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 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Lumines Electronic Symphony's 34 tracks revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/lumines-electronic-symphonys-34-tracks-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/lumines-electronic-symphonys-34-tracks-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/lumines-electronic-symphonys-34-tracks-revealed/#comments Ask any musician and they'll tell you the set list is crucial; it's a diverse collection of tunes meant to elicit specific emotions from the audience. The track list for PlayStation Vita launch game Lumines Electronic Symphony is no different.

Electronica fans (electronicistas?) will notice some great acts like LCD Soundsystem, The Chemical Brothers, Aphex Twin, Goldfrapp and Mark Ronson & The Business.

In addition to the track list, the PlayStation Blog also has a brief Q&A with some of the musicians in the game. If you want some insight into their songs and why they were chosen for the game, hit up the source link below.

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JoystiqLumines Electronic Symphony's 34 tracks revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aphex-twinchemical-brothersgoldfrapplumineslumines-electronic-symphonyplaystationplaystation-vitaq-entertainmentubisoftvitaWed, 01 Feb 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Lumines: Electronic Symphony includes bonus MP3s at Amazon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/lumines-electronic-symphony-includes-bonus-mp3s-at-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/lumines-electronic-symphony-includes-bonus-mp3s-at-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/lumines-electronic-symphony-includes-bonus-mp3s-at-amazon/#comments Though it's totally convenient to buy all your Vita games on PSN, there is sometimes an advantage to buying them retail. In the case of Lumines: Electronic Symphony, when ordered from Amazon, that advantage entails three exclusive MP3 downloads.

Purchases of the puzzler from Amazon will come with three MP3s by composer Makoto Asai, from the game's "secret unlockable stages." Amazon has the release date listed as February 14, in time for the early First Edition Bundle.

Aside from the Q? produced tracks, artists with music in Electronic Symphony include "Kaskade, LCD Soundsystem, Chemical Brothers, Bebel Gilberto, Goldfrapp, Josh Wink, Safri Duo, Amon Tobin," and more.

JoystiqLumines: Electronic Symphony includes bonus MP3s at Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonlumineslumines-electronic-symphonymakoto-asaimp3playstationplaystation-vitaq-entertainmentubisoftvitaThu, 26 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft announces development of six Vita games, including Assassin's Creed and Lumines]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/ubisoft-announces-development-of-six-vita-games-including-assas/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/ubisoft-announces-development-of-six-vita-games-including-assas/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/ubisoft-announces-development-of-six-vita-games-including-assas/#comments Ubisoft is coming out strong in support of the PlayStation Vita, because it's a video game system and that's what Ubisoft does. In advance of Sony's Gamescom presser today, the company announced development of six titles for the handheld, including an Asphalt racing game, Assassin's Creed, Dungeon Hunter Alliance (above), Rayman Origins, and Michael Jackson: The Experience.

Perhaps most exciting, the PSP launch standout Lumines is returning on PlayStation Vita. Along with the announcement, Ubisoft shared screens of Rayman, Asphalt, and Dungeon Hunter. No dates were provided for any of these, but expect at least a few of them at the system's launch, because, again, that's what Ubisoft does.

Gallery: Ubisoft (PlayStation Vita)

JoystiqUbisoft announces development of six Vita games, including Assassin's Creed and Lumines originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asphaltassassins-creeddungeon-hunter-alliancegamescom-2011luminesmichael-jackson-the-experienceplaystationplaystation-vitarayman-originssonyubisoftvitaTue, 16 Aug 2011 13:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Q? Entertainment: Music licensing, other issues keeping portable Lumines off PSN for now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/21/q-entertainment-music-licensing-other-issues-keeping-portable-lumines/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/21/q-entertainment-music-licensing-other-issues-keeping-portable-lumines/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/21/q-entertainment-music-licensing-other-issues-keeping-portable-lumines/#commentsLumines was one of the most popular launch titles for the PSP -- but Q? Entertainment's puzzler is notably absent from the PSP Go's initial lineup. Q explained the reason for the non-downloadability succinctly in a Tweet.

