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[Street Fighter X Sanrio line from Mad Catz includes arcade stick, iPhone/iPad cases]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/11/street-fighter-x-sanrio-line-from-mad-catz-includes-arcade-stick/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/11/street-fighter-x-sanrio-line-from-mad-catz-includes-arcade-stick/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/11/street-fighter-x-sanrio-line-from-mad-catz-includes-arcade-stick/#comments Street Fighter X Sanrio line from Mad Catz includes arcade stick, iPhoneiPad casesWe're not entirely sure why Street Fighter's 25th anniversary equates to a cross-promotional merchandising deal with Sanrio, but man are we glad that it does. Not only do we get adorable figures and plushies out of the partnership, but now Mad Catz has introduced a line of Street Fighter X Sanrio products that are both the cutest and have practical applications beyond said cuteness.

Obviously, the Street Fighter X Sanrio Fighstick Pro (above) tugs at a very, very specific part of our heart, even if it does cost $160. While not stated specifically in any of its promotional materials, we feel it's safe to assume the arcade stick uses the same Sanwa Denshi parts as the Street Fighter X Tekken Fightstick Pro models it's based on. Just, you know, very pink.

The line also includes iPhone 5 and iPad 2/3 cases in your choice of Hello Kitty Chun-Li or Hello Kitty Ryu flavors, which run for $35 and $45 respectively and can be seen in the gallery below.

Gallery: Madcatz Street Fighter X Sanrio

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JoystiqStreet Fighter X Sanrio line from Mad Catz includes arcade stick, iPhone/iPad cases originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcade-stickcapcomchun-lifightstickfightstick-prohello-kittyiosipadipad-2ipad-caseipad-coveriphoneiphone-5iphone-caseiphone-covermicrosoftmobileplaystationps3ryustreet-fighter-x-hello-kittyStreet-Fighter-X-Sanriostreet-fighter-x-tekkenxboxTue, 11 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Machinarium 'should' be coming to iPad 2 on Sept. 8]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/23/machinarium-should-be-coming-to-ipad-2-on-sept-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/23/machinarium-should-be-coming-to-ipad-2-on-sept-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/23/machinarium-should-be-coming-to-ipad-2-on-sept-8/#comments The platform specificity in the headline should already impart the bad news: Machinarium is not suited for the original iPad. According to a brief post on Amanita Design's blog, the melancholy 'bot adventure "needs quite a lot of memory and fast CPU so it works well only on iPad 2."

Owners of Apple's latest tablet "should" be able to download Machinarium from the App Store on September 8th. Amanita offers an apology to iPad 1 owners, and we suggest you load up the Unreal-powered Infinity Blade to quell any creeping thoughts of technological inadequacy.

Machinarium is available on PC and Mac, and is en route to PlayStation Network (this fall), Playbook and "capable" Android tablets. Should we start worrying about the WiiWare version?

JoystiqMachinarium 'should' be coming to iPad 2 on Sept. 8 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amanita-designiosipadipad-2Machinariummobilerelease-dateTue, 23 Aug 2011 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sid Meier's Pirates! sails onto iPad]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/25/sid-meiers-pirates-sails-onto-ipad/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/25/sid-meiers-pirates-sails-onto-ipad/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/25/sid-meiers-pirates-sails-onto-ipad/#comments Sid Meier's Pirates! has found another platform to plunder, sailing onto iPad for $6.99. The game includes the classic minigames from the original PC title, with some like "bombardment" (pictured) from the Wii version.

The casual-core game also features the ability to "Piratize" your own picture using the iPad 2's camera, along with Game Center support. So, if you don't already own this game for the several platforms it has generated booty from, here's the latest, setting sail to make its fortune.

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The iPad 2 version features 3D-ET tech, to change the camera angle based on the position of your face relative to the screen. Basically, the announcement says you can "look around corners." It also says it's "eye tracking" tech, but we're more inclined to believe it's tracking the movement of your head, because eye tracking requires a really close-up camera and very quick refresh rate. Still neat, though!

