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While the website for Bloodforge does a good job describing the upcoming XBLA game from Climax - promising "a brutal combat system, stunning art style, and a deeply compelling story" - it does very little to explain exactly what a bloodforge is.

Is it a forge fueled by blood? Is it a forge that produces blood? Like, do you make blood with it? We'll have to wait to find out, it seems, as even a brief teaser trailer and a handful of screenshots do little to elucidate things. Hopefully Microsoft won't keep us hanging too long before revealing the truth (or the game's release date, for that matter).

Gallery: Bloodforge (XBLA)

JoystiqBloodforge coming to XBLA, looks bloody originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bloodforgeclimaxmicrosoftmicrosoft-studiosxblaxboxxbox-liveSat, 22 Oct 2011 05:30:00 EST<![CDATA[This Wednesday: Rocket Knight, Things on Wheels on Xbox Live Arcade]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/10/this-wednesday-rocket-knight-things-on-weels-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/10/this-wednesday-rocket-knight-things-on-weels-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/10/this-wednesday-rocket-knight-things-on-weels-on-xbla/#comments It's a double-header of fast moving objects on Xbox Live Arcade this week. First up is Things on Wheels, an R/C racer of miniaturized yet epic proportions, complete with four-player online and offline play. Next is Rocket Knight, whose fast moving object is ... a possum with a jet pack. It may sound weird, but it's a proven formula.

Things on Wheels will be available this Wednesday for 800 ($10); and Rocket Knight will set you back 1200 ($15).

Gallery: Rocket Knight (Konami Gamers Night 2010)


Source -- Things on Wheels [Xbox.com]
Source -- Rocket Knight [Xbox.com]

JoystiqThis Wednesday: Rocket Knight, Things on Wheels on Xbox Live Arcade originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 May 2010 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click to huge-ify

We're not sure what it is about this batch of screenshots for Rocket Knight that fills us with such euphoria. Perhaps it's all of the pretty colors. Perhaps they remind us of the simpler days of our youth. Perhaps we've only recently realized how preposterous the concept of an opossum strapped to a rocket really is. Seriously, think about it. Really think about it. It makes zero sense.

Check out the gallery below to see Sparkster -- the flying, furry contradiction -- in action.

Gallery: Rocket Knight (05-05-2010)

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActionClimaxClimax-StudiosgallerykonamiMicrosoftPlatformerpsnrocket-knightscreenshotssteamxblaXbox-360Wed, 05 May 2010 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rocket Knight touches down May 12 on XBLA and Steam, May 18 on PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/27/rocket-knight-touches-down-may-12-on-xbla-and-steam-may-18-on-p/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/27/rocket-knight-touches-down-may-12-on-xbla-and-steam-may-18-on-p/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/27/rocket-knight-touches-down-may-12-on-xbla-and-steam-may-18-on-p/#commentsWe've known for a while that Rocket Knight, Konami's resurrected opossum adventure (a resurrected adventure about an opossum, not an adventure about a resurrected opossum), would land on XBLA, PSN, and Steam in May. On Facebook, Konami just announced precise US arrival dates for the airborne marsupial.

PC and Xbox 360 owners will be able to download the game on May 12, while those looking to play on PS3 will have to wait until May 18 to join the fight against Axel Gear. But what's a six-day wait after the years spent anticipating a new Rocket Knight?

Gallery: Rocket Knight (Konami Gamers Night 2010)


[Thanks, Joey]

JoystiqRocket Knight touches down May 12 on XBLA and Steam, May 18 on PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>climaxkonamiMicrosoftpsnq2-2010release-daterocket-knightrocket-knight-adventuressteamxblaXbox-360Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on: Rocket Knight]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/hands-on-rocket-knight/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/hands-on-rocket-knight/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/hands-on-rocket-knight/#comments With everyone focused on the 2D return of a certain cerulean hedgehog, I'd like to point out that another nocturnal hero in blue is making a comeback: Sparkster, the armor-clad, jetpack-wearing opossum star of Rocket Knight. Konami has brought in UK developer Climax to resurrect the series, which hails from the 16-bit era and included two games: Rocket Knight Adventures and Sparkster.

