Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[I Am Alive tops April PSN downloads, just one Vita game charts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/i-am-alive-tops-april-psn-downloads-just-one-vita-game-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/i-am-alive-tops-april-psn-downloads-just-one-vita-game-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/i-am-alive-tops-april-psn-downloads-just-one-vita-game-charts/#comments ImageUbisoft's post-apocalypse third-person-survivor I Am Alive apparently struck a chord with PlayStation 3 owners last month, topping the PlayStation Network's download charts for April 2012, even edging out March's big PSN release, Journey.

The Walking Dead's game adaptation from Telltale managed more than a shambling start as well, taking up two spots on the top 10 with the season pass and first episode in third and fifth place, respectively. Just one Vita title landed on the list, Escape Plan, in the number 10 spot. All of this information - and more! - can be found in the latest PlayStation "Pulse" video, which we've dropped just below the break.

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JoystiqI Am Alive tops April PSN downloads, just one Vita game charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 May 2012 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"When we first started our studio we were very nervous," Cipher Prime's Will Stallwood told Joystiq in an exclusive interview. "We created Auditorium by accident and had little game design experience. We've spent the past three years honing our skills so we could tackle multiplayer.

"Auditorium has been our playground since the day we started, so the only logical step is to keep her as our playground," Stallwood adds, unknowingly outing Auditorium as a female game, for those of you keeping score.

Auditorium 2: Duet will be optimized for two-player gameplay, and Cipher Prime will be testing it as a local feature to start, with tentative plans -- more like vehement wishes -- to include PS3/Steam and iPad/Steam crossplay functions down the line.

Gallery: Auditorium 2: Duet - Multiplayer Design Concept

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JoystiqAuditorium 2: Duet multiplayer wants you to make sweet harmonies with that special someone originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Auditoriumauditorium-2-duetAuditorium-Duetcipher-primedomesticityfractaliosipadiphonekickstartermobilemultiplayerpcplaystationps3PulsesequelTue, 28 Feb 2012 14:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Auditorium devs look to Kickstarter for sequel funding]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/auditorium-devs-look-to-kickstarter-for-sequel-funding/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/auditorium-devs-look-to-kickstarter-for-sequel-funding/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/auditorium-devs-look-to-kickstarter-for-sequel-funding/#comments Will Stallwood and Dain Saint of indie studio Cipher Prime don't want to buy new Ferraris.

Actually, they may want to do that -- because hello, Ferraris -- but that's not where their current focus lies. Cipher Prime wants to make a sequel to its first title Auditorium, titled Auditorium 2: Duet, and has turned to Kickstarter to crowdsource a portion of its budget.

Cipher Prime is the conductor behind a trio of ambient, subtly beautiful, rhythm-based brain busters. After launching the originally Flash-based Auditorium in 2008, the developer orchestrated two follow-up titles: Pulse and Fractal. Since then Auditorium has been ported to iOS, PS3, Xbox 360 and PSP, and today marks its launch on Steam -- and, Stallwood hopes, the launch of its sequel's development.

Speaking exclusively with Joystiq, Cipher Prime's Will Stallwood says development of Auditorium 2: Duet will only take place if the team manages to hit its sizable Kickstarter goal of $60,000. According to the developer, the goal represents half of what the team needs to complete the project, with Cipher Prime contributing the other half of necessary funds.

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JoystiqAuditorium devs look to Kickstarter for sequel funding originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd never dare tell you what to do with your money, but we can think of worse ways to spend a couple bucks. Did you really need that comb that looks like a switchblade? Okay, definitely, but you get the point.

Gallery: Pulse: Volume One (iPad)

JoystiqGet Pulse on iPad for $1.99 through August 12 [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cipher-primeipadmobilepulsepulse-volume-oneFri, 05 Aug 2011 02:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pulse, from makers of Auditorium, now on iPad]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/05/pulse-from-makers-of-auditorium-now-on-ipad/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/05/pulse-from-makers-of-auditorium-now-on-ipad/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/05/pulse-from-makers-of-auditorium-now-on-ipad/#comments The lovely, addictive Auditorium is a big favorite at Joystiq HQ, and developer Cipher Prime has just delivered an equally enjoyable follow-up, Pulse: Volume One, a new rhythm game for iPad. It's unsurprisingly tough to describe, but if you like tapping screens in time with music as you simultaneously create lovely visuals, we imagine you're really going to enjoy it.

If you're a little nervous about parting with $5 sight unseen, we've got a gallery of screens and a promo code for one of you just after the break.

