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[The Conduit HD coming to Tegra-powered Android devices March 14]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/03/the-conduit-hd-coming-to-tegra-powered-android-devices-march-14/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/03/the-conduit-hd-coming-to-tegra-powered-android-devices-march-14/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/03/the-conduit-hd-coming-to-tegra-powered-android-devices-march-14/#comments The Conduit HD coming to tegrapowered Android devices March 14High Voltage Software recently announced a port of the single-player levels from Wii shooter The Conduit to Tegra-powered Android devices. Called The Conduit HD, the game will land on the Google Play store on March 14, offering the first two levels for free to players.

The rest of the single-player campaign can be purchased for $4.99, or players have the option of buying levels three through six and seven through nine in two separate packs for $2.99 apiece. While TegraZone notes that the game will be compatible with GameStop's tablet controller, there's no mention of it supporting Nvidia's Project Shield handheld system.

Gallery: The Conduit HD (Announcement)

JoystiqThe Conduit HD coming to Tegra-powered Android devices March 14 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidhigh-voltageHigh-Voltage-SoftwaremobileTegraTegraZoneThe-Conduitthe-conduit-hdSun, 03 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: High Voltage bringing Conduit to 3DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/05/report-high-voltage-bringing-conduit-to-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/05/report-high-voltage-bringing-conduit-to-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/05/report-high-voltage-bringing-conduit-to-3ds/#comments High Voltage's love affair with Nintendo continues. Although the studio is still wrapping up work on Conduit 2, it already has plans to bring the franchise onto the 3DS where chief creative officer Eric Nofsinger believes the company can "be a shining star." Like on the Wii, the 3DS library isn't really bursting with high-profile FPS titles.

According to Nofsinger, the results of their early prototyping have been "very good," saying that "we're going to be able to have something very close to this [Conduit 2] on the 3DS probably by GDC." Much of the engine used in the Wii game can, seemingly, be pulled over from the console to the handheld.

Although the team is working on a Conduit game for 3DS, the game hasn't secured a publisher yet. "I would guess that Sega will be interested," Nofsinger told Eurogamer. "At DICE, the conference in Vegas that's coming up, we'll probably have some more chats."

JoystiqReport: High Voltage bringing Conduit to 3DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsconduitdshigh-voltagenintendosegaThe-ConduitSat, 05 Feb 2011 16:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Preview: Conduit 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/16/preview-conduit-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/16/preview-conduit-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/16/preview-conduit-2/#comments The High Voltage representatives showing off The Conduit 2 behind closed doors at the Sega booth were quick to admit that the first game may not have lived up to the hype. While they were incredibly proud of what they created with that game, they admitted there was plenty of room for improvement -- generic, repeating waves of enemies were just one of the frank criticisms they had for their game. The sequel would afford them opportunity to correct these shortcomings. And then we were thrust into the demo.

Gallery: Conduit 2 (E3 2010)

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JoystiqPreview: Conduit 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Conduit-2e3-2010FPSHigh-VoltageHigh-Voltage-SoftwareSegaThe-ConduitWed, 16 Jun 2010 01:45:00 EST<![CDATA[High Voltage: It's just 'Conduit 2' now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/10/high-voltage-its-just-conduit-2-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/10/high-voltage-its-just-conduit-2-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/10/high-voltage-its-just-conduit-2-now/#commentsIn a Nintendo Life interview, producer Jason Olson clears up something regarding the title of the sequel to last year's The Conduit: it's less definite now. "It's Conduit 2. The 'THE' got a bit clunky - too much of a mouthful - and we always referred to it as Conduit 2 internally. It flows better and just kinda stuck." Of course: now that there are two of them, each is just a Conduit.

Olson also offered some details about the revamped multiplayer. Perks will now be available, which will allow players to customize their characters significantly. "If I wanted to be a medic, for example, I'd probably pick Reverse Damage (Shooting allies heals them), Field Medicine (Doubles revive times), and Robot Legs (Unlimited sprint) among my perks. If I wanted to be a tank, I'd pick Heavy Armor (Damage reduction at a cost to movement speed), Ammo Belt (Two extra magazines), and Improved Bullet Damage." And you'll be able to set up two sets of abilities, so you can switch quickly.

JoystiqHigh Voltage: It's just 'Conduit 2' now originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>conduit-2fpshigh-voltagehigh-voltage-softwarejason-olsonNintendosegathe-conduitthe-conduit-2WiiSat, 10 Apr 2010 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Conduit 2 to address online multiplayer hacking]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/the-conduit-2-to-address-online-multiplayer-hacking/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/the-conduit-2-to-address-online-multiplayer-hacking/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/the-conduit-2-to-address-online-multiplayer-hacking/#commentsOkay, so The Conduit 2 has new locations and new multiplayer modes. No one's complaining about that. However, anyone who spent any time with the first Conduit really only wants one thing for the sequel's multiplayer: less cheating. Luckily, developer High Voltage agrees. In a Q&A session on Sega's blog, High Voltage's David Pellas identified three aspects of the first game he didn't like: "Simple level design, online hackers and the cliffhanger ending" -- and then, when asked if The Conduit 2 would fix these issues, he said, "Yes, yes, and yes."

In other words, you should be able to get in at least one really good day of online multiplayer before someone figures out how to hack the new game.

