Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[ESRB rates Ghostbusters, two other Atari DS titles for DSi]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/16/esrb-rates-ghostbusters-two-other-atari-ds-titles-for-dsi/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/16/esrb-rates-ghostbusters-two-other-atari-ds-titles-for-dsi/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/16/esrb-rates-ghostbusters-two-other-atari-ds-titles-for-dsi/#commentsThe DSi category of the ESRB's database is currently pretty small, containing only eight games, including some of the current first-party DSiWare (not all of the existing games are visible yet), a few Gameloft games (Brain Challenge, Real Soccer 2009, American Popstar Road to Celebrity), and ... three Atari games. Specifically, Ghostbusters, N+, and The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity, all of which are now listed as both DS and DSi games.

These are the only games in the whole database to have such a distinction -- and the only DSi-listed games that aren't downloads. Unless they are!

We don't want to be rumormongers, and we don't want to jump to conclusions, so we'll lay out the possibilities that have occurred to us, from most exciting to least exciting:
  1. Atari is planning to digitally distribute DS games via DSiWare, starting with Ghostbusters and extending into its back catalog.
  2. The publisher will release special DSi-enhanced cartridge versions of the games.
  3. The updated listings are a mistake.
Atari PR had the following to say in response: "Unfortunately, no official word from Atari. We'll let this stay a rumor for now ;)"

JoystiqESRB rates Ghostbusters, two other Atari DS titles for DSi originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ataridsiwareesrbghostbustersnrumorthe-chaseThu, 16 Apr 2009 17:10:00 EST<![CDATA[The Trailer: Felix Meets Felicity]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/20/the-trailer-felix-meets-felicity/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/20/the-trailer-felix-meets-felicity/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/20/the-trailer-felix-meets-felicity/#commentsFiled under:

Atari sent out a new trailer of Razorback Developments' The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity. This time, we get a more detailed look at the action-platformer's, uh, platforming action. It's a pretty simple game, but between the line-drawing and the normal running and jumping, there is a certain amount of freedom to define your own path (the grappling levels are separate!)

The latest issue of Nintendo Power was pretty harsh on Felix in its review, awarding the game a (literally) middling 5.0. Of course, they had more time to play it than we did, but we feel like it was more enjoyable than that! We remain hopeful for the final game. It's just so fresh and unusual!


[Via press release]

JoystiqThe Trailer: Felix Meets Felicity originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity sounds like our kind of game: cute storyline, fourth wall-busting gags, great platforming mechanics, and fairly unique visuals.

But lordy, what is up with that cover? We're pretty shameless people (seriously, you should see what we don't wear while blogging), but even we would probably avoid eye contact with the sales clerk while buying this at our local emporium. It seems odd that a game with so much to offer older players could sport such kid-oriented boxart; if we knew nothing about The Chase, we wouldn't even notice this in a store.

Today's subject, then: to what degree does boxart influence your buying decisions? Ever purchased a game solely because it has an awesome box? Or have you been torn over whether to get a game, only to be put off by a crummy cover?

JoystiqDS Daily: Cover story originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ataridsdplatformrazorback-studiosthe-chasethe-chase-felix-meets-felicityThu, 04 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Chase: DS Fanboy meets Felix Meets Felicity]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/the-chase-ds-fanboy-meets-felix-meets-felicity/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/the-chase-ds-fanboy-meets-felix-meets-felicity/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/the-chase-ds-fanboy-meets-felix-meets-felicity/#commentsFiled under:


Razorback Developments' The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity, a platform game about two couriers running across town in order to meet for a first date, is an exceptionally weird game. Even for the DS. It has a weird, cute, nonviolent storyline, quirky humor, a unique look, and a gameplay style that combines familiar elements to create something that feels surprisingly fresh. At least, that's the impression I've come away with after a few levels!

Hand-drawn cutscenes tell the story of whichever character you choose: hapless Felix or lonely Felicity. The overall story is the same for both: a chance meeting on the way to delivering packages sets the game in motion, as they agree to meet at the pier for ice cream the next day. When the day arrives, both have to rush across town (on foot, because they're broke) to meet on time and avoid a giant rainstorm.

Continue reading The Chase: DS Fanboy meets Felix Meets Felicity

JoystiqThe Chase: DS Fanboy meets Felix Meets Felicity originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Earlier this week, Atari unveiled their supremely bizarre The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity, a very cute romantic comedy platform action game. Now we can see it in motion, thanks to the debut trailer, which shows a fairly frenetic combination of traditional run-and-jump gameplay (which recalls early Sonic more than anything else), Kirby: Canvas Curse-style path scribbling, and even stretchy grappling hooks like the one found in Umihara Kawase.

All of this maneuvering is performed by two characters rushing to meet on time and avoid a giant storm that appears as a constantly-pushing wall of water. A grappling-based platformer with an off-kilter premise? Atari is doing their best to court the elusive "people writing this post" segment of the market.


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JoystiqThe Chase captured on video originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atariplatformrazorback-studiosthe-chasethe-chase-felix-meets-felicityFri, 14 Nov 2008 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Chase, a new platformer sprinting to DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/10/the-chase-a-new-platformer-sprinting-to-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/10/the-chase-a-new-platformer-sprinting-to-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/10/the-chase-a-new-platformer-sprinting-to-ds/#commentsFiled under: ,

Chibi characters and an excessive use of pink may put you off the idea of liking The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity, but we'd advise against making snap judgements in this case. Despite first appearances, this is a platformer that has more in common with Yoshi Touch & Go, Kirby: Canvas Curse and Mister Slime, rather than being a vanilla run-and-jump formula.

The plot, which is also peculiar for a game of this ilk, introduces Felix and Felicity, who are both rushing across town to meet up for a romantic rendezvous. This is where a little player assistance is required. Specifically, you'll have to grab your stylus and draw the paths that Felix and Felicity will take on the touchscreen, all in the name of lurve. A dwindling clock and the threat of bad weather means you'll have to be quick, but NPCs with quirky advice on love will assist you on your journey.

Currently, The Chase is scheduled for a February release -- a Valentine's Day release would seem appropriate!


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JoystiqThe Chase, a new platformer sprinting to DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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