Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/JoystiqThe Joystiq Podcast combines insightful commentary on the week's video game news and culture with several disembodied, often spooky, voices. Voices may or may not belong to Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann, Joystiq.com editors, or their guests. Spookiness not guaranteed where prohibited, please check local laws. More information available at www.joystiq.comTeam Fortress 2: Meet The Sandvichhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/team-fortress-2-meet-the-sandwich/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/team-fortress-2-meet-the-sandwich/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/team-fortress-2-meet-the-sandwich/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Meet Team Fortress 2's "Edible Device" and shotgun replacement, the Sandvich.

Valve really missed a good opportunity for a bad pun here by not calling it "Meat the Sandvich," but hey, it's still pretty damned funny. What's next in the series of loony videos? Meet the Bullet? Seriously though, we'd watch them all. Heck, just throw a TF2 cartoon on the air as part of Adult Swim and we'd be glued to our sets.

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]]>SandwichShotgunSteamTeam-Fortress-2TF2ValveWed, 20 Aug 2008 01:00:00 ESTWatch new Godfather II, Tom Clancy's EndWar trailershttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/watch-new-godfather-ii-tom-clancys-endwar-trailers/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/watch-new-godfather-ii-tom-clancys-endwar-trailers/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/watch-new-godfather-ii-tom-clancys-endwar-trailers/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

From making rival gangsters offers they can't refuse, to using your voice to command soldiers not to refuse orders, these fresh-off-the-editing-computer videos from EA's The Godfather II and Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's EndWar are presented for your viewing pleasure (and "Should I pre-order either of them?" evidence pool). The EndWar trailer is the same one being trotted out at the Leipzig Games Convention 2008; the first look at EA's gangster sequel was shown to the press last week at the publisher's annual Studio Showcase. But you don't have to travel to Germany (or even the Bay Area) to watch 'em - just click through after the break.

Source - Godfather II at GameTrailers
Source - Tom Clancy's EndWar at GameTrailers

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]]>eathe-godfather-2tom-clancys-endwartrailerubisoftTue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 ESTNovastrike update coming in 'next few weeks'http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/novastrike-update-coming-in-next-few-weeks/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/novastrike-update-coming-in-next-few-weeks/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/novastrike-update-coming-in-next-few-weeks/#commentsFiled under: ,


PSN title Novastrike will receive a major update in the next few weeks. Kevin McCann, president of Tiki Games, writes on the PlayStation Blog that the patch will tame the difficulty levels a bit, add Trophies and make several other tweaks to the top-down omni-directional kill-anything-that-moves shooter.

For those who purchased the $10 title, the list of changes made appears to be quite significant and might be worth giving the title another spin. McCann writes that he's looking forward to hearing from those who stopped playing the game due to the difficulty issues once the patch is released, while reiterating that a European release for the game will happen "as soon as possible."
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]]>novastrikepatchpsnpsn-storetiki-gamesTue, 19 Aug 2008 21:30:00 ESTLatest Resident Evil 5 trailer terrorizes Leipzighttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/latest-resident-evil-5-trailer-terrorizes-leipzig/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/latest-resident-evil-5-trailer-terrorizes-leipzig/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/latest-resident-evil-5-trailer-terrorizes-leipzig/#commentsFiled under: , ,

We hope you're ready for a face full of freshly, um, zombified zombies on film, because that's exactly what Capcom has delivered at the Leipzig Games Convention. This new, entirely in-game trailer for Resident Evil 5 doesn't show too much that's especially new, but it's worth taking note of the vehicle chase sequence and hey ... is that another mine cart level?

