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 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Bethesda details how Brink's dedicated servers will work on PC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/29/bethesda-details-how-brinks-dedicated-servers-will-work-on-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/29/bethesda-details-how-brinks-dedicated-servers-will-work-on-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/29/bethesda-details-how-brinks-dedicated-servers-will-work-on-pc/#comments The official Bethesda blog has posted an in-depth FAQ detailing exactly how the PC version of the upcoming Brink will make use of dedicated servers. Interested players will be able to download the free standalone server on Steam prior to the game's release (the game itself will also pre-load on Steam, according to Bethesda), then configure and run it right through the Steam client.

The setup will come with a few standard settings, but players will be able to customize their games as much as they'd like, setting up certain game modes, and customizing things like time limits, team sizes, passwords, and even the availability of certain buffs and friendly fire.

In short, Splash Damage is going old-school, and allowing players (as well as third-party server providers) to run whatever games they'd like on their own. That's much more generous than the less open options some high-profile multiplayer games have offered recently, so PC gamers should appreciate it.

JoystiqBethesda details how Brink's dedicated servers will work on PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For instance, the post confirms that all objects, costumes and decorations collected in the original game should carry over, except for objects using a graphical glitch or exploit. More importantly, QI host and wildlife enthusiast Stephen Fry will reprise his role as the game's omniscient narrator. However, the FAQ also references "custom Voice Acting," a feature with a capacity for hilarity that we've yet to be able to comprehend. For more answers to your burning questions, check out the full LittleBigFAQ.

JoystiqLittleBigPlanet 2 FAQ clears up some confusion, confirms Stephen Fry originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 May 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqDSi XL FAQ: Sized up originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether you're preparing to drop right in or are wavering outside the enlistment office, this is your basic field guide to Halo 3: ODST.

Jump to a specific answer by clicking on a question below, or view the entire FAQ after the break:
WARNING: FAQ contains spoilers pertaining to names and descriptive elements of Campaign and Firefight missions, Achievements, and certain hidden/unlockable content.

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JoystiqHalo 3: ODST miniFAQ originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Patch 3.1 has been out for a week now in the World of Warcraft (in fact, patch 3.1.1 is coming out today), and players have tons to do -- we're all raiding Ulduar, playing around with dual specs, and leveling up through the Argent Tournament to become Champions of our own factions. In fact, there's a lot of new stuff in World of Warcraft, so if it ever gets overwhelming, worry not -- Joystiq's WoW Insider has you covered. Here's our most popular posts in the past week.

News

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JoystiqThe best of WoW Insider: April 14-21, 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Killzone 2 is a remarkably divisive game, as noted in the fierce comments to our last hands-on post. Killzone 2 is one of the few games that can get overzealous PS3 fans, insecure 360 fanboys, and downright-confused Wii owners in one place and start a verbal riot. With so much fervor surrounding the title, we decided to simply break down the game and answer some of your more burning questions.

When is it coming out?
Killzone 2 will be available in North America on February 27, 2009. Expect a "similar timeframe" for European countries.

What are the controls like?
The controls are much slower than most other FPS games on the market. Instead of running and gunning, you'll be taking cover and aiming down your sights. When behind a wall or object, you'll have to hold the cover button. Releasing it will allow you to peek out and fire your gun. It takes some time to get used to fully first person cover, but it's meant to keep the experience immersive. If you play like the guys at G4, you will die. A lot. (According to G4, that was a developer playing. Whoops!)

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JoystiqThe Killzone 2 FAQ originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Funny thing about huge updates: They come with lots of potential niggles and details that need to be clarified. Eric Lempel over at the PlayStation.Blog has done his best to address a number of the most frequently asked questions about firmware 2.40. In particular, there's clarification that the web browser will not work during gameplay. Nor will voice chat, changing display settings and the PlayStation Store.

The FAQ also reveals that Sony is working with publishers to "ensure that trophies are supported across the board in the future," which is a great sign. We have a feeling we're going to want to get our hands on as many trophies as we can once the update hits. Trophy stat info is held server-side, so you will be able to view the trophies of your friends even if they're offline (as Eric did in the second video). Sadly, unlocking a trophy does not "currently" make a noise (we're crossing our fingers for 2.41!) and Eric's favorite cheese is Mozzarella. An interesting choice.

Check out the post over at the PlayStation Blog for the full FAQ. We think that pretty much covers everything, unless you can think of something else that's still uncertain?

JoystiqEric Lempel answers your frequently asked 2.40 questions originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, Phantom Hourglass is probably going to be the hottest game of the year -- or at least one of them, considering the Pokémon invasion we've experienced -- but do you know everything about it? IGN has put together a helpful FAQ for the highly-anticipated DS title that's just chock full of information. Some of it is pretty basic, like "Who developed this one?" (Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development! Interesting tidbit: this is the team's first handheld Zelda), but there are more complicated and subjective questions as well, such as, "I never played Wind Waker, will I be totally lost?" IGN says no, and hopefully relieves some tension for some of you in the process.

They also get into the complex matter of the Zelda timeline, and the many delays this latest entry suffered prior to release. It's a nice recap for those of you dying for more scraps about next month's release. We recommend taking it in with a video or two.

JoystiqEverything you wanted to know about Phantom Hourglass but were afraid to ask originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OMFGRUNWe'll be honest...you probably know all the information in this rather gargantuan FAQ from IGN. It was written for an audience that doesn't obsessively check video game news sites every day (nerds!...we love you guys), and as such, it's an extremely comprehensive database on pretty much everything about the Wii, updated with all the new information from the September 14th event. If you need a little refresher course, or just want to link one of your living-under-a-rock friends and do a little grassroots marketing, head on over to IGN (and try not to get buried in advertisements).

JoystiqGiant Wii FAQ originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Over on the WiiChat.com forums, i0n has posted a helpful FAQ encompassing 51 items related to The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Not sure about the differences between the GameCube and Wii versions? Curious as to which Link will star in TP? Wondering who Midna is? i0n's got answers.

Of course, the FAQ doesn't crack any of the game's great mysteries, but it's a well organized hub for the information and ideas that have been shared thus far.

JoystiqThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess FAQ originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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