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2011-06-02T12:03:00.000-07:00

PSPgo 6.20 kernel exploit found, but still no HEN release in sight

2010-06-23T09:43:00.001-07:00

Some recent developments in the PSP homebrew scene has the community revving up again. Apparently a few coders now have access to a possible kernel exploit for newer PSP firmwares.

Homefront trailer shows the softer side of insurrection

2010-06-23T01:44:00.001-07:00

THQ wasn't just promoting its upcoming shooter Homefront with a fake North Korean platoon at E3, you know. The company also released the title's first gameplay trailer, which you'll find posted after the jump. It's actually a troubling minute-long vignette of our dudes getting wrecked by their dudes, but hey -- at least the music is pretty.

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Homefront trailer shows the softer side of insurrection originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

New puzzler Influence coming to PSP, PS3 says ESRB

2010-06-22T17:43:00.001-07:00

It looks like Sony will be bringing another Japan-only puzzle game overseas. The ESRB has a new listing up for Influence, a new game from one of the minds behind Intelligent Qube.

Preview: Tron Evolution: The Video Game

2010-06-22T09:44:00.001-07:00

A new Tron movie signals the arrival of a new Tron video game. Unfortunately, this one could fall into the trap of licensed games -- substandard gameplay leaning heavily on an anticipated license. And the team at Propaganda Games has a big hurdle to overcome, as they're not only expecting to get this prequel out the door by the time the movie releases, but before.

That said, even though the game borrows a lot of ideas from action/platforming games like Prince of Persia, what's there is nicely polished and makes good use of both the license's history and the new movie's aesthetic. If nothing else, Tron Evolution: The Video Game might end up being a fun way for fans of the Tron setting to further explore the mythos.

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Preview: Tron Evolution: The Video Game originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Telltale's Jurassic Park games to be 'cinematically much more serious'

2010-06-22T01:44:00.001-07:00

Ever since Telltale announced an agreement with NBC Universal to develop an episodic series of games based on Jurassic Park, we've been kept awake at night, wondering just how one goes about defeating a Tyrannosaurus Rex using nothing but an umbrella handle, a lightbulb and a unicycle. There are at least seven ways to do it -- trust us -- but Telltale design director Dave Grossman informed us at E3 that Jurassic Park won't quite fit the company's traditional adventure structure.

"... in the case of Jurassic Park, we've wanted to kind of step out and do something that's cinematically much more serious than the kind of.... you know, we feel like we're getting pigeonholed a little bit as a company that makes funny cartoon games about talking animals, whereas really what we think of ourselves as is a company that makes games about cinema," Grossman said. "And so we want to explore some different territory. How is the gameplay supporting the tension of the scene, and what kind of tension is it? How is the game paced? And so you're going to find all of that stuff in the Jurassic Park series."

While Jurassic Park will feature adventure mechanics deemed "appropriate," it seems its focus won't necessarily be on laid-back lateral thinking. "I don't want to have it be a game about hanging around and solving thinky puzzles at your own pace," Grossman explained. "It just doesn't seem like the right thing to do for that." And while that might seem to suggest an action-oriented approach, Grossman wasn't willing to characterize it to such a simple degree. "You can definitely expect tension elements, let's say. Whether they're action or, well, there are a lot of ways to do that. I think there'll be a liberal mix of stuff in that game."

Let's hope we learn more before Telltale's Jurassic Park begins its monthly excursions from Isla ~~Sorna~~ Nublar this winter.

Telltale's Jurassic Park games to be 'cinematically much more serious' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Sony teasing new hardware for E3

2010-06-21T17:44:00.001-07:00

Sony is teasing something for E3, and it could be big. Like new hardware big.

Assassin's Creed series creator leaves Ubisoft

2010-06-21T09:44:00.001-07:00

Ubisoft has confirmed that Patrice D�silets, the creative boss behind the Assassin?s Creed series, has left the company to take a break from the industry.

PSP homebrew game - SuperTux v1

2010-06-21T01:44:00.001-07:00

Looking for more games to add in your homebrew archive? Well here's one courtesy of our resident forumer mootjeuh. The dev has released a PSP port of SuperTux, a classic 2D jump'n run sidescroller similar in style

PSP homebrew - HostCore for CFW 5.50 GEN-D3 Beta 2

2010-06-20T17:43:00.001-07:00

Homebrew coder BuDdA has dropped by our forums to release a new version of HostCore, a handy homebrew app, originally coded by Poison, that allows you to access music files, videos, games on your PC straight

There's a lot of cutting in Kojima Productions' teaser

2010-06-20T09:43:00.001-07:00

Kojima Productions is at it again on their site you'll find another vague teaser that will later turn into an E3 announcement. This year's teaser is a montage of mini clips with one noticeable common denominator

PSP homebrew - PSPVC v3.91

2010-06-20T01:44:00.001-07:00

Good news guys, homebrew developer Nick Swardh is back to release a new version of his feature-pack PSP Video Converter. The latest update has added some new features, more fixes and various other improvements. Download:

PSP homebrew - 5.50 GEN D2-D3 switcher

2010-06-19T17:43:00.001-07:00

Guess who's back in the homebrew scene? (well, sort off..) Red Squirrel has released D2-D3 Switcher, a handy homebrew application that allows you to switch between custom firmware 5.50 GEN-D2 and GEN-D3, easily. Download:

Madden NFL 11 dev diary talks about the gameplay

2010-06-19T09:44:00.001-07:00

EA Sports has released a brand new dev diary to discuss the latest gameplay inovations of Madden NFL 11. Watch if after the jump.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker x Monster Hunter quest walkthrough

2010-06-19T01:44:00.001-07:00

Still wondering how you can unlock those not so secret Monster Hunter missions in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker? We'll teach you how after the jump!

2K Sports confirms online server overhaul

2010-06-18T17:43:00.001-07:00

If you've been a longtime fan of 2K Sports games, you've likely run into the dreaded "2K network is unavailable" screen when trying to go online for a match. During a preview of 2K Sports' latest titles, Joystiq asked whether gamers have seen the last of that hated prompt, to which a 2K Sports representative told us the company is well aware of the server overload and currently working to rectify it.

With the launch of its new titles in each sports series, 2K is preparing a complete server overhaul from the ground up. It'll replace its entire server bed handling online games in the hopes of getting players off the bench and back into the game.

