Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Nintendo mass-claims revenue from YouTube 'Let's Play' videos]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/nintendo-mass-claims-revenue-from-youtube-lets-play-videos/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/nintendo-mass-claims-revenue-from-youtube-lets-play-videos/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/nintendo-mass-claims-revenue-from-youtube-lets-play-videos/#commentsNintendo massclaims revenue from YouTube 'Let's Play' videos A number of YouTube members report that Nintendo is issuing "Content ID Match" copyright claims en masse for videos featuring gameplay from its published titles.

The move appears to target the "Let's Play" community, in particular. Let's Play series authors often produce full video walkthroughs of featured games, with voiced or subtitled commentary accompanying gameplay.

When a "Content ID Match" is claimed for a YouTube clip, the claimant is given the right to place an advertisement at the beginning or the end of the video. Content ID Matches differ from DMCA takedown notices or outright video removals, in that matched videos remain viewable by the public and do not count as a copyright strike against their producers. All revenue earned from views, however, will go to the content's copyright owner, rather than the video uploader. The act is common for publishers like Activision, Electronic Arts, and Square Enix, but it's only recently that Nintendo has joined in the practice.

Multiple affected authors have come forward on Reddit to confirm Nintendo's new policy. To date, Nintendo's Content ID Matching spree seems to focus on recent releases like Super Mario 3D Land, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, and New Super Mario Bros. U. Currently, Let's Play videos for older Nintendo-published games are unaffected.

Nintendo explains its position in a statement issued to GameFront: "As part of our on-going push to ensure Nintendo content is shared across social media channels in an appropriate and safe way, we became a YouTube partner and as such in February 2013 we registered our copyright content in the YouTube database.

"For most fan videos this will not result in any changes, however, for those videos featuring Nintendo-owned content, such as images or audio of a certain length, adverts will now appear at the beginning, next to or at the end of the clips. We continually want our fans to enjoy sharing Nintendo content on YouTube, and that is why, unlike other entertainment companies, we have chosen not to block people using our intellectual property."

JoystiqNintendo mass-claims revenue from YouTube 'Let's Play' videos originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscopyrightlets-playnew-super-mario-bros-unintendowii-uyoutubeThu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PS4 trailer tops YouTube's February ad leaderboards]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/11/ps4-trailer-tops-youtubes-february-ad-leaderboards/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/11/ps4-trailer-tops-youtubes-february-ad-leaderboards/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/11/ps4-trailer-tops-youtubes-february-ad-leaderboards/#comments
In unusual accolade news, this commercial compression of the PS4 reveal notched top spot in YouTube's advert leaderboards last month. The leaderboards, as Think With Google puts it, mark "a winning combination of promotion (paid ad) and popularity (organic views)."

Usually the words YouTube and "popularity" go hand in hand with the likes of 'cat,' 'Charlie bit my finger,' and 'Harlem Shake' - Pepsi's rendition came in at fifth - so in that sense it's unusual to see a games console on such a list, even if it may mark Sony's PS4 push more than anything. Whichever way you look at it, one thing it does mean is a whole ton of eyes on these 103 seconds of new-console-ness.

JoystiqPS4 trailer tops YouTube's February ad leaderboards originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ps4youtubeMon, 11 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 YouTube app now available in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/ps3-youtube-app-now-available-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/ps3-youtube-app-now-available-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/ps3-youtube-app-now-available-in-europe/#comments PS3 YouTube app available now in EuropeThe PS3 YouTube app is now available in Europe, so you can join your North American counterparts in queueing up a bunch of baby goat videos from your phone. You don't even have to download it from the PS Store - it's just in your XMB under TV & Video Services. The PS3 YouTube app allows you to "pair" a mobile device, and then use that to search for videos to send to the TV.

You might be surprised to learn this app wasn't already there. But The PS3 YouTube app is a relatively recent development in America as well, having been released in August.

JoystiqPS3 YouTube app now available in Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europeplaystationps3psnyoutubeMon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Upcoming Dead or Alive 5 patch adds direct video uploads]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/31/upcoming-dead-or-alive-5-patch-adds-direct-video-uploads/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/31/upcoming-dead-or-alive-5-patch-adds-direct-video-uploads/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/31/upcoming-dead-or-alive-5-patch-adds-direct-video-uploads/#comments
Dead or Alive 5 will soon allow direct uploads of your match replays to YouTube (on PS3) and Facebook (on both PS3 and Xbox 360.) The functionality is part of the "Ver. 1.03" update, which is being prepared for an unspecified time. The company revealed this feature on its Twitter account, where it also talked about other patch changes, like the ability to search for matches by connection quality, and "throwdowns" added to ranked matches.

The above footage is a test of the direct upload. Troublingly, it's in 360p. "And did you catch some of the little tweaks to the fighting game itself?" Team Ninja teased, revealing the existence of other gameplay-oriented changes that longtime players might be able to spot.

JoystiqUpcoming Dead or Alive 5 patch adds direct video uploads originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-or-alive-5facebookmicrosoftplaystationps3replayxboxyoutubeMon, 31 Dec 2012 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii U picks up Amazon Instant Video, YouTube apps]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/22/wii-u-picks-up-amazon-instant-video-youtube-apps/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/22/wii-u-picks-up-amazon-instant-video-youtube-apps/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/22/wii-u-picks-up-amazon-instant-video-youtube-apps/#comments Wii U picks up Amazon Instant Video, YouTube appsThe Wii U's complete TVii service is set to launch in December, but some of the programs within it are already dropping onto the console. Netflix hit on launch day (with a rocky, yet resolved start), and now YouTube and Amazon Instant Video are on the Wii U.

