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[Rawbots pitches custom robot battles in a sandbox]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/rawbots-pitches-custom-robot-battles-in-a-sandbox/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/rawbots-pitches-custom-robot-battles-in-a-sandbox/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/rawbots-pitches-custom-robot-battles-in-a-sandbox/#commentsRawbots lets you create robots and fight with them, now on Kickstarter Rawbots is a multiplayer game in which you build and program robots to battle other players in a sandbox arena. Designer Alex Rozgo and the Rawbots team is pitching the game on Kickstarter, where they're trying for $300,000 to deliver the product on the PC, Mac, Linux, Wii U, and possibly the PS4.

Rawbots intends to have various parts available for the making of your mechanical minions, which can then be traded with others using contracts and blueprints. The structure of the world is meant to combine different types of gameplay, enabling you to put together various levels designed for FPS or RTS-style interaction.

So far, Rawbots has only picked up a few thousand dollars, but the project has over a month to go. The team is also selling early access to the game on its website for $29.99.

JoystiqRawbots pitches custom robot battles in a sandbox originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 May 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When your game involves giant robots with massive rockets, lasers and high-tech HUDs, you don't need epic rock music drowning out the sound of metallic hellfire and thundering footsteps, as MechWarrior Online demonstrates with the above teaser trailer.

You also don't need dubstep, but that's only because no one ever needs dubstep. That's right, not even you.

Gallery: MechWarrior Online (5/11/12)

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It's nice to know the names of the things you kill, and Demiurge wants you to have the most pleasant experience possible in its coming title, Shoot Many Robots. In the video above, meet Hot Rod, Hummer, Gasbag, Six-Pack and Dirt Screw. One of them "screws dirt." We'll let you deduce which one.

JoystiqShoot Many Robots introduces squirrely, hot and gassy robots originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demiurge-studiosmicrosoftnamespcplaystationps3Robotsshoot-many-robotsUbisoftxboxMon, 06 Feb 2012 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[The Joystiq Indie Pitch: Pragmatica]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/17/the-joystiq-indie-pitch-pragmatica/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/17/the-joystiq-indie-pitch-pragmatica/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/17/the-joystiq-indie-pitch-pragmatica/#comments Indie developers are the starving artists of the video-game world, often brilliant and innovative, but also misunderstood, underfunded and more prone to writing free-form poetry on their LiveJournals. We at Joystiq believe no one deserves to starve, and many indie developers are entitled to a fridge full of tasty, fulfilling media coverage, right here. This week, we unlock HiVE's apocalyptic puzzler, Pragmatica.
What's your game called, and what's it about?

This is Pragmatica. It's a programming-based puzzler set in a not-too-distant future, in which robots have, somewhat controversially, all but replaced humans as the world's industrial labour force. The largest and most powerful robotics firm, Pragmatica, hires you as a programmer, tasking you with writing programs to solve tasks using their expensive and highly volatile robots. Gameplay-wise, this means combine actions and conditions (SEE-WALL, TURN-RIGHT) into a program, then hitting the launch button and watching the robots execute it to complete the task, or crash and burn trying.

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JoystiqThe Joystiq Indie Pitch: Pragmatica originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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But the Kinect has made that much easier, providing what's basically a sub-$500 kit that can recognize humans, their movements and almost any other objects around the room. And while Kinect hacks first began as a push by unofficial open source engineers, Microsoft has more or less made that kind of stuff official, both by providing developer kits for programmers and by supporting community mods.

So let it be known: Just a few years from now, when Skynet is chasing you down after capturing your loved ones to work in the slave camps, it'll be thanks to Kinect that those robots can see and hunt you while moving across the post-apocalyptic wasteland.

JoystiqKinect helping robots see and recognize environment originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's be honest -- you're buying Portal 2 (who isn't, right?) and, since it's a Valve game, you probably want to just pick it up on Steam, right? Not so fast -- GameStop is going to do its best to convince you otherwise. The retail chain is offering both a $5 discount on the Aperture Science training program emulator as well as the chance to get two exclusive "custom bots" for the multiplayer co-op portion of the game if you preorder with them.

What do said bots look like? We don't yet know -- what you see above is what we've got so far. They could be black instead of white, or even branded with official GameStop employee t-shirts (actually, that might be pretty rad). But the thought of extra content, GameStop hopes, might be enough to entice you away from a digital download, and back to buying an actual disc at a retail store. Interested?