2K Sports confirms online server overhaul originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Preview: Kirby's Epic Yarn

2010-06-18T09:44:00.001-07:00

click to see Kirby's Epic ScreenshotsThough Nintendo announced games in all its major franchises simultaneously, it's not playing it safe within those franchises. Kirby's Epic Yarn, for example, is still a cutesy side-scroller, like other Kirby games, but it presents a new art style that seems pretty far out for such a mainstream game, one that has charmed me to an uncomfortable degree. The game also adds a new gameplay gimmick that, while it's not as drastic a change as Canvas Curse, still alters the basics of Kirby. And, like every new 2D platformer announced at E3, it has co-op.

Gallery: Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii)

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Preview: Kirby's Epic Yarn originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Toy Story 3 video game dated, Zurg is PS3-exclusive

2010-06-18T01:44:00.001-07:00

The trailers and dev diaries have been impressive, but it's time to put the Toy Story 3 video game to be put to the final test sales. Avalanche Software has given the date when it'll be

Preview: Lego Star Wars 3

2010-06-17T17:43:00.001-07:00

We don't think anyone would argue that the Lego brand isn't reaching a notorious level of oversaturation in the gaming space. Between the adaptations of classic film franchises, video game IPs, hell, even an MMO, it's beginning to seem that every other game that gets revealed nowadays somehow features snap-together protagonists.

And yet. LucasArts and Traveller's Tales next entry in the successful Lego Star Wars series, the undisputed O.G. of Lego-based, family friendly action games, looks to be a fresh addition to the pack. Not due to sweeping gameplay innovations or a sea change in the way the developer has adapted the source material -- but rather, due to the thick layer of polish Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars has received since the series' last installment.

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Preview: Lego Star Wars 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PSN Digital Comics update - 06/09

2010-06-17T09:44:00.001-07:00

Ms. Marvel has a pretty interesting story to her, and if you're a comic book buff, you probably already know that. But seeing as Carol Danvers appears in the PlayStation Network through the first few four issues

2K announces E3 2010 lineups

2010-06-17T01:44:00.001-07:00

2K and its three arms are each taking their own guns to E3 2010 this year. 2K Games has the long-awaited Mafia II, 2K Sports has NHL 2K11 and the Jordan-covered NBA 2K11, while family-friendly 2K Play

SCEE: PSPgo was "to test the waters", sales not indicative of failure

2010-06-16T17:43:00.001-07:00

Undisputedly, the PSPgo is, in not so many words, a huge failure. A year in its existence, it's now clear that the people just aren't sold on it. Looking back, Sony released it merely to dip their

Video: MGS Peace Walker Limited Edition unboxed

2010-06-16T09:44:00.001-07:00

Ironstar's got his hands on Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker immediately after it launched. But he did not get just the regular copy. Of course he had to get the Limited Edition. Lucky for those who are

Here's the list of every 3DS game in development

2010-06-16T01:44:00.001-07:00

Wondering what Nintendo and everyone else is developing for the 3DS? While the list of games isn't "everything" (Nintendo characterizes it as a "partial list of upcoming first- and third- party games"), it does include some exciting standouts -- a new Pilotwings and Paper Mario, for starters. We'll be frank: it's a big list. You should probably just head past the break and peep the whole thing. We'll do our best to track down as much info as possible on these as the week goes on.

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Here's the list of every 3DS game in development originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PlayStation Store US Update - 06/08/10

2010-06-15T17:43:00.001-07:00

Head's up, PlayStation fanatics! The US PlayStation Store update is now available. This weeks lineup includes the hotly anticipated Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for PSP, the latest episode of Qore, the PSone Classic beat-em up Bloody

New PSARDumper with support for PSP Go update 06/07/10

2010-06-15T09:44:00.001-07:00

Homebrew coder coyotebean has updated his new version of PSARDumper that decrypts the EBOOT.PBP of the official firmware update of the PSP Go. Check out what's new in the latest release after the jump. Download:

PSP homebrew - Prometheus Module v0.3 final

2010-06-15T01:44:00.001-07:00

Great news guys! Homebrew coder liquidzigong is back to release the final build of Prometheus module v0.3, the very handy homebrew app that allows you to play 6.20 firmware games on your 5.XX custom firmwares without any

Fable 3 launches on October 26

2010-06-14T17:43:00.001-07:00

Ready to drag some slaves back into your dungeon, Fable-style? Well, you'd better be, 'cause Fable 3 is heading to Xbox 360 and PC on October 26. Peter Molyneux hit the stage at this morning's Microsoft press conference and let the release date slip. We'd love to tell you more, but frankly, there's not much else to say. We'll have a new trailer for you (featuring dog grabbing, no joke) just as soon as Microsoft hands it over.

Fable 3 launches on October 26 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

You can get MGS: Peace Walker for only 20 bucks...sort of

2010-06-14T09:43:00.001-07:00

Now that Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is on shelves, Astro Gaming offers you a copy of the game for US$ 20 provided you get their US$ 150 Peace Walker headset first, that is.

Sony trademarks "Playview"

2010-06-14T01:44:00.001-07:00

There's a lot of things that Sony could do with a trademark like "Playview", but since this one was filed for use with more than just video game software, something interesting might be coming.

On Shelves This Week: June 6 - 12, 2010

2010-06-13T17:43:00.001-07:00

We've got some major heavy-hitters coming out this weak, and there's no point sneaking into your camo suit to get in on the action. The PSP venture of the Metal Gear franchise is definitely up and running

Deadpool and Dante cross swords in Marvel vs. Capcom 3 trailer

2010-06-13T09:44:00.001-07:00

Originally announced in Game Informer, Capcom has taken the wraps off of two new Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds characters: the sarcastic, sword- and pistol-wielding Dante from Devil May Cry, and the sarcastic, sword- and pistol-wielding Deadpool.

Later on in the trailer, we see Ryu and Wolverine stop fighting to gawk at some kind of crazy space vortexy thing. We're guessing that even more playable characters will emerge from it -- or that it will, itself, be a playable character. That would certainly shake things up.

