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[Indie Game: The Movie is streaming on Netflix]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/02/indie-game-the-movie-is-streaming-on-netflix/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/02/indie-game-the-movie-is-streaming-on-netflix/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/02/indie-game-the-movie-is-streaming-on-netflix/#comments Indie Game The Movie is streaming on NetflixGo to your Netflix account and add Indie Game: The Movie to your Instant Queue right now, because you totally can. Indie Game: The Movie won a Sundance award for editing, was an official SXSW selection and was the first feature-length film to ever launch on Steam. How inspirational.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braidfezindie-game-the-moviepcsuper-meat-boyTue, 02 Oct 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Watch Indie Game: The Movie now on Steam, other places]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/12/psa-watch-indie-game-the-movie-now-on-steam-other-places/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/12/psa-watch-indie-game-the-movie-now-on-steam-other-places/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/12/psa-watch-indie-game-the-movie-now-on-steam-other-places/#comments PSA Indie Game The Movie now on SteamIndie Game: The Movie has come full circle, first covering games as they limped their way to their first platform launches, only to end up on one of those very platforms itself. Indie Game: The Movie is available on Steam for $10 as the first feature-length film to ever be hosted on Valve's service.

The full documentary is also now available via iTunes and on its official site.

JoystiqPSA: Watch Indie Game: The Movie now on Steam, other places originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braidedmund-mcmillenfezindie-game-the-moviejonathan-blowmacmicrosoftmoviepcphil-fishsuper-meat-boyxboxTue, 12 Jun 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Witness cares about you more than you know]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/14/the-witness-cares-about-you-more-than-you-know/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/14/the-witness-cares-about-you-more-than-you-know/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/14/the-witness-cares-about-you-more-than-you-know/#comments Soon after launching his debut hit, Braid, on Xbox Live Arcade in 2008, creator Jonathan Blow issued a cheeky walkthrough tip on his personal site. In so many words, it said "suck it up and don't use a walkthrough" - a statement which many saw as reflective of a perceived "my way" attitude to game design.

Others saw it more expectantly, knowing Blow to be a perfectionist and not one to offer hints on his games. He hates games that hold your hand. "Treating the player like a baby all the time, I don't like that," he told me during an interview last week at GDC.

That's why he's designed his latest game, The Witness, to hold your hand just long enough to find the path. "What I do is I work really hard to not condescend the player and to not treat the player like they're stupid, but at the same time to follow good game design practices. This game has to be learnable, and there has to be tutorialization in it, but it's not patronizing tutorialization."

Unlike Braid's more linear pacing, The Witness is designed as an open world - albeit a very small open world - so that difficult puzzles can either be skipped (not all must be solved to reach the end) or passed by for later on. Blow said this was intentionally designed to respect the time of players. "It's more about crafting a small, heavily interconnected jewel that gives people the highest density experience, respecting their time that way. There's not gonna be a lot of walking around through empty lands in this game."

Though the game is looking more complete than ever, The Witness has no set platforms or launch window beyond PC and iOS, and "some time in 2012."

JoystiqThe Witness cares about you more than you know originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braidgdcgdc-2012iosipadiphonejonathan-blowmacmobilepcthe-witnesstheklathekla-incWed, 14 Mar 2012 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Everything's happening now:' Indie Game: The Movie at Sundance]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/30/everythings-happening-now-indie-game-the-movie-at-sundance/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/30/everythings-happening-now-indie-game-the-movie-at-sundance/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/30/everythings-happening-now-indie-game-the-movie-at-sundance/#comments In many ways, documentaries are not truly tools for documenting events. Instead, many documentaries choose to delve into the minds of their subjects, presenting not documentation, but something else entirely -- an up-close trip into the human psyche.

During one such moment from Indie Game: The Movie, which I caught at a screening at the Sundance film festival, game designer Phil Fish states that if he couldn't finish his long-awaited game Fez, he would commit suicide. The camera remains on him for an awkward moment, and the line draws a number of uncomfortable chuckles from the audience. He seems to rethink his outrageous statement and then states once more: "I will kill myself."

This attitude for the most part represents the majority of the film. Focusing primarily on the development and production of Fez and Super Meat Boy, Indie Game is really the story of obsessed developers pouring their insecurities and hearts and souls into a game, without leaving much, if anything, for themselves.