"We would love to bring Lumines/Lumines II to the PSN store," Q's rep said, "but there are complications, music licensing, was published by Namco, etc." However, "That said, we're obviously looking into it. :)" Q went on to single out the songs "Shinin'" and "Lights" as requiring new licenses for digital distribution, and clarified that it would be Bandai Namco's decision to publish the first Lumines on PSN, since it published the game on UMD (in Japan).

While the licensed music in Lumines makes it even harder to republish, this is starting to sound really familiar. As Sony's Eric Lempel told us, it's especially difficult for publishers of older PSP games to go to PSN, because licenses will have elapsed, and won't have covered digital distribution in the first place. And Sony isn't requiring third parties to pursue digital distribution, so unless they see significant revenue potential from, say, PSP Go sales, many publishers just won't. That said, it's hard to imagine a PSP without Lumines, and we're confident it'll happen eventually.

[Via PSN Stores; thanks, Kassatsu]

JoystiqQ? Entertainment: Music licensing, other issues keeping portable Lumines off PSN for now originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to a recent dispatch from Q Entertainment producer (and former EGM editor-in-chief) James Mielke, a huge marketing push for Lumines is set to kick off in September. As part of this bold movement, both Lumines Live and Lumines Supernova are set to have their prices cut in the near future -- but arguably more exciting is the news that the trance-inducing puzzler will be making its way to the iPhone sometime in September or early October.

Though an exact release date and price have yet to be announced, Mielke did confirm that the game would hit the App Store with brand new skins and music. Awesome -- nothing makes early morning commutes go by faster than a good case of rhythmic synesthesia.

JoystiqLumines coming to iPhone, console versions getting price cut originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Japanese developer Q Entertainment has mostly stayed out of the limelight since releasing Lumines Supernova for the PSN last year, though a recent trademark filing may hint at the developer's plans for the future. The relatively young company just filed its sixth trademark ever, reserving the title Guardian Hearts for future use in a video game.

We usually remind our readers that not every trademark a developer files ends up turning into a game, but in Q Entertainment's case, they actually do. We've contacted Q to find out whether this might be the moniker of a forthcoming project, and whether the actual game will be as RPG-ish as the aforementioned appellation.

JoystiqQ Entertainment files trademark for 'Guardian Hearts' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 May 2009 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lumines Supernova may have only just released in Europe last week, but those who've had it for a while -- we're looking at you, North America and Asia -- will be receiving some new downloadable content for the PSN game this Thursday. The"Classic Skins Pack" will offer 20 skins from the original PSP version of Lumines at a price of $4.99. We've asked Q Entertainment for a list of the skins, if only to confirm the presence of "Shinin'" and yell at / praise the company accordingly.

With the release of this DLC pack, the regular LittleBigPlanet update, rhythm game add-ons and ThatGameCompany's zen-em-up, Flower, the 12th is looking to be quite expensive. Judging by Sony's "Spring Fever" lineup, these bulky updates will continue in the upcoming weeks.

Gallery: Lumines Supernova 'Classic Pack'

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>classic-packdlcdownloadable-contentlumineslumines-supernovaq-entertainmentWed, 11 Feb 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lumines Supernova hitting Euro PSN on Feb. 5]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/04/lumines-supernova-hitting-euro-psn-on-feb-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/04/lumines-supernova-hitting-euro-psn-on-feb-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/04/lumines-supernova-hitting-euro-psn-on-feb-5/#comments Block-dropping synaesthesia news now, with Q Entertainment confirming the European PSN debut of Lumines Supernova. Launching this Thursday, February 5th, Supernova enhances the puzzle game's blend of beats 'n' bricks with new modes (including "Dig Down"), 40 psychedelic skins, a make-your-own-medley Sequencer and, of course, Trophies. Unfortunately, the 14.99 Euro asking price does not net you the US PlayStation Store's free, 20-skin "Holiday Pack."

We've queried Q about the add-on's European fate -- and why it's always 4AM when we stop stacking squares.

