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[Classic game postmortems return to GDC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/classic-game-postmortems-return-to-gdc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/classic-game-postmortems-return-to-gdc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/classic-game-postmortems-return-to-gdc/#comments Last year, for the 25th anniversary of the show, GDC featured a series of "Classic Game Postmortems" on games like Pac-Man, Prince of Persia, Another World, and Marble Madness. These new looks at old games proved so popular that the show is bringing them back for the crucial 26th anniversary event.

This year's set of classic games to go under the microscope includes Alone in the Dark (with designer Frederick Raynal), Fallout (with designer Tim Cain), Gauntlet (with creator Ed Logg) and Harvest Moon (with producer and former Marvelous CEO Yasuhiro Wada). Forget about all those new games! This is why we really go to conferences.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkclassic-game-postmortemfalloutgauntletgdc-2012harvest-moonWed, 08 Feb 2012 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[French studio Blossom Minds founded by former Eden Games designers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/05/french-studio-blossom-minds-founded-by-former-eden-games-designe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/05/french-studio-blossom-minds-founded-by-former-eden-games-designe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/05/french-studio-blossom-minds-founded-by-former-eden-games-designe/#comments Blossom Minds is a new, independent French developer with a cheery chia-head logo and a desire to make "smaller games but with big production polish." The studio's first game is set to debut in 2012 through unannounced digital distribution channels.

Before co-founding Blossom Minds, Jérôme Braune worked with Eden Games as a designer on open-world racer Test Drive 2 and Atari's survival-horror reboot, Alone in the Dark. Braune and nine others left Eden Games to pursue this publisher-free path, and claim that 13 years of shared experience in traditional businesses have taught them how to make "innovative game experiences for demanding gamers."

In order to convey the team's spirit, the press release offers this cute quote: "We are done with AAA titles; let us bring the OOOOOOH! instead."

JoystiqFrench studio Blossom Minds founded by former Eden Games designers originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Should the generally well-received horror title be remade for PS3, it would make for an interesting cross-platform hat trick -- The New Nightmare's already appeared on PS1 and PS2. We get this bad boy on the PSP, NGP and Xperia Play, and all of a sudden, we might be looking at a new PlayStation brand mascot: Gun-Couple! The couple with guns.

JoystiqAlone in the Dark: The New Nightmare rated for PS3 by ESRB originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 May 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkalone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmaredarkworksesrbinfogramesplaystationps3Sony-Computer-Entertainmentspiral-houseWed, 25 May 2011 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Witcher coming to GOG on May 10, Alone in the Dark trilogy available now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/14/the-witcher-coming-to-gog-on-may-10-alone-in-the-dark-trilogy-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/14/the-witcher-coming-to-gog-on-may-10-alone-in-the-dark-trilogy-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/14/the-witcher-coming-to-gog-on-may-10-alone-in-the-dark-trilogy-a/#comments " Your name is Geralt of Rivia and you are a witcher, that means you kill monsters for a living."

Well, GOG's succinct description of your role in The Witcher should eliminate any of the misconceptions you may have conjured since the game launched on PC in 2007. You're not a guy who collects or makes witches, you're not playing a smart-mouthed Cher impersonator, and you're certainly not an interior decorator who adjusts the general witchy-ness of Rivia's less desirable estates.

If you want to experience The Witcher's line of work beyond that summary, you'll have to check GOG on May 10th when the "Enhanced Edition: Director's Cut" becomes available on the download service. The action RPG will cost $4.99 from then until May 24 ($9.99 afterward) and include a glut of bonus items, such as a soundtrack, wallpapers, avatars, a digital artbook and a calendar of topless fantasy women that will absolutely be open one day when your mom walks into the room. If you're looking to use all of that in preparation for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, you'll be happy to learn that the sequel can import your original save file.

In other monster news -- less slaying of and more running from -- GOG has just added the Alone in the Dark trilogy for $5.99. Those frightening polygonal blobs and creepy camera angles should stir up plenty of nostalgia, enough to last until GOG starts releasing over 25 additional games it claims is already in the process of being optimized and tested for the service.

