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UFC news tomorrow, too!

EA Sports won't just show off next-gen FIFA tomorrow at Microsoft's Xbox reveal, but is also planning on punching out some details about its UFC game, which is not scheduled for release this year (as far as we know).

EA obtained the rights to UFC games thanks to THQ's financial pains at the time, eventually passing to the great octagon beyond. The Xbox event is scheduled for tomorrow, May 21, at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT, 6 p.m. UK). Prepare yourself for some next-gen sweat tech.

UFC news scheduled for tomorrow's Xbox reveal event originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 May 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pacific Rim video game stuff extravaganza

Japanese developer Yuke's is one step closer to providing the world with a behemoth brawler based on Guillermo del Toro's coming film Pacific Rim. On Friday, Australia's Office of Film and Literature Classification rated the game for release, listing moderate impact themes and violence, as well as online play for the tie-in. In March, Yuke's announced it had acquired the rights to the film [PDF].

Screenshots posted in a NeoGAF thread suggest the title will be a fighting game - a good fit with the film's premise. Yuke's also developed a game tie-in for the Hugh Jackman vehicle Real Steel, which launched on the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network to unfavorable reviews.

Platforms for the Pacific Rim title have not been revealed; however, a box shot image on NeoGAF suggests that, like Real Steel, the Pacific Rim game tie-in will launch on digital distribution platforms.

Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim explores the near-future conflict between human-controlled robots and massive monsters hell-bent on waging war on humanity and its memories of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The film arrives on July 12 and looks so awesome.

[Image via NeoGAF]

Pacific Rim game tie-in takes one more giant step toward launch originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 May 2013 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A recent disclosure statement filed by THQ revealed details of the terms the publisher came to with the WWE and series developer Yuke's when the publisher folded. At the time of THQ's bankruptcy filing in December 2012, it owed approximately $7.6 million to WWE for marketing and royalties expenses, as well as $15 million to $20 million to Yuke's.

According to the statement, THQ, WWE and Yuke's all signed termination agreements on February 12, 2013 that relieved THQ of responsibility in paying WWE and Yuke's of those claims. THQ agreed to pay WWE royalties for sales of WWE games during its Chapter 11 case, and will also pay Yuke's $250,000 in settlement for royalties from sales during the time of its bankruptcy filing.

As a result, WWE and Yuke's terminated existing contracts with THQ in order to pursue a publishing agreement for future WWE games with Take-Two. Damage claims against THQ that were eliminated as a result of the termination agreement "may have exceeded $60 million," according to the document.

THQ owed WWE $7.6 million, disclosure statement reveals originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WWE 2K14 taps The Rock for cover spot

Part-time draw The Rock will grace the cover of the latest WWE game, WWE 2K14. Casey Collins, Executive Vice President of Consumer Products, announced the news (via Pasta Padre) prior to this past weekend's Wrestlemania 29 event, where The Rock lost his championship belt against John Cena. Don't worry, we're sure he'll get it back in time to promote the game later this year.

The WWE license was held by THQ for years, up until the company's collapse late last year. THQ then proceeded to auction off its assets, with Take-Two securing the WWE license and placing it under its 2K Sports banner. WWE 2K14 is due this fall.

Update: We followed up with 2K Sports to confirm what this game is actually called. The original announcement by Take-Two called it "WWE '14," but Joystiq has confirmed with 2K Sports that the game will indeed be called WWE 2K14. All references to the game in this post have been updated with the correct title.

WWE 2K14 taps The Rock for cover spot originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We knew this was coming last week, but now it's official: Take-Two is now the holder of the WWE license. ~~The first game to come from the new WWE publisher is due this fall, titled WWE '14 - in line with 2K Sports' branding of sports games.~~ [Update: The original ESPN source cited a name change, but Take-Two's press release confirms the new game will be called WWE '14.]

Take-Two struck a five-year deal with WWE, WWE executive vice president of consumer products Casey Collins confirmed to ESPN. The previous WWE license holder was THQ, who has been pumping out wrasslin' games since 1999. THQ has since become no more, forced to sell off all its assets to the highest bidder - but before that silent auction, THQ and WWE got together to hold private bidding for the license. According to Collins, Take-Two was the right fit, a publisher he sees as "a leader going forward on these next-gen systems."

Not only that, but Take-Two's success with the NBA 2K series also spurred interest, Collins said. "The work they do, and the quality of the games they put out and how they've been able to grow their franchise with not only the simulation aspect of the game, but also the entertainment aspect, we thought they'd be a perfect partner."

