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[Bungie's Destiny was teased way back in Halo 3: ODST]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/30/bungies-destiny-was-teased-way-back-in-halo-3-odst/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/30/bungies-destiny-was-teased-way-back-in-halo-3-odst/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/30/bungies-destiny-was-teased-way-back-in-halo-3-odst/#comments Bungie's Destiny was teased way back in Halo 3 ODSTBungie's Destiny has existed in one form or another since at least 2009, a new discovery in Halo 3: ODST indicates. The above image shows a poster found in ODST, which portrays a planet within close proximity to a large white sphere, with the message "DESTINY AWAITS" scrawled above. The similarities between this image and the recently leaked Destiny concept art is undeniable, especially the title screen-esque image obtained by IGN.

Former Bungie employee and Halo series level designer Vic Deleon has confirmed the connection, exclaiming that the secret had "FINALLY BEEN FOUND!" on Twitter. In light of these events, we've decided to dig even further into the annals of Halo lore by running the entirety of Halo: The Fall of Reach through an anagram construction algorithm and seeing what we come up with. Should that prove fruitless, we'll start decompiling the code for Pathways into Darkness.

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This video shows you how to reach a hidden Minecraft-inspired area in Borderlands 2, which includes Creepers and familiar blocks just begging to be broken. Be warned: the video includes minor spoilers for the game (and a lot of awesome).

JoystiqCheck out this Minecraft easter egg in Borderlands 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Diablo 3 beta is well underway with hundreds of thousands of players delving into the dungeons of Sanctuary, and with so many deviants roaming the deadlands, there was bound to be some mischief. A bug in the beta granted access to three areas not yet intended for public play: the Festering Woods, Drowned Temple and Fields of Misery.

The three bugged levels are mostly playable, featuring larger, more diverse beasts than in the released beta levels, including goatmen, violent trees, ghouls, spirits and more, incgamers reports. Blizzard pulled the servers to lock the areas out again, according to ubergizmo, but not before a few players recorded their adventures -- watch one romp through the Fields of Misery above.

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Neither of those descriptions matches any of the announced characters thus far, and fans have jumped to the conclusion that Tekken's Alisa Bosconovitch (who wields chainsaw arms) and drunken fighter Lei Wulong may be making an appearance in the crossover. It certainly seems possible, and this wouldn't be the first time ESRB has mentioned information in its warnings that was supposed to be secret. With the game due out next month, we'll know the truth before long.

JoystiqESRB warning might reveal new characters for Street Fighter X Tekken originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alisacharacterscontentesrbfightinginformationlei-wulongmicrosoftpcplaystationps3ratingssecretstreet-fighter-x-tekkenwarningxboxWed, 01 Feb 2012 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Bungie posts, pulls signup survey for secret beta]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/10/bungie-posts-pulls-signup-survey-for-secret-beta/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/10/bungie-posts-pulls-signup-survey-for-secret-beta/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/10/bungie-posts-pulls-signup-survey-for-secret-beta/#comments Ah, the perils of trying to do "secret" beta testing. A few Bungie.net members got an email this week asking them to join in on a Bungie beta tester signup survey, but when they headed over to the actual survey link on Bungie.net, all they got was an error message saying the survey was suspended due to "technical difficulties."

Presumably Bungie will get the survey up and running later, though they'll possibly send the invitation out to less "talky" members of their community -- this is supposed to be a secret, after all. In other news: Bungie conducts secret survey! Could it be about that new MMO? Oh, wait -- never mind.

[Thanks, Ed!]

JoystiqBungie posts, pulls signup survey for secret beta originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For fans of the NES' flagship pugilism sim Punch-Out!!!, the latest edition of Iwata Asks is chock-full of tidbits about the game that you probably didn't know. For instance, Nintendo Entertainment and Analysis Division's Makoto Wada reveals a long-hidden secret that makes fights against Bald Bull go much easier. Also, Glass Joe? He's got osteoporosis. Yeah, you should feel bad. Poor guy.

