Blog Profile / Joystiq
| URL : | http://www.joystiq.com | |
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| Filed Under: | Entertainment / Video Games | |
| Posts on Regator: | 52119 | |
| Posts / Week: | 191.1 | |
| Archived Since: | March 4, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Next-gen Kinect for Windows gesticulating in 2014
Microsoft has announced Kinect for Windows will receive the updated Kinect sensor shown at the Xbox reveal event for the Xbox One. The rub: it won't arrive until some time in 2014.
We already knew Kinect for Windows would be updated with the new sensor and a new software development kit (SDK). Show More Summary
Super Joystiq Podcast 051 Live: Xbox One
This week's live Super Joystiq Podcast is all about the Xbox One. This is our second show on the topic, but a lot more info has trickled out in the last two days. We'll also get to hear the straight dope straight from our own LudwigShow More Summary
Super Stardust 'spiritual successor' coming to PlayStation 4
Finnish developer Housemarque announced today that it's working on a "spiritual successor" to the Super Stardust series for the PlayStation 4.
Housemarque's twin-stick shooter Super Stardust HD launched as a downloadable title during the PlayStation 3's first year of release. Show More Summary
Sony considers splitting the company after proposed IPO
Sony executives are considering splitting the company's entertainment and electronics divisions, following billionaire Daniel Loeb's proposed initial public offering of its entertainment business. The entertainment arm includes all PlayStation...Show More Summary
Square Enix announces 'live' E3 video shows
You know Nintendo Direct - now meet Square Enix Presents. That's the name of the company's live-at-E3 video series, which it'll be broadcasting via YouTube.
Square Enix Presents promises coverage on the company's E3 line-up, which is expected to include the new Final Fantasy for PS4. Show More Summary
Report: Square Enix America CEO leaves, joins Amazon
Square Enix America CEO Mike Fischer left the company this month and is now vice president of digital music and video for Amazon in Japan, Polygon reports. This follows news in April that Square Enix America eliminated "a number of positions" and Fischer was expected to leave in May. Show More Summary
Destiny live-action trailer explores the law of the land
A new trailer for Destiny brings Bungie's new world into the live-action realm - with plenty of CG and Breaking Bad's infamous villain. In the video, we learn about the law of the land in the upcoming, online-focused shooter.
Earlier...Show More Summary
New Nintendo eShop releases: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Kirby sale
It's all about Nintendo mascots on the eShop this week. First and foremost, we've got Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, the delightful 3DS port of the challenging Wii game from 2010. Next up, Kirby gets three, count 'em, three new games on the Wii U Virtual Console: Kirby Super Star, Kirby's DreamLand 3 and Kirby's Dream Course. Show More Summary
Epic Mickey 2 mouses around on Vita June 18
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two charges onto Vita in a few weeks time. SCE America announced a release date of June 18 this morning. The Vita port of the co-op game is also confirmed for Europe, although that remains undated for now.
SCE America says the Vita version, being handled by Blitz Game Studios, features ad hoc network support. Show More Summary
E3 Nintendo Direct scheduled for June 11
The E3 Nintendo direct is scheduled for June 11 at 7AM Pacific (10AM Eastern, 3PM UK). The new installment will "provide updates about future Wii U games," according to Nintendo. E3 Nintendo Direct scheduled for June 11 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 May 2013 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Need for Speed Rivals coming to PC, will look 'easily as good' as next-gen versions
Need for Speed Rivals - the franchise's first turn into the new world of next-gen consoles - is also coming to the PC, Ghost Games executive producer Marcus Nilsson confirmed to Joystiq. In a press release announcing the game, EA noted...Show More Summary
Need for Speed Rivals floors it to Xbox One, PS4 'later this year', and current-gen consoles Nov. 19
Recently renamed developer Ghost Games and racing fellow racing fanatics at Criterion Games have banded together for Need for Speed Rivals: a new game that represents the franchise's first drift into the next-gen console world (which...Show More Summary
Poker Night at the Inventory 2 splits onto iOS
As of today, you can join Sam, Ash, Brock, Claptrap, and dealer GLaDOS at the table via iPads and iPhones. Telltale Games launched Poker Night at the Inventory 2 on iOS this morning, where it's priced $4.99. Just don't bring anything less than an iPhone 4 or iPad 2, 'cos it ain't getting through the door. Show More Summary
Dying Light adds a dash of Parkour to Techland's zombie tour
Techland is keeping its zombie vendetta going in Dying Light, a new first-person action game coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2014, care of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
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Grand Theft Auto 5 collector's editions detailed, priced
Grand Theft Auto 5 will try to beat a couple extra bucks out of you with its "special edition" and "collector's edition," which were announced for pre-order this morning by Rockstar Games.
The $79.99 special edition includes the game,...Show More Summary
Call of Duty: Ghosts confirmed for PS4
In formality news, developer Infinity Ward took to Twitter to confirm Call of Duty: Ghosts for the PS4, in addition to the PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC. In related news, the death of announcements featuring the phrase "next-generation...Show More Summary
Pid dev unveils 'early gameplay footage' of wildlife survivor Shelter
At first glance Shelter looks kind of cuddly; you play a badger mother looking after her cubs in some pleasant looking greenery. Pid developer Might & Delight is billing its next game as anything but. As this early footage shows, you'll have to hunt other animals for food, and avoid becoming prey yourself. Show More Summary
Atari Inc. seeks to generate $22M by auctioning assets in July
Atari Inc., the US branch of French parent company Atari S.A., filed for court approval this week to auction its assets in July. Those assets include the Atari logo, as well as the Test Drive, Rollercoaster Tycoon, Asteroids, and Pong...Show More Summary
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Ultimate Edition now available on PSN
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Ultimate Edition is now available for download via the PlayStation Store. This edition bundles the Platinum and Kojima-developed game with five character skins, additional VR Missions and two DLC side-stories...Show More Summary
Killer is Dead and depicted in new screens
Executioner and Killer is Dead protagonist Mondo Zapper has new stuff to stab in another stylish batch of screens, freshly taken from the upcoming Suda 51 action game. Continue reading Killer is Dead and depicted in new screens Killer is Dead and depicted in new screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 May 2013 02:30:00 EST. Show More Summary