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[Indie shmup Redux succeeds on Kickstarter, adds plans for Vita and 3DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/indie-shmup-redux-succeeds-on-kickstarter-adds-plans-for-vita-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/indie-shmup-redux-succeeds-on-kickstarter-adds-plans-for-vita-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/indie-shmup-redux-succeeds-on-kickstarter-adds-plans-for-vita-a/#comments ImageHow much interest is there in an indie Dreamcast shooter? At least $41,983 - that's how much developer ReduxGame has raised on Kickstarter for the Dreamcast (and iOS/PC) shooter Redux: Dark Matters. The team crossed the $40,000 goal for its drive, making it one of only two console game projects to succeed on the platform (the other is Star Castle for Atari 2600) and prompting the team to make additional goals, like two-player support and a new stage for $60K worth of backing.

According to an email we received from the team, the plans for platforms have been altered since we last reported on this labor of love. "Sega Dreamcast, iOS and STEAM/PC are already set in stone and will be released this year, the team notes, and it is "actively working" to get Redux on PSN, XBLA, Vita, and 3DS.

JoystiqIndie shmup Redux succeeds on Kickstarter, adds plans for Vita and 3DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 May 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dreamcastiosiphonekickstartermicrosoftmobilepcplaystationps3reduxredux-dark-mattersxboxThu, 31 May 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA finally confirms Dead Space 3, will debut at E3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/ea-finally-confirms-dead-space-3-will-debut-at-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/ea-finally-confirms-dead-space-3-will-debut-at-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/ea-finally-confirms-dead-space-3-will-debut-at-e3/#comments EA has confirmed the long-rumored third installment of the Dead Space franchise is real and promises it will be unveiled during E3 next week. Speaking with IGN, EA said next week's big event will feature the first footage of the action-horror title.

Dead Space 3 footage is expected to debut during EA's press conference on Monday, June 4 at 1:00pm PDT.

Other than "it's happening, we're showing it to you soon," there isn't much in the way of details for the upcoming title. Leaked images from earlier today feature what could be two main characters. Co-op campaign possibilities? We're down with that.

Gallery: Dead Space 3 (5/31/12 leak)

JoystiqEA finally confirms Dead Space 3, will debut at E3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 May 2012 21:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3e3-2012microsoftpcplaystationps3xboxThu, 31 May 2012 21:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Face-Off mode coming to Modern Warfare 3 on PS3 June 15]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/face-off-mode-coming-to-modern-warfare-3-on-ps3-june-15/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/face-off-mode-coming-to-modern-warfare-3-on-ps3-june-15/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/face-off-mode-coming-to-modern-warfare-3-on-ps3-june-15/#comments PS3 players eager to get intimate with Modern Warfare 3's latest mode, Face-Off, will get their chance come June 15, the Infinity Ward Twitter account has revealed. Face-Off will be free for all Modern Warfare 3 players on PSN.

Face-Off is a team-based match type designed for small numbers of players. Along with the free mode, PS3 players also get two free maps designed specifically for the new game type: Erosion and Aground.

Gallery: Modern Warfare 3 (Face-off Content Collection)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionagroundcall-of-duty-elitecall-of-duty-modern-warfare-3erosionface-offinfinity-wardmodern-warfare-3playstationps3Raven-Softwaresledgehammer-gamesThu, 31 May 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Star Wars 1313, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 titles leaked ahead of E3 announcements]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/star-wars-1313-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2-titles-leaked-ahe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/star-wars-1313-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2-titles-leaked-ahe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/star-wars-1313-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2-titles-leaked-ahe/#comments ImageA landing page on GameTrailers TV [since replaced] for the site's upcoming E3 coverage has leaked at least two big titles ahead of the show itself. According to the page (which has been replaced, screenshot above), "E3 begins on GTTV with the Star Wars 1313 announcement and new trailers from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Tomb Raider, Guardians of Middle-Earth, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, and Dishonored."

Most of those we already knew would be getting some coverage at the show next week, but two of those titles are new to our ears: Star Wars 1313, and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2.

Star Wars 1313 is a trademark that's been bouncing around at LucasFilm for a while, but there's been no official word on just what it might be yet. In the Expanded Universe, Boba Fett once used the alias "CT-1313," so the best guess is that it's a new franchise based around Fett's story in some way. StarWars1313.com has also been registered by LucasArts, and currently redirects to the main Star Wars site.

And Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is clearly a sequel to the 2010 title that's hardly a big surprise to finally hear about. But it's not any less exciting to see these two big names revealed by GTTV's mistake. We'll obviously find out more about both of these when the official announcements are made.

