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[Humble Weekly Sale shakes it up with Blendo Games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/humble-weekly-sale-shakes-it-up-with-blendo-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/humble-weekly-sale-shakes-it-up-with-blendo-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/humble-weekly-sale-shakes-it-up-with-blendo-games/#comments

The Humble Weekly Sale has a quartet of titles from Blendo Games, featuring IGF nominees Thirty Flights of Loving, Flotilla and Atom Zombie Smasher, and educational children's game Air Forte. Pay more than $1 to get Flotilla, Atom Zombie Smasher and Air Forte, or pay above the average asking price (currently around $4) to add Thirty Flights of Loving to that list.

Buying a bundle includes the soundtracks for Atom Zombie Smasher, Air Forte and Thirty Flights of Loving, as long as the appropriate price is hit. The purchase price is divvied up among charity, the Humble Bundle or the developer, as with all Humble purchases. These Blendo Games games (games) will be available on the Humble Store for six more days, so go mix it up while you still can.

JoystiqHumble Weekly Sale shakes it up with Blendo Games originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"The idea for the collection, in keeping with the titles, is that it's meant to be this set of crappy indie games that someone perhaps bought for you, mistaking them for the originals," Barr writes on his blog. "So you might excitedly unwrap your new bundle of games to find something like Subpar Meat Boy and Flour (Instead of Super Meat Boy and Flower). Not that I'm using those two titles, though both were originally near the top of the list."

Gurney - a title parody of thatgamecompany's Journey - has players type out religious phrases as they scroll across the bottom of the screen, over the rolling, flickering lights of a hospital ceiling and anxious faces of doctors. The words become jumbled as the player loses consciousness, and Barr warns that eventually the game can cause seizures, so be careful with that one. Or, have fun.

World of Glue is a platforming play on World of Goo, Spy Parity is a jab at Chris Hecker's Spy Party, Proteas is an experiment on Proteus and 30 Flights of Loathing is a step away from Blendo Games' Thirty Flights of Loving.

Check out all the games your aging aunt thinks you're talking about on Barr's site, and buy Carp Life for whatever you think it's worth right here.

JoystiqWorld of Glue, Gurney, Spy Parity, more free in Mumble Indie Bungle originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>carp-lifecart-lifeGurneyhumble-indie-bundleIndiejourneymacmumble-indie-bunglepcPippin-Barrproteasproteusspy-parityspy-partythirty-flights-of-loathingthirty-flights-of-lovingworld-of-glueWorld-of-GooMon, 08 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Weekly Bundle serves up Darksiders 2, also Android bundle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/26/humble-weekly-bundle-serves-up-darksiders-2-also-android-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/26/humble-weekly-bundle-serves-up-darksiders-2-also-android-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/26/humble-weekly-bundle-serves-up-darksiders-2-also-android-bundle/#comments Darksiders 1 & 2 and Red Faction: Guerrilla & Armageddon comprise the second batch of weekly offerings from Humble Indie Bundle, with all four PC games currently on offer at ridicucheap prices. Pay up $1 and you'll pick up Darksiders and RF: Armageddon, with the soundtracks to both included along with the 'Path to War' DLC for Armageddon.

However, if you're willing to pony up more than the average paying price, you'll also get Darksiders 2 (plus soundtrack) and RF: Guerrilla. At the time of writing, the pair can be yours for around the very, very silly $7.50 mark.

Meanwhile on Android, there's another Humble Bundle for the platform called the Mobile Bundle. Featuring in the latest charitable collection are Contre Jour, Anomaly Korea, Plants vs. Zombies, and Bladeslinger. As ever you can pay what you want, but an average-cough up (around $5.50 at the mo) lets you unlock the secrets of The Room, and generally shoot up stuff in Metal Slug 3. The soundtracks to all, except Contre Jour, are also included.

JoystiqHumble Weekly Bundle serves up Darksiders 2, also Android bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcharitydarksidersdarksiders-2humble-android-bundlehumble-android-bundle-6humble-bundle-weeklyhumble-indie-bundlemobilepcRed-Faction-ArmageddonRed-Faction-GuerrillaTue, 26 Mar 2013 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Weekly sale kicks off with Bastion]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/19/humble-weekly-sale-kicks-off-with-bastion/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/19/humble-weekly-sale-kicks-off-with-bastion/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/19/humble-weekly-sale-kicks-off-with-bastion/#comments Humble Weekly sale kicks off with BastionIn an impressive show of indie corporate synergy, the first weekly deal from the organizers of the Humble Indie Bundle offers Bastion at the usual price of "pretty much anything," DRM free, on Windows, Mac, and Linux. This just happens to coincide with the announcement of Transistor by Bastion creator Supergiant Games.

Pay just $1, and you'll get a Steam-redeemable copy of the game. Go above the average (currently $2.63) and you get a soundtrack, sheet music, digital art pack, and some ringtones. For $25, you get physical items, including a CD soundtrack, bandana, and postcards for both Bastion and Transistor.

JoystiqHumble Weekly sale kicks off with Bastion originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bastionhumble-indie-bundlehumble-weekly-dealTue, 19 Mar 2013 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Android Bundle 5 adds Sword and Sworcery, Splice, Crayon Physics Deluxe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/12/humble-android-bundle-5-adds-sword-and-sworcery-splice-crayon/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/12/humble-android-bundle-5-adds-sword-and-sworcery-splice-crayon/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/12/humble-android-bundle-5-adds-sword-and-sworcery-splice-crayon/#comments More games added to Humble Bundle Android 5Humble Android Bundle 5 has reason to brag with the addition of three new games to its lineup of unlockables: Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery EP, Splice and Crayon Physics Deluxe. This trio joins Super Hexagon and Dungeon Defenders as games available by paying more than the average, which generally stays below $7. All unlocked games come with their original soundtracks.