Gallery: Indie Game: The Movie

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Joystiq'Everything's happening now:' Indie Game: The Movie at Sundance originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braidedmund-mcmillenFezindie-game-the-moviejames-swirskyjon-blowjonathan-blowlisanne-pajotsundance-film-festivalsundance-film-festival-2012super-meat-boyteam-meattommy-refenesMon, 30 Jan 2012 18:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Grandpa Aaron loves Bioshock, can't wait to see you for Thanksgiving]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/05/grandpa-aaron-loves-bioshock-cant-wait-to-see-you-for-thanksgi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/05/grandpa-aaron-loves-bioshock-cant-wait-to-see-you-for-thanksgi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/05/grandpa-aaron-loves-bioshock-cant-wait-to-see-you-for-thanksgi/#comments It's getting to be that time of year where mushy, sentimental and "awww"-inducing chatter overwhelms all channels of media and fills your heart with a warm sense of home, whether you like it or not. For example: Reddit user Jungleradio gave his 80 year-old grandfather copies of Bioshock, Red Dead Redemption, Braid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night for his birthday, with quaint, heartwarming results.

Jump past the break for Grandpa Aaron's take on each game, and don't forget to tell your Aunt Suzy to bring Nana's twice-baked potato recipe to the next family reunion.

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JoystiqGrandpa Aaron loves Bioshock, can't wait to see you for Thanksgiving originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>80awwwbioshockbraidcastlevania-symphony-of-the-nightgrandfathergrandpagrandpa-aaronheartwarmingred-dead-redemptionredditSat, 05 Nov 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive celebrates Indie-pendence Day with an explosive sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/03/onlive-celebrates-indie-pendence-day-with-an-explosive-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/03/onlive-celebrates-indie-pendence-day-with-an-explosive-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/03/onlive-celebrates-indie-pendence-day-with-an-explosive-sale/#comments OnLive is celebrating "Indie-pendence" Day with a massive sale on -- you guessed it -- a random selection of mainstream blockbusters and popular underground games.

The sale includes Batman: Arkham Asylum, Darksiders, Just Cause 2, a pre-order deal on Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and of course an inundation of hit indie titles such as Braid, The Maw, Osmos and Amnesia: The Dark Descent. OnLive's "Indie-pendence" Day Sale runs through the completely unrelated day of July 4, so hurry and check out your options after the jump before this thing vanishes like smoke after a firework.

Update: OnLive is sending all PlayPack subscribers a free game of their choice this Tuesday, and as long as you sign up for the monthly unlimited-gaming service before midnight Pacific on July 4, you can snag a free game too. Thanks, Silent Killer01!

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JoystiqOnLive celebrates Indie-pendence Day with an explosive sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amnesia-the-dark-descentBatmanBatman-Arkham-AsylumBraidDarksidersDarksiders-Wrath-of-Wardeus-ex-human-revolutionfireworksIndiependence-Day-SaleJust-Cause-2OnLivepcThe-MawSun, 03 Jul 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Blow by blow by Blow: Braid creator's commentary]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/04/blow-by-blow-by-blow-braid-creators-commentary/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/04/blow-by-blow-by-blow-braid-creators-commentary/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/04/blow-by-blow-by-blow-braid-creators-commentary/#comments There's still a ton of unanswered questions surrounding Braid, the more philosophical of which will likely remain unanswered for a long, long time. However, if you're perplexed by the technical side of the time-bending indie darling, check out a video of Jonathan Blow's Game City panel below.

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JoystiqBlow by blow by Blow: Braid creator's commentary originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Purchasers could decide whether their years of saved pennies went to developers, the Electronic Frontier Foundation or the Child's Play Charity. They could also provide a "humble tip" for the bundle's organizers.

Humble Bundle organizers plan on releasing more detailed statistics later but, beyond the final sum, we know that there were 232,849 purchases, with an average payment for the 12-game bundle of $7.83. Windows operating systems made up a majority of the purchases, but Linux users offered up the most support with an average purchase of $13.76. If you're all good little boys and girls, the Humble Bundle might return next year with a new set of indie greats.

JoystiqHumble Bundle 2 closes, earns over $1.8 million originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Braidcharitychilds-playhumble-indie-bundle-2indielinuxmacMachinariumosmospcWorld-of-GooMon, 27 Dec 2010 10:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 2 grosses over $500K in day-one purchases, led by Minecraft's Persson]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/15/humble-indie-bundle-2-grosses-over-500k-in-day-one-purchases/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/15/humble-indie-bundle-2-grosses-over-500k-in-day-one-purchases/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/15/humble-indie-bundle-2-grosses-over-500k-in-day-one-purchases/#comments "Humble Bundle" no longer seems like an appropriate name. In less than 24 hours upon release, the pay-what-you-want indie game collection Humble Bundle #2 earned over $500,000 in revenue and appears to be well on its way to beating the first bundle's seven-figure returns.

The Humble Bundle website offers an interesting look into purchasing trends by providing real-time stats. As of writing, over 70,000 people have purchased the pack, including Minecraft creator Markus Persson, who paid an extraordinary $2,000, and Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling, who went with a generous $500 payment. The average selling price for the bundle is currently $7 and change.