[Thanks, Jonas]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2gametrailers-tvmicrosoftpcplaystationps3star-wars-1313xboxThu, 31 May 2012 20:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Vita and 3DS give RPGs a chance to shine at E3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/vita-and-3ds-give-rpgs-a-chance-to-shine-at-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/vita-and-3ds-give-rpgs-a-chance-to-shine-at-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/vita-and-3ds-give-rpgs-a-chance-to-shine-at-e3/#commentsThis is a column by Kat Bailey dedicated to the analysis of the once beloved Japanese RPG sub-genre. Tune in every Wednesday for thoughts on white-haired villains, giant robots, Infinity+1 swords, and everything else the wonderful world of JRPGs has to offer.
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Next week, representatives from Nintendo and Sony will take the stage at E3 with the goal of fostering excitement for the Vita and 3DS. When it comes time for the sizzle reels and the assurances of publisher support, watch closely. For Japanese RPG developers, the time is now to make a splash.

By any measure, Japanese-developed RPGs play an important role on mobile devices dedicated to gaming. It's not just that Monster Hunter dominated the PSP. Many of the best Japanese-developed RPGs of the past few years, The World Ends With You and Dragon Quest IX among them, have been handheld. With the 3DS exploding in Japan, there's little reason to believe that will change any time soon.

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Beiswenger dismissed the Ubisoft case "without prejudice," meaning he can pick up the charges and pursue litigation at any time, and Ubisoft is looking to have the case found "frivolous and without merit," Gamasutra reports.

Ubisoft's complaint argues that Beiswenger's claims of copyright infringement are based on "patently non-copyrightable elements." His claims include "assassins" and "spiritual and biblical tones."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creed-3copyright-infringementjohn-beiswengerlawsuitmicrosoftpcplaystationps3suedUbisoftxboxThu, 31 May 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dragon's Dogma moves 330,000 in Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/dragons-dogma-moves-330-000-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/dragons-dogma-moves-330-000-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/dragons-dogma-moves-330-000-in-japan/#comments Dragon's Dogma, a Japanese role-playing game with western sensibilities, seems to be doing just fine in its home country. Much better than fine, as it turns out: Dragon's Dogma has moved 302,000 units on the PS3 in Japan, while the Xbox 360 version has sold 29,000, according to Media Create.

The company notes that Dark Souls, to which Dragon's Dogma has been compared, sold a combined total of 280,000 during its launch week.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdragons-dogmajapanmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxThu, 31 May 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Aliens: Colonial Marines Collector's Edition, Gamestop pre-order bonus now official]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/aliens-colonial-marines-collectors-edition-gamestop-pre-order/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/aliens-colonial-marines-collectors-edition-gamestop-pre-order/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/aliens-colonial-marines-collectors-edition-gamestop-pre-order/#comments ImageAliens: Colonial Marines may have been delayed all the way until February 12 of next year, but at least we can take solace in knowing that the Collector's Edition leaked back in January is not only the Real Deal with Bill McNeal, but is even more legit than previously indicated.

For $100, the Collector's Edition includes a Powerloader vs. Xenomorph statuette and a USCM dossier containing a mission brief, a schematic of the USS Sephora, a recruitment card, iron-on badges, recon photos and a USCM graduation certificate. It also comes with digital goodies, not the least of which is the ability to play as the film's Apone, Drake, Hicks and Hudson.

You'll also receive Ripley's flamethrower, "additional marine customization options," two bonus multiplayer weapons ("Sonic Electromagnetic Ball Breakers" and "Phase Plasma Rifle") and an exclusive level, the USCM Academy Firing Range. Pre-ordering the standard edition from Gamestop will net you the four bonus characters, customization options and Ripley's flamethrower, but none of the other content/toys. You will, however, have an extra $40 in your pocket, and won't need to explain the Exosqaud figurine on your desk.

Gallery: Aliens: Colonial Marines (Collector's Editon and Pre-Order Bonus)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Aliens-Colonial-Marinescollectors-editiongamestopgearbox-softwaremicrosoftnintendopcplaystationpre-orderps3Segawii-uxboxThu, 31 May 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[West, Zampella settle with Activision in Infinity Ward lawsuit [Update: Acti, Respawn, EA comment]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/west-zampella-settle-with-activision-in-infinity-ward-lawsuit/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/west-zampella-settle-with-activision-in-infinity-ward-lawsuit/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/west-zampella-settle-with-activision-in-infinity-ward-lawsuit/#comments Image
Ex-Infinity Ward employees Jason West and Vince Zampella have settled their lawsuit with Activision. "All parties have reached a settlement in the dispute, the terms of which are strictly confidential," the LA Times' Ben Fritz reports.

