Sony PlayStation 3 sales 'exceed 3.8 million' worldwide over the holidays originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

This '8-bit Xmas' NES cart makes your heart, NES glow originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

• Leave a comment on this post telling us which downloadable games -- for any and all platforms -- you hope to buy with the cash and credit your receive over the holidays
• You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
• Limit 1 entry per person
  
• This entry period ends at 12:00PM ET on Thursday, December 24
• We'll randomly select one winner at that time to receive redemption codes for Bionic Commando: Rearmed, Carcassonne, Geometry Wars 2, Castle Crashers, N+, 'Splosion Man, Puzzle Quest, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Alien Hominid HD, Mega Man 9, Ikaruga, Galaga Legions, Pac-Man Championship Edition, UNO Rush, A Kingdom for Keflings, Rez HD, Assault Heroes 2, TMNT 1989 and Bomberman Live for Xbox Live Arcade [Total ARV: $190] and a redemption code for a 1-year Xbox Live Gold subscription [ARV: $50] -- please check your emails!
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Joyswag: 1 year of Xbox Live Gold & a pile of XBLA games [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

The Nintendo DS remains an ever-popular holiday gift. The newest model, the DSi, features a virtual storefront, accessible directly from the device, with numerous downloadable games and apps. With a Nintendo Points card, you can sweeten your DSi gift or brighten an existing DSi owner's holiday. Here are our suggestions for how to spend your DSiWare points:

The Casual Gamer | The Kids Corner | The Parent Trap

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Buyer's Guide: DSiWare originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

It looks like someone got a PSN gift card for the holidays! So, what are you going to buy? Whether you've got a PS3 or a PSP, a $20 or $50 card, there are many options to choose from in the PlayStation Store. From the Trophy Hunter to the Movie Buff, we have recommendations for you:

PS3 The Hipster | The Movie Buff The PixelJunkie | The Retrobutionist The Speed Demon | The Strategist The Trophy Hunter | DLC Essentials

PSP Comic Collector | The Music Maker The Movie Buff | The PixelJunkie The Retrobutionist | PSP Essentials

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Buyer's Guide: PlayStation Network originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

That little white box of yours doesn't just play discs -- it's also home to a virtual treasure trove of downloadable games. In this guide, we recommend our favorite WiiWare and Virtual Console titles from 2009, fit together to appeal to Wii's eclectic audience. What kinds of gamers are in your home?

iHeart Hudson | Kids Corner | Nouveau Retro

Parent Trap | Sega Defense Force | Wannabe Plumber

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Buyer's Guide: WiiWare & Virtual Console originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading Sega games & DLC discounted 40% on PSN today

Sega games & DLC discounted 40% on PSN today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

So, what to spend your Microsoft Points on? The choice can be quite daunting. After all, there's a lot of content on Xbox Live Marketplace.

With this handy guide, we give you some solid suggestions to spend your points on based on several categories and include everything from Xbox Live Arcade games to Indie Games to Avatar props. Just select from your favorite genres below. (Joytip: Click on a game title to see its Xbox.com listing; and check out our links to reviews and XBLA in Brief videos to help make crucial purchasing decisions.)

Action | Braid | Family & Board Games | Hardcore

Party | Puzzle | Retro | Shooters | Spare Change

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Buyer's Guide: Xbox Live Marketplace originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Leave a comment briefly telling us how you spend the holidays
• You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US
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• This entry period ends at 12:00PM ET on Monday, December 28
  
• At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive all 24 PC titles (full list after the break) from Direct2Drive's 24 Days of Christmas sale [Total value: $398.50]
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Continue reading Joyswag: 24 games from Direct2Drive [update]

Joyswag: 24 games from Direct2Drive [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Money can buy you a lot of things, but it can't buy you patience. You can't really put a price on the ability to abandon that must-have, do-want and day-one impulse -- and if you could, it would probably cost quite a bit more than what you hope to save by simply taking a deep breath and waiting for the hottest game to cool down.

If this holiday season has granted you a brand new console with an old and bloated backlog, you might find a good selection in 2008's best games, particularly in Joystiq's top ten favorites. Read on to find the industry's former best, now with a year's worth of price erosion.