WWE '14 will launch this fall, a joint collaboration between 2K Sports studio Visual Concepts and longtime WWE series developer Yukes, located in Japan. As part of this five-year deal, Take-Two has also hired on some designers from THQ to work with Visual Concepts. "What we're going to do moving forward is meld Yukes with the team at Visual Concepts, so we can have the best of both worlds," Collins said. "Having Yukes' experience and then getting the Visual Concepts guys on board with them, we think this is going to be a dynamic duo."

Collins confirmed that folks from THQ's "Fight Team" were being hired at Take-Two to help Visual Concepts with the transition. "The THQ Fight Team is also being brought over, and they'll report directly to Visual Concepts. Their experience in the marketing, their experience in the development, their experience with our franchise for years ... we thought that it was very valuable to keep that continuity."

[Note: Image taken from WWE '13, but you probably knew that because it says WWE '13 right on the image.

Take-Two officially takes over WWE license, WWE '14 coming in fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WWE 13 review Gimme a hell yeah

Take-Two Interactive is set to enter a publishing deal for WWE games, confirming a previous report. IGN obtained a quote from the parent company of 2K Games, 2K Sports and Rockstar that it expects to take over the license previously held by defunct publisher THQ.

"At this time, the agreement is pending court approval and we anticipate that it will be finalized shortly," a company representative told IGN. "We are very excited about the potential of this agreement and will have more to share at the appropriate time."

Take-Two plans to keep developer Yukes on to helm the franchise. The exact financial terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed. WWE isn't the only thing Take-Two picked up from the collapse of THQ, spending $10.9 million on Turtle Rock's still secret Evolve during the asset auction last month.

Take-Two to publish WWE games pending court approval originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tattoo artist sues THQ over use of original ink in UFC Undisputed 2010, UFC Undisputed 3

A tattoo artist by the name of Chris Escobedo has filed a lawsuit against THQ over its supposedly unauthorized usage of a tattoo Escobedo designed. Specifically, Escobedo owns the copyright to a tattoo present on the virtual version of MMA fighter Carlos Condit in UFC Undisputed 2010 and UFC Undisputed 3.

Escobedo's argument hinges on the idea that, despite being permanently affixed to a public figure, the tattoo's design still belongs to him, as he created it originally and never signed the rights to the design away to Condit. By digitally recreating that design without permission, THQ may have violated Escobedo's copyright on the work. The lawsuit also claims that THQ's usage of Condit's likeness on its website violates Escobedo's copyright as well.

The lawsuit seeks compensation for "actual damages" caused by THQ's usage of the artwork, as well as "an order directing THQ to account to Mr. Escobedo for all gains, profits and advantages derived by them by their wrongful conduct, and to disgorge all profits obtained by their wrongful conduct." Gross.

Tattoo artist sues THQ over use of original ink in UFC Undisputed 2010, UFC Undisputed 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yuke's acquires Lingerie Football League license

Yuke's recently obtained the Lingerie Football League license to develop a video game based on the "aggressive yet sexy" sport. The studio developed the WWE series as well as the UFC Undisputed series, so it is experienced with scantily clad individuals in video games.

The LFL is a league of under-dressed women playing 7-on-7 indoor American football, with 12 teams and 14 more to come in the next four seasons. The sport is often criticized for its portrayal of female athletes, as women wear little more than protective pads on the field.

Yuke's has not announced information on which platforms it is developing the game for. We're hoping there's no mention of "jiggle physics" in future updates.

Yuke's acquires Lingerie Football League license originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The above leaked trailer for WWE 13, assuming it hasn't been ripped from the pages of YouTube by THQ, shows off many of the wrestling acrobatics and tiny shorts one can look forward to performing and wearing this fall, when the game pile drives its way onto retail shelves come November 1.

Eagle-eyed readers will recognize wrestling legends The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Mankind, among newer faces like Sheamus, Mark Henry, CM Punk and Chris Jericho. Hey THQ, how 'bout bringing back some Doink?

Leaked WWE 13 trailer shows off slams, jams and a Nov. 1 2012 release date originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 May 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I hate BJ Penn. "Hate" might be a strong word, but twice now he's thwarted my attempts to win the UFC Lightweight Championship title. While pummeling my way to 30 wins feels rewarding, my five losses (two from Penn) are an inescapable stain on my record. Falling from the #2 ranking to #7 is embarrassing. Between fights, I hit my limited opportunities to train hard, building up my submission and grappling defense with one goal in mind: to beat Penn and win the belt.

