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Still no information on when the Oddworld update is expecting to be released, though we figure "not for a while" is a safe assumption on account the whole pre-pre-alpha thing. Oddworld Inhabitants and developer Just Add Water plan on debuting the game publicly during the 2012 Eurogamer Expo this September.

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The screenshot above is your very first look at the Kickstarter-funded Wasteland 2, presenting some environment and character art from the game as it's being worked on. The project hit its goal of $900k easily on the nearly ubiquitous crowdfunding service, and ended up with nearly $2.9 million.

Over on the official blog, the developers say they're releasing this early shot for feedback, and that they're also almost done with the game's main site, which is where backers will be able to update their support if they'd like to do so. The props found above are largely part of Unity's own database of in-game items, customized for the Wasteland world. As the team members learn to use the Unity engine, they're hoping this is only the beginning of the way the game looks.

Presumably, they'll will have some help: Obsidian Entertainment promised to pitch in if the Kickstarter reached at least $2.1 million.

JoystiqFirst Wasteland 2 screenshot is only the beginning of development originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now, though, we've got our first real look at the game in the form of the screenshot above, which features the 2013 SRT Dodge Viper, some rocks, an extremely flat American highway and the same vignette framing we've come to expect from Forza in-game screenshots. Granted, this is but a single image, but from where we're sitting it sure does look a hell of a lot like a Forza game, which is reassuring considering that this is Playground Games' first spin behind the franchise's wheel.

Gallery: Forza Horizon

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We're able to glean more information from December's trailer, of course, but if the first screenshot wasn't going to be action-packed, at least it could have been artistic.

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As today is the last full day you'll get a chance to enjoy Halo 2, Bungie has apparently gone and pulled the joke lever. In preparation for tonight's festivities, we went online to download all of the extra maps for the game and get a round of practice in, only to find a few peculiar messages -- like the self-esteem booster you see above.

For the most part, the messages are pretty jovial, though there are a few odd ones that take it a bit too far. Head into the gallery below to check 'em all out.

Gallery: Bungie's Halo 2 Farewell

JoystiqBungie bids funny farewell to Halo 2 online multiplayer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>343-IndustriesbungieBungie-StudiosFPShalohalo-2MicrosoftMicrosoft-Game-StudiosscreensscreenshotscreenshotsXbox-360xbox-liveWed, 14 Apr 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lock your eyes on first EA Sports MMA screenshot]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/lock-your-eyes-on-first-ea-sports-mma-screenshot/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/lock-your-eyes-on-first-ea-sports-mma-screenshot/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/lock-your-eyes-on-first-ea-sports-mma-screenshot/#comments Remember when we used to dream -- oh, so innocently -- of the days when video games would look real? Well, those days have come and gone. Games have now officially entered the realm of too real. See: the first screenshot of EA Sports' MMA (above).

Look, we're cool with realistic violence in games -- from a distance. Exploding heads, severed limbs, gratuitous gore -- it's all got to be separated by at least a sword's length; or better: the distance traveled by a bullet.

This bare, get-on-the-floor and grapple-it-out violence is just, well, confusing. Look at that balding guy's expression*. Look closer. What is that all about? It's, like, the antisocial rage it takes to snap a man's arm (against one's groin, no less) coupled with the extreme constipation indicative of training the body to destroy people (go on, squeeze it out) and the extraordinary pain brought on by a set of incisors biting into the tender flesh behind the knee -- and then it's all locked together in what appears to be pure ... ecstasy? We know the sport's all about mixing it up, but these are mixed messages. C'mon, folks, we don't need this stuff in the way of kicking ass. Games must not imitate real life.

*Ed.'s Note: Sorry dude! We don't follow the sport, and so we don't know your name. Please don't break us!

