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Batman: Arkham City screens are an inexplicable treat

Posted by Joystiq Sep 01 2010 16:57 GMT in Batman: Arkham City

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Before we get you all hot under the collar, a preface: We have no idea where these screenshots for Batman: Arkham City originated. They seem to be posted on an anonymous Flickr set, which then made its way onto NeoGAF. Normally, we wouldn't run images of enigmatic origins, though we've decided to make an exception this time for two reasons:

These images look pretty legitimate. These images are as hot as the molten core of the Sun which sustains our planet. Get your first look at Two-Face, Catwoman and the new (and arguably improved) Harley Quinn in the gallery below while we try to confirm their authenticity.

Lord Crump

GOTY 2011

Fallen Shade

I'm not gonna lie, these graphics look sexy as hell. And despite now being the queen of the juggalos I would still stick my penis in Harley Quinn

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Solve Layton's puzzles or die in a Bay area phone booth

Posted by Joystiq Sep 01 2010 04:00 GMT in Professor Layton and the Unwound Future

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If you're in the San Francisco area on September 7, you may want to stop by the Union Square shopping center, where characters from the Professor Layton series will let visitors step into a British phone booth and sample the upcoming Professor Layton and the Unwound Future. Combined total puzzle scores for guys will be pitted against ladies' scores as similar events are held in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia.

... Hey, wait a minute! A puzzle-obsessed genius is trapping people in phone booths until they complete a battle of wits? Hell, toss in a couple of rotating blades and Cary Elwes and we've got a Saw movie on our hands.

sims

Best marketing scheme ever

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DC Universe Online screens give us a brush with Bats

Posted by Joystiq Aug 30 2010 03:30 GMT in DC Universe Online

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Listen, we're sure whatever custom superhero you're planning on creating within DC Universe Online is going be a precious and unique snowflake -- but you know who else is great? Batman and all his friends. You can check out their exploits, both heroic and villainous, in the gallery below.

Lord Crump

Wasn't this posted on Kotaku several hours ago?

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Video: What if Call of Duty was a Pokemon game?

Posted by Joystiq Aug 27 2010 03:30 GMT in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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The problem with Pokemon is that it's pretty embarrassing to tell people you play it, especially if you're over the age of 13 -- just ask Griffin. They're great games, don't get us wrong. It's just that we're adults, with actual utility bills and Netflix memberships, and alive and breathing significant others. We can't risk losing all of that.

That's why we want to draw your attention to this Call of Duty and Pokemon mash-up clip, available just past the break. By incorporating the two, we can maintain our adult facade, while enjoying the deep and robust RPG experience Nintendo's line of games offers without all the kiddie stuff. It's the best of both worlds!

Ph1r3 App Inventor for Android's visual block language

don't do this to me joystiq
don't do this

Tails Doll

quit bitching about my bitching

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You must watch this teaser video for a Mega Man game you'll never play

Posted by Joystiq Aug 26 2010 15:45 GMT in Gaming News

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Rockman Online is a side-scrolling online game that mashes up the Mega Man and Mega Man X worlds. It's also only being released in South Korea. Luckily, then, this anime-style teaser video is cool enough for us to enjoy as a standalone work, because for us, it might as well be!

Fallen Shade

Awww why you gotta break my heart Capcom. Especially with a teaser like that...what the *crag* man

Popple

Someone is going to find a way into it.
It's an inevitability at this point.
My guess? Private servers.

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LittleBigPlanet 2 Gamescom trailer makes beautiful, beautiful music

Posted by Joystiq Aug 17 2010 19:35 GMT in LittleBigPlanet 2

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We know you just got that Passion Pit song from LittleBigPlanet 2's debut trailer out of your head, so we apologize for the video posted just after the break. Sony's Gamescom 2010 press conference offered its crowded attendees a look at even more of the customizable sequel's creation tools, such as the music editor and cutscene direction process. It also shows off more of the main campaign's multitude of colorful backdrops -- all set to the infinitely brain-adhering "Sleepyhead."

