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[Trophies suggest Batman: Arkham City getting Harley Quinn DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/03/trophies-suggest-batman-arkham-city-getting-harley-quinn-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/03/trophies-suggest-batman-arkham-city-getting-harley-quinn-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/03/trophies-suggest-batman-arkham-city-getting-harley-quinn-dlc/#comments ImagePerhaps the extremely curvy chunk of Batman: Arkham City featuring Harley Quinn simply wasn't enough for you, or maybe you just like your DLC with an extra splash of Fran Drescher-esque voice acting? We can't be sure, but you specifically will be happy to hear that 10 PlayStation 3 Trophies were dug up by PS3Trophies.org which reveal a yet-to-be announced DLC pack featuring Ms. Quinn.

No other description is given for the content other than "Harley Quinn DLC," nor is release date or pricing info, though Robin is noted in one Trophy as a playable character. Moreover, that Trophy addresses an event known as, "Harley Quinn's Revenge," which sounds to us an awful lot like the potential name for the content. We've reached out to WB for more info, and will keep an eye on the sky for any Bat clues.

[Thanks, Josh.]

JoystiqTrophies suggest Batman: Arkham City getting Harley Quinn DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Batman-Arkham-Asylum-2Batman-Arkham-Citydlcdownloadable-contentharley-quinnplaystationps3rocksteady-studiostrophiestrophywarner-broswarner-bros-interactivewarner-bros-interactive-entertainmentwb-interactivewbieTue, 03 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pocket Gamer: How to get Trophies in used Vita games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/29/pocket-gamer-how-to-get-trophies-in-used-vita-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/29/pocket-gamer-how-to-get-trophies-in-used-vita-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/29/pocket-gamer-how-to-get-trophies-in-used-vita-games/#comments We've seen Sony's own tips and tricks for the Vita, but as the device ages (six days old already!) more and more will appear, as Pocket Gamer shows with its tutorial that explains how to renew trophy-earning functionality in used Vita games.

Upon booting up a pre-owned Vita title, players will get a screen that reads, "You cannot earn trophies in this application. Only the first player to use an application can earn trophies. To earn trophies, you must link the Sony Entertainment Network account of the first player to use this application with the PS Vita system." Pocket Gamer says the following steps will render that warning useless:
  1. Go to the main menu and hold down the screen for two seconds, until little bubbles appear on the upper-right side of each game's icon. Hit the bubble you want and click "Delete."
  2. A screen reading "All data related to this application will be deleted" will pop up. Hit "OK."
  3. Load the game and you should be good to go.
This process won't delete the previous player's trophies, Pocket Gamer adds.

JoystiqPocket Gamer: How to get Trophies in used Vita games originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-vitaPre-ownedSONYtipstrickstrophiesused-gamesvitaWed, 29 Feb 2012 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 trophies are no longer hidden treasure]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/uncharted-3-trophies-are-no-longer-hidden-treasure/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/uncharted-3-trophies-are-no-longer-hidden-treasure/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/uncharted-3-trophies-are-no-longer-hidden-treasure/#comments The months leading up to a big blockbuster release have a natural flow and order to them: First a title is announced, then months (or years) later we see screens, then trailers, eventually a demo or beta, etc. It's a strange, beautiful process, much akin to watching a caterpillar transform itself into a colorful butterfly.

Uncharted 3 has entered the final pupal stage of its metamorphosis, the "leaked trophies cocoon." Head on past the break for the full list of daring feats you'll be rewarded for come November 1.

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JoystiqUncharted 3 trophies are no longer hidden treasure originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Naughty-Dogplaystationps3trophiesuncharteduncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionSat, 01 Oct 2011 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Spoiler zone: The complete Resistance 3 trophy list]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/20/spoiler-zone-the-complete-resistance-3-trophy-list/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/20/spoiler-zone-the-complete-resistance-3-trophy-list/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/20/spoiler-zone-the-complete-resistance-3-trophy-list/#comments We were as surprised as anyone to learn that Resistance 3's single-player campaign is compelling and well done, and that its multiplayer is engaging and fairly enjoyable as well, but so far that certainly seems to be the case. No one will know for sure until the xenophobic shooter's September 6 release, of course, but for now we'd go so far as to say that we're actually excited for the release of a Resistance game.

Targeting the completionist lobe of our perfectionism cortex, Insomniac has released the title's official trophy list, concealed after the break. It gives some spoilerific hints as to which bugs we'll be killing and where, so those of you looking to start the game with a mind as pure as the driven snow should take heed.

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JoystiqSpoiler zone: The complete Resistance 3 trophy list originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationps3resistanceResistance-3trophiestrophytrophy-listSat, 20 Aug 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 firmware 3.7 brings auto cloud saves and Trophy sync (for PS Plus members)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/ps3-firmware-3-7-brings-auto-cloud-saves-trophy-sync-for-ps-pl/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/ps3-firmware-3-7-brings-auto-cloud-saves-trophy-sync-for-ps-pl/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/ps3-firmware-3-7-brings-auto-cloud-saves-trophy-sync-for-ps-pl/#comments PS3 firmware 3.7 An upcoming PS3 firmware update will enable automatic syncing of Trophies to a player's online profile. Before everyone gets too excited, know that the feature is reserved exclusively to PlayStation Plus members. Another PlayStation Plus bonus: automatic online game saves will now be enabled. Upon first playing a game, players will be asked whether or not to enable automatic online saves for that specific title (otherwise, they can enable it from the XMB later).

