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[Exclusive launches are sometimes necessary, Papo & Yo creator says]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/exclusive-launches-are-sometimes-necessary-papo-and-yo-creator-sa/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/exclusive-launches-are-sometimes-necessary-papo-and-yo-creator-sa/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/exclusive-launches-are-sometimes-necessary-papo-and-yo-creator-sa/#comments Papo & Yo creator Exclusive launches 'can be good'Papo & Yo cost developer Minority Media $1.5 million to make, and its exclusive release on PS3 in 2012 earned back some of that cost. It came to Steam last week, and during GDC creator Vander Caballero told us the PC launch should "cover the whole cost of the game." If it weren't for Sony and that exclusive PS3 launch, however, Papo & Yo may have never seen the light of day.

"If you are an independent you have zero marketing money," Caballero told Kotaku. "You have nothing. Then you need someone to support your project. So, if someone asks you for exclusivity and it's going to help you to bring out your product into the market, I think that can be good. Sometime, I think it's the only way to get something out."

Caballero's next game with Minority is Silent Enemy, an exploration and puzzle game set in a harsh, mystical Canadian tundra, but with a message about bullying. Minority doesn't have any platforms locked down for Silent Enemy just yet, but Caballero is considering PS4, PC, tablets and Ouya.

JoystiqExclusive launches are sometimes necessary, Papo & Yo creator says originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At the PlayStation 4 reveal event, Braid creator Jonathan Blow has announced that his upcoming puzzle title, The Witness, is coming to Sony's new platform.

Blow revealed that only Sony's new hardware will house the console version of The Witness during the game's "release window."

The developer described his new first-person puzzle title as "a game about epiphany, that instantaneous transition of the mind that takes you from confusion to understanding."

The Witness, said Blow, will have 25 hours of unique puzzles to play through, and the game's exclusivity will include the new console's "release window," so presumably the title's availability is open after that. Blow then showed off a quick video of the game, which looked about like what we've seen before, though perhaps with a few more bits of graphical flair thanks to the PS4's shiny new hardware.

[Ed. Note: We have edited this post for accuracy.]

JoystiqJonathan Blow reveals 'The Witness' coming to PS4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>exclusivejonathan-blowlaunchlaunch-titleplaystationplaystation-2013playstation-4ps3ps4the-witnesswindowWed, 20 Feb 2013 19:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Platinum and KojiPro on partnership: 'We'd love to do it again']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/07/platinum-and-kojipro-on-partnership-wed-love-to-do-it-again/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/07/platinum-and-kojipro-on-partnership-wed-love-to-do-it-again/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/07/platinum-and-kojipro-on-partnership-wed-love-to-do-it-again/#comments Platinum Games and Kojima Productions say they'd do it againThe build of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance shown off this week at a press event in Los Angeles was essentially complete, and while the game itself won't be released until February, finished product means that the collaboration between Kojima Productions (represented at the event by producer Yuji Korekado) and Platinum Games (represented by producer Atsushi Inaba) is also done. So when Joystiq sat down to chat with them, we only had one important question: How'd it go?

Both sides were unsure of the partnership when it began. Korekado said that "the challenge for us was the worry about what kind of game would this end up being," and Inaba told us that Platinum wasn't sure about taking over for Kojima's series on this iteration. But now that all is said and done, both sides also say they not only had a great time, but they'd do it again. "We could not have done that without Platinum Games' expertise, it would not have happened," said Korekado. "So of course, this tag team, we'd love to do it again."

Inaba was even more adamant about the two studios working together in the future. "From our side, it would be a waste to not do this again. We made a great game, and we'd love to do it again," he said. He agreed that when the project started, both teams were reticent about joining forces. "But after working together on the game for a while, they were both able to learn from each other and grow as people and as developers. And we feel that's a plus. Moving forward as a team, we'd love to do it again, no doubt." Obviously, nothing's been announced yet, and the goal right now is to get Rising in the public's hands. But it sounds like Platinum and Kojima are ready to make more Metal Gear music together in the future.

JoystiqPlatinum and KojiPro on partnership: 'We'd love to do it again' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Rayman Legends launches as a Wii U game this fall, that's all it'll be launching as. According to the last three or so seconds of the game's Gamescom trailer above, Rayman Legends will be a Wii U exclusive.

Considering the amount of touchscreen/Wiipad stuff going in this trailer, it's clear that Ubisoft has been taking Wii U integration seriously - we just didn't think it was that serious. All Rayman titles up until this point have been multiplatform, and since Ubisoft itself said the game wasn't necessarily an exclusive back in June, we kinda expected that to be the case.

We asked Ubisoft for clarification just to make super extra sure, and were told that "yes, Rayman Legends is a Wii U exclusive. It will be releasing in Holiday 2012."

Still, we'd be surprised if the game didn't end up other other platforms eventually, though we imagine quite a bit of rejiggering would be required to make Rayman Legends function on an Xbox. The PS3, however, could handle it quite easily provided there was also a Vita involved.