JoystiqGameStop offering $5 off, 'custom bots' for Portal 2 preorder originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>co-opcontentdiscountmicrosoftmultiplayerpcplaystationportalportal-2preorderps3robotsskinssteamvalvexboxFri, 17 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Point-and-click your way to the ever-charming Machinarium]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/18/point-and-click-your-way-to-the-ever-charming-machinarium/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/18/point-and-click-your-way-to-the-ever-charming-machinarium/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/18/point-and-click-your-way-to-the-ever-charming-machinarium/#comments We know you're likely still occupied with the past week's pair of major blockbusters, but it'd be a shame if the release of a certain Small Wonder went unheralded by this blog. Enter: Machinarium, an impossibly charming, jaw-droppingly gorgeous adventure title for Windows, Mac and Linux which, after wooing us last month at PAX, is now available to purchase for a cool $20.

Not sure how you feel about hand-drawn adventure games featuring the misadventures of an adorable, mute robot? We suggest checking out the free demo of the game hosted on the game's official site. If you're still not enticed, we suggest getting a chest x-ray, because it sounds like there's a small chance that your heart is missing.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

JoystiqPoint-and-click your way to the ever-charming Machinarium originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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click to enlarge Nintendo fans may not be able to get their hands on Bionic Commando, but Capcom may have something even better for Wii owners. Spyborgs has its own bionic cybernetic arm-enhanced warrior, and it's but one of three characters you can play as in Spyborgs.

So, what are the Spyborgs? They're an elite team of good guys, each with a unique cybernetic attachment. However, a former Spyborg has gone rogue, capturing heroes in an evil attempt to -- wait for it -- TAKE OVER THE WORLD! Or, at the very least, make himself into a god. Just another day in the life of a video game, right? In Spyborgs, players will choose to play as one of the three remaining team members: Stinger, the Bionic Commando wannabe; Clandestine, a nimble, skinny female ninja; and Bouncer, a linebacker-ish robo-dude.

Gallery: Spyborgs (Wii)

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Studio Zan is lining up a November release in Japan for Overturn, a new vehicular combat game that sees manga characters (who look oddly out of place next to the game's 3D arenas) take control of hulking great robots.

Overturn has yet to be priced or confirmed for a western release, but a Game Watch preview reveals that it will come with a Story mode, local multiplayer, WiFi play for upto four players, Balance Board compatibility, and full online leaderboards. Nice. Oh, and it reminds us of Robot Wars.

Gallery: Overturn

JoystiqThe robots are coming: Overturn hits Japanese WiiWare next month originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tecmo has a pretty decent lineup of upcoming games for the DS, and Robocalypse is one on the list that's managed to catch our eye. We're even more intrigued after watching this interview with Ryan Gilbo (who also did a pretty good job of selling Tecmo Bowl Kickoff to us).

If a robot-based RTS with a B-movie feel isn't enough to capture your attention, you probably won't care about the other things Robocalypse has to offer. If you love robots (and the RTS genre), though, you definitely need to take a look at this game.

We can only hope at this point that it's as fun as Gilbo makes it out to be.

JoystiqTecmo producer talks Robocalypse originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We immediately cried out, "Bullshots!" when we sighted these screenshots released with Battle Rage: The Robot Wars' Wii press release today, but then we remembered that a PC version of the fighter is also in the works.

With a quick comparison comparing the image resolution with other screens for Wii games (and a bit of common sense), we were able to confirm our suspicions that these shots are, indeed, too good to be true. That said, if graphical detail isn't a primary concern for you, jump into the gallery for three new screenshots of the four-player arena combat game.

And, while the images might not be for the Wii release, there's no doubt that this European boxart is! The cover actually looks badass, you know, despite Data Design Interactive's out-of-place Popcorn Arcade branding.

Details about the actual game: 20 weapons, 10 arenas, 8 robots, special melee/ranged weapons for each robot, customizable robots, arcade mode, team battles, 2036 setting, yadda yadda yadda, convicts trying to earn their freedom by battling mechs for a bored society's entertainment.


[Via press release]

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Battle Rage: The Robot Wars evokes a lot of things that are awesome in video games: Battle. Rage. Robots. Also war. That title tells you pretty much what's going to be happening in Destan Entertainment's fighting game, which had been announced for PC but as yet unpublished, and is now being released for Wii. It's a four-player arena combat game between giant fighting robots. Robots who face off with ranged and melee weapons in a series of open stages. Sweet.

Battle Rage: The Robot Wars (the subtitle is added for the Wii version) is being published by Popcorn Arcade, which is part of publisher Data Design Inter- oh. Never mind. We let ourselves get all excited over a Data Design Interactive game.