The Humble Bundle #2 includes five celebrated indie titles: Braid, Cortex Command, Machinarium, Osmos and Revenge of the Titans. Purchasers can divide their payments between the developers, the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the Child's Play Charity as they see fit.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 2 grosses over $500K in day-one purchases, led by Minecraft's Persson originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braidcharitychilds-playcortex-commandelectronic-frontier-foundationhumble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-2indielinuxmacmachinariumosmospcrevenge-of-the-titanssalesWed, 15 Dec 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 2 revealed, name your price for Braid, Machinarium and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/humble-indie-bundle-2-revealed-name-your-price-for-braid-machi/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/humble-indie-bundle-2-revealed-name-your-price-for-braid-machi/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/humble-indie-bundle-2-revealed-name-your-price-for-braid-machi/#comments Looks like the organizers of the second annual Humble Indie Bundle are busting out the big guns for this year's charity drive -- the name-your-own-price, DRM-free package includes Jonathan Blow's time-twisting platformer Braid, the infinitely charming adventure game Machinarium, the side-scrolling shooter Cortex Command, the super soothing (and equally pretty) Osmos and the tower defense-meets-RTS gem Revenge of the Titans. That's a whole lot of bang for your buck, or nickel, or thousand bucks.

This year, purchasers can choose how much of their donation goes to four possible recipients: The games' developers, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Child's Play Charity or the Humble Indie Bundle organizers. Yes, you can not only customize how much altruism you're going to exhibit with your purchase, you can also customize where that altruism goes! Unless, of course, you pirate it, sending out no altruism to nowhere. You monster.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 2 revealed, name your price for Braid, Machinarium and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Braidcharitychilds-playcortex-commandhumble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-2indiemachinariumosmospcrevenge-of-the-titansTue, 14 Dec 2010 12:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Braid reimagined as interpretive dance performance]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/13/braid-reimagined-as-interpretive-dance-performance/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/13/braid-reimagined-as-interpretive-dance-performance/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/13/braid-reimagined-as-interpretive-dance-performance/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Chaparral High School Alumni Theatre troupe of Parker, Colorado recently turned to a fairly unconventional source of inspiration for its summer project: A staged interpretive dance performance based on Jonathan Blow's time-bending indie darling, Braid.

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JoystiqBraid reimagined as interpretive dance performance originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Braiddanceinterpretive-movementmicrosoftpcplaystationps3theatrexboxFri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN leaderboards point to top game downloads for January]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/22/psn-leaderboards-point-to-top-game-downloads-for-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/22/psn-leaderboards-point-to-top-game-downloads-for-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/22/psn-leaderboards-point-to-top-game-downloads-for-january/#comments Gamasutra wasn't able to get its hands on year-to-date PSN sales data directly from Sony, but it has come up with some interesting conclusions based on an unscientific look at ... leaderboard stats. The site broke down January's new releases, as well as a few other games that sold well last month, and the big debut of the month appears to be Hustle Kings, which added over 39,000 players to its ranks. Assault Heroes only picked up 754 new players, but given that it's a game that actually came out in 2006 on the Xbox, that's not a big surprise. PSN also offered up its "10 for '10" sale in January, and Uno came away from that event with a whopping 87,000 new players on its leaderboards. Braid and Critter Crunch also did well, adding 20,000 and 17,000 new players to their leaderboards, respectively.

Keep in mind that these numbers are far from official, and not complete anyway -- Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment, Thexder Neo and Matt Hazard were released on PSN last month, and none of those games are included in this analysis, due to unreliable or nonexistent leaderboards. But it is probably fair to say that PSN had a pretty good month in January, especially with the games featured in its "10 for '10" sale. More of that, please.

JoystiqPSN leaderboards point to top game downloads for January originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>analysisassault-heroesbraidCapyCapybara-GamesCritter-Crunchestimateshustle-kingsleaderboardsmatt-hazardpsnPuzzlereleasessalesthexder-neounovandal-hearts-flames-of-judgmentMon, 22 Feb 2010 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Braid PC getting boxed retail release through MumboJumbo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/braid-pc-getting-boxed-retail-release-through-mumbojumbo/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/braid-pc-getting-boxed-retail-release-through-mumbojumbo/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/braid-pc-getting-boxed-retail-release-through-mumbojumbo/#comments Casual PC game retailer MumboJumbo games recently announced a partnership with Number None to distribute puzzle-platformer Braid to retailers. No specific date has been given for the game's arrival at retail, but we do know it'll have a $19.99 MSRP and will be available at "Walmart, Target, Best Buy, GameStop, Amazon.com, Fry's, and a number of regional retailers as well." A representative from MumboJumbo also told us that the game has shipped and should be on retailer shelves "by February 1."

