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[Dark Souls admin suggests PC could happen with a petition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/08/dark-souls-admin-suggests-pc-could-happen-with-a-petition/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/08/dark-souls-admin-suggests-pc-could-happen-with-a-petition/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/08/dark-souls-admin-suggests-pc-could-happen-with-a-petition/#comments Petitions come and petitions go, but when an employee of Namco Bandai suggests Dark Souls could get ported to PC with a few thousand signatures, we take notice. Administrator shoupinou responded to a request for a PC version of Dark Souls with the following advice:

"There is always possibilities to have games adapted on PC and the good news is that Dark Souls is not a 100% typical Console game so the adaptation is possible. Now to make things happen, let's say the demand has to be properly done. someone to make a successful petition?"

There is a petition gathering steam as we speak -- 36,668 signatures as of this writing -- and if you're a PC or Dark Souls fan, we don't see any danger in adding your own to the fight. Unless the CIA is using it to compile a list of suspected terrorists or something.

JoystiqDark Souls admin suggests PC could happen with a petition originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dark-soulsFrom-SoftwaremicrosoftNamco-Bandaipcpetitionplaystationproject-darkps3xboxSun, 08 Jan 2012 12:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Urgent help needed to resurrect Mega Man Legends 3, says local paper ad]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/21/urgent-help-needed-to-resurrect-mega-man-legends-3-says-local-p/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/21/urgent-help-needed-to-resurrect-mega-man-legends-3-says-local-p/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/21/urgent-help-needed-to-resurrect-mega-man-legends-3-says-local-p/#comments You can't squash the spirit of "100,000 Strong for Bringing Back Mega Man Legends 3," an online activist group that hasn't yet amassed its titular display of quantitative strength. The message is already reaching far and wide through a dedicated blog, Facebook page and coverage on outlets like this one, but what of the inattentive, uninformed supporters-to-be in Lagrange, Topeka and Shipshewana, Michigan?

Group member Paul Barrett posted a photo of his own grassroots effort to override Capcom's culling of Mega Man projects. "Urgent help needed!" reads the ad, placed in Tuesday's issue of The Gateway Shopper, a paper local to Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana. It politely asks for help in undoing the events of "the worst day in gaming history."

Even if only an (utterly optimistic) eighth of newspaper readers join the cause -- it appears The Gateway Shopper has a current circulation of 9,838 -- the group must still inch its way toward the halfway mark of 50,000 supporters. Of course, now that the paper's online, its effect has been considerably magnified.

Hey, don't blame us for digging out a speck of hope. We're already disheartened that, for many people, MML is gradually devolving into FML.

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JoystiqUrgent help needed to resurrect Mega Man Legends 3, says local paper ad originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscanceledcapcommega-man-legends-3mega-man-legends-3-projectnintendopetitionWed, 21 Sep 2011 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Visceral Games hears disabled gamer, adding customizable controls to Dead Space 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/07/visceral-games-hears-disabled-gamer-adding-customizable-control/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/07/visceral-games-hears-disabled-gamer-adding-customizable-control/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/07/visceral-games-hears-disabled-gamer-adding-customizable-control/#comments Spooky cathedrals, fun technology and lots of slimy necromorphs to dismember at will -- is there anything else you could possibly want in Dead Space 2? Well, Gareth Garratt, a gamer living with cerebral palsy, would like to see customizable controls implemented in the game. Garratt is trying to play the horror sequel on PC, partly by pushing a mouse with his chin, and is unhappy that he can't assign the "walk forward" command to a mouse button. Plenty of games allow for customizable controls, he says, so why can't Dead Space 2?

Over 20,000 fellow players agree, and they've signed an online Internet petition asking video game publishers to make sure that all games offer customization for their controls. Here's the good news: Dead Space 2 dev Visceral Games has already heard them loud and clear. Executive Producer Steve Papoutsis tells Joystiq that a patch for the PC version of the game enabling full control remapping is on the way, and that "a number of folks on our team are so passionate about getting this fix done that they are currently working hard" on it. Papoutsis says the patch will fix a few other issues with the PC version, and that a release date will be announced "when the patch is fully tested." You can read his remarks in full after the break.

