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[2011 game industry holiday card blowout]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/25/2011-game-industry-holiday-card-blowout/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/25/2011-game-industry-holiday-card-blowout/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/25/2011-game-industry-holiday-card-blowout/#comments We made it through another year, folks! Take that, death! And with another year's end comes a new volley of holiday cards created by game industry developers, publishers, and publications. In honor of our features editor and most prolific writer, JC Fletcher, we've adorned the header image above with Tiny Cartridge's adorably handheld-themed card (he's half of the team that makes up Tiny Cartridge, you see).

We'd also like to thank you, dear reader, for joining us for another year of video game news, previews, reviews, and features heavily laced with puns and semi-obscure pop culture references. We'll have much, much more in the coming year, as you can imagine.

Another treat we'd suggest you check out (and one that can't be jammed into a gallery) is Destructoid's second annual Christmas album. That's some serious dedication to the holiday spirit right there! While you listen to that, might we suggest heading into the gallery below and flipping through this year's holiday cards? Or get some coffee first, perhaps -- it's okay, we'll wait. All set? Go for it!

Gallery: Game Industry Holiday Cards 2011

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We've got a bunch of suggestions on which 2011 video games you should transmogrify your e-money into after the jump. Whether you're using a PS3 or PSP, we've got you covered.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>buyers-guidebuyers-guide-2011guideholidayholiday-2011holiday-shoppingholidaysplaystationplaystation-storeps3psnpspshoppingsonyThu, 08 Dec 2011 10:11:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Plus doles out Christmas gifts in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/playstation-plus-doles-out-christmas-gifts-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/playstation-plus-doles-out-christmas-gifts-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/playstation-plus-doles-out-christmas-gifts-in-europe/#comments Christmas obviously appeals to our materialistic side, but leaves much to be desired in the instant gratification department. Sony's giving European PlayStation Plus subscribers the best of both of those worlds: Starting today, Sony's letting those users download a new title for free, rotating in a new complimentary game every two days. It's like that song, The 12 Days of Christmas, only it's games instead of days, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 instead of exotic fowl.

That's the first title, by the way -- Sonic 2 is free for European Plussers until December 3, when a new game will be swapped in. If you've been a member since the service became available, don't get your hopes up: The 12 games have all be free on PlayStation Plus at some point or another. We've contacted Sony to see if a similar offer will be made in North America as well.

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The re-release may seem like an unconventional deal (and it is) but it's easy to see the logic. For starters, the game's original publisher, MTV Games, doesn't exist any more. Plus, Mad Catz is getting more involved with the publishing world and is already the official manufacturer of Rock Band instruments.

Mad Catz says it will bundle the game with its various instruments including the Fender Mustang guitar/controller hybrid, though not the drum kit as far as we can tell. We're also looking into platforms -- thus far, we know only that Mad Catz has a publisher license agreement for Xbox 360. We've reached out for comment and will let you know what we hear back. Update: For the moment, 360 is the only platform Mad Catz will confirm the rerelease for. Specific bundle details are still to come.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>harmonixholidaysmad-catzmicrosoftmtv-gamesmusicrock-band-3xboxWed, 10 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Christmas lights programmed into 'Snowball Blaster' video game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/christmas-lights-programmed-into-snowball-blaster-video-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/christmas-lights-programmed-into-snowball-blaster-video-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/christmas-lights-programmed-into-snowball-blaster-video-game/#comments Well, it's official: Ric Turner is an insane person. We didn't think he'd be able to top last year's interactive, luminous masterpiece, but his latest Christmas lights-based game, Snowball Blaster, is the coolest thing ever. (Though, you'd probably disagree if you were Ric Turner's neighbor.)

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The NPD Group recently conducted a poll among American consumers to track their "spending intentions" for the rapidly approaching holiday shopping rush. Of the poll's 2,003 participants, 9 percent said they plan to spend more money than they did last holiday season (down from 11 percent in 2009), 61 percent said they plan to spend the same (up from 59 percent) and the number of people who plan to spend less than they did last year remained steady at 30 percent. A responsible 30 percent.