Gallery: UFC Undisputed 3 (Heavyweight Roster)

Continue reading UFC Undisputed 3 review: Pride Fighting

UFC Undisputed 3 review: Pride Fighting originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pro wrestling has never been depicted as well as it has in WWE '12, a decidedly non-wrestling game. Sure, it's got "wrestling" embedded somewhere in its acronymic title, but WWE '12 acts like a fighting game. In pro wrestling, the "other guy" in a match takes bumps, and helps dictate the pace of the bout. The video game versions of wrestling don't include blatant options to take falls. There is no intentional means of losing to give a low-card wrestler a "push."

WWE '12 continues the tradition of advancing the illusion of wrestling. Both as a video game and as an extension of the WWE product, it accomplishes that task exceedingly well.

Gallery: WWE '12 (360/PS3/Wii)

Continue reading WWE '12 review: Men in Tights

WWE '12 review: Men in Tights originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Though THQ originally assigned a January date to UFC Undisputed 3, it went on to defy the name and dispute that ship date. During an investor call, CEO Brian Farrell revealed the new release date: February 14. It's a day for togetherness, after all, even if said togetherness involves a sleeper hold in the middle of an octagonal arena.

Earlier today, THQ sent out media for "PRIDE Mode," featuring a roster of fighters from the PRIDE Fighting Championships, presumably battling over whose self-assuredness is most justified.

Gallery: UFC Undisputed 3 (Pride Mode)

UFC Undisputed 3 definitely shipping February 14 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Don't think we can't see you out there, you UFC ultra-fan you. You're the guy with posters of Flint Ironstag and Bolt Vanderhuge all over your home gym. You're the guy with the octagon-shaped bed, the chain-link wallpaper and one of those old-timey uvula punching bags mounted in your shower. You breathe this stuff, and THQ knows it. That's why they've entrusted you specifically with the solemn duty of determining which fighter will grace the cover of UFC Undisputed 3.

You've got between now and September 30 to vote for one of five fighters, so start blasting your core and jammin' on your quads now; that clickin' finger needs to be in peak physical condition. Once you've cast your ballot, you'll have the chance to win passes to a live UFC event, as if you didn't have season tickets already. Remember to always stretch properly before using the internet, and never vote on cover art without a spotter.

You -- yes you -- can select the cover athlete for UFC Undisputed 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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THQ today updated its guidance for its first fiscal quarter in 2010, which ends June 30, as well as its entire fiscal 2010, ending March 30, 2011. Previously, the company had predicted non-GAAP first quarter net sales to be between $190 and $200 million. THQ has now lowered its first quarter guidance to between $155 and $165 million. The corresponding outlook for fiscal 2010 has been lowered from between $905 and $920 million to between $845 and $865 million.

The culprit for the guidance shift? "Lower-than-anticipated sales of UFC Undisputed 2010, and the strengthening dollar," according to THQ president and CEO Brian Farrell. Even though pre-orders were 50 percent higher than the 2009 iteration, noted Farrell, sell through of the 2.6 million shipped units has been "below [THQ's] expectations, and prior-year results."

Farrell sated that THQ has "a strong pipeline scheduled for release over the next three years" and asked that "everyone" try out its offerings on the E3 show floor. You can bet we'll be doing just that in the days ahead.

THQ revises financial outlook, UFC 2010 disappoints originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rockstar's western opus, Red Dead Redemption, has saddled up and rode for first once again in the GFK Chart-Track derby. Even though it's suffered a 40% drop in sales -- likely a byproduct of those shortages -- it was enough to best UFC Undisputed 2010, which debuted at second place.

Also of note is the debut of Blur at the 14th spot -- well below Black Rock Studio's previously released arcade racing rival Split/Second (6th) and United Front Games' ModNation Racers (12th).

Source - Top 40 Entertainment Software, Week Ending May 29 2010
Source - Red Dead Redemption Still Riding High at No. 1

Red Dead Redemption tops UK charts again; Blur loses out to Split/Second originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Develop magazine has published its latest Develop 100, a list of 100 video game developers ranked by the amount of money they made at UK retail. There's a digital version of the whole book online, but the list is available in quick-browse form over on the website, and there are plenty of big industry names. Nintendo has topped the list -- it did the same thing a few years ago before Blizzard stole the No. 1 spot last time around (down to No. 80 this year).

Infinity Ward, a development house whose best days may be behind it, sits at No. 2. The biggest surprise in the top 10 may be Yuke's at No. 9, the company behind a long history of wrestling titles and creators of the popular UFC Undisputed line. It's been around this list before, though, having reached as high as No. 8 a few years ago. Midway Newcastle is on the list at No. 90, despite having shut down last year.

The US claims both the most studios on the list (40 percent) as well as the most profit earned (£484.78 million). And, in general, profits are up from previous years -- Nintendo itself is making about £70 million more than it did the last time it was in first place. Remember, these are all UK totals, but Develop has worked hard to make a fairly representative list of worldwide developers.

