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Beat Hazard Ultra, the procedurally generated twin-stick shooter by 1-man indie powerhouse Cold Beam Games, is now available as a Universal App for iOS devices. As with the PSN, XBLA and Steam versions, Beat Hazard Ultra uses music stored on your device to generate its levels. The game can also use streaming radio apps as its musical muse, a feature which is unique to this version.

Beat Hazard Ultra supports Game Center leader boards and achievements, although the PSN version's online multiplayer fails to make the jump to iOS. Between Survival, Boss Rush and Chill Out modes, though, it certainly sounds like you'll get your dollar's worth out of the title, which happens to be the app's limited introductory price.

Gallery: Beat Hazard Ultra (iPad)

JoystiqBeat Hazard Ultra now on iOS originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beat-hazard-ultraBHUcold-beam-gamesindieiosipadiphonemobilePSNSteamXBLASat, 11 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Vita's Frobisher Says and T@g detailed, free in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/10/vitas-frobisher-says-and-t-g-detailed-free-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/10/vitas-frobisher-says-and-t-g-detailed-free-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/10/vitas-frobisher-says-and-t-g-detailed-free-in-europe/#comments PlayStation Blog Europe reintroduces us to two Vita games/apps that you might have forgotten about: Frobisher Says and t@g. Frobisher Says is an absurd microgame collection in which up to 8 players pass a Vita around and take on weird tasks assigned by the title character. Examples include "poke an otter with a stick", "deliver my pudding on a toy train", and "smile at some ladies (but not at the badgers!)" As all minigame collections do, this uses all of the Vita's control features.

T@g is an AR app that lets you leave graffiti in real-world locations, which other Vita users can view through the app. Doing so earns you -- we can't believe we're about to type this -- currency called "t@ggits."

Frobisher will be a free download for European pre-orderers this month, and be available for everyone else (in Europe) in May. T@g will be on PSN in Europe in May and can only be used with the 3G Vita (because of its GPS use).

JoystiqVita's Frobisher Says and T@g detailed, free in Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europefrobisher-saysplaystationplaystation-vitapsnrelease-datetagvitaFri, 10 Feb 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Gotham City Impostors fails to unlock for some PS3 players]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/gotham-city-impostors-fails-to-unlock-for-some-ps3-players/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/gotham-city-impostors-fails-to-unlock-for-some-ps3-players/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/gotham-city-impostors-fails-to-unlock-for-some-ps3-players/#comments It seems that some PS3 users are running into trouble with Gotham City Impostors, and we're not referring to all the fake Batmen clogging the streets. According to posts on the Gotham City Impostors forums, some PS3 users are unable to unlock the full version of the game. Even after paying for the title, some find themselves stuck with the trial version.

A forum administrator notes that Warner Bros. is working on the issue with Sony and asks that users experiencing the problem respond to this thread with their PSN ID and the country from which they are playing. In the meantime, if you haven't already purchased Gotham City Impostors, we'd recommend waiting until the issue is resolved.

JoystiqGotham City Impostors fails to unlock for some PS3 players originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gotham-city-impostorsmonolithplaystationps3psnWarner-BrosWarner-Bros-InteractiveThu, 09 Feb 2012 17:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Here are the PSP games that will work on Vita at launch [update: more compatible games spotted]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/here-are-the-psp-games-that-will-work-on-vita-at-launch/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/here-are-the-psp-games-that-will-work-on-vita-at-launch/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/here-are-the-psp-games-that-will-work-on-vita-at-launch/#comments Sony has posted a how-to guide on downloading PSP titles to the PlayStation Vita and, along with it, a list of the 275 PSP titles and Minis that will be compatible with the Vita at launch. Obviously, it's a pretty hefty lineup, though some favorites are certainly missing, including Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Valkyria Chronicles 2, Lumines and others.

That said, Sony promises more titles will be added in "the coming weeks." Head over to the US PlayStation Blog for the current list. And, before you ask, yes, of course Dragon's Lair is compatible.

Update: A couple of industry tweets reveal that some games not mentioned on the official list are already compatible with the Vita, notably Valkyria Chronicles 2 and PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe. It would appear that Sony's official list may not be entirely comprehensive. Then again, the public won't actually get its hands on the Vita for another week, so maybe there's still some tweaking going on.