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Deadpool and Dante cross swords in Marvel vs. Capcom 3 trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Recording artist Drake joins the cast of Gears of War 3

2010-06-13T01:44:00.001-07:00

Successful young hip-hop upstart Aubrey Graham -- you may know him as "Drake," the pseudonym he took on upon entering the rap game -- will provide the voice of Jace Stratton, one of the new playable protagonists in Gears of War 3. Rabid fans of the series will likely recognize Stratton as one of the main characters from the comic books. Rabid fans of Degrassi will likely recognize Drake, because that dude was totally on Degrassi.

On the subject of Drake's casting, Epic Executive Producer Rod Fergusson explained, "when we began casting for the role, 'So Far Gone' had just released, and Drake's combination of heart and grit was just what we were looking for." That sounds reasonable enough, though we suspect they might just be setting up the cast for the next next game in the series, Gears of Degrassi: The Next Infestation. You heard it here first, folks.

Recording artist Drake joins the cast of Gears of War 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Jiminy Cricket hints at Kingdom Hearts: Recoded

2010-06-12T17:43:00.001-07:00

Now that we know one Kingdom Hearts game is being revealed at E3, the next step is trying to guess what it is. If a post from Jiminy Cricket's new voice actor is anything to go by,

Nomura to Reveal new Kingdom hearts game at E3

2010-06-12T09:44:00.001-07:00

Tetsuya Nomura is coming to E3, and it seems fans of his work don't have just Final Fantasy Versus XIII news to look forward to.

Tecmo Koei brings Fist of the North Star, more to E3

2010-06-12T01:44:00.001-07:00

The combined Tecmo/Koei entity has revealed a selection of four games it will have on display at next week's E3. The shooter Quantum Theory and the action RPG Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll, both delayed earlier this year, will be present at the show.

In addition, Tecmo Koei has announced that it's localizing its punchy Dynasty Warriors game, Fist of the North Star, as Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage, with a planned fall 2010 release on PS3 and Xbox 360. Rounding out the (known) lineup is Warriors: Legends of Troy, which is also kind of like Dynasty Warriors, but focused on ancient Greek history instead of pseudo-historical China or Japan.

Check out new Fist of the North Star screens in our gallery below, and follow the break for galleries of the other three.

Gallery: Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage (6/11/10)

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Tecmo Koei brings Fist of the North Star, more to E3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Is Pac-Chain the unannounced Pac-Man project?

2010-06-11T17:43:00.001-07:00

Namco Bandai is planning to unveil an unannounced Pac-Man project (qjnet/news/new-pac-man-project-to-be-unveiled-at-e3.html) in E3 2010, but Siliconera spotted trademark pointing to what could be that project's name. How does "Pac-Chain" sound to you?

What is a Castlevania Puzzle trailer? A miserable little pile of footage

2010-06-11T09:44:00.001-07:00

We're conflicted about this Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night trailer and, by extension, about the iPhone puzzler itself. On one hand, we like Castlevania and we like falling block puzzle games, and think that the RPG elements cribbed from Symphony of the Night could make this one enjoyable.

On the other hand, it seems ... profane to crack the brilliant Symphony of the Night open and repurpose it in this manner. Maybe it's just us, but seeing Symphony of the Night's sprites and plot reduced to motivation for matching blocks makes us squirm a bit. We wouldn't be so offended if it weren't such a highly revered game -- even if it were other Castlevania. Castlevania Bloodlines Puzzle would be weird, but not offensive.

We must keep in mind that the existence of this game in no way impugns the real Symphony of the Night. We should also remember that this is hardly the first Castlevania game to reuse sprites from another.

What is a Castlevania Puzzle trailer? A miserable little pile of footage originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Konami launches E3 2010 website

2010-06-11T01:44:00.001-07:00

E3 is widely known as the biggest show in the industry, but it sucks that the average Joe can't get into the expo. But to give us all a piece of the action, Konami launches their own

SouthPeak Games announces E3 2010 lineup

2010-06-10T17:43:00.001-07:00

Here they come. With E3 within sight, more and more publishers are showing us what they're packing up to bring into the expo floor. For today, it's SouthPeak Games, the publisher that brought you Section 8, Trine,

New minis game will challenge your rhythm skills

2010-06-10T09:44:00.001-07:00

Got Guitar Hero scores high up the leaderboards? Then maybe you should take your skills with rhythm-based gameplay into another battlefield. For that, there's Vibes. A challenging minis rhythm game with a steep learning curve and a

Xseed still has seven games in the works

2010-06-10T01:44:00.001-07:00

In their latest financial statement, Japanese developer and publisher AQ Interactive reports that they're freezing their game publishing business (http://www.siliconera.com/2010/06/03/aq-interactive-freezes-video-game-publishing-business/). Thankfully though, their North American fort, Xseed, won't suffer the same fate, and in fact, has

Bad Company 2 VIP Map Pack 3 coming this week

2010-06-09T17:43:00.001-07:00

The docile environs of Battlefield: Bad Company 2's Nelson Bay and Laguna Alta maps will be shaken up this Wednesday, June 9, when the VIP Map Pack 3 incorporates two new gameplay modes into the mix. Nelson Bay will get the four-team Squad Deathmatch mode, where players will have to fight to control the M3A3 Bradley tank if they hope to succeed; while Laguna Alta will add the ever-popular Squad Rush mode. If you're a visual learner, you can check out a trailer for the new scenarios posted above.

As with all the other VIP packs, this new content will be free for those who have redeemed the VIP code that comes with new copies of Bad Company 2. If you missed out, you can always grab said code from your respective gaming platform's online marketplace for $15.

Bad Company 2 VIP Map Pack 3 coming this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Red Dead Redemption rides atop UK charts for third week

2010-06-09T09:44:00.001-07:00

Ain't nuffin' gettin' between the Brits and a tumble around the Wild West, partner. Not only is Red Dead Redemption the top selling game in the UK for the third week in a row (despite a 22 percent dip in sales) but, according to Chart-Track, it sold more units than the all-format chart's numbers two through seven combined.

Red Dead Redemption's feat is made even more impressive by the knowledge that second place finisher 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa's sales slipped a measly three percent. Rounding out the rest of the top five are UFC 2010: Undisputed, Just Dance (of course!) and Wii Fit Plus. The complete UK top 10 can be found after the break.

