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[Valve: Any Half-Life 3 clues are 'community trolling the community']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/30/valve-any-half-life-3-clues-are-community-trolling-the-communi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/30/valve-any-half-life-3-clues-are-community-trolling-the-communi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/30/valve-any-half-life-3-clues-are-community-trolling-the-communi/#comments So your friend heard from his friend who used to go out with a girl who was a cousin of a Valve developer that Half-Life 3 would be released as a Steam exclusive this March? Or maybe you just crawled across a convincing website which seemed to point to another, long-awaited iteration in the Half-Life series? Well bad news, friends: "You are being trolled."

That's the word from Valve writer Chet Faliszek, who says on the Steam forums that "there is no ARG," and there are no official hints out there at all that a third Half-Life game is coming any time soon. We don't care how convincing that secret FTP that the guy on IRC told you about was: any Half-Life 3 rumors so far are completely unofficial, as great as that fan-made Portal short was.

Then again, it would be just like Valve to say that an official ARG wasn't official, wouldn't it? Maybe they're just trying to hide the real story by saying it too is a fake! Conspiracy!

JoystiqValve: Any Half-Life 3 clues are 'community trolling the community' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chet-faliszekdebunkforumsHalf-Life-2-Episode-2half-life-3pcrumorssteamvalvevalve-softwareFri, 30 Dec 2011 03:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Zelda Wii to be Majora's Mask sequel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/rumor-zelda-wii-to-be-majoras-mask-sequel/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/rumor-zelda-wii-to-be-majoras-mask-sequel/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/rumor-zelda-wii-to-be-majoras-mask-sequel/#comments Let's get this straight: There are rumors about video games, and then there are crazy internet rumors about video games that are so intriguing you can't help but get excited about them, even though you don't believe they're anything more than products of an overactive fan imagination. This post is about the second kind.

Information has bubbled up from the Japanese 2chan message board about the new Wii Zelda game and, while 2chan's record on rumors hasn't been bad (they've broken information on Japanese anime, Resident Evil and other games that later turned out to be true), these rumors are crazy. Like Majora's Mask crazy. See what we mean after the break.

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JoystiqRumor: Zelda Wii to be Majora's Mask sequel originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2chanjoystiqlegend-of-zeldaLegend-of-Zelda-2010majoras-maskmessage-boardNintendoocarina-of-timerumorrumorsvideo-gameswiizeldaWed, 20 Jan 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set to assault DS and DSi]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/28/rumor-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-set-to-assault-ds-and-dsi/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/28/rumor-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-set-to-assault-ds-and-dsi/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/28/rumor-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-set-to-assault-ds-and-dsi/#comments
Heroes in a half-shell news now, as we've got a pair of juicy tidbits dealing with the pint-sized martial arts masters. First, we present this OFLC certification which says that recently released downloadable Turtles in Time: Re-Shelled is set to grace the DSi. Sadly, we have nothing else to go on but that, though we must say the prospect of yelling "turtle power!" at our DSi on the subway is an appealing one.

Our second item is a little more interesting. GoNintendo points us toward the latest issue of Nintendo Power, which supposedly reveals TMNT: Arcade Attack, a new title for the DS that utilizes the Turtles in Time formula (see: arcade style beat-em-up). GoNintendo says the game "supports 2-player action, allows you to throw enemies at the screen, and even lets you jump-kick enemies...but in a way that doesn't let you spam the move to victory," though we haven't seen the issue ourselves yet to confirm. If you have it, well, send us a tip!

Source - Turtles in Time: Reshelled OFLC cert [Via Gamerbytes]
Source - TMNT: Arcade Attack in Nintendo Power

JoystiqRumor: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set to assault DS and DSi originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsinintendo-dsirumorrumorsteenage-mutant-ninja-turtlestmnttmnt-arcade-attackturtles-in-timeubisoftFri, 28 Aug 2009 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: New Xbox 360 title on the way from Konami]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/05/rumor-new-xbox-360-title-on-the-way-from-konami/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/05/rumor-new-xbox-360-title-on-the-way-from-konami/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/05/rumor-new-xbox-360-title-on-the-way-from-konami/#comments
According to a list of 2009 projects from Gem Impact, the audio production studio founded by Metal Gear Solid composer Norihiko Hibino, Konami has a new Xbox 360 title in the works. First of all, no, we're not going to say it. We'll just say that the title could be anything. It's also worth noting, as does Gamezine, that the same page lists Bayonetta as a PS3-only title, which isn't the case. Thus, the Konami listing could easily be a multiplatform title -- the new Castlevania title revealed last year, perhaps.

Also worth pointing out, the list notes an upcoming PS3 title from Fatal Frame IV and No More Heroes developer Grasshopper Manufacture. This might be the upcoming horror project with EA that was announced last year -- for Xbox 360 and Wii as well, incidentally -- or it might be something completely different.

