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[Rockstar: Grand Theft Auto 5 delay for quality purposes only]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/rockstar-grand-theft-auto-5-delay-for-quality-purposes-only/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/rockstar-grand-theft-auto-5-delay-for-quality-purposes-only/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/rockstar-grand-theft-auto-5-delay-for-quality-purposes-only/#comments Rockstar tells GTA5 delay conspiracy theorists to stop itGrand Theft Auto 5 has a release date of September 17, which is later than its original launch window of spring this year. Yes, this is a delay. No, it isn't because aliens beamed down to Rockstar headquarters and possessed the entire Grand Theft Auto 5 development team. At least that's what Rockstar is telling its fans:

"To those of you saying or seeing various conspiracy theories about there being some other ulterior motive for this delay, rest assured that they're all nonsense - literally the only reason we've delayed the release is because we want the game to be as good as it needs to be," Rockstar writes in the comments of its launch date announcement.

When Rockstar first posted the September release date, it said, "We know this is about four months later than originally planned and we know that this short delay will come as a disappointment to many of you, but, trust us, it will be worth the extra time." While we study the weaknesses of your puny human race, we assume is how that originally ended.

JoystiqRockstar: Grand Theft Auto 5 delay for quality purposes only originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aliensconspiracyDelaygrand-theft-auto-5gta5microsoftplaystationps3RockStarxboxMon, 04 Feb 2013 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Home celebrates two years, outlines next year's additions]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/10/playstation-home-celebrates-two-years-outlines-next-years-addi/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/10/playstation-home-celebrates-two-years-outlines-next-years-addi/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/10/playstation-home-celebrates-two-years-outlines-next-years-addi/#comments Man, it seems like only yesterday that we first stepped virtual foot into PlayStation Home, communicating with fellow PS3 owners using a complex system of gestures and gender morphing. In actuality, it's been two years since the platform launched, and according to a Sony press release, over 17 million users have visited its ghostly halls in that time. These users have participated in over 600 "community events," some of which were sponsored by other game developers and publishers, while some of which were hosted by us, such as our lightly-attended "Virtual Pizza Party/Singles Mixer 2009."

The presser also announced two games which will arrive on the platform next spring: Sodium 2, a follow-up to Outso's successful, Home-based competitve tank shooter, and Conspiracy, a multiplayer "Spy/Puzzle game" from Jet Set Games. You can check out a few screenshots from the latter of these two titles in the gallery below. We wonder if our own proclivity for sexual espionage will give us a leg up?

Gallery: Conspiracy (PlayStation Home)

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JoystiqPlayStation Home celebrates two years, outlines next year's additions originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Coincidence? WE THINK NOT.

JoystiqWhat's in the Joystiq source code? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a while since we've seen anything out of High Voltage's little-shooter-that-could, The Conduit -- a problem that was expediently rectified on last night's episode of GameTrailers TV. In addition to the revelation that the game won't support Wii MotionPlus but will allow users to chat via Wii Speak, the latest trailer for the shooter, titled "Conspiracy," was aired.

In addition to showing a sizable chunk of gameplay, the trailer (which we've posted after the jump) gives further hints regarding the game's plot. Here's what we've pieced together: There's a conspiracy (Aliens? Illuminati? Grassy Knoll?), which appears to be causing protagonist Michael Ford to have a very bad day. Don your tinfoil hat, crank up the Alex Jones, and check out the trailer after the break.

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JoystiqThe Conduit to use Wii Speak, new trailer sizzles with 'conspiracy' originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is what makes us smile. Reader Olav sent us word this morning that the Norwegian post office switched its old logo (which we've placed after the break for reference) to something, he said, that "unmistakably looks like a pokéball." After checking it out, we believe Posten Norge's new symbol looks like the love child of a pokéball and the symbol from Bungie's Marathon.

Coincidence, or conspiracy by some gamer in the art department?

