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 2015 AOL, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[The Witcher 3 on consoles can simulate world states, can't import Witcher 2 saves]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/27/the-witcher-3-on-consoles-can-simulate-world-states-cant-impor/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/27/the-witcher-3-on-consoles-can-simulate-world-states-cant-impor/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/27/the-witcher-3-on-consoles-can-simulate-world-states-cant-impor/#comments On PC, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt can import a Witcher 2 save file to "impact your playthrough" of the third entry, but on consoles CD Projekt is taking a different approach. In a roundtable interview Level Designer Miles Tost told Joystiq that The Witcher 3 will look to simulate world states based on decisions taken in an in-game conversation.

"The way how it works is that the game on the consoles will ask you whether you want to simulate a specific state of the world, coming from previous games," Tost explained. "If you choose 'yes,' then you will get a special conversation at one part of the game - I don't want to spoil where it happens. It's basically a conversation with a character and the conversation is about the adventures of Geralt of Rivia. And you can basically deny or confirm whatever [the character] has heard of whatever tales of [Geralt.] It's actually kind of a cute mechanic. If you don't want to simulate the state then this conversation doesn't take place."

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There's an immediate intimacy to my first three or so hours with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and no, I don't mean the bare buttocks I see in one of the opening cut scenes. The third entry in CD Projekt's fantasy RPG series may offer a new open world that's umpteen times bigger than previous entries. Yet, following a story-driven tutorial, I end up losing myself to the very first landmark, the peasant village of White Orchard.

It's a small riverside muddle of hovels, taverns and fields, its warm hues belying the deeper, darker stories within. There's the impulse to call my horse and gallop towards the horizon, but I find the village's multitude of side quests as welcoming as they are distracting, and certainly meaty enough to steer me away from temptation.

Eventually I drag myself to the main quest and my first wild hunt of The Witcher 3, as I track and take on a huge, bloodthirsty griffin. But before all that, let's return to those buttocks...

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JoystiqOn track with the first three hours of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bandai-namcocd-projektmicrosoftpcplaystationps4the-witcher-3wb-gamesxbox-oneMon, 26 Jan 2015 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Avoid a wild hunt for Witcher 2, grab it via Games with Gold now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/16/avoid-a-wild-hunt-for-witcher-2-grab-it-via-games-with-gold-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/16/avoid-a-wild-hunt-for-witcher-2-grab-it-via-games-with-gold-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/16/avoid-a-wild-hunt-for-witcher-2-grab-it-via-games-with-gold-now/#comments Just a quick reminder: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings - Enhanced Edition is available now as a freebie for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, thanks to the Games with Gold program. As long as you're a Gold member you can download the dark fantasy RPG at no extra cost, and it's yours to keep even if your Gold subscription runs out. Don't forget, you have until January 31 to grab The Witcher 2 while it's hot and, more importantly, free.

The Enhanced Edition of Witcher 2 features the slew of content added to the original PC game, and it's a complete enough way to get bewitchin' ahead of one of 2015's major new releases, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Geralt of Rivia's third game hits Xbox One, PS4 and PC on May 19.

For more on The Witcher 2 of Xbox 360, check out Ludwig of Joystiq's deja review.
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JoystiqAvoid a wild hunt for Witcher 2, grab it via Games with Gold now originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Jan 2015 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pop quiz: What color is orc blood? Buzz. Time's up. We're not going to tell you the answer, but if you still don't know, watch the latest trailer for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Just 20 seconds or so will do.
[Image: WB]

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WB didn't explain why it's holding back Bilbo and his dwarven pals from Wii U adventures, but the publisher does have a bit of a history with the Nintendo console. The Wii U didn't get mulitplayer content or campaign DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins, and that version was also delayed in the UK. Add in the recent week's delay for the Wii U version of Arkham Origins: Blackgate in Europe, and then there's the year or so Europeans had to wait for Scribblenauts Unlimited on Nintendo systems.

As for Lego: The Hobbit itself, the game chronicles the first two films of the trilogy based on Tolkein's beloved book. Reportedly, dev Traveler's Tales is bringing There and Back Again to the game as DLC, with plans to release it when the third film hits cinemas in December.

While Wii U owners have to wait a little longer, if you fancy a halfling with the latest Lego game you can get it now on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, Vita, 3DS and PC.
[Image: Warner Bros.]

