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[When Vikings Attack brings cel-shaded crowd control to PS3 and Vita]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/28/when-vikings-attack-brings-cel-shaded-crowd-control-to-ps3-and-v/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/28/when-vikings-attack-brings-cel-shaded-crowd-control-to-ps3-and-v/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/28/when-vikings-attack-brings-cel-shaded-crowd-control-to-ps3-and-v/#comments You're always in a hurry to learn the controls of a new game in the bustle and din of a press event. You might pick a few things up from a tutorial card resting near the screen, from a patient developer stationed nearby, or through one of those loading screens that can barely contain a controller and 29 labels, bursting out of it like informative tentacles. When Vikings Attack, a new party game for PlayStation 3 and Vita, stood out at recent Sony press event because it's filled with clutter, yet wrapped in the simplicity of two-button play.

Presented with vibrant, cel-shaded aplomb, When Vikings Attack is essentially a game of crowd-versus-crowd control. You maneuver a cluster of portly citizens, brought together in the face of an inexplicable, anachronistic viking invasion of 1970s England. The number of people in your crowd is an indicator of your speed, health and strength, and more able bodies can lift larger and heavier objects.

That's right: the secret to thwarting the Norsemen of the apocalypse is to pick up the manufactured detritus of civilization, such as benches, cars, ambulances and phone booths, and hurl it at incoming streams of invaders. It's a bit like bowling, with mismatched, costumed people for pins, and balls coming in every shape, size and seriously you can throw everything at everyone.

Gallery: When Vikings Attack

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JoystiqWhen Vikings Attack brings cel-shaded crowd control to PS3 and Vita originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 May 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clever-beanscrossplaye3-2012partyplaystationplaystation-vitaps3vitawhen-vikings-attackMon, 28 May 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo launches Rhythm Heaven Fever with a party at iam8bit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/11/nintendo-launches-rhythm-heaven-fever-with-a-party-at-iam8bit/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/11/nintendo-launches-rhythm-heaven-fever-with-a-party-at-iam8bit/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/11/nintendo-launches-rhythm-heaven-fever-with-a-party-at-iam8bit/#comments
Los Angeles' iam8bit gallery played host to Nintendo last night, as the two companies launched Rhythm Heaven Fever with a full scale party. There were plenty of demos of the game on display, live painting by artists Yoskay Yamamoto and Mari Inukai, a live DJ spinning tunes, and a few photo booths where players could dress up and pose, or even dance for a video running on Nintendo's own site.

The event was a lot of fun, and you can pretend you were able to be there by browsing through the gallery below. iam8bit always does a great job with these events, and co-founder Jon Gibson promised us there's lots more on the way: He's currently working hard on the leetUP event that iam8bit is co-hosting at the beginning of next month, and says VIP tickets for that one have sold out already. We'll be in attendance, so stay tuned for more.

Gallery: Rhythm Heaven Fever Launch Event at Iam8bit

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Rogers explained that Party will give players cross-game chat capabilities, allowing them to invite friends to groups and launch games directly through the UI, which all party members will be invited to. The LiveArea is a tad more esoteric: it will display information about software as it is launched, and will allow users to "comment on people's activities within the game as well as publish your messages." Sounds like the perfect receptacle for smack talk.

Finally, the Activity feed will show the in-game accomplishments of friends (including high scores and Trophy unlocks) in real time. The feed can also be updated by publishers and developers, though Rogers suggested, "it's important not to spam users too much and to use it sensibly." We pray that Rogers' advice is heeded.

JoystiqPlayStation Vita's Near, LiveArea and other social features outlined originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activitycross-game-voice-chathardwareliveareanearpartyphil-rogersplaystationplaystation-vitaps-vitapspsonyvitaTue, 26 Jul 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Vita features voice chat via 'Party']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/playstation-vita-features-chat-communication-via-party/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/playstation-vita-features-chat-communication-via-party/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/playstation-vita-features-chat-communication-via-party/#comments aHey, cross-game chat is coming to PlayStation ... Vita! It's called "Party," and according to a quick explanation by Kaz Hirai, it allows people to talk to each other through the PlayStation Vita system even while playing different games, using either a headset or the microphone built into the Vita device.

We're not used to that name yet. "Vita." Will we ever be?