With the YouTube app, videos can stream up to 1080p on the television, while the video details stay on the Wii Pad. Browsing uses the Pad's on-screen keyboard. Amazon Instant uses the same browsing method and can stream video directly on the Wii Pad. Both apps are free to download directly from the Wii U menu.

Happy viewing!

JoystiqWii U picks up Amazon Instant Video, YouTube apps originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazon-instant-videoappsnintendotelevisiontvwii-uyoutubeThu, 22 Nov 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[YouTube app hits the play button on Wii today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/youtube-app-hits-the-play-button-on-wii-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/youtube-app-hits-the-play-button-on-wii-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/youtube-app-hits-the-play-button-on-wii-today/#comments YouTube app hits the play button on Wii todayEven though Nintendo is days away from launching its new console, that hasn't stopped the Wii from muscling in on the spotlight with new features. A free YouTube app has made its way onto the Wii today, the YouTube Blog has announced.

Like other YouTube console apps users can access their accounts to view and manage saved playlists of cat videos as well as search for other cat-based videos they have somehow managed to miss. Technology is great, right? But it can be slow, as evidenced by the Wii getting a YouTube app in the year 2012.

JoystiqYouTube app hits the play button on Wii today originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appnintendowiiwiimoteyoutubeyoutube-appyoutube-on-wiiThu, 15 Nov 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops 2 built-in live streaming is tied to YouTube, on Xbox, PS3 [Update: PC, too!]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/black-ops-2-in-built-live-streams-are-tied-to-youtube-on-xbox/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/black-ops-2-in-built-live-streams-are-tied-to-youtube-on-xbox/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/black-ops-2-in-built-live-streams-are-tied-to-youtube-on-xbox/#comments Black Ops 2 has builtin YouTube live streaming on Xbox, PS3Black Ops 2 features YouTube live streaming on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Activision and Treyarch announced today. The game's built-in live streaming was revealed earlier this year, but we know now it's tied to YouTube. Today's announcement only confirmed built-in live streaming for PS3 and Xbox 360, with Wii U and PC versions not included.

The launch feature lets players stream multiplayer League Play games direct from their consoles to YouTube user channels and the Call of Duty Elite service. Webcam and audio commentary feeds can also be included in the stream, while Elite integration lets viewers see the player card of whoever's streaming, as well as additional data like class loadouts and career stats.

Update: Activision has confirmed that live streaming is also available in the PC version of Black Ops 2 without the use of third-party software.

Continue reading Black Ops 2 built-in live streaming is tied to YouTube, on Xbox, PS3 [Update: PC, too!]

JoystiqBlack Ops 2 built-in live streaming is tied to YouTube, on Xbox, PS3 [Update: PC, too!] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The first episode of the Halo 4 live-action tie-in Forward Unto Dawn is now live and ready for you to watch right here on Joystiq. The 19-minute opener introduces us to the cadets of the Corbulo Academy of Military Science, an institute that only trains the offspring of the United Nations Space Command's high-ranking officers. While it sounds and looks like a comfortable place, the Corbulo Academy is awash with the tension of expectation. In this first episode, we see just how onerous that expectation can be. We also see a live-action Warthog, which is pretty neat.

Machinima's web series runs through to the launch of Halo 4 next month on November 6.

JoystiqHalo 4: Forward Unto Dawn's first episode goes live, watch it right here originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>343-industrieshalo-4halo-4-forward-unto-dawnmachinimamicrosoftxboxyoutubeFri, 05 Oct 2012 06:01:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Tuesday: Papo & Yo, YouTube app, free PS Plus games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/14/psn-tuesday-papo-and-yo-youtube-app-free-ps-plus-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/14/psn-tuesday-papo-and-yo-youtube-app-free-ps-plus-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/14/psn-tuesday-papo-and-yo-youtube-app-free-ps-plus-games/#comments This week's PSN update is pretty substantial, headlined by the launch of Papo & Yo, the result of Vander Caballero's childhood with his abusive and alcoholic father. Papo & Yo is available right now for $14.99; $11.99 for PS Plus subscribers.

In addition to Papo & Yo, a revamped YouTube experience emerges on PS3 today, allowing users to control on-screen content using their phones. PS Plus subscribers will find two more free downloads available for their digital libraries: Outland and Bloodrayne Betrayal. The full list of this week's content can be found at the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Papo & Yo, YouTube app, free PS Plus games originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>papo-and-yoplaystationplaystation-vitaps3psn-tuesdaypspsonyvitayoutubeTue, 14 Aug 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[YouTube app out on PS3 today with phone controls]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/14/youtube-app-out-on-ps3-today-with-phone-controls/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/14/youtube-app-out-on-ps3-today-with-phone-controls/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/14/youtube-app-out-on-ps3-today-with-phone-controls/#comments YouTube app out on PS3 today with phone controlsThe Nexus Q is designed to allow video to stream from phones to TVs, so you can share something you're watching on your phone. The YouTube app coming to PS3 today allows you to use your phone as a remote to view YouTube content on your PS3.