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JoystiqTwo Worlds 2: Castle Defense on iPad 2 uses 'eye-tracking technology' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ipad-2mobiletopware-interactivetwo-worlds-2two-worlds-2-castle-defenseMon, 25 Jul 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[George 'Geohot' Hotz now using his powers for good, Facebook]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/26/george-geohot-hotz-now-using-his-powers-for-good-facebook/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/26/george-geohot-hotz-now-using-his-powers-for-good-facebook/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/26/george-geohot-hotz-now-using-his-powers-for-good-facebook/#comments If Uncle Ben taught us anything, it's that with great power, comes great responsibility. And, if you're legendary hacker George 'Geohot' Hotz, great job opportunities! Having survived Sony's legal onslaught earlier this year, Hotz has landed himself a sweet development gig at Facebook.

During an interview with hacking community MyGreatFest, rival jailbreaker Joshua Hill (aka P0sixninja) claimed that Geohot had declined an iPad 2 hacking challenge in order to maintain a low profile, and to focus on his new job at Facebook. Hill implied that Hotz's refusal to hack some 'pads indicated his involvement in the development of Facebook's as-yet-unconfirmed iPad app.

Hotz's rumored employment status was later corroborated by TechMeme's Gabe Rivera, who tweeted a link to the hacker's (now private) Facebook wall, which reportedly called the social network "an amazing place to work." George certainly isn't the first hacker to give up the game and go legit, and with more companies recognizing the talent and skill required for the craft, we doubt he'll be the last.

JoystiqGeorge 'Geohot' Hotz now using his powers for good, Facebook originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookGeohotGeorge-Hotzhackingipad-2ipad2lawsuitspider-manSun, 26 Jun 2011 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dungeon Defenders goes freemium on Android, gets optimized for iPad 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/31/dungeon-defenders-goes-freemium-on-android-gets-optimized-for-i/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/31/dungeon-defenders-goes-freemium-on-android-gets-optimized-for-i/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/31/dungeon-defenders-goes-freemium-on-android-gets-optimized-for-i/#comments Thanks to the addition of in-app purchases, Trendy Entertainment has made the Android version of Dungeon Defenders: First Wave free-to-play. The updated version of the hack-and-slash, tower defense hybrid game will allow Android users to purchase "pets, armor, equipment, and a host of other in-game items," and it's available now on the Android Market.

Trendy has also updated the iOS version of the game, which is now optimized for iPad 2 (though the app is still universal). To celebrate, the game has been discounted to $0.99 for the next week. Check out a video of the iPad 2-optimized Dungeon Defenders after the break.

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Imagine your personified, surprisingly needy TV's sheer delight when he learns the iPad 2 features HDMI output via a $40 cable! It goes up to 1080p and supports all your games and apps, as well as screen rotation -- heck, it even charges your pad!

Dear reader, meet your TV. It would seem the two of you have some catching up to do.

JoystiqiPad 2 to feature HDMI output originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applehdmiipadipad-2mobileWed, 02 Mar 2011 13:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple reveals iPad 2, coming March 11]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/02/ipad-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/02/ipad-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/02/ipad-2/#comments Surprising literally no one on the entire planet (and that includes remote African tribes that lack running water, to say nothing of decent Wi-Fi access) Apple just announced the iPad 2.

The system features rear and front-facing cameras, a dual core processor -- the A5 chip -- and is 33 percent thinner than its predecessor; thinner even than the iPhone 4. There will be models for both AT&T and Verizon, and you can expect 10 hours of battery life from a single charge.

The pricing, however has not changed. The iPad 2 will run from $629 to $829 for units with 3G and $499 to $699 for those without, just like "iPad Prime."

The good news? It'll be here sooner than you think: March 11 in the US and in 26 other countries by March 25.

JoystiqApple reveals iPad 2, coming March 11 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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