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[Sit down before you read about Kinect SDK update 1.5]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/22/sit-down-before-you-read-about-kinect-sdk-update-1-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/22/sit-down-before-you-read-about-kinect-sdk-update-1-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/22/sit-down-before-you-read-about-kinect-sdk-update-1-5/#comments ImageThe 1.5 update for the Kinect SDK has been released to developers, and it adds a solid list of new capabilities, including something called Kinect Studio (that allows developers to record user movements and play them back for the code later), a development kit for Face Tracking (which enables Kinect to track facial features), and new Human Interface Guidelines and other documentation improvements.

But the marquee feature here is that Microsoft has finally laid to rest the question of whether the Kinect works when seated or not. Now there's a full Seated Skeletal Tracking mode, which only tracks a person's head, torso and arms. Microsoft recommends this not only for when games players are seated, but for any application where the lower half of the body doesn't need to be tracked. Finally, there are also new language packs. In addition to languages like French and Japanese, you get Kinect support for regional differences in languages, like English/Canada and English/Australia. Crikey, devs will be well chuffed about that, etc.

JoystiqSit down before you read about Kinect SDK update 1.5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Awesomenauts will be free for PS Plus subscribers, Sony said. It was scheduled to launch on XBLA on May 2, but that release is still unconfirmed. We've contacted Microsoft for clarification.

Update: Ronimo has confirmed to Joystiq that Awesomenauts will launch as scheduled on XBLA, on May 2. Microsoft has yet to respond, but this is heartening news for potential Awesomenauts fans everywhere.

JoystiqAwesomenauts to launch as planned on PSN tomorrow, XBLA naut known [Update: XBLA now known!] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsbankruptcydtp-entertainmentinsolvencylaunchmicrosoftplaystationps3Publishingreleaseronimo-gamesxboxMon, 30 Apr 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Devil May Cry HD Collection may be out now at your local brick-and-mortar]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/devil-may-cry-hd-collection-may-be-out-now-at-your-local-brick-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/devil-may-cry-hd-collection-may-be-out-now-at-your-local-brick-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/devil-may-cry-hd-collection-may-be-out-now-at-your-local-brick-a/#comments The Devil May Cry HD Collection has an official launch date of April 3, but brick-and-mortar stores such as GameStop are selling it right now -- seriously, call up your local games store and ask if they have it in stock.

Told you so.

Physical retailers are able to sell Devil May Cry HD before the launch date because the title's street date has been removed, a GameStop representative told Joystiq. Perhaps this is Capcom's way of getting you out of the house, or maybe it's trying to bring down that newfangled digital-shopping model. Whatever the reason, just think of this as Easter come early and enjoy slaughtering all your demons a week in advance.

JoystiqDevil May Cry HD Collection may be out now at your local brick-and-mortar originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Irrational previously announced BioShock 2 would hit Mac in January, published by Feral Interactive. Turns out half of that statement was true, and BioShock 2 is today available for Mac download via the Feral store, Mac App Store, Gamersgate, Gamefly, Mac Game Store and Macgames.fr.

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JoystiqBioShock 2 emerges on Mac today originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bioshock-2feralferal-interactivefinallyIrrational-GamesmacreleaseThu, 29 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mistborn fantasy novels becoming Birthright game, due out Fall 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/27/mistborn-fantasy-novels-becoming-birthright-game-due-out-fall-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/27/mistborn-fantasy-novels-becoming-birthright-game-due-out-fall-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/27/mistborn-fantasy-novels-becoming-birthright-game-due-out-fall-2/#comments Brandon Sanderson is the author who was selected to finish off the popular Wheel of Time series of fantasy novels after Robert Jordan passed away, and of course he's a legitimate author in his own right with a New York Times top ten series called Mistborn. Sanderson has announced on his own blog that he's teaming up with Little Orbit Games (creators of licensed games for Young Justice and Sherlock Holmes) to turn Mistborn's setting into a video game.