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WINNERS: Steve, Imi, Brandon, AAAChampions, Jay

Just in time for Christmas, we're giving away five codes for Lumines Supernova on the PlayStation Network. The classic PSP puzzle game is now on PS3, with fancy 1080p graphics and Trophy support. Oh, and a LittleBigPlanet skin.
  • Leave a comment telling us if you'll be giving the code away as a gift -- or keeping it for yourself!
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
  • Limit 1 entry per person
  • This entry period ends at 12 pm ET on Thursday, December 25th. We'll randomly select 5 winners at that time to receive a code for Lumines Supernova (ARV: $15.00). Please check your e-mail!
  • For a list of complete rules, click here

Gallery: Lumines Supernova

JoystiqJoyswag Holidaze: Lumines Supernova (PSN) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Q Entertainment is bringing us an early Christmas present -- they have just announced that Lumines Supernova will be released on Tuesday, December 23rd and priced at $14.99. The game will feature two brand new modes: Dig Down Mode, where you attempt to reach the bottom of a playfield already filled with blocks, and Sequencer Mode, which allows you to create your own music utilizing different sounds and loops. Another highlight, of course, is the LittleBigPlanet skin that will be included in the Challenge Mode. Finally, Trophies will be supported at launch -- check out the list right here.

[UPDATE] Sadly, Europeans will have a little longer to wait. They won't be getting the title until "early 2009."

[Via press release]


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Rejoice, fellow and completely willing synesthesia sufferers! Q Entertainment has replaced its vague "Winter" release window for Lumines Supernova in favor of something more precise. The rhythmic block dropper will be available on the North American* PlayStation Network on Tuesday, December 23rd, just in time to drown out those obnoxious family members who only bother to drop by when there's a free Christmas dinner involved.

Ignoring them should be particularly easy given the bevy of distractions packed into Lumines Supernova's $15 package: 40 skins; a new "Dig Down" mode; a Sequencer mode for creating your own background music; Time Attack and Skin Edit modes; Puzzle and Mission levels; Trophies; and a local 2-player Battle mode for those sharing types who ignore the "mine" in Lumines.

And hey, don't forget the LittleBigPlanet skin, which will join a free "Holiday Pack" of 20 additional skins. The latter is available for a limited time only -- just like Christmas.

Gallery: Lumines Supernova


*Europe, you're getting it in "Early 2009." :(

JoystiqLumines Supernova dropping on PSN Dec. 23 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So many of y'all are like "where's Lumines?" We're wondering the same thing too. Although the PlayStation site still says Lumines is out "next week," the video was actually created in the future, a future in which Lumines is only a week away. "We're targeting later this month, but not today and not next week," Q Entertainment's Kyoko Yamashita told us. There aren't that many weeks left in December, so the wait shouldn't be too long.

In addition, Savage Moon was incorrectly listed as being ready for release on December 23rd. SCEA's Scott Goryl confirmed that the date has been pushed back to January. The game is close to ready, but isn't quite there yet. You'll be able to find out more in our hands-on impressions soon.

Crash Commando, reported for release next week, will still arrive on time.

JoystiqRelease date update: Lumines & Savage Moon originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>luminessavage-moonThu, 11 Dec 2008 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Lumines Supernova, Crash Commando and Savage Moon all coming this month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/06/lumines-supernova-crash-commando-and-savage-moon-all-coming-thi/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/06/lumines-supernova-crash-commando-and-savage-moon-all-coming-thi/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/06/lumines-supernova-crash-commando-and-savage-moon-all-coming-thi/#commentsFiled under:

December 11: Lumines Supernova
December 18: Crash Commando
December 23: Savage Moon

Three weeks. Three games. The PlayStation Network is getting a huge update in December. All of these downloadable games come with Trophies, and they'll make sure that you'll be having fun in December, even if Santa doesn't get you exactly what you want. Enjoy!

[Thanks, Patriotbball5460!]

Update: Release dates have been changed. Read more here.

JoystiqLumines Supernova, Crash Commando and Savage Moon all coming this month originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Following today's earlier revelation of an LBP skin for Lumines Supernova (watch it in action above!), Q Entertainment has officially dated the PSN game for "winter." In fact, a press release claims Supernova is "arriving this month" (December), despite another listing, in the same release, suggesting a more general time frame: Winter 2008/2009.