It's kind of the same thing! Not really, but functionally, you're using your phone to play video on your TV. How kind of Google to provide that functionality without the purchase of some kind of weird future sphere.

JoystiqYouTube app out on PS3 today with phone controls originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationps3psnyoutubeTue, 14 Aug 2012 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[The Quantum Conundrum show is heavy on fluff, frenzy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/30/the-quantum-conundrum-show-is-heavy-on-fluff-frenzy/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/30/the-quantum-conundrum-show-is-heavy-on-fluff-frenzy/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/30/the-quantum-conundrum-show-is-heavy-on-fluff-frenzy/#comments
First episode of Quantum Conundrum show now up
The premiere episode of The Super Dimensional Quantum Learning's Problems and Solutions Gametime Spectacular!! is live, and that's all we're going to say about that. We're not going to mention how former G4 host Kevin Pereira makes for an overly emphatic, quirked-out presenter, how it seems developers Airtight Games really want Quantum Conundrum to go viral, or how we honestly couldn't watch the entire thing because it hurts us, precious. Why does it hurts us?

The Super Dimensional Quantum Learning's Problems and Solutions Gametime Spectacular!! is produced by iam8bit, and this is the first episode in a series that will show off each dimension of physics-puzzler Quantum Conundrum: fluffy, heavy, slow-mo and reverse gravity.

For a less manic take on Quantum Conundrum, check out our review, a recorded live stream of us playing the first bit of the game, and our discussion of its finer points on the Super Joystiq Podcast, as part of the Joystiq Research Institute.

JoystiqThe Quantum Conundrum show is heavy on fluff, frenzy originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 30 Jun 2012 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>airtight-gamesIAm8bitkevin-pereiramicrosoftpcplaystationps3quantum-conundrumxboxyoutubeSat, 30 Jun 2012 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Max Payne, trying his hardest to get through his gritty, noir life]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/29/max-payne-trying-his-hardest-to-get-through-his-gritty-noir-li/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/29/max-payne-trying-his-hardest-to-get-through-his-gritty-noir-li/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/29/max-payne-trying-his-hardest-to-get-through-his-gritty-noir-li/#comments Max Payne, trying his hardest to get through his gritty, noir life
The hilarious short film about Max Payne above takes all the gritty realism of Max's latest game appearance, and puts it in the lavender-scented reality of suburban life. Might we suggest not having water in your mouth, lest you're ready for a spit take.

JoystiqMax Payne, trying his hardest to get through his gritty, noir life originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>live-actionMax-Payne-3rockstarrockstar-gamestake-twotake-two-interactiveyoutubeFri, 29 Jun 2012 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[YouTube app goes live on Vita today for all your gaming-video needs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/26/youtube-app-goes-live-on-vita-today-for-all-your-gaming-video-ne/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/26/youtube-app-goes-live-on-vita-today-for-all-your-gaming-video-ne/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/26/youtube-app-goes-live-on-vita-today-for-all-your-gaming-video-ne/#comments YouTube app goes live on Vita today for all your catvideo needsThe YouTube app for Vita is going live today, available for download through the PS Vita Store on PSN. We knew previously that the app would hit Vita by the end of June.

YouTube on Vita will play HD videos up to 720p, with the option to toggle between standard and HD. The app will have many standard YouTube features, including recommended videos, comments, history, favorites and the all-important "search" function.

Most importantly of all, the YouTube app will allow Vita users to access the shiny new Joystiq YouTube channel, revamped with new content, fresh videos and original features. We guess people on computers, using smartphones and browsing tablets can access the Joystiq channel, too, but can they do it while stroking the back of their screen? Well, yeah, but that would just look weird.

JoystiqYouTube app goes live on Vita today for all your gaming-video needs originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Catsplaystationplaystation-vitaPSNSONYvideosvitayoutubeTue, 26 Jun 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Vita getting cat videos ... er, YouTube by the end of June]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/01/vita-getting-cat-videos-er-youtube-by-the-end-of-june/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/01/vita-getting-cat-videos-er-youtube-by-the-end-of-june/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/01/vita-getting-cat-videos-er-youtube-by-the-end-of-june/#comments Vita getting cat videos er, YouTube by the end of JuneTired of rewatching that UMD copy of Spider-Man 2 over and over? Well, Sony's ... oh, what's that? Oh, right, Vita, not PSP! Let's try this again.

Tired of replaying that copy of Lumines over and over? Well, Sony's got a whole mess of video content heading to your PlayStation Vita in the coming weeks, via wildly popular internet video service YouTube. According to SCEA director of handheld consoles product planning and platform software innovation Don Mesa (breath), YouTube will arrive on the Vita in app form by "the end of June."

It's unclear if the service's offerings will be any different on Vita compared to on a computer, or if it'll allow uploading directly from the Vita (not to mention using video shot with the Vita itself). Hopefully next week's big show will help clear that up.

JoystiqVita getting cat videos ... er, YouTube by the end of June originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appsplaystationplaystation-vitaq3-2012release-datevitayoutubeFri, 01 Jun 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[YouTube hiring for next-gen console app integration [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/youtube-hiring-for-next-gen-console-app-integration/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/youtube-hiring-for-next-gen-console-app-integration/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/youtube-hiring-for-next-gen-console-app-integration/#comments ImageYouTube is padding its ranks with next-gen gaming console programmers, looking to "build the next generation game-console-based TV experience with YouTube video content," a Google Jobs listing found by IGN reveals. YouTube already has an app on Xbox 360, but apparently it wants to build a presence across all next-gen platforms, seeking someone with "deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 and/or Nintendo Wii."