JoystiqThe Conduit 2 to address online multiplayer hacking originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheatingfpshackhackinghigh-voltageNintendosegathe-conduitthe-conduit-2WiiThu, 01 Apr 2010 10:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Sega releases first screens and details of The Conduit 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/the-conduit-2-screenshots-and-details/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/the-conduit-2-screenshots-and-details/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/the-conduit-2-screenshots-and-details/#commentsFollowing its unveiling in Nintendo Power magazine, The Conduit 2, High Voltage's second pass at a Wii FPS, has been officially announced by publisher Sega.

Due this fall, The Conduit 2 expands the venue for the serie's action from Washington, D.C. to a variety of locations across the world. The game also adds "all-new" online and couch co-op modes, including Team Invasion Mode, a 4-player split-screen mode that can be played online or off. The 12-player online competitive play now benefits from "larger and more intricate indoor and outdoor battlefields," and retains the Wii Speak functionality that so few games employ.

Turn your All-Seeing Eye toward Sega Europe's blog to see the first screenshots.

JoystiqSega releases first screens and details of The Conduit 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fall-2010fpshigh-voltagehigh-voltage-softwaremultiplayerNintendorelease-datescreenshotssegathe-conduitthe-conduit-2Wiiwii-speakWed, 31 Mar 2010 11:31:00 EST<![CDATA[The Conduit 2 coming to Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/the-conduit-2-coming-to-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/the-conduit-2-coming-to-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/the-conduit-2-coming-to-wii/#comments
No, that's the first game.

As you Nintendo Power subscribers and purchasers will learn (if you haven't gotten the latest issue already) High Voltage will be bringing its flagship franchise back to the Wii this fall with The Conduit 2. GoNintendo has a ton of details from the magazine's upcoming feature, but we're only providing the highlights, in case you plan on reading for yourself.

In short: It's due this fall, it picks up right where the first left off and it's embracing its sci-fi vibe more than the first game did. Like we said, plenty of details are forthcoming; however, at the moment, it sounds like High Voltage is hoping to ratchet up pretty much every aspect of the first game. Here's hoping we have some official assets for you soon.

JoystiqThe Conduit 2 coming to Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fpshigh-voltageNintendonintendo-powersegathe-conduitthe-conduit-2WiiTue, 30 Mar 2010 18:29:00 EST<![CDATA[High Voltage Studios reveals The Grinder to be multiplatform]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/05/high-voltage-studios-reveals-the-grinder-to-be-multiplatform/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/05/high-voltage-studios-reveals-the-grinder-to-be-multiplatform/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/05/high-voltage-studios-reveals-the-grinder-to-be-multiplatform/#comments Speaking exclusively with IGN, The Conduit developer High Voltage Studios has revealed its upcoming game The Grinder to be heading to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, as well as the Nintendo Wii. Previously announced as another of HVS' exclusive games for the Wii aimed at teh hardcorez, the game will now end up on every console, which "allows us [High Voltage] to show off what our company can really do and get it into the hands of the most gamers."

While we're inclined to argue that most gamers' hands are in possession of a Wiimote and Nunchuk (at least that's what the numbers tell us), moving to the other consoles is a fairly understandable choice given the relatively low sales of HVS' previous Wiisclusive title. "We are extremely proud of the sales for The Conduit, with over 350,000 copies sold, numerous 'best-of 2009' nods, and over a million hours played according to the Nintendo Channel," noted CEO Kerry Ganofsky. From the interview, it appears that the studio's proprietary game engine ("Quantum 3") will also be heading to the other consoles. Does that mean a Conduit port to the 360 and PS3 is in the cards? Hopefully we'll find out when we next see HVS at the Game Developer's Conference this March. In the meantime, we've embedded a new trailer after the break.

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JoystiqHigh Voltage Studios reveals The Grinder to be multiplatform originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eric-nosfingergrinderhigh-voltagehigh-voltage-studioskerry-ganofskyMicrosoftNintendothe-conduitthe-grinderWiiXbox-360Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sega 'probably not' making more hardcore Wii games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/04/sega-probably-not-making-more-hardcore-wii-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/04/sega-probably-not-making-more-hardcore-wii-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/04/sega-probably-not-making-more-hardcore-wii-games/#comments Sega gave it the old college try in 2009, reaching out to "mature" gamers with the likes of MadWorld, The Conduit and House of the Dead: Overkill. But after none of those made much of an NPDent, it would seem the publisher may be abandoning the practice. While speaking on the performance of those games during the 4 Guys 1UP podcast, Sega of America studio director Constantine Hantzopoulos said, "That begets the question, you know, are we gonna do more mature titles for the Wii and it's like ... probably not."

Hantzopoulos then pointed to the poor performance of Dead Space: Extraction on the Wii, saying he had been using it as a litmus test for the potential of mature titles on the platform. In other news, Sega has apparently decided on "be a little more arrogant" as its New Year's resolution.

JoystiqSega 'probably not' making more hardcore Wii games originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hardcorehouse-of-the-dead-overkillmadworldmatureNintendosalessegathe-conduitWiiMon, 04 Jan 2010 09:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo's Aonuma pitched Link's Crossbow Training 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/26/nintendos-aonuma-pitched-links-crossbow-training-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/26/nintendos-aonuma-pitched-links-crossbow-training-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/26/nintendos-aonuma-pitched-links-crossbow-training-2/#comments Aside from efforts like The Conduit and Call of Duty: World at War, Nintendo's Wii hasn't exactly enjoyed a glut of capable FPS titles. According to a recent interview with games[TM] (via NowGamer), Zelda director Eiji Aonuma recognizes this -- and sees great potential for fixing that problem in Link's Crossbow Training, the pack-in minigame included with the Wii Zapper. "To tell you the truth, I actually wanted to create Link's Crossbow Training 2 ... I thought that we should do something more and better in the field of the first-person shooter." Wait, haven't we heard this before?