Check out the new video after the jump -- and keep your fingers crossed for a chance to get in the upcoming LittleBigPlanet 2 closed beta test.

Shrowser

Awesome.

Twytch

it will look nice next to my lbp beta data I still have installed

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5TH Cell's next game uses the Source engine

Posted by Joystiq Aug 17 2010 23:15 GMT in Gaming News

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Jeremiah Slaczka, creative director and CEO of Super Scribblenauts developer 5TH Cell, dropped a tantalizing hint about the company's next project in a statement to Joystiq. "We're not ready to reveal our next original game just yet, but I can say we're using the Source Engine for it," Slaczka told us.

Slaczka wouldn't confirm or deny whether this is the XBLA project mentioned last year. But if it's using Valve's FPS-friendly Source engine, it's unlikely to be a DS game -- and it's unlikely to be Scribblenauts. As for when we can expect to learn more about this mystery project: "Hopefully we'll have something to show people in a few months."

darkz

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Popple

Source confirmed for DS.

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What happens when PlayStation Plus games expire?

Posted by Joystiq Aug 16 2010 22:00 GMT in PlayStation Network

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In about a month, people who purchased a 3-month subscription to PlayStation Plus will be faced with one crucial question. What happens to my games when my subscription ends? Joystiq had access to a press-only 1 month trial, and recently found out the answer. Sony's premium online subscription service has offered a number of "free" games -- full PSN games, like WipEout HD and Critter Crunch, and a variety of Minis and PSone classics. However, these titles were all made available with a caveat: they'd remain accessible for as long as your subscription remained active.

Attempting to launch an expired game will trigger this prompt: "This content can be used if you renew the license in PlayStation Store." You'll be able to launch directly into the PlayStation Store, where you will be able to purchase the expired title. For example, we could purchase Aero Racer for its full price of $2.99 from the PlayStation Store. We could also choose to purchase a new PlayStation Plus subscription to extend the license.

Curiously, PSone games (like Syphon Filter) appear to work even after the Plus subscription ends. Although clearly marked as Expired under the game's "Details," the game launches normally. It's unclear if this is simply an oversight, or if this content is meant to be free, even after the end of a subscription (much like downloaded avatars and XMB themes). Nevertheless, we've asked Sony to clarify because, hey - permanently free games makes PlayStation Plus a much more palatable offer! If it's a glitch, you can look forward to another mandatory firmware update sometime soon (sorry!).

darkz

oh wow

Shrowser

Good thing anyone who buys PlayStation Plus is a moron.
Well XBL users pay $50 a year anyways just to play online, so it's not that bad if you're a new user.

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Prezanting the 1/4 scale Twilight Princess Zant statue

Posted by Joystiq Aug 14 2010 07:00 GMT in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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Known for such prized collectibles as its Zero Suit Samus statue, First 4 Figures has turned its attention to the Zelda franchise once more. Twilight Princess, to be exact, and its big bad guy, Zant. 750 of the 21-inch statues are being made, priced at $330. Keep reading for a full-sized photo.

Fallen Shade

I'd buy it

Popple

More like Scant, because there are only 750 0f them? AM I RIGHT!? HEY-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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BioShock Infinite preview: Setting foot in the floating city of Columbia

Posted by Joystiq Aug 12 2010 19:02 GMT in Gaming News

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The Event
This wasn't a normal video game press event. First, and perhaps most obviously, the security was thick. While an allegedly corrupt politician celebrated his birthday upstairs - an endless procession of well-dressed upper crusters made their way into the historic Plaza Hotel while protesters held court outside - another high-profile event was being held on the second floor. And while there was no police presence like outside, the black-pants, black v-neck crew that Irrational Games brought with them had things on lockdown. "Does that computer have a camera on it?" one of them asked me. "You'll need to check it." I went back into the hallway and got back in line. The same line I already stood in to check my cellphone. Security was thick.