However, the most entertaining unearthed secret is the fact that Shigeru Miyamoto never signed off on the use of Mario as the game's mustachioed referree. In Miyamoto's own words, "we didn't have an approval system when using Mario images back then and it went right past my check." The interview transcript adds that he laughed after saying this, but we imagine at least one stink-eye was shot across the table.

[Via GameSetWatch]

JoystiqMario used in original Punch-Out without Miyamoto's permission originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bald-bulliwataiwata-asksmakoto-wadamarionedpunch-outsecretshigeru-miyamotosuper-marioSun, 09 Aug 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Konami Code Easter eggs dug up across the web]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/09/konami-code-easter-eggs-dug-up-across-the-web/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/09/konami-code-easter-eggs-dug-up-across-the-web/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/09/konami-code-easter-eggs-dug-up-across-the-web/#comments
Remember the short-lived Unicornification of ESPN.com which could be viewed by entering in the Konami Code? Turns out that's not the only site that can be modified by entering in everyone's favorite sequence of keystrokes. Check out the extremely aptly named KonamiCodeSites.com to see a list of pages that respond in various ways to the familiar tune of Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start (or Enter).

For instance, Facebook adds a lens flare effect once the code is entered. AdventureQuest Worlds shows a short flash clip featuring ... unicorns! (We're beginning to see a pattern here.) The best we've seen? The official site of jQuery, a JavaScript library program, loads up a Java-based Guitar Hero game when you input the code. Oh, and Joystiq? Every time you enter the code here, an angel gets its wings.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adventurequest-worldseaster-eggfacebookjquerykonami-codesecretunicornSat, 09 May 2009 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Kaos Studios hiring for unannounced project]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/31/kaos-studios-hiring-for-unannounced-project/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/31/kaos-studios-hiring-for-unannounced-project/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/31/kaos-studios-hiring-for-unannounced-project/#comments
After letting so many employees go, perhaps THQ is running out of pink slips to hand out. The publisher announced that its New York-based Kaos Studios is actually hiring, with new staff set to work on an as-yet-unannounced project from the Frontlines: Fuel of War developer.

As for what the game will be, neither company is talking. Still, there are some possible clues, with a handful of job openings on Kaos' website looking for staff with "broad knowledge" on both PCs and consoles, and one in particular seeking someone skilled in the art of taking Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii games online.

We cornered a THQ rep earlier, but all we could pry out of her was that the publisher is "very excited" about the project and that it is "saving the details for E3." And Kaos, if that mysterious project doesn't work out, the extra bodies should make decent meat shields should THQ decide to swing its axe your way.

JoystiqKaos Studios hiring for unannounced project originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2009frontlineshiringkaos-studiossecretthqTue, 31 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[For 250 points: What is Buzz! developer Relentless working on next?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/03/for-250-points-what-is-buzz-developer-relentless-working-on-ne/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/03/for-250-points-what-is-buzz-developer-relentless-working-on-ne/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/03/for-250-points-what-is-buzz-developer-relentless-working-on-ne/#comments
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Look, if the above question ever comes up, the answer's almost always going to be more Buzz! games. If you want to impress the audience with your esoteric trivia prowess, however, you might elect to answer, "Why, a new, unannounced project, of course!" You'll point out that quiz game developer Relentless Software recently updated its website, noting an ongoing hiring process not only for future Buzz! titles, but a secret, self-published project.

"Sony keep us very busy with our Buzz projects but there's something bubbling under at Relentless Towers," reads the site, referencing its agreement with Sony to pump out family-friendly knowledge-em-ups and shockingly omitting the exclamation mark in the game's title. "We've taken everything we've learned about making social games and the result is what, for the time being, is known as Secret Project #1."

For the time being? Don't be silly, Relentless. Who wouldn't buy a game called Secret Project #1?