YouTube is seeking someone to "deliver a compelling lean back experience with monetization and e-commerce offerings (ie, pay-per-stream, ads)" and "develop leading edge User Interfaces and delight users with innovative media rich solutions." Looks like YouTube wants to figure out how to take our money, but wants to make us happy about it. That's better than wanting our money, but making us depressed about it.

Now if YouTube would develop a PC app, it'd have all the important consoles covered. Oh... wait.

Update: This is actually the same job listing Google posted a year ago. Please, someone go make YouTube's new app already!

JoystiqYouTube hiring for next-gen console app integration [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftmonetizationnext-gennintendoplaystationps3wii-uxboxyoutubeWed, 18 Apr 2012 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Gaikai full-game streaming to start 3 months after launching on Facebook]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/gaikai-full-game-streaming-to-start-3-months-after-launching-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/gaikai-full-game-streaming-to-start-3-months-after-launching-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/gaikai-full-game-streaming-to-start-3-months-after-launching-on/#comments Gaikai is set to launch full-game streaming services on its network of gaming and entertainment websites, ramping up its current demo-only model, GamesIndustry reports. After launching its cloud service on Facebook, Gaikai will roll out full-game streaming on retailer sites such as YouTube, Best Buy and Walmart, and on publisher sites such as EA and Ubisoft.

Full-game streaming will go live about 90 days after the Facebook service begins, which should be soon, Gaikai head Dave Perry says. Gaikai's main competition is OnLive, but Perry says there is a huge difference between the two companies. "They have to modify the game; they have to get the source code to the game," Perry said. "Gaikai doesn't require modification of the game."

There are no direct plans to put Gaikai on console, but Perry can see the need for cloud services on all platforms: "You do not want to be the console that can't do this," he said. "You do not want to be the retail website that doesn't have playable games on it. You don't want to be the gaming website that you can't buy a game from.

"I don't want to take your console from your cold dead hands, that's not the case at all. You're going to continue to play the way you play, but just imagine that you could have an opinion on all games because you've been able to try all of them."

JoystiqGaikai full-game streaming to start 3 months after launching on Facebook originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Best-BuycloudEAfacebookgaikaimacmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3streamingUbisoftwiixboxyoutubeTue, 24 Jan 2012 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft launches YouTube, TMZ, FiOS TV apps and many more on the Xbox 360 today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/microsoft-launches-youtube-tmz-fios-tv-apps-and-many-more-on-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/microsoft-launches-youtube-tmz-fios-tv-apps-and-many-more-on-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/microsoft-launches-youtube-tmz-fios-tv-apps-and-many-more-on-t/#comments For those of you in the Xbox 360 Dashboard preview program, some of this stuff is old hat, but for the rest of us today's launch of a dozen new applications on the Dashboard is all brand new. Beyond the addition of YouTube, FiOS TV, and TMZ (can we give that one back?), Xbox 360 users get access to MSNBC content, iHeartRadio (actual radio!), and a handful of other services starting today.

Though we expected as much, certain services are region-specific and will only be available to certain audiences (Rogers On Demand only exists in Canada, for instance, as it's a Canadian cable provider). Head past the break for the official list, regions and all.

Continue reading Microsoft launches YouTube, TMZ, FiOS TV apps and many more on the Xbox 360 today

JoystiqMicrosoft launches YouTube, TMZ, FiOS TV apps and many more on the Xbox 360 today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appsdashboard-updatedashboard-update-fall-2011fiosiheartradiokinectmicrosoftmsnbcverizonverizon-fiosverizon-fios-tvxboxyoutubeTue, 13 Dec 2011 15:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Gaikai delivering FIFA 12 demo through YouTube (Or: The future cometh!)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/22/gaikai-delivering-fifa-12-demo-through-youtube-or-the-future-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/22/gaikai-delivering-fifa-12-demo-through-youtube-or-the-future-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/22/gaikai-delivering-fifa-12-demo-through-youtube-or-the-future-c/#comments Remember when OnLive first debuted, and we were violently pulled from our provincial timescape and thrust into a future which, while notably devoid of flying cars and jetpacks, did have streaming video games? Well, hold onto your butts because the internet done did it again.

Streaming service Gaikai has always had a different business model than OnLive; instead of a direct-to-consumer platform, Gaikai wants to get you into a demo as effortlessly as possible. If you like what you play, the "Order Now" button is happy to connect you to a retailer. As a part of that mandate, Gaikai founder Dave Perry was "excited!" to announce that "Gaikai is the first ever to power 3D Games (FIFA 12) on YouTube." That would be the same YouTube that streams a bajillion videos of whatever to people every day.

If you follow this link and click on the "PLAY THE DEMO" banner above the video, you can see what all the fuss is about for yourself. When you're done, take a few minutes to remind yourself it's still 2011, and you weren't controlling the game with a bioport installed on your spine. The future is still a long ways out.