West and Zampella sued Activision in 2010, after Activision fired them and before they could collect all the promised royalties from the launch of Modern Warfare 2, they claimed. Activision paid $42 million to the Infinity Ward Employee Group -- which includes 38 current and former IW employees -- in May, as part of a separate lawsuit. The payment wasn't a settlement, but was part of Activision's own investigation for its counter-suit against West and Zampella, filed with their new publisher, EA, as a defendant.

EA and Activision settled their suit in May, while West and Zampella's claim rose to $1 billion. Claims in all three lawsuits are now dismissed.

There is no word yet on the terms of the settlement, and they may not ever be revealed, Fritz says, although this observation from the court room may provide a bit of insight into the final outcome: "Jason West is in court and smiling."

Update: Respawn Entertainment issued the following statement: "All parties to the litigation have reached a settlement of the dispute, the terms of which are strictly confidential."

Update 2: Activision issued a statement as well: "Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) today announced that all parties to the litigation have reached a settlement of the dispute, the terms of which are strictly confidential.

"The company does not believe that the incremental one-time charges related to the settlement will result in a material impact on its GAAP or non-GAAP earnings per share outlook for the current quarter or the calendar year, due to stronger-than-expected operating performance in the current quarter."

Update 3: Not to be forgotten, EA has chimed in, too: "Activision's refusal to pay their talent and attempt to blame EA were absurd. This settlement is a vindication of Vince and Jason, and the right of creative artists to collect the rewards due for their hard work."

JoystiqWest, Zampella settle with Activision in Infinity Ward lawsuit [Update: Acti, Respawn, EA comment] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 May 2012 16:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apparently Naughty Bear didn't kill all the other stuffed bears his first time around. 505 Games has announced a new Naughty Bear game is in the works for this fall: Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise.

Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise is a downloadable title for Xbox Live and PSN, and features "a completely over-hauled combat system, brand new leveling up system, equipment customization with thousands of combinations, and over 30 mission set across 11 distinct areas of Paradise Island." The titular bear is once again angry at his peers - this time for not inviting him on vacation to Paradise Island - so he decides to kill them all again.

Look, Bear, we don't want to tell you how to live your life, but maybe if you didn't kill everyone so much, you'd get invited on more vacations? Just a thought!

Gallery: Naughty Bear Panic in Paradise (XBLA, PSN)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>505-gamesmicrosoftnaughty-bear-panic-in-paradiseplaystationps3psnxblaxboxThu, 31 May 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Assassin's Creed 3 Ubiworkshop Edition has 500 pages for $100]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/assassins-creed-3-ubiworkshop-edition-has-500-pages-for-100/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/assassins-creed-3-ubiworkshop-edition-has-500-pages-for-100/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/assassins-creed-3-ubiworkshop-edition-has-500-pages-for-100/#comments ImageThe Assassin's Creed 3 Ubiworkshop Edition will include the Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia Second Edition and Assassin's Creed Subject 4, a compilation of the graphic novels The Fall and The Chain. It will also include the game, but when you have an encyclopedia and some comic books, what self-respecting nerd needs video games?

The Ubiworkshop Edition is for Xbox 360 and PS3 and costs $100 in a special pre-order price, valid through July 4, and $110 following that completely random day, exclusively on Ubiworkshop. Ubisoft promises this edition includes more than 500 pages of narrative content: The encyclopedia alone runs $50 and each comic is $20 separately on Ubiworkshop, so on top of a $60 game, this edition is a steal.

JoystiqAssassin's Creed 3 Ubiworkshop Edition has 500 pages for $100 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 May 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios have just unveiled Injustice: Gods Among Us, which is a superhero fighting game set in the DC Universe. Based on the debut trailer above, it appears as though something has turned the Earth's greatest heroes into the Earth's deadliest villains, who are now pitted against each other in mortal combat.

Spotted characters include Batman, Superman, the Flash, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn (!!), Lex Luthor and Solomon Grundy, all of whom seem capable of delivering incredible amounts of damage to one another. Injustice: Gods Among Us will launch for on the PS3, 360 and Wii U sometime in 2013.