[Via Eurogamer]

JoystiqFor 250 points: What is Buzz! developer Relentless working on next? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BuzzCasualFamilyRelentless-SoftwareSecretTue, 03 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Another (secret!) Need for Speed game in development]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/30/another-secret-need-for-speed-game-in-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/30/another-secret-need-for-speed-game-in-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/30/another-secret-need-for-speed-game-in-development/#commentsThought three new Need for Speed games wouldn't be enough? EA seems to agree, confirming to Eurogamer that a fourth, secret addition to the series is also in development. Being secret, not much is known about the title, though it's fair to assume it'll have its own gimmick, separate from the other three. With Shift, Nitro and Online, EA have covered every console, so this fourth Need For Speed could land anywhere.

Keith Munro from EA's Marketing division is quick to say that developing four games simultaneously is in no way a result of the economic crisis, stating that work began "long before" the crunch began. "This isn't about quantity, this is about crafting different games for different audiences and their unique tastes in the driving category. I would say that our strategy is the inverse of milking; it is an intentionally non-traditional approach."

We're not sure exactly how "inverse milking" works, but it sounds quite uncomfortable for the poor cow in question. This seems a lot like regular franchise milking, though we'll reserve judgment until we get to see all four titles in action.

JoystiqAnother (secret!) Need for Speed game in development originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EAElectronic-Artsneed-for-speedNFSsecretFri, 30 Jan 2009 09:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Renegade Kid teases new project]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/30/renegade-kid-teases-new-project/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/30/renegade-kid-teases-new-project/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/30/renegade-kid-teases-new-project/#commentsFiled under: ,

We like Renegade Kid. As the name behind Dementium (flawed, but still fun and hella scary) and the extremely promising Moon, the studio is shaping up to be one of the success stories of this generation.

And now they're coming back with a brand new game for the DS! Or the Wii! We don't really know, because if Renegade Kid's Jools Watsham tells us anything about this new project, somebody will probably have to kill him, or something. All he'll reveal is that the project is "the game I'm most excited about ever in my career." Wow. For what it's worth, we snooped around on Renegade Kid's job postings page like the ace sleuths that we are, and found them looking for a DS level designer.

Those minor, minor clues aside, it's a mystery for now, but going on past form, there's a chance some very cool 3D technology will be involved.

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For those of you who've already tackled the new robot bosses, been through Wily's castle, and even taken down Fake Man, it may seem that Mega Man 9 still has something new to offer. According Seth Killian, community manager with Capcom, there's still one thing that folks haven't found yet.

"There's only one undiscovered Mega Man 9 secret that I know about ... I don't predict anyone will discover this one for quite a while yet," Killian said over at the Capcom boards. Of course, with this, many have launched themselves into the thread, anxious to be the one who finds this last hidden gem in what is, indeed, itself a gem.


[Via Siliconera]

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Sega might have spent the last few years dragging our beloved memories of Sonic through the dirt, but like an abused, battered spouse, we always return to the company's embrace. They'll change this time, we tell ourselves before each new Sega title is revealed. Sometimes, the gamble pays off. Other times ... not so much.

At first glance, the company's Wii line-up for Leipzig (listed past the break) consists of titles we've all seen before, but Sega is also planning a "world premiere" for a hitherto unannounced game, one that will be announced in time for the start of the trade fair on August 20th. This being Sega, our imaginations have instantly fired up. Given the recent trademarking shenanigans and Sega's current fondness for reviving Dreamcast titles, our money is on a Jet Set Radio game of some description. You never know, however -- it could just be another Sonic game noone really cares about. We'd never rule that option out.

Activate idle speculation!

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JoystiqSega has a surprise for Leipzig originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At this point, we think it's pretty safe to call BioWare's KOTOR MMO the absolute worst-kept secret in gaming. After all, the game was all but announced during E3. (That's when EA boss John Riccitiello confirmed it was in the works, you see.) Now comes word that LucasArts is hiring testers with MMO experience. Hmmm.

Specifically, the job posting states that candidates will "test MMO games for bugs" and "strive to help make a competitive MMO." Really, now? It's something listed under the job requirements that has stirred up some intrigue, though. In order to get the testing gig, applicants must have "strong familiarity and experience with gaming consoles and Windows based PCs." So, the KOTOR MMO is multi-platform? Oh, you crazy secret-keepers.