Nintendo once again tops the Develop 100 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 May 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Admittedly, Chuck Liddell is our second favorite "Iceman" -- Bobby Drake's mutant powers and frosty quips make him slightly more endearing to video game nerds like us. But the UFC fighter has his charms as well. Not only is he the winning coach on this season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show, but here he is in a promo video for the upcoming UFC Undisputed 2010 game, schooling all of us pushovers on what it takes to win in the Octagon.

[Spoiler: You have to get real angry and beat up that seemingly no-good Ortiz character.]

UFC Undisputed's Chuck Liddell tells us what it takes originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 May 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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THQ announced earlier this year that it planned to release a UFC Undisputed 2010 demo a few months prior to the game's May 25 launch. Now, according to the game's community website, it looks like certain UFC fans will be getting an early crack at the demo. The community site relaunched last week, announcing some new perks for registered members, including early access to the demo. According to a recent post, the demo is expected late this week, so you'd best get registered if you want in on the big, sweaty man-fight action.

To register, just viciously punch your mouse button on this link.

[Via Eurogamer]

UFC Undisputed 2010 early access demo expected this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the main things an annualized franchise must do is convince its fans that the tweaks made to each successive sequel are really worth getting hyped about. After an impressive debut with last year's UFC Undisputed 2009, Yuke's and THQ have a lot to prove with 2010. This video highlights some of the key improvements made to the gameplay engine, notably the addition of "sways," dodges that allow fighters to quickly counter-attack.

Other improvements to the combat engine involve utilizing the cage in both offensive and defensive maneuvers. The submission system has also been improved, with a more dynamic camera that focuses on the limbs that are being worked on. It's meant to be more "visceral," a trait that's pretty important in a game all about dudes beating each other up. For UFC fans, we wonder if these improvements are worth another purchase this year?

Sway into this new UFC Undisputed 2010 trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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UFC Undisputed 2010 already has a shaved kodiak bear on its cover, so what else do you want? OK, how about a video of B.J. Penn just being sweaty and angry? Maybe some new pictures of the game in a gallery? Still not enough!? Then there are exclusive Ultimate Fights for the PS3 version, like:

Ultimate 2009 Category -- UFN 18 - Carlos Condit vs. Martin Kampmann
Ultimate Knockouts Category -- UFC 102 - Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia
Ultimate Classics Category -- UFC 60 - Matt Hughes vs. Royce Gracie, UFC 66 - Keith Jardine vs. Forrest Griffin
Ultimate Submissions Category -- UFC 68 - Martin Kampmann vs. Drew McFredries

We're sure more assets are coming. Just please, please don't punch us.

Gallery: UFC Undisputed 2010

UFC 2010 features exclusive fights on PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>thqufc-undisputedufc-undisputed-2010yukesTue, 16 Mar 2010 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Best of the Rest: Andrew's Picks of 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/02/best-of-the-rest-andrews-picks-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/02/best-of-the-rest-andrews-picks-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/02/best-of-the-rest-andrews-picks-of-2009/#comments

Flower
This year had a number of terrific downloadable games (this list is a testament to that), however no game -- retail or digital -- connected with me like Flower. Jenova Chen's flOw was an interesting experiment, but Flower is an actual game. In fact, Flower is one of the few experiences I can think of that show the true potential of games as a unique storytelling medium. No other non-interactive art form will ever be able to replicate what thatgamecompany has managed to create.

Continue reading Best of the Rest: Andrew's Picks of 2009

Best of the Rest: Andrew's Picks of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-of-the-rest-2009call-of-dutycall-of-duty-modern-warfare-2comet-crashdigital-comicsDissidiadissidia-final-fantasyeaEA-Canadaea-sportsElectronic-Artsfat-princessfight-nightfight-night-round-4Fightingfinal-fantasyflowerguerrilla-gameskillzonekillzone-2modern-warfarePelfastpixeljunk-monsterspixeljunk-monsters-deluxepsnq-entertainmentresident-evilresident-evil-5rock-bandrock-band-unpluggedRTSSportsSquare-EnixStrategythatgamecompanythqufcufc-undisputed-2009XboxyukesSat, 02 Jan 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 dated, detailed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/24/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2010-dated-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/24/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2010-dated-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/24/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2010-dated-detailed/#comments

Other than a recent countdown offered by THQ, we haven't heard much about the publisher's next effort in its longtime wrestling franchise, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010. Today though, THQ announced an October 20 release date for the game, along with a clear marketing push towards online play.