JoystiqHere are the PSP games that will work on Vita at launch [update: more compatible games spotted] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>miniminisplaystationplaystation-minisplaystation-vitaps-minispsnpspsonyvitaThu, 09 Feb 2012 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[US PlayStation Vita now able to access PlayStation Store (if you have one)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/us-playstation-vita-now-able-to-access-playstation-store-if-you/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/us-playstation-vita-now-able-to-access-playstation-store-if-you/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/us-playstation-vita-now-able-to-access-playstation-store-if-you/#comments Despite not being available to most consumers for another week or two, the PlayStation Vita's online store is now ... online, offering five Vita titles and a handful of other content to purchase. The available Vita games mirror those already available in meatspace from GameStop and online via PS3 (Hot Shots Golf, ModNation Racers, Super Stardust, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Wipeout 2048), while the PSP games and video content mirror the other PS Store content.

We also managed to get an online game going with Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3, so it looks like at least some of the online infrastructure is now live (the game was directly between two Vitas over the internet, but we had issues searching for public lobbies). If you're one of the lucky few within the US who already has a Vita, now would be a good time to claim an extremely limited opportunity at topping the leaderboards, not to mention beating us handily at UMvC3.

[Image above features Japanese PS Vita Store]

JoystiqUS PlayStation Vita now able to access PlayStation Store (if you have one) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>onlineplaystationplaystation-networkplaystation-storeplaystation-vitapsnsensony-entertainment-networkvitaThu, 09 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN releases: Simpsons, Jak, Gotham City Impostors]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/psn-tuesday-simpsons-jak-gotham-city-impostors/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/psn-tuesday-simpsons-jak-gotham-city-impostors/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/psn-tuesday-simpsons-jak-gotham-city-impostors/#comments There's a lot happening on PSN this week. For starters, HD remasters of the first three games in the Jak and Daxter series are now available at $15 each, or you can grab the whole collection for $40. The Simpsons Arcade Game also makes its long-awaited debut. It's currently free for PlayStation Plus subscribers and $10 for everyone else. Gotham City Impostors also makes its debut, including both a free demo and the full version for $15.

Other noteworthy additions include a full game download of Catherine and some new DLC for Uncharted 3, Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. Oh, there's also quite a bit of DLC for UFC Undisputed 3, just in case you'd like to load up on that before the game actually comes out next week. Check out PlayStation Blog for the full PSN update.

JoystiqPSN releases: Simpsons, Jak, Gotham City Impostors originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gotham-city-impostorsjak-and-daxter-collectionplaystationps3psnpsn-tuesdayThe-Simpsons-Arcade-GameWed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Some Vita games already available through PS3 in US]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/some-vita-games-already-available-through-ps3-in-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/some-vita-games-already-available-through-ps3-in-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/some-vita-games-already-available-through-ps3-in-us/#comments You'll have to search for them, but you can download five PlayStation Vita games through the PS3's PlayStation Store. The selection of early, hidden releases includes Uncharted: Golden Abyss (which is not discounted at all at $49.99), Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational for $35.99, Wipeout 2048 for $35.99, ModNation Racers Road Trip for $26.99, and the PSN-only Super Stardust Delta for $9.99.

Sure, you probably don't have a Vita yet, but don't let that stop you from building up a library. Then, when the system does arrive (or if you have one right now!) you can use the Content Manager Assistant to transfer the games to that huge memory card you'd better buy.

JoystiqSome Vita games already available through PS3 in US originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hot-shots-golf-world-invitationalmodnation-racers-road-tripplaystationplaystation-storeplaystation-vitaps3psnsuper-stardust-deltauncharted-golden-abyssvitaWed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[House of the Dead 3 on PSN next week, demo out now for PS Plus]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/house-of-the-dead-3-on-psn-next-week-demo-out-now-for-ps-plus/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/house-of-the-dead-3-on-psn-next-week-demo-out-now-for-ps-plus/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/house-of-the-dead-3-on-psn-next-week-demo-out-now-for-ps-plus/#comments On-rails arcade shooter House of the Dead 3 is coming to the PlayStation Network on Valentine's Day, according to the official Sega blog. Just in time for you and your sweetheart to blow apart a few zombie heads, the game will be available for $6.99. For the next two weeks following its release, a free avatar will be included with purchase, making it a little like getting a Kit Kat bar with your very own Whitman's Sampler.

PlayStation Plus members have an even better deal: They'll be able to get House of the Dead 3 for 30% off until February 28, and will also get an exclusive theme and a few more avatars with the title. And starting today, PS Plus members can download the demo of the game, an exclusive that lasts until February 21.

