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[Today in Joystiq: June 5, 2008]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/05/today-in-joystiq-june-5-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/05/today-in-joystiq-june-5-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/05/today-in-joystiq-june-5-2008/#commentsFiled under: ,

Yes, we like lolcats. No, we won't stop. Yes, we will consider whatever you say, so long as you check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Joystiq Poll: Worst of the XBLA chopping block
Let's talk about those Hummingbird ads ...
Meet the Team: Alexander Sliwinski
Metareview -- Lego Indiana Jones
PSN Thursday: Novastrike, Civ Rev demo, Commando 3, much more
Readers pick best webcomic: The Unhorse
Tomonobu Itagaki: A Blood Splattered History
X3F Week in Review -- May 30, 2008 - June 5, 2008

News
Ninjabee bringing 'city-building' Kingdom for Keflings to XBLA
GameTap Thursday: Cradle of Rome's Astro Fury
It's too hard to find stuff on XBLA, says Microsoft
God of War track hits PS3 Guitar Hero III today
Crysis Warhead dropping exclusively on PC this Fall
Ubisoft to develop games for iPhone, iPod Touch
Florida requests 10 years disbarment for Jack Thompson
EA discontinues work on Red Alert 3 for PS3
Gamestop's Metal Gear Solid 4 midnight launches revealed
Sony bundling Warhawk expansions as single DLC
Five new Guitar Hero III track packs in June, Motörhead up first
Nielsen: Wii usage is second to Xbox 360
SOE reactivates dead Everquest accounts with Living Legacy initiative
Activision, System 3 take the Ferrari Challenge
Survey reveals Rock Band 2 concept box art
The Sims 2 Apartment games coming to PC, DS in August
Grand Theft Auto IV DLC delayed until Fiscal Q1 2009
BioShock ships over 2.2 million
Reminder: COD4 map pack now available free for PC
GTA IV ships over 11 million copies
You can actually watch Duke Nukem Forever on Jace Hall Show
Take-Two quarterly revenues up 163% on GTA IV sales
Itagaki's departure causes Tecmo stock plummet
BioShock movie may be out in time for BioShock 3
The top-selling games in the US over the last 15 years
Take-Two: 'Portfolio balancing' drove GTA IV DLC delay, partnerships possible
Disney's games and internet divisions merging
Third Star Wars character joins Soul Calibur IV cast
Sci-Fi Channel creating an MMO/TV show hybrid

Rumors & Speculation

Culture & Community
MGS4 PS3 bundle on Amazon.com tomorrow

JoystiqToday in Joystiq: June 5, 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dailyrecaplolcatlolcatsWiiwii-wheelThu, 05 Jun 2008 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN accounts possibly compromised, 'small percentage' affected]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/26/psn-accounts-possibly-compromised-small-percentage-affected/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/26/psn-accounts-possibly-compromised-small-percentage-affected/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/26/psn-accounts-possibly-compromised-small-percentage-affected/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

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Sony has dropped details of a possible security breach in the PC PlayStation Store, whereby a "small percentage" of PSN user accounts could have been compromised. A consumer alert on PlayStation.com assures account owners their credit card numbers are likely safe, but their passwords might be changed. In addition, unauthorized access may permit an intruder to use the PS Store 'Wallet' and view any stored personal information.

While Sony claims that "system security is restored" and all potential victims are being directly contacted, the alert does "strongly suggest" that you sign into the PSN service and verify that you still have access to your account ... You still do, don't you? Muwhahaha!

JoystiqPSN accounts possibly compromised, 'small percentage' affected originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breakingsnewslolcatPCplaystation-storePS3psnWed, 26 Mar 2008 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Joystiq Weekend: March 1 - 2, 2008]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/02/the-joystiq-weekend-march-1-2-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/02/the-joystiq-weekend-march-1-2-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/02/the-joystiq-weekend-march-1-2-2008/#commentsFiled under:

After such a favorable response to last week's lolcat inclusion, we decided to make this weekend a Caturday special with the other video game-related I Can Has Cheezburger post of the week. Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Weekly Webcomic Wrapup is back for the long haul

News
God of War III confirmed on Chains of Olympus manual
FFCC: My Life as a King to be WiiWare launch title, price revealed
Return to Dark Castle demo returns
Gamecock's WWII stealth shooter 'Sabotage' becomes 'Velvet Assassin'
Lego Batman's villain-packed trailer looks promising
Family of slain suspected PS3 thief to receive $2.45 million settlement
Team Fortress 2 PC update balances classes, introduces tournament mode
Jack Thompson offers to help EA with Take-Two takeover
Epic's Mark Rein and CliffyB explain PC gaming 'disarray'
Kojima: MGS4 too big for 50 GB Blu-ray disc