Update: Injustice's character roster is split into two categories: "Power" characters like Superman and Wonder Woman, and "Gadget" characters like the Batman and (presumably) Harley Quinn. Depending on a character's class, they'll be able to interact with the environment in different ways. Batman may be able to slam Wonder Woman's head into a parked car, for instance, while Wonder Woman is able to slam a parked car into Batman's head.

Environmental hazards are set to play a major role in the game, adding a bonus level of strategy to each character match-up, according to this video interview with NetherRealm's Ed Boon: "You're really going to want to care where you are, in which background, with which character."

Additionally, the debut trailer clearly shows the Flash narrowly avoiding a massive icicle, which may be a strong indicator of the presence of either Captain Cold or Mr. Freeze. Injustice will have "at least as many" fighters as Mortal Kombat, according to Gamespot.

Continue reading Warner Bros. announces Injustice: Gods Among Us, a new DC fighting game from NetherRealm [Update!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>injustice-gods-among-usmicrosoftNetherrealm-Studiosnintendoplaystationps3Warner-Bros-Interactive-Entertainmentwii-uxboxThu, 31 May 2012 10:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Skyrim's first 'Dawnguard' DLC trailer loosed ahead of E3, coming 'this summer' for $20]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/skyrims-first-dawnguard-dlc-trailer-loosed-ahead-of-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/skyrims-first-dawnguard-dlc-trailer-loosed-ahead-of-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/skyrims-first-dawnguard-dlc-trailer-loosed-ahead-of-e3/#comments Image
Despite Bethesda telling us we wouldn't see more news on upcoming Skryim DLC ahead of E3, here we are. The first trailer for the upcoming "Dawnguard" DLC went live this morning, care of Bethesda's Twitter account, which noted, "E3 arrives early!"

The trailer shows off some incredible additions to Skyrim, including winged creatures and giant vortexes and ... there's kind of a lot going on in this trailer, is what we're trying to say. Take a look for yourself just above.

Bethesda puts a 1600 MS Point ($20) price on the content, but still hasn't given a release date beyond "this summer."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dawnguarddlcdownloadable-contentelder-scrolls-5gameplaykinectmicrosoftpcplaystationps3skyrimthe-elder-scrolls-v-skyrimxboxThu, 31 May 2012 10:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Sports Champions 2 takes a victory lap on PS Move this fall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/sports-champions-2-takes-a-victory-lap-on-ps-move-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/sports-champions-2-takes-a-victory-lap-on-ps-move-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/sports-champions-2-takes-a-victory-lap-on-ps-move-this-fall/#comments Image
You probably ended up with a copy of Sports Champions if you purchased a PlayStation Move, either because it was bundled or because you're required to own at least one sports minigame collection per motion controller (it's the law).

Today, Sony revealed a followup to its obligatory sports game, due this fall. Sports Champions 2 includes skiing, boxing, tennis, golf, bowling, and "a fully updated Archery experience." Sony also promises tweaks like simpler calibration, more opportunities to customize your avatar, and multiple user profiles.

The new "Party Play" mode lets users set playlists of matches, then compete for score. "You can create your own match playlist, see photos and voices from each player during the game, and draw something humiliating (or nice!) on the hapless loser," says producer Jeremy Ray. He probably means in the game. You always had the option of drawing on your friends.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fall-2012moveplaystationps3q3-2012release-datesceasony-computer-entertainment-americasports-champions-2zindagi-gamesThu, 31 May 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dark Souls fans can 'Prepare to Die' on Steam and consoles]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/dark-souls-fans-can-prepare-to-die-on-steam-and-consoles/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/dark-souls-fans-can-prepare-to-die-on-steam-and-consoles/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/dark-souls-fans-can-prepare-to-die-on-steam-and-consoles/#comments Image
The additional content in the PC version of Dark Souls will be released as DLC for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions "this winter," IGN reports. The expansion, called "Artorias of the Abyss," will cost $15 through the consoles' respective marketplaces.

There's also good news for those planning to buy the PC "Prepare to Die Edition" in August. Namco Bandai informed IGN that the game will be released not just on Games for Windows Live, but on Steam as well, negating the need for any further petitioning.
[Thanks, Logan!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artorias-of-the-abyssdark-soulsDark-Souls-Prepare-to-Die-Editiondlcfrom-softwaremicrosoftpcplaystationproject-darkps3steamxboxThu, 31 May 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 images leak, feature 'other dude']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/dead-space-3-images-leak-feature-other-dude/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/dead-space-3-images-leak-feature-other-dude/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/dead-space-3-images-leak-feature-other-dude/#comments ImageDead Space 3's imminently expected official announcement has received its latest harbinger in the form of a set of screenshots making their way through the internet. The screens hint at co-op gameplay for the latest installment in the blue-spine tingling thriller series.