Click on the video above and you'll get a peek at playing as Chris Redfield's female sidekick, Sheva Alomar, along with some oh-so-brief snippets of various (we presume) über-important cutscenes. Sure, it may be more RE4, but is that really so awful - especially when it looks this scary-good?
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]]>capcomleipzig-08resident-evilresident-evil-5trailerzombiesTue, 19 Aug 2008 21:00:00 ESTDyack's defense: Too Human haters 'just don't get it'http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/dyacks-defense-too-human-haters-just-dont-get-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/dyacks-defense-too-human-haters-just-dont-get-it/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/dyacks-defense-too-human-haters-just-dont-get-it/#commentsFiled under: , ,


When Jeff Gerstmann bemoaned Too Human's "monotonous combat and dated approach to cooperative play," he was unknowingly shunted from the group of haves to the considerably less illustrious group of have nots -- as in have not a clue to comprehend Too Human's unyielding explosion of uniqueness and innovation. "I think we took for granted how innovative the game was," remarks the game's humble director, Denis Dyack.

Speaking to OXM at the game's UK launch, Dyack explains that a lot of the negative reaction to the game's demo (and presumably, the final version) has its roots in the provocative fear of the unknown. "But what we're also seeing is for the people who don't like it, generally just don't get it. And it's because we've created something so innovative and different," he says. "It's ironic, it just shows that human nature of if you don't understand something, you immediately attack it. It's pretty interesting in that regard."

Consider this a plea to game designers everywhere: Please tone down all that rampant innovation, lest we become embroiled in confusion and hostility and ultimately give your game a six out of ten.
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]]>Denis-DyackSilicon-KnightsSilly-Con-KnightsToo-HumanTue, 19 Aug 2008 15:30:00 ESTCan Geometry Wars make you mad enough to sing?http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/can-geometry-wars-make-you-mad-enough-to-sing/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/can-geometry-wars-make-you-mad-enough-to-sing/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/can-geometry-wars-make-you-mad-enough-to-sing/#commentsFiled under: , ,

When we get really frustrated by Geometry Wars 2 (and we do) we deal with our anger the only way we know how: We become physically abusive towards loved ones and pets. But not Matthew McCarthy. No, Matthew McCarthy just picks up a guitar and channels the rage into a song about why he hates all those stupid, cruel shapes.

We tried to ape McCarthy's far healthier anger management, but after picking up our guitar we just used that to be physically abusive to loved ones and pets, which really isn't much better, when you think about it.

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]]>activisionbizarre-creationsgeometry-wars-2Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:30:00 ESTMetareview: Too Human (Xbox 360)http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/metareview-too-human-xbox-360/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/metareview-too-human-xbox-360/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/metareview-too-human-xbox-360/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

It's been almost ten years since we first saw Too Human at E3 1999, at that point reportedly a 4-disc action adventure for the original PlayStation. In that time, the game has jumped to GameCube and then to Xbox 360, re-emerged as a slideshow, became overshadowed by a lawsuit, and later became the most downloaded action demo on Xbox Live in its first week.

So, after all the hype and controversy, how does the final game fare? Judging by the reviews, it's certainly not a knockout title, with the general consensus being that it aims for the stars and misses the mark. One thing is for sure: If you like seeking out loot, then Too Human is definitely for you.

  • GamePro (4/5) "Here's an Xbox 360 exclusive that proudly wears its lofty ambitions on its sleeves, and yet sometimes seems bent on self-sabotage. That it's so relentlessly addictive despite its aggravations is something of a minor miracle."
  • IGN (78/100) "What's been delivered in the end is a good game that ultimately falls just short of its promise due to a few questionable design decisions. One thing is for sure, though. If you love collecting random loot drops, you'll find a lot to like here."
  • Giant Bomb (3/5) "If you have an insatiable lust for items with higher stats than the ones you're currently using, or if you get giddy at the mere thought of Diablo-style rare item naming conventions, you'll probably be able to look past the game's issues and have a good time. But even at its best, it's hard to ignore Too Human's monotonous combat and dated approach to cooperative play."
  • GameSpot (55/100): "Too Human is a game of false starts and unrealized potential that infiltrate almost every aspect of the game, from story, to combat, to balance. Its elements feel stitched together, making for a patchwork quilt of a game that's fraying at the seams."
  • 1UP (C-) "At the very least, the cyber-Norse concept of Too Human is a good one that's worth exploring further, just not in this context. The game is simply schizophrenic; it attempts to be all things to all people and never succeeds in executing any of them well. The end result is in dire need of polish and focus, and that doesn't solely apply to gameplay mechanics. There's absolutely no reason why a game released in 2008 should have a bug where characters can fall through solid ground and into some pseudoabyss."
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]]>denis-dyackmetarviewsilicon-knightstoo-humanMon, 18 Aug 2008 22:15:00 ESTUbisoft hopes I Am Alive can be 'another strong franchise'http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/ubisoft-hopes-i-am-alive-can-be-another-strong-franchise/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/ubisoft-hopes-i-am-alive-can-be-another-strong-franchise/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/ubisoft-hopes-i-am-alive-can-be-another-strong-franchise/#commentsFiled under: ,


