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[Severed head in the mail terrifies, teases Aliens: Colonial Marines]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/severed-head-in-the-mail-terrifies-teases-aliens-colonial-mari/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/severed-head-in-the-mail-terrifies-teases-aliens-colonial-mari/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/severed-head-in-the-mail-terrifies-teases-aliens-colonial-mari/#comments We get a lot of weird stuff in the mail, it's simply one of the hazards of this profession. Any given day, we have to be prepared to take delivery of a miniature diorama, a personalized strait jacket, a check for $200, or maybe a pile of meat, hair and teeth? Sometimes, it's a dirty doll head.

Wait, what?

Now, getting something like this in the mail might be a frightening experience for the casual games journalist but remember, your pals at Joystiq are pros. And by pros, we mean to say that we asked Twitter what it was. Some of you suggested it might be promoting Gearbox's announced-over-three-years-ago FPS Aliens: Colonial Marines. While that seemed like a crazy assumption, it turns out the name written on the back, Rebecca, is the actual name of that lovable scamp from Aliens, Newt. Furthermore, the return address on the package is from one Ms. Rebecca Jorden, Newt's full name. Here's what Wikia has to say about the doll:
Casey was the favorite doll of Newt's. Casey was reduced to nothing but a head when she was discovered on LV-426. Casey was lost when Newt was abducted in the sub-basement reservoir in the Hadley's Hope settlement.
And if that's not enough proof of an imminent E3 re-reveal, Kotaku says it has an appointment to see the game, so ... case closed, we guess. We're mostly looking forward to seeing why Colonial Marines was put on the backburner for so long ...

... mostly.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Aliens-Colonial-Marinese3-2011Gearboxmicrosoftnewtpcplaystationps3SegaswagxboxThu, 26 May 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sega does its part to help Japan with gear auction]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/23/sega-does-its-part-to-help-japan-with-gear-auction/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/23/sega-does-its-part-to-help-japan-with-gear-auction/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/23/sega-does-its-part-to-help-japan-with-gear-auction/#comments Delivering another fine example of the industry pitching in to help Japan, Sega is auctioning off a Yakuza track jacket, a Dreamcast hoodie and a ton of neat stuff, all of which you can see after the break. All proceeds go to the Red Cross, so you can dress like a geek but still feel like a champ.

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JoystiqSega does its part to help Japan with gear auction originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auctioncharitydreamcastjapansegaswagWed, 23 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[BlizzCon 2010 goody bag packs miniature world-splitter]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/blizzcon-2010-goody-bag-packs-miniature-world-splitter/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/blizzcon-2010-goody-bag-packs-miniature-world-splitter/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/blizzcon-2010-goody-bag-packs-miniature-world-splitter/#comments
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Sure, Deathwing might pose a huge threat to the World of Warcraft, but we don't see much harm in all the little Dethlings BlizzCon 2010 attendees will receive and evetually take home. What's the worst that could happen -- they crack the plumbing? As part of this year's goody bag, con questers will receive a miniature Deathwing (pictured), an in-game Murloc pet with Deathwing mask, an account-hack preventing Blizzard authenticator and other various trinkets.

The in-game murloc pet for WoW appears to have become a goody bag standard for BlizzCon, with last year's attendees receiving the little gurgler wearing a StarCraft 2 marine uniform.

For all this weekend's BlizzCon 2010 coverage, keep it locked on WoW Insider.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BlizzCon-2010Cataclysmgoody-bagmacpcswagWorld-of-Warcraft-CataclysmFri, 22 Oct 2010 10:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Mafia 2's swag suitcase is full of brutal truths]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/28/mafia-2s-swag-suitcase-is-full-of-brutal-truths/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/28/mafia-2s-swag-suitcase-is-full-of-brutal-truths/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/28/mafia-2s-swag-suitcase-is-full-of-brutal-truths/#comments Oh those crazy publishers, always sending us crazy stuff for their crazy games. Why, just today we received the suspicious looking red suitcase seen above for Mafia 2 -- one which we presumed to be full of human heads (that's what early 20th Century gangsters carry around, no?) until we crowbarred it open and looked inside. Lo and behold, it actually contained a dossier detailing some of the game's main characters, as well as a note for "Paulie," which we've catalogued for you in the gallery below. Now make with the clickin', wise guy!