Source - Red Dead Redemption holds No1 [GFK Chart-Track]
Source - Latest UK Software Charts [GFK Chart-Track]

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Red Dead Redemption rides atop UK charts for third week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

New Vanquish trailer shoots, explodes, flips and then explodes again

2010-06-09T01:44:00.001-07:00

Based on what we know of the studio's previous offerings, we imagine that somewhere at Platinum Games HQ, there's a keyboard with just five buttons, labeled "Explosion," "Laser," "Ninja Flip," "Giant Robot" and "Overly Dramatic Dialogue." In the case of the most recent trailer for Vanquish, we're pretty sure some Platinum designer, made weary from a long day of toil, fell asleep on said keyboard, filling the trailer with dangerous amounts of these five crucial elements.

You can check out the first look at Vanquish's preposterously fast-paced gunplay just past the jump, though your poor little eyes might have a hard time keeping track of everything. We suggest not questioning where all these bullets are coming from -- just turn your brain off for 101 seconds, and enjoy.

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New Vanquish trailer shoots, explodes, flips and then explodes again originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Jun 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Sony giving away free games with PSP Go in US

2010-06-08T17:43:00.001-07:00

It's not quite as many as the free games being offered in Europe, but PSP Go buyers in North America are also getting a few free game downloads.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock unveiled with trailer

2010-06-08T09:44:00.001-07:00

Though alerting the general public of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock's existence has been taken care of, Activision provided new details about the upcoming music title in an official announcement today.

Warriors of Rock will include a newly-designed guitar controller inspired and born from the game's unique art style and specifically made for "shredding." With this controller (or presumably with one of your countless old plastic guitars), you'll play over 90 "guitar-shredding tracks" included on the disc -- which Activision notes is the largest on-disc collection for a music game yet. Apparently, it'll involve shredding.

The Gene Simmons-narrated Quest Mode will take players from the CBGB club in New York City to "the molten lava fields of rock treachery" to defeat "The Beast." In more gameplay-related news, developer Neversoft is adding a Quickplay+ mode, featuring 13 challenges for every song on the disc -- and every DLC song released since Guitar Hero World Tour. Challenges include Band Streak, High Score and Power Challenge, in which players choose any two previously unlocked "warrior powers" to attempt "ridiculously high scores."

The first set of announced tracks is posted after the break.

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Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock unveiled with trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Red Dead Redemption still tops UK charts

2010-06-08T01:44:00.001-07:00

Rockstar's epic wild west shooter Red Dead Redemption continues to soar in the UK, with the latest UFC offering coming in at second place, as the latest Chart-Track has revealed.

PlayStation Store US Update - 06/01/10

2010-06-07T17:43:00.001-07:00

Head's up PlayStation gamers! The latest PlayStation Store update is now available. Check out the list of contents for this week after the jump!

PSP homebrew - PSPEvasion v3

2010-06-07T09:44:00.001-07:00

More homebrews for you guys courtesy of Sunny as he dropped by our forums to release a new version of PSPEvasion, a simple homebrew game in which you play as an orange bubble trying to dodge bad

PSP homebrew - Learn Japanese v0.5

2010-06-07T01:44:00.001-07:00

Homebrew coder ponlork has dropped by our forums to release a new version of Learn Japanese, an excellent homebrew trivia game for people who want to learn and memorize simple Japanese words. Download:

Fourth Tales of Phantasia remake dated for Japan

2010-06-06T17:43:00.001-07:00

Namco Bandai is remaking Tales of Phantasia. Again. At least this time it's getting bundled with a remake of Narikiri Dungeon, a sequel to Tales of Phantasia. If you want your fourth Tales of Phantasia remake, Gamestar says you can get

Sony announces $10 PSP games, PSP Go deal

2010-06-06T09:44:00.001-07:00

Following the announcement of Sony Europe's PSP Essentials line, Sony is introducing a line of super-cheap $10 PSP games to North America. The "PSP Favorites" line, launching today, includes first-party hits like LocoRoco 2, Patapon 2, PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe and Twisted Metal: Head On; as well as third-party games like Silent HIll: Origins, Justice League Heroes and others. The full launch list of "PSP Favorites" titles is posted after the break.

In addition, four games have been added to the slightly-more-expensive Greatest Hits collection: Gran Turismo, LittleBigPlanet, Resistance: Retribution and Secret Agent Clank. Each is priced at $20.

But wait, there's more! Sony has also announced a voucher for three games with the purchase of a PSP Go system from now through March 31. Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, LittleBigPlanet and SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 are now free with the purchase of a system. With those games costing a combined $80 at retail, that means the PSP Go is basically the same price as a PSP 3000 right now -- at least, if you were going to buy all three of those games.

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Sony announces $10 PSP games, PSP Go deal originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Obscure: The Aftermath is half-price until June 15

2010-06-06T01:44:00.001-07:00

If you could use a bit more cheesy B-movie horror on your PSP, Playlogic's Obscure: The Aftermath may be right up your alley. Sure, the game's reviews could be described as tepid at best -- however, from today's PSN update until June 15, the title will have its price reduced from $30 to $15. If you haven't already had your fill of budget-priced, comedically lo-fi survival horror games, you might want to pick up Aftermath within the next two weeks.

Obscure: The Aftermath is half-price until June 15 originally appeared on Joystiq Playstation on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Indie game Eufloria growing on PSN in 2011

2010-06-05T17:43:00.001-07:00

Omni Systems' beautiful indie game Eufloria, once known as Dyson, will be released on the PlayStation Network (presumably for PS3) sometime in 2011. Eufloria is a strategy game of sorts, in which players grow "semi-organic" trees on asteroids, and then set those trees against AI opponents, all presented in a minimal visual style that the game's website calls "reminiscent of children's books like The Little Prince."

The PSN release will benefit from updated visuals, unspecified new mechanics and other new material. New tracks from original composer Brian Grainger will also be added to the game. "Considering the various improvements," Omni Systems says in the press release, "it may be more accurate to describe the PSN release as 'Eufloria++'."

If you'd like to get an idea of what the current Eufloria is like, a demo of the PC version is available.

[Via GameSetWatch]

Indie game Eufloria growing on PSN in 2011 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

A look at ICO and Shadow of the Colossus in HD

2010-06-05T09:43:00.001-07:00

With rumors suggesting that Team Ico's art house games, ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, will receive the God of War Collection Blu-ray treatment, Digital Foundry decided to have a look at what the results might be. Using PC emulation -- which reportedly got "very, very close" to looking like the final product with God of War -- the group captured video of the SD version and what the games may look like in HD.