[Via Shacknews]

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We didn't want to wake you up, but we really want to tell you something ... specifically, that Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today officially announced the upcoming movie tie-in game, Where the Wild Things Are, for 360/PS3/Wii and DS. Landing on retailer shelves this October in-tandem with the film's theater release, all we know about the game so far is that it's an action/platformer.

You might remember hearing about this game back in May when we told you more or less everything we've just heard officially today. We do have the one exciting screenshot you see above, but that's not a lot, so we've embedded the movie trailer after the break for your enjoyment. If it can warm our icy hearts, it can warm anyone's.

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JoystiqWhere the Wild Things Are romps into our hearts this October originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click above to play "Where's Waldo's half-eaten corpse?" What's this, more StarCraft II screenshots? Admittedly, we're a bit powerless to stop ourselves from looking at these 10 or so new images from a Fansite kit that Blizzard discreetly updated (our compatriots say only eight of these are new, but we count two more that we've never seen before).

If you take nothing else from these screens, just remember that zerg rushes still elicit a sensory overload billed directly to your occipital lobe. Latest pics are in the front of the gallery. So Blizzard, how about a public beta soon to feed our addiction?

Gallery: Starcraft 2


[Via Big Download]

JoystiqNew Starcraft 2 screens 'make it rain' zerglings originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Most companies choose to issue media via press releases or exclusive articles. But here we're talking about companies with actual games, not just a campaign of windbaggery and empty promises. Nibris, where they tend to focus on the latter, apparently feels releasing what is purportedly the first and only screenshot of Sadness to date (two years late, mind) to some random dude on the Internet is what makes for good PR.

The IGN Wii boards have blown up over the past few days due to the unending campaign of one Nibris supporter, a single purported screenshot, and a few cryptic remarks from the Nibris president himself, who is long known to frequent message boards. The numerous threads are a mess, so we'll attempt to sum up: user Twiilight_Prince posted the above, stating it was an actual in-game screenshot from Sadness and that he had received it from Nibris. He then apparently received messages from the user posting as Nibris, asking him to remove it. He did. Someone else also posted it, and received similar messages. Eventually, the reported PMs were posted. In them, Nibris (who we assume is president Piotr Babieno) did in fact ask for the shot's removal ... and also promised that there would be screens from Sadness and a trailer next month.

Now where have we heard that before? It's same to assume we're not holding our breath around here -- but here's the apparent screenshot for your perusal.

[Thanks, Joe!]

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Oh, Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword, how we wish you were out already. Like, yesterday. And then delivered to our doorstep wrapped in pretty pink bows, along with an IV filled with espresso, ready to power us through long gaming sessions. Or maybe that's just our own twisted personal fantasy. What can we say -- we're ready for some handheld Ninja Gaiden action, and this version is just as it should be: no frills, all thrills. For now, we'll just have to settle for sweet new screenshots. Check 'em out in the gallery!

JoystiqAn updated peek at Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The release of Picross is just around the corner for American gamers (none too soon!), and the title packs a huge punch considering the budget price. Not only does it look awesome, but it's been well-reviewed, and we'll have downloadable content. That's so great that Nintendo hardly needed to whet our appetites with a few new screens, but hey -- we're not complaining. Check 'em out below!

Did we mention the wifi multiplayer? How can it be included in a lower-priced game like this, but not in Mario Party? We love you, Nintendo, but sometimes, we just don't understand you.

JoystiqE307: Picross and the painted pixels originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo didn't give us much on Mario Kart Wii, but it's enough. A smattering of sweet screenshots, a peripheral we're uncertain about, and news of online multiplayer is enough to get any good Nintendo fan's heart racing. As for the upcoming wheel ... Mario and Luigi manage to make it look like a blast! But racing is old hat for them -- they've been doing it for years. We can only guess they needed something new to mix things up a little.

JoystiqE307: Mario Kart Wii spins its wheels through our hearts 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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It looks like the second round of Brain Age will have a lot more to offer, and that's without even considering the unlockable Dr. Mario! We've updated our gallery with new screenshots that include images from a change-making game (a very helpful skill to practice) and a pretty dubious drawing of New York that's still better than anything we could manage (but somehow reminds us of Pictochat ... ). And don't forget to check out the trailer after the jump!