JoystiqHouse of the Dead 3 on PSN next week, demo out now for PS Plus originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do you have the following three items: 1) a Japanese PSN account, 2) a PlayStation Move, and 3) a complete lack of shame (or roommates)? If you meet all three conditions, a special "Valentines Day Demo" of the pheromone shooter Gal Gun awaits you on February 14. Take advantage of the PS3's region free gameplay and easy downloading of import demos! You know, if that's your thing.

First, we suggest seeing if you can get all the way through the new trailer for the self-identified "baka-ge" ("stupid game") without dying of embarrassment.

JoystiqCelebrate Valentine's Day alone with new Gal Gun demo originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alchemistdemogal-guninti-createsjapanplaystationps3psnMon, 06 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanctum 2 defends PC, consoles in 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/06/sanctum-2-defends-pc-consoles-in-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/06/sanctum-2-defends-pc-consoles-in-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/06/sanctum-2-defends-pc-consoles-in-2012/#comments Sanctum 2, the sequel to Coffee Stain Studios' hybrid tower defense and first-person co-op shooter, is expected to launch sometime next year Joystiq can exclusively reveal. The first Sanctum, which has sold over 300,000 units on Steam, was a PC-exclusive title. The sequel is planned for PC and "digital console platforms," with Xbox Live and PSN specifically mentioned.

"Sanctum has been a huge success on Steam for Coffee Stain Studios, and bringing the next version to console players as well as the PC market is a great next step to share this unique experience," said Ted Lange, executive producer for Reverb Publishing. "We all have logged quite a few hours with Sanctum and can definitively say that what Coffee Stain has in store for Sanctum 2 will blow the minds of Sanctum fans and new gamers alike."

Beyond revealing the title to us, along with a release year, details are still tight on Sanctum 2. Doug Kennedy, CEO of Reverb Publishing, told us, "The team is diligently working to get the title ready."

Update: After receiving updated information, altered 2012 launch window to 2013.

Update 2: Sanctum is $3.39 on Steam today.

JoystiqSanctum 2 defends PC, consoles in 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>coffee-stain-studiosmicrosoftpcplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnrelease-datereverbreverb-publishingSanctum-2xblaxboxxbox-live-arcadeMon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: PSN accounts changing to Sony Entertainment Network accounts Feb. 8]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/psa-psn-accounts-changing-to-sony-entertainment-network-account/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/psa-psn-accounts-changing-to-sony-entertainment-network-account/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/psa-psn-accounts-changing-to-sony-entertainment-network-account/#comments As part of Sony's efforts to phase out the Qriocity brand and replace it with the all-encompassing Sony Entertainment Network, Sony will be phasing out the term "PlayStation Network account" and will instead be using "Sony Entertainment Network account," beginning next Wednesday, February 8.

The change, however, is purely cosmetic. Your account will still function in an identical fashion and it will not be necessary to change your username or password; the PSN itself remains unaltered.

"The goal is for there to be one networked log-in for all Sony services," a Sony spokesperson told us after news of the switch made its way to neoGAF. "Changing the name 'PlayStation Network account' to 'Sony Entertainment Network account' helps clarify the unity between PSN and other Sony Entertainment Network services." The change does not apply to the PSP, so users will still see "PlayStation Network account" when logging on with that device.

JoystiqPSA: PSN accounts changing to Sony Entertainment Network accounts Feb. 8 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accountplaystationPlayStation-Networkps3PSAPSNsonySony-Entertainment-NetworkusernameSat, 04 Feb 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 will have Worms: Ultimate Mayhem on Feb. 14]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/03/ps3-will-have-worms-ultimate-mayhem-on-feb-14/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/03/ps3-will-have-worms-ultimate-mayhem-on-feb-14/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/03/ps3-will-have-worms-ultimate-mayhem-on-feb-14/#comments PS3's got WormsThe PS3 version of Worms: Ultimate Mayhem will finally crawl into the light later this month. Developer Team 17 has announced that the PSN title will be released in North America on Valentine's Day, February 14, just in time to share some annelid warfare with your better half. Europe will see the game arrive on February 15, which gives single people something to look forward to, we guess?

Worms: Ultimate Mayhem will be available for $14.99 in North America, £9.99 in the UK and €12.99 in the rest of Europe. PlayStation Plus subscribers will also receive an unspecified "launch discount."