[Via GamesPress]

JoystiqBattle Rage: The Robot Wars: Good name, bad publisher originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battle-ragedata-design-interact...destan-entertainmentfightingrobotsThu, 20 Mar 2008 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Pirates vs. Ninja Dodgeball: robot contenders profiled]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/07/pirates-vs-ninja-dodgeball-robot-contenders-profiled/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/07/pirates-vs-ninja-dodgeball-robot-contenders-profiled/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/07/pirates-vs-ninja-dodgeball-robot-contenders-profiled/#commentsFiled under: , ,

When we initially heard about Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball, our first question was, "what about zombies and robots?" (Actually, we first wondered why pirates had top-billing, but that would've led to a long and pointless debate.) Fortunately, developer Blazing Lizard heard our cry and sent assurance that zombies and robots were, indeed, ready to fight.

Our sister site X3F has new, robotic pictures and concept art for the upcoming Xbox Live (and possibly PSN) title. Peruse the gallery below and enjoy robot profiles adjacent to the images.

Gallery: Pirates vs Ninjas Dodgeball: Robots

JD109Clayton BoltmasterRhonda NaildriverMiss JenniGears of Dodgeball

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Don't ask us how we managed it (we've done things of which we are not proud), but we've managed to snag the exclusive details behind the latest team in Blazing Lizard's Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball, Robots. We have concept art and details on each team member, including their background and special moves. Not only that, but we've got shots of the Robots' dodgeball court as well. We've piled all the shots and information into a special gallery that you'll find embedded below. Peruse them all and ponder whether or not the combined might of pirates and ninjas can topple the indomitable Robot army.

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Did we not warn you that this would happen? Did we not explicitly state that our mechanical slaves would one day rise and turn their iron claws against us? Well, that day of retribution has finally come -- humanity has been living on borrowed time, and the robots have come collect.

Developed by Russian New Jersey studio Vogster, Robocalypse -- or Kaboom Kaboom, as it was previously known by -- is an RTS armed with a humorous script penned by Spongebob Squarepants writers Jay Lender and Micah Wright. According to the plot details released so far, automatons have been accidentally programmed with military routines (Why do people keep doing this?!) and are now out to destroy the human race. Another batch of droids with implanted "brain scans of retired WWII vets" have been sent out to fight back the rebel robots and delay our inevitable extinction.

As every RTS on the DS should, Robocalypse will feature versus and cooperative modes for 2-4 players online when it ships out this spring. You can expect complete touchscreen control, 20+ unique weapons, 10+ distinct robot types, and "hero characters" with special powers like Conversion, the ability to turn enemies into refrigerators. You can check out Robocalypse's official site or hit the gallery below for screenshots, artwork, and a logo.


[Update: While Vogster has a development studio in Moscow, Russia (and one in Kiev, Ukraine), the company is based in Saddle River, New Jersey.]

[Via press release]

JoystiqRobocalypse reminds us that our failing economy is the least of our worries [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When the robots revolt and decide to overthrow humanity this is the sort of video that will be part of their propaganda films, convincing the on-the-fence robots that humanity is a plague that needs to be cleansed from the earth. Watch as the Engadget Chinese staffers rip open a helpless Vii (yes, you read that right) and laugh at the puny brain luxuriating in its cavernous digs. You can almost hear the death knell of humanity can't you?

Listen, the Vii can't help it that it's but a shabby imitator of the much more popular and (one would gather from the video) powerful Nintendo Wii. Don't you think it's self-conscious enough about that without you guys picking apart (literally) its other faults? ... Whatever. Just don't come crying to us when the metal ones decide to come for you ... and they will.

JoystiqEngadget rips open the Vii originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>engadgetnintendorobotsthe-viitheviiviiwiiWed, 05 Dec 2007 13:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Chibi-Robo DS not dead, but trapped at Wal-Mart]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/09/chibi-robo-ds-not-dead-but-trapped-at-wal-mart/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/09/chibi-robo-ds-not-dead-but-trapped-at-wal-mart/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/09/chibi-robo-ds-not-dead-but-trapped-at-wal-mart/#commentsFiled under:

Signs of an unfortunate unplugging of Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol for the Nintendo DS arrived earlier this month amid pre-order cancellations issued by GameStop. Coupled with a change in release date, it appeared that the quirky franchise was experiencing quite some difficulty in reaching its portable destination. Nintendo has since confirmed that the game is still on its way -- just not to all stores.

Speaking to GameSpot, a Nintendo representative noted that Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol would be made available "exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide." Does limiting the game's retail range imply a lack of faith in the game or its commercial appeal? We'll find out on October 2nd... if we can make it to our neighborhood Wal-Mart, that is.

