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[Child of Eden review: A momentary masterpiece]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/14/child-of-eden-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/14/child-of-eden-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/14/child-of-eden-review/#comments So, here's the thing about Child of Eden: It is quite short. That's a somewhat pedestrian complaint to leverage against a game -- and an extraordinarily pedestrian complaint to leverage in the very first sentence of a review -- but it needs to be said right up front to temper your expectations. You can beat it in a single sitting (or, as the case may be, standing), with the game's five chapters clocking in at a scant 90 minutes. It ends with a swell, and leaves you with a despondent, unanswered wish for more.

It is also one of the most remarkable video games I've ever played. Not only does it represent the most complete realization of what the Kinect has to offer, it possesses the (perhaps childish) distinction of being, for lack of a better term, a "crying game." It will almost certainly conjure tears from its hardest players -- not because it is particularly sad or melancholic, but because it is stirring.

Gallery: Child of Eden (9/27/2010)

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JoystiqChild of Eden review: A momentary masterpiece originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>child-of-edenkinectmicrosofton-railsq-entertainmentrezrhythmshooterubisoftxboxTue, 14 Jun 2011 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Molyneux declares Fable: The Journey 'definitely not on rails']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/13/molyneux-declares-fable-the-journey-definitely-not-on-rails/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/13/molyneux-declares-fable-the-journey-definitely-not-on-rails/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/13/molyneux-declares-fable-the-journey-definitely-not-on-rails/#comments "My name's Peter Molyneux and I made this horrendous mistake." With that emblematic phrase, Lionhead creative director Peter Molyneux kicks off a hilarious public service announcement he created with the help of OXM UK. According to him, the Fable: The Journey demo he showed off at E3 2011 gave the impression that the game is "on rails," an idea he's quick to dispel.

Apparently, the team at Lionhead working on the Kinect-based Fable title decided to remove navigation controls from the press demo, the same snippet shown during Microsoft's presser, effectively putting the game on rails and giving everyone the wrong impression. "I will just say on record now that Fable: The Journey is definitely not on rails," he specifies, even going so far as to ask for journalists' signatures before they exit the demo room. If you look really hard, you can spot one of our own among them. It's like Where's Waldo with squiggly pen marks!

JoystiqMolyneux declares Fable: The Journey 'definitely not on rails' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you read the name of John Carmack's latest project yesterday, Doom Resurrection, you likely assumed you'd spend the duration of the upcoming iPhone game shooting evil shit to death. You'd be correct. But today, IGN's reporting that you won't have to worry about what your feet are doing while you're battling demons.

In this on-rails shooter, you'll apparently twist and tilt the phone to aim and tap the screen to fire. We don't know about you, but we're not bothered about the loss of mobility: As House of the Dead: Overkill recently taught us, we can still have a great time riding the rails.

JoystiqDoom Resurrection is an on-rails shooter originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Appledoom-resurrectionid-softwareiPodjohn-carmackon-railsFri, 12 Jun 2009 00:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Joystiq Nintendo: On rails edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/11/ask-joystiq-nintendo-on-rails-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/11/ask-joystiq-nintendo-on-rails-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/11/ask-joystiq-nintendo-on-rails-edition/#commentsWe thought we would be inundated with questions following E3, but it appears that you guys are still too shell-shocked from the Metroid: Other M trailer to speak. Or from the Wii Vitality Sensor reveal. We don't mind telling you, by the way, that we can't help but be delighted that Nintendo is making something that weird. And if you don't think it's a good idea, don't worry too much about it. It's Nintendo, after all, and the thing will end up being used in one game at most.

Anyway, our question this week is about rail shooters. If you have a question for us, send an email to asknintendo AT joystiq DOT com!

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JoystiqAsk Joystiq Nintendo: On rails edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ask-nintendodead-space-extractionon-railsrail-shooterresident-evil-the-darkside-chroniclesThu, 11 Jun 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Watch the Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles announcement trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/13/watch-the-resident-evil-the-darkside-chronicles-announcement-tr/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/13/watch-the-resident-evil-the-darkside-chronicles-announcement-tr/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/13/watch-the-resident-evil-the-darkside-chronicles-announcement-tr/#commentsCapcom just sent us the first trailer for Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. You know, the one they showed at Resident Evil 5's launch event last night? Yeah, that one. And it's now available for you to view above this pointless text. Enjoy.

Gallery: Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Wii)

JoystiqWatch the Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles announcement trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the third part (see part one and part two, if you're playing catch up) of this behind-the-scenes series, we're getting to the heart of what makes House of the Dead: Overkill such a unique experience. The folks at Headstrong Games talk about the 70's films and musical inspirations of the era that helped give Overkill its style. Jump past the break to watch the video and see for yourself.

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JoystiqLooking at what makes House of the Dead: Overkill so unique originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>headstrong-gameshouse-of-the-deadhouse-of-the-dead-overkillon-railsshootervideosMon, 02 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[How does one make a House of the Dead?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/27/how-does-one-make-a-house-of-the-dead/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/27/how-does-one-make-a-house-of-the-dead/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/27/how-does-one-make-a-house-of-the-dead/#commentsFiled under:


With a lot of bodies.

In all seriousness, Gamekyo has uploaded a nice behind-the-scenes video for Sega's upcoming on-rails shooter, House of the Dead: Overkill. Among the usual things one finds in these types of videos (pillow fights, for example) are gameplay snippets and poignant gaming discussion from the dev behind the game. The folks behind the scenes say a lot of the right things: "You don't want to offend the fans of the series," and "Gamers are gamers, it doesn't matter where you come from, shoot a mutant in the face and it's great." Truth. Head past the break for the video.