JoystiqThe Witcher coming to GOG on May 10, Alone in the Dark trilogy available now originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkcd-projektgogpcrelease-dateThe-WitcherThu, 14 Apr 2011 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alone in the Dark 2 movie heading straight to DVD this holiday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/28/alone-in-the-dark-2-movie-heading-straight-to-dvd-this-holiday/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/28/alone-in-the-dark-2-movie-heading-straight-to-dvd-this-holiday/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/28/alone-in-the-dark-2-movie-heading-straight-to-dvd-this-holiday/#comments It's been four years since Uwe Boll first graced American cinemas with his game-to-film masterpiece, Alone in the Dark. Though only acting as producer (rather than his usual directorial role), he's finally bringing the sequel to our shores this holiday with Alone in the Dark 2. Rather than waste time with those silly theaters, Alone in the Dark 2 will be heading straight to DVD, said to be coming "this Winter."

You might be thinking to yourself, "I didn't even know they made a second film," like the first (and only) commenter on the movie's IMDB page did. And after checking out that page, you might be wondering how the film's main character (Edward Carnby) inexplicably changed from Christian Slater to Korean-American actor Rick Yune. We're gonna chock both up to one simple answer: Movie magic.

[Via Big Download]

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We're not quite sure how, considering the media blackout approach that Alan Wake developer Remedy Entertainment has taken, but Norwegian gaming site Gamer.no sat down for dinner with head of franchise development for Remedy, Oskari Häkkinen, this past week. New details were (unsurprisingly) scant, though we were able to glean a handful of facts from the interview. For instance, the game has, "a lot less action than Max Payne," the studio's last franchise which recently had a current-gen update announced.

Aside from an emphasis on story, Mr. Häkkinen says that weather effects will play a role in gameplay, specifically noting (by way of a strange sounding Google translation from Norwegian), "Everything in the game can be influenced by the weather. If you are running the car, run conditions will be worse by heavy rain, than if the weather was good ... the weather is dynamic, since it will influence how you play the game."

Furthermore, Mr. Häkkinen tells Gamer.no that, "Lighting is very important in the game, and this is a unique item that really has not been used in the game before on the way we do it." The obvious comparison here would be to last year's conceptually strong Alone in the Dark -- here's hoping Remedy can deliver on the lighting concept where Alone in the Dark more or less failed.

So, we officially still know little-to-nothing! We'll keep an eye out for information at E3 2009 in June, but, ya know, we're not holding our breath or anything.

[Via IGN]

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Not even leaving the PS3 version of Alone in the Dark on broil for several months was enough to bake out all of the problems maligning Atari's Central Park adventure. While so far the game has escaped the bulk of scathing reviews enjoyed by its Xbox 360 and PC cousins, the re-dubbed Alone in the Dark: Inferno still left many reviewers lukewarm with tepid gameplay resting beneath the title's extra-crispy exterior.
  • 1UP (B-): "Alone in the Dark still has problems; all the technical fixes in the world can't make up for the dopey plot, unsatisfying endings, and the ridiculous reliance on fire to kill virtually all of the game's enemies, and the new PS3 sequence basically amounts to a bonus boss encounter that isn't enough to draw in anyone who's already played the game."
  • Game Informer (73/100): "Unfortunately, the clumsy story remains the same and I still came across the occasional glitch. But make no mistake, Inferno is the definitive version of Alone in the Dark."
  • Eurogamer (70/100): "It's easier to forgive the problems that remain, but you still have to accept that you'll be thrown in the deep end a lot, and that a layer of polish is still absent."
  • Play UK (70/100): "Once you end up burning Lucifer's roots in Central Park there is still the problem of the whole thing just being not very good."

JoystiqMetareview -- Alone in the Dark ... Inferno! (PS3) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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1 Platinum
3 Gold
3 Silver
43 Bronze
 Difficulty: Very Easy
Online Trophies? No
Time to Completion: 8 hours
DLC Trophies? No
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JoystiqTrophies: Alone in the Dark Inferno originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Atari's latest attempt to restart the Alone in the Dark franchise may have been disappointing at $50, but we can't help but wonder how much less disappointing it is as a $10 game. The lowered expectations that come with the price may be just the thing! If you only had enough interest in the game to justify spending that amount, chances are you've rented it already. If not, today's Amazon Deal of the Day may interest you. For today only, they've dropped the price of the Wii (and PS2) Alone in the Dark to $9.98.

If cheap Atlus games are your thing, and if you have yet to hear about this, Amazon also currently has a bunch of Atlus games on sale for $19.96, including Dokapon Kingdom, Trauma Center: New Blood, and Baroque on the Wii.

JoystiqAlone in the Deal of the Day originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Atari has announced the European release date for their reworking of Alone in the Dark, which was released earlier in the year for just about every other console. Gaining the subtitle of Inferno, the PlayStation 3 release will debut in Europe on November 14th (US gamers will see the game on the 18th) and will contain the definitive version of the game featuring better controls, improved inventory system and an extra sequence found in one of the episodes. Still undecided about the game? Check out our hands-on impressions or try out the demo up on the PSN right now.

