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[Zombie Tycoon 2 free on PS Plus this week; BioShocks, Metal Gears, God of Wars on sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/zombie-tycoon-2-free-on-ps-plus-this-week-bioshocks-metal-gear/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/zombie-tycoon-2-free-on-ps-plus-this-week-bioshocks-metal-gear/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/zombie-tycoon-2-free-on-ps-plus-this-week-bioshocks-metal-gear/#comments PS Plus madness Zombie Tycoon 2 free, AllStars for $20This week's free PS Plus game is Zombie Tycoon 2, launching tomorrow as a PSN download on PS3 and PS Vita. Zombie Tycoon 2 is the sequel to Frima Studios' real-time strategy game pitting two mad scientists against one another, each with an army of zombies at his beck and call, as they try to invade the town of Finkleville.

In addition to the free game, the usual discount trumpeting will take place tomorrow. Spring Fever concludes with arguably its best week yet, offering up discounts themed around PlayStation All-Stars ($20 for PS Plus members) and its featured combatants. Many notable series are on sale, including entries in Metal Gear, Sly Cooper, BioShock, LittleBigPlanet, Devil May Cry, God of War, Infamous, Ratchet & Clank and Twisted Metal. The full list is available over on the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqZombie Tycoon 2 free on PS Plus this week; BioShocks, Metal Gears, God of Wars on sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshockdevil-may-crygod-of-warinfamouslittlebigplanetmetal-gearplaystationplaystation-all-stars-battle-royaleplaystation-plusplaystation-vitaps-plusps3pspratchet-and-clanksly-coopersonyspring-fevertwisted-metalvitazombie-tycoon-2Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sucker Punch reveals Infamous: Second Son for PS4]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/sucker-punch-reveals-infamous-second-son-for-ps4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/sucker-punch-reveals-infamous-second-son-for-ps4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/sucker-punch-reveals-infamous-second-son-for-ps4/#comments Infamous developer Sucker Punch is continuing its exploration of superheroes, putting a team of metahumans in a depressing police state in its new PS4 exclusive, Infamous: Second Son. The brief demo showed a team of antihero types taking on a surveilling organization in what looked like Seattle.

Now, you can see the presentation for yourself here.

JoystiqSucker Punch reveals Infamous: Second Son for PS4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>infamousinfamous-second-sonplaystationplaystation-4ps3sucker-punchWed, 20 Feb 2013 19:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: PowerUp Rewards offers big discounts on Sony PS3 collections]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/rumor-power-up-rewards-deals-on-sony-ps3-collections-nov-1-14/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/rumor-power-up-rewards-deals-on-sony-ps3-collections-nov-1-14/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/rumor-power-up-rewards-deals-on-sony-ps3-collections-nov-1-14/#comments Supposedly GameStop is planning a PowerUp Rewards member-exclusive sale from November 1 through November 14 for select Sony PlayStation 3 collections. Titles rumored to be on the cheap include Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection ($10), Jak and Daxter Collection ($10), Uncharted 1 and 2 ($15), God of War Saga ($20), Infamous 1 and 2 ($15), Killzone Trilogy ($20), the collector's edition of Journey ($15) and Ratchet & Clank Collection ($15). The rumored prices come courtesy of a NeoGAF thread featuring deal-seeking gamers.

We called a few local GameStop stores and the employees we talked to said there's no indication on their end a sale is incoming. A few employees mentioned seeing the GAF thread, but had no email correspondence or indication in their system of the promotion. We've followed up with GameStop corporate as well because we totally want this to be a thing. Ico and Shadow of the Colossus for $10? Yeah, we totally back that idea.

JoystiqRumor: PowerUp Rewards offers big discounts on Sony PS3 collections originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamestopgod-of-wargod-of-war-sagaico-and-shadow-of-the-colossus-collectioninfamousinfamous-2jak-and-daxter-collectionjourneyjourney-collectors-editionkillzone-trilogyplaystationps3ratchet-and-clank-collectionuncharteduncharted-2uncharted-2-among-thievesThu, 01 Nov 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[IMDB: Kevin Butler, Cole McGrath, Drake, Snake voice actors in Playstation All-Stars cast]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/18/kevin-butler-cole-mcgrath-drake-snake-voice-actors-in-playsta/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/18/kevin-butler-cole-mcgrath-drake-snake-voice-actors-in-playsta/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/18/kevin-butler-cole-mcgrath-drake-snake-voice-actors-in-playsta/#comments The IMDB page for PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale reveals some more all-stars appearing in the game as some form or another. Listed in the voice cast are Nolan North as Uncharted's Nathan Drake, David Hayter as Snake, Eric Ladin as Infamous's Cole McGrath, and ... Jerry Lambert as fictional executive Kevin Butler.

It's tempting to imagine Kevin Butler's in-game stint as the VP of Special Attacks, but these characters aren't necessarily playable. The game is full of cameos, like Captain Quark in the background of a Ratchet & Clank level. We're asking Sony to clarify this information. Kevin Butler would tell us, if he existed.

Update: For its part, Sony said it didn't set up the IMDB page. And since IMDB listings can be edited by users, it's entirely possible it was fabricated by a dreamy-eyed fan hoping to will this into existence.