[TheForce.net via Massively]

JoystiqLucasArts hiring testers for extra-super-secret MMO originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>biowarekotorlucasartsPCPS3secretswtorXbox-360Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[MotionPlus totally ambushes third-party developers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/22/motionplus-totally-ambushes-third-party-developers/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/22/motionplus-totally-ambushes-third-party-developers/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/22/motionplus-totally-ambushes-third-party-developers/#commentsFiled under: , ,


We mucky commoners have known about the Wii MotionPlus add-on for just over a week now, but don't go thinking it's any different for third-party developers. At E3, Game Informer approached several third-parties about the peripheral, and were repeatedly told that the accessory was news to them -- as they understood it, Nintendo simply hadn't told anybody about the MotionPlus, prior to it being revealed last Monday.

In other words, we can safely not expect a flood of third-party releases supporting the peripheral. On top of that, the developers doubt they'll be able to implement Wii MotionPlus into upcoming projects, such was the secrecy that surrounded the project. Not clever, Nintendo.

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We know that most of you are probably familiar with this piece of Atari mythos, but we thought it would be a festive way to celebrate this Easter Sunday. While Robinett's egotistical stunt was definitely ballsy, it doesn't approach some of our favorite secrets throughout gaming history -- like the legendary Secret Cow Level in Diablo II, or the bitchin' audio file hidden on the Symphony of the Night disc. We're curious to know -- what easter egg, hidden in the folds of one of your favorite video games, especially tickled your fancy?

[Thanks, Matthew.]

JoystiqHistory Lesson: The Original Video Game Easter Egg originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adventureataridiabloiieaster-eggeasteregghiddenrobinettsecretsymphonyofthenightSun, 23 Mar 2008 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Gamestop manager busts retail myths]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/07/gamestop-manager-busts-retail-myths/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/07/gamestop-manager-busts-retail-myths/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/07/gamestop-manager-busts-retail-myths/#commentsFiled under:

Over at the Consumerist, a Gamestop shift manager going by the mysterious moniker of G has posted an interesting look at the store's lesser-known policies and procedures. Among the tips for savvy shoppers:
  • Cashiers will sometimes give a 10% "shopworn discount" for gutted games if you complain about it. Also, unopened gutted games can be returned just as new games.
  • Used games you don't like can be exchanged for others within seven days (just don't abuse the policy or it'll be taken away)
  • Pre-orders are fully refundable at any time (don't let a fearful employee tell you otherwise)
  • First-party accessories have more resale value (and are much more reliable than off-brand)
  • To get a Wii, ask when a store gets weekday shipments, call daily around that time, then hightail it over there before they're sold out again.
The post also includes some pleas to be patient with the pre-order pushers who are forced by their corporate overlords to sell those reservations and discount cards. They're just trying to keep their jobs, after all. Why can't we all just get along?

JoystiqGamestop manager busts retail myths originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamestopmanagerpoliciesretailsecretWed, 07 Nov 2007 11:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Seven secret E3 videos hidden around the PSN Store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/11/seven-secret-e3-videos-hidden-around-the-psn-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/11/seven-secret-e3-videos-hidden-around-the-psn-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/11/seven-secret-e3-videos-hidden-around-the-psn-store/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Seven developer interviews, shown at the Sony E3 Press Conference, have been hidden around the PlayStation Network Store. This is on top of all the other content that we told you about. Here's a list of all the secret vids and where to find them:
Get downloading and enjoy seeing that game footage in full screen.

[Thanks Dave and all official PlayStation forumers who found and collated the locations]

JoystiqSeven secret E3 videos hidden around the PSN Store originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e307interivewssecrettrailersvideosWed, 11 Jul 2007 21:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Virtually Overlooked Week: Jason's picks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/13/virtually-overlooked-week-jasons-picks/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/13/virtually-overlooked-week-jasons-picks/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/13/virtually-overlooked-week-jasons-picks/#commentsFiled under: ,

You've seen it before.
Virtually Overlooked has taken over Wii Fanboy! All this week, members of the staff will be outlining their personal picks for future Virtual Console releases.
Growing up with gaming is an interesting thing these days. Many of you are part of the first generation that was quite literally born into a household with a gaming console, as I was. In my experience, if you start off in life gaming hard, you don't stop. Therefore, in the very near future, I will able to ask a random middle-aged man if he wants to go play Guitar Hero 4, and it won't be totally weird.

