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[Max Payne 3 cheaters get thrown into the miscreant quarantine]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/13/max-payne-3-cheaters-get-thrown-into-the-miscreant-quarantine/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/13/max-payne-3-cheaters-get-thrown-into-the-miscreant-quarantine/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/13/max-payne-3-cheaters-get-thrown-into-the-miscreant-quarantine/#comments Max Payne 3 cheaters quarantined to cheaters only online zoneRockstar's approach to cheaters in Max Payne 3 isn't "get rid of them" so much as it is "humiliate, punish and get rid of them, those lousy scoundrels." Any player confirmed to be using hacked saves, modded games, leaderboard circumvention tactics or other exploits in Max Payne 3's multiplayer will be ceremoniously quarantined in the "Cheaters Pool," which is kind of like jail, but all of the inmates have guns.

The cheaters will only be able to play with other ne'er-do-wells in the pool, but they can be redeemed and re-enter the civilized multiplayer shooter world. However, if they step out of line again, they'll be serving life in the Cheaters Pool.

JoystiqMax Payne 3 cheaters get thrown into the miscreant quarantine originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheaters-poolcheatingcheatsMax-Payne-3microsoftpcplaystationps3quarantineRockStarxboxWed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Skyrim console commands give the unlimited power you crave]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/18/skyrim-console-commands-give-the-unlimited-power-you-crave/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/18/skyrim-console-commands-give-the-unlimited-power-you-crave/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/18/skyrim-console-commands-give-the-unlimited-power-you-crave/#comments Players who have already dipped into the seemingly infinite world of Skyrim already know the power of words. For instance, a clearly-spoken "Fus" has the ability to send the contents of a meticulously set dinner table into an adjacent room. Despite the strength of your shouts, there's another language that carries even more otherworldly potency: Console commands.

PC Gamer has corralled all the console commands for the PC (duh) version of Skyrim; a codex which includes spells like "sexchange" (which changes your character's gender) and "killall" (which kills all things). Give them a look, provided you're playing the appropriate version of Bethesda's epic RPG, and are also a cheater-cheater-pumpkin-eater.

JoystiqSkyrim console commands give the unlimited power you crave originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdaBethesda-Softworkscheatsconsole-commandselder-scrolls-5pcrpgskyrimthe-elder-scrolls-v-skyrimFri, 18 Nov 2011 12:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario Bros. tricks explained with animated GIFs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/08/super-mario-bros-tricks-explained-with-animated-gifs/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/08/super-mario-bros-tricks-explained-with-animated-gifs/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/08/super-mario-bros-tricks-explained-with-animated-gifs/#comments With the launch of the 25th Anniversary edition of Super Mario All-Stars for Wii drawing near (this Sunday!), you may be seriously tempted to buy all those classic Mario games again for, like -- what? The fourth time? Think again! Not only is the "Limited Edition" Wii game a veritable ROM dump of the SNES All-Stars (which features graphically and musically enhanced versions of the NES games, by 16-bit standards), it's also missing a lot of the great "glitches" from the original games.

TASVideos has assembled a comprehensive guide to the elite tricks and tactics from the original Super Mario Bros. games -- with pictures! Animated pictures. It serves as a stark reminder to us purists why there's really no substitute for the originals, even when said substitute comes in a nifty box.

JoystiqSuper Mario Bros. tricks explained with animated GIFs originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheatsglitchesguidenesnintendostrategysuper-mario-brossuper-mario-bros-2super-mario-bros-3tipstrickswiiWed, 08 Dec 2010 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Valkyria Chronicles 2 codes collected]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/30/valkyria-chronicles-2-codes-collected/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/30/valkyria-chronicles-2-codes-collected/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/30/valkyria-chronicles-2-codes-collected/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Over the past few weeks, Sega has been updating its blog with new codes for Valkyria Chronicles 2. These codes can be entered under the "Extras" section on the title screen, and unlock a variety of stickers and characters.