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JoystiqPS3 will have Worms: Ultimate Mayhem on Feb. 14 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationps3psnrelease-dateteam-17worms-ultimate-mayhemFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Simpsons Arcade on XBLA this Friday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/simpsons-arcade-on-xbla-this-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/simpsons-arcade-on-xbla-this-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/simpsons-arcade-on-xbla-this-friday/#comments PlayStation Plus users are getting Konami's 1991 classic, The Simpsons Arcade Game, for free, while XBLA users get it a few days early on February 3, according to Game Informer. The side-scrolling beat-em-up will set you back a cool 800 Microsoft Points ($9.99) and will also include new modes, the (rumored) Japanese version of the game, as well as four-player online co-op and bonus promotional material from the game's original release.

The last time we played this game, it was in the back of a Circle K next to the ICEE machine and a Street Fighter 2 cabinet. We'll be trying our best to recreate that experience by covering every surface of the office with a thin, sticky film. Mmmm, nostalgia.

JoystiqSimpsons Arcade on XBLA this Friday originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>konamimicrosoftplaystationPlayStation-Plusps3PSNrelease-datethe-simpsons-arcade-gameXBLAxboxWed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN maintenance starts this Thursday at 9am EST, through Friday morning]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/psn-maintenance-starts-this-thursday-at-9am-est-through-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/psn-maintenance-starts-this-thursday-at-9am-est-through-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/psn-maintenance-starts-this-thursday-at-9am-est-through-friday/#comments Sony has announced on its European forums that maintenance time has been scheduled for the PlayStation Network this Thursday, February 2, from 2PM GMT until 8AM Friday morning. If the maintenance carries over to the US (and it usually does), it'll start at 6AM PST Thursday until midnight PST, or 9AM to 3AM for those of you on the East Coast.

Fortunately, the outage doesn't seem to include gameplay -- Sony says that it will only affect the PS Store, Customer Account Management and Registration services. PlayStation Home, however, will be offline the entire time. So ... that doesn't sound so bad! Just pour yourself a cup of tea, grab something good to read and wrap yourself in a warm blanket, and the outage will be over before you know it.

JoystiqPSN maintenance starts this Thursday at 9am EST, through Friday morning originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europehomeplaystationps3psapsnpsn-homepspsonyukWed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gotham City Impostors plays dress-up starting Feb. 7]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/gotham-city-impostors-plays-dress-up-starting-feb-7/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/gotham-city-impostors-plays-dress-up-starting-feb-7/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/gotham-city-impostors-plays-dress-up-starting-feb-7/#comments Gotham City Impostors is launching February 7 on North American PSN and PCs everywhere, and on February 8 for Xbox Live and PSNs across the globe. If you can't play it on the first release day, don't feel too bad -- it just means those systems and regions are better at lying, cheating and ensnaring the Batman.

JoystiqGotham City Impostors plays dress-up starting Feb. 7 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gotham-city-impostorsmicrosoftMonolithpcplaystationPlayStation-Networkps3PSNrelease-dateWarner-BrosWarner-Bros-InteractiveXBLAxboxXbox-Live-ArcadeWed, 01 Feb 2012 11:40:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Tuesday: Twisted Metal demo, Puddle, Madden]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/31/psn-tuesday-twisted-metal-demo-puddle-madden/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/31/psn-tuesday-twisted-metal-demo-puddle-madden/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/31/psn-tuesday-twisted-metal-demo-puddle-madden/#comments This week on PSN, you can try out the latest entry in the Clown Car Combat genre, with the Twisted Metal multiplayer demo, or Corporate Combat in Syndicate. Or ... not really combat with Puddle.

You can also download Madden NFL 12 -- just in time for the Super Bowl! Not that you'll be playing Madden while the game is on, of course. That release joins a trio of IO Interactive games newly available for download: both Kanes & Lynches and Mini Ninjas. Find everything available this week on the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Twisted Metal demo, Puddle, Madden originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demoio-interactivekane-and-lynchmini-ninjasplaystationps3psnpsn-tuesdaypsppuddlesonytwisted-metal-2011twisted-metal-2012Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:36:00 EST<![CDATA[PS Vita game downloads cheaper than boxed copies in US]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/31/ps-vita-game-downloads-cheaper-than-boxed-copies-in-us-too/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/31/ps-vita-game-downloads-cheaper-than-boxed-copies-in-us-too/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/31/ps-vita-game-downloads-cheaper-than-boxed-copies-in-us-too/#comments Sony is offering a discount for game-starved shut-ins with PlayStation Vitas, Shacknews has confirmed. It shouldn't come as a surprise, since Sony has been talking about doing such a thing for months now, and has followed a similar pricing scheme -- favoring downloads -- in Japan.

