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This developer diary video for Splinter Cell: Blacklist explores the characters that players can use in the game's co-op missions. The game is coming to Wii U, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on August 20.

JoystiqSplinter Cell: Blacklist co-op developer diary works together originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 25 May 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you know that viruses are important to the Resident Evil series? Thanks to this Resident Evil: Revelations developer diary video, you do now.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations developer diary discusses importance of viruses originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 05 May 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA Canada recently detailed NHL 14's Collision Physics in a developer diary video and blog. New to the hockey game this year are left stick hits, where the speed and momentum of skaters can cause big hits without the use of the right joystick. Right stick hitting controls are still accessible in the game.

The Collision Physics system, which borrows from the FIFA series' Player Impact Engine, introduces more ragdoll reactions to players suffering hits, including the goalie. EA Canada says NHL 14 will also see less hip check spamming and more incidental contact due to the game demanding better player positioning. Likewise, the developer says the system will make better use of a player's individual attributes for keeping their balance and delivering hits on opponents.

JoystiqCollision Physics takes the ice in NHL 14 trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 May 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This video discusses how Capcom took inspiration from the first few games in the Resident Evil series when developing Resident Evil: Revelations. The game's HD port is coming to Wii U, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on May 21.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations developer diary discusses heritage originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Elite: Dangerous, the Kickstarter project by Frontier Developments, has a new developer diary video from Founder David Braben discussing the ways in which the game's galaxy evolves over time. In the video, Braben describes the development of planets and the various contracts that players complete in the game, including the transportation dignitaries that may have bounties on their heads.

The Kickstarter project is at the half-way point of its nearly $2 million funding goal with 33 days left before its January 4, 2013 deadline. Providing the goal is met, Elite: Dangerous is set to launch on PC in March 2014.

JoystiqElite: Dangerous developer diary details evolving galaxy originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 02 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In this latest Splinter Cell: Blacklist developer diary, stuntman and combat consultant Kevin Secours puts some of his best choke holds and close-quarters combat maneuvers to use. These moves should come in handy the next time we're trying to get information on the next Xbox.

JoystiqSplinter Cell: Blacklist dev diary examines the art o' choke originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sage Mears and David de Lautour talk about their roles as Kat and Vergil in this "making of" trailer for DmC: Devil May Cry. Capcom's next entry in the series will launch January 15, 2013 for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

JoystiqDmC: Devil May Cry voice actors fight the power originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The last of a four-part developer diary series for Assassin's Creed 3 is titled "America, by Land and Sea," and it takes place entirely in the skies above Morocco. Strange.

Not really - the final dev diary describes the historical accuracy of Assassin's Creed 3's main cities, positing that citizens of those areas today should get a creepy "I've been here before" feeling while wandering the digital streets. It also tackles the frontier and Connor's tree-running ability, along with epic naval battles. These are different than "navel" battles, bear in mind.

JoystiqAssassin's Creed 3 developer diary tackles the land and sea originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wondering how significant the latest update to The Witcher 2 is? The fine folks at CD Projekt RED are more than happy to go into specifics for you, right here.

JoystiqCatch up on The Witcher 2's big changes in this lengthy dev diary originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This guided walkthrough of PlanetSide 2's GDC alpha demo takes pride in how "MASSIVE" every part of this game apparently is, from its day/night-cycling environments to its customizable tanks, planes and support vehicles. Even the infantry combat is MASSIVE, despite being totes normal-sized.

JoystiqPlanetSide 2 alpha gameplay shows off map size, vehicle combat originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This latest installment in CD Projekt's ongoing developer diary series for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition details the game's new intro movie, as well as the rest of the fresh cinematics created specifically for the Enhanced Edition.

JoystiqWitcher 2 Enhanced Edition dev diary, episode 2: Cinematics originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As we discovered in our our preview last summer, Funcom's The Secret World aims to differentiate itself from other MMORPGs by ditching the customary class and level-based character progression system in favor of something a little more jazz.