Unfortunately for Aonuma, the execs above him at Nintendo didn't think much of the idea, nixing it in favor of a completely new entry in the Zelda series. "I was thinking that maybe we could intensify the multiplayer mode ... [but] a lot of people inside Nintendo insisted that I should work on a new Legend of Zelda title." We're sorry about that, Mr. Aonuma! And to the Nintendo executives who killed a sequel to Link's Crossbow Training, we'd like to personally thank you.

JoystiqNintendo's Aonuma pitched Link's Crossbow Training 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Actioneiji-aonumafirst-person-shooterfpslegend-of-zeldalinks-crossbow-traininglinks-crossbow-training-2Nintendoresident-evil-4the-conduitWiiwii-zapperzapperzeldaSat, 26 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Conduit on sale for $12 at NewEgg]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/the-conduit-on-sale-for-12-at-newegg/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/the-conduit-on-sale-for-12-at-newegg/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/the-conduit-on-sale-for-12-at-newegg/#comments Given that The Conduit was neither a commercial nor critical success, you may have passed on the once hyped shooter from High Voltage. NewEgg looks to be clearing out some end-of-year inventory and those boxes of The Conduit have got to go! For a mere $12 (shipping's free), the game's yours and, while not the best bang for your buck, the bargain buy could be justified in so much as The Conduit represents a valiant, if flawed effort to build a sound FPS for Wii hardware. Or, maybe you're just looking for a cheap gift for your little bro. Bingo, this is it.

[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqThe Conduit on sale for $12 at NewEgg originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dealsfpsneweggsalethe-conduitTue, 08 Dec 2009 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[The Conduit Wii case mod much cooler than actual game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/the-conduit-wii-case-mod-much-cooler-than-actual-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/the-conduit-wii-case-mod-much-cooler-than-actual-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/the-conduit-wii-case-mod-much-cooler-than-actual-game/#comments If you own more than one console, there's a sizable chance that you found The Conduit underwhelming. A commendable effort, sure, but not the world-rending behemoth we were all hoping for. That said, if you own multiple consoles, you probably also have enough money to afford a sweet custom rig. Thus we present a custom Wii dedicated to High Voltage's good ol' college try.

While it might appear to be little more than a Wii with a face painted one side and a logo plastered on the other, the real magic happens when you turn it on, causing it to light up so very prettily. See it all in the detailed (and vaguely sensual) video after the break.

[Thanks, John]

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JoystiqThe Conduit Wii case mod much cooler than actual game originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hackhackshigh-voltagemodmodsthe-conduitTue, 06 Oct 2009 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Sega: Giving up on hardcore Wii games would be 'arrogant']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/13/sega-giving-up-on-hardcore-wii-games-would-be-arrogant/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/13/sega-giving-up-on-hardcore-wii-games-would-be-arrogant/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/13/sega-giving-up-on-hardcore-wii-games-would-be-arrogant/#commentsSega's Mike Hayes assured Wired that the company still plans to make "core" games for the Wii, despite the relative lack of success of MadWorld. For one thing, its other games are doing well, in his opinion. "We actually regard The Conduit as a success," he said. "We shipped 300,000 units, sold through half of those and now it's at the point where it's selling consistently at a time when Wii sales are generally depressed in the marketplace."

Despite somewhat disappointing sales Stateside, Hayes also told Wired that The House of the Dead: Overkill "did really well in Europe." As for MadWorld, Hayes doesn't think one game's failure is enough to close up shop on the Wii. "The thing that we're saying is, Sega would be extremely arrogant to have a title that didn't do as well as we thought on a platform and then say, Those kind of games don't sell on that platform.'"

Quite a change from the Blast Processing / "Genesis Does What Nintendon't" days when Sega was extremely, demonstrably, arrogant.

JoystiqSega: Giving up on hardcore Wii games would be 'arrogant' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>house-of-the-dead-overkillmadworldmike-hayesNintendosegathe-conduitWiiThu, 13 Aug 2009 19:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Sega clarifies first-week sales numbers for The Conduit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/05/sega-clarifies-first-week-sales-numbers-for-the-conduit/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/05/sega-clarifies-first-week-sales-numbers-for-the-conduit/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/05/sega-clarifies-first-week-sales-numbers-for-the-conduit/#comments
In announcing its Q1 2010 earnings last week, Sega also presented a sales figure of 150,000 units for The Conduit during its first week on sale (June 23 through June 30). Just a little more than a week earlier, figures released by NPD put sales of the game for June 23 through July 4 at just 72,000 copies -- not a small discrepancy by any means. We contacted Sega to find out which report was the most accurate. Turns out they both were.

Sega's 150k figure, the publisher told us, was based on copies of the game shipped to retailers during that first week. Although a rep explained that this figure was "global," the only part of the globe the game was available in before July 10 (the UK launch) was North America. Those 72,000 units reported by NPD, then? Those were how many of the 150,000 copies shipped were sold-through to consumers (a.k.a. actually sold), according to Sega.

While this certainly makes the game's first week less impressive, we'll need to see how The Conduit did for all of July before delivering a fair verdict. We'll have those numbers as soon as the next NPD report hits.

