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[Xbox One pre-orders, info lists live via Game, Amazon, Microsoft Store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-pre-orders-info-lists-live-via-game-amazon-microsoft/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-pre-orders-info-lists-live-via-game-amazon-microsoft/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-pre-orders-info-lists-live-via-game-amazon-microsoft/#commentsXbox One preorders already happening at Amazon, M$ and GAME We don't know when it's coming out, but the Xbox One is available for pre-order at European retailers Game and Zavvi. It's also up for "pre-order notifications" on Amazon, the Microsoft Store, GameStop and Best Buy. Best Buy's ad lists the Xbox One with a "holiday 2013" release window, though all we know officially is that it's coming "later this year."

Game lists a pre-order holding price of £20 for the Xbox One, while Zavvi's pre-order down payment is £400. Zavvi also has a lineup of Xbox One games for £50, including Call of Duty: Ghosts and four EA Sports games.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonBest-Buygamegamestopmicrosoftmicrosoft-storepre-orderxboxxbox-onexbox-revealzavviTue, 21 May 2013 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Batman: Arkham Origins challenge mode has a Deathstroke]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/batman-arkham-origins-challenge-mode-has-a-deathstroke/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/batman-arkham-origins-challenge-mode-has-a-deathstroke/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/batman-arkham-origins-challenge-mode-has-a-deathstroke/#commentsBatman Arkham Origins challenge mode A leaked pre-order image tipped us off yesterday and the press release past the break confirms it: Deathstroke is a playable character in Batman Arkham Origins. He'll be unlocked in the game's challenge mode, and all who plunk down cash early will enjoy some exclusive maps and character skins associated with him.

Deathstroke is seemingly a leading man in the video game world now, with Batman: Arkham Origins his second role of the year after Injustice: Gods Among Us in April. His real name is Slade Wilson, a mercenary and assassin created by teenage cartoonist Gary Wilson in 1980.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batman-arkham-originsdeathstrokemicrosoftpcplaystationpre-orderps3Warner-Bros-Interactivewb-gameswb-games-montrealxboxMon, 20 May 2013 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Novelist takes 'ghostwriting' to a new, emotional level]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/the-novelist-takes-ghostwriting-to-a-new-emotional-level/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/the-novelist-takes-ghostwriting-to-a-new-emotional-level/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/the-novelist-takes-ghostwriting-to-a-new-emotional-level/#comments

The Novelist stars three characters: Dan Kaplan, a father attempting to finish writing the most important book of his career; Dan's wife and their young son - and you won't play as any of these people. Instead, players control an omniscient presence in the family's summer cabin, able to watch their daily lives, read their thoughts, enter their memories and influence their actions. The only catch is that the ghost must stay out of sight.

"It's up to you to decide how Dan's career and family life will evolve, but choose carefully; there are no easy answers, and every choice has a cost," The Novelist's description reads. "Dan's relationships - to his work, his wife and his son - react and shift in response to your choices. With a different sequence of events in every playthrough, The Novelist gives life to a unique experience each time you play.

"The decisions you make will define the Kaplans' lives, but they may also tell you something about yourself."

The Novelist is the brain child of Kent Hudson, who worked on AAA titles such as BioShock 2, Thief: Deadly Shadows, Deus Ex: Invisible War, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, and maybe even more games with subtitles. He left the mainstream industry in 2011, and has been working on The Novelist ever since. We hope he wasn't working all the time, though - all work and no play make Kent a dull boy.

The Novelist is due out on PC and Mac this summer, with pre-orders live now at a 25 percent discount ($15) via Hudson's site, with a Steam Greenlight page ready to roll.

Gallery: The Novelist

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Indiekent-hudsonmacpcpre-orderthe-novelistMon, 13 May 2013 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dragon's Crown pre-orders get this art book]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/dragons-crown-pre-orders-get-this-art-book/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/dragons-crown-pre-orders-get-this-art-book/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/dragons-crown-pre-orders-get-this-art-book/#commentsDragon's Crown preorders get this art book Folks who pre-order Vanillaware and Atlus' forthcoming 2D hack-and-slash game, Dragon's Crown, will also receive a 64-page limited edition art book for their troubles. The paperback tome includes character and environmental artwork by Dragon's Crown designer/artist/Vanillaware president George Kamitani, in addition to pieces by other Japanese video game artists, such as Capcom alumnus Kinu Nishimura and Akira Yasuda.

Atlus has also revealed the game's North American box art, which does a good job of obfuscating the art design's more controversial aspects. Dragon's Crown will drop for PlayStation 3 and Vita August 6, at $49.99 and $39.99 respectively.

Gallery: Dragon's Crown (Art Book and Box Art)

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JoystiqDragon's Crown pre-orders get this art book originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 May 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Akira-Yasudaart-bookartbookartworkAtlusbox-artdragons-crownGeorge-KamitaniKinu-Nishimuraplaystationplaystation-vitapre-orderps3vanillawarevitaThu, 09 May 2013 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tearaway breaks off two EU pre-order bonuses: Soundtrack or pig]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/tearaway-breaks-off-two-eu-pre-order-bonuses-soundtrack-or-pig/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/tearaway-breaks-off-two-eu-pre-order-bonuses-soundtrack-or-pig/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/tearaway-breaks-off-two-eu-pre-order-bonuses-soundtrack-or-pig/#commentsTearaway Euro preorder bonuses Soundtrack or a pig Tearaway, the Vita game coming from LittleBigPlanet developer Media Molecule, has split itself into two pre-order bonuses in Europe, both available at participating retailers. The first pre-order bonus - the Jukebox Pack - includes avatars, a background for the Vita and the game's soundtrack, complete with a bonus song. The second bonus pack, Special Delivery, includes in-game costumes and an exclusive skin for a rideable pig (yes, in-game), with printable papercraft plans (out-of-game, obviously).