Having played through the first couple of levels from this XBLA, PSN and Steam release, I can say that not a whole lot has changed from Sparkster's adventures of yore -- and that's a compliment. There must be something inherently difficult about capturing the feel of a 2D game using entirely polygons, since the number of remakes that have gotten it right far outnumber the successes. But, like Bionic Commando: Rearmed and even Street Fighter IV, this snappy action platformer should feel like revisiting a childhood home for retro junkies.

Gallery: Rocket Knight (Konami Gamers Night 2010)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActionclimaxClimax-Studioskonamikonami-gamers-night-2010MicrosoftPlatformerpsnrocket-knightsparkstersteamxblaXbox-360Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[New Silent Hill in the hands of Vatra Games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/new-silent-hill-in-the-hands-of-vatra-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/new-silent-hill-in-the-hands-of-vatra-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/new-silent-hill-in-the-hands-of-vatra-games/#comments 1UP reports that the recently revealed "next Silent Hill" game will not, in fact, be developed by Climax, which is fresh from the totally awesome Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. Instead, the lead has been taken by Vatra Games, a Czech studio whose only other credit is retro relaunch Rush'N Attack: Ex-Patriot, also announced on Friday.

It's not that we think Vatra will do a bad job -- we frankly have no clue what they'll do. But we were so looking forward to seeing where Climax took the franchise after Shattered Memories that it's hard to not be a little deflated and, perhaps, even ... shattered by its absence.

On a slightly more informative note, Vatra's official page says it's working on two games for PS3, 360 and PC, so that likely gives an indication of the platforms on which the new Silent Hill will appear.

JoystiqNew Silent Hill in the hands of Vatra Games originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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click to rocket-size
We're going to level with you: There's not a lot of new info to be found in the latest batch of character art from Konami's upcoming reboot of Rocket Knight. The press release does mention a few of Sparkster's abilities. While most should be familiar to players -- wall ricochet jumps, etc -- one new addition is the "burst vortex," which can reflect projectiles back toward enemies. Beyond that, however, we're left only with images of Emperor Sweinhart and Sparkster's nemesis, Axel Gear, both of whom can be seen above. Konami has also released a high resolution version of Sparkster himself.

Yes, it's not much but, when it comes to Rocket Knight, we'll take what we can get.

Gallery: Rocket Knight character art

JoystiqBrand sparking new Rocket Knight art originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActionclimaxClimax-StudioskonamiMicrosoftPlatformerpsnrocket-knightsteamxblaXbox-360Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Climax: We want to make another Silent Hill]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/climax-we-want-to-make-another-silent-hill/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/climax-we-want-to-make-another-silent-hill/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/climax-we-want-to-make-another-silent-hill/#comments We always suspected we had nothing in common with Silent Hill: Shattered Memories developer Climax. We crave Coke, they prefer Pepsi. We swoon for Daniel Craig, they say George Lazenby is the best. We say tomato, they say ... well, that one works better when you say it out loud. Finally, though, we've found something we agree on: We both want them to make another Silent Hill game.

Speaking with the UK's Official Nintendo Magazine, lead designer Sam Barlow said, "For us we felt we've put our stamp on the series with Shattered Memories so we'd love the opportunity to do another one. So everybody go and buy it!"

He's absolutely right, you should do that this moment. ... Hey! That's more common ground already.

[Via Nintendo Everything]

JoystiqClimax: We want to make another Silent Hill originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Halo Wars
Say what you will about the game's simplicity, or the brevity of the single-player campaign, but Ensemble Studios absolutely nailed console real-time strategy with Halo Wars. The controls work beautifully, allowing for the kind of granular management required in RTS games, and yet they remain simple enough for almost anyone to get the hang of the game. Add great online multiplayer and it's one tasty proposition.

Frankly, I was so addicted to the Skirmish mode when reviewing the game that it ate into my work hours. Remembering that makes it harder to face the fact that Ensemble was shuttered once work on the game was complete. I can only hope that Robot is given the chance to further the series, or at least work the controls into an entirely new game.