JoystiqSega clarifies first-week sales numbers for The Conduit originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If there's one thing that Nintendo VP of corporate affairs Denise Kaigler knows, it's first-party game sales. In a recent Wired interview, she happily expounded on the "long tail" that Nintendo first-party games tend to enjoy (we're looking at you, anything with Mario in the title), though couldn't say as much for third-party sales on Wii -- especially those of the "hardcore" variety.

When asked about slow sales of critically acclaimed titles MadWorld and The Conduit, Kaigler said that both games could follow the non-traditional Nintendo sales trend (the aforementioned "long tail"), but her comments seemed rooted in speculation. "You know, I don't know ... it could be titles have the same type of sales curve that a lot of Nintendo titles have -- titles [that] don't follow that traditional sales curve where they launch big and then that's it." She said that Nintendo remains "hopeful" that the titles will move more units in the future, calling them both "deep experiences," though we're not sure those kind words will help soothe Sega's assuredly dented coffers.

JoystiqNintendo's Kaigler: Hardcore Wii game sales could go long tail ... maybe originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessdenise-kaiglerinterviewmadworldNintendothe-conduitWiiwiredWed, 29 Jul 2009 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[The Conduit sales fizzle in late-June debut]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/the-conduit-sales-fizzle-in-late-june-debut/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/the-conduit-sales-fizzle-in-late-june-debut/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/the-conduit-sales-fizzle-in-late-june-debut/#comments
Once again, Sega places its hopes and dreams in the untapped hardcore Wii market, and once again it just doesn't pay off. With the June NPD sales figures comes a sad truth for those who've been hyping The Conduit since it first reared its head last April: according to those figures, the conspiracy-infused FPS sold under 72,000 copies between its June 23 launch and the NPD cutoff date of July 4, placing it at number 25 on the U.S. top sellers list.

Sure, The Conduit hasn't been out for a full month yet, but that sales total has got to be a disappointing figure for Sega, whose last two adult-themed Wii releases, MadWorld and House of the Dead: Overkill, made even smaller impacts during their respective launch months (we suppose there's a little silver lining in The Conduit performing slightly better). We've contacted both Sega and High Voltage to find out how they're feeling about the game's somewhat underwhelming sales figures.

JoystiqThe Conduit sales fizzle in late-June debut originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fpshigh-voltage-softwareNintendonpdsalessegathe-conduitWiiFri, 17 Jul 2009 11:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Hacker claims The Conduit 'virtually unprotected,' easy to foil]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/16/hacker-claims-the-conduit-virtually-unprotected-easy-to-foil/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/16/hacker-claims-the-conduit-virtually-unprotected-easy-to-foil/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/16/hacker-claims-the-conduit-virtually-unprotected-easy-to-foil/#commentsA hacker by the name of "hetoan2" claims that it is relatively simple to alter variables in High Voltage's Wii FPS, The Conduit, allowing cheaters to attain infinite ammo, health, invisibility from radar, and other beneficial but unfair advantages -- even online. You can see some of the hacks in action in a video on hetoan2's site.

"Everything is virtually unprotected," hetoan2 discovered when he dumped the game's data and opened it up in a remote debugging program. "All values can be edited fairly easily, and there's virtually no sign of an attempt at hiding values, fixing bugs, or preventing online hackers." hetoan2 said that hacking the online version is as easy as hacking the offline version, because the code is completely identical. "The only difference is in the online mode the game sends the variables in real-time to their server."

hetoan2 released some patch codes for The Conduit, but initially altered them to corrupt the save files of anyone using them. Now, he told The Wiire, he's working with High Voltage to identify cheaters, whose MAC addresses are currently being sent to Nintendo for banning.

Gallery: The Conduit

JoystiqHacker claims The Conduit 'virtually unprotected,' easy to foil originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheatingfpshackinghigh-voltageNintendosegathe-conduitWiiThu, 16 Jul 2009 09:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Podcast 01776 - Sorry, England edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/04/joystiq-podcast-01776-sorry-england-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/04/joystiq-podcast-01776-sorry-england-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/04/joystiq-podcast-01776-sorry-england-edition/#commentsFiled under:

Though this is a short version of the show that lacks Chris Grant and Ludwig Kietzmann, we've made up for it with Joystiq's Ben Gilbert and Jem Alexander and super special guest Wombat of Cheap Ass Gamer fame.

We're talking The Conduit, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood and a load of other stuff. Enjoy it and have a happy 4th! Oh, and thanks to TV's Alan Black for the photoshop.

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JoystiqJoystiq Podcast 01776 - Sorry, England edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>joystiq-podcastjoystiqpodcastpodcaststhe-conduitSat, 04 Jul 2009 12:36:00 ESTJoystiq Podcast 01776Jem Alexander, Ben Gilbert, Wombat of CAG Fame and Justin McElro46:08podcasts<![CDATA[Review: The Conduit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/30/review-the-conduit/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/30/review-the-conduit/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/30/review-the-conduit/#comments The problem with reviewing High Voltage's The Conduit is that it's impossible to do in a vacuum. Depending on where you're coming from, you're going to have vastly different reactions to this game, so I'm going to do my best to talk to everyone.

Gallery: The Conduit

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JoystiqReview: The Conduit originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fpshigh-voltageNintendosegathe-conduitWiiTue, 30 Jun 2009 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[This Week on the Nintendo Channel: E3 interviews]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-e3-interviews/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-e3-interviews/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-e3-interviews/#commentsThis week, the Nintendo Channel has been flooded with a variety of interviews about big upcoming Wii titles. There are interviews with the folks behind FFCC: The Crystal Bearers, Red Steel 2, Cave Story, and, as you can see above, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. So, hit up the video above, then if you want more E3 interview goodness, be sure to boot up your Wii and check out what's on the Nintendo Channel.