Tearaway hits retail and PSN on October 23 in Europe. And, once again, your choices for pre-orders in that region are soundtrack or rideable pig. We think you'll make the right decision.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europemedia-moleculeplaystationplaystation-vitapre-orderPSNtearawayvitaThu, 09 May 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Thunder Wolves descend on Steam May 15]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/thunder-wolves-descend-on-steam-may-15/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/thunder-wolves-descend-on-steam-may-15/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/thunder-wolves-descend-on-steam-may-15/#comments
Most Wanted Entertainment's explosion-filled, arcade-style helicopter action game Thunder Wolves will light up the skies over Steam next Wednesday, May 15, publisher bitComposer Games announced today. Folks who pre-order will receive 20 percent off the game's regular price of $10, though the game's Steam page does not appear to be live as of press time.

BitComposer reiterated in its announcement that Thunder Wolves is also coming to XBLA and PSN, though no release date or price points for those versions have been released.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bitcomposer-gamesmost-wanted-entertainmentpcpre-orderrelease-datesteamthunder-wolvesWed, 08 May 2013 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Humble Double Fine Bundle offers pre-order for Broken Age]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/humble-double-fine-bundle-offers-pre-order-for-broken-age/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/humble-double-fine-bundle-offers-pre-order-for-broken-age/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/humble-double-fine-bundle-offers-pre-order-for-broken-age/#comments

The latest Humble Bundle is all about Double Fine and it includes a pre-order for Broken Age, the game formerly known as Double Fine Adventure on Kickstarter. To secure a pre-order for Broken Age on Steam (PC, Mac and Linux), pay $35 or more.

This price will easily net buyers the "pay what you want" games - Costume Quest, Psychonauts and Stacking - and at the moment grabs the "pay more than the average" game, Brutal Legend. Since Double Fine saw such success with tiered payments in the past, there's one more option: Pay $70 or more to get all those games and a Double Fine Bundle t-shirt in black or cream.

As always, Humble Bundle payments can be allotted among Humble Bundle itself, Double Fine, and charities Child's Play and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. The Humble Double Fine bundle will be available for two weeks, with the clock starting today, May 7.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>broken-agedouble-finehumble-bundlehumble-double-fine-bundlemacpcpre-orderTue, 07 May 2013 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Class of Heroes 2 physical/digital combo pack now up for preorder]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/class-of-heroes-2-physical-digital-combo-pack-now-up-for-preorde/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/class-of-heroes-2-physical-digital-combo-pack-now-up-for-preorde/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/class-of-heroes-2-physical-digital-combo-pack-now-up-for-preorde/#comments Class of Heroes 2 physicaldigital combo pack now up for preorderGaijinworks is gearing up to launch a localized version of Acquire's PSP dungeon-crawling RPG Class of Heroes 2, and has opened preorders for a physical UMD edition that also includes a downloadable copy of the game.

For $36.99, buyers will receive a digital voucher for Class of Heroes 2 once it hits the PlayStation Network next month. A boxed physical version will be shipped to preorder customers an estimated 4-8 weeks after preorders close on May 8th.

Published in partnership with MonkeyPaw Games, Class of Heroes 2 is a first-person, Wizardry-like dungeon crawler with a focus on character customization. A Kickstarter project for a proposed deluxe edition didn't reach its funding goal, but a limited physical release entered production after meeting with a positive fan response.

"[Class of Heroes 2 is] not out of QA yet, but I'd imagine it should be up on PSN about the 3rd week in May, and the physical a few weeks after that," Gaijinworks founder Victor Ireland notes. "The QA is really just a formality because all that changed was a couple lines of text cleaned up and the opening removed until the rights situation is cleared."

Class of Heroes 2 was originally released in Japan in 2009. Since then, a number of sequel titles have debuted for platforms including the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo 3DS. To date, only the first PSP entry in the series has seen a North American release.

JoystiqClass of Heroes 2 physical/digital combo pack now up for preorder originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>class-of-heroes-2kickstartermonkeypaw-gamesplaystationplaystation-vitapre-orderpsnpspsonyvitaMon, 29 Apr 2013 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Diablo 3 PS3 pre-orders come with experience-boosting bonus]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/diablo-3-ps3-pre-orders-come-with-experience-boosting-bonus/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/diablo-3-ps3-pre-orders-come-with-experience-boosting-bonus/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/diablo-3-ps3-pre-orders-come-with-experience-boosting-bonus/#comments Diablo 3 PS3 preorders come with experienceboosting bonusBlizzard has opened pre-orders for the PlayStation 3 version of its PC hit Diablo 3, offering an exclusive in-game item as an incentive for early adopters.

Submit a Diablo 3 pre-order at Amazon, GameStop, or Wal-Mart and you'll receive the Infernal Helm, a helpful piece of equipment that boosts the amount of experience your characters earn in battle. It's equippable by all classes and has no level requirement, making it especially valuable at the game's outset.

"We've poured blood, sweat, and hellfire into creating an epic Diablo 3 experience for PlayStation gamers," said Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime. "In addition to including all the improvements from the PC version over the past year, we've made several updates to Diablo 3 for play on the PS3. We got a ton of positive feedback from players who tried the game at PAX East, and we can't wait to get it into everyone's hands later this year."