In the category of "everyone else," the update will add a new recommendation feature that will allow users to recommend specific PlayStation Store content to friends. A new "TV/Video Services" section will also be added to the XMB. The new category will house online video services like Hulu and Netflix. Videos purchased from the PlayStation Store, however, will still be found in the same "Video" section of the XMB.

A handful of updates are also being added to allow for expanded capabilities when watching 3D Blu-ray movies as well.

Firmware 3.7 is scheduled to launch "soon," so stay tuned.

JoystiqPS3 firmware 3.7 brings auto cloud saves and Trophy sync (for PS Plus members) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>firmwarefirmware-3.7playstationplaystation-storeps3psntrophiesTue, 09 Aug 2011 21:15:00 EST<![CDATA[InFamous 2 imPorts your inFamous Trophy data to grant rewards, alter story]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/27/infamous-2-imports-your-infamous-trophy-data-to-grant-rewards-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/27/infamous-2-imports-your-infamous-trophy-data-to-grant-rewards-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/27/infamous-2-imports-your-infamous-trophy-data-to-grant-rewards-a/#comments Sucker Punch wants to reward its fans for being especially good ... or especially bad. IGN reports that InFamous 2 offers an option to import Trophy data from the original InFamous, which is then turned into starting bonuses in Cole McGrath's new adventure.

We've got a rundown of what your Trophies are worth in the sequel after the break -- starting XP bumps and the like -- but the most interesting bit of info is that having unlocked specific story-related Trophies will actually alter the dialog and side missions in InFamous 2. We'd tell you what they are, but then you'd have to kill us. And also, we don't know, because IGN didn't say.

Of course, you could also look at this feature as one big morality test: Will you be a goodie two shoes and choose not to import your data, or do it and effectively use a "cheat" right at the start of the game?

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JoystiqInFamous 2 imPorts your inFamous Trophy data to grant rewards, alter story originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 May 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actioninFamous-2playstationps3sceasonySucker-PunchtrophiesFri, 27 May 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PhD researcher takes second academic look at Achievements]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/phd-researcher-takes-second-academic-look-at-achievements/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/phd-researcher-takes-second-academic-look-at-achievements/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/phd-researcher-takes-second-academic-look-at-achievements/#comments If you found the first part of PhD researcher and game designer Lucas Blair's study on effective Achievements as interesting as we did, you'll want to check out the recently published second installment over on Gamasutra. While the first article focused on implementing satisfying, compelling carrots in games, this second piece looks more at the more metaphysical components of in-game rewards. For instance, when should Achievements unlock? Once they do, should they be permanent?

Much like the series' first installment, it's definitely worth a read, but take caution: You're going to spend longer than you might like playing its anecdotal Flash game, Achievement Unlocked. Reader beware!

JoystiqPhD researcher takes second academic look at Achievements originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 May 2011 05:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementslucas-blairmicrosoftpcplaystationps3trophiesxboxThu, 12 May 2011 05:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Game designer writes academic report on effective Achievements]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/28/game-designer-writes-academic-report-on-effective-achievements/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/28/game-designer-writes-academic-report-on-effective-achievements/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/28/game-designer-writes-academic-report-on-effective-achievements/#comments Game designer and PhD researcher Lucas Blair recently penned an article that should enrapture the attention of the Gamerscore boosters and Trophy-fiends among you. It's a thorough examination of the different kinds of rewards developers can include in their titles, mixed in with a few suggestions for best practices to ensure said rewards are ... well, reward-ing.

There are a number of interesting comparisons in the report between the dichotomous design philosophies most developers adhere to. For instance: Should achievements be performance-based, or completion-based? Should they reward boring tasks, or interesting tasks -- which the player's likely to do without the incentive. How difficult should achievements be to unlock? It's a pretty thought-provoking read -- though, really, we think Avatar: The Burning Earth set the best example for Achievements a few years ago. Just give us those points.

JoystiqGame designer writes academic report on effective Achievements originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementsmicrosoftplaystationps3trophiesxboxThu, 28 Apr 2011 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NFS: Hot Pursuit patch, Achievements hint at Porsche vs. Lamborghini DLC pack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/16/nfs-hot-pursuit-patch-achievements-hint-at-porsche-vs-lamborg/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/16/nfs-hot-pursuit-patch-achievements-hint-at-porsche-vs-lamborg/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/16/nfs-hot-pursuit-patch-achievements-hint-at-porsche-vs-lamborg/#comments A new DLC pack for Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit will deal with the eternal struggle between Porsche and Lamborghini, it seems. The 1.2 patch for the game reportedly brings with it several new Achievements and Trophies, accidentally discovered by one of Eurogamer's readers -- since then, Xbox 360 Achievements has posted a full list of the new Achievements.

It's pretty compelling evidence. The Achievements list cites specific events geared around the Porsche and Lamborghini. Also, this shouldn't be confused with EA's previous marketing stunt to give users DLC for the game which, it seems, is still ongoing.

