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The first community-created updated for Team Fortress 2 has rolled out: 'Robotic Boogaloo.' Continuing the robot theme of previous Team Fortress 2 updates, Robotic Boogaloo adds 57 new artisanal hats, helmets, bonnets, turbans, crowns, toppers and other headgear - all created by the community.

Robotic Boogaloo isn't all hats but, naturally, it's mostly hats. Each new Team Fortress 2 item can be found within RoboCrates - rare drops after June 3 - that can be opened with a key from the Mann Co. store, each costing $2.50. The revenue from these items will then be shared amongst all creators responsible for Robotic Boogaloo content.

JoystiqTeam Fortress 2 'Robotic Boogaloo' update tangos with Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 May 2013 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>communitymacpcrobotic-boogaloosteamTeam-Fortress-2updatevalveFri, 17 May 2013 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Skullgirls character color packs hit PSN, balance patch out on XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/skullgirls-character-color-packs-hit-psn-balance-patch-out-on-x/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/skullgirls-character-color-packs-hit-psn-balance-patch-out-on-x/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/skullgirls-character-color-packs-hit-psn-balance-patch-out-on-x/#commentsSkullgirls character color packs hit PSN, balance patch out on XBLA Lab Zero Games released a PlayStation Network-exclusive batch of new DLC for its 2D fighter Skullgirls, giving the game's cast a wider variety of colorful wardrobe options.

Skullgirls' eight color packs grant access to five additional color schemes per character, and are priced at $0.99 each. Players can also grab all 40 alternate outfits by purchasing a $5 bundle.

Owners of the Xbox Live Arcade edition will have to wait until a later date to explore this new world of color coordination. Starting today, however, XBLA players now have access to a long-delayed balance patch. The newly released "required compatibility update," which is available as a hefty 273 MB download, fixes regional online play and improves GGPO performance, among many other character-specific tweaks. A full list of changes is here.

Gallery: Skullgirls (New Characters and Color Packs)

JoystiqSkullgirls character color packs hit PSN, balance patch out on XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 May 2013 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcfightinglab-zero-gamesmicrosoftpatchplaystationps3skullgirlsupdatexboxTue, 14 May 2013 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix PS3 app updated with improved subtitles, faster scanning]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/netflix-ps3-app-updated-with-improved-subtitles-faster-scanning/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/netflix-ps3-app-updated-with-improved-subtitles-faster-scanning/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/netflix-ps3-app-updated-with-improved-subtitles-faster-scanning/#comments
The Netflix app on PS3 has been updated, bringing closer design parity with web and mobile applications to the PS3. Netflix has fixed audio stream and subtitle issues in this update, allowing users to fiddle with these while watching content. Before, you had to back out back to the front-end to enable subtitles. If you've got a PS3 Blu-ray remote, just hit the subtitles button to enable.

The "trickplay" component - a fancy term for fast-forwarding and rewinding through a particular program - has been tweaked to show more image still previews while scanning through content. You can also instantly rewind whatever you're watching ten seconds by pressing left on the DualShock dpad or PlayStation remote.

JoystiqNetflix PS3 app updated with improved subtitles, faster scanning originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 May 2013 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>netflixplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnupdateTue, 14 May 2013 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Street U gets emotional, adds Miiverse support]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/wii-street-u-gets-emotional-adds-miiverse-support/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/wii-street-u-gets-emotional-adds-miiverse-support/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/wii-street-u-gets-emotional-adds-miiverse-support/#comments
Wii Street U gets emotional, adds Miiverse support
The Wii U's Google-powered maps app, Wii Street U, has just received an update, allowing users to take pictures of places and upload them to the Miiverse. The Wii Street U app launched in February as a free download on the Nintendo eShop.

Once uploaded, you can add emotional tags to your images, to better describe the place in question. Phrases like "amazing," "fun" and "scary" can be used - the latter coming in especially handy the next time you upload a pic of the robot band at Chuck E. Cheese's, we imagine.

JoystiqWii Street U gets emotional, adds Miiverse support originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 May 2013 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>googlegoogle-mapsnintendoupdatewii-street-uwii-uFri, 10 May 2013 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario Crossover upgrades to version 3.0]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/28/super-mario-crossover-upgrades-to-version-3-0/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/28/super-mario-crossover-upgrades-to-version-3-0/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/28/super-mario-crossover-upgrades-to-version-3-0/#comments
If you've forgotten about Super Mario Bros. Crossover, allow us to refresh your memories. Developed by Exploding Rabbit, Super Mario Bros. Crossover is a browser-based game that allows players to run and jump their way through Super Mario Bros. using a variety of characters from other game properties. In celebration of the crossover game's third anniversary, Exploding Rabbit decided it's time to unveil version 3.0 of the game in a new trailer.

Of the newer updates to Super Mario Bros. Crossover, the game's new levels stand out. Taken from one of Mario's more obscure appearances, Super Mario Bros. Special, the landscape of the levels changes with the game's difficulty settings. The game also received new skins, including ones inspired by the Castlevania series and Super Mario Bros. 2.

Exploding Rabbit raised $53,509 on Kickstarter in June 2012 to fund the development of its original platformer, Super Retro Squad.

[Thanks, Jay!]

