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Developer NaturalMotion has signed a deal with restaurant chain KFC to brand the free "lite" version of its Backbreaker Football game for the iPhone. For a month, the sponsored title will offer up 10 new waves to play through, as well as a special "Chicken Dance" touchdown celebration, all courtesy of the Colonel's own marketing budget.

The full version of the game (which contains more gameplay modes and the chance to customize your characters) is also on sale for 99 cents on the App Store. So, whether you just try a bite or go all-in, you can start hitting torsos even harder than the Double Down does.

JoystiqKFC sponsors Backbreaker Football's lite iPhone version originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aside from unveiling the training software, Japanese McDonald's reps showed off their undeniably stylish work uniforms and surprisingly friendly demeanors. We can't help but attribute at least part of the latter's explanation to the fact that these folks are playing with Nintendo DSis at work. Better than flipping burgers, no?

[Via Kotaku]

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JoystiqMcDonald's Japan trains employees with new DSi game originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's not just cholesterol and square burgers that Wendy's is serving up, but gaming gear as well. A tipster sends word that the "waaaay better than fast food" fast food chain is running an online promotion called '99¢ Bid for Value,' with an "Ultimate Game Room" to be won for $1.

The catch? This is a "reverse auction," with visitors answering trivia questions in order to bid down a prize's price tag. The first auction-goer to reach 99¢ first wins the haul, with an Xbox 360, gaming chair and plasma television all up for grabs. A different prize is set to go up on the blocks every half hour starting at 11am EST today. The auction breaks down like this:
  • 11:00 AM EST - 11:29 AM EST Microsoft - Xbox 360 Elite Console
  • 11:30 AM EST - 11:59 AM EST Ultimate Game Chair - Ultimate Game Chair V3
  • 12:00 PM EST - 12:29 PM EST Panasonic - 50" 720p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV
  • 12:30 PM EST - 12:59 PM EST Ultimate Game Room - Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Console, Ultimate Game Chair V3, Panasonic - 50" 720p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV
So set your watches, make with the clicking and good luck.

JoystiqWendy's giving away 'Ultimate Game Room' for a buck originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It seems that while advertisers in the UK are discouraging gamers from eating fast food (or playing games, for that matter), US fast food chain Wendy's is partnering with Ubisoft to offer toys based on its uber-popular Petz series, according to Brandweek.com. During a five-week campaign in stores, customers picking up a Wendy's "Kids Meal" will receive one of a variety of Petz-themed items: a Petz Catz PC game, Petz Dogz PC game, a Catz balancer ball, a Dogz plush toy or a copy of the Petz-themed card game.

Astute readers will note this isn't the first time Wendy's has partnered with a video game company for an in-store promotion, though this time around, we're betting Jack Thompson isn't getting up in arms over the less than inflammatory nature of the product involved.

JoystiqWendy's becomes Wendy'z for Petz in-store promotion originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's that time again, everybody: time to sheepishly visit Burger King every day and buy a Kids' Meal for Nintendo freebies, all while trying to shut out thoughts of how disappointed your father would be to see you like this. Shame, shame.

The fast food chain is giving away a bunch of different toys based on the Wii and its games, and all it wants in return is cash and a willingness to clog up your own arteries. We like the "Chain Chomp Launcher" the best, though the "Float and Go Boo" and "Light-Up Luma" are also nice. Plus, we can always keep telling ourselves we'll sell all this on eBay in the future for a small fortune. Yes, that'll do: it's an investment in our future. Pictures and details of all ten follow the break.

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JoystiqBurger King offering free Wii toys in exchange for money, good health originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We really want to be charmed by Order Up!, but this gameplay video was more sleep inducing than a lecture on the merits of drying paint. We just can't help but feel a bit of a "been there, done that" vibe when it comes to this upcoming SuperVillain Studios title.

The promise of restaurant management elements seem like the game's one saving grace, as it sets Order Up! apart from the Cooking Mamas and Diner Dashes of the world. We would have much rather preferred to see a gameplay video of how the sim stuff works. However, since the game did show some initial promise, we'll approach it with an open mind when it releases in late July.

On a related note, Amazon and other retailers list a $39.99 price point for Order Up! Do you think that's still too high for the title, or does $40 hit your virtual restaurant-loving sweet spot?

Gallery: Order Up!


JoystiqWe didn't Order Up! this stale video originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that story we ran about McDonald's recently? No, not the one about no more free Wi-Fi, the other story. The one about the download service in Japan. Got it? Good.

Well, Inside Games recently checked out the service and did a nice little write-up. Of course, some of you knew what the service looks like because you checked out our gallery of screens (below, if you're late to the party), but if you're looking for some additional screens depicting the service at work, hit up Inside Games.

Gallery: Nintendo Spot download service

JoystiqA more intimate look at the Nintendo Spot service originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>download-stationfast-foodjapanmcdonaldsnintendospotMon, 09 Jun 2008 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[The DS: McDonalds is lovin' it]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/the-ds-mcdonalds-is-lovin-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/the-ds-mcdonalds-is-lovin-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/the-ds-mcdonalds-is-lovin-it/#commentsFiled under: ,

Fast food chain McDonalds is to launch a new download service in Japan tomorrow, through DS download stations located in 21 Tokyo branches of McDonalds and train stations along the Tsukuba Express line.

The scheme, dubbed "Nintendo Spot," is currently in a trial period, and will give DS owners access to free downloads featuring the latest "McDonalds news" (this just in: you need to learn to cook for yourself), nutritional information, and menus, as well as actual news, weather reports, horoscopes, a Brain Training demo, and hotel/restaurant guides for Tokyo (though we assume that guides to rival restaurants won't appear in McDonalds). The trial ends on June 30th in McDonalds, and on December 28th at the railway stations.

Incidentally, our machine translation is picking up something about a "downloadable gift" related to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Here's hoping the service heads west so we can find out more. While you wait with us, make the jump for a look at Ronald McDonald's offspring as perceived through the eyes of Japanese advertising executives (warning: slightly NSFW).

Gallery: Nintendo Spot download service

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JoystiqThe DS: McDonalds is lovin' it originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 May 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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