Maybe it's time to start thinking up this year's E3 Bingo cards ....

[Via Gamezine]

JoystiqRumor: New Xbox 360 title on the way from Konami originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 May 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>konamiMicrosoftrumorsXbox-360Tue, 05 May 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Co-op Clone Wars game coming to Xbox 360, PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/23/rumor-co-op-clone-wars-game-coming-to-xbox-360-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/23/rumor-co-op-clone-wars-game-coming-to-xbox-360-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/23/rumor-co-op-clone-wars-game-coming-to-xbox-360-ps3/#comments
A rumor posted over at Destructoid points to a new Clone Wars game in the works for Xbox 360 and PS3. Titled Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes, the game is described as a third-person action title featuring two-player co-op, with separate "Jedi" and "Clone" storylines featuring Anakin Skywalker and Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano, respectively.

The game's focus is supposedly on melee combat, with mention of some form of upgrades available throughout the game. Jedi characters will purportedly have some access to Force powers (gasp!), such as the ability to control droids (Dtoid's post mentions rolling Droideka).

Krome Studios has had plenty of experience with the Star Wars franchise. The company handled porting Star Wars: The Force Unleashed to the Wii, PS2, and PSP, and was responsible for the Wii-exclusive Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels. Let's hope the third time's the charm here.

JoystiqRumor: Co-op Clone Wars game coming to Xbox 360, PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clone-warskrome-studioslucasartsMicrosoftrepublic-heroesrumorrumorsstar-warsstar-wars-the-clone-warsstar-wars-the-clone-wars-republic-heroesXbox-360Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Surprise! Nintendo dismisses WiiWare sales threshold as 'rumour and speculation']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/surprise-nintendo-dismisses-wiiware-sales-threshold-as-rumour/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/surprise-nintendo-dismisses-wiiware-sales-threshold-as-rumour/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/surprise-nintendo-dismisses-wiiware-sales-threshold-as-rumour/#commentsWhenever a topic comes up that Nintendo doesn't want to address, the company responds with, "We don't comment on rumors and speculation." Basically, anything other than a press release or recorded statement from an executive is considered rumor and speculation. MotionPlus release date? Rumors and speculation! A new DS model? Rumors and speculation! (Well, "research and speculation," just to keep it fresh!)

And so it is with the WiiWare sales threshold story presented yesterday. A Nintendo UK spokesperson told Edge that the information was "rumour and speculation." Technically, it's true to say that -- statements from unnamed developers really are rumors, just like estimates of Wii manufacturing costs are speculation. But it's no less frustrating. Even so, it's worth noting that the rep followed up not with a denial of the payment scheme, but, "The terms, conditions and contracts between Nintendo and developers is a private and confidential matter."

JoystiqSurprise! Nintendo dismisses WiiWare sales threshold as 'rumour and speculation' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>developersindustryNintendorumorssalesfiguresWiiwiiwareWed, 15 Apr 2009 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Rare 'accidentally' reveals Perfect Dark XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/09/rumor-rare-accidentally-reveals-perfect-dark-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/09/rumor-rare-accidentally-reveals-perfect-dark-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/09/rumor-rare-accidentally-reveals-perfect-dark-xbla/#comments
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The above image (used to promote the Banjo-Tooie premium theme for Xbox 360) was revealed via the Banjo-Kazooie forums. Notice anything? No, not the huge, red arrow. Look at what it's pointing at. What could that be?

Forum users are saying it's an icon for Perfect Dark on XBLA, though it could be anything, really. We should also mention that Rare does like messing with fans. Remember that Christmas card debacle? This could be another tease that goes ... nowhere. Also, how do we know that Rare isn't developing a game called "Person Stuck in White Room"? Hey, it could happen!

Regardless, we contacted Microsoft about the possibility of Perfect Dark on XBLA. The company's response: "We have nothing to announce at this time."

[Via Xbox360Achievements]

JoystiqRumor: Rare 'accidentally' reveals Perfect Dark XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>banjo-kazooiebanjo-tooieMicrosoftnxeperfect-darkpremium-themesrarerumorrumorsxblaXbox-360Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Three companies looking to purchase Midway]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/rumor-three-companies-looking-to-purchase-midway/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/rumor-three-companies-looking-to-purchase-midway/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/rumor-three-companies-looking-to-purchase-midway/#comments
The sharks are circling! According to a rumor at Kotaku, Midway could get bought by one of three different companies. Like the belle of the ball, Midway is being closely examined by each of these potential suitors, who are evaluating the company's potential and examining IPs. These three companies are supposedly Ubisoft, Warner Bros., and a private Chicago investor, all of whom could receive a bounty of IPs upon acquisition of ... oh, who are we kidding? They just want the rights to San Francisco Rush.

