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 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Bionic Commando Rearmed reduced on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/bionic-commando-rearmed-reduced-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/bionic-commando-rearmed-reduced-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/bionic-commando-rearmed-reduced-on-steam/#commentsSteam has restarted its "Midweek Madness" offers now that its two weeks of madness have ended. From now through Thursday at 4PM PST, you can get Bionic Commando Rearmed for just five bucks, half off its normal price! If you've never checked out Bionic Commando, this is a great chance to do so before Rearmed 2 hits on February 1.

We promise we won't judge you for never having played Bionic Commando if you do this soon. But we'll warn you, that window's closing. We feel an urge to just completely go off on someone who's never played one of the best NES games ever, or its beautifully executed remake. Five dollars is a small price to avoid that lecture.

JoystiqBionic Commando Rearmed reduced on Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bionic-Commando-RearmedBionic-Commando-Remakecapcomgrinmidweek-madnesspcsteamWed, 19 Jan 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Former GRIN devs form Whiteout]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/02/former-grin-devs-form-whiteout/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/02/former-grin-devs-form-whiteout/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/02/former-grin-devs-form-whiteout/#commentsFiled under: , ,

From the knocked-out teeth of developer GRIN comes a new studio: Whiteout. GI.biz reports the team is currently working on a CryEngine 3 project, for which it has already created a playable prototype, and will generally focus on downloadable titles. This is likely a wise direction to take, considering Bionic Commando: Rearmed was GRIN's one real success amidst the retail disaster trifecta of Bionic Commando, Wanted: Weapons of Fate and Terminator: Salvation.

Whiteout is at least the third studio to respawn (which is a totally different studio) out of the death of GRIN. Outbreak Studios formed before the corpse was even cold, while Might&Delight -- made up of the Rearmed team -- is also grappling new projects.

JoystiqFormer GRIN devs form Whiteout originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bionic-Commando-RearmedBionic-Commando-RemakeBionic-Commando-XBLAbusinessGRINWhiteoutMon, 02 Aug 2010 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Interview: Might&Delight's Jakob Tuchten]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/07/interview-mightanddelights-jakob-tuchten/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/07/interview-mightanddelights-jakob-tuchten/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/07/interview-mightanddelights-jakob-tuchten/#comments With little more than a cursory announcement a few weeks back of Might&Delight's existence, the ex-GRIN staffers making up M&D's numbers haven't been vocal about what they're working on next. And according to art director Jakob Tuchten, that's (at least partially) because the future is still somewhat unknown for the fledgling studio. "We have had some really nervous and positive meetings with publishers, and we´re sketching up some promising ideas."

M&D has said, however, that it aims to "continue doing what we started with [Bionic Commando] Rearmed ... small, fresh games with strong old school flavor." So when we asked about working on more licensed properties, it wasn't surprising that Tuchten teased, "We have a tasty list with publishers and their old titles that we would love to remake." That said, he added that M&D probably won't head in that direction. Hit the break to find out more about the studio's plans for the future, as well as everything else that Tuchten had to tell us.

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JoystiqInterview: Might&Delight's Jakob Tuchten originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 May 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commandobionic-commando-rearmedbionic-commando-rearmed-2capcomdevelopmentgrininterviewjakob-tuchtenmight-and-delightFri, 07 May 2010 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 jumping into Q1 2011]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/bionic-commando-rearmed-2-q1-2011-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/bionic-commando-rearmed-2-q1-2011-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/bionic-commando-rearmed-2-q1-2011-release-date/#commentsDownload in HD from Big DownloadRumored over the weekend to have been revealed at Captivate 2010, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 is now official. The game is slated to once again hit Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network in Q1 2011 -- no PC version has been announced. While fans might have hoped development would be helmed by Might & Delight, the studio formed by the ex-Grin staffers responsible for the original Rearmed, the task's been handed to Fatshark, the studio behind Lead & Gold.

The sequel sees Nathan Spencer return, this time fighting the presumably evil General Sabio, "a new technologically sophisticated foe," who is "on the brink of launching a deadly missile attack." Rearmed 2 also promises new weapons, two-player co-op (no word if it's online this time) and new tunes from the same composers who created the brilliant soundtrack for the original Rearmed.

Of course, none of that is important because, as the debut trailer makes quite clear, Nathan has learned how to jump.