But that's been the Boston-area developer's modus operandi since work began on its new title nearly three years ago. It's exceedingly rare in our industry to have a high-profile developer like Irrational keep something so completely under wraps for so long. And now, a room full of gaming press were assembled to see what Ken Levine and Co. have been working on. With an embargo less than 24 hours away and the promise that no outlet would be getting an early exclusive, Irrational wasn't about to let up on security now. After an introduction by a PR representative, again pleading with us to keep things quiet until today, Irrational Games' founder Ken Levine took the stage. "It's a long way to come for a trailer, a demo, and a little conversation," he admitted. "We also appreciate the patience you've had with us. It's been three years and we've said nothing about what we're doing," but it was finally time to see what was beneath the curtain. Cue the trailer.

Shrowser

Bring on the Bioshock.

Popple

Old.

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Rumor: Duke Nukem Forever being completed by Gearbox

Posted by Joystiq Aug 11 2010 16:00 GMT in Duke Nukem Forever

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According to unnamed sources speaking with Kotaku and "claiming to have knowledge of the situation," development on Duke Nukem Forever is continuing -- until completion -- with Borderlands developer Gearbox Software. Stranger still, the sources also claim that a "playable demo" will be distributed at some point "later this year." While Take-Two confirmed that it retains the rights to DNF, it didn't offer any comment on the matter.

Gearbox head Randy Pitchford couldn't say anything either, but did note that he might be able to "better clarify the situation" at this year's PAX Prime. Duke Nukem creator George Broussard declined to comment as well. Although this is most certainly a "rumor" for now, we'd still like to wish Gearbox the best of luck over the next 15 years.

Slim

Slow Cooked Flank Steak

INGREDIENTS * 3 pounds flank steak * salt and ground black pepper to taste * 1 large carrot, chopped * 1 large onion, chopped * 1/4 teaspoon ground dried thyme * 1 bay leaf * 1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS 1. Season the flank steak with salt and pepper and place into a slow cooker. Add the carrot and onion; season with thyme and bay. Pour in the water.
2. Cook on High for 4 hours; turn the steak over and press down into the liquid. Continue cooking until a fork easily passes through the meat, about 4 hours more.

MattTheSpratt

I *CRAG*ING KNEW IT

delicious flank steak

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Valve breaks down Left 4 Dead 2 mode stats, 'Gib Fest' is latest mutation

Posted by Joystiq Aug 07 2010 16:30 GMT in Left 4 Dead 2

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Valve has posted some interesting stats for Left 4 Dead 2's mutation modes. The team has been watching you closely as you work your way through the zombie hordes, and it turns out you like realism and gore in your L4D games: Realism Versus and Chainsaw Massacre have been the two most popular mutations by far, with Realism Versus (which was later turned into a permanent mode) grabbing 41 percent of the player base during its featured week and 22 percent of the playing time. The Chainsaw mode was the "most tried" of the mutations, with 52 percent of the player base revving it up, and 14 percent of player minutes spent playing it.

Outside of mutations, versus and the co-op campaign actually both nab about 40 percent of players every day. And while Valve doesn't mention any of the least-played mutations, it does give notice to the Infected-doubling Hard Eight mutation, which was only tried by 26 percent of players but still grabbed over 10 percent of that week's playing time. This week, it's a "Gib Fest," with everyone on the team getting M60s and unlimited ammo. That sounds like a hunting accident just waiting to happen.

Viddd

"Ignore the game for a minute. This is real world zombie apocalypse. You fought your way to a boat and boarded. You are unbitten. You are heading towards an Island in the Keys you hope is deserted but you have no idea. If you only had one thing you could wish to be on the boat with you heading towards that Island - what would it be?"

56% of all the L4D2 players chose Zoey.