Nelo Lucich, a senior VP at licensor JAKKS Pacific, leads the charge, saying, "The vast array of creative and online options allow players the ability to create their own unique Superstars, right down to their tattoos and customized ring gear." He goes on to tout the game's "Community Creations interface" and other options for online play, remaining confident. And maybe he should be, considering the game's October release now has a much better chance of standing out in a delay-riddled holiday season than ever before.

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 dated, detailed originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSjakks-pacificMicrosoftnelo-lucichNintendorelease-dateTHQWiiwrestlingWWEWWE-SmackDownWWE-SmackDown-vs-RAWWWE-SmackDown-vs-RAW-2010Xbox-360YukesMon, 24 Aug 2009 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[THQ begins a countdown to Smackdown]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/thq-begins-a-countdown-to-smackdown/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/thq-begins-a-countdown-to-smackdown/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/thq-begins-a-countdown-to-smackdown/#comments

This might be the weirdest variant of the reviled countdown site yet. We know exactly what the countdown is for -- WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 -- and, since it's an annual sports franchise, we don't really expect surprises. But there it is, counting down three days until we'll see the roster, media, downloads, list of features, and other areas of what promises to be a bog-standard game website.

Of course, the big attraction here is what the new game will look like. However, since that was revealed on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, that leaves ... the downloads? Who will appear on the downloadable desktop wallpaper. FIND OUT in three days!

THQ begins a countdown to Smackdown originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>countdownMicrosoftNintendoTHQWiiwrestlingWWEWWE-SmackDownWWE-SmackDown-vs-RAWWWE-SmackDown-vs-RAW-2010Xbox-360YukesMon, 17 Aug 2009 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Saints Row 2 and WWE Smackdown 2009 join Greatest Hits lineup]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/saints-row-2-and-wwe-smackdown-2009-join-greatest-hits-lineup/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/saints-row-2-and-wwe-smackdown-2009-join-greatest-hits-lineup/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/saints-row-2-and-wwe-smackdown-2009-join-greatest-hits-lineup/#comments

It looks as though two more will join PS3's esteemed Greatest Hits lineup. GameStop has recently dropped the price of both Smackdown vs RAW 2009 and Saints Row 2 to the standard Greatest Hits price of $29.99. The addition of these two titles will boost the number of PS3 Greatest Hits games to over 20.

[Via Kotaku]

Source - Smackdown vs RAW 2009
Source - Saints Row 2

Saints Row 2 and WWE Smackdown 2009 join Greatest Hits lineup originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamestopgreatest-hitssaints-row-2THQWWEWWE-SmackDownWWE-SmackDown-vs-RAWWWE-SmackDown-vs-RAW-2009YukesTue, 04 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: NEVES Plus brings Art Style to SimEarth]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/nintendoware-weekly-neves-plus-brings-art-style-to-simearth/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/nintendoware-weekly-neves-plus-brings-art-style-to-simearth/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/nintendoware-weekly-neves-plus-brings-art-style-to-simearth/#comments

This week's star of the show is undoubtedly WiiWare, which receives the very rare "three-title-update." Playing second and third fiddle are DSiWare and the Virtual Console, which both get the usual one new title. So, without further ado, let's check out what's available to download this week across Nintendo platforms in the latest NintendoWare Weekly.

Continue reading NintendoWare Weekly: NEVES Plus brings Art Style to SimEarth

NintendoWare Weekly: NEVES Plus brings Art Style to SimEarth originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aksysaksys-gamesart-styleart-style-boxlifeBoxlifedrill-sergeant-mindstrongDSdsiwarefamily-mini-golfnevesneves-plusNintendonintendoware-weeklysimearthsimearth-the-living-planetskip-ltdtg16turbografx16virtual-consoleWiiwiiwarexseedyukesMon, 22 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fighter cut from UFC 2009 because of ... his hair?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/28/fighter-cut-from-ufc-2009-because-of-his-hair/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/28/fighter-cut-from-ufc-2009-because-of-his-hair/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/28/fighter-cut-from-ufc-2009-because-of-his-hair/#comments

Hey, UFC fighters. Over here. Would you like to avoid appearing in a video game without getting fired? We have the solution for you: Stop cutting your hair. According to Fight! magazine (via 5thround.com), UFC fighter Clay Guida was cut from UFC 2009: Undisputed because his trademark shaggy locks were causing clipping problems and creating issues with collision detection. THQ supposedly offered Guida money to trim his hair so that he could be included in the game, an offer Guida seemingly refused.

We applaud Guida for not (essentially) selling his hair to THQ, but come on, he had to be cut because of his hair? Hasn't hair been in 3D fighting games since ... forever? Couldn't they have given his in-game model a headband or something? The mind reels ....