JoystiqPlayStation Vita features voice chat via 'Party' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chate3-2011partyparty-chatplaystationplaystation-vitapspsonyvitaMon, 06 Jun 2011 21:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo's throwing an all-day 3DS launch party in NYC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/nintendos-throwing-an-all-day-3ds-launch-party-in-nyc/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/nintendos-throwing-an-all-day-3ds-launch-party-in-nyc/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/nintendos-throwing-an-all-day-3ds-launch-party-in-nyc/#comments It's been a good long time since we lost the kind of party-stamina required to persevere through a day-long rager, but perhaps you possess the endurance required to make this invitation more inviting: Nintendo's throwing a lengthy soiree to celebrate the launch of the 3DS this weekend in New York City. You can stop by the Best Buy in Union Square starting at noon Saturday to check out the new handheld before queueing up to purchase one between midnight and 2AM.

Now, considering you'll be indulging in 14 whole hours of bacchanalian delights, you'll need to come prepared -- we suggest applying multiple coats of sunscreen throughout the day, remaining well hydrated, and bringing along some extra eyeballs. On the off-chance you play the 3DS for 14 hours straight, you'll probably end up disintegrating your corneas.

JoystiqNintendo's throwing an all-day 3DS launch party in NYC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsbest-buydseventlaunch-partymidnight-launchnew-york-citynintendopartyTue, 22 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Board the 'Ark' at PAX East for an early demo of Brink]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/09/board-the-ark-at-pax-east-for-an-early-demo-of-brink/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/09/board-the-ark-at-pax-east-for-an-early-demo-of-brink/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/09/board-the-ark-at-pax-east-for-an-early-demo-of-brink/#comments Listen up, PAX East attendees -- provided you're not already on some form of transit to Boston that's preventing you from accessing the internet. Splash Damage and Bethesda are hosting a demo event for their upcoming shooter Brink this Friday at a fairly unique location: At a cruise terminal on the Boston waterfront. Guests who attend the party at "The Ark," will find themselves awash with refreshments, goodie bags, and opportunities to participate in 8 vs. 8 multiplayer matches.

You'll have to catch a shuttle running from the convention center to the event from 8 - 11 p.m. ET if you want to attend. Sure, that sounds like kind of a hassle, but considering that folks aboard the Ark are also guaranteed safety once the raging floods consume the Earth, we think it's worth it.

Wait, it's not that kind of Ark? Well, what's the point, then?

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JoystiqBoard the 'Ark' at PAX East for an early demo of Brink originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-SoftworksBrinkeventmicrosoftpartypax-eastpcplaystationps3splash-damagexboxWed, 09 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft's 'We Dare' to ruin parties for PS3/Wii owners]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/24/ubisofts-we-dare-to-ruin-parties-for-ps3-wii-owners/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/24/ubisofts-we-dare-to-ruin-parties-for-ps3-wii-owners/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/24/ubisofts-we-dare-to-ruin-parties-for-ps3-wii-owners/#comments Finally, a Wii and PS3 game that encourages absolutely reprehensible behavior. If you've been looking for a way to make your parties way more uncomfortable and insulting, Ubisoft has just the product for you. We Dare is a collection of "dare" minigames, including (based on the trailer after the break) spanking, "kissing" the controller, and, um, more. Like, apparently, being driven to spontaneous passion behind the couch while two dudes watch, apparently.

It's worth noting that the game is primarily shown in the trailer to make women at a party "perform" in a way they don't want to -- and that's the trailer. That's the "ideal" situation presented. In real life, thankfully, it's more likely people would just leave when you broke out the "naughty" minigame collection.

As far as we can tell, We Dare is a European exclusive, so American partygoers are safe for the time being.

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JoystiqUbisoft's 'We Dare' to ruin parties for PS3/Wii owners originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europeewwwwwwwwwwwnintendopartyplaystationps3sexismubisoftwe-darewiiThu, 24 Feb 2011 14:50:00 EST<![CDATA[EA hosts Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launch party in Hollywood]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/ea-hosts-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-launch-party-in-hollywood/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/ea-hosts-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-launch-party-in-hollywood/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/ea-hosts-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-launch-party-in-hollywood/#comments
EA hosted a launch party for its new Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit game last night at the Avalon nightclub in Hollywood. Among the celebrities and performers Chiddy Bang, we found Criterion Games' creative director Craig Sullivan right before he introduced the game to the audience. "It's been amazing," he said of the response to the game so far.