Diablo 3 has been overhauled for its console debut, and boasts a redesigned control scheme, tweaked boss fights, and local and online multiplayer modes for up to four players. A specific release date for the PlayStation 3 version of Diablo 3 has not been announced.

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Pre-ordering Lost Planet 3 at GameStop will grant five "unique" multiplayer characters, a squad which includes gas mask-wearing soldier "Hunk" from any number of Resident Evil games. The player also receives some Rig (read: giant robot) upgrades, specifically a "tungsten carbide drill" hand and a big ol' "pressurized claw" for squeezing space bugs and (we assume) other, less interesting applications.

Lost Planet 3 arrives on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on Tuesday, August 27.

Gallery: Lost Planet 3 (Multiplayer)

Gallery: Lost Planet 3 (4/25/13)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcomgamestophunklost-planet-3microsoftpcplaystationpre-orderps3resident-evilSparkxboxThu, 25 Apr 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Blood Dragon's Power Glove soundtrack gets a grip on pre-orders]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/blood-dragons-power-glove-soundtrack-gets-a-grip-on-pre-orders/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/blood-dragons-power-glove-soundtrack-gets-a-grip-on-pre-orders/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/blood-dragons-power-glove-soundtrack-gets-a-grip-on-pre-orders/#comments
The soundtrack for Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, the 80s-styled futuristic shooter spinoff, is available for pre-order now on iTunes for $10, scheduled to release with the game on May 1. The soundtrack comes from Power Glove - the band, not the NES peripheral - an Australian duo that dabbles in retro, post-apocalyptic tunes.

Blood Dragon, when it drops on May 1, should look something like that walkthrough video embedded above. We played about an hour of it and thought it had the potential to "be less a bogus journey and more an excellent adventure."

Gallery: Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (4/24/13)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>far-cry-3-blood-dragonmicrosoftpcplaystationpower-glovepre-orderps3soundtrackxboxWed, 24 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Splinter Cell: Blacklist Wii U pre-orders go live, get detailed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/21/splinter-cell-blacklist-wii-u-pre-orders-go-live-get-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/21/splinter-cell-blacklist-wii-u-pre-orders-go-live-get-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/21/splinter-cell-blacklist-wii-u-pre-orders-go-live-get-detailed/#comments Splinter Cell Blacklist Wii U preorders go live, get detailedWii U (and other platform) pre-orders for Splinter Cell: Blacklist are alive and kicking on Amazon and Gamestop, along with some fresh information about those "enhanced gameplay features" Nintendo promised earlier this month.

The WiiPad will display Sam Fisher's OpSat, "allowing the player to operate gadgets such as tri-rotor drones, sticky cam and much more through touch- and motion-based inputs," the Wii U descriptions read. The WiiPad lets players mark and execute enemies, switch weapons and pick gadgets, and displays worldwide stats and friends' progress reports. The Wii U is not a part of the Collector's Edition package available for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Splinter Cell: Blacklist comes out on August 20 for all platforms.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nintendopre-orderpre-orderssplinter-cell-blacklistUbisoftwii-uSun, 21 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Fez PC pre-orders turn the tables on Steam, GOG on April 22]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/fez-pc-pre-orders-turn-the-tables-on-steam-gog-on-april-22/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/fez-pc-pre-orders-turn-the-tables-on-steam-gog-on-april-22/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/fez-pc-pre-orders-turn-the-tables-on-steam-gog-on-april-22/#comments Fez PC preorders turn the tables on Steam, GOG on April 22For all you patient PC players itching to get your mitts on XBLA indie hit Fez, mark your calendars (probably take off those mitts first): Fez pre-orders open on April 22 via Steam and GOG, and the game will be 10 percent off - $9 - until it launches on May 1.

"No more waiting for a thing to actually be out before you can buy it! No more keeping all that pesky money to yourself! With our patented pre-order technology, we take your money today and give you something later!" Polytron's official pre-order announcement evangelizes. "Spend money and save money! At the same time!" Now that's a deal.

We found 2012's XBLA version of Fez to be joyful, challenging and deeply satisfying as a puzzle platformer. That edition has sold 200,000 copies to date, and eventually, the game should be out on "pretty much everything," including Mac, Linux, Vita, Ouya and iOS.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FezGOGgog.compcphil-fishpolytronpre-orderSTEAMWed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-purchase Monaco on Steam for 10% off]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/pre-purchase-monaco-on-steam-for-10-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/pre-purchase-monaco-on-steam-for-10-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/pre-purchase-monaco-on-steam-for-10-off/#comments Prepurchase the hell out of Monaco on SteamMonaco, the game of coordinated heists, is now available for pre-order from Steam. We don't suggest actually trying to steal the game, or anything else - save those proclivities for the daring break-ins you'll enact during the game - but pre-ordering will allow you to at least get away with a 10% discount on either a single copy or a four-pack.

Just pretend you lifted $1.50 out of Andy Schatz's pocket after you bought the game, if that helps. Also, we don't want to be the ones to tell you this, but you've got extremely mild kleptomania.

JoystiqPre-purchase Monaco on Steam for 10% off originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>monacopcpre-ordersteamWed, 17 Apr 2013 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sir, You Are Being Hunted pre-orders run wild]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/16/sir-you-are-being-hunted-pre-orders-run-wild/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/16/sir-you-are-being-hunted-pre-orders-run-wild/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/16/sir-you-are-being-hunted-pre-orders-run-wild/#comments Sir, You Are Being Hunted preorders run wildPre-orders for Big Robot's tweedpunk, first-person survival game, Sir, You Are Being Hunted, are live now, for $20 via the Humble store. Well go on, grab a pre-order - we're not sure if you heard, but you're being hunted. Time isn't exactly on your side.