Playing into the authenticity of the screens is that they appear to feature Earthgov Sergeant John Carver, recently introduced in the "Dead Space Graphic Novel Short."

EA's E3 press conference is scheduled for 1PM Pacific on Monday, June 4. Don't be surprised if necromorphs are featured prominently at some point during the presentation.

Gallery: Dead Space 3 (5/31/12 leak)


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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3EAElectronic-Artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxThu, 31 May 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Quantum Conundrum trailer gives us a cute creature to coo over]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/quantum-conundrum-trailer-gives-us-a-cute-creature-to-coo-over/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/quantum-conundrum-trailer-gives-us-a-cute-creature-to-coo-over/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/quantum-conundrum-trailer-gives-us-a-cute-creature-to-coo-over/#comments Image

Not since the Ewok have we been so immediately in love with a short chubby hairy thing. Sorry, John De Lancie - this little guy is now our favorite Quantum Conundrum character.

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PlayStation 2 SOCOMs I, II, and III (as well as SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault) will be going dark, as will the PSP various SOCOM titles, Fireteam Bravo (I, II and III) and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strke.

If this outage affects your regular gaming routine, we offer our most sincere condolences. Also, we'd like to point out that many thousands of games have been released since 2002, some of which you might enjoy. Perhaps this will be a good opportunity to go check some of 'em out?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>offlineplaystationplaystation-2PS2pspSCESCEAserverssocom-2-us-navy-sealssocom-3-us-navy-sealssocom-fireteam-bravosocom-fireteam-bravo-2socom-fireteam-bravo-3socom-us-navy-sealssocom-us-navy-seals-combined-assaultsocom-us-navy-seals-tactical-strikesonyZipper-InteractiveWed, 30 May 2012 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[No Doubt vs Activision lawsuit cleared for trial later this year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/no-doubt-vs-activision-lawsuit-cleared-for-trial-later-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/no-doubt-vs-activision-lawsuit-cleared-for-trial-later-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/no-doubt-vs-activision-lawsuit-cleared-for-trial-later-this-year/#comments ImageNo Doubt is officially allowed to sue Activision over its use of band members' avatars in Band Hero - again. Seriously, we've written this piece, like, three times already. This story is bananas.

Sorry.

No Doubt, the rock band led by singer Gwen Stefani, sued Activision in 2009, claiming it was used to create a "virtual karaoke circus act;" No Doubt says it only signed off on having its likeness portrayed singing its own songs, but the band is unlockable to play through the game's complete catalog.

A Superior Court judge has denied Activision's attempt to dismiss claims from the case, including fraud, violation of publicity rights and breach of contract, and it is expected to (finally) go to trial later this year. Activision says it has a video recording of No Doubt being told about the unlockable features and it is looking forward to presenting its defense.

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Jeremy McGrath's Offroad is developed by 2XL Games and being published by Reverb. 2XL has a lineage rooted in motorcross and offroad racing games, like Baja: Edge of Control.

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This year, a Quantic Dream title due out in 2013 has made an appearance in the biography of French actress Priscilla Liaud, and a studio concept artist has listed Infraworld and another oft-rumored title, Fiv5, in his LinkedIn profile (since removed).

With E3 next week, Quantic Dream may be in the perfect position to take its Infraworld flirtation to the next level: eye contact and straightforward sentences. Our hearts are all a-flutter just thinking about it.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fiv5infraworldplaystationps3quantic-dreamSCEESONYWed, 30 May 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Dragula' returns to Jet Set Radio, Sega teases more music announcements]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/dragula-returns-to-jet-set-radio-sega-teases-more-music-annou/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/dragula-returns-to-jet-set-radio-sega-teases-more-music-annou/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/dragula-returns-to-jet-set-radio-sega-teases-more-music-annou/#comments
A new trailer for Jet Set Radio features the remix of Rob Zombie's "Dragula" featured in the US-exclusive levels from the Dreamcast game, indicating that Sega has acquired the rights to more music for the HD re-release than previously announced. Whether that's good news depends on the balance of your desire for a more accurate version versus your desire to never hear "Dragula" again.