The game is set as sort of a prequel to the books, taking place hundreds of years in the past. Sanderson says he's been impressed by Little Orbit from working with them so far, and while there's not a lot of information on the game yet, he says the company "envisioned the game the same way I always had." Sanderson will be staying away from the actual game's design, but he will be writing the plot and dialogue. Mistborn: Birthright is due out on "video game platforms" later on in 2013.

JoystiqMistborn fantasy novels becoming Birthright game, due out Fall 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Brand caught our eye all the way back in August of last year, and we've just gotten word that the game is available now on Xbox Live Indie Games, yours for the low price of just 240 Microsoft points ($3). You can see a release trailer above, and all of those swords you see in there are custom-made, because the game allows you to create your own.

We're also told that you can play as your own Xbox Live avatar, and that there's about five hours of nonlinear exploration gameplay across three big areas. Looks good -- if you give it a download, let us know what you think.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brandcustomizationmicrosoftnine-dots-studioreleaseswordxboxxbox-live-indie-gamesSat, 04 Feb 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[VVVVVV arrives on the 3DS eShop on December 29]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/24/vvvvvv-arrives-on-the-3ds-eshop-on-december-29/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/24/vvvvvv-arrives-on-the-3ds-eshop-on-december-29/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/24/vvvvvv-arrives-on-the-3ds-eshop-on-december-29/#comments Terry Cavanagh's great platformer VVVVVV is heading to a 3DS near you as promised: The game has been set for release on the Nintendo eShop next week. Starting December 29, you'll be able to grab the game (published by Nicalis, the company behind Cave Story and its various iterations) for a price of $7.99 on your 3DS, and take on the game's many frustrating yet ingenious challenges for yourself.

Or, if you've never played the title before, you could go try out the free Flash version, or play it on PC or Mac as you wish. It's a great and well-made experience for sure, but bring all of the patience you have. You'll need it.

Gallery: VVVVVV 3DS (10/07/2011)

JoystiqVVVVVV arrives on the 3DS eShop on December 29 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dseshopindienicalisnintendonintendo-eshopplatformerreleaseterry-cavanaghvvvvvvSat, 24 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Professor Layton 3DS to arrive in Europe next year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/17/professor-layton-3ds-to-arrive-in-europe-next-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/17/professor-layton-3ds-to-arrive-in-europe-next-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/17/professor-layton-3ds-to-arrive-in-europe-next-year/#comments The Professor Layton titles traditionally take their sweet time heading across the continent from Japan to the EU, and the series' first 3DS entry, called Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle in Japan, is no exception. It arrived in the land of the Rising Sun last February, and hasn't been released in Europe or North America yet. But it looks like one of those releases is planned: The end of a trailer for Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call in Europe teases that players should "get ready for an all-new Layton next year."

Presumably, that's the 3DS title (though the name usually changes on the trip over), and that tease means we'll see it out sometime in 2012. We haven't seen quite as much confirmation on a North American release, but since the last title hit Europe this week and North America last month, 2012 is a good bet for us 'mericans as well. After all, it's not like Level-5 doesn't want to release it here, it's just that translation can take time.

JoystiqProfessor Layton 3DS to arrive in Europe next year originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dseueuropejapanlevel-5nintendonorth-americaprofessor-laytonprofessor-layton-and-the-last-specterprofessor-layton-and-the-mask-of-miraclereleaserelease-dateThu, 17 Nov 2011 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[CD Projekt working on new IP, multiple multiplatform releases]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/17/cd-projekt-working-on-new-ip-multiple-multiplatform-releases/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/17/cd-projekt-working-on-new-ip-multiple-multiplatform-releases/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/17/cd-projekt-working-on-new-ip-multiple-multiplatform-releases/#comments According to a translation of the livestream of CD Projekt's recent Investor's Day, the Polish developer behind The Witcher is working on a brand new IP, along with a whole bunch of other releases over the next few years. The Witcher 2 is still due out on Xbox next year, and then CD Projekt says it's also working on two more "AAA+" titles for 2014 and 2015. Between then and now, the company also hopes to put out three smaller budget titles -- two with a budget/staff grade of "A", and 1 "AA"-sized game.