We're not exactly sure how a $20 release of Braid with a cardboard box is going to compete with the (at very least) less tactile and often cheaper digital equivalent, but we suppose it can't help to get the game into more markets. Now Target and Walmart game shoppers can be just as confused by its story! Oh we're just joshin' -- we kid because we love, ya know.

Gallery: Braid



[Via CasualGaming.biz]

JoystiqBraid PC getting boxed retail release through MumboJumbo originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braidbusinessmumbojumbonumber-nonepcrelease-dateretailtargetwal-martwalmartWed, 20 Jan 2010 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Braid, other PC titles on sale this weekend on Impulse]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/09/braid-other-pc-titles-on-sale-this-weekend-on-impulse/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/09/braid-other-pc-titles-on-sale-this-weekend-on-impulse/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/09/braid-other-pc-titles-on-sale-this-weekend-on-impulse/#comments This weekend the Impulse digital delivery store has a handful of games on sale including the critical and commercial darling Braid. Knocking 50% off each title, the sale also includes Sins of a Solar Empire from publisher Stardock -- also known as the guys and gals behind the Impulse service. Have a few extra dollars left over from the holiday season? Here's what you can get with that extra coin:
  • Alganon -- $21.69
  • King's Bounty: Armored Princes -- $27.73
  • Sins of a Solar Empire -- $18.47
  • World War 2: Time of Wrath -- $22.82
  • Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim -- $16.30
  • King's Bounty: The Legend -- $16.30
  • Braid -- $5.42
  • Supreme Commander: Gold Edition -- $16.30

JoystiqBraid, other PC titles on sale this weekend on Impulse originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alganonbargainsbraidimpulseimpulse-buyskings-bountykings-bounty-armored-princesskings-bounty-the-legendmajesty-2salesins-of-a-solar-empireSupreme-Commanderworld-war-2-time-of-wrathSat, 09 Jan 2010 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[European PSN releases for December 17]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/17/european-psn-releases-for-december-17/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/17/european-psn-releases-for-december-17/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/17/european-psn-releases-for-december-17/#comments It's a holiday miracle! Though there are a few intriguing items in this week's PSN update (such as the long overdue release of Braid, a demo for Army of Two: The 40th Day and Beatles: Rock Band's "Rubber Soul" DLC), the highlight of this latest update is the delectable set of discounts. Some games have had their prices temporarily reduced, such as Battlefield 1943 and Burnout Paradise. Others, such as Puzzle Quest and The Cube, have been permanently encheapened. Click past the jump to see the full list of additions and discounts!

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JoystiqEuropean PSN releases for December 17 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AKI-CorporationArmy-of-Two-The-40th-DaybraidDef-JamDef-Jam-Fight-for-NYDef-Jam-Fight-for-NY-The-TakeoverElectronic-ArtsFightingpsn-thursdaypuzzle-questThe-Beatles-Rock-Bandthe-cubeThu, 17 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[GDC 2010 schedule and speakers partially revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/12/gdc-2010-schedule-and-speakers-partially-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/12/gdc-2010-schedule-and-speakers-partially-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/12/gdc-2010-schedule-and-speakers-partially-revealed/#comments Though it lacks the glitz, glamor and booth babes of consumer-based expos, the Game Developer's Conference has plenty to capture the attention of the cerebral game enthusiast. The event's official site recently posted a smattering of the lectures, roundtables, and panels which will take place from March 9 - 13, showcasing the efforts of the creators of Brütal Legend, Uncharted 2 and Braid, to name a few.

These events are broken into tracks representing the various types of work that go into making a game. For instance, Naughty Dog's Richard Lemarchand will be leading a post-mortem of Uncharted 2 as part of the Production Track. Double Fine's Peter Demoreuille and Drew Skillman will be talking about crafting the visuals of Brutal Legend for the Art Track. And Jonathan Blow is leading a discussion on implementing time travel in games as part of the sparsely populated Quantum Physics Phenomena Track.

[Via Gamasutra]

JoystiqGDC 2010 schedule and speakers partially revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braidbrutal-legendeventgame-developers-conferencegdcgdc-2010lecturepanelroundtablespeechuncharted-2Uncharted-2-Among-ThievesSat, 12 Dec 2009 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Thursday: 'Braid' Dita Von Teese's hair]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/12/psn-thursday-braid-dita-von-teeses-hair/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/12/psn-thursday-braid-dita-von-teeses-hair/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/12/psn-thursday-braid-dita-von-teeses-hair/#comments
During the same week that Braid finally discovers a point in time to arrive on the PSN, we can't help but notice that burlesque sensation Dita Von Teese has a theme for the PS3 and PSP available. Ms. Von Teese certainly makes a better theme than Hot Pockets, but we're just surprised to see the $2 item in the store. Now ... um, can we get a dynamic theme?