The end of the trailer exhorts us to "Stay Tuned" for more music news. This can only be good, unless it refers to the removal of every song but "Dragula."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dragulajet-grind-radiojet-set-radiomicrosoftmusicpcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3vitaxboxWed, 30 May 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[WWE '13 slamming retail October 30]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/wwe-13-slamming-retail-october-30/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/wwe-13-slamming-retail-october-30/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/wwe-13-slamming-retail-october-30/#comments ImageWWE '13 has an official spring off the ropes date of October 30. THQ reiterated the title would launch this year in a recent investor call and accidentally flipped the switch last week on the game's trailer.

The financially troubled publisher has six games launching this fiscal year (ending March 2013). Darksiders 2 is set for August 14, Saints Row's Enter the Dominatrix is in September, WWE '13 slams October and Company of Heroes 2, Metro: Last Light and South Park in 2013.

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The new version will supposedly offer free top-tier titles to subscribers in addition to PS Vita functionality. PS Vita users will also get platform-specific perks, apparently - exclusive games, DLC and cloud functionality. Sony's press conference kicks off on Monday, June 4 at 9pm ET.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2012playstationplaystation-plusplaystation-vitaps-plusvitaWed, 30 May 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New Little King's Story graces Vita in North America this summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/new-little-kings-story-graces-vita-in-north-america-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/new-little-kings-story-graces-vita-in-north-america-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/new-little-kings-story-graces-vita-in-north-america-this-summer/#comments ImageFinally, the Vita followup to the best game of 2009 is coming stateside. New Little King's Story, a new game based on the Wii action/strategy game, will be released as a download this summer by Konami.

Featuring a less cutesy art style and a new storyline (and lacking the hand of creator Yoshiro Kimura), New Little King's Story sees King Corobo trying to reclaim his lost lands from the Demon King. Players will recruit and grow their Royal Guard from their own kingdom, and then basically throw all those people at enemies.

We might admit to being a bit ... cautious ... about the new art style and loss of Kimura's guidance, but at least with this announcement, we'll have the opportunity to judge for ourselves.

Gallery: New Little King’s Story (Vita)

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Warner Bros. has announced a new Spy Hunter game for the 3DS and PlayStation Vita. It's in development at TT Fusion, which was previously Embryonic Studios, a smattering of key staff from Gizmondo - who made the Gizmondo - and Warthog, a UK studio who has done a lot of licensed titles. TT Games snatched up the studio in 2006 before being bought by Warner Bros. a year later.

This Spy Hunter reboot will be available this fall, and ... well, it's Spy Hunter. You drive a transforming car to take down evil dudes. This latest installment adds an aerial support drone and will let users customize the Interceptor (the official ride of spies everywhere) through tech and weapon upgrades. The car is also red now, which seems like the worst color for a spy car but that's just our two cents.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsnintendoplaystationplaystation-vitaspy-huntertt-fusiontt-gamesvitawarner-brosWed, 30 May 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NBA 2K13 slams into the Wii U in 'holiday season']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/nba-2k13-slams-into-the-wii-u-in-holiday-season/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/nba-2k13-slams-into-the-wii-u-in-holiday-season/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/nba-2k13-slams-into-the-wii-u-in-holiday-season/#comments ImageNBA 2K13 will launch on the Wii U "within the launch window," sometime in the holiday season, 2K Sports announced today. NBA 2K13 is also coming to PS3, Xbox 360, PSP, Wii and PC on October 2 in North America and October 5 worldwide.

Pre-orders for PS3 and Xbox 360 will receive NBA All-Stars-themed downloadable content, set in Houston, where players can stage their own All-Stars games and compete in three All-Stars events with current and classic players. Presented with all-new intuitive controls by Sprite, the NBA All-Stars' No. 1 athletic supporter!

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Guacamelee, the game blessed with the World's Greatest Title, as well as an interesting combination of world-shifting mechanics and luchador sensibility, is now a PlayStation exclusive.

Developer Drinkbox Studios finally alleviated our curiosity about the platforms for the action platformer, revealing that Guacamelee is under the wing of Sony's Pub Fund, and will be released exclusively for PS3 and PS Vita - the homes of Drinkbox's last two Mutant Blobs games.

Drinkbox will show both versions at E3, which means we'll get to play Guacamelee again.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>drinkbox-studiosguacameleeplaystationplaystation-vitaps3vitaWed, 30 May 2012 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead or Alive 5 to use a DOA4-style four-point hold system]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/dead-or-alive-5-to-use-a-doa4-style-four-point-hold-system/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/dead-or-alive-5-to-use-a-doa4-style-four-point-hold-system/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/dead-or-alive-5-to-use-a-doa4-style-four-point-hold-system/#comments Ignoring any aesthetic peculiarities the franchise may be known for, the Dead or Alive series' calling card is its hold system, which allows players to counter incoming attacks and turn the tide of battle in their favor, provided they're skilled enough to do so.