All of the titles are set up for "multiplatform" release, though which platforms isn't yet clear. But the company says it's still working on developing the RED engine, and since that engine is already designed for PC and Xbox development, we'll guess those two. CD Projekt promises more news on all of these titles soon, and since both "AAA+" titles expect to take 3-5 years to develop, it's a good guess at least one of those is already under development. We'll keep an eye open for more.

JoystiqCD Projekt working on new IP, multiple multiplatform releases originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cd-projektcd-projekt-reddevelopmentmicrosoftpcred-enginereleasethe-witcherthe-witcher-2xboxThu, 17 Nov 2011 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[MLB 2K12 names Tigers' Justin Verlander as cover Athlete]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/06/mlb-2k12-names-tigers-justin-verlander-as-cover-athlete/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/06/mlb-2k12-names-tigers-justin-verlander-as-cover-athlete/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/06/mlb-2k12-names-tigers-justin-verlander-as-cover-athlete/#comments 2K Games announced this week that the Detroit Tigers hurler Justin Verlander will grace the cover of MLB 2K12, due out when the next baseball season begins in March of next year. Verlander was named Player of the Year and American League Outstanding Pitcher at the recent Players' Choice Awards, and it's likely that he'll pick up the Cy Young Award for 2011 as well, the first time he'll earn that honor.

You can see Verlander's virtual arm (and virtual chewing animation) in the quick trailer above. Sure, it's the arm that strikes out batters, but you can't get Detroit to the AL championship without a groovy chew like that one.

JoystiqMLB 2K12 names Tigers' Justin Verlander as cover Athlete originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Former Robin, Dick Grayson, has moved out from under Batman's cape to go on his own as Nightwing, but we have a feeling that Bruce would just shake his head if he saw these bangs. How are you supposed to fight crime if you can't keep that hair out of your eyes, Dick?

At any rate, that's what Nightwing looks like in Batman: Arkham City, as Rocksteady has confirmed his rumored appearance in the title. He and Robin will be available both in preorders and in their own downloadable content packs. November 1 will find Nightwing available for $6.99 or 560 Microsoft points on either Xbox 360 or PS3, along with the "Wayne Manor" and "Main Hall" challenge maps and a Nightwing Animated Series skin. Robin's pack will be available on November 22 for the same price, including "Black Mask Hideout" and "Freight Train Escape" maps -- and presumably an extra skin as well.

Both playable characters will have their own tools and moves for knocking out the bad guys. Batman: Arkham City launches on Xbox 360 and PS3 on Tuesday, October 18.

JoystiqBatman: Arkham City's Nightwing could use a haircut originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arkham-citybatmanBatman-Arkham-Asylum-2Batman-Arkham-Citydick-graysondlcmicrosoftnightwingpcplaystationpreorderps3releaserobinxboxSat, 15 Oct 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Worms 2: Armageddon DLC hits Xbox Live, PSN today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/worms-2-armageddon-dlc-hits-xbox-live-psn-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/worms-2-armageddon-dlc-hits-xbox-live-psn-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/worms-2-armageddon-dlc-hits-xbox-live-psn-today/#comments Worms 2: Armageddon has gotten not one or two but three brand new content packs announced for the game on XBLA and PSN. The "Puzzle Pack" is available today on Xbox Live, and brings 20 new single-player puzzle missions, five new achievements, and some new cosmetic content onto your console for 320 Microsoft Points ($4).

Additionally, the PSN version has gained the "Retro Pack," with 20 more single-player missions and new speech banks and other content, and the "Time Attack Pack," with even more race missions to play through. Some of that content was presumably already in the Xbox DLC that arrived last month, so now PSN players can enjoy it as well, at a price of $4.99 each (with extra discounts for PlayStation Plus members).

All three packs are available right now, and Team 17 is promising more new content packs to come. You can browse through screenshots of all the new content below. Happy wormin'!