We've contacted EA for comment and will let you know what we find out.

JoystiqNFS: Hot Pursuit patch, Achievements hint at Porsche vs. Lamborghini DLC pack originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqKillzone 3's (non-hidden) Trophies revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>guerrilla-gamesKillzone-3playstationps3sony-computer-entertainmenttrophiesFri, 11 Feb 2011 15:40:00 EST<![CDATA[NGP 'LiveArea' UI to support Trophies, PSN friends and messaging]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/ngp-livearea-ui-to-support-trophies-psn-friends-and-messaging/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/ngp-livearea-ui-to-support-trophies-psn-friends-and-messaging/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/ngp-livearea-ui-to-support-trophies-psn-friends-and-messaging/#comments LiveArea is NGP's "game-oriented communication platform," according to Sony. In other words, it's the device's (touch-controlled!) user interface -- apparently replacing the XMB -- featuring access to the PlayStation Store, Trophies, PSN friends, messaging, the browser, and other applications.

Each game will have some form of LiveArea presence, too, apparently keeping you up to date on news and even its other players (in case you bore of simply playing the game).

Additionally, LiveArea will include the "Near" feature that tracks your location over time and creates a map of where you've been. (That's not creepy at all!) Read more about it here.

JoystiqNGP 'LiveArea' UI to support Trophies, PSN friends and messaging originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>friendsgpsliveareamessagingnearngpplaystationplaystation-meeting-2011playstation-storeplaystation-vitapsnpspsonytrophiesuivitaThu, 27 Jan 2011 01:55:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 trophies threatened by jailbreak tool]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/ps3-trophies-threatened-by-jailbreak-tool/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/ps3-trophies-threatened-by-jailbreak-tool/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/ps3-trophies-threatened-by-jailbreak-tool/#comments The PS3 jailbreak threatens to wreck havoc on the PlayStation ecosystem in ways beyond just piracy. The integrity of the PS3 trophy system hangs in the balance, as hackers have supposedly created an app that unlocks trophies in games automatically. CVG reports that the tool has been used to unlock trophies in BUZZ! and the notoriously challenging PAIN. Oddly, the tool apparently doesn't work in games like Resident Evil 5 and Batman: Arkham Asylum, meaning it isn't quite foolproof yet.

Obviously, a compromise like this undermines the entire point of the trophy system. Sony's Eric Lempel explained to us that the PSP couldn't support trophies due to the unsecured nature of that platform. "If people can artificially inflate their rankings ... it kills the whole [Trophy] system," he explained. Unfortunately, it appears Sony now faces the same issue on the PS3.

"We are aware of this, and are currently looking into it," a SCEE representative commented. "We will fix the issues through network updates, but because this is a security issue, we are not able to provide you with any more details."

JoystiqPS3 trophies threatened by jailbreak tool originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hackjailbreakplaystationplaystation-networkps3psntrophiesFri, 14 Jan 2011 17:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Achievements tease progression system, Mission mode]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/23/marvel-vs-capcom-3-achievements-tease-progression-system-missi/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/23/marvel-vs-capcom-3-achievements-tease-progression-system-missi/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/23/marvel-vs-capcom-3-achievements-tease-progression-system-missi/#comments Given the slow, slow drip its developers have had us on since the game was first announced, the recent release of the Achievement list for Marvel vs. Capcom 3 represents one of the biggest info bombs we've been hit with so far. While the list doesn't do much to confirm any rumored characters (though the "Fate of the Satsui no Hadou" certainly seems to hint at the inclusion of Ryu's near-clones, Ken and Akuma), it does reveal some features which have made it into the final cut of the game.

For instance, the "Combat Specialist" Achievement mentions a player level progression system, while "A New Avenger" and "Passed the Field Test" reference a Mission mode, which will presumably assist in the aforementioned progression system. Check out the full list of Cheevos after the break for more even speculation fodder.

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JoystiqMarvel vs. Capcom 3 Achievements tease progression system, Mission mode originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementscapcomMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3trophiesxboxxbox-liveThu, 23 Dec 2010 10:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony 'PlayStation App' for iPhone and Android coming to Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/sony-playstation-app-for-iphone-and-android-coming-to-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/sony-playstation-app-for-iphone-and-android-coming-to-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/sony-playstation-app-for-iphone-and-android-coming-to-europe/#commentsIt's not quite a PlayStation Phone, but Sony has announced a PlayStation app for phones. That's still pretty cool, right? SCEE will soon release "The Official PlayStation App" in Europe, offering light PSN interaction on your iPhone or Android device -- "light" as in you won't be playing games through it, but you can look at your Trophies and the status of your friends. You can also keep up with the EU PlayStation Blog from within the app.

The first version of the PlayStation App will be available soon in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands. Sony is working to add more countries to that list and also planning new features. No announcements have been made for a release outside of Europe, however.

JoystiqSony 'PlayStation App' for iPhone and Android coming to Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid-marketapp-storeeuropeiphonemobileplaystationplaystation-appps3psnpspsonythe-official-playstation-apptrophiesFri, 17 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gran Turismo 5's full Trophy list revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/08/gran-turismo-5-trophies/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/08/gran-turismo-5-trophies/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/08/gran-turismo-5-trophies/#comments Alongside today's news that Gran Turismo 5 retail discs have begun popping up in Europe comes a video detailing the game's entire Trophy list, minus three "Hidden" Trophies. Czech site Konzolista has the whole shebang, backed up by a clip found on GT Planet.