Originally slated for fall, Supernova brings a pair of new modes to the familiar puzzle, Sequencer and Dig Down, along with several "fresh skins" (ew, that sounds kinda gross). While network play has been ruled out, Supernova includes a local 2-player battle mode, and hunting down its Trophies -- confirmed! -- should keep the blocks droppin' and beats poppin' for quite some time.

Gallery: Lumines Supernova

JoystiqLumines Supernova dropping this 'winter' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dengeki Online is reporting that Q-Entertainment will be collaborating with Media Molecule to create a LittleBigPlanet skin for Lumines Supernova, an upcoming PSN-exclusive title (read more about the game here). Not many too details have been announced, except that it will appear some time this winter. There are also three screenshots, which you can check out here.

[Via Kotaku]

JoystiqLittleBigPlanet skin coming to Lumines Supernova originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The upcoming release of Lumines Supernova for PlayStation Network will have a LittleBigTheme for players to groove to, according to Dengeki Online. The Japanese news site is not reporting, as some outlets have claimed, that Lumines is being released as a game within LittleBigPlanet. No indication of the skin being downloadable content, so we're going to guess it's already included in the game. Lumines Supernova is expected for release this "winter," meaning sometime before the end of February.

JoystiqLumines Supernova gets a LittleBigPlanet skin originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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lumines supernova
We're doubtful the release of Lumines Supernova on PSN this fall will be met with the sort of stellar explosion the game's title implies, but a revered action puzzler -- with "block-dropping beats" to back it up -- can only be a good thing for PlayStation 3's downloadable games service. Still, there's not much about Supernova that could justify a purchase for current owners of one (or more!) of the franchise's iterations aside from a pair of new modes:
  • Dig Down Mode: Using the falling blocks, erase squares from a playfield already filled with blocks as you dig down to the bottom. Show off your digging skills as your completion time is ranked based on clearing 20 consecutive stages.
  • Sequencer Mode: Create your own background music using the sound loops provided in the "Sound Bank" -- drums, bass, synthesizer 1, synthesizer 2, and effects each come with 20 different loops.
In addition, Supernova will feature 40 unlockable skins in Challenge Mode, plus Skin Edit, Time Attack, and Puzzle / Mission modes, and a 2-player versus mode. Q Entertainment has yet to set a firm release date or price for Lumines Supernova, but it does appear to be a more complete game than the core experience on Xbox Live Arcade.

Gallery: Lumines Supernova

JoystiqLumines Supernova to fall this fall on PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A brand new PS3-exclusive version of the popular Q Entertainment puzzle game is coming. The game is titled Lumines Supernova and will be an e-distributed game -- just like the Xbox Live version.

This PSN game will be pretty much the same deal as previous Lumines games, but with new stages and modes. There are 40 skins to be unlocked in Challenge Mode, and there are a slew of news modes, including Dig Down Mode and Sequencer Mode. Dig Down appears to be a Lumines-inspired version of Dig Dug, while Sequencer Mode allows players to create their own background music using various sounds and loops.

The first screenshots are included in our new gallery.

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Fans of Tetsuya Mizuguchi's Lumines games should be familiar with The Genki Rockets. The group of unnamed artists, including Mizuguchi himself, has performed a number of Lumines tracks, the most familiar of which is "Heavenly Star." The group is preparing a new album, creatively titled Genki Rockets 1. To promote their new album, the group played a show at the Shibuya Apple Store and performed various songs from Lumines II.

Songs from their performance will be available on iTunes later next month.

JoystiqThe Genki Rockets promote new album in Shibuya originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PC users who haven't yet experienced Tetsuya Mizuguchi's rhythm-based puzzle game can finally enjoy the genre-straddling title from the comfort of their own computers. Wild Tangent and Q Entertainment have teamed up to offer a PC version of Lumines, as part of Wild Tangent's library of downloadable game offerings.