Gallery: Mafia 2 Swag Luggage

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Mafia-2microsoftpcplaystationps3swagxboxMon, 28 Jun 2010 15:55:00 EST<![CDATA[This book has 100 Classic Books in it]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/09/this-book-has-100-classic-books-in-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/09/this-book-has-100-classic-books-in-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/09/this-book-has-100-classic-books-in-it/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Perhaps fearing that we wouldn't understand the concept of reading books on a DS, Nintendo sent press copies of the game disguised in a form that readers would find comfortable: a large, "leather"-bound, hardcover book. Only upon opening the front cover did we learn its terrible secret: it's not full of paper at all, but rather a copy of 100 Classic Books, Nintendo and HarperCollins' DS collection of literary standards.

100 Classic Books will be in stores (in a regular DS case) June 14. To browse the books included in the collection, check Nintendo's official site.

Gallery: 100 Classic Books book (DS)

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The Halo Reach clippers, guaranteed to take you from Brute to Spartan[TM]
Paired to go along with the beginning of the early access "friends and family" beta for Halo: Reach came the above tool, some seemingly military-grade Oster hair clippers, bundled in a heavy duty Pelican case that probably cost more than the clippers themselves. Inscribed with the WelcomeToNobleTeam.com URL - haven't you seen the short yet? - and delivered at the oh-so-welcome hour of 7am, the package contained another treat: a copy of Halo 3: ODST.

Of course, that ODST disc won't gain you access to the beta until May 3rd, but luckily this morning's announcement of a partnership between Halo Reach developer Bungie and Activision - solidifying the dev's departure from Microsoft, Halo, and platform-exclusivity - will give you plenty to think about over the next four days. Check out the entire kit in the gallery below while we figure out the best way to give it to a reader.

Gallery: Halo Reach ... hair clippers?



JoystiqHalo: Reach marketing buzz takes a bald new step (this is about hair clippers) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>343-IndustriesBungieHaloHalo-ReachMicrosoftOsterswagXbox-360Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Swag Sunday: Age of Zombies eats your braaaaaaains (PSP Minis)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/07/swag-sunday-age-of-zombies-eats-your-braaaaaaains-psp-minis/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/07/swag-sunday-age-of-zombies-eats-your-braaaaaaains-psp-minis/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/07/swag-sunday-age-of-zombies-eats-your-braaaaaaains-psp-minis/#comments Why do zombies eat brains? There's usually perfectly available, good meat around, so what's with the brain-cravings? It's not like they do anything special with them. If they saved them for some kind of a stew or possibly pulled a Sylar, then you could understand it, but this willy-nilly shambling towards grey matter? Weird. Plus, do they have some sort of brain detector built-in? They always seem to know exactly which way to go.

Whoops, pardon our tangent. You want to get right to the swag, don't you? We're giving away nine copies of Halfbrick's brand new Age of Zombies, the PSP minis game that combines cute and cuddly with brain-hungry and undead. Seriously, these little zombies are adorable, and they'll look super keen on your PSP or your PS3. Since we can't explain why zombies crave brains, all you have to do is follow the rules below and tell us what the perfect side dish would be.
  • Leave a comment telling us what the perfect side dish would be for a serving of brains.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec -- it has to do with Pierre Duchesne and he knows why).
  • Limit 1 entry per person per day.
  • This entry period ends at 11:31AM ET on Monday, March 8.
  • At that time, we'll randomly select nine winners to receive a code good for one copy of Age of Zombies for PSP or PS3 (ARV: $4.99).
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.
What is Joyswag? Since we don't keep the games and merchandise we receive for review or promotional purposes, it becomes "Joyswag," which is passed along to our readers. Please note that Joyswag may be in "used" condition. For more info on our policy, click here.

Gallery: Age of Zombies (PSP and PS3 Minis)

JoystiqSwag Sunday: Age of Zombies eats your braaaaaaains (PSP Minis) originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Age-of-ZombiesgiveawayHalfbrickjoyswagPSNpsp-minisswagSwag-SundayzombiesSun, 07 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom handing out mysterious Mega Man items before VGAs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/11/capcom-handing-out-mysterious-mega-man-items-before-vgas/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/11/capcom-handing-out-mysterious-mega-man-items-before-vgas/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/11/capcom-handing-out-mysterious-mega-man-items-before-vgas/#commentsIf you're in Los Angeles tomorrow and have an interest in either Mega Man collectibles or eBay profits, be sure to get to 1013 W. Olympic Blvd. in LA tomorrow between 2pm and 5pm -- actually, we're guessing you're going to need to get there early. And bring a printout of this coupon with you.

