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[Battlefield 4 launching on October 29, both it and Destiny coming to Xbox One]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/battlefield-4-launching-on-october-29-both-it-and-destiny-comin/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/battlefield-4-launching-on-october-29-both-it-and-destiny-comin/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/battlefield-4-launching-on-october-29-both-it-and-destiny-comin/#commentsBattlefield 4 launching on October 29, both it and Destiny coming to Xbox One Battlefield 4 has announced via its Facebook page that the game will launch on October 29 of this year. In addition to versions on the PC, Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation 4, the team has also confirmed the game will be coming to Microsoft's newly announced Xbox One console. The Xbox One doesn't have a confirmed launch date just yet, so it's possible that version will arrive later.

Additionally, EA's announced Battlefield 4's first expansion pack, called China Rising. The pack will contain four extra maps, along with extra vehicles and weapons. It will be available at launch, and come free with any pre-order of the game.

And speaking of confirmed Xbox One titles, Bungie has also made it clear that Destiny is due out on Xbox One as well. Stay tuned for more confirmations on next-gen titles for Microsoft's new console.

JoystiqBattlefield 4 launching on October 29, both it and Destiny coming to Xbox One originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementbattlefield-4bungiechina-risingconsolesdestinydicedlceaexpansionfacebookmicrosoftnext-genpacpackreleasexboxxbox-onexbox-revealTue, 21 May 2013 15:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN announced at Arc System Works festival]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/19/guilty-gear-xrd-sign-announced-at-arc-system-works-festival/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/19/guilty-gear-xrd-sign-announced-at-arc-system-works-festival/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/19/guilty-gear-xrd-sign-announced-at-arc-system-works-festival/#comments
Arc System Works announced Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN at its 25th anniversary festival in Yokohama, Japan today. While there are no details yet on what platforms the arcade fighter will appear on, the developer uploaded an introductory trailer to its YouTube channel.

The trailer features a battle between series mainstays Sol Badguy and Ky Kiske. Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN will, once again, be directed by Daisuke Ishiwatari, who also composed the song heard in the trailer. The video shows that the game will run on the Unreal engine and won't use sprites, a first for the developer. Additionally, while the character shown at the end seems to be Milla Rage, the character briefly reflected in her eyes appears to be Eddie/Zato-1.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

JoystiqGuilty Gear Xrd SIGN announced at Arc System Works festival originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 19 May 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures will launch this fall on PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360, with a special side-scrolling version coming to 3DS, Namco Bandai announced. The game takes inspiration from the TV show of the same name, which is slated to begin airing June 17 on Disney XD.

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures features the iconic yellow character in a 3D adventure game in which he turns into a chameleon at some point, using his tongue to reel in ghosts. In the game's announcement trailer, Pac-Man also eats entire vending machines. Healthy choices, kids!

Gallery: Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (Announcement)

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JoystiqPac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures chomps North America this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 May 2013 23:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsannouncementmicrosoftNamco-Bandainintendopac-manpacman-and-the-ghostly-adventuresplaystationps3screenstrailerwii-uxboxTue, 14 May 2013 23:45:00 EST<![CDATA[River City Ransom sequel announced, crowdfunding to begin this summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/27/river-city-ransom-sequel-announced-crowdfunding-to-begin-this-s/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/27/river-city-ransom-sequel-announced-crowdfunding-to-begin-this-s/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/27/river-city-ransom-sequel-announced-crowdfunding-to-begin-this-s/#comments River City Ransom sequel announced, crowdfunding to begin this summerIndie development house Combit Studios has announced that it will be partnering with River City Ransom EX developer Million to create "an official, worldwide follow-up to River City Ransom." The game will be available for Windows in August of 2014, according to Combit's official blog.

Further information will be released at a later date, leading up to an eventual crowd-funding drive scheduled for sometime this summer. In the meantime, an official placeholder website will gladly add your email address to its mailing list.

Combit Studios' project appears to be completely unrelated to that other official sequel to River City Ransom that was announced back in 2011. Developed by Miracle Kidz and originally slated to launch on WiiWare sometime last year, River City Ransom 2 was shelved in favor of original projects.

JoystiqRiver City Ransom sequel announced, crowdfunding to begin this summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementCombit-StudiosindieMillionpcrelease-windowRiver-City-Ranomriver-city-ransom-exsequelSat, 27 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[America's Army: Proving Grounds due this year, beta testers being enlisted]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/06/americas-army-proving-grounds-due-this-year-beta-testers-bein/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/06/americas-army-proving-grounds-due-this-year-beta-testers-bein/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/06/americas-army-proving-grounds-due-this-year-beta-testers-bein/#comments America's Army Proving Grounds due this year, beta testers being enlistedThe next version of America's Army will arrive this year, the US Army announced on its Facebook page. The developer is taking beta tester applicants for the next Army game, which its official forums users were given a head start on two weeks ago.