JoystiqAlone in the Dark: Inferno heating up Europe November 14th originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, apparently the PS3 version of Alone in the Dark is so radically different from the 360 version, that it merits a brand new title. Eden Studios has tried its best to appease critics of the original release by taking their feedback and rolling it into this new premium PS3 edition. Alone in the Dark: Inferno, as it will be called when it finally launches on PS3, is the definitive version of the game. Not only will it have better controls, but it will even have additional gameplay in the form of an extra chapter.

We have preview code waiting for us back in the US. Once we get our hands on it, you'll certainly find out if Eden Studios was successful. Trailer is embedded after the break. (You must be 18 or older to watch -- it's an M rated game, y'know.)

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Those fixes promised for the upcoming PS3 version of Alone in the Dark are substantial. So much so that Atari and developer Eden Games have decided to rebrand their survival horror romp through Central Park with a fiery subtitle, Alone in the Dark: Inferno. Set for release on November 18, the new version aims to correct many of the annoyances found in last June's release, changes Atari notes were fuelled by media and player feedback, and not -- repeat not -- by a Edward Carnby-shaped totem set ablaze on their front lawn.

Inferno's changes include "quicker and smoother" controls and 360-degree camera control, as well as a "more logical" inventory system, improved car handling and a better tip system. Atari also promises "an exclusive new sequence" in one portion of the game for more "excitement and variety." As for those of you who purchased the fettered Xbox 360 version, we're waiting to hear back from Atari if plans exist to patch that version, or if players should simply get used to watching Edward Carnby roast in a 'technically complicated' fire.

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During a recent Atari-sponsored hands-on event, Alone in the Dark designer Emile Morel licked his lips, opened his mouth, and closed it. He smiled and leaned back in his chair, spread his hands, then let them drop into his lap. "When the Alone in the Dark released in June, we were... we were kind of disappointed by some of the reviews," he finally said with a laugh.

"Disappointed" does appropriately articulate the feeling of many critics and consumers toward developer Eden Studios' action-horror title. Plagued by cumbersome controls, a camera that didn't believe in personal space, confusing inventory management, and treating the slaughter of enemies as a chore instead of a delight, Eden is approaching the PS3 release of Alone in the Dark as a second chance, an opportunity to show gamers that they care enough about their product to correct what was indisputably a painful release.

Continue reading PS3 Fanboy hands-on: Alone in the Dark

JoystiqPS3 Fanboy hands-on: Alone in the Dark originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember all those new features Eden is working into the PS3 release of Alone in the Dark? Oh, or how, upon announcing them, the developer also said they'd be arriving as a patch for the Xbox 360 version? Now the tune has hit a sour note, according to MTV Multiplayer.

Game designer Emile Morel says that Eden is, "Trying to do a patch," but that "it's technically complicated," saying that, if anything, the control and camera fixes will be implemented; don't expect the new subway chase sequence in the PS3 release to show up. There's evidently also an issue with the actual estimated size of the patch not sitting too well with Microsoft.

So now it's not only a case of if the patch will happen but when. Morel says that the decision to patch or not to patch might actually depend on the success of the PS3 version, and that the team probably won't get around to working on it until the release for Sony's machine goes gold.

JoystiqEden 'can't promise' PS3 Alone in the Dark fixes for 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like the PS3 version of Alone in the Dark really is getting quite a significant revamp. A number of changes have been chronicled at Gamespot, with the game's major changes coming from the controls. Edward, the game's lead protagonist is now more agile, being able to move around in a quicker less "tank-like" manner. A new camera will make things easier to see -- expect players to die less frequently on the PS3 thanks to the easier controls and improved camera.

But that's not all. The innovative inventory system still returns, but players can now quickly select items with the D-Pad. Driving has also been far improved, with much more realistic suspension. Your female companion will scream directions during the much-too-confusing driving segments, assisting players greatly. Finally, the PS3 version will also get an added scene in the game's sixth act that takes place in the subway. "It involves a subway train, a large enemy, and lots of explosives--we'll say no more about it for now, for fear of spoiling it for you."

Will all these changes help improve the overall experience on the PS3? We're hopeful. Expect more before the game's release in November.

