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A portion of a Joystiq review...

Thankfully, even when the blades are dull, the writing is sharp. Even so, many jokes are of the family-friendly sitcom variety, and play off of RPG tropes. If you've never laughed at the convoluted plots, overdramatic heroes or NPC behavior seen so often in the role-playing genre, this weapon may not be for you.

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Coming from Ubisoft's Hugues Ricour...

"It's not just making games for the sake of making games. There's definitely a conscious mandate to make sure we make fun experiences that focus on gameplay, that we enrich people's lives, and that we connect them together. We have to innovate. It's a question of survival. We have to feel fresh and different every year."

Innovation is one thing, but how do you quantify life enrichment? Is it people saying that they have fun with your games? Is it the building of a brand? What if a game sells poorly, but is very well received by those that purchase?

Over 300k PS4s sold during Japan launch & Xbox One finally gets Twitch broadcasting. Plus, win a copy of Thief and Titanfall requires a 40gb install.

Sony Santa Monica, the studio best known for its work on the God of War series, has suffered layoffs today. Sony representatives confirmed the dismissals with IGN, citing "resource re-alignment against priority growth areas" within Sony Worldwide Studios as the cause. The statement reads:
"SCEA can confirm that we have completed a reduction in workforce at Santa Monica Studio. This is a result of a cycle of resource re-alignment against priority growth areas within SCE WWS. We do not take these decisions lightly. However, sometimes it is necessary to make changes to better serve the future projects of the studio. We have offered outplacement services and severance packages to ease transition for those impacted."
Sony Santa Monica most recently shipped God of War: Ascension. Currently, the studios is working on three collaborations due to launch this year: Hohokum with Honeyslug; The Order: 1886 with Ready at Dawn; and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture with The Chinese Room. It's currently unclear how these layoffs will affect ongoing projects, so we've contacted Sony for clarification. We wish the best of luck to those affected.

- control an avatar of your own creation
- go on adventures with young Arino
- uses 2D characters in a deformed style
- tap on a location to visit
- features some other people from the show
- demo includes a Mario Bros. clone where you break blocks and creatures drop into traps
- quickly move across these traps to empty them and score points

I am amazed at just how far people are willing to go to ruin a good experience. Case in point, the chat bots that are popping up in Twitch Play Pokemon. These bots aren't looking for 'a good time', nor are they telling you about singles in your area. These bots are forcing scripts in chat that are out to impede any progress that legitimate TPP chatters are trying to make. How sad of a situation is that?

Persona 5 just got announced for 2015. That means that there will be at least one game that's a strong contender for getting people to turn on their PS3s next year. If new games keep coming for Sony's previous video game console in 2015, the PS3 will have had a life cycle of at least 10 calendar years. Maybe even more. So, how about a scrapbook of sorts, filled with standout games from each year of the PS3's existence?Read more...

After this, Vinny and Jeff are going to need one heck of a... pallet cleanser.

This week on the PlayStation Network, there are plenty of new games for PS3, PS4, and PS Vita, and a ton of discounts, too.

To celebrate the milestone of free-to-play mobile game Deadman's Cross being downloaded more than one million times, Square Enix is giving away extra in-game currency through February 28 to all players who download and register the game.

Deadman's Cross, which launched earlier this month, is a first-person shooter with card-based RPG elements set in the year 2030. Zombies have arisen and are doing what zombies do: snacking on us tasty humans. Players must navigate the abandoned streets of New Livingston (puns!) with only a high-powered rifle and a deck of cards in search of the apocalypse's cause.

Killing zombies (or "deadmen," as they're called in the game) adds them to your deck of cards, though the game is also supported by micro-transactions if your earned cards just aren't getting the job done. Deadman's Cross is the spiritual successor to Guardian Cross, a similar free-to-play card game where players capture and battle wild beasts. [Image: Square Enix]

BiteLabs has a modest proposal. Industrial farming is unsustainable, so why don't we grow meat in labs? And if we're growing meat in labs, why not make it the meat of celebrities? You know what, I don't see any reason why not.Read more...