The rumor also states that Warner Bros. is the most likely candidate, with a representative having already made the trek to Midway for a visit.

JoystiqRumor: Three companies looking to purchase Midway originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessmidwaymortal-kombatrumorrumorssan-francisco-rushTue, 07 Apr 2009 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: GameFly shows Mad Dog McCree setting sights on Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/31/rumor-gamefly-shows-mad-dog-mccree-setting-sights-on-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/31/rumor-gamefly-shows-mad-dog-mccree-setting-sights-on-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/31/rumor-gamefly-shows-mad-dog-mccree-setting-sights-on-wii/#comments
If it weren't the day before April Fool's day, then we'd be willing to bet that a rumor regarding 19 year-old laserdisc game Mad Dog McCree coming to the Nintendo Wii is nothing short of malarkey. As it stands, however, the listing at GameFly is pretty compelling evidence.

We'll concede that the game would most certainly have a place on the Wii, with the Wiimote's IR sensor performing just as well, if not better, than a DVD remote. But, it's a 19 year old game. And not even a good game, at that. Why would they port it to Wii? Oh, right ...

We've put word in to Majesco (the publisher listed at GameFly) concerning the game and will be sure to update as soon as we receive a response.

[Via Siliconera]

JoystiqRumor: GameFly shows Mad Dog McCree setting sights on Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oil up that Lancer, Gears of War 2 fans, because we've got a juicy rumor you'll want to dig your chainsaw into. One very thorough user over at the Gears of War forum deduced via Geoff Keighley's Twitter and an alleged Asian product page (pictured) that the Gears 2 DLC train won't make its final stop at Snowblind. It appears the train will keep chugging along to its next stop, "Dark Corners," which may be announced during GDC09 this week.

The above image says that 'Dark Corners' will be arriving in April some time, after Snowblind, but that's really all we have to go on right now. We'll be sure to update as soon as we have more information.

JoystiqRumor: Gears of War 2 'Dark Corners' DLC to be revealed this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dark-cornersdlcepicgears-of-wargears-of-war-2MicrosoftrumorrumorsXbox-360Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:22:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 price cut murmurs continue, PSP added into the mix]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/18/ps3-price-cut-murmurs-continue-psp-added-into-the-mix/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/18/ps3-price-cut-murmurs-continue-psp-added-into-the-mix/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/18/ps3-price-cut-murmurs-continue-psp-added-into-the-mix/#comments You've probably heard of this supposed PS3 price cut just about a bazillion times from people who want it, say it's coming and even from people who don't think it's going to work. So, it shouldn't be too surprising to hear that there's even more on this ongoing rumor. The latest involves a "major UK high street retailer" speaking to CVG about the PS3 price drop and -- get this -- a PSP price slash, too. The unnamed retailer says both cuts are "definitely coming soon" but were unable to give specifics.

Yesterday, we broke the news that a new PS3 SKU will be available by the end of the month; however, there is no price drop included with this new bundle. This means that the British retailer could be referring to a Europe-only drop or their definition of 'soon' might be much further off. Most analysts expect a price cut to hit sometime around June -- E3 time.

[Via GameDaily]

JoystiqPS3 price cut murmurs continue, PSP added into the mix originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessprice-cutrumorsWed, 18 Mar 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Army of Two sequel called 'The 40th Day']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/06/rumor-army-of-two-sequel-called-the-40th-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/06/rumor-army-of-two-sequel-called-the-40th-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/06/rumor-army-of-two-sequel-called-the-40th-day/#comments An anonymous tipster hooked us up with some alleged details regarding the rumored Army of Two sequel. Our source is confident that the sequel will be titled Army of Two: The 40th Day, but we won't know for sure until March 12. Still, there's plenty of solid evidence piling up. We've built our case after the break.

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JoystiqRumor: Army of Two sequel called 'The 40th Day' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-twoArmy-of-Two-2army-of-two-the-40th-dayeaea-montrealElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftrumorrumorsXbox-360Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Confirmed: NXE update on Xbox 360 game discs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/04/confirmed-nxe-update-on-xbox-360-game-discs/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/04/confirmed-nxe-update-on-xbox-360-game-discs/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/04/confirmed-nxe-update-on-xbox-360-game-discs/#comments
There was a rumor floating around today about NXE shipping on Xbox 360 game discs (via MCV) and, as you can imagine, we were surprised. So we put in a question to Microsoft's Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, who confirmed that Microsoft has begun including NXE with Xbox 360 games.

As to whether Tom Clancy's HAWX and 2K Sports' MLB2K9 will be the first games to feature the NXE update -- as the rumor suggested -- Major Nelson could not confirm. But, from here on out, expect the update to be included on all retail game discs.