JoystiqSuper Mario Crossover upgrades to version 3.0 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>browserexploding-rabbitflashpcsuper-mario-crossovertrailerupdateSun, 28 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[SimCity 2.0 update on April 22, mayors getting mansions]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/20/simcity-2-0-update-on-april-22-mayors-getting-mansions/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/20/simcity-2-0-update-on-april-22-mayors-getting-mansions/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/20/simcity-2-0-update-on-april-22-mayors-getting-mansions/#comments EA will issue a patch for SimCity on Monday, April 22 at 4pm ET. SimCity v2.0 will be the game's first substantial update, adding mansions for mayors, fixing issues with Colorblind mode and squashing some of the bugs scurrying around in the game code. EA Maxis says players should expect server outages "for a few hours" while the update rolls out.

Some of the issues surrounding city processing will be resolved, as will problems with spontaneous fluctuations of tourists, school buses getting stuck, sudden air pollution creeping in, and more. The full list of changes is published on the EA Maxis forums.

Meanwhile, SimCity for Mac is still set to arrive in June.

JoystiqSimCity 2.0 update on April 22, mayors getting mansions originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ea-maxispatchpcsimcity-2013simcity-5updateversion-2version-2.0Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii U Spring System Update coming next week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/wii-u-spring-system-update-coming-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/wii-u-spring-system-update-coming-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/wii-u-spring-system-update-coming-next-week/#comments Wii U Spring System Update coming next weekNintendo's Wii U will receive its Spring System Update sometime next week, president Satoru Iwata announced during this morning's Nintendo Direct event. The firmware update adds several quality of life improvements to the system, including improved load times when changing between software, or returning to the main Wii U menu. Also included is the Wii U Virtual Console.

Additionally, users will now be able to transfer data between USB drives and install background-downloaded software while playing other games. Installed software also has the ability to automatically download and install updates, without requiring the user to run the software first. Furthermore, the Wii U will now continue to download and install software while the system is powered down. You'll also be able to hold "B" at start-up to boot directly into Wii mode, if you're into that sort of thing.

JoystiqWii U Spring System Update coming next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>background-downloadingdata-transferfirmwarenintendonintendo-direct-aprilpatchSping-System-Updateupdatewii-modewii-uWed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate off-screen play patch live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/16/monster-hunter-3-ultimate-off-screen-play-patch-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/16/monster-hunter-3-ultimate-off-screen-play-patch-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/16/monster-hunter-3-ultimate-off-screen-play-patch-live/#comments Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate offscreen play patch liveStarting today, those of you in the US can team up with friends in Europe to take down the dreaded Lagiacrus, and you can do so without occupying the television. The update for the Wii U version of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, enabling off-screen play and cross-region multiplayer, went live last night, Capcom reports.

Now you can play all you want without the people you live with noticing how bad you are at, say, trapping live monsters, as you fail that tutorial mission repeatedly. Hypothetically speaking.

JoystiqMonster Hunter 3 Ultimate off-screen play patch live originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>monster-hunter-3-ultimatenintendooff-screenpatchupdatewii-uTue, 16 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Jungle Run updated with 20 new levels]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/12/rayman-jungle-run-updated-with-20-new-levels/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/12/rayman-jungle-run-updated-with-20-new-levels/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/12/rayman-jungle-run-updated-with-20-new-levels/#comments Rayman Jungle Run gets 20 new levelsRayman Jungle Run, like Rayman Legends, is being updated with a bunch of extra levels. However, unlike Legends, the mobile runner's free levels aren't a gesture of reconciliation following a delay, they're there just because.

Also different: with Rayman Jungle Run, there is no delay. The game, and 20 new levels, are there right now as a free update to the iOS and Android versions. Windows 8 is coming soon.

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JoystiqRayman Jungle Run updated with 20 new levels originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidiosiphonemobilerayman-jungle-runupdateFri, 12 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam offers Limbo for $2.50 today, Dishonored for $30 this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/steam-offers-limbo-for-2-50-today-dishonored-for-30-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/steam-offers-limbo-for-2-50-today-dishonored-for-30-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/steam-offers-limbo-for-2-50-today-dishonored-for-30-this-week/#comments Dishonored for $30 on Steam this weekend, Limbo for $250 todaySteam is chopping half off Arkane's Dishonored, bringing the price down to $29.99. The deal precedes next week's release of "The Knife of Dunwall," a new single-player add-on that explores a different assassin operating in parallel to the main game's plot.

In fiscally related news, Farming Simulator 2013 is also discounted by 50 percent to $13.99. Both deals have already started and they'll last through Monday morning.

Meanwhile, creepy indie charmer Limbo is on Steam sale for $2.50 until midnight.

JoystiqSteam offers Limbo for $2.50 today, Dishonored for $30 this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dishonoredfarming-simulator-2013half-offlimbopcsalesalessteamupdateweekendThu, 11 Apr 2013 21:15:00 EST<![CDATA[SmartGlass Android update brings support for 7-inch and larger tablets]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/smartglass-android-update-brings-support-for-7-inch-and-larger-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/smartglass-android-update-brings-support-for-7-inch-and-larger-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/smartglass-android-update-brings-support-for-7-inch-and-larger-t/#comments The Xbox 360's 'second screen' app, SmartGlass, has been tweaked to support 7-inch and larger Android tablets. The 1.5 Android update also provides "always-on" support - no, not that kind of always-on, but a state which ensures the device doesn't enter sleep mode while the app's running. Fans of "numerous" bug fixes and design improvements also get their update's worth.