Shotgun came in second place with 22%. Ellis came with 13% and Health Kit came with 7%.

interesting facts

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Reminisce about classic Sonic over this six-pack

Posted by Joystiq Aug 07 2010 14:00 GMT in Sonic Classic Collection

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If you demand tiny figures of Sonic and his pals, and you demand them to be in their "correct" Genesis-era forms, you're going to be pleased with this set of six from First 4 Figures. Sonic fans can be quite demanding.

Monocleton

Fallen Shade

Don't be such a lordkat darkz

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Pokemon Black and White to feature new Pokemon only (until you beat it)

Posted by Joystiq Aug 05 2010 02:00 GMT in Gaming News

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At long last, Game Freak has discovered exactly why you've been so hesitant to jump on the last few generations of Pokémon titles: It's all those old Pokémon, of course. It's hard to feel like you're on a level playing field when you don't recognize a few of the 'mons introduced in Pearl or Ruby or Silver -- but, according to a blog post from Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, that won't be a problem in Pokémon Black and White.

Going by Andriasang's translation of the blog, players of the upcoming generation of Pokémon titles will only encounter all-new monsters until they clear the game. The developer hopes this will make the game a fresh experience for veterans and newcomers alike -- though Masuda admits that coming up with new monsters has been completely challenging. Well, yeah, we'd assume anything after number 300 would be tough to come up with. Here, we'll try: Stonedog! He's a dog! But he's made of stone.

Ph1r3 App Inventor for Android's visual block language

*crag*

Popple

THEY CRACKED THE CODE

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New Zealand's TV3 apologizes to Sony with Marmite, Flight of the Conchords

Posted by Joystiq Aug 04 2010 05:00 GMT in Gaming News

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The conflict between New Zealand's TV3 and Sony could have gone much differently than it did. Instead of suing TV3 into oblivion when it found out that the broadcaster had produced a commercial directly copying the PlayStation 3's "Montage" ad, Sony used the Kevin Butler persona to publicly absolve (and mock) TV3. In a PlayStation Blog post, Butler offered permission to copy all PS3 ads in exchange for "TV3's support in making the PS3 the OFFICIAL GAME CONSOLE OF NEW ZEALAND." And a Flight of the Conchords box set.

As if this whole story weren't cute enough, TV3 sent Sony a package containing not only the Conchords set, but other local treats -- and a plaque proclaiming PS3 the "official game console of Aotearoa." We'd never have believed it if we hadn't seen it ourselves: two media companies settling a dispute in a friendly, joking manner instead of litigation. Maybe every company should bring in a few fictional executives.

weedlord bonerhitler

cooleo

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Promise you'll play Halo 2600 (that's a covenant we can get behind)

Posted by Joystiq Aug 02 2010 00:30 GMT in Halo: Reach

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Have you ever wondered what Master Chief's intergalactic adventures would look like if rendered by an Atari 2600? Neither have we -- and now that the folks over at Extra Guy have shared their find of "Halo 2600," we don't have to. Bizarrely, ex-Microsoft VP of game publishing Ed Fries is credited on the game's cover as the creator (as seen on the game's Facebook page).

Halo 2600 was playable at the Classic Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, which came to an end today. Sure, it's playable online right now, but apparently we missed out on 500 real-life Atari 2600 cartridges containing the game (check out a photo of them all lined up). How's that for a limited edition?

[Thanks, Anthony!]

msn

Not half bad.

Linkshot

Tails Doll only wants to be loved.

By the Arbinigger.

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Source: Best Buy offering $300 FF13, Splinter Cell Conviction Xbox bundles next week

Posted by Joystiq Jul 30 2010 20:40 GMT in Splinter Cell: Conviction

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On August 2, Amazon is having a pretty sweet deal on the Final Fantasy XIII Xbox 360 bundle, but if online retailers aren't your thing, Joystiq has just discovered from a reliable source that a new initiative at brick-and-mortar retailer Best Buy will discount both the Final Fantasy XIII and Splinter Cell: Conviction bundles to $299.99 permanently, starting August 1, and lasting until the retailer runs out of stock. How else did you think the retailer would clear shelf space for the new hotness?