Games available for any price at all are Beat Hazard Ultra, Dynamite Jack, Solar 2 and NightSky HD, along with all of their soundtracks (excluding Dynamite Jack). All games come for PC, Mac, Linux and Android devices, with system requirements here. There are six days left to get some games on the cheap and donate to charity at the same time, right at Humble Bundle.

JoystiqHumble Android Bundle 5 adds Sword and Sworcery, Splice, Crayon Physics Deluxe originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The second Humble Bundle Mojam charity event is a go, now through Saturday, February 23, streaming live via the Humble Bundle website. Mojang - the developers of Minecraft - have joined forces with indie studios Grapefrukt, Ludosity, Oxeye Game Studio, Vlambeer and Wolfire Games for this year's Mojam, for a total of eight expected games (Mojang is making three). All proceeds from Mojam benefit Block by Block and the Electronic Frontier Foundation charities.

Watching Mojang and the other teams make games is absolutely free, though those interested can throw some money at Humble Bundle and get playable versions of the jam games at the end of it all. Last year's Mojam raised $460,000 for charity.

Fans got to help choose the themes for this year's Mojam, and there's a full list of the teams' assignments here. Mojang's three games, for example, are based on themes of French Nuclear Spaceship, Endless Nuclear Kittens and Nuclear Pizza War.

JoystiqHumble Bundle Mojam 2: The Mojammening live stream up now originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>game-jamhumble-bundlehumble-bundle-mojamhumble-bundle-mojam-2humble-indie-bundleIndiemojangpcWed, 20 Feb 2013 17:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 7 culminates in sales of $2.65 million]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/03/humble-indie-bundle-7-culminates-in-sales-of-2-65-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/03/humble-indie-bundle-7-culminates-in-sales-of-2-65-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/03/humble-indie-bundle-7-culminates-in-sales-of-2-65-million/#comments Humble Indie Bundle 7 culminates in $265 million of salesHumble Indie Bundle 7 came to an end this week, and once again the charitable packager tore into seven figures worth of earnings. With 395,940 purchasing the indie collection at an average price of $6.69, the latest bundle clocks in at $2,650,496.98 of sales. That haul means that across the various bundles, the amount raised for charity now sits at over $9 million. Good job, HIB!

For those who just love to hear about things they missed out on, HIB 7 kicked off with Snapshot, Closure, The Binding of Isaac and its Wrath of the Lamb DLC, Shank 2, and Indie Game: The Movie. Legend of Grimrock and Dungeon Defenders (plus DLC) were the initial bonuses for those paying above the average, but they were soon joined by The Basement Collection, Offspring Fling, and Cave Story+.

Those who didn't miss out helped HIB 7 to become the second most successful of the main numbered bundles so far. Most of the previous bundles accumulated sales in and around the region of $2 million, but the clear leader remains HIB 5 with a whopping revenue of just over $5.1 million.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 7 culminates in sales of $2.65 million originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>humble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-7indiemacpcThu, 03 Jan 2013 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 7 adds The Basement Collection, Offspring Fling, Cave Story+]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/27/humble-indie-bundle-7-adds-the-basement-collection-offspring-fl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/27/humble-indie-bundle-7-adds-the-basement-collection-offspring-fl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/27/humble-indie-bundle-7-adds-the-basement-collection-offspring-fl/#comments Humble Indie Bundle 7 adds The Basement Collection, Offspring Fling, Cave StoryOnce again, we called it - Humble Indie Bundle 7 has added three new games and their soundtracks to its offering, unlocked if you pay more than the average (which is hovering around $6). The new games are The Basement Collection, Offspring Fling and Cave Story+.

The Basement Collection is a handful of Flash games from Edmund McMillen, the developer behind Binding of Isaac, which is also part of Humble Bundle 7. The Basement Collection includes Triachnid, Coil, Meat Boy (that's right, not Super), Aether, Grey-Matter, Spewer and Time Fcuk. Offspring Fling comes from Kyle Pulver, the developer of Snapshot, and Cave Story+ is a pretty little 2D platformer from indies Pixel and Nicalis.

Humble Indie Bundle 7 now includes Snapshot, The Binding of Isaac and its Wrath of the Lamb DLC, Closure, Shank 2, and a copy of Indie Game: The Movie for whatever price you want to pay, and Dungeon Defenders (plus all of its DLC), Legend of Grimrock and these three new games for anything higher than the average. Each game comes with its corresponding soundtrack, except for Isaac.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 7 adds The Basement Collection, Offspring Fling, Cave Story+ originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cave-story+humble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-7offspring-flingpcthe-basement-collectionThu, 27 Dec 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 7: Dungeon Defenders, Binding of Isaac, Indie Game the Movie, more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/19/humble-indie-bundle-7-offers-dungeon-defenders-binding-of-isaac/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/19/humble-indie-bundle-7-offers-dungeon-defenders-binding-of-isaac/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/19/humble-indie-bundle-7-offers-dungeon-defenders-binding-of-isaac/#comments Humble Indie Bundle 7 offers Dungeon Defenders, Binding of Isaac, Indie Game the Movie, moreThe Humble Indie Bundle is indie once again, offering a bunch of games and one movie for the low, low price of whatever you have. Humble Indie Bundle 7 includes Snapshot, The Binding of Isaac and its Wrath of the Lamb DLC, Closure, Shank 2, and a copy of Indie Game: The Movie.

