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FIFA Soccer 13
I'd argue that sports games haven't quite accomplished what EA Canada managed to do this year with FIFA 13: Mix in a subtle sense of unpredictability that you'd expect from the sport the game represents. FIFA 13's first touch controls forces players to calculate their decisions on the field more carefully than ever before, as one bad bounce can create an opening for your opponent. Layered with that unpredictability and an always-improving AI is the EA Sports Football Club Catalogue, which builds on the XP system pervasive throughout the game by offering players in-game rewards for their efforts. FIFA 13 is a complete game, and is unquestionably my favorite sports game of 2012.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-of-2012Best-of-the-Rest-2012EAEA-Canadafifa-13frog-fractionsftl-faster-than-lightgame-of-the-year-2012GOTY-2012iosiphonejellyvisionmicrosoftmobilenew-super-mario-bros-unintendopcplaystationps3subset-gameswii-uxboxyou-dont-know-jackTue, 01 Jan 2013 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack on eye oh ess now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/13/you-dont-know-jack-on-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/13/you-dont-know-jack-on-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/13/you-dont-know-jack-on-ios/#comments
You Don't Know Jack is available now as a free download on Apple mobile devices, developer Jellyvision announced today. The app is available through the App Store for:

A) iPad
S) iPhone
D) iPod Touch
F) All of the above, silly.

The answer is F, which happens to be the first letter of Facebook, which was the latest platform the irreverent trivia game found itself on before iOS. Both Facebook and iOS players have access to the same content, with Cookie Masterson taking on hosting duties.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>iosipadiphonejellyvisionmobileyou-dont-know-jackThu, 13 Dec 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack coming to iOS and Android in the 'very near future']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/08/you-dont-know-jack-coming-to-ios-and-android-in-the-very-near/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/08/you-dont-know-jack-coming-to-ios-and-android-in-the-very-near/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/08/you-dont-know-jack-coming-to-ios-and-android-in-the-very-near/#comments
You Don't Know Jack will land on iOS in the "very near future," Jellyvision announced on their Facebook page. The announcement was coupled with the appropriately demeaning video seen above.

Jellyvision began testing the Android version of the game recently, so no solid release date was announced for it. Not that "the very near future" was helpful for iPhone and iPad users looking to get their trivia on. The mobile versions of You Don't Know Jack were first announced in April 2011.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcookie-mastersoniosipadiphonejellyvisionmobiletriviaydkjyou-dont-know-jackSat, 08 Dec 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack ditching Facebook credits for Tokens system]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/26/you-dont-know-jack-ditching-facebook-credits-for-tokens-system/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/26/you-dont-know-jack-ditching-facebook-credits-for-tokens-system/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/26/you-dont-know-jack-ditching-facebook-credits-for-tokens-system/#comments You Don't Know Jack ditching Facebook credits for Tokens systemWe reported on You Don't Know Jack coming to Facebook, so it's only fair that we follow-up as the game sheds parts of its entrenchment in the service. You Don't Know Jack is ditching Facebook credits for "Tokens," which will "simplify things and allow you to earn your way to more free games," Jellyvision writes.

Tokens give Jellyvision more freedom while keeping much of the existing credits framework in place: "You'll use Tokens to play games, get Performance Enhancers and collect other stuff we'll be releasing in the near future, like hidden commercials, new lifelines and other stuff." That "other stuff" includes the ability to offer discounted games, something that Jellyvision can't do with Facebook credits.

Players with games stashed up will see an even transfer once the Tokens switch takes place, whenever that may be.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookfacebook-creditsjellyvisionmobilepctokensyou-dont-know-jackSun, 26 Aug 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack about proposals until you've seen this video]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/you-dont-know-jack-about-proposals-until-youve-seen-this-video/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/you-dont-know-jack-about-proposals-until-youve-seen-this-video/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/you-dont-know-jack-about-proposals-until-youve-seen-this-video/#comments You Don't Know Jack about proposals until you've seen this video
What happens when one Jellyvision superfan combines his love for You Don't Know Jack with the adoration for his girlfriend? Cookie Masterson intervenes and ... well, you really should just watch the video and find out. "Adorable" comes to mind.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cookie-mastersonjellyvisionjellyvision-gamesmarriage-proposalpcproposalyou-dont-know-jackFri, 27 Jul 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack is live on Facebook, as garish and fun as ever]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/you-dont-know-jack-is-live-on-facebook-as-garish-and-fun-as-ev/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/you-dont-know-jack-is-live-on-facebook-as-garish-and-fun-as-ev/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/you-dont-know-jack-is-live-on-facebook-as-garish-and-fun-as-ev/#comments ImageOur editor-in-chief just told everyone on staff, "You don't know jack," which at first we chalked up to another moment of him flaunting his immense gaming and grammatical intelligence while we all cower in terrified inadequacy. Turns out he wanted us to write a post, but now we don't know who this Jack guy is or why he's so newsworthy.