Gallery: Bionic Commando Rearmed 2

JoystiqBionic Commando Rearmed 2 jumping into Q1 2011 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commandobionic-commando-rearmedbionic-commando-rearmed-2capcomcaptivate-2010fatsharkGRINMicrosoftpsnq1-2011release-datexblaXbox-360Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel vs Capcom 3 for Xbox 360 & PS3 announced, along with Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/17/rumor-marvel-vs-capcom-3-going-hd-on-360-ps3-in-late-2010-or/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/17/rumor-marvel-vs-capcom-3-going-hd-on-360-ps3-in-late-2010-or/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/17/rumor-marvel-vs-capcom-3-going-hd-on-360-ps3-in-late-2010-or/#comments Update: Capcom has officially announced both Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2. Additionally, a Capcom representative clarified some details about the MvC3 character roster for Joystiq: "We're not necessarily hyping the number of characters with MvC3, we're hyping quality. These aren't just sprites you can plug into the game. This is a full, disc-based release with gorgeous 3D models powered by the latest version of MT Framework. At this point, there are roughly 30 characters in the game, but that number will increase. You can rest assured that Niitsuma-san and his team will be working hard to include as many characters as possible before the game hits next year."


Original Story: There have been rumors swirling around about a sequel to Capcom's superhero-flavored fighter Marvel vs Capcom 2 pretty much since the game arrived 10 years ago. And given Capcom's recent success with a Street Fighter revival -- not to mention the sales rampage of MvC2 on XBLA and PSN -- the sequel rumor mill has once again begun turning furiously. This week's press-only Captivate event in Hawaii, held yearly by the Japanese publisher, is said to have showcased just such a sequel in Marvel vs Capcom 3 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, claims PlanetXbox360. At the same event, a sequel to Bionic Commando: Rearmed is alleged to have been announced, though no details were provided in the post.

According to the report, MvC3 will receive a retail release "later this year or early 2011" and will run in "full 1080p." Allegedly, while the full character list is unknown, some have been confirmed. "Wolverine, Spider-Man, The Hulk, Magneto, Storm, and a few others will be back; but the team behind MvC3 have said they will be blowing fans out of the water with the sheer number of characters this game includes," alleges PlanetXbox360. The rumored sequel is said to be a nontraditional 2D fighter, which suggests that it could feature 3D elements, as seen in Street Fighter IV. PlanetXbox360 claims we'll hear more about the title next week and that the game will be playable at E3 this June. When reached for comment, Capcom told Joystiq, "We don't comment on speculation and rumors."

[Thanks Nathan Garcia!]

Editors' note: Joystiq did not attend Captivate this year. We determined the perceived environment, and associated downtime, of the event was not in accordance with our editorial policy. We expect to provide firsthand preview coverage of all Capcom titles shown at Captivate during E3 this June. For more information on our policies, click here.

JoystiqMarvel vs Capcom 3 for Xbox 360 & PS3 announced, along with Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-command-rearmed-2bionic-commandobionic-commando-rearmedbionic-commando-rearmed-2capcomfightingGRINmarvelmarvel-vs-capcommarvel-vs-capcom-2marvel-vs-capcom-3Microsoftstreet-fighter-ivXbox-360Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Might&Delight reassembles GRIN's Bionic Commando Rearmed team]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/16/mightanddelight-reassembles-grins-bionic-commando-rearmed-team/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/16/mightanddelight-reassembles-grins-bionic-commando-rearmed-team/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/16/mightanddelight-reassembles-grins-bionic-commando-rearmed-team/#comments GRIN may be no more, but some of the talent behind the studio is coming back. The team responsible for Bionic Commando Rearmed, arguably GRIN's greatest title, have announced plans to return to game development with a new studio: Might&Delight. Focused on "advancing back to the 80s," the new studio opens today in Stockholm, Sweden. According to a press release, "our ambition is to continue doing what we started with Rearmed. Small, fresh games with strong old school flavor."

Starting another team is no small task, so we wish Might&Delight the best of luck on its future endeavors. We can't wait to see what retro revivals it'll be able to come up with.

JoystiqMight&Delight reassembles GRIN's Bionic Commando Rearmed team originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commando-rearmedgrinmight-and-delightstockholmswedenFri, 16 Apr 2010 15:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Nobody's smiling about more GRIN layoffs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/11/rumor-nobodys-smiling-about-more-grin-layoffs/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/11/rumor-nobodys-smiling-about-more-grin-layoffs/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/11/rumor-nobodys-smiling-about-more-grin-layoffs/#comments It appears that the rumors of layoffs at Stockholm-based developer GRIN are getting worse, with the company itself allegedly on the brink of collapse. Gamasutra has been informed by reliable sources that the studio has had another round of layoffs and that some employees have been told not to show up for work. Two of the company's studios have already shut down, with the main Stockholm office being the next domino.

Despite critical acclaim for Bionic Commando Rearmed, the studio saw sluggish sales and tepid reviews from big-budget titles like Terminator Salvation, Wanted: Weapons of Fate and -- the game that could really have given it a boost -- Bionic Commando. We'll update as we hear more.