Gallery: Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Wii)

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JoystiqThis Week on the Nintendo Channel: E3 interviews originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcave-storydead-space-extractione3-2009eaffcc-crystal-bearershigh-voltagelucasartsnicalisnintendo-channelred-steel-2resident-evil-the-darkside-chroniclessegasquare-enixtales-of-monkey-islandtelltale-gamesthe-conduitubisoftMon, 22 Jun 2009 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[The Conduit delayed in Europe, Australia [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/17/the-conduit-delayed-in-europe-australia/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/17/the-conduit-delayed-in-europe-australia/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/17/the-conduit-delayed-in-europe-australia/#comments[Update: Sega has confirmed that the US release date remains June 23.]

Sega has announced that the European release of The Conduit has been delayed from its original June 26 date to July 10. According to CVG, unspecified issues with the game's multi-language European localization are responsible for the holdup.

VOOKS has also confirmed a delay for the Australian release of High Voltage's FPS. Once given a June 25 release date, the game has been pushed back to July 16. Neither Sega nor VOOKS offered any reason for this version's delay, and the Australian release shouldn't be affected by the same localization problems. At this point, your best shot at playing The Conduit next week remains the "living in North America" strategy, or the slightly less drastic "importing from North America" strategy.

JoystiqThe Conduit delayed in Europe, Australia [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>australiadelayeuropefpshigh-voltagesegathe-conduitWed, 17 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon offering 'The Conduit' digital comic with purchase]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/26/amazon-offering-the-conduit-digital-comic-with-purchase/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/26/amazon-offering-the-conduit-digital-comic-with-purchase/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/26/amazon-offering-the-conduit-digital-comic-with-purchase/#comments
In addition to the Collector's Edition of The Conduit at GameStop, there's the option of receiving a digital comic with a purchase from Amazon. The Conduit: Orange Lights provides back story and follows a DC talk-radio host as he digs into the origins of the title device.

The fine print on the offer is that the redemption instructions for the comic will be sent within 10 business days of the game's release. So, the game will be out before those who purchase can get the "back story?" Huh.

[Via Sega Blog]

JoystiqAmazon offering 'The Conduit' digital comic with purchase originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 May 2009 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonsegathe-conduitTue, 26 May 2009 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Check out The Conduit's packaging, and the game as well]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/06/check-out-the-conduits-packaging-and-the-game-as-well/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/06/check-out-the-conduits-packaging-and-the-game-as-well/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/06/check-out-the-conduits-packaging-and-the-game-as-well/#commentsSega released a bunch of cool media for The Conduit, including this new trailer, titled "Trouble in the Metro." It's somewhat debatable as to what causes more trouble in this game's version of the Washington, D.C. Metro system: all the alien guys running around, or the player character discharging a bunch of weapons in there.

Sega also released images of the special edition boxes for both the UK and North America. Sega has yet to announce anything about the UK special edition, but we feel pretty confident in saying that there will be a hint book included.

JoystiqCheck out The Conduit's packaging, and the game as well originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 May 2009 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fpshigh-voltagesegaspecial-editionthe-conduitWed, 06 May 2009 17:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq hands-on: The Conduit online multiplayer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/06/joystiq-hands-on-the-conduit-online-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/06/joystiq-hands-on-the-conduit-online-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/06/joystiq-hands-on-the-conduit-online-multiplayer/#comments
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Wii's biggest FPS of the summer (we'd say year, but Ubisoft has a little something cooking), The Conduit, has, perhaps in keeping with its theme of conspiracy and hidden secrets, only just now been shown with its online multiplayer component virtually complete and ready for the game's June 23 release. We spent an afternoon at Sega America playing through its various maps and modes with other games press and members of the dev team from High Voltage Software.

Before we even got into the action, though, we were already impressed by how, well ... un-Wii-like the online mode was in both presentation and function. High Voltage has clearly spent a good deal of time pondering what players will want to find when they sit down for a multiplayer game of The Conduit for the first time.

Gallery: The Conduit (Online Multiplayer)

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JoystiqJoystiq hands-on: The Conduit online multiplayer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 May 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>high-voltage-softwareNintendosegathe-conduitWiiWed, 06 May 2009 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sega confirms partial E3 lineup]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/05/sega-confirms-partial-e3-lineup/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/05/sega-confirms-partial-e3-lineup/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/05/sega-confirms-partial-e3-lineup/#comments
Sega's official Twitter account has confirmed several games that will be shown at E3 2009. The financially troubled slave drivers of Sonic have stated the following games will be on display:
Titles we notice are missing so far: Infinite Space, Sands of Destruction, Phantasy Star Zero ... and any of the Aliens games. Hm, no standalone Sonic game ... is that even possible? We'll keep our fingers crossed for a Valkyria Chronicles sequel announcement at the show -- or at least some ports.