Coming to the PlayStation Store this summer, the game is set in the Universal Century timeline.

Atlus isn't wasting any opportunity for the buildup to Persona 5.

Bundle to include 500GB PlayStation 3 with a copy of the game.

Courtesy of Alzu Gaming, take a look at the opening of the newest Castlevania game, which is out today for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. There's a whole lot of God of War style jumping on a gigantic mechanical monster, and lots of blood too.Read more...

Super Motherload is Now Available on Steam Early Access, 10% off!

Set on Mars in an alternate Cold-War era, Super Motherload is a 1 to 4-player couch co-op digging adventure with storyline by Image Comics' Kurtis Wiebe, a fully voiced cast of Soviet and American characters, and a procedurally-generated world that changes each time you play. Purchase powerful upgrades and supplies for your mining pod as you progress and prosper, as well as rare Specials Abilities with random availability.

Titanfall's PC version is gonna be titan-sized. Yesterday, Respawn's Vince Zampella said on Twitter that the PC version of the game will be an approximately 21GB download and will take up around 48GB of hard drive space. Best get housekeeping! Additional PC requirements here. [via PC Gamer]Read more...

PS4 Games Thief ($59.99) You are Garrett, the master thief. Step into the silent shoes of Garrett, a dark and solitary thief with an unrivalled set of skills. The most challenging heists, the most inaccessible loot, the best kept secrets: nothing is out of your reach. The city is yours for the taking. Sneak through the streets, infiltrate heavily-guarded mansions and lurk in every dark corner… unnoticed and unsanctioned. Basement Crawl ($9.99) Enter the basement, explore dark, sinister arenas and be at one with the insanity. Bomberman inspired mechanics bring party games to the next generation level. Staying alive won’t be easy. The only way to survive is to become death itself, crushing all opponents. Fight with, or against your friends in a intensive, packed with action online and offline game modes. And remember, because of the horror-based graphics and themes, it’s best if you don’t play this game alone in the dark. You never know what might be hiding behind you. PS3 Games Thief ($59.99) You are Garrett, the master thief. Step into the silent shoes of Garrett, a dark and solitary thief with an unrivalled set of skills. The most challenging heists, the most inaccessible loot, the best kept secrets: nothing is out of your reach. The city is yours for the taking. Sneak through the streets, infiltrate heavily-guarded mansions and lurk in every dark corner… unnoticed and unsanctioned. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 ($59.99) Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain eternal rest. Blood is everything as Dracula faces both his nemesis and his descendant’s unyielding quest for revenge, in this final, dramatic battle between good & evil. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive, modern-day world. Play as Dracula and discover the ultimate fate behind the ‘Lord of Shadow’ himself! Batman: Arkham Origins + Batman: Dark Knight Returns Movie (Bundle, US only) ($42.99) The game Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, the first two critically acclaimed games of the franchise. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals, the game showcases a young, unrefined Batman as he faces the defining moment of his early career and sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight.
The movie Batman: The Dark Knight Returns: Deluxe Edition (plus Bonus Features) features the sweeping saga of rebirth, revenge and redemption from the chronicles of the DC Universe. Now, for the first time, witness the legend of The Dark Knight Returns, presented as an over two-hour unabridged and seamless animated feature. Tales of Symphonia Chronicles (Bundle) ($39.99) Experience the complete Tales of Symphonia adventure like never before with Tales of Symphonia Chronicles.

The original Tales of Symphonia series has been remastered with enhanced visuals, additional content and a dual audio track including both English and Japanese voices and the original Japanese theme songs.