The poll also inquired what hot items would end up in respondents' checkout baskets -- 15 percent of those polled said they were planning on purchasing video games, a 5 percent decrease from last year. We know what you're thinking: "If people aren't buying video games, they're probably buying fragrances, right?" Wrong. Fragrances fell from 19 percent to 13 percent. Seeing as how those two items are consistently all we ask for during the holidays, we're not sure what everyone else is dropping their cash on.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>holidaysnpd-groupsalesshoppingFri, 08 Oct 2010 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Left 4 Dead 2's Midnight Riders wish you a Merry Christmas]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/26/left-4-dead-2s-midnight-riders-wish-you-a-merry-christmas/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/26/left-4-dead-2s-midnight-riders-wish-you-a-merry-christmas/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/26/left-4-dead-2s-midnight-riders-wish-you-a-merry-christmas/#comments We were far too busy a-wassailing yesterday to notice, but Valve released a soon-to-be-holiday-classic that we think is going to catch on like wildfire. It's the latest track from Left 4 Dead 2's quartet of bearded troubadours, the Midnight Riders, titled "All I Want for Christmas (Is To Kick Your Ass)." It's a lot like that one song with the similar title, only ... with more ass-kicking, we guess. Unsurprisingly, it's not suitable for work -- but incredibly suitable for your family gatherings. Click past the jump to rekindle that holiday spirit.

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Some readers reported having some difficulty obtaining yesterday's deal at the advertised price. If the reduced price doesn't reflect on the Xbox Live Marketplace yet, be sure to try again later today. And if you're the good sort that's already completed this classic bout of pirating, perhaps you should join us later today as we taste pies and assign numerical scores to them.

Add The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition to your Xbox 360 download queue

Gallery: Monkey Island Special Edition

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This time of year is usually one of peace and safe comfort for just about everyone. The same can't be said for the land of Quake Live, where id Software has injected some Yuletide spirit into the browser-based frag-em-up's usual industrial surroundings. For two weeks, players can enjoy a Christmas-themed remake of Team Arena map "Distant Screams," now named "Silent Night."

This update doesn't add particularly festive weapons to the mix, but the fresh coat of winter wonderland paint is certainly welcome. Nothing tops off the Christmas spirit tank like a little rocket play beneath giant candy canes and a star-filled sky, after all.

Gallery: Quake Live (Christmas 2009)


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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>christmasfpsholidaysholidays-2009idid-softwarequakequake-liveThu, 24 Dec 2009 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo's holiday Wii ad is pretty funny]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/nintendos-holiday-wii-ad-is-pretty-funny/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/nintendos-holiday-wii-ad-is-pretty-funny/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/nintendos-holiday-wii-ad-is-pretty-funny/#comments This latest ad from Nintendo isn't the usual we've come accustomed to seeing from The Big N. For one, it lacks any celebrity presence whatsoever. Second, it's the most original ad we've seen from Nintendo since the hilarious Punch-Out!! commercial. Finally, we're just really into disappointed father figures. It's kinda our thing.

Head past the break to check out the ad.

[Via GoNintendo]

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Rather than choosing something selfish like the opportunity to ride Donald Trump like a pony or a trip around the Moon with the original Apollo 11 astronauts, 12-year-old Make-A-Wish Foundation wish recipient Emily Adkins instead chose to give back to the foundation. In designing the Holiday 2009 GameStop gift card, Adkins secured $1 per card purchased (up to $100k) for the Make-A-Wish coffers.

Though the design will be featured amongst other gift cards this year, GameStop is offering the donation deal across all card designs. Any gift cards purchased from now until December 26 will go towards the donations, though none of the proceeds will bring Emily any closer to riding Donald Trump like a pony. Isn't that just a crime?

Joystiq12-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.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>donald-trumpdonationgamestopgift-cardholiday-2009holidaysmake-a-wishmake-a-wish-foundationWed, 25 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Game controller Christmas tree ornaments, minus all the plastic]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/game-controller-christmas-tree-ornaments-minus-all-the-plastic/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/game-controller-christmas-tree-ornaments-minus-all-the-plastic/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/game-controller-christmas-tree-ornaments-minus-all-the-plastic/#comments
If you're anything like us, you've spent countless hours of your youth hollowing out old gaming controllers for use as gigantic Christmas tree ornaments. Though these might have resulted in years of lopsided tree dilemmas, our penchant for hanging something that at least resembles our favorite gaming controllers on the tree never subsided.