JoystiqConfirmed: NXE update on Xbox 360 game discs originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-sportshawxMicrosoftmlb-2k9mlb2k9new-xbox-experiencenxerumorrumorstom-clancys-hawxubisoftXbox-360Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Climax developing Silent Hill remake for Wii, PSP]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/26/rumor-climax-developing-silent-hill-remake-for-wii-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/26/rumor-climax-developing-silent-hill-remake-for-wii-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/26/rumor-climax-developing-silent-hill-remake-for-wii-psp/#comments
Our good friends at the rumor mill are at it again, this time churning out a most delicious prospect: a Silent Hill remake for the Wii and PSP. Supposedly under development at Climax, a report suggests that the return trip to Silent Hill is one of two Konami projects at the studio, the other being (according to job listings) a "ground breaking next-gen game for the PS3 and the Xbox 360."

We've asked Konami and Climax for comment and we'll be sure to update you as soon as we receive a response.

JoystiqRumor: Climax developing Silent Hill remake for Wii, PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>climaxkonamiNintendorumorrumorssilent-hillWiiThu, 26 Feb 2009 10:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Sega Vintage Collection coming to XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/13/rumor-sega-vintage-collection-coming-to-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/13/rumor-sega-vintage-collection-coming-to-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/13/rumor-sega-vintage-collection-coming-to-xbla/#comments
An anonymous source apparently tipped off Dutch gaming site Segaonline.nl to some top secret images of Sega Vintage Collection, a series of retro titles making their way to Xbox Live. The games are what you'd expect; it's classic Sega fare with Gunstar Heroes, Comix Zone, Altered Beast, Shinobi III, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

The images and information seem sound enough to us, but you know how it is with these things. "My uncle totally works at Nintendo," and "My mom is in Bill Gates' book club" are just a few of the lies we've heard when dealing with these types of rumors in the past. So keep that tucked under your cap when you head over to check out the pictures.

If you would like a machine to totally butcher the translation for you, then click here.

JoystiqRumor: Sega Vintage Collection coming to XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been rumored for a while now, but Tom Clancy's HAWX still appears to be circling the Wii. See, there's this listing for the game over at Ubisoft's official site, complete with a March 2009 release date. But, before you start jumping up and down with joy and spill coffee all over your computer, know that there are a couple things making us uneasy about all of this.

First of all, there isn't much on the listing -- box art, a release window, some key features, and a link to the game's official site. Secondly, those features listed look identical to the PS3/360 versions of the game. Drop-in and drop-out gameplay doesn't really sound like a Wii game, seeing as how we've not really heard of any game incorporating that feature (unless you want to count Animal Crossing: City Folk ). Finally, there's no mention of the Wiimote. Usually, when a publisher is putting a game on the Wii (especially in the case of multiplatform games), it tends to boast about the Wiimote's power and how it affects the game. Nothing like that here.

But, you know, if it turns out to be true, then consider us pumped.

JoystiqRumor: Ubisoft's HAWX flies over to Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flighthawxrumorrumorstom-clancytom-clancys-hawxubisoftThu, 05 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Apple planning 'premium' games section in iPhone App store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/30/rumor-apple-planning-premium-games-section-in-iPhone-app-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/30/rumor-apple-planning-premium-games-section-in-iPhone-app-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/30/rumor-apple-planning-premium-games-section-in-iPhone-app-store/#comments
You have a cool gizmo, a highly desired whatchamacallit and everyone that has ever met you is incredibly jealous. Well, your life is about to get a whole lot better, as rumor has it Apple is looking into creating a premium section for iPhone games on the App store.

The word on the street is that these premium games would also fetch a premium price: $19.99. This dedicated area would only be restricted to a small number of the platform's larger publishers. Of course, neither Apple nor any of the larger publishers developing for the iPhone (Gameloft, EA) were willing to comment on the story.

When will we know more? PocketGamer directs our attention to WWDC (Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference) in June, a likely target for any such announcement.

JoystiqRumor: Apple planning 'premium' games section in iPhone App store originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>app-storeappleiphonemobilerumorsFri, 30 Jan 2009 12:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Mass Effect to receive two disc re-release]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/19/rumor-mass-effect-to-receive-two-disc-re-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/19/rumor-mass-effect-to-receive-two-disc-re-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/19/rumor-mass-effect-to-receive-two-disc-re-release/#commentsFiled under: ,


Thanks to a pre-order listing over on Gamestop.com, we're under the impression that Microsoft and Bioware will be re-releasing Mass Effect sometime next month as a value priced two disc special edition.

According to the pre-order listing, the "Mass Effect Two-Disc Edition" will release on February 10th for an eyebrow raising low price of $19.99. We're suspicious of the price because this new edition will not only come with the Mass Effect game disc, but the second disc will come packed with a documentary, design galleries, game trailers, music and the Bring Down The Sky downloadable content expansion. That'd be quite the gaming value for $20 and - if legit - we'll be happy to take two copies off Gamestop's hands.