"We're really really happy with it." Sullivan's been a fan of Need for Speed since the original 3DO game, and along with the rest of Criterion, he says he was thrilled to get the chance to make an official title. "When we got our shot at the title, everybody was really up for it and we just kind of went crazy."

We asked about DLC for the game, but Sullivan was still mum. "Given the fact that Criterion Games did a year of downloadable content for Burnout Paradise," he admitted, "I would be very surprised if we didn't do any followups or downloadable content for Need for Speed." But when pressed on what that DLC might be, he declined to comment until later on.

Still, the party was a good time -- EA invited about 5,000 members of the public to come enjoy the game in a club that only held about 2,000 people. You can see pictures of the event in the gallery below.

Gallery: Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launch party

JoystiqEA hosts Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launch party in Hollywood originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqHappy birthday, Mario! We share cake with Mario and Miyamoto at NYC's Nintendo World Store originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anniversarycakedsmarionintendopartyreggie-fils-aimeshigeru-miyamotosuper-mario-all-stars-limited-editionsuper-mario-collection-special-packwiiSun, 07 Nov 2010 17:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Grab Super Scribblenauts early at LA launch party]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/28/grab-super-scribblenauts-early-at-la-launch-party/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/28/grab-super-scribblenauts-early-at-la-launch-party/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/28/grab-super-scribblenauts-early-at-la-launch-party/#commentsFiled under: , ,

After holding the first Scribblenauts launch event in New York, Warner Bros. Interactive has decided to modify the party for Super Scribblenauts with a couple of adjectives, like "sunny" and "smoggy." The launch party for the DS puzzle-adventure sequel will be held at the GameStop on Sunset and Vine in Los Angeles on October 10.

There, you'll be able to buy the game early, of course, and also participate in a Super Scribblenauts costume contest, solve puzzles on a magnetic wall and meet the 5TH Cell team responsible for the game. The celebration is only going on from 11AM-2PM -- if you're late, you'll have to buy the game on its regular October 12 date, like everyone else in America.

Update: See the invitation after the break.

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JoystiqGrab Super Scribblenauts early at LA launch party originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-celldslaunchlaunch-eventlos-angelesnintendopartysuper-scribblenautswarner-bros-interactiveTue, 28 Sep 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom hosts a Dead Rising 2 party at Greene's Hardware]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/12/capcom-hosts-a-dead-rising-2-party-at-greenes-hardware/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/12/capcom-hosts-a-dead-rising-2-party-at-greenes-hardware/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/12/capcom-hosts-a-dead-rising-2-party-at-greenes-hardware/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Capcom rented out some empty retail space in East Los Angeles last night to set up Greene's Hardware. The company invited the public by for a "Super Sale," and held a pre-release party instead. Lots of Dead Rising 2's best implements were on display out front, and in back, the full game was playable on a roomful of demo units.

The pizza and soda flowed freely, and Capcom held a few contests -- participants were tasked with building actual zombie-killing items out of plastic toys, and they came up with a few good ideas, including a plastic sword shuriken and some sort of pencil stabbing thing (it looked very effective). Winners took home the prize above -- a Dead Rising 2 t-shirt cleverly disguised as a roll of duct tape. You can browse through all the festivities in the gallery below.

Gallery: Greene's Hardware (Dead Rising 2)

JoystiqCapcom hosts a Dead Rising 2 party at Greene's Hardware originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 12 Sep 2010 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdead-rising-2gallerylaunchlos-angelesmicrosoftpartyplaystationps3xboxSun, 12 Sep 2010 08:31:00 EST<![CDATA[You're invited to Disney Guilty Party on July 27]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/disney-guilty-party-july-27-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/disney-guilty-party-july-27-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/disney-guilty-party-july-27-release-date/#comments
Click to solve "The Case of What's in the Gallery"Wideload Games' "Clue meets Guess Who meets adventure game" for Wii, Disney Guilty Party, will be available for investigation (and also purchase) in North America on July 27.

The game lets up to four players use their Wiimotes as magnifying glasses, fingerprint kits and other detective tools as they rush to solve crimes orchestrated by the diabolical "Mr. Valentine." Along the way, players must gather clues about the identity of the culprit in each particular case, through investigation and investigation-themed minigames.

While you wait for the July release, feel free to take a magnifying glass into our gallery and see what can be deduced from the new screenshots.