Who am I kidding? This isn't Japan, and that guy will probably think I am, in fact, totally weird. But man, screw those non-gamers. The hardcore, like you and I, have tons of gaming memories, and thus we frequently long for the games of yore to be released on the Virtual Console. But they have not yet appeased my feral hunger, and thus do I lay these games out in a commanding fashion for Nintendo's minions to take note.

You, of course, may gaze as well.

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JoystiqVirtually Overlooked Week: Jason's picks originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OMG SECRET CHIPZBefore you go running off to troll post on various message boards, we'd like to give you some specifics. A recent CNN technology feature details some of the various chips and components found within the forty-dollar Wiimote. Among the Bluetooth converters and accelerometers is a component listed as an "audio translator," which "converts analog data such as human speech into a digital data stream. This feature is unused now but will probably be employed in future games." The approximate cost is listed at $2.00.

So, what's the deal? First, there is no actual microphone (a device capable of converting vibrational energy into electrical signals) found within the Wiimote. Though basic electrical engineering principals allow a standard speaker to act in such a fashion, the signal quality and frequency response would be unacceptably low. This chip actually requires an expansion device for it to be used at all. So why add it? It's only two dollars, but this rather unnecessary addition has cost the company several dozen million dollars. We can only assume that Nintendo or significant third parties are planning a title utilizing an expansion microphone, which will be presumably cheap enough to bundle with a title and incur no markup in price.

God knows the masses need a mainstream karaoke game (we know about Karaoke Revolution for the PS2, but it never really took off), and the Wii is just the system to do it. Like a Virginnnnn ... hey!

JoystiqCurrently unused component found in Wiimote originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Animal Crossing is more interesting than we thought, it seems! Whereas we (read: I) found the improvements in Wild World a poor trade for NES games, and not enough to hold our interest after a year or so of Gamecube Crossing, academics are speaking out in appreciation of Nintendo's pointless-by-design communication game.

The latest essay on Henry Jenkins' blog, is an excerpt from a thesis by Kristina Drzaic, about "secrets" in Animal Crossing. The idea is that other games feature glitches that allow the player to redesign the game in small ways and alter the basic experience, whereas Animal Crossing features such "glitch-like" abilities as part of the natural design of the game, and allows even more customization than the engine was designed for. One example showed a player creating a narrative conflict between herself and Tom Nook just by trying and failing to buy some candy.

We were just wondering aloud why customizable content was so compelling! Good thing there are people smarter than us out there.

[Via GameSetWatch]

JoystiqMore academic discussion of Animal Crossing originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 May 2007 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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... and another Matthew Lesko picture to summarize our feelings. Tipster HexiJosh was spot on about the last TRU Wii hoard, so we have no reason to disbelieve him now when he tells us that Sunday, March 18 is the day to queue up. Still, we're marking this as a rumor just to be safe.

He says that Toys R Us stores are getting even larger shipments this time than last time-- his store is getting a minimum of 12 systems-- and that TRU is planning to sell them bundled with Sonic and the Secret Rings. We hope these bundles don't cost full price-- bundling is only fun when there's a discount involved, and even then it's kind of annoying.

But complaining about bundles misses the point, which is HEY THERE ARE PROBABLY GOING TO BE SOME WIIS FOR SALE. Plan your next weekend accordingly!

[Thanks, HexiJosh!]

JoystiqRumor: Another stash of Wiis coming to Toys R Us originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, that didn't take long. Two days after the US release date of Sonic and the Secret Rings, a Sonic fan has made it to the end of the rails and posted a video of the ending on YouTube. We're sure it totally makes sense in context, but we have yet to jump into Sega's latest mascot platformer.