God of War's PS3-fication allegedly didn't replace any in-game art "aside from the on-screen text and button graphics." If ICO and Colossus are indeed given the same Blu-ray treatment, the latter is sure to benefit from the PS3's hardware. Shadow of the Colossus pushed the PS2's tech to the breaking point, with a frame rate that could turn the Colossi into Harryhausen monsters.

A look at ICO and Shadow of the Colossus in HD originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Watch: Tiger Woods PGA 11 new features trailer

2010-06-05T01:44:00.001-07:00

For every new upcomer comes the question, "What's New?" EA Sports continues its support for Tiger Woods in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, and lookie here, look what the new season brought in.

Toy Story 3 - To the movie and beyond

2010-06-04T17:43:00.001-07:00

Apart from wanting to get the movie tie-in stigma out of their way, Avalanche Studios also wants to take Toy Story 3 a step further than the movie it's to be tied in with. Despite coming to

Treyarch is a '100 percent Call of Duty studio'

2010-06-04T09:43:00.001-07:00

Want to see Treyarch branch out from the Call of Duty franchise? Tough luck. That's likely not happening any time soon. For them, it's now all Call of Duty, all the time.

PSP homebrew - Prometheus Module v0.3

2010-06-04T01:44:00.001-07:00

Homebrew coder liquidzigong is back to release a new version of Prometheus module, a handy homebrew app that allows you to play games that require 6.20 firmware on your 5.XX custom firmware without any plug-ins. Check out

Activision's Little League World Series takes a swing on Xbox 360 and PS3

2010-06-03T17:43:00.001-07:00

Now sports fans will get to see Activision's weird-looking Little League World Series characters in high definition! The last two iterations of the kid-friendly baseball franchise have been exclusive to Wii and DS, but Activision has announced Little League World Series Baseball 2010 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

"We felt it was time to finally bring the popular Little League series to gamers playing Xbox 360 and PlayStation(R)3," Activision Publishing's David Oxford said. "Little League(R) World Series Baseball 2010 is visually stunning and packed with tons of new content, while remaining an accessible pick-up-and-play game for the whole family."

Apparently, Activision also felt it was time to stop bringing the popular franchise to Wii and DS, as there is no mention at all of any version of the game other than the Xbox 360 and PS3. It'll be out on those two consoles in July.

Activision's Little League World Series takes a swing on Xbox 360 and PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 May 2010 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PSP homebrew - ISO Tool v1.51

2010-06-03T09:43:00.001-07:00

Homebrew coder Takka has released another version of ISO Tool, a very handy homebrew app that allows you decrypt EBOOT.BIN files, repack ISOs, and/or convert ISOs to CSO format. Check out the new changes in version 1.51

Metareview: Alpha Protocol

2010-06-03T01:44:00.001-07:00

While we may have found Alpha Protocol to be a "technical nightmare," it doesn't mean we should all just close the book on it. No, other outlets surely have opinions on Obsidian Entertainment's "Espionage RPG" and we'd be remiss if we didn't bring them into the discussion. Let's get to it!

CVG (8.4/10): "Alpha Protocol's a technical turkey but it's also a gripping, innovative and deserving of both success and a sequel. It might look like a dog, but dig deep and you're in for an undercover treat - it's a stonking feeling when a game we were expecting to stink turns out to be a revelation. If you've any interest in RPGs that also deliver explosive action, don't let this double agent slip through the net."
Eurogamer (7/10): "Like Worcester Sauce, Alpha Protocol's separate ingredients might be slightly unappetising, but they come together in a quietly effective manner. Unlike Worcester Sauce, it will certainly frustrate you more than it should, and in between the deathlike character models and bizarre misapplications of things like depth of field effects, it will struggle to convince you the team had enough time to finish it up."
Videogamer (6/10): "Despite its myriad of shortcomings there's a moderate amount of fun to be had with Alpha Protocol. It's a game that's more enjoyable than it probably should be, a game that's better than the sum of its parts. There's a lot of potential hiding under the flawed shell, and although Obsidian has failed to coax it out this time around, I hope somebody does the concept justice in the future."
Destructoid (2/10): "Alpha Protocol, to its slim credit, has its basis in noble and ambitious ideas, and those ideas are even well executed on the whole. However, while the ambitious stuff hits the mark, the bog standard gameplay has suffered beyond measure. You can build the most magnificent castle in the world, but if the foundations are made out of wet feces, everything's going to crumble and fall apart before your very eyes. Alpha Protocol is a castle that's collapsed in crap. Proof that even the most accomplished of visions are worthless if the fundamentals aren't in place."

Metareview: Alpha Protocol originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 May 2010 14:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Call of Duty: Black Ops first impressions, screenshots

2010-06-02T17:43:00.001-07:00

Click to rappel into our gallery.

"The team's work can speak for itself, so we're gonna jump right into the game. We're gonna take you to a weapons manufacturing facility deep behind enemy lines in the Soviet Union. This is WMD."

After this brief introduction by Treyarch's Mark Lamia at an event in Los Angeles earlier this month, I was treated to a first look at the annualized, even-year Call of Duty production by Treyarch. Amidst all the legal posturing, accusations, departures, hires, and general unpleasantness (read all about it), Call of Duty: Black Ops is nearing the end of its two-year development cycle and heading toward a November 9 release date.

While Black Ops isn't the next "Modern Warfare" game, it is a modern warfare title. The seemingly short jump from World War II's 1940s setting to the Cold War in the 1960-70s might not sound like much, but it's brought Treyarch's game into the modern era in a big way. The demo starts with a pilot -- decked in full pressure flight suit, appearing more astronaut than aviator -- climbing aboard a massive SR-71 Blackbird, a "strategic reconnaissance aircraft" built in 1964 and a fabled "black" project.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops first impressions, screenshots originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 May 2010 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Would you like an in-flight PSP game, sir?

2010-06-02T09:44:00.001-07:00

Flying can sometimes be a pain, especially those marathons when going international. In-flight movies are there for your entertainment, but as gamers, we'd prefer to just whip out PSPs and play the flight away. Unfortunately, airlines don't

Earthworm Jim HD features 4-player co-op [update]

2010-06-02T01:44:00.001-07:00

Update: Commenter Troy points us to an interview on The 8th Circuit, which has a few details on Earthworm Jim HD's multiplayer. According to Gameloft's Anne-Joelle Casenaz, the XBLA and PSN versions will feature "brand new levels with exclusive enemies and up to 4 players in co-op multiplayer!" So there you go: It's co-op.