Each bundle comes with the titular game, two wireless controllers, a 250gb HDD and Xbox 360 console. The suggested retail price of each bundle right now is $349.99 (they both initially launched at a $399.99 price point), so this saves consumers a cool $50.

FrozenWinters

I might but FF13 bundel. Dont have either PS3 or XBOX, but dont need wierless so no point geting slim when I can get 100$ more in acesories for 1 pound + in wheight. Or should I get ps3?

FrozenWinters

what is tech specs difference? (GPU, CPU, RAM)

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Preview: DC Universe Online 'Play as Iconic' arena battle mode

Posted by Joystiq Jul 30 2010 00:00 GMT in DC Universe Online

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We've seen DC Universe Online several times now over the course of its development, and it's failed to much impress us. Still, the game continues to generate interest, if only because Sony Online Entertainment is bringing it to the PS3, and many gamers have been waiting for a new console MMO, polished or otherwise, for a long time.

Last week at Comic-Con, SOE showed off the latest build of DCU and spotlighted a new feature with the awkward name "Play as Iconic." ("Iconic" is what the licensed DC comics characters are referred to as in the game.) In the main game, you will play as your own custom characters, getting guidance and help from established veterans like Batman and Superman. But, as you've probably deduced, in the Play as Iconic bonus mode, you'll get to play as DC heroes (or villains) in a 2-on-2 PvP match.

Monocleton

batmsn, supermsn, and wonder womsn

msn

o:

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Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock songs list (so far)

Posted by Joystiq Jul 29 2010 18:00 GMT in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

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Formerly known as Guitar Hero 6, Warriors of Rock promises the largest on-disc set list so far, with over 90 songs. Here's a look at the list of songs that have been announced to date.

Hooly

so basically, it's songs they've used before, songs that are also going to be on rock band, 7 songs that are actually one song, and live versions.
will not be buying this. >_>

Fallen Shade

People still play Guitar Hero?

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A big media update for the tiny BlayzBloo

Posted by Joystiq Jul 28 2010 09:00 GMT in Gaming News

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How much cuteness can you handle today? Is it, like, a lot? If not, just pass this post right by. After the break, we have gameplay footage and dozens of screenshots of BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale, the DSiWare arena fighter starring chibi versions of BlazBlue's characters.

Hooly

looks pretty kawaii desu sugoi ne

©na

That is not an absurd title at all

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University of Central Florida's abstinence edu-game is just the best thing ever

Posted by Joystiq Jul 28 2010 18:04 GMT in Gaming News

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Look, we really wanted to write a harsh diatribe about the University of Central Florida's federally-funded game development project: An Avatar-esque edu-game that teaches young girls to ignore the sexual advances of their contemporaries. We wanted to talk about all the things that $434,000 of taxpayer's money could have been spent on, or how silly of a concept a motion-controlled abstinence game really is. Unfortunately, our spite turned to pure, unbridled glee after watching this Fox News Report on the project.

Between the news-friendly gaming lingo ("digital puppetry," "jumping into the skin," "interactors," etc.) and the contorted, soulless husks that comprise the game's cast of sexually aware characters, the video -- posted just after the jump -- is a comedy goldmine. Dig in, gang.

Hooly

Wii Wait Until Marriage

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Atelier Rorona screenshots from NIS's alchemy shop

Posted by Joystiq Jul 28 2010 08:00 GMT in Atelier Rorona

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The many new Atelier Rorona screenshots in our gallery seem to encapsulate the whole of the experience: battling in the field, creating new items and materials in your alchemy shop, and being somewhat embarrassed repeatedly in conversations.

Ph1r3 App Inventor for Android's visual block language

i love me some rape in vidya gaems

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Meet Victini, Pokemon Black and White's #000 Pokemon

Posted by Joystiq Jul 27 2010 03:30 GMT in Gaming News

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This is Victini, a very special Pokemon introduced for Pokemon Black and White. So special, in fact, that it occupies number 000 in the Pokedex. It's a "phantom Legendary" Pokemon.