Gallery: Disney Guilty Party

JoystiqYou're invited to Disney Guilty Party on July 27 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adventurecasualdisneydisney-guilty-partydisney-interactiveguilty-partyNintendopartyrelease-datescreenshotsWideloadwideload-gamesWiiTue, 13 Apr 2010 18:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Remedy celebrates completed Alan Wake with new trailer, party]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/07/remedy-celebrates-completed-alan-wake-with-new-trailer-party/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/07/remedy-celebrates-completed-alan-wake-with-new-trailer-party/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/07/remedy-celebrates-completed-alan-wake-with-new-trailer-party/#comments Here's something, at one point, we thought we'd never write: Alan Wake has passed Microsoft certification and is on track to release May 18. The news comes via Alan Wake's community forums, where community manager Pete Papadopoulos posted some pictures of the developers celebrating and opening up a bottle of champagne they bought during development, specifically for this occasion. Who knew they even made champagne back then?

Jesting aside, there's some exciting new footage of Alan Wake -- including a rundown of its setting and combat -- just after the break.

Source - Remedy celebrates Alan Wake passing certification
Source - "Building the Thriller" trailer

JoystiqRemedy celebrates completed Alan Wake with new trailer, party originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakemicrosoftmicrosoft-certificationmicrosoft-game-studiospartyRemedyremedy-entertainmentXbox-360Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Seen@GDC: Some weird things happened at Harmonix's Rock Band event]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/12/seen-gdc-some-weird-things-happened-at-harmonixs-rock-band-eve/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/12/seen-gdc-some-weird-things-happened-at-harmonixs-rock-band-eve/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/12/seen-gdc-some-weird-things-happened-at-harmonixs-rock-band-eve/#comments You've already seen the (arguably) most newsworthy video we filmed during Wednesday's Rock Band Bar Night event hosted by Harmonix at GDC. However, our Flip Cam captured a few other magic moments which we'd be remiss if we kept to ourselves. They're not the most news-y videos we've ever posted on our own site, though one of them does feature a preview of the upcoming Lady Gaga DLC. That's gotta be worth something, right?

Watch the whole sideshow after the jump.

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JoystiqSeen@GDC: Some weird things happened at Harmonix's Rock Band event originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eventgdc-2010harmonixlady-gagapartyrock-bandrock-band-2videoFri, 12 Mar 2010 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy XIII launch party equips +10 awkwardness]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/09/final-fantasy-13-launch-party-equips-10-awkwardness/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/09/final-fantasy-13-launch-party-equips-10-awkwardness/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/09/final-fantasy-13-launch-party-equips-10-awkwardness/#comments What do Cerny Games' Mark Cerny, Gas Powered Games' Chris Taylor, Microsoft's Corrinne Yu, and Obsidian's Feargus Urquhart have in common, besides being game developers? Absolutely nothing. Yet, Square Enix managed to sit them down for an hour long roundtable discussion to talk about one thing: how awesome Final Fantasy (and Final Fantasy VII, in particular) is. To say it was awkward is a tremendous understatement.

Certainly, there's much cause for celebration. With the game first announced nearly four years ago, the impending release of Final Fantasy XIII feels like a much needed breath of relief. It was Square Enix's night to celebrate its work, and with a red carpet entrance for key producers and voice actors it carried an aura appropriate for the return of the long-awaited flagship franchise. With some glowing reviews, this launch party could have rested solely on the game's merits.

A cheerful (and perhaps slightly mistranslated) speech from Square Enix president Yoichi Wada set the right tone for the evening, with Wada wearing a Fal'cie tattoo on his hand calling the audience to join him in a quest to save the world; however, the evening took a quick turn for the bizarre. A visually breathtaking 3D trailer for Final Fantasy XIII was marred by the host's obnoxious desire to watch it a second time in quick succession. The roundtable discussion that followed highlighted the franchise's accomplishments, twisting them into an overview of these developers' shortcomings. There was an almost defeated attitude with the panel, many admitting their inability to match the sheer production values of a Square Enix joint.

The evening escalated to quite possibly one of the most awkward toasts we've ever encountered. A Microsoft spokesperson took the stage, congratulating Square Enix on bringing Final Fantasy XIII to Xbox 360. Shortly thereafter, a Sony spokesperson also took the stage, emphasizing how Final Fantasy is a PlayStation franchise, and how XIII is best on PS3, on a single Blu-ray disc -- the way it was meant to be played. The audience was abuzz like a Joystiq comments thread, and champagne was had by all. Congratulations on releasing Final Fantasy XIII, Square Enix!