The PC version of Lumines -- which appears to be based on the PSP title Lumines II -- features multiple modes of play, a skin editing mode, and online score ranking. Players can buy the full game for $19.99 USD, pay on a per-play basis using Wild Tangent's subscription model, or play a free ad-supported version of the game.

JoystiqLumines now available on PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It only took a year, and now Lumines Live is ready to join the 800 point club. Our readers may recall that the game debuted last year for the always controversial price of 1200 MS Points. This created no end of anger among many XBLA fans. In addition to the high price, players were expected to pay extra for features like playing against the computer. Still, Lumines stands as one of the best puzzlers on Live and now it can be had for the much more respectable price of 800 MS Points. If you haven't sampled the musical genius of Lumines yet, you really should give it a shot.

[Via nukoda]

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We've got a little theme going of Tetsuya Mizuguchi providing non-answers to speculation about Wii versions of his most popular franchises. First it was Space Channel 5, and now it's his puzzle game (and first PSP killer app) Lumines.

The discussion in this Game Informer interview turned to new mechanics in a possible Lumines sequel, and then to putting that new sequel on the Wii or DS, since the game has been ported pretty much everywhere else by now. Mizuguchi responded "I can't say which is first. Maybe we will be inspired by the platform. With these powerful machines [gestures at PS3 and 360], we can use many effects and sounds. With the DS and PSP, you can have them any time, anywhere or touch the screen."

Um, okay.

At the end of the interview, the Miz threw in some bonus not-saying-much about Space Channel 5, in response to the question "Is 2008 going to be the year Ulala returns?": "Maybe I should send her an e-mail-"Please answer sometime!" [laughs] It would be really good timing to make a Space Channel 5 sequel, in general. I think the Wii would be a really good fit, with the special controls. The audience is wider, too. I think casual players would like it, too."

The moral of the story: Tetsuya Mizuguchi is leakproof, and won't reveal anything about anything until he is good and ready.

JoystiqMizuguchi doesn't say much about Wii Lumines originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>luminesmizuguchispace-channel-5Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Angel Love Online brings cuteness to PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/17/angel-love-online-brings-cuteness-to-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/17/angel-love-online-brings-cuteness-to-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/17/angel-love-online-brings-cuteness-to-ps3/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Tetsuya Mizuguchi is known for creating some off-the-wall games. I mean, this is the same guy who helmed Space Channel 5, Rez and Lumines, but Angel Love Online could be the strangest one yet.

While the free-to-play MMO features the standard RPG knights, mages and robots, you'll also apparently be able to command humanoid pigs, cats, dogs, zombies with candles on their heads, Native Americans and several creatures the English language has no names for.

Although, it's difficult to understand what's going on in the video since it's all in Japanese and the screen is obscured by disturbingly cute characters, Mizuguchi and his team definitely know what they're doing ... at least we think they do.

JoystiqAngel Love Online brings cuteness to PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like everyone else, we're pretty sick of all the Second Life coverage; it seems like buying real estate in the massively multiplayer non-game is the modern, big-business equivalent of setting up a website for your dad's repair shop. Still, it's one thing when Mercedes sets up a virtual dealership, and a very different matter when Lumines and Rez's Tetsuya Mizuguchi decides to build a re-imagined Tokyo for the denizens of Linden Labs' mammoth world.

What makes Mizuguchi's Tokyo different than other architectural projects in Second Life is his intent in building the city. 1UP reports that rather than building an exact replica of the Japanese city, Mizuguchi wants to fashion his facsimile based on the perceptions of both locals and visitors. Speaking to 1UP, he states his hope that the project, which is a collaboration between himself and advertising firm Dentsu, can become a "museum of Japanese pop culture." We might need to dust off our Second Life avatars just to check it out when it launches.

JoystiqTetsuya Mizuguchi to build Virtual Tokyo in Second Life originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PSP developers need to get more creative, said SCEE game director Tony Buckley. Speaking to CVG, Buckley said that it's up to the developers "to create something that attracts people to PSP."