JoystiqAlone in the Dark gets better controls, new action scene originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are a lot of things that Alone in the Dark does very well. Building yourself a Molotov cocktail and subsequently taping a box of ammunition to it is not without its charm. Throwing said contraption onto a hapless zombie? Well that's just awesome. Unfortunately, other much more simple things, like camera controls, driving and combat can be a chore. Thankfully, it looks like developer Eden games if fixing many of these issues in the PS3 version. Even better, an upcoming patch should implement many of the improvements into the Xbox 360 version.

For example, Edward Carnby, the game's protagonist, now runs by default (rather than when the A button is held). Walking is accomplished by gently pushing the analog stick (what a revolutionary idea). Many other changes, including a better -- and manually controlled -- camera and improved driving controls, improve the game substantially according to Eurogamer. Exactly which PS3 improvements will make it into the 360 version remains unclear, but we'll happily take anything that can improve Alone in the Dark's more annoying aspects.

JoystiqPS3 Alone in the Dark fixes coming to 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you find yourself driven just a wee bit mad by some of the design decisions in Alone in the Dark for Xbox 360? Well, you're not alone, and developer Eden Games isn't in the dark about what it did wrong.

During a Leipzig Games Convention presentation, the studio owned up to the title's shortcomings, promising that a number of them are being addressed in the upcoming PS3 version. Specifically, the camerawork is different (it's pulled back more, and players will have free control using the right analog stick); the player character, Edward Carnby, runs by default; and the atrociously twitchy car handling has been mellowed out.

While this is good news for PS3 owners still eager to experience the game, they won't be the only ones to reap the benefits of Eden's hindsight and extra development time. It's been announced that an upcoming patch will bring these fixes - and potentially more - to the 360 version, although no firm date has been given for its release (it'll presumably hit when the PS3 game does in November).

JoystiqGC 2008: Eden bringing Alone in the Dark PS3 fixes to Xbox 360 with patch originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The long-delayed PS3 version of Alone in the Dark looks to be coming with enhancements ... and a price cut? A Gamestop listing shows Atari's survival horror game with a very nice price of $30. Of course, considering the overwhelmingly negative critical reviews it received when it debuted on Xbox 360, a lower price may still not justify a purchase. It's up to Atari to prove whether or not the added development time given to the PS3 build will make it a better product.

[Thanks, Kevin B.!]

JoystiqAlone in the Dark may debut with budget price originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sadly, we only had one copy of Alone in the Dark to giveaway. The lucky person who was able to nab it? Why, that's none other than:
Better luck next time to all of you that entered. And, to everyone, thanks for reading!

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkatarifanswagsurvival-horrorTue, 12 Aug 2008 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Alone in the Dark's 'enhanced' PS3 version at Leipzig]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/11/alone-in-the-darks-enhanced-ps3-version-at-leipzig/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/11/alone-in-the-darks-enhanced-ps3-version-at-leipzig/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/11/alone-in-the-darks-enhanced-ps3-version-at-leipzig/#commentsFiled under:

Sure, the PS3 version of Alone in the Dark is coming in November, but that's really quite a long time from now. The earliest chance for you to get your grubby hands on the title is this August 21-24 when Games Convention 2008 kicks off in Leipzig, Germany. It'll be the first time for the public to try out the newly "enhanced" PS3 version.

These enhancements, however, can't possibly mean too much considering Atari remains mum on the details. Supposedly, bugs found from the already-released versions of the game (out now on every other major system) should be fixed and "a number of gameplay enhancements" are to be added. In all fairness, perhaps Leipzig will be the time when these new "enhancements" will be fully fleshed out.

JoystiqAlone in the Dark's 'enhanced' PS3 version at Leipzig originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkatarieden-studiosMon, 11 Aug 2008 13:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Reminder: Get a copy of Alone in the Dark]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/08/reminder-get-a-copy-of-alone-in-the-dark/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/08/reminder-get-a-copy-of-alone-in-the-dark/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/08/reminder-get-a-copy-of-alone-in-the-dark/#commentsFiled under:


We're giving away one copy of Alone in the Dark to a lucky reader. What do you have to make sure that lucky reader is you? It's super easy!

Head on over to the original contest post for our latest giveaway by clicking that highlighted text there. Time is running out, as the giveaway ends this Sunday night. So head on over and get all of the details already!

