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[ESRB rates 'Sly Collection' for Vita]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/20/esrb-rates-sly-collection-for-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/20/esrb-rates-sly-collection-for-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/20/esrb-rates-sly-collection-for-vita/#comments The Entertainment Software Ratings Board has issued an "E" classification to the PlayStation Vita version of The Sly Collection, which is interesting since that game hasn't been announced for that platform - insert dramatic musical sting here.

As is typically the case with these sorts of ESRB leaks, the rating summary gives very little pertinent information beyond the fact that the port exists, and that one of the games briefly shows a barrel marked "ale." We've reached out to Sony for more information and will update with any official word we receive. In the meantime, we're going to follow the ESRB's lead and see if anything in our fridge is also marked "ale."

JoystiqESRB rates 'Sly Collection' for Vita originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ESRBplaystationplaystation-vitasanzaru-gamesSCEASony-Computer-Entertainment-Americathe-sly-collectionvitaSat, 20 Apr 2013 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time animated prequel steals our hearts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/26/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-animated-prequel-steals-our-hearts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/26/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-animated-prequel-steals-our-hearts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/26/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-animated-prequel-steals-our-hearts/#comments
This animated prequel for Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time brings players up to speed on the mishaps of Sly and the gang. The game is coming to PS3 and Vita February 5, and a demo is available now for PS Plus members.

JoystiqSly Cooper: Thieves in Time animated prequel steals our hearts originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 26 Jan 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>animatedplaystationplaystation-vitaps3sanzaru-gamesSCEAsly-coopersly-cooper-thieves-in-timeSONYvitaSat, 26 Jan 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time pre-orders for $40, includes bonus]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/15/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-pre-orders-for-40-includes-bonus/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/15/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-pre-orders-for-40-includes-bonus/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/15/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-pre-orders-for-40-includes-bonus/#comments It looks like Sly Cooper will be sneaking in well below the usual $60 retail price for PS3 games. The listings on Walmart, Amazon and GameStop all currently have Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time available for pre-order at $40. Not quite a five-finger discount, but certainly better than nothing.

Both Amazon and GameStop's pre-orders also include some in-game bonuses, notably new skins for Sly's para glider and a playable Seal Team Murray. It's also probably worth reiterating that Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time features Cross-Buy, meaning those who pick up the PS3 version get the Vita version for free.

[Thanks, Michael!]

JoystiqSly Cooper: Thieves in Time pre-orders for $40, includes bonus originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-vitaps3sanzaru-gamessceasly-cooper-thieves-in-timesonyvitaTue, 15 Jan 2013 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time sneaks to Europe March 27]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/15/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-sneaks-to-europe-march-27/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/15/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-sneaks-to-europe-march-27/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/15/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-sneaks-to-europe-march-27/#comments
We knew that Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time would launch February 5 on PS3 and Vita in North America, but even Sly Cooper can't be in two places at once. We can now expect his arrival across the pond on March 27, according to the PlayStation Blog.

To top it off, we have a nifty new story trailer for the game, which is great. Suspiciously great.

Gallery: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (5/18/12)

JoystiqSly Cooper: Thieves in Time sneaks to Europe March 27 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-vitaps3PSNsanzaru-gamessceSCEAsly-cooper-thieves-in-timestory-trailertrailervitaSat, 15 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time nabs PS3 loot with Vita augmented reality]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/09/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-nabs-ps3-loot-with-vita-augmented-re/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/09/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-nabs-ps3-loot-with-vita-augmented-re/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/09/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-nabs-ps3-loot-with-vita-augmented-re/#comments
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time features Vita/PS3 cross-functionality, with the handheld's augmented reality used to spot treasures on the console's screen. It's always nice to see the PS3 and Vita buddy up.

JoystiqSly Cooper: Thieves in Time nabs PS3 loot with Vita augmented reality originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-vitaps3sanzaru-gamessly-cooper-thieves-in-timevitaFri, 09 Nov 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Cooper and gang play dress-up through time]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/31/sly-cooper-and-gang-play-dress-up-through-time/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/31/sly-cooper-and-gang-play-dress-up-through-time/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/31/sly-cooper-and-gang-play-dress-up-through-time/#comments
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time's latest trailer has the thievius raccoonus putting on the best outfit for the job. Pirate garb, Robin Hood-esque green tunics, every infiltration has the right look. The adventure begins February 5, 2013, simultaneously on Vita and PS3.