Pre-ordering Sir, You Are Being Hunted nabs early access to the second round of testing before release, which is about a month after eligible Kickstarter backers start their early access rounds this summer. A pre-order picks up the game across PC, Mac and Linux, all DRM free.

Big Robot's Kickstarter campaign for Sir, You Are Being Hunted concluded in December, raising £92,551 of a requested £40,000. The extra cash unlocked a multiplayer component, scheduled to launch sometime after the full, single-player game. At £100,000, Big Robot would have locked in a character creation and customization mechanic - since the total fell short but close, the team will add some aspects of customization to the game.

Big Robot will bring a playable version of Sir, You Are Being Hunted to Rezzed 2013 in Birmingham, UK from June 22 - 23, for those in the area willing to break cover.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>big-robothumble-storemacpcpre-orderrezzed-2013sir-you-are-being-huntedTue, 16 Apr 2013 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Spellirium, from Ponycorn Adventure dev, out in alpha now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/14/spellirium-from-ponycorn-adventure-dev-out-in-alpha-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/14/spellirium-from-ponycorn-adventure-dev-out-in-alpha-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/14/spellirium-from-ponycorn-adventure-dev-out-in-alpha-now/#comments

Spellirium is a mix of classic graphic adventure game Loom and word scrambler Boggle, and it's available for pre-order now on developer Untold Entertainment's site. Pre-ordering Spellirium grants instant access to the alpha version for PC or Mac, which is almost complete but is missing sound and some ending cut-scenes, as creator Ryan Henson Creighton explains in the above video.

Spellirium has classic point-and-click adventure mechanics, but the core gameplay involves swapping letter tiles in the Spell Caster to create relevant words, rather than standard item manipulation. The word-find game goes deeper than spotting full words on a grid, sometimes asking players to look in specific directions or colors to complete puzzles. Pre-orders will go toward the final push on Spellirium's development, with different tiers and rewards. It's a "Kickender," as Creighton describes it.

Creighton is the father of Cassandra Creighton, the 5-year-old mastermind behind Sissy's Magical Ponycorn Adventure, 2011's breakout point-and-click oddity on the indie scene. Ryan Creighton has been developing games for 13 years for children's television shows in Toronto, but Spellirium is his first game for a broader public audience. He's trying to get it on Steam Greenlight, and it's due out "when it's finished."

JoystiqSpellirium, from Ponycorn Adventure dev, out in alpha now originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alphamacpcpre-ordersissys-magical-ponycorn-adventureSpelliriumUntold-EntertainmentSun, 14 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Space explorer Starbound reaches $400,000 in pre-orders]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/14/space-explorer-starbound-reaches-400-000-in-pre-orders/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/14/space-explorer-starbound-reaches-400-000-in-pre-orders/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/14/space-explorer-starbound-reaches-400-000-in-pre-orders/#comments Starbound reaches $400,000 in preordersStarbound, a "story within a sandbox" game that has players traversing the universe to explore and complete quests, recently began taking pre-orders. As of this writing, developer Chucklefish hauled in $409,907 in its crowdfunding initiative. While the developer opted to use its official site instead of services such as Kickstarter or Indiegogo to host its tiered funding campaign, it still set stretch goals for the project. A new "novakid" race will be included in the game should pre-orders reach $500,000.

The game promises an endless number of procedurally-generated planets that encourage exploration from players. Starbound's site notes that much like a point-and-click adventure game, players can examine and catalog every item on the varying planets. Additionally, Starbound will feature cooperative and competitive multiplayer options.

Chucklefish was one of ten developers that earned a free Ouya dev kit in December 2012, though the game's site notes that Starbound only supports Windows, Mac and Linux at this time. Backers will receive a Steam key for the game when it launches sometime in 2013.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Gallery: Starbound (4/14/13)

JoystiqSpace explorer Starbound reaches $400,000 in pre-orders originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chucklefishcrowdfundingmacpcpre-orderscreenshotsspace-explorationstarboundSun, 14 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil Revelations pre-order perks reveal season pass on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/resident-evil-revelations-pre-order-perks-reveal-season-pass-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/resident-evil-revelations-pre-order-perks-reveal-season-pass-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/resident-evil-revelations-pre-order-perks-reveal-season-pass-on/#comments Resident Evil Revelations PC gets season passResident Evil: Revelations will feature a Season Pass to enable four unannounced DLC packs, a new pre-order deal on Steam reveals. The updated version of Revelations hits Steam on May 20, but the more people that buy it before the launch date, the more goodies everyone can enjoy, with three reward tiers unlocked by pre-order numbers.

Tier one is already unlocked, meaning everyone who pre-orders on Steam will get an art book and 13-song soundtrack when the game launches. Next up is tier two, a free copy of 2007's Lost Planet: Extreme Condition that Capcom will distribute shortly after that pre-order goal is reached. Tier three promises "more weapons and more characters" for Raid mode, with four pieces of additional content to be revealed after the game's launch, all part of the Season Pass.