JoystiqRumor: Nobody's smiling about more GRIN layoffs originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commandobionic-commando-rearmedbusinesscapcomgrinlayoffsterminator-salvationwanted-weapons-of-fateTue, 11 Aug 2009 09:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Bionic Commando grapples Steam, soundtrack released]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/bionic-commando-grapples-steam-soundtrack-released/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/bionic-commando-grapples-steam-soundtrack-released/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/bionic-commando-grapples-steam-soundtrack-released/#comments Get ready for a double bionic news whammy. First up, both Bionic Commando and its retro cousin, Bionic Commando Rearmed, are now available on Steam. Bionic Commando can be grappled for $39.99, while Rearmed will make heads explode for only $9.99. If you want to just go crazy and get 'em both, you can save a whole five bucks by picking up the Bionic Commando Pack for $44.99.

In other bionic news, the Bionic Commando soundtrack is now available from Sumthing Digital and iTunes for $9.99. While opinions on Bionic Commando are mixed, the soundtrack is definitely worth checking out (just like its cousin).

[Via 1UP]

JoystiqBionic Commando grapples Steam, soundtrack released originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commandobionic-commando-rearmedcapcomgrinsteamWed, 29 Jul 2009 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Trophies: Bionic Commando Rearmed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/27/trophies-bionic-commando-rearmed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/27/trophies-bionic-commando-rearmed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/27/trophies-bionic-commando-rearmed/#comments
0 Platinum
1 Gold
4 Silver
7 Bronze
 Difficulty: Very Difficult
Online Trophies? No
Time to Completion: 30 hours
DLC Trophies? No
View Trophy List Read More About the Game

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JoystiqTrophies: Bionic Commando Rearmed originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commando-rearmedpatchtrophiestrophyMon, 27 Jul 2009 11:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Bionic Commando Rearmed Trophies are almost here]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/21/bionic-commando-rearmed-trophies-are-almost-here/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/21/bionic-commando-rearmed-trophies-are-almost-here/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/21/bionic-commando-rearmed-trophies-are-almost-here/#comments Hey, remember Bionic Commando Rearmed? Probably not, seeing as it came out almost a year ago. It was a pretty decent remake of the NES classic. Only one problem -- it didn't have Trophies. Still, Capcom promised they'd patch them in. Then they canceled that promise. Then they promised again.

Now, finally, we've been told via the company's official Twitter account that the Trophy patch has been approved for the US, with Europe scheduled to be approved in the next few days. The upshot of which is that you "may" be getting your long-awaited Trophies within the next "7 to 10 days." We're pretty sure most of you will have moved on by now, but it's the thought that counts.

JoystiqBionic Commando Rearmed Trophies are almost here originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commandobionic-commando-rearmedBionic-Commando-RemakeBionic-Commando-XBLAcapcomGRINtrophiesTue, 21 Jul 2009 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Bionic Commando Rearmed update coming to XBLA as well]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/29/bionic-commando-rearmed-update-coming-to-xbla-as-well/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/29/bionic-commando-rearmed-update-coming-to-xbla-as-well/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/29/bionic-commando-rearmed-update-coming-to-xbla-as-well/#comments Worried about news that Capcom's Bionic Commando Rearmed was getting patched with Trophy support as well as new difficulty levels on PlayStation Network, with no mention at all of an Xbox Live Arcade patch? We feared the worst and asked Capcom to set us straight. A spokesperson told us, "Yes yes of course, same new Easier modes on both platforms." There you have it!

Eleven days ago Capcom's John Diamonon assured us that the patch (at least on PSN) "should be available real soon"; however, as of today, neither patch has appeared. We'll go ahead and assume the new release date is "really really soon."

Gallery: Bionic Commando Rearmed

JoystiqBionic Commando Rearmed update coming to XBLA as well originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, Capcom has proven that if you complain loudly enough, it will listen. After deciding against a Trophy patch for Bionic Commando Rearmed, fans offered "brutally constructive" feedback that made the company reconsider. In addition to Trophies, the upcoming patch will offer a few new features, such as a new "Normal" difficulty that grants players unlimited lives and the ability to respawn at the last checkpoint. The Super Joe Machine Gun has also been fixed, and the weapon will become more powerful across all difficulties.

The patch is currently in QA and "should be available real soon." The patch should hopefully end the "Crapcom" comments that plague PS3 sites ever since DMC4 went multiplatform.