America's Army first launched in July 2002 as a free PC first-person shooter and Army recruitment tool. The most recent update to the series, America's Army 3, came out in June 2009.

[Thanks, David!]

JoystiqAmerica's Army: Proving Grounds due this year, beta testers being enlisted originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>americas-armyamericas-army-3americas-army-4americas-army-proving-groundsannouncementbeta-testingfpspcus-armySat, 06 Apr 2013 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Frozen Synapse developer announces Frozen Endzone]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/16/frozen-synapse-developer-announces-frozen-endzone/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/16/frozen-synapse-developer-announces-frozen-endzone/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/16/frozen-synapse-developer-announces-frozen-endzone/#comments
Mode 7 Games, developers of Frozen Synapse, recently unveiled a trailer for its next strategy game, Frozen Endzone. In it, players will use simultaneous turn-based commands to get their team to the end-zone in a futuristic American football-style match.

The PC, Mac and Linux game is slated for a 2014 release with an open beta planned for this year. Frozen Endzone is currently seeking community approval on Steam's Greenlight service.

Gallery: Frozen Endzone (Announcement)

JoystiqFrozen Synapse developer announces Frozen Endzone originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementfrozen-endzonemacmode-7-gamespcscreenshotsstrategytrailerSat, 16 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Journey art director opens new studio, first game to include music from Austin Wintory]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/02/journey-art-director-opens-new-studio-first-game-to-include-mus/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/02/journey-art-director-opens-new-studio-first-game-to-include-mus/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/02/journey-art-director-opens-new-studio-first-game-to-include-mus/#comments Journey art director opens new studio, first game to include music from Austin WintoryMatt Nava, former art director for Journey and Flower, announced that he will be opening a new game development studio, Giant Squid. Nava teamed up wth Los Angeles television and film company Ink Factory to found the studio, and will serve as creative director.

Nava is joined by Nicholas Clark, who assisted in developing Journey, Flow and Flower and will act as an advisor to the developer. Grammy-nominated Journey composer Austin Wintory has signed on to score the music for the first Giant Squid game, according to the developer's official site. It's unclear if Wintory will join the team on a permanent basis.

JoystiqJourney art director opens new studio, first game to include music from Austin Wintory originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementAustin-Wintoryflowergiant-squidink-factoryjourneymatt-navanew-studionicholas-clarkSat, 02 Mar 2013 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Bungie's 'Destiny' coming to the PlayStation 4 alongside PS3 version]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/destiny-announced-for-ps4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/destiny-announced-for-ps4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/destiny-announced-for-ps4/#comments Activision Publishing's Eric Hirshberg took the stage during today's PlayStation 2013 event to announce that the Bungie-developed Destiny will make its way to the PlayStation 4.

Bungie president Harold Ryan said that Destiny "is being developed for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, with both versions available at Destiny's launch." Ryan also added that PlayStation gamers will enjoy exclusive content; however, he did not specify if the bonus included both current- and next-gen consoles.

An early version of Activision and Bungie's contract detailed an intricate release plan, which noted Microsoft platforms would see Destiny release as a timed-exclusive.

JoystiqBungie's 'Destiny' coming to the PlayStation 4 alongside PS3 version originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActivisionannouncementBungiedestinyplaystationplaystation-2013playstation-4ps3ps4Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:57:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation 4's dedicated video hardware will allow seamless video uploading, streaming, sharing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/playstation-4s-dedicated-video-hardware-will-allow-seamless-vid/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/playstation-4s-dedicated-video-hardware-will-allow-seamless-vid/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/playstation-4s-dedicated-video-hardware-will-allow-seamless-vid/#comments PlayStation 4 will allowLead system designer Mark Cerny took the stage at today's PlayStation 4 announcement event, and he's just revealed some very interesting features of Sony's newest console. Cerny said that the PS4 is equipped with always-on, always available hardware for both video compression and decompression, which means that playing and recording video won't take up the CPU during your gameplay. This makes for a lot of interesting features, like seamless uploading and downloading of video -- you'll be able to just hit the "share" button on the new Dualshock 4 controller, browse through "the last few minutes of gameplay," find what you want to send, and then upload it while you continue on through your game.

Cerny also said that having this much video running around will allow players to share and view video at will: You'll be able to browse through videos of potential opponents before you play against them in a game, or view streaming videos on a PS Vita or "companion apps" on tablet hardware. Players will also be able to interact while watching each other play, or even "take over the controller" remotely via video streaming. The hardware sounds very impressive indeed. Stay tuned to the Joystiq liveblog and to the site all day today for more info on the PlayStation 4 and how it all works.

