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[Sacred Citadel will feature four classes to level up and a gear stash]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/sacred-citadel-will-feature-four-classes-to-level-up-and-a-gear/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/sacred-citadel-will-feature-four-classes-to-level-up-and-a-gear/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/sacred-citadel-will-feature-four-classes-to-level-up-and-a-gear/#comments Sacred Citadel will feature four classes to level up and a gear stashSacred Citadel isn't just a goofy beat-em-up spinoff of Deep Silver's long-running Sacred series - turns out it's also an action RPG. When the game was announced last year, all we knew about it was that it featured co-op action and some groovy graphical flairs, but now we're seeing how Citadel relates to its big role-playing brother.

Players will be able to play as three characters at a time, picked from four character classes (including a Khukuri Shaman, an Ancarian Ranger, a Safiri Warrior, or an unrevealed class), and each has their own set of skills to be leveled up and unlocked. Additionally, characters can equip weapons or armor that can be stashed in town, or pop potions to refill either a health or a power meter.

Sacred Citadel, says Deep Silver, will serve as a prologue to the upcoming Sacred 3, and should be out for Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and the PC sometime this year.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionaction-rpgclassesdeep-silverequipmentlevelingmicrosoftpcplaystationps3role-playing-gamerpgsacred-citadelsouthend-interactivexboxThu, 28 Feb 2013 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Saints Row: The Third free to play, on sale this weekend on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/21/saints-row-the-third-free-to-play-on-sale-this-weekend-on-stea/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/21/saints-row-the-third-free-to-play-on-sale-this-weekend-on-stea/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/21/saints-row-the-third-free-to-play-on-sale-this-weekend-on-stea/#comments Saints Row The Third free weekend, sale on SteamDespite its crass and often offensive tone, Saints Row: The Third was quite well done, and turned the well-traveled sandbox urban action genre on its head a few times. Don't believe us? This weekend is your chance to find out for free, as the game is free-to-play until Sunday over on Steam. For the cost of your bandwidth and an hour or so of downloading, you can take a trip to Steelport, and be both disgusted and thrilled at the same time.

And if you like the game as much as we did, you can buy it on Steam for just $13.59, 66% off of the standard price. This one's not for the kids, but it is as much fun as you'll have flying around in a hovercraft all year long.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionfree-to-playpcsaints-row-the-thirdsandboxsteamsundayurbanFri, 21 Sep 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Zen of KickBeat]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/16/the-zen-of-kickbeat/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/16/the-zen-of-kickbeat/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/16/the-zen-of-kickbeat/#comments The Zen of KickBeatZen Studios is best known for its prowess in the pinball market, amassing its fame from titles such as Pinball FX, Zen Pinball and Marvel Pinball (Notice a trend?). This success has enabled Zen to expand its creative department and develop a wide range of games for varying platforms.

KickBeat, for example, is a music-based crossover action title for Vita that throws a brilliant twist into the tired rhythm genre. It combines the quick dexterity of classic rhythm games with a few of the industry's favorite tropes and trends: fighting and ninjas.

The most noticeable fad that Zen Studios doesn't integrate in KickBeat also happens to be the game's best feature: It has absolutely no touchscreen or rear touchpad functions.

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The latest trailer out of Gamescom for Aliens: Colonial Marines has it all: Gruesome scenes of H.R. Giger's creations terrorizing marines, and a little behind-the-scenes on the upcoming release. The trailer talks about both the tension buildup that's so important to the Aliens franchise, and the freedom that Gearbox had to both make use of the movie's most familiar locations, and also create their own in new and interesting ways.