JoystiqIMDB: Kevin Butler, Cole McGrath, Drake, Snake voice actors in Playstation All-Stars cast originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 May 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cole-mcgrathdavid-hayterimdbinfamouskevin-butlernathan-drakenolan-northplaystationplaystation-all-stars-battle-royaleps3solid-snakeFri, 18 May 2012 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Infamous 2: Festival of Blood review: Vamps and amps]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/28/infamous-2-festival-of-blood-review-vamps-and-amps/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/28/infamous-2-festival-of-blood-review-vamps-and-amps/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/28/infamous-2-festival-of-blood-review-vamps-and-amps/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The world of Infamous is all about character. The settings, from urban-gothic Empire City to moss-drenched, sweltering New Marais, ooze character. The protagonists, particularly Nascar-ready Cole McGrath and his bro-friend Zeke, are studies in character, seemingly ripped from a television show you've known and loved for years. And then there's you, the player. Do you have character? What sort? Will you be a good witch or a bad witch? Your character will determine how the games play out, and how the game world responds to you.

For the standalone PSN downloadable Festival of Blood, Sucker Punch has turned a hat trick whipping up a tasty little Halloween treat that, in spite of its brevity, follows in the tradition of its larger franchise and provides some of the most intriguing game experiences of any game available now, downloadable or not. Without a doubt, it has the most character of any three-hour game I have ever played.

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JoystiqInfamous 2: Festival of Blood review: Vamps and amps originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A press release detailing the PlayStation Vita lineup includes a surprise: Street Fighter x Tekken ... on the go!

Okay, not surprised enough? The Vita version of the crossover fighter "will feature Cole MacGrath as a playable character from the popular PS3 franchise, inFAMOUS." But he's not from Street Fighter or Tekken!

Shenanigans.

Update: Capcom announced that Cole will be "a playable character exclusive to SCE platforms," so looks like he's on PS3 too!

Gallery: Street Fighter X Tekken (Cole)

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JoystiqStreet Fighter x Tekken coming to Vita, with Infamous's Cole McGrath [update: Cole 'exclusive to SCE platforms'] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcome3-2011infamousngpplaystationplaystation-vitapspsonystreet-fighter-x-tekkenvitaMon, 06 Jun 2011 21:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Infamous 2 review: A study in power]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/infamous-2-review-a-study-in-power/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/infamous-2-review-a-study-in-power/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/infamous-2-review-a-study-in-power/#comments Video games with super-powered protagonists must be a pretty sticky wicket for developers. Make your hero -- or totally rotten villain -- too weak, and they won't tear through crowds of the un-powered with satisfying gusto. Make them too strong, however, and they'll tear through them with unsatisfying ease. If the many, many superhero titles that accidentally tumble into these two unfortunate paradigms are any indication, the sweet spot between these two boundaries is extraordinarily thin.

Infamous 2 integrates a number of minor improvements to its already polished predecessor, but it's biggest change might also be its most imperceptible. Moreso than in Infamous the First, Cole MacGrath has found the happy medium between strength and vulnerability. He finds his electrical equilibrium from his very first step into the lively playground of New Marais -- and, perhaps more impressively -- maintains that balance for the millions of steps that follow.

Gallery: Infamous 2 (GDC 2011)

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JoystiqInfamous 2 review: A study in power originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>infamousinFamous-2playstationps3sony-computer-entertainmentSucker-PunchSucker-Punch-ProductionsMon, 06 Jun 2011 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Best Buy selling Infamous for the shockingly low price of $10]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/best-buy-selling-infamous-for-the-shockingly-low-price-of-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/best-buy-selling-infamous-for-the-shockingly-low-price-of-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/best-buy-selling-infamous-for-the-shockingly-low-price-of-10/#comments Though Infamous followed a fairly commonplace "Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gains superpowers in catastrophic electro-explosion" plot, it's required reading if you plan to play its sequel next month. You can do that super cheaply through Best Buy, which has Infamous on sale for $9.99!

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JoystiqBest Buy selling Infamous for the shockingly low price of $10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 May 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Best-BuyinFamousplaystationps3Sony-Computer-EntertainmentSucker-Punch-ProductionsThu, 12 May 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[inFamous comic series to bridge gap between games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/20/infamous-comic-series-to-explore-time-between-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/20/infamous-comic-series-to-explore-time-between-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/20/infamous-comic-series-to-explore-time-between-games/#comments
Developer Sucker Punch and DC Comics are teaming up for an inFamous comic book that will bridge protagonist Cole McGrath's story from the first game to the sequel. The book will be written by William Harms, illustrated by Eric Nguyen, and will span six issues.

Following Cole's revelation at the end of the first game, the comic will explore his move from "Empire City" (a.k.a. NYC) to "New Marais" (you know: New Orleans) to battle creepy, mutant things and prepare for ... well, you should go ahead and finish the first game before reading the comics. It's really good, we promise.

JoystiqinFamous comic series to bridge gap between games originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comicDC-ComicsinfamousinFamous-2playstationps3Sucker-PunchMon, 20 Dec 2010 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon selling three PS3 Greatest Hits for the price of two]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/amazon-selling-three-ps3-greatest-hits-for-the-price-of-two/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/amazon-selling-three-ps3-greatest-hits-for-the-price-of-two/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/amazon-selling-three-ps3-greatest-hits-for-the-price-of-two/#comments Let's face it -- cases from the PS3 Greatest Hits collection just look great on a shelf. That tiny, elegant package. That deep, crimson hue. Today, Amazon's offering a pretty efficient way to spruce up your library: Purchase any three Greatest Hits titles, and you only have to pay for two of them.