JoystiqGaikai delivering FIFA 12 demo through YouTube (Or: The future cometh!) originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dave-perryfifa-12fifa-soccer-12gaikaimacpcstreamingyoutubeSat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LEGO Lancer is a ludicrous, life-size labor of love]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/lego-lancer-is-a-ludicrous-life-size-labor-of-love/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/lego-lancer-is-a-ludicrous-life-size-labor-of-love/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/lego-lancer-is-a-ludicrous-life-size-labor-of-love/#comments
We've been known to have a bit of a penchant for LEGO ourselves, but the kits we snap together usually come with diagramed instructions and have more to do with fanciful medieval castles than brutal alien slaughter, and they sure as hell aren't life-size, functional engineering marvels.

PlumBrothers' 1:1 scale Lancer is one of the most impressive LEGO builds we've seen in a long, long time, partly due to its aesthetically accurate construction, but mostly because of the boggling amount of engineering that went into this thing. Not only is it a working rubber-band gun, but the weapon's rubber payload is loaded into working clips. Once the safety (!!) is disabled, the user has their choice of single or burst firing modes at their disposal. The chainsaw even moves and everything.

Screw gold, plastic is the new hotness.

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Standard issue anything is such a drag, you know? These days, you have to accessorize and customize just to get noticed on the battlefield, and even then it's become such a chore to stand out while staying alive. Sure, golden Lancers are cool and everything, but experienced COGs know that flashy blinged-out weapons only exist to give away your position and get you killed.

What's a Gear like you to do, then? Well friend, take it from the fashionistas over at GameFront: Chickens are the new black. Their helpful how-to video (above) details every little thing you need to do in order to unlock the Cluckshot, Gears of War 3's avian-themed (and rather literal) easter-egg weapon. With this trendy new weapon, you'll be the cock of the walk, and those fashion-backward Locusts will have egg on their faces!

JoystiqThe Cluckshot is Gears of War 3's fabulous hidden weapon, here's how to get it originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, Gears of War 3 may come out in a couple of days, but that knowledge alone isn't enough to quench the internet's insatiable thirst for juicy details. Information deprivation, when combined with insanely high levels of anticipation, can mutate into a virtually transmitted disease known colloquially as "Release Date Syndrome."

The cure for Gears of War 3's specific strain of RDS is available over the counter and can be found both above and after the break. The treatment is only effective when ingested ocularly, and cannot be swallowed, administered intravenously, or given as a suppository. Please keep in mind that this treatment program has not been approved by the FDA, and as such may be taken down at any time.

May cause increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, incoherent babbling and Release Date Syndrome.

[Thanks Juan!]

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JoystiqGears of War 3 weapon and character videos leak all over YouTube, cure what ails originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DLCEpicEpic-GamesGears-of-War-3leakmicrosoftxboxYouTubeSun, 18 Sep 2011 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Minecraft 1.8's bow mechanics quickly utilized for Duck Hunt]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/11/minecraft-1-8s-bow-mechanics-quickly-utilized-for-duck-hunt/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/11/minecraft-1-8s-bow-mechanics-quickly-utilized-for-duck-hunt/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/11/minecraft-1-8s-bow-mechanics-quickly-utilized-for-duck-hunt/#comments
For Minecraft players, a new update is almost as good as Christmas morning. See, updates mean new tools and/or creatures, which function as imagination-crack for the industrious and crafty crafters that call Minecraft home. The update has barely been available for 48 hours, yet its new mechanics are already being used to create inventive and entertaining constructions.

Sethbling's Duck Hunt replica may not feature actual ducks, but it does manage to capture the innocence and nostalgia of our 8-bit youths, all the way down to that damn dog's mocking, condescending laughter. Keep laughing, pooch! We'll see how funny it is when the Endermen come in the night and "collect" you while you're sleeping.

JoystiqMinecraft 1.8's bow mechanics quickly utilized for Duck Hunt originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At Joystiq, we're firm believers in the idea that every human being has an instrument to which they are naturally attuned, for self expression and emotional release. In most cases, a person's instrument is a literal instrument; Steve Vai and Regina Carter come to mind as ready examples. Sometimes, however, a person's instrument can be a little more abstract.

Shuey187, for instance, is a Tetris virtuoso. As a follow-up to the 90 minute magnum opus in which he used Tetris to create a Mario sprite, Shuey187 has utilized his unique gift for geometrically aligning blocks in order to craft Mario's brother and confidant. It's a truly amazing thing to watch, especially when you consider the fact that he used nothing more than a sprite pattern and raw talent to get the job done. Seeing as the video has no soundtrack, we suggest opening a second window and listening to one of the other two phenomena we mentioned.

JoystiqMan uses Tetris to create Luigi, awe originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>luigimariopcpixel-artshuey187tetrisyoutubeSat, 10 Sep 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Freddie Wong and Insomniac show us the future of motion control]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/04/freddie-wong-and-insomniac-show-us-the-future-of-motion-control/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/04/freddie-wong-and-insomniac-show-us-the-future-of-motion-control/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/04/freddie-wong-and-insomniac-show-us-the-future-of-motion-control/#comments
We're not entirely sure, but Freddie Wong's alleyway may be the most interesting, exciting, and down-right dangerous place on planet Earth. The intrepid YouTube star been Crossfired to death and rolled up by a Katamari along the same narrow stretch of road, and now the asphalt backlot has become a testing ground for the future of motion control gaming.

If the holographic baddies in the Wong's concept video look familiar, they should; Insomniac actually halted production of Resistance 3 for an entire day in order to animate custom Chimera soldiers for the production. Wong claims that the majority of the technology required to build a motion gaming rig like this already exists, albeit in not-quite-so-advanced forms. Much like the angular, massively-wheeled concept cars we have all over our walls oogled as children, Wong's video gives us a glimpse into a future just barely more awesome than the one we'll actually get.