Well, of course it does. Ubisoft didn't get where it is today by throwing popular franchises like Splinter Cell away after a single use (although our neck-snapping pal Sam seems to have been misplaced recently), and you can be sure that the upcoming disaster survival adventure ... thing, I Am Alive, will be no different. "We hope it can be another strong franchise for our portfolio, alongside Prince Of Persia or Rayman Rabbids," the publisher's executive director, Alain Corre, told MCV. "It's a new baby for us - and we have big hopes."

Provided it's raised properly and doesn't turn into a snot-nosed brat who sticks Legos up his nose and puts his Altair action figures in the microwave, this baby could be the best kind of disaster to befall any company. Of course, we should probably wait until we've played the first one before we sign off on "I Am Still Alive," and "Seriously, Stop Trying to Kill Me You Stupid Planet."
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]]>DisasterFranchiseI-Am-AliveJade-RaymondUbisoftMon, 18 Aug 2008 19:15:00 ESTLara tackles Thailand in new Tomb Raider: Underworld trailerhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/lara-tackles-thailand-in-new-tomb-raider-underworld-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/lara-tackles-thailand-in-new-tomb-raider-underworld-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/lara-tackles-thailand-in-new-tomb-raider-underworld-trailer/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

The new flesh-and-blood Lara? Pretty. Cool. But it's the texture-and-polygon one in Tomb Raider: Underworld - the proper, next-gen sequel to the series-reviving Tomb Raider: Legend - that we're really excited about. This first full gameplay trailer for Underworld is a jaw-dropper, showcasing ruins in a new locale (Thailand) and offering quick glimpses of action in other parts of the world (and underworld).

We're pretty sure we see the first location from the game to be revealed - rain-drenched Mayan ruins - and a tease at a return of the nefarious bad-girl, Natla, from Tomb Raider: Anniversary in there. Also: giant spiders, giant octopus, and giant statues of Norse Gods, the mythology of which (Thor's hammer, in particular) factors heavily in the game's plot as Lara continues her quest to find Avalon.

To coincide with the video reveal of Tomb Raider: Underworld's Thai locale, Eidos has released a new batch of screens showcasing the level's sheer jungle-y, ruin-y, tiger-y splendor. Check them out in our updated gallery below.
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]]>crystal-dynamicseidoslara-crofttomb-raidertomb-raider-underworldvideoMon, 18 Aug 2008 17:15:00 ESTThis Wednesday: Galaga Legions invades XBLAhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/this-wednesday-galaga-legions-invades-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/this-wednesday-galaga-legions-invades-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/this-wednesday-galaga-legions-invades-xbla/#commentsFiled under: ,


Caution: Do not look directly at the above screenshot. Doing so will result in your eyes melting. If you're still able to read this, it means that A) you don't just come to Joystiq to look at all the pretty pictures and B) you're also a good listener. Congratulations!