Oh, and there are some weirdly extraneous "action" shots of the game's creative team, mixed in among the commentary and game videos. Gearbox's Chief Creative Officer Brian Martel is a standout offender on that one. Nice hat tip there, bud.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionaliensAliens-Colonial-Marinesbrian-martelgearboxmicrosoftpcplaystationps3shotstrailerxboxWed, 15 Aug 2012 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Just Cause dev working on another open-world action game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/just-cause-dev-working-on-another-open-world-action-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/just-cause-dev-working-on-another-open-world-action-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/just-cause-dev-working-on-another-open-world-action-game/#comments ImageJust Cause developer Avalanche Studios is working on yet another open-world action game, Eurogamer reports. Avalanche Studios is hiring for multiple projects on both current consoles and the next generation - even two games based on film and comic properties - due in 2013 and 2014. One game we knew about: Project Mamba.

Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is Just Cause 3 - Square Enix has picked up some curious domains on top of publishing the first two Just Cause games, and Avalanche has publicly said it would love to continue working on the franchise. With multiple projects in the works, one of them could be a sequel to 2010's outing.

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Crystal Conquest is a side-scroller with characters shifting between two planes of play, it uses mouse controls only, and it has four classes: Warrior, Scout, Priest and Sorcerer. The goal is to destroy the enemy's home base before time runs out or the enemy destroys yours. At the end of the match, damage and enemies killed are added up and the winner crowned. The battle edifices are called Arrow Tower, Crystals and Summons Facilities, and the title will include classic Square Enix summons functions.

The full list of Crystal Conquest details and a few high-res screens can be peeped right here.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actioncrystal-conquestflashflash-gameJapanpcSquare-EnixTue, 03 Apr 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Written in the S.T.A.R.S.: Capcom dreams of CoD fans playing Resident Evil]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/20/written-in-the-s-t-a-r-s-capcom-dreams-of-cod-fans-playing-res/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/20/written-in-the-s-t-a-r-s-capcom-dreams-of-cod-fans-playing-res/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/20/written-in-the-s-t-a-r-s-capcom-dreams-of-cod-fans-playing-res/#comments

For those hoping Resident Evil 6 will play like a classic Resident Evil title, with more puzzles and less emphasis on (not) running and gunning -- look away now. Go watch the My Little Pony Skyrim mod and live in ignorant bliss for a while longer. You'll thank us later. Still here? All right, but we warned you:

Capcom UK Marketing head Dave Turner said Resident Evil wants to tap into the Call of Duty market with its coming titles, noting Operation Raccoon City in particular: "The dream would be that the millions of Call of Duty fans that are enjoying these fast-paced online games are attracted to this Resident Evil," Turner said.

Resident Evil has attracted more players since incorporating more action, with Resident Evil 5 leading the charge, Turner said. "We've seen the popularity of Resident Evil increase massively as the series became more action oriented -- Resident Evil 5 is the biggest seller in the series," he said. "So, it makes sense for us to follow this action area more fully."

Turner was speaking mostly with Operation Raccoon City in mind, it sounds like, although the trailer for Resident Evil 6 doesn't make it look like the riddle-ridden games of yore.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionCall-of-DutyCapcommicrosoftpcplaystationps3puzzleresident-evil-6resident-evil-operation-raccoon-cityxboxFri, 20 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Binary Domain trailer terminates after the rise of the machines]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/binary-domain-trailer-will-bore-you-with-story-details/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/binary-domain-trailer-will-bore-you-with-story-details/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/binary-domain-trailer-will-bore-you-with-story-details/#comments We'll admit that the premise of Sega's new cover-based shooter Binary Domain by Yakuza boss Toshihiro Nagoshi -- man versus machine -- isn't the most immediately compelling, but this new trailer makes its nuances sound pretty cool. That is if you can get past the absolutely bored-sounding narrator.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionbinary-domainmicrosoftplaystationps3segaxboxMon, 20 Jun 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam: Darkspore 40% off for Midweek Madness]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/14/steam-darkspore-40-off-for-midweek-madness/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/14/steam-darkspore-40-off-for-midweek-madness/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/14/steam-darkspore-40-off-for-midweek-madness/#comments Don't pay more for 'spore -- at least that's Steam's motto of the day, as it puts the Maxis developer action-RPG hybrid Darkspore on sale for 40 percent off its normal asking price. From now through 4PM PST / 7PM EST on Thursday, June 16, the PC-only title is going for $30, down 20 bucks from the MSRP. Steam is also offering an eight-pack of the multiplayer-enabled game for $90, normally $150.