JoystiqSly Cooper and gang play dress-up through time originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-vitaps3sanzarusanzaru-gamessly-cooper-thieves-in-timevitaWed, 31 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time hits PS3, PS Vita and PSN on Feb. 5]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/21/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-hits-ps3-ps-vita-and-psn-on-feb-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/21/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-hits-ps3-ps-vita-and-psn-on-feb-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/21/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-hits-ps3-ps-vita-and-psn-on-feb-5/#comments Nothing is quite as adept at stealing your precious free time like video games. Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is making a grab for your life minutes when it launches on February 5, simultaneously on the PS Vita and PS3.

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time will also be available as a PSN download on February 5 - purchasing the PS3 version through retailers or PSN will automatically give you the PS Vita version free, and both are cross-play compatible, the PlayStation Blog reports.

Our brothers and sisters across the pond will need to wait a little longer for Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. It will launch in Europe sometime in March across both PS3 and PS Vita, and the PSN version will also be available there day-and-date with the boxed retail versions. Ain't technology grand?

JoystiqSly Cooper: Thieves in Time hits PS3, PS Vita and PSN on Feb. 5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cross-playplaystationplaystation-vitaps3psnrelease-datesanzaru-gamesscesceasly-cooper-thieves-in-timevitaFri, 21 Sep 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[See Sly Cooper run, jump and climb on PS Vita]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/see-sly-cooper-run-jump-and-climb-on-ps-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/see-sly-cooper-run-jump-and-climb-on-ps-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/see-sly-cooper-run-jump-and-climb-on-ps-vita/#comments
The thing about being a raccoon thief is that you need to be nimble. Who wants to lug a PS3 up on the roof when they've forgotten which zip line leads to the eastern window of the jewel room? Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time on the PS Vita is necessary for these situations.

JoystiqSee Sly Cooper run, jump and climb on PS Vita originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 May 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-vitasanzaru-gamessceasly-cooper-thieves-in-timevitaFri, 25 May 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time snatches a spot on Vita]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/18/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-snatches-a-spot-on-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/18/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-snatches-a-spot-on-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/18/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-snatches-a-spot-on-vita/#comments Having made a lifelong profession out of pocketing items of high value, Sly Cooper should feel right at home on the PlayStation Vita. Sony and developer Sanzaru Games, which updated and packaged Sly's PS2 adventures in an HD trilogy collection, have announced that Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time will also launch on Vita, day-and-date with the PlayStation 3 version.

In addition to being portable and cross-save compatible with the PS3 version, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time will offer a few augmentations specific to the Vita hardware. When Sly dons an archer's outfit, for instance, his arrows can be steered into their targets - and connect Sly to those areas via a rope bridge - by tilting the Vita. (Sixaxis? What's that?)

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is due on both PS3 and Vita sometime in Fall 2012. When questioned, a Sanzaru representative told Joystiq that it had not yet been decided whether purchasing one version would grant you complimentary access to the other.

Gallery: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (5/18/12)

JoystiqSly Cooper: Thieves in Time snatches a spot on Vita originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 May 2012 04:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-vitaps3sanzaru-gamessly-cooper-thieves-in-timevitaFri, 18 May 2012 04:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time stealing shelf space at retail this fall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-stealing-shelf-space-at-retail-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-stealing-shelf-space-at-retail-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-stealing-shelf-space-at-retail-this/#comments Hey, you! With the sticky fingers! A new raccoon-based simulator to help enhance your craft is coming, and you'll want to pay attention. Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time has been given the less ambiguous release window of "this fall" on PlayStation 3.

Though the game is developed by Sanzaru Games and not the franchise's creators at Sucker Punch Productions, it's not in unfamiliar hands. Sly Cooper's HD debut, which brought the trio of PS2 originals to the PS3, was developed by Sanzaru, and they did a mighty fine job with it.

The fourth installment in Sly's universe gives players control of his family tree, throwing players in multiple locales, including ancient Japan. But wait, you ask as you Google the same information as us, weren't raccoons only introduced to Japan in the 1960s? Clearly the game is not as realistic as we thought. But the animals talk, so that makes it slightly more realistic.