Dead or Alive 5 will use a four-point hold system ala Dead or Alive 4 (high, mid-punch, mid-kick and low) rather than the three-point system (high, mid and low) used in Dead or Alive 3, director Yohei Shimbori revealed on Twitter. "Four-point holds work really well for game balance, but I was worried that beginners couldn't pull off mid kick holds," Shimbori tweeted. "But all of the feedback we got from players with the Alpha Demo gave me the final nudge to go with four-point."

The demo in question, distributed as a pre-order bonus and included in collector's editions of Ninja Gaiden 3, used a three-point grab system similar to Dead or Alive 3's. It's nice to know that Team Ninja still has time to think about DoA5's design from a balancing standpoint in between implementing costume-specific breast physics and integrating helicopter missiles into gameplay.

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The game is the digital version of Combat Wings: The Great Battles of World War II, which was formerly intended to be a retail product. The name change must have been done recently, since just a few weeks ago the XBLA marketplace leaked the game with a different title.

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Aside from the artwork you see above and the logo we've dropped in the gallery below, Price offered few details on the game. He said it'll be a "fun-sized" R&C title (like Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty before it), and that the game will return to "the series' classic feel, camera, controls, and weapons, while innovating and giving you a whole new way to play." What that means is another question altogether. Price also said that the game will feature online co-op, but kept details similarly slim.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnq3-2012q4-2012ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assaultrelease-dateted-priceWed, 30 May 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Battlefield 3 'Premium' service costs $50 one time, includes 'all five themed expansion packs']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/report-battlefield-3-premium-service-costs-50-one-time-incl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/report-battlefield-3-premium-service-costs-50-one-time-incl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/report-battlefield-3-premium-service-costs-50-one-time-incl/#comments ImageReports of Battlefield 3's "Premium" service just got a lot more official looking, with a fact sheet leaking out of Germany containing lots of details. The service apparently costs $50 one time and includes a variety of content, including access to the five released and upcoming Battlefield 3 expansion packs, two weeks of early access to said packs, and "a host of unique in-game items not available anywhere else."

That, however, is where the "interesting" part of this ends, and the "pretty gross" part begins. Beyond the DLC access, Premium members are said to get "access to powerful new features." What features might those be? "The ability to reset stats" is listed, but so is "queue priority into servers," which means exactly what it sounds like. As in, "pay for this service and get into servers faster than the rabble."

The fact sheet reconfirms what we saw leak out of the EU PlayStation Blog earlier today - Battlefield 3 "Premium" is expected to launch alongside the "Close Quarters" DLC on June 4 across Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Head past the break to see the full sheet.

Update: EA tells Joystiq, "Looks like the excitement for Battlefield Premium cannot be contained. For details, please visit Battlefield.com on June 4." We'd suggest you check out Joystiq.com on June 4 as well. Just a guess.

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Like some errant Necromorph, a new video has suddenly popped up on the Dead Space website. Entitled "Dead Space Graphic Novel Short," the video showcases the story of John Carver, an Earthgov Seargent, as he "witnesses an attack on the Marker Site he guards which changes his life forever." There's also a countdown on the site - coded in Dead Space's alien language - set to expire in six days. Electronic Arts' E3 press conference, meanwhile, is set to take place on Monday, curiously only five days away.

Despite the video's title, there's reason to believe this is all tied to Dead Space 3. As noticed by fans on the Dead Space Facebook page, the website's source code contains numerous references to "ds3." The site adds that this is "just the start of John Carver's saga in the Dead Space Universe," implying that something grander than merchandising is on the way. Perhaps Carver is a new protagonist? One way or another, we'll find out next week.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3Electronic-Artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxWed, 30 May 2012 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: UK retailers list Assassin's Creed 3 and 'Ghost Recon: Final Mission' for Vita]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/report-uk-retailers-list-assassins-creed-3-and-ghost-recon-f/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/report-uk-retailers-list-assassins-creed-3-and-ghost-recon-f/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/report-uk-retailers-list-assassins-creed-3-and-ghost-recon-f/#comments ImageGameSpot reports that UK retailer Play.com posted a listing for an unannounced Vita game called Ghost Recon: Final Mission, which has since been removed.