Our review said that Darkspore was all right, but had "a lot of room for improvement." Now at least one way to improve it has been addressed: make it cheaper.

JoystiqSteam: Darkspore 40% off for Midweek Madness originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The game's being developed by Overkill Software, and all we know about them is they're run by Bo Andersson, a Swedish developer from Grin, the company that developed Bionic Command: Rearmed and the PC ports for Tom Clancy's GRAW and its sequel. So there's a little pedigree here to begin with. We'll have to see how the game looks in full action later next week at E3.

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We've got a rundown of what your Trophies are worth in the sequel after the break -- starting XP bumps and the like -- but the most interesting bit of info is that having unlocked specific story-related Trophies will actually alter the dialog and side missions in InFamous 2. We'd tell you what they are, but then you'd have to kill us. And also, we don't know, because IGN didn't say.

Of course, you could also look at this feature as one big morality test: Will you be a goodie two shoes and choose not to import your data, or do it and effectively use a "cheat" right at the start of the game?

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JoystiqInFamous 2 imPorts your inFamous Trophy data to grant rewards, alter story originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 May 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actioninFamous-2playstationps3sceasonySucker-PunchtrophiesFri, 27 May 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alice: Madness Returns screens are hysterical]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/alice-madness-returns-screens-are-hysterical/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/alice-madness-returns-screens-are-hysterical/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/alice-madness-returns-screens-are-hysterical/#comments There's nothing funny about a disturbed young girl clutching a giant butcher knife -- especially if she's near death and her Hysteria meter is full. When those morbid criteria are met, the star of Alice: Madness Returns can launch into a psychotic frenzy that would make Ryu Hayabusa proud.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionAlice-2Alice-Madness-ReturnseaElectronic-Artsmacmicrosoftpcplaystationps3spicy-horsexboxThu, 26 May 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Gunstringer gets level commentary (a la Mystery Science Theater)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/the-gunstringer-gets-level-commentary-a-la-mystery-science-thea/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/the-gunstringer-gets-level-commentary-a-la-mystery-science-thea/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/the-gunstringer-gets-level-commentary-a-la-mystery-science-thea/#comments Twisted Pixel is taking a page from the script of TV's Mystery Science Theater 3000 -- and its web heir, Rifftrax -- for some of the bonus content in its upcoming Kinect shooter, The Gunstringer. Designer Dan Teasdale dropped the news on the developer's blog, saying that the team was inspired to create "full commentary for the entire game" by the spirited online riffing given to Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).

"It's not just us talking about making the game," Teasdale says of the commentary. "Much like how some of the best Rifftrax are the ones that have special guests, we've asked some special friends of ours to comment on specific plays in the game." The identities of the guests may be a secret, but we already know one possible candidate: Troma's Lloyd Kaufman, who's already been signed to play the role of a reporter in the game's live-action sequences.

Of course, the developer could go all out and get the master of riffing, MST3K and Rifftrax's Michael J. Nelson, to contribute -- something sure to get fans of his work all MSTy-eyed. Whoever's involved in them, the commentary tracks will be unlocked using in-game currency, after which, Teasdale says, "you'll be given the option to turn on the soothing voices of either us, or (more likely) our awesome special guests!"

[Note: not an actual gameplay image]

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Konami reiterated that the upcoming No More Heroes: Red Zone for Japan simply adds Move support and is the same game as the Western version of Heroes' Paradise.

