanghai, China - "Whore of the Orient. Paris of the East," as the website calls it. A "group of Western cops hopelessly trying to keep the lid on and keep the peace" seems to be the focal point of the game (the group's known as the "International Police Force"), though it's unclear exactly what kind of game it is. It sounds to be just as hard-boiled as Team Bondi's last effort, LA Noire, and the gritty look of the image above incurs the same comparison.

Team Bondi leader Brendan McNamara is once again at the head of the project, leading the remnants of LA Noire's dev team picked up by Kennedy Miller Mitchell.

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The kid is sauntering over to Apple's iPad tomorrow in Bastion from Supergiant Games. New Zealanders - beyond the beautiful rolling hills and verdant greenery - get iOS games ahead of the rest of the planet due to the position of the sun and how that relates to our definition of time, you see, so it's already available in that territory. The game has a set launch date of August 30, but some territories are already in the future.

Anyway, Bastion's iPad-only for now, which Supergiant says was a decision made due to "technical reasons." Additionally, the team, "felt the game experience would not translate well to the iPhone's smaller screen."

When it arrives on the US App Store, it'll cost $4.99 and there's no demo version - you could always try it out in Google Chrome first? Don't hesitate to let us know if you see it pop up on our digital shores, which should be sometime tonight around 11PM ET. And head over to Supergiant's page for a ton more info about the new release.

Update: This story was updated to reflect the official announcement of Bastion on iOS.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>app-storebastioniosios-app-storeipaditunesmobilenew-zealandsupergiantsupergiant-gameswarner-broswarner-bros-interactivewbieWed, 29 Aug 2012 11:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Injustice: Gods Among Us may ditch clash system]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/injustice-gods-among-us-may-ditch-clash-system/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/injustice-gods-among-us-may-ditch-clash-system/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/injustice-gods-among-us-may-ditch-clash-system/#comments Injustice Gods Among Us may not keep wager systemNetherRealm announced a wager system in its DC Universe fighting game, Injustice: Gods Among Us, at E3 this year. Dubbed the clash system, this special function combines individualized cutscene cinematics with a process of betting your character's super meter, with the fighter betting the most winning the wager and getting the special move. It sounded confusing at E3, and it still is now at Gamescom, which is why NetherRealm is considering removing it from Injustice entirely.

"I can see the cinematic moves staying and the wager system going," NetherRealm's Adam Urbano tells Joystiq at Gamescom. NetherRealm is tweaking the clash system and may end up disposing of it entirely, while keeping the character-specific attacks and cinematics, Urbano says.

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Game Party Champions has three modes. Quick Play is for just hopping in, Story Mode is to "prove they're worthy of the 'World Champion' title" and, as the press release states, Party Mode has players taking turns with the WiiPad, while others use Wiimotes and "grief (wreak havoc) on their game." Is that what grief* means in the parlance of the gaming subculture, as defined by Prof. Horatio Newbs of Urbania University? We have learned something today.

*Urban Dictionary, multiple authors, UrbanDictionary.com (Internet, Internetia, Urban Dictionary Press, 2012) p.231

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"The last talk I had with Warner Interactive about future games was while I was doing promotion for Arkham City last September. Naturally as there was such a rush of interest about Arkham City, everyone was asking me about a third game, and frankly, I had been wondering about that myself. When I asked about the possibility of working on a third game I was told that as Rocksteady had just finished wrapping the second one, it would be a while before everyone was ready to sit down and discuss future plans. That said, it was intimated that for future games, Warner and Rocksteady might not be looking as much to freelance writers, the message being, that if I had something else interesting coming my way, I might want to take it."
Dini says he wasn't included in Arkham City's DLC projects, and he hasn't been tapped for work on the rumored Silver Age-themed Batman game, said to be Rocksteady's next project. He's since taken on other work that makes him "unavailable to take on anything new until 2013." He's not bitter, though, even noting that "If we wind up working together again at some point, that would be cool, too."

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Jace Hall is out for Blood, asks fans what they want in a remake
Jace Hall, founder and former CEO of Monolith Productions, is looking to bring back 1997's original gore-fest of a game, Blood. Hall brings the idea up on The Postmortem, a Blood fan forum, gauging interest and asking for wish lists in a potential Blood remake.

"To be clear, I am thinking of bringing the ORIGINAL Blood game back as it was, with functionality alterations/enhancements that are similar but superior to ZDAEMON's," Hall writes. "I would also make it work on all platforms, and not just PC."

Hall has all of the legal rights and issues "handled" and will get support from anyone with a legal investment in Blood, he says. Hall will be the one footing the bill the new game as well: "One thing to also know is that if I go ahead and attempt to bring Blood back, I will be the one actually paying the bill. It is certainly going to cost money to do this, and I will not likely be getting my money back. It will be all for the fun of it. Just something to know."

Hall has reservations about releasing the source code for Blood, writing, "Part of what I'm hoping to achieve with this potential project is a game that really allows people to build measurable value in their cummulative game accomplishments." The conversation is on-going at The Postmortem if you'd like to share your blood-soaked dream list with Hall himself.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bloodjace-hallMonolithpcremakerevampWBIESun, 05 Aug 2012 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Layoffs hit Warner Bros. Seattle studios [update: WB confirms]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/26/layoffs-hit-warner-bros-seattle-studios/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/26/layoffs-hit-warner-bros-seattle-studios/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/26/layoffs-hit-warner-bros-seattle-studios/#comments An unknown number of layoffs are affecting WB Games Seattle staff - the umbrella name "WB Games Seattle" comprises Monolith Productions, Snowblind Studios, and Surreal Software. A source close to the studio confirmed reports to us this afternoon, following statements from 3D Realms founder George Broussard on Twitter, stating, "Another Warner Brothers layoff going on as we speak. In progress now. Shame. Hope people land safely."