[Thanks, to everyone who sent this in]

JoystiqRumor: Mass Effect to receive two disc re-release originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>biowaregamestopmass-effectrumorrumorsMon, 19 Jan 2009 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Tech issues ruined Dark Knight game, pushed Pandemic AU to ruin]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/16/rumor-tech-issues-ruined-dark-knight-game-pushed-pandemic-au-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/16/rumor-tech-issues-ruined-dark-knight-game-pushed-pandemic-au-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/16/rumor-tech-issues-ruined-dark-knight-game-pushed-pandemic-au-t/#commentsFiled under:

At this point, we don't even have confirmation that Pandemic Brisbane is gone, but according to a report from Kotaku Australia, the axe dropped after the studio couldn't finish the oft-rumored Dark Knight game in time for the film's DVD / Blu-ray release. Blame allegedly goes to the short timeframe allotted to development and a lack of technology / tools needed to make the open-world title the team had in mind.

Reportedly, a second team was working on an open-world Wii title and managed to retain rights to the project after the studio closed. We're still waiting to discover the studio's fate, but in the meantime, the report is definitely worth a read. After the break, check out footage from a different -- some would say fake -- Dark Knight game.

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JoystiqRumor: Tech issues ruined Dark Knight game, pushed Pandemic AU to ruin originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: According to Eurogamer, Activision has informed them that GH: Metallica will be releasing in May. Well, in Europe at least.

If online retail listings or internal retail documentation can be trusted, those awaiting Guitar Hero: Metallica's release should circle (with a pencil) March 29th as an important date.

Gamestop.com and an internal Gamestop POS sheet obtained by the Destructoid crew have Metallica's own Guitar Hero edition releasing to all platforms on the last Sunday in March. Traditionally, retailer supplied video game release dates are only 12.4% correct, but we're optimistic on this one. Metallica releasing in March? It sorta makes sense.

JoystiqRumor: GH: Metallica to rock retail March 29th [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionguitar-heroguitar-hero-metallicarumorsWed, 14 Jan 2009 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Pachter predicts 360 price cut by E3 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/13/pachter-predicts-360-price-cut-by-e3-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/13/pachter-predicts-360-price-cut-by-e3-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/13/pachter-predicts-360-price-cut-by-e3-2009/#commentsFiled under:

According to Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter, a price cut is in the cards for the Xbox 360 by the time E3 2009 rolls out this summer (June to be precise). The price cut, says Pachter, is likely to come on the heels of a price cut for Sony's Playstation 3, which he believes will drop to $299 in April. In response, Pachter expects the Xbox 360 Pro model (which currently comes packed with a 60GB hard drive) to drop to $249. While the article doesn't mention the Xbox 360 Arcade or Elite, we'd say it's a safe bet that they'll also drop in price whenever the Pro does. What about the Wii, you say? Don't expect a price cut until demand starts to decline (so, like, never?).

It's worth noting that Pachter's not the only one predicting a PS3 price cut. Even Microsoft is predicting one in the near future. Assuming that happens, it only makes sense that Microsoft would follow suit.

JoystiqPachter predicts 360 price cut by E3 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Juicy rumor news coming from Edge Online is that a sequel to Realtime Worlds' superhuman destructo'fest Crackdown is in development, but not by Realtime. They're busy with All Points Bulletin.

As rumor goes, Crackdown 2 is supposedly in development by the newly formed (and unofficially announced) Ruffian Games, a team comprised of a few "key" ex-Realtime Worlds employees. As is the norm, Microsoft isn't saying a darn thing. Though, if true, we hope Crackdown 2's release gets us access to the Halo 4 beta.

[Via Joystiq, Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

JoystiqRumor: New studio working on Crackdown sequel originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If Xbox.com can be trusted, the puzzle and word genre type game Puzzle Arcade should be releasing to the Xbox Live Arcade next Wednesday, December 24th. The official Xbox.com page for Puzzle Arcade lists that as its release date and plops an 800 Microsoft point price tag on the puzzling fun as well. While we wait for official confirmation of its release, we'll ponder how the fun of putting together a jigsaw puzzle translates to a video game environment.

[Thanks, newantt]

JoystiqRumor: Puzzle Arcade is XBLA bound next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to a few eagle-eyed members of the official Epic Games forums, a new Gears of War 2 Combustible Map Pack will be announced tonight at the Spike TV Video Game Awards and will be available via the XBLM Monday morning at 3AM eastern.