JoystiqSmartGlass Android update brings support for 7-inch and larger tablets originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidmicrosoftmobilesmartglassupdateThu, 11 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Skyrim 1.9 update now on Xbox, later today on PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/skyrim-1-9-update-now-on-xbox-later-today-on-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/skyrim-1-9-update-now-on-xbox-later-today-on-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/skyrim-1-9-update-now-on-xbox-later-today-on-ps3/#comments Update 1.9 for Skyrim is now live on Xbox 360, with the PS3 patch expected to drop later today. Apart from numerous bug fixes, the update's hallmark features are the new Legendary difficulty setting and Legendary Skill system. In the new system, once a skill reaches level 100, it can be rolled back to level 15. As Bethesda points out in the patch notes, this technically removes the level cap from Skyrim.

The patch went live on PC last month.

JoystiqSkyrim 1.9 update now on Xbox, later today on PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-Softworkselder-scrolls-5microsoftplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnskyrimthe-elder-scrolls-v-skyrimupdatexblxblxblmxboxxbox-livezenimaxzenimax-mediaMon, 08 Apr 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Darkstalkers Resurrection update adds Fight Requests April 12]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/06/darkstalkers-resurrection-update-adds-fight-requests-april-12/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/06/darkstalkers-resurrection-update-adds-fight-requests-april-12/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/06/darkstalkers-resurrection-update-adds-fight-requests-april-12/#comments Darkstalkers Resurrection will receive a new "Fight Request" feature via an April 12 patch, according to Shoryuken's translation of an update to the official Japanese website. Fight Requests, also found in Super Street Fighter 4 (among other games) allow players to queue up for online matches while practicing in offline modes, such as Arcade and Training.

The update also fixes various online matchmaking bugs, voice chat errors and in-game glitches, the full list of which can be found here, if you're into that sort of thing. For most people, however, the game will remain broadly unchanged.

JoystiqDarkstalkers Resurrection update adds Fight Requests April 12 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcomdarkstalkers-resurrectionfight-requestsmicrosoftpatchplaystationps3PSNupdateXBLAxboxSat, 06 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[God of War: Ascension update increases level cap, fixes audio glitches]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/05/god-of-war-ascension-update-increases-level-cap-fixes-audio-gl/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/05/god-of-war-ascension-update-increases-level-cap-fixes-audio-gl/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/05/god-of-war-ascension-update-increases-level-cap-fixes-audio-gl/#comments
God of War: Ascension's 1.04 multiplayer update, outlined by Sony Santa Monica designer Vincent Napoli in a new PlayStation Blog post, will bump up the level cap over 30 and through the "Elite Levels," up to 40. These new levels will enable a new item, two relics, and a new ultimate magic spell for the game's four allegiances.

The update will also include a multiplayer stats screen and a number of bug fixes. Audio issues are the biggest priority there, but problems with matchmaking and certain weapon unlocks are also due to be fixed in this update. There's no official release date for the patch yet, but Napoli says it's on the way.

JoystiqGod of War: Ascension update increases level cap, fixes audio glitches originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiobugfixesgod-of-war-ascensionlevel-caplevel-cap-increaselevelsmultiplayerplaystationps3updateweapon-unlocksFri, 05 Apr 2013 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Borderlands 2 straps in for a big 'ol Mac update today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/borderlands-2-straps-in-for-a-big-ol-mac-update-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/borderlands-2-straps-in-for-a-big-ol-mac-update-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/borderlands-2-straps-in-for-a-big-ol-mac-update-today/#comments Borderlands 2 gets big ol' Mac update todayBorderlands 2 secured a hefty update on Mac today, adding leaderboards, achievements and multiplayer co-op, Mac-to-Mac style. Let's keep it in the family, guys.

The update brings five DLC packs available via in-app purchases, including Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt, Captain Scarlett and her Pirate's Booty, Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage and the Mechromancer, a fifth playable vault hunter. PC and Xbox 360 players got the Mechromancer in October 2012, with PS3 not far behind.

Borderlands 2 is on sale for half off, at $30, for a limited time on the Mac App Store.

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JoystiqBorderlands 2 straps in for a big 'ol Mac update today originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>app-storeaspyrborderlands-2gearboxmacmac-app-storeupdateThu, 04 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic Dash goes free on the App Store, adds daily challenges]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/31/sonic-dash-goes-free-on-the-app-store-adds-daily-challenges/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/31/sonic-dash-goes-free-on-the-app-store-adds-daily-challenges/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/31/sonic-dash-goes-free-on-the-app-store-adds-daily-challenges/#comments Hardlight Studio's endless runner Sonic Dash is now free on the App Store, a significant price cut from its $1.99 price when it launched March 7. According to the developer's Twitter account, those that already bought the game will receive 10 revive tokens for free to make up for the price change.

Sonic Dash also received an update recently that added daily challenges to the game, which will reward players with content such as Red Star Rings and new characters. The game was also tweaked to fix balance issues with some obstacles and improve its performance on iPhone 4 and 4th generation iPod touch devices.