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JoystiqLego: The Hobbit isn't setting off for Wii U just yet originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Apr 2014 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Delaydelayslego-the-hobbitnintendorelease-dateTravellers-TalesWarner-BrosWarner-Bros-InteractiveWBwb-gamesWBIEwii-uWed, 09 Apr 2014 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate escapes onto Europe's eShop this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/04/07/batman-arkham-origins-blackgate-escapes-onto-europes-eshop-thi/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/04/07/batman-arkham-origins-blackgate-escapes-onto-europes-eshop-thi/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/04/07/batman-arkham-origins-blackgate-escapes-onto-europes-eshop-thi/#comments A quick update for European Wii U owners and vigilantes-to-be: the Deluxe Edition of Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate is coming to the eShop on April 10, priced 20 euros/£16. WB Games quietly delayed it last week, but the good news is we're not looking at a repeat of the Scribblenauts Unlimited fiasco.

The enhanced version of last year's portable platformer is already out on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC - and on Wii U in North America. Bats returning to the 2.5D belfry will encounter improved visuals a new map system, along with new enemy encounters and difficulties.
[Image: WB Games]

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A listing for Batman: Arkham Knight appeared on the GAME retailer site. While no longer available to view, the game was listed for PS4, Xbox One and PC. A Google search limited to GAME's site shows the listing existed in some capacity before being pulled by the retailer.

Update: Game Informer revealed that Batman: Arkham Knight will be the cover of its April magazine. The game will be the final one in the Arkham series from Rocksteady, and is set after the events of Batman: Arkham City. The game will feature the Batmobile and a new area of Gotham City reportedly "far larger" than that of Arkham City. Batman will spend his time in the game hunting down familiar foes: Scarecrow, Two-Face, Penguin and Harley Quinn in particular.

Update 2: WBIE issued a trailer for the game and a press release, the latter found after the break. The publisher noted that the game will launch this year.

Update 3: The game's website lists Harley Quinn as a playable character via a pre-order bonus. The add-on content will include four challenge maps and give players the opportunity to use Harley's "unique weapons, gadgets, and abilities first-hand."

Update 4: An image on GameStop promoting Batman: Arkham Knight's Harley Quinn pre-order bonus lists an October 14 release date for the game. Given that GameStop is the only retailer with that listed date at the moment, we wouldn't mark our calendars just yet. We've added the image after the break and reached out to Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to confirm the date.

Update 5: A Warner Bros. representative told Joystiq, "Batman: Arkham Knight is scheduled for release worldwide in 2014. "
[Image: WBIE]

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JoystiqBatman: Arkham Knight leaked on GAME listing [Update: 10/14 list date] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Mar 2014 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lego: The Hobbit and its merry band of plastic dwarves are coming to North America on April 8, and Europe on April 11. A Warner Bros. representative confirmed the release dates to Joystiq today, so fans will have a TT Games tie-in of the first two Hobbit films to tide them over before There and Back Again hits bigger screens in December.

The news follows the reveal of a $270 500GB super slim PS3 bundle for the game, but if you'd prefer to join Bilbo and pals on other systems, you're more than in luck. Lego: The Hobbit is also on the way to Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, Vita, Wii U, 3DS, Windows PC and Mac.
[Image: Warner Bros.]

JoystiqLego: The Hobbit shares in an adventure this April originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Feb 2014 08:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cold, Cold Heart is an open-world, narrative-driven chunk of DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins, and it's due out on April 22 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Cold, Cold Heart tells the backstory of classic Batman villain Mr. Freeze in a brand new mission, and it gives Batman himself a new suit "that will actually change gameplay and help you be more resilient" against cryogenic weapons, according to WB Games VP of Production Ames Kirshen.

WB prioritized work on this DLC over fixing bugs, Community Manager "Mercury" said on the Arkham Origins support page earlier this month, and the studio canceled the Wii U version of Cold, Cold Heart in January, citing lack of demand. Since it was part of the Arkham Origins season pass, Nintendo of America offered full refunds to anyone who bought that bundle, even though some pieces of DLC had already launched.