[Via GameSetWatch]

Fighter cut from UFC 2009 because of ... his hair? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 May 2009 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Microsoftthqufc-2009-undisputedXbox-360yukesyukes-osakaThu, 28 May 2009 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NEVES plus WiiWare equals NEVES Plus on WiiWare]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/19/neves-plus-wiiware-equals-neves-plus-on-wiiware/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/19/neves-plus-wiiware-equals-neves-plus-on-wiiware/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/19/neves-plus-wiiware-equals-neves-plus-on-wiiware/#comments

NEVES, Yuke's Company's tangram-based DS puzzle game, is migrating to WiiWare in Q2. NEVES Plus, published by Yuke's affiliate Akinai Games, features the same gameplay as the DS version, in which players arrange seven shapes to fit into silhouettes. If the explanation isn't clicking for you, just try it!

The WiiWare game, which is now Egyptian-themed for some reason, includes 500 puzzles, including some not found in the original. It also includes multiple modes for up to four players, including the ability for players to jump in at any time to help solve a puzzle or just bother you by waving a tiny hand around on the screen.

NEVES plus WiiWare equals NEVES Plus on WiiWare originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been telling everyone that Evasive Space is kind of like a shmup, without all of the sh-ing. Turns out, that's wrong. Evasive Space is like combining Operation and Asteroids.

If you've had enough of text today, then feel free to watch our video review. It's injected with 100% videological goodness, courtesy of Joystiq (patent pending).

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Joystiq Review: Evasive Space (WiiWare) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>akinai-gamesasteroidsevasive-spacehigh-voltageoperationreviewsshmupwiiwareyukesWed, 18 Feb 2009 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Wiikly Wares: Evasive Space and Life Force]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/16/wiikly-wares-evasive-space-and-life-force/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/16/wiikly-wares-evasive-space-and-life-force/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/16/wiikly-wares-evasive-space-and-life-force/#comments

Today, we've got two new games. On the WiiWare side, there's Evasive Space, which is a shmup without all of the shooting. Then, on the Virtual Console, we've got ... a shmup. Man, they sure love flooding the Wii with shmups. If you want to try Evasive Space for free, remember we're giving it away for a few more hours.

WiiWare
Evasive Space (Yukes Company of America, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): Players take on the role of Konki the Stellar Guardian, who is charged with recovering stolen Constellation Stones that make up the heavens. Dr. Dark Matter and his space thieves have nabbed them, and players must navigate 20 dangerous time- and collection-based missions to get them back. Check out some screens in our gallery below.

Virtual Console
Life Force (NES, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii Points): An arcade shmup ported to the NES in 1988, players must navigate the inside of a giant alien that is infected by a strain of bacteria, shooting down enemies and grabbing power-ups when they can.

There's also a weird sort of riddle that Nintendo included in the press release this week. Find it after the break.

Gallery: Evasive Space

Continue reading Wiikly Wares: Evasive Space and Life Force

Wiikly Wares: Evasive Space and Life Force originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The contest is closed. Keep an eye on your email, winners!

Looking forward to next week's release of Evasive Space? So are we, which is why we've hooked up with Yuke's and High Voltage to gift four (4) lucky readers with their very own copy of the game. To get in on the action, simply follow the rules below:

Leave us a comment telling us what your favorite WiiWare game is
You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US
You may enter once per day
This entry period ends at 11:59AM ET on Monday, February 16. We'll randomly select 4 winners at that time to receive Evasive Space ($10). Please check your e-mail!
For a list of complete rules, click here

Best of luck to you all and thanks for reading!

Joyswag: Evasive Space (WiiWare) [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>evasive-spacehigh-voltagehigh-voltage-softwarejoyswagshmupwiiwareyukesThu, 12 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prepare to evade space on February 16]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/29/prepare-to-evade-space-on-februrary-16/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/29/prepare-to-evade-space-on-februrary-16/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/29/prepare-to-evade-space-on-februrary-16/#comments

Click image for more colorful screens

It didn't make it to us in January as hoped, but a press release just hit our inbox, asking us to pass along the information that Evasive Space, the game that Yuke's and High Voltage have been collaborating on, is going to be available to download on February 16 for 1,000 Wii Points. A bit pricey? Sure, but for such an interesting and unique game (it's a shmup without all of the, uh, shmupping), we're willing to shell out and give it a try. What say you all?