JoystiqPlayStation 4's dedicated video hardware will allow seamless video uploading, streaming, sharing originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementgaikailiveblogmark-cernyplaystationplaystation-2013playstation-4ps3ps4sonyvideovideo-streamingWed, 20 Feb 2013 18:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: PS4 in Japan later this year, will cost more than $400]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/rumor-ps4-in-japan-later-this-year-will-cost-more-than-400/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/rumor-ps4-in-japan-later-this-year-will-cost-more-than-400/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/rumor-ps4-in-japan-later-this-year-will-cost-more-than-400/#comments Report PS4 will arrive later on this year, retail for $500 in the USThe PlayStation 4 - which is currently expected to be announced on February 20 - will be available later on this year in both Japan and the US and will carry a hefty price, according to a translation of a report found in respected Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. The Japanese version, says the translated report, will cost "greater than 40,000 yen," which means it will be more than $400 there.

Asahi adds there will be a rush to meet sales demands on both sides of the world, but the paper doesn't specify a US price; however, the PlayStation 3 launched at $500 when it came to North America, and cost 49,980 yen in Japan, around $535. So Asahi's report suggests that whatever the next generation PlayStation's price is, it will likely be slightly cheaper than the PS3 was at launch.

There's also no mention of a European launch, and the PS3's launch was indeed delayed in Europe by hardware shortages. Hopefully, Sony will clear all this up on February 20.

JoystiqRumor: PS4 in Japan later this year, will cost more than $400 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementasahi-shimbundollarsjapannext-genorbisplaystationplaystation-4priceps3ps4sonyusyenWed, 06 Feb 2013 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[New Sherlock Holmes game announced, uses Unreal Engine 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/02/new-sherlock-holmes-game-announced-uses-unreal-engine-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/02/new-sherlock-holmes-game-announced-uses-unreal-engine-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/02/new-sherlock-holmes-game-announced-uses-unreal-engine-3/#comments New Sherlock Holmes game announced, uses Unreal Engine 3Focus Home Interactive recently announced a new game in the Sherlock Holmes series called Crimes & Punishments. In development by Frogwares, the adventure game will feature eight cases in which players will guide Holmes through "important moral choices instead of simply enforcing justice by the book."

Frogwares ditched its previous Sherlock Holmes engine in favor of Unreal Engine 3 for this game, and opted for a more modern-looking Holmes, seen above. Crimes & Punishments will launch on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 sometime in 2013. Yes, even the release date is a mystery.

Gallery: Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments (Announcement)

JoystiqNew Sherlock Holmes game announced, uses Unreal Engine 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Of the packed-in level kits, the previously-released Cross-Controller Pack is included, which has players using their Vita systems to control Sackboy in the game. The other level packs bundled on the disc are the Move Pack: Rise of the Cakeling, which features PlayStation Move controls, and The Muppets Premium Level Kit. Click past the break to check out the full box art of the Extras Edition.

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JoystiqLittleBigPlanet 2: Extras Edition coming to Europe in February originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Jan 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementDLCLBP 2Lbp2LittleBigPlanet-2media-moleculemoveplaystationplaystation-vitaps3SCEEvitaSat, 12 Jan 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Brink dev reveals new PC multiplayer shooter Dirty Bomb]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/29/brink-dev-reveals-new-pc-multiplayer-shooter-dirty-bomb/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/29/brink-dev-reveals-new-pc-multiplayer-shooter-dirty-bomb/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/29/brink-dev-reveals-new-pc-multiplayer-shooter-dirty-bomb/#comments
Brink and Enemy Territory: Quake Wars developer Splash Damage announced Dirty Bomb this morning, a new PC multiplayer shooter from the broadened developer. The teaser video showcases what looks like modern day London, except torn up by lots of people shooting and exploding the hell out of each other. The vid also reveals Dirty Bomb uses a version of Unreal Engine.

The only other Dirty Bomb info comes via Splash Damage's publishing partner Warchest, whom players will likely need to register with to play the game given the "reserve player name" link on the teaser website.

The London-based developer will be hoping its newest major project is better received than its last one, although the underwhelming critical reception Brink endured wasn't matched by its last estimated sales figure of 2.5 million. The studio has since undergone a re-organization, including the launch of new publishing arm Warchest.

JoystiqBrink dev reveals new PC multiplayer shooter Dirty Bomb originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementdirty-bombpcsplash-damagewarchestThu, 29 Nov 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mew-Genics is the next Team Meat game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/20/mew-genics-is-the-next-team-meat-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/20/mew-genics-is-the-next-team-meat-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/20/mew-genics-is-the-next-team-meat-game/#comments MewGenics is the next Team Meat gameTeam Meat's next game is called Mew-Genics. The game is described as "randomly generated" and will involve cats in some way, purr per Team Meat's announcement blog.

Super Meat Boy creator Edmund McMillen said the project is the strangest he's ever worked on, and that platform announcements, gameplay details and screens for Mew-Genics will be revealed soon.