Culture & Community
Call of Duty 4 and Halo 3 get celebrity love on Conan O' Brien
April issue of EGM reveals Bungie's next project: Lego Halo
How to ruin Christmas using only a 360 box and some clothes

JoystiqThe Joystiq Weekend: March 1 - 2, 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dailyrecaplolcatWiiwii-sportswii-tennisSun, 02 Mar 2008 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Today in Joystiq: February 28, 2008]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/28/today-in-joystiq-february-28-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/28/today-in-joystiq-february-28-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/28/today-in-joystiq-february-28-2008/#comments "But Joystiq, we hate lolcats. It's so lame." Well, anonymous Joystiq reader, we don't care. Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Joyswag: Win our GDC swag
Law of the Game on Joystiq: The 'Zombie Suit'
Metareview: God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP)
Off the Grid: Le Festival des Jeux
Today's most Microsoft Surface-y video: Firefly demo
X3F Week in Review: February 22, 2008 - February 28, 2008

News
Danish Lego Racer lost in translation
GameTap Thursday: I of the Dragon watches a Shadowgrounds Survivor while sipping Surakarta
Capcom: it's 'Shadaloo,' folks
Disgaea 3 to power level for PS3 this August
SingStar SingStore gets 67 songs with March 7 update
No Doubt now available on Guitar Hero III
Brawl effect: Wii outsells PS3 4-to-1 in Japan
Admitted murderer's lawyer brings up video games in defense
GDC08: Battlefield: Bad Company multiplayer demo'd
Europe gets GT5 and Blu-Ray PS3 bundles, same €399 price
PSN Thursday: Sadists rejoice with new PAIN character
Iron Lore studios officially shuts down
'No plans' for Resident Evil Zero on Wii in Europe or US
DS LCD screen makers investigated for price fixing
Wii FreeLoader now available, mod-less region-free gaming
No demo for Grand Theft Auto IV
Metal Gear Solid 4 coming June 12, confirms Konami

Rumors & Speculation
Wanna take on World of Warcraft? Got a billion dollars?

Culture & Community

JoystiqToday in Joystiq: February 28, 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dailyrecapichckittehlolcatThu, 28 Feb 2008 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Warm Up: LOLCAPTIONS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/30/wii-warm-up-lolcaptions/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/30/wii-warm-up-lolcaptions/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/30/wii-warm-up-lolcaptions/#commentsFiled under:


HAY GUYZ, we've got this terrific image of a cat resting his tired head on a Wii Fit board, but our LOL caption has been kidnapped by ninjas. Are you a bad enough dude to come up with a replacement caption?

The commenter with the funniest bit of accompanying text will win ... nothing. You might earn the admiration of Kamezo here, maybe. You can't really guarantee anything when it comes to cats.

JoystiqWii Warm Up: LOLCAPTIONS originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With drummers taking artistic license to Super Mario Bros 2, it's nice to see the hardworking lolcat community is coming up with their own visual interpretation. Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Joystiq hands-on: Rez HD
Metareview - No More Heroes (Wii)
Metareview - Burnout Paradise (PS3, Xbox 360)
Today's most fruit-tastic video: Penny Arcade Adventures 'fruit lover' footage
X3F Week in Review: January 18, 2007 - January 24, 2007

News
GameTap Thursday: Starscaping the galaxy one ship at a time
See first gameplay footage from Twisted Metal: Head On ETE
Grand Theft Auto IV dated for April 29
Guitar Hero III 'Classic Rock' pack now live
Best Buy closing out 80GB PS3
EA to Fox News: 'correct the record' on Mass Effect
Rockstar finally pins GTA IV delay on PS3, er, it was a 'contributing factor'
Subpoenas place other UE3 licensees in midst of Epic, Silicon Knights lawsuit
Juiced (the franchise) dead; Juice Games (the studio) not dead
SCEE chief: PS3 to overtake Xbox in Europe by summer
Gizmondo refuses to stay dead
Far Cry 2 teaser debuts Dunia Engine
Rock Band standalone instruments dated, priced
Classic MTV programming coming to UMD
PSN Thursday: PixelJunk Monsters with a touch of Devil May Cry 4
Wii, Smash Bros. demo kiosks to hit Japan
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky coming to Steam day and date
The Xbox turns a profit!

Rumors & Speculation
First screen of possible Team ICO project: the chain
Mercenaries 2 possibly delayed until August

Culture & Community
Super Mario 2 is better with drumming

JoystiqToday in Joystiq: January 24, 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dailyrecapkittehlolcatmario-2Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Street Fighter Online ... with mouse controls]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/16/street-fighter-online-with-mouse-controls/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/16/street-fighter-online-with-mouse-controls/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/16/street-fighter-online-with-mouse-controls/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Japanese publisher Daletto, owned by Capcom and Games Arena, have announced (via IGN) Street Fighter Online: Mouse Generation. The PC title will have you control your characters completely via the mouse: sliding left and right moves the character, slide up jumps and left- and right-clicks give different attacks. Special moves, as you may guess, come via making combinations of slides and clicks. There will be community features based around fighting online.