WB Games Seattle is currently working on Lord of the Rings: Guardians of Middle-earth, and it's unclear if any other projects are currently in production. Layoffs hit the studio last November, and were said to have affected "60ish" people. Warner Bros. didn't respond to request for comment as of publishing.

Update: WB issued the following statement, confirming the layoffs: "Due to shifting business imperatives, WB Games Seattle has made staff reductions. The group will continue to remain an integral part of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment."

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Wondering what Nightwing and ... uh ... that Cyborg dude will play like in NetherRealms' next big game, Injustice: Gods Among Us? Well too bad! Er, rather, you can find out above. Sorry about making you feel bad.

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"If it does well, we would like to see our next step be a non-fighting game, maybe something unique in its own right," Boon told PlayStation Blog. "This is our first step in that direction."

But this doesn't mean Boon's ready to look beyond Injustice just yet. There's a lot planned for the DC brawler, including a DLC character campaign comparable to what we saw in Mortal Kombat. "We'll definitely want to introduce unexpected characters [via DLC] to Injustice. That'll be our strategy. It's comparable to Mortal Kombat, but being really aggressive with our DLC characters."

JoystiqBoon hopes Injustice: Gods Among Us is 'first step' in a new direction for NetherRealm originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ed-booninjustice-gods-among-usmicrosoftNetherrealm-Studiosnintendoplaystationps3warner-brosWarner-Bros-InteractiveWarner-Bros-Interactive-Entertainmentwbiewii-uxboxFri, 13 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Guardians of Middle-earth brings MOBA to XBLA and PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/10/guardians-of-middle-earth-brings-moba-to-xbla-and-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/10/guardians-of-middle-earth-brings-moba-to-xbla-and-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/10/guardians-of-middle-earth-brings-moba-to-xbla-and-psn/#comments Guardians of Middleearth brings MOBA to XBLA and PSNMonolith Productions has one of the most varied histories in video game development. The studio first cut its teeth on first-person shooters, finding a cult hit in the popular No One Lives Forever series. Then, it was a vast experiment with The Matrix Online, before coming back to shooters with the Fear and Condemned series of games. And now, the company's trying to reinvent itself yet again with two licensed downloadable titles for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment: first Gotham City Imposters from earlier this year, and now Guardians of Middle-earth.

Guardians of Middle-earth is a weird one. It's a licensed Lord of The Rings title, starring characters from Tolkien's series. It's a MOBA game, similar to League of Legends or DOTA 2, featuring Tolkien's characters fighting it out across a battlefield full of AI-controlled troops. And it's a complicated, deep online multiplayer title, designed for competitive play.

"What's so weird about that?" you ask? It's being developed only for consoles.

Gallery: Guardians of Middle-earth (E3 2012)

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JoystiqGuardians of Middle-earth brings MOBA to XBLA and PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dotae3e3-2012guardians-of-middle-earthmicrosoftmobamonolithmonolith-productionsplaystationplaystation-networkpreviewps3psnreleaseruth-tomandltim-coolidgewarner-broswarner-bros-interactivewarner-bros-interactive-entertainmentwarner-brothers-interactivewbiexblaxboxxbox-live-arcadeSun, 10 Jun 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition takes us on a virtual tour]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/06/batman-arkham-city-armored-edition-takes-us-on-a-virtual-tour/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/06/batman-arkham-city-armored-edition-takes-us-on-a-virtual-tour/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/06/batman-arkham-city-armored-edition-takes-us-on-a-virtual-tour/#comments
You may be wondering what exactly is so special about Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition, the Wii U port of Rocksteady's excellent 2011 game. Well, this video overview should be able to answer most of your questions, so long as you're asking whether you can control a batarang with the WiiPad or not.

Yes, young ward, you totally can.

Gallery: Batman Arkham City Armored Edition (E3 2012)

JoystiqBatman: Arkham City Armored Edition takes us on a virtual tour originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Batman-Arkham-Asylum-2Batman-Arkham-Citye3-2012nintendorocksteadyRocksteady-Studioswarner-broswbiewii-uWed, 06 Jun 2012 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts Unlimited r-e-v-e-a-l-e-d]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/scribblenauts-unlimited-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/scribblenauts-unlimited-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/scribblenauts-unlimited-revealed/#comments ImageScribblenauts Unlimited, which will feature multiplayer, has been announced at Nintendo's E3 press conference. There was no launch window presented.

The game popped up on radar earlier this week when WBIE registered scribblenautsunlimited.com for the interwebs.

JoystiqScribblenauts Unlimited r-e-v-e-a-l-e-d originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-Celle3-2012nintendoscribblenauts-unlimitedWBIEwii-uTue, 05 Jun 2012 12:33:00 EST<![CDATA['Scribblenauts Unlimited' URL registered]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/01/scribblenauts-unlimited-url-registered/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/01/scribblenauts-unlimited-url-registered/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/01/scribblenauts-unlimited-url-registered/#comments A company that Warner Bros. uses for anonymous web registration has purchased the domain scribblenautsunlimited.com. Superannuation picked up on the filing, speculating Scribblenauts Unlimited could be developer 5th Cell's Wii U project.

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

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

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