JoystiqMew-Genics is the next Team Meat game originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementCatsedmund-mcmillenmew-genicssuper-meat-boyteam-meatSat, 20 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PES 2013 takes the pitch on September 25]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/pes-2013-takes-the-pitch-on-september-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/pes-2013-takes-the-pitch-on-september-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/pes-2013-takes-the-pitch-on-september-25/#comments PES 2013 will be out September 25Konami has announced an official release date for its upcoming PES 2013 soccer sim. Players will be able to pick up the game for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows on September 25. The game features "PES Full Control," which promises to let players manually control every single pass. The new Pro Active AI should keep your opponents competitive, too.

If you're not sure whether you want PES 2013 yet or not, you're in luck: There are two different demos for the game available right now. Give one or both a play, and you'll know for sure whether you want to start corner kicking later on this month.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementkonamimicrosoftpcpes-2013playstationpro-evolution-soccer-2013ps3releaserelease-datesimsoccersportsxboxThu, 13 Sep 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoLand is a virtual theme park on your Wii U]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/nintendoland-is-a-virtual-theme-park-on-your-wii-u/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/nintendoland-is-a-virtual-theme-park-on-your-wii-u/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/nintendoland-is-a-virtual-theme-park-on-your-wii-u/#comments Nintendo has announced a set of minigames called NintendoLand for the Wii U, which uses various Nintendo characters to show off the capabilities of the new systems. There will be 12 different "attractions" in the game, with five them being shown off at E3 this year. From the demo being shown on stage, NintendoLand seemingly collects last year's Wii U demo minigames and expands on them.

The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest, Animal Crossing: Sweet Day, DK's Crash Course, and Takamaru's Ninja Castle were the attractions mentioned in the presentation, all of which highlight a certain feature of Nintendo's newest console. Sounds an awful lot like the PlayStation Vita's "Welcome Park" application if you ask us!

Nintendo compared the mini-game collection to Wii Sports, the pack-in title for the original Wii. NintendoLand launches alongside the Wii U this holiday.

JoystiqNintendoLand is a virtual theme park on your Wii U originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementconferencee3e3-2012legend-of-zeldanintendonintendolandobjectivestheme-parkwii-uTue, 05 Jun 2012 12:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Divinity: Original Sin is a prequel to Divine Divinity, due 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/divinity-original-sin-is-a-prequel-to-divine-divinity-due-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/divinity-original-sin-is-a-prequel-to-divine-divinity-due-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/divinity-original-sin-is-a-prequel-to-divine-divinity-due-2013/#comments Image
Belgium-based Larian Studios has announced that it will release a new title in the popular Divinity RPG series, called Divinity: Original Sin. Due out in the first quarter of 2013, Original Sin will serve as a prequel to Divine Divinity, feature two main playable characters in turn-based combat, and come with co-op multiplayer and an adventure building kit that players can use to create and share content online. The game will arrive on PC and Mac.

You can see more about the title on the official site, or browse through the gallery of screenshots below. Larian will be showing off Original Sin and Dragon Commander (another upcoming Divinity-based title) at E3 this year, so we'll see them up close in about a week.

Gallery: Divinity: Original Sin (5/29/2012)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementdivinitydivinity-original-sinlarian-studiosmacpcprequelTue, 29 May 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Slant Six outs first original IP, Strata Scavenger]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/21/slant-six-outs-first-original-ip-strata-scavenger/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/21/slant-six-outs-first-original-ip-strata-scavenger/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/21/slant-six-outs-first-original-ip-strata-scavenger/#commentsThe developer of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, Slant Six Games, isn't letting a few underwhelming reviews bring it down, boldly moving on with an announcement of its own original IP, Strata Scavenger. Strata is due out in 2013, according to its Slant Six product page, which features a single image, seen to the left, of a futuristic aerial device patrolling a fiery cityscape.

Strata is Slant Six's first original IP, backed in part by the Canadian Media Fund, who handed over $1 million to see the title created "based on its creative and technical innovation," its description reads. Slant Six worked previously on Socom Confrontation, Fireteam Bravo 3 and Tactical Strike, before tackling Operation Raccoon City -- into the ground, some would say.

There's a distinct berth between shooting zombies and participating in an interstellar, science-fictional universe, and perhaps Slant Six's new original title is the breakout we've all been waiting for.

JoystiqSlant Six outs first original IP, Strata Scavenger originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementmicrosoftoriginal-ippcplaystationps3sci-fislant-sixStrata-ScavengerxboxWed, 21 Mar 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA['The Boondock Saints Video Game' officially announced at SXSW Interactive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/11/the-boondock-saints-video-game-officially-announced-at-sxsw-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/11/the-boondock-saints-video-game-officially-announced-at-sxsw-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/11/the-boondock-saints-video-game-officially-announced-at-sxsw-in/#comments The Boondock Saints Video Game has just been announced at during a panel at the SXSW Interactive festival in Austin, TX. After a solid hour of women asking the film's cast to sign various parts of their bodies (seriously), an extremely brief trailer was shown for the title, which consisted of a camera fly-through of a seedy alleyway and two motionless character models of the Saints.

Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus and David Della Rocco are contributing their voices to their respective characters, and will be part of the game's ongoing creative process, but beyond that no further information was given regarding platform availability or an expected release window.

Gallery: The Boondock Saints (McGinty's Alley art)

Joystiq'The Boondock Saints Video Game' officially announced at SXSW Interactive originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Atari has announced a new version of Test Drive, but instead of the open-world, tropical setting of the two Unlimited iterations, this time the franchise is headed back to the race track. Test Drive Ferrari Racing Legends will focus on Ferrari's history across almost all of the racing disciplines, including Formula One, rally racing, and GT. There will be over 50 different Ferrari vehicles to drive, and each will show off full realistic interior and exterior models, as well as damage effects, which means Atari didn't skimp on the Ferrari licensing budget.

The game should be out for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC later on this spring. Too bad the company didn't stick with the more fantasy-based version of the Test Drive series, this time based exclusively on night drives in Africa; They could have named the game the Starry Atari Ferrari Safari. Don't like that joke? Sorry.

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We hope that trailer announcer gets over that sore throat he seems to have, though; that's one heck of a frog. A Game of Dwarves is due out later this year on PC and PSN -- you can see some screenshots, along with some brand new concept art from the also-announced Magicka expansion, in the galleries below.

Gallery: A Game of Dwarves (1/24/12)


Gallery: Magicka: The Other Side of the Coin (Concept Art)

JoystiqParadox Interactive announces A Game of Dwarves, reveals new Magicka concepts originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a-game-of-dwarvesannouncementexpansionmagickamagicka-the-other-side-of-the-coinparadox-interactivepcplaystationps3stockholm-swedenthe-other-side-of-the-coinTue, 24 Jan 2012 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Riot CEO Brandon Beck on forging success with League of Legends]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/26/riot-ceo-brandon-beck-on-forging-success-with-league-of-legends/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/26/riot-ceo-brandon-beck-on-forging-success-with-league-of-legends/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/26/riot-ceo-brandon-beck-on-forging-success-with-league-of-legends/#comments Riot Games has announced player numbers for its extremely popular League of Legends title, and they're pretty phenomenal. With over 15 million registered players, the Defense of the Ancients-style online multiplayer RTS can now brush shoulders with games like Blizzard's World of Warcraft (12 million players), Call of Duty (13 million players on Xbox Live), and The Sims (16 million copies sold), as one of the biggest PC games in history. Granted, as a free-to-play title that relies on microtransactions for revenue, League of Legends has more access to a wider audience than games driven by retail sales or subscriptions. But there's no question at all that this is a huge and exceptionally popular game.

Joystiq got to talk with CEO and co-founder of Riot Brandon Beck about today's announcement, and he says that even the company was surprised by how big LoL (as it's called in shorthand) has gotten. "The growth of the League of Legends community far exceeded our expectations," he tells us. "We are proud of the numbers we are hitting on our platform and are confident our fantastic team can continue to grow and evolve our PvP.net technology to handle even greater numbers."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementbrandon-beckconcurrentleague-of-legendspcplayer-baseplayersriot-gamesseason-oneTue, 26 Jul 2011 08:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Magic Pixel Games formed by THQ, EA, Activision vets]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/magic-pixel-games-formed-by-thq-ea-activision-vets/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/magic-pixel-games-formed-by-thq-ea-activision-vets/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/magic-pixel-games-formed-by-thq-ea-activision-vets/#comments Though some companies are characterized as being chock-full of "movers and shakers," we can't think of a company more deserving of the phrase than the newly formed development studio Magic Pixel Games. According to the developer's press release announcement, the team is composed of THQ, Electronic Arts and Activision veterans, including Boom Blox lead engineer Jeff Dixon and senior development director Mark Tsai. The announcement adds that the team possesses an "unparalleled grasp of human motion and physics to create unforgettable motion gaming experiences on console platforms."

What does that mean? Well, it probably means that Magic Pixel's first big title is going to incorporate some kind of motion controller. What else does it mean? It means that everyone knows there knows how to physically move their own bodies, which is a handy skill for any living being. More specific details about their upcoming projects should surface soon -- the press release also promises that Magic Pixel's debut title will launch this holiday season.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionannouncementBoom-Bloxdevelopereamagic-pixel-gamesmotion-controlthqThu, 02 Jun 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Grasshopper announcing new title next month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/28/grasshopper-announcing-new-title-next-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/28/grasshopper-announcing-new-title-next-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/28/grasshopper-announcing-new-title-next-month/#comments Suda51's Japanese dev studio, Grasshopper Manufacture, is working on a ton of stuff. Between Shadows of the Damned, Sine Mora, codename D and an uannounced NGP project, we have to imagine the folks at Grasshopper don't have much free time. Regardless, the studio will take a timeout on March 30 to host a Ustream event, during which Grasshopper will announce a new game -- perhaps that NGP title?