According to a list of Achievements unearthed by Xbox 360 Achievements, it looks like the upcoming Earthworm Jim HD will feature some form of multiplayer. There are two Achievements for multiplayer, one awarded for being "'No. 1' in each Xbox Live multiplayer level" and another for completing all multiplayer levels. It's hard to imagine how multiplayer would work, though GamerBytes offers up the possibility of speed run competitions or a multiplayer variant of the snot bungee mini-game.

We'd also suggest that the space races between levels could work as well. Also, given the title of the second Achievement is "World Partnership," the multiplayer could be cooperative in nature.

Earthworm Jim HD features 4-player co-op [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 May 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

'Battlestar' composer Bear McCreary scoring SOCOM 4

2010-06-01T17:43:00.001-07:00

The grizzly-named composer Bear McCreary, most famous for putting together the score on the recent Battlestar Galactica TV series, has announced on his blog that he'll be composing the music for Zipper Interactive's upcoming SOCOM 4.

McCreary previously did the scoring work on Capcom's Dark Void (and 8-bit spin-off Dark Void Zero), and for SOCOM 4, he says he's written, "muscially, a franchise re-boot," with over eight hours of original music featuring "ethnic percussion, virtuosic Asian stringed and woodwind instruments, and the spectacular, other-worldly tones of the gamelan." Insert joke here about how that Indonesian ensemble's name actually looks like "game LAN."

He also says that the soundtrack will fulfill his dream "of a video game score that would feel as if it were being composed specifically for each player, adapting and shifting perfectly to capture the mood of the individual gamer." Which sounds fun, but if we start hearing an orchestral version of "All Along the Watchtower" as our individual score, what exactly does that mean?

'Battlestar' composer Bear McCreary scoring SOCOM 4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 May 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Rumor: Michael Jordan to grace the cover of NBA 2K11

2010-06-01T09:44:00.001-07:00

You know that little dude doing a slam dunk on your shoes? That's not like some kind of corporate logo or something -- that's MIchael Jordan. Oh, you knew that? Well, thanks for ruining our opening paragraph. We guess we'll just get right to it then.

Sources close to ESPN say the legend himself will grace the cover of NBA 2K11, marking the first time a retired player and team owner has appeared on the cover of an NBA 2K title. Jordan recently became majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats.

Further tantalizing "Jumpman 23" fans is the prospect of an in-game Mike, which ESPN posits is a strong possibility. This has supposedly lead to 2K pursuing other players from the past in an attempt to recreate some of Jordan's highlights in the game. With E3 fast approaching, we're certain we'll have confirmation one way or the other soon enough. We'll keep you posted.

[Via Eurogamer]

Rumor: Michael Jordan to grace the cover of NBA 2K11 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 May 2010 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Final Fantasy IX now available for PAL territories

2010-06-01T01:44:00.001-07:00

It's been a long wait, but Tantalus can finally kidnap the princess to get on with the story. Square Enix has finally launched Final Fantasy IX into the PlayStation Store.

PSP homebrew - DaedalusX64 Alpha Rev 502

2010-05-31T17:43:00.001-07:00

Another day, another update from the DaedalusX64 team! Here comes revision 502 of the Nintendo 64 emulator for the PSP. Check out the new changes after the jump. Download: DaedalusX64 Alpha Rev

HAWX 2 features 'all aspects' of air combat, four-player campaign co-op

2010-05-31T09:44:00.001-07:00

Ubisoft has revealed new information about Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2, which Joystiq got to see in an early build last week at a pre-E3 event. The sequel to the flight combat simulator is expanding its purview to include "all aspects of aerial combat," including takeoffs and landings, recon missions in UAVs, air-to-air refueling and dogfighting missions, and even laser-guiding bombs down to targets.

The game will use satellite imagery to create realistic locations from all over the world, including Moscow, the Arctic Circle and a desert area we got to see in the Persian Gulf. Ubisoft also told Joystiq that the game would offer four-player co-op throughout the whole campaign, as well as "full adversarial multiplayer" with up to eight players involved.

It was also hinted that H.A.W.X. 2 will tie in some of Ubisoft's other Tom Clancy properties, though we weren't yet told how. We'll learn more when we get to play the game (which is due out on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PC this fall) in a hands-on at E3.

HAWX 2 features 'all aspects' of air combat, four-player campaign co-op originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 May 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Kane & Lynch 2 multiplayer pits cops against robbers

2010-05-31T01:44:00.001-07:00

The multiplayer component of Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days won't simply be a "Fragile Alliance." Oh no -- it'll be flat-out war between "Cops and Robbers," in this team-based mode where up to four heavily armed crooks attempt to make off with four million bucks -- in just four minutes.

Yep, it's the video game equivalent of Heat.

Kane & Lynch 2 multiplayer pits cops against robbers originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 May 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Wild Arms dev working on PS3/PSP game with worldwide appeal

2010-05-30T17:43:00.001-07:00

Media Vision, best known for the Wild Arms RPG series, is working on a new project for PlayStation 3 and PSP. New job listings suggest that the project is quite early in production, and is expected to be "a massive project that will span a long term." While the listing describes the Wild Arms series as being "representative of Japan," this new title for Sony platforms will be one that "appeals to users not just in Japan, but around the world as well."

This new project is only the latest in a growing trend of Japanese RPG developers attempting to create a title with worldwide appeal. Most recently, Square Enix made two versions of Nier in an effort to better appeal to Western sensibilities. It'll be interesting to see what approach Media Vision takes for its new globally-focused project.

[Via Andriasang]

Wild Arms dev working on PS3/PSP game with worldwide appeal originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 May 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Alien Breed: Impact bursts onto PC and PS3 this summer

2010-05-30T09:46:00.001-07:00

Team17 Software, best known for its Worms games, is bringing an expanded version of Alien Breed: Evolution to PC and PS3 this summer. Alien Breed: Impact takes the original XBLA game and adds "suggestions from the community," such as weapons upgrades, increased difficulty, and a new "Prologue" campaign for newcomers to the franchise.

Like its predecessor, the top-down shooter is powered by Unreal Engine 3, and will be distributed digitally via Steam and PlayStation Network. Expect both versions of Impact to arrive this summer.