There's no exact indication of how much you'll save downloading through PSN compared to purchasing boxed copies, but a NeoGAF thread of supposed Best Buy SKUs suggests it'll be a ten percent discount.

JoystiqPS Vita game downloads cheaper than boxed copies in US originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>downloadsplaystationplaystation-vitaps-vitapsnuncharted-golden-abyssuncharted-ngpvitaTue, 31 Jan 2012 21:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Harmonix working on unannounced XBLA, PSN and Facebook game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/30/harmonix-working-on-unannounced-xbla-psn-and-facebook-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/30/harmonix-working-on-unannounced-xbla-psn-and-facebook-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/30/harmonix-working-on-unannounced-xbla-psn-and-facebook-game/#comments Rock Band 3 senior designer Brian Chan is working on a new project for Harmonix, intended for three platforms that rarely receive the same games: XBLA, PSN, and Facebook. That's about all the detail we have on that project, other than that Chan is working as lead designer -- as this information is straight from Chan's resume. Of course, judging by Harmonix's history, it'll either be a music game or motion-controlled hoverboarding.

Harmonix was reticent about the project when we asked, unable to give us a clear answer due to the positioning of tongue in cheek. "As we've stated before," a representative told Joystiq, "our studio is growing and hard at work on a variety of titles. In a storied Harmonix tradition, our designers start working on those games before they're publicly announced." Harmonix will have more information "in the coming months, probably via a LinkedIn update or something - we haven't decided."

JoystiqHarmonix working on unannounced XBLA, PSN and Facebook game originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookharmonixmicrosoftpcplaystationps3psnxblaxboxMon, 30 Jan 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN North American Senior Director Susan Panico leaves Sony]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/30/psn-north-american-senior-director-susan-panico-leaves-sony/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/30/psn-north-american-senior-director-susan-panico-leaves-sony/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/30/psn-north-american-senior-director-susan-panico-leaves-sony/#commentsSusan Panico is no longer Sony's North American PlayStation Network Senior Director, a title she's held for the past five years -- basically since the launch of PSN in November 2006. Since then, PSN has garnered more than 77 million users worldwide, introduced PlayStation Plus, and now offers original content, TV shows, movies and even games.

Panico oversaw the implementation of all these features, consistently emphasizing the larger entertainment scope of PSN and attempting to expand its audience base with original programming such as PULSE and The Tester.

Panico also ran damage control during 2011's PSN hack, after which Sony gave away free games and a massive amount of apologies.

Sony Computer Entertainment America's Patrick Seybold confirmed Panico's departure, but there is no word yet on a replacement or Panico's own future plans.

JoystiqPSN North American Senior Director Susan Panico leaves Sony originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Right now, Amazon is the only place we've seen this specific offer. We're checking in with Sony to determine whether this offer applies to 3G/wi-fi Vitas sold elsewhere. However, it's a sticker on the box art shown on Amazon (above). That doesn't look retailer-specific.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gamazondataconnectmemory-cardplaystationplaystation-vitapsnvitaFri, 27 Jan 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PEGI: Silent Hill 2 and 3 separated from HD Collection on XBLA and PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/pegi-silent-hill-2-and-3-separated-from-hd-collection-on-xbla-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/pegi-silent-hill-2-and-3-separated-from-hd-collection-on-xbla-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/pegi-silent-hill-2-and-3-separated-from-hd-collection-on-xbla-a/#comments The Silent Hill HD Collection is set to launch for retailers on March 6, containing remastered versions of Silent Hill 2 and 3 on a single disc, in the same distribution pattern as the Metal Gear Solid and Zone of the Enders collections -- that much we knew. But new PEGI ratings suggest Konami also plans to release Silent Hill 2 HD and Silent Hill 3 HD separately, most likely through XBLA and PSN, just as it did with the previous collections.

March is Silent Hill madness month, with the HD Collection hitting March 6, Silent Hill: Downpour on March 13, and the Vita's Book of Memories on March 27.

