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[Gamestop CEO: Company could expand into vintage games business]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/30/gamestop-ceo-company-could-expand-into-vintage-games-business/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/30/gamestop-ceo-company-could-expand-into-vintage-games-business/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/30/gamestop-ceo-company-could-expand-into-vintage-games-business/#comments Gamestop's brick and mortar locations may not stock gems from yesteryear, but that doesn't mean all those old trade-ins no longer exist. In fact, the resale giant has amassed such a large back catalogue of classics that its heavily considering an entrance into the vintage resale market, though when that will happen remains a mystery.

"If you go to eBay and look at all of the gaming stuff that's on there, it's unbelievable. Collector's stuff. We've got to be in that business. We will be," Gamestop CEO Paul Raines told Polygon. "We think there's a vintage sales opportunity, so we're accumulating some inventory. It's a big idea, and there's a few problems with it. The first one is sourcing the product, the condition, the refurbishment, all that stuff. But there's a customer for it. And we're working on some stuff we haven't announced yet."

If/when it does enter the classic games business, Gamestop will do so through its website, rather than expanding the scope of its retail locations. How many priceless Atari 2600 carts would we have to trade in for a used iPad, do you think?

JoystiqGamestop CEO: Company could expand into vintage games business originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>classicgamestopold-schoolvintageThu, 30 Aug 2012 15:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Retro XBLA games must be repurchased for the Xbox Game Room]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/retro-xbla-games-must-be-repurchased-for-the-xbox-game-room/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/retro-xbla-games-must-be-repurchased-for-the-xbox-game-room/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/retro-xbla-games-must-be-repurchased-for-the-xbox-game-room/#comments Bad news for those of you who have picked up some classic arcade titles on Xbox Live and can't wait to play them in Microsoft's new Game Room: It looks like you will have to repurchase anything you want to play with your avatar in the 3D environment. Game Informer learned this recently from a Microsoft rep, who went on to say that it's because the Game Room titles are different from the XBLA versions -- in fact, it sounds like they're more old-school and not "revamped," as the rep puts it.

Fortunately, you will get a small price break: As previously announced, the games will sell for 400 ($5) to play on Xbox 360 and PC, 240 ($3) for the game on one platform or 40 ($0.50) for "two quarters'" worth of playtime. But for those of us who've already shelled out 400 for the Centipede/Millipede combo, it looks like we'll have to pull out the wallet yet again.

JoystiqRetro XBLA games must be repurchased for the Xbox Game Room originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcadecentipedegame-roomgamesmicrosoftmillipedeold-schoolpurchaserevampedxboxXbox-360xbox-live-arcadeTue, 26 Jan 2010 22:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Get over $1000 worth of pen-and-paper RPGs for donating $20 to Haiti]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/23/get-over-1000-worth-of-pen-and-paper-rpgs-for-donating-20-to-h/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/23/get-over-1000-worth-of-pen-and-paper-rpgs-for-donating-20-to-h/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/23/get-over-1000-worth-of-pen-and-paper-rpgs-for-donating-20-to-h/#commentsLike tabletop RPGs and want to help Haiti? That should include every single one of you. Otherwise, get off this site right now and go roll yourself a 20-sided die and see how much fun it is. Then come back, and go donate $20 to Doctors Without Borders through the Gamers Helping Haiti program on DriveThruRPG.com. Just by throwing a Jackson in the pot, you'll get the chance to download $1481.31 worth of old school pen-and-paper RPG rulebooks, scenarios, campaign settings and addendums. That's more orcs, droids, bards, free actions and critical hits than you'll ever need in your entire lifetime!

The set includes the full Serenity RPG, the Castlemourn campaign setting and full sets of rules for both pirate- and zombie-based roleplaying games, among about a million other little RPG related downloads. Not to mention that by donating, you're helping out the cause of Doctors without Borders in Haiti, and you don't have to be watching CNN to know that those folks need all of the bonuses to Strength they can get these days. What are you waiting for? Don't roll for initiative -- just go do it!

[via The Escapist]

JoystiqGet over $1000 worth of pen-and-paper RPGs for donating $20 to Haiti originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last night was the opening night shindig for the latest i am 8-bit show, and it was by far their biggest event yet. We arrived early as part of a press event to mill around and quietly take photos, but by 9PM the place was packed with people checking out the art, listening to the whomping sounds of Computer Jay, DJ R-Rated, and Leeni (check her out in the Pac-Man dress, along with her 8-bit tattoo). There was a massive line of people outside waiting to get in, and it had turned into the hottest ticket on Hollywood Blvd. Which, yes, is actually saying something.