JoystiqSega confirms partial E3 lineup originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 May 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alpha-protocolbayonettae3-2009mario-and-sonic-at-the-Olympic-winter-gamesMicrosoftNintendoplanet-51segasonicthe-conduitWiiXbox-360Tue, 05 May 2009 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[High Voltage Software revealing two games at E3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/30/high-voltage-software-revealing-two-games-at-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/30/high-voltage-software-revealing-two-games-at-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/30/high-voltage-software-revealing-two-games-at-e3/#comments
Though its highly anticipated, National Treasure meets Duke Nukem shooter The Conduit has yet to hit store shelves, High Voltage Software is already teasing the big E3 reveal of two new Wii-exclusive titles. According to French gaming site Nintendo Master's recent interview with Voltage's Eric Nofsinger, the developer is cranking out another FPS (one with even stronger visual tech than The Conduit), and another title which is "a different kind of a thing." You know what that means? Equestrian breeding sim. Check out the video interview after the jump!

[Via Nintendo Everything]

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JoystiqHigh Voltage Software revealing two games at E3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2009eric-nofsingerfpshigh-voltage-softwareNintendothe-conduitWiiThu, 30 Apr 2009 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq interview: High Voltage Software on The Conduit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/30/joystiq-interview-high-voltage-software-on-the-conduit/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/30/joystiq-interview-high-voltage-software-on-the-conduit/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/30/joystiq-interview-high-voltage-software-on-the-conduit/#comments While the Wii can often become a minigame jukebox, games like House of the Dead: Overkill and MadWorld prove that there's still room on Nintendo's console for players hungry for more than just another party. Despite Nintendo's preaching that it has not abandoned core gamers, others, like Illinois-based High Voltage Software, are doing something about it.

High Voltage's upcoming shooter, The Conduit, was positioned early on as the studio's effort to prove that the Wii could handle a hardcore FPS. Now, with it set to release in June, we cornered High Voltage creative director Matt Corso and spoke at length on the Wii, its perception with the hardcore crowd, and how his game's graphics size up to other titles like Gears of War.

Gallery: The Conduit

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JoystiqJoystiq interview: High Voltage Software on The Conduit originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fpshigh-voltagehigh-voltage-softwareNintendothe-conduitWiiThu, 30 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[New trailer examines The Conduit's literary side]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/new-trailer-examines-the-conduits-literary-side/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/new-trailer-examines-the-conduits-literary-side/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/new-trailer-examines-the-conduits-literary-side/#comments Sure, we all know that The Conduit looks to be one of the premiere first-person shooters on the Wii. We've all read about how it looks fantastic, it's going to revolutionize FPS controls on Wii, all that jazz. But what is it about? Seriously, without a well-written, heartfelt story about love, loss and lost love, then the only thing left is gameplay.

Knowing that you, dear readers, want more than blood, aliens and explosions -- that you are sophisticated -- we have embedded a new story trailer for The Conduit above. Put on your smoking jacket, pour the Courvoisier and take in some culture.

JoystiqNew trailer examines The Conduit's literary side originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>high-voltagesegathe-conduitWed, 29 Apr 2009 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Compare The Conduit's graphics to other Wii FPS titles [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/compare-the-conduits-graphics-to-other-wii-fps-titles/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/compare-the-conduits-graphics-to-other-wii-fps-titles/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/compare-the-conduits-graphics-to-other-wii-fps-titles/#comments
Update: Apparently neither Sega or High Voltage approved this video, and it was uploaded by accident. At the request of Sega and High Voltage, we've removed it from the post.

High Voltage dares you. This isn't some kind of silly kid's dare, though. No, this is a triple dog-dare, the coup de grace of all dares. And, after watching the video past the break, which compares The Conduit to the likes of other Wii FPS games such as Metroid Prime 3, Red Steel, and Call of Duty: World at War, we'd say High Voltage has certainly made its case. What do you all think?

[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqCompare The Conduit's graphics to other Wii FPS titles [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>call-of-duty-world-at-warfpshigh-voltagehigh-voltage-softwaremetroid-prime-3metroidprime3red-steelthe-conduitWed, 29 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Conduit channeled into retail on June 23]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/16/the-conduit-channeled-into-retail-on-june-23/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/16/the-conduit-channeled-into-retail-on-june-23/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/16/the-conduit-channeled-into-retail-on-june-23/#comments
Representatives for High Voltage Software and Sega have informed Joystiq that The Conduit will reach retail on June 23. There was some confusion this morning about The Conduit's development status, following a Eurogamer story indicating that Sega had "pushed ambitious Wii first-person shooter The Conduit back from spring to summer." This is technically accurate -- The Conduit was originally scheduled to release June 9 (spring), but will now release June 23, two days after summer begins.

High Voltage Software's Eric Nofsinger assured us that the game's development hadn't slipped at all, but that pushing the "Nintendo networking beyond its usual transfer of data and taking full use of the WiiSpeak" is "good for the game and gamer," even if it lengthens the time taken for testing and approval.

Gallery: The Conduit

JoystiqThe Conduit channeled into retail on June 23 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>high-voltagehigh-voltage-softwareNintendosegathe-conduitWiiThu, 16 Apr 2009 14:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-order The Conduit's 'Exclusive Limited Edition Special Upgrade with Bonus' at GameStop!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/pre-order-the-conduits-exclusive-limited-edition-special-upgra/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/pre-order-the-conduits-exclusive-limited-edition-special-upgra/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/pre-order-the-conduits-exclusive-limited-edition-special-upgra/#comments Boy, that GameStop sure has a way with words, huh? The retailer's game page for The Conduit declares an "Exclusive Limited Edition -- with Bonus!" It's the usual: Pre-order the game with a down payment and secure your "Special Edition upgrade." But just how limited/special/upgraded, you ask? Well, you're looking at it. Don't see it? Look harder: That's a custom-detailed A.S.E., pal, and a not-so-secret-looking "Secret Agent" multiplayer skin. Oh, and there's an art book. But, honestly, are you really ever gonna open that?