Dungeon Defenders and its DLC, and Legend of Grimrock are added to the bundle for anyone paying over the average. This hasn't been announced yet, but spoiler alert: More games will be added to the bundle over time. We're psychic.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 7: Dungeon Defenders, Binding of Isaac, Indie Game the Movie, more originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In other words, there's opportunity for THQ in selling computer games outside of the standard Windows ecosystem. Rubin has no plans yet, but he says the analysis has started, and the company is "committed to look at anything that makes sense" in terms of releasing titles on platforms other than simply Windows. In the past, THQ has released Mac versions of its Company of Heroes series through a third-party publisher, but it sounds like Rubin is considering a more widespread solution for cross-platform releases after this feedback. He says THQ should have more to announce soon.

JoystiqTHQ considering Linux and other platforms after Humble Bundle success originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Dec 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Humble Indie Bundle has taken a turn for the mainstream, today offering the Humble THQ Bundle, which includes six THQ games for whatever price you think they're worth, available for two weeks. Saints Row: The Third is the bundle's locked game, freed up only if you pay more than the average.

The six games up for grabs are Company of Heroes, CoH: Tales of Valor, CoH: Opposing Fronts, Red Faction: Armageddon, Metro 2033 and Darksiders. Each purchase comes with the soundtracks for Saints Row: The Third, Darksiders and Red Faction: Armageddon, and two Company of Heroes compilations.

As always, the Humble Bundle includes the option to distribute your money as you wish, between charity, THQ or Humble Bundle itself. If you're looking for a monetary serving suggestion, maybe look up THQ's current stock price and follow along with us as it navigates a path of financial turmoil.

JoystiqHumble THQ Bundle has Saints Row, Darksiders, Metro 2033, more originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>humble-bundlehumble-indie-bundlehumble-thq-bundlepcTHQThu, 29 Nov 2012 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 6 ends, earns over $2 million]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/02/humble-indie-bundle-6-ends-earns-over-2-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/02/humble-indie-bundle-6-ends-earns-over-2-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/02/humble-indie-bundle-6-ends-earns-over-2-million/#comments Humble Indie Bundle 6 ends, earns over $2 million316,258 individuals signed on for the latest Humble Indie Bundle, which is arguably the best Humble Indie Bundle yet. Humble Indie Bundle 6, which halted sales earlier this evening, managed to earn a total of $2,048,330.42 during the collection's sale.

Humble Indie Bundle 6 initially launched with the starting lineup of Rochard, Shatter, S.P.A.Z., Torchlight, Vessel and Dustforce. A week later, the bundle expanded to include Bit.Trip Runner, Wizorb, Jamestown and Gratuitous Space Battles for purchases equal or greater to the average sale price of the set. See? Best bundle yet!

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 6 ends, earns over $2 million originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bit-trip-runnerdustforcegratuitous-space-battleshumble-indie-bundlejamestownrochardshatterspaztorchlightvesselwizorbTue, 02 Oct 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[A Humble Indie Bundle print you can proudly own]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/28/a-humble-indie-bundle-print-you-can-proudly-own/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/28/a-humble-indie-bundle-print-you-can-proudly-own/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/28/a-humble-indie-bundle-print-you-can-proudly-own/#comments Humble Bundle 5 art print by SupergiantYou've most likely bought Humble Indie Bundle 6 by now. Now you can continue your streak of unavoidable Humble purchases by picking up a print of Supergiant art director Jen Zee's incredible Humble Bundle 5 group shot.

Unlike the actual bundle, you can't just pay what you want for this, unless what you want to pay is $14.99, divided among the Humble 5 developers and the Bundle organizers.

JoystiqA Humble Indie Bundle print you can proudly own originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artbastionhumble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-5macpcsupergiant-gamesFri, 28 Sep 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 6 adds Bit.Trip Runner, Wizorb, more goodness]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/humble-indie-bundle-6-adds-bit-trip-runner-wizorb-more-goodnes/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/humble-indie-bundle-6-adds-bit-trip-runner-wizorb-more-goodnes/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/humble-indie-bundle-6-adds-bit-trip-runner-wizorb-more-goodnes/#comments Humble Indie Bundle 6 adds BitTrip Runner, Wizorb, more goodnessHumble Indie Bundle 6 just added four new games to its already stellar lineup, available to those who pay more than the average (currently less than $6): Bit.Trip Runner, Wizorb, Jamestown and Gratuitous Space Battles. All four games are DRM-free, of course, and come packaged with soundtracks. They're redeemable via Steam or the Ubuntu Software Center.

These four join Rochard, Shatter, S.P.A.Z., Torchlight, Vessel and Dustforce, the last of which is unlockable by paying more than the average as well. With the new games, Humble Indie Bundle 6 is now worth $135, and as always, buyers can allocate how much of their purchase benefits charity, the developers or Humble Bundle itself. The sixth bundle will be available for seven more days, right here.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 6 adds Bit.Trip Runner, Wizorb, more goodness originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bit-Trip-Runnerbit.trip-runnerGratuitous-space-battleshumble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-6jamestownmacpcwizorbTue, 25 Sep 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 6 shatters spatial reasoning with torches, vessels, brooms]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/18/humble-indie-bundle-6-shatters-spatial-reasoning-with-gravity-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/18/humble-indie-bundle-6-shatters-spatial-reasoning-with-gravity-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/18/humble-indie-bundle-6-shatters-spatial-reasoning-with-gravity-t/#comments Humble BundleHumble Indie Bundle part six is live, and it's a good'un. The current bundle includes Rochard, Shatter, S.P.A.Z., Torchlight and Vessel for any price you pick. Paying more than the average (currently around $5) unlocks Dustforce as well. The bundle includes soundtracks for each game, excluding Vessel. Normally priced, all these games would cost $86, Humble Indie Bundle reminds us.