[Thanks, Ashitaka!]

JoystiqFreddie Wong and Insomniac show us the future of motion control originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>conceptfreddie-wongfreddiewinsomniacinsomniac-gamesmotion-gamingplaystationps3Resistance-3YouTubeSun, 04 Sep 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Balrog: Behind the Glory is a fan-made Street Fighter masterpiece]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/13/balrog-behind-the-glory-is-a-fan-made-street-fighter-masterpiec/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/13/balrog-behind-the-glory-is-a-fan-made-street-fighter-masterpiec/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/13/balrog-behind-the-glory-is-a-fan-made-street-fighter-masterpiec/#comments
Street Fighter has a surprisingly rich, complex, and storied mythos surrounding its characters, especially considering the fact that it's a game about beating people unconscious. Balrog: Behind the Glory takes that history and puts it in a format we can all understand: the mockumentary.

JoystiqBalrog: Behind the Glory is a fan-made Street Fighter masterpiece originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We hope you're ready to have a song about a baby monkey going backwards on a pig stuck in your head for the rest of your corporeal existence, because once you click "play" on that video up there, your fate is sealed. Adorably sealed.

Baby Monkey (Going Backwards on a Pig) started life as an equally-adorable and aptly named YouTube video by Parry Gripp, based on the premise of, well, you can guess. As it turns out, that pig isn't entirely enthusiastic about having a monkey on its back, even a baby one, so it's up to the player to safely guide both creatures though oncoming obstacles as the pig careens about wildly. The game is available on iOS devices for $0.99, which is a pretty reasonable price to pay for pure happiness.

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JoystiqBaby Monkey (Going Backwards on a Pig): The Game originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>baby-monkeybaby-monkey-going-backwards-on-a-pig-the-gameiOSipadiphoneKihon-Gamesmobileparry-grippYouTubeSun, 07 Aug 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Team Fortress 2: Sentry Sabotage! short would make an excellent TV show]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/06/team-fortress-2-sentry-sabotage-short-would-make-an-excellent/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/06/team-fortress-2-sentry-sabotage-short-would-make-an-excellent/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/06/team-fortress-2-sentry-sabotage-short-would-make-an-excellent/#comments
After watching this short, we're not only convinced that a live-action Team Fortress 2 can be done well, we also adamantly want it to happen. Like, bad. Hey AMC, you're taking a lot of risks these days, how 'bout adding another original series to the pile?

[Thanks, Micah!]

JoystiqTeam Fortress 2: Sentry Sabotage! short would make an excellent TV show originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fan-videolive-actionmicrosoftpcplaystationps3Team-Fortress-2TF2ValvexboxYouTubeSat, 06 Aug 2011 22:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Goldfish pixel-art music video is swimming with gaming references]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/31/goldfish-pixel-art-music-video-is-swimming-with-gaming-reference/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/31/goldfish-pixel-art-music-video-is-swimming-with-gaming-reference/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/31/goldfish-pixel-art-music-video-is-swimming-with-gaming-reference/#comments
How many video-game references can South African electronica group Goldfish fit into roughly 4 minutes of painstakingly, beautifully animated pixel art? All of them, it turns out. All of the references. We stopped counting after a hojillion.

[Thanks, Christopher!]

JoystiqGoldfish pixel-art music video is swimming with gaming references originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dance-musicelectronicaGoldfishis-it-time-for-breakfast-no-its-party-timePixel-artsouth-africaYouTubeSun, 31 Jul 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mind-blowing Middle-earth manufactured in Minecraft]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/23/mind-blowing-middle-earth-manufactured-in-minecraft/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/23/mind-blowing-middle-earth-manufactured-in-minecraft/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/23/mind-blowing-middle-earth-manufactured-in-minecraft/#comments
Minecraft is one of the most flexible creation engines this side of LittleBigPlanet, and despite the pretty cool stuff we've seen in the past, nothing comes even remotely close to the synapse-destroying brilliance of the in-game, more-or-less-to-scale Middle-earth created by Shorvok and the hobbits of Minecraft Middle-Earth.

A large majority of the reproduction has been crafted without the use of plug-ins, with incredibly massive cliff-faces and mountain vistas being carved by hand. More than a thousand man-hours have been devoted to the project, and the results are nothing less than breathtaking. If you've got the time, we heartily recommend watching the full video. If you're pressed for time, however, make sure and check out Rivendell at 29:09 and the Mines of Moria at 33:23.

[Thanks EvoHelix!]

(Please note, neither Joystiq nor Minecraft Middle-Earth can be held responsible for brains exploded in bewilderment.)

JoystiqMind-blowing Middle-earth manufactured in Minecraft originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Lord-Of-The-RingsMiddle-EarthMinecraftMines-of-MoriapcRivendellYouTubeSat, 23 Jul 2011 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlus unboxes Catherine 'Love is Over' deluxe edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/18/atlus-unboxes-catherine-love-is-over-deluxe-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/18/atlus-unboxes-catherine-love-is-over-deluxe-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/18/atlus-unboxes-catherine-love-is-over-deluxe-edition/#comments
Depending on how interested you are in something, unboxing videos can either be incredibly exciting or the most boring things you've ever seen. Catherine's "Love is Over" deluxe edition may be a different story, however, on account of the underwear and pizza boxes.