"I think that rather than focusing on the gameplay side of it, we should be focusing on how to fully utilize what I think is quite a sophisticated piece of kit," he said. According to CVG, Buckley later cited MP3 playback, wireless and online functionality as ways developers could capitalize on the PSP's potential

Maybe it's a problem of perception. Games like Crush and Loco Roco show great creativity from a design perspective. The once-exclusive Lumines (now also a PS2 and Xbox Live Arcade title) was designed byTetsuya Mizuguchi with the portable specifically in mind. But we think Buckley is implying that the PSP lacks that killer app that could only be made on the PSP.

So maybe it's the developer's perception -- take Team Ninja's Tomonobu Itagaki, for example. He said that the design philosophy behind the PSP is the same as that of a home console, so how could he make a game unique to the portable? Then again, maybe the perception problems lie within Sony itself, who needs to either create a first-party game to show exactly what the executives have in mind when they say "killer piece of software," or to promote the creative games they have now.

JoystiqSony tells PSP devs to get creative, attract customers originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well that was fast. It was just Saturday that hackers at Noobz found a buffer overflow exploit in the puzzle classic Lumines that allowed hackers to run a simple Hello World program on any PSP firmware, including the recently released version 3.5. By Sunday, our blogging brethren at PSPFanboy caught the above screengrab of Amazon's Movers and Shakers page showing the game's sales jumping a ludicrous 5900 percent in just one day. As of this posting Monday morning, the same page shows a more moderate 750 percent rise pushing the two-year-old title to the second-highest spot on Amazon's video game sales charts.

We understand that there are a lot of people out there that want to exploit this new, uh, exploit to run homebrew code on their PSPs. What we don't understand is how there can be so many PSP owners out there that don't already own Lumines. How do you buy a PSP and not immediately pick up this hauntingly beautiful musical puzzler? We suppose there could be some PSP owners out there who eschew UMDs altogether for legally questionable emulators, but really, if you need a firmware hack to justify shelling out a few bucks for such sublime puzzle goodness then we don't want to be your friend anymore.

JoystiqPSP firmware hack drives Lumines sales originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The next pack of downloadable content for Lumines Live! is being previewed over at GameTrailers and is also available in HD. It shows 5 or so seconds of each skin in what's being dubbed the "SOS Charity Campaign Pack". It will be released on June 27th, and will set you back 350 MS points, but at least you know that it's going towards a good cause. Would you be down with some more content for Lumines, or are you a little wary of Q Entertainment's take on micro-transactions?

JoystiqVideo: New Lumines Live! DLC on display originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Many modern PSP owners do not have homebrew-capable PSP systems. Therefore, when an exploit was found in Lumines that defeats protection in 3.50 firmware, many leaped at an opportunity to purchase the beloved PSP music/puzzle game. Sales on amazon.com have jumped up a whopping 5,900% percent, making it the tenth best selling video game on the retailer's site. Until there's an alternative solution for those clamoring for homebrew on their systems, Lumines looks like it will be experiencing quite an incredible new revival in sales.

[Thanks, ben!]

JoystiqLumines sales up nearly 6000 percent since exploit originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 Jun 2007 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Homebrew on PSP systems with firmware 3.50 was thought to be impossible ... until now. An exploit was found in the classic puzzle game, Lumines, that allows a Hello World application to run on the system. Users must download a special program, and install it on the Memory Stick. When launching Lumines, the exploit will be taken advantage of.

This is a huge win for the homebrew community. Most likely, downgraders will be created to take advantage of this exploit, which will allow all modern PSP owners to revert to a homebrew-capable firmware. Most likely, Sony has already heard about this exploit, and is working on a new firmware to ensure too many people won't be able to take advantage of this flaw.

[Update: Now included a video, via MAXCONSOLE]
[Thanks, Merc25!]

JoystiqLumines unlocks homebrew on firmware 3.50 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 22:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lumines Live! (that's the name, we're not shouting) debuted on Xbox Live Arcade last October in a fragmented state, chopped apart by the 50MB file size limit enforced at the time. With several of the game's modes offered as optional and costly additions, it quickly became the hideous poster child for monstrous microtransactions. If you still feel that way, look away before we discuss two new downloadable content packs, one of which is designed to save the Earth.