Great news for people who only play Sonic games for the stories: we just saved you $50. It's about time Sonic fans had some good news, right? Of course, this is terrible for weaker-willed fans trying to avoid the rushing tide of SPOILARRRS.

We dare you to watch the video after the break.

[Via Insert Credit]

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JoystiqSonic and the Spoiled Ending originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Blazing fast red streaks
Sonic and the Secret Rings has been released, and in what is certainly the highest profile release since the epic Twilight Princess at launch, our expectations are rather high. In what is being billed as the first truly decent 3-D Sonic game (or, at least the first one since the original Sonic Adventure), the hedgehog has the scores to prove it. IGN's was a little low, but it turns out they hate the color blue. So, you know.

Who wants a little blazing-quick spiny-mammal in their lives?
  • Gaming Age (85/100) has very little but praise for SatSR: "Sonic and the Secret Rings makes a solid attempt to fix the problems that have plagued the Sonic games over the past few years. Many of the gripes have been addressed in this newest title. The extraneous characters have been eliminated and Sonic is now the only playable character, just the way [it should be]. The horrible camera and hit detection problems of the prior games have been fixed. The speed has been ratcheted up and the action is fast and furious."
  • Gamespot (76/100) is impressed with the visual splendor: "The graphics are great in Sonic and the Secret Rings. Each level is large and has a great sense of scale, with huge dinosaurs, pirate ships, corkscrews, loops, and other structures to run on. The visuals are sharp and colorful, and you'll have a great time just watching Sonic run because the game provides the same thrilling sense of speed that made the Sonic games appealing in the first place."
  • IGN (69/100) dislikes things that are blue: "Players will fail to complete levels again and again in Secret Rings not because they lack the skill to progress, but because the control mechanics are too loose and unresponsive, the camera is too stupid to shoot the action accordingly or, worst of all, the level design is simply poor."

JoystiqMetareview: Sonic and the Secret Rings originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sneaky hidden videos will always score high on our list, particularly if they don't involve Britney, Paris, and Lindsay. It's time we reclaimed their 15 minutes because they've run into serious overtime.

So, the story behind this video is as follows: 'Games For Windows' Magazine recently filmed a totally unathorized, hidden video tour of Kaos Studios for a piece about Frontlines: Fuel of War. They weren't thrilled about having their HQ filmed Geraldo-style, but THQ (the publisher) didn't want to retaliate against the magazine, for fear that they would give them a bad review in return.

So, once all the smoke has cleared, what does that leave us with? Frankly, not too much. Either it's a well planned "fake" secret video, or else it's a new wave of marketing going into effect that really embraces the old adage "there's no such thing as bad publicity." Of course, nothing really groundbreaking or damaging was revealed in this video ... or was it? Does this mean we can start running around developer HQs with a camera, knowing that they won't want us to pan their upcoming games?

Hmmmmmm ...

JoystiqToday's sneakiest game video: Frontlines - Fuel of War hidden tour originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even after the day, the spirit of President's Day (sure, why not) continues in Videoland. Zelda Dimension posted this picture of a painting found on a wall in Zelda: Twilight Princess, and it looks an awful lot like Thomas Jefferson ... or maybe George Washington? Or maybe dust? Apparently, one of the NPCs is a student of American history.

We love finding secrets in Zelda, but we don't like being confronted with a blurry texture in a Wii game. Maybe the Zelda Dimension blogger was using composite cables, and that's why the picture is blurry? Yeah, that's the ticket!

We look forward to seeing the Zelda timeline theorists chew on this one.

[Via digg]

JoystiqPresident's Day surprise: Jefferson (?) in Twilight Princess originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prettyyyy
Our excitement for Sonic and the Secret Rings grows daily, and these hands-on impression by some folks in London aren't making the wait any easier. The game is looking scary good, as the players (who strongly disliked Sonic the Hedgehog for the PS3 and 360) rave about the graphics, voice acting, control, level design, and difficulty. For the love of God, Sonic moonwalks when you tilt backward on the Wiimote. Moonwalks. That's sweet.