JoystiqRayman Legends is a Wii U exclusive originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>exclusivenintendorayman-legendsUbisoftUbisoft-Montpellierwii-uWed, 15 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Assassin's Creed 3 gets Limited Edition in North America, with colonial flag, statue, and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/02/assassins-creed-3-gets-limited-edition-in-north-america-with-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/02/assassins-creed-3-gets-limited-edition-in-north-america-with-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/02/assassins-creed-3-gets-limited-edition-in-north-america-with-c/#comments Assassin's Creed 3 gets Limited Edition
Just in time for Independence Day, Ubisoft has offered up a way to show a little national pride, Assassin's Creed 3 style. The company has announced the Assassin's Creed 3 Limited Edition, which will retail for $119.99 and come with extra goods, including a huge 24" by 48" Assassin's Creed-inspired colonial American flag. Ubisoft sent a flag fitting this description to the press last week, and we've placed a picture of it after the break. (see update)

There's also a 9.44" statue of new assassin Connor, and a metal belt buckle, presumably used for holding up your pants while carrying out cold-blooded murders. The Limited Edition is an exclusive to retailers in North America and Latin America, so Europeans are out of luck on this one.

There's also a Digital Deluxe Edition available straight from Ubisoft for the PC. For $64.99 you'll get a notebook featuring "George Washington's true story" (we hope wooden teeth are involved), three extra single-player missions, two extra in-game outfits, and an Assassin's Creed soundtrack collection.

Gallery: Assassin's Creed 3: Limited Edition



Update: Ubisoft has confirmed that the flag in our picture below is not the flag available in the Limited Edition.

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JoystiqAssassin's Creed 3 gets Limited Edition in North America, with colonial flag, statue, and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That makes two upcoming XBLA exclusives for Suda 51's studio. The upcoming Diabolical Pitch is a de facto exclusive both because it's being published by Microsoft Studios, and because it's Kinect-based.

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JoystiqGrasshopper and Digital Reality's Sine Mora now an XBLA exclusive originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Over the last couple of years, Spike TV's annual Video Game Awards ceremony has become a launching pad for more than teleprompter dialogue and stilted celebrity sight reads. Publishers are utilizing the exceedingly televised event as an opportunity to reveal new titles and IPs; take The Last of Us, for example.

Beyond the fact that it's a PS3 exclusive and will have something to do with ants, rioting and/or the apocalypse, The Last of Us is as much of a mystery to us as it is to everyone else. Glean what you can from the teaser above, and visit the official site for a short clip of an ant licking its butt.

JoystiqPS3 exclusive 'The Last of Us' to debut at Spike VGAs originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Titles for Xbox 360 must ship at least simultaneously with other video game platform, and must have at least feature and content parity on-disc with the other video game platform versions in all regions where the title is available. If these conditions are not met, Microsoft reserves the right to not allow the content to be released on Xbox 360."
Xbox Europe's Chris Lewis defended this policy to Eurogamer, saying, "We're a little biased, so obviously we're going to look to protect our own space as best we can and get exclusivity." And that's where Dyer steps in.
"I think what Chris and the other representatives at Microsoft are doing is protecting an inferior technology," Dyer said. "I think they want to dumb it down and keep it as pedestrian as possible so that if you want to do anything for Blu-ray or you have extra content above 9 gigs or you want to do anything of that nature, you'd better sure as heck remember that Microsoft can't handle that."
While Microsoft tries to force path-dependence on its publishers, Sony's more open policy has earned it a relationship with Valve, which Dyer says is a stark advantage for the company and gamers alike. Microsoft has a relationship with Valve too, but it seems like more of a long-distance, second-cousin-once-removed sort of deal.

JoystiqSony's Rob Dyer criticizes Microsoft's content policies originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>catfightexclusivemicrosoftplaystationps3publishing-policiesSONYxboxSat, 03 Sep 2011 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon makes you relive the Dead Island apocalypse with pre-order art book]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/10/amazon-makes-you-relive-the-dead-island-apocalypse-with-pre-orde/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/10/amazon-makes-you-relive-the-dead-island-apocalypse-with-pre-orde/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/10/amazon-makes-you-relive-the-dead-island-apocalypse-with-pre-orde/#comments When the zombie apocalypse is over and you're burning the decomposed, emaciated bodies of your friends and family in the smoldering wasteland of your former neighborhood, you'll most likely want an illustrated reminder of the horrific events that led you there. Amazon has you covered with its Dead Island pre-order exclusive, a digital art book featuring the undead, the survivors and scenery from the game. So you never forget.