And to those who had already guessed that Cold, Cold Heart would feature Mr. Freeze: The Penguin's heart is probably pretty chilly, too. It totally could have gone either way.
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WB Montreal Studio Chief Martin Carrier predicted the studio would play host to 500 people and "be one of the best-known studios in the world" by 2018, CTV News reports. Premier Pauline Marois, who announced the grant, also said that the game development scene in Montreal was the top market in Canada, and that Montreal itself is one of the top three cities in the world leading game development.

JoystiqWB Games Montreal gets $1.5 million investment from government originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Oct 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The competitive multiplayer mode, revealed today, features a three-way stand-off between Joker's thugs, Bane's boys, and Batman and Robin. The asymmetrical battle (more details here) is developed by Brink creator Splash Damage.

Batman: Arkham Origins launches on Wii U, Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on October 25. A spin-off game for PS Vita and 3DS, called Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, is currently in development at Armature Studio.

JoystiqNo multiplayer for Wii U's Batman: Arkham Origins originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Jul 2013 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's lengthy E3 press conference was riddled with lots of game trailers - so many that we have to pile some of them into this little post for your viewing pleasure. While you take a quick break from your freak-out session over the PlayStation 4's $399 price tag, check out this trailer for Infamous: Second Son.

Additionally, you'll find the likes of Driveclub, Killzone: Shadow Fall, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, Knack, Watch Dogs, Transistor and Batman: Arkham Origins after the break, each in trailer form. Grab some popcorn, you have plenty of footage to soak in.

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JoystiqPS4 media blowout: Driveclub, Knack, Infamous Second Son and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqBatman: Arkham Origins PS3 gets 'Knightfall' content originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batmanbatman-arkham-originsbatman-knightfallknightfallplaystationps3wb-gamesMon, 10 Jun 2013 21:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Batman: Arkham Origins challenge mode has a Deathstroke]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/batman-arkham-origins-challenge-mode-has-a-deathstroke/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/batman-arkham-origins-challenge-mode-has-a-deathstroke/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/batman-arkham-origins-challenge-mode-has-a-deathstroke/#commentsBatman Arkham Origins challenge mode A leaked pre-order image tipped us off yesterday and the press release past the break confirms it: Deathstroke is a playable character in Batman Arkham Origins. He'll be unlocked in the game's challenge mode, and all who plunk down cash early will enjoy some exclusive maps and character skins associated with him.

Deathstroke is seemingly a leading man in the video game world now, with Batman: Arkham Origins his second role of the year after Injustice: Gods Among Us in April. His real name is Slade Wilson, a mercenary and assassin created by teenage cartoonist Gary Wilson in 1980.

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JoystiqBatman: Arkham Origins challenge mode has a Deathstroke originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batman-arkham-originsdeathstrokemicrosoftpcplaystationpre-orderps3Warner-Bros-Interactivewb-gameswb-games-montrealxboxMon, 20 May 2013 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lego Legends of Chima screens show Laval's journey]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/07/lego-legends-of-chima-screens-show-lavals-journey/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/07/lego-legends-of-chima-screens-show-lavals-journey/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/07/lego-legends-of-chima-screens-show-lavals-journey/#comments Lego Legends of Chima screens show Laval's journeyThese screens for Lego Legends of Chima: Laval's Journey offer a taste of the action in the totally original adventure from Warner and TT Games. The game will be coming to 3DS and Vita this Summer and to DS this Fall.

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JoystiqLego Legends of Chima screens show Laval's journey originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Legends of Chima's video game branch actually comprises three games. Lego Legends of Chima: Speedorz is a "racing mini-game" that will be available today on Lego.com and tomorrow on iOS. Lego Legends of Chima: Laval's Journey, coming to 3DS and Vita in the summer and DS in the fall, is an "amazing adventure" starring the warrior Laval, who is basically Lion-O from the Thundercats.

Lego Legends of Chima Online is the most ambitious of the three games, a free-to-play "online world" from WB Montreal that lets players build weapons and structures, and interact with the Chima characters in missions. It's due this fall.

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Joystiq'Lego: Legends of Chima' builds a new world across three games originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wondering what that DOTA-inspired Lord of the Rings game, Guardians of Middle-earth, will look like? So are we, as the first trailer for the game is little more than a who's who of LOTR, and features zero actual gameplay. But hey, Gollum's got a big rock! Don't you go taking his precious!