Capcom and i am 8 Bit plan to hand out some kind of extremely limited Mega Man swag in enticing E-Tank boxes. It's likely related to the newly announced Mega Man 10, and with the Mega Man 10 "box art" done by i am 8 Bit's Gerald de Jesus, it's possible that the item will bear that image. If you get one, be sure to let us know what's in the box! We have to know what is in the box.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomi-am-8-bitiam8bitlos-angelesmega-manmega-man-10NintendoswagWiiwiiwareFri, 11 Dec 2009 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[The real-life treasure of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/the-real-life-treasure-of-zelda-spirit-tracks/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/the-real-life-treasure-of-zelda-spirit-tracks/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/the-real-life-treasure-of-zelda-spirit-tracks/#commentsNintendo must have found a really cheap wholesaler for wooden boxes, because, much like it did for Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box, the publisher shipped out press copies of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks in handsome wooden cases. No puzzles were required to get into this treasure chest, however.

Along with the treasure chest, Nintendo sent a Link t-shirt. In a separate mailing, the company sent another wooden gewgaw: a train whistle, just like the one you got from any museum gift shop ever. In a truly superhuman display of discipline, we've managed to leave the whistle untooted so future Joyswag winners won't be subject to blogger cooties.

Gallery: Zelda: Spirit Tracks treasure

Train whistleTreasure chestInside the chestT-shirt


JoystiqThe real-life treasure of Zelda: Spirit Tracks originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>shirtswagthe-legend-of-zelda-spirit-trackstrain-whistletreasure-chestzeldaTue, 01 Dec 2009 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom launches multistage assault on TGS attendees' wallets]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/capcom-launches-multistage-assault-on-tgs-attendees-wallets/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/capcom-launches-multistage-assault-on-tgs-attendees-wallets/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/capcom-launches-multistage-assault-on-tgs-attendees-wallets/#commentsWhile we're sure there will be plenty of video games and stuff to cover, it's going to be difficult for us to spend our time at Tokyo Game Show doing anything but documenting Capcom's wonderful shop offerings. In addition to the tiny Chibiterasu paw screen cleaning straps seen here, Capcom is offering a shirt with Okamiden art.

There's also the requisite pile of Monster Hunter and Sengoku Basara gear, as well as Resident Evil (the zombie shirt!) and Lost Planet 2 stuff. The real big-ticket item for us (in terms of both interest and, unfortunately, price) is the Ace Attorney jacket, featuring a Blue Badger graphic.

[Via Andriasang]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ace-attorneycapcomlost-planet-2merchandiseokamidenswagtgs-2009Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA marketers send Joystiq a $200 check and we save their souls]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/09/ea-marketers-send-joystiq-a-200-check-and-we-save-their-souls/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/09/ea-marketers-send-joystiq-a-200-check-and-we-save-their-souls/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/09/ea-marketers-send-joystiq-a-200-check-and-we-save-their-souls/#comments
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EA's been slowly ticking off the levels of Hell by way of marketing stunts for the upcoming God-of-War-em-up Dante's Inferno. The first circle of Hell is "Limbo" ... and though we're not sure, the E3 "staged protest" was an early Dante's Inferno marketing stunt, so maybe limbo? Next is circle two: "Lust." Cue the controversial Comic-Con "Sin to Win" stunt wherein one "lucky" winner received "a night with the hottest girl at Comic-Con." Yeah, that didn't go over so well. Next up is "Gluttony." To celebrate the third circle of Hell, they mailed our own Randy Nelson a severed limb cake. We didn't reward them with a post for that one.

However, the latest stunt is a little more creative. They've mailed this editor, and presumably the editors at several other media outlets, a check for $200. The packaging says that "by cashing this check you succumb to avarice by hoarding filthy lucre but by not cashing it, you waste it, and thereby surrender to prodigality." If your SAT dictionary isn't at arm's length, that last one means wastefulness. So, we either cash it and "succumb to avarice" or burn it and be wasteful. What's an ethical gaming blog to do ...