JoystiqAtlus unboxes Catherine 'Love is Over' deluxe edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hot on the heels of last week's custom Mortal Kombat 3 Ultimate Edition cabinet comes BadBoyBill's truly stunning kabinet for this year's Mortal Kombat. While last week's (still quite impressive) MK3U cab was an upgraded unit from a bygone era, BBB's creation is an entirely custom-built labor of love, featuring a 42-inch screen and a 10-inch subwoofer. Hit the source link for all the nitty-gritty build details, as well as photos of the unit under construction.

[Thanks, Dazzaz!]

JoystiqInsane Mortal Kombat Kabinet shows us what could have been originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcade-cabinetcustomcustom-arcadecustom-cabinetmortal-kombatmortal-kombat-2011YouTubeSun, 10 Jul 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Record for lowest-scoring Super Mario Bros. run broken]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/10/record-for-lowest-scoring-super-mario-bros-run-ever-broken/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/10/record-for-lowest-scoring-super-mario-bros-run-ever-broken/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/10/record-for-lowest-scoring-super-mario-bros-run-ever-broken/#comments You guys are still doing speed-runs? Psh, speed-runs are so 2005. These days, it's all about low-score runs; baffling attempts at calculated badness, wherein highly-skilled gamers do everything they can to do as little as possible.

No one does better at doing poorly than YouTube power-gamer NotEntirelySure, who recently completed the lowest-scoring no-death game of Super Mario Bros. ever, finishing the entire game with a trifling 600 points. As a spectator sport, we think the low-score run has potential, although we're still not sure why our "average-score" runs never took off with the precision gaming community.

[Thanks Gishman!]

JoystiqRecord for lowest-scoring Super Mario Bros. run broken originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>low-scorelow-score-runlowest-scorerecordrecord-breakingsmbSuper-Mario-BrosYouTubeSun, 10 Jul 2011 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA['Let's Play' videos may soon make you a felon thanks to Senate Bill S.978 [Updated]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/02/lets-play-videos-may-soon-make-you-a-felon-thanks-to-senate-b/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/02/lets-play-videos-may-soon-make-you-a-felon-thanks-to-senate-b/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/02/lets-play-videos-may-soon-make-you-a-felon-thanks-to-senate-b/#comments [Update: This Is My Next's Nilay Patel has published an extensive break-down of S.978, and it looks like the bill, if passed, wouldn't actually change much of anything for the majority of people who don't profit from their YouTube videos. "Some of the outcry here is a little overblown, as the text of the bill isn't quite as bad as you might think."]

Hold on to your butts, Internet, because this party is going to get a whole lot worse before it gets any better. According to Game Informer, a Senate Bill has been introduced which, if passed, would make streaming unauthorized copyrighted material a felony, resulting in up to 5-years of jail time.

Bill S.978 states that "10 or more public performances by electronic means, during any 180-day period, of 1 or more copyrighted works" will result in "not more than 5 years" of imprisonment, so long as the performance in question is valued at at-least $2,500 USD, or if the value of a license to legally "perform" the content is valued at $5,000 or more.

These are, in essence, the same criteria that allow for DMCA take-down notices to be issued by copyright holders, however jail time and felony status are not currently associated with this particular flavor of copyright infringement. Should this bill jump through all the right hoops, its broadly worded contents could potentially cover everything from homemade gameplay clips (commonly referred to "Let's Play" videos), to fan-made music videos, webcam cover songs, and anything else that involves copyrighted music or video. S.978 could also potentially cover cell-phone videos of concerts and press events, making 13-year-old Beliebers and jaded gaming journalists alike equally in danger of losing their right to vote.

If accepted into law, these addenda will be attached to existing copyright laws and will not only apply to YouTube users, but to the sites that embed YouTube content as well. Internet activism group Demand Progress has set up a web-form for those who disagree with the legislation and wish to communicate their displeasure to their local representatives. We would be concerned about the bill's implications as well, but fear not dear reader: the legislation doesn't cover puppet shows as far as we can tell, so Joystiq Playhouse's shadow-kabuki production of Battle Arena Toshinden should still be on track.

Joystiq'Let's Play' videos may soon make you a felon thanks to Senate Bill S.978 [Updated] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battle-arena-toshindenBilllegislationS.978SenateSenate-Billstreamingstreaming-videous-senateyoutubeyoutube.comSat, 02 Jul 2011 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[YouTube coming to Xbox Live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/youtube-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/youtube-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/youtube-xbox-live/#comments As part of an upcoming Kinect-focused Xbox Live update, Microsoft just announced that YouTube -- yes, the very same service you use to look for knitting tutorials and ten-minute clips of old Astro Boy episodes -- will be available on Xbox. That update is coming this fall.

JoystiqYouTube coming to Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2011fall-dashboard-update-2011microsoftnxe-2xboxyoutubeMon, 06 Jun 2011 13:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 'Replay Update' adds video recording and editing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/06/team-fortress-2-replay-update-adds-video-recording-and-editing/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/06/team-fortress-2-replay-update-adds-video-recording-and-editing/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/06/team-fortress-2-replay-update-adds-video-recording-and-editing/#comments Team Fortress 2 updates tend to be good news for everyone, and the latest one is no exception. If you actually play TF2, you can now download the "Replay Update," allowing you to save and edit video replays of your matches, share them on Steam and upload them to YouTube. The update also brings new achievements and, like everything else that happens in this game, new hats.