Per comments made on the Epic forums, Spike's live stream of the award show was (for a brief period) online and was displaying all the award show's rehearsal footage. Oops? The rehearsal footage supposedly showed new Combustible Map Pack DLC for Gears 2 that's set to release in early Monday morning. No other details were revealed, but we have a hunch we'll be seeing an Imulsion map among the mix. Seeing that the live feed is no longer active (or crippled under the bandwith strain), we can't verify the DLC announcement or its release, so keep your eyes glued to Spike TV tonight at 9PM eastern.

JoystiqRumor: Gears 2 Combustible DLC releases soon! originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The internets are abuzz with rumor word coming from the ScoreHero forums regarding Guitar Hero: Metallica (a game that still isn't officially announced), what unique features it'll offer and a potential listing of the game's tracks.

Supposedly featured in the latest issue of Game Informer are concrete GH: Metallica details, including the reveal of a new "expert plus" drum mode that'll test any drummer's skills with dual kick pedals that'll work with the World Tour drum kit. We're also informed that the game will come with bonus video content, a "drum fill" mode as well as a pop-up video style presentation of Metallica music vids. Point your browser towards the break for a still incomplete and unconfirmed list of rumored GH: Metallica tracks.

Continue reading Rumor: Guitar Hero: Metallica gets 'expert plus' difficulty, dual kick pedals

JoystiqRumor: Guitar Hero: Metallica gets 'expert plus' difficulty, dual kick pedals originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even though Gears of War 2 released to retail about a month ago, that doesn't stop the sequel rumor mill from a churning. The latest Gears rumor to surface is word that Gears of War 3 is in development and EGM claims will be ready for release Christmas 2010. Even more rumor worthy, EGM adds that the third Gears installment will utilize a "five player co-op experience", which we're guessing is co-op campaign over Live.

But don't get too excited, because these exciting (and somewhat early) Gears 3 rumors have already been shot down by Epic's Mark Rein. Rein informed Eurogamer that the rumors are "total nonsense," adding that "we're still working on improvements to Gears 2." We say keep the Gears 2 updates coming, the DLC flowing and we'll shift our focus to Gears 3 in a year or two.

Source - EGM's Gears 3 rumor
Source - Mark Rein's rumor response

JoystiqRumor: Gears 3 and five player co-op in 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>epicepic-gamesgears-of-war-2gow2rumorrumorsThu, 11 Dec 2008 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumors: Rez sequel, Spielberg's LMNO on hold and more from EGM]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/rumors-rez-sequel-spielbergs-lmno-on-hold-and-more-from-egm/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/rumors-rez-sequel-spielbergs-lmno-on-hold-and-more-from-egm/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/rumors-rez-sequel-spielbergs-lmno-on-hold-and-more-from-egm/#comments Beyond Gears of War 3 for 2010, the January 2009 issue of the future-uncertain EGM contains a handful of other rumors to pique your interest (via NeoGAF). Top of that list? A spiritual sequel to Rez is coming from creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi, who can't make an actual sequel beacuse the IP is owned by Sega. Mizuguchi's Q Entertainment recently announced a music-infused project codenamed "QJ" for Wii, though it may be unrelated.

Additionally, the issue also asserted that Spielberg's mysterious EA Project LMNO is on hold at the moment. At the end of October, EA denied speculation that there had been layoffs related to the title. The remaining rumor-mongering includes a new Rifts-licensed game in 2010 (the last one was on N-Gage) and a large co-publisher for Tecmo's PlayStation 3 exclusive Quantum Theory.

JoystiqRumors: Rez sequel, Spielberg's LMNO on hold and more from EGM originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In Xbox Live Arcade news that exists in the grey area between rumor and factual information, word on the interwebs is that Q Entertainment's Meteos Wars and Namco's PowerUP Forever will be headed to the XBLA next Wednesday, December 10th.

The news actually comes from the official developer / publisher websites, including Namco's official PowerUP Forever page and Q's newly launched Meteos Wars website. The only reason we're slapping a rumor on these games' rather official release dates is the fact that Microsoft has been known to make last minute XBLA release switcheroos. In our eyes, until we hear XBLA release dates from Microsoft, they aren't official.

[Thanks, sacra]

Source - Meteos Wars
Source - PowerUP Forever

JoystiqRumor: Meteos Wars and PowerUP Forever XBLA bound next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Our fanboyism clouded our thoughts, this rumor is FALSE.

What do you get when you mix an official Metal Gear website with neon green color and a power button that looks similar to the Xbox 360's ring of light? That's correct, a rumor that the next Metal Gear game will be releasing on the Xbox 360!

Over on the official Japanese Konami website, there's a webpage that is nothing more than the image you see above with text that reads "A Next Metal Gear Is ...". Nothing special, except for the fact that this lil' teaser site is done in "signature" Xbox 360 green and that the weird exclamation point math problem includes a picture of a power button that could be seen as similar to the 360's ring of light. Of course, Konami is keeping quiet to what the website is all about, but we'll give some advice anyway: Don't get your hopes up.