Mirror's Edge | Dead Space | Far Cry 2 | LittleBigPlanet | Gears of War 2

Braid | Fallout 3 | Left 4 Dead | Metal Gear Solid 4 | Fable II

Continue reading Live in the Past, It's Cheaper (2009 Edition)

Live in the Past, It's Cheaper (2009 Edition) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Welcome to Joystiq's "Naughty or Nice" holiday giveaway extravaganza! It's simple: Just follow the instructions below to enter for your chance to win. Ah, but to win what? There's always a catch, isn't there? Each "Naughty or Nice" giveaway features two prizes: a totally sweet bundle of holiday cheer and, um, a lump of coal. Winners are selected randomly, we assure you. Of course, who's to say luck isn't dependent on virtue ... Have you been naughty? Or nice?

With the holidays in mind, we're going to be giving away ... wait for it ... MOVIES with each Joystiq Box Office post on Friday from today through January 1! Simply leave a comment below telling us what you'll be watching on your Xbox, PS3, PC, PSP, DS, OMG or whatever (whether it be naughty or nice) and we'll pick winners at random each week to receive a nifty prize. This week we're joining the rest of Joyswag and going Naughty or Nice. Five "Nice" winners will win a copy of District 9 on Blu-ray, which includes the God of War III demo, and one "Naughty" winner will wind up with a copy of the American Godzilla on Blu-ray. [Update: The entry period has closed.]

Recommendation of the Week:

Inglourious Basterds (Blu-ray, $39.95 suggested retail)
If you haven't already seen this film, then you owe it to yourself to check it out in high definition. This is definitely Tarantino's most mature film to date, and despite numerous trailers out there, it's not a gory, Nazi slaughter-fest. There is some violence, to be sure, but I've talked to people who avoided this in theaters because they thought it was going to be torture porn. There's an extremely good film in here, and what's really compelling is that it's nearly two movies in one. The story of the Basterds and the story of a woman who owns a theater run separate courses throughout the film until a head-on collision at the end, but they stand on their own very well. Extremely crisp and sharp in HD and filled with extras, including the bizarre but hilarious "Quentin Tarantino's Camera Angel," this is a must-see, must-own, must-covet title.

Read on for the rest of the recommendations, and as usual, we'll see you at the popcorn sta -- well, actually, we won't see you at all. But you catch our drift. Plus, be sure to tell us what you'll be watching, or what you've seen recently that bowled you over.

Continue reading JBO: Joystiq Box Office, December 14 - December 18, plus Joyswag!

JBO: Joystiq Box Office, December 14 - December 18, plus Joyswag! originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Xbox Live Faux Pas of the Day: Free '2010 Glasses' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

• Leave a comment on this post telling us if you've been "naughty" or "nice" this year. (Note: Your response will not affect your chance of winning any of the prizes in this giveaway.)
• You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
• Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day.
  
• This entry period ends at 12:00 pm ET on Tuesday, December 22. We'll randomly select one grand prize winner at that time to receive Tekken 6 Limited Edition Wireless Fight Stick Bundle, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast, and The King of Fighters XII for PlayStation 3, and one King of Fighters figurine [note: actual figurine may differ from one pictured] (Total ARV: $340); and one first prize winner to receive Family Feud: 2010 Edition for Nintendo Wii (ARV: $40) -- please check your emails!
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Joyswag: Fighting Game Holiday Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

• Leave a comment on this post telling us if you've been "naughty" or "nice" this year. (Note: Your response will not affect your chance of winning any of the prizes in this giveaway.)
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• Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day.
  
• This entry period ends at 12:00 pm ET on Tuesday, December 22. We'll randomly select one grand prize winner at that time to receive The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle, DJ Hero Bundle with Turntable, Band Hero, Guitar Hero 5, Guitar Hero: Smash Hits, and Lego Rock Band for Xbox 360 (Total ARV: $558); and one first prize winner to receive Lips: Number One Hits Bundle for Xbox 360 (ARV: $60) -- please check your emails!
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Joyswag: Xbox 360 Music Game Holiday Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

• Leave a comment on this post telling us if you've been "naughty" or "nice" this year. (Note: Your response will not affect your chance of winning any of the prizes in this giveaway.)
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• Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day.
  
• This entry period ends at 12:00 pm ET on Tuesday, December 22. We'll randomly select one grand prize winner at that time to receive "Piano Black" PSPgo (Total ARV: $250); and one first prize winner to receive Sega Genesis Firecore Classic Console (ARV: $50) -- please check your emails!
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Joyswag: PSP Go Holiday Giveaway originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

• Leave a comment on this post telling us if you've been "naughty" or "nice" this year. (Note: Your response will not affect your chance of winning any of the prizes in this giveaway.)
• You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
• Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day.
  