JoystiqAmazon makes you relive the Dead Island apocalypse with pre-order art book originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondead-islandexclusivemicrosoftpcplaystationpre-orderps3scary-scrapbookxboxzombie-apocalypseSun, 10 Jul 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-order Call of Juarez: The Cartel on Steam, get Bound in Blood free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/pre-order-call-of-juarez-the-cartel-on-steam-get-bound-in-bloo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/pre-order-call-of-juarez-the-cartel-on-steam-get-bound-in-bloo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/pre-order-call-of-juarez-the-cartel-on-steam-get-bound-in-bloo/#comments Valve has announced that if you pre-order the upcoming Call of Juarez: The Cartel on Steam, you'll get a copy of 2009's Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood for free. Just like a few other previous Steam pre-order deals (Portal 2's granted a copy of the first game ), you'll be able to give the game away to someone else if you already happen to have a copy of Bound in Blood of your own.

That's not all: a Steam pre-order will also get you two exclusive in-game weapons, though it's not yet been revealed exactly what those are. Hey -- maybe a chicken cannon. Because, y'know, it's ... a chicken cannon.

JoystiqPre-order Call of Juarez: The Cartel on Steam, get Bound in Blood free originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 May 2011 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>call-of-juarezcall-of-juarez-the-cartelexclusivepcpre-purchasepreordersteamTechlandUbisoftweaponsThu, 26 May 2011 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Walmart.com lists SOCOM 4, Michael Jackson: The Experience pre-order exclusives]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/31/walmart-com-lists-socom-4-michael-jackson-the-experience-pre-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/31/walmart-com-lists-socom-4-michael-jackson-the-experience-pre-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/31/walmart-com-lists-socom-4-michael-jackson-the-experience-pre-o/#comments Walmart is offering up two exclusives on pre-orders for upcoming games this week. First up, Ubisoft's Michael Jackson: The Experience is available for pre-order on Xbox 360 and PS3 via retailer's site right now. Not only is the game on sale for $46.54, but you'll get the exclusive track "Another Part of Me" -- featured in Captain EO and in the old Moonwalker arcade game -- as part of the deal.

There's also a promotion going down with SOCOM 4, where you can pre-order the game and get an exclusive SU90-S Shotgun to use right away (as opposed to, say, GameStop's exclusive map). Let's see: a gun or an entire map? Hmmm ...

JoystiqWalmart.com lists SOCOM 4, Michael Jackson: The Experience pre-order exclusives originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dealsexclusiveMichael-Jackson-The-Experiencemicrosoftplaystationpreorderps3shotgunsocom-4walmartxboxThu, 31 Mar 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions on PC is Walmart exclusive for Thanksgiving weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/spider-man-shattered-dimensions-on-pc-is-walmart-exclusive-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/spider-man-shattered-dimensions-on-pc-is-walmart-exclusive-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/spider-man-shattered-dimensions-on-pc-is-walmart-exclusive-for/#comments Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is getting a PC release right around Thanksgiving this year -- kind of. According to the game's official Facebook page, the North American PC version will only be available at Walmart over the Thanksgiving weekend, which means if you want it, you'll have to brave the unwashed crowds to get it (or just send the scariest member of your family). After that first weekend, it'll presumably go on sale elsewhere, so you can wait the extra week if you so choose.

The rest of the world doesn't have to deal with any exclusivity agreements -- the PC version will be on sale in Australia and Asia on November 24, and in Europe on November 26.

[Thanks, Steve]

JoystiqSpider-Man: Shattered Dimensions on PC is Walmart exclusive for Thanksgiving weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're a PS3 player and were all excited to see the exclusive "Jimmy's Vendetta" in your Mafia 2 DLC offerings, hold your horses there, Daddy-O. Turns out "Jimmy's Vendetta" is actually the second DLC pack coming to the game. The first is the one that's PS3 exclusive, and it's called "The Betrayal of Jimmy." Boy, this Jimmy guy, he's got some trust issues.

"The Betrayal of Jimmy" will be available exclusively for the PS3 at launch, free with a code inside the new game, or from PSN for $9.99. The pack will allow players to experience "dozens of intense newly created arcade-style, city-based missions" as Jimmy, a mob mercenary. "Jimmy's Vendetta" is another pack coming down the line (pricing and availability not yet announced) that will offer new locations and new missions and have the player working alongside Jimmy around Empire City.

Those previously leaked trophies are for the second pack, then, not the first. And we don't yet know if that pack is exclusive to the PS3 or not. Hey, it's confusing, but you're no mafia meathead -- you gotta be smart to outwit the feds, see?

Gallery: Mafia II DLC

Joystiq'Betrayal of Jimmy' is exclusive PS3 launch DLC for Mafia 2, 'Jimmy's Vendetta' to come later originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click to enlarge ... the picture. What are you, 10?
Stop giggling -- this is a serious expansion to the critically acclaimed historical strategy game about the fight between Napoleon and various European powers over the Iberian Peninsula in the early 1800s. The Peninsular Campaign (seriously, stop) adds a new campaign map to Napoleon: Total War featuring Britain, Spain and Portugal countering Napoleon's French forces, as well as three new agent types (priest, provocateur and the Guerrillero) and new features for multiplayer.