Whatever - in unrelated news, You Don't Know Jack is now available for anyone to play on Facebook and holy snack cakes, we just figured out what our EIC wanted us to write about. Now who's dumb, huh?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookjellyvisionmacmobilepcTHQyou-dont-know-jackTue, 29 May 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack and Cookie Masterson want to be your new Facebook friends]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/23/you-dont-know-jack-and-cookie-masterson-want-to-be-your-new-fac/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/23/you-dont-know-jack-and-cookie-masterson-want-to-be-your-new-fac/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/23/you-dont-know-jack-and-cookie-masterson-want-to-be-your-new-fac/#comments ImageWe don't know about you, but You Don't Know Jack's charismatic host Cookie Masterson sure seems like a swell fellow; the kind of guy who takes to Facebook only to post photos of cats doing silly things, and potentially show his friends pictures of his newly shaven dome. We say this because we now have a new way to interact with Mr. Masterson through - you guessed it - You Don't Know Jack, now on Facebook.

The game is currently in closed beta, but I signed up to be a beta tester and was already in before this post was finished. Also, yup, I did play a round right quick, and it was totally awesome. In so many words, it's You Don't Know Jack, but played asychronously against Facebook friends. Rounds are shorter, and there's some microtransaction stuff in there, but it's pretty much the same game you've been playing (and loving) for 20 years.

Regardless, it's free and seemingly unobtrusive in regards to your Facebook account, which sounds like a big winner to us.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cookie-mastersonfacebookfree-to-playjellyvisionmacmicrotransactionspcyou-dont-know-jackWed, 23 May 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack coming to iPhone and iPad]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/08/you-dont-know-jack-coming-to-iphone-and-ipad/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/08/you-dont-know-jack-coming-to-iphone-and-ipad/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/08/you-dont-know-jack-coming-to-iphone-and-ipad/#comments Having too good of a day at work? People around you just too pleasant? Wouldn't it be nice if the disembodied voice of a trivia game show host could eviscerate you for your ignorance of Full House trivia on the go?

Jellyvision has heard your pleas and answers back this morning with You Don't Know Jack, coming to iOS devices at an unspecified date in the future. Though it doesn't seem to sport multiplayer, the porta-Jack does include 20 full episodes and Game Center support.

Go ahead, indulge your secret masochism in public ... we'll never tell.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>iosiphonejellyvisionmobileyou-dont-know-jackFri, 08 Apr 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack if you don't capitalize on this $20 deal]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/05/you-dont-know-jack-if-you-dont-capitalize-on-this-20-deal/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/05/you-dont-know-jack-if-you-dont-capitalize-on-this-20-deal/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/05/you-dont-know-jack-if-you-dont-capitalize-on-this-20-deal/#comments We can't really help you be smarter at earning money while playing Jellyvision's hilarious quiz bowl You Don't Know Jack -- but we can help you save money while acquiring said title: GameStop's marked down the Wii, PS3 and 360 versions of the inquisitive party game to $19.99.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamestopjellyvisionmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3wiixboxyou-dont-know-jackSat, 05 Mar 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack review: A not-so-trivial success]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/09/you-dont-know-jack-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/09/you-dont-know-jack-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/09/you-dont-know-jack-review/#comments Many of you probably do not, in fact, know Jack.

Though the "irreverent quiz show party game" was once overwhelming in presence, You Don't Know Jack has been the recipient of precisely one retail release (2003's YDKJ: The Lost Gold) in the past 11 years.