As always, purchasers can decide how much of their payment goes to charity, the developers or Humble Indie Bundle itself. Humble Indie Bundle 6 will be live for 14 more days; check it out here.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 6 shatters spatial reasoning with torches, vessels, brooms originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dustforcehumble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-6macpcrochardshatterspaztorchlightvesselTue, 18 Sep 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Bundle for Android adds World of Goo, Anomaly, EDGE, Osmos]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/humble-bundle-for-android-adds-world-of-goo-anomaly-edge-osmo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/humble-bundle-for-android-adds-world-of-goo-anomaly-edge-osmo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/humble-bundle-for-android-adds-world-of-goo-anomaly-edge-osmo/#comments Humble Bundle for Android adds World of Goo, Anomaly, EDGE, OsmosSurprise surprise, the Humble Bundle for Android has added some extra games for those who pay above the average price (sitting at $6.21 as of this writing). Four games have been added for generous donors: World of Goo, Anomaly: Warzone Earth, Osmos and EDGE. On top of the already available games - Bit.Trip Beat, Fieldrunners, SpaceChem, Uplink and Spirits - that's a lot of gaming for about the cost of a decent sandwich.

Don't let the Humble Bundle for Android name fool you, either. All of the games in the bundle work across multiple platforms, namely Mac OS X, Windows, Linux and Android.

JoystiqHumble Bundle for Android adds World of Goo, Anomaly, EDGE, Osmos originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidhumble-android-bundlehumble-indie-bundlemacmobilepcWed, 22 Aug 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Bundle for Android (and PC, Mac, and Linux) bundles Bit.Trip Beat, Fieldrunners and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/humble-bundle-for-android-3-bundles-bit-trip-beat-fieldrunners/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/humble-bundle-for-android-3-bundles-bit-trip-beat-fieldrunners/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/humble-bundle-for-android-3-bundles-bit-trip-beat-fieldrunners/#comments Humble Bundle for Android 3 and your computer too
Haven't bought Bit.Trip Beat in a while? Now you can buy it again, this time on Android! It's part of the Humble Bundle for Android 3, along with Fieldrunners, SpaceChem, Uplink, and - for purchases above the average price - Spirits. Uplink and SpaceChem require tablets, but you can play the rest on your phone.

You're not out of luck if you lack a tablet, or even if you're without an Android phone. Even though it's an Android bundle, you'll also get the games on Windows, Mac, and Linux as well, along with all their soundtracks.

JoystiqHumble Bundle for Android (and PC, Mac, and Linux) bundles Bit.Trip Beat, Fieldrunners and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidBeatBit-Trip-Beatfieldrunnershumble-bundle-for-androidhumble-indie-bundlemobilespacechemspiritsuplinkWed, 15 Aug 2012 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 5 closes at over $5.1 million]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/14/humble-indie-bundle-5-closes-at-over-5-1-million-most-successf/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/14/humble-indie-bundle-5-closes-at-over-5-1-million-most-successf/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/14/humble-indie-bundle-5-closes-at-over-5-1-million-most-successf/#comments Humble Indie Bundle 5 closes at over $51 million, most successful everThe fifth Humble Indie Bundle has come to a close, raising a cumulative $5,105,169.91 over the course of two weeks. The bundle, which arguably contained the most compelling lineup of titles in the history of the program, shattered previous records set by Humble Bundles 2 and 3, which topped out at just over $2 million each.

With titles like Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Bastion, Limbo, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, Psychonauts, Lone Survivor, Super Meat Boy, and Braid, it's not hard to guess why the fifth charity- and developer-driven bundle was such a success.

According to the promotion's website, Humble Indie Bundle 5 was purchased by 598,794 individuals, with an average purchase price of $8.53. Broken down by platform, Linux users paid more than anyone else at an average of $12.51 per transaction, while Windows users paid the least, averaging $7.97 per bundle. Still, the majority of purchases were made by PC users, with Linux users contributing the minority.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 5 closes at over $5.1 million originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The already exceptional Humble Indie Bundle 5 has added three more titles to its indie blockbuster lineup. Braid, Super Meat Boy and Lone Survivor are now part of the package, which already included Bastion, Psychonauts, Limbo, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP and Amnesia: The Dark Descent.

Folks who already bought the bundle will automatically have the three new games added to their download, while folks who haven't will have to "pay more than the average price."

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 5 adds Braid, Super Meat Boy and Lone Survivor originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bastionhumble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-5pcThu, 07 Jun 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Android Bundle 2 adds bonus Snuggle Truck]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/humble-android-bundle-2-adds-bonus-snuggle-truck/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/humble-android-bundle-2-adds-bonus-snuggle-truck/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/humble-android-bundle-2-adds-bonus-snuggle-truck/#comments If you bought the Humble Canabalt Bundle -- sorry, Humble Android Bundle #2 -- you're eligible for an extra bonus game. Snuggle Truck, the game that isn't at all about immigration, is making its Android debut as part of the bundle. Everyone past or future who buys the bundle gets the game for Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux.

The Humble Bundle folks also told us that Android users can download Smuggle Truck, the original concept of the cuddly game. That version, deemed unacceptable for the iOS App Store, will be released as a mobile game for the first time on Android.

The organizers of the bundle also gave us a Humble brag: the Android Bundle #2 has been downloaded over 80,000 times to date, for over $525,000 in sales.