Gallery: Final Fantasy XIII Launch Event

JoystiqFinal Fantasy XIII launch party equips +10 awkwardness originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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On my list of games I expected to see from Stubbs the Zombie dev Wideload Games, "multiplayer mystery game" ... well, wasn't on my list. But I have to say that I was excited by what I saw (and played) of Disney Guilty Party during the Nintendo Media Summit. It was funny, clever and, simply, different.
Though it will support four-player cooperative (and even competitive) mystery-solving (think: Clue meets Zack & Wiki), the session I participated in was a two-player affair. From levels that include a train, mansion, aquarium, and other settings, I ended up playing the gumshoe character on a cruise ship that was missing its wheel and anchor. Along with my partner in crime ... solving, I came pretty close to solving the whodunnit (you need to find evidence as to the perp's hair length, sex, shape, and height, before accusing anyone) as I used my allotted moves and turns to investigate the dollhouse-like cut-away of the ship.

Special cards came into play (the over-arching story's villain might, for example, lock off a room -- there's a card that counters that) as did some ... err, unique "interrogation" mini-games, including "staring" into a suspects eyes, paying a bribe and tickling the truth out of an NPC using the Wiimote. The writing's sharp and funny, the classic adventure game underpinnings are noticeable, and I'm eager to play more.

Gallery: Disney Guilty Party

JoystiqHands-on: Disney Guilty Party originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You can be sure that we'll be in attendance -- we're going with the hopes of being able to shake the hand of the person responsible for the panda-booting screenshot above. That thing has brought so much joy into our lives, and we'd like to personally thank its progenitor.

Gallery: Tekken 6 (6/22/09)

JoystiqTekken 6 launch tournament promises to 'be hype' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>californiafightinglaunchMicrosoftnamco-bandaipartytekken-6Xbox-360Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Vicarious Visions introduces DSiWare party game Mixed Messages]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/vicarious-visions-introduces-dsiware-party-game-mixed-messag/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/vicarious-visions-introduces-dsiware-party-game-mixed-messag/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/vicarious-visions-introduces-dsiware-party-game-mixed-messag/#commentsIt just occurred to us how perfect the multiplayer-only LOL would have been on DSiWare. As a 500 Nintendo Point download, four players could download the quirky application whenever they had five minutes to spare, and enjoy it immediately, for the cost of just one copy of Agetec's retail game. We just realized this because Vicarious Visions' Mixed Messages is pretty much just that.

Well, it's a bit more directed and gamelike than LOL, but very similar nonetheless. Mixed Messages is a take on "telephone," in which players alternately type sentences and draw pictures based on them. One player writes a sentence, then another draws it, and then the next player writes a sentence based on that picture, and so on. The game saves sessions for the enjoyment of all afterward.

VV has been playing with this idea for two years, but the program was too small for retail and required too much rewriteable memory for the DS. DSiWare to the rescue! Mixed Messages is slated for the DSiWare "launch window," which is basically anytime now!

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We love art of all kinds, and we're glad to report that Gallery Nucleus and I am 8-bit are teaming up to present a Street Fighter art exhibition in Alhambra, California from April 25 - May 11. There you'll be able to check out some contributions from Udon, the wonderful folks behind SSFIITHDR, and enjoy some of the festivities going down outside of looking at art. These activities include:
  • Cosplay contest (show up in cosplay, get 15% off store purchases, excluding already discounted goods)
  • Street Fighter IV tournament hosted by EVO (first place wins a cool $500)
  • Raffle (free ticket for first 100 guests, $1 each after that)
  • Free refreshments
  • Music by Ronikus
Sounds like a good time. We had fun at our last Capcom party, so we're guessing this one will also be a hoot. Will you make it?

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Players who missed the offramp to Paradise City can take the next exit early next month. Electronic Arts announced that the "Ultimate Box" edition of Burnout Paradise will ship in North America on February 5 as a PC exclusive, while players in Europe will be able to pick up the compilation on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC on February 6. As previously revealed, the box will bundle together all of the game's previously released DLC, from patches to two-wheeled mayhem, in one easy-to-crash package.