JoystiqSonic Dash goes free on the App Store, adds daily challenges originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Found in Chapter 28 of the game's single-player campaign, the 'Trial of Archimedes' pits Kratos against waves of enemies as he ascends a tower toward Ascension's final chapter. The tweak will now provide players across all difficulties with a slew of "green health orbs and a nominal amount of blue magic orbs" after each successive wave, of which there are three.

"In every God of War game, establishing a well-paced difficulty ramp towards the end of the game is paramount to us. Based on player response, the degree of challenge offered here was short of our goal of being perfectly balanced," Kaufman wrote.

The 1.03 patch also adds new, visual multiplayer customization options called "Marks" that players can obtain based on a number of criteria, including selected allegiance. For more details, check the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqGod of War: Ascension's 'Trial of Archimedes' patch out now originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>god-of-war-ascensionPatchplaystationps3Santa-Monica-StudioSCEAUpdateTue, 26 Mar 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Tomb Raider gets another patch, Nvidia updates beta drivers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/psa-tomb-raider-gets-another-patch-nvidia-updates-beta-drivers/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/psa-tomb-raider-gets-another-patch-nvidia-updates-beta-drivers/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/psa-tomb-raider-gets-another-patch-nvidia-updates-beta-drivers/#comments PSA Tomb Raider gets another patch, Nvidia updates beta driversTomb Raider on PC got another patch this weekend, launched in conjunction with new beta drivers from Nvidia for GeForce GPUs. Download the latest GeForce 314.21 drivers direct from Nvidia.

Since its launch, GeForce Tomb Raider players have seen "major performance and stability issues" trying to play the game at max settings. Complaints include problems with TressFX and tessellation tripping the game up, at least for those with 600-series cards.

There are more Tomb Raider patches incoming from Crystal Dynamics, based on ongoing player feedback.

JoystiqPSA: Tomb Raider gets another patch, Nvidia updates beta drivers originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our favorite from this extensive list has to be, "Addressed an issue where Ripley's Flamethrower (bonus content) would sometimes fire continuously without player input." The update should automatically install on Steam, so unfortunately there's no way to keep that particular glitch (feature?) in your game.

When Colonial Marines launched in February, we found it to be a broken, unfinished mess, and most others agreed. Since it hit stores, developers Gearbox, TimeGate and publisher Sega have yet to agree where the blame lies. TimeGate let go 25 people in early March.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aliens-colonial-marinesgearboxpatchpcSegaSTEAMTimeGate-StudiosupdateMon, 18 Mar 2013 21:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Miyamoto: Wii U interface performance will be better by summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/08/miyamoto-wii-u-interface-performance-will-be-better-by-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/08/miyamoto-wii-u-interface-performance-will-be-better-by-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/08/miyamoto-wii-u-interface-performance-will-be-better-by-summer/#comments "Please wait." That's our impression of the Wii U's user interface, and what you have to do to improve it. Speaking with Time, Shigeru Miyamoto said that "We think that by this summer, the system is going to be very much improved over how it's performing currently." He noted that interactions between various applications are more easily tested in the wild, "to understand how they're using those features and what they're doing as they're switching between them."

A system update based on Nintendo's observations of user behavior and Wii U performance is due this spring. "What we want to do is make sure that when we release it, that we address as many of the different opinions about how people would like to see the system improve as we can at once. We hope to cover a wide range of requests while simultaneously ensuring it's a very stable update to the system."

On its information page for the 105-3102 error code that has hit Japan, Nintendo says an update is due in April. Whether the update contains these upcoming UI fixes, or is just focused on fixing the error, is unclear. But it would line up with the "spring" timing of the performance update.

JoystiqMiyamoto: Wii U interface performance will be better by summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nintendoshigeru-miyamotosystem-updateupdatewii-uFri, 08 Mar 2013 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Minecraft Redstone Update hits March 13, pre-release out now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/07/minecraft-redstone-update-hits-march-13-pre-release-out-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/07/minecraft-redstone-update-hits-march-13-pre-release-out-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/07/minecraft-redstone-update-hits-march-13-pre-release-out-now/#comments Minecraft Redstone update comes March 13, changelistPrepare yourself for the Minecraft Redstone Update, which enables exciting additions such as the Redstone Comparator, a daylight sensor, weighted pressure plate, Nether quartz and ore, more detailed death messages, three settings in smooth lighting, and "many, many bug fixes." Minecraft 1.5, the Redstone Update, hits on Wednesday, March 13.

Update 1.5 provides a number of changes to Minecraft's Redstone, including variable signal strength, the introduction of a new capacitor block with one input and output each, new minecarts and more.

Take a look at the complete pre-release change list below, and grab it directly from Mojang here.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Minecraftminecraft-1.5mojangpcredstoneredstone-updateupdateThu, 07 Mar 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii U system update improves overall stability, big feature update coming in April]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/05/wii-u-system-update-improves-overall-stability-big-feature-upda/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/05/wii-u-system-update-improves-overall-stability-big-feature-upda/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/05/wii-u-system-update-improves-overall-stability-big-feature-upda/#comments The Wii U received another firmware update this week, albeit an apparently minor one ahead of a larger feature update, which Nintendo says is coming in April. This update, for firmware version 2.1.3 U, brings "further improvements to overall system stability."