JoystiqHumble Android Bundle 2 adds bonus Snuggle Truck originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidhumble-android-bundle-2humble-indie-bundlemacmobilepcsmuggle-trucksnuggle-truckMon, 26 Mar 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Bundle for Android #2 brings Canabalt to Android]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/19/humble-bundle-for-android-2-brings-canabalt-to-android/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/19/humble-bundle-for-android-2-brings-canabalt-to-android/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/19/humble-bundle-for-android-2-brings-canabalt-to-android/#comments
If you have an Android phone, you've probably been eagerly awaiting this day: the day when Semi Secret Software's auto-runner Canabalt jumps through a window and lands on Android. Not only is it out today, it's part of a new Android-focused Humble Bundle.

Other games in today's pay-what-you-want charity collection include Zen Bound 2, Cogs, and Spiderweb's Avadon: The Black Fortress. Those who pay over the average also get Swords & Soldiers.

Though it's an Android bundle, buying it gets you access to all the games across PC, Mac, and Linux as well, plus soundtracks for everything but Avadon. And, of course, you get the positive feeling of contributing to charity or whatever.

JoystiqHumble Bundle for Android #2 brings Canabalt to Android originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidavadon-the-black-fortresscanabaltcharitychilds-playcogseffhumble-indie-bundlemacmobilepcswords-and-soldierszen-bound-2Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Bundle Mojam makes nearly $500K for charity]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/humble-bundle-mojam-makes-nearly-500k-for-charity/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/humble-bundle-mojam-makes-nearly-500k-for-charity/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/humble-bundle-mojam-makes-nearly-500k-for-charity/#comments Mojang is everyone's favorite studio to blindly throw money at these days, so it comes as little surprise that the Sweden-based Minecraft creators raised nearly $500K ($458,215.95) this past weekend during a live "game jam." The conceit was that Mojang would arrange a game jam (a "Mojam," if you will) and stream it live across 60 hours, with the resulting product being added to the most recent Humble Indie Bundle, as well as two games developed under similar constraints from Oxeye Game Studio and Wolfire Games.

What games did the three studios end up making? Mojang created an Egyptian/Steampunk-themed RTS slash shoot 'em up called "Catacomb Snatch," which we'll refrain from making lurid jokes about, while Oxeye made a game named "Fists of Resistance" and Wolfire made "The Broadside Express."

As over 81K bundles were purchased, the three studios collectively raised just under half a million dollars, all of which will be donated to Child's Play, Electronic Frontier Foundation, charity:water, and the American Red Cross. Now, if you'll excuse us, we've got some lurid jokes to make in private.

JoystiqHumble Bundle Mojam makes nearly $500K for charity originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>american-red-crosscharitycharity-waterchilds-playelectronic-frontier-foundationgame-jamhumble-indie-bundlemojammojangmojang-specificationsmojang-studiosoxeye-game-studiospcwolfire-studiosMon, 20 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mojang making a Humble Indie Bundle game live this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/mojang-making-a-humble-indie-bundle-game-live-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/mojang-making-a-humble-indie-bundle-game-live-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/mojang-making-a-humble-indie-bundle-game-live-this-weekend/#comments
People love buying unfinished Mojang games -- so how about a game that hasn't even started yet? That's the premise of the Humble Bundle Mojam, the new Humble Indie Bundle going up tomorrow at 10AM CET (which is 4AM EST!) You'll find it on humblebundle.com when it's live.

Minecraft creator Mojang is planning on making a game live over the course of 60 hours --streamed live on the Humble Bundle site -- and everyone who donates will get the resulting game. So what's this game going to be? That's at the mercy of the fans. Mojang is letting people vote on the genre and theme, and both the highest and lowest-scored of each will become the game. So the team could be at work on a "Peter Molyneux Racing Game in a Fantasy World War II setting."

Incentives will also be offered for certain amounts. For example, in the video above, Notch promises to let Jakob Porser shave his beard for a million dollars. "With my fists," Porser added. There'll probably be some real ones too.

JoystiqMojang making a Humble Indie Bundle game live this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No smartphone is safe from cheap indie games (unless it's a Blackberry). Just as the Steam mobile app goes out of beta, allowing unfortunate impulse purchases from iOS or Android devices, the Humble Indie Bundle has announced its first Android release, available now.

Under the same "pay whatever, support charity" pricing scheme as previous Humble Bundles, the Humble Bundle for Android offers Android versions of Anomaly: Warzone Earth, Osmos, and Edge, with a bonus copy of World of Goo available to anyone who exceeds the average payment.

All of these games are cross-platform, so you get them on your Android phone and Windows, OSX, and Linux. That's a pretty appealing deal for the price of however much you end up paying.

JoystiqHumble Bundle for Android includes mobile and home versions of Anomaly, World of Goo, more originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidanomaly-warzone-earthedgehumble-bundlehumble-indie-bundlemacmobileosmospcworld-of-gooTue, 31 Jan 2012 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 4 earns $2 million]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/25/humble-indie-bundle-4-earns-2-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/25/humble-indie-bundle-4-earns-2-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/25/humble-indie-bundle-4-earns-2-million/#comments It's true: Humble Indie Bundle 4 is the most appealing one yet. Bundle 4 added five earlier games (and their soundtracks) this week and has now earned more than $2 million.