But if you don't play Team Fortress 2, you still get a hilarious comic. You'll also get some entertainment in the form of the "Saxxy Awards" -- Valve is offering prizes for the best videos in 20 categories. If you think you can record a really spectacular death, get to it! You have until May 19. If you don't want to contribute, just get some popcorn.

JoystiqTeam Fortress 2 'Replay Update' adds video recording and editing originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 May 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>macpcreplayreplay-updatesteamTeam-Fortress-2updatevalveyoutubeFri, 06 May 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Need for Speed: The Run revealed in teaser trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/28/need-for-speed-the-run-revealed-in-teaser-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/28/need-for-speed-the-run-revealed-in-teaser-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/28/need-for-speed-the-run-revealed-in-teaser-trailer/#comments EA's official Need for Speed YouTube account has posted a teaser trailer for yet another iteration of the racing series, this one called Need for Speed: The Run. Most of the Need for Speed series titles have focused on the cars, but this one seems to be hinting at a story specifically about the drivers in what looks to be a cross-country race a la The Cannonball Run.

As cityscapes flash across the screen (San Francisco, Vegas, Denver and New York) we see police officers and vehicles; a man crashed in a car who ends up in a precarious situation; and a series of disasters, both natural and manmade. Finally, a tagline on the screen reads "The Race for your life," before changing the "for" to "of," followed by "11-15-11" -- a likely release date.

See the trailer for yourself after the break.

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JoystiqNeed for Speed: The Run revealed in teaser trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaElectronic-Artsneed-for-speedneed-for-speed-the-runracingteaser-trailertraileryoutubeThu, 28 Apr 2011 18:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 features Uncharted TV, heavy Facebook and YouTube integration]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/18/uncharted-3-features-uncharted-tv-heavy-facebook-and-youtube-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/18/uncharted-3-features-uncharted-tv-heavy-facebook-and-youtube-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/18/uncharted-3-features-uncharted-tv-heavy-facebook-and-youtube-in/#comments Developer Naughty Dog has announced that Uncharted 3 will feature heavy integration with social networks Facebook and YouTube, and include a new video service called Uncharted TV.

The previous game in the series offered Twitter integration (with varying success), but Uncharted 3 is going all-in on the social networking gamble, allowing players to share achievements and actions on Facebook directly from the game, and even message and play with Facebook friends who aren't connected on the PlayStation Network. The multiplayer menu has a Facebook-specific feed attached as well, so players can browse those updates right alongside the game's new customization features.

The game also integrates with YouTube. Courtesy of a revamped Cinema mode (that allows players to rewind previous games and even mark out clips and major game events), video can be posted on YouTube from inside the game, and Naughty Dog will run a service called Uncharted TV to post "plays of the week" and other announcements through the video sharing service. The whole setup was surprisingly full-featured -- players will get a look at just how it all works when the game goes into open beta on July 5.

JoystiqUncharted 3 features Uncharted TV, heavy Facebook and YouTube integration originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebooknaughty-dogplaystationps3socialsonyuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionuncharted-tvyoutubeMon, 18 Apr 2011 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive roadmap: Achievements, voice chat and more inbound]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/03/onlive-roadmap-achievements-voice-chat-and-more-inbound/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/03/onlive-roadmap-achievements-voice-chat-and-more-inbound/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/03/onlive-roadmap-achievements-voice-chat-and-more-inbound/#comments The future features of cloud-based gaming service OnLive got a little less nebulous during the company's GDC 2011 panel. Speaking to developers, its VP of engineering, Joe Bentley, laid out a list of advancements gamers can expect by the end of the year.

Among the new features being rolled out for game makers to implement are achievements (not detailed, but we're guessing these are derived from the console versions), voice chat, game invites and the ability to directly upload Brag Clips to YouTube.

The latest version of the OnLive SDK will also enable developers to let their games support wireless controllers when played on mobile devices such as iPad, iPhone and Android-powered contraptions. (But not actual androids -- those guys hate it when you press their buttons.)

JoystiqOnLive roadmap: Achievements, voice chat and more inbound originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementsandroidcloud-gaminggame-streaminggdc-2011iosmacmobileonlivepcvoice-chatyoutubeThu, 03 Mar 2011 08:45:00 EST<![CDATA[YouTube seeking developers for 'console-based TV experience']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/17/youtube-seeking-developers-for-console-based-tv-experience/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/17/youtube-seeking-developers-for-console-based-tv-experience/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/17/youtube-seeking-developers-for-console-based-tv-experience/#comments Google is, apparently, a wonderful place to work, but its products have rarely afforded video game developers an opportunity to work for the company. Well, until now.

YouTube is seeking to build a "next generation game-console-based TV experience with YouTube video content," and is seeking programmers with "deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 and/or Nintendo Wii." Given the everyday stories of layoffs in our industry, there will be no dearth of qualified applicants.

Google currently offers a functional, but not particularly optimized, experience for Wii and PS3 via the consoles' internet browsers called YouTube XL (pictured above). Think you can make something better than this?

JoystiqYouTube seeking developers for 'console-based TV experience' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqFreddie Wong develops the most realistic Call of Duty ever originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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