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JoystiqPSN Thursday: 'Braid' Dita Von Teese's hair originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braidcommand-and-conquerdita-von-teesepsnpsn-storepsn-thursdaystar-trek-dacThu, 12 Nov 2009 21:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Braid coming to PS3 next week, November 12]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/04/braid-coming-to-ps3-next-week-november-12/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/04/braid-coming-to-ps3-next-week-november-12/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/04/braid-coming-to-ps3-next-week-november-12/#comments It only took 15 months, but Braid has finally found its way to the PlayStation Network. Jonathan Blow's critically acclaimed puzzle-platformer may be late, but its time-shifting gameplay mechanics certainly make the old adage "better late than never" all the more apropos.

The Hothead-developed port will be available on the North American PlayStation Store on November 12th, "with a European version to be announced shortly thereafter." The PSN version of Braid will cost $14.99, the same price as its XBLA equivalent.

Gallery: Braid (PS3)

JoystiqBraid coming to PS3 next week, November 12 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braidhothead-gamesjonathan-blowpsnrelease-dateWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Jonathan Blow hiring 'full-body motion tracking' programmer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/jonathan-blow-hiring-full-body-motion-tracking-programmer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/jonathan-blow-hiring-full-body-motion-tracking-programmer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/jonathan-blow-hiring-full-body-motion-tracking-programmer/#comments It's been a while since we've heard anything regarding Braid developer Jonathan Blow's next project, The Witness -- however, if a recent post on Blow's blog is any indication, the "philosophical, and quiet" game might be moving in an unexpected direction. According to the post, Blow is "hiring another programmer into the new company, to do very interesting work with full-body motion tracking."

We contacted Blow to see if this new hire would be working on The Witness, and whether the motion tracking technology mentioned is Project Natal. He responded by saying he "can't talk about this right now," and added, "it may not even actually happen (depending on whether I can find someone qualified to do it!)."

So, there you have it. If you've got experience with body movin' (body, body movin'), it sounds like Blow could use a hand. And an arm! And a torso. And a ... yeah, you got it.

JoystiqJonathan Blow hiring 'full-body motion tracking' programmer originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braidhiringindiejobsjonathan-blowmotion-controlproject-natalthe-witnessMon, 26 Oct 2009 15:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam weekend deal brings Braid down to $5]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/steam-weekend-deal-brings-braid-down-to-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/steam-weekend-deal-brings-braid-down-to-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/steam-weekend-deal-brings-braid-down-to-5/#comments
Good prices come to those who dawdle, as Steam cuts two-thirds off the price of Braid, making the indie classic a steal at $5. Put it this way: The puzzles and gameplay are easily worth $5, with the academic self-pleasuring, overly-pretentious narrative being gravy that others had to pay an extra $10 for.

Braid was one of our top games of 2008, and with its price reversed so far, we really don't know what else we can say to convince you it's totally worth it.

JoystiqSteam weekend deal brings Braid down to $5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braidsalesteamSat, 12 Sep 2009 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam offers 75% discount on indie games this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/08/steam-offers-75-discount-on-indie-games-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/08/steam-offers-75-discount-on-indie-games-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/08/steam-offers-75-discount-on-indie-games-this-weekend/#comments Steam is offering the "who's who" of independent video games in an incredible sale you'd be silly to miss. For $30, you can get 10 indie games via the service:
There's a lower-budget $20 option as well, which only includes half the games above. Either way, you'll be feeding starving independent developers without having to break the bank. Oh, and most of these games are pretty fun, too. It's a win-win for everyone, so make sure you rush to Steam before the sale ends on Monday, August 10.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiosurfblueberry-gardenbraidcrayon-physics-deluxedarwiniaEveryday-Shootergishmr-robotsalesteamthe-pathworld-of-gooSat, 08 Aug 2009 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Blow points finger at next game's name: The Witness]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/blow-points-finger-at-next-games-name-the-witness/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/blow-points-finger-at-next-games-name-the-witness/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/blow-points-finger-at-next-games-name-the-witness/#comments
Jonathan Blow has revealed The Witness will be the name of his next game, and there's even a teaser site to go with the announcement. "Teaser site" is a bit generous of a term, it's a website with some prose that reads like a lost page from Braid's between-level books. Clicking on the text will reveal another page, stating that the "exploration-puzzle game on an uninhabited island" will release in late 2011 on multiple platforms.

Blow had previously mentioned some details about his next title, calling it a "philosophical, and quiet" puzzle-exploration title. As long as The Witness comes with an actual ending that wasn't designed to give academics something to write books about (that nobody will ever read), and leave everyone else scratching their heads, we'll be fine.