Source - Article about new post symbol (it's in Norwegian)
Source - Norway Post in English

[Thanks Olav]

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JoystiqNorway Post's new logo: Pokéball or Marathon symbol variation? originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>coincidenceconspiracymarathonMarathon-Durandalnorway-postpokeballpostenposten-norgeFri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mario Kart won't be the only kart racing game for the Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/27/mario-kart-wont-be-the-only-kart-racing-game-for-the-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/27/mario-kart-wont-be-the-only-kart-racing-game-for-the-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/27/mario-kart-wont-be-the-only-kart-racing-game-for-the-wii/#commentsFiled under:

And no, we're not even talking about Deca Sports, which features kart racing as one of its ten activities. Rather, Conspiracy Entertainment is making another Wii game in their Cocoto series, called Cocoto Kart Racer (which is already out for the DS, GameCube, PC and PS2). The title should be coming out soon (the press release said Q2 2008), and will probably break the hearts of children everywhere. We're not saying it will necessarily be a bad game (even though the other versions got poor reviews, so let's be realistic), but the point is, it's not Mario Kart.

Imagine a child asking his or her parents for Mario Kart, only to be sorely disappointed when they come home with Cocoto Kart Racer instead because they don't know the difference or want to go with the cheaper option. We can definitely see that happening.

[Via press release]

JoystiqMario Kart won't be the only kart racing game for the Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cocotococoto-kart-racerconspiracyconspiracy-entertain...nekoneko-entertainmentracingSun, 27 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Cocoto Magic Circus ships for Wii, no one notices]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/05/cocoto-magic-circus-ships-for-wii-no-one-notices/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/05/cocoto-magic-circus-ships-for-wii-no-one-notices/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/05/cocoto-magic-circus-ships-for-wii-no-one-notices/#commentsFiled under:

We know PR people are supposed to write press releases that make video games sound good, but simply writing down that a game is "highly anticipated" doesn't make it so.

Unless we're mistaken, and you're the one person in the world who's been drooling all over yourself while waiting for Cocoto Magic Circus to come out on the Wii. Considering that we've never even heard of the game and it's our job to write about all things Wii, though, we somehow doubt it.

So, what is Cocoto Magic Circus, then? Apparently, it's a compilation of forty minigames. We originally assumed from the title that these minigames would involve acrobatics, riding unicycles, and other things of that sort. The press release, however, only mentions something about freeing a magical fairy, so we really can't be sure.

The game actually shipped to the U.S. last week, but we're sure you already knew that, considering how "highly anticipated" it is.

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqCocoto Magic Circus ships for Wii, no one notices originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cocoto-magic-circusconspiracyconspiracy-entertainment-holdingsminigamesWed, 05 Mar 2008 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Conspiracy to publish Wii budget titles in the U.S.]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/28/conspiracy-to-publish-wii-budget-titles-in-the-u-s/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/28/conspiracy-to-publish-wii-budget-titles-in-the-u-s/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/28/conspiracy-to-publish-wii-budget-titles-in-the-u-s/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Data Design Interactive and U.S. Developer Conspiracy have announced a distribution agreement that will bring nine new Wii-exclusive titles to the U.S. this year. Most of the games seem to be knock-offs of more popular titles such as Mario Kart or the Harry Potter series, but this Ninjabread Man game has our attention. No release date or prices have been set, but the games have been marketed at budget prices in the UK, so we can likely expect the same in the States.

JoystiqConspiracy to publish Wii budget titles in the U.S. originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Good news! You can sell that imported European Wii you bought! Conspiracy Entertainment is bringing Data Design's lineup of European budget Wii games to the US, according to the ESRB listings. These are budget Wii ports of Metro3D's budget PS2 games. Let us say it again: budget.

So far, four Conspiracy games have been rated for US release: Billy the Wizard (original name: Barry Hatter), Anubis II, Mythmakers: Super Kart GP, and Counter Force. No word on Ninjabread Man yet, and we don't know when any of these will be released. In any case, we recommend preordering now so you won't be stuck in line at 5AM on release day.