Gallery: Worms 2: Armageddon - Puzzle Pack (XBLA)


Gallery: Worms 2: Armageddon - Time Attack (PSN)


Gallery: Worms 2: Armageddon - Retro Pack (PSN)

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JoystiqWorms 2: Armageddon DLC hits Xbox Live, PSN today originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcmicrosoftplaystationplaystation-plusps3psnreleaseteam-17Worms-2Worms-2-Armageddonxboxxbox-liveWed, 24 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Star Wars: The Old Republic supply artificially limited at launch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/18/star-wars-the-old-republic-launch-copies-artificially-limited-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/18/star-wars-the-old-republic-launch-copies-artificially-limited-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/18/star-wars-the-old-republic-launch-copies-artificially-limited-a/#comments In an attempt to prevent its servers from collapsing under the weight of a million Force-hungry MMO-players, EA will artificially limit the number of copies -- both digital and retail -- of Star Wars: The Old Republic available at launch. An EA representative reportedly revealed the strategy at a Gamescom demo, but didn't divulge any details such as how many copies would be available, or how long it would take for more copies to be released once the quota is met.

We suppose this strategy makes sense, though we can't help but imagine the excuses BioWare and EA are going to have to come up with to explain why their downloads are sold out. "Bits? You want bits? Sorry friend. We're fresh out of those. Bytes too! Sorry about that. The drought's hitting us awful hard. The ... the technodrought."

JoystiqStar Wars: The Old Republic supply artificially limited at launch originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>biowareealaunchlucasartsmmommorpgpcreleasestar-warsStar-Wars-The-Old-RepublicThe-Old-RepublicThu, 18 Aug 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dirt 3's Colin McRae charity DLC released, proceeds go to good cause]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/dirt-3s-colin-mcrae-charity-dlc-released-proceeds-go-to-good-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/dirt-3s-colin-mcrae-charity-dlc-released-proceeds-go-to-good-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/dirt-3s-colin-mcrae-charity-dlc-released-proceeds-go-to-good-c/#comments Codemasters has announced the first DLC for Dirt 3, and says that all proceeds from the sale will go to charity. The Colin McRae Vision Charity Pack is now available for the Xbox Live and Games for Windows versions of the game (for 160 Microsoft points / $2), and allows players to drive a Ford Escort Mk II with five different liveries. The PS3 version will be available as soon as the PlayStation Store returns.

This was the car famously driven by Colin McRae, the original namesake of the Dirt series who died in 2007. All proceeds from the pack will go to the Colin McRae Vision Charity, which raises funds for worthwhile causes around the world in McRae's name.

Codemasters says that this is the first of a few weeks' worth of DLC packs. Each will feature more cars and new tracks going forward.

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JoystiqDirt 3's Colin McRae charity DLC released, proceeds go to good cause originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>charitycodemasterscolin-mcraedirt-3dlcmicrosoftpcreleasexboxThu, 02 Jun 2011 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Japan denies any earthquake-related NGP delays]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/06/sony-japan-denies-any-earthquake-related-ngp-delays/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/06/sony-japan-denies-any-earthquake-related-ngp-delays/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/06/sony-japan-denies-any-earthquake-related-ngp-delays/#comments Sony's Japanese arm has told the Wall Street Journal that earlier reports suggesting Japan's recent earthquake would delay the release of the NGP in some territories -- including comments made by SCEA president Jack Tretton -- were outright "wrong."

Company rep Satoshi Fukuoka said it expects "no impact from the quake on our launch plan," and that while that plan still calls for the device to arrive later this year, Sony has never said it would launch simultaneously in Asia, North America and Europe.

Sony will, however, continue to monitor the situation in the earthquake- and tsunami-ravaged region and alter its plans if necessary.

JoystiqSony Japan denies any earthquake-related NGP delays originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>earthquakejapanngpplaystationplaystation-vitapspreleasesceasceiscejsonyvitawall-street-journalWed, 06 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space Aftermath coming to DVD and Blu-ray on January 25]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/09/dead-space-aftermath-coming-to-dvd-and-blu-ray-on-january-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/09/dead-space-aftermath-coming-to-dvd-and-blu-ray-on-january-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/09/dead-space-aftermath-coming-to-dvd-and-blu-ray-on-january-25/#comments EA has announced a release date for the upcoming Dead Space Aftermath animated movie. The film will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on January 24 in Europe, and January 25 in the US. MSRP is $34.99, but some outlets (including Amazon at the moment) are selling it for even cheaper than that already. The film will also come bundled in a double pack with 2008's animated tie-in, Dead Space Downfall.