Continue reading Visceral Games hears disabled gamer, adding customizable controls to Dead Space 2

JoystiqVisceral Games hears disabled gamer, adding customizable controls to Dead Space 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>controlscustomcustomizabledead-space-2disabilitydisabledeagamergarethpcpetitionvisceralvisceral-gamesMon, 07 Feb 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Only 995,000 more requests before Capcom's Inafune considers a new Darkstalkers game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/02/only-995-000-more-requests-before-capcoms-inafune-considers-a-n/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/02/only-995-000-more-requests-before-capcoms-inafune-considers-a-n/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/02/only-995-000-more-requests-before-capcoms-inafune-considers-a-n/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Fighting games have made a strong resurgence over the years, bringing back classic franchises like Marvel vs Capcom, Street Fighter and Tekken. But, what about Darkstalkers, Capcom's long-dormant 2D fighting series? While Capcom's Christian Svensson never dismissed the possibility, it seems as though the chances of a new iteration in the franchise are rather low. Capcom producer Yoshinori Ono told Eurogamer that making another game in the series would be his "ultimate dream." However, he says that only fan demand will cause it to happen.

"This is all up to the readers," Ono said. "They have to create the buzz. They have to tell us. They have to write the condition. They have to send in all these letters of plead. That is the only thing that will make Inafune-san nod." According to Ono, it will take one million requests before Inafune says yes. Unfortunately, not much progress has been made. When asked how many requests they've received so far, he said "we've got 5000."

You all have work to do.

JoystiqOnly 995,000 more requests before Capcom's Inafune considers a new Darkstalkers game originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Oct 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdarkstalkersKeiji-Inafunepetitionyoshinori-onoSat, 02 Oct 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Petition helps repeal violent game ban in Germany]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/petition-helps-repeal-violent-game-ban-in-germany/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/petition-helps-repeal-violent-game-ban-in-germany/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/petition-helps-repeal-violent-game-ban-in-germany/#comments German officials have sided with last year's now 73,000-person strong petition signed by citizens against a measure to outright ban violent games in the country. Officials announced that, rather than alter current legislation, the German government will focus on educating citizens about the country's USK game ratings standard, reports GamesIndustry.biz.

"The decision of the federal government supports our belief that banning video games is not an efficient way to monitor content," EA senior VP Jen Uwe Intat said of the decision; and he added, "Besides, now we can sell more 'pew-pew' titles in the country, so win-win -- y'know?" Okay, he didn't really say that second part.

JoystiqPetition helps repeal violent game ban in Germany originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 May 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>baneaElectronic-Artseuropeeuropean-uniongermanyjen-uwe-intatlawlegalpetitionviolent-video-gamesFri, 21 May 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Retailer-backed pro-R18+ petition draws over 72K signatures in Australia]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/retailer-backed-pro-r18-petition-draws-over-72k-signatures-in-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/retailer-backed-pro-r18-petition-draws-over-72k-signatures-in-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/retailer-backed-pro-r18-petition-draws-over-72k-signatures-in-a/#comments
[Destructoid]
Though new South Australian Attorney General John Rau seems to be straddling the fence on the prospect of introducing an R18+ rating for mature games in the land down under, a large force of gamers are attempting to pull him over to their side. A petition started by electronics retailer GAME six weeks ago has garnered over 72,000 signatures in support of the new rating, which would ostensibly reduce the number of games that are censored or outright banned in the region. EB Games and special interest group Grow Up Australia have started a similar petition, gathering over 46,000 signatures for the cause.

GAME plans to bring its petition before the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General meeting on May 7, though it's not certain that the R18+ issue will be on the agenda. If it is, however, the petition will be difficult to ignore -- according to GamePolitics' calculations, it's well on its way to becoming the largest petition in the nation's history.