Lucky for us that Ponoko user "digits" shares our unique affectation, making a variety of controller-themed ornaments in a handful of different colors. For $25 (plus $10 domestic shipping, more for other territories) we can have all the style we want without all the weight that drives our tree's limbs plunging downward. Talk about a Christmas miracle!

[Via GeekSugar]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>christmaschristmas-treecontrollerdigitsgame-controllerholidaysornamentsponokoWed, 25 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Valve selling Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead-themed greeting cards]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/22/valve-selling-team-fortress-2-left-4-dead-themed-greeting-cards/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/22/valve-selling-team-fortress-2-left-4-dead-themed-greeting-cards/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/22/valve-selling-team-fortress-2-left-4-dead-themed-greeting-cards/#comments We know how boring most holly jolly holiday cards can be, so we were glad to see that a handful of Valve-ified greeting cards are now available for purchase at the game maker's online store. Featuring characters from Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2, and Team Fortress 2 in compromising holiday situations, there's no doubt that we'll actually - finally - send out greeting cards this year to everyone in our little black book. We're quite partial to the handful of TF2-themed images you see above (just look at The Spy, back with The Scout's mother!), but we're sure there's something for everyone in your list of Source Engine-loving holiday card receivers.

[Via Big Download]

JoystiqValve selling Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead-themed greeting cards originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ah yes, drama. Even when it's a relatively slow news week, as it was over the holiday week at WoW Insider, we can always rely on guild infighting to keep us interested. That and many more great stories from the World of Warcraft can be found in these, our most popular posts from the past seven days. Hope your holidays are happy!

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JoystiqThe best of WoW Insider: December 23-30, 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some of us were too impatient to wait for the Nintendo DSi, forking over good money to import the sexy handheld. But, with 2009 fast approaching, we're going to see a lot of great DSi content hit the market. And, for those of us in North America, we're actually going to see the DSi itself hit the market. We're sure it'll sell truckloads, there's no disputing that. There's also no disputing that 2009 will be the year of the Nintendo DSi.

Agree? What are you looking forward to? Can't wait to pick one up?

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As we say goodbye to 2008 and welcome a new year, the popular thing to do is make resolutions. We're pretty sure the large majority of folks making resolutions usually give up eventually, but some people follow through with it. Are you making any? Could they be gaming related? Your resolutions, show us them!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>holidayholidaysnew-yearsnew-years-eveWed, 31 Dec 2008 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Merry Consumermas ... so what didja get?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/25/happy-consumermas-from-joystiq-so-what-didja-get/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/25/happy-consumermas-from-joystiq-so-what-didja-get/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/25/happy-consumermas-from-joystiq-so-what-didja-get/#commentsFiled under:

Christmas, Xmas, Consumermas, Christmahanakwanza, Ludachristmas. If you celebrated any of these holidays, or if you had to cower in fear as robot Santa flew overhead looking for easy prey, we want to hear about it. More importantly, we want to know what presents you got, too -- game-related mostly, but if you want to tell us about your other presents, we'll sit here politely and listen. Our gift to you is after the break -- trust us, if you haven't seen Santa Claus Conquers the Martians before, you're really missing out.

For a trip down memory lane, check out our Consumermas posts from 2006 and 2007.

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JoystiqMerry Consumermas ... so what didja get? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We realize not everyone celebrates Christmas, but a lot of us do. As such, use this post to discuss any and all Christmas gifts you got this year. Did you score a Wii? Get a new DS Lite? Did your folks buy you a, uh ... Xbox? So, relax, sip some eggnog and tell us if Santa deemed you naughty or nice in the comments below.

Merry Christmas and thanks for reading!

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Much like the boy you see above, we'll be taking it easy over these next two days, catching up on games we missed and enjoying time away from blogging. As such, you'll see a more relaxed posting schedule, closer to our weekend routine. Keep checking in with us throughout the day for updates, but make sure to spend some time with your family, too. After all, that's what the holidays are all about.

Best wishes to you all and, as always, thanks for reading!

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Much like the mother and daughter you see above (we assume they're family, anyway), we'll be taking it easy over these next two days, catching up on games we missed and enjoying time away from blogging. As such, you'll see a more relaxed posting schedule, closer to our weekend routine. Keep checking in with us throughout the day for updates, but make sure to spend some time with your family, as well. After all, that's what the holidays are all about.

Best wishes to you all and, as always, thanks for reading!