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JoystiqE307: Brain Age 2 is looking better all the time originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, call it a controlled explosion, kinda like a smart bomb -- but we're still pretty pleased to see some sweet new media from a brand new DS game. Er, mostly new, considering it's a franchise title. Still, Mario Party on the DS sounds like a winner, though we would prefer more than just local wireless play. Mario Party could only make Game Night that much more fun, amirite? Oh well, enough complaining -- check out the images in our gallery and the spankin' new trailer after the jump.

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JoystiqE307: Mario Party DS media explosion originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Next spring is starting to feel so far away, especially since we've seen so much media on Ring of Fates already. It's starting to feel as though we can cobble everything together and just pretend we have the full game ... and we're not sure if that makes the waiting easier or harder. But we'll take what we can get and pretend to be happy. Just ignore our twiddling thumbs.

Famitsu has a new set of screenshots up, complete with a few details on the battle system -- racial factors contributing to attacks -- and all we can say is that it's a good thing we've got another Square Enix RPG coming to tide us over.

[Via 4cr]

JoystiqNew Crystal Chronicles screens just make the wait seem longer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Considering that Holly Summers is ranked several slots higher than our antihero, Travis Touchdown, it's probably no surprise that she's kicking his ass in these screenshots. But just because it isn't surprising doesn't mean it's not cool. We've put the latest shots in a gallery for your viewing pleasure, because we figure that, just like us, you can't get enough of No More Heroes.

JoystiqTravis vs. Holly: new No More Heroes images originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Heroes of Mana may not be the Mana game that fans really want, but at least it's looking pretty nice -- and more strategy on the DS can never really be a bad thing. If only it had WiFi multiplayer, alas. We'll just have to make do with ratcheting up the ol' ranking so we can earn downloadable maps and items.

Heroes of Mana is scheduled for release in the US this August.

[Via press release]

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Poor little Sim guy. So cute. So tiny. And yet, so alone in a crowd of loathsome miniature tormenters with nothing better to do than laugh at him for falling on his face. Shouldn't these people be out sprucing up the city? No wonder they had to bring you in on the job -- the other townspeople are obviously empty-headed wastrels who refuse to lift a finger toward the betterment of their town.

Luckily for the guy in the hat, those cobblestones look more like marshmallows than anything else. He'll be up for his revenge in no time! Those girls better run.

We've got several new shots from MySims and have tucked them away in Wii Fanboy's very first gallery, along with some older shots, for your viewing pleasure.

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We've seen some of this before, particularly the lower right panel, but only in scans -- look at the difference in the full color screenshots! The production values on this are staggering; remember the jaggy screenshots from Chocobo Tales? The backgrounds in Final Fantasy III? Those games are beautiful in motion, but suffer somewhat in stills. If this comparison is any indication of what's in store for us with Dragon Quest IX, we're not sure we can handle that much awesome.

JoystiqDragon Quest IX in full color originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 May 2007 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Since June is fast approaching, and with it the long-awaited release of The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Nintendo is letting us have another little taste of our most-wanted DS game. The holiday season is gonna be a long time coming. Doesn't it feel like we've been waiting forever? Oh well, no time to pout -- there are screens to be ogled! Check 'em out after the jump.

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JoystiqNew Phantom Hourglass screens make waiting a little easier originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You asked for gameplay footage of Alien Syndrome, and we have it, albeit within a brief ad. Sega's re-imagining of the classic run-and-gun looks pretty decent, and we're dying to test out the controls. Touching may be good, but strafing is awesome, and the controls on this sound like they're designed for power strafing. We also like just about any excuse to shoot things with the Wiimote.