Concurrently, retailer Zavvi posted a listing for a Vita version of Assassin's Creed 3 - Ubisoft announced an Assassin's Creed game being in the works for Vita last August, alongside games like Dungeon Hunter, Lumines, and Rayman Origins that have all since been released. The Zavvi listing remains active.

We'll check with Ubisoft; however, for an actual status update about these games, we're sure we'll need only to wait for E3.

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Are you experiencing a dearth of Doom? id Software is worried about just that possibility, as evidenced by today's announcement of Doom 3 "BFG Edition." Doom 3 is getting remastered and repackaged, with the "Resurrection of Evil" expansion and seven brand new levels, which id are wrapping up as "The Lost Mission."

Beyond remastering graphics, id's also adding Achievements, Trophies, and 3D. In the gameplay department, a "new check point save system" is being added, and the ever-frustrating flashlight issue is being resolved with "the new armor-mounted flashlight." If that weren't enough, the BFG Edition includes both Doom 1 and 2, so you can truly vanquish every single last demon in all of the space hells, all in one package. Finally!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesda-game-studiosbethesda-softworksbfg-editionDoom-3doom-3-bfg-editionid-softwaremicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxzenimax-mediaWed, 30 May 2012 10:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Lord of the Rings meets MOBA in XBLA/PSN 'Guardians of Middle-earth' from F.E.A.R. devs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/lord-of-the-rings-meets-moba-in-xbla-psn-guardians-of-middle-ea/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/lord-of-the-rings-meets-moba-in-xbla-psn-guardians-of-middle-ea/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/lord-of-the-rings-meets-moba-in-xbla-psn-guardians-of-middle-ea/#comments ImageGuardians of Middle-earth is the next "massive online battle arena" heading to Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. Warner Bros. Interactive's Monolith Productions is crafting the Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit-themed MOBA, and the studio plans on launching the game this fall (ahead of this December's film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey).

According to the announcement, 10 players will battle in five-on-five matches set against the backdrop of Middle-earth. Various Lord of the Rings bulletpoints will be hit, of course, with characters like Gollum and Sauron available for fighting (as "Guardians" - think League of Legends' "Hero" characters). We'll assuredly get a closer look at the game next week during E3.

JoystiqLord of the Rings meets MOBA in XBLA/PSN 'Guardians of Middle-earth' from F.E.A.R. devs originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 May 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>guardians-of-middle-earthmicrosoftmonolithmonolith-productionsplaystationps3warner-bros-interactivexboxWed, 30 May 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield 3 'Premium' service dated for June 4, alongside 'Close Quarters' DLC pack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/battlefield-3-premium-service-dated-for-june-4-alongside-clo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/battlefield-3-premium-service-dated-for-june-4-alongside-clo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/battlefield-3-premium-service-dated-for-june-4-alongside-clo/#comments ImageOur European friends at the PlayStation Blog made a bit of a mistake this morning, it seems, having accidentally outed an upcoming "Premium" service for Battlefield 3, as well as a date (June 4) and pricing across European/Australian regions (£39.99/€49.99/AU$79.99). The game's upcoming DLC pack "Close Quarters" also got a date and price: June 4, £11.99/€14.99/AU$23.95.

As you might imagine, someone at Sony quickly realized the issue and pulled the info ... but not before Google Cache caught it in its icy, permanent grip. We've reached out to EA and Sony for more info, but it sounds like the rumored Call of Duty Elite-esque service for Battlefield 3 is more than just a rumor.

JoystiqBattlefield 3 'Premium' service dated for June 4, alongside 'Close Quarters' DLC pack originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 May 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Turns out yesterday's Hitman Absolution tease, which featured a bunch of Kasumi Goto silhouettes, was actually showing off the naughty nuns from the clip above. Using only a minuscule amount of his silent assassin repertoire, Agent 47 takes out an ICA (his former employer) hit squad, known as "The Saints," in brutal fashion.

Those looking for something a little less up-close-and-personal can pre-order Hitman: Absolution now from GameStop and obtain the Hitman: Sniper Challenge as a bonus. Agent 47 runs (and kills) for his life once again on November 20.

JoystiqHitman: Absolution has nuns to make Agent 47 run (spoiler: he doesn't) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 May 2012 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Speaking of excellent games, Rayman Origins is now available digitally on PS3 for $29.99. It's joined by the PS2 party game Rayman Arena, which is ... maybe not quite the classic Origins is. See everything that's out today on the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Resistance: Burning Skies, Gravity Rush demo, Rayman Origins originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 May 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqNow Playing: May 28 - June 3, 2012 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 May 2012 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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