Q Entertainment has announced that purchases of the SOS Charity Campaign Pack made between June 27th and July 17th will go towards climate protection organizations and causes. A remix of "Heavenly Star", the embarrassingly catchy tune by Japanese group Genki Rockets, is included in the pack as a celebration of the group's upcoming appearance at Al Gore's Live Earth musical event. If you haven't heard the song yet, consider that Lumines and Rez designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi came up with it as an answer to the question, "What kind of song would a 17-year old girl from outer space who has never landed on Earth sing to those living on Earth?"

For 350 MS Points (a rather awkward $4 and 37 and a half cents), you'll also receive "House66" by Sugiurumn, "Cosmic Humming" by Muku and the excellent "4x4 Bricks" by Techriders. Joining the SOS Charity Campaign pack on June 27th is the Booster Pack, more suited to those happy to sit in front of the TV and rearrange squares while the world outside melts. The Booster Pack contains 20 additional skins and features a "must-see" collaboration between Lumines, "Bloomy Girls" and Japanese "visual artist/musician" Masakatsu Takagi. It'll set you back 600 MS Points, or $7.50 in your pre-apocalyptic Earth money.

[via Q Entertainment press release]

JoystiqDownload new Lumines Live! content, save the world originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A German studio is set to release a Lumines knockoff for the DS in Europe later this year -- Luminator. We'll let you make your own Terminator/Schwarzenegger jokes about that one. The game has a fraction of the tracks and skins of the real thing -- only fifteen of each -- but the music has a distinct dark trance flavor that could be a nice change from the happy pop beats of Lumines. The company promises the songs are "CD quality", but from the musical offerings we've heard on the DS so far, we'll remain skeptical.

[Via Siliconera]

JoystiqLumines clone Luminator sliding to DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Longtime PSP Fanboy readers know that we love Lumines II. For the unacquainted, this puzzler from game guru Mizuguchi combines music and highly addictive gameplay for a truly mesmerizing experience. Try this new demo, fresh from the game's Japanese website.

1. Download the demo EBOOT file.
2. Connect your PSP to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Go to the PSP/GAME folder.
4. Create ULJM05232 folder.
5. Copy EBOOT file into the ULJM05232 directory.

Check out our new demos site:
demos.pspfanboy.com

JoystiqLumines II downloadable demo originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The PSP has plenty of owners, but some claim it doesn't have many great games. With that in mind, every day this week we'll feature a new genre and list the top 5 games (according to metareviews), so no matter what you're into, you'll have some idea of what games you should own. Today the focus is on puzzle games, which the PSP first became known for. But there's more good puzzle games than just Lumines.

Top 5 Puzzle games on PSP

  1. Lumines
  2. LocoRoco
  3. Lumines 2
  4. Mercury Meltdown
  5. Exit

What makes the puzzle games on the PSP so unique is how they are audio/video showcases, which seems odd when you consider how puzzle games used to be. Of course, these 5 games are enjoyable to play as well, which is what really counts. Though I am suprised there weren't even more Q? Entertainment titles in the top 5. But what do you think about these 5 games? What puzzle games aren't on this list that you think every PSP owner should have?

If you missed it, you can check out our previous top 5 game lists:

Action

Racing

Sports

Fighting

Strategy

[Data Via Metacritic]

JoystiqTop 5 on PSP: Puzzle originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Xider Interactive, who we previously reported as not actually bringing Sam & Max to the DS, have announced their real DS releases for the UK. The titles, which are probably familiar to German PC gamers but definitely not familiar to us, are:
  • Luminator DS (May)
  • Ankh 1 (August)
Ankh appears to be the first in a series of Egyptian-themed adventure games-- and there's no part of that description we don't like. Luminator (PC version shown above), from what we can tell, is ... let's say a faithful tribute to Lumines.

We don't know if either of these games will be headed to the US. Have any of our European friends played either of these? We need to know about the quality of Ankh before we get too excited about OMG ADVENTURE GAME.