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JoystiqValkyria Chronicles 2 codes collected originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheatscodesplaystationpspsegasonyvalkyria-chronicles-2Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Red Dead Redemption to get Rockstar Social Club exclusive challenges and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/red-dead-redemption-to-get-rockstar-social-club-exclusive-challe/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/red-dead-redemption-to-get-rockstar-social-club-exclusive-challe/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/red-dead-redemption-to-get-rockstar-social-club-exclusive-challe/#comments Rockstar Games has unveiled how it will be using the Rockstar Social Club service for Red Dead Redemption, and cowboys (and girls) looking for a little extra horsin' around won't be disappointed. The Social Club is offering achievements and challenges on top of the game, so, for example, one early mission that has you horsedragging an outlaw around will have a target time, and Social Club members who beat that time will get access to a special "Guns Blazing" cheat that gives your shots the chance to light enemies on fire. There will also be game-wide challenges, including one later this month that will require everyone playing the game to hit a certain amount of money raised, with an Xbox Live or PlayStation Home avatar T-shirt as a prize.

There will also be community news, multiplayer events, special leaderboards and lots of stats tracked on the Social Club website. 100% completion is even "exclusively" in the Social Club, so presumably the only way you'll be able to know that you've done everything the West has to offer is to log on with a Rockstar Games account and find out. Kind of peculiar that information isn't in the game itself, no? At least signing up for the Social Club is free, so if you're planning to ride the plains next week, might as well do it now.

JoystiqRed Dead Redemption to get Rockstar Social Club exclusive challenges and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 May 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>100-completionachievementschallengescheatsfriendsleaderboardMicrosoftmultiplayeronlinepsnred-dead-redemptionsocial-clubsocial-networkingXbox-360xbox-liveTue, 11 May 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: How to cheat with your Pokewalker]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/23/video-how-to-cheat-with-your-pokewalker/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/23/video-how-to-cheat-with-your-pokewalker/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/23/video-how-to-cheat-with-your-pokewalker/#comments Look, we know the headline kinda endorses cheating and we often err on the less evil side of things, but desperation has left us little choice. It's just that some of us are so damn sick of hearing about how great Griffin's Blissey is. Yeah, we get it, dude -- can't we just eat our peanut butter sandwich in the break room in peace? We don't care about how much damage your Hitmonlee does. That's why the tutorial video on how to cheat using the Pokewalker past the break is such valuable intel for us.

So, we've resorted to doing the unthinkable: we're going to play Pokemon. We're going to play and we're going to level up our pokemans so high, it's going to fog up that jerk's glasses and take the breath right out of his lungs. Soon, he will know true pain as he's squashed beneath the scales of our Magikarp. Embarrassment, thy name will soon be Griffin McElroy!

[Via Destructoid]

Continue reading Video: How to cheat with your Pokewalker

JoystiqVideo: How to cheat with your Pokewalker originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheatsDSglitchheartgoldmachineNintendopokemonpokemon-companypokemon-heart-goldpokewalkersoulsilvervideoTue, 23 Mar 2010 18:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Don Flamenco punching loop intact in Punch-Out!! for Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/27/don-flamenco-punching-loop-intact-in-punch-out-for-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/27/don-flamenco-punching-loop-intact-in-punch-out-for-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/27/don-flamenco-punching-loop-intact-in-punch-out-for-wii/#comments
Some of the more experienced Punch-Out!! players probably know of the trick to defeating Spain's resident matador, Don Flamenco, in the original game. However, in the years between that title and his appearance in the new game, it would seem he has learned nothing. With some carefully timed punches, Little Mac can turn Flamenco into the best two-stepper this side of the MIssissipp'. Head past the break to watch the trick in action.

[Via Go Nintendo]

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JoystiqDon Flamenco punching loop intact in Punch-Out!! for Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 May 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want to unlock every character in Street Fighter IV without actually earning them, then you'll want to check out this little video put together by MyCheats Senior Editor Mike Nelson. He shows off just how easy it is to cheaply defeat the computer, without having to put in much effort. In fact, you could probably do this without even being in the room. Head past the break to see what we mean.