There's no word yet if these pre-order bonuses apply to console versions of Revelations as well.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcompcpre-orderresident-evil-revelationsseason-passSTEAMWed, 10 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gears of War: Judgment trailer opens up a few prizeboxes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/gears-of-war-judgment-trailer-opens-up-a-few-prizeboxes/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/gears-of-war-judgment-trailer-opens-up-a-few-prizeboxes/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/gears-of-war-judgment-trailer-opens-up-a-few-prizeboxes/#comments
Gears of War: Judgment launches tomorrow and as become the norm, a variety of pre-order items and other unlockables are on offer - both in-game and through this summary video.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>epic-gamesgears-of-war-judgmentitemsmicrosoftpeople-can-flypre-orderskinsunlockablesxboxMon, 18 Mar 2013 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStop adds All-Stars pre-order perk for God of War: Ascension]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/10/gamestop-adds-all-stars-pre-order-perk-for-god-of-war-ascension/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/10/gamestop-adds-all-stars-pre-order-perk-for-god-of-war-ascension/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/10/gamestop-adds-all-stars-pre-order-perk-for-god-of-war-ascension/#comments GameStop adds AllStars preorder perk for God of War AscensionGod of War: Ascension adds a voucher for two PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale characters with pre-orders from GameStop. The dueling duo is Zeus from the God of War series and Isaac Clarke of Dead Space fame, both of whom we met in February for PS All-Stars. The characters will unlock on March 19.

This DLC joins the previous Ascension pre-order perk at GameStop, the Champions Pack that includes a skin of King Leonidas from 300, a 48-hour multiplayer XP boost and the Mythological Heroes Multiplayer Pack. The Champions Pack also includes a poster, but that's less "DLC" and more "reality."

[Thanks, Bradley!]

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Any pre-orders placed between now and 11:59 p.m. Central on March 17, however, will have a smooth Benjamin shaved off the price. Pre-orders are expected to ship "in time for the 2013 Holiday Season," according to Xi3's announcement. Further information is expected to surface during the course of Austin's ongoing SXSW Interactive Festival.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>pcPistonpre-ordersteam-boxsteamboxSXSW-2013Xi3Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Injustice: Gods Among Us 'Red Son' pre-order bonus also coming to NA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/07/injustice-gods-among-us-red-son-pre-order-bonus-also-coming-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/07/injustice-gods-among-us-red-son-pre-order-bonus-also-coming-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/07/injustice-gods-among-us-red-son-pre-order-bonus-also-coming-t/#comments
Originally revealed for UK retailers last month, the Superman: Red Son pre-order bonus DLC for Injustice: Gods Among Us will be available exclusively at GameStop in North America. As shown in the trailer above, the DLC pack includes Red Son-inspired alternate costumes for Superman, Wonder Woman and Solomon Grundy (who wasn't in the Red Son comic storyline).

The pack also includes 20 extra missions set within the alternate Red Son universe, which is not to be confused with Injustice's also-alternate universe. It'll be interesting to see if Injustice's Red Son missions are actually set in an alternate version of Injustice's universe, making it an alternate, alternate universe. Alternate. Alternate. Now it just looks weird.

JoystiqInjustice: Gods Among Us 'Red Son' pre-order bonus also coming to NA originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked will finally make its way into the cartridge slots of British 3DS units on Friday, April 5, nearly a year and a half after the game originally debuted in North America and Japan in the fall of 2011.

The game will be available for pre-order directly from Ghostlight on March 8, and anyone that pre-orders from the publisher will also receive a double-sided poster and free shipping within the United Kingdom. Additionally, shipping charges on overseas pre-orders will be reduced by an equivalent amount.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsAtlusdevil-survivor-overclockedeuropean-release-dateGhostlightnintendopre-orderrelease-dateUKSat, 02 Mar 2013 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[BioShock Infinite EU pre-orders pick up some extra goodies]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/27/bioshock-infinite-eu-pre-orders-pick-up-some-extra-goodies/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/27/bioshock-infinite-eu-pre-orders-pick-up-some-extra-goodies/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/27/bioshock-infinite-eu-pre-orders-pick-up-some-extra-goodies/#comments BioShock Infinite preorder discount on PS PlusEuropean PlayStation Plus members who pre-order BioShock Infinite get extra bang for their buck, with a 10 percent discount on the Season Pass through launch day, and a round of in-game incentives when the game hits on March 26.

Plus pre-orders in Great Britain, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand get a custom shotgun and sniper rifle, a 3x Tonics upgrade and additional in-game money for free one week after launch. Check it out in full on the PlayStation Blog.

Plus members in the US can pre-order BioShock Infinite now too, but without all those pesky free bonuses.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshock-infiniteEUeuropeplaystationpre-orderps3Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Arma 3 alpha launches Mar. 5, includes eventual beta access and full game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/26/arma-3-alpha-launches-mar-5-includes-eventual-beta-access-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/26/arma-3-alpha-launches-mar-5-includes-eventual-beta-access-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/26/arma-3-alpha-launches-mar-5-includes-eventual-beta-access-and/#comments Gaining entrance to Arma 3's closed alpha will be a simple matter of slappin' down some virtually-represented cash stacks, once the test goes live next Tuesday, March 5. Available through Steam, the alpha will include four missions, a "limited subset of vehicles and weapons," two multiplayer maps, a Scenario Editor and mod support.

The size of the requisite cash stack varies depending on which version of the alpha you buy: A standard version for $33 or a Digital Deluxe Edition for $50. The Deluxe Edition features a soundtrack, "digital maps," a "tactical guide" and a Steam copy of Arma: Cold War Assault, all of which will become available when the full version of the game launches in Q3.

There will also be a $92 Supporter Edition available directly from the developer's online store, which includes all of the Deluxe Edition bonuses, as well as all future Arma 3 DLC and the "opportunity" to have your name in the credits, whatever that means.