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JoystiqAmazon selling three PS3 Greatest Hits for the price of two originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gran-turismo-5-prologueinFamouskillzone-2LittleBigPlanetplaystationps3ratchet-and-clank-future-a-crack-in-timeresistanceresistance-2Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[inFamous 2 Comic-Con panel acknowledges Cole's fear of fences]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/30/infamous-2-comic-con-panel-acknowledges-coles-fear-of-fences/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/30/infamous-2-comic-con-panel-acknowledges-coles-fear-of-fences/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/30/infamous-2-comic-con-panel-acknowledges-coles-fear-of-fences/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Sucker Punch Productions' Comic-Con 2010 panel offered a fairly comprehensive look at the past, present and future of the inFamous franchise, discussing a variety of topics ranging from protagonist Cole McGrath's creative origins to the inspirations behind his new crimefighting venue, New Marais. Of course, the biggest revelation came at the end of the panel, when the development team was forced to address Cole's biggest oft-criticized weakness: his selective inability to climb chain link fences.

Will our hero be able to conquer these sinister, interwoven palisades in the upcoming sequel? Answers await in PlayStation.Blog's video wrapup of the panel, posted just after the jump.

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JoystiqinFamous 2 Comic-Con panel acknowledges Cole's fear of fences originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The first week of PlayStation Plus brings a lot of savings for subscribers. Everyone else, however, will find that this week's update is rather sparse. Check out Hot Shots Tennis on PSP, or download the full inFamous game to your PS3.

Check out the full update after the break.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:
(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)

Continue reading PSN Tuesday: inFamous, Plus, Hot Shots Tennis

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: inFamous, Plus, Hot Shots Tennis originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>inFamousplaystationps3psn-tuesdaypsn-weeklypspTue, 29 Jun 2010 19:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Preview: inFamous 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/18/preview-infamous-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/18/preview-infamous-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/18/preview-infamous-2/#comments It's amazing what a giant, electrified tuning fork and a little Cajun flair can add to a franchise.

Sucker Punch Productions recently invited us to check out a private demo of inFamous 2 -- and no, it hasn't changed the bizarre intercapping since the series' last installment. I think I can overlook that small grammatical anomaly, though, as the other, more tangible changes that are being incorporated into the sequel look pretty amazing.

Gallery: inFamous 2

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JoystiqPreview: inFamous 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2010infamousinFamous-2playstationps3Sucker-Punch-ProductionsFri, 18 Jun 2010 13:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Infamous 2 bolts for Game Informer cover]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/04/infamous-2-bolts-for-game-informer-cover/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/04/infamous-2-bolts-for-game-informer-cover/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/04/infamous-2-bolts-for-game-informer-cover/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Sensibly capitalized sequel news now, with the long-rumored and impatiently awaited inFAMOUS 2 Infamous 2 making a bold debut on the cover of July's Game Informer. The ten-page magazine feature reveals that the developers at Sucker Punch are taking their current superhero to a new city, granting him new powers and -- judging by the cover art -- casting him in a surprisingly different aesthetic. Is that really Cole MacGrath? Seems more like a Cole MacPleasure, doesn't he?

Expect to hear more about Infamous 2 at E3 2010.

JoystiqInfamous 2 bolts for Game Informer cover originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cole-macgrathInfamousinfamous-2Sucker-PunchFri, 04 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[inFamous 2 seemingly teased in Portuguese PlayStation mag]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/01/infamous-2-seemingly-teased-in-portuguese-playstation-mag/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/01/infamous-2-seemingly-teased-in-portuguese-playstation-mag/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/01/infamous-2-seemingly-teased-in-portuguese-playstation-mag/#comments The last page in the most recent issue of Portugal's PlayStation: The Official Magazine features a pair of eyes you might be familiar with, depending on how frequently you stare into the baby blues of your video game protagonists. Scrawl captured the image of the teasing brow, which appears to belong to one Cole McGrath, hero (or anti-hero) of inFamous. That observation is supported by the text following the image, which translates to "the announcement of a great PlayStation 3 exclusive sequel in the next ROPS." (ROPS is the acronym for the magazine's Portuguese edition.)

Now that the pile of evidence indicating a sequel to last year's charged action game is teetering into the clouds, we think it's safe to expect some form of announcement at E3. In fact, we'd be shocked if ... no? We can't use that one anymore? Fair enough.

[Via CVG]

JoystiqinFamous 2 seemingly teased in Portuguese PlayStation mag originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Infamousinfamous-2sceasonySony-Computer-Entertainment-AmericaSucker-PunchteaserTue, 01 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[$60 PS3 Greatest Hits & DualShock 3 bundles on Amazon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/ps3-greatest-hits-and-dualshock-3-bundles-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/ps3-greatest-hits-and-dualshock-3-bundles-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/ps3-greatest-hits-and-dualshock-3-bundles-on-amazon/#comments First-party PS3 controllers are still retailing at the relatively lofty price point of $45 (plus tax!) -- wouldn't you rather pay just a little bit more and get a game to go along with your peripheral? Amazon will give you the opportunity to do just that with a selection of $60 bundles, which include a DualShock 3 controller and your choice of "Greatest Hit" in LittleBigPlanet: GOTY Edition, Resistance 2, Killzone 2 or inFamous.

These pairings seem to be an extension of the Uncharted/DualShock bundle offered last December. Like the Uncharted deal, these bundles will likely be available at a number of other retailers -- but we've highlighted Amazon because it offers free shipping!