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JoystiqBest of the Rest: Richard's Picks of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-of-the-restbest-of-the-rest-2009climaxhalo-warsMicrosoftNintendopcplants-vs-zombiespopcaprunic-gamessilent-hill-shattered-memoriestorchlightvalveWiiXbox-360Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Silent Hill: Shattered Memories debuts on Wii Dec. 8]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/12/silent-hill-shattered-memories-debuts-on-wii-dec-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/12/silent-hill-shattered-memories-debuts-on-wii-dec-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/12/silent-hill-shattered-memories-debuts-on-wii-dec-8/#comments It looks like GameStop got it right, as IGN reports that Silent Hill: Shattered Memories will arrive on the Wii on December 8. The PS2 and PSP versions have yet to be given solid release dates, with Konami promising to reveal further information at a later time. Given the Wii version's proximity to the holiday shopping season, it sounds like PSP and PS2 players can consider their sanity safe until 2010 -- though not long after, considering our experience with the PSP version at Tokyo Game Show.

Wii owners, on the other hand, should start preparing now by stocking up on flashlights, blankets and plenty of batteries. Just remember, so long as you're completely covered they can't get you. Braver readers might consider perusing some of our terrifying Shattered Memories preview coverage.

JoystiqSilent Hill: Shattered Memories debuts on Wii Dec. 8 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>climaxkonamiNintendorelease-datesilent-hillsilent-hill-shattered-memoriessurvival-horrorWiiThu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Retailers move Silent Hill: Shattered Memories release date again]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/12/retailers-move-silent-hill-shattered-memories-release-date-agai/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/12/retailers-move-silent-hill-shattered-memories-release-date-agai/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/12/retailers-move-silent-hill-shattered-memories-release-date-agai/#commentsKonami has yet to offer an official release date for Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, and the unofficial release dates keep shifting identities like some kind of haunted village. After Nintendo dated the game on its release schedule, we thought we could safely expect the game in November, but retailers have changed their dates once again.

GameStop now expects to have Shattered Memories in stock on December 8. GameFly, whose dates tend to differ from official ones by a few days, lists the Wii game as being available November 26, but the PS2 and PSP versions on December 31. Wal-Mart's dates put the Wii version at November 24 and the PlayStation games on Christmas Day (which is probably not the real ship date, on account of there not being any mail delivery that day).

Basically, the game is coming out later. It's not in stores right this second. That's all we can say with any degree of certainty.

Gallery: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii)


[Via Kotaku]

JoystiqRetailers move Silent Hill: Shattered Memories release date again originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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...

Well, after the return of classic adventure games -- and now Sparkster -- our magical roll of granted wishes was bound to come to an end. 1UP and Konami have revealed a brand new game for the powerfully propelled opossum, set to debut on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and Steam in early 2010. The 2.5D sequel (not a remake!) comes 15 years after the last game, which is a period more wasteful than the gap between the original Star Trek TV series and the first feature film.

Sorry, our nerd analogies flare up when we get excited.

Rocket Knight (as the game is tentatively dubbed) is being developed by Climax, which previously worked with Konami producer Tomm Hulett on Silent Hill: Origins. The team is currently finishing up the promising Silent Hill: Shattered Memories.

Gallery: Rocket Knight

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JoystiqRocket Knight returns to XBLA, PSN and Steam in early 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActionClimaxClimax-StudioskonamiMicrosoftPlatformerpsnrocket-knightrocket-knight-adventuressparkstersteamTomm-HulettxblaXbox-360xbox-live-arcadeMon, 05 Oct 2009 15:05:00 EST<![CDATA[New Silent Hill logo and screens scared up]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/11/new-silent-hill-logo-and-screens-scared-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/11/new-silent-hill-logo-and-screens-scared-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/11/new-silent-hill-logo-and-screens-scared-up/#comments
click to look for Cheryl

Konami has released some new screens of the upcoming Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. The shots are looking pretty nice, and include some of the more Wii-centric features, like object manipulation and Harry's mobile phone. There's also a monster or two and the bloody snow seen above. Remember kids, never eat red snow.

On another note, Konami has freshened up the game's logo. It's essentially the same, although the cheesy icicles have (thankfully) been removed. Find the new logo and screens in the gallery below.

Gallery: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii, 8/11/09)

JoystiqNew Silent Hill logo and screens scared up originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>climaxkonamisilent-hillsilent-hill-shattered-memoriesTue, 11 Aug 2009 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Deal watch: Grab Overlord: Dark Legend for $37]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/deal-watch-grab-overlord-dark-legend-for-37/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/deal-watch-grab-overlord-dark-legend-for-37/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/deal-watch-grab-overlord-dark-legend-for-37/#comments
Being that games are an expensive habit, we're always on the lookout for a decent savings. With that in mind, please direct your attention to Amazon, where you can pick up a copy of Overlord: Dark Legend for $36.99. That's $13.00 off the standard price of $49.99 and nothing to sneeze at. The game has been reviewed fairly well thus far and, at the very least, we can vouch for the charms of its PS3 and Xbox 360 brethren.