Also included will be a pass-the-pad multiplayer mode, promising dozens of "quick-fire, turn-based challenges" for up to eight players. This mode will also be released to console drivers as a premium (read: not free) "Party" pack, adding new Achievements and Trophies to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions when the DLC rolls out in both North America and Europe on February 5.

Both Amazon and GameStop list the PC bundle for $40, though no official pricing for the DLC nor "Ultimate Box" edition have yet been announced.

Gallery: Burnout Paradise Party

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Since everyone else seems to like the Wii, too, it stands to reason that at least a few of you out there probably had some Wii-themed multiplayer moments over the holiday season. We want to hear about your all-gamer matches as well as those moments when grandma asked if she could get in on that "video bowling." Bonus points* to anyone who happens to have family video hanging around on YouTube.

*Bonus points are only redeemable in our hearts.

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Not long ago, reader Josh sent us pictures of a "DS beach party" -- that is, a group of friends partying at the beach, and playing DS together during downtime. That's relaxation we can get behind. But not only were the pictures great to see (thanks, Josh!), but it got us thinking about other group DS experiences. The handheld is so well-suited to group play, just as with the Wii, that we figured there were plenty of examples from the greater gaming community, and that's what we're sharing with you today in our gamer spotlight. Take the guided tour here, or jump right into our gallery of group sessions, if you prefer.

Gallery: Show and Tell: The more the merrier

Show and Tell is all about fan stuff, so long as it's Nintendo-related. We love to see your collections, your crafts, your frosted creations, your t-shirts and swag of all sorts.Just snap a few pictures, tell us what's up, and send it all to showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. We'll take care of the rest. Not a handy type, but found something neat? Send us a link instead.

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Joystiq attended the celebrity-filled Fallout 3 launch party last night, and although we were weren't allowed to bring in a camera or a recorder, they didn't have a lock on our eyes and brains. The game-branding was minimal, with a few signs and recycled booth setups doing double duty at the party, but they did have a lot of hands-on stations, staffed by a bevy of scantily clad ladies who ... actually knew the game. Check out the highlights after the break.

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Bethesda is throwing a radiation-hot launch party for Fallout 3 next Saturday in Los Angeles, complete with even more Vault Boy retro graphics. The party features headline music by the Foo Fighters, and it's hosted by Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Odette Yustman, Ben Harper, and it's being co-hosted by the Bethesda / Zenimax board of directors, which includes bigwig producer Jerry Bruckheimer, bigwig CBS president Les Moonves, bigwig MGM president Harry Sloan and and bigwig baseballer Cal Ripken, Jr.

That's an odd mix of folks to kick off this post-apocalyptic video game, but given the current state of the economy, maybe everyone is embracing impending disaster and learning to love the bomb. Joystiq will be on-hand to take photos and collect thoughts about Fallout 3. Plus those frolic-inducing spirits sounds pretty damn goon.

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While Europe gleefully blasts Bombermen at home and online, we must be content to stare at screenshots and artwork of the game, while we sit by and eagerly await our millionth chance to play Bomberman. Hudson has obligingly sent along new screens and art for us to direct our sighs toward. We wouldn't be surprised to see it here soon, though, now that it's out elsewhere.

As excited as we are about the 8-player online play, in our minds the 8-player home play is the real star here. We imagine a hypothetical situation in which we could gather enough Bomberman-friendly people in one place, with enough controllers, to make for an awesome party. Game Night seems like a much more ... possible venue for Bombermannery.



[Via press release]

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We were confused for quite a while about the two simultaneously-developed Wii Bomberman games, one for WiiWare and one on a disc. Part of the confusion turned out to be due to the fact that the multiplayer portions of both games were essentially the same, with the retail version adding single-player mode and other extras. Helpfully, this promotional video for Bomberman shows the box and the 5,040 yen ($47) price at the end, which reinforces that this is the retail game and not Bomberman Blast.

The video introduces Bomberman's story mode, with adventure sequences (or cutscenes) between Bomberman-style action stages and fights against giant bosses. You can get crystals to power up, and even (apparently) buy equipment for your Bomberman. Then the video shows off the battle mode, which is ... well, Bomberman. As it should be.

JoystiqNew video of Bomberman: the Not-WiiWare Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the fine tradition of American retailers, we'd like to get started on Halloween a little early this year. We've got pumpkins, costumes, and parties -- all things just ripe for you to undertake yourself once the holiday rolls around. Doing something gaming-related yourself? Make sure you let us know!