JoystiqRetailer-backed pro-R18+ petition draws over 72K signatures in Australia originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attorney-generalaustraliabancensorshipeb-gamesgamegrow-up-australiajohn-raupetitionpoliticsr18Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Proposal in Swiss government could ban violent games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/24/proposal-in-swiss-government-could-ban-violent-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/24/proposal-in-swiss-government-could-ban-violent-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/24/proposal-in-swiss-government-could-ban-violent-games/#comments According to a report out of consonant-heavy Swiss gaming site GamesMarkt, Switzerland's parliament recently passed a law that could lead to an across the board ban on "violent" games being sold in the country. Apparently a proposal was inked last month that aimed to remove games which require "cruel acts of violence against humans and human-like creatures for in-game success" -- a proposal that has apparently been passed by the Swiss National Council.

Since the initial proposal has passed, it's said to now be up to the Swiss parliament exactly how the law is enacted. If you're a Swiss gamer interested in challenging the new law, we encourage you to contact local politicians, as GamesIndustry.biz points out that "citizens are able to challenge any new law passed by parliament if they can show sufficient opposition to it." Given the petitions we've seen some of you get into, we're hoping this one will be a no brainer.

[Via GamesIndustry.biz]

JoystiqProposal in Swiss government could ban violent games originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>banlawparliamentpetitionswiss-national-councilswitzerlandviolenceviolent-game-billWed, 24 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic fans create the best boycott of all time]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/26/sonic-fans-create-the-best-boycott-of-all-time/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/26/sonic-fans-create-the-best-boycott-of-all-time/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/26/sonic-fans-create-the-best-boycott-of-all-time/#comments
[Fanpop; bramcurtis]
Thanks to the internet, the word "boycott" no longer conveys an element of gravitas. In fact, we're pretty certain that this collection of 1080 (and counting) Sonic fans doesn't actually understand the point of a boycott. The petitioners are upset about Sonic the Hedgehog 4, knowing full well from the leaked footage that it will "simply not be anywhere near as good as the original Sonic games." They're not going to stand for this and have threatened to hurt Sega where it hurts the most: sales. "We will not buy it," the petition explains. "We will in fact buy Sonic 1 on release in protest of Sonic 4."

Take that, Sega! Instead of giving you money, these people are going to ... give you money? Ha! Lesson learned. But in all seriousness, we do want to take a moment to offer some advice to the protesters: The best way to show Sega your disapproval isn't to buy another one of its games. Instead, satiate your desire to hurt Sega and needlessly throw away your money by sending a check or money order to: Andrew Yoon c/o AOL, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003. Thanks, Sonic fans!

[Via Destructoid]

JoystiqSonic fans create the best boycott of all time originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boycottMicrosoftNintendopetitionprotestsegasonicsonic-the-hedgehog-4WiiXbox-360Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Infinity Ward responds to Modern Warfare 2 dedicated server petition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/20/infinity-ward-responds-to-modern-warfare-2-dedicated-server-peti/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/20/infinity-ward-responds-to-modern-warfare-2-dedicated-server-peti/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/20/infinity-ward-responds-to-modern-warfare-2-dedicated-server-peti/#comments We're going on three days now since the event that some computer gaming enthusiasts are referring to as "Black Saturday," in which it was revealed that the PC version of Modern Warfare 2 wouldn't allow online multiplayer on dedicated servers. These same enthusiasts penned an online petition that has since garnered over 100,000 signatures -- but unfortunately for this rapidly expanding group, comments recently made by Infinity Ward's Jason West and Vince Zampella in a Game Informer interview make it sound like the developer's position won't be reversing any time soon.

"We're just prioritizing the player experience above the modders and the tuners," West explained. The duo had received countless complaints from PC Modern Warfare players who were unable to find a match online that wasn't riddled with cheaters, "insular" clans and enormous skill disparities -- problems they hope IWNet will eliminate. When asked why both matchmaking and dedicated servers couldn't both exist, West explained that this practice would "bifurcate the community."

The implementation of IWNet will likely make the game more accessible to casual PC gamers -- however, we worry that Infinity Ward might be ignoring the timeless adage of "make new friends, keep the old, one is silver and the other gold." What do you think, dear readers? Is this a smart move or a brilliant mistake on Infinity Ward's part?