If you like your games funny and evil, you might consider picking it up.

Gallery: Overlord: Dark Legend

JoystiqDeal watch: Grab Overlord: Dark Legend for $37 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>climaxcodemastersoverlordoverlord-dark-legendThu, 25 Jun 2009 13:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/08/hands-on-silent-hill-shattered-memories-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/08/hands-on-silent-hill-shattered-memories-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/08/hands-on-silent-hill-shattered-memories-wii/#comments"I've heard 'Shat-On Memories.' That's a good one," remarks Shattered Memories producer Tomm Hulett, taking the complaints from the so-called "unreasonable" Silent Hill fans in stride. Remaking -- or "re-imagining," rather -- a horror classic is no easy task, least of all when the leading platform's scariest trait is its abundance of minigames. Calling it a re-imagining seems appropriate, with familiar characters and themes returning in unfamiliar ways, but that belies the fact that the upcoming Wii title (PSP and PS2 versions are also en route) is the freshest and riskiest Silent Hill game to come along in years.

Conveying an intense, unnerving experience in the din of E3 is like reciting a poem behind an airplane barreling down a runway. The packed show floor, filled with colossal sub-woofers and eccentric excessiveness, couldn't be a less ideal place to play a survival-horror title. And yet, despite the copious distractions and some truly awkward sensor bar placement, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories managed to fool us -- if ever so briefly -- into thinking we were skulking around the world's least hospitable and most perplexing town.

Gallery: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii)

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JoystiqHands-on: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Overlord Dark Legend is an all-new Wii adventure set in the fractured fantasy world of the dark lord and his minions. The game puts players in the steel shoes of a younger overlord in a more fractured fairy tale setting than those of the series proper.

Despite Dark Legend taking the minion's debauchery down a notch (they don't get drunk, vomit or pee), the core evilness is still present in the adolescent Overlord. The title is still a "core" gamer's game, which is part of publisher Codemaster's strategy for the console. For those who have never played an Overlord title before, Dark Legend brings the authentic experience in a new package.

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JoystiqHands-on: Overlord Dark Legend originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not even Silent Hill is afraid of the Wii's casual audience. Speaking to Joystiq during E3 2009, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories producer Tomm Hulett described the game as being very much a true franchise entry (and we can attest to that!), but one that would enjoy the benefits of a wider audience and an intuitive control system on the Wii.

"For the casual gamer, we say this like it's strange, but casual gamers go to horror movies," he explained. "There's a reason that we all started playing survival horror -- it was new and different and, 'Oh, it's like a scary movie that I play.'" According to Hulett the game's control system, which thrusts the Wiimote into the role of a flashlight, is intuitive enough to accommodate ... your mom. "I've had my mom try it out and she only plays Animal Crossing, but she can walk around as Harry Mason and run from creatures. It's really easy to pick up and play. If there's a casual gamer who enjoys going to the movies and seeing The Ring, they can go to the store afterward and buy Silent Hill and have a horror experience at home."

Well, as long as they don't pick up The Room. That's a different kind of horror experience at home.

Gallery: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii)


Gallery: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (PSP)

JoystiqSilent Hill: Shattered Memories is ... mom-friendly? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click for full-size scares!
Although it was probably the most impressive looking game shown at Konami's Gamer's Night 2009 event last week, the "Wii-imagining" of Silent Hill, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, was sadly not playable. It's a shame, too, considering how natural the game's motion controls appeared in the on-stage demo; seeing them in action made us really want to try them.

We were left to watch the footage of the Climax-developed title and imagine what it will be like, roaming the streets of the snow-covered town, flashlight in hand and camera phone at the ready to catch the unexplainable and unnerving. Fortunately, it was a fairly meaty bit of footage that provided a good idea of what to expect from the game when we finally do get our hands on it.