JoystiqThe first Guardians of Middle-earth trailer puts LOTR's celebs in a fight to the death originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Superannuation pegs WB Seattle as handling the second Hobbit game as well, noting that WB Games Seattle consists of Monolith Productions almost entirely, after WB fired 60 employees from Snowblind Studios, Surreal Software and Monolith itself in November.

We're just in love with the idea of a studio called "Monolith" -- defined as a large thing -- working on The Hobbit.

JoystiqRumor: The Hobbit movie tie-in games coming from Monolith originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftMonolithMonolith-Productionspcplaystationps3the-hobbitThe-Hobbit-Part-OneWarner-BrosWBwb-gamesWB-Games-SeattlexboxMon, 02 Apr 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[WB teases iOS Spy vs. Spy revival]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/wb-teases-ios-spy-vs-spy-revival/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/wb-teases-ios-spy-vs-spy-revival/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/wb-teases-ios-spy-vs-spy-revival/#comments First Star Software's Spy vs. Spy, originally released in 1984 for Commodore 64, was a two-player game of sabotage and intrigue, as the famous spies from Mad Magazine stalked an embassy, stealing confidential documents and other items while setting ridiculous traps for each other.

WB Games sent Joystiq the above image, playfully presenting it as a mystery. It's a mystery we're happy to solve: the screenshot looks just like a redrawn version of the original game, the First Star logo and copyright info suggests this new thing is based on the same content, and developer Robots & Pencils (whose logo also appears in the teaser image) identifies itself as an iPhone and iPad developer.

Put all that together, and you have a Spy vs. Spy remake for iOS. Which, if we can remotely plant traps for our friends (in the game!) sounds pretty great.

JoystiqWB teases iOS Spy vs. Spy revival originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the survey, WB seeks information about the Xbox 360 model, storage method, and system software used to play Arkham City. If you can overcome the rage from having your save data randomly destroyed, please email support@wbgames with the answers to the questions listed after the break. It might help Rocksteady tune its cryptographic sequencer, which it will then point at a computer to fix the issue.

I was using a "phat" Xbox 360, running the latest release of the system software (not a preview), and had only the Catwoman DLC installed when I lost all my progress, in case anyone there happens to be reading.

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JoystiqWB acknowledges Batman: Arkham City save glitch, asks for user reports originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Batman-Arkham-Asylum-2Batman-Arkham-Citymicrosoftrocksteady-studiosWarner-Bros-Interactivewb-gamesxboxTue, 15 Nov 2011 02:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Warner Bros. joining 'online pass' camp with Mortal Kombat]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/rumor-warner-bros-joining-online-pass-camp-with-mortal-komba/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/rumor-warner-bros-joining-online-pass-camp-with-mortal-komba/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/rumor-warner-bros-joining-online-pass-camp-with-mortal-komba/#comments Warner Bros. may be following in the (very large) footsteps of Electronic Arts and THQ when it comes to discouraging -- or at least profiting from -- the sale of used games. Joystiq has learned from a tipster that when Mortal Kombat hits shelves on April 19, its box will include an "online pass" token that must be redeemed before playing online. At present, WBIE evidently intends to do the same for its high-profile releases F.E.A.R. 3 and Batman: Arkham City. Since the latter won't feature multiplayer, though, the token would have to unlock some other (equally attractive) content.

According to an email obtained from our source, which appears intended for retailers, WBIE won't be promoting the pass -- in fact, no reference to it will appear on the game's packaging. Instead, it is apparently providing retailers with details on the pass, including how to purchase a new one if you're buying a used copy of the game. Unsurprisingly, a new pass will run 800 Microsoft Points / $10 for Xbox 360 and PS3, respectively. As with EA's titles, there will be a free two-day "trial period" before players are prompted to either enter the code or purchase a pass. We've contacted WBIE for comment on this information. You can find an excerpt from the retailer email past the break.

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JoystiqRumor: Warner Bros. joining 'online pass' camp with Mortal Kombat originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The publisher continued, praising "thousands of Mortal Kombat fans in Australia and around the world who have voiced their support during the appeal process." Mortal Kombat's latest iteration will still arrive next month in other territories, also known as "the month when a handful of hardcore Australia-based MK fans are forced to import copies."