Gallery: No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise (1/4/10)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionKonamino-more-heroesno-more-heroes-heroes-paradiseplaystationps3q3-2011release-dateThu, 19 May 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom unleashing Monster Hunter: Dynamic Hunting on iOS devices next month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/capcom-unleashing-monster-hunter-dynamic-hunting-on-ios-devices/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/capcom-unleashing-monster-hunter-dynamic-hunting-on-ios-devices/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/capcom-unleashing-monster-hunter-dynamic-hunting-on-ios-devices/#comments The world of Monster Hunter will spread to another platform in June, franchise creator Capcom has announced. Monster Hunter: Dynamic Hunting is in development for iOS devices and will offer a "new intuitive control system...eschewing the typical D-pad" -- i.e., finger swipes and taps. It all looks a bit Infinity Blade-ish to us.

That's it for details, though more are sure to be revealed at next month's E3 ... just in time for the game to leap onto the App Store.

Gallery: Monster Hunter: Dynamic Hunting (5/18/11)

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Ronimo made its debut last year with the side-scrolling RTS title Swords & Soldiers for WiiWare, PSN and Steam. Awesomenauts will make its playable debut at E3 next month.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (5/18/11)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionawesomenautsdtp-entertainmentfightingmicrosoftplaystationps3psnronimo-gamesxblaxboxWed, 18 May 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Infinity Blade 'Arena' update adds multiplayer, survivor modes this Thursday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/infinity-blade-arena-update-adds-multiplayer-survivor-modes-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/infinity-blade-arena-update-adds-multiplayer-survivor-modes-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/infinity-blade-arena-update-adds-multiplayer-survivor-modes-t/#comments The next big content update for Chair Entertainment's epic iOS sword battler, Infinity Blade, comes out swinging this Thursday, May 19. By far the most notable addition, the new Arena Mode introduces 1v1 multiplayer combat via Game Center.

Also making the cut is Survivor Mode, which challenges players to last as long as possible in an endless gauntlet of Titan battles. A variety of new weapons and items are also being introduced, including special holiday-themed helms. Finally, Infinity Blade will gain Facebook integration with the update, enabling players to take and share screenshots of their characters through a streamlined process.

The "Arena" update will be free of charge and, if past Thursday releases on the App Store are any indication, will actually roll out in North America this Wednesday night around 11:30PM ET.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionarenachairdlcEpicfacebookinfinity-bladeIOSipadiphonemobilemultiplayerrelease-datesurvivor-modeupdateTue, 17 May 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Starhawk gameplay footage highlights 'build and battle' features]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/starhawk-gameplay-footage-highlights-build-and-battle-features/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/starhawk-gameplay-footage-highlights-build-and-battle-features/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/starhawk-gameplay-footage-highlights-build-and-battle-features/#comments You've read about it -- now see Warhawk's successor, Starhawk, in action in this developer video featuring LightBox Interactive boss Dylan Jobe. Using plenty of gameplay footage, he breaks down the new universe, "build and battle" strategy elements and, of course, transforming jets -- er, Hawks.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actioneaElectronic-Artsgoichi-sudagrasshopper-manufacturehorrormicrosoftplaystationps3shadows-of-the-damnedShinji-Mikamisuda-51xboxFri, 29 Apr 2011 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Seriously wild Serious Sam: Double D screens, Gun Stacking details]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/25/seriously-wild-serious-sam-double-d-screens-gun-stacking-detai/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/25/seriously-wild-serious-sam-double-d-screens-gun-stacking-detai/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/25/seriously-wild-serious-sam-double-d-screens-gun-stacking-detai/#comments Remember that scene in Aliens where Ripley tapes together the pulse rifle and flamethrower? Now imagine doing that with five guns. That's the concept behind Serious Sam: Double D's weapon stacking mechanic -- and it looks as cool as it sounds.