It also means that you'll still be able to play the latest "Summer of Arcade" release, Galaga Legions, this Wednesday - provided you remember to wear welding goggles while doing so. This re-imagining of the classic coin-op shooter is the work of the same Namco-Bandai dev team responsible for Pac-Man Championship Edition, hence the hella-rad-neon-raver shader being employed. The full game will set you back 800 ($10). The requisite googles can be had for $11.99 from Amazon.
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]]>galaga-legionsnamco-bandaixblaxbla-wednesdayxblawednesdayMon, 18 Aug 2008 15:45:00 ESTFamitsu corrects its Last Remnant PS3 release datehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/famitsu-corrects-its-last-remnant-ps3-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/famitsu-corrects-its-last-remnant-ps3-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/famitsu-corrects-its-last-remnant-ps3-release-date/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Famitsu has posted a correction on its website (via IGN) about an incorrect The Last Remnant release date that appeared in the latest Famitsu PS3 publication. The issue, dedicated to Square Enix's recent DKΣ3713 event, incorrectly listed the PlayStation 3 version of the game as coming November 20, the same day as the Xbox 360 release. The PS3 version's actual release date is, as they say, TBA for both Japan and the rest of the world. As far as we know, the Xbox 360 version is still poised to make that November 20 "worldwide" release.
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]]>DK3713famitsulast-remnantsquare-enixthe-last-remnantMon, 18 Aug 2008 14:45:00 ESTMega Man bombs Virtual Console, golf toohttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/mega-man-bombs-virtual-console-golf-too/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/mega-man-bombs-virtual-console-golf-too/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/mega-man-bombs-virtual-console-golf-too/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


The Virtual Console just got its weekly nostalgia injection, offering fans of all colors -- but mostly blue and green -- something else to download and play as we wonder where the weekend went and why exactly there is a receipt for a Magnet Beam on the kitchen table.
  • Mega Man (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points): With the Blue Bomber set to don pixelated pajamas next month, his freshman adventure marks this week's most noteworthy addition to the Wii's window into the past. Assuming you haven't bought the original Mega Man in one of Capcom's many other compilations, Guts Man and company are waiting ever so patiently for you to drop by.
  • Neo Turf Masters (Neo Geo, 1-2 players, 900 Wii Points): This is 133 megs of hot golf action right here, straight from 1996 to your living room. You don't have even to admit to your friends that you like video game golf. We'll keep your dirty little secret.
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]]>capcomgolfmega-manmegamanneo-geoneo-turf-mastersneogeoneoturfmastersnintendovirtual-consolevirtualconsolevirtualconsolemondayMon, 18 Aug 2008 14:15:00 ESTThe Force Unleashed demo coming Thursday to XBLM and PSNhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/17/the-force-unleashed-demo-coming-thursday-to-xblm-and-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/17/the-force-unleashed-demo-coming-thursday-to-xblm-and-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/17/the-force-unleashed-demo-coming-thursday-to-xblm-and-psn/#commentsFiled under: , ,


If the recent cavalcade of video previews for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed was enough to whet your appetite for some midichlorian-infused carnage, then we've got great news: LucasArts recently confirmed that they will be following through with their promise to bring a demo for the title to the XBLM and PSN this month -- a playable preview will be downloadable via the two services starting Thursday, August 21.

The demo takes place during one of the first levels in the game, known as the "TIE Fighter Construction Facility" -- we assume it's the same area featured in the recent batch of previews for the title. It will also contain a training mode which will allow the player to get a firm grasp on the Force Grip power. However, we know the question that's on everyone's mind -- will any of those adorable Ewoks be present? We can only hope.
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]]>demolucasartspsnstar-warsthe-force-unleashedxblmSun, 17 Aug 2008 20:30:00 ESTRecently revived KORE makes its 'krazy' video debuthttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/17/recently-revived-kore-makes-its-krazy-video-debut/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/17/recently-revived-kore-makes-its-krazy-video-debut/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/17/recently-revived-kore-makes-its-krazy-video-debut