Continue reading Unlock every Street Fighter IV character the easy way

JoystiqUnlock every Street Fighter IV character the easy way originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcheatsMicrosoftstreet-fighter-ivwalkthroughXbox-360Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Mario Kart cheat allows unlimited blue shells]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/01/mario-kart-cheat-allows-unlimited-blue-shells/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/01/mario-kart-cheat-allows-unlimited-blue-shells/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/01/mario-kart-cheat-allows-unlimited-blue-shells/#commentsFiled under:


Apparently, we're late to the party on this one, as folks have been steaming mad over a hack that allows players to toss an infinite number of blue shells during online races. While the video above does not show you the code, it does show you the damage that can be done. We've got a solution, however. Play Mario Kart Wii with us at Game Night!

Having run Game Night for almost two years now, we can safely say nobody there cheats. We all enjoy multiplayer games together, the way they were meant to be played. So check it out!


[Thanks, Rengifo!]

A fan of Mario Kart Wii? Us too, especially the tournaments, which there have been quite a few of. To check out the previous tournaments, click here, here, here, here, here, and here. And if you fancy yourself a good karter, check out Game Night for some of the community's best competition.

JoystiqMario Kart cheat allows unlimited blue shells originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You've got to love the Homebrew community. They're constantly trying to cut corners and this latest app, Ocarina, is no different. Instead of spending time inputting button commands in-game, you can simply inject them, Game Genie or Action Replay-style, into the game. For example, in Twilight Princess, the Ocarina app allows the user to climb ladders super fast, have infinite bombs and use a variety of items underwater. Among other things, Link can also use the Spinner in a really imaginative way.

[Thanks, RupeeClock!]

The homebrew community has been hard at work creating wonderful experiences for you to enjoy with your Wii. Did you know about homebrew game Masteroids? Or how about the shmup OpenTyrian? Outside of games, people have been using the Balance Board to come up with some really neat stuff. Keep up with the homebrew scene by staying current with our Homebrew category!

JoystiqHomebrew app Ocarina makes cheating that much easier originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This video demonstrates a totally cheap shortcut for jerks -- or if you're playing single-player, a really cool shortcut -- in Mario Kart Wii's Grumble Volcano track. With the judicious use of a mushroom, you can avoid the track altogether and rack up record-breaking lap times without being troubled by any of those obstacles or opponents that are always ruining your records.

We really doubt this will give anyone a significant advantage online. In fact, it's going to be very funny to see entire groups of online players trying to crowd onto this tiny rock at the beginning of every race, leaving smart racers a wide-open track.


[Via GayGamer]

JoystiqMake short work of Mario Kart Wii's Grumble Volcano originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheatsgrumble-volcanomario-kart-wiiracingshortcutWed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Cheating is only natural in GTA IV, learn how to do it]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/05/cheating-is-only-natural-in-gta-iv-learn-how-to-do-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/05/cheating-is-only-natural-in-gta-iv-learn-how-to-do-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/05/cheating-is-only-natural-in-gta-iv-learn-how-to-do-it/#commentsFiled under:

Liberty City can be a tough place to live. Trying to make an honest living in Grand Theft Auto IV as a hardened criminal just ain't as easy as it used to be. Sometimes you need to cheat.

You play as a thief and a murderer, why not be a cheater, too. Oh dear, if only your mother could see how far you've fallen. Watch the video to see the cheats work their magic. To read up on the full list and how to do them, check that out after the break.

[Thanks, Chris!]

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JoystiqCheating is only natural in GTA IV, learn how to do it originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 May 2008 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Comments for this story confirm that using some of these cheats will not allow you to unlock certain achievements.