Now, the cult classic has finally made its debut on modern consoles, and though it may have learned a few new tricks along the way, it's the sadistic, hilarious comeback fans have been waiting for.

Gallery: You Don't Know Jack

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Jellyvisionmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3THQwiixboxYDKJyou-dont-know-jackWed, 09 Feb 2011 10:25:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack pushed to Feb. 8]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/05/you-dont-know-jack-pushed-to-feb-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/05/you-dont-know-jack-pushed-to-feb-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/05/you-dont-know-jack-pushed-to-feb-8/#comments You've waited eight years for a proper You Don't Know Jack, so can you wait an additional two weeks for the return of Cookie Masterson, without feeling like you're being screwed? THQ sure hopes so: The publisher has delayed the game's new iteration (appearing on 360, PS3, Wii, DS and PC) from January 25 to February 8.

In a fit of generosity that seems ... out of step with the series' rib-tickling misanthropy, Jellyvision has provided a web sample of the game to tide you over. Enjoy.

[Thanks, NordicOten]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaydsjellyvisionmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3thqwiixboxyou-dont-know-jackWed, 05 Jan 2011 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack coming January 25]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/28/you-dont-know-jack-coming-january-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/28/you-dont-know-jack-coming-january-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/28/you-dont-know-jack-coming-january-25/#comments Regardless of the game's title, we actually do know a little bit more this morning about You Don't Know Jack's triumphant return. THQ has confirmed the game will be heading to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and DS on January 25, 2011. Unlike the recent GameStop listing, no mention is made of Kinect regarding the game on Xbox 360. We're still hoping against all odds that the game will ship with a full-size PC keyboard, replete with finger-worn keys and shoddily placed YDKJ stickers.

Unlike the Wii and DS versions, the PS3 and 360 games will support online multiplayer. Every version of the game will include "classic quiz modes" in "DisOrDat" and "Jack Attack," not to mention new modes like "Wrong Answer of the Game" wherein, presumably, the goal is to get questions wrong. We're especially glad to hear about that new mode, considering YDKJ losses are really our forte.

Gallery: You Don't Know Jack

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsjellyvisionmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3q1-2011release-datethqwiixboxyou-dont-know-jackThu, 28 Oct 2010 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Gamestop lists You Don't Know Jack as a Kinect-compatible title]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/25/gamestop-lists-you-dont-know-jack-as-a-kinect-compatible-title/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/25/gamestop-lists-you-dont-know-jack-as-a-kinect-compatible-title/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/25/gamestop-lists-you-dont-know-jack-as-a-kinect-compatible-title/#comments Remember the difficult keyboard-sharing procedures you and your friends had to adopt when playing the original You Don't Know Jack with three players? If the GameStop listing for the upcoming entry into the trivia franchise is correct, you won't have to keep in such close proximity this time around -- the game is mentioned under a GameStop splash page in a list of Kinect-compatible games.

We've contacted THQ to find out if the retailer's listing is on the level, and if so, what kind of gestures the game will be able to recognize. Most importantly, we need to know if it's going to work with the Game Boat. Otherwise, what's the point?

[Thanks, Exnihilio13!]

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Here's why it's important to beat the ESRB when spilling details on your game. We were so excited to see a listing for THQ's revamped You Don't Know Jack on Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 ... until we read the description and examples of YDKJ's "crude humor."

"The ending credits contain audio commercials of fictitious TV reality programs (e.g., "Farting with the Stars"), which are accompanied by loud flatulent sound effects."

Huh. Well, that sounds ... umm.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>jellyvisionmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3thqwiixboxyou-dont-know-jackThu, 23 Sep 2010 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack is coming back]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/22/you-dont-know-jack-is-coming-back/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/22/you-dont-know-jack-is-coming-back/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/22/you-dont-know-jack-is-coming-back/#commentsFiled under: , ,

A little part of gaming history died when the final You Don't Know Jack episode went live on Jellyvision's website. Fortunately, if you thought that was the end of the long run for the classic quiz games, then you don't ... well, you know. As originally heard on the Giant Bomb podcast and later confirmed on the official site, Jellyvision is partnering up to THQ to bring the series back yet again.