Alien Breed: Impact bursts onto PC and PS3 this summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 May 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PSP homebrew - iCheat R2

2010-05-30T01:44:00.001-07:00

Here's a new version of homebrew coder's Z640 all-in-one cheat device installer for the PlayStation Portable, iCheat. The latest update of the homebrew includes several fixes and some minor GUI improvements. Download: iCheat R2 (http://dl.qj.net/psp/homebrew-applications/icheat-r2.html) Discuss:

Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero: June DLC

2010-05-29T17:43:00.001-07:00

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June's shaping up to be quite a packed month for Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero DLC aficionados. On top of a free pack of national anthems for Xbox 360 and PS3 users -- you haven't lived until you've rocked out to Germany's national anthem, "Lied der Deutschen," by the way -- three separate band track packs will be available. These will feature Stone Temple Pilots, Alice Cooper and All Time Low.

Head past the break to check out the full list of DLC. We have a feeling that Spanish foreign exchange student staying with your family this summer is going to be pumped to play some "Marcha Real."

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Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero: June DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 May 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PSP homebrew - Brightpad v1

2010-05-29T09:43:00.001-07:00

More homebrews coming your way guys as homebrew dev mootjeuh has dropped by our forums to release the initial version of Brightpad, a handy homebrew plugin that "lets you (fully) control the brightness of your PSP's screen." Download:

Test Drive Unlimited 2 drives off the lot Sept. 21

2010-05-29T01:44:00.001-07:00

Those awaiting the arrival of Test Drive Unlimited 2 shouldn't make any travel plans for the second week of September, because Atari's already booked you for a trip to Ibiza. The scenic racing game is due to be released on September 21, 2010 in North America, and pre-order campaigns will roll out beginning this week (May 28). As has become the norm, various retailers will feature unique bonuses in exchange for your solemn vow to purchase the game from them. Here's a quick rundown of what's being offered to pre-purchasers:

Amazon pre-order bonus: Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black special edition, in-game avatar apparel and Amazon video games store credit (amount TBA)
Atari.com: custom Nissan 370Z
Best Buy: Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black special edition
GameStop: TDU2: Casino Online bonus game (including poker, roulette and slots; playable with friends online) and two exclusive unlockable cars
Walmart: Inuit finish Audi Q7 V12 TDI Quattro, in-game avatar apparel and Walmart.com gift card (amount TBA).

We recently saw Test Drive Unlimited 2 in action and will have hands-on impressions of the game from E3.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 drives off the lot Sept. 21 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 May 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

SCEE president alludes to upcoming paid PSN subscription option

2010-05-28T17:43:00.001-07:00

Even though Sony officially "won't comment on rumors or speculation" regarding a paid PSN offering in the near future, Sony Europe president Andrew House gave a bit more substantial answer in a recent Q&A on the UK PlayStation site. When asked outright, "Will PlayStation Network become a paying service?", House responded, "Kaz Hirai stated a few months ago that we were looking at a premium service to sit alongside the current free service and that objective has not changed. You'll learn more about it very soon."

He went on to console potentially upset readers with the knowledge that "the current PSN as you know it will remain a free service." That said, it seems like times are a-changin' for Sony's online network, and some (if not all) of the claims in our recent report on a "PSN+" service may come to pass in the not so distant future (cross-game chat, anyone?). If we were bettin' folks, we'd bet that not so distant future will start around the time of E3.

[Via 1UP]

SCEE president alludes to upcoming paid PSN subscription option originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 May 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Press X to Jason: the music video

2010-05-28T09:43:00.001-07:00

We know it's supposed to be a moving moment in Heavy Rain, but we can't get enough of parody tributes to the game's true protagonist, little lost Jason. First there was the hit Flash game Press X to Jason and now the Dead Workers Party brings us "Press X to Jason," a bubbly, melodic retelling of the story of the boy who touched America's heart as America touched its X button. You can find it right after the break.

We're intentionally being pretty vague about the content of the scene here, since you really shouldn't be watching the clip unless you've already played Heavy Rain. Like, you really shouldn't. Trust us.

[Thanks, Spencer]

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Press X to Jason: the music video originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 May 2010 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

GameStop soon to offer Rewards Program

2010-05-28T01:44:00.001-07:00

I've been getting all my games from the same store since Mario knows when. Would've loved some form of a membership discount or whatnot, but unfortunately for me, they don't have any of those. For GameStop, that's

Earn double XP in Modern Warfare 2 this Memorial Day weekend

2010-05-27T17:43:00.001-07:00

Wait, you're telling us that you still haven't hit 10th Prestige? Is this some sort of joke? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been out for like, a hundred years. Whatever the reason for your pathetic, amateurish ranking, you can give yourself a boost by playing during this three-day Memorial Day weekend, when Infinity Ward will be offering double experience across all of the game's cornucopia of platforms.

There, now you have no excuse. Unless you're having, like, a cookout or pool party during the extended weekend. Or if you're going to a baseball game. Or if you're going to the beach ... Those are all pretty great excuses, we suppose.

Earn double XP in Modern Warfare 2 this Memorial Day weekend originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Tue, 25 May 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

This is the localized Phantasy Star Portable 2

2010-05-27T09:43:00.001-07:00

Phantasy Star Portable 2 has been out in Japan for a while now, racking up crossovers and cameos as DLC in that time. Now that the game is officially getting a Western release, come on in and

PSP homebrew - DaedalusX64 Alpha Rev 498

2010-05-27T01:44:00.001-07:00

Oh snap, that was quick! The team behind the ever-popular Nintendo 64 emulator for the PSP is back once again in the homebrew scene to release another build of the DaedalusX64 project. Download:

Backbreaker video gets all defensive

2010-05-26T17:43:00.001-07:00

Having educated us in the ways of offense, 505 Games has released a new video to acquaint digital linesmen with Backbreaker's defensive game. Much like the offense game, playing D in Backbreaker uses flicks of the right analog stick to perform various actions, whether they be flying tackles, bull rushes or sneaky evasive spins.

Backbreaker tackles retail shelves -- and the notion of unlicensed football -- June 1.