JoystiqInfinity Ward responds to Modern Warfare 2 dedicated server petition originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-dutycall-of-duty-modern-warfare-2dedicated-serversfpsinfinity-wardmodern-warfare-2multiplayerpetitionTue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Petition for dedicated servers in Modern Warfare 2 growing rapidly]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/19/petition-for-dedicated-servers-in-modern-warfare-2-growing-rapid/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/19/petition-for-dedicated-servers-in-modern-warfare-2-growing-rapid/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/19/petition-for-dedicated-servers-in-modern-warfare-2-growing-rapid/#comments Normally, we try to avoid writing about petitions from incensed gamers who're miffed at some corporate slight recently made against them. However, the petition which was drawn in response to Infinity Ward's somewhat unpopular decision not to allow dedicated servers in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is different -- not only for its reasonable request that the developer "review their decision" regarding the game's server hosting capabilities, but also because it's garnered around 75,000 signatures since the announcement was made just two days ago.

As is often the case with instances of internet democracy, it's impossible to know whether or not the petition will influence Infinity Ward to reverse its dedicated server policy. We've contacted IW's Robery Bowling to see if the petition has at least made a blip on the developer's sizable radar screen.

Gallery: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

JoystiqPetition for dedicated servers in Modern Warfare 2 growing rapidly originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-duty-modern-warfare-2dedicated-serversfpsinfinity-wardmodern-warfare-2multiplayerpetitionprotestMon, 19 Oct 2009 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Surprising no one, StarCraft II fans petition for LAN support]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/01/surprising-no-one-starcraft-ii-fans-petition-for-lan-support/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/01/surprising-no-one-starcraft-ii-fans-petition-for-lan-support/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/01/surprising-no-one-starcraft-ii-fans-petition-for-lan-support/#comments
You can say that we're getting old, but this petition, created by StarCraft II fans that want to see LAN support included in the game, is actually making us a little nostalgic. The air is once more thick with with slight, reedy voices crying fruitlessly out for ultimately inconsequential change! It's intoxicating!

But we have to admit that their opener, "We, your most loyal fans, implore you to reconsider adding LAN as a network feature to StarCraft II," is a little soft for our taste. C'mon guys, when this totally doesn't work at all, you need to feel like you gave it your best shot.

[Via Eurogamer]

JoystiqSurprising no one, StarCraft II fans petition for LAN support originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blizzardlanpcpetitionrtsstarcraft-2Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mass. students protest Call of Duty: World at War dog violence]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/20/mass-students-protest-call-of-duty-world-at-war-dog-violence/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/20/mass-students-protest-call-of-duty-world-at-war-dog-violence/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/20/mass-students-protest-call-of-duty-world-at-war-dog-violence/#comments Breanna Lucci, a student at Massachusetts' Academy of Notre Dame high school, has a bone to pick with Activision. (Which, we imagine, she'll later give to her two Pomeranians, "Fluffy" and "Winnie The Pooh.") Lucci, the president of her school's Animal Rights Club, is upset by the need to shoot Nazi attack dogs in Call of Duty: World at War. So, she's started a petition.

"Parents need to know what they are buying their kids. Killing animals should not be a form of entertainment," Lucci told the local Lowell Sun. She was first introduced to the game's canine genocide while watching her college aged brother playing. "My little 12-pound Pomeranian, Winnie the Pooh, is sitting next to him, and I'm thinking, 'This looks horrible!'" Although she's sure her brother "won't be killing dogs after playing," she believes "some people might."

Lucci plans to forward her petition, which has been signed by more than 100 of her fellow students, to Activision. Contrary to some petitions aimed at game publishers, hers is simply a show of disgust, and does not call for any executives to be fired, boiled alive or hung by their feet until dead. You go, girl.

[Via GamePolitics]

JoystiqMass. students protest Call of Duty: World at War dog violence originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionanimal-rightscall-of-dutycall-of-duty-world-at-wardogspetitionFri, 20 Mar 2009 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Neil Goldman wants you to sign a Final Fantasy XIII petition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/neil-goldman-wants-you-to-sign-a-final-fantasy-xiii-petition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/neil-goldman-wants-you-to-sign-a-final-fantasy-xiii-petition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/neil-goldman-wants-you-to-sign-a-final-fantasy-xiii-petition/#commentsFiled under:

A Neil Goldman-lookalike and soundalike has posted a video on Youtube expressing his ... dissatisfaction with yesterday's announcement that Final Fantasy XIII will be go multiplatform. This "expert" in Japanese culture offers to the "gaming community" the consequences of Square-Enix's actions. He encourages us all to sign an online petition requesting an apology from Square-Enix and changing FFXIII back to a PS3 exclusive. Watch especially for the toast he offers at 1:38! Some real comedy gold here.