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Still stuck for a Wii this holiday season? Worried that little Jonny and Jenny will regard you as the WORST PARENT OF ALL TIME come Xmas morning?

Then know that there is still hope. A Go Nintendo tipster claims that his local Best Buy is clinging onto its Wiis until December 14. Come Sunday, the store will allegedly offer them out to customers with games bundled on top -- including Mario Kart Wii, which you should buy anyway, because it's a riot.

Sure, it's only a rumor, but a perfectly plausible one: Best Buy did something similarly sneaky last year. If you're still in the hunt for a Wii, we'd recommend a Best Buy visit this weekend.

JoystiqRumor: Best Buy holding back Wiis originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well now, who could've expected this? Surely not us! We're not being sarcastic at all. Walmart promotes a healthy supply of Wii stock and, sure enough, the retail giant has sold a lot of consoles. Tens of thousands by Monday afternoon, in fact.

Spokesperson Ravi Jariwala said the company saw a "very strong response to the additional inventory" that Walmart sold online and that they blew through stock ranging in the "tens of thousands" by "early Monday afternoon." What's surprising, though, is that despite selling all of those consoles, they're still in stock on the retailer's site. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, then hit up this linkage. Or, you know, just bash Walmart in the comments.

Update: Looks like the consoles are out of stock now. Bummer.

[Via Gamasutra]

JoystiqSurprise! Walmart sold a lot of Wii consoles yesterday [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cowen Group analyst Doug Creutz knows the public and, according to him, they want Guitar Hero: World Tour. Even though the guitar bundle for the game has been discounted like crazy over the last week (and selling just as crazy, we assume), he says that most folks are looking for the full band kit, which is difficult to find on store shelves.

"Supply of the full band kit version at all retail locations was very tight, with the title selling out quickly," Creutz said, even pointing to online resellers who continue to resell the full band kit SKU for ridiculous sums of money. "This picture of high demand and tight supply remains consistent with our previous channel checks."

If these supplies were higher, Activision would be making a lot more money off the title. As it is, however, the company must mostly rely on sales of the game itself and the other guitar bundle SKU.

JoystiqAnalyst: World Tour demand still high, supplies still down originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're looking to get something for that Wii gamer this year, there's plenty of deals going down right now as part of Cyber Monday, the online equivalent to Black Friday. Notable sales around the net include Okami for only $20 at Amazon, Tomb Raider: Underworld for $30 and $10 off Shaun White Snowboarding at Gamestop, Umbrella Chronicles for $25 at Toys R Us (along with a bunch of other discounted titles) and some specific Wii bundles at Buy.com.

Head on over and check out the page here.

JoystiqBest of Cyber Monday deals: Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that Pink Ribbon DS Lite that Nintendo unveiled a few months back? Well, Amazon is offering that DS Lite model for the reduced price of $99.95, as part of its Cyber Monday sales event. It's like Black Friday, except you can shop without your pants on.

What else is up for grabs? Nothing really for the DS lovers out there, but if you are looking to upgrade to a DS Lite or introduce someone else to the wonders of Nintendo's handheld, there are plenty of other deals going on around the net. We suggest you hit up Joystiq's deal guide right here.

Joystiq$99 DS Lite kicks off Amazon's Cyber Monday originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With the holiday season fast approaching, our minds have wandered to the joy of receiving gifts and, more importantly, giving them. We then thought about the gaming gifts we've bestowed upon friends and family in the past. What about you all? Have you given (or plan to give away) any gaming gifts recently? Are most of your friends and families hip to gaming, whether it be Wii or some other form, or do you do your part through charities like Child's Play? Let's all share some stories!

JoystiqWii Warm Up: The gift of gaming originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yesterday, we talked about Nintendo's very limited way to bother people about gifts you want this holiday season. Well, what we'd like to talk about it is your wish list this year. With the holidays coming up, it's the time for gift-giving (and receiving), so what are you hoping to get this year? Did you ask that certain someone for a Nintendo DSi? Looking forward to some new games? What's on your wish list?

JoystiqDS Daily: Your wish list originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Joystiq has tirelessly compiled a list of some of the great deals you can expect this Black Friday, as most of the U.S. wakes at the crack of dawn to rush out and get all of the deals they possibly can. Joystiq's guide covers all of the major retailers and includes all of the deals you can expect this Friday. So, stop wasting time and check it out!