Some tidbits: there isn't a standard "lives" system; if you die, you simply restart at the last checkpoint. Each level contains around twelve missions, and somewhere around six need to be cleared before advancing. Earning bronze, silver, and gold medals will earn you access to a huge catalog of unlockables, including BGM and artwork from the game as well as previous entries in the series.

The impressions are certainly worth a read; check it out!

[via GoNintendo]

JoystiqMore Secret Rings impressions originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last week we wondered where 1up's infamous awesome secret PSP game announcement was. Well, it looks like another week has passed and still no announcement despite it originally being promised for the season premiere of the show. It isn't quite as bad this week though, since Shane did actually address the issue on this week's 1up Show and promised that the announcement would now be on next week's show. He cited the reason for the big reveal being delayed was due to the company involved not wanting the announcement to occur yet.

Hopefully this time Shane is actually able to follow through on his promise and after this long of a wait, it better be an awesome game indeed!


JoystiqSecret PSP game next week on 1up show originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Scrambled?The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was in development for approximately, oh, say, forever. That intensely long cycle, besides making a game epic and wonderful and amazing, usually gives rise to an extreme attention to detail. Some savvy forum-goers have compiled a list of little easter eggs for your enjoyment, which can be found after the jump.

How many of these did you find, or even notice? Do you feel as though these little details even make a difference in the overall gaming experience? We ourselves find that we're occasionally drawn back to the world of Hyrule for a few minutes, just to feel that epic sense of adventure ... or maybe it was just those bomb arrow fireworks.

JoystiqTwilight Easter Eggs originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We want to know where the magic happens. Where are you sitting when you hit the Joystiq bookmark and start reading? Do you have to keep it a secret, or do you brazenly do it out in public? Do you print it out and take it where your computer can't go? Is it your homepage? Inquiring minds and egos want to know where it all goes down.

Once all these consoles with built-in web browsers hit us, maybe we'll all be surfing Joystiq on our PlayStation 3s and Nintendo Wiis, but until then, let us know how you do it.



Where do you read Joystiq?
At work, hidden behind an Excel spreadsheet, 'stiqin it to the man.
On my home computer, hidden behind pr0n. If you're really brazen, side by side with it.
Mobile phone web browsing goodness for me, just like Paris and Lindsay.
At school when I should be studying. Unless this is research, then carry on.
Using my laptop on a WiFi network, where I can feel free to "offload" some waste material while I'm online.
Waitaminute ... read Joystiq? I only look at the pictures and spark flamewars! :)
[Thanks, crono141]

JoystiqJoystiq Poll: Where do you read Joystiq? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With the Tokyo Game Show in full swing, we're sure there will be plenty of posts like these to follow. While it may seem suffocating, these videos are for your own good. You need to see them. You want to see them. And this latest trailer for Sonic and the Secret Rings is no exception.

Continue into the post to see the embedded video.

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JoystiqTGS 2006: Sonic and the Secret Rings trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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File this one under "What the hell?" Some astute gamer has discovered a hidden feature inside the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection setup menu, and one that certainly leans itself toward DS-to-Wii connection theory. The video gives an extremely detailed explanation, so check it out....now. Go ahead.

Done? All right. The system asks for the player to press a "Simple Start Wi-Fi Button", something that clearly doesn't exist on any existing Nintendo hardware. So, is this how the Wii and the DS will sync up? Before you run off wildly screaming the news throughout your house, we offer these two bits of counter-evidence. First, regading the Wii, we've seen essentially every button and switch on the damn thing, even inside the "mysterious" front flap; no "Simple Start" or even remotely related button has been seen or reported. Second, accessing this mode by hitting the absolute upper-left pixel on the touch screen is ridiculous; in certain cases the stylus can't even reach the pixel, and a toothpick or other thin, prodding device must be used.

We've seen no reason why "DS Download Play" would fail to properly pick up and sync with a Nintendo Wii console, so we'll chalk this up as a feature that will fade, like the legendary city of Atlantis, into one of the unexplained mysteries of the past.