Extra content and new challenges will make the game longer and harder (really?) than ever before. For those interested, the add-on pack will be available exclusively through Steam later on this summer. The rest of you, get your minds out of the gutter.

Gallery: Napoleon: Total War - The Peninsular Campaign

JoystiqNapoleon: Total War whipping out The Peninsular Campaign this summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 May 2010 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition, the game won't offer motion controller support out of the box. The reason? Toy Story 3's release date -- June 15 -- is months before the Move controller is even available. A press release clarifies that "players will be able to download mini-games that will be playable with the PlayStation Move when the new motion controller is available." Excellent, motion controller mini-games! We can't wait!

Until then, PS3 owners will be able to enjoy additional content exclusive to the platform. As with Batman: Arkham Asylum, Sony has secured exclusive rights to yet another playable villain. The slightly less disturbed Emperor Zurg will be playable in the game's "Toy Box" mode, a sandbox mode that allows players to create and play free-form challenges.

Gallery: Toy Story 3 (PS3)

JoystiqToy Story 3 on PS3 features Move support, exclusive character originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disney-interactivedisney-interactive-studiosdlcemperor-zurgexclusivemoveplaystation-movetoy-storytoy-story-3Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[MGS Peace Walker PSP 'Big Boss Bundle' is a GameStop exclusive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/mgs-peace-walker-psp-big-boss-bundle-is-a-gamestop-exclusive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/mgs-peace-walker-psp-big-boss-bundle-is-a-gamestop-exclusive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/mgs-peace-walker-psp-big-boss-bundle-is-a-gamestop-exclusive/#commentsA listing on GameStop's website reveals a second Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker hardware bundle for North America. In addition to the previously-announced set containing the "spirited green" PSP, GameStop is also exclusively offering the "Big Boss Bundle," which, for $200, includes the game and the camouflage PSP-3000 found in the Japanese bundle; in addition to a 4GB memory stick and a carrying case (neither of which is included in the standard bundle, which is also $200). Both hardware bundles also include a free digital copy of imminent disaster flick 2012 ... for some reason.

So, the Big Boss Bundle is more stuff for the same price. You'd have to really hate camo to opt for the other Peace Walker bundle. Both are scheduled for release on June 8.

[Thanks MLC!]

JoystiqMGS Peace Walker PSP 'Big Boss Bundle' is a GameStop exclusive originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>big-boss-bundlebundleexclusivegamestopkonamimetal-gearmetal-gear-solid-peace-walkerpsp-3000release-dateretailThu, 08 Apr 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Microsoft says Alan Wake skipping PC release]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/12/report-microsoft-says-alan-wake-skipping-pc-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/12/report-microsoft-says-alan-wake-skipping-pc-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/12/report-microsoft-says-alan-wake-skipping-pc-release/#comments According to gaming news site Strategy Informer, Microsoft finally dismissed the possibility of a PC port for Remedy's upcoming episodic thriller, Alan Wake. An unnamed Microsoft representative reportedly told Informer, "some games are more suited for the intimacy of the PC, and others are best played from the couch in front of a larger TV screen. We ultimately realized that the most compelling way to experience Alan Wake was on the Xbox 360 platform, so we focused on making it an Xbox 360 exclusive."

We've contacted Microsoft to get our own first-hand confirmation of the report. We'll also try to find out why Alan Wake is so afraid of being "intimate." It's like ... just let us in, man.

Gallery: Alan Wake (X10)

JoystiqReport: Microsoft says Alan Wake skipping PC release originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqX10: Modern Warfare 2 first exclusive DLC pack officially coming this Spring originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Dante's Inferno


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JoystiqDante's Inferno 'Divine Edition' heading exclusively to PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dante-alighieridantes-infernodivine-editioneaElectronic-Artsexclusiveinfernosoundtrackspecial-editionthe-divine-comedyvisceral-gamesThu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LittleBigPlanet Creator's Edition DLC delayed, producer apologizes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/littlebigplanet-creators-edition-dlc-delayed-producer-apologiz/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/littlebigplanet-creators-edition-dlc-delayed-producer-apologiz/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/littlebigplanet-creators-edition-dlc-delayed-producer-apologiz/#comments Budding LittleBigPlanet PSP level designers who invested in the game's Creator's Edition were promised exclusive DLC via a redemption code included in the package; however, technical issues have made the content unavailable, according to senior producer Mark Green. In a letter posted on the PlayStation UK blog, Green apologized for the "technical hurdles," promising the content would release in early December with additional bonuses, as an apology for the wait.

"We need to ensure that these issues are resolved properly so that you have the best possible experience with the game," Green wrote. The content is currently undergoing a "rigorous" quality assurance process and should be made available around December 7 -- unless other hurdles come up. So, just a few more weeks until Creator's Edition players are able to develop their exclusive (and probably phallic) levels.