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time also features collectible costumes, granting the bandit bold new powers, as well as a continuation of the franchise's open-world design philosophy, according to the PlayStation Blog.

We sure hope Bentley, the wheelchair-bound turtle, isn't jumping through time for this adventure. We're not sure how accessible ancient temples are.

Gallery: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (Gamescom 2011)

JoystiqSly Cooper: Thieves in Time stealing shelf space at retail this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fall-2012playstationps3release-datesanzaru-gamesSly-Coopersly-cooper-thieves-in-timeThu, 01 Mar 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Sly Collection breaks into PSN on Nov. 29]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/16/the-sly-collection-breaks-into-psn-on-nov-29/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/16/the-sly-collection-breaks-into-psn-on-nov-29/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/16/the-sly-collection-breaks-into-psn-on-nov-29/#comments The Sly Collection, a high-definition bundle of the raccoon's most daring heists, will be available though PSN on November 29. Sanzaru Games president Glen Egan made the announcement deep down in the comments of a PS Blog post about the upcoming Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. The digitally distributed version appears to include everything that was in the retail title, with support for Trophies and stereoscopic 3D.

Launched as a retail pack last year, the collection can be purchased as a bundle on PSN for $29.99, or as individual games for $9.99 each. The HD collection is currently available on Amazon for $19.99.

[Thanks, Colin.]

JoystiqThe Sly Collection breaks into PSN on Nov. 29 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationps3psnrelease-datesanzaru-gamessly-coopersly-cooper-collectionsucker-punchSucker-Punch-Productionsthe-sly-collectionWed, 16 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time adds Rioichi the ninja master to the cast]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/16/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-adds-rioichi-the-ninja-master-to-the/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/16/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-adds-rioichi-the-ninja-master-to-the/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/16/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-adds-rioichi-the-ninja-master-to-the/#comments By now, your parents have likely sat you down and given you "The Talk." If not, ask them to do that now. We'll wait.

Okay, all caught up? Reproduction is a part of life, even a part of cartoon life. Sly Cooper had to come from a mommy and daddy, right? Today, the PlayStation Blog revealed one of Sly's ancestors, Rioichi, as a playable character in next year's Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. He's not the only ancestor you'll gain access to throughout the game, with each episode adding a unique character with their own abilities.

Riochi is the creator of the Ninja Spire Jump, a key maneuver in Sly's arsenal. He was first introduced in the original Sly Cooper game, having come up with the technique while sneaking into Feudal-era castles.

JoystiqSly Cooper: Thieves in Time adds Rioichi the ninja master to the cast originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationps3roichisanzaru-gamessceasly-cooper-thieves-in-timeWed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time officially revealed, coming 2012 to PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-officially-revealed-coming-2012-to/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-officially-revealed-coming-2012-to/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-officially-revealed-coming-2012-to/#comments We all knew it was coming, we just didn't know when. But as his name infers, Sly Cooper has snuck back out of the shadows for a new game, heading to the PlayStation 3 in 2012 as Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. Unlike previous Sly games, Sucker Punch will be sitting this one out, with Sly Cooper Collection devs Sanzaru Games taking the helm.

The previously teased fourth game in the Sly series got a swanky teaser during Sony's E3 2011 presser, showing off a slinky animal jumping all over the place. We're told he's a lizard named Dmitri, but we get the feeling that the raconteur raccoon will make an appearance at some point.

Update: We've added the E3 trailer after the break.

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JoystiqSly Cooper: Thieves in Time officially revealed, coming 2012 to PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2011playstationps3release-datesanzarusanzaru-gamessly-cooper-thieves-of-timeMon, 06 Jun 2011 21:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Trilogy gets its trilogy of PAL release dates]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/sly-trilogy-gets-its-trilogy-of-pal-release-dates/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/sly-trilogy-gets-its-trilogy-of-pal-release-dates/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/sly-trilogy-gets-its-trilogy-of-pal-release-dates/#commentsThe Sly Cooper Collection is a compilation of three separate games, so it's only fitting that the PS3 disc follow the standard of three separate release dates for PAL regions, where it's called The Sly Trilogy. The ported rodent caper collection will arrive first in PAL territories other than the UK and Australia on December 1. Its release in Australia will follow on Dec. 2, and then it comes to the UK and Ireland on Dec. 3.