What also makes the game unique and bizarre (aside from the random cat in the above picture - perhaps it's omnipotent) is the ability to interchange body parts on your character. The game is reportedly about fighting Revoltech toys, which is a line of actual toys planned to be sold alongside the game. As IGN predicts, you could have the head and torso of Chun-Li, the arms of Zangief and the legs of Ryu (the gender identity issues are plentiful).

The game is expected to go into beta February or March, with full service coming in April. No word on a version for non-Japanese gamers.

JoystiqStreet Fighter Online ... with mouse controls originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asiacapcomdalettojapankittehlolcatmousePCstree-fighterstreet-fighter-onlineWed, 16 Jan 2008 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Weekly Webcomic Wrapup: I can has webcomic?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/10/weekly-webcomic-wrapup-i-can-has-webcomic/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/10/weekly-webcomic-wrapup-i-can-has-webcomic/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/10/weekly-webcomic-wrapup-i-can-has-webcomic/#commentsFiled under: , ,

What's this? Is Joystiq succumbing to a years-old internet meme as a way of adding a theme to its webcomic wrapup? Well, yes, and we would've used one of our own images had our kitteh not threatened to strangle us with the Wii remote / nunchuk combination (he's been on a Manhunt 2 binge). More importantly, here are our picks for the week's best game-related webcomic. Be sure to vote for your favorite!

Gaming green
Love, cubed
Rockband
The devil went down ...
Rubix rubes
The ESRB presents ...
Untold origins
The Littlest Hashshashin
Previously on ...
Moogle, moogle on the wall ...

JoystiqWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: I can has webcomic? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>lolcatwebcomicSat, 10 Nov 2007 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Warm Up: Cats, but not necessarily LOL]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/30/wii-warm-up-cats-but-not-necessarily-lol/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/30/wii-warm-up-cats-but-not-necessarily-lol/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/30/wii-warm-up-cats-but-not-necessarily-lol/#commentsFiled under:


By now, you may have seen the, uh, interesting Geometry Wars Galaxies ads that feature ... well, we don't really want to call them lolcats, because they don't really make us laugh. And isn't that the point? Anyone can take a picture of a cat and slap a caption on it. That isn't the source of the funny. The cats need to be doing something -- see exhibits A and B -- to bring the funny.

At least, that's our opinion. You can see our take on bland, humorless lolcats above (with special thanks to Y.T. for mostly cooperating). But hey, maybe you like what they're doing. Let's hear what you have to say!

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Cats, but not necessarily LOL originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CaturdayGeometry-Wars-GalaxiesGeometryWarsGalaxieslolcatSun, 30 Sep 2007 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Today in Joystiq: September 26, 2007]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/26/today-in-joystiq-september-26-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/26/today-in-joystiq-september-26-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/26/today-in-joystiq-september-26-2007/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Hehehe, kitteh iz not amuzed. Looks like the Legendary Halo 3 helmet is a cat-compatible, after all. Thank reader baby sea tuna for clearing that up; check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Nega-review: Halo 3
Reminder: Joystiq's Legendary Halo 3 Giveaway (day 2)
TGS07 bits: Darth Vader paparazzi
TGS hands-on: Patapon
Today's sing-talkingest video: Mushroom Singdom

News
Jericho finds no salvation or rating in Germany
Halo novel Contact Harvest coming Oct. 30
PSP-2000 hits 300,000 sales in Japan
No PS3-to-PC play in Unreal Tournament 3
Jack Thompson submits gay porn to court -- judge not amused
Activision pockets Project Gotham dev Bizarre Creations
Tecmo taps Grasshopper for Fatal Frame Wii
Some unfamiliar titles in PS3 rumble compatability list
New Sam and Max season starts Nov. 8 with 'Ice Station Santa'
Harmonix confirms Amazon Rock Band delay notices are wrong
THQ continues Dawn Of War expansion with Soulstorm
Halo 3 garners $170 million in US first day, breaks records
Kane and Lynch dated, strikes November 20
Nintendo's Beth Llewelyn quits

Rumors & Speculation
Analyst says Take-Two on right path
Sega boss: PS2 could sell for three more years

Culture & Community
Final Fantasy retrospective: Part X
Adorable Master Chief mimobot USB flash drives
Gamasutra dissects open world games
It's Guitar Hero Day in New York, apparently
Behold! The gorgeous Metroid Wii mod
Barker lays smackdown on Ebert about games not being art

JoystiqToday in Joystiq: September 26, 2007 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiedailyrecaphalo-3halo3ichclolcatXbox-360Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Reminder: Pick up a DS Browser on us!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/21/reminder-pick-up-a-ds-browser-on-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/21/reminder-pick-up-a-ds-browser-on-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/21/reminder-pick-up-a-ds-browser-on-us/#commentsFiled under:


We thought a friendly reminder about the ongoing contest might be in order -- you have until this Friday to send in your best amusingly captioned DS images. We're so nice, we're even making a few ourselves to help get you inspired! Check after the break for a much better effort, courtesy of JC. C'mon, you can do better than this ... so get to work and pick up that free browser, because free stuff is good.