JoystiqReminder: Get a copy of Alone in the Dark originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkatarifanswagsurvival-horrorFri, 08 Aug 2008 22:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Fanswag: Alone in the Dark]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/05/fanswag-alone-in-the-dark/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/05/fanswag-alone-in-the-dark/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/05/fanswag-alone-in-the-dark/#commentsFiled under:

Were you curious about Atari's latest Alone in the Dark game? Well, here's your chance to check it out. And, for free! We're giving one lucky reader a copy of the game (valued at $50). How can you take a stab at getting this for yourself?

Well, simply leave a comment between now and Sunday, August 10th at 11:59pm ET and you're entered. What should be in your comment? Well, why don't you tell us what you're most afraid of. Cool? Okay then!

Of course, there are some stipulations. For one, you have to be at least 18 years of age or older. Second, you have to be a current and legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec). Third, you've got to read the official rules.

Best of luck to you all and thanks for reading!

JoystiqFanswag: Alone in the Dark originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Major Nelson just sent word that, earlier this morning, two new game demos were lovingly placed on the Xbox Live Marketplace and are now available for download. The new demos include a 1.35GB Central Park horror experience in Alone in the Dark as well as a 1.44GB Wall-E demo. We'll probably give Alone in the Dark a test drive, but we're not sure about Wall-E due to his evil attack on Richard. Our fellow blogger couldn't sleep for weeks because of it.

Source - Alone in the Dark demo
Source - Wall-E demo

JoystiqAlone in the Dark and Wall-E demos now on XBLM originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're rarely ever encouraged when we see a demo for a game come after it has already been released -- it always feels a touch like a last-ditch effort. But when, as is the case for both games today, the release date predates the demo by more than a month? That's not promotional material; that's a dead canary.

But, as both Alone in the Dark and Wallo.E will likely be headed to Bargainville soon, perhaps there's no better time to get a free sample. Just don't be surprised if there's a reason they kept these sludge-filled hors d'oeuvres out of your hands.

JoystiqDem-o-rama: Alone in the Dark, Wall?E samples on 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkdemoswall-eXbox-360Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Alone in the Dark finally coming in November]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/alone-in-the-dark-finally-coming-in-november/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/alone-in-the-dark-finally-coming-in-november/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/alone-in-the-dark-finally-coming-in-november/#commentsFiled under:

Still waiting for Alone in the Dark? Is a release date of autumn 2008 too vague for you? Not to worry, Eurogamer just got official word from Atari that Alone in the Dark for the PS3 will be arriving in November. Obviously, Eurogamer reports on European release dates, but since Alone in the Dark for the PS2/360/Wii launched in the US four days after the European release date, we are assuming the US will get the game in November as well.

Hopefully, we'll see some of that episodic content to make up for the time PS3 owners had to wait. Or did the five-month delay (coupled with hilariously bad reviews) cause any disinterest?

JoystiqAlone in the Dark finally coming in November originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zero Punctuation's Yahtzee has himself an awful game this week with Alone in the Dark, and he uses the opportunity for all that it's worth. This is a classic episode for the amount of ire it dishes out. Yes, it's everything one expects from Yahtzee reviewing Edward Carnby's latest misadventure in the well-intentioned, but ultimately flawed, game.

The NSFW clip can be found after the break.

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JoystiqZero Punctuation unleashes the fury on Alone in the Dark originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aitdalone-in-the-darkatariPCPS3WiiXbox-360zero-punctuationFri, 18 Jul 2008 19:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii leaves India alone and in the dark]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/wii-leaves-india-alone-and-in-the-dark/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/wii-leaves-india-alone-and-in-the-dark/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/wii-leaves-india-alone-and-in-the-dark/#commentsFiled under:

While most readers of Wii Fanboy don't have to face this kind of problem, there are many nations throughout the world that force gamers to resort to the gray market to pick up their system of choice. Take India, for example, the second most populated country in the world.

Sony and Microsoft have distributors in the country, but the Wii doesn't. However, that may change soon enough, after Milestone Interactive tests out the market for Wii software. We're not entirely confident in Milestone's approach, though. For one, it hardly seems smart to base results on game sales when the console itself hasn't even officially released yet. On the other hand, since that's just how things are in India (and they're not likely to change anytime soon), we can understand Milestone's rush to get the ball rolling.

Here comes the other, less excusable problem: the game Milestone chose to distribute is Alone in the Dark Wii. Not even critics are playing the Wii version of Alone in the Dark, so is it fair to assess the Wii's chances based on Atari's survival horror title? Also, because Indian gamers import their Wiis, we wonder if the region of the disc will have any effect on sales.

At least this is a step in the right direction, but now that supply for the Wii is starting to meet demand globally, we hope Nintendo branches out into some of the areas it currently neglects.