See, around here, we believe the best art is art with no strings attached. And to prove it, we're opening up our vault of non-exclusive and unlimited [go on, keep clicking] multiplayer screens! But that's not all ... We've got the first online multiplayer trailer too! Continue on after the break to watch it, again and again, until your eyes bleed.

Continue reading Pre-order The Conduit's 'Exclusive Limited Edition Special Upgrade with Bonus' at GameStop!

JoystiqPre-order The Conduit's 'Exclusive Limited Edition Special Upgrade with Bonus' at GameStop! originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bonusgamestophigh-voltagemultiplayerpre-ordersegathe-conduitwfcWed, 15 Apr 2009 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[No split-screen multiplayer in The Conduit to preserve visuals]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/08/no-split-screen-multiplayer-in-the-conduit-to-preserve-visuals/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/08/no-split-screen-multiplayer-in-the-conduit-to-preserve-visuals/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/08/no-split-screen-multiplayer-in-the-conduit-to-preserve-visuals/#comments
Sorry, split-screen fans, The Conduit is hanging you out to dry. According to lead designer Rob Nicholls, the upcoming shooter will exclude a split-screen multiplayer option in order to maintain the game's visual punch. In an interview with HD Warriors, Nicholls said the main reason the feature isn't included is because of concern the graphics quality would be reduced when "double-rendering" the game for the mode.

High Voltage's top priority in developing The Conduit is making sure the title achieves the "best looking" graphics on the Nintendo Wii, said Nicholls. While the in-house tech team at High Voltage continues to squeeze power out of the console, The Conduit will ship without split-screen -- but Nicholls said it is a possibility for future titles.

[Via Nintendo Everything]

JoystiqNo split-screen multiplayer in The Conduit to preserve visuals originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>high-voltagehigh-voltage-softwaremultiplayersegashootersplit-screenthe-conduitWed, 08 Apr 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[We see an ESRB rating in The Conduit's 'All Seeing Eye' trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/08/we-see-an-esrb-rating-in-the-conduits-all-seeing-eye-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/08/we-see-an-esrb-rating-in-the-conduits-all-seeing-eye-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/08/we-see-an-esrb-rating-in-the-conduits-all-seeing-eye-trailer/#commentsThe beginning of this trailer for The Conduit reveals the answer to one of the biggest questions surrounding High Voltage's FPS: the ESRB rating. Yes, that was one of the biggest questions surrounding The Conduit, along with the identity of the publisher. It's controversial and kind of mundane at the same time!

Of course, with The Conduit, we understand the concerns about the ESRB rating. The Conduit is labeled T, which may be a disappointment to those of you hoping for a nonstop bloody mess -- or a relief to those of you fearing sleeping gas and Nerf guns.

This trailer demonstrates the "All Seeing Eye," the item that deciphers alien writing, interfaces with computers, and pretty much seems to do everything. We're going to call it the "Plot Device."

JoystiqWe see an ESRB rating in The Conduit's 'All Seeing Eye' trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>esrbfpshigh-voltagesegathe-conduitWed, 08 Apr 2009 13:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Sega wants you to want The Conduit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/26/sega-wants-you-to-want-the-conduit/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/26/sega-wants-you-to-want-the-conduit/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/26/sega-wants-you-to-want-the-conduit/#commentsSega just sent out an announcement that should give classic rock fans a jolt of excitement. The publisher announced that High Voltage's The Conduit will feature new guitar music composed by Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen. This is presumably in addition to the score from composer Diego Stocco.

"We were very excited to get the chance to work with Rick on The Conduit," said High Voltage's Eric Nofsinger. "Even though he's known for driving rock guitar, he was able to provide great ambience and textural qualities that perfectly fits the mood of the game and helps it become a truly unique experience."

For his part, Nielsen said simply, "I hope these lunar notes float with you." We hope that High Voltage takes a "lunar note" from Nielsen and puts five-necked guitars in the game as weapons.

JoystiqSega wants you to want The Conduit originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheap-trickfpshigh-voltagerick-nielsensegathe-conduitThu, 26 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Conduit devs had 'dusty Wii syndrome,' hope to release cure]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/23/conduit-devs-had-dusty-wii-syndrome-hope-to-release-cure/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/23/conduit-devs-had-dusty-wii-syndrome-hope-to-release-cure/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/23/conduit-devs-had-dusty-wii-syndrome-hope-to-release-cure/#comments
The dev team at High Voltage Software has suffered from dusty Wii syndrome, but is hopeful that its upcoming shooter, The Conduit, will hold a piece of the cure. Speaking with CVG, Conduit producer Josh Olson said High Voltage Software's Wii units had been "gathering dust" due to a lack of games for the core audience. Of course, Olson's comments echo (Conduit publisher) Sega's recent company line that the hardcore market needs Nintendo Wii love too. To that point, Sega has recently released The House of the Dead: Overkill and MadWorld. Or maybe High Voltage just wants gamers to start cleaning up their rooms.

Olson also took an opportunity to discuss the multitude of player customization options found in The Conduit. In the game, players are free to remap the controls, alter the sensitivity, remodel the in-game HUD and pretty much change anything they can think of because High Voltage isn't "so arrogant to think that the game has to be played a certain way." Then Olson throws it down, exclaiming that he is confident that The Conduit will be "the best-looking game on the console" and will include the "best available" multiplayer the Wii has ever offered. Unfortunately, High Voltage hasn't detailed any multiplayer features other than the use of Wii Speak.