[Via CheapCollegeGamers]

Joystiq$60 PS3 Greatest Hits & DualShock 3 bundles on Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 May 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbundledealsdualshock-3DualShock3infamouskillzone-2littlebigplanetperipheralsps3-greatest-hitsresistance-2retailsonyTue, 11 May 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony secures inFamous 2 web domain]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/30/sony-secures-infamous-2-web-domain/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/30/sony-secures-infamous-2-web-domain/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/30/sony-secures-infamous-2-web-domain/#comments Sony recently made yet another addition to the growing mound of evidence for a sequel to last year's electrifying action title, inFamous. Superannuation has discovered that SCEA has registered the domain: infamous2thegame.com. You can try visiting it now, if you'd like. You're going to get a "Server Not Found" error, though. And then you're going to feel really silly.

As with all web domain registrations, this could just be a case of Sony locking down the name for potential future use and preventing the uncomfortable situation of having to seize it from a third-party registerer. Still, with E3 just over a month away, the timing of the inFamous 2 domain registration could indicate that an official announcement is coming soon. Especially if, before then, Sony registers: infamous2isrealanditwillbeannouncedate3.com.

JoystiqSony secures inFamous 2 web domain originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>domaininfamousinfamous-2registrationsceasonySony-Computer-Entertainment-Americasucker-punchFri, 30 Apr 2010 11:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Cooper makes glorious return ... in ModNation Racers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/sly-cooper-makes-glorious-return-in-modnation-racers/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/sly-cooper-makes-glorious-return-in-modnation-racers/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/sly-cooper-makes-glorious-return-in-modnation-racers/#comments Sorry if we got your hopes up, but we couldn't help but highlight Sucker Punch's recent addition to the ModNation Racers universe. Using the character creator, the team was able to whip up a Mod recreation of its PS2 mascot, Sly Cooper. While he may not be thieving on PS3 quite yet, we're glad to see Sucker Punch hasn't completely forgotten about the anthropomorphic, rascally raccoon.

Of course, Sucker Punch couldn't forget to also pay homage to its PS3 hit, inFamous. A new "Artist's Spotlight" video for ModNation features a Mod version of Cole MacGrath and his lightning-themed kart. However, more impressive is Sucker Punch's track creation inspired by Empire City, complete with blast crater. With play-testing and careful attention to detail, this addition could undoubtedly be one of the most polished tracks you'll be able to play in the ModNation online community.

Check out the video after the break.

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JoystiqSly Cooper makes glorious return ... in ModNation Racers originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>empire-cityinfamousmodnation-racerssly-coopersucker-punchMon, 26 Apr 2010 14:47:00 EST<![CDATA[10 games added to PS3 Greatest Hits lineup, Sony confirms]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/10-games-added-to-ps3-greatest-hits-lineup-sony-confirms/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/10-games-added-to-ps3-greatest-hits-lineup-sony-confirms/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/10-games-added-to-ps3-greatest-hits-lineup-sony-confirms/#comments Looks like the Walmart ad we posted yesterday actually undersold the number of PS3 games that Sony will soon add to the $30 Greatest Hits collection. The following 10 titles will be decked in red and reduced in price in the U.S. and Canada within the next few weeks:
  • inFAMOUS (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • God of War Collection (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • Killzone 2 (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • LittleBigPlanet Game of the Year (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • Resistance 2 (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • Dead Space (Electronic Arts)
  • Fight Night Round 4 (EA Sports)
  • Resident Evil 5 (Capcom)
  • Soulcalibur IV (Namco Bandai Games)
  • UFC 2009 Undisputed (THQ)
That's a pretty good assortment of quality titles -- assuming, of course, that this isn't some kind of horribly distasteful April Fools' Day joke.

Joystiq10 games added to PS3 Greatest Hits lineup, Sony confirms originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-spacedealdiscountEAEA-CanadaEA-SportsElectronic-Artsfight-night-round-4Fightinggod-of-war-collectiongreatest-hitsinfamouskillzone-2littlebigplanet-game-of-the-year-editionresident-evil-5resistance-2saleSandboxSCEsonySony-Computer-Entertainmentsoulcalibur-ivSportsSucker-PunchSucker-Punch-ProductionsThird-Person-Actionufc-2009-undisputedXboxThu, 01 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: inFAMOUS, LBP GOTY and others joining Greatest Hits]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/rumor-infamous-lbp-goty-and-others-joining-greatest-hits/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/rumor-infamous-lbp-goty-and-others-joining-greatest-hits/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/rumor-infamous-lbp-goty-and-others-joining-greatest-hits/#comments According to a recent Walmart ad dug up by NeoGAF user ghostmind, a whole slew of new PS3 titles will soon be added to the $29.99 Greatest Hits collection. Featured on the ad are five games which will apparently get the red box treatment: LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition, Killzone 2, inFAMOUS, Resistance 2 and UFC 2009 Undisputed. Actually, according to the flyer, the games are being offered for $29.83. That, dear readers, is the Walmart difference.

We've contacted Sony America to find out if the Walmart ad is authentic, but we have no reason to believe it's a mock-up. We mean, all those games are "hits," and they're all pretty "great," right?