All three versions include automatic access to the Arma 3 beta test slated to start in Q2, as well as a copy of the full game when it eventually comes out. Players who purchase access to the alpha can also invite their friends to participate in an even more limited "Lite" version of the test, which does not include multiplayer or modding support.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alphaalpha-testarma-3betabohemia-interactivepcpre-orderSteamTue, 26 Feb 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-order BioShock Infinite on Steam for TF2 hats, free games; Amazon offers $30]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/pre-order-bioshock-infinite-on-steam-for-tf2-hats-free-games-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/pre-order-bioshock-infinite-on-steam-for-tf2-hats-free-games-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/pre-order-bioshock-infinite-on-steam-for-tf2-hats-free-games-a/#comments Of course there are BioShock Infinite TF2 preorder hatsPre-order BioShock Infinite on Steam, and you might get free copies of BioShock and XCOM: Enemy Unknown. In a Ninostarter-type drive, rewards are unlocked as the number of pre-orders goes up.

The first tier is a free copy of BioShock for everyone; next is a set of BioShock Infinite-themed hats, because it is a game on Steam. Finally, if pre-orders reach a high enough number, free copies of XCOM will be rewarded to everyone.

Amazon offers $30 in "2K Games Credit" with pre-orders of the PC download. You could always fold up some dollar bills into a hat.

JoystiqPre-order BioShock Infinite on Steam for TF2 hats, free games; Amazon offers $30 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbioshock-infinitepcpre-ordersteamTeam-Fortress-2Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-order PlayStation 4 at GAME starting now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/pre-order-playstation-4-at-game-starting-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/pre-order-playstation-4-at-game-starting-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/pre-order-playstation-4-at-game-starting-now/#comments We may not know what it looks like or how much it costs or when it's launching, but if Sony's event yesterday convinced you of your need for a PlayStation 4 and you live in the UK, know that retailer GAME has already opened pre-orders - £20 will secure you a PS4 console when it launches Holiday 2013.

If you're anxious to look at some hardware, Sony released some press shots of the new DualShock 4 and PS4 Eye camera. What we do know about the PlayStation 4 so far is that it's heavily reliant on sharing and cloud-based technology, a result of the $380 million Gaikai purchase, and all PS4 games will feature remote play with the Vita.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dual-shock-4dualshock-4gaikaigameplaystationplaystation-4pre-orderps3ps4retailsonyThu, 21 Feb 2013 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStick pre-orders begin for console and accessories]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/17/gamestick-pre-orders-begin-for-console-and-accessories/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/17/gamestick-pre-orders-begin-for-console-and-accessories/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/17/gamestick-pre-orders-begin-for-console-and-accessories/#comments GameStick preorders begin for console and accessoriesPlayJam has initiated pre-orders for its ultra-portable GameStick Android console over on its official website. The main $79.00 bundle includes the dongle-like console itself, as well as the controller it's stored inside of when not plugged into a television's HDMI port. The GameStick's wireless charging dock/port hub and protective case are both up for pre-order as well, priced at $24.99 and $9.99, respectively.

Delivery is expected to begin once an initial run of devices have been shipped to Kickstarter supporters, which is scheduled to take place during April. Currently, the website lists April 30 as the "available on" date for all three items.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesandroidcasecharging-stationdockgamestickkickstartermobileperipheralsplayjampre-orderpre-ordersSun, 17 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Buy both Monster Hunter 3 Ultimates, get $20 off]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/15/buy-both-monster-hunter-3-ultimates-get-20-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/15/buy-both-monster-hunter-3-ultimates-get-20-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/15/buy-both-monster-hunter-3-ultimates-get-20-off/#comments Purchasing both the Wii U and 3DS versions of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate would normally set the devoted huntsman back a smooth hundred zingers, but Capcom has announced that purchasing both together through Amazon will result in a $20 discount. Or, in outdated gold-rush vernacular, two sawbucks, which is enough for a new sifting pan and some chew from the General Store.

Both versions of the game must be purchased during the same Amazon transaction for the $20 discount to be applied, so anyone that has already pre-ordered either version of the game needs to first cancel their existing pre-order for everything to work properly.

As we first learned when the North American versions of this game were announced back in September, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is capable of sharing save files between the Wii U and 3DS, allowing for continuous progression across both platforms. Additionally, the 3DS version can be locally linked with the Wii U version for couch multiplayer fun times.

JoystiqBuy both Monster Hunter 3 Ultimates, get $20 off originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsAmazonCapcomdiscountmonster-hunter-3-ultimatenintendopre-orderwii-uFri, 15 Feb 2013 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[God of War: Ascension Best Buy pre-order bonus is a big 'ol hammer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/14/god-of-war-ascension-best-buy-pre-order-bonus-is-a-big-ol-hamm/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/14/god-of-war-ascension-best-buy-pre-order-bonus-is-a-big-ol-hamm/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/14/god-of-war-ascension-best-buy-pre-order-bonus-is-a-big-ol-hamm/#comments God of War Ascension Best Buy preorder bonus is a big frickin' hammerThose who pre-order God of War: Ascension through Best Buy will be able to wield the mythical hammer, Mjölnir, during multiplayer matches. On top of the hammer, Best Buy pre-orders also net the Mythological Heroes multiplayer DLC pack, a series of characters available for use in multiplayer.