Update: Added information about clicking on text.

[Thanks, Fahd]

JoystiqBlow points finger at next game's name: The Witness originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's only one reason for you to have not played Jonathan Blow's time-twisting puzzle-platformer Braid, and that's if you don't have an Xbox 360, PC or Mac. Considering you're reading this right now, we can assume that you can't use this as an excuse. Still, on the off-chance that you can, we've got good news -- IGN is reporting that Hothead Games has confirmed that the well-received indie title is coming to the PSN. You at least have a PS3, don't you? What, are you a Colecovision fanboy?

Though IGN confirmed the rumored port's existence, no release date or possible PS3-exclusive features were mentioned. We've contacted Hothead to hopefully divine these vital details.

JoystiqBraid set to perplex PlayStation Network users originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jonathan Blow's time-manipulating puzzle-platformer, Braid, is probably best associated with Xbox 360. According to a listing on Germany's USK ratings board website (discovered by NeoGAF user Fortinbras), though, the game -- which falls under the organization's fancifully named "Jump 'n Run" category -- is finally headed to PlayStation 3.

Blow talked about the possibility of a PS3 version almost a year ago, saying that it could happen after a "limited exclusive" with Microsoft had ended. There's no indication when our #5 game of 2008 will hit PSN, though it seems it will come via its PC publisher, Hothead Games. We've contacted Blow for more info; hopefully his answer comes running 'n jumping back to us soon.

JoystiqGermany's USK: Braid jumping, running to PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Following the pseudo-reveal of Jonathan Blow's next "philosophical, and quiet" puzzle-exploration title, we contacted the cerebral developer to see what details we could discern about the project. He responded, and explained that he got the idea for the game a few months before the launch of Braid, but developed some trepidation about tackling "a more-expensive, harder-to-make 3D game." During those doubt-filled days, he worked on the prototype projects (such as the 2D RPG) we heard about.

A few weeks ago, he began "working on the game in earnest," and is now hiring 3D artists to help realize his vision. He assumes it will be another downloadable title, but isn't sure -- it's not set to drop for two years if his team stays on schedule, and who knows what platforms will be around then? Blow said we should hear more concrete details about the title as his team begins to produce some concept art and in-game visuals. We'd suggest keeping an eye on his blog 'til then.

JoystiqBlow confirms a few details about next project originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With stories claiming Braid creator Jonathan Blow was working on a handful of small titles from a variety of different genres (including a 2D RPG!), we can't help but feel a bit disappointed that his next project has been confirmed to be a "puzzle-exploration game that is philosophical, and quiet, and is being made for reasons other than crass profit motive." Way to think outside of the box, Jon. (Oh, who are we kidding. It's going to be amazing.)

This story comes to us by way of a pair of now hiring ads (for 3D artists, if you're interested) Blow posted on his on blog, looking for help on the aforementioned project, which he later confirmed to gaming news blog EndSights to be his next release. From what we can glean from the ads, the game will have a two-year development cycle, will place "a heavy emphasis on the way things look," and will feature a plot which will make non-philosophy majors feel very, very confused.

We've contacted Blow to see if we can get any more details about the project.

[Thanks, Art.]

JoystiqBlow's next project to be quiet, philosophical 'puzzle-exploration game' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Quickly panning to his computer screen during the interview and teasing it, one of our wonderful readers snagged a screen grab so we could share it with the world. Now the real question: Castle Crashers characters playable as well? Hmmmm, McMillen? Hmmm?

(We love you. Please?)

Update: It was pointed out by a few astute Game Informer readers in the comments section that Alien Hominid was actually revealed as a playable character in a recent issue. Sorry, folks!

(Thanks, Zack!)

JoystiqSuper Meat Boy character select screen reveals playable Alien Hominid [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alien-hominidAlien-Hominid-XBLAbraidbytejackercastle-crashersedmund-mcmillenMicrosoftMicrosoft-Game-StudiosNintendosuper-meat-boythe-behemoththis-is-a-cry-for-helpWiiwiiwareXbox-360Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Survey: Developers still worship Miyamoto, Blow too]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/15/survey-developers-still-worship-miyamoto-blow-too/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/15/survey-developers-still-worship-miyamoto-blow-too/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/15/survey-developers-still-worship-miyamoto-blow-too/#comments Luminary Shigeru Miyamoto hasn't lost his shimmer in the eyes of game developers, with a recent industry poll finding the Nintendo icon to be without equal. The survey, commissioned by organizers of next month's Develop Conference, asked 9,000 devs to name their game development hero, with nearly a third of respondents pointing to Miyamoto as the man with the plan.

The popularity contest also named id Software's John Carmack as the next most idealized developer, followed by Maxis and now Stupid Fun Club brainpan Will Wright. The top ten list of industry highlights was rounded out by Braid dev Jonathan Blow, who's likely too busy rewinding time (to see if he can somehow land higher on the ballot) to care.