... how about this? How about we cash it, and donate all $200 to The White House Project, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization "that aims to advance women's leadership in all communities and sectors - up to the U.S. presidency - by filling the leadership pipeline with a richly diverse, critical mass of women"? Of course, we'll make the donation in EA's name. It won't make up for Sin to Win, but the road to redemption's got to start somewhere, right?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Dantes-InfernoEAElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftswagVisceral-GamesXbox-360Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:57:00 EST<![CDATA[What Sega is making now: lots of swag]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/what-sega-is-making-now-lots-of-swag/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/what-sega-is-making-now-lots-of-swag/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/what-sega-is-making-now-lots-of-swag/#commentsSega of Europe had a bunch of swag made up for its "Summer Sizzle" event and, knowing how much we enjoy looking at things with the Sega logo on them, posted some pictures of the bounty handed out to lucky attendees. We'll highlight each item while also highlighting a video game that Sega passed over in favor of inconsequential swag.
  • Sega t-shirt (produced instead of the Wii Jet Set Radio game)
  • Sega water bottle holder (just cut into the budget that would have gone into a new traditional Phantasy Star RPG)
  • Sega fan (sorry, human Sega fans -- no Yakuza 3 localization!)
  • Sega flash drive (the data for Panzer Dragoon Saga 2 might fit on here, if Sega made it)
  • Sega flip-flops ("We're making Shenmue 3! No, no we're not.")
To everyone who attended the event, and to future winners when the company gives this stuff away on Twitter: enjoy your t-shirt!

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flip-flopssegasega-europeshirtswagTue, 04 Aug 2009 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Swag Saturday: Smash hitting you with free stuff (360/Wii) [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/25/swag-saturday-smash-hitting-you-with-free-stuff-360-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/25/swag-saturday-smash-hitting-you-with-free-stuff-360-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/25/swag-saturday-smash-hitting-you-with-free-stuff-360-wii/#commentsUpdate: This giveaway is now closed. Winners are being selected and will be notified via email. So, check those inboxes!

Another week goes by and another pile of free stuff goes to those dearest to our hearts -- that's you, wonderful readers. Activision brings you Swag Saturday this week, replete with two different versions of the latest from the Guitar Hero franchise, Guitar Hero: Smash Hits.

And don't forget, game publishers of the world -- though we have a stockpile of swag to give away in the coming weeks, we're just an email away! Now, would you kindly follow the directions below for entry?
  • Leave a comment telling us what the best song of these three track lists from Guitar Hero: Smash Hits. (Unfortunately, the whole list isn't all in one place. Sorry!)
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada, excluding Quebec. (In your face, Quebec residents! ... we're just kidding. We actually love you.)
  • Limit 1 entry per person.
  • This entry period ends at 7:00pm ET on Sunday, July 25. We'll randomly select two winners at that time to receive: one copy of Guitar Hero: Smash Hits for Xbox 360 or Nintendo Wii (ARV $50.00/Xbox 360, ARV $40.00/Wii).

Gallery: Guitar Hero: Smash Hits (360/PS3)

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Nintendo loyalists that have been diligently registering their games can now pick up a reward through the Club Nintendo loyalty program. Those who have earned 300 or more Coins (equivalent to 6 Wii game purchases) are granted Gold status, while those who have earned 600 or more Coins are granted Platinum status. These members are now entitled to an exclusive members-only bonus.

Platinum members have the choice of two prizes:
  • Doc Louis's Punch-Out!! -- this downloadable WiiWare game is available exclusively to Club Nintendo Platinum members. In this special download, you'll be able to fight one-on-one against your coach, Doc Louis. Update: Screenshots now added.
  • Mario Hat -- a "true-to-life" replica of Mario's signature headpiece. Nintendo notes that the hat "may be big for small children."
Gold members will receive a special 2010 calendar. See more images after the break.

Gallery: Doc Louis' Punch-Out!!

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JoystiqNintendo reveals American Club Nintendo bonuses [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bonuscalendarclub-nintendoDShatmarioNintendopunch-outswagWiiTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Sega's #FreeStuffFriday includes lip balm! (And boring video game stuff)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/21/segas-freestufffriday-includes-lip-balm-and-boring-video-gam/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/21/segas-freestufffriday-includes-lip-balm-and-boring-video-gam/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/21/segas-freestufffriday-includes-lip-balm-and-boring-video-gam/#comments
Sega is at it again, giving away lots of free swag for its #FreeStuffFriday via Twitter. Up for grabs this week are lots of cool goodies including an autographed The Conduit poster, a MadWorld soundtrack, Bleach plushie and more. Without a doubt, though, the coolest part of the swag pack is the Sega branded lip balm. Just imagine the shock on your friends' faces when you whip out one of those bad boys to sooth your horribly chapped lips.