Gallery: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii)

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JoystiqJoystiq impressions: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IGN has posted a preview of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories so glowing, you'd swear it was radioactive. Aside from the effusive praise, there are a few details to be gleaned from the eyes-on preview. The psyche profile system revealed earlier this week is further fleshed out by the preview. Lead character Harry Mason will actually start the game in a psychiatrist's office, where players will have to fill out a form. The choices you make on the form, as well as other choices in the game, will affect other parts of the game.

Harry's phone acts as the hub of all the game's information, containing the map, voice mail, text messages and a camera. The camera can be used to take pictures of certain areas, revealing ghostly images in the finished photos. The article cites a moment when Harry takes a picture of a strange swingset, only to see his missing daughter, Cheryl, show up in the photo. Once the picture is taken, Harry receives a voicemail from Cheryl ... creepy.

In an interesting twist, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories features no combat whatsoever. When you're face to face with a freakish monster, the only choice is to run. Another change, the rusty, hellish Otherworld has been changed into a frozen, icy one instead. As in Silent Hill: Homecoming, the transition to the Otherworld takes place in real time as buildings freeze over and columns rise out of the ground. The preview assures us the transition is "breathtaking," but we'll reserve judgment until we can see some video.

It certainly sounds like Shattered Memories could be shaping up to be a decent entry in the series, even despite the somewhat radical changes to the staple conventions. At least one thing isn't changing though. In IGN's interview with Climax -- a good read for anyone interested in the title -- it is confirmed that Akira Yamaoka will once again provide the soundtrack.

Source - IGN: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Preview
Source - IGN: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Interview

JoystiqNew Silent Hill: Shattered Memories details originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Silent Hill: Shattered Memories was unveiled for Wii last week by Nintendo Power, but it seems it won't be exclusive to Nintendo systems. This "re-imagining" of the original Silent Hill will also be going to PS2 and PSP, and as today's press release details, all three versions will be out sometime in Autumn this year.

Gamers who played the original will have their memories slightly shattered upon picking up this new version -- characters won't be found in the same spots and new clues, dialogue and gameplay paths will serve to jumble things up.

Another major change is the new "psyche profile," which monitors the player's reactions. Based on these reactions, alterations are made to the game's "visual elements" and the protagonist's actions as he encounters other people and creatures. The psyche profile system sounds interesting, but a bit difficult to fully grasp without seeing in action. Perhaps future gameplay videos will provide better insight into this new feature.

JoystiqSilent Hill: Shattered Memories also heads to PS2, PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>climaxkonamisilent-hillsilent-hill-shattered-memoriessurvival-horrorMon, 06 Apr 2009 14:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo Power reveals Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/01/nintendo-power-reveals-silent-hill-shattered-memories-for-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/01/nintendo-power-reveals-silent-hill-shattered-memories-for-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/01/nintendo-power-reveals-silent-hill-shattered-memories-for-wii/#commentsWe're not exactly sure if titling the "reimagining" of a classic game "Shattered Memories" is going to instill much hope in its fans, but that's what Konami is doing with Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for Wii. The not-a-remake of the first game in the series is revealed in the May 2009 issue of Nintendo Power, which contains a 10-page cover feature on the Climax (Silent Hill: Origins) developed game. (Oh, and it's not an April Fools joke -- we confirmed this news with the magazine.)

GoNintendo has scanned parts of said article and provides some details, such as the Wii Remote's use in interacting directly with environment-based puzzles. Subscribers to the magazine are beginning to get the issue now, and Nintendo Power tells us to expect an update related to the game next week.

JoystiqNintendo Power reveals Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We hope Konami may soon be ready to scare some truth out of earlier rumors of a Silent Hill remake for the Wii and PSP. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) recently posted a '15' rating for Silent Hill, with a listing that contains an interesting breakdown of scenes from the game with titles like "ANKH ROOM" and "CYBIL'S DEATH."

Last month's rumor laid dev duties at the feet of Silent Hill: Origins creator Climax, though Konami has yet to make anything official. We're trying to reach either Konami or Climax for comment ... but the lines are cut, and there's an unsettling noise coming from behind the door.

Of course, this could just as well be a PSN re-release. And yes, we'll take one of those too.

[Via Kotaku]

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Our good friends at the rumor mill are at it again, this time churning out a most delicious prospect: a Silent Hill remake for the Wii and PSP. Supposedly under development at Climax, a report suggests that the return trip to Silent Hill is one of two Konami projects at the studio, the other being (according to job listings) a "ground breaking next-gen game for the PS3 and the Xbox 360."