Rather than detailing the Trophies, we're gonna leave it to you to choose -- the clip has been embedded after the break and contains potential spoilers (albeit, seemingly minor ones). You've been warned!

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JoystiqGran Turismo 5's full Trophy list revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Gran-Turismo-5playstationpolyphony-digitalps3scesceascejsony-computer-entertainmentsony-computer-entertainment-japantrophiesMon, 08 Nov 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Assassin's Creed Brotherhood trophies spoil mission locations]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/assassins-creed-brotherhood-trophies-spoil-mission-locations/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/assassins-creed-brotherhood-trophies-spoil-mission-locations/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/assassins-creed-brotherhood-trophies-spoil-mission-locations/#commentsFiled under: , ,

It appears the trophy (and presumably Achievement) list for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood has made its way online. Frustratingly for Platinum hunters, it appears Brotherhood will require you to collect all the flags and all the feathers in the game in order to unlock the elusive trophy. Drat! In addition, there are new multiplayer trophies for the new online portion of the game.

If you're concerned about spoilers, now would be the time to look away. Scanning the trophy list, we can garner three locations for missions: Rome, Spain and the present day. "Dust to Dust" requires you to collect an artifact in the present day, which may suggest that Desmond's abilities will be put to test in the sequel. There are also "VR Missions," which we can only hope will be inspired by Metal Gear Solid's wackier levels.

For the rest of the achievements, visit PS3Trophies.org.

[Image credit: IGN]

JoystiqAssassin's Creed Brotherhood trophies spoil mission locations originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Assassins-Creed-BrotherhoodAssassins-Creed-Multiplayermicrosoftpcplaystationps3trophiesubisoftxboxThu, 14 Oct 2010 18:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Call of Duty: Black Ops reveals entire list of Achievements / Trophies]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/30/call-of-duty-black-ops-reveals-entire-list-of-achievements-tr/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/30/call-of-duty-black-ops-reveals-entire-list-of-achievements-tr/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/30/call-of-duty-black-ops-reveals-entire-list-of-achievements-tr/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Hot off yesterday's big Zombie reveal, today Treyarch has given 1UP the entire list of Achievements / Trophies for Call of Duty: Black Ops. Spoilers, minor though they may be, abound in the list we've dropped after the break -- you've been warned.

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JoystiqCall of Duty: Black Ops reveals entire list of Achievements / Trophies originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementsactivisionCall-of-Duty-Black-Opsmicrosoftplaystationps3treyarchtrophiesxboxThu, 30 Sep 2010 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Mafia 2 PS3 exclusive DLC revealed - 'Jimmy's Vendetta']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/12/mafia-2-ps3-exclusive-dlc-revealed-jimmys-vendetta/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/12/mafia-2-ps3-exclusive-dlc-revealed-jimmys-vendetta/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/12/mafia-2-ps3-exclusive-dlc-revealed-jimmys-vendetta/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Mafia 2
Finally, the first details on Sony's exclusive Mafia 2 content (announced at E3) have surfaced. An early look at the game's Trophy list reveals that the PS3 version the game (see update below) will have free add-on DLC titled "Jimmy's Vendetta." From the Trophy descriptions, it appears the add-on includes several missions and an arcade-style points system, multiplier included. With one Trophy requiring 1,000 kills, it would appear that the add-on is lengthy (or repetitive!) enough to allow players to rack up such an impressive body count.

Update: An official statement from 2K Games on July 16th tells us that "Jimmy's Vendetta" is actually the second planned DLC pack for Mafia 2. "The Betrayal of Jimmy" is the first, PS3 exclusive pack, available for free at launch with an in-box code, or from the PSN for $9.99. "Jimmy's Vendetta" will come later, and pricing and availability have yet to be announced as of this update. The trophies after the break are presumably from the second pack.

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JoystiqMafia 2 PS3 exclusive DLC revealed - 'Jimmy's Vendetta' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2K-Czech2K-GamesdlcJimmys-VendettaMafia-2playstationps3psntrophiesMon, 12 Jul 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sly Cooper Collection nabs three Platinum Trophies]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/21/sly-cooper-collection-nabs-three-platinum-trophies/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/21/sly-cooper-collection-nabs-three-platinum-trophies/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/21/sly-cooper-collection-nabs-three-platinum-trophies/#commentsFiled under: , ,

If collecting virtual Trophies has become something of an addiction, you should be playing close attention to Sly Cooper Collection. Like God of War Collection before it, each game will feature its own Platinum -- meaning, you'll be able to get up to three Platinum Trophies in this HD remix. However, there are a few PlayStation Move mini-games being added, meaning you'll likely need to buy a Move if you want to get every possible Trophy.