Also, hey -- if you're looking to get started early on your spooky plans this year, maybe some of these will help get the (ooshy gooshy layers of) brain cranking out some ideas.



Show and Tell is all about fan stuff, so long as it's Nintendo-related. We love to see your collections, your crafts, your frosted creations, your t-shirts and swag of all sorts.Just snap a few pictures, tell us what's up, and send it all to showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. We'll take care of the rest. Not a handy type, but found something neat? Send us a link instead.

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This Gamasutra interview with Q? Entertainment's Reo Yonaga is interesting not just for the talk about the history of Tetsuya Mizuguchi's company (and the Sega UGA studio that preceded it), but also for little-known insights about Japanese gaming culture. For example, did you know that there were expansive, gaming bulletin boards populated entirely by women and children? "Because kids are so blunt, for WiFi games that involve rescue missions - you know what I'm talking about - crazy verbal battles break out. "

The most interesting bit of the interview has absolutely nothing to do with Q. Yonaga describes the creation of Route-24's Archime-DS, known here as LOL. "I don't know how many months it took them, but the staff created that game by getting together every Saturday like you would for any extracurricular activity."

LOL seems a bit less ridiculous as a side project that just ended up getting published than as a product created for a market. A multiplayer-only game with no premade content almost seems anti-commercial. But, as a "product of indie activity initiated by existing industry members," it seems very cool.

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First of all, thanks to everyone that managed to make it out to the party! There were a ridiculous amount of attendees, all of whom enjoyed some Call of Duty 4 on the PS3, Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the Wii and copious amounts of Rock Band and Rock Band 2. It was a blast and, unsurprisingly, the massive piles of swag went fairly quick. It was a wonderful experience and it was a pleasure meeting all of you. Hopefully, we can do this again next year!

For those of you who couldn't make it out there, check out the gallery below. Within, you'll even find a picture of our very own Mike Sylvester (of Revolutionary fame!). He's a local, so thanks to him, but mostly to all of you, for making it out!

Gallery: DS Fanboy/Joystiq meet-up

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Seeing as how the game has been out in Japan for quite some time now (and releasing here in little over a month), you've probably seen and heard all their is to Mario Super Sluggers. But, we'd be remiss if we didn't do our duty and sit down with the game and enjoy some time at the ballpark.

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If you want to chat with the PS3 Fanboys, and punch the X3F guys in the face* -- don't forget that our meet-up is tonight in Santa Monica! We're going to have tons of swag to give away, and if you haven't heard, we're going to have some top-notch video game celebs stop by as well. There's also a huge surprise in store for people who enjoy having fun.

Here's the info:

When: 6pm - 10pm PT on Thursday, July 17th
Where: Mahalo HQ, 902 Colorado Ave. Santa Monica 90401 (map)
The Who: We wish.
RSVP: Facebook

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*Please do not punch in face.

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After an extremely long day of liveblogging, keynotes, booth appointment, trawling the show floor, writing stories, taking photos, and recording podcasts, an evening of cocktails and parties sounded like an ideal way to unwind. However, we were smacked in the face with a tidal wave called "tired" and we just couldn't keep our eyes open. Next year: portable energy drink IVs.

We vacated Activision's fairly swanky reception and party early last night, with our destinations set on "Bethesda." Jetting from downtown Los Angeles to the Sunset Strip in mere minutes, we arrived like rockstars only to leave like geriatric mall-walkers a short hour later. However, we did witness some things we'd like to share. Check 'em out after the break.

Gallery: Bethesda's E3 2008 Party

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Activision might have dropped out of E3, but that didn't stop them from having a huge party, complete with tiny hamburgers, pork buns, sushi, and other things we couldn't pronounce. We liveblogged it, then got some chow on. Head after the jump to find out the kinds of things Activision has been spending their money on, besides Blizzard.

Gallery: Activision's non-E3 party



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Rumors have been flying left and right all day that The Who would be gracing the stage at the Rock Band party tonight. Well, we decided to visit the The Who's website to see if we could glean any clues. Yes, there's a huge clue right there in left hand news feed. "According to REUTERS, The Who are playing a private show at a historic theatre in Los Angeles this evening to help promote the "Rock Band" video game..."