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqBilly the Wizard and others spotted on ESRB originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 May 2007 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>billybilly the wizardBillyTheWizardbudgetcircuitconspiracyesrbnintendonintendo wiiNintendoWiisupersuper circuitSuperCircuitwiiwizardTue, 15 May 2007 17:25:00 EST<![CDATA[The fix is in: Another Samsung exec falls in DRAM conspiracy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/22/the-fix-is-in-another-samsung-exec-falls-in-dram-conspiracy/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/22/the-fix-is-in-another-samsung-exec-falls-in-dram-conspiracy/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/22/the-fix-is-in-another-samsung-exec-falls-in-dram-conspiracy/#commentsFiled under: ,

The fifth Samsung executive has agreed to a 10-month prison sentence, pleading guilty to conspiring with other companies to fix DRAM prices. Since 2003, the ongoing U.S. Department of Justice investigation has charged four vendors in the scandal. While Samsung already pleaded guilty and was fined $300 million a year ago, this latest plea relates to OEM price-fixing over 2001 and 2002; if you bought a computer from Dell, HP, Gateway, or Apple, those companies likely passed the extra costs on to you.

Once a product becomes a commodity -- like RAM -- the pressure for collusion seems to rise because price is the main product difference; all vendors lose in a price war. We don't think that video cards and GPUs are interchangeable like RAM, but is the graphic industry using similar tricks?

See also:
Uh-oh! Sony part of DoJ's inquiry into SRAM sales
Feds tracking AMD/ATI, Nvidia in antitrust probe

JoystiqThe fix is in: Another Samsung exec falls in DRAM conspiracy originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>antitrustconspiracyDepartment of JusticeDepartmentOfJusticeDRAMPCRAMFri, 22 Dec 2006 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStop employees fake PS3 theft, face charges]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/24/gamestop-employees-fake-ps3-theft-face-charges/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/24/gamestop-employees-fake-ps3-theft-face-charges/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/24/gamestop-employees-fake-ps3-theft-face-charges/#commentsFiled under: ,

cuffedTwo GameStop employees were arrested earlier this week in connection with the theft of four PlayStation 3 units. Tauryn Robert Hodge and Gerald Anthony Keys, both 19, face charges of suspected embezzlement, burglary, and conspiracy. Hodge has also been slapped with a charge for filing a false police report.

Last Thursday, on the eve of the PlayStation 3 launch, Hodge told police that two armed gunmen robbed his GameStop and made off with four of the coveted consoles. Despite not yet recovering the stolen PS3s, detectives have determined that Hodge and at least one other accomplice were actually the ones responsible for the theft. Both Hodge and Keys have posted bail and are no longer in police custody.

[Thanks, Esteban]

JoystiqGameStop employees fake PS3 theft, face charges originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>burglaryconspiracyembezzlementGameStopPS3robberyFri, 24 Nov 2006 14:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Poll: Where do you read Joystiq?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/02/joystiq-poll-where-do-you-read-joystiq/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/02/joystiq-poll-where-do-you-read-joystiq/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/02/joystiq-poll-where-do-you-read-joystiq/#commentsFiled under: , ,

We want to know where the magic happens. Where are you sitting when you hit the Joystiq bookmark and start reading? Do you have to keep it a secret, or do you brazenly do it out in public? Do you print it out and take it where your computer can't go? Is it your homepage? Inquiring minds and egos want to know where it all goes down.

Once all these consoles with built-in web browsers hit us, maybe we'll all be surfing Joystiq on our PlayStation 3s and Nintendo Wiis, but until then, let us know how you do it.



Where do you read Joystiq?
At work, hidden behind an Excel spreadsheet, 'stiqin it to the man.
On my home computer, hidden behind pr0n. If you're really brazen, side by side with it.
Mobile phone web browsing goodness for me, just like Paris and Lindsay.
At school when I should be studying. Unless this is research, then carry on.
Using my laptop on a WiFi network, where I can feel free to "offload" some waste material while I'm online.
Waitaminute ... read Joystiq? I only look at the pictures and spark flamewars! :)
[Thanks, crono141]

JoystiqJoystiq Poll: Where do you read Joystiq? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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