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One thing we know Dead Island is extraordinarily good at is its trailers. The latest undead reel, seen above, explains the coming military-based, accented Ryder White DLC, hitting North America's XBLA and PSN January 31 for $9.99 (800 MS Points), and Europe on February 1 for £7.99.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-islanddeep-silverDLCdownloadable-contentmicrosoftplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnryder-whitetechlandxblaxboxxbox-live-arcadezombiesThu, 26 Jan 2012 13:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Warp: From a hypothetical question to an interesting puzzle game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/25/warp-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/25/warp-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/25/warp-preview/#comments
Warp is one of those instances in which one "What if" question has blossomed into an entire game. In this case, the question is, "What if we had the power to teleport through objects at will? Wouldn't that be cool?"

Yes, I do think it's pretty cool, even if I'd rather be able to forgo the twelve hour flight to Europe than warp around my house. But then, I'm not in a Martian lab desperately trying to escape annihilation, in which case I imagine even short-range teleportation would be preferable to nothing at all. That's the premise of Warp, though that wasn't the case from the beginning.

"The inception point had nothing to do with stealth," Trapdoor founder Ken Schacter told me during the demo. "Our prototype was a cylinder where we just played around with warping."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>electronic-artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3psntrapdoorWarpxblaxboxWed, 25 Jan 2012 12:50:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN releases: Scarygirl, Gotham City Impostors beta]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/25/psn-releases-scarygirl-gotham-city-impostors-beta/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/25/psn-releases-scarygirl-gotham-city-impostors-beta/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/25/psn-releases-scarygirl-gotham-city-impostors-beta/#comments The PSN releases for this week went up quite late last night, so we're telling you about them now to make sure you don't miss out! Highlights include the sole new game release, Scarygirl, along with downloadable versions of retail games Mortal Kombat and *cough*Dukenukemforever.

Demos include The Darkness 2, Scarygirl, UFC Undisputed 3, and just in time for the 12 for 12 sale to be over, PixelJunk SideScroller. You can also download the Gotham City Impostors beta.

We also must mention what we think is the best PlayStation Plus deal ever: a Capcom "Super Pack" of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, 1942 Joint Strike, Age of Booty, Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Flock!, Rocketmen, and the "It Came from Uranus" expansion for $12.50. Total. See all the new content on the PS Blog.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomgotham-city-impostorsplaystationps3psnpsn-tuesdaypspscarygirlsonyWed, 25 Jan 2012 11:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Warp teleporting to PC and PSN March 13]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/warp-teleporting-to-pc-and-psn-march-13/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/warp-teleporting-to-pc-and-psn-march-13/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/warp-teleporting-to-pc-and-psn-march-13/#comments Lesser known Chili Peppers songThe debut of Warp may be reserved for the Xbox Live House Party next month, but PC and PS3 users won't have to wait too long to get their hands on the horribly violent (and bizarrely cute) action puzzler. Warp is headed to PSN and PC on March 13, according to a tweet from developer Trapdoor.

The PC version is currently up for pre-order on Origin, though Trapdoor promises it will be available on Steam as well.

Gallery: Warp (1/23/12)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaelectronic-artsoriginpcplaystationps3psnsteamTrapDoortrapdoor-incWarpTue, 24 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN's best selling games of 2011 list dominated by games not from 2011]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/psns-best-selling-games-of-2011-list-dominated-by-games-not-fro/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/psns-best-selling-games-of-2011-list-dominated-by-games-not-fro/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/psns-best-selling-games-of-2011-list-dominated-by-games-not-fro/#comments We're practically knee deep in 2012 at this point, and yet 2011 still refuses to give up the limelight, dropping financial data and sales reports on its way out the door in a desperate final attempt at relevance. So here we are, with a list of 2011's top sellers on the PlayStation Network ... and we've got two lists dominated by one game from 1985, and one from 2010.

Speaking only in terms of full games, not "paid downloads" (like DLC packs for Black Ops) and PS Minis, the list is a hodgepodge of nostalgia-fueled favorites from yesteryear (like Tetris in its curiously lofty number one spot), and digitally distributed future-classics like Castle Crashers and Limbo, which ranked in at six and seven respectively. There's on important thread tying those together: none of those games launched in 2011.