Hit the jump for both the ad and a new set of screenshots, and let us know what you think of Lieutenant Aileen Harding's futuristic shenanigans.

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JoystiqAlien Syndrome video and screens appear from the sky originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know that NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams will use the Wii's Forecast Channel for seasonal effects in the upcoming game, and we know that multiple control styles will be available, but we hadn't seen much of the look of the game beyond a few scans. Now, all that's changed; official screenshots have finally been released, and you can stare and drool to your heart's content. Just try not to get it on the keyboard.

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Well, these new Crash of the Titans screens did make us giggle, so we have a little hope for this forthcoming Wii title. The flood of screens didn't hurt, either. We've tucked several away after the jump for your viewing pleasure.

How's it look? Besides, of course, the funny.

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JoystiqMore Crash screens than you could ever need originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Wii may not be the powerhouse that some wish for, but it's capable of more than some people would have you assume, and these Driver: Parallel Lines screens prove it. Hit the jump to see not only the rest of the screenshots, but a comparison shot from the version that released last year (for Xbox and PS2). The Wii version looks crisp and smooth -- and even without the comparison, pretty good. Now let's hope we see more games that look like this, and fewer games that look like, say, GT Pro Series.

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gamers' galleryEvil Avatar's Nicholas Puleo (a.k.a. bapenguin) has launched The Gamers' Gallery, described as a public database of screenshots, game data, and news. As the domain name implies, the emphasis is on the images. "The Gamers' Gallery was created because all other screenshot viewers are severely lacking. I really just wanted to create the best damn screenshot viewer on the internet," says Puleo.

So did he? Puleo admits TGG is still in its infancy, but the potential is there. Galleries aren't buried behind pages of fluff and the ability to vote and comment on images reinforces the community dynamic -- and adds comic relief. For a small fee ($10/yr) users can become contributing members, unlocking high-res images (without watermarks!) and the ability to create galleries and a custom webpage. We hope subscribers also get a watermark-free experience. Shameless stamping is one lasting "feature" that 'lacking viewers' rarely lack. Let's hope Puleo and staff decide to break the old habit (for the non-subscriber's sake).

JoystiqThe Gamers' Gallery aims to be web's 'best damned screenshot viewer' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you can't seem to get enough of Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword, then you're in luck -- because the good folks from Team Ninja are all about giving up the goods. May they never, ever stop.

While we've seen a few of these in with the scans, it's nice to look at them all by their lonesome ... and envision how we'll be spending all our free time in the future. Check 'em out after the jump.

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Is it just us, or does MySims look more and more like Animal Crossing with everything we see from it? That's tough, considering it looked like Animal Crossing when it was first announced. But we can't be mad. It's too adorable, and we cannot resist the power of MySims. After the jump, there are enough screenshots to convince even the hardest of hearts.

We're really not sure if these are work (or other public place) safe. They are so freakin' cute that they may cause a complete emotional breakdown. You've been warned.

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JoystiqIncredible barrage of MySims screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The fine folks over at Game Watch have put up some new screens from the Final Fantasy PSP rendition. The screens show combat, a cinema scene and the screen above. The game is scheduled to hit Japan April 19th, though no US date has been set yet. It's looking very nice considering, but I think the main deciding factor in these releases will be the price point. Will you be buying these releases and what Final Fantasy number would be your dream port to PSP?

JoystiqNew Final Fantasy Anniversary screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At first glance, these new screens from The Adventures of Cookie & Cream are lush. Maybe even gorgeous. They're an explosion of color for our favorite screens. There are even hippos. But then it hit us. Where's the funny? Where's the detail? How will the uninitiated possibly understand why this is an essential game? As screens go, these are a little like cream themselves -- tasty, but not very filling. Let's hope we see more soon, but until then, the four after the jump will have to do.