JoystiqSurvey: Developers still worship Miyamoto, Blow too originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The press release says that this is "the first in a unique collaboration between Hothead and other top-notch independent developers to bring their award-winning titles to new gaming platforms," although the company's PC release of The Maw predates this by several months. Braid is now available for immediate download via Penny Arcade's Greenhouse store for $14.95.

JoystiqMac users: It's time to play Braid originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 May 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sorry, your high-res photo is in another castle
Oh, April Fools, how funny you can sometimes be. This year's April issue of Game Informer had one of the more comical tricks in Braid II, the magazine's featured cover story. It would appear that Tim has spent his time between the first game and its sequel in the gym, totally getting ripped. With his delts and pecs in order, he can now finally set out to do what he always wanted to do: make time his bitch.

JoystiqBraid II totally rips time a new one originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 May 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>april-fools-09braidbraid-2braid-iigame-informerpcThu, 07 May 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Braid's Tim makes time for Super Meat Boy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/braids-tim-makes-time-for-super-meat-boy/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/braids-tim-makes-time-for-super-meat-boy/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/braids-tim-makes-time-for-super-meat-boy/#comments
Meat Boy isn't the only fleshbag to make an appearance in Super Meat Boy for WiiWare. Turns out that Braid's Tim will also be an unlockable character. How did these two indie darlings collide and not produce so much heat as to create an insta medium-rare hamburger? Turns out that Super Meat Boy's Edmund McMillen also did the character design for Tim -- so, you know, it's only natural he'd make an appearance in this game ...

Much like Tim, Super Meat Boy still has plenty of time to release details and potentially offensive ads before its launch later this year.

[Via ThatVideogameBlog]

JoystiqBraid's Tim makes time for Super Meat Boy originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braidedmund-mcmillensuper-meat-boyWed, 29 Apr 2009 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Braid soundtrack now available (with remixes!)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/22/braid-soundtrack-now-available-with-remixes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/22/braid-soundtrack-now-available-with-remixes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/22/braid-soundtrack-now-available-with-remixes/#comments
We love how just a scrap of music can put you in the mood to play a game. Who can listen to the Oblivion or Halo themes and not get the itch to pick up a controller? We don't know, but they're stronger than us by far.

After 15 minutes of listening to the recently compiled Braid soundtrack, we're dying to take the game for another run, maybe even track down all those stars that we've been neglecting. Oh, and don't miss the two new remixed tunes, which take advantage of the game's time-twisting theme with hypnotic results.

[Via Braid blog]

JoystiqBraid soundtrack now available (with remixes!) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jonathan Blow has revealed that message board rumblings of a hidden level editor within the PC version of his award-winning independent title, Braid, are true. Replying to chatter on the Steam forum [Via Destructoid], Blow revealed documentation for the editor would be released following an update to the game (which went live late yesterday) and "when more people have played/finished the game."

In the meantime, initial editor information has been posted by Blow on the official Braid blog to help gamers get started.The Braid PC level editor will allow gamers to extend the life of the puzzle title, with the potential to add "up to [another] full game," Blow wrote. The developer/survivalist also revealed future plans to add image importing from Photoshop into the game, allowing aspiring Braid designers to put their own graphics into their creations.

Gallery: Braid


[Via ShackNews]

JoystiqBraid PC has hidden bonus: a level editor originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A brief announcement is in order. Now that Braid is neither 'cool' nor 'in,' all the haters are allowed to like it. Yes, Braid is out of the limelight so it's now officially okay for you to both play and enjoy it. Furthermore, for those that don't have a 360 and aren't quite ready to plunk down the cash for the PC version, which releases today, you can grab a free demo from our brethren at Big Download.

It's okay. Forget about Jonathan Blow, walking around like he owns the place. Just play the game and enjoy it, free of any social influence. You can even act like you knew how good it was the whole time. We won't tell anyone.

JoystiqBraid PC demo past due, now present on Big Download originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braiddemoSat, 11 Apr 2009 00:02:00 EST<![CDATA[PC version of Braid travels ten days into the future]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/27/pc-version-of-braid-travels-ten-days-into-the-future/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/27/pc-version-of-braid-travels-ten-days-into-the-future/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/27/pc-version-of-braid-travels-ten-days-into-the-future/#commentsBad news for PC-owning wannabe time benders: the PC release of Braid has been delayed past its original March 31 date, according to a post on the official Braid blog. Fortunately, a typo in the announcement lets you experience a mysterious temporal puzzle right now!