Tales of Symphonia ($19.99) Follow Lloyd and the ‘Chosen’ Colette as they embark on the Journey of Regeneration, a quest to save the world. The original role playing classic returns with remastered visuals, additional content and a dual audio track including the original Japanese voices and theme songs. Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World ($19.99) In the aftermath of the world regeneration, a new conflict awaits. A young timid boy, Emil, confronts the heroes of the past to save a world on the brink of destruction. He pledges himself as the ‘Knight of Ratatosk’ and sets out on a journey to protect a mysterious girl named Marta. The sequel to the original Tales of Symphonia returns with remastered visuals and a dual audio track including the original Japanese voices and theme songs. Magus ($24.99) Since the creation of the world, and of mankind, obeisance to the gods and their whims was the focal point of the lives of all who inhabit the lands created by the divine. However, as the gods disappeared from people’s daily lives, their power and influence began to wane, and cynicism and secularism replaced piety and belief. Amidst the world’s slow abandonment of the gods, a profoundly devotee and servant of the gods named Kinna infiltrated one the many prisons of the Waterfall Realm in hopes of finding one who would become a god. Encountering Magus, a prisoner who has spent his entire life incarcerated, she believes that she has found who she was sent to look for. Pac-Man Museum ($19.99) Whether it’s your first time playing or you are a PAC-MAN expert, catch up on your PAC-MAN history! It’s fever time! PAC-MAN stars in a nostalgia-packed collection of the greatest PAC-MAN games of all time. PAC-MAN MUSEUM will include classic PAC-MAN titles as well as newer releases, allowing gamers to play through the evolution of PAC-MAN from his humble beginnings from 1980 through current hits like PAC-MAN Championship Edition and PAC-MAN Battle Royale. PS Vita Games Mahjong 2 World Contest ($4.99) Take part in a Mahjong contest. Complete over 100 unique levels of different difficulty and dynamics to gain experience and earn points. Plunge yourself into the myriads of golden tiles! Improve your rank and progress through the game hierarchy. PSOne Classic Herc’s Adventures ($5.99) Purchase this PS one Classic and play it on both your PS3, PS Vita and PSP! Greece has gone downhill since Hades kidnapped Persephone. Help rescue her and return Greece to the happening place it used to be! Apps WWE (PS4/PS3) Download the FREE WWE app now and – if you’re a subscriber – enjoy instant and unlimited access to:

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• Grenade Shortcut Kit (Free)
• Shotgun Shortcut Kit (Free for Premium members)

Need for Speed Rivals

• Concept Lamborghini – Cops ($3.99)
• Rivals Concept Lamborghini – Racers ($3.99)
• Concept Lamborghini Complete Pack ($5.99)

Thief

• Booster Pack: Bundle ($2.49)
• Booster Pack: Ghost ($0.99)
• Booster Pack: Opportunist ($0.99)
• Booster Pack: Predator ($0.99)
• The Forsaken Challenge Map ($4.99)

PS3 Add-ons Battlefield 4

• Grenade Shortcut Kit (Free)
• Shotgun Shortcut Kit (Free for Premium members)

Dust 514

• Amarr Combat Pack ($9.99)
• Caldari Combat Pack ($9.99)
• Gallente Combat Pack ($9.99)
• Minmatar Combat Pack ($9.99)

Earth Defense Force 2025

• Mission Pack 2 ($8.99, Free for Season Pass)

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

• The Premium Collection ($9.99)
• Divine Wear ($3.99)
• Moogle Lover ($3.99)
• Ultimate Savior ($3.99)

LittleBigPlanet 2

• Tearaway Minipack ($2.99)

LittleBigPlanet Karting

• Tearaway Minipack ($2.99)

Need for Speed Rivals

• Concept Lamborghini – Cops ($3.99)
• Rivals Concept Lamborghini – Racers ($3.99)
• Concept Lamborghini Complete Pack ($5.99)

Pac-Man Museum

• Ms. Pac-Man ($4.99)

Rocksmith 2014

• The Doors – Light My Fire ($2.99)
• The Doors – Riders On The Storm ($2.99)
• The Doors – Roadhouse Blues ($2.99)
• The Doors Song Pack ($7.99)

Thief

• Booster Pack: Bundle ($2.49)
• Booster Pack: Ghost ($0.99)
• Booster Pack: Opportunist ($0.99)
• Booster Pack: Predator ($0.99)

PS Vita Add-ons Muramasa Rebirth

• Genroku Legends – A Cause To Daikon For ($4.99)

LittleBigPlanet PS Vita

• Tearaway Minipack ($2.99)

Tearaway

• LittleBigPlanet Sticker Pack ($1.99)