Having a tough time getting your revenge on in Liberty City? Thankfully Game Trailers user GhettoChild discovered the cheat codes in Grand Theft Auto IV for everything from restoring health to spawning an Annihilator helicopter. Using the in-game cell phone you dial the phone numbers to activate the code. While we haven't been able to confirm it, we assume using any cheats will no longer allow you to unlock any achievements and based on Rockstar's past with using codes, you may be unable to watch the final cinematic in the game.

Don't say we didn't warn you. Codes after the jump.

[Thanks, Chris]

Continue reading GTAIV cheat codes surface [Update]

JoystiqGTAIV cheat codes surface [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 May 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheatsgrand-theft-autogrand-theft-auto-ivgtaivrockstar-gamesMon, 05 May 2008 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New Call of Duty 4 cheat caught on tape]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/25/new-call-of-duty-4-cheat-caught-on-tape/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/25/new-call-of-duty-4-cheat-caught-on-tape/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/25/new-call-of-duty-4-cheat-caught-on-tape/#commentsFiled under:

You can take the above video in two ways: one way is to see how these people pulled off a new cheat in Call of Duty 4 and replicate on your own time. The other way is to see what the cheat is so you can totally get people banned for using it in matches against you. The latter is much more fun, because you get to ruin people's fun for real instead of racking up points in a make-believe world. Still, it's entertaining to see, so enjoy.

[via Digg]

JoystiqNew Call of Duty 4 cheat caught on tape originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>call-of-duty-4cheatcheatsFri, 25 Apr 2008 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Spoiler Mario Galaxy: tons of secrets revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/10/spoiler-mario-galaxy-tons-of-secrets-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/10/spoiler-mario-galaxy-tons-of-secrets-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/10/spoiler-mario-galaxy-tons-of-secrets-revealed/#commentsFiled under:


Since we've marked this Super Mario Galaxy video as containing SPOILERS, we're fairly certain that none of you will watch it. Therefore, we can tell you things about the video that may or may not be true, like that it features a heartfelt tribute to Clu Clu Land, and you won't know for certain if we're lying. Did you know that you can subscribe to Famitsu via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, just by jumping into a certain pipe? We won't say which one.

Actually (and don't kill us if you watch it and disagree) we find most of the tricks highlighted in the video to be of the non-spoiler variety. There is the occasional secret here and there, but mostly we see glitches and a few helpful moves that should have been in the instruction manual. We also see a few extremely obvious things regarding Star Bits, which probably are in the instruction manual. Is your fear of being spoiled more powerful than your curiosity?

[Via GayGamer]

JoystiqSpoiler Mario Galaxy: tons of secrets revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheatssecretsspoilerssuper-mario-galaxyMon, 10 Dec 2007 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[The evolution of game extras]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/05/the-evolution-of-game-extras/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/05/the-evolution-of-game-extras/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/05/the-evolution-of-game-extras/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Associated Press describes how cheat codes, Easter eggs, unlockables, and in-game advertising are converging as marketers try to create more money and drive more game sales. While the article takes a broad swipe at the topic, and it's just plain wrong at times -- Easter eggs are "brightly decorated circles or balls ... that [unlock] bonus points, monster-slaying swords, extra lives, or infinite health" -- it covers the evolution of cheats and Easter eggs. These tricks used to be added by programmers as a way to surprise gamers, but they've become co-opted by marketing departments that release the secrets on a schedule to raise interest in a game.

With unlockable content, its transition to a for-pay service bothers us. We don't begrudge publishers the opportunity to change their business model to give gamers more options to buy a game; instead, the trend seems to be selling us the same game more than once. Where are the cheaper games with for-pay content?