JoystiqMortal Kombat classification appeal rejected in Australia, import companies rejoice originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We imagine Kiwis responding to the classification by taking fistfulls of marmite and punching straight through box sets of Flight of the Conchords, while screaming "Get over here" in the general direction of WB Games Chicago. Or just quietly shouting "hooray!" One or the other.

JoystiqMortal Kombat receives R18 in New Zealand (which means it's coming out) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Starting with Shang Tsung in the top-left corner of the character select screen, I'd read and execute every move and combo for each fighter, line by line, glancing at the pages as I made my way through the arcade mode. If I could pull off every attack sequence for the active character, I'd allow myself to graduate to the fatality list and then cap my progress with a gory reward. This formulaic approach wasn't really born from any desire to be competitive -- rather, I envisioned defeating the game by seeing and knowing every attack, combo and piece of content. Victories against human opponents felt almost incidental.

If you're the kind of player who enjoys the solitary, methodical act of executing and learning moves, you should know that April's Mortal Kombat reboot is very happy to show you the ropes, provided you're eager to strangle someone with them afterward.

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JoystiqMortal Kombat preview: Didactic die tactic originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Of the many things that the non-muggles among us are capable of doing with magic, conjuring money unfortunately isn't on the list. The rest of us are in the same boat, and so even if Lego Harry Potter only costs $30 at retail, we felt it best to give away our review copy of the game (same as retail) to either group of folks.

For a chance to win that copy of LHP, all you have to do is tell us your favorite spell from the series. Wingardium Leviosa, perhaps? Crucio, maybe ... you monster? Tell us in the comments below in the next 24 hours and keep an eye on your email inbox!
  • Leave a comment telling us what your favorite spell from the Harry Potter franchise is.
  • You must be 13 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Limit 1 entry per person.
  • This entry period ends at 7:01PM ET on Monday, July 12.
  • At that time, we will randomly select one winner to receive a copy of Lego Harry Potter on Xbox 360 (ARV: $29.99) and various Harry Potter trinkets (ARV: $10).
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.
What is Joyswag? Since we don't keep the games and merchandise we receive for review or promotional purposes, it becomes "Joyswag," which is passed along to our readers. Please note that Joyswag may be in "used" condition. For more info on our policy, click here.

JoystiqSwag Sunday: Lego Harry Potter (360) [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>giveawayharry-potterLego-Harry-PotterLego-Harry-Potter-Years-1-4microsoftswag-sundaytt-gameswb-gamesxboxSun, 11 Jul 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LEGO Harry Potter Collector's Edition magically increases the price by $20]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/lego-harry-potter-collectors-edition-magically-increases-the-pr/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/lego-harry-potter-collectors-edition-magically-increases-the-pr/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/lego-harry-potter-collectors-edition-magically-increases-the-pr/#commentsA listing on Gamestop.com has revealed a Collector's Edition release for the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii versions of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4. The package includes the game disc (yes!) as well as behind-the-scenes featurettes about both the game and the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie, plus a set of four "House Crest LEGO magnets." In addition, the Xbox 360 version of the game will include an exclusive Avatar item.

The price for this bundle? $70, fully $20 over the cost of the standard edition. For our $20, we'd need substantially more LEGOs. Even if those House Crests are functional, interlocking LEGOs, we can't build anything out of four of them.

JoystiqLEGO Harry Potter Collector's Edition magically increases the price by $20 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"I think a Wii version could happen," Slaczka said. "It's all about the fans - if the fans speak up and continue to buy and play the second one like they did the first one, I don't see why we couldn't make a case for a Wii version." The DS sequel -- which is still unnamed -- will be released this fall.

JoystiqScribblenauts on Wii up to fans originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5th-celljeremiah-slaczkascribblenautswarner-brosWarner-Bros-Interactivewb-gamesTue, 20 Apr 2010 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[WB announces multiplatform Legend of the Guardians game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/25/wb-announces-multiplatform-legend-of-the-guardians-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/25/wb-announces-multiplatform-legend-of-the-guardians-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/25/wb-announces-multiplatform-legend-of-the-guardians-game/#commentsFinally, your chance to play a heroic owl in an owl-focused game! WBIE announced that it's adapting Zack Snyder's new film, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, into a game for Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, and DS, with release planned in September. The PS3, 360, and Wii versions are developed by Krome, with Tantalus Media in charge of the DS release.