[Via 1UP]

JoystiqRumor: inFAMOUS, LBP GOTY and others joining Greatest Hits originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dealgreatest-hitsinfamouskillzone-2littlebigplanetresistance-2saleSandboxSCEsonySony-Computer-EntertainmentSucker-PunchSucker-Punch-ProductionsThird-Person-Actionufc-2009-undisputedwalmartWed, 31 Mar 2010 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[GDC: How Sucker Punch built inFamous' big city with a small team]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/11/gdc-how-sucker-punch-built-infamous-big-city-with-a-small-team/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/11/gdc-how-sucker-punch-built-infamous-big-city-with-a-small-team/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/11/gdc-how-sucker-punch-built-infamous-big-city-with-a-small-team/#comments Last year's shockingly awesome superhero title inFamous boasted a massive sandbox world known as Empire City -- a playground full of climbable, grindable, shootable objects. It was an impressive environment, made all the more impressive by a startling piece of information revealed by Sucker Punch's Nate Fox during a recent GDC panel: The whole city was created by a team of just 12 artists.

Fox explained that this feat was accomplished with the liberal reusing of the game's catalog of environmental assets. For example, there were only two types of cars in the game, differentiated by hue shifts and decals. The map was partitioned into a hexagonal grid -- the inspiration for which came from the popular board game Carcassonne, Fox explained. Edges of each hex were designed to effortlessly fit together, allowing designers to make minor changes to each compartment, and paste the location into another chunk of the city.

This might sound like a cheap tactic for a developer to employ, but Fox explained that a developer's time and resources are limited. By swiftly executing the creation of a game's setting, the developers are given more of an opportunity to focus on designing "evil lairs" and other memorable landmarks. Oh, and according to Fox, the industry term for these outstanding structures is "Weenies." Yes, for that reason. Yes, that is wonderful.

Gallery: inFAMOUS

JoystiqGDC: How Sucker Punch built inFamous' big city with a small team originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>game-designgdc-2010infamousnate-foxpanelSandboxSCESony-Computer-Entertainmentsucker-punchsucker-punch-productionsThird-Person-ActionThu, 11 Mar 2010 18:20:00 EST<![CDATA[inFamous is temporarily inExpensive, $27 on Amazon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/infamous-is-temporarily-inexpensive-27-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/infamous-is-temporarily-inexpensive-27-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/infamous-is-temporarily-inexpensive-27-on-amazon/#comments Did you miss out on Sucker Punch's shockingly awesome superhero simulator, inFamous? Today's the perfect day to rectify your oversight -- Amazon's offering the title for just $26.99 until the end of the day. If you're wondering whether or not it's worth this price, we'd remind you that this is a game where you can electrocute large groups of innocent civilians with a single, errant bolt, provided they're standing in a large enough puddle. Of course it's worth it.

JoystiqinFamous is temporarily inExpensive, $27 on Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondealdeal-of-the-dayinfamousretailsaleSanboxSCEsonySony-Computer-Entertainmentsucker-punchSucker-Punch-ProductionsTue, 02 Mar 2010 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[PTOM rumor: inFamous 2 coming in 2010]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/10/ptom-rumor-infamous-2-coming-in-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/10/ptom-rumor-infamous-2-coming-in-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/10/ptom-rumor-infamous-2-coming-in-2010/#comments The latest issue of PlayStation: The Official Magazine (detailing Crysis 2) has a seemingly innocent feature called "Second to None" in its news section. Promising "the scoop on three hugely anticipated sequels slated for 2010," the magazine details Batman: Arkham Asylum 2, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2, and inFamous 2.

Wait, what? If you didn't notice, one of these three games hasn't been officially announced. The magazine speculates that inFamous 2 will "[pick] up a significant time after the first game, offering a reshaped metropolis." A Sony representative shot down the magazine's report though, stating, "we do not comment on rumor or speculation."

While Sony remains hush about an inFamous sequel, it seems reasonable to assume that it's only a matter of time before the game comes to fruition. However, the 2010 date pegged by the magazine is likely speculation: The sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum, while announced, hasn't been dated for a release this year. Would both Rocksteady and Sucker Punch be able to turn over sequels to their summer blockbusters just one year after they release? And most importantly, would gamers even want that?

JoystiqPTOM rumor: inFamous 2 coming in 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The likelihood that any of us will walk outside one day and -- BAM! -- suddenly have superpowers bestowed upon us is -- let's face it -- pretty much nil. (We say "pretty much," since, well, you never know.) Thankfully, in the realm of video games, such a scenario is commonplace. For the most part, we only ever get to watch as a game's lead character becomes a superhero in a cutscene, or, most commonly, the game is based on a long-established character from another medium, mainly comic books.

There are a lot of reasons behind our enjoyment of InFamous, but the fact that the game let us play as an everyman while he gradually became a superhero (or supervilain) gave us a rare chance to fulfill that "what if?" fantasy in the role of a total unknown, much as we'd be.

Of course, if the game only let us experience what it would be like to be a guy who could only, oh, levitate paperclips and small rocks, what'd be the point? So InFamous gradually doles out power after power, all based around electricity (with a clever mechanic for recharging oneself), the most basic of which is firing lighting from your hands. The powers not only increase in oomph -- they significantly change how the fictional open-world Empire City, with its distinct districts and demilitarized zone atmosphere, is navigated by players. Cole McGrath boasts parkour and climbing skills that put Assassin Creed II's protagonist Ezio to shame ... and that's before he can electro-grind around the city's railways or, oh, fly.

While the game is great at conveying how considerable having such powers in the real world would be -- use too much force and you'll send cars flying into a crowd of innocent bystanders -- it also changes to reflect whether you're choosing to use the powers for good or evil. (Maybe you meant to toss that four-door into the crosswalk.) This introduces some twists in the fairly uneven plot, but, more importantly, changes the powers you command and the way the city's inhabitants react to you. Travel too far down one path and there's no going back.