JoystiqLittleBigPlanet Creator's Edition DLC delayed, producer apologizes originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>creators-editiondlcdownloadable-contentexclusivelittlebigplanet-psplittlebigplanet-psp-creators-editionMedia-MoleculeSCE-Studio-CambridgeMon, 23 Nov 2009 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[First DSi-exclusive game found: Monster Finder]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/01/first-dsi-exclusive-game-found-monster-finder/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/01/first-dsi-exclusive-game-found-monster-finder/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/01/first-dsi-exclusive-game-found-monster-finder/#commentsJust yesterday we heard that DSi-only retail games would be on the way soon. Today, Japanese publisher Alpha Unit announced the first one, Monster Finder -- though, since it was announced for Japan, we doubt it's one of the games being referred to yesterday!

Basically the only details available about Monster Finder right now are that it includes over 100 different varieties of monster and that those monsters are found with the DSi camera (hence the DSi exclusivity); and probably represented in-game by the scanner-gun thing seen in the teaser artwork. It's part Monster Rancher, part augmented reality. Monster Finder will be released sometime this winter in Japan.

[Via Andriasang]

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Rack 'em up ladies and gents because Hustle Kings is heading to a PS3 near you. First showcased at E3 2009, the upcoming pool title is planned to hit the PlayStation Network exclusively this winter. Hustle Kings sports "photo-realistic" graphics, up-to 256 online-player game lobbies, YouTube uploading, Trophies and in-game video chat. Virtual pool sharks will be happy to hear the final product will launch with a plethora of game modes, including 8-Ball, Black-Ball (UK 8-Ball), 9-Ball, Trick-Shots and more. Hustle Kings will also support custom music from the XMB, but we're pretty sure you'll only be able to listen to Rick Ross while you play the game. Selecting any other tracks will cause your PS3 to explode ... probably.

JoystiqHustle Kings: A really perdy Pool game for PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony says they expect Agent to have the same effect on their platform as the original GTA3 exclusive did with the PS2, but we'll have to see. They didn't show gameplay or even a cinematic at the press conference, so even though the prospect of a Rockstar-developed PS3 exclusive sounds enticing, we'll probably have to wait quite a while for more.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agentexclusivegameplaygrand-theft-autops3rockstarsonyTue, 02 Jun 2009 15:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Batman: Arkham Asylum Joker DLC will be free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/batman-arkham-asylum-joker-dlc-will-be-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/batman-arkham-asylum-joker-dlc-will-be-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/batman-arkham-asylum-joker-dlc-will-be-free/#comments What's with the goofy grin? Did you dip into the jar of Smilex, or are you just giddy that playing as the Joker in Batman: Arkham Asylum won't cost you a dime?

Eidos has confirmed that the PS3-exclusive DLC will be free, allowing players to frolic about in the game's challenge maps as the Clown Prince of Crime when Batman: Arkham Asylum swoops onto store shelves this August.

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Update: Well, that was fast! VG247 managed to get a more definitive answer out of Activision, as the company admits the game will be multiplatform in the UK, despite reports to the contrary. An Activision spokesperson said, "We apologise for the confusion caused by this morning's mail out and we would be grateful if you could update your coverage to reflect the correct details above." So, UK gamers, expect Tony Hawk Ride to be available on the PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii, as previously reported.

However, Eurogamer is remaining skeptical. They seem to doubt the wording of Activision's statement, and assume that Microsoft is still working toward an Xbox 360 exclusive release of the game. We'll be sure to update you as the story develops.

Original post: As of right now, Tony Hawk Ride is still a multiplatform title in the UK, but Microsoft is hoping to change that. MCV reports that the Redmond-based giant and Activision are working toward a deal to ensure that Tony Hawk's new venture is only available on the Xbox 360 initially in the UK.

Edge contacted Activision to get the dirt on this deal, and apparently found out that the game is still intended for multiplatform release, though this could change should Activision and Microsoft manage to come to an agreement. It wouldn't be the first time such a deal has been made, as Sony recently secured Ghosbusters rights there. Oh, and who could forget Rock Band's timed Xbox 360 exclusivity deal?

Source - Initial MCV report
Source - Activision's response to Edge's inquiry on the matter

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While officially announcing Mass Effect 2 -- a game we already knew to be in development for some time now -- to the world, publisher EA confirmed the franchise's continuation on the Xbox 360 and PC platforms, while staying mum on PS3. Notably, Matt Atwood of BioWare told CVG last month, "I believe we'll be Xbox 360 exclusive for at least a short period of time. We're still working out the details on that, but we've had a great relationship with Microsoft and done very well."

Although EA stated Mass Effect 2 would be destined for multiple platforms, the lack of a PS3 announcement is rather disconcerting. That's BioWare and Valve (both EA-published developers, mind you) omitting certain major titles on the PlayStation 3. Why no love for Sony?

We've put in word to BioWare and EA for comment, and, you know, just to make sure. We'll update this post as the news comes in. In the meantime, why not check out that sizzlin' hot teaser trailer after the break!