Winning, appropriately enough, is as easy as following Sega's Twitter account (@SEGA, duh). Sega will, in turn, follow you. This Friday (that's tomorrow) at around 2:00 pm UK time, @SEGA will post a swag pack and a code phrase. The first person to send the code phrase to @SEGA via direct message wins the swag.

Good luck nabbing that lip balm, though. That sucker is ours.

JoystiqSega's #FreeStuffFriday includes lip balm! (And boring video game stuff) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 May 2009 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>freestufffridaysegaswagtwitterThu, 21 May 2009 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Authentic pink sweatshirts for Nintendo World Store Punch-Out!! pugilists]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/14/authentic-pink-sweatshirts-for-nintendo-world-store-punch-out/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/14/authentic-pink-sweatshirts-for-nintendo-world-store-punch-out/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/14/authentic-pink-sweatshirts-for-nintendo-world-store-punch-out/#commentsIf you're in the New York City area and happen to be a Punch-Out!! fan, but, for some reason, weren't planning to attend the launch event at the Nintendo World Store, perhaps some... swag would change your mind.

An unspecified number of participants in the Punch-Out!! Challenge will receive some of these awesome pink sweatshirts, just like the one Little Mac wears while training! Except that they have Punch-Out!! logos on them, which would be really weird and meta on Little Mac. In fact, now that we think about it, if you just bought a pink sweatshirt elsewhere, it would be more authentic.

It wouldn't, however, be nearly as rare: the sweatshirts won't be made available for sale, according to the Punch-Out!! Twitter account. They'll only be available at this event. Speaking of exclusive swag, you can get a free poster if you purchase the game at Target.

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqAuthentic pink sweatshirts for Nintendo World Store Punch-Out!! pugilists originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 May 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boxingnext-level-gamesposterpunch-outswagtargetThu, 14 May 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Live in NYC? Meet up and play PSP today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/19/live-in-nyc-meet-up-and-play-psp-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/19/live-in-nyc-meet-up-and-play-psp-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/19/live-in-nyc-meet-up-and-play-psp-today/#comments Hey New Yorkers!

Have a PSP? Want to meet other PSP fans? We're joining the PSP Nation today for a small NYC gathering. Bring your systems and your games as we go ad-hoc with the latest PSP releases. If you have the time, you'll definitely want to join in, as I'll be there to hand out some pretty awesome limited-edition swag. Here are the details:

Date:
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Time:
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Location:
Cafe 28
Street:
245 Fifth Ave

You can RSVP at Facebook.

JoystiqLive in NYC? Meet up and play PSP today originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like us, you're probably scrambling to get your New Year's Eve party entertainment squared away. Never mind the fact that it will all be irrelevant by the time everyone is to soused to appreciated anyway. Thus, we present to you the following giveaway opportunity: Joystiq is giving away You're in the Movies (with Vision Camera) and, get this, a popcorn maker! You're almost guaranteed to find a practical use for at least one of them. For your chance to win, head over to Joystiq and follow the ridiculously simple instructions. Please though, wipe off your greasy, buttery mitts before picking up the controller, mkay?

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Just a quick pointer: Joystiq is currently giving away a copy of Left 4 Dead and a pair of Turtle Beach Ear Force X3 Headphones. These bad boys generally sell for $100, and they allow players to block out the pesky, distracting sounds of the real world (lawn mowers, spouses) in order to better immerse themselves in something much more important: video games. Trust us when we say that sound is especially important in Left 4 Dead (as anyone that's been vomited on by a Boomer can tell you). The headphones also include a microphone so you can still chat during Xbox Live gaming sessions. Oh, and we should mention that they are wireless.

Head over to Joystiq for your chance to win.

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It's that time again, everybody: time to sheepishly visit Burger King every day and buy a Kids' Meal for Nintendo freebies, all while trying to shut out thoughts of how disappointed your father would be to see you like this. Shame, shame.

The fast food chain is giving away a bunch of different toys based on the Wii and its games, and all it wants in return is cash and a willingness to clog up your own arteries. We like the "Chain Chomp Launcher" the best, though the "Float and Go Boo" and "Light-Up Luma" are also nice. Plus, we can always keep telling ourselves we'll sell all this on eBay in the future for a small fortune. Yes, that'll do: it's an investment in our future. Pictures and details of all ten follow the break.

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JoystiqBurger King offering free Wii toys in exchange for money, good health originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So far, we're loving Sega's marketing of House of the Dead: Overkill. We thought nothing could top the cracking grindhouse-style trailer released when the game was announced, but some of the swag associated with the game comes close.