JoystiqThe Secret World dev diary details 'freeform progression' originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Alan Wake makes his second appearance on the Xbox 360 this year in Alan Wake's American Nightmare, he's bringing more than just his flair for writing and a new set of clothes to the fight. He'll have ... umm ... a nail gun, too!

Continue reading Alan Wake's American Nightmare illuminated in latest dev diary

JoystiqAlan Wake's American Nightmare illuminated in latest dev diary originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Worried that the now Itagaki-less Team Ninja isn't still super, super serious about making a Ninja Gaiden game? The latest dev diary for Ninja Gaiden 3 should more than suffice at changing your mind.

JoystiqNinja Gaiden 3 dev diary reasserts seriousness of ninja game development originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqBodycount developer diary is just crazy about its guns originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When they're not busy charging you with clubs and screaming, or taking aim with their bizarre future weapons, the denizens of the world of Rage are quite a cultured group of folks. As you'll find out in this latest dev diary, they truly run the gamut of disfigured humanoids.

JoystiqMeet the colorful inhabitants of Rage's wasteland in latest dev diary originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rather than allowing players to jump from car to car all willy nilly-like, Driver: San Francisco instead depends on a metric called "good will" to mete out the Matrix 2-esque action. We can't wait to hear how this plays into the "dude in a coma" story conceit!

JoystiqDriver: San Francisco's dev diary explores your good will originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqRage developer diary wastes some time in the Wasteland originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Check out these master thespians' thoughts on Lionhead's upcoming action-RPG in the developer diary posted after the jump. Make sure you stick around for Fry's inspiring advice at the end of the clip. Don't forget: Just be yourselves, friends.

Continue reading Fable 3 developer diary features a star-studded voice cast

JoystiqFable 3 developer diary features a star-studded voice cast originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mafia II

JoystiqMafia 2 dev diary introduces us to Vito's mother originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alpha Protocol is currently expected June 1 in the US, while Australia and Europe receive the package drop a week earlier.

Gallery: Alpha Protocol (2-25-10)

JoystiqAlpha Protocol has gadgets and gizmos aplenty, whozits and whatzits galore originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alpha-protocoldeveloper-diaryMicrosoftobsidiansegaXbox-360Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Latest Skate 3 dev diary shreds the industrial park, quarry]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/03/latest-skate-3-dev-diary-shreds-the-industrial-park-quarry/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/03/latest-skate-3-dev-diary-shreds-the-industrial-park-quarry/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/03/latest-skate-3-dev-diary-shreds-the-industrial-park-quarry/#commentsThe second in an ongoing series of Skate 3 developer diaries where dudes sit around on a couch like a bunch of Chatty Cathys, this latest episode features one of the most ambitious locales to make its way into a Skate game: a quarry. Looking more like a multiplayer map from Modern Warfare 2 than a sweet spot to bust some darkslides, we're anxious to see if the execution will be up to snuff. If so, it'll be among the most unique and diverse spots the series has to offer.

Aside from the quarry, the video above also provides a brief look at an industrial district, a new spillway and a new area dubbed 3rd & Army 1st & Air Force 2nd & Navy.

JoystiqLatest Skate 3 dev diary shreds the industrial park, quarry originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>developer-diaryeaea-black-boxElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftport-carvertonskateskate-3skateboardingsportsXbox-360Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Avatar's third dev diary is all about choices]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/18/avatars-third-dev-diary-is-all-about-choices/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/18/avatars-third-dev-diary-is-all-about-choices/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/18/avatars-third-dev-diary-is-all-about-choices/#commentsOkay, okay - we'll admit that the transparent dry erase board thing is a bit on the "too much" side of things, but Avatar's third dev diary contains enough interesting information about the game in it otherwise that we feel okay forgiving the clip's director. The emphasis here is on the game's many choices, and, more specifically, the one major choice which mirrors the movie's plot. Will you choose the path of the human and murder a tall blue alien ... thing, or stand up for all that is righteous and good in the world? The choice is yours (you monster!).