Gallery: Pulse: Volume One (iPad)

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JoystiqPulse, from makers of Auditorium, now on iPad originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 May 2011 19:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auditoriumcipher-primeiosipadmobilepulsepulse-volume-oneThu, 05 May 2011 19:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Angry Birds is top PSN download in January, Mass Effect 2 comes in at #8]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/08/angry-birds-is-top-psn-download-in-january-mass-effect-2-comes/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/08/angry-birds-is-top-psn-download-in-january-mass-effect-2-comes/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/08/angry-birds-is-top-psn-download-in-january-mass-effect-2-comes/#comments No wonder developers are jumping ship to Rovio: it's flooded with money. Angry Birds has managed to perch itself atop not only the iOS and Android marketplaces, but it has claimed the top spot on the PlayStation Store as well. Released as a mini, the port works on both PS3 and PSP, which undoubtedly helped its sales. The rest of the top 10 for January include:
  1. Angry Birds
  2. Tetris
  3. X-Men
  4. Pac-Man Championship Edition DX
  5. Final Fantasy VII
  6. Wheel of Fortune
  7. Marvel vs Capcom 2
  8. Mass Effect 2
  9. Castle Crashers
  10. Risk Factions
Mass Effect 2 is a surprising addition to the top downloads list, considering it is a full $60 game. Perhaps the success of Bioware's RPG will cause more publishers to consider releasing full retail games via the PlayStation Store?

JoystiqAngry Birds is top PSN download in January, Mass Effect 2 comes in at #8 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>angry-birdsplaystationps3psnpsn-monthlypsppulsesalessonyTue, 08 Feb 2011 16:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy and Tetris top PSP's sales charts for 2010 (so far)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/20/final-fantasy-and-tetris-top-psps-sales-charts-for-2010-so-far/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/20/final-fantasy-and-tetris-top-psps-sales-charts-for-2010-so-far/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/20/final-fantasy-and-tetris-top-psps-sales-charts-for-2010-so-far/#comments The latest episode of PlayStation Network's Pulse revealed the top ten downloaded PSP games for 2010 so far. Perhaps it should come as no surprise that Square Enix's classic PSone RPGs have topped the list in the first quarter of the year. Only one mini makes it into the top 10: Tetris, whose steep $10 price tag apparently hasn't scared everyone away.

1. Final Fantasy VII (PSP/PS3)
2. Final Fantasy VIII (PSP/PS3)
3. Tetris
4. God of War: Chains of Olympus
5. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
6. LittleBigPlanet
7. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
8. Madden NFL 10
9. Gran Turismo
10. Resident Evil 2 (PSP/PS3)

JoystiqFinal Fantasy and Tetris top PSP's sales charts for 2010 (so far) originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstation-networkpsnpsn-monthlypulsesalesSat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dissidia demo expected July 23]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/dissidia-demo-expected-july-23/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/dissidia-demo-expected-july-23/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/dissidia-demo-expected-july-23/#comments Have you seen the latest episode of Pulse, the fortnightly PSN content highlight video? If so, you will have noticed that a demo for Square Enix's next PSP release, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, will be available to download on July 23. That's the expected release date, at least, but don't be surprised if it slips back down the slippery slope leading to the PSN servers. It wouldn't be the first time.

For many of us this will be the first time to see how the game actually works, as screenshots and videos have shown nothing more than a lot of mindless mid-air hacking and slashing. For a game which apparently lasts for over 40 hours, there's got to be a little more to it than that.

[Via VG247]

JoystiqDissidia demo expected July 23 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Top 10 Game Demos of 2009
  1. Resident Evil 5
  2. Killzone 2
  3. F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
  4. Afro Samurai
  5. Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.
  6. Skate 2
  7. Wanted: Weapons of Fate
  8. Watchmen: The End is Nigh
  9. The Lord of the Rings Conquest
  10. MLB 09 The Show
Check out the top 10 TV shows after the break.

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JoystiqPulse: Resident Evil 5 and Family Guy top PSN downloads originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>family-guypsnpulseresident-evil-5Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Top 10 PSN games and movies for January 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/top-10-psn-games-and-movies-for-january-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/top-10-psn-games-and-movies-for-january-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/top-10-psn-games-and-movies-for-january-2009/#comments This week's episode of Pulse (available on the PlayStation Store) revealed the top 10 games and movies downloaded off the PlayStation Store for January 2009:
  1. Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
  2. Mortal Kombat II
  3. Magic Ball
  4. Cuboid
  5. JEOPARDY!
  6. Linger in Shadows
  7. Crash Commando
  8. PAIN
  9. LUMINES Supernova
  10. High Velocity Bowling
It appears fighting games are what PS3 players want. The PSN versions of the classic 2D fighters, Street Fighter II and Mortal Kombat II take the top spots this month. We're glad to see that both Magic Ball and Cuboid are doing well -- these indie developers went exclusively to the PlayStation Network, and their casual games are doing quite well.