[Thanks, to everyone that sent this in]

JoystiqRumor: Next Metal Gear an Xbox release [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rumor word coming from CVG is that a new LEGO: Harry Potter game is in development for a possible release next year as Traveller's Tales continues to develop every known franchise into a blocky LEGO game. Yes, we're looking at you Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Batman. The LEGO: Harry Potter game is also rumored to be published by Warner Bros. Interactive who wore the publisher hat for the recently released LEGO: Batman game.

Any guess to how long before we see LEGO: Lord of the Rings make it to retail? A brickified Gollum would be sweet.

JoystiqRumor: LEGO: Harry Potter in construction originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>legolego-harry-potterrumorrumorsMon, 01 Dec 2008 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony calls '2009 corporate plans' info leak a rumor]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/24/sony-calls-2009-corporate-plans-info-leak-a-rumor/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/24/sony-calls-2009-corporate-plans-info-leak-a-rumor/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/24/sony-calls-2009-corporate-plans-info-leak-a-rumor/#commentsFiled under:

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe responded back to Eurogamer who got in touch regarding a certain D+Pad article which supposedly outlines SCEE's strategy for 2009. The company communicated that the information in the article was only "rumor and speculation." D+Pad's source claims to have attended a Sony Computer Entertainment Staff Annual Briefing which was held this past Saturday in London.

The rumored content suggests that Sony is making plans for a PS3 price cut in March 2009. Also of note, PSP versions of key PS3 titles such as LittleBigPlanet and MotorStorm were said to be shown at the briefing. Even better still, Uncharted 2 and God of War III were also apparently shown with U2 looking much like the first Uncharted and GoW3 just amazing the Hades out of the informant. Noting that reliable David Jaffe also recently saw GoW3 footage and talked a bit about it, then perhaps there might be some merit to these rumors after all.

JoystiqSony calls '2009 corporate plans' info leak a rumor originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>god-of-war-iiips3rumorsuncharted-2Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: LittleBigPlanet PSP in 2009 and more from December's EGM ]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/14/rumor-roundup-littlebigplanet-psp-in-2009-and-more-from-decembe/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/14/rumor-roundup-littlebigplanet-psp-in-2009-and-more-from-decembe/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/14/rumor-roundup-littlebigplanet-psp-in-2009-and-more-from-decembe/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Another day, another hint at LittleBigPlanet coming to PSP. The latest rumor mongering comes from EGM (via NeoGAF), whose December issue suggests a PSP version will debut in 2009 -- supposedly, it'll be "fantastically ambitious and will further flesh out the PS3 LBP experience." What it won't have, it seems, is Media Molecule at the helm, as the developer is rumored to be working on an online RPG (in addition to a LBP sequel?). Previous mutterings pointed the finger at Sony's Studio Liverpool (WipEout Pulse) being the developer.

Other juicy gossip from the 'zine: Square Enix has quietly canceled Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (gasp!), Capcom is bringing 1980s side-scrolling shooter Forgotten Worlds to Xbox Live and PlayStation Network (more gasps!) and Silicon Knight's unannounced Sega title is now looking for a new publisher. December's EGM should soon be on newsstands everywhere. Update: As noted in the comments section (thanks ... Fer-nan-do), Square Enix has released a statement denying the cancellation of Crystal Bearer. The publisher "has every intention of releasing it" but no date is currently known.

JoystiqRumor Roundup: LittleBigPlanet PSP in 2009 and more from December's EGM originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EGM's Quartermann is at it again. The latest gossip from the infamous rumormonger are as follows (via Kotaku): "The LBP universe will also continue to evolve next year with the release of the PSP version: Q-Mann hears it's fantastically ambitious and will further flesh out the PS3 LBP experience."

No further details were given. However, this is consistent with the word on the street -- we have already heard two similar rumors. An insider told CVG back in April Studio Liverpool will be developing the handheld version while in October we saw a job listing on SCEE's website seeking a "PSP game engine lead" to oversee "LittleBigPlanet projects." Maybe this third time is the charm?

JoystiqEGM's Quartermann: LittleBigPlanet will be released next year? originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>littlebigplanetmedia-moleculerumorrumorsFri, 14 Nov 2008 09:40:00 EST<![CDATA[The Conduit finds publisher, rumored to be Sega]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/28/the-conduit-finds-publisher-rumored-to-be-sega/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/28/the-conduit-finds-publisher-rumored-to-be-sega/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/28/the-conduit-finds-publisher-rumored-to-be-sega/#commentsFiled under: ,

Now that we've all recovered from Nintendo's first-party / first-person gaffe, we've received word that The Conduit may have found a spiky blue publisher. First off, the facts: developer High Voltage has told IGN that it has "decided on" a publisher for its space-themed first-person shooter for the Wii and that it will be revealed before the end of the week.