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Gamespot has some Asphalt Urban GT 2 screens up now and while they don't look terrible, they certainly don't compare to the looks of Burnout Dominator. Graphics aren't everything certainly, but the PSP is capable of some very nice looking games and it's difficult to not form comparisons. I've never played the first game though, so maybe the gameplay will more than make up for any graphical short comings. Anyone played this series? If so, was it worth your time?

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A few days ago we went over the ridiculous number of RPGs coming to the PSP this year. Harvest Moon was one of the games on that list and we already have some screenshots of the game. No additional details were revealed with the screens, but I'm willing to bet there will be farm tending involved. This seems to be one of the best looking Harvest Moon games to come out yet, so it should please fans of the series.

Go to DCEmu to see all the screens.

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Er, we mean self defense, obviously, via the use of pointy sticks. Jeux France has all sorts of new goodies from the survival-centric Lost in Blue 2, including new screens that show off some of the in game actions, from building a fire to protecting your little lost lambs as they struggle to eke out a place in the wild.

Check out the new screens after the jump.

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JoystiqPointy sticks in Lost in Blue sequel originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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German site GameFront has apparently been pillaging all the Revenant Wings images they could get their hands on, for they've collected a veritable trove of shots, from gameplay screens to mind-blowing concept art. We've hidden a few behind the jump, but definitely check out the source, too -- there's so many images, it'll bring a tear to your eye.

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JoystiqTreasure trove of Revenant Wings images originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Famitsu's packed with new goodies from Sim City DS that have us yearning for the game. And who can resist tiny Sim Santa and his cute little reindeer?

The new stuff looks to largely concern Save the City mode, which thrusts the player into a real city and offers them challenges to solve, from earthquakes to snarled traffic and hey, even UFOs. Also -- and our loose translation may be incorrect -- it looks as though fires in your city can be handled by blowing into the microphone. But lots of fire stations can help prevent fires, so build carefully to avoid puffing away into the mic.

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JoystiqSim City DS screens and info originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Talk about the obvious -- Picross DS! Of course, there are so many things for which the stylus is well-suited, but this is one that was certain to make it to the Nintendo handheld sooner or later.

Not that we'd ever admit to any weakness at all, because Nintendo fans are the ultimate in human beings ... but that cat is awfully cute. Check out the rest of the screens after the jump!

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Famitsu featured a flood of screens from the mysterious Hotel Dusk: Room 215 yesterday, and all we can say is wow. If style was everything, this one would already be lining up for accolades. Let's just hope the unusual graphic adventure (set in 1979) is as good as it looks.

We've seen a lot of these before, in video from the game, but it's nice to get to pore over some of the more interesting shots. Who knew a lone puzzle piece could look so sinister?

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JoystiqHotel Dusk in stills originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So now we know that Elebits is going to have all sorts of WiiConnect24 features -- but what's it like? How's it look? We know how these questions burn inside you, because we burn, too. Luckily, we dug up a few screenshots of trades in action. Check after the jump for the electric (and devastatingly cute!) new screens.

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JoystiqChecking out Elebits and WiiConnect24 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those pesky little critters will get into anything, according to new screens from Jeux France. We're not sure just what electrical bits might be in there, but -- on second thought, we really don't want to know. Where did we leave that gun this time? They may be trying to escape.

A few more shots of those wily Elebits after the jump.

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JoystiqElebits invade the toilet originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here we are, just hours away from the US launch of the Wii. Still debating on Red Steel? Here are some shiny new screens to look over while you think about it. Several of these really showcase the lighting effects to their advantage. The Wii may not be able to boast the power of the PS3 or the Xbox 360, but if the design is good enough, Wii games can be just as beautiful.

Check out the screens after the jump.

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JoystiqRed Steel screenshot madness, round 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Say what you will about Red Steel -- whether you're interested in the game or not, the concept art we've seen from the design process has been uniformly gorgeous. We got our hands on some fresh new screens that are almost as pretty. Check 'em out after the jump.

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JoystiqRed Steel screenshot madness originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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