Gallery: Alone in the Dark



[Thanks, Vijay!]

JoystiqWii leaves India alone and in the dark originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkataridistribuidordistributionhydravision-entertainmentindiamilestonesurvival-horrorThu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Alone in the Dark meets Benny Hill]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/video-alone-in-the-dark-meets-benny-hill/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/video-alone-in-the-dark-meets-benny-hill/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/video-alone-in-the-dark-meets-benny-hill/#commentsFiled under:

Speeding up a film and adding "Yakety Sax" as the background music makes anything funny. We all know that. While that holds true for this Alone in the Dark video, it's also interesting to note that the additions make it particularly poignant as well. You see, Alone in the Dark has greatness tucked inside of it, but often the greatness is hampered by the difficulty inherent in the simplest tasks.

Case in point, this video covers a sequence early in Alone in the Dark in which the game prompts you to break a car window so that you can open the door and steal it. The only problem is that the game's inventive yet wonky control scheme makes breaking that itty-bitty window about as difficult as taking down a Big Daddy.

Out of curiosity, how many of you out there are trudging through Alone in the Dark despite its faults?

JoystiqVideo: Alone in the Dark meets Benny Hill originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkatariedeneden-gamesThu, 03 Jul 2008 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[X3F TV -- Points>Life: Shedding Light on Secrets]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/x3f-tv-points-life-shedding-light-on-secrets/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/x3f-tv-points-life-shedding-light-on-secrets/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/x3f-tv-points-life-shedding-light-on-secrets/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Each week, X3F tips gamers to the tricks of the trade of Achievement hording in Points>Life. Every week a new achievement is unlocked to help you continue your unhealthy obsession with the Xbox 360 meta-game.

This week in Points>Life we tackle the return of Alone in the Dark. From developer Eden Games and publisher Atari, Alone in the Dark is a strange game to judge. What it does well, it does very well but major technical issues could halt your desire to progress through the survival-horror classic's revamp. Either way bad game design has never been an issue for achievement fiends and this week we uncover three secret achievements in the game.

Due to Canada Day celebrations Points>Life is hitting today rather than Tuesday. Expect Points>Life next week at its regular time.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- Points>Life: Shedding Light on Secrets originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievement-guideachievement-pointsachievementsalone-in-the-darkatarieden-gamespoints-greater-than-lifepoints-lifex3f-tvWed, 02 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Big Versus tweaks format while Alone in the Dark]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/big-versus-tweaks-format-while-alone-in-the-dark/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/big-versus-tweaks-format-while-alone-in-the-dark/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/big-versus-tweaks-format-while-alone-in-the-dark/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Our friends at Big Download took both the PC and Xbox 360 versions of Alone in the Dark for a spin in an updated version of Big Versus. In their words, "Shying away from our original concept of which is better than the other, Big Versus has transformed to a comparison piece regarding our overall experiences." So which version left them with a more positive half-smile? Check it out here.

Gallery: Alone in the Dark (2008)


Gallery: A Dark Past: An Alone in the Dark Retrospective

A Dark Past: An Alone in the Dark RetrospectiveAlone in the Dark (PC, Mac, 3DO)Alone in the Dark 2 (PC, Mac, PSone, Sega Saturn, 3DO)Alone in the Dark 3 (PC, Mac)Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare (PC, PS1, PS2, Dreamcast, Game Boy Color)

JoystiqBig Versus tweaks format while Alone in the Dark originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkatariinfogramesPCXbox-360Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:57:00 EST<![CDATA[New Nintendo Channel Videos are still getting fit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/30/new-nintendo-channel-videos-are-still-getting-fit/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/30/new-nintendo-channel-videos-are-still-getting-fit/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/30/new-nintendo-channel-videos-are-still-getting-fit/#commentsFiled under:

A new video of "Get Wii Fit with Alyson" was added to the Nintendo Channel, this time featuring the dancer and friends trying out the yoga exercises. If you think watching someone else do yoga might be exciting, you'd be wrong. The most entertaining part is when Alyson says about the virtual male trainer, "I think I'll call it Brad. You're rad, Brad." Ironically, that's also that part that made us start sobbing, wondering when it would end.

You can also watch "info" videos that promote Alone in the Dark, Order Up!, Magnetica Twist, and a number of other games. The highlight for us was watching Wall-E being adorable in the Wall-E TV Spot, but that's not to say it made us want to buy the Wii title. It did make us want to go and see Wall-E, though.