[Via DS Fanboy]

JoystiqChibi-Robo DS not dead, but trapped at Wal-Mart originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Though the gaming press's reactions to Nintendo's E3 media briefing have been, for the most part, lukewarm, mainstream publications are very positive about WiiFit's debut. Here are a few headlines that enunciate the differences in perception between the gaming hardcore and the general public:
The Mercury News went so far as to fashion together an automaton (see image above) out of coils and Wii scraps in order to illustrate Nintendo's domination. We'd be too scared to even compete with the company, knowing that this ED-209-esque villain could break into our houses and stamp us out at any moment. Jump past the post break for a better view of its hulking figure.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>automatone3e307mainstreammainstream pressMainstreamPressperceptionpressrobotrobotswiifitFri, 13 Jul 2007 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[E307: Front Mission DS interview and media galore]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/12/front-mission-ds-interview-and-media-galore/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/12/front-mission-ds-interview-and-media-galore/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/12/front-mission-ds-interview-and-media-galore/#commentsFiled under: ,

We've got a flood of Front Mission DS media for you today. In addition to the new screenshots viewable in the gallery below, there's also a minute-and-a-half-long trailer for the Square Enix SRPG past the post break. If you need more than just combat clips and menu hopping to get you going, scroll down a bit further for the original Japanese trailer.

Front Mission DS finally bring the series' first entry to the states, adding touchscreen controls, multiplayer battles (local only), and several new Wanzers to the mech-based title. While this release already includes the alternative UCS storyline from the PlayStation remake, five new missions specific to the DS version have also been added.

RPGamer had a chance to sit down with producer Koichiro Sakamoto to discuss the handheld port and his thoughts on bringing more Front Mission games to the DS. According to the interview, were it not for the campaigning of a particular team member, North America might not have received the game: "There was one [who] was very passionate about the game, and wanted to give players in the United States the chance to experience. He felt that Front Mission 3 and 4 proved that there is a userbase, and since the DS is currently very popular, the thinking went, 'Why not give it a try?'"

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JoystiqE307: Front Mission DS interview and media galore originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've got a bunch of screens for the Wild West, Majesco's new DS shooter. Looks like there'll be shoot outs, mine cart rides and cow herdin' a plenty in the budget title. Navigation, aiming and shooting will all be handled through the stylus, of course. They've really tried to keep things historically accurate, with 30 foot robots and killer bats populating the game, but hey, you'll be able to defend yourself with your trusty machine gun. Oh, and you're a lion.

Click through for the screens.

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Another new franchise is arriving on Xbox Live Arcade this week, one that notably boasts robots, explosions, and in certain circumstances, exploding robots. Developed by Naked Sky Entertainment, RoboBlitz sees you guiding a charming little contraption through all manner of gear-grating, cog-crunching puzzles and ridding the world of nasty space pirates. You know, pirates. But in space.

Other key phrases you might associate with RoboBlitz are "physics-driven challenges," "Unreal Engine 3" and "available this Wednesday, December 6, at 1AM PST." According to the press release (read it after the break), the trial version will offer three different levels in its attempt to get 1200 MS points (that's $15) out of you for the full game. As one of the more expensive titles on Microsoft's service, its argument will have to be persuasive indeed. Penny-pinchers might also consider the Steam version on PC -- at $14.99, it makes for a saving of one whole cent.

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Now that Microsoft has conquered entered the world of video games, there is only one logical next step. Robots, of course! According to PC World, Microsoft has decided to develop a software tool kit just for robotics. The software will allow robots to interface with Windows PCs, effectively giving Microsoft control of the impending Robot Apocalypse(R). Of particular interest is the following excerpt:

"Microsoft's entry to the field is a vote of confidence that could accelerate the development of robots for industrial, service, and entertainment use."

Entertainment use? Could we finally see the next gen equivalent of R.O.B. the robot? Perhaps a robot to fetch beer refreshments when you're too busy killing other robots?

The possibilities are endless. A preview of the software is available now for the robot enthusiasts out there.

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The sight of billions of people waiting in line to touch Nintendo's elusive Wii is hardly something unusual at this year's E3, but men with robot heads are considerably less common. I cautiously approached the frightening man-machine hybrid and was relieved to find that underneath the metallic shine and pulsing red eyes was a passionate gamer eager to get his hands on Nintendo's new games. Yanier Gonzalez decided several months ago that, in order to get into E3, he would have to create a distinctive gaming website. The result was Destructoid, a nifty independent blog that has since become a real passion for Yanier. He told me that he was eager to try out The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and would gladly spend hours in line to give "average Joes" a glimpse at what goes on at E3. Kudos to Destructoid, and thanks for letting me borrow your home-made robot head!

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JoystiqWaiting for Wii: And I'll form the head! originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 May 2006 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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