Gallery: James Cameron's Avatar (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)

JoystiqAvatar's third dev diary is all about choices originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>avataravatar-the-gamedev-diarydev-diary-3developer-diaryjames-cameronjames-camerons-avatarMicrosoftNintendoubisoftWiiXbox-360Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Darksiders dev diary contains your daily recommended dose of epicness]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/14/darksiders-dev-diary-contains-your-daily-recommended-dose-of-epi/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/14/darksiders-dev-diary-contains-your-daily-recommended-dose-of-epi/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/14/darksiders-dev-diary-contains-your-daily-recommended-dose-of-epi/#comments There's a lot to absorb in the latest developer diary for THQ's celestial adventure title, Darksiders: Angels fighting demons, demons fighting horsemen of the apocalypse, horsemen fighting angels, giant worm monsters, the Apocalypse and, best of all, a horse that nearly killed Joystiq's own Kevin Kelly. Basically, we're saying that it's going to be tough to top the video you see above at any point today, as we doubt another video will force one of us to flash back to a moment in our lives where we experienced pure mortal terror.

JoystiqDarksiders dev diary contains your daily recommended dose of epicness originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>darksidersdarksiders-wrath-of-wardeveloper-diaryMicrosoftruinthqtrailervigil-gamesXbox-360Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dark Void dev diary focuses on that guy in front of the jetpack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/dark-void-dev-diary-talks-about-that-guy-in-front-of-the-jetpack/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/dark-void-dev-diary-talks-about-that-guy-in-front-of-the-jetpack/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/dark-void-dev-diary-talks-about-that-guy-in-front-of-the-jetpack/#commentsFor us, the worth of protagonist Will in Dark Void isn't measured by his strengths as human being, but really just his awesome jetpacking. Airtight Games wants us to know there's more to like about the guy and aimed to make Will more in line with the typical Japanese game protagonist -- more believable and less of a "caricature."

The above video diary also shows us how Nikola Tesla ended up in the game. Tesla is just one cool dude, whether he's being played by David Bowie, building super awesome defense towers for the Russians, or -- in the case of Dark Void -- spearheading an entire rebellion by inventing jetpacks and gigantic airships.

JoystiqDark Void dev diary focuses on that guy in front of the jetpack originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>airtight-gamescapcomdark-voiddeveloper-diaryMicrosoftshooterXbox-360Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Assassin's Creed 2's Ezio is a really popular guy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/assassins-creed-2s-ezio-is-a-really-popular-guy/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/assassins-creed-2s-ezio-is-a-really-popular-guy/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/assassins-creed-2s-ezio-is-a-really-popular-guy/#commentsWe can just see Ezio now, dashing from one social circle to the next like a débutante on her coming out party. And how could we picture anything else after watching the latest developer diary for Assassin's Creed 2, where the game's main character is depicted as a card-carrying socialite.

So what if one of those groups happens to be full of vicious mercenaries? They'll help him learn how to fight! And sure, another group might be made up of "courtesans" (see: ladies of the night), but they'll teach him all about sneaking! And another group is full of ... well ... you get the gist, right? The game's handful of factions will assist Ezio as he murders his way through Renaissance Europe.

One final thing: even if you don't care about each group, make sure you stick around for the surprise treat nestled after the end splash screen. You'll thank us.

Gallery: Assassin's Creed II

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creedassassins-creed-2courtesansdev-diarydeveloper-diaryfactionsmercenariesMicrosoftthievesubisoftubisoft-montrealXbox-360Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Watch Ezio grow up in this Assassin's Creed 2 dev diary]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/22/watch-ezio-grow-up-in-this-assassins-creed-2-dev-diary/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/22/watch-ezio-grow-up-in-this-assassins-creed-2-dev-diary/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/22/watch-ezio-grow-up-in-this-assassins-creed-2-dev-diary/#comments Ezio Auditore da Firenze (we hear saying that five times fast unlocks an Achievement / Trophy!) isn't going to be the same character at the end of Assassin's Creed 2's 30-year narrative as he is at its outset. Sure, he'll be the same person -- but, as various members of the game's development team point out in this latest video diary, his repertoire of moves and the weapons / gear available to him will evolve the way you play as the character.