Superhero games that aren't based on comics, movies or TV shows are rare, and we can't imagine another topping this electrifying experience anytime soon.

Gallery: inFAMOUS



JoystiqJoystiq's Top 10 of 2009: inFamous originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionInfamousjoystiq-best-of-2009SandboxSCEsonySony-Computer-EntertainmentSucker-PunchSucker-Punch-ProductionsThird-Person-ActionFri, 01 Jan 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon offers Assassin's Creed 2 for $40, other PS3 titles get Gold Boxed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/15/amazon-offers-assassins-creed-2-for-40-other-ps3-titles-get-g/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/15/amazon-offers-assassins-creed-2-for-40-other-ps3-titles-get-g/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/15/amazon-offers-assassins-creed-2-for-40-other-ps3-titles-get-g/#comments We know that we've approached that proximity to Christmas where you feel bad buying things for yourself, but Amazon's got a pretty enticing offer running today. For just $39.78, the online retailer will let your grab a copy of Assassin's Creed 2 for the 360 or PS3. Yeah, it's probably money you should be spending on presents for your stupid family -- but once they see Ezio's first double-blade assassination, we're sure they'll understand.

But wait, there's more! Today's Gold Box offers are all for games on the PS3 platform. You can find a full list of the clues for each of these time-released sales after the jump. The next clue, which goes live at 12 EST, references "an electrifying adventure in Empire City," so we're guessing that a discount for Hannah Montana: The Movie: The Game is right around the corner. What? Her concerts are freaking electrifying.

Continue reading Amazon offers Assassin's Creed 2 for $40, other PS3 titles get Gold Boxed

JoystiqAmazon offers Assassin's Creed 2 for $40, other PS3 titles get Gold Boxed originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click to read the inFamous comic. Sucker Punch's superpower game has sold 1.2 million copies, according to a recent update by the PlayStation.Blog. According to Sony's rules, that's enough to make the game a certifiable "Greatest Hits" title. However, a game can't don the ugly budget box art until ten months after the game's original ship date.

Until then, inFamous will get an almost-Greatest Hits price for its almost-Greatest Hits status: $39.99, effective immediately. Also, the former GameStop-exclusive power-up Gigawatt Blades will be available for all as a free PSN download, starting December 10 -- a nice freebie for latecomers to the game.

Considering Black Friday has already passed, it seems like Sony may have missed the best opportunity to announce a price drop on inFamous. Of course, there might be another motive behind this move: to keep this game on the mind of video game editors (and fans) readying their GOTY lists.

JoystiqinFamous becomes almost-Greatest Hits game, drops to $40 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know, we know -- that's a whole lot of assumptions. Still, we're sticking to the old adage of "when you assume, you make an ass of you and me, but sometimes, you can totally predict things before they happen by simply making an educated guess." We'll contact someone over at Sucker Punch to try and help our chances.

[Via CVG]

JoystiqSucker Punch hiring network programmer, adding online support to next game originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You may know Sullivan from the indie hit Primer, or as the subject of actor Jason Cottle's forthcoming book, Job Stealers I Totally Hate.

JoystiqActor's Twitter hints at inFamous lead recasting originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>infamousinfamous-2SandboxSCESony-Computer-Entertainmentsucker-punchSucker-Punch-ProductionsThird-Person-ActionTue, 13 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[250GB PS3 Slim bundles also coming to Europe [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/25/250gb-ps3-slim-bundles-also-coming-to-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/25/250gb-ps3-slim-bundles-also-coming-to-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/25/250gb-ps3-slim-bundles-also-coming-to-europe/#comments Earlier this week, we got our hands on a few European GameStop listings for 250GB PS3 bundles. Earlier today, SCEE and SCE UK confirmed the hardware packages and included games. Earlier this hour, we went to Whole Foods and purchased some really crisp bok choy. (Sorry. We got into a rhythm there.)

Europeans will have their choice of two bundles, both of which will be made available throughout October. One of the collections includes Need for Speed: Shift, while the other includes FIFA 10. Needless to say, both bundles come with the recently GB-boosted console. A price point for these two bundles has not been specified, but we've contacted Sony for clarification.

Bizarrely enough, the UK's getting a different set of bundles than the rest of the continent. On October 1, United Kingdomites will have their choice of a 250GB PS3 bundled with Infamous or two unnamed Platinum Hits. Their options will be further expanded on October 16 with the release of an Uncharted 2 bundle, and once more on October 19 with a bundle that includes the X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Dark Knight films on Blu-ray and a film-friendly remote control.

SCE UK has graciously provided a price for its bundles -- £284.99 ($450) -- making it our certified favourite European Sony chapter of the day. That's as legit as being knighted by the Queen, you know.

Update: After the break, we've posted a snapshot of the FIFA bundle provided by a GameStop employee in Norway.

Continue reading 250GB PS3 Slim bundles also coming to Europe [update]

Joystiq250GB PS3 Slim bundles also coming to Europe [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 We loved inFamous despite its unfortunate capitalization decisions, but since it's considered rude to ask about that sort of thing, we instead grilled the folks at Sucker Punch on how they came up with their studio's name:

"The other company founders and I had worked at Microsoft for a decade or so before starting our new company. Having chafed under corporate policies about what constituted an acceptable project code name, we were looking forward to giving the company a name we'd never ever get away with at Microsoft.