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JoystiqSly Cooper Collection nabs three Platinum Trophies originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As hinted at by a Sony survey distributed last month (and then a rash of recent unintentional Trophy unlocks), the world of MAG will soon expand rather drastically with the June 22 release of the Interdiction DLC pack. The bundle, which will cost $9.99, includes the titular Interdiction gametype, where two factions storm one of three brand new, completely neutral maps, vying to control three command posts. Each post your team holds adds to your score while depleting your enemy's, which could lead to some lengthy tug-of-war encounters.

In addition to the new gametype and maps, the pack includes a "Heavy Improved" armor set for each faction, which promises to turn an ordinary soldier into a "walking tank." (Hardly sounds fair, does it?) Players will also be able to unlock a selection of new medals and Trophies -- if they haven't done so already. Click past the jump to see the full list of available accolades.

Continue reading New MAG gametype and maps coming in 'Interdiction' DLC on June 22

JoystiqNew MAG gametype and maps coming in 'Interdiction' DLC on June 22 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DLCFPSmagplaystationps3sonytrophiesZipper-InteractiveTue, 08 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Red Dead Redemption Achievements aren't horsing around]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/03/red-dead-redemption-achievements-arent-horsing-around/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/03/red-dead-redemption-achievements-arent-horsing-around/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/03/red-dead-redemption-achievements-arent-horsing-around/#comments Up until about 15 minutes ago, our excitement for Red Dead Redemption was limited to our ability to create online posses in the game's open-world multiplayer mode. Thanks to a certain listing in the title's recently released Achievement (and, presumably, Trophy) list, however, our fascination has radically shifted. The listing in question? "What About Hand Grenades," which is unlocked when the player throws their first ringer in a round of horseshoes.

We've posted the full list of Achivements after the jump, though we seriously doubt we'll unlock anything other than the one mentioned above. How are we supposed to embark on frontier adventures when there are horseshoes to be played?

Continue reading Red Dead Redemption Achievements aren't horsing around

JoystiqRed Dead Redemption Achievements aren't horsing around originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 May 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementshorseshoesMicrosoftred-dead-redemptionrockstarRockstar-San-DiegotrophiesXbox-360Mon, 03 May 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 Firmware 3.30 available now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/ps3-firmware-3-30-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/ps3-firmware-3-30-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/ps3-firmware-3-30-available-now/#comments
According to the PlayStation.Blog, PS3 firmware 3.30 "preps" the system for the forthcoming implementation of 3D gaming. (3D Blu-ray movie support will also be added in a future update.) In addition, everyone will be able to enjoy an enhanced Trophy collection, featuring new sorting methods to help better organize your PS3 achievements. The update is mandatory, so you should download and install the update if you plan on using any PSN functionality. (ProTip: Your download may be faster if you visit the PlayStation website and save the update to a memory card.)

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

JoystiqPS3 Firmware 3.30 available now originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dps3-firmwareps3-firmware-3.21trophiestrophyWed, 21 Apr 2010 23:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Green Day: Rock Band Achievements walk a lonely road]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/green-day-rock-band-achievements-walk-a-lonely-road/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/green-day-rock-band-achievements-walk-a-lonely-road/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/green-day-rock-band-achievements-walk-a-lonely-road/#comments So, you not only want to play Green Day: Rock Band, you want to be the best at playing Green Day: Rock Band? You want some metric by which to measure your Billie Joe-bility against that of your friends and colleagues? MyGamerCard recently got its hands on the list of Achievements for the game -- which will presumably double as the Trophies, though we don't yet know which precious metals each task falls under. Check out the full list of trials posted after the jump!

Continue reading Green Day: Rock Band Achievements walk a lonely road

JoystiqGreen Day: Rock Band Achievements walk a lonely road originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementsgreen-daygreen-day-rock-bandharmonixMicrosoftmtv-gamesrock-bandtrophiesXbox-360Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Army of Two: The 40th Day DLC fix coming soon, EA says]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/army-of-two-the-40th-day-dlc-fix-coming-soon-says-ea/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/army-of-two-the-40th-day-dlc-fix-coming-soon-says-ea/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/army-of-two-the-40th-day-dlc-fix-coming-soon-says-ea/#comments Has your brotainment been at an all-time low with Army of Two: The 40th Day's campaign DLC, Chapters of Deceit? Well, according to Eurogamer, EA is well aware of the issue regarding faulty Achievement and Trophy unlocks and is currently working on a fix.

"There is a known issue affecting Achievements in an Army of Two DLC pack," an EA spokesperson said. "We are looking into a solution and hope to provide an update soon." In the meantime, we suggest you enjoy one of those other games that inspired The 40th Day. It's not a bad way to pass the time until you wait for "soon" to come around.

JoystiqArmy of Two: The 40th Day DLC fix coming soon, EA says originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementsArmy-of-TwoArmy-of-Two-2Army-of-Two-The-40th-Daychapters-of-deceitdlceaea-montrealElectronic-ArtsglitchMicrosofttrophiestrophyXbox-360Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 clock bug squashed; games are playable [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/01/ps3-clock-bug-apparently-squashed-games-are-playable/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/01/ps3-clock-bug-apparently-squashed-games-are-playable/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/01/ps3-clock-bug-apparently-squashed-games-are-playable/#comments We've apparently made it through the worst of the storm, friends. We've received a number of tips informing us that the internal clock bug that was affecting non-Slim PS3s for the past 24 hours has been fixed, rendering all games playable once more. We tempted fate shortly after receiving these reports by testing out a few of our PS3 Phat units and can confirm that they're running games just fine. Additionally, our "lost" Trophies appear to be properly re-synced to our PSN accounts.