[Yes, we are aware this is Kevin Bowen of Something Awful. It doesn't make it any less hilarious. Apparently the people at PetitionOnline.com caught on as well, as the petition has been taken down.]

JoystiqNeil Goldman wants you to sign a Final Fantasy XIII petition originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ffxiiifinal-fantasy-xiiipetitionsquaresquare-enixTue, 15 Jul 2008 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy XIII petition video is an instant comedy classic]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/final-fantasy-xiii-petition-video-is-an-instant-comedy-classic/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/final-fantasy-xiii-petition-video-is-an-instant-comedy-classic/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/final-fantasy-xiii-petition-video-is-an-instant-comedy-classic/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

[Update: Apparently this is a video of Kevin Bowen of Something Awful fame (infame?), making us 99.999% sure that it's a joke. Thanks, commenters.]

We can't really decide whether or not the ridiculously over-the-top mad genius in this Final Fantasy XIII petition video (some slightly NSFW language) is for real or not. On the one hand, the know-it-all, spittle-flecked delivery and lines like "I personally do not admire this game any more," seem like a satire of every fanboy stereotype in the book. On the other hand, the final few minutes of the video are delivered with such passion ("I don't think you realize how emotionally invested some of your fans are!") that it feels almost real.

Regardless of its veracity, the video is an instant comedy classic, intentionally or not. If there's any justice in the world, references to"public sue-de-ku" and "Final Fantasy [making] its final sale" will live on as inside jokes in the gaming community for years to come.

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JoystiqFinal Fantasy XIII petition video is an instant comedy classic originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ffxiiifinal-fantasy-xiiimad-geniuspetitionPS3squaresquare-enixvideoXbox 360Xbox-360Xbox360Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:29:00 EST<![CDATA[If you love JRPG's, why not sign a petition?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/08/if-you-love-jrpgs-why-not-sign-a-petition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/08/if-you-love-jrpgs-why-not-sign-a-petition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/08/if-you-love-jrpgs-why-not-sign-a-petition/#commentsFiled under: , ,

We don't normally fall into the "sign this petition" realm of things. However, many of the staff at PS3 Fanboy have felt the reason they bought a PS3, aside from their blind love for the console by itself, has been ignored. This reason is what made the PS One and PS2 so successful (believe it or not): the JRPG. Only a few have been announced, even fewer coming stateside. While we probably won't see the likes of Agarest Senki or Tears to Tiara here, we'll see Disgaea 3 and Valkyria Chronicles before the end of the year -- however, these all are SRPG's.

Over at the PS3Forums, a petition has started and is getting swirled around to many different places, with its final destination being Sony itself. The petition is to get an answer about Sony's stance on the JRPG this generation -- are announcements coming? Will we see White Knight Story, Star Ocean 4, the oft-rumored Shin Megami Tensei PS3 title at all this year? If you love JRPG's, sign their petition. It only takes a few seconds and who knows -- it might actually get us a pretty detailed answer. Especially now that Sony is more eager to secure exclusives from third party developers.

JoystiqIf you love JRPG's, why not sign a petition? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>petitionrantSun, 08 Jun 2008 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Stride Gum pitching in to stop Uwe Boll]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/07/stride-gum-pitching-in-to-stop-uwe-boll/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/07/stride-gum-pitching-in-to-stop-uwe-boll/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/07/stride-gum-pitching-in-to-stop-uwe-boll/#commentsFiled under:


Sometimes news comes across our digital desk that's just too odd not to pass along to you. This is just one of those stories: The makers of Stride Gum are putting 1 million packs of gum on the line to put a stop to Uwe Boll's directing career. In short, if this petition receives another 764,000 signatures or so by May 14, the company's going to give every one of the signers a free pack of gum on May 23.

