Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Uncharted 3's latest lab is 5-on-5 SMGs, riot shields, and grenades]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/25/uncharted-3s-latest-lab-is-5-on-5-smgs-riot-shields-and-grena/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/25/uncharted-3s-latest-lab-is-5-on-5-smgs-riot-shields-and-grena/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/25/uncharted-3s-latest-lab-is-5-on-5-smgs-riot-shields-and-grena/#comments Uncharted 3's latest lab pits 5on5 with SMGS, grenades and riot shieldsNaughty Dog has issued an update to Uncharted 3 with a brand new experimental Lab playlist to play around in. The playlist is going back to a 5v5 format, this time giving players a combination of riot shields, uzis, and grenades to carry out to the battlefield. Kickback and boosters are disabled, too, so it sounds like your best strategy is to be vicious: Shoot everything until you get close enough to stab them in the back.

With this update, Naughty Dog also fixed an issue with DLC maps not showing up properly in the rotation, and there's a full rundown of what you'll see when on the company blog. The developer also promises a full schedule for upcoming labs and events soon, as well as more news about a new character coming to the game (from a Sony contest) and other updates in the next patch, 1.13.

JoystiqUncharted 3's latest lab is 5-on-5 SMGs, riot shields, and grenades originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deathmatchexperimentalgameplaylablabsnaughty-dogpatch-1.13playlistplaystationps3the-labuncharteduncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionWed, 25 Jul 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Second batch of Halo: Reach's October playlist updates hit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/psa-second-batch-of-halo-reachs-october-playlist-updates-hit/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/psa-second-batch-of-halo-reachs-october-playlist-updates-hit/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/psa-second-batch-of-halo-reachs-october-playlist-updates-hit/#comments
Bungie's given word that the remainder of the online playlist updates for Halo: Reach that it had planned for this month have gone live this evening. You can find a full list of tweaks and changes the developer made after the break. If you're not already too busy playing Reach, that is.

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JoystiqPSA: Second batch of Halo: Reach's October playlist updates hit originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungieHalo-ReachmicrosoftMicrosoft-Game-StudiosPlaylistxboxFri, 22 Oct 2010 20:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 2 multiplayer getting experimental playlists starting May 28]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/24/uncharted-2-multiplayer-getting-experimental-playlists-starting/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/24/uncharted-2-multiplayer-getting-experimental-playlists-starting/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/24/uncharted-2-multiplayer-getting-experimental-playlists-starting/#comments Naughty Dog appreciates the importance of keeping things fresh for folks who partake in the multiplayer portion of Uncharted 2. That's why, starting the weekend of May 28, the developer will launch a series of experimental online playlists every other week, as part of a promotion labeled "The Lab."

For instance, this coming weekend will see the temporary introduction of a 2 vs. 2 Team Deathmatch mode, in which pairs of players race to 25 kills. As an added bonus, this Memorial Day weekend will also earn players double cash, which should entice the prodigal treasure hunters among you to return to the fold. Check out Naughty Dog's naughty blog for more info on future experimental playlists.

JoystiqUncharted 2 multiplayer getting experimental playlists starting May 28 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 May 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>multiplayernaughty-dogplaylistthe-labuncharteduncharted-2uncharted-2-among-thievesMon, 24 May 2010 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 2 tests experimental MP playlists this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/04/uncharted-2-tests-experimental-mp-playlists-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/04/uncharted-2-tests-experimental-mp-playlists-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/04/uncharted-2-tests-experimental-mp-playlists-this-weekend/#comments In an attempt to keep that fresh, new game smell on Uncharted 2, developer Naughty Dog will be implementing some "experimental" changes to the game's online multiplayer modes this weekend. First, a new playlist comprised solely of Plunder matches will be introduced into the mix -- a filter that the community has been requesting since the game first launched. Second, for this weekend only, all players' health will be reduced to 65 percent. It's a side effect from the game's "Crushing" difficulty setting, which the developer thinks could ramp up the speed and intensity of multiplayer firefights.

Naughty Dog is asking for feedback on these temporary changes, so if you're not a fan (or, alternatively, if you're a superfan) of the new playlist or diminished health capacity, drop a comment on the studio's blog.

JoystiqUncharted 2 tests experimental MP playlists this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>experimentalmultiplayernaughty-dogplaylistplunderpsnsonyuncharteduncharted-2Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[New Call of Duty 4 playlists in the works]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/new-call-of-duty-4-playlists-in-the-works/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/new-call-of-duty-4-playlists-in-the-works/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/new-call-of-duty-4-playlists-in-the-works/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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In his latest report from Infinity Ward HQ, community confidant Fourzerotwo brings word that the Call of Duty 4 battlefront could see some changes soon. No less than eight new multiplayer playlists are in development, of which four are currently being tested, and at least one can pass through the servers without a patch: Hardcore Headquarters. But we're taking a keen interest in another playlist, Hardcore Ricochet, which turns teamkillers' attacks against them. It's like we're rubber, they're glue -- whatever they shoot, bounces off us and ... burrows deep into their treacherous guts!

Peep the full descriptions and statuses of all the planned playlists on Fourzerotwo's blog.

[Thanks, Michael]

JoystiqNew Call of Duty 4 playlists in the works originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>call-of-dutycall-of-duty-4cod4infinity-wardmultiplayerplaylistPS3psnXbox-360xbox-liveTue, 19 Aug 2008 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Halo 3 Double XP Weekend: Legendary Brawl]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/17/halo-3-double-xp-weekend-legendary-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/17/halo-3-double-xp-weekend-legendary-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/17/halo-3-double-xp-weekend-legendary-brawl/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Double XP just keeps on coming doesn't it? This week's Halo 3 flavor playlist is known as Legendary Brawl and is a ranked free-for-all playlist that requires the new Legendary Map Pack. While that is a bit unfortunate, most out there bought this pack now that the first one is now free (basically six maps for $10). Since the playlist is both ranked and every man for himself, Bungie notes that it'll be a good opportunity to finish off your achievements. The twelve man games are online now, and will be until 2am Pacific time on Monday.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

JoystiqHalo 3 Double XP Weekend: Legendary Brawl originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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