JoystiqCapcom to patch Bionic Commando Rearmed with Trophies, thanks 'brutal' community feedback originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commando-rearmedcapcompatchpsntrophiestrophyThu, 18 Jun 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Grab Bionic Commando Rearmed on XBLA for $5 this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/25/grab-bionic-commando-rearmed-on-xbla-for-5-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/25/grab-bionic-commando-rearmed-on-xbla-for-5-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/25/grab-bionic-commando-rearmed-on-xbla-for-5-this-week/#comments Major Nelson received accurate information this week indicating that the Xbox "deal of the week" would be Bionic Commando Rearmed for 400 ($5). A small reminder: to take advantage of the deal, you must have an Xbox Live gold membership, otherwise it'll show as the standard 800 ($10).

It's also worth noting that the Metacritic average for BCR is an 85, while the super new and flashy Bionic Commando is 70. Which one is getting five of your dollars?

JoystiqGrab Bionic Commando Rearmed on XBLA for $5 this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 May 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bionic-Commandobionic-commando-rearmedBionic-Commando-RemakeBionic-Commando-XBLAcapcomdeal-of-the-weekgrinMicrosoftXbox-360Mon, 25 May 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Bionic Commando Rearmed NOT swinging in at $5 this week [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/18/bionic-commando-rearmed-swings-in-at-5-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/18/bionic-commando-rearmed-swings-in-at-5-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/18/bionic-commando-rearmed-swings-in-at-5-this-week/#comments Major Nelson notes that this week's Xbox "deal of the week" (which actually lives up to its name, for once) is Bionic Commando Rearmed for 400 ($5). That's less than what you'll spend at the McDonalds drive-thru -- and a whole lot healthier.

The only thing diminishing our fanfare of this deal is that the PSN already dropped the BCR price last week. Either way, the price is something worth jumping for joy over. Sorry, Radd. Too soon for jumping jokes?

Update: The Major was apparently given misinformation. BCR is still $5 on PS3's PSN.

JoystiqBionic Commando Rearmed NOT swinging in at $5 this week [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 May 2009 08:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commandobionic-commando-rearmedBionic-Commando-RemakeBionic-Commando-XBLAcapcomdeal-of-the-weekgrinMon, 18 May 2009 08:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Bionic Commando Rearmed drops to $4.99 on PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/14/bionic-commando-rearmed-drops-to-4-99-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/14/bionic-commando-rearmed-drops-to-4-99-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/14/bionic-commando-rearmed-drops-to-4-99-on-psn/#comments Capcom Unity has announced on its Twitter account that the excellent Bionic Commando Rearmed has received a price cut on the US Playstation Store. Specifically, the once $10 game is now available for only $4.99. If you haven't taken the plunge on the beautifully revamped remake, there's no time like the present.

After all, it's not like you get to explode the head of a resurrected World War 2 dictator every day. And, even if you did, it wouldn't be this cheap.

JoystiqBionic Commando Rearmed drops to $4.99 on PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 May 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commandobionic-commando-rearmedBionic-Commando-RemakeBionic-Commando-XBLAcapcomgrinpsnThu, 14 May 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Grin praises XBLA/PSN development, dislikes submission process]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/13/grin-praises-xbla-psn-development-dislikes-submission-process/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/13/grin-praises-xbla-psn-development-dislikes-submission-process/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/13/grin-praises-xbla-psn-development-dislikes-submission-process/#comments Stockholm, Sweden-based Grin, developer of last year's superb downloadable title Bionic Commando: Rearmed, recently told Develop magazine that while XBLA and PSN give smaller developers a chance to get just as much exposure as the largest publishers, the process of actually getting a game onto them can be daunting.

Grin CEO Bo Andersson expressed, "It's really nice that, whoever you are, you can get the same sort of attention [on XBLA and PSN]. I don't think the big publishers can muscle their way in for more exposure on the platform; it's a level playing field. That promotes quality." His brother Ulf, the company's creative director, admited that actually getting onto that field can be tricky.

"It's still much easier to make digital games on the PC than it is with XBLA and PSN. With the consoles' online platforms, Sony and Microsoft have their own rules and regulations to follow, and you have to have a pretty robust [bug testing] session to get your game out there," he said. "That's something which smaller independent developers run into." Sounds like Sony's Pub Fund could be quite useful for bringing on the extra bug-squashing muscle.

JoystiqGrin praises XBLA/PSN development, dislikes submission process originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 May 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commando-rearmedgrinMicrosoftpsnpub-fundxblaXbox-360Wed, 13 May 2009 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[We're not going to help you win this Bionic Commando contest]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/were-not-going-to-help-you-win-this-bionic-commando-contest/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/were-not-going-to-help-you-win-this-bionic-commando-contest/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/were-not-going-to-help-you-win-this-bionic-commando-contest/#comments
If you've got seven friends who don't mind changing their Xbox Live mottos to "Bionic Commando = RAD" you could win a Bionic Commando lunch box and 64,000 MS points for you and your buddies to split. Each of you will also get a code to download Bionic Commando Rearmed, if you're among the lucky chosen ones.