Considerably more time, though, is spent pointing out how all of this will make the game less repetitive, clearly meant to reaffirm that, yes, Ubisoft Montreal is addressing one of the chief criticisms of the first game. But, wow, do they try their best to work this fact into the script. Watching the video, we half expected creative director Patrice Desilets to claim that Ezio will be able to groom his facial hair in various ways, thus adding more variety to the game. Kidding (or is it?) aside, the game is looking absolutely fab, and we can't wait to play through it in a variety of ways when it hits next month.

JoystiqWatch Ezio grow up in this Assassin's Creed 2 dev diary originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creedassassins-creed-2developer-diaryMicrosoftubisoftubisoft-montrealvideoXbox-360Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Brutal Legend video explores game world's art style]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/22/brutal-legend-video-explores-game-worlds-art-style/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/22/brutal-legend-video-explores-game-worlds-art-style/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/22/brutal-legend-video-explores-game-worlds-art-style/#comments The latest Brütal Legend video has Art Director Lee Petty describing the style and artistic influences for the game's world. Most of it is interesting to those out there with an art degree, but we certainly got a giggle out of one of game's factions being inspired by 15th century art and "[Double Fine's] tremendous amount of research into the S&M scene." We wonder if those toys like "leather straps" and "ball gags" were brought into the office and purchased with the company credit card for "research" ... and whether Tim Shafer now keeps a dungeon for employee use?

... Hey, the game is M-rated, this is a perfectly appropriate question to ask. What?! Stop looking at us like that.

JoystiqBrutal Legend video explores game world's art style originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brutal-legenddeveloper-diaryheavy-metallee-pettyMicrosoftvideoXbox-360Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Latest Dead Space Extraction trailer reveals really big boss battle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/02/latest-dead-space-extraction-trailer-reveals-really-big-boss-bat/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/02/latest-dead-space-extraction-trailer-reveals-really-big-boss-bat/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/02/latest-dead-space-extraction-trailer-reveals-really-big-boss-bat/#comments The latest Dead Space Extraction trailer comes horrifyingly close to uttering the line, "You should buy this game because it's totally, like, full of scary von scariness." However, it's good at showing some more of the gameplay we can expect from the on-rails shooter when it injects into retail on September 29th.

Some highlights include a look at a big tentacle boss, some of the "mini game" elements -- like building a barricade -- and a nice clear look at how stasis and strategic dismemberment will look. Oh, strategic dismemberment, it's been too long.

Gallery: Dead Space: Extraction

JoystiqLatest Dead Space Extraction trailer reveals really big boss battle originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-spacedead-space-extractiondeveloper-diaryeaelectronic-artsNintendoWiiWed, 02 Sep 2009 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Newest Blur video provides insight into game's vision]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/30/newest-blur-video-provides-insight-into-games-vision/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/30/newest-blur-video-provides-insight-into-games-vision/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/30/newest-blur-video-provides-insight-into-games-vision/#commentsIt's unfortunate that at the end of the half trailer/half developer diary you see above for Blur, the game's publisher, Activision, makes no mention of a release date. We enjoyed the time we spent with the game at E3 earlier this year, no doubt about it. However, the lofty claims various companies associated with the game have been making have us anxious to find out when we'll get to put it through its paces a bit more thoroughly.

More importantly, we'll finally find out what the "Shunt" power-up does. Also, how is that not a swear?

Gallery: Blur

JoystiqNewest Blur video provides insight into game's vision originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionbizarre-creationsblurdeveloper-diaryMicrosoftpcracingXbox-360Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Second dev diary for Dante's Inferno is lustful]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/10/second-dev-diary-for-dantes-inferno-is-lustful/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/10/second-dev-diary-for-dantes-inferno-is-lustful/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/10/second-dev-diary-for-dantes-inferno-is-lustful/#commentsEA has passed on another Dante's Inferno developer diary, with this latest video containing four minutes of juicy game footage and commentary from the folks behind the title. It focuses on the Lust circle of Hell, which looks to be comprised of walls and walls of bodies, as well as freaky contortions of what once passed for human beings. If you're eating or drinking anything, we suggest you set it aside for a few minutes and collect yourself before watching this. This has a spit out your Coke factor of about eight.

