Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Meet Valentine, Skullgirls' phlebotomist femme fatale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/26/meet-valentine-skullgirls-phlebotomist-femme-fatale/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/26/meet-valentine-skullgirls-phlebotomist-femme-fatale/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/26/meet-valentine-skullgirls-phlebotomist-femme-fatale/#comments Somewhere, someone once thought this exact thought: "I love going to the hospital to have my blood work done, but I wish the procedure could be performed by a ninjutsu-trained assassin wearing an extremely revealing outfit instead of Ethel Mertz's retired understudy." The result of that thought is Valentine, the seventh playable character to be announced for Reverge Labs' upcoming fighter Skullgirls.

Both a ninja and a nurse, Valentine's arsenal includes bonesaws, defibrillators and dead human bodies. Previously part of an Anti-Skullgirl Labs group called "Last Hope" and partially responsible for the creation of cast compatriot Painwheel, Valentine now uses her martial/medical skills in service of the Skullgirl. She, along with seven other fighters, will be fighting for control of the Skull Heart some time in early 2012.

Gallery: Skullgirls (Valentine)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>autumn-gamesmicrosoftnew-characterplaystationps3psnreverge-labsskullgirlsvalentinexblaxboxSat, 26 Nov 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony sends out a Killzone-themed Valentine's]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/14/sony-sends-out-a-killzone-themed-valentines/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/14/sony-sends-out-a-killzone-themed-valentines/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/14/sony-sends-out-a-killzone-themed-valentines/#comments SCEA just sent us this cute Killzone-themed Valentine's Day e-card. The problem? It asks us to have a "bloody Valentine's day." We're pretty certain if we gave our significant others that kind of message, we'd be spending the day alone.

The staff at Joystiq PlayStation want to wish you a not-very-bloody and good Valentine's Day weekend.

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In celebration of Valentine's Day, PlayStation Home users will be able to get a free chocolate replica of Home Square ... provided they live in Asia. The Home Marketplace will also feature chocolate-themed clothing and furniture to purchase -- if you're into that kind of thing. You won't want to wait long as this promotion ends today.

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D3 Publisher expressed their love for GameSetWatch with this beautiful box of Valentine's chocolates. We love D3 as well, but we will have to be content with pictures of the other site's gift. It truly is one of the fanciest Valentines we've seen, especially considering that it was given not to a paramour but to a business contact. The box comes printed with Ben 10, Naruto, Dark Sector, and Puzzle Quest characters, and all of the candies feature the sharp-looking D3 logo. That character-emblazoned box? Also chocolate.

If we were to receive one of these, we'd never eat it, choosing to preserve it forever as a collectible. Then in a few years we'd realize that we were keeping old food and we'd throw it out in a panic.


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So, Valentine's Day is over and the forced Hallmark holiday of love has passed. However, it is Sunday and some casual fluff is in order. 1UP had a cute little piece earlier this week about gamers in love. There's even one disgustingly adorable story of a Nintendo rep. falling in love with a girl working at Gamestop -- they even had a Mario cake at their wedding.

While covering the midnight World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade launch it was surprising to find so many couples in line. The initial thought that the girls were there to keep the boyfriend company quickly faded when it turned out a majority of them were playing the game together. We've discussed couples who game together before, but we gotta wonder, in the break-up, who gets to keep the consoles and games?

See also: Women's Health Mag: Grab your man's joystiq joystick

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We won't ask how you spent your Valentine's Day, but with all the violence associated with the holiday, maybe Halo isn't too inappropriate. Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Happy Valentine's Day and all that
Poll: Which DVD drive is inside your Xbox 360?
Today's touchiest video: Touch Mii

News
Alex Ward flips out during MTV interview
Women's magazine enters Japanese DS market
BBC show tackles 'clapped-out old banger' Xbox 360
EVO2K7 Championship Series line-up revealed
Another game bill bites the dust in Mississippi
Ikaruga bound for Xbox Live Arcade
Tow driver takes Playstation 3 from fatal wreck
Game marketing book free to industry folks
Senator Brownback brings back game bill
NPR commentator: Wii Sports bad for self-esteem
The worst-selling games of 2006
Take-Two's ex-CEO pleads guilty to white-collar crimes
Canada accused of safeguarding pirates, ESA & friends seek blacklisting
Nvidia launches cheap(er) DirectX 10 cards
Mark Rein: Gears of War 'eventually' on PC
Raving Rabbids will utilize Vision camera on Xbox 360
Today's Valentiniest video: Raving Rabbids Valentine's Day Date
Exploring Myst Online on the eve of launch

Rumors & Speculation
Ken Lobb thinks Crackdown is the best game EVAR
Xbox 360 PartnerNet video hints at Jetpac, Juiced 2007

Culture
Add cheap nerf crap to your Wii remote
14 gaming myths exposed... sorta
Top 10 Nintendo romances of all-time

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In honor of Valentine's Day, we bring you love -- Rayman: Raving Rabbids style. The end of this video features something that most of you wouldn't mind doing to the rabbids yourselves. Over and over again. All over Paris, and wherever you might happen to encounter one ... or dozens.