[Update 1: The internet, it seems, will brook no mysteries. Save Atlantis. Click here for an extremely detailed explanation of this feature, and as speculated, it has nothing to do with Wii connectivity.]

[Thanks, Super-Jesse-Mario!]

JoystiqSecret "Simple Start" Wi-Fi connection? [Update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jealous.
Nintendo is trying a different approach to some early Wii marketing. In major urban areas throughout the country, Nintendo is holding private parties for "ambassadors", whom they have personally selected, and a whole crapload of their friends. We're not sure whether the ambassadors were randomly chosen, but we doubt it. (Where the heck were our invites, Nintendo?) In any case, the ambassadors recently received a mysterious package in their mailboxes. What was inside? A ridiculously hot, super-amazing black DS Lite, as well as a cardboard Wiimote mock-up personally signed by Reggie Fils-Aime himself.

The ambassador in Miami took some pics, which can be seen here. There's also one in Chicago who's giving away two free tickets to some hardcore Chicagamers (yeah, we just made that up) willing to meet him in some shady location. Also of note is the date of the event (September 29th) and an excerpt from the back of the cardboard Wiimote: "The event will occur several weeks before Wii launches..." This is probably the strongest evidence we've seen for a late October launch.

Seriously, rendezvous points? Whole vans, spiriting away gamers to some secret Fortress de Nintendo? Next time, Reggie, sign us up as well.

JoystiqWii "ambassadors" receive gifts originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connect homepage has been updated to reflect two of the newest titles to hit the DS bearing the Wi-Fi logo. Both Star Fox: Command and Tenchu: Dark Secret get the red carpet rolled out for them with tons of information and screens for you to gawk over. Tenchu's page even has some interesting Wi-Fi information, such as a listing of the top players including login details, as well as the top cities and a nifty graph showing player logins during the day versus at night.

JoystiqNintendo Wi-Fi page updated originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Aug 2006 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The past few stories about Loco Roco have been a bit too depressing. Let's ignore the low sales and remember the good things about the game: like happy happy graphics and even happier music. That's what this fun, candy-coated Loco Roco fan video does. It showcases some images from the game and puts it to the absolutely fantastic music of the game. If this doesn't make you happy, then you've lost your childhood somewhere along the way.

The bottom video of this special edition Video Sandwich shows you how to get every single secret in the downloadable demo. Pretty helpful for those of you that want to earn your Loco Roco Rewards the right way. It's intersting to see the things that you may have missed. (I know without this video, I would've never found that final fruit that I've been missing!)

JoystiqLoco Roco Video Sandwich special! originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Aug 2006 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some of you may recall from last year or around E3 2005 that a rumor was circulating stating that Sony was going to implement a motion-sensing feature similar to the technology seen in Minority Report. The idea was to be able to manipulate on-screen topography with nothing but your own movements and environment; no goofy peripherals needed.

Well according to a "very reliable source," this futuristic hardware will be coming from a stealthy Israeli company called Prime Sense. So what the heck does their component do anyway? "Prime Sense's interactive device can see, track and react to user movements outside the computer, all without change of environment or wearable equipment for the end user."

Think EyeToy on steroids. This description follows closely to a tech demo that Sony showed off at an event last year in LA. But if this technology is so awesome, who knows why Sony didn't make a bigger deal out of it this year. The source also claims that the device will be available on launch day for the PS3, and ready for PC users in the following months. It would be nice to hear more about this from Sony to get a better picture, but for now just think about all the crazy game applications this could provide and file it under "rumors."

[Thanks, Anthony B]

JoystiqThe secret component to the PS3 hardware originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A video posted over at You Tube shows the Virtual Console gamepad being flipped around and the back showing several odd slots. The top of the controller also shows a kind of release button, clearly showing that something is destined to plug into the back. Many are speculating that it could be some sort of SD card slot. I'd comment myself, but I honestly didn't get to play any Virtual Console titles at E3.

What do you guys think?

[Via Infendo]

JoystiqWeird slots on Wii gamepad originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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