It's becoming less and less surprising to report these bundles are earning millions of dollars. Back in October, the Humble Frozen Synapse Bundle earned $1 million, and Humble Indie Bundle 3 surpassed $2 million in the final hours of its existence. The quality of the games being offered is a big draw, but it's clear that the bundle creators haven't lost sight of their inclusive approach to customers.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 4 earns $2 million originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>humble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-4macpcsuper-meat-boySun, 25 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 4 abused by Scrooge-like Steam scamming]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/humble-indie-bundle-4-abused-by-scrooge-like-steam-scamming/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/humble-indie-bundle-4-abused-by-scrooge-like-steam-scamming/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/humble-indie-bundle-4-abused-by-scrooge-like-steam-scamming/#comments This is how nice things like Humble Indie Bundles stop happening: the Humble Indie Bundle 4, which also supports charities like the Red Cross and Child's Play, has people abusing the system for grinchy gain. Here's how the scam worked: oogie-boogies purchased the bundle for a penny, then used the Steam codes from the bundle "to 'legitimize' automated Steam accounts in order to increase their odds of winning prizes in Valve's current raffle promotion."

"This is unfair to legitimate entrants and is definitely not what we wanted to encourage with Humble Indie Bundle 4," wrote organizers on the Humble Bundle blog. "It's a lose-lose situation for the indie developers, charities, Valve, and Humble Bundle."

New orders now have a required purchase price of $1 to obtain Steam keys. For those who can't afford the dollar (*glares at your $5 mocha*), a Steam key can be provided by contacting the support team and promising "not to resell" or "otherwise abuse it."

It's a fair compromise to a sad situation that shouldn't have happened in the first place.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 4 abused by Scrooge-like Steam scamming originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>abusecharityhumble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-4pcsteamsuper-meat-boyThu, 22 Dec 2011 13:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle adds five more games (and their soundtracks)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/20/humble-indie-bundle-adds-five-more-games-and-their-soundtracks/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/20/humble-indie-bundle-adds-five-more-games-and-their-soundtracks/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/20/humble-indie-bundle-adds-five-more-games-and-their-soundtracks/#comments There's "value" and then there's "you're insane if you don't purchase this." The latest Humble Indie Bundle falls into the latter and is easily the best bundle yet. That's right, we said it.

Humble Indie Bundle 4 has added five new games to its lineup -- a selection of titles from Humble Indie Bundle 3, to be exact. If you pay more than the average now (or already purchased the bundle) you can snag Crayon Physics Deluxe, Cogs, VVVVVVV, And Yet It Moves and Hammerfight on the house. And you know how the fine bundle folks sweetened the deal by adding free soundtracks last week? Yup, you'll also get the soundtracks to these five latest additions.

Agree with us now? Yeah, we thought so.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle adds five more games (and their soundtracks) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>and-yet-it-movescogsCrayon-Physics-Deluxehammerfighthumble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-4macpcvvvvvvTue, 20 Dec 2011 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 4 adds free soundtracks for every game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/16/humble-indie-bundle-4-adds-free-soundtracks-for-every-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/16/humble-indie-bundle-4-adds-free-soundtracks-for-every-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/16/humble-indie-bundle-4-adds-free-soundtracks-for-every-game/#comments Er, not every game ever -- that'd be impossible, you guys. We're talking soundtracks for every game in the fourth Humble Indie Bundle: Gratuitous Space Battles, Cave Story+, Jamestown, Bit.Trip Runner, Super Meat Boy, Shank and Nightsky HD.

The soundtracks are free to anyone who pays above the current average for the Bundle and, as usual, to anyone who's already purchased the bundle. You can snag them in mp3 format or, in the case of Super Meat Boy and Nightsky HD, also in FLAC.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 4 adds free soundtracks for every game originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bit-Trip-Runnercave-storyGratuitous-space-battleshumble-indie-bundlejamestownmacnightskypcshanksuper-meat-boyFri, 16 Dec 2011 22:50:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: UK indie games bundle 'Little Big Bunch' out now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/15/psa-uk-indie-games-bundle-little-big-bunch-out-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/15/psa-uk-indie-games-bundle-little-big-bunch-out-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/15/psa-uk-indie-games-bundle-little-big-bunch-out-now/#comments The Little Big Bunch, a Humble Indie Bundle-esque collection of games from UK-based developers, is available right this hot second. The collection includes Explodemon, Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee, Frozen Synapse, Serious Sam Double D and New Star Soccer 5 -- all five of which are yours at a price point of your choosing.

Much like the Humble series, shoppers can choose which portion of their donation goes to the developers, and what part goes to GamesAid, which then gives the funds to a number of charitable organizations. It's a great cause supporting great games, which we think is just great.

JoystiqPSA: UK indie games bundle 'Little Big Bunch' out now originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>frozen-synapsegetgameshumble-indie-bundleindielittle-big-bunchpcThu, 15 Dec 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 4 revealed, nab Meat Boy, Shank, Jamestown and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/humble-indie-bundle-4-revealed-nab-meat-boy-shank-jamestown-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/humble-indie-bundle-4-revealed-nab-meat-boy-shank-jamestown-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/humble-indie-bundle-4-revealed-nab-meat-boy-shank-jamestown-a/#comments As if you didn't already have enough fantastic games to play from this past year, the Humble Indie Bundle crew have made it their mission to completely overwhelm you with excellence. The fourth and latest package from the altruistic organization features an unparalleled lineup which includes Super Meat Boy, BIT.TRIP.RUNNER, Jamestown, Nightsky and Shank -- are and if you beat the average price with your choose-your-own-donation-level, you'll also grab Gratuitous Space Battles and Cave Story+. Note that all of these are PC, Mac and Linux compatible; a new feature for Jamestown and Shank.

As always, you can choose which portion of your donations go to the developers, to the charities (Child's Play and the Red Cross!) and to the Humble Indie Bundle platform itself. We think we speak for everyone when we say that this is an insane value that you'd be insane to pass up, you insane person.