Here's the full list of the new videos on the Nintendo Channel, for you to check out at your leisure:
  • Get Wii Fit with Alyson: Yoga
  • Magnetica Twist Info Video
  • Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Hall of Fame Induction
  • Cabela's Trophy Bucks Info Video
  • Alone in the Dark Info Video
  • Wall-E TV Spot
  • Order Up! Info Video
  • Paws & Claws Pet Vet Healing Hands TV Spot (DS)
  • My Weight Loss Coach Info Video (DS)
  • Guitar Hero On Tour Launch Video (DS)

JoystiqNew Nintendo Channel Videos are still getting fit originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click for hi-res image

How do we know you aren't playing Alone in the Dark? Because nobody is playing Alone in the Dark. Seriously, we can't find any reviews for the Wii version anywhere. So, with that, we wonder what exactly are you playing? There's plenty of new games to choose from this week.

What are you playing?

JoystiqWRUP: Certainly not Alone in the Dark edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkatarinew-yorknew-york-citynycreleasessurvival-horrorFri, 27 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[A Dark Past: An Alone in the Dark Retrospective]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/a-dark-past-an-alone-in-the-dark-retrospective/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/a-dark-past-an-alone-in-the-dark-retrospective/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/a-dark-past-an-alone-in-the-dark-retrospective/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Before the "survival horror" of Resident Evil and the foggy streets of Silent Hill, there was the original Alone in the Dark - the granddaddy of the game that hits Xbox 360, Wii, and PC today. It set the course for horror games to come and spawned three sequels that have all led up to Atari's latest stab at creating a next-gen blockbuster.

Summon up your courage and join us for a terrifying look back at the series' evolution from perilously pointy polygons to an ominous Old West set and beyond. Don't be afraid - let's get started!

JoystiqA Dark Past: An Alone in the Dark Retrospective originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkjoystiqfeaturesretrospectiveTue, 24 Jun 2008 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Some Alone in the Dark footage to ponder]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/some-alone-in-the-dark-footage-to-ponder/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/some-alone-in-the-dark-footage-to-ponder/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/some-alone-in-the-dark-footage-to-ponder/#commentsFiled under:

With Alone in the Dark finally shipping this week, we thought it fitting to cram one last post with a few gameplay videos. The first video is a melange of scenes from the game, giving a glimpse at the game's story (and more than a few bleeped f-bombs). It certainly looks exciting, though the other three videos (embedded after the break) definitely reveal some of the clunkier elements cited in European reviews so far (voice acting, controls). As of right now, there aren't exactly a lot of choices for 360 survival horror fans (though there are plenty on the way). As such, will you be overlooking the noted faults in Alone in the Dark in the hope that the game is more than the sum of its parts?

Continue reading Some Alone in the Dark footage to ponder

JoystiqSome Alone in the Dark footage to ponder originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkatariedeneden-gamesMon, 23 Jun 2008 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Scared stiff: Why should we care about Alone in the Dark?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/scared-stiff-why-should-we-care-about-alone-in-the-dark/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/scared-stiff-why-should-we-care-about-alone-in-the-dark/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/scared-stiff-why-should-we-care-about-alone-in-the-dark/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


The survival horror genre is set to get a shot in the arm in 2008 with a number of high profile, not to mention highly anticipated entries all vying for the opportunity to keep us jumping at shadows and screaming like little girls. Or, for those gamers who are, in fact, little girls, just keep them screaming.

But as all of us know, build-up seldom equals pay-off, leaving us to look upon these titles with what could be described as a mixture of cautious excitement and malaise. However, rather than simply sit and wait to see what the games have in store for us, we decided to corner the teams working on this year's more notable survival horror titles, and pick their brains in true survival horror fashion -- with an ice pick.

But having left the ice pick at the office (my bad!), we opted to simply ask those working on these titles why we should keep their games on our collective radar. This week we'll be talking with people working on such games as Dead Space, Silent Hill: Homecoming and Project Origin, and kick things off today by asking Eden Games' producer Nour Polloni about her studio's re-imagining of survival horror architect Alone in the Dark, particularly, why should we care?

Gallery: Alone in the Dark (2008)

Continue reading Scared stiff: Why should we care about Alone in the Dark?