Dubbed "Grasstream 2: Travis vs. Garcia" (named for the main characters of No More Heroes and Shadows of the Damned), the event will feature frank discussion from Suda51 on Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, an acoustic performance of music from No More Heroes, the aforementioned "new game announce," and "hands-on impressions" of said game from "Vanilla Beans and model/gamer Kayo Sato." Yes, really.

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The sequel promises more of what made the original such a delight: giant Demon Arms and "stylistic violence." The Darkness 2 marketing team got their hands on the game and came up with "Quad-Wielding," which seems as sellable as any other first-person gimmick. "The Darkness II breaks out of the sea of conventional first-person shooters," the press release reads, "with its fervid Quad-Wielding gameplay, which will allow players to slash, grab, and throw objects and enemies with their Demon Arms while simultaneously firing two weapons."

That's all well and good, but how cool is the game? For that, we'll turn to the admittedly biased Marc Silvestri, founder and CEO of Top Cow Productions and co-creator of The Darkness comics. "So often disappointed when a favorite character gives birth to a lame movie or video game, us fans have come to expect the worst," Silvestri said. "And sometimes we get it. But not with The Darkness II. Yeah, call me biased [Ed's note: We did!], but this second installment of Jackie Estacado's epic saga is - in my humble opinion - one of the most brutally cool games I've ever played. 2K Games hammered this one out of the park."

As convincing as that sounds, we'll reserve our judgment until we get our hands (and yes, our Demon Arms) on the title.

Gallery: The Darkness 2

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Oh boy -- yes, this certainly seems like an announcement for an announcement, and you know how much we love those (not at all). But 2K Games' blog has posted that "something big is going to happen at the 2K Games booth" this weekend for PAX 2010, and it's got everyone riled up. If nothing else, just consider this a PSA that there will be a live stream starting tomorrow morning at 10AM PDT, in which we'll supposedly see "something big." An elephant? An Ubisoft Toronto game? Tom Hanks after a wish?

If it helps (it doesn't), Duke Nukem co-creator George Broussard has tweeted a link to a picture of pigs flying, which some folks have taken to mean that Duke Nukem For.. -- oh, never mind, we can't even bring ourselves to say its name. Let's just all wait patiently until the live stream starts tomorrow, and then we won't be disappointed when 2K announces that it has convinced President Christoph Hartmann to attend PAX in a silly gorilla suit.

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If you're the least bit worried about the massive workload THQ seems to have taken on -- seriously, just look at that chart -- you may want to avert your eyes from this particular story. During the publisher's investors call earlier today, CEO Brian Farrell explained that the company "will be unveiling an innovative new product a week from tomorrow in New York," later adding "we look forward to its launch this holiday season."

A representative from THQ explained that this new project is being developed by the "Kids, Family and Casual" (or K.F.C.) management branch of the studio, likely ruling out the chance that this unannounced project is that Saints Row MMO you've always dreamed of. We've contacted THQ to see if we can get any additional details about the project. Like, for instance, will it be crispy, or original? Can we assume it will be finger lickin' good? Will it come with its own secret blend of herbs and spices?

JoystiqTHQ's 'Kids, Family and Casual' branch revealing new project next Tuesday originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yet another retailer has listed the Kinect add-on for the Xbox 360 at a price of $149.99, but this time, it's a little different: the price is on Microsoft's own site. Over on the Microsoft Store, the "Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360" is clearly listed (and available for preorder on November 4) at $149.99. We've screencapped the image above, just in case it gets removed in the future.

Of course, this still doesn't confirm the price for certain -- the retail side may have no more inside information from the company than any other retailer does, and may be simply listing what it expects the price to be. Or, the price may have gone live early accidentally, pending an official announcement. Either way, throw another piece of evidence on the pile for a $149.99 price on Microsoft's controller-free gaming system.

[Thanks, Michael!]

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According to Sega Europe's blog, the game is set to drop for Wii and DS in late 2010. You can check out an extremely brief announcement trailer posted after the break.