UPDATE: We spoke with Heather Rabatich at BioWare this afternoon who said, "We have no comment beyond the platforms we've announced it for." That's not a confirmation or a denial of it coming to PS3. The jury is apparently still out on that possibility.

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JoystiqMass Effect 2 coming to Xbox 360, PC in 'early 2010' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>biowareeaElectronic-Artsexclusivemass-effectmass-effect-2MicrosoftXbox-360Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:25:00 EST<![CDATA[X3F TV: Introducing the 'Porto Circuit' from SimBin's RACE Pro]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/23/exclusive-x3f-reveals-porto-circuit-for-simbins-race-pro/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/23/exclusive-x3f-reveals-porto-circuit-for-simbins-race-pro/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/23/exclusive-x3f-reveals-porto-circuit-for-simbins-race-pro/#commentsFiled under:


Today at X3F we're happy to help reveal a brand new circuit for SimBin's upcoming RACE Pro, exclusively to our readers. The Porto track in Portugal, known as Circuito da Boavista, is a street circuit with a history that reaches as far back as the late 1950's. Taking brave racers through tight alleys in between small homes and onto cobblestone streets, the Porto track was deemed too dangerous in 1960 and was closed. In 2005, the track was reopened and adjusted, adding to its length that now sits at 5.333km. Ladies and gentlemen, the final street circuit to be added to the World Touring Car Championship: the Porto track, Circuito da Boavista.


JoystiqX3F TV: Introducing the 'Porto Circuit' from SimBin's RACE Pro originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click for more MATURE-THEMED imagery.

Sega, the company that put Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games in two million British homes, has seen the future on Wii -- and it's not minigame-shaped.

Rather than follow the herd, Sega intends to aim squarely at a part of the market it feels is being neglected: mature-themed Wii games. Sega's Alan Pritchard and John Clark both hope that the company can capitalize on what they perceive as a lack of "hardcore titles" on Wii, and to be fair to Sega, they're putting their money where their mouth is, by publishing House of the Dead: Overkill, The Conduit, and MadWorld.

On the subject of MadWorld, the publisher has promised that Platinum Games' bloody, stylized action game is a Wii exclusive. A small fuss was kicked up after the game was listed by the OFLC as "Multi Platform," but Sega has already reassured several sites that MadWorld isn't making eyes at other consoles.


Source: Sega on mature-themed games.
Source: MadWorld a Wii exclusive [Via Sega Nerds]

JoystiqSega: Mature-themed games the way forward originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Players in Japan already lining up for the next installment in Capcom's hugely popular Monster Hunter franchise can do so with a measure of confidence that Monster Hunter 3 tri~ will remain exclusive to the Wii. 1UP reports that Capcom has come forward to dispel rumors that the title would make its way to the PSP as well, writing on the game's official website that despite comments made in "a certain magazine," the hotly anticipated 2009 release "utilizes the unique features of the Wii to their fullest, and development continues with the intention of creating a Monster Hunter never before seen."

While not exactly a ringing endorsement for multiplatform support, you can blame the doubting looks on our faces on Capcom's track record with platform exclusivity. After all, we eventually played Resident Evil 4 on the PS2 and Monster Hunter 3 itself was at one time announced for the PlayStation 3. Clearly, the only thing for certain here is that Capcom likes money.

JoystiqCapcom denies Monster Hunter 3 multiplatform rumor originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Multiple sources in and around Ziff Davis Media have told Joystiq that UGO Entertainment is on the verge of finalizing a deal to buy parts of Ziff's 1UP Network, including 1up.com, GameVideos.com and MyCheats.com.

The sources, who asked to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the talks, confirmed to Joystiq that the companies were in "very advanced talks" regarding the sale of many of Ziff's popular gaming web sites. 1UP Network editorial staff were reportedly informed of the potential sale in an all-hands meeting Tuesday and UGO executives will reportedly be flying out to meet with the Ziff staff as soon as Wednesday. Few details of the potential buyout plan are known at this time, but UGO reportedly plans to keep the Ziff sites operating independently as separate entities with their own branding, rather than subsuming them fully into the UGO Entertainment Network.

Our sources also report that UGO has little to no interest in purchasing either Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine or FileFront.com, two wavering pillars of Ziff's increasingly shaky Game Group. Ziff has had particular trouble selling ads for upcoming issues of EGM, suggesting that the February issue might be the final one for the long-running magazine, our sources reported. This adds credence to recent reports that Ziff may be looking to transform EGM into an online-only property. Ziff has been looking for a buyer for the beleaguered Game Group for at least two years.

UGO Entertainment started off in 1997 as Unified Gamers Online and currently attracts over 35 million unique monthly visitors to its general lifestyle portal at UGO.com. In July of 2007 the UGO Network was acquired by mega-publishing conglomerate Hearst Corporation. The network's current properties include GamingTarget.com, GameCheats.com and RPG-focused site GameBanshee.com, as well as celebrity-focused sites like At Pictures.