The extent of the damage incurred during the bug-out is unknown, but will likely surface in the next few hours. No Joystiq staffers lost any of their hard-earned Trophy data, but we're an awfully small sample group for a problem that affected every living being on Earth.

Update: PlayStation Blog confirms that PSN service has been restored and all PS3 systems should be operating normally.

Click past the jump for additional information.

Continue reading PS3 clock bug squashed; games are playable [update]

JoystiqPS3 clock bug squashed; games are playable [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bugbugsclockerrorfixinternal-clock-bugonlineplaystationpsnsonytrophiesMon, 01 Mar 2010 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN inaccessible, Trophy-supporting games unplayable on non-Slim PS3s [update 4]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/28/psn-is-down-some-titles-experiencing-game-crashing-errors/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/28/psn-is-down-some-titles-experiencing-game-crashing-errors/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/28/psn-is-down-some-titles-experiencing-game-crashing-errors/#comments A wide rash of game-crashing errors is spreading among the PS3-owning community at the moment, most of which can be chalked up to a 8001050F error code. This has led to a variety of unfortunate side-effects for those affected, including corrupted Trophy information and an inability to access the PSN. When combined, those two issues prevent players from launching certain games, such as Heavy Rain, without being kicked back to the XMB.

We've contacted Sony to find out what's causing the issue, and when we can expect to get back to chasing down the Origami Killer. He might just be able to make a clean getaway while we suffer through this downtime.

Update: Sony has acknowledged the issue, and is "looking into it." We've yet to hear an official word on what the problem is, though it seems to be a bit larger than just the PSN. Owners of PS3 Phats are reporting that the date on their console has reverted to 12/31/1999, which is likely the cause of the data-corrupting errors. Some Phat-owners have reported receiving the errors while their console was offline, which is upsetting, to say the least. We'll let you know when we hear official word from Sony.

Update 2: It's been 11 hours since our last update from Sony, and Phat PS3s worldwide are still unable to play Trophy-supported games. The issue is almost certainly non-PSN related, and appears to be a firmware issue caused by the screwy time and date settings. The issue is also affecting debug consoles, which Develop reports is preventing PS3 game developers from working on their projects. We'll keep pushing Sony on this issue. Happy New Year, everyone!

Update 3: Sony has responded to the internal clock error, and is advising PS3 Phat owners to leave them turned off until the issue can be fixed -- hopefully within the next 24 hours. Read here for more info.

Update 4: The issue has been resolved.

JoystiqPSN inaccessible, Trophy-supporting games unplayable on non-Slim PS3s [update 4] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bugbugscrashdowntimeerrorinternal-clock-bugplaystation-networkpsnsonytrophiesSun, 28 Feb 2010 20:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 2 getting multiplayer trophies, more DLC Feb. 25]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/13/uncharted-2-getting-multiplayer-trophies-more-dlc-feb-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/13/uncharted-2-getting-multiplayer-trophies-more-dlc-feb-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/13/uncharted-2-getting-multiplayer-trophies-more-dlc-feb-25/#comments On February 25, a patch for the multiplayer component of the 2009 Game of the Year[TM] will be released, adding 12 new trophies and 12 in-game medals. You can find a list of both of these unlockables after the jump.

In addition, a batch of Uncharted 1-themed DLC will be simultaneously added to the PSN, giving players access to six character skins from the original title: Original Drake, Elena, Atoq Navarro, Eddie Raja, Gabriel Roman and Javier. There will be two new maps as well: The Flooded Ruins, which takes place in the customs house from the first game, and The Facility, which is based on Uncharted's submarine dock area. The maps and skins will be bundled together for $5.99, or sold piecemeal for $3.99 and $2.99, respectively.

Continue reading Uncharted 2 getting multiplayer trophies, more DLC Feb. 25

JoystiqUncharted 2 getting multiplayer trophies, more DLC Feb. 25 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcmultiplayernaughty-dogpatchsonytrophiesuncharteduncharted-2uncharted-2-among-thievesSat, 13 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Just Cause 2's Achievements sound delightful]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/just-cause-2s-achievements-sound-delightful/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/just-cause-2s-achievements-sound-delightful/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/just-cause-2s-achievements-sound-delightful/#comments Sometimes, Achievements and Trophies require you to complete tedious tasks or collect hundreds of a certain type of token before they unlock. Sometimes, they only require you to murder a whole bunch of people with hookshots or do awesome base jumping tricks. It seems Just Cause 2 will have a balanced assortment of both.

Inside MGC recently uncovered the full list of Achievements (and, assumedly, Trophies) for Eidos and Avalanche's upcoming revolution simulator. Check them out after the jump!