Wait, this is a publicity stunt? Oh, yeah, we know. But you know what else we know? We love free gum. These are the kind of moral quandaries you get into every day as a video game blogger, but we're pretty sure we made the right call on this one.

JoystiqStride Gum pitching in to stop Uwe Boll originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 May 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>petitionstride-gumuwe-bolluwebollWed, 07 May 2008 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[One million signatures to keep Uwe Boll directing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/one-million-signatures-to-keep-uwe-boll-directing/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/one-million-signatures-to-keep-uwe-boll-directing/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/one-million-signatures-to-keep-uwe-boll-directing/#commentsFiled under: ,

We feel kind of dirty giving any sort of attention to the cancerous boil on film directing that is Uwe Boll, but when the guy is acting this freaking weird we just can't help ourselves. Boll has followed up his offer to stop directing if an online petition against him reached 1,000,000 signatures with a heavily-accented YouTube video that manages to insult Eli Roth, Michael Bay, George Clooney and practically all of Hollywood as "fucking retards" that don't understand that Boll is "the only genius in the whole fucking business."

While Tinseltown insults are all well and good, what really interested us was Boll's call for a "pro Boll petition" to counteract the anti-Boll forces. Boll said he "expect[s] a million votes, Pro Boll," and he's already well on his way, with a whopping 72 signatures so far on the Pro-Boll petition set up by FilmDrunk.com. That's a far cry from the 137,644 that have signed the anti-Boll petition as of this writing, but maybe it takes "the only genius in the whole fucking business" to understand the vagaries of the math involved.

Watch the video and read a transcript of Boll's rant after the break.

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JoystiqOne million signatures to keep Uwe Boll directing originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You'll never be able to get back those eight-and-a-half bucks you blew on your ticket for Uwe Boll's "Alone In The Dark", but those seeking revenge against the infamous German filmmaker will be pleased to know that a recent interview with FEARnet revealed a giant glowing weak point in his floundering directorial career -- amidst Nazi humor and PETA endorsements, Boll commented on a petition, currently at around 18,000 signatures, for him to forever put an end to his game franchise-defiling ways. It'll take more than that to derail his train of box office catastrophes, he claimed -- though one million signatures should do the trick.

We doubt one million people have even been exposed to Boll's unique brand of sensory torment -- but still, this remains your best chance to fulfill any vendettas you may hold against the pugnacious producer. With enough door-to-door campaigning and MySpace chain letters, this lofty goal may be attainable. If not, we can always hold out hope for the merciful release of bankruptcy.

JoystiqOne million signatures to end Uwe Boll's directing career originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We don't usually write about petitions for two reasons. One, they're usually requesting one game or another to be made available on a platform of their choice and, two, because they rarely work. This petition regarding Singstar, however, does highlight some problems regarding the game that we have ourselves noticed since its release.

Singstar has been given pretty good reviews so far (we'll have some in depth thoughts up for you within the next few days), because it has pushed what it did on the PS2 towards new, online, horizons. Unfortunately, the reality of these features, and what Sony promises, don't match up. The Singstar servers for the SingStore and My Singstar Online have been flaky, at best, with frequent time-outs and periods of downtime. Not only that, but Sony promised 350 songs on the SingStore at launch, whereas there are currently less than 100 (though closer to 50).

This wouldn't be so bad if there wasn't text within the game itself which clearly states that there are "hundreds of songs available to download", or if there was some sort of community news update which would let people know what's going on. As it is, people are left in the dark and are getting frustrated.

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Remember Shantae? WayForward certainly does -- the Contra 4 developer spent two years producing the delightful Game Boy Color platformer, only to see it die a death at retail, its chances cruelly crushed by the increasing obsolescence of its host platform, as well as the rise of the newly released Game Boy Advance. Boasting an engrossing mix of Metroid-style puzzles and neat visual tricks, the game was an unsung gem that emphatically failed to register on the gaming public's radar.

A sequel was planned for the Advance, only for the project to be inexplicably shelved with the game 50% complete, but WayForward hasn't forgotten about the series entirely. With the all-conquering Contra 4 now out on store shelves and begging to be bought, the developer has posted a poll on its site, asking whether or not we'd be interested in purchasing a Shantae follow-up, and what platform we'd like it to appear on.