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Microsoft has been relentless in their pursuit of exclusivity rights for the downloadable content for some of the biggest games of the year -- Grand Theft Auto IV, of course, being chief among them. Other than a vague comment from SCEE president David Reeves, who hinted in May that extra content for GTA IV would "probably" be coming to the PS3, we've not heard much contention from Sony's higher-ups over Microsoft's stranglehold on the DLC of these third-party blockbusters.

This silence was recently broken by Sony UK managing director Ray Maguire, who, in an interview with VideoGamer.com, stated, "nothing is ever exclusive." Maguire explained that while the competition had spent "a large amount of money" to purchase exclusive DLC rights for "a period of time", Sony had chosen to funnel their money into research and development, as well as the production of titles such as LittleBigPlanet.

His statements certainly seem to hint at the possibility of 360-exclusive DLC eventually finding its way onto the PS3 -- though considering the kind of green Microsoft dishes out to secure said DLC, we'd be surprised if it happened anytime soon.

JoystiqSony UK exec on DLC: 'Nothing is ever exclusive' originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The word "exclusive" isn't what it used to be. In recent times, it's fluctuated wildly between being an outright lie and a partial truth that slowly erodes with time. When it was announced that Tomb Raider: Underworld would be granted "exclusive" DLC on the Xbox 360, you can understand why we viewed it with skepticism -- surely it'll just be a code that unlocks content already on the disc?

Not so, Crystal Dynamics' creative director, Eric Lindstrom, tells VideoGamer. "The DLC that we're making for Microsoft is especially made. It's not part of the main game that we saved - we put all the game out there that we were going to put out there." The game, which is out there on November 18th, will be extended by some six hours through two downloadable chunks, developed at the behest of Microsoft. In other words, Lara's additional tomb jaunts in "Beneath the Ashes" -- due to arrive before Christmas -- and "Lara's Shadow" will most likely be "exclusive" to the Xbox 360 in the old-fashioned, what-the-word-actually-means sense.

JoystiqTomb Raider: Underworld DLC 'especially made' for 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crystal-DynamicsDLCExclusiveLara-CroftTomb-RaiderTomb-Raider-UnderworldXbox-360Xbox-LiveThu, 23 Oct 2008 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft: News from Liberty City this Autumn]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/microsoft-news-from-liberty-city-this-autumn/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/microsoft-news-from-liberty-city-this-autumn/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/microsoft-news-from-liberty-city-this-autumn/#commentsFiled under:


As info for all things other than the Xbox 360 arrives fresh from the Leipzig Games Convention, Microsoft took the opportunity to tease Grand Theft Auto IV gamers with the upcoming exclusive downloadable content. "In autumn there will be news from Liberty City; the first episodes of GTA IV will be available for download exclusively on Xbox LIVE, underlining Xbox 360's leadership role in the field of digital entertainment."

While the obvious assumption is "news from Liberty City" points at an Autumn launch for the first episode of the content, the "news" referenced in the quote could be a solidified release date for the long-awaited content. Take-Two previously noted that the DLC is expected to arrive during Fiscal Q109 -- which for Take-Two falls between the beginning of November 2008 and the end of January 2009 -- but Microsoft has stood firm on a 2008 release for Episode One.

[via IGN]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcexclusivegrand-theft-auto-ivgtaivrockstartake-twoWed, 20 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Valve: Portal: Still Alive is an Xbox 360 exclusive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/01/valve-portal-still-alive-is-an-xbox-360-exclusive/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/01/valve-portal-still-alive-is-an-xbox-360-exclusive/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/01/valve-portal-still-alive-is-an-xbox-360-exclusive/#commentsFiled under: ,


When Portal: Still Alive was first announced at E3 2008 it was touted as an Xbox 360 exclusive in 2008. In PR practitioner speak that means the game could see life on other platforms after 2008 but, according to Valve, that isn't the case. "I'd call that today's rumor," a Valve rep told CVG regarding a possible PSN version of Portal: Still Alive. "You're smart to ask. But no."

Portal: Still Alive is the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade, standalone map expansion, game based on the Portal: The Flash Version map pack which is currently available on PC for free -- which you can download now at Big Download. For free. Did we mention it's free?

Hey ... wait a minute! Oh, we guess Valve meant console exclusive. By the way, totally free on PC right now. Get it.

JoystiqValve: Portal: Still Alive is an Xbox 360 exclusive originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>exclusiveportalportal-still-alivevalvexblaxbox-live-arcadeFri, 01 Aug 2008 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon Japan claims exclusivity to Korg DS-10]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/amazon-japan-claims-exclusivity-to-korg-ds-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/amazon-japan-claims-exclusivity-to-korg-ds-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/amazon-japan-claims-exclusivity-to-korg-ds-10/#commentsFiled under: ,

Talk about an importer's nightmare.