Backbreaker video gets all defensive originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 May 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PSP homebrew - ISO Tool v1.40

2010-05-26T09:44:00.001-07:00

Here's a quick update of Takka's ISO Tool, a very handy homebrew app that allows you decrypt EBOOT.BIN files, repack ISOs, and/or convert ISOs to CSO format. Check out what's new in the latest release after the

Hideo Kojima will go to London for autograph signing

2010-05-26T01:44:00.001-07:00

If you're in London or will be in the area in mid-June, listen up. Hideo Kojima will be flying in for the launch of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Along with art director Yoji Shinkawa, the

PSP homebrew game - Swarm v1.0

2010-05-25T17:43:00.001-07:00

Homebrew coder Stinkee2 has released the initial version of Swarm, a simple yet very addicting homebrew game in which you are tasked to control a purple colored rectangular creature trying to escape a swarm of enemies out

Rock Band Weekly: Pantera's 'Great Southern Trendkill'

2010-05-25T09:43:00.001-07:00

If your unique vocal style mostly consists of blood-curdling screams and primal, scratchy howling, then your ship has finally come in. This week, heavy metal outfit Pantera's album "The Great Southern Trendkill" is added to the Rock Band catalog. You can pick up the whole kit n' caboodle for 1280 ($15.99), or grab each pack piecemeal-style, like you've been able to do since the dawn of time.

Click past the jump to see all the tracks included on the album.

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Rock Band Weekly: Pantera's 'Great Southern Trendkill' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 May 2010 10:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Atlus shows off this full trailer for Persona 3 Portable

2010-05-25T01:44:00.001-07:00

The July release (qjnet/psp/its-official-persona-3-portable-hitting-north-america-in-july.html) for Persona 3 Portable in North America is inching closer, that's why Atlus wants to remind us that the PSP is still getting its share of good ol' RPG action and several

LittleBigPlanet 2 FAQ clears up some confusion, confirms Stephen Fry

2010-05-24T17:43:00.001-07:00

The debut trailer for LittleBigPlanet 2 created more questions than it answered, most of them relating to the sequel's compatibility with DLC for the first game, and how the new features promised in said trailer would function. A handful of these queries have been put to rest by a FAQ post published on the PlayStation.Blog.

For instance, the post confirms that all objects, costumes and decorations collected in the original game should carry over, except for objects using a graphical glitch or exploit. More importantly, QI host and wildlife enthusiast Stephen Fry will reprise his role as the game's omniscient narrator. However, the FAQ also references "custom Voice Acting," a feature with a capacity for hilarity that we've yet to be able to comprehend. For more answers to your burning questions, check out the full LittleBigFAQ.

LittleBigPlanet 2 FAQ clears up some confusion, confirms Stephen Fry originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 May 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PSP homebrew - Recovery Flasher v1.60 (5.50 GEN-D3 FW Pack)

2010-05-24T09:44:00.001-07:00

Homebrew coder extraordinaire Hellcat is back in the homebrew scene to release the long awaited update of his excellent homebrew app, Recovery Flasher. Check out what's new in the latest release after the jump. Download:

PSP homebrew - SMS Plus PSP v1.2.5 Ad-hoc pre-alpha

2010-05-24T01:44:00.001-07:00

It's been a while since homebrew coder Akop Karapetyan updated his SMS Plus project for the PSP, but now his back to release a pre-alpha build of the Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator that now

Final Fantasy XIII is last year's top seller for Square Enix

2010-05-23T17:43:00.001-07:00

There might be mixed receptions about the linearity of Final Fantasy XIII, but it sure didn't keep people from buying it. Having sold 5.55 million copies worldwide, the battle between the l'Cie and the fal'Cie is Square

Square Enix games division posts huge earnings

2010-05-23T09:43:00.000-07:00

Square Enix's games division made a lot of money in the period ending March 2010, and when I say "a lot" I mean "more than a billion dollars".

'Plenty' of Dead Space material planned, producer wary of diluting franchise

2010-05-23T01:44:00.001-07:00

Speaking at a recent EA showcase in London, Dead Space executive producer Steve Papoutsis explained that while Visceral Games has plenty of ideas for the deep space horror series, the studio doesn't intend to run the franchise into the ground. According to Videogamer.com, Papoutsis told attendees, "we've mapped out plenty of games worth of stuff. But there has to be an interest, right?" He added, "we don't want to cheapen what we're doing. We're really focused on quality with it. Hopefully if people like this one, we get to make another one."

Papoutsis then told the crowd, "it would be great to just keep making more and more of them. We're thinking kart racer, a fitness game... joke!" Yeah, we're not sure a Dead Space fitness game would go over so well. You know, considering Isaac Clarke's main technique for weight loss is to forcibly remove excess appendages with the aid of futuristic power tools.

'Plenty' of Dead Space material planned, producer wary of diluting franchise originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 May 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Activision taking Call of Duty franchise to space?

2010-05-22T17:43:00.001-07:00

Call of Duty: Space Warfare? Don't laugh too hard. Based on some recent trademark filings by Activision, we might actually see that game in the future.

Kingdom Hearts franchise ships 14 million copies worldwide

2010-05-22T09:45:00.001-07:00

The Kingdom Hearts franchise has broken through the 14 million mark in shipment worldwide. This was revealed by Square Enix earlier today via press wire.

GameStop discount from 10-30% off select titles

2010-05-22T01:44:00.001-07:00

GameStop's not letting up on its discounts! They've got more incoming, and it's huge! They're offering as much as 10-30% off on select titles, on top of a US$ 10 coupon off on your future purchase.

PixelJunk Shooter 2 'in full production,' demo of Shooter 1 next week

2010-05-21T17:43:00.001-07:00

Q-Games released some welcome news for those of you eagerly anticipating PixelJunk Shooter 2, as well as those who don't know whether or not they should be eagerly anticipating it. The sequel to the PSN shooter is "full steam ahead, anchors away and all that ... commotion to that order," Q-Games president Dylan Cuthbert said in a PlayStation Blog post. He promised that not only will Shooter 2 be larger than the original game, but that "it will have some features that are new to the PixelJunk series in general."

If you are not intrigued about the sequel simply because you haven't experienced Shooter, Q-Games has something for you too. On May 25, Cuthbert said, a demo of the original PixelJunk Shooter will be released on the PlayStation Network. If you like that, you can buy PixelJunk Shooter, like it, and then join us all in waiting for 2.

PixelJunk Shooter 2 'in full production,' demo of Shooter 1 next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 May 2010 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.