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqConduit devs had 'dusty Wii syndrome,' hope to release cure originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>high-voltagehigh-voltage-softwareinterviewsegathe-conduitMon, 23 Mar 2009 14:05:00 EST<![CDATA[House of the Dead: Overkill sells 45k in February]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/22/house-of-the-dead-overkill-sells-45k-in-february/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/22/house-of-the-dead-overkill-sells-45k-in-february/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/22/house-of-the-dead-overkill-sells-45k-in-february/#comments
Sega's latest (on rails) shooter -- and Guinness World Record holder -- The House of the Dead: Overkill sold 45,000 units in February, landing itself 50th place in the month's top 100 titles sold. According to data from the NPD Group (Via Edge), Overkill -- which released on February 10 -- joins other third-party Wii titles that have failed to capture attention at retail.

Last year, Sega of America president Simon Jeffery said Western publishers have ignored the hardcore market focusing instead on family friendly titles, in line with the Wii's mainstream image. Sega -- who recently released MadWorld -- is prepping for a June release of The Conduit, continuing a string of Mature rated titles developed for the top-selling console. Hopefully, it will fare better on store shelves.

JoystiqHouse of the Dead: Overkill sells 45k in February originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>house-of-the-deadhouse-of-the-dead-overkillmadworldmaturenpdsalessegathe-conduitSun, 22 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tap into new The Conduit screens]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/19/tap-into-new-the-conduit-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/19/tap-into-new-the-conduit-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/19/tap-into-new-the-conduit-screens/#comments
Click for more screens, you con-du-it
It feels like we just wrote a post about new The Conduit screens. Oh wait, that's because we did. Yesterday. But, these are new screens, differing from those presented yesterday in almost every way possible. So, if you're anxious to step into Mr. Ford's shoes, then we suggest you step into our gallery below and satiate yourself on 13 brand new screens, some of which even depict real-life locations.

Gallery: The Conduit (3/19/09)

JoystiqTap into new The Conduit screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fpshigh-voltagehigh-voltage-softwaresegathe-conduitThu, 19 Mar 2009 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[The Conduit has a story]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/18/the-conduit-has-a-story/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/18/the-conduit-has-a-story/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/18/the-conduit-has-a-story/#commentsHigh Voltage has been mentioning some kind of deep conspiracy in its trailers for The Conduit, which suggests that there's more going on here than just some soldier or secret agent or whoever shooting at guys in bad-guy uniforms. So what is The Conduit about? IGN spoke to High Voltage's Eric Nofsinger and Josh Olson, and found that the concept is basically "all kinds of horrible stuff is happening."

Nofsinger sets up some of the backstory: "In D.C. specifically, there's a virus, linked to the contaminated water supply, that's been attacking people's immune systems. Missing persons reports have increased dramatically. Domestic terrorist attacks - including an attack on the Washington monument - have caused rioting and panic. Martial law has been declared." How do you shoot at a virus? Oh, and then there's a full-scale alien invasion.

As Agent Ford, a Secret Service agent recruited by an even more secret organization called The Trust, you are called in to deal with all of that. Guided by your Trust contact, "John Adams," Ford must help defend Washington D.C. from the aliens while also dealing with a possible rogue Trust agent.

We've also got new screens courtesy Sega Europe. We trust you will enjoy them.

JoystiqThe Conduit has a story originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've all been under the impression that The Conduit would feature MotionPlus, but it turns out that High Voltage has tried it, and decided to take it out of the game. Why, you ask? Well, High Voltage's VP and chief creative officer Eric Nofsinger tells 1UP that Nintendo provided them "with early hardware and good developer support," but when they put it into The Conduit, it "didn't really add anything for our primarily ranged combat."

Nofsinger also got a bit more technical, adding that High Voltage hoped MotionPlus "would allow for better off screen IR tracking." Instead, Nofsinger says the device "seems to lend itself more naturally for hand to hand combat" and that it "doesn't feel like an optimal fit for how we had designed our moment to moment gameplay." Well, that explains it.

Sure, we want as many features as we can get our hands on in a game, but if it doesn't improve on the experience and just feels tacked on for the sake of being a bullet point on the back of a box, it's not worth it. It looks like High Voltage agrees.

JoystiqWhy High Voltage dropped MotionPlus from The Conduit originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you haven't already guessed by the circus train of trailers that surfaced today, last night's episode of GameTrailers TV provided a cornucopia of previews for a number of hotly anticipated games and DLC expansions. First on the docket is an interview with Bethesda's Todd Howard, who in addition to revealing a self-surgery minigame that didn't quite make it to the retail version of Fallout 3, gives a few details regarding the upcoming The Pitt expansion, and promises a new trailer for the DLC in the next installment of GTTV.

Next, Todd Hollenshead, CEO of id Software, shows off carpocalypse sim Rage, and gives a few scant details on the next Doom title (shockingly, it will be like the last three). Also, High Voltage's Eric Nofsinger drops a few factoids about The Conduit, and the first footage of Call of Duty: World at War's new maps sees the light of day. There's something for everyone -- especially the ladies, courtesy of a sizable dose of Keighley.

JoystiqGameTrailers TV previews The Pitt, World at War DLC, The Conduit, Rage originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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