Designer Nathan Fouts of Mommy's Best Games (Xbox indies Weapon of Choice, Shoot 1UP and Explosionade) has posted a look at the inner workings of the Gun Stacker system on the developer's blog. It explains the mixing and matching of firearms from top to bottom, from finding hidden weapons and the requisite Gun Stacker arms, to the interface used to bolt them together -- there are even some dev tips for ... interesting combinations.

Try as we may, we haven't been able to successfully stack chainsaws, tommy guns and grenade launchers onto our laptops after reading the post, but you can see how crazy it would look (minus the laptop) in the gallery below.

Gallery: Serious Sam: Double D (4/25/11)

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Granted, Centipede: Infestation is definitely more of a reinterpretation of the original than either of those titles. It's evolved into a story-driven action game with dual-stick shooter mechanics, casting players as a orphaned boy in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. He's joined by a female partner character who possesses the ability to make plants grow -- exactly how that ability will translate into gameplay hasn't been fully revealed. Two-player co-op is planned on console and handheld, with the latter supporting local wireless play and StreetPass functionality.

Based on the first gameplay footage released by Atari and WayForward's track record, we're unusually optimistic about this one. Check it out for yourself after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsactionataricentipedecentipede-infestationdsfall-2011nintendoWayForwardwiiTue, 19 Apr 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NeverDead art shows off body parts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/12/neverdead-art-shows-off-body-parts/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/12/neverdead-art-shows-off-body-parts/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/12/neverdead-art-shows-off-body-parts/#comments Rebellion's supernatural action title, NeverDead, has a unique hook: Its main character can fight even when his limbs have been severed. Part Devil May Cry, Bayonetta and even Dead to Rights, it also seems to share Splatterhouse's sphincter fixation. It's all pieced together in these new screens.

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Noble and the rest of the cast are looking better than ever in this new footage that seems to show the game in its most current form -- one in which the characters' facial animation is still fantastic, but looks much more refined (and thus way less creepy). There's probably, oh, a second or two of actual gameplay, but what do you expect ... it's a Rockstar trailer.

Investigate it for yourself after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionadventurejohn-nobleLA-Noiremicrosoftplaystationps3RockStarTeam-BondixboxThu, 07 Apr 2011 15:06:00 EST<![CDATA[See why Portal 2's panels are the 'planks of the future']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/see-why-portal-2s-panels-are-the-planks-of-the-future/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/see-why-portal-2s-panels-are-the-planks-of-the-future/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/see-why-portal-2s-panels-are-the-planks-of-the-future/#comments In this first of four Portal 2 clips promoting Aperture Laboratories science, we get a look at the motorized floor, ceiling and wall panels that "assist test subjects every step of the way," according to company founder Cave Johnson. And by that, he means "impede and/or kill them."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionaperture-sciencecave-johnsonmacmicrosoftpcplaystationportal-2ps3valvexboxTue, 22 Mar 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[GLaDOS puts robots to the test in first Portal 2 commercial]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/17/portal-2-commercial/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/17/portal-2-commercial/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/17/portal-2-commercial/#comments It was just this morning that we were reporting on Valve's plans to handle all of Portal 2's advertising in-house, and now here we are, watching the first TV commercial for the game. It stars Atlas and P-body, the robotic co-op characters, who quickly learn how seriously GLaDOS wants to play.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actioncommercialmacmicrosoftpcplaystationportalportal-2ps3valvexboxThu, 17 Mar 2011 18:50:00 EST<![CDATA[StarDrone slingshots onto PSN April 5 with Move support]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/16/stardrone-slingshots-onto-psn-april-5-with-move-support/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/16/stardrone-slingshots-onto-psn-april-5-with-move-support/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/16/stardrone-slingshots-onto-psn-april-5-with-move-support/#comments Described by its developer as a mix of pinball and brick-breaking, StarDrone finally has a launch date for North America of April 5, 2011. Already available in Europe, the title is designed with PlayStation Move in mind -- players aim at "hubs" and fire a cable to latch onto them -- but its creator, the Ukraine's Beatshapers, says it can be played just fine with a DualShock 3.