We've asked Konami and Climax for comment and we'll be sure to update you as soon as we receive a response.

JoystiqRumor: Climax developing Silent Hill remake for Wii, PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>climaxkonamiNintendorumorrumorssilent-hillWiiThu, 26 Feb 2009 10:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlus officially announces Steal Princess]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/16/atlus-officially-announces-steal-princess/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/16/atlus-officially-announces-steal-princess/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/16/atlus-officially-announces-steal-princess/#commentsFiled under:

The ESRB totally ruined the surprise of Atlus's North American release of Steal Princess, but the company has cleverly announced several more games since then in an effort to make us temporarily forget about Steal Princess. It worked -- we were surprised again yesterday when they sent the press release out!

Steal Princess is a "puzzle platformer" developed by Climax, about a thief who is captured in an ancient palace and is forced to rescue a prince or be tried as a criminal. The palace is a labyrinth of more than 150 levels full of traps, platforming challenges, and, of course, demons. The game also features a level editor with online sharing!

Steal Princess is set for release on March 24, for $34.99. We won't even be done with all our Atlus games from February by then!

Gallery: Steal Princess

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Rising Star Games just unfurled an official list of Marvelous games that it plans to localize for Europe, including Luminous Arc 2, Avalon Code, Rune Factory 2, and a fourth game that is yet to be announced for North America: Steal Princess. We expected most (if not all) of these to reach us at some point, mainly because Rising Star Games is totally awesome and we love them.

Previous evidence has suggested that Steal Princess and Luminous Arc 2 won't be appearing before the end of March 2009, but we can't be mad at Marvelous. The company has had an action-packed Tokyo Game Show, and this is the cherry on top of a whole pile of other excellent announcements for Nintendo fans. Make the jump for screens, screens, and more screens!

Gallery: Steal Princess

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Power. Glorious, undiluted, corrupting POWER. That's what we crave as we slave away at our tiny desks working for The Man, and that's what Codemasters will be bringing us soon. The publisher has announced a DS version of the Pikmin-inspired Overlord, in which players must use a crack team of minions to maintain control of their kingdom.

Giblet, Blaze, Stench, and Zap are your unquestioning servants throughout Overlord Minions, and instantly win points with us by resembling the Gremlins. Unlike the home console editions of the title, you'll be controlling your willing slaves remotely with touches of the stylus. By combining their scaly assets, the four can help you solve puzzles, duff up enemies, and generally further your despotic desires.

The polygon-saving omission of an Overlord avatar aside, this looks pleasingly close to the fairly well-received original, and we're promised that all of that game's humor and physical comedy will have made the leap when it releases next year. We command you to hit the jump for a second screen.

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Our comedic rapacity knows no satiety. With every new batch of Steal Princess screens, we have to chuckle about some kind of petty theft. The video content and official website are showing off what promises to be a stealingly good game. Stealingly isn't even a word, and it's still funny.

Just a few new images today, but they do provide some insight into various features like the "Gimmick Setting" and "Land Parts Shop." Now, the recent announcement of Wi-Fi level sharing is associated with the shop -- you actually buy parts to create your own custom environments. No slave labor here, construction costs money! You can check out some more of the inventory systems and map screens over at Famitsu.

JoystiqSmuggling new Steal Princess screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Marvelous has some intriguing DS wares on the horizon, yet it looks like that's where most of it will stay -- on a horizon far, far away from the majority of us. Sob.

Part of a recent financial report from the publisher contained forecasts for forthcoming releases, as spotted by a keen-eyed Siliconera commenter and posted on NeoGAF. The estimations for Avalon Code's were notable, as they included figures for the U.S. and Europe, which in turn tells us we'll be getting the diary-keepin' ARPG here in the west at some point before March 2009.

Alas, we'd only just finished chest-bumping one another and shouting stuff like "HELL YEAH" when our excitement was tempered by the realization that Luminous Arc 2 and Steal Princess didn't have figures for the U.S. or Europe. This (probably) means that those games won't be localized this financial year (despite our hopes for the former). That's not to say they'll never make the trip across, of course, but for now it's one in, and two out.



[Via NeoGAF]

JoystiqAvalon Code heading west, Steal Princess, Luminous Arc staying put originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Since we've heard about Steal Princess, we've been intrigued. The title not only has a wonderful artistic style, but now we get wind of the ability to transmit levels through Wi-Fi Connect and we're even more excited.