But we're not helping you. Seriously, we don't care if you're coming up on the May 13th deadline and you just need one more. The answer is no.

... OK, maybe. But we want the lunchbox.

JoystiqWe're not going to help you win this Bionic Commando contest originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commandobionic-commando-rearmedcapcomxbox-liveWed, 29 Apr 2009 16:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Mirror's Edge vs. Age of Conan at Nordic Awards]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/31/mirrors-edge-vs-age-of-conan-at-nordic-awards/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/31/mirrors-edge-vs-age-of-conan-at-nordic-awards/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/31/mirrors-edge-vs-age-of-conan-at-nordic-awards/#comments
Nordic Game 2009 is fast approaching and, like you, we're gearing up by listening to loads of ABBA, driving Volvos and wearing nothing but H&M clothing. That's all they do over there, right? Anyway, with the conference comes the obligatory awards show, though this one comes with a uniquely nordic theme. While über nordic games like LasseMajas and Englekræsj show up on the list, EA DICE-developed Mirror's Edge and Funcom-developed Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures are duking it out for two major awards: Artistic Achievement and Best Nordic Game.

We can't speak to the ... ahem ... games we've never heard of running against Mirror's Edge and Age of Conan, but retro remake Bionic Commando: Rearmed is also competing for the Best Nordic Game award, while Watchmen: The End is Nigh takes on the two for Artistic Achievement. The awards are set to be a veritable smörgåsbord of gaming, if you will. (Those are Swedish, right?)

[Via Edge]

JoystiqMirror's Edge vs. Age of Conan at Nordic Awards originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a rather exhaustive postmortem of Bionic Commando: Rearmed on Gamasutra, Capcom producer Ben Judd shared his opinion that excluding online play from Rearmed was "the right choice." Said Judd, "After seeing the large amount of headaches, additional production time and cost that comes with adding online, I'm glad we made the choice not to include it." He noted that many digitally distributed games are plagued with online problems and that "additional sales would not have been equivalent to the additional pains" needed to add online play to the game.

While we certainly have to agree that digitally distributed games have their share of online problems -- something any XBLA user can tell you -- we can't help but imagine the glories online play could have brought to Bionic Commando: Rearmed. At least we'll still be able to swing online in the upcoming 3D remake.

JoystiqCapcom: No online play for Bionic Commando: Rearmed the 'right choice' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As games have evolved, so too has the role of storytelling in the titles we play. As we turn the corner on 2008, we asked multiple industry personalities across all walks of game development on titles such as Dragon Age: Origins, Bionic Commando and Guild Wars for their thoughts.

What's next for in-game story telling? In this, our final segment looking at video game narratives, our collective of industry professionals offer insight into what they believe is the next big challenge facing the evolution of story telling in the games we play.

Continue reading Telling stories: The next hurdle for story telling

JoystiqTelling stories: The next hurdle for story telling originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This year has brought us a slew of incredible Xbox Live Arcade titles so whittling the list down to five contenders is a difficult task. In the end the top honors went to the five titles we felt delivered on all promises made and showcased greatness, even through their shortcomings.

Read more about these five nominees:
A Kingdom for Keflings
Bionic Commando Rearmed
Braid
Geometry Wars 2
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Voting closes at 12:01am on December 30, 2008. Results will be revealed on December 30, 2008.

JoystiqFanPoll'08: XBLA Game of the Year originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As games have evolved, so too has the role of storytelling in the titles we play. As we turn the corner on 2008, we asked multiple industry personalities across all walks of game development on titles such as Dragon Age: Origins, Bionic Commando and Guild Wars for their thoughts.

It's rare that story tellers get all of the pieces of their narrative to fit together exactly right in any medium. But in this industry, where story shares a balance with gameplay and endings often get the short end of the development stick, weaving a complete and compelling tale must be a daunting task. Now, gifts unwrapped and bellies full, our panel of industry personalities sound off on those games that they feel were up to the challenge, delivering storytelling experiences above and beyond their peers.

Continue reading Telling stories: The games that got it right

JoystiqTelling stories: The games that got it right originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As games have evolved, so too has the role of storytelling in the titles we play. As we turn the corner on 2008, we asked multiple industry personalities across all walks of game development on titles such as Dragon Age: Origins, Bionic Commando and Guild Wars for their thoughts.

Epic Games' Michael Capps recently caused quite an uproar among gamers with his suggestion to offer the conclusion to games as premium DLC rather than as part of the core experience. As the latest in our continuing week-long feature, we asked our panel of industry personalities what they thought of the proposal. Interestingly, much of the group was noticibly more tight-lipped in their responses than when answering other questions.