Last month Sony announced a 500GB special edition console bundle with God of War: Ascension, available for $349 on March 12 alongside the launch of Ascension. The bundle also includes every other God of War game ever (minus the mobile game) and a 30-day subscription to Sony's premium PlayStation Plus service.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-buygod-of-war-ascensionplaystationpre-orderps3sceasonysony-santa-monicaThu, 14 Feb 2013 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Glitch cancels 3,000 BioShock Infinite pre-orders at Best Buy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/report-glitch-cancels-3-000-bioshock-infinite-pre-orders-at-bes/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/report-glitch-cancels-3-000-bioshock-infinite-pre-orders-at-bes/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/report-glitch-cancels-3-000-bioshock-infinite-pre-orders-at-bes/#comments Report Glitch cancels 3,000 BioShock Infinite preorders at Best BuyLast night an issue struck 3,000 customers who pre-ordered BioShock Infinite at Best Buy, effectively canceling their orders, Side Questing reports. The glitch hit pre-orders for both PS3 and Xbox 360, predominantly online transactions.

It's a fixable problem; Best Buy asks anyone who pre-ordered to check their emails and call customer service if their order is canceled. Best Buy offers a $10 gift card to each affected customer, so make sure to ask for that if you run into the problem. After your heart settles back into a normal rhythm and you stop screaming about how you'll miss all the sweet Sky-Hook action this March, of course.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Best-Buybioshock-infinitecanceledmicrosoftplaystationpre-orderpre-ordersps3xboxTue, 05 Feb 2013 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Skyrim's Dragonborn DLC pre-orders start up on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/27/skyrims-dragonborn-dlc-pre-orders-start-up-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/27/skyrims-dragonborn-dlc-pre-orders-start-up-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/27/skyrims-dragonborn-dlc-pre-orders-start-up-on-steam/#comments Skyrim's Dragonborn DLC is now available for pre-order on Steam for $19.99. The add-on will be available February 5 for PC players, and will unlock for those that pre-order the DLC.

Dragonborn made an appearance on Xbox 360 in December, and will land on PS3 in February.

Gallery: Skyrim (Dragonborn)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-SoftworksDLCdragonbornelder-scrolls-5pcpre-orderskyrimSTEAMthe-elder-scrolls-v-skyrimSun, 27 Jan 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[A few more Gears of War: Judgment pre-order perks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/09/a-few-more-gears-of-war-judgment-pre-order-perks/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/09/a-few-more-gears-of-war-judgment-pre-order-perks/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/09/a-few-more-gears-of-war-judgment-pre-order-perks/#comments A few more Gears of War Judgment preorder perksGears of War: Judgment has a slew of retailer-specific pre-order bonuses for players around the world, covering the US, UK, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands. In the US, those who order from the Microsoft Store get the Classic Hammerburst weapon and Gears of War comic heroine Alex Brand as a playable character. In the UK, order from Shop To and get the same goodies.

Order from EB Games in Canada to grab the Hammerburst, Alex Brand skin and the "Young Marcus" skin, which allows players to be Marcus Fenix as he appeared six weeks after the end of the Pendulum Wars. Australians can pre-order the Special Edition from EB Games to get the game, a steelbook case and the Alex Brand and Anya Stroud skin unlocks. Players in the Netherlands who order from Game Mania get the Hammerburst, Alex Brand and Young Marcus skins.

As noted previously, pre-orders from Amazon get the Hammerburst and the "Young Dom" multiplayer skin.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bonusEpicEpic-Gamesgears-of-war-judgmentmicrosoftpre-orderxboxWed, 09 Jan 2013 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Metro Last Light launch copies include Ranger Mode as 'Limited Edition']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/metro-last-light-launch-copies-include-ranger-mode-as-limited-e/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/metro-last-light-launch-copies-include-ranger-mode-as-limited-e/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/metro-last-light-launch-copies-include-ranger-mode-as-limited-e/#comments Metro Last Light launch copies include Ranger Mode as 'Limited Edition'If you pick up Metro: Last Light promptly upon its March release rather than waiting for a free copy from Facebook, you'll be rewarded with some extra stuff. Launch copies of the game will be packaged as a "Limited Edition," with bonus Ranger Mode DLC and a "Ranger" loadout packed in. In the previous game, Ranger Mode meant less ammo and more damage.

Starting December 18, you'll be able to pre-order the LE on PS3 through the PlayStation Network - which really calls its limitedness into question - and get a free copy of Homefront and a Metro PSN theme. That's Metro: Last Light, not "Metro" the Microsoft UI, of course.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>limited-editionmetro-2033-last-lightmetro-2034metro-last-lightmicrosoftpcplaystationpre-orderps3psnxboxFri, 14 Dec 2012 10:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-order Monaco now, get access to prototype version]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/12/pre-order-monaco-now-get-access-to-prototype-version/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/12/pre-order-monaco-now-get-access-to-prototype-version/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/12/pre-order-monaco-now-get-access-to-prototype-version/#comments Preorder Monaco now, get access to prototype versionPre-orders are now open for the PC release of Monaco, the stylish top-down heist action game. Right now, pre-orders cost $13.50, $1.50 off the normal price. It's a steal! You know, like ... like the thing the game is about. If you know you're going to be playing with a crew, you can buy a four-pack for $45.

When you pre-order, you'll get two tracks from Austin Wintory's soundrack, plus sheet music, and coolest of all, a copy of the 2010 IGF prototype, which has since been renamed Monte Carlo. So you can kind of be playing Monaco even before Monaco's still-unknown release date. And for even more instant gratification, watch creator Andy Schatz streaming the game here.