It makes a lot of sense, because The Who's Rock Band content just dropped this week, so they should just change that to "according to our official website," but hey, The Who. Live in town to promote Rock Band 2. Now you're talkin' bout my generation. Rock on. Maybe Roger Daltrey isn't so bored by the game anymore. Or maybe all it takes to excite him is the smell of a paycheck.

We'll have a full report tonight, or tomorrow, depending on how coherent we are later. If we're lucky, it'll even have video and audio goodies in it.

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We'll make a promise to you: not once in this preview will we reference the "Things that occur in Vegas" advertising slogan that seems to pop up every time someone mentions the mecca of mischievousness in the middle of Nevada. Except for that one time. No more.

This is Vegas is a game dreamed up by an assistant. Senior Associate Producer Trevor Ellington told us the real story behind the Sin City-based open-world humor game: an executive assistant at Midway came up with the idea of a game that replicated all of the wild fun to be had in Vegas, and thus was born TiV. During the demo we saw here at E3, the game presented four various scenarios: Fight, Party, Game, Drive, but by the time the game is released in 2009, they'll all be melded into what's supposed to be a sandbox of a good time.

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WordJong on the DS is unique among the system's puzzle games: a Scrabble-type game in which you build words onto existing stacks of letters in order to clear stages. It's even got an online mode and Achievement-like trophies. There aren't enough language-based puzzle games, and even fewer good ones.

That's why we're thrilled to see a new game listed on GameStop.com called WordJong Party. According to the listing, it'll be out October 21 for $40. If, uh, it's real, a multiplayer, scaled-up WordJong is definitely something to be excited about. Although, of course, it'll have to be particularly feature-rich to avoid the calls of "should be WiiWare" that haunt all 2D, puzzle, or shooting games.

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A nice side effect of the Wii's expansion of the gaming audience is that people with skills and interests outside of video games have begun applying their expertise to our hobby. In this case, it means good food for once instead of the normal junk that fuels the stereotypical gaming lifestyle.

Chow.com has posted a list of delicious-looking recipes that is, in their estimation, ideal for Wii parties in two ways:
  1. It can all be eaten one-handed, leaving a free (or at least clean) waggling hand
  2. They're organized into nutritional groups designed to sustain lots of energy over time
We've got the Wii, and now we've got the menu. Next step: friends!

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When you can't think of an original name for a new Wii title, simply add "party" to the end and call it a day. The Wii is great for parties, so reminding everyone of their obligation to entertain friends while gaming is standard issue these days. The upcoming Tetris game for WiiWare admirably follows this trend, with the latest information on Hudon's Japanese website displaying a name change and a lamentable delay.

Tetris Party is no longer released in July 2008; we're stuck with a "sometime 2008" instead. Well, that's for Japanese Wii owners, but hopefully the localization won't take a decade or something. All joking about the name aside, there's no reason this shouldn't be a great game. Tetris always is!



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It's appropriate that a game about drawing should have some nice art on its cover, in order to get players in an art mood right away. We happen to enjoy Pictoimage's boxart, which was also used in Japan, a lot. The little characters are somewhere between Miis and MySims, and the literal nature of the art (which basically depicts eight friends playing Pictoimage instead of anything that happens in Pictoimage) gives the cover a sort of "board game" feeling. As if Pictoimage were something you brought out during gatherings to help break the ice. We're also fond of the spectating pets, who just seem happy that their human friends are having such a good time drawing.

While researching, we found something else about Pictoimage that makes us happy: the game was developed by Skonec, creators of the wacky horror puzzle game Joshikousei Nigeru! When you play Pictoimage, be sure to draw some gaping-mouthed dudes as a tribute.

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The most notorious game in Ubisoft's Imagine series of girl-focused casual games is headed to the Wii -- as a party game, of course. Babies Party combines the babysitting theme of the DS game with 30 minigames including (according to the press release) "memory games, puzzles, coloring and cutting up activities."

You can choose to play either as a baby or a babysitter. It's unclear exactly how the gameplay will change, but we imagine that there are different minigames involving taking care of babies as opposed to being babies. As with pretty much every Wii game that gets announced, Babies Party will support the Balance Board in some games.

Babies Party enters the exciting genre of baby-based party minigames created by the Korean arcade series Come On Baby, which also made use of innovative controllers.


JoystiqBabies Party their way onto Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 May 2008 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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