Granted, those interested in Korg DS-10 will still be able to import this intense synthesizer/music-creation software, but being an Amazon Japan exclusive will make it that much more expensive (as if imports didn't already make our wallets bleed). As much as we love Amazon, the retailer doesn't ship outside of its respective country or region, meaning a direct purchase from the site is impossible.

Going through some of the normal channels (like NCS or Play-Asia) will still work, but since they have to pay extra for retail, taxes, and shipping, the cost of the software went up $14. Now, instead of paying $48.90 for the import, interested parties have to pony up $62.90 -- and that doesn't even include shipping costs. Our wallets are crying.

Of course, if you don't need the software this month, you can always wait for Korg DS-10 to release worldwide -- whenever that will be.

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JoystiqAmazon Japan claims exclusivity to Korg DS-10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Doesn't it just drive you nuts when a game is an exclusive, like the recent Soul Bubbles seems to be? It seems like a poor choice for the studios; their game may get an extra mention or two, but people still have to go out of their way if they want it, and the chances of stumbling across a game that's exclusive to a particular retailer are smaller. But we've seen a lot of dumb decisions, so it doesn't really surprise us. What we want to know this morning is: do you ever go out of your way to buy exclusives? If yes, when was the last time you did so?

JoystiqDS Daily: Exclusives originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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High Voltage loves the readers of Wii Fanboy. Following up the package of screens they hooked us up with recently, they've just now sent over four new exclusive screens. That's right, folks, you can only get these screens here at Wii Fanboy. Even better, you're the first to see the new enemy variant above. How awesome is that?

So, head on into the gallery and check them out. The first image starts here!

JoystiqExclusive The Conduit screens, just for Wii Fanboy readers originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In an interview with Ubisoft UK's Managing Director, Rob Cooper, GamesIndustry unveiled some insight regarding Ubisoft's policy on Wii-exclusive titles. Many gamers have complained about the piles of shovelware and lousy ports while Wii Play and other mini-game compilations continue to dominate sales charts worldwide.

His line of thinking makes sense. While it may be easy to port the latest rubbish from other consoles, Wii gamers are clearly buying original titles by the bucketload. Cooper explains that exclusive titles for the Wii will always get that extra bit of attention, and since gamers are already rocking out with casual party games, they will be looking for bigger games you can't find anywhere else. Okay, Ubisoft still likes to throw a few random games out there, but based on Cooper's interview, from a business perspective they know what will end up being the most popular.

Need some examples? The Raving Rabbids series, No More Heroes and yes, even Red Steel are some of the successful names in Ubisoft's portfolio. As gamers, we already know the Wii is something different entirely, and it's good to see some positive reinforcement from the powerful players in the industry. For further Ubisoft shenanigans, check out the full interview.

JoystiqUbisoft loves getting exclusive with the Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Earlier this week, Variety's Ben Fritz expressed concern over IGN's exclusive first review of Grand Theft Auto IV, asking rhetorically, "How can we trust a videogame review when the outlet running it has been given a major commercial favor ... from the publisher of the game?" Well, GameDaily Media Coverage Columnist Gus Mastrapa went the extra mile and asked that very question to some people at IGN. And he even got an answer!

"We in no way trade scores for an exclusive," said IGN VP Tal Blevins, adding that publishers have no access to or say in the text of a review before it goes live. That doesn't mean IGN didn't make any concessions to secure the exclusive, though. IGN Xbox editor Hilary Goldstein admitted the site used promotional placement on the site's top feature bar to secure the exclusive. "Our bargaining chip is to basically say, 'I will put it here if you let me have this,'" Goldstein said. Mastrapa likened the practice to an "exclusive cover story" in a game magazine.

As for Variety and Fritz, Goldstein seemed unimpressed with with his journalism bona fides. "Nobody from Variety called us and said, 'Hey, would you like to comment about this?'" he said. "He says in blog post, 'If I had the game right now I would have broken the embargo.' To me that goes against your ethics." Nothing like an I'm-more-ethical-than-thou battle to get your heart racing in the morning.

JoystiqIGN responds to concerns over exclusive GTA IV review originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 May 2008 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For the second time in as many weeks the developers at Criterion have given players of the PS3 version of Burnout Paradise a little extra hug. However, this time, instead of simply leveling the playing field, the devs have announced that they're working on what's called the Save Game Analyser -- a fancy way of letting perfectionists look at what they have and have not accomplished in the game.

The feature will let players import Burnout Paradise saves from the PS3 using a USB drive or Memory Stick and onto the official Criterion website in order to view all of their unfinished business on the streets of Paradise City. A post on the Criterion website points out that the developers are putting the final coat of paint on the feature, and while no release date as been announced the post notes that it's expected to go live "imminently," which if we're lucky will give us just enough time to get our Hunter Citizen out of the shop.

JoystiqPS3 Burnout Paradise gets cartography update originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 May 2008 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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