Destructoid's Jim Sterling (and we assume our other esteemed, Leipzig-attending colleagues in the press) just received the above video cassette box. Inside, Sterling discovered a postcard resembling a VHS tape, and a T-shirt that expands in water. Best of all, he notes how the box has been designed to look damaged and scuffed, so that it looks like the kind of under-the-counter filth that you may have found abandoned on a disused section of railway as a youngster; very subtle, Sega! Blast your way through the break for a couple more shots.

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JoystiqHouse of the Amazing Swag originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The 1942: Joint Strike shirts from E3, featuring Street Fighter's Cammy doing her best bomber nose art impression, are available now from Meatbun.com. The shirt will cost $26, plus shipping, and is available worldwide in the three colors seen above. A close-up of the shirt's image can be found after the break.

Fun fact: Yoshiki Okamoto created both 1942 and the Street Fighter series, so the shirt's image with Cammy isn't an entirely random cross-promotion.

[Thanks Jared, Via John D's blog]

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Joystiq1942: Joint Strike E3 shirts now available for purchase originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, do you live in the Santa Monica area? Like free stuff? Well, clear your calendar for the night of Thursday, July 17th. Joystiq is hosting a meetup. There, over 200 pounds of swag will be given out, and there'll be games and refreshments for all to enjoy. It's totally going to crush last year's meetup! Plus, you could meet me. That's got to be worth ... uh, something?

It's all going to be hosted by the good folks at Mahalo.com. Just, do us a favor: RSVP if you plan on attending. Hope to see you there!

When: 6-10:00PM pacific on Thursday, July 17th
Where: Mahalo HQ, 902 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map it!)
Who: Every man, women and child of every age. Yes, even YOU can attend!
Why: Because it's "good times".
RSVP: Facebook

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Mirror's Edge, the upcoming game from EA's DICE studio, is what you'd get if you crossed Johnny Mnemonic with the Kevin Costner epic The Postman and then multiplied it by Portal and divided it by the Y.T. character from Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash.

You play a Runner named Faith, and she runs information in her faithful little satchel to and fro in a sprawling, futuristic metropolis. If you pre-order the game from GameStop, you can get your mitts on that very same bag. It has seven compartments, comes in eye-blasting yellow, and "fits your PS3, Xbox 360, or laptop for gaming on the run."

Not too shabby. If publishers keep putting out things like this and the Fallout 3 Survival Edition, which comes with a replica of the Pip-Boy 3000, then how long until Resident Evil ships with a replica of the T-Virus in a collectible plexiglas case? We'd hit it.

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Do you want to try Battlefield Bad Company without having to pre-order the game (which is currently the only way to demo it)? Do you have an Xbox 360? Our sister site X3F has managed to nab 100 demo codes and are giving away the first 50 today. Enter by 10:00pm Eastern tonight. The other 50 will be given away tomorrow. Click here to enter.

JoystiqX3F has 100 Battlefield: Bad Company demo codes to give away originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 May 2008 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are plenty of reasons to pre-order Fallout 3. Maybe there's a cute checkout boy/girl at your local game retailer that you'll take any opportunity to see or, maybe, it's because Fallout 3 is almost certainly going to be completely and utterly rad. Either way, those that lay a five-spot on the game at their local GameStop are going to be walking away with a five-song Fallout 3 soundtrack disc, according to Bethesda's official blog.

As you can see here, there are a few licensed tracks as well as some originals by recently-announced scorer Inon Zur. As you can also see above it's gorgeous and we want it so bad and please Fallout 3 just come out today oh please please we need this please. Please.

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JoystiqFallout 3 pre-orders come with soundtrack CD originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 May 2008 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While that may sound disgusting, it's not. In fact, we find this Puchi Puchi Virus candy to be almost as appetizing as the budget priced game due out this summer. Now, though, there's a chance for you to get your hands on both the delicious snack and the game it's themed after.

In order to promote their upcoming game, NIS is having two contests, in which the prize is a Puchi Puchi Anti-Virus kit. The kit include anti-virus pills (aka candy), information about Puchi Puchi Virus, and the game itself. The deadline for both contests is May 20th. For one, you must draw your own version of an infected person, name it, and send in the artwork. For the other, you must come up with your own "wacky" virus, name it, and write about what it does.