Prepare to evade space on February 16 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>evasive-spacehigh-voltagehigh-voltage-softwarereleasesshmupshoot-em-upshooterwiiwareyukesThu, 29 Jan 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Slamming Smackdown vs. Raw DLC in January]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/23/slamming-smackdown-vs-raw-dlc-in-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/23/slamming-smackdown-vs-raw-dlc-in-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/23/slamming-smackdown-vs-raw-dlc-in-january/#commentsFiled under: News, Xbox Live Marketplace

THQ just announced a set of upcoming downloadable content for Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 that'll be releasing sometime in January of ... 2009. The 400 Microsoft point DLC will come packed with a few new wrestlers and a set of new spandex, all of which is conveniently listed below. Note too that our peeps over on the Playstation 3 will be receiving additional DLC content that's exclusive to the platform. And we thought we had something special, THQ ... ouch.

Evan Bourne
Ted DiBiase Jr.
Charlie Haas
New spandex attire for Chris Jericho

Slamming Smackdown vs. Raw DLC in January originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DLCTHQWWEWWE-SmackDownWWE-SmackDown-vs-RAWWWE-SmackDown-vs-RAW-2009XBLMYukesTue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Network gets exclusive DLC for WWE Smackdown vs. Raw]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/22/playstation-network-gets-exclusive-dlc-for-wwe-smackdown-vs-raw/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/22/playstation-network-gets-exclusive-dlc-for-wwe-smackdown-vs-raw/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/22/playstation-network-gets-exclusive-dlc-for-wwe-smackdown-vs-raw/#commentsFiled under: PlayStation Network

Who doesn't like the word "exclusive"? While this may not be the biggest news ever, WWE fans will certainly appreciate knowing PlayStation Network will be home to a few exclusive costumes when DLC is made available in January. The first Roster Pack will be available for $4.99 and will include the following:

Evan Bourne - playable Superstar
Ted DiBiase - playable Superstar
Charlie Haas - playable Superstar
Chris Jericho - alternate attire
Kelly Kelly - holiday costume (EXCLUSIVELY ON PS3)
Maria Santa - holiday costume (EXCLUSIVELY ON PS3)
Masked Kane - alternate attire (EXCLUSIVELY ON PS3)
MVP - alternate attire (EXCLUSIVELY ON PS3)
Edge - alternate attire (EXCLUSIVELY ON PS3)

[Via PlayStation.Blog]

PlayStation Network gets exclusive DLC for WWE Smackdown vs. Raw originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcTHQWWEWWE-SmackDownWWE-SmackDown-vs-RAWWWE-SmackDown-vs-RAW-2009YukesMon, 22 Dec 2008 17:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Evasive Space site launches with new trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/16/evasive-space-site-launches-with-new-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/16/evasive-space-site-launches-with-new-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/16/evasive-space-site-launches-with-new-trailer/#commentsFiled under: News, Video, WiiWare

The official site for Evasive Space has launched and its chock full of gaming goodness for those looking to evade space. There's a new trailer (we've embedded it into the post above this text here), some screens, and even some info on the various game modes available. After you check out the trailer above, be sure to head on over and check out the site here.

[Via press release]

Evasive Space site launches with new trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>evasive-spacehigh-voltagehigh-voltage-softwarenon-shmupshmupyukesTue, 16 Dec 2008 17:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Evasive Space dodges December, aims for January]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/09/evasive-space-dodges-december-aims-for-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/09/evasive-space-dodges-december-aims-for-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/09/evasive-space-dodges-december-aims-for-january/#commentsFiled under: Video, Screens, WiiWare

Look! More screens of Evasive Space, this time covering Acts 3 (blue, icy) and 4 (full of murky greens and browns)! There's a new trailer as well, which is a little more varied than the last one. Pew pew! Or ... not, as the case may be.

Incidentally, we noticed some of you weren't overly keen on the idea of a shmup in which you don't fire a single bullet, but we're totally ready for a whole game based on the same premise as Geometry Wars' superb "Pacifism" achievement. We'll find out if this works soon enough: Yuke's and High Voltage just confirmed a January release on WiiWare.

[Via press release]

Evasive Space dodges December, aims for January originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>evasive-spacehigh-voltagenon-shmupshmupyukesTue, 09 Dec 2008 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Evasive Space: there's a reason it's not called Confrontational Space]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/05/evasive-space-theres-a-reason-its-not-called-confrontational/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/05/evasive-space-theres-a-reason-its-not-called-confrontational/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/05/evasive-space-theres-a-reason-its-not-called-confrontational/#commentsFiled under: News, Video, WiiWare

Hey, look, it's a pointer-controlled shooter on WiiWare! That's ... great. Actually, Yuke's/High Voltage's Evasive Space appears to have a somewhat novel control scheme, in which the pointer actually controls the direction of your flight and not just the direction of your shots.

Oh, and also there aren't any shots. So really it's not much of a shooter. Instead, it's a collection of various timed (or time trial) challenges ranging from rescuing floating spacemen to navigating mazes to searching for items. All with nary a pew, pew or pew to be found!