The larger feature update, which Nintendo previously announced for this spring, will bring Virtual Console support to the console, launching with a selection of NES and SNES games.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>firmwarenintendosystem-updateupdatewii-uTue, 05 Mar 2013 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Skyrim v1.9 beta live on Steam, adds Legendary skills and difficulty]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/04/skyrim-v1-9-beta-live-on-steam-adds-legendary-skills-and-diffic/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/04/skyrim-v1-9-beta-live-on-steam-adds-legendary-skills-and-diffic/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/04/skyrim-v1-9-beta-live-on-steam-adds-legendary-skills-and-diffic/#comments Skyrim v19 beta live on Steam, adds Legendary skills and difficultyThe latest version of Skyrim is up and running in beta mode on Steam, available to those who opt-in through their Steam clients now. Aside from various bug fixes, the update adds a new Legendary difficulty mode and the ability to roll skills at level 100 into Legendary status, resetting those skills to level 15 for continued development.

Console versions of Skyrim should get version 1.9 later on this month, the Bethesda Blog says. Last month, the PS3 version of Skyrim was updated to 1.8 and finally started catching up on DLC, culminating in the release of Dawnguard on February 26.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdaelder-scrolls-5microsoftpcplaystationps3skyrimthe-elder-scrolls-v-skyrimupdateversion-1.9xboxzenimax-mediaMon, 04 Mar 2013 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Left 4 Dead 2 adds Helm's Deep Reborn to official servers list]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/25/left-4-dead-2-adds-helms-deep-reborn-to-official-servers-list/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/25/left-4-dead-2-adds-helms-deep-reborn-to-official-servers-list/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/25/left-4-dead-2-adds-helms-deep-reborn-to-official-servers-list/#comments Left 4 Dead 2 adds Helm's Deep Reborn to official servers listThe fanmade map Helm's Deep - wherein Left 4 Dead 2 players attempt to defend the iconic Lord of the Rings castle fortress from relentless hordes of the undead - is now an officially supported map.

It's part of the latest update to Left 4 Dead 2, which addresses consistency issues when playing on dedicated servers - Valve also decided to add Helm's Deep to the official servers list. If you want to add the map to your game, all you have to do is head to the Steam Workshop page for Helm's Deep Reborn and click to subscribe to download the map.

The Steam beta version of Left 4 Dead 2 recently added an Extended Mutation system, where players could tweak existing game types and maps or come up with entirely new ones of their own design. To date, the Left 4 Dead series has sold more than 12 million copies.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>L4D2Left-4-Dead-2macpcsteamsteam-betaupdatevalvevalve-softwareMon, 25 Feb 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Minecraft 1.5 update hits early March]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/24/minecraft-1-5-update-hits-early-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/24/minecraft-1-5-update-hits-early-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/24/minecraft-1-5-update-hits-early-march/#comments Minecraft update 1.5 is set to arrive in "early March," according to a Twitter update from Mojang developer Jens Bergensten. To be a bit more exact, Bergensten says the PC update will be live in "roughly two weeks," placing it near the week of March 11.

Known as the Redstone Update, version 1.5 will address the redstone ore, giving it variable signal strength in addition to a new capacitor block. The Redstone Update also fixes the south-east rule glitch.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>jens-bergentsenMinecraftminecraft-1-5mojangpcredstone-updateupdateSun, 24 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[MechWarrior Online gets biggest map ever, new matchmaking system in latest update]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/mechwarrior-online-gets-biggest-map-ever-new-matchmaking-system/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/mechwarrior-online-gets-biggest-map-ever-new-matchmaking-system/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/mechwarrior-online-gets-biggest-map-ever-new-matchmaking-system/#comments MechWarrior Online gets biggest map ever, new matchmaking system in latest updateFree-to-play shooter MechWarrior Online has added a new update to the game, this one containing the biggest map yet. The environment is called Alpine Peaks, and features lots of cold, open areas, separated by some very tall high ground. In addition to the new map, the update also includes five new versions of a mech called the Trebuchet, which specializes in long range combat and carries medium weight.

Finally, the newest update also adds in what Pirahna Games is calling "Phase 3" of the matchmaking system, which will allow players of the same skill to find and compete against each other in a balanced way, despite what mech they're driving. The new system also allows for cosmetic holograms in the cockpit, so you can now show off any House Faction loyalties you happen to have. Us, we're partial to Winterfell, but -- oh wait, wrong setting. At any rate, the update is now live on the servers, so go get that Mech a Warrior-in'!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alpine-peaksfree-to-playmatchmakingmechwarriormechwarrior-onlinepatchpcphase-3-matchmakingpirahna-gamesshooterupdateFri, 22 Feb 2013 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Far Cry 3 getting Outpost reset option, new 'Master' difficulty]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/18/far-cry-3-getting-outpost-reset-option-new-master-difficulty/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/18/far-cry-3-getting-outpost-reset-option-new-master-difficulty/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/18/far-cry-3-getting-outpost-reset-option-new-master-difficulty/#comments Ubisoft is taking a cue from Far Cry 3 fans, issuing a series of changes to both the single-player campaign and multiplayer mode. The most notable changes involve the ability to reset all outposts - allowing you to assault and capture each one again -and a new higher difficulty mode called Master.