JoystiqPre-order Monaco now, get access to prototype version originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betamicrosoftmonacopcpre-orderxboxWed, 12 Dec 2012 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Hello Kitty X Street Fighter plushies, figurines, coin purses for pre-order]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/hello-kitty-x-street-fighter-plushies-figurines-coin-purses-fo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/hello-kitty-x-street-fighter-plushies-figurines-coin-purses-fo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/hello-kitty-x-street-fighter-plushies-figurines-coin-purses-fo/#comments Hello Kitty X Street Fighter plushies, figurines, coin purses for preorderThe Hello Kitty versions of your favorite Street Fighter characters (or the Street Fighter versions of your favorite Japanese spokescat) are up for pre-order on at least one site, with more coming soon, Capcom says.

Big Bad Toy Store has Hello Kitty Chun Li, Ryu and M. Bison as plushies, coin purses and figurines, though the figurines are sold as a pack that includes Cammy, Zangief and E. Honda for $40. The 10-inch Chun Li plushie from San Diego Comic Con 2012, which runs $63, is already sold out on Big Bad Toy Store.

Capcom specifically called out Hot Topic, Toys 'R' Us and and Sanrio as places to buy Street Fighter X Hello Kitty products, so keep an eye out at your retailer of choice. If you don't see the Street Fighter character you want right now, don't fret - this is only Series 1 in a line of toys from Sanrio and Capcom.

JoystiqHello Kitty X Street Fighter plushies, figurines, coin purses for pre-order originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcomcoin-pursefigurinesHello-Kittyhello-kitty-x-street-fighterplushiespre-ordersanriostreet-fightertoysWed, 05 Dec 2012 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Metal Gear Rising Revengeance pre-order at GameStop lets you dress up like Gray Fox]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/metal-gear-rising-revengeance-pre-order-at-gamestop-lets-you-dre/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/metal-gear-rising-revengeance-pre-order-at-gamestop-lets-you-dre/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/metal-gear-rising-revengeance-pre-order-at-gamestop-lets-you-dre/#comments Metal Gear Rising Revengeance preorder at GameStop lets you dress up like Gray FoxWait, you've only got one suit of robotic armor in your closet? What are you, some kinda poor? GameStop is offering to double your wardrobe with the Cyborg Ninja costume - if you pre-order Metal Gear Rising Revengeace.

The GameStop-exclusive skin (for now, anyway) is modeled after the Cyborg Ninja suit worn by Frank Jaeger (AKA Gray Fox) in the original Metal Gear Solid. Not only does the ensemble have nostalgia going for it, there's also the benefit of not being able to see Raiden's face for an entire video game - you know, in case you've seen enough of Raiden's skin to last a lifetime.

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Bayonetta will join Anarchy Reigns in North America as well. While she's a bonus character for the "Day One" limited edition in Europe, the bespectacled, gun-booted witch calls GameStop her home in America. She'll be available as retailer-exclusive pre-order DLC, in advance of the game's January 8 release.

Also exclusive to GameStop (at launch, at least): two multiplayer modes called Mad Survival and Dogfight. Mad Survival is a team mode in which three players fight AI-controlled versions of the other playable characters, in waves. Dogfight mode is about hanging from helicopters trying to shoot other players down. Why not?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsbayonettadlcgamestopmicrosoftnintendoplaystationpre-orderps3xboxTue, 20 Nov 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: GameStop Wii U game pre-orders at 1.2 million, double the Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/report-gamestop-wii-u-game-pre-orders-at-1-2-million-double-th/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/report-gamestop-wii-u-game-pre-orders-at-1-2-million-double-th/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/report-gamestop-wii-u-game-pre-orders-at-1-2-million-double-th/#comments GameStop patrons are more interested in Wii U than they initially were of the Wii, the retailer has revealed. Over 1.2 million individuals have pre-ordered Wii U games at GameStop, in addition to the 500,000 Wii U consoles claimed since opening up pre-orders back in September.

That figure comes out to 2.4 games per console reserved, which GameStop has told Gamasutra is roughly twice the attach rate GameStop saw prior to the Wii launch. Top pre-orders include ZombiU, Assassin's Creed 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Scribblenauts Unlimited and New Super Mario Bros. U.

The Wii U officially launches in North America on Sunday, November 18. On launch day, 23 different games will be available; a total of 50 games will be available within the Wii U launch window, which runs up to March 2013.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-cellactivisionassassins-creed-3call-of-duty-black-ops-2gamestopnew-super-mario-bros-unintendopre-orderpre-ordersscribblenauts-unlimitedtreyarchubisoftwii-uzombiuThu, 15 Nov 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii U games pre-ordered from Amazon begin shipping]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/10/wii-u-games-pre-ordered-from-amazon-begin-shipping/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/10/wii-u-games-pre-ordered-from-amazon-begin-shipping/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/10/wii-u-games-pre-ordered-from-amazon-begin-shipping/#comments Wii U games preordered from Amazon begin shippingOkay so, we've got some good news and some bad news for people who pre-ordered their Wii U games from Amazon. The good news, as you've probably guessed, is that some games are already making their way to players' homes, as is made evident by ultra-cool Joystiq reader Jerry's copy of Black Ops 2, seen above. Technically, this game isn't supposed to be out until Tuesday, and that's for consoles that exist.

The bad news, unfortunately, is that the actual Wii U itself remains locked away in an Amazon distribution center somewhere until November 18. So, while it's awesome that your game arrived before everyone else has the chance to buy it at retail, there's not a whole lot you can actually do with it. Smell the manual, I guess?

[Thanks, Jerry!]

JoystiqWii U games pre-ordered from Amazon begin shipping originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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