Hence, we implore all of you to hit the link below and get your vote on. If you're still wavering about giving thirty seconds of your time to one of the best DS-related causes we've heard of in ages, go past the break for footage of the canned GBA title.

Then go and get your vote on.

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JoystiqA DS sequel to Shantae rests in our hands originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Online petitions rarely get the attention of the publishers that they're targeting. Not in this case, however. The official call for a Resident Evil PSP game has earned the attention of Capcom. In an e-mail sent to the petition creator, a Capcom representative made note that for real results to be seen, 10,000 signatures would be needed: "As we plan for future games the team will definitely consider the fans and specifically your petition. It does have impact. Keep me updated on the number of signatures. If you get over 10,000 that will draw significant attention."

When we found out that Capcom was taking notice, we had to sign the petition. If you ignored the first call for signatures, make sure you take action now: a Resident Evil game may grace our handheld -- and who wouldn't want that?

JoystiqResident Evil petition gets Capcom's attention originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The most surprising thing about Nintendo's E3 2007 press conference wasn't the Wii Zapper or the upcoming release dates or even the official announcement of Wii Fit. No, the most surprising moment of the show was when Nintendo of America President and CEO Reggie Fils-Aime's Mii ballooned to an "overweight" body-mass index of 27.51 in front of a crowd of thousands. While the ass-kicker and name-taker claimed that the extra weight came from muscle and not fat, we agree with Shigeru Miyamoto, who said that was simply a "nice excuse."

The folks over at WiiHealthy aren't too happy with the public face for their weight-management system of choice. They've started a petition to convince the Regginator that "he has to lose some weight by playing healthy games on the Nintendo Wii!" Sure, there are probably more important issues to sign your name to (like a PS3 price drop, for instance) but we can definitely get behind the idea of continued good health for our favorite Nintendo revolutionary.

JoystiqPetition: Tell Reggie to lose some weight originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I'm all for signing petitions. I did it once to save a tree in New York. Well it just so happens we found a petition to lower the cost of the PS3. Yet, seeing as how Sony took a major hit in the pocketbook with the PS3, asking them to lower the cost via signed petition is like haggling over a $0.10 candy bar that should've cost $1.00. Some Sony executives are still quick to point out the value in their PS3 price point, so asking for a price cut now is really just wishful thinking. Perhaps if Sony has a few major hits with their upcoming software lineup, it will escalate the call for a price cut but for now, the prospect is ludicrous. The mere act reeks of self indulgence with little regard for the cold facts on Sony's manufacturing costs. The PS3 parts will get cheaper to manufacture over time but they aren't quite there yet. It just doesn't make any financial sense to lower the PS3 right now. Maybe in five months, but not now. But hey, go ahead. Sign the petition. Can't hurt, right?

[Via digg]

JoystiqPetition for immediate PS3 price cut originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 May 2007 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bioshock fans are a vocal bunch and went as far as to demand 2K Games create a collector's edition for their underwater adventure. So, a fan created an online petition to rally support for a Bioshock CE and possibly ruffle a few of 2K Games' feathers in the process. The online petition didn't go unnoticed, because 2K Games posted a response on the Cult of Rapture website stating they'd create a collector's edition if the petition received 5,000 signatures. And we're proud to report that as of this posting the petition has just gone over the 5,000 signature mark! We still recommend signing the petition if your inner fanboy yearns for a Bioshock CE, because more signatures can only help. Now we just have to wait for Gamestop to put up a Bioshock CE preorder page. The ball is in your court 2K Games ... you did make a promise.

Joystiq5,000 sign petition, Bioshock CE possible originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Normally these petition efforts collapse under the crushing weight of futility, but this one, demanding Divx / Xvid support, already has over 3200 signatures.

[Thanks KineticOnline]

JoystiqAnother petition for Divx / Xvid support originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This one wants Microsoft to extend the warranty. They're also asking people to file complaints with the Better Business Bureau if your box crapped out in 3 months and a day.

JoystiqYet another Xbox 360 petition originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 30 Jul 2006 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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