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Joystiq has tirelessly compiled a list of some of the great deals you can expect this Black Friday, as most of the U.S. wakes at the crack of dawn to rush out and get all of the deals they possibly can. Joystiq's guide covers all of the major retailers and even includes some good Wii deals. So, stop wasting time and check it out!

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It's not so hard to believe, really. People have been doing it for many years now, since the Tickle Me Elmo dolls became so popular, really. Folks did it the last two years with the Wii and now, with the news that Guitar Hero: World Tour's full band kit bundle could be kind of scarce during the holidays, folks are taking advantage yet again.

"In order to assess continued demand for the title, we conducted proprietary channel checks both at major online retailers and at bricks-and-mortar retail locations across the country," said analysts at Cowen and Company, adding: "resellers on Amazon.com are pricing the band kit at close to USD 300, well above the USD 189 list price." Wow, that's quite the significant increase. While not as severe as it is on Amazon, eBay users are also selling the full band kit at higher prices than it should.

Remember, holiday shoppers: get out there early and get out there often. If you're trying to track down one of the full band kits for Guitar Hero: World Tour, then we'd suggest you get on a first name basis with the store managers in your area.

JoystiqResellers taking advantage of World Tour shortages originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Despite the aged look of this week's image, this photograph was actually taken quite recently, as evidenced by the DS Lite. The scene is a familiar one, especially at family get-togethers, when gangs of younger cousins, nephews, and nieces roam the house, desperate in their search for any entertainment. Join us past the post break for the full photo.

[Update: Original image has been removed at the request of copyright owner. To see the image, please visit this link.]

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JoystiqThe DS Life: Center of attention originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, with the holidays creeping up, and statements about expected stock, we thought it might be a good time to ask who you know that might be looking for a console this holiday season, and also, what your general predictions are about Wii sales this year. Now that it's been out for a while, will the holiday demand be quite so crazy? Particularly with the economy doing, uh, a little poorly, it seems sales might not be quite so robust this year, but stranger things have happened, particularly when it comes to the gaming industry.

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Holiday plans originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>holidaysholidaze-2009Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStop: Wii supply should last until early December]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/13/gamestop-wii-supply-should-last-until-early-december/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/13/gamestop-wii-supply-should-last-until-early-december/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/13/gamestop-wii-supply-should-last-until-early-december/#commentsFiled under:

Chris Kohler attended the launch event of some Warcraft game at a San Francisco branch of GameStop last night, and ended up discussing the state of Wii availability this holiday season with a company executive.

To the relief of parents up and down the land, the suit echoed GameStop's assurances from September, revealing that there should be enough Nin-Tend-O Magic Motion Boxes to go round until the first week of December. As Kohler points out, that date means GameStop has enough consoles to last beyond Black Friday, a small miracle. That's still not perfect, but it's a heck of a lot better than the last two years. Alas, the executive called Wii Fit a "different story"; maybe it's time to check out some alternatives.

JoystiqGameStop: Wii supply should last until early December originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>balance-boardchristmasfitnessgamestopholidaysshortagesportswii-fitThu, 13 Nov 2008 20:10:00 EST<![CDATA[EA posts profits loss, cuts jobs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/03/ea-posts-profits-loss-cuts-jobs/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/03/ea-posts-profits-loss-cuts-jobs/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/03/ea-posts-profits-loss-cuts-jobs/#commentsFiled under:

It's no secret that EA has their hands in some interesting projects coming down the pipe. Skate It, Rock Band 2, and that horror game we're waiting for are just a few that immediately come to mind. Whether these will be a big success for the company or not, we will have to wait and see (well, you can pretty much guess the second game in that brief list will make them a bunch of cash).

They could use some success, though. The company is apparently at a loss for profits, as they're down during Q2 of this year, forcing the company to cut some jobs. Around 500 to 600 across all functions and locations, to be exact, as the company posted a loss of $310 million during Q2.

"Considering the slowdown at retail we've seen in October, we are cautious in the short term," said John Riccitiello. "Longer term, we are very bullish on the game sector overall and on EA in particular."

JoystiqEA posts profits loss, cuts jobs originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Reggie recently sat down with the LA Times to discuss the Wii and the upcoming holiday shopping season. He says that about 3 in 10 stores will be carrying the Wii Fit bundle. For those of you still trying to track down the fitness package, those aren't the best odds.