The film will supposedly serve as a prequel to Dead Space 2, about a group sent by the Government to the Aegis VII disaster from the first animated film, in order to "test" the "effects" of Marker shards. Sounds like a recipe for "trouble" (and some gory scares). Between this release next month and the demo later on this month, the Dead Space franchise is about to get a whole lot livelier.

JoystiqDead Space Aftermath coming to DVD and Blu-ray on January 25 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The rest of the world doesn't have to deal with any exclusivity agreements -- the PC version will be on sale in Australia and Asia on November 24, and in Europe on November 26.

[Thanks, Steve]

JoystiqSpider-Man: Shattered Dimensions on PC is Walmart exclusive for Thanksgiving weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The trailer puts the game's release on XBLA in spring 2010, which, last we saw out the window, was right about now. So you probably won't have to wait too long to get your daily dose of space fruit from Strawdog Studios.

JoystiqGo into a Fruit Frenzy with Space Ark originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>downloadableem-mediareleasespring-2010strawdog-studiosxblaxbox-live-arcadeTue, 20 Apr 2010 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Disgaea Infinite trailer makes as much sense as the other Disgaea games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/06/disgaea-infinite-trailer-makes-as-much-sense-as-the-other-disgae/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/06/disgaea-infinite-trailer-makes-as-much-sense-as-the-other-disgae/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/06/disgaea-infinite-trailer-makes-as-much-sense-as-the-other-disgae/#comments
That Disgaea Infinite trailer that snuck out in Japanese a little while back has now been officially released and translated into almost-English and, while it's a little harsh to call the series "the ultimate grind-fest" (unless fans want to wear that title as a badge of honor), this weird little adaptation that turns the strategy RPG into a "visual novel" adventure game still looks interesting.

Last we heard, this one was due out for the PSP in May, but this trailer actually says June of 2010. We checked in with NIS America, and they informed us that the game is due out on June 8th of this year. Look for it as a downloadable title on PSN then.

JoystiqDisgaea Infinite trailer makes as much sense as the other Disgaea games originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The only catch? You need a key, and they've only got a few. So you'll just have to hope you come up when they spin the random numbers around. We do know that you have to be a member of the official group, so sign in over there right now ... and then begins the waiting game.

[via LA Examiner]

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Did you pick up Infinite Space yet? The DS spaceventure was released from its docking station by Platinum Games yesterday, and so far the reviews are actually better than we expected. We've got two more launch trailers to share with you: one above which seems to be the intro to the game (complete with Star Wars-style crawl and the weird narration we've come to expect from this game); and another after the break which will walk you through the game's battle tutorial.

If you've tried the game out, let us know what you think below. The battle system seems different and the story isn't supposed to be too bad, either. You wouldn't think that an infinite void of open space would have that much going on, but maybe it's worth a shot.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlebattle-systeminfinite-spacelaunchmetacriticplatinum-gamesreleasereviewsstar-warstutorialThu, 18 Mar 2010 12:37:00 EST<![CDATA[No launch DLC for Blur, but there will be plenty]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/06/no-launch-dlc-for-blur-but-there-will-be-plenty/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/06/no-launch-dlc-for-blur-but-there-will-be-plenty/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/06/no-launch-dlc-for-blur-but-there-will-be-plenty/#comments Blur has been in development at Bizarre Creations for at least a year now, and probably even longer, but in all of that time, no one in the studio has worked on any DLC, according to lead designer Ged Talbot speaking to MTV Multiplayer. While the title does have some in-game pre-order bonuses ready to go, there won't be any launch DLC, so you'll have to be satisfied with the 50 cars and 30 racing locales coming on the disc for a little while.