PS3 Avatars

• 18 Item Variety Super Pack ($5.99)
• 9 Bundle Super Pack ($3.99)
• 9 Bundle Value Super Pack ($3.99)
• 9 Bundle Variety Super Pack ($3.99)
• Do Not Disturb I’m Gaming Avatar ($0.99)
• Galaxy Avatar ($0.99)
• Mountain Cat Eye Avatar ($0.99)
• NBA 2K14 – Chicago Bulls Avatar ($0.49)
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• NBA 2K14 – Detroit Pistons Avatar ($0.49)
• NBA 2K14 – Indiana Pacers Avatar ($0.49)
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• Skull Smoke Green Avatar ($0.99)
• Sky Diving Avatar ($0.99)
• VIP Avatar ($1.99)
• Wolf Avatar ($0.99)
• Zombie Army Avatar ($0.99)

PS3 Themes

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• Alabama Varsity Static ($1.99)
• Alone in the Darkness Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
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• Auburn Varsity Static ($1.99)
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• CASTLEVANIA: LORDS OF SHADOW 2 THEME (NEW) ($1.99)
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• Epic Dynamic Dragon Premium Theme ($2.99)
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• Hellcat Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
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• Kansas Varsity Static ($1.99)
• Kentucky Varsity Static ($1.99)
• Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Hope Custom Theme ($1.99)
• Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Key Art Custom Theme ($1.99)
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• Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Lumina Custom Theme ($1.99)
• Louisville Varsity Static ($1.99)
• Lsu Varsity Static ($1.99)
• Miami Varsity Static ($1.99)
• Michigan Varsity Static ($1.99)
• Seals and Sea Lions Static Theme ($1.49)
• Snow and Ice Static Theme ($1.49)
• Spring Break Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
• Tulips Static Theme ($1.49)
• Yellowstone Static Theme ($1.49)

IGN can confirm that layoffs have swept through Sony-owned Santa Monica Studio, possibly causing the cancellation of one of its projects.

Triumph Studios' turn-based strategy game Age of Wonders 3 will launch on PC next month, on March 31. The fantasy game was originally due late last year, but had to be pushed back for "additional polish."

All those who pre-purchase the game through GOG or Steam will be guaranteed an additional mission, playable in both single-player and multiplayer. Called "Elven Resurgence," this mission takes travelers to Heartwood Forest - once a meeting place for the Elven High Court, the forest is now an abandoned battlefield where scattered clans of Elves wage war for its control.

Age of Wonders 3 will be available in both a standard version for $40 and a deluxe edition for $45. The latter tosses in the Age of Wonders 3 soundtrack and an additional single-player mission revolving around eight lords feuding over a discovered dragon's egg.

Last year I traveled the countryside far longer than I needed to in order to acquire an early taste of the Waffle Taco, the linchpin of Taco Bell's new breakfast menu — a menu launching nationwide next month. Read more...

They REALLY want us to understand the thinking behind wrapping all these characters in athletic tape.

Tecmo-Koei announced that a new entry in its Dynasty Warriors: Gundam mecha brawler series is coming to North America and Europe this summer for the PlayStation 3.

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn features a variety of playable scenarios inspired by the past 30 years of Gundam anime and manga, including a collection of missions based on the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series. A trio of games preceded Reborn on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, with Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 hitting both platforms in 2011. Reborn is the first series entry to premiere exclusively for the PS3.

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn will launch digitally via the PlayStation Network in North America. Players in Europe can choose between a downloadable copy and a region-exclusive retail release. [Image: Tecmo-Koei]

I'm five minutes into a Pokémon match that should have been over by now. My opponent is fighting dirty. Read more...

Hey, the guy who just did Batman's voice will be doing Sonic next. A new behind-the-scenes video for Sonic Boom looks at how Sega's signature character will be changing in his new video game and TV show. A few quick glimpses of the Sonic Boom game get shown and developers working on it talk it up as an action-adventure game with an emphasis on story and teamwork. And, yeah, the guy behind the mic for Sonic is the same Roger Craig Smith who voiced the Dark Knight in Batman: Arkham Origins.Read more...