JoystiqThe evolution of game extras originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheat codesCheatCodescheatsdownloaddownloadableeaster eggEasterEggFri, 05 Jan 2007 17:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Unlock all of MGS:PO's unique characters]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/17/unlock-all-of-mgs-pos-unique-characters/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/17/unlock-all-of-mgs-pos-unique-characters/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/17/unlock-all-of-mgs-pos-unique-characters/#commentsFiled under: ,

While driving around using the GPS system will get you some characters, the coolest ones have to be earned through the game. Or... through these cheats. A forum member from MGCN called SHADOW.EXE has uncovered passwords for what could be every unique character in the game. Check it out:

HUNTER-N is NULL
LQ.N2 is PYTHON
JUNKER is CUNNINGHAM
ERBE is GENE
PK +ESP is URSULA (can't be got with ELISA at the same time)
THE-L is ELISA (can't be got with URSULA at the same time)
E.APPLE is EVA
PM-EMS is PARAMEDIC
DARPA-1 is SIGHT
R.R.R. is OCELOT
1+2-3 is ZERO
SATURNV is SOKOLOV
IVN =RV is RAIKOV
T.F-ACID is TELIKO
MGA2VE is VENUS
! TRAUMER is GAKO

[Via 1UP]

JoystiqUnlock all of MGS:PO's unique characters originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Weekends aren't usually filled with breaking news, so it's usually the time we look back and reflect on the cooler aspects of the PSP community. I'm not too interested in the musings of an illiterate fanboy, but I am totally awe-inspired by the crazy things that people have been doing in GTA:LCS. The cheat devices for GTA have come a long way since the first time PSP Fanboy reported on it. People are now defying all logic, performing gravity-defying tricks, riding on walls, spawning helicopters and even creating trick ramps for those that want Liberty City to be one giant level of Tony Hawk. Here's some of my favorites from the GTA cheats and trick community.

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JoystiqExtreme airtime in GTA:LCS originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 27 Aug 2006 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheatsgrand theft autoGrandTheftAutogravitygtahelicoptersliberty cityliberty city storiesLibertyCityLibertyCityStoriestony hawkTonyHawktricksSun, 27 Aug 2006 16:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Griefing and self-governance in online games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/15/griefing-and-self-governance-in-online-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/15/griefing-and-self-governance-in-online-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/15/griefing-and-self-governance-in-online-games/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

The Guardian has produced an excellent column that addresses the problem of "griefers", people that abuse, team-kill and cheat other players of online games, particularly MMOs. Griefing has always been a problem where real players compete against their peers, although with massively multiplayer online games the problem has become much more serious. Earning a battleship in Eve Online or crafting a special item in World of Warcraft can take weeks if not months of game time. On top of that, the recent trend for people to sell items on auction sites like eBay has meant that rare online items have a monetary value.

The article cites several high profile situations where griefers have bent moral codes with the Guiding Hand Social Club's ruination of Ubiqua Seraph in Eve Online and the funeral crash in WoW being the two main examples. Solutions that companies have come up with to limit these types of situations from happening are also looked at with the Xbox Live points system and strong community measures (like guilds and friend lists) being top on the list of letting players self-govern the problem. Effective community governance is essential if companies want to keep players inside the game and so that the owners don't have to resort to more drastic measures, like Blizzard does with its periodic account banning binges.

Update: fixed a couple of minor grammatical errors.

JoystiqGriefing and self-governance in online games originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AbuseAuctionsCheatingCheatseBayEve OnlineEveOnlineGriefingGuardianGuardian UnlimitedGuardianUnlimitedGuild WarsGuildWarsHackingLawsMMOMMORPGSOnline lawOnlineLawPunkbusterRulesteam killersteam killingTeamKillersTeamKillingtkWorld of WarcraftWorldOfWarcraftWoWThu, 15 Jun 2006 06:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Latest Oblivion patch ends golden age]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/07/latest-oblivion-patch-ends-golden-age/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/07/latest-oblivion-patch-ends-golden-age/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/07/latest-oblivion-patch-ends-golden-age/#commentsFiled under: ,

Wednesday sees the release of a new Oblivion patch that fixes over 40 bugs, including a couple old favorites:

Fixed infinite gold issue on some dead NPCs.

Fixed an issue with duplicating items and unequiping the bow.

Here's the complete list. How many people have grown attached/addicted  to these cheats?

[Thanks Josh]

JoystiqLatest Oblivion patch ends golden age originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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