But Talbot does say that Bizarre will be releasing additional content soon after the game goes on sale, and that "it's always been a massive part of the strategy to support the game with DLC." Your late '92 baby blue Subaru might not be in there right now, but just be patient, baby -- it's coming for you.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bizarre-creationsblurbonusescarsdlcged-talbotlaunch-daylaunch-dlclocationsMicrosoftracesreleasetracksXbox-360Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo report hints at new Wii titles, Other M release]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/nintendo-report-hints-at-new-wii-titles-other-m-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/nintendo-report-hints-at-new-wii-titles-other-m-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/nintendo-report-hints-at-new-wii-titles-other-m-release/#comments Nintendo is one of a few companies to release its earnings report earlier this week, and a supplemental report released today has some surprises and new information for Wii owners. Not only does it finally list a target date for Metroid: Other M (you can expect it as soon as summer of this year if all goes according to plan), but there are two brand new names in the list as well: Xenoblade and The Last Story. Xenoblade is listed for a Spring 2010 release, so we should be hearing about that one soon, and The Last Story is listed for sometime this year, with both slated for release on the Wii in Japan. There's reason to believe these are just new names, as both Monado: Beginning of the World and Cosmic Walker are missing from the report, and Monado was being developed by Monolith Soft, known most notably for another Xeno- title you may have heard of. But Monado is still listed for a release in the US this year, so who knows?

Other than that, the report lists some titles we expected to see soon: A new Kirby Super Star title, Super Mario Galaxy 2, the Wii's Legend of Zelda, Golden Sun for DS, and a few other releases scheduled in 2010. Full list of Japanese Wii releases is after the break.

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JoystiqNintendo report hints at new Wii titles, Other M release originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010cosmic-walkerdateearningsearnings-reportenglish-conversationhoshi-no-kirbykensakusukirbylegend-of-zeldaline-attack-heroesmetroid-other-mmonado-beginning-of-the-worldmoneymonolith-softnintendoother-mreleaserelease-dateschedulespan-smasherspringsummersuper-mario-galaxy-2the-last-storyWiixenobladeThu, 28 Jan 2010 23:15:00 EST<![CDATA[BioShock 2 now available for prepurchase on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/19/bioshock-2-now-available-for-prepurchase-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/19/bioshock-2-now-available-for-prepurchase-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/19/bioshock-2-now-available-for-prepurchase-on-steam/#comments Valve has officially announced that 2K Games' BioShock 2 will be available for purchase on Steam -- you can pre-purchase the game right now, and it'll be unlocked for play on February 9, 2010, day and date with the rest of the world. The current price is $44.99, a slight discount from the boxed version, and that includes a Steam copy of the original BioShock as well, which you can "kindly" give to a friend if you happen to already have it. Or you can nab four licenses for you and three friends for $134.97, with each of you getting to play the original also.

Sure, it's a good deal if you're not concerned with "discs" or "physical media," but does it come with a vinyl LP of the game's original soundtrack? Didn't think so, boy-o.

JoystiqBioShock 2 now available for prepurchase on Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The table will bring new gameplay modes and missions along with it to the PlayStation Store on Thursday, January 14, for $2.49 (€1.99). Of course, it's DLC for the original ZEN Pinball game, so you've got to have that, too. Wait, we just rewatched it -- did Ryu just slice the ball in half? That's pretty awesome!

JoystiqZEN Pinball's Ninja Gaiden table trailer slices and dices originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The good news is that it's possible the game could come out earlier in the US, being as it's a title developed right here between the shining seas. But either way, that demo will have to tide you over for a couple more months.

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NinjaBee says an official announcement is coming at the end of the month, and it'll be releasing new concept art every week until then, so stay tuned for more.

JoystiqNinjaBee shows concepts for new XBLA game, playable with Avatars originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Indie developer Hazardous Software has announced that you can now preorder its still-in-development time-bending RTS, Achron, on its website. "Pre-order" in this case means something a little different than usual: By giving Hazardous $29.99 now, you'll get access to the game's current alpha version, which includes five single-player levels. According to the release calendar, you'll get access to the rest of the game later this year, with a multiplayer beta in February, a level editor around April and a full game release a year from now in January 2011.

We spoke with the developer's rep, who tells us that it's hoping to stick to the release calendar like glue -- he even says the dates there are slightly "conservative." Dear readers of this post in 2011: If time travel does exist in the future, could you maybe come back here to the past and tell us if this complicated little game is any good?