After you get your mind out of the gutter, check out the video and chime in and let us know what you wouldn't mind doing to these screaming piles of fur. At least this one shows up with flowers and chocolate.

JoystiqToday's Valentiniest video: Raving Rabbids Valentine's Day Date originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chocolateflowersfunnyholidayhumorloveravingRaving RabbidsRaymansmoochUbisoftValentineValentine'svideoWiiXbox-360Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Disgusting Valentine from Lionhead Studios]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/14/disgusting-valentine-from-lionhead-studios/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/14/disgusting-valentine-from-lionhead-studios/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/14/disgusting-valentine-from-lionhead-studios/#commentsFiled under: ,

Those crafty folk at Lionhead Studios must have taken a break from developing Fable 2. Why, you ask? Because they had time to come up with a nice Valentine for us all to share on this capitalist romantic holiday. It's not any ordinary Valentine either. Oh, no, this one is special. We won't spoil the surprise, save to say that this particular Valentine is unique. Check it out after the break. Don't say we didn't warn you, though.

Continue reading Disgusting Valentine from Lionhead Studios

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Click image for a hi-res version.

Happy Valentine's Day, PSP fan boys and girls! Do you have a special somebody in your life? One that you would do a duet with in Gitaroo-Man Lives! Well, tell that guy or girl your true feelings today with our special Valentine's e-card. Inspired by the hit Sony flog, this gift should warm the heart of the gaming other in your life.

See also:
Joystiq Valentine's Day

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For those currently entangled in a relationship, February 14th is a day marked by loving glances, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and, most pleasant of all, the sting of an arrow fired into your back by some sort of winged creature. Gamers may not be able to escape the commotion of commercial emotion, but we can certainly customize the occasion to suit our own, admittedly depraved tastes.

If your significant other happens to be a significant gamer, be sure to send one of our Valentine's cards in their general direction. Relentlessly cheesy, inherently intimate and quite regrettable in the long run, the gallery presented below truly captures what love is all about.

Gallery: Valentine's Day '07

JoystiqHappy Valentine's Day and all that originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As part of Microsoft's Let's Play on Valentines Day celebration not only are they urging fellow gardeners to trade piñatas, but also posted some downloadable goodies too. Over at the official Viva Piñata website they put up a few downloadable wallpapers for you to send to your loved one or to simply spiff up your own desktop. And for those of you who are in a relationship, remember this Wednesday is Valentines Day. Forget the candy and flowers, just snuggle up for a nice romantic four hour Viva Piñata gaming session. You just can't get much more romantic than that.

JoystiqAhh cute, Viva Piņata Valentine wallpapers originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Being the die-hard romantics that we are, it's unclear how we managed to miss Nintendo's little Valentine's gift to the residents of Animal Crossing: Wild World. Upon connecting to the Wi-Fi network, you should receive a letter from "Your friendo, Nintendo" along with a "Lovely Loveseat" item for your home. How lovely--be sure to lovingly put it in a lovely spot so as to lovingly convey the loveliness of your lovely home (which is brimming with lovingly lovely love.)

That was a bit too much.

[Thanks JonathanEx!]

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It's a bit last minute, but perfect for those unprepared gaming nerds with a romantic streak. Geek on Stun had this Metal Gear Solid card up for last year's Valentine's Day, but it's as romantic as ever. We will Snake! We will!

Errr... rather, we hope some fetching young lady like Meryl will.

Other Valentine's Day gaming stuff:
DS lite: Valentines Day edition
A "colossally" romantic valentine
How to say "I love you" (to that special gamer)
Be my Black Valentine (or "Poor teddy")

[Via Inverted Castle]

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Alexandria Neonakis's Shadow of the Colossus valentine is, quite possibly, the best video game-themed valentine ever! Perfect for that gamer-nerd you need to really impress today! If World of Warcraft or Katamari Damacy is more their speed, Alexandria's got you covered there as well.

See also:
How to say "I love you" (to that special gamer)
Be my Black Valentine (or "Poor teddy")

[Via insert credit]

JoystiqA "colossally" romantic valentine; also WoW and Katamari valentines originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Feb 2006 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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