You can get a much better feel for StarDrone's momentum-based gameplay in the new video after the break. The game will retail for $7.99, or $4.99 for PlayStation Plus subscribers.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionbeatshapersplaystationplaystation-moveps3psnrelease-datestardroneWed, 16 Mar 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[New Dead Island screens to make you scream]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/16/new-dead-island-screens-to-make-you-scream/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/16/new-dead-island-screens-to-make-you-scream/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/16/new-dead-island-screens-to-make-you-scream/#comments Re-introduced in one of the most memorable trailers in recent years, Techland's undead-filled action game Dead Island was looking great when we saw it at GDC. Now the dev has dropped three new shots of its blood-soaked environments and a giant zombie in a straight jacket. See 'em after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actiondead-islanddeep-silvermicrosoftpcplaystationps3techlandxboxzombiesWed, 16 Mar 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[inFamous 2 user-generated content beta signups now open]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/14/infamous-2-user-generated-content-beta-signups-now-open/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/14/infamous-2-user-generated-content-beta-signups-now-open/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/14/infamous-2-user-generated-content-beta-signups-now-open/#comments As promised during GDC 2011, Sucker Punch has delivered the specifics on its beta test of user-generated content creation for InFamous 2. Beginning now and running through March 21, those interested in taking part can sign up at infamousthegame.com to get the chance -- the developer will choose an unspecified number of applicants at random, who will begin receiving beta vouchers in "early April."

Since this is technically a sweepstakes, there are a couple of hoops to jump through at the site -- such as re-registering if you're already signed up there and, er, opting into the contest -- but once that's handled you need only sit back and hope that the Sucker Punchers smile upon you.

The best user-created missions from the beta will be featured as "Sucker Punch Selections" when the game launches on June 7. Check out our UGC preview for more on what to expect in the beta.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionbetainFamous-2playstationps3sceasonySucker-Punchuser-generated-contentMon, 14 Mar 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The National contributing new song to Portal 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/11/the-national-contributing-new-song-to-portal-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/11/the-national-contributing-new-song-to-portal-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/11/the-national-contributing-new-song-to-portal-2/#comments Ohio-born indie rock group The National has officially become video game famous. The band, responsible for such tunes as "Bloodbuzz Ohio" and "Conversation 16" (video after the break), will be lending its sound to Portal 2 with a new song written expressly for the game.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionmicrosoftpcplaystationportalportal-2ps3songthe-nationalvalvexboxFri, 11 Mar 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Saints Row: The Third weapons get X-rated]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/10/saints-row-the-third-weapons-get-x-rated/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/10/saints-row-the-third-weapons-get-x-rated/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/10/saints-row-the-third-weapons-get-x-rated/#comments Subtlety has never been a strong point of Saints Row. For its third outing, THQ's sandbox action series is escalating the "our game is more ridiculous than yours" factor by introducing new weapons like air strikes, Predator drones and ... a "sex toy bat."

In its latest look at Saints Row: The Third, Game Informer reveals that in addition to the ability to tag any car in the game and drive it remotely -- perfect for getting rival gangs in hot water, apparently -- players will get to wield a huge, wiggly faux willy capable of reducing enemies (and bystanders) to a bloody pulp with a single hit.

There's also a much deeper weapon upgrade system in the works, not that you're even still reading this.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionmicrosoftpcplaystationps3saints-row-the-thirdthqvolitionxboxThu, 10 Mar 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Double Dragon punches iOS in the gut]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/double-dragon-punches-ios-in-the-gut/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/double-dragon-punches-ios-in-the-gut/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/double-dragon-punches-ios-in-the-gut/#comments Beat-'em-ups are woefully under-represented on the App Store, but one of the genre's earliest classics has arrived to help fill the void. Enter the ... Double Dragon. Aksys Games has released Taito's seminal scrapper in updated form, compliments of developer Brizo Interactive, for an "introductory price" of $3.99 -- steep, yes, but set to increase to $7.99 at an unspecified point.