Isn't it adorable? Doesn't it make you want to go to Japan in September, buy a copy of the game, and download it from a DS station or game retailer? Coincidentally, that's precisely how you acquire a Victini of your very own.

You'll probably be able to get one in the North American game after its spring 2011 launch, probably through a Toys R Us event or something like that, but do you really want to take that chance? Victini's just a plane ticket (and a couple of months) away.

Monocleton

I don't see why they just put it at the very end of the Isshu dex, it's obviously another Mew/Celebi/Jirachi/Manaphy. I swear on all things holy if they make its National Dex number 000 as well I'll personally bomb Game Freak. That number will always be reserved for Missingno.

Ph1r3 App Inventor for Android's visual block language

quick everyone delete their posts

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Gorillaz: Escape to Plastic Beach via iPad and iPhone

Posted by Joystiq Jul 27 2010 03:00 GMT in Gaming News

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Gorillaz, the best nonexistent cartoon band since the Archies, appears in a new iPhone/iPad game called Gorillaz: Escape to Plastic Beach. Even though the concept of the game seems to be about escaping from Plastic Beach. Players control psychotic bassist Murdoc, who flies above Plastic Beach on a "Doom Glider," shooting ghost pirate ships and, for some reason, keeping lead singer 2D from getting away.

The Unity-powered game was released simultaneously on iPhone and iPad today, with each version available for $1.99. In addition, it can be purchased as a Unity-powered browser game. Check out some screens of this fairly improbable game in our gallery!

Hooly

too bad i bought deluxe version of PB so i already have it :>

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Street Fighter X Tekken (and vice versa) revealed at Comic-Con

Posted by Joystiq Jul 24 2010 21:37 GMT in Street Fighter x Tekken

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According to Event Hubs, Capcom producer Yoshinori Ono recently dropped a fairly sizable bomb on attendees of the company's "Street Fighter Mania!: SSFIV and Beyond" panel at Comic-Con: Street Fighter X Tekken. The oft-rumored project will be developed by Capcom using the Street Fighter IV engine, and will feature a number of fighters from Namco's similarly successful fighting franchise.

But that's not all! Ono also revealed that Namco Bandai would be developing Tekken X Street Fighter, which will be developed in-house at Tekken, and spearheaded by long-time franchise producer Katsuhiro Harada. Both titles will be released for 360 and PS3, though according to a cheeky slide at the end of the presentation, the current release window is "not for a while!"

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Francis

Let's just make one mega fighting game combining all fighters ever.

Lord Crump

I'll probably get the Tekken version; I don't really play fighters that much, but I have always had a tendency to buy Tekken titles
even though it will probably just sit in my library unplayed most of the time

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Activision unleashes Cabela's North American Adventures this September

Posted by Joystiq Jul 24 2010 03:50 GMT in Gaming News

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When we're closest to death, that's when we feel most alive. We're pretty sure somebody said that once. What better way to truly feel alive than to fight ferocious animals to the death? Too bad all of those guns and vests and airfare really add up.

We've got a relatively safer and cheaper solution: Cabela's North American Adventures. It's the newest entry in the Cabela line of titles, Activision announced today -- set to grace the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP and Wii systems this September. The Wii version will ship with the Top Shot gun peripheral that debuted with Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010.

Cabela's North American Adventures will ship with a custom gun utility that allows players to create their own weapons from a variety of different receivers, stocks, barrels and scopes, and also provides players with their own in-game cameraman. He should come in handy should you run out of ammo and need something to distract the bears while you make your escape.

The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game will allow up to four players to connect via the internet and engage in group hunts. Performances will then be added to an online leaderboard to find out who's best at killing Bambi's mom.

darkz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An_-EqWYXVs

darkz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI-gqL4vjmg...