[Via Cubed3]

JoystiqAnkh and Luminator coming to British DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lumines goes to Xbox. Every Extend Extra goes to Xbox. Now, Lumines goes to the computer, thanks to the efforts of Bradley Eccles. Lumineccs is a pretty faithful Lumines clone, playable on your Flash 9-enabled computer. For those of you that havent played the PSP classic, you must drop blocks and arrange them to create solid 2x2 blocks. Sounds easy: but wait until it gets faster! Use the arrow keys to move your block, and the spacebar to turn. It's so easy--I know this is going to ruin a couple of productive days at the office.

[Via digg]

JoystiqPlay Lumines-clone, for free, on your computer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bradley ecclesBradleyEccleslumineccsluminesTue, 06 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mizuguchi to reveal new XBLA game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/05/mizuguchi-to-reveal-new-xbla-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/05/mizuguchi-to-reveal-new-xbla-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/05/mizuguchi-to-reveal-new-xbla-game/#commentsFiled under: , ,

CVG reports that Tetsuya Mizuguchi and Q Entertainment are set to unveil a new title for Xbox Live Arcade at this week's Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco. Of course, the word "new" is relative when it comes to the Xbox 360's download service, leaving the door open for an enhanced version of Q's Every Extend Extra, released in November on PSP.

Whatever it ends up being (the reliable internet says: Rez!), you can likely expect catchy J-pop tunes, hypnotic lights, plummeting blocks and, with any luck, ludicrous amounts of unintentional gyration.

JoystiqMizuguchi to reveal new XBLA game originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While the rest of the world has had the ability to enjoy Mizuguchi's Lumines II, Japan only recently got access to the puzzler. Unlike America and Europe, where the game was published by Buena Vista Games, this Q Entertainment effort is self-published in Japan, marking it as a huge milestone for the once-smalltime developer.

To celebrate the launch of Lumines II, Mizuguchi held a massive party in Air, a famous hot spot, a few blocks south of Shibuya station. Famitsu was on hand, offering tournaments, and the alcohol flowed freely. Check out IGN to see more pics and details from a night of puzzle-inspired debauchery.

See also:
PSP Fanboy review: Lumines II

JoystiqMizuguchi launches in style originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 17 Feb 2007 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Game Watch is reporting that popular Asian MMO Angel Love Online is receiving the Lumines treatment. While you won't be clearing blocks to music, you can alter your health bar face image to one of the very recognizable Lumines avatar or icon things. This team up is meant to help sell copies of Lumines 2 since owners of the sequel get the code for the icon off the Lumines 2 packaging. I personally would rather have my MMO avatar wear a Lumines shirt than a health bar face image, but I don't play MMOs, so my opinion on the matter is as useful as a queef.

JoystiqLumines invades MMO originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Chaku-song" and "chaku-movie" represent Japan's most popular system for getting full songs and music videos to replace traditional ringtones on cell phones. And now Tetsuya Mizuguchi is in on the game, with the release in Japan yesterday of his Genki Rockets' "Heavenly Star" track in the "chaku-song" and "chaku-movie" formats. Phone users in Japan can download the soaring technopop of "Heavenly Star" (vocal and all) to their handsets for just ¥105 (US$0.88), with the music vid going for ¥315 (US$2.64). Welcome to synaesthesia, indeed.

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It's another game release Thursday in Kyoto, and the chilling haru ichiban wind is a-blowin'. Time to get the fire going, pour a hot cup of green tea, and make ourselves comfortable in that red leather armchair. It's time like these when games like Layton (see above) are most welcome. And alongside the noble Professor Layton's latest adventure with Level-5, we're happy to stuff a few other portable gems inside our carrier bag today:
  • Bleach DS 2nd (more Treasure love; DS)
  • Professor Layton's Mysterious Town (the talk of Kyoto town; DS)
  • Lumines II (Japan has been very patient with you, Mr. Mizuguchi; PSP)
  • Tales of Destiny 2 (because Namco doesn't know when to stop; PSP)

JoystiqJapanese release day highlights: 02.15.07 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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