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[Hands-on: Toy Story 3: The Video Game (PS3)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/20/hands-on-toy-story-3-the-video-game-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/20/hands-on-toy-story-3-the-video-game-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/20/hands-on-toy-story-3-the-video-game-ps3/#comments Disney Interactive Studios has been making a lot of noise about refining and improving its approach to licensed games, and while Toy Story 3: The Video Game is still meant for the younger members of Pixar's vast following, it's the best evidence yet that Disney is serious about trying to use licenses right.

I got to play the game at a recent pre-E3 event, and it was a solid, kid-friendly experience, with bright and beautiful graphics surrounding intuitive racing and platforming mechanics. With innovative features like a very dynamic difficulty system and lots and lots of collectibles and game modes, Disney's Avalanche Studios has created something here that you, as someone who enjoys fine game design, can actually be proud to have your kids play.

Gallery: Toy Story 3: The Video Game (Pre-E3 2010)

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JoystiqHands-on: Toy Story 3: The Video Game (PS3) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 May 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last week, we told you about THQ's plan to release a Wii game called Deadly Creatures. While interested in the idea, we took up a "wait-and-see" policy regarding the title. The game's official site recently launched, however, giving us a glimpse into the unique desert creature adventure.

From what little we've seen, Deadly Creatures looks like it can be fun as long as the controls are pulled off correctly. Also, we're a little worried that the fighting might get repetitive. THQ has probably thought of that, though, making us think there will be more to the game than just beating up snakes and lizards.

While we enjoyed the trailer, we have to admit -- hearing the poor little screeches of those bugs and reptiles tugged at our heartstrings a bit. Really, we're just big softies.

JoystiqDeadly Creatures lives up to its name originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Forget butterflies -- what we need is a game with manly critters to control.

THQ intends to deliver on that desire, sating our need for a testosterone-infused game with Deadly Creatures. In this title, the player will control a scorpion and tarantula -- wait -- an armored scorpion and deadly tarantula, and beat up the likes of other desert creatures. That's right, we're looking at you, Gila monster.

We have to subtract a few man-o-meter (not to be confused with manometer) points, though, since the name of the developer is Rainbow Studios. Still, we're sure that the "brutal creature-crushing action" will more than make up for having the word "rainbow" on the box.

In all seriousness, the game sounds like it could be a lot of fun. Since it's on the Wii, you'd be correct to assume that it will involve some iteration of motion controls. Randy Shoemaker of THQ claims that the company is "raising the bar for all third party Wii titles." Let's just hope that the content backs up the talk. The last Wii game Rainbow Studios brought us was Cars, so we'll take a "wait-and-see" approach before we get too excited.

[Press release via NeoGAF]

JoystiqHelp, there are deadly creatures in my Wii! originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you weren't "lucky" enough to have a glitched copy of Bubble Bobble Revolution and the free Rainbow Islands that came with the replacement, you can get Rainbow Islands now for a very reasonable price. Gamestop is offering Codemasters' sequel for $9.99 new, no broken Bobbles included. It's backordered on the website (which has happened since we started writing the story) but it may be available in a local store or following a restock online.

$10 is just about the right price for a game with a Metascore of 54. The original Rainbow Islands is worth like 500 million imaginary Metascore points, and if playing this one even evokes the arcade game a little, it's worth it. Also, $10 is like 1/6 of a copy of Gundam: Crossfire. When you think of it that way, it's quite the bargain!

[Via CAG]

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IGN has posted the E3 video of the 10-minute Rainbow Six: Vegas trailer that ran periodically during E3. What's different this time around, however, is that the video is in HD and you don't have to listen to thousands of people while trying to watch it. Instead, you only have to listen to a few folks providing solid commentary on the trailer. The page for the video can be accessed here.

JoystiqRainbow Six: Vegas HD video originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Jun 2006 12:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The recently-leaked list of upcoming titles from the house that Rainbow Six built first appeared via Gamepro.com and later was denied by Ubi (and even later denied by Gamepro). Thankfully it has made its way to Eurogamer where the inclusion of some supposedly upcoming Revolution titles caused a stir here at Revolution Fanboy HQ. Some of these titles include:
 
-  Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 5
 -  Rayman 4
 -  Brothers in Arms 3
 -  Assassin
 -  Ninja Turtles

So is this an Ubi slip-up or a complete fallacy?

JoystiqThese aren't the releases you're looking for originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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