If you're interested in entering, just click the "read" link below for more information.

Gallery: Puchi Puchi Virus



[Via GamerTell]

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If you're going to be in Japan for the release of Sega's upcoming tactical RPG shooter Valkyria Chronicles on April 24th, you may as well go pick up the game in Akihabara so you have a chance to score some sweet swag. You take your receipt from purchase to Sega GiGO and you might get a messenger bag, a t-shirt, promotional postcard, or an autographed piece of art. Even if you don't get to Japan for this, look around on eBay in a few weeks!

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"Are you Mr. Stern, by chance?" A built man in a black suit asked, standing in front of a black Cadillac. His black sunglasses evenly split M.I.B. and The Matrix.

I'd just stumbled into the daylight after an afternoon meeting near San Francisco's Union Square. I'd been standing on the sidewalk for a moment, shifting my attention between my notebook, phone, and this man. I'd stolen glances like I was meeting a blind date, wondering if this was my contact but not quite approaching him

I confirmed my identity, and he motioned me over to the sedan. "I'll be taking you to the drop zone," he said and then was silent.

A few weeks earlier, FedEx dropped off an unmarked, prepaid mobile phone. The carbon-copy shipping slip gave no origin address or FedEx account number. I called the delivery company and asked for more details, and all they could dig up was the location the phone was picked up. Some place called "Vivendi University" according to the agent. And so the marketing stunt began.

Gallery: The Bourne Conspiracy Event

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JoystiqThe things we do to get you swag: Bourne Conspiracy strings us along originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Computer Entertainment Asia has unveiled a quirky selection of items for people willing to throw down the big bucks this Easter season. We weren't aware it was a big spending season, but there you have it. For spending a certain amount on select PlayStation products, around $256 (or $2000 HKD for those in Asia), you get the above PSP plushy pillow thing. Yes, you can hug your gaming addiction as you sleep. Spend more and you can get a polo shirt; even more and you'll get a windbreaker. We agree with Siliconera -- the plush PSP is the sexiest item of the lot. Also of note: the blow-up PS3 is just a retailer item, so you can't get that one.

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My first task upon entering the Austin Convention Center was ... well, it was to challenge the Labyrinth of Press Registration (instead of a minotaur at the end, there is a nice-but-flustered volunteer). But after that! I went for the swag bag. I just wasn't carrying enough stuff! It's stuff. How could I resist?

SXSW Interactive is not strictly about video games, and the free stuff in this bag is similarly focused on interactive technology in general. Microsoft is promoting their Flash-like Silverlight browser plugin, Opera's pushing, uh, Opera (via koozie!) and Fuze is putting their marketing effort behind their thirst-quenching technology. By far the most enjoyable bit of swag was Adobe's ad-filled fortune cookies. Or, as I like to call them, breakfast. I am literally a consumer of their ad material!

I laid out everything that wasn't an advertising flier and took pictures to provide you with the immersive SXSW swag bag experience. Check our gallery and imagine what it must feel like to have things from a convention!

Gallery: SXSW 2008 swag bag

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If there's one thing we enjoy more than getting free stuff in the mail here at Joystiq, it's getting stuff that is both free and edible, which is why we were only too happy when a package showed up today from NIS America promoting the publisher's upcoming foray into the world of casual gaming with Jaleco's Puchi Puchi Virus.

We'll admit we had our misgivings about the change in direction, particularly given the company's traditionally niche role-playing and strategy roots, but if all of their side quests turn out as milk chocolate covered in a thin candy shell, we may well have to revise our stance altogether. Were we not thinking with our stomachs, the notion of consuming food based around a puzzle game with 'virus' in the title could be cause for concern. Also sealed in the box, aptly labeled 'Anti-Virus Kit,' is the game as well, so expect impressions soon -- assuming the candies themselves do not do us in.

Gallery: Puchi Puchi Virus

JoystiqToday's most edible swag: Puchi Puchi Virus candies originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Having recently wrapped up Professor Layton and the Curious Village, we've been left with nothing to do but curl up and gently rock ourselves in the corners of our bedrooms, pausing only to twitch or shake, and refusing to eat. We just can't hide it: we miss Professor Layton and its puzzley delights. In our less sane moments, we'd even tolerate more of Luke's inane simpering for just one more hit of puzzles about matchsticks, moving blocks, or sliding tiles.