JoystiqTime-traveling RTS Achron now playable, available for pre-order originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achronalphadownloadhazardous-softwarelevelsparadoxpre-orderreleasertssingleplayersoftwaretime-travelversionTue, 05 Jan 2010 01:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy XIII sales plunge in Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/02/final-fantasy-xiii-sales-plunge-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/02/final-fantasy-xiii-sales-plunge-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/02/final-fantasy-xiii-sales-plunge-in-japan/#comments According to unofficial sales numbers from Japan, Final Fantasy XIII has fallen down to number four on the sales list over there, after a very big million-plus release day and a record-breaking first week. But otaku take heart: even though sales of the game dropped over a million units in the second week, this wasn't unexpected.

Final Fantasy games always tend to take a dip after the "day one purchase" audience gets their copies. The last iteration of the series took a 1.5 million unit hit in week two. But even with the lower sales, about 200,000 copies were traded for the appropriate cost in yen, which indicates Square Enix is likely still on track to meet or exceed its six million target worldwide. That's a lot of chocobos.

Gallery: Final Fantasy XIII

[Via Kotaku]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy XIII sales plunge in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zangeki no Reginleiv, everybody! No, we didn't just wish you happy holidays in Russian -- that's the name of Nintendo's upcoming Japanese release (it basically means "Dynamic Slash," or "Dynamic Zan") that's not only its first Cero D-rated ("M") title ever, but also developed by Sandlot, the folks behind 2007's action gem-in-the-rough Earth Defense Force 2017. As you can see in the new trailer (posted for your viewing enjoyment after the break), the game features Norse heroes doing some MotionPlus-enabled hacking and slashing that results in screen-filling sprays of blood and dismemberment. Good, good times.

It's highly unlikely we'll ever see this one show up here in North America -- Nintendo of America and mature games don't usually mix well. But you can still grab your Wiimote, watch this trailer while waving your arms around, and dream.

Continue reading Zangeki no Reginleiv just assumes you don't need all those limbs

JoystiqZangeki no Reginleiv just assumes you don't need all those limbs originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's a great time to be a WoW player -- Hallow's End is in the air, patch 3.3 is being tested, and the Cataclysm expansion is slowly revealing its secrets to us. Heck, Eliza Dushku is playing World of Warcraft, why aren't you? After the break, ten of the most popular stories from Joystiq's Azeroth-obsessed sister site, WoW.com. If you haven't ever visited the biggest MMO around yet, now might be the time to finally take the leap.

Continue reading The best of WoW.com: October 20-27, 2009

JoystiqThe best of WoW.com: October 20-27, 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cataclysmdeveloperdowneddramadruideliza-dushkuexpansionfrostguildwatchkaluak-fishing-derbylfglfg-interfacemagepatch-3.3recruitingreleaseshamantankingtwitterwolvesworgenworld-of-warcraftwow-comwow-patch-3.3Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[White Knight Chronicles coming February 2010]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/16/white-knight-chronicles-coming-february-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/16/white-knight-chronicles-coming-february-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/16/white-knight-chronicles-coming-february-2010/#comments Now that Uncharted 2 is out, what first-party exclusives do PS3 fans have to look out for? Well, not much: other than Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time and God of War Collection, the holiday pickings are quite slim. Next year, on the other hand, is a different beast altogether. MAG will represent January, and according to this new trailer from the PlayStation Network, White Knight Chronicles will be ready in February.

Such an early 2010 release should give players a few months time to delve into Level-5's world before Square Enix launches Final Fantasy XIII. That should make Level-5's Yoshiaki Kusada pretty happy, right?

JoystiqWhite Knight Chronicles coming February 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LocoRoco Midnight Carnival is rolling onto the PlayStation Network on October 29 -- that's two weeks from now -- for $15. According to the PlayStation.Blog, that means you'll be able to get "16 brand new stages, full competitive and co-op modes, two minigames, and three additional bonus stages" for the price of three foot-longs at Subway.