Creator Jonathan Blow said that he is "delaying it slightly, til August 10th." But a delay of over four months isn't "slight!" What is going on here? He goes on to apologize for making people "wait an extra 10 days." But ... August 10 isn't ten days away from March 31! What a crazy puzzle!

Gallery: Braid


SPOILER: He meant April 10.

JoystiqPC version of Braid travels ten days into the future originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Things GDC 2009 taught us: Indie games aren't always cheap. During the "Braving the Stormy Waters of XBLA and PSN: Smaller is NOT Easier" panel, Jonathan Blow revealed that his critical hit, Braid, cost $200,000 to develop.

Blow admits that development cost cuts could have been made, but his spending was to ensure a quality product. To maintain a high level of quality, Blow hired an actual artist instead of attempting to draw himself. Another large chunk of the budget? Survival. "A lot of that money was spent because I didn't want to live in a shack somewhere," Blow told the audience. According to the creator, development only requires a few essentials: "a PC, a dev kit and enough money to live on for the time it takes to develop.

"If you can live for three years at your Mom's house, you can make a game for free," Blow joked. Wait... what'dja you say about our Mama?!

JoystiqGDC09: Braid, the $200,000 idea originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Castle Crashers recovered from a 4-month gimp to be crowned the Xbox Live Arcade "Game of the Year" in the second annual community voting awards. Somewhat surprisingly, Castle Crashers also managed to nab "Best Co-op Mode" despite being virtually unplayable online for four out of its seven months in release. On its way to top honors, The Behemoth's beat-em-up notably beat out its fellow indie nominee, Braid, which was famously dismissed by an American youth spokesperson.

Braid's losing streak continued in the "Best Single Player Game" category, which was claimed by Orange Box cutout Portal: Still Alive (oh right, it has "exclusive" challenge maps), but Jonathan Blow's timeless effort did mange to win "Best Innovation" amid stiff competition. (We were certain Kefling's innovative "use of Avatars" was a shoo-in.)

The complete list of awards and recipients is posted after the break.

Continue reading XBLA Awards: Braid can't rewind loss to Castle Crashers

JoystiqXBLA Awards: Braid can't rewind loss to Castle Crashers originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a-kingdom-for-keflingsbraidcapcomcastle-crashersMicrosoftssfiithdrstreet-fightersuper-street-fighter-ii-turbo-hd-remixthe-behemothxblaxbla-awardsXbox-360Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox Live Arcade February chart toppers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/17/xbox-live-arcade-february-chart-toppers/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/17/xbox-live-arcade-february-chart-toppers/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/17/xbox-live-arcade-february-chart-toppers/#comments Based on info gleaned from Major Nelson's weekly Top Ten lists (sans data from the week ending February 2), GamerBytes has compiled a list of the top selling Xbox Live Arcade titles in February.

Topping the charts is the EA Sports Freestyle-branded arcade game, 3-on-3 NHL Arcade with strong showings from the pricey R-Type Dimensions and Braid (following an end of the month Deal of the Week sale). Most surprisingly was the interest in Minesweeper Flags, which hovered within the top ten for two weeks in a row -- even though every Windows PC ships with a version of the game!

Not faring as well last month were Death Tank (the Sega Saturn Duke Nukem 3D mini-game remake of Death Tank Zwei, priced at 1200) and Exit 2, which both failed to capture much attention upon release. The Maw was a notable entry, firmly holding onto a spot all month following a January release (which GamerBytes notes is a rare feat for XBLA releases). Of course, the most important thing to take away from this is that none of the aforementioned titles were Peggle, which is everyone's new virtual cocaine. We bow to our Unicorn masters.

JoystiqXbox Live Arcade February chart toppers originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another week in Xbox Live activity goes down in history, and snatching the crown for most played during the week of February 23 is none other than Call of Duty: World at War. Been there, done that, we know, but in more exciting news, the Braid price drop really helped the game out, propelling it to be the top-selling Arcade title this week. Enjoy manipulating times, folks, and be sure to cruise past the break for the rest of this week's stats.

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We were jazzed to hear that Jonathan Blow's introspective chrono-manipulative platformer Braid would be making its way onto PCs via Stardock's digital distribution service Impulse -- though we wondered why Blow hadn't set up a wider launch platform for the computerfied adaptation of his XBLA indie hit. Hothead's agreement to bring the title to Macs was a step in the right direction, but we've just received word of a huge movement to further propagate the plight of Mr. Tim -- a Valve presser just confirmed that Braid is on its way to Steam.

It'll be hitting the popular digital distribution platform on March 31 (the same day as Impulse's Braid launch) at a price point of $14.99. That's a whole four cents more expensive than the title's cost on Impulse. Man, isn't that just like Valve? Always trying to nickel and dime penny and four-penny the little man.

JoystiqPC Braid also launching on Steam March 31 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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