So imagine how envious we felt when we learned that Japan is getting MOAR PROFESSOR LAYTON! No, not the sequels -- we already know about those, silly. Instead, Japanese gamers will soon be able to rent a compilation known as Level 5 Premium Gold from music rental specialists Tsutaya. This desirable collection contains demos of two Level 5 games -- football soccer RPG Inazuma Eleven and Professor Layton and the Devil's Box -- and, most thrillingly of all, a totally original Layton side story. Professor Layton and the Holiday in London features the good Professor in his London office, reflecting on his worldwide adventures with Luke, and solving a dozen new puzzles in the process.

More frustratingly still, this compendium was given away for free back at last September's Tokyo Game Show, under the name of Level 5 Premium Silver. This can only lead to one outcome: Professor Layton and the Ridiculously Pricey Ebay Auctions.

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Ah the swag bag, a trade show tradition from time immemorial. We picked up our GDC bag this year, and frankly it was a bit underwhelming. The most remarkable of the bag's contents was the energy shot you see above. Eager as we were to feel the rush, we downed ours straight away. Suffice it to say we immediately regretted the decision. Check out the gallery below to see the rest.

Gallery: GDC08 Swag Bag

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Although the show floors haven't opened yet, the GDC Store was packed with potential consumers. Highlights include: a teddy bear ($10) slouched over and surrounded by empty shot glasses ($5) and flasks ($10), a line of clothing for toddlers ($16 to $25) and the Outlaw Volleyball soundtrack. Check out the gallery below.

Gallery: GDC08 Store

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Once the preserve of circus masters, Lord Snooty from The Beano, and Mandrake the Magician, the trusty top hat has now been adopted by another group: Nintendo DS game reviewers. This glitzy top hat, modeled after Professor Layton's own, was a freebie that came with Kombo's review copy of Professor Layton and the Curious Village.

Needless to say, we are burning with envy. Our lives would be significantly improved with a plain top hat, never mind one emblazoned with the good Professor's name. Go past the break for a shot of this fine item being shown off by smug Kombo editor Phillip Levin.

See also: 2008's Biggest Blips -- Professor Layton and the Curious Village

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JoystiqProfessor Layton and the Amazing Review Swag originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's a slow news day and we know you guys love any opportunity to get your hands on some swag. Tom Eccles, a writer for ThreeSpeech, has some decent stuff up for grabs on his personal blog. There are a couple of caveats; you must be a UK citizen (yes, this one is open to the UK. How often does that happen?) and you must be able to answer a simple question related to the game.

The winner will receive an Uncharted T-shirt, a poster and a press kit for the game. Three runners up will receive a T-shirt and a poster each. The press kit is an interesting little collectible. It looks like a book, but opens to reveal various miscellaneous items linked to the game. It's also pretty rare (only press have one), so you can brag to all your friends about it. What have you got to lose? Give it a shot.

[Thanks Tom]

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If there's one adjective we would apply to Space Invaders Extreme, that adjective would be ... intense. Just watching footage of Taito's stylishly remade shmup is enough to make us draw breath at the game's frenetic pace. When we do get to try it out for ourselves, there's a good chance that the sheer intensity of the experience will cause us to perspire wildly, as we carve our way through wave after wave of psychedelically colored extra-terrestrial intruders.

In which case, this Space Invaders Extreme towel would be just the ticket for wiping our fevered, moist brows. Not only is it extremely stylish (it's the kind of desirable item that would encourage us to visit the beach again, forchrissakes), but it's available for free. If you preorder Space Invaders Extreme. In Japan. Damn.

[Via Go Nintendo]

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As we all sit up straight and proper in anticipation for Capcom's port of Okami for the Wii, the folks at the official Capcom blog have decided to snap up some pictures of random things about their offices. Too bad they don't travel around the entire office, because then we wouldn't get so few pictures of so few things.

Hit up past the break to see the other side of the fan, as well as a piece of swag from another Capcom game.

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Spring cleaning must be a real hoot at Brett Martin's house. The Nintendo fan describes the picture above as "just a portion" of what is the most comprehensive collection of Nintendo merchandise we've ever clapped eyes on. Perhaps even more impressively, this vast pile of swag has been meticulously documented over at Martin's site, where you can cherry-pick the items you'd like to buy. Yep, that's right: you can actually drown your own house in Kirby plushes, should you so desire.

The occasional South Park, Mega Man and Square Enix item aside, it's pretty much a Nintendo enthusiast's nirvana, so we advise you check out this gallery if you want to see the best of it.

[Via Geekstir]

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