On the multiplayer side, the additions focus on user-generated maps. Ubisoft promises a "more intuitive feedback interface" with the ability to add "feedback tags" to better parse custom maps. There will also be beta map testing available to editors, so they no longer need to create a map and simply publish it. Others who wish to help during beta testing of these maps can hop into a special playlist and test it out, and authors can go into a spectator mode to watch those playing.

Ubisoft promises a series of patches to add all of this stuff to Far Cry 3, so don't expect it all at once. The full list of changes is available through the source link below.

[Thanks, Thomas.]

Gallery: Far Cry 3 (Update)

JoystiqFar Cry 3 getting Outpost reset option, new 'Master' difficulty originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>far-cry-3microsoftpatchpcplaystationps3ubisoftupdatexboxMon, 18 Feb 2013 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[DMC: Devil May Cry reigns over a Bloody Palace on February 20]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/13/dmc-devil-may-cry-reigns-over-a-bloody-palace-on-february-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/13/dmc-devil-may-cry-reigns-over-a-bloody-palace-on-february-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/13/dmc-devil-may-cry-reigns-over-a-bloody-palace-on-february-20/#comments DmC Bloody Palace on Feb 20The free Bloody Palace update hits DMC: Devil May Cry on Tuesday, February 19 for PS3 and on February 20 for Xbox 360 in the US; European Xbox 360 and PS3 players get the update on February 20.

Bloody Palace mode is a 100-level romp through demon-infested rooms, and it will support leaderboards, just as in Devil May Cry 4. The update comes with some bonus bug fixes, including the removal of a glitch that renders the succubus Poison non-interactive, fixes to style points calculations, increased damage from the weakest enemies, increased damage from all enemies in Nephilim and Son of Sparda modes, and no more infinite angel glide.

Sorry, Dante. Looks like it's time to clip those wings.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bloody-palaceCapcomdmc-devil-may-cryfreemicrosoftplaystationps3updatexboxWed, 13 Feb 2013 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead or Alive 5 1.03a patch on PS3 today, see it in action]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/dead-or-alive-5-1-03a-patch-on-ps3-today-see-it-in-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/dead-or-alive-5-1-03a-patch-on-ps3-today-see-it-in-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/dead-or-alive-5-1-03a-patch-on-ps3-today-see-it-in-action/#comments
For specifics about the updates coming to Dead or Alive 5 with the version 1.03a patch - hitting PS3 today and Xbox this month - consult this list. One of the listed changes makes it easier to continue combos in Tag Mode, and to see what that change means consult the above video.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-or-alive-5microsoftpatchplaystationps3updatexboxTue, 12 Feb 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pitchford: Borderlands 2 has '100% chance' of level cap increase this year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/pitchford-borderlands-2-has-100-chance-of-level-cap-increase/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/pitchford-borderlands-2-has-100-chance-of-level-cap-increase/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/pitchford-borderlands-2-has-100-chance-of-level-cap-increase/#comments Borderlands 2 to get level cap increase this yearGearbox President Randy Pitchford has been less than excited about raising the level cap on Borderlands 2 in the past, saying that raising the level 50 limit on the title might just "break the game." But as hard as the task will be, Pitchford has confirmed Gearbox will do it, predicting on Twitter a "100% chance" that we'll see a level cap increase this year.

He then goes on to admit that he's only "50\50 on unforeseen consequences that some people will rage about." Obviously, by definition, we can't foresee those, but Pitchford says there's no end of possible issues to the game, from skill tree balance to leveled-up enemies to even things like shotgun shell counting. One bug in the game, Pitchford says, applied a shotgun bonus to every single bullet in a shotgun blast rather than just the gun in general.

"Sometimes we trap ourselves. We get painted into corners on things. It's tricky," Pitchford said in an interview with VentureBeat. "But we're committed to it." So yes, expect the chance to level up past 50 in Borderlands 2 sometime this year.

JoystiqPitchford: Borderlands 2 has '100% chance' of level cap increase this year originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>borderlandsborderlands-2dlclevel-caplevel-cap-increasemicrosoftpcpitchfordplaystationps3randy-pitchfordupdatexboxMon, 11 Feb 2013 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Borderlands Legends update opens a loot chest full of new mechanics and features]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/borderlands-legends-update-opens-a-loot-chest-full-of-new-mechan/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/borderlands-legends-update-opens-a-loot-chest-full-of-new-mechan/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/borderlands-legends-update-opens-a-loot-chest-full-of-new-mechan/#comments
Borderlands Legends has received quite the hefty update and is now compatible with iPhone 5 and iPad Mini. The most significant changes are enhanced controls and path-finding for the Vault Hunters, gun loot drops, new enemy types, miniboss encounters, plus Game Center support.

2K Games has also added a Sniper mode for Mordecai, where players can pinpoint a specific enemy in the game for him to let loose a high-damage shot at. In addition, players will find "enhanced visual effects," rare Eridian weaponry to obsess over and new night maps to shoot their way through.