[Thanks, RupeeClock]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementDSNintendoplatformsegasonicsonic-colorsWiiWed, 26 May 2010 11:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Dave Perry details Gaikai's server plan, teases E3 announcement]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/29/dave-perry-details-gaikais-server-plan-teases-e3-announcement/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/29/dave-perry-details-gaikais-server-plan-teases-e3-announcement/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/29/dave-perry-details-gaikais-server-plan-teases-e3-announcement/#comments Dave Perry is dreaming big with his Gaikai streaming service. He went into a little more detail on just how it will at work at today's LA Games Conference. The company is still planning to kick off its service with 300 data centers, and while he admits it will have "much more traffic than the servers can handle," Gaikai will limit early users to those closest to the centers. If you're close enough to the server to have only about 5-10 milliseconds of lag, you'll get in. If not, Perry told Joystiq, then you won't even see the embedded window -- but your request will be logged anyway. That way, he said, Gaikai will be able to track not just where people are using the service, but where they want to use it. If a bunch of users in Alaska try to play, but can't connect because they're too far away, then "we know we're losing money in Alaska," he says, and Gaikai will set up more datacenters there.

Perry says Gaikai will help with security as well -- he suggested that companies might even be able to release their E3 demos to the world just during the week of the event, allowing press or the public to play them online for a limited time, with the code securely held on Gaikai's servers. It's all speculation at this point, though -- a service like that won't be ready to go by this year's E3 in June. But stay tuned anyway: Perry also promised us an announcement about Gaikai at E3. "We got some cool stuff to show off," he confirmed with a knowing nod.

JoystiqDave Perry details Gaikai's server plan, teases E3 announcement originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gunn describes River Rush as "a game where you stand side by side in a river raft, so it's two people playing at once ... to move right, you have to step right; to move left, you have to step left." The game also features a jumping mechanic that, as you might guess, involves players actually leaping into the air. "As you rush down right rapids, you have to jump up and slap floating stars in the air -- the whole raft jumps up every time you do." You'll forgive our reticence, but it only takes one life lesson to learn that jumping into the air blindly near friends and expensive technology almost always results in bad memories. We've asked Microsoft for more information, but the chances of that before the company's E3 press event are about as likely as us going upstream without a paddle.

[Thanks, Jonathan Dixon]

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We know there's a ton of functionality for gaming we'd like to see added into the platform (multi-tasking anyone?), but we're more interested in what you want added in the forthcoming update. So we've put together a poll below and encourage those of you who choose the "Other" option to drop your idea in the comments section. Engadget will be liveblogging the event and we'll have all the gaming news rounded up for you when the presser goes down at 1PM ET on April 8 (oh man, that's later this week!).

[Update: Date corrected.]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementappleeventiphone-osiphone-os-4iPodosMon, 05 Apr 2010 16:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY edition coming to NA in May]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/16/batman-arkham-asylum-goty-edition-coming-to-na-in-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/16/batman-arkham-asylum-goty-edition-coming-to-na-in-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/16/batman-arkham-asylum-goty-edition-coming-to-na-in-may/#comments Whew, that was a close one. We were really hoping to get another opportunity to purchase Batman: Arkham Asylum again, but it seemed Rocksteady and Eidos had planned to keep the game's Game of the Year edition exclusively overseas. Fortunately, it seems they've changed their minds -- an Eidos press release just confirmed that the expanded version of the game (which includes four extra challenge maps and 3D support) will be getting a stateside release.

Whether you missed out on 2009's surprise superhero smash hit, or whether you were just disappointed by its lack of extra dimensions, you'll be able to get your fix when Batman GOTY ships sometime in May.

JoystiqBatman: Arkham Asylum GOTY edition coming to NA in May originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yes, according to a recent Sunsoft press release, Monday's WiiWare update will see the addition of Blaster Master: Overdrive, a sequel to the NES classic, priced at 1000 Wii Points. Like the original, Overdrive features both side-scrolling and top-down action sequences. Looking at the images posted on Sunsoft's official site, it certainly seems to retain the same charm of the first game -- if it also preserves the original Blaster Master's completely awesome theme song, we might not be able to stop ourselves from purchasing the game two or three times over.

Update: We've added the trailer after the break in all it's YouTube glory.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementblaster-masterblaster-master-overdriveGaijinworksNintendorelease-datesunsoftWiiwiiwareSat, 06 Feb 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Platinum Games' fourth game to be announced on this week's GTTV]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/25/platinum-games-fourth-game-to-be-announced-on-this-weeks-gttv/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/25/platinum-games-fourth-game-to-be-announced-on-this-weeks-gttv/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/25/platinum-games-fourth-game-to-be-announced-on-this-weeks-gttv/#comments Here were are again, folks, for another edition of "Turn a Tweet Into a Full Post." This time we've got word from the always exciting Twitter feed of Geoff Keighley that this week's episode of GameTrailers TV will reveal the fourth game from Japanese developer Platinum Games. So far, after inking a publishing deal with Sega in 2008 for four games, all we've heard of the mysterious fourth title is that it will be headed up by Resident Evil designer Shinji Mikami.