If that's too long to wait, you could either import it from the US right now -- or, you know, break out your copies of the PS2 versions.

JoystiqSly Trilogy gets its trilogy of PAL release dates originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>australiaeuropepalplaystationps3release-datesanzaru-gamessly-cooper-collectionsucker-punchthe-sly-collectionukFri, 12 Nov 2010 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[The Sly Collection drops into retail November 9]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/28/the-sly-collection-drops-into-retail-november-9/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/28/the-sly-collection-drops-into-retail-november-9/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/28/the-sly-collection-drops-into-retail-november-9/#comments The Sly Collection will be available for five-finger discount beginning November 9. If you're in the mood to actually pay for the thievius raccoonus bundle, which includes Sly Cooper, Sly 2: Band of Thieves and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves, that'll cost you $40.

The bundle will also include four new minigames for use with the PlayStation Move controller (or DualShock controller), each focusing on Sly, Bentley, Murray or Carmelita. According to Glen Egan of Sanzaru Games, which handled the port of the PS2 classics, each minigame captures "an aspect of the character and presents it in a way that's great fun to play."

Beyond all that, the games are presented in widescreen with stereoscopic threeeeeeeee-deeeeeeee. We would have typed "3D" there, but then it just looks like our keyboard broke. See: 3333333333333-DDDDDDDDDDDD.

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JoystiqThe Sly Collection drops into retail November 9 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationps3q4-2010release-datesanzaru-gamesSCEAsly-cooperSucker-PunchSucker-Punch-Productionsthe-sly-collectionThu, 28 Oct 2010 14:40:00 EST<![CDATA[The Sly Collection launching at $40 this fall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/21/the-sly-collection-launching-at-40-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/21/the-sly-collection-launching-at-40-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/21/the-sly-collection-launching-at-40-this-fall/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Sony has priced the upcoming The Sly Collection at $39.99, identical to the price point given to Sony's previous HD remake release, God of War Collection.

As previously reported, the collection features remastered, high-definition versions of all three PS2 Sly Cooper titles, along with 3D support, Trophies and a couple of PlayStation Move minigames. Even without all the newfangled technological additions, you're getting three well-received games for $40. That's a pretty good deal. Maybe even a steal.

Gallery: The Sly Collection

JoystiqThe Sly Collection launching at $40 this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationps3Sanzaru-GamesSucker-Punchthe-sly-collectionWed, 21 Jul 2010 16:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Preview: The Sly Collection]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/21/preview-the-sly-collection/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/21/preview-the-sly-collection/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/21/preview-the-sly-collection/#comments With an HD compilation of ICO and Shadow of the Colossus sadly nowhere to be found at E3, we could still find solace in the fact that three of the PS2's best action-platformers -- the Sly Cooper trilogy -- are being "remastered" for release on PS3 as The Sly Collection. Sanzaru Games, which last worked with Sony on the PS2 port of High Impact's Secret Agent Clank, is on the case, providing the thieving raccoon in HD, 3D and even the realm of PlayStation Move.

Sanzaru started out its work on the trilogy with Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves, a game that was originally designed to be in 3D, but ultimately only shipped with select levels playable while wearing retro red-and-blue glasses. For the E3 demo, one of the game's boss fights was chosen, and had me squaring off against my foe in a bamboo forest. It was a good choice -- the green stalks really helped drive home the sense of depth, and the colorful, crisp HD visuals made it one of the better 3D experiences I've had with Sony's console.

Gallery: The Sly Collection

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JoystiqPreview: The Sly Collection originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony has confirmed via the PlayStation Blog that Secret Agent Clank will be sleuthing its way onto the PS2 after all. The port is being handled by Sanzaru Games who you may (but probably won't) know from its Wii and DS game, Ninja Reflex. It looks like the game will stay very faithful to the original PSP version, but with slightly improved graphics (thanks to the "additional power of the PlayStation 2") and an added "lock-strafe camera mode."

You'll be able to get your hands on the PS2 version of Secret Agent Clank on May 26. Alternatively, you could save yourself the wait and pick up the PSP version right now. What do you mean you don't have a PSP yet? We hear there's a bunch of cool stuff coming out in 2009.