While Midnight Carnival has very simple controls (only the shoulder buttons are used), we're a bit surprised that the game includes a "Demo Play"-esque feature for the kids. If a particular area is giving you a hard time, go online and connect with a friend that has the "savior mask" on. You'll be able to hold on to that friend and bypass the entire level. We at Joystiq will probably avoid that feature -- y'know, 'cuz we like playing games.

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Does he have a goatee or not? Click to find out!
Why is Jak so angry on the cover for Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier?
  • A) It's been four years since Jak 3! Even Daxter got his own game!
  • B) Franchise creator Naughty Dog abandoned Jak for Nathan Drake, a man that can't even transform!
  • C) Okay, Jak's been emo since Jak II. This is nothing new.
  • D) This.
The Lost Frontier will be available on PSP (in both UMD and PSN flavors) and on PS2 on November 3.

JoystiqJak and Daxter find a release date: November 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>jakjak-and-daxterjak-and-daxter-the-lost-frontierreleasethe-lost-frontierFri, 09 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Half-Minute Hero rushes to UMD on October 13, PSN one week later]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/05/half-minute-hero-rushes-to-umd-on-october-13-psn-one-week-later/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/05/half-minute-hero-rushes-to-umd-on-october-13-psn-one-week-later/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/05/half-minute-hero-rushes-to-umd-on-october-13-psn-one-week-later/#comments Okay, so it's pretty clear all of us are going to buy Half-Minute Hero. The only questions left are: when? And how? XSEED's bringing the clever micro-RPG game to retail stores on October 13, with a digital PSN release to follow one week later on October 22. "Timing is just off for whatever reason," we were told by a PR representative.

Half-Minute Hero's bite-sized gameplay makes it an ideal game to throw on your Memory Stick. But, will gamers have the patience to wait an entire week for the PSN version? By our calculations, you could play Half-Minute Hero over 25,000 times on UMD before the PSN version comes out!

JoystiqHalf-Minute Hero rushes to UMD on October 13, PSN one week later originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's Patch Day in the World of Warcraft, and if you've never actually played the game, then we'll tell you: it's a lot like Christmas, except it comes a few times a year. A huge patch of free content has been added into the game, and WoW.com is your HQ for all the information you need about all the new instances, items, and features. Check out our most popular posts below, and if you are a WoW player... then what are you doing here? Go see the Argent Tournament! It's out!

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JoystiqThe best of WoW.com: July 28 - August 4, 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqThe best of WoW.com: July 14-21, 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo has just announced COP: The Recruit, created by Ubisoft, for the DS at their E3 press conference. It's an open-world third-person urban crime game with an anime edge -- you play as a street racer who's been cuffed, and has to choose between working for the police or returning to your criminal ways. The short video they showed was reminiscent of both Driver and GTA -- running, shooting, committing acts that would normally get you locked up, all on the DS's dual screens.

We've got no date at all for when this might actually appear on store shelves, but we're guessing it'll be some point in the future. Sometime after this exact second right now.

JoystiqCOP: The Recruit takes you to an urban open world on the DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The tale of Guybrush Threepwood and his ascent through the pirate ranks is one of the most-loved stories from the adventure games of yesteryear, and now you can get ready for a whole lot more of it. LucasArts has announced to us at E3 that they're working with Telltale Games on Tales of Monkey Island, a five-part episodic series to be released monthly on both PC and WiiWare. LucasArts says that there's no shortage of demand among both developers and gamers to make and play as much Monkey Island as possible, so they're giving what they call "one of the forefathers of adventure gaming and the precusor to the RPG genre" the Sam and Max treatment.

There aren't any other platforms scheduled for release -- while the Monkey Island special edition is being released on Xbox Live, LucasArts CEO Darrell Rodriguez was tight-lipped when it came to getting the episodic content on consoles or even a platform like the iPhone. But he did tell us that their plan is to take us back to the "halcyon days" of the company, "when people couldn't wait for a LucasArts game to come out." Considering that the last Monkey Island release was almost nine years ago, it'll be nice to have the wait for a trip to the Tri-Island Area reduced to just 30 days.

Gallery: Tales of Monkey Island: Concept Art

JoystiqEpisodic Tales of Monkey Island coming to WiiWare, PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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