As for production of Wii consoles, Reggie says that Nintendo is churning out 2.4 million units a month. Compared to 1.6 million last year, Nintendo is really trying their best to satisfy the demand consumers have for the console. Whether they actually will or not, we'll just have to wait and see.


[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqReggie: 3 in 10 stores will have Wii Fit this holiday season, Wii console production up originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Analysts think that due to the continuing decline of the U.S. dollar and the 13-year high for the Japanese Yen, you won't be seeing too many hot deals on Nintendo's Wii this holiday season. With the Yen being so high, it drives up the cost of Japanese goods for U.S. retailers. And, seeing as how the U.S. economy has been in such bad shape all year, merchants have discounted their goods to offset that fall to a point where they can't afford to lower prices to attract customers any more.

Wii Fit, one of the items analysts see as being a must-have this season, could be most affected. With the profit margin on it so small (same goes for the Wii console itself), retailers can't afford to cut prices. One positive thing to come out of this, however, is that the Euro has been on a decline, as well. This means that Nintendo should be shipping more to the U.S., whereas in the past, Nintendo focused on Europe first.

Gallery: Unwrapping Wii Fit

The box arrives!Batteries

JoystiqStrong Yen could see lack of Wii bargains this holiday season in U.S. originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even as holiday seasons go, the previous two were pretty damn horrible if you were a parent trying to find a Wii for your offspring. You could spot a harried, stressed parent almost everywhere you turned on the high street, their wide, panicked eyes and expressions of fear and uncertainty giving them away in game emporiums up and down the land.

But it doesn't have to be the same this year! This year, lil' Timmy will be opening a fresh new Wii come Christmas Day -- as long as you buy early enough. And if not, at least now we have somebody to blame: EEDAR's director of analytical services Jesse Divnich. Writing on Gamasutra, Divnich suggests that falling prices on the Wii's gray market mean that supply and demand are now close to being equal. "Given the trend," reasons the analyst, "it is likely that supply will finally outpace demand before the holiday season."

Don't just rest on your laurels, however, for Divnich thinks that demand may outpace supply again during November and December. The best solution? Buy one now and hide it until the time for gift-giving has arrived.

Hide it well, though -- or at least, hide it better than this blogger's parents hid Virtua Racing during the Christmas 1994 season. I must have had a solid four weeks with that game before I was required to act surprised on Christmas Day morning.

JoystiqGrowing Wii supply to guarantee less stressful holiday season originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've said goodbye to a year with games. We're now heralding in a new year with our own unique gaming resolutions. It's quite the time to be alive, if we may say so. And, as we look forward to a new year of gaming with Nintendo's handheld, we wonder how we'll occupy our first weekend with some quality titles. There really isn't anything new for us this week, so we'll be checking our stack for something to play.

How about you, fine reader? Is the wide-eyed optimism we have for the new year a feeling you share? Do you look forward to getting your game on this weekend?

JoystiqWRUP: A new year of gaming edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Welcome to 2008! It's the beginning of a new year and 2007 was arguably the best year for gaming yet, so we're hoping 2008 is even better for you and for us. May it bring you nothing but the best of times and the most fun games you could want. We're getting some great Wii games this year, so we can't wait to see what you all have to say.

And, as always, we want to thank you for stopping by our little corner of the internet. We try hard to make sure this is the best place to go for Wii news and fun stuff involving the console and Nintendo. We really love the Nintendo community and thank each and every one of you for your input. You're all great and have helped us grow into a pretty awesome blog over the years. So, here's to 2008 and an even better year for Nintendo's console.

JoystiqWelcome to 2008 from Wii Fanboy originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The holidays are all but wrapped up, family members have made their way home and your stomach probably hurts due to a serious case of holiday overeating. So now is time for reflection. Reflection on what sweet gift goodness was scored over the past seven days.

Last week we asked everyone to share what gifts they received and you guys came through. There were a multitude of fanboys who were gifted random DVDs, gift cards, Rock Band bundles and clothes that didn't fit, but we figured we'd highlight some of the most memorable fanboy gifts. Take a look after the break and read what we felt to be some of your most sought after (and not so sought after) holiday gifts of 2007.

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JoystiqThe best of holiday show, brag and tell originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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