JoystiqSecret Agent Clank confirmed to arrive on PS2 in late May originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacPS2ratchet-and-clankSanzaru-gamessecret-agent-clankMon, 16 Mar 2009 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Valve, Nunchuck release Ninja Reflex over Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/22/valve-nunchuck-release-ninja-reflex-over-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/22/valve-nunchuck-release-ninja-reflex-over-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/22/valve-nunchuck-release-ninja-reflex-over-steam/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


Valve and Nunchuck Games have tiptoed around caltrops and poison rice balls in order to release Sanzaru Games' "ninja party game" Ninja Reflex over Steam. The game, recently released for both the Wii and DS, leverages Valve's Steamworks tool set, adding some 50 new achievements not found in the previous versions. Even better, the companies hint at an in-game "basket" of Easter Eggs lifted from the Half-Life and Portal universe. Whatever that means, we want it.

Beyond the added achievements, the appropriately dubbed "Steamworks Edition" also carries an attractive asking price of just $9.95 $8.95, making the alternative $39.99 Wii and $29.99 DS versions seem laughable by comparison. The game is up on Steam now, and is next on our list of things to get -- right after we finish eating this rice ball.

JoystiqValve, Nunchuck release Ninja Reflex over Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSninja-reflexninjareflexnunchuckPCsanzaru-gamessanzarugamessteamsteamworksvalveWiiSat, 22 Mar 2008 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Catch these Ninja Reflex screens in your chopsticks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/08/catch-these-ninja-reflex-screens-in-your-chopsticks/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/08/catch-these-ninja-reflex-screens-in-your-chopsticks/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/08/catch-these-ninja-reflex-screens-in-your-chopsticks/#commentsFiled under: ,

It's no Wii, but the DS still has its fair share of mini-game compilations. Nevertheless, the crucial ingredient of ninja means we feel compelled to cover Ninja Reflex, EA's forthcoming selection of ninja-based party games.

More information on the once mysterious title has stealthily found its way to our inboxes, including the news that the game will feature a series of six reflex-honing martial arts challenges. These include such exercises as hunting koi with your bare hands, taking down attackers with either shurikens, nunchucks, or a samurai sword, testing your quickness against the flash of a firefly, and catching flies with chopsticks. Regrettably, there is a crushing lack of painting fences or waxing cars.

Having prepared with EA's game, we appreciate some people will want to go one step further, and become a full-time ninja. If you are one such person, you'll want to head here for full instructions. Thank us later.


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Right on time, agents from EA have stepped from the shadows to confirm details surrounding the previously revealed Ninja Reflex, a "ninja party game" for the Wii and DS. The game, which will ship in March 2008, will be co-published by both EA and the appropriately named Nunchuck Games, and is being developed by Sanzaru Games, a new California studio founded earlier this year by seven former Activision devs with an obvious ninja obsession. And who can blame them?

While we presume that a Wii-based ninja party game will have us lurking from the rafters and terrorizing the family cat, EA notes that Ninja Reflex's gameplay will center on performing challenges and testing reaction time " with millisecond precision" as players try to earn the right to wear the coveted black belt. There is also promise of four player multiplayer matches, and while we've grown weary of traditional party games, we imagine there's nothing quite as satisfying as the crunch that comes from leaving your best mates blackened and bloodied as they beg for mercy after being beaten senseless at the business end of your Wii remote.

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Did you know that today is the Annual Day of the Ninja? So if you've been waiting for an excuse to flip out, hit on ninja babes, and assassinate pirates, consider today your excuse.

Electronic Arts is celebrating this sacred holiday by revealing new screenshots and details for its newest party game, Ninja Reflex. Developed by newcomer studio Sanzaru Games (former Activision developers), Ninja Reflex will feature "a series of martial arts challenges to test gamers' reflexes and measure their reaction times with millisecond precision." Up to four players will be able to participate, sharpening their skills and speed in this mashup of Brain Age and ninjitsu action.

The minigames shown so far are predictable, ranging from catch-a-fly-with-chopsticks contests to shuriken-throwing competitions. Hopefully, the final product will have more interesting activities -- and online support, too! Creep into our gallery under the cover of night and check out some of the screenshots EA has made available. Go ninja, go ninja, go!


[Thanks, Troy]

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