Players will be able to share their own custom maps, adding depth and replay value to a game that's already chock full of both these things. Too bad the game's staying in Japan.

JoystiqSteal Princess to include Wi-Fi level-sharing originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The official site for visual masterpiece Steal Princess has updated, unleashing on us all a new video to watch. You like to watch things, right? We're not talking about boiling tea kettles here, we mean interesting things. Like video game footage.

And that's exactly what we're talking about here! Lucky, right? Indeed. Once you click on over to the official site (sorry, we can't embed it), you'll see the video in the bottom right-hand corner (the box that has the "PV" on it). Just give it a click and it'll pop up in a new window.

[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqSteal Princess site updates with new video content originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If there's one thing we've said about Steal Princess, it's that the art is fantastic. Seriously, are your jaws on the floor every time you look at something from the game? Our jaws have crashed to the floor a record number of times.

The latest on the game, courtesy of Famitsu's site, presents us with a glimpse into some of the items players would be using. Also, by way of these screens, we get to check out some of the game's environments. Which, by the way, look pretty good. Overall, we're liking everything we're seeing on the game.

If you're looking for more, check out the official website for the game.

JoystiqThese Steal Princess screens fell off the back of a truck originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We haven't heard much about Climax's Steal Princess other than, well, that Climax is working on it and that it's a dungeon/puzzle game of some kind based on finding a key to exit each room of a dungeon (sort of a roguelike-lite?)

With Climax and publisher Marvelous preparing Steal Princess for a July 31 release, we've been given more reason to pay close attention. First, they've released four pieces of artwork that we wish were wallpaper-sized, which can be found at Inside-Games. Of course, the game doesn't use the same high-contrast anime look as these images, but they're still effective advertising (in that they are really cool). Second, if you want to know more about the actual game, Marvelous has released a commercial, featuring several simultaneous tiny gameplay clips.

We may have reason to be interested in Steal Princess. AQ Interactive's announcement of their U.S. publishing plans includes a lot of Marvelous games whose identity has yet to be revealed. It seems likely that they'd pull from their DS lineup.

JoystiqSteal a glimpse at Steal Princess commercial and art originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 May 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorstorm, DiRT, that game with Ivan "Ironman" Stewart -- these are among the elite of off-road racing titles, having set the bar ridiculously high for other games to follow. Disney, however, has its dirt-encrusted sights set higher by announcing Pure, an upcoming off-road racer that it claims will "redefine the off-road racing genre."

In development for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, the game is currently being dragged through the mud at Disney's Brighton, England studio Black Rock, formerly known as Climax Racing, a studio known for such racing franchises as Moto GP and ATV Offroad Fury. Even with this experience, however, we're not exactly sure how Disney's plans reshape how we think about off-road racing, though it might have something to do with what it calls "breakneck racing" and "jaw-dropping aerial tricks," all of which are apparently being overseen by stunt guru and ATV filmmaker Wes Miller. Still, we've read these sorts of claims before, and while the initial bath of media looks interesting it's a good bet our jaws are in no danger of hitting the floor just yet.

Gallery: Pure

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Like twins who look alike but follow entirely different circles, Japan-based Climax Entertainment and UK-headquartered Climax must get sick and tired of people getting them confused and mistaking one for the other, with the former best known for creating the Shining Force series of RPGs, while the highlight of the latter's portfolio is what, Sudeki?

While we assume that Climax continues to work towards this November's release of Silent Hill Origins, 1UP has revealed that Climax Entertainment is revisiting familiar territory by creating an original role-playing game called Steal Princess for the Nintendo DS. Set for release in Japan sometime next year, information on the new game is scarce save for that it will be an isometric RPG starring a girl named Anis (aka the "Steal Princess") and her magic-wielding fairy Kukuri, and true to the game's namesake this dynamic duo will steal back treasures that were themselves previously stolen by the ominously named Devil King.

No plans have yet been announced to release the game outside Japan, of course, though as it stands we're on the fence as to how we feel about Steal Princess already. We know Climax Entertainment can create good stuff, as evidenced by both Shining Force and Landstalker. Then again, they also gave us such forgettable escapades as Time Stalkers and Dark Savior, prompting us to follow the old adage of 'one bitten, twice shy.'