App Store reviews of the game -- which is ported from the Zeebo platform -- are mixed so far, with most complaints focused on the unnecessarily large (and opaque) "control panel." Still, it's said to be faithful to the original's gameplay and features multiple unlockable characters. See Billy and Jimmy get their clobber on after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionaksysapplebow-mobiledouble-dragondouble-dragon-iphoneiosipod-touchmobileMon, 07 Mar 2011 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Bungie offshoot Moonshot Games sets off for the Fallen Frontier]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/bungie-offshoot-moonshot-games-sets-off-for-the-fallen-frontier/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/bungie-offshoot-moonshot-games-sets-off-for-the-fallen-frontier/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/bungie-offshoot-moonshot-games-sets-off-for-the-fallen-frontier/#comments There's good reason to pay attention to Moonshot Games. The operation, which spans two studios in Boston and Seattle, is helmed by some prolific ex-Bungie stars. Three members of the Moonshot crew have hand their hands on Microsoft's FPS: Managing Director Michel Bastien worked as a producer on the first three Halo games at Bungie, Director of Technology Damián Isla worked on developing AI for Halo 2 and 3 and Creative Director Rob Stokes was the Design Lead of Halo 3.

The studio's first title, Fallen Frontier, will be making its debut at PAX East this week and it promises to "leverage the very best design principles" from the team's combined experience on the Halo franchise. The arcade action of the game's first trailer certainly makes it seem like "Halo in 2D." We'll find out more when we get our hands on the game this weekend.

Gallery: Fallen Frontier

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionbungiefallen-frontiermoonshot-gamespax-eastpax-east-2011Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Alice: Madness Returns gameplay trailer is no tea party]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/alice-madness-returns-gameplay-trailer-is-no-tea-party/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/alice-madness-returns-gameplay-trailer-is-no-tea-party/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/alice-madness-returns-gameplay-trailer-is-no-tea-party/#comments Nothing says "Hey, it's Monday!" like murderous teapots and bloodthirsty playing cards. It's fortunate, then, that this first gameplay trailer for Alice: Madness Returns has them -- and more! -- in droves. Watch it, then learn more about the game tomorrow morning in our new preview.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionAlice-2Alice-Madness-Returnsamerican-mcgeeeaea-partnersElectronic-Artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3spicy-horsexboxMon, 07 Mar 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN-exclusive 'Amy' inbound from Flashback creator]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/28/amy-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/28/amy-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/28/amy-psn/#comments You may know French game designer Paul Cuisset from what is widely considered his masterwork, Flashback, an adventure game released by Delphine Software in 1992. You might also know him from his work on what is widely considered to be a really bad game ... Shaq Fu. Cuisset is no doubt hoping that his latest project, a PSN-exclusive action game called Amy, has little in common with the latter.

In development at VectorCell, a sub-division of Flash and mobile game company Lexis Numérique, the planned Q2 2011 title, as described by UK site Electronic Theatre, stars a female protagonist named Lana (not Amy -- twist!), who, along with a young girl named Amy (ah, there we go), must escape from the fictional Silver City. The town's been struck by a meteorite and has, as a result, become overrun by mutated humans -- and the special forces battling them.

The synopsis sounds like the makings of a survival-horror game, but no actual gameplay specifics have been detailed. Still, we're intrigued to see what Cuisset can do with what could easily be just another zombie game concept.

[Image source: Electronic Theatre]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionamyLexis-Numeriquepaul-cuissetplaystationps3psnq2-2011release-datevectorcellMon, 28 Feb 2011 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Fifteen minutes of The Gunstringer's gunslinging gameplay]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/25/fifteen-minutes-of-the-gunstringers-gunslinging-gameplay/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/25/fifteen-minutes-of-the-gunstringers-gunslinging-gameplay/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/25/fifteen-minutes-of-the-gunstringers-gunslinging-gameplay/#comments You read about it yesterday, now see Twisted Pixel's latest game (its first for Kinect) in action ... all its puppet-filled, wavy arm guy action. Oh yeah: the video contains 15 minutes of gameplay footage. Just move your hands around and make gun shooting motions to get a feel for the real thing.