Continue reading Telling stories: How much is that ending in the window?

JoystiqTelling stories: How much is that ending in the window? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As games have evolved, so too has the role of storytelling in the titles we play. As we turn the corner on 2008, we asked multiple industry personalities across all walks of game development on titles such as Dragon Age: Origins, Bionic Commando and Guild Wars for their thoughts.

While narrative has taken on a larger role, time and again we end up being left unsatisfied in the final moments with endings that fail to wrap up stories in interesting or compelling ways. In our continuing week-long feature, we asked our diverse collection of industry personalities why so many endings in the games we play leave us cold.

Continue reading Telling stories: What's up with lame endings?

JoystiqTelling stories: What's up with lame endings? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As games have evolved, so too has the role of storytelling in the titles we play. As we turn the corner on 2008, we asked multiple industry personalities across all walks of game development on titles such as Dragon Age: Origins, Bionic Commando and Guild Wars for their thoughts.

How important are stories? How about endings? Over the next week this diverse group of personalities sounds off on these and other story-driven topics, starting today as we open up by asking whether or not narrative shares an equal burden as gameplay in carrying the video game experience.

Continue reading Telling stories: Balancing gameplay v. narrative

JoystiqTelling stories: Balancing gameplay v. narrative originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're just going to have to give up on this whole Bionic Commando thing. Capcom can't get it on Virtual Console, and, according to statements made by Christian Svensson, VP of Strategic Planning & Business Development, the downloadable Bionic Commando: Rearmed isn't going to happen on Wii either (though you can pretend it is, thanks to Mike!) He said on the Capcom forum that because of WiiWare's stringent file size limits, "It would not be an inexpensive process and I'm not sure the result would be completely satisfactory."

The same is true of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, or, as it would be known on the Wii, Super Street Fighter II Turbo Remix: "It couldn't ever be Wiiware, even at 480p." Although Svensson offers the faint notion of a future disc-based release. "We'll see how it does on its current platforms and then maybe we'll see." That's a lot of seeing!

In the same info-tastic forum post, Svensson mused once more on the possibility of Street Fighter IV. "In theory, with reasonable downgrades in visual quality including resolution reduction, yes." He raised the very valid concern of how to map the traditional Street Fighter control scheme to the Wiimote and Nunchuk (Tatsunoko uses a different control scheme). Our answer: arcade stick bundle. Look at Wii Fit, Wii Play, and Guitar Hero: Wii games with bundled peripherals sell fantastically.

[Via Nintendo Everything]

JoystiqCapcom shoots down Bionic Commando, new Street Fighters on Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Let me tell you about the game I played when I was still young..." Growing up, I was familiar with the name Bionic Commando, although I'd never played it for myself. I've had lots of conversations with friends about old games, and they'd reminisced about some game with a guy that swung around on a grappling arm. Yet strangely enough, none of my friends could remember what the game was called. When it was announced that Bionic Commando was to receive a re-imagining, I finally was able to match that game my friends loved, with the title. With the hype for the new game, I caught my first glimpse of the old 8-bit classic in promotional videos, and I really felt like I'd missed out on something special. But my disappointment quickly turned to anticipation when it was later revealed that the game would also be remade in 2D for download on all the popular home consoles!

(raucous cheering)

But not the Wii!

(sound of crickets)

Long-time Nintendo fans love to remember the old times, but we don't hold dear the memories of being repeatedly snubbed out of multiplatform ports. With GlovePIE running and Wiimote in hand, I turned to the PC version of Bionic Commando: Rearmed.

Continue reading Revolutionary: Go Go Bionic!

JoystiqRevolutionary: Go Go Bionic! originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Newly released figures show that the "Summer of Arcade" wasn't just a windfall for gamers; it made Microsoft some serious scratch. MS reports that it saw a 58% increase in Arcade title purchases during the five-week "event," amounting to a 67% increase in revenue generated by XBLA in August - a new monthly record for the service. The company itself acknowledges that the quality of the titles was crucial to the gains. "The reason for all of this success? The games were really good," it said in a press release.

Xbox Live general manager, Marc Whitten, promises that, "The focus on quality games doesn't stop with the Summer of Arcade." So ... we're due for a "Fall and Winter of Arcade," then? Whitten called out upcoming XBLA releases such as Portal: Still Alive, South Park, and R-Type Dimensions as examples of a new wave of potential Arcade hits. "We have plenty more great titles coming out in the next few months and beyond that we think will continue to fuel this incredible momentum," he said. Wait, back up ... did he mean the R-Type Dimensions that hasn't been officially announced yet?