When all digital sales are taken into account, however, the list becomes an entirely different beast, and the only actual game present within the top 10 is Angry Birds, of all things (a PS Mini). In fact, the three best-selling anythings on the PlayStation Network in 2011 were Black Ops DLC packs, followed closely by a cavalcade of FIFA Soccer 12 and MLB 11 sundries. At least the DLC came out in 2011! Hop past the break for the full breakdown of both lists, care of Game Informer.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011back-to-the-futureback-to-the-future-gamesBattlefield-1943castle-crashersdungeon-hunter-allianceinfamous-2-festival-of-bloodLimbomagic-the-gathering-duels-of-the-planeswalkersmagic-the-gathering-duels-of-the-planeswalkers-2012Mortal-Kombat-Arcade-Kollectionplaystationps3PSNResident-evil-4TetrisTue, 24 Jan 2012 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC Undisputed 3 demo on Xbox now, PS3 today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/ufc-undisputed-3-demo-on-xbox-now-ps3-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/ufc-undisputed-3-demo-on-xbox-now-ps3-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/ufc-undisputed-3-demo-on-xbox-now-ps3-today/#comments Is UFC Undisputed 3 worth your time? There's a simple way to settle that dispute: by downloading the free demo, available now on Xbox Live and later today on PSN.

The demo allows you to experience "a fantasy UFC matchup between current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and current UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva," along with a "classic" PRIDE Mode match between Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (otherwise known as B.A. Baracus from the recent A-Team movie) and Wanderlei Silva.

If Undisputed turns out to be a "fantasy matchup" with you, you can get the full version on February 14.

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Now that you've seen how deadly you can be with a bow and arrow in Ubisoft's post-apocalyptic survival game, I Am Alive, we're convinced the final boss is Ted Nugent.

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The third entry in the GTA3 series, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, still doesn't have a PS3 listing from the ESRB, so we aren't sure if it's just cruisin' in later for a drive-by or part of what's likely Rockstar adding the two other games to PSN for digital distribution. Of course, if you own a first-gen PS3, your system is backwards-compatible and should have no issue playing the original PlayStation 2 discs (chances are you already own them).

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Well, the fact that Sonic CD is arguably the best 2D Sonic game of all time probably has something to do with it too, but we all know most of us bought it just to hear Sonic Boom again. Hop past the break for the full list of December's best-selling PSN titles.

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Liking the Syndicate page on Facebook begets access to remixed tracks of the original Syndicate soundtrack by Digitalism, Flux Pavillion and Skrillex, which is newsworthy because until just now we thought Skrillex was the singer in some trendy rap-metal band. And possibly a girl. Huh.

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Puddle involves tilting the environment -- a human body, a blueprint, etc. -- to guide a small amount of liquid, such as water or rocket fuel, to its destination. It features a nice bit of real-world integration and a sort of augmented reality, in that talking about it totally makes you have to pee.

Gallery: Puddle (1/20/12)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>konamimicrosoftplaystationps3psnpuddlerelease-datexblaxboxFri, 20 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Building a better game in Shank 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/20/shank-2-building-a-better-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/20/shank-2-building-a-better-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/20/shank-2-building-a-better-game/#comments For insight on how to develop a successful game, you need only look to Klei Entertainment CEO Jamie Cheng's approach to Shank 2. Aware that the main knock against the first game was its repetition, Cheng and the rest of the development team decided to rethink their approach to the design.

"When we started work on Shank, we had never built a brawler or fighting game before," Cheng told me. "We tried to provide the best scenario possible, but when we looked at the game as a whole, we realized that a lot of the scenarios tended to repeat themselves."

As a result, Cheng said, the team decided to take a more holistic approach to the design of Shank 2. Enemies have been designed in such a way that they can't be defeated using the same tactics, and the mechanics have been tweaked. Blocking, meanwhile, has been removed entirely, which makes the combat flow even better and helps emphasize dodge rolls and the new counters.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>electronic-artsklei-entertainmentmicrosoftpcplaystationps3psnshank-2xblaxboxFri, 20 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Shank 2 cuts in on February 7 in North America, February 8 in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/19/shank-2-cuts-in-on-february-7-in-north-america-february-8-in-eu/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/19/shank-2-cuts-in-on-february-7-in-north-america-february-8-in-eu/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/19/shank-2-cuts-in-on-february-7-in-north-america-february-8-in-eu/#comments Shank 2 will leap onto, shoot, stab, stab, shoot, slice, throw a grenade at, and shoot digital platforms starting February 7, when it arrives on PSN and PC in North America. The worldwide XBLA release, along with the European PSN version, will follow on February 8. The price is set for $10, € 9.99, or 800 Microsoft Points, depending on your choice of platform and continent.

Shank 2's marquee feature is a new co-op survival mode that pits two players against a never-ending supply of enemies, so start looking for a friend with the same violent predilections you have.