Legend of the Guardians puts the player in the role of a Guardian, a member of a group of owls devoted to doing good. Which, judging by the trailer, means fighting with other owls and taking part in that flight game staple, flying through rings. Perhaps you also get to estimate the number of licks required to reach the center of a Tootsie Pop, but that's not reflected in the trailer.

JoystiqWB announces multiplatform Legend of the Guardians game originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSkrome-studioslegend-of-the-guardiansMicrosoftNintendotantalus-mediathe-owls-of-gahoolewarner-broswarner-bros-interactivewb-gameswbieWiiXbox-360Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Move supported by 36 companies, 20 games this fiscal year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/10/sonys-move-supported-by-36-pubs-and-devs-gets-20-games-this-fi/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/10/sonys-move-supported-by-36-pubs-and-devs-gets-20-games-this-fi/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/10/sonys-move-supported-by-36-pubs-and-devs-gets-20-games-this-fi/#comments At Sony's special GDC event, Activision, Capcom, WB Games, Namco Bandai, Square Enix, Ubisoft, EA, Disney, Konami, Sega, Crave and Tecmo Koei all confirmed that they'll be supporting the Move in future versions of their games. Although that confirmation came in the form of a slide full of company logos and word from Sony vice-president of marketing and PSN that, "Virtually every third-party publisher" will support the new motion-control device.

Sony's Jack Tretton went on to say that 36 publishers and third-party developers will support it, and according to a press release, "In fiscal year 2010, SCE Worldwide Studios will also release more than 20 games that are either dedicated to or supported with the PlayStation Move platform. While this same group of publishers will probably support Microsoft's Project Natal as well, it's good to know that everyone is onboard. But onboard how? Are they developing Move departments that will get every possible ounce of gameplay out of these things? Or do they mean support like backrubs and cookies?

We aren't sure what titles will be supported just yet, but our team of Joystiqers are waving the Move about as you read this, and we'll have more news very soon.

JoystiqMove supported by 36 companies, 20 games this fiscal year originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With the possible re-branding of the ex-Midway Mortal Kombat team to WB Games Chicago and dissolution of Midway's executive ranks a few weeks ago, it appears as though the dismantling of Midway Games as it once was is nearly complete. We'll always have NBA Jam, right Midway?

JoystiqWarner Bros. trademark transfer of Midway begins originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's a new Project Origin combat trailer making the rounds today, giving old-school F.E.A.R. fanboys a warm fuzzy knowing that the sequel is staying true to its roots. The trailer (embedded above) is comprised of "pre-beta footage" that is gushy, gory, glum and any other "g" adjectives you can think of (except glamorous). It looks graphically nice, the fear factor is there and it seems ... well, fun. We say, go Lith go!

[Thanks, Chris]

JoystiqVideo: This Project Origin is going to be bloody originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 May 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>lithmonolithproject-originwb-gamesMon, 19 May 2008 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Speed Racer and the Wii Wheel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/13/speed-racer-and-the-wii-wheel/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/13/speed-racer-and-the-wii-wheel/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/13/speed-racer-and-the-wii-wheel/#commentsWhen you think of the Wii Wheel, obviously the first thing that comes to mind is Mario Kart. Whether it's a gimmick peripheral or whether it will actually make the experience more fun will be determined in a month from now. Yet, there are other racing games on the market for the Wii, and some of them will surely utilize the Wii Wheel and take it into consideration during development.

Take, for example, Speed Racer. After Nintendo announced the peripheral at last year's E3, WB Games approached the company so that they could test it out with Speed Racer. In an interview with MTV Multiplayer's Tracey John, Jeff Nachbaur of WB Games stated that it took some tweaking to make sure that players wouldn't oversteer with the wheel. After a lot of testing, though, he says that they've managed to get it just right.

Nachbaur also said that the Wii Wheel doesn't add much of a difference in gameplay, but most testers enjoyed playing the game with the wheel rather than with just the Wiimote alone. So, if you like racing games, you can at least rest assured knowing that the Wii Wheel won't be some peripheral that you chuck away and forget about once your done playing Mario Kart -- assuming, of course, that you'll ever be done playing Mario Kart.

JoystiqSpeed Racer and the Wii Wheel originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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