Joystiq'Summer of Arcade' behind XBLA's best month yet originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ben Judd, Capcom's Bionic Commando, er ... commander, reports in his latest blog entry that the PSN/XBLA/PC release, Bionic Commando Rearmed, saw combined first-week sales of 130,000 copies across the three platforms. The news prompted Judd to exclaim, "Holy fiddlesticks!"

Judd qualified his excitement, saying, "That may not seem impressive compared to package titles that sell in the millions but compared to other digital titles that is a friggin juggernaut!" Seemingly very pleased with not only the reviews (which are averaging above 80%) and sales of his first game as producer, he made a point to let gamers know how they've impacted Capcom's digital strategy going forward. "Basically, we have set a standard in digital gaming," he said, adding, "The bar has been raised and you have let developers around the world know that if they invest the time, money, and heart into making (and remaking) some great games, you will support that initiative."

We have a pretty good feeling that, following the success of BC:R, Judd's going to have a much easier time getting Capcom brass behind whatever project he chooses to tackle next.

JoystiqBionic Commando Rearmed scores super first-week sales originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well good lord. After its first week of availability, Bionic Commando Rearmed has sold 130,000 copies. Capcom's own Ben Judd reported the news on the Bionic Commando blog with the appropriate fervor, saying, "Holy fiddlesticks!" He followed up his elation saying that while the sales pale in comparison to retail titles, 130,000 copies qualifies Rearmed as a "JUGGERNAUT." One of the important and overlooked elements of this story is that Rearmed was made available on Xbox Live Arcade, PSN and PC, so we're not sure exactly what percentage each service pulled. Regardless it's obvious that Rearmed has struck a chord and Judd notes that this proves that gamers do enjoy seeing the games of yesteryear made available again, so long as they are "done right" and for the right price. We couldn't agree more.

JoystiqBC Rearmed week one sales exceed 100K originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Games Convention generated a ton of new HD trailers for upcoming PC games and we have them ready to download, along with a ton of original content and news stories. Indeed, there were a lot of new PC games announcements this week (more than at E3). Take a look at all of them on our site:

Exclusive Features
  • Reviews: Check out our reviews of the PC version of Bionic Commando Rearmed and the latest chapter of American McGee's Grimm.
  • Hands-on previews: Check out our hands-on impressions of Aion, Battleforge and Battlefield Heroes
  • BigVersus: Our latest game comparison column takes a look at the PC and Xbox 360 versions of Bionic Commando Rearmed.
  • Big Iron: Our latest PC hardware column takes a look at power . . . power supplies for your rig that is.
  • Big Ideas: Our latest column on themes in gaming takes a look at the so called "new games journalism."
  • Alt-Tab: Our newest column takes a look at RTS gameplay conventions and how Relic could change them with Dawn of War II.
  • Freeware Friday: Our latest look at free PC games is the classic Nethack.
  • BigCast: It's our regular podcast with team members chatting about all things PC gaming.

Continue reading The Best of Big Download: August 18-24

JoystiqThe Best of Big Download: August 18-24 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Only a couple of hours to go before we put an end to our Bionic Commando Rearmed giveaway and pick some winners folks. You have until 12:00 Noon eastern time today to submit your entry, so hurry up and get to it if you haven't already. We can tell you from personal experience that Rearmed is a pretty sweet game. At least it' pretty sweet until you start trying to attain the Elite Commando achievement. Then it becomes an exercise in frustration. But hey, there are three whole difficulties below Super Hard, so there's bound to be one that's right for you! Head over to the official giveaway post and enter.

JoystiqLast chance: Win Bionic Commando Rearmed originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GameTrailers has put together another one its "totally bias" videos comparing Bionic Commando Rearmed to Bionic Commando. We're sure the NES fanboys are already all in a twitter about how Capcom was too lazy to port Rearmed to the NES and how this is an unfair juxtaposition of the two games. Capcom totally should have made a port of Rearmed for the NES so GT could make a proper comparison video. Quick, someone start an online petition to rectify this! It's all so unjust!

Check out Part 1 of the comparison video above and Part 2 after the break. Sweet mercy, look at the graphics on the NES! It's like two Atari 2600s duct-taped together.

Continue reading Bionic Commando and Rearmed comparison videos

JoystiqBionic Commando and Rearmed comparison videos originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's high time we reminded everyone out there that we're giving away five copies of Bionic Commando Rearmed. We've got to give them away, and we figured we might as well give them to our favorite people, our dear readers. So, if you want a crack at winning your very own Bionic Commando Rearmed XBLA redemption code, head over to the official contest post and enter. Don't forget that you can enter once a day, so come back and enter tomorrow to increase your chances. Now get the heck out of here, you nerd!