JoystiqShining Force devs creating new DS RPG Steal Princess originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A few days ago, a Silent Hill demo was leaked onto the internet. This potentially damaging loss spread like wildfire, with sites generating upwards of 1200 downloads of the demo, which only operates on PSPs with unpatched, or unofficial firmware. Karl Jeffery, CEO and founder of developer Climax, told GamesIndustry.biz that the UK developer is not responsible for the leak. "All I can say is that code did not leak from Climax - 100 per cent guaranteed," said Jeffery. "The code that is out there is fingerprinted and was supplied solely to Konami for marketing purposes."

"At Climax we have strong and proven security procedures that protect all of our code, assets and builds," he added. "We have developed over 100 titles in 20 years in business and have never had a leak or theft from inside the company." In spite of this apparent security breach, it doesn't appear as though the release will be pushed back. Thank goodness -- could we really have waited even longer for Silent Hill Origins?

JoystiqClimax denies responsibility for Silent Hill demo leak originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a recent interview with Eurogamer, Silent Hill: Origins producer William Oertel confirmed previous rumors that the game met serious problems during its production. The solution, it appears, was to switch development teams altogether. "Game development isn't an exact science, and sometimes you need to go back and adjust some things. In this case, it has been for the best. It was decided that moving development to Climax's Portsmouth office would be best for the game, and that introduced delays."

As evidenced by the most recent video footage, the game has certainly come a long way, and we're excited to find out more. It's clear that Origins is in good hands, with the producers understanding what makes a Silent Hill game so unique. "As I'm fond of saying, Silent Hill is an exercise in subtlety, and therefore the changes seen in this game, compared to previous games, reflect that."

[Via PSP GadgetZ]

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IGN got some hands-on time with MotoGP '07 and came back with some intriguing details. First off, all of the licensed GP tracks you know and love will be making a triumphant return this September. The face lift to the graphics are also worthing noting, as well as adding tweaks to the handling to make the game a little more accessible, while still maintaining its simulation roots. The Extreme mode is also back, and apparently at least some of the tracks from last year will be playable again. Customization will be more in depth, to help make your bike yours. But, it won't necessarily be yours forever, as you can take a page out of Juiced 2's book and race for pink slips on your crotch rocket. More details available by clicking the "Read" link. With the swarm of MotoGP news, can September come soon enough? Or should we wake you when it's over?

JoystiqMotoGP 07 Hands on originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We brought you screens earlier this week, and now IGN just posted a trailer. The game looks beautiful, which is to be expected, and Moto GP 07 promises that this is going to be the most "spectacular season ever" and refers to the player as the returning champion. Could their be a slight storyline behind this season's career mode? It also showed some glimpses of the Extreme Mode, as well. We'll have to see, but what they did show at the end was interesting, the game is scheduled to release in September 2007. So at the tail end of summer we should be ripping along the tracks at 300 km/h. How did the trailer look to you?

JoystiqMotoGP 07 Trailer, release month announced originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We announced that Climax's MotoGP 07 would be coming to Xbox 360, and now we can tell you that it is expected to hit retail shelves sometime this fourth quarter. 360Monster also got their hands on 4 new screens of MotoGP 07, courtesy of THQ, and it is looking very pretty. In it we see that Extreme mode is making return, with enhanced options for customization. Of particular note is the textures for the asphalt on the tracks, which along with all the other graphical details, are making progress over last years edition. We've got some very sexy screens awaiting your perusal after the break.

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JoystiqMotoGP 07 Images and release schedule originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Xboxygen reports that Climax's upcoming title will be MotoGP 07, and will feature updated graphics, and 3D animated crowds. Old school Xbox Live members should have fond memories of the MotoGP series. The online demo/patch for the original MotoGP as well as the demo for Whacked! were packed in with the initial release of the Xbox Live starter kit back in 2002. On Xbox 360, MotoGP 06 wowed gamers with its stellar graphics, and while the Grand Prix was less forgiving, the Extreme Mode tailored more to the arcade racing style and was more accessible. Are you interested in some two wheeled racing? And for the record, were any of our readers there for the beginning of Xbox Live and had some of their first online experiences in a 16 person race around Mugello?

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JoystiqMotoGP 07 confirmed for Xbox 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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