Continue reading Just Cause 2's Achievements sound delightful

JoystiqJust Cause 2's Achievements sound delightful originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementsavalancheeidosjust-causejust-cause-2Microsoftsquare-enixtrophiesXbox-360Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Here are the Mega Man 10 Achievements you'll never earn]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/here-are-the-mega-man-10-achievements-youll-never-earn/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/here-are-the-mega-man-10-achievements-youll-never-earn/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/here-are-the-mega-man-10-achievements-youll-never-earn/#comments If you managed to get all of the Achievements in Mega Man 9, then either your father's name is Jor-El or you're some kind of robotic boy yourself. Well, the Achievements (via Xbox360 Achievements) for Mega Man 10 look like they're going to be along the same lines: incredibly tough to unlock. Actually, some of them are identical to Mega Man 9, including the Achievement for defeating all eight bosses with just your standard weapon and finishing the game in under an hour. But, there's even tougher ones this time, such as the ridiculous defeat the eight bosses without your helmet on, the extremely ridiculous clear the game without using any energy, mystery, or weapon tanks and even the ain't ever gonna happen clear the entire game without taking any damage.

However, there's hope in Easy Mode -- it's possible some of these could be unlocked by playing the game that way, though we were unable to get confirmation on this from Capcom. As for PS3 Trophies, it's a safe bet they'll be the same as the Achievements.

[Via Protodude's Rockman Corner]

JoystiqHere are the Mega Man 10 Achievements you'll never earn originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementscapcommega-manmega-man-10MicrosofttrophiesXbox-360Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3's Torne could give you Trophies for watching TV]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/ps3s-torne-could-give-you-trophies-for-watching-tv/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/ps3s-torne-could-give-you-trophies-for-watching-tv/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/ps3s-torne-could-give-you-trophies-for-watching-tv/#comments
Hayden Panettiere desperately trying to get off her show.
Surely, you deserve some award for sitting through a season, nay, an episode, of Heroes. Torne, a new DVR service for Japanese PS3s, may do just that. A new report in Famitsu (via 1UP) suggests that Torne will offer viewers Trophies. "It's compatible with the PS3 trophy system, and you can get trophies for things like watching final episodes from a lot of TV series, for example," SCE's Kiyoto Shibuya told the magazine. Being able to unlock Trophies should make the Sony's DVR offering a "uniquely PlayStation product."

We've already brainstormed a few possible Trophy selections. How about a Gold "Otaku" Trophy for watching all 366 (and counting) episodes of Naruto? Here's an idea that could save network TV: a Bronze Trophy every time you refuse to hit fast-forward through the commercials?

JoystiqPS3's Torne could give you Trophies for watching TV originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dvrheroes-suckstornetrophiesWed, 20 Jan 2010 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[MAG Trophies revealed, not a walk in the park]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/14/mag-trophies-revealed-not-a-walk-in-the-park/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/14/mag-trophies-revealed-not-a-walk-in-the-park/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/14/mag-trophies-revealed-not-a-walk-in-the-park/#comments If you were looking for the more punishing end of the "Trophy Difficulty Spectrum," you've found it: PlayStation.Blog recently revealed the full list of Trophies for Zipper Interactive's MAG, which will require completionists to get a character to the level cap for each of the title's three factions. Based on our time with the demo, we estimate that process will take you about until MAG 2: Now With 257-Player Battles comes out.

Click past the jump to see the rest of the game's unlockable accomplishments.

Continue reading MAG Trophies revealed, not a walk in the park

JoystiqMAG Trophies revealed, not a walk in the park originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>difficultfpsmagmultiplayeronlinetrophieszipper-interactiveThu, 14 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[European gamers finally get flOw trophy update]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/24/european-gamers-finally-get-flow-trophy-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/24/european-gamers-finally-get-flow-trophy-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/24/european-gamers-finally-get-flow-trophy-update/#comments While North American gamers have had the update for quite some time now, thatgamecompany has announced that European flOw fans are finally getting Trophy support for the moody, aquatic microorganism simulator. According to the dev's official blog, the Trophy update is now available to European and UK players. If you're looking for a leg-up on the additions, make sure to check Joystiq's own flOw Trophy list.

JoystiqEuropean gamers finally get flOw trophy update originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActionFlowPSNSCEASonyThatGameCompanytrophiesThu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Trophies: Peggle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/trophies-peggle/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/trophies-peggle/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/trophies-peggle/#comments
0 Platinum
1 Gold
6 Silver
8 Bronze
 Difficulty: Very Difficult
Online Trophies? Yes
Time to Completion: 20 hours
DLC Trophies? Yes*
*Trophies requiring DLC are highlighted in yellow.
View Trophy List Read More About the Game

Gallery: Peggle

Continue reading Trophies: Peggle

JoystiqTrophies: Peggle originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>pegglePeggle-PSNPopcap-GamespsnPuzzletrophiestrophyMon, 23 Nov 2009 13:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Assassin's Creed 2 first Ubisoft title to incorporate 'Uplay' service]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/assassins-creed-2-first-ubisoft-title-to-incorporate-uplay-se/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/assassins-creed-2-first-ubisoft-title-to-incorporate-uplay-se/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/assassins-creed-2-first-ubisoft-title-to-incorporate-uplay-se/#comments With the launch of Assassin's Creed 2 today, Ubisoft has officially lifted the veil on its Achievement/Trophy-like "Uplay" program. First revealed at E3 (though minimally detailed), Ubisoft claims it to be an "online destination where gamers are at the center of a connected gaming universe," intended to link all Ubisoft titles across Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Players can access the Uplay portal through the web or in-game, with AC2 being the first title to include the still-in-beta service.