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JoystiqTop 10 PSN games and movies for January 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstation-storepulseThu, 12 Feb 2009 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Top 10 downloaded PSN games of 2008]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/19/top-10-downloaded-psn-games-of-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/19/top-10-downloaded-psn-games-of-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/19/top-10-downloaded-psn-games-of-2008/#commentsFiled under:


PlayStation.com's Pulse program has revealed* PSN's "overall" most downloaded games of 2008. Now, before cursing the heavens that PAIN is at the top of the list, PS3 Fanboy is quick to point out that the game was free with the Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundle earlier this year.

The list is still packed with surprises, especially with the performance of High Velocity Bowling and Aquatopia. It's good to see that PixelJunk Monsters did well, but where's Eden? WipEout HD's absence is also noticeable. We'd definitely like to see Pulse do this as a monthly feature.

*Copied list after the break for our mobile users who may not be able to read the image.

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JoystiqTop 10 downloaded PSN games of 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The latest episode of Pulse reveals the top PSN game downloads of 2008. At the top of the list is Idol Minds' PAIN. This isn't too surprising, considering it was included for free with the Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundle earlier this year. However, we're surprised to see how well High Velocity Bowling has done. Other surprises include Aquatopia and High Stakes Poker.

Do you think the top 10 list is missing any games? We certainly think so. Where's WipEout HD? Although it's a PSP remake, we think it's an incredible value.

Here's the list, for those of you unable to see the image above:
  1. Pain
  2. High Velocity Bowling
  3. Super Stardust HD
  4. PixelJunk Monsters
  5. Flow
  6. Warhawk
  7. Aquatopia
  8. Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection
  9. High Stakes Poker Edition
  10. Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty

JoystiqPAIN is the most downloaded game on PSN in 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>painpsnpulseFri, 19 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony puts finger on the Pulse of PSN releases]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/08/sony-puts-finger-on-the-pulse-of-psn-releases/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/08/sony-puts-finger-on-the-pulse-of-psn-releases/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/08/sony-puts-finger-on-the-pulse-of-psn-releases/#commentsFiled under:


If you find yourself wishing there was a dedicated news source to keep you abreast of the latest releases on the PlayStation Network, then you're probably not the most attentive person in the world. Seriously, between Sony's pay-per-view "interactive magazine" Qore, and our very own Blu-ray-lovin' sister site, you should know about these things before they cross Kaz Hirai's desk.

If you find yourself with a profound, unquenchable thirst for PSN info, Sony recently unveiled yet another news source from which to drink -- a biweekly (see: every other week), five-minute program titled Pulse. These updates, which are hosted by Christina Lee, will only air on PlayStation.com -- which makes sense, we guess. If it aired on the PlayStation Network, it would have to report about itself, creating an infinite feedback loop which would effectively turn your PS3 into a sentient killing machine.

JoystiqSony puts finger on the Pulse of PSN releases originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>christina-leeps3pulseqoresonyMon, 08 Dec 2008 12:56:00 EST<![CDATA[PULSE highlights new PlayStation Network additions]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/05/pulse-highlights-new-playstation-network-additions/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/05/pulse-highlights-new-playstation-network-additions/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/05/pulse-highlights-new-playstation-network-additions/#commentsFiled under:

Having trouble keeping up with all the new content on the PlayStation Network? Probably not, considering you read our site. Regardless, Sony is starting a new service called PULSE which plans on providing bi-weekly updates on the latest Blu-ray and PlayStation Network releases. PULSE will be available every other week on PlayStation.com. Click the link to check out the very first episode.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>pulseFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:50:00 EST<![CDATA[DIY mod adds some awesome pulsating lights to the Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/02/diy-mod-adds-some-awesome-pulsating-lights-to-the-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/02/diy-mod-adds-some-awesome-pulsating-lights-to-the-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/02/diy-mod-adds-some-awesome-pulsating-lights-to-the-wii/#commentsFiled under: ,


Oh, to have a Wii console such as this. Maybe it's unnecessary to do such a thing to your Wii, considering its sleek, simple white look is one of the things we love about it. Then again, it would be kind of cool to show off to others, like "look at me, I'm pretty awesome at doing stuff." And, really, case mods never get old, even if the system is almost ancient.

What do you guys think?

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