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Forgive the TARDIS-ness: Doctor Who games arrive today in the US

Posted by Joystiq Jul 23 2010 03:35 GMT in Gaming News

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PC gamers in the US who felt like they were getting sonic-screwdrivered-over by not being able to play the BBC's free Doctor Who: The Adventure Games have some good news today. Direct2Drive has made the first two episodes, City of the Daleks and Blood of the Cybermen, available exclusively via its download service, for a price. The two Sumo Digital-developed installments can be had as a bundle for $4.95.

What you won't find at Direct2Drive: the Mac versions of the Adventures. Though out in the UK, they seem to have just missed the TARDIS before it vanished. We're getting in touch with the D2D folks to find out if us Yanks who think different will ever see Who here -- and if there are plans to bring over the two yet-to-be-released episodes, as well.

darkz

Dr Whom was an awesome book

Gold Prognosticus

Wait, Americans have to pay for the games?

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Preview: Pac-Man Party

Posted by Joystiq Jul 18 2010 00:30 GMT in Pac-Man Party

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Did you know that, before the driving force of Pac-Man was named "pellets," the items were called "cookies?" I didn't either, but that's exactly what a Namco rep told me while showing off upcoming Wii minigame collection Pac-Man Party. She did this, you see, because that's what Pac-Man (and his nebulous cohorts) spend a lot of time chasing. Cookies. Also, not a single "power cookie" in sight. Madness!

Unfortunately, Pac-Man Party isn't quite as exciting as that tidbit of trivia. In fact, it's downright awful (at least the bit I played of it was). At a recent press event in NYC, I played through some of the game's party mode with the aforementioned Namco rep. We were first asked which character from the Pac-Man universe we'd like to choose.

Wait, there's a Pac-Man "universe?" Isn't it just ghosts and Mr./Ms. Pac-Man?

Ph1r3 App Inventor for Android's visual block language

oh my god pacman grew pupils what the *crag*

MattTheSpratt

The original Pac-Man World for PSX was pretty fun as well. World 3? Ehh, best left collecting dust.

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Project Sora 'testing' online multiplayer for Kid Icarus: Uprising

Posted by Joystiq Jul 14 2010 01:30 GMT in Kid Icarus Uprising

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According to a GamesMaster interview with Project Sora head Masahiro Sakurai (excerpted by ONM) 3DS flagship title Kid Icarus: Uprising might feature Kids Icarus, plural. "The online capabilities are currently being tested," Sakurai said. "There could be some versus play but we can't go into any detail. There are a lot of capabilities that expand on what was in the DS that people are taking advantage of."

If anyone's going to make a 3DS online game happen, it's Sakurai, one of the few Nintendo developers to make an online game (Super Smash Bros. Brawl). But how would a versus mode work in an on-rails shooter -- score competitions?

msn

*crag* yeah this could be sweet

Fallen Shade

Kid Icarus was pretty shitty, though for it's time thats hard to say because the formula back during it's time was to make it so you could barely complete a task and then throw a plethora of cheap tricks at you mid-game only to be rewarded to a lackluster ending once you surpassed the sub-human difficulty level. Though either way it was just a failed attempt at combining the concepts of Metroid and Mario into an entirely new game, the only reason anyone cares about Kid Iracus now is because of Super Smash Bros. Same thing with Earthbound and F-Zero.

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PopCap: Social features coming to "all existing games"

Posted by Joystiq Jul 14 2010 00:30 GMT in Gaming News

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PopCap Senior Designer David Bishop said today that the company is "looking to add social features to all our existing games going forward."

Speaking at the Develop Conference in Brighton, Bishop wouldn't elaborate on what kind of social features we could expect to see or which existing games might get the social treatment first, but he did mention sending cross-platform taunts and challenges in Peggle as a hypothetical example. When questioned, Bishop said we could expect to see these features rolling out in the next six to 12 months.

msn

i thought he liked cocaine not peggle

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