JoystiqSecond dev diary for Dante's Inferno is lustful originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dantes-infernodeveloper-diaryeaElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftvisceral-gamesXbox-360Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Assassin's Creed 2 dev diary delves into the backstory of Ezio Auditore Da Firenze]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/07/assassins-creed-2-dev-diary-delves-into-the-backstory-of-ezio-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/07/assassins-creed-2-dev-diary-delves-into-the-backstory-of-ezio-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/07/assassins-creed-2-dev-diary-delves-into-the-backstory-of-ezio-a/#comments In the first of a series of developer diaries for Assassin's Creed 2, Ubisoft Montreal team members delve into the backstory of Ezio -- the game's newest assassin. Originally from a family of wealth and opportunity, Ezio is pushed into a vengeful quest when his family is threatened by people they once called friends. Set against the backdrop of a 15th Century Italy, Ezio continues the original title's story of exploring the bloodline of Desmond -- a man in the modern world forced to jump into the bloodied shoes of his ancestors through the use of a machine known as the Animus.

We're walking into Assassin's Creed 2 with a lot of questions (namely, will it stay fresh between assassinations?), but we're excited to find out the answers. Sadly, we may have to wait much longer than we anticipated for some of our queries to be addressed.

Gallery: Assassin's Creed II

JoystiqAssassin's Creed 2 dev diary delves into the backstory of Ezio Auditore Da Firenze originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creed-2developer-diaryMicrosoftubisoftubisoft-montrealvideoXbox-360Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Producer talks about what to expect from de Blob]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/producer-talks-about-what-to-expect-from-de-blob/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/producer-talks-about-what-to-expect-from-de-blob/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/producer-talks-about-what-to-expect-from-de-blob/#commentsFiled under:


With de Blob's release getting closer and closer (September), we're starting to see more and more media on the title. This, to us, is a good thing. And informed public is a good public. Also, we want to see stuff get all painted up.

This latest bit of media is an interview with Nick Hagger, the game's producer. He talks about the sinister corporation that's sucked all of the color out of Chroma City, the way Blob can acquire color and roll about, as well as his gang of cohorts. It's an insightful look at THQ's upcoming game and we suggest you check it out.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blue-tonguede-blobdeveloper-diaryproducerthqTue, 01 Jul 2008 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Alone in the Dark developer dishes delightedly]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/12/alone-in-the-dark-developer-dishes-delightedly/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/12/alone-in-the-dark-developer-dishes-delightedly/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/12/alone-in-the-dark-developer-dishes-delightedly/#commentsFiled under:


Hervé Sliwa, lead designer on Alone in the Dark, released a developer diary in which he gushes over the chance to work on one of his favorite games, and who could blame him? Whether or not you happen to like this particular title, the idea of being in his shoes -- and working on a new vision of something you love -- has to be exciting. In fact, the entire diary entry reads like a fanboy's dream come true; Sliwa swears he applied to Infogrames because of Alone in the Dark, because of the game's innovation and narrative. If nothing else, this gives us some hope about the remake. Sure, some may not welcome the level-skip function, and maybe everyone's not happy with the screenshots, but it certainly sounds as though the game is in good hands.

As far as actual information goes about development, this entry is a little on the light side. However, near the end, Sliwa does mention that the sight of Central Park at night inspired the project. The contrast between the brightly-lit city and a particularly dark patch in the park just struck a chord, and the first idea for the new game slithered forth from the depths of night. While we'd love to get some down and dirty details on the game, or perhaps a video or two, it's nice to see the beginning of the process, particularly when the mind behind it is so enthusiastic. It's contagious, as well; in honor of Sliwa's excitement, we tracked down some new artwork and Wii-specific screens, and have tucked them into the gallery below, along with the older shots.

JoystiqAlone in the Dark developer dishes delightedly originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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