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A rep for developer Q Entertainment told Joystiq that the finished game will support vibration feedback effects spread across up to four controllers, the idea being that you can stick them in pockets, rolled-up sleeves -- anywhere, really -- to über-compensate for Kinect's lack of physical feedback. Mizuguchi himself told us "When I play the Kinect, I need some feedback" at last year's E3. It would appear that he's devised a quite novel, if not a bit absurd, way to satisfy that need -- not to mention out-crazy Rez's Trance Vibrator peripheral.

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The titular character of Curve Studios' long-in-development platformer is a little ... special. Like its hero, Explodemon isn't the smartest game around. It isn't the prettiest, nor is it the most polished either. But, it does have one thing to spare: heart.

Design director Jonathan Biddle has described Explodemon as "a loving homage to SNES-era Japanese action games" -- and it nails the vibe, Engrish included. Within seconds of loading the game, you'll be transported to the '90s, with B-quality dialogue juxtaposed atop manga-styled panels. This will not be everyone's cup of tea; to some, it may even look and feel a little cheap. But anyone that's spent a bit too much time importing Japanese games from the 16-bit era will feel right at home.

Gallery: Explodemon

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actioncurve-studiosExplodemonplaystationps3psnThu, 10 Feb 2011 15:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Stacking pops onto PSN Feb. 8, XBLA Feb. 9]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/stacking-pops-onto-psn-feb-8-xbla-feb-9/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/stacking-pops-onto-psn-feb-8-xbla-feb-9/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/stacking-pops-onto-psn-feb-8-xbla-feb-9/#comments Double Fine's second downloadable offering -- the last being the delightful Costume Quest -- for PSN and XBLA, Stacking, will arrive on those platforms February 8 and 9, respectively. Along with the dates, publisher THQ announced pricing: $14.99 on PS3 and 1200 Microsoft Points on Xbox 360.

To get you in the mood for stacking Russian nesting dolls, we've posted video of a young lady who should be especially good at this game after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actiondouble-finefebruary-2011microsoftplaystationps3psnPSN-Storerelease-datestackingthqxblaXBLMxboxWed, 19 Jan 2011 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Tales From Space: About a Blob arrives Feb. 1 for PlayStation Plus users]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/18/tales-from-space-about-a-blob-arrives-feb-1-for-playstation-pl/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/18/tales-from-space-about-a-blob-arrives-feb-1-for-playstation-pl/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/18/tales-from-space-about-a-blob-arrives-feb-1-for-playstation-pl/#comments DrinkBox Studios will see its Sony Pub Fund-backed platformer, Tales From Space: About a Blob, released on PSN on February 1 -- for PlayStation Plus subscribers, at least. The rest of the PlayStation Network populace will be able to download the title the following Tuesday, February 8.

Tales From Space: About a Blob bears a resemblance to LocoRoco in terms of gameplay, with the added twist of its oozing protagonists (it's a two-player game) possessing the ability not only to grow larger by absorbing items, but fire them back out as projectiles, too. You know, like blobs tend to do.

Final pricing hasn't been set, but DrinkBox CEO Ryan MacLean says on the PlayStation Blog that it should come in at $14.99 with a free trial version available, as well. Sounds like a goo-ed plan to us.

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We can't imagine this is the first impression of the game its developer or publisher would like the public to have; it just frankly doesn't look very good at all. Then there's what appears to be one of the new characters created specifically for players to control. He apparently has the mutant ability to look like a model for Ed Hardy. Hopefully the official reveal will cast the game in a better light -- and reveal a better cast.

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