They had turned the entire storefront of the World of Wonder (didn't they used to make Teddy Ruxpin?) into a huge display, featuring giant Piranha Plants from Super Mario Bros., and they had an old-school setup where you could play games ranging from an NES to a full-sized arcade cabinet, right there on full display to everyone passing by. It probably didn't hurt that some of the Nerdcore calendar girls took up residence here later and played Game Boys and quarter-eaters in their underwear.

Read more after the break, and be sure to take a spin through the huge gallery which shows off the more than 200 pieces in the show, and how crazy the whole scene became.

Gallery: i am 8-bit: 2008

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JoystiqJoystiq goes to i am 8-bit originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Most of us have probably dabbled around with a Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator before, but have you ever crammed one into a TARDIS? Those things are supposed to be bigger on the inside than the outside. Anyhow, one man decided that having a dedicated stand-up gaming cabinet wasn't enough, so he built this pillar of geek awesomeness.

Check out the two different sections, one on the building of the iconic blue Police Box, and the other on the console. He even had the 7th doctor, Sylvester McCoy, autograph the thing. Is it still a sin to covet thy neighbor's sci-fi gaming cabinet? If so, mark us down in the "sinner" category.

[Thanks, Douglas!]

JoystiqDoctor Who wants to time warp, play retro games originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Two more Sega Genesis Collection videos have been released, and here are more games I have yet to ever play. Actually, I do believe I've played Golden Axe 3 before, but I'm positive I've never even heard of Gain Ground.

But never playing most of these games before is exactly what makes me so excited for this collection. I'll be able to revisit these classics on the PSP's big, beautiful screen anytime I want.

Sega Genesis Collection will be available Nov. 7. God, I can't wait.

See also:

Ecco Jr., Shinobi and Phantasy Star IV
Decap Attack
Virtua Fighter 2, Sword of Vermillion and Bonanza Brothers
Phantasy Star 2 and Golden Axe
Kid Chameleon
Ecco the Dolphin and Columns

JoystiqGain Ground, Golden Axe 3 Sega Genesis Collection vids originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Taito gets in on the old-school resurgence
It seems like Sega Genesis Collection, EA Replay and Metal Slug Anthology have been getting all the attention lately. However, some of you may not know that Taito is throwing their hat in the ring with Taito Legends.

Legends packs in 25 classic Taito games ranging from Space Invaders to The Legend of Kage. And although the game won't feature multi-player support, players can share up to 21 games wirelessly with other console owners via the PSP's game-sharing function. Also, Cameltry, Crazy Balloon, Balloon Bomb, and The Legend of Kage have each received graphical upgrades along with being adapted to the PSP's widescreen.

Gamespot, who just recently previewed the game, said "It's also a shame to see that little effort has been made to expand Taito Legends beyond including emulated versions of classic games. It's good to see that the PlayStation Portable's features have been used to allow wireless game sharing, but aside from the games themselves, there's little to keep you going for a long time."

It looks like the retro compilations are starting to pour in, but I think companies will have to do more than stuff a bunch of their old games onto a UMD and send it out the door for them to be successful.

JoystiqTaito gets in on the old-school resurgence originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Sega Genesis Collection videos just keep rolling in. There's already been four games shown, and now we get to see even more great games in action with Phantasy 2 and Golden Axe.

Are you guys as excited for this badboy as I am?

[Via IGN]

JoystiqPhantasy Star 2, Golden Axe SEGA Genesis Collection videos released originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It would be wise to examine the severe implications of a post such as this one. You know, one which links to a horribly addictive game filled with old-school flair, adorably pixelated explosions and unstoppable space bats. Gamma Bros. is exactly that kind of game, a sort of Galaga meets Robotron meets, well, space bats. As you sit there, caressing your keyboard into annihilating said beasties, consider how many people are doing the very same thing and how many more are sharing the experience with their friends. From this humble starting point, a plague of unproductivity will spread, tearing apart relationships, economies and the very concept of outdoor activity.

But at least those stinkin' space bats will get what's coming to them.

JoystiqHelp the Gamma Bros. destroy evil space bats originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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