More details are expected later this year, so we don't know just yet if this is a new game or simply a new way to play the old ones (a release on XBLA or PSN would be nice). Show host Cookie says on the Bombcast intro that he's been working on a game for three months already, so a new title isn't out of the question. Either way, we can't wait to get Jack back. Life just hasn't been the same without a good Jack Attack every once in a while -- remember the clue!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamesjellyvisionpcquizthqydkjyou-dont-know-jackTue, 22 Jun 2010 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Jellyvision suing Aflac over 'You Don't Know Jack' parody]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/jellyvision-suing-aflac-over-you-dont-know-jack-parody/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/jellyvision-suing-aflac-over-you-dont-know-jack-parody/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/jellyvision-suing-aflac-over-you-dont-know-jack-parody/#comments Now, see, we were pretty certain that nobody was still working for Jellyvision -- however, we wouldn't be willing to risk a pricey copyright infringement suit over that assertion. According to the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Aflac recently drew the ire of the developer by designing a new web-based promotion titled You Don't Know Quack. Jellyvision now seeks a court order to prevent Aflac from trademarking the title, as well as monetary damages. Hopefully, if the studio wins, they'll spend said damages on developing a new You Don't Know Jack, and not, you know, yachts.

However, we really don't see the similarities between the two games. One is a hilarious and entertaining series of trivia games, and one is an interactive commercial featuring that talking duck which has never, ever, ever been funny.

[Via Gamasutra]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aflaccopyright-infringementinsurancejellyvisionlawsuitpromotionyou-dont-know-jackyou-dont-know-quackThu, 28 Jan 2010 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Jellyvision getting back into the games biz]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/jellyvision-getting-back-into-the-games-biz/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/jellyvision-getting-back-into-the-games-biz/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/jellyvision-getting-back-into-the-games-biz/#commentsFiled under:


We couldn't be more excited about this news, so brace yourself: Jellyvision, creators of the You Don't Know Jack series, are coming back to the games business. As new head of Jellyvision Games Mike Bilder said in a recent release, the company's mission is now to "build huge new brands that run on every platform that makes sense -- the three consoles, PC, mobile, handheld, coin-op, Vegas. And, of course, we're going to start by truly reincarnating You Don't Know Jack."

We're giddy at the thought of games that, as company CEO Harry Gottlieb said, "combine the social dynamics created by great board games, with the thrill and story arc of great television game shows." But ... and we almost hate to say it out loud ... could this also mean that an English Seaman 2 might be just a little more plausible?

(P.S. If you want to warm up on some Jack right now, you totally can.)

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>jellyvisionyou-dont-know-jackTue, 19 Aug 2008 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[You Don't Know Jack to become part of Yahoo! Games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/26/you-dont-know-jack-to-become-part-of-yahoo-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/26/you-dont-know-jack-to-become-part-of-yahoo-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/26/you-dont-know-jack-to-become-part-of-yahoo-games/#commentsFiled under: , ,


If in-game statistics are to be believed, most of you don't know jack about the new, online version of You Don't Know Jack. Something is seriously wrong with the state of gaming when even the most-played editions of the funniest, cleverest, and overall best trivia quiz ever created can't even top 100,000 plays after over a year on the interwebs (despite being absolutely free to play!). The show even has an RSS feed to remind you of the daily updates, for goodness sakes. What's are you waiting for, people? Halo 3 will still be there in five minutes. Broaden your gaming horizons!

Luckily, someone at Yahoo! recognized the genius of Jack more than all of you, because Fortune Small Business is reporting that the company has signed on to distribute the game on its popular casual games network. No details on exactly how the alliance will work, but hopefully some of the site's 17 million monthly users will be able to stray away from hits like Dress Shop Hop and Sally's Salon for some delightfully raunchy trivia fun. Hmmm ... then again, maybe Yahoo!'s audience isn't the best fit for this kind of content. Note to Microsoft: we would not be adverse to the idea of an Xbox Live Version of this game. Nope, not adverse at all ...

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Lumines Live! (XBLA)
On a big screen with surround sound, Q Entertainment's Lumines Live was easily the most-played game in my library (if you stretch the definition of library to digitally distributed titles). Although I railed against how microtransactions were implemented in this title and still think the extent to which they disclosed the dearth of features was misleading, both the Basic and Advanced Pack got more than enough play time, as did the multiplayer. It is the best Xbox Live Arcade title since Geometry Wars.

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