In celebration of the update, Borderlands Legends is on sale for $.99 on both iPhone and iPad for a limited time - sorry, no universal app here.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-gamesborderlands-legendsgearboxgearbox-softwareiosipadiphonemobileupdateThu, 07 Feb 2013 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Spot the differences in this Trine 2 graphics comparison video]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/03/spot-the-differences-in-this-trine-2-graphics-comparison-video/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/03/spot-the-differences-in-this-trine-2-graphics-comparison-video/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/03/spot-the-differences-in-this-trine-2-graphics-comparison-video/#comments
This video for Trine 2: Director's Cut shows the graphics for the Wii U game before and after its January update. The update also added Pro Controller support and online multiplayer voice chat.

Since the game was updated, the graphics have to be substantially better, right? You tell us.

Gallery: Trine 2: Director's Cut (Wii U)

JoystiqSpot the differences in this Trine 2 graphics comparison video originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisonFrozenbytegraphics-comparisonnintendotrine-2trine-2-directors-cutupdatewii-uSun, 03 Feb 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Street Fighter X Tekken PC gets character DLC on Wednesday, temporarily $5]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/02/street-fighter-x-tekken-pc-gets-character-dlc-on-wednesday-temp/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/02/street-fighter-x-tekken-pc-gets-character-dlc-on-wednesday-temp/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/02/street-fighter-x-tekken-pc-gets-character-dlc-on-wednesday-temp/#comments The PC versions of fighting games are usually the last to receive any updates or content made for their respective arcade and/or console brethren, but that doesn't mean the developers behind said games don't feel super awful about it.

To wit, Capcom will be reducing the price of the Street Fighter X Tekken character DLC that hits PCs on Wednesday, February 6, from $19.99 to $4.99, at least for the first two weeks of its availability. The DLC pack contains 12 characters originally added to the console version back in July of last year.

Capcom has also stated that development on the PC version of SFXT's "ver. 2013" update is still underway, and while there is no set window for its release, "the team is very aware that the DLC for SFXT has taken longer than usual to be released and is working hard to try and reduce the amount of time you will have to wait."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomcharactersDLCpcsalestreet-fighter-x-tekkenupdatever-2013Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD getting leaderboards, tweaked controls on PS Vita]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/31/oddworld-strangers-wrath-hd-getting-leaderboards-tweaked-cont/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/31/oddworld-strangers-wrath-hd-getting-leaderboards-tweaked-cont/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/31/oddworld-strangers-wrath-hd-getting-leaderboards-tweaked-cont/#comments An update for the PS Vita version of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD is riding into town holding a burlap sack full of leaderboards. They'll track time in spent in the game overall and for each individual bounty.

Developer Just Add Water is working on the patch now, Expansive DLC reports, though there is currently no timetable for release, and the new build has yet to be submitted for certification.

The patch will also address a pair of problems that players have complained about: a flickering sky glitch and a lack of alternate controls. After the patch is issued, Stranger's Wrath HD will include an option to disable the PS Vita's rear touch-pad controls. When asked for comment, the rear touch-pad on our PS Vita replied, "Awwww man, really?"

JoystiqOddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD getting leaderboards, tweaked controls on PS Vita originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>just-add-wateroddworldoddworld-strangers-wrath-hdpatchplaystationplaystation-vitaupdatevitaThu, 31 Jan 2013 03:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ghost Recon Online takes it to the sea in update 0.10.0]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/ghost-recon-online-takes-it-to-the-sea-in-update-0-10-0/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/ghost-recon-online-takes-it-to-the-sea-in-update-0-10-0/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/ghost-recon-online-takes-it-to-the-sea-in-update-0-10-0/#comments

Ghost Recon Online's latest patch drops a new map, new game mode and a clan match feature into the free-to-play title, along with general house cleaning and fixes. Patch 0.10.0 hit yesterday, at the same time as the Triton avatar pack, which boasts naval-themed avatars.

The new mode, Holdout, sees teams race to a single capture point and attempt to defend it until the end of the match. Balaklava Sub-Pen, the update's new map, was designed specifically for Holdout rounds. It's a symmetrical, compact area inspired by a secret underground submarine facility in Ukraine that was operational until 1933. Clan Matches build upon the implementation of October's Clan feature, allowing players to set up matches against other clans.

The Triton pack offers new helmets and armor vests, upgraded weapons and seaborne avatars. The Triton pack will be available for a limited time, during January only. Take a closer look at the Ghost Recon Online update below.

Gallery: Ghost Recon Online (1/23/13)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>0.10.0ghost-recon-onlinepatchpatch-0.10.0pcUbisoftupdateThu, 24 Jan 2013 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DOA 5 1.03 update takes PS3 to Zack Island today, Jan. 29 on Xbox 360]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/doa-5-1-03-update-takes-ps3-to-zack-island-today-jan-29-on-xbo/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/doa-5-1-03-update-takes-ps3-to-zack-island-today-jan-29-on-xbo/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/doa-5-1-03-update-takes-ps3-to-zack-island-today-jan-29-on-xbo/#comments
A new patch has been issued for Dead or Alive 5, available today on the PS3 and next week on Xbox 360, January 29 - a patch that institutes a dizzying array of character-specific fixes, plus a lengthy list of general purpose balances. Seriously, it's a massive list, so feel free to peruse all the numerous tweaks here.

There's also a free island paradise-themed level included in the Dead or Alive 5 version 1.03 update for all players: Zack Island. It's all part of a one-two punch (see what we did there?) that includes the 1.03 update and its free content, followed by several island-appropriate outfits available should fighters wish to throw down a bit of cash for dress-up. Of course, the attire in question is swimsuits. It was never going to be anything but swimsuits.