[Update: Tim Ambrogi from Philly-based Jamestown-dev Final Form Games told us, "It's been our goal since launch to reach as many gamers as possible, so a Mac and Linux port were always our plan if we could afford the resources to develop them. Humble Bundle presented us with a cost/benefit proposition that made creating them now a low-risk decision." That's your money hard at work, people!]

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 4 revealed, nab Meat Boy, Shank, Jamestown and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bit-Trip-Runnerhumble-indie-bundlejamestownpcsuper-meat-boyteam-meatTue, 13 Dec 2011 13:25:00 EST<![CDATA[New Humble Indie bundle packs Darwinia, more Introversion stuff]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/22/new-humble-indie-bundle-packs-darwinia-more-introversion-stuff/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/22/new-humble-indie-bundle-packs-darwinia-more-introversion-stuff/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/22/new-humble-indie-bundle-packs-darwinia-more-introversion-stuff/#comments
Introversion is in the spotlight for the latest Humble Indie Bundle, which offers up four of the studio's titles: Darwinia, Multiwinia, UpLink and Defcon. As usual, paying above the average will net you some extras, namely Aquaria and Crayon Physics Deluxe in this specific bundle.

And if you're wondering what other fun stuff will be added to the bundle down the line, perhaps toying with a "wait and see" approach, don't sweat it. No matter when you buy this bundle, you'll get access to everything added to it -- that is, if you choose to buy the bundle. If you don't, then clearly you don't like fun games, which isn't so much a character flaw as it is just a flaw flaw.

JoystiqNew Humble Indie bundle packs Darwinia, more Introversion stuff originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Darwiniahumble-indie-bundlehumble-introversion-bundleIntroversionintroversion-softwarepcTue, 22 Nov 2011 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Voxatron Debut adds Gish, three other games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/10/humble-voxatron-debut-adds-gish-three-other-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/10/humble-voxatron-debut-adds-gish-three-other-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/10/humble-voxatron-debut-adds-gish-three-other-games/#comments Once again patience pays off for the potential Humble Indie Bundle investor. The Humble Voxatron Debut -- the latest bundle packing together an Alpha version of Voxatron along with The Binding of Isaac and Blocks That Matter -- has added yet another title to its ranks: Gish.

But wait, there's more! Chocolate Castle, Zen Puzzle Garden and Jasper's Journeys have also been tossed in. And, as with previous Humble bundles, if you've already paid, you can download Gish and the others for free.

JoystiqHumble Voxatron Debut adds Gish, three other games originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blocks-that-mattergishhumble-indie-bundlelinuxmacpcthe-binding-of-isaacvoxatronThu, 10 Nov 2011 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Voxatron Debut sweetened with Blocks that Matter, Binding of Isaac]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/02/humble-voxatron-debut-sweetened-with-blocks-that-matter-binding/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/02/humble-voxatron-debut-sweetened-with-blocks-that-matter-binding/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/02/humble-voxatron-debut-sweetened-with-blocks-that-matter-binding/#comments You may not be able to muster genuine surprise at the fact that the latest Humble Bundle has been upgraded with bonus games, but we're pretty sure the delight will be real.

The Humble Voxatron Debut is now a true "bundle," with The Binding of Isaac and Dream Build Play winner Blocks that Matter tossed in for all previous buyers and everyone who pays higher than the average. That's three great indie games for the price of anything.

Though you're free to pay as little as you'd like, we'll remind you that this is first and foremost a charity drive. Keep that in mind when you're budgeting!

JoystiqHumble Voxatron Debut sweetened with Blocks that Matter, Binding of Isaac originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blocks-that-matterhumble-indie-bundlehumble-voxatron-debutlinuxmacpcthe-binding-of-isaacvoxatronWed, 02 Nov 2011 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Voxatron makes its 'Humble Debut' in pay-what-you-want offer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/31/voxatron-makes-its-humble-debut-in-pay-what-you-want-offer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/31/voxatron-makes-its-humble-debut-in-pay-what-you-want-offer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/31/voxatron-makes-its-humble-debut-in-pay-what-you-want-offer/#comments
Can't wait to buy Lexaloffle's Voxatron? You don't have to! In fact, you don't even have to wait until the game's finished to buy it. The latest "Humble Indie Bundle" is called the Humble Voxatron Debut, and it's just that -- an alpha version of the voxel shooter, with a built-in level editor and access to all future updates.

Voxatron will cost $15 upon release, but if you get it through the bundle, it'll cost whatever you want to pay. Like all Humble games, it's Mac, Linux, and PC compatible, and proceeds go to the EFF and Child's Play in whatever proportion you want.

JoystiqVoxatron makes its 'Humble Debut' in pay-what-you-want offer originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>humble-indie-bundlehumble-voxatron-debutlexaloffle-gamesmacpcvoxatronMon, 31 Oct 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Frozen Synapse Bundle breaks $1 million]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/12/humble-frozen-synapse-bundle-breaks-1-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/12/humble-frozen-synapse-bundle-breaks-1-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/12/humble-frozen-synapse-bundle-breaks-1-million/#comments
The Humble Indie Bundle has once again proven to be successful, with the latest Frozen Synapse bundle raking in over $1 million since it went live in late September. As of this writing, you still have about two hours to get in on the bundle, which includes Frozen Synapse, SpaceChem and Trauma. Pay higher than the average price - currently $4.82 - and you'll even get the entire Indie Frozenbyte Bundle thrown in as a bonus.