JoystiqBionic Reminder: Win Bionic Commando Rearmed originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Update: This giveaway is now closed and the winners have been notified via email. Check your spam boxes, kids!]

You know what? Bionic Commando Rearmed is just swell. It's a great game and it deserves a good home. With just a simple comment donation, it could be part of your home. What we're trying to say here is that we've got five (count 'em, five) download codes for Bionic Commando Rearmed to giveaway. What do you have to do to snag one for your very own? Simple, just follow these instructions:
  • The key feature in Bionic Commando Rearmed is, obviously, the bionic claw. Leave a comment on this post telling us what you would do if you had your own bionic claw.
  • Only one comment can be left per calendar day eastern time. Posters of multiple comments during the same calendar day will be disqualified. We'll accept entries until 12:00PM Noon eastern time, Friday, August 22, 2008. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • On Friday, we'll pick five winners via a random drawing.
  • Five winners will receive an Xbox Live redemption code to download Bionic Commando Rearmed, worth $10 each.
  • Complete giveaway rules can be found here

JoystiqFanswag Weekly: Bionic Commando Rearmed [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in February, Capcom held a contest for those of you who wanted to design your very own Bionic Commando: Rearmed challenge level. Now, Aaron Sedillo's design (shown above) has emerged victorious. Eurogamer, GamesRadar and IGN also have their own special challenge rooms. During the screen where you see only the logo and the words "Press START" are shown, that's when you must enter the code. You can access each room with the following codes, enjoy!
  • Aaron Sedilo's room: Right, Down, Left, Up, L1, R1, triangle, triangle, square, square, Start
  • Eurogamer room: Down, Up, Down, Up, Left, L1, square, L1, square, triangle, Start
  • GamesRadar room: R1, triangle, square, square, Up, Down, L1, L1, Up, Down, Start
  • IGN room: Up, Down, triangle, square, square, triangle, Down, Up, L1, L1, Start

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Okay, color us confused, but kind of impressed. We were just tipped off that Bionic Commando Rearmed, that awesome current-gen re-imagining of the old Capcom classic, is now available on the European PlayStation Store. "Surely not," we thought. We wrote the European store update up yesterday and BCR was nowhere to be seen.

Nevertheless, the tip was correct. Bionic Commando Rearmed is now available, in both full-game and demo form, on the European PlayStation Store. For UK patrons, you can hookshot the game for £6.99, while those of you who deal in Euros (Brodie-san, we're looking at you) will need to part with €9.99. Nice work SCEE. So, have you bought it yet? Why not? Go get!

[Thanks Wilester]

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This week's PSN update is just overflowing with machismo. We've got Bionic Commando Rearmed grappling against Hitler Master-D and the world warriors battling it out in Street Fighter Alpha. Just a note of warning, SFA does not support online play -- come to think of it, neither does Bionic Commando Rearmed. It's all old-school offline gaming up in this joint. There's plenty of new videos to check out this week and we're looking forward to seeing what this BioShock PS3 theme looks like.

The grimps over at PS3 Fanboy have this week's European update hanging from a thread of silk over in their garden. Check out this week's NA PSN update after the break.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bionic-Commandobionic-commando-rearmedBionic-Commando-RemakeBionic-Commando-XBLACapcomGRINMicrosoftPS3psnpsn-storepsn-thursdayPSPstreet-fighter-alphaXbox-360Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Bionic Commando Rearmed not on Steam tomorrow]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/14/bionic-commando-rearmed-not-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/14/bionic-commando-rearmed-not-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/14/bionic-commando-rearmed-not-on-steam/#commentsFiled under: ,

Capcom's Christian Svensson informs on the company's site that Bionic Commando Rearmed won't be available tomorrow on Steam. Apparently, Capcom and Valve could not come to agreeable terms at "the last minute," meaning the game will have to be purchased through other outlets.

BCR will be available tomorrow on Direct2Drive at 8AM Pacific and on other sites later in the day. Considering Steam has become many people's trusted go-to PC digital distribution source, it appears the group getting hurt most by Capcom and Valve's standoff is the consumer. It's worth pointing out that the game is available now and $5 cheaper on consoles ... just saying.

[Thanks, AtomicPlayboy]

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Just in case you guys forgot, don't forget that today's PS3 version of Bionic Commando Rearmed features an exclusive feature that neither the XBLA or PC versions have: Remote Play. This will allow you to play Bionic Commando Rearmed on your PSP. Not bad, huh? Not only does Capcom's downloadable game have an extra challenge level for PS3 fans, but it will also have support for Trophies in the future. With the DualShock's superior D-Pad, it's clear that the PS3 version of Bionic Commando is superior to the XBLA version. We approve.

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