As to whom it might be, IGN also notes that Sega has recently hosted a folder labeled "The Conduit" on its public FTP site (it has since been removed). While that seems like a pretty incriminating clue, we remain doubtful until we see an official press release. Fortunately, we don't have to wait much longer.

Gallery: The Conduit

JoystiqThe Conduit finds publisher, rumored to be Sega originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is K really thinking about making a full-blown first person shooter? Rumor king of EGM-fame Q seems to think so. Big K's been spotted visiting developers Infinity Ward, Treyarch and Guerilla Games. Just who knows what's going on behind-the-scenes? This wouldn't have anything to do with R going away does it? Rival shooters perhaps? Oh, the drama.

XOXO

-M

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqQuartermann: Kojima wants full-blown FPS? originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hideo-kojimaquartermannrumorsFri, 03 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Job listing reveals more on LittleBigPlanet PSP rumor]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/01/job-listing-reveals-more-on-littlebigplanet-psp-rumor/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/01/job-listing-reveals-more-on-littlebigplanet-psp-rumor/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/01/job-listing-reveals-more-on-littlebigplanet-psp-rumor/#commentsFiled under:

Back in April we've heard rumors that the huge PS3 title out in the latter half of this month, LittleBigPlanet, would be getting its very own PSP title. Today, reader libertine pointed us to a SCEE job listing which refers to a position for "PSP game engine lead" whose job is to oversee "LittleBigPlanet projects." Whatever could this mean? Can we expect a handheld version of the dream-creation sim or can we expect to see some sort of LBP PS3-to-PSP integration?

[Thanks libertine!]

Update: Eurogamer had a chat with Media Molecule's Mark Healy where-in the MM co-founder legitimizes the possibility of LBP on PSP: "There's definitely scope for a PSP version. We've had discussions and talks, [but] nothing concrete at the moment."

JoystiqJob listing reveals more on LittleBigPlanet PSP rumor originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With yesterday's release of the latest Gears of War 2's video featurette "Weapons of War", we got a glimpse of an evil, staff wielding, predator-looking Locust baddie which is known around the Gears community as the "Skorge". He's a total "badass" Locust that any Gears loving fanboy would probably be honored to use as a character in multiplayer. A wish that just may come true.

The screen you see above was grabbed from the latest video featurette and showcases a portrait icon (sourced from the top left of the screen) that depicts the other team's leader. And (big surprise) it looks eerily familiar to a certain Skorge. Is this confirmation of the Skorge predator in Gears 2 multiplayer? Not exactly, but it does make a good case for his multiplayer appearance.

JoystiqRumor: Skorge predator playable in Gears 2 mp originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As if Guitar Hero: Aerosmith and next year's Guitar Hero: Metallica wasn't enough frachise whoring exploration, Activision may have plans to release yet another GH spin-off ... Guitar Hero: Hendrix.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, legendary guitarist Slash may have let slip that Activision is working on a Hendrix edition when commenting about his support for the Guitar Hero franchise. "Having the Aerosmith guys do it was very cool 'cause Aerosmith's one of the bands I was heavily influenced by. And Metallica's doing it, that's great. Those are two ones that I think gives it some credibility. And they're doing a Hendrix one, which is great." Sounds to us like we're in for a heaping helping of Guitar Hero in 2009. Please, pass the gravy.

[Via GameDaily]

JoystiqRumor: Slash lets slip plans for for GH: Hendrix originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here's a juicy Halo rumor for you. Word on the collective streets is that former Kojima Productions employee and Metal Gears Solid 4 co-producer Ryan Payton is currently working on the mysterious Peter Jackson Halo Project.

Supposedly, Payton has been given a "creative director" title on the "Halo: Chronicles" project which is a title that's way too vague for us to speculate his specific role. That is, if this rumor isn't made entirely out of lies. Our Joystiq mother ship has contacted Ryan Payton for comment, so let's wait and see what kind of answers we get.

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JoystiqRumor: MGS4 co-producer working on Halo title originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to a GAMER.tm and their special "insider source", sometime next week, Microsoft will be holding a huge mystery event where both Bungie and Rare will reveal two super new, super secret projects. Though, the special insider source couldn't confirm what either the Bungie or Rare projects will be, which sort of puts an injection of "bullcrap" into this rumor. Coincidentally, next Thursday is Halo 3's anniversary, so take that for whatever it's worth. Very interesting stuff indeed ...

Make your way to the break to read GAMER.tm's insider source reveal seeing that their website is currently in a dead state. Just try not getting your hopes up yet.

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JoystiqRumor: Bungie and Rare set to announce new projects next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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