... Actually, when we put it that way, that sounds like a bad idea.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kleiklei-entertainmentmicrosoftmicrosoft-studiospcplaystationps3psnq1-2012release-dateshank-2xblaxboxThu, 19 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Network down for 13 hours of maintenance today, starts at 8AM Pacific]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/19/playstation-network-down-for-13-hours-of-maintenance-today-star/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/19/playstation-network-down-for-13-hours-of-maintenance-today-star/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/19/playstation-network-down-for-13-hours-of-maintenance-today-star/#commentsThe PlayStation Network will undergo "routine scheduled maintenance" today from 8AM until 9PM Pacific (that's 11AM to Midnight for those on the Atlantic).

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Rocksmith DLC takes a trip through time this week, with a trio of songs from the 60s and 70s. David Bowie's "Space Oddity," Heart's "Barracuda," and Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) the Reaper" have all been released as new downloadable content. The songs can be had for $3 apiece on either PSN or Xbox Live.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcmicrosoftplaystationps3psnrocksmithxboxxbox-liveWed, 18 Jan 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Amy review: Survival boredom]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/18/amy-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/18/amy-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/18/amy-review/#comments Video games, in general, require that we suspend our disbelief to some degree. We can forgive the unbelievable or the improbable so long as the experience remains entertaining. Games are full of trivial details that make no sense -- eating food magically heals wounds, a three-foot tall wall is insurmountable by a grown adult, etc. -- but we overlook these small annoyances for the sake of enjoyment.

The thesis of Amy, based on my experience, is very simple: Take every one of those annoyances and build an entire game out of them.

Gallery: Amy (8/22/11)

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Indian studio Version 2 Games will bring a new PSN title to PS3 on February 9: Smash 'n' Survive, a game based on the life of comedian Gallagher. Oh, no, sorry, it's actually a car combat game.

Players choose one of 30 "brutal concept cars, including muscle, agile, monster, buggy and SUV vehicles," and race across a selection of ten maps, attempting to destroy one another with flamethrowers, "magneto pulsars," and other exotic implements. Game modes like group derby, "plant the bomb," and team modes will help vary the gameplay, though we assume it'll still be about smashing other cars.

Smash 'n' Survive will include single-player and two-player split screen modes at launch; online play for six players will be smashed into it in a free update this April.

Gallery: Smash 'n Survive (PS3)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationps3psnrelease-datesmash-n-surviveversion-2-gamesWed, 18 Jan 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Disney Universe Jungle Book DLC does not have Don Karnage]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/18/disney-universe-jungle-book-dlc-does-not-have-don-karnage/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/18/disney-universe-jungle-book-dlc-does-not-have-don-karnage/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/18/disney-universe-jungle-book-dlc-does-not-have-don-karnage/#comments
Sorry, Disney Universe Jungle Book costume DLC pack, but what are you doing? TaleSpin is still the coolest thing to come out of the Jungle Book setting. Yes, the little costumes in this three-buck pack -- featuring man-cub Mowgli, Shere Khan the tiger, Louie the ape, Bagheera the panther and a baby elephant -- are cute, and kids will probably love them.

But nothing compares to the classic early '90s cartoon series that re-imagined the lovable Baloo as a down-on-his-luck seaplane pilot, Louie as the owner of his favorite watering hole (get it?), and Shere Khan as a sharply-dressed and golden-voiced business cat. Until you've got elements that play on Cheers, old adventure movies, and an alternate postware timeline, you just enjoy your lower place on the list of cool Jungle Book tie-ins.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>art-decocostumedisneydisney-universedlcjungle-bookmicrosoftplaystationps3psnretrotalespinxboxWed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Tuesday: Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, Uncharted 3 DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/psn-tuesday-ico-shadow-of-the-colossus-uncharted-3-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/psn-tuesday-ico-shadow-of-the-colossus-uncharted-3-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/psn-tuesday-ico-shadow-of-the-colossus-uncharted-3-dlc/#comments OK, let's see if we can encapsulate all the stuff on PSN today. Retail games Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, Crysis 2, Rainbow Six: Vegas, and Splinter Cell: Double Agent are now downloadable. Amy and PSN-exclusive Zack Zero launched. Uncharted 3 DLC brings four additional multiplayer maps.

Discounts on existing PSN content include the 12 for 12 sale and half off all of the "Neo Geo Station" content -- including the bundle pack containing all of it.

In the world of free content, a timely demo for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning joins an oddly timed demo for Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. You can check the PlayStation Blog for the expansive list of PSN content this week.

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