• This entry period ends at 12:00 pm ET on Tuesday, December 22. We'll randomly select one grand prize winner at that time to receive The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (with bonus treasure chest, train whistle & t-shirt), Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, and Space Invaders Extreme 2 for Nintendo DS (Total ARV: $135); and one first prize winner to receive C.O.P. The Recruit for Nintendo DS (ARV: $30) -- please check your emails!
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Joyswag: Nintendo DS Games Holiday Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

• Leave a comment on this post telling us if you've been "naughty" or "nice" this year. (Note: Your response will not affect your chance of winning any of the prizes in this giveaway.)
• You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
• Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day.
  
• This entry period ends at 12:00 pm ET on Tuesday, December 22. We'll randomly select one grand prize winner at that time to receive one Uncharted 2: Among Thieves: Fortune Hunter Edition, Assassin's Creed II, Demon's Souls: Deluxe Edition, God of War Collection, Modern Warfare 2, and Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time for PlayStation 3 (Total ARV: $590); and one first prize winner to receive Tony Hawk: Ride Skateboard Bundle for PlayStation 3 (ARV: $90) -- please check your emails!
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Joyswag: PS3 Holiday Games Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

• Leave a comment on this post telling us if you've been "naughty" or "nice" this year. (Note: Your response will not affect your chance of winning any of the prizes in this giveaway.)
• You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
• Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day.
  
• This entry period ends at 12:00 pm ET on Tuesday, December 22. We'll randomly select one grand prize winner at that time to receive DJ Hero Bundle with Turntable, Dead Space Extraction, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Rabbids Go Home, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, and Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for Nintendo Wii (Total ARV: $288); and one first prize winner to receive The Price is Right: 2010 Edition for Nintendo Wii (ARV: $40) -- please check your emails!
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Joyswag: Wii Games Holiday Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

• Leave a comment on this post telling us if you've been "naughty" or "nice" this year. (Note: Your response will not affect your chance of winning any of the prizes in this giveaway.)
• You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
• Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day.
  
• This entry period ends at 12:00 pm ET on Tuesday, December 22. We'll randomly select one grand prize winner at that time to receive one copy of Assassin's Creed II, Dragon Age: Origins, FIFA Soccer 10, Forza Motorsport 3, Halo 3: ODST, Left 4 Dead 2, and DJ Hero Bundle with Turntable, plus additional Turntable controller, all for Xbox 360, and a "Live Turns Five" wireless Xbox 360 controller (Total ARV: $568); and one first prize winner to receive Rogue Warrior for Xbox 360 (ARV: $60) -- please check your emails!
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Joyswag: Xbox 360 Holiday Games Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

• Leave a comment on this post telling us if you've been "naughty" or "nice" this year. (Note: Your response will not affect your chance of winning any of the prizes in this giveaway.)
• You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
• Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day.
  
• This entry period ends at 12:00 pm ET on Tuesday, December 22. We'll randomly select two grand prize winners at that time to each receive QVC's "Nintendo Wii Gaming System w/ Accessories, Case & Games" (Item #E165361; product page), "Nintendo Wii Fit Plus & Accessory Kit w/ Mat & Balance Board" (Item #E165402), and New Super Mario Bros. Wii for Nintendo Wii (Total ARV: $597); and one first prize winner to receive Bass Pro Shops: The Strike w/ Rod and Reel Controller for Xbox 360 (ARV: $80) -- please check your emails!
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Joyswag: Wii System & Wii Fit Plus Bundles from QVC originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Hub World: Holiday Gift Guides originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

12-year-old Make-A-Wisher designs GameStop's holiday gift card originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

• For the "Girly Girl" whose fashion obsession is getting way too costly: Wii Sports Resort
• For the "Music Addict" who's not worth spending real guitar lessons on: Guitar Hero 5
• For the "All Things Sports" lover who's just a tad bit uncoordinated to enjoy "outside" sports: Wii Sports Resort
• For "The Adventurer" who needs to learn that "real life" is largely confined to the indoors: New Super Mario Brothers Wii

Survey says, yes, teens and tweens still want video games this holiday originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Gallery: Xbox 360 Holiday 2009 Bundles

Xbox 360 Elite Holiday 2009 Bundle shipping today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Gallery: Xbox 360 Elite Holiday 2009 Bundle

First pics of Xbox 360 Holiday 2009 Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.