That's eight games for under five bucks (or more, if you're feeling particularly charitable), which you can allocate between various charities and the developers however you see fit.

JoystiqHumble Frozen Synapse Bundle breaks $1 million originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>humble-frozen-synapse-bundlehumble-indie-bundlelinuxmacpcWed, 12 Oct 2011 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[SpaceChem added to the Humble Bundle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/06/spacechem-added-to-the-humble-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/06/spacechem-added-to-the-humble-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/06/spacechem-added-to-the-humble-bundle/#comments
Is there a point at which humility just becomes groveling? If so, The Humble Frozen Synapse Bundle may be approaching it rapidly. Now, when you pay whatever you want for the indie strategy hit, you'll not only get experimental puzzle adventure Trauma, but the brain-melting puzzler, SpaceChem. Three games? For us? C'mon guys, where's your dignity?

If the video above makes the atomic pairing game look a little complicated, that's only because it fully is. But c'mon, can't your brain handle it? What are you, some kind of weiner? Don't be such a weiner, weiner.

JoystiqSpaceChem added to the Humble Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>frozen-synapsehumble-bundlehumble-frozen-synapse-bundlehumble-indie-bundlemacpcspace-chemtraumaThu, 06 Oct 2011 09:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Trauma added to Humble Frozen Synapse Bundle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/30/trauma-added-to-humble-frozen-synapse-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/30/trauma-added-to-humble-frozen-synapse-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/30/trauma-added-to-humble-frozen-synapse-bundle/#comments
Per tradition, a new title has been added to the ranks of the latest Humble Indie Bundle. Trauma, an abstract game by Krystian Majewski in which players manipulate photos -- and that's putting it as loosely as we possibly can -- has been added to the Humble Frozen Synapse Bundle today.

Rest assured, if you've already purchased the bundle, you can download the bonus game at no extra cost. If you haven't purchased the bundle yet, may we ask why? You can set your own price and these are some quality games. Download them already, you monster!

JoystiqTrauma added to Humble Frozen Synapse Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>frozen-synapsehumble-bundlehumble-indie-bundleindiepctraumaFri, 30 Sep 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Frozen Synapse stars in new Humble Indie Bundle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/28/frozen-synapse-stars-in-new-humble-indie-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/28/frozen-synapse-stars-in-new-humble-indie-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/28/frozen-synapse-stars-in-new-humble-indie-bundle/#comments
The latest Humble Indie Bundle has only one pay-what-you-want participant -- Frozen Synapse, the "simultaneous" turn-based strategy game from Mode 7 Games -- but exceeding the average price will transform it from misnomer into a proper collection of games.

Paying more than the average price ($4.27 at time of writing) will net you another cold bonus in the Humble Frozenbyte Bundle, which offers an assortment of games from the Finnish indie developer. Those include Trine, Shadowgrounds, Shadowgrounds: Survivor, the canceled Jack Claw prototype and a pre-order for the upcoming Splot. Plus: your money can go to Child's Play and The Electronic Frontier Foundation as you see fit.

Since Humble Bundle games work across multiple platforms (Jack Claw excluded), Frozen Synapse makes its debut on Linux, complete with a free copy of the soundtrack. We'd love a chance to listen to it in isolation, as most of the music gets drowned out by our utterances of "oh shit oh shit" when both players execute their plans at once.

JoystiqFrozen Synapse stars in new Humble Indie Bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>charityfrozen-synapsehumble-frozen-synapse-bundlehumble-frozenbyte-bundlehumble-indie-bundlejack-clawlinuxmacpcshadowgroundssplottrineWed, 28 Sep 2011 14:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 3 surpasses $2 million, fewer than 12 hours left]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/humble-indie-bundle-3-surpasses-2-million-fewer-than-12-hours/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/humble-indie-bundle-3-surpasses-2-million-fewer-than-12-hours/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/humble-indie-bundle-3-surpasses-2-million-fewer-than-12-hours/#comments It's time to pay the piper. ... And yes, we're talking to you, indie games.

We here at Joystiq have long been supporters of the independent game design scene and now that the third Humble Indie Bundle has surpassed $2 million in sales, we figure it's time indies returned the favor. Now, like doting parents advancing into their sunset years, we'll move down to Edgewater Pointe Estates in Boca Raton, kick our feet up and tell them to send the bill to our beloved "Indie Games."

By the way, you've got fewer than 12 hours to buy the bundle, which will now net you 12 games if you donate more than the average ($5.81 at the moment). But hey, why not give a little more than that? We've had our eye on a new Rascal.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 3 surpasses $2 million, fewer than 12 hours left originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>humble-indie-bundlehumble-indie-bundle-3macpcTue, 09 Aug 2011 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Indie Bundle 3 takes in a cool $1 mil in first week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/02/humble-indie-bundle-3-takes-in-a-cool-1-mil-in-first-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/02/humble-indie-bundle-3-takes-in-a-cool-1-mil-in-first-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/02/humble-indie-bundle-3-takes-in-a-cool-1-mil-in-first-week/#comments After making an impressive showing during its first 17 hours of availability, the third Humble Indie Bundle has racked up quite a few more successful hours: It just passed $1 million in total payments, a figure it garnered with a little over 215,000 downloads.

The bundle, which was recently expanded with the independently developed shooter, Steel Storm, is bringing in an average purchase price of a little under five bucks. In contrast, Linux purchasers are dropping an average donation of $11.62.

There's a little over one week left before the promotion ends, so if you're planning on participating, make sure you try to follow the example set by our open source OS brethren.

JoystiqHumble Indie Bundle 3 takes in a cool $1 mil in first week originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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