JoystiqScared stiff: Why should we care about Alone in the Dark? originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your memory isn't failing you, way back in April Atari did promise to release an Alone in the Dark demo to the XBLM by the end of May. Thus far, we still haven't seen it even though the game hits retailers this week. But fear not, you can still safely hold out hope for an Alone in the Dark demo, because Atari has re-confirmed with Eurogamer that they still plan on releasing the demo in the "coming weeks". Honestly, we were excited to try the demo simply because we thought it would release prior to the game's official release, since then our demo excitement level has decreased a bit. We also don't know if we should trust Atari's word anymore, so we'll just have to wait and see if their latest promise ends up being fulfilled in the next few weeks.

JoystiqAlone in the Dark demo still MIA, still coming originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkalone-in-the-dark-5atarixblmMon, 23 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Shipping this week: OMG Megaton edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/shipping-this-week-omg-megaton-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/shipping-this-week-omg-megaton-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/shipping-this-week-omg-megaton-edition/#commentsFiled under: ,


No, it's not a news related OMG Megaton. It's more like a "holy effing crap, look at all these games" kind of megaton. There are ten, ten games hitting the Xbox 360 this week. What's more, a lot of them look decent and, dare we say it, some of them even look good. Just look at all of 'em.
It's enough to give someone googly eyes. Alone in the Dark has our interest piqued (and has thus far fared decently in Europe). Here's hoping it -- and everything else here -- is up to snuff.

[Via Joystiq]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alone-in-the-darkbad-companybattlefield-bad-companygears-of-warhail-to-the-chimphellboyhellboy-science-of-evilkanes-wrathoperation-darknessshipping-this-weeksupreme-commandertop-spinwall-eMon, 23 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii releases this week: Alone in the Dark edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/wii-releases-this-week-alone-in-the-dark-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/wii-releases-this-week-alone-in-the-dark-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/wii-releases-this-week-alone-in-the-dark-edition/#commentsFiled under:


This week, Atari's big title hits retail shelves. Will it be the scary and wonderful title they've been promoting it to be? Only time will tell. It's certainly not alone, this week, as the Wii gets several new releases. Let's check them out!

JoystiqWii releases this week: Alone in the Dark edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week's Sunday ads bring some interesting sales and deals to the table. Most noticeably, it seems like Bully: Scholarship Edition has had a universal price drop, and now only costs $30. Circuit City is the only store to advertise this, but from checking around at other retailers, the slashed price seems like the rule and not the exception. While $50 for the port might have been too expensive for your tastes, $30 sounds a bit easier to swallow.

All the other deals worth mentioning will probably only motivate folks who were already on the fence. Best Buy, for example, is offering a $10 gift card to those who purchase Alone in the Dark. As for Circuit City, the retailer has a handful of $20 games marked down to $15 (Balloon Pop, Furu Furu Park, and Prince of Persia: Rival Swords, namely).

Topping it all off is Amazon's "Deal of the Day," which ends at 3am EST. Here you can find ezGear's Wii Rechargable Battery and Charger, which you can use to charge up your Wiimotes. We're not sure how reliable ezGear is when it comes to third-party accessories, but for $10, this dock might be worth a try.

Hopefully your wallets will come out unscathed from this gauntlet of deals, but if not, feel free to rant at us for our evil, tempting ways.

[Via CAG]

Source: $10 gift card with purchase of Alone in the Dark at Best Buy
Source: Amazon's "Deal of the Day" -- ezGear's Wii Rechargable Battery and Charger
Source: Circuit City (for sales on Balloon Pop, Furu Furu Park, and Rival Swords)

JoystiqThe Wii owners' Sunday shopping guide originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's Sunday and that means it's time to open up the newspaper and analyze those Sunday retail ads. Joy! And if you're in the market for Alone in the Dark this week, you're in luck, because there are numerous deals to be had. So, let's get to it ...

The only 360 deal Best Buy has going this week is a free $10 gift card with Alone in the Dark and, well ... that's it. Circuit City on the other hand is giving away a $10 J!nx gift card with Alone in the Dark, a free $10 gift card, weapon unlock code and grenade keychain with Battlefield: Bad Company, a free Hellboy II movie ticket with Hellboy: The Science of Evil, and either Bully: SE or SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 for $30. Also, if instant discounts are more your thing, Gamestop is offering Alone in the Dark for the discounted price of $50. Finally, (for our Canadian shoppers) Best Buy Canada is giving away Guitar Hero III with any Xbox 360 console purchase and either Shadowrun, Blue Dragon, Viva Pinata Party Animals or Project Sylpheed for $20. Enjoy Sunday and enjoy shopping.

JoystiqDeals time: Alone in the Dark, Battlefield and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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