If this sounds intriguing to you, have a look at IGN's pile of videos (accessible in the sidebar of the embedded video or here) and check out their written impressions as well. It's apparently due out sometime in December or January for 1,000 Wii Points.

Evasive Space: there's a reason it's not called Confrontational Space originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>evasive-spacehigh-voltagenon-shmupshmupyukesFri, 05 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Evasive Space screens fail at evading our attention]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/19/evasive-space-screens-fail-at-evading-our-attention/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/19/evasive-space-screens-fail-at-evading-our-attention/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/19/evasive-space-screens-fail-at-evading-our-attention/#commentsFiled under: News, Screens

The first shots of Evasive Space invaded our inbox earlier today, and apparently things get quite ... trippy in the Yuke's/High Voltage collaboration. Not Jeff Minter levels of trippy, but still pretty out there in parts. The game itself, which will cost 1000 Wii Points, seems to be a mix of open play shmupping (as seen in Geometry Wars) and more linear, contained areas.

The screens in our gallery are drawn from the first two of the game's four acts, each of which will contain five scenarios to play through. In turn, these come in two types: either you'll be doing timed runs, or you'll be collecting stuff (spacemen, energy cells) while avoiding other stuff (asteroids, gas clouds). It's brave of Yuke's and High Voltage to release a shmup on a system overflowing with the things, but we like what we see so far! Hit up the gallery and tell us what you think.

[Via press release]

Evasive Space screens fail at evading our attention originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>evasive-spacehigh-voltageshmupshooteryukesWed, 19 Nov 2008 15:36:00 EST<![CDATA[High Voltage, Yuke's collaborating on Evasive Space]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/13/high-voltage-yukes-collaborating-on-evasive-space/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/13/high-voltage-yukes-collaborating-on-evasive-space/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/13/high-voltage-yukes-collaborating-on-evasive-space/#commentsFiled under: News, WiiWare

High Voltage and Yuke's are combining their considerable powers to bring us Evasive Space, a brand new WiiWare title, in January. Appropriately, screens or footage of the game have evaded us so far, aside from a slightly natty logo. Yes, we know you like posts to have pretty pictures, because we like those too, but that's the cruel, harsh reality of life for you.

We have some details, though, even if they are merely word-based. Evasive Space will be a "top-down shooter," one with twenty missions and a pilot called Konki, whose ship players will control with the infrared pointer capabilities of the Wiimote. There'll also be local multiplayer for you and three friends, and online leaderboards. High Voltage is growing rather fond of WiiWare, while Yuke's is becoming fond of making not-wrestling games, two developments we welcome.

[Via press release]

High Voltage, Yuke's collaborating on Evasive Space originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>evasive-spacehigh-voltageshooteryukesThu, 13 Nov 2008 14:34:00 EST<![CDATA[PSP Fanboy review: Neverland Card Battles]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/28/psp-fanboy-review-neverland-card-battles/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/28/psp-fanboy-review-neverland-card-battles/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/28/psp-fanboy-review-neverland-card-battles/#commentsFiled under: Reviews

Neverland Card Battles merges the strategy-RPG genre with the core gameplay mechanics of a trading card game. It's a card game first, an SRPG second, and this is clearly evident after having played and finished the title this past week. We know that a good number of our readers have read our preview from last month and have kept interest in the title. With the game releasing today, we know you all want to know: what's the final verdict? Read on after the break to find out.

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PSP Fanboy review: Neverland Card Battles originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>idea-factoryjoystiqfeaturesneverland-card-battlesreviewsyukesTue, 28 Oct 2008 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Smackdown vs. Raw 09 gets PS3-exclusive Collector's Ed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/27/smackdown-vs-raw-09-gets-ps3-exclusive-collectors-ed/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/27/smackdown-vs-raw-09-gets-ps3-exclusive-collectors-ed/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/27/smackdown-vs-raw-09-gets-ps3-exclusive-collectors-ed/#commentsFiled under: New Releases, News

Lesser wrestling fans may find it difficult to decide which version of the annual WWE Smackdown vs. Raw game to get this year, but the choice should be made easy for true rasslin' aficionados. THQ just announced a Collector's Edition for WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009, and it's exclusive to the PS3.

The Collector's Edition includes an extra Blu-ray disc with "a behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the videogame, as well as more than two hours of WWE footage." The North American version with have a "steel cage packaging," while Europe and Asia will get their bundle in a mini-ring -- because you're not hardcore enough to step into a steel cage, son. The press release was shy on a price unfortunately; however, with a Sunday, November 9 release so close, we should have that info soon enough.

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