[Via press release]

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JoystiqHow does one make a House of the Dead? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sega of Europe has unleashed a new trailer for House of the Dead: Overkill focusing on the story behind the on-rails shooter. It has appropriate levels of zombie carnage, as well as G himself, doing what he does best. Who can turn down anything to do with G? Not us, that's for sure! Check out the video above, then head into our gallery to see those new screens you may have missed from earlier in the week.

JoystiqOverkill tells us a story in latest trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>headstrongheadstrong-gameshouse-of-the-deadhouse-of-the-dead-overkillon-railon-railson-rails-shootersegashooterstoryFri, 23 Jan 2009 11:49:00 EST<![CDATA[New Overkill trailers show off zombie-filled ER, killer clowns]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/22/new-overkill-trailers-show-off-zombie-filled-er-killer-clowns/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/22/new-overkill-trailers-show-off-zombie-filled-er-killer-clowns/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/22/new-overkill-trailers-show-off-zombie-filled-er-killer-clowns/#commentsFiled under:


While these killer clowns aren't the kind from outer space, they're still some tough hombres, as you can see in the pair of new videos for upcoming House of the Dead: Overkill. We don't have to tell you how excited we are for this one, because you all usually share our sentiments in the comments following each post on the subject. So, no more wasting time on needless text. Cruise past the break for the two NSFW videos (there's some curse words thrown around).

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JoystiqNew Overkill trailers show off zombie-filled ER, killer clowns originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>house-of-the-deadhouse-of-the-dead-overkillon-railon-rail-shooteron-railson-rails-shootersegashooterzombiezombiesMon, 22 Dec 2008 11:54:00 EST<![CDATA[US gets Overkill collector's edition with less cool extras?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/us-gets-overkill-collectors-edition-with-less-cool-extras/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/us-gets-overkill-collectors-edition-with-less-cool-extras/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/us-gets-overkill-collectors-edition-with-less-cool-extras/#commentsFiled under:

Remember that awesome European collector's edition for House of the Dead: Overkill? Well, those of us in the US are getting a similarly sweet bonus package should we wish to part with the extra dough, however our comic doesn't come in the traditional form. Instead, it's a digital download, according to Amazon. In poking around the net, though, we found that Gamestop is offering the comic, but in actual paper form. We're all kinds of confused now!

We all know North America will be getting the collector's edition. However, we're not certain on whether it'll be a paper comic or a download. If it's different for each retailer, we're sad to say that Gamestop is in the lead for our pre-order dollar right now. We'd rather have an actual comic we can hold in our hands than one we're forced to read on a computer screen. We're just old school like that.


[Thanks, Buffalo_AAA!]

JoystiqUS gets Overkill collector's edition with less cool extras? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>collectors-editionhouse-of-the-deadhouse-of-the-dead-overkillon-railon-rail-shooteron-railson-rails-shooteroverkillpreordersegaWed, 10 Dec 2008 15:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Dodge the dead in new Overkill screens]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/30/dodge-the-dead-in-new-overkill-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/30/dodge-the-dead-in-new-overkill-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/30/dodge-the-dead-in-new-overkill-screens/#commentsFiled under:


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Some fresh screens for Sega's upcoming shooter, House of the Dead: Overkill, have risen from the dead and lurked their way onto the internet. They're pretty much what you'd expect: shots of zombies skulking toward the screen, along with shots of zombies being, uh, well ... shot. We don't know about you, but we're still incredibly excited to play Sega's campy shooter.

Click on the image above to see the new screens, or head into the gallery below.

JoystiqDodge the dead in new Overkill screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ahooterhouse-of-the-deadhouse-of-the-dead-overkillon-railon-rail-shooteron-railsoverkillsegaThu, 30 Oct 2008 18:18:00 EST<![CDATA[G4 takes a stroll through the House of the Dead]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/10/g4-takes-a-stroll-through-the-house-of-the-dead/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/10/g4-takes-a-stroll-through-the-house-of-the-dead/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/10/g4-takes-a-stroll-through-the-house-of-the-dead/#commentsFiled under:


We don't have to tell you how excited we are for House of the Dead: Overkill. After the game was announced, some details managed to escape Leipzig and we've been counting down the days ever since. Studio manager, Bradley Crooks, recently talked with G4 about the Grindhouse-influenced game, including some of the game's features. Also, Bradley says he thinks Overkill "might be the first game to feature a live birth. Or, maybe it's a live unbirth." Sounds disgusting! We love it!

G4's player is a pain in the neck, so you'll have to head past the break to check out the video.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>g4house-of-the-deadhouse-of-the-dead-overkilllive-birthlive-unbirthon-rail-shooteron-railsoverkillsegaWed, 10 Sep 2008 08:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Two Tribes reveals original title ReWind]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/two-tribes-reveals-original-title-rewind/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/two-tribes-reveals-original-title-rewind/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/two-tribes-reveals-original-title-rewind/#commentsFiled under:

If you're not familiar with Two Tribes, then you haven't ever played Toki Tori or Worms: Open Warfare 2. Aside from the game's recent release on WiiWare, it was also available on the Game Boy Color. They also did a game on the GBA called Three Tribes.

But, we digress. This new title, which is nothing more than some concept art right now, promises "a unique gameplay experience" in an on-rail shooter. Two Tribes also says that the controls will be accessible, as "average players will be able to complete the game while seasoned players will be motivated to go for higher scores and completion rates."


[Thanks, psyborg!]

JoystiqTwo Tribes reveals original title ReWind originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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