"We came up with a list of ten or so names, and eventually my lovely and talented wife saw the list. She said (and I quote), 'I don't care what you call the company -- as long as it isn't Sucker Punch.' We figured that the best way to choose a name a 14-year-old boy would think was cool was to choose a name that a lovely and talented 38-year-old woman thought was unacceptable ... so 'Sucker Punch' it was!

"After twelve years, I believe I've been forgiven."
- Chris Zimmerman, Sucker Punch co-founder and development director
Liked this story? Be sure to check out the What's In A Name archives.

JoystiqWhat's in a Name: Sucker Punch originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>infamousSandboxSCESony-Computer-Entertainmentsucker-punchSucker-Punch-ProductionsThird-Person-Actionwhats-in-a-nameTue, 08 Sep 2009 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sucker Punch looking for an artist hip to 'urban style']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/sucker-punch-looking-for-an-artist-hip-to-urban-style/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/sucker-punch-looking-for-an-artist-hip-to-urban-style/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/sucker-punch-looking-for-an-artist-hip-to-urban-style/#comments When we read on superannuation that Sucker Punch was looking for a lead character artist -- one that "should be aware of current urban style and street fashion" -- we, like you, thought, "Oh, that's nice, Sucker Punch is making another inFamous game." But, since we're professionals, we went beyond our first instinct to see what else we could come up with. We then decided that we were pretty sure about the inFamous thing after all.

So remember, if Sucker Punch is making a sequel to Marc Ecko's Getting Up (which has got to be called Marc Ecko's Going Back to Bed) or a new Jet Grind Radio, you saw the possibility roundly dismissed on Joystiq first.

JoystiqSucker Punch looking for an artist hip to 'urban style' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>infamousjet-grind-radiomarc-eckosucker-punchMon, 31 Aug 2009 11:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Best Buy offering new PS3 buyers a free game to discourage Slim trade-ins]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/26/rumor-best-buy-offering-new-ps3-buyers-a-free-game-to-discourag/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/26/rumor-best-buy-offering-new-ps3-buyers-a-free-game-to-discourag/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/26/rumor-best-buy-offering-new-ps3-buyers-a-free-game-to-discourag/#commentsIn order to dissuade recent PS3 buyers from returning their systems in exchange for newer, slimmer ones, Best Buy is reportedly offering a free game to customers who come in for such an exchange.

According to our tipster, who snapped the picture above (Kotaku also claims to have verified the story), Best Buy sent out an internal memo instructing employees to try to convince customers not to return their recent purchases for Slims with the offer of a free copy of either inFamous, Killzone 2, or MLB 09. The memo also states that there is no official "street date" for the system, so it could be out on the shelf already.

Is a free game sufficient salve for the burn of just missing out on a Slim? Or will irate customers with valid receipts ignore the offer entirely in pursuit of a less monolithic console? If you are in the position of having just bought a PS3, do let us know if this sends you scrambling back to Best Buy in search of some kind of better buy.

And if you're a high-level Sony executive, don't (try to) hide your immediate plans from your consumers. As it turns out, people like being informed about the things they're planning to buy. Nobody would have bought a PS3 in the last couple of weeks if we had known about the Slim, and there wouldn't be any emergency programs like this as a result of it.

Gallery: PlayStation 3 Slim

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JoystiqRumor: Best Buy offering new PS3 buyers a free game to discourage Slim trade-ins originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-buyinfamouskillzone-2mlb-09ps3-slimrumorWed, 26 Aug 2009 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[inFamous to sizzle on the big screen]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/infamous-to-sizzle-on-the-big-screen/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/infamous-to-sizzle-on-the-big-screen/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/infamous-to-sizzle-on-the-big-screen/#comments Sony Pictures wants to bring Cole MacGrath to the big screen, with THR.com reporting that inFamous has already been drafted into a screenplay by Sheldon Turner. Best known for his work on The Longest Yard remake and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, Turner managed to pique the interest of Hollywood hotshots Avi and Ari Arad, who will both produce the new film. It's not exactly a stretch, considering the two are also working on the Uncharted movie.

InFamous makes for good film fodder, if we may say so. There's plenty of super badassery to watch, a love story (which all movies have to have nowadays, we guess) and - with the right lead (we're thinking Samuel L. Jackson, or maybe Gene Hackman) - this could make for one entertaining flick. Of course, being a video-game-turned-movie, the odds are certainly stacked heavily against it.

[Via VG247]

JoystiqinFamous to sizzle on the big screen originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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inFamous may be two months old at this point, but it's never too late to reignite the flame with some LittleBigPlanet downloadable content. That's exactly what you'll be seeing next week, August 6, when two new costumes will be made available on the PSN store. Both of the costumes allow you to recreate the likeness of inFamous' Cole MacGrath though, just like in the game, you'll be able to decide whether your Sackboy will be good or evil. You can check out the good costume after the break.

With this DLC already having been pushed back, it doesn't look like we'll be getting any new LBP content this week. There's also no pricing info for this inFamous costume, but we're expecting it to cost as much as other similar packs.

Continue reading inFamous costume hitting LittleBigPlanet on August 6

JoystiqinFamous costume hitting LittleBigPlanet on August 6 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the celebration of all things great and American, we're proud to present the characters of inFamous and Prototype cross-dressing. YAY! (See inFamous' Cole after the break.)

Okay, so you're probably wondering where these images came from. Yahtzee presented a challenge to the development teams of these two games after he couldn't decide which game was better in a recent episode of Zero Punctuation. So, he jokingly said the "winner" would be whichever team sends in an image of the other game's protagonist cross-dressing.