Gallery: Dead or Alive 5 (Zack Island)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-or-alive-5microsoftplaystationps3team-ninjatecmo-koeiupdatexboxTue, 22 Jan 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Street Fighter X Mega Man V2 slides in for free on Jan. 18]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/15/street-fighter-x-mega-man-v2-slides-in-for-free-on-jan-18/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/15/street-fighter-x-mega-man-v2-slides-in-for-free-on-jan-18/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/15/street-fighter-x-mega-man-v2-slides-in-for-free-on-jan-18/#comments Capcom crossover Street Fighter X Mega Man picks up a free V2 update on Friday, January 18, via its group page on Capcom Unity. While we can't exactly gnash our fangs over a freebie like SFxMM, there's no doubt V2 brings some very welcome fixes and additions.

None more so than the addition of passwords, meaning we don't have to start the game from scratch every time we exit it. That's something that happened a heck of a lot to us because of accidentally pressing the insta-shutdown Escape button, but thankfully V2 remedies this too; now Escape and F12 bring up prompts making sure you want to exit or reset respectively.

Other minor adjustments include better support for controllers, the ability to capture screenshots (via F9), and a buff for M Bison - not that Bison ever needs one, of course.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcompcstreet-fighter-x-mega-manupdateupdatesTue, 15 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Latest Diablo 3 patch offers dueling without all the pain]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/14/latest-diablo-3-patch-offers-dueling-without-all-the-pain/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/14/latest-diablo-3-patch-offers-dueling-without-all-the-pain/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/14/latest-diablo-3-patch-offers-dueling-without-all-the-pain/#comments Diablo 3 Patch 107 adds duelingBlizzard is hard at work on patch 1.0.7 for Diablo 3 and revealed a preview of the changes it will include, the most notable of which is a dueling feature. In December Blizzard said it would work on a dueling system, though there was no word on how it would work. Today's preview solves some of that mystery: Dueling will be a safe environment for players to kick the crud out of each other, devoid of "the potential for griefing as it existed in Diablo 2," Blizzard writes.

Players who wish to duel must speak with Nek the Brawler at the inn in New Tristram, who will transport the party to the Scorched Chapel, a new area designed specifically for dueling. Scorched Chapel has four areas, the church, graveyard, river and lake, and supports up to four players in free-for-all battles. Dueling doesn't offer any rewards aside from bragging rights, and death in the dueling area isn't permanent, even for Hardcore players.

Other updates in patch 1.0.7 include class updates, crafting additions, monster power and affix changes, and quality of life improvements. Check out the entire preview list here.

JoystiqLatest Diablo 3 patch offers dueling without all the pain originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BlizzardDiablo-3duelingpatchpcupdateMon, 14 Jan 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Skullgirls XBLA patch in limbo due to file size]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/09/skullgirls-xbla-patch-in-limbo-due-to-file-size/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/09/skullgirls-xbla-patch-in-limbo-due-to-file-size/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/09/skullgirls-xbla-patch-in-limbo-due-to-file-size/#comments Despite landing on the PlayStation 3 back in late November, Skullgirls' Slightly Different Edition update has yet to make its way to Microsoft's console. The delay is due to the file size of the update itself, according to XBLA Fan's translation of a tweet from the official Japanese Skullgirls account.

While Microsoft limits XBLA updates to just four megs, the fighter's Slightly Different Edition patch weighs in at 590 megabytes. Being granted an exception to the rule is apparently possible, though subsequently time consuming. No announcements have been made regarding an expected completion date for the whole deal.

Though dubbed Slightly Different, the patch changes an impressive number of details for each character in Skullgirls, in addition to adding further modes and UI improvements. It's also supposed to decrease load times, though the patch itself seems to be suffering from quite a long one.

Update: We were contacted by Lab Zero Games' Peter Bartholow, who clarified the situation a bit further. "We've been working with MS developer support and have managed to reduce the size of the update significantly," Bartholow said. He went on to inform us that the size of the update itself is "still in flux," but that Lab Zero is "hopeful that the size reduction will help speed up the submission process."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>autumn-gameskonamilab-zero-gamesmicrosoftpatchreverge-labsskullgirlsskullgirls-slightly-different-editionslightly-different-editionupdateXBLAxboxWed, 09 Jan 2013 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[DMC 'Bloody Palace' mode to be added as free update]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/09/dmc-bloody-palace-mode-to-be-added-as-free-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/09/dmc-bloody-palace-mode-to-be-added-as-free-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/09/dmc-bloody-palace-mode-to-be-added-as-free-update/#comments DMC 'Bloody Palace' mode to be added as free updateDMC: Devil May Cry's "Bloody Palace" update features an exclusive minigame in which you clean up all the demon blood and ichor Dante leaves everywhere.

That's not true.

It's actually a mode in which Dante fights floor after floor of enemies and bosses, trying to advance through all 100 levels. It's been present in every Devil May Cry save for the first, and features leaderboards in 4 and this new one. So many palaces ruined by blood.

Bloody Palace Mode will make a splash on all versions of the game "shortly after launch."

Gallery: DmC: Devil May Cry (Bloody Palace Mode Update)

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