Continue reading Reminder: Pick up a DS Browser on us!

JoystiqReminder: Pick up a DS Browser on us! originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>browsercontestimagemacrololcatoperaTue, 21 Aug 2007 10:40:00 EST<![CDATA[DS Fanswag: Win your own Nintendo DS Browser]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/14/ds-fanswag-win-your-own-nintendo-ds-browser/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/14/ds-fanswag-win-your-own-nintendo-ds-browser/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/14/ds-fanswag-win-your-own-nintendo-ds-browser/#commentsFiled under:



Move over, Caturday -- it's time for DS macros to take the stage. It's no secret that we're somewhat fond of those memes from the internets around here. Some may even say we're too fond, but really, is that even possible? Can there be a meme overload? Let's test it and find out. We've got a shiny new copy of the Nintendo DS Browser (Lite or Phat -- your choice!) up for grabs for the best DS macro. That's right, folks: we want to see DS macros. Cat macros are so yesterday. The DS is the new cat.

The best DS macro (as judged by the DS Fanboy staff) will win its creator this spankin' new browser, and we'll send out a couple of those Jimi game shells to the runner-up. And yes, fan folks -- if you can manage to incorporate both the DS and a cat or two, it might just earn you bonus points. All you have to do is make a lolDS pic (we expect to see a lot of weeping hinge cracks) and e-mail it as an attachment (along with your responses to this form, which allows us to post the winners) to dsfanboy.contests [at] gmail.com with "lolDS contest" in the subject line. You can enter as many times as you'd like, but please, for our sanity and yours, send only one DS macro per e-mail. Get cracking, because this contest is only open through Friday, August 24; anything received after the clock ticks over onto Saturday on the east cost will be discarded. We'll announce the winners on Monday, August 27, and also show off the best DS macros, as created by you.

Don't forget to check out the official rules, as there are some very particular guidelines that must be followed if you want your entries considered. Specifically, if you are under eighteen, you must supply not only your e-mail address, but a valid e-mail address for your parents as well, so that we may notify them that you are entering this contest. Parents who do not wish their minor children to participate may have those entries removed by e-mailing us at remove.requests [at] dsfanboy.com. And once again, to the disappointment of our international readers, this contest is open only to residents of the U.S.

Though we've already listed the form above, if you wish to enter, you must agree to and include this information, which means you agree to the terms and conditions of our contest as laid out in the official rules. Get reading, get clicking, and start making some pictures!

JoystiqDS Fanswag: Win your own Nintendo DS Browser originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CaturdaycontestDsBrowserDsFanswagimage macrololcatlolDSoperaTue, 14 Aug 2007 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Today in Joystiq: August 8, 2007]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/08/today-in-joystiq-august-8-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/08/today-in-joystiq-august-8-2007/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/08/today-in-joystiq-august-8-2007/#commentsFiled under:

It seems only grubi has a Flickr picture that matches both "lolcat" and "video games." And that's a shame. Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
BlizzCon: hands-on with Wrath of the Lich King
BlizzCon: closing ceremony audio, including Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain
Joystiq interviews NCSoft's Brian Clayton and Richard Garriott
Today's most awesomely bad movie: The Controller

News
Stranglehold demo slo-mo dives onto Live (also, there are doves)
'Violent' PlayStation 3 internet ad banned in UK
Wii update quietly adds limited USB keyboard support
Talking 'aboot' Xbox price drops, Canada gets $100 off, eh?
The $60 Rock Band saga continues
Mercury Meltdown Revolution only $20
Former Volition trio forms Blazing Lizard
Heavenly Sword animated series: Part I
Warhammer: Mark of Chaos rated for Xbox 360
TimeShift changes history Oct. 30 on PC, Xbox 360
BBC's new gaming venture is kids MMO
Speed Racer game will arrive alongside movie
Former EA exec joins Microsoft as VP of Live
HDMI Premium Xbox 360 caught on camera
Report: Banned games still available in Arab Emirates
Wii update renders Freeloader useless

Rumors & Speculation
Rumor: All Xbox 360 models will include HDMI

Culture & Community
Nintendo talks Wii Party Evites
Leeroy Jenkins: 'Well, you know, I was hungry.'
Bill O'Reilly and guests talk Cali. game ban

JoystiqToday in Joystiq: August 8, 2007 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dailyrecaplolcatPSPWed, 08 Aug 2007 23:59:00 EST