Of the "four primary services" Uplay includes - titled "Win," "Help," "Share" and "shop" - only Uplay Win is currently available in the beta. Ubisoft explains Uplay Win as "[enabling] players to collect units based on their actions in the games and exchange them for rewards such as exclusive in-game content or digital items," the first of which are an Altaïr outfit and "access to the Auditore Family Crypt" (among other things). We've yet to fully plunge the depths of Uplay's offerings in Assassin's Creed 2, but if there's anything really exciting, we'll be sure to let you know all about it. Keep it locked!

Gallery: Ubisoft's Uplay

JoystiqAssassin's Creed 2 first Ubisoft title to incorporate 'Uplay' service originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementsassassins-creedassassins-creed-2betaMicrosofttrophiesubisoftuplayuplay-betauplay-winXbox-360Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Reminder: This is how you play God of War]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/10/reminder-this-is-how-you-play-god-of-war/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/10/reminder-this-is-how-you-play-god-of-war/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/10/reminder-this-is-how-you-play-god-of-war/#comments Just in case your God-killing skills have rusted since the end of God of War II on PS2, QA Tester Stephen Peterson has a few tricks up his sleeve. While this video from the PlayStation.Blog is meant to illustrate how to achieve the "15 Min Fight Scene' Trophy, it provides general hints that will be useful throughout Kratos' adventure. Pay attention to the weapons he chooses, and the magic he deploys. You'll see that with these tactics, a 500 hit combo goes from "ludicrous" to "entirely possible."

Study this video like a textbook -- God of War Collection is only days away, and you won't want to miss out on two Platinum Trophies, right?

JoystiqReminder: This is how you play God of War originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>god-of-wargod-of-war-2god-of-war-collectiongod-of-war-iitrophiestrophyTue, 10 Nov 2009 22:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Users report Modern Warfare 2 Trophies misfiring]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/10/users-report-modern-warfare-2-trophies-misfiring/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/10/users-report-modern-warfare-2-trophies-misfiring/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/10/users-report-modern-warfare-2-trophies-misfiring/#comments "Oh, man -- it was so awesome. First multiplayer match I get into, and I get like, a 200 kill streak. It was in this weird airport lobby level, and everyone else must have had really bad lag or something, because they didn't move much -- but still! It was the coolest thing I've ever done, and I didn't get a Trophy for it. WTF?"

While we're not certain Trophies are distributed for ... the feat mentioned above, it does seem that the PS3 version of Modern Warfare 2 is experiencing some trouble rewarding Trophies to its players. The problem seems to be with a pre-launch patch which, for some reason or other, disables the game's unlockable incentives. A fix for the issue has been discovered by a few fan sites, but we've contacted Infinity Ward to see when we can expect a more official solution to surface.

JoystiqUsers report Modern Warfare 2 Trophies misfiring originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-dutycall-of-duty-modern-warfare-2fpsinfinity-wardmodern-warfare-2trophiesTue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Trophies: BUZZ! Junior: Monsters]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/31/trophies-buzz-junior-monsters/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/31/trophies-buzz-junior-monsters/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/31/trophies-buzz-junior-monsters/#comments
0 Platinum
1 Gold
5 Silver
5 Bronze
 Difficulty: Very Easy
Online Trophies? No
Time to Completion: 1 hour
DLC Trophies? No
View Trophy List Read More About the Game

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JoystiqTrophies: BUZZ! Junior: Monsters originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>buzz-juniorbuzz-junior-monsterspsntrophiesSat, 31 Oct 2009 16:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Trophies: NBA 2K10 Draft Combine]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/31/trophies-nba-2k10-draft-combine/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/31/trophies-nba-2k10-draft-combine/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/31/trophies-nba-2k10-draft-combine/#comments
0 Platinum
1 Gold
4 Silver
7 Bronze
 Difficulty: Very Easy
Online Trophies? Yes
Time to Completion: 5 hours
DLC Trophies? No
View Trophy List Read More About the Game

Gallery: NBA 2K10 Draft Combine (PSN, XBLA)

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JoystiqTrophies: NBA 2K10 Draft Combine originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nba-2k10-draft-combinepsntrophiestrophySat, 31 Oct 2009 15:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Trophies: .detuned]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/31/trophies-detuned/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/31/trophies-detuned/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/31/trophies-detuned/#comments
0 Platinum
1 Gold
5 Silver
4 Bronze
 Difficulty: Very Easy
Online Trophies? No
Time to Completion: 1 hour
DLC Trophies? No
View Trophy List Read More About the Game

Continue reading Trophies: .detuned

JoystiqTrophies: .detuned originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>.detuned.theprodukktdetunedSony-Computer-Entertainment-EuropetrophiestrophySat, 31 Oct 2009 15:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Trophies: Lemmings]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/31/trophies-lemmings/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/31/trophies-lemmings/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/31/trophies-lemmings/#comments
0 Platinum
1 Gold
3 Silver
8 Bronze
 Difficulty: Moderate
Online Trophies? No
Time to Completion: 5 hours
DLC Trophies? No
View Trophy List Read More About the Game

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