Considering the somewhat confusing wording of Keighley's tweet, we asked the man himself to clarify what we're going to see on Thursday evening. "It's an exclusive reveal trailer for the game inside the show this week. The news breaks during GTTV on Thursday night. We're really excited to have the Japanese developers/publishers working with us on reveals like this." He also pointed out that this countdown on Platinum Games' Japanese website has been counting down towards Thursday's reveal -- aha! For all the steaming hot scoops, you'll have to peep the show when it airs this Thursday evening/Friday morning at 12:30AM ET.

JoystiqPlatinum Games' fourth game to be announced on this week's GTTV originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementgametrailers-tvgeoff-keighleygttvplatinum-gamesrevealshinji-mikamitwitterMon, 25 Jan 2010 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Funcom Games Canada enters the Age of Caron]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/09/funcom-games-canada-enters-the-age-of-caron/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/09/funcom-games-canada-enters-the-age-of-caron/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/09/funcom-games-canada-enters-the-age-of-caron/#comments What to do when you're coming off a year of huge losses but still planning to reinvigorate the company? Get yourself a new CEO! That's what Age of Conan's Funcom did, announcing that Miguel Caron would be stepping into the position at Funcom Games Canada. Caron has been working in Quebec with Lyrtech, an audio and video processing company, as well as with IT firms like BCM International and NoWire Telecom.

Given his background in reducing IT costs and raising market share in the realm of digital communications, we'd guess he's got his job cut out for him at Funcom. The company says it's aiming to expand operations in Montreal, far away from its humble roots in Norway, so we'll see if Caron can summon some Cimmerian strength and get things moving in the right direction over there.

[Via Massively]

JoystiqFuncom Games Canada enters the Age of Caron originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>age-of-conanAge-of-Conan-Hyborian-AdventresannouncementceoEidos-Interactivefuncomfuncom-games-canadaMicrosoftmiquel-caronmmosweet-robotthe-secret-worldXbox-360Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NinjaBee shows concepts for new XBLA game, playable with Avatars]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/05/ninjabee-shows-concepts-for-new-xbla-game-playable-with-avatars/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/05/ninjabee-shows-concepts-for-new-xbla-game-playable-with-avatars/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/05/ninjabee-shows-concepts-for-new-xbla-game-playable-with-avatars/#comments NinjaBee (makers of A Kingdom for Keflings, Band of Bugs and the underrated Outpost Kaloki X) has announced that it's working on a brand new title for Xbox Live Arcade, one that will allow you to play with your Mickey ear-wearing Xbox Live Avatar. There's no actual information about the game yet (not even a title, although we know it's not Ancients of Ooga, another NinjaBee game in progress), but as you can see from the concept art posted on its blog, there's an airship, a cute bird and a dragon involved. So: a cross between Final Fantasy, Twitter and Lair? Actually, we'd totally play that.

NinjaBee says an official announcement is coming at the end of the month, and it'll be releasing new concept art every week until then, so stay tuned for more.

JoystiqNinjaBee shows concepts for new XBLA game, playable with Avatars originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Before reading on, why not try to solve that puzzle for yourself? It's an anagram, which means you can mess the letters about to spell a secret message. Here's a hint: It was posted by Square Enix as a tease for Final Fantasy XIII, meaning it probably has something to do with that game. What's that? "A Chevron Non-nineteenth Mutt?" We suppose that's a pretty good guess, but unfortunately, it's the wrongest thing ever. A Final Fan-site recently had better luck uncovering the message's true meaning: "Announcement Nov Thirteenth."

The nature of this "announcement" is still up in the air, though our money's on an official North American release date for the super-anticipated RPG. Though, considering the speed at which the series is growing now, we wouldn't be surprised if Squeenix went ahead and dropped the Final Fantasy XV bomb on us.

JoystiqFinal Fantasy XIII announcement possibly due on Nov. 13 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to the latest pages of Famitsu (Via Examiner), Taito will be bringing a new game in the Darius series to PSP. The latest in the classic 2D horizontal-shooter franchise is titled Darius Burst, and marks the first time the series has been tapped for a title since Darius R landed on GameBoy Advance systems in Japan nearly a decade ago.

Famitsu notes Darius Burst will feature 11 levels, with non-linear paths throughout the stages -- splitting each initial level into two paths for players to choose. If you love shmups like we love shmups then you should be giddy about Taito's decision and hopeful the title will see a North American release.

JoystiqFamitsu reveals Darius Burst for PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What a week it has been in the World of Warcraft. Last weekend in Anaheim, Blizzard held BlizzCon, a convention of over 20,000 people, and announced the third expansion of the world's biggest MMO: Cataclysm. New races, new levels, new systems and instances, and oh yeah: the entire world will explode thanks to the return of a very evil and very angry dragon.

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JoystiqThe best of WoW.com: August 18-26, 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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