And now the world is a much better place.

Continue reading Happy 4th of July! Here's Alex Mercer with boobs, Cole McGrath in a bikini

JoystiqHappy 4th of July! Here's Alex Mercer with boobs, Cole McGrath in a bikini originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GameZine did some snooping around eBay recently, and found some of the more rare PlayStation Home items were going for a surprising amount of money. Two examples were presented in an InFamous reaper costume that sold for $30 (that's like 18 Slurpees) and a Killzone 2 Helghast outfit that went for -- you may want to brace your hindquarters for this one -- a whopping $66. That is more than the frakkin' game!

So, Joystiq has come up with a plan:
  1. Create a Joystiq-themed Home space (there may be some minor kidnapping of designers involved, but we'll flesh that out later)
  2. Make sure it is the only one in existence
  3. ???
  4. Profit
Fool-proof plan, doncha think?

JoystiqRare PlayStation Home goodies go for big bucks originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auctionebayhomeinfamouskillzone-2Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[inFamous Home space encourages vandalism, electrocution]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/01/infamous-home-space-encourages-vandalism-electrocution/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/01/infamous-home-space-encourages-vandalism-electrocution/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/01/infamous-home-space-encourages-vandalism-electrocution/#comments PlayStation Home is becoming, well, home to a number of new game-specific spaces, the latest of which -- devoted to inFamous -- has been revealed by Sony. Set to be added to the virtual world on Thursday, July 2 (hey, that's tomorrow!), the themed location ("The Abandoned Docks of Empire City") will feature a couple of interactive goodies, including the ability for users to create graffiti designs using Sony's tool set (to prevent any naughtiness, we suppose) which can be seen -- and voted on -- by other Homers.

Much more exciting, though, is a shooting gallery minigame where (after waiting in line for, like, forever, spamming the X button) Cole-esque electric bolts are used to knock down targets fashioned after Reapers, Dustmen and the like. We were hoping for a corresponding announcement of a new "Zeke's Rooftop" private space, but, alas, it's seemingly not to be, at least for now. Check out a video tour of the new inFamous space after the break, along with high-res screens below.

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JoystiqinFamous Home space encourages vandalism, electrocution originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>homeinfamousplaystation-homeSanboxSCEsceasonySony-Computer-Entertainmentsucker-punchSucker-Punch-ProductionsWed, 01 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[inFamous space coming to PlayStation Home]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/26/infamous-space-coming-to-playstation-home/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/26/infamous-space-coming-to-playstation-home/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/26/infamous-space-coming-to-playstation-home/#comments In a recent post on the PlayStation.Blog, SCEA's Katie Reid revealed a few random inFamous facts. According to the post, the inFamous demo is the fastest demo ever to reach 1,000,000 downloads. Will those demo downloads all turn into purchases?

The biggest news hidden in the post must be the revelation of an inFamous space for Home. No other details (or images) were revealed, but we're sure it will let you walk around in a small section of Empire City. Odds are low that you'll get magical electricity superpowers when entering.

JoystiqinFamous space coming to PlayStation Home originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>homeinfamousplaystation-homepsnSanboxSCESony-Computer-EntertainmentSucker-PunchSucker-Punch-ProductionsFri, 26 Jun 2009 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[The inFamous comic comes to an end]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/the-infamous-comic-comes-to-an-end/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/the-infamous-comic-comes-to-an-end/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/the-infamous-comic-comes-to-an-end/#comments Chances are you've already beaten inFamous by now -- and boy, what an ending! (No spoilers in the comments, please.) We're proud to present you the last half of the inFamous comic, which chronicles events that occur before the game's main adventure. Get insight into John's investigation of the Cole and the Reapers. You'll even find out why there are so many manikins on Zeke's roof. Start from the beginning, or jump to the new content:

JoystiqThe inFamous comic comes to an end originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Update: We've picked a winner! Congratulations, mahunoy! Everyone else: thanks for the best wishes. Here's to five (hundred?) more! Now, enough playtime. We've got some news to report on!]

Earlier this week, Joystiq turned five. Five! That's half a decade of daily video game reporting. That's over 38,000 posts and over 1.5 million of your comments. That's up from over 27,000 posts last year, and less than a million comments! Let's put that in perspective: even lowballing the average word count per post at 100 words (for example, this post is 339 words) that's nearly four million words! How does that stack up? If Joystiq had been a monthly magazine, and if you consider a standard printed page to be 250 words per page (spoiler: game magazines aren't 250 words per page), each issue would have been over 250 pages, with no images and no ads. And we're lowballing here! And that doesn't include comments.

So what? This is all to say, "Thanks!" Thanks for reading the site today; this week; this year; or this half-decade. Thanks for supporting our unique flavor of game journalism. Thanks for taking us to task when we get it wrong and for sharing when we get it right. Thanks for being interested enough in video games to read about them every day, multiple times a day, and for staying engaged.

So, what better way to say "thanks" than to give you free stuff. Introducing Swag Saturdays - every Saturday, we'll be donating something from our pile of free stuff to you, the Reader. Slow week, it may be a shirt for an iPhone game. This week: A superhero c-c-c-combo pack for your PS3, featuring both inFamous and Prototype.

Again, thanks!

-Love, Team Joystiq

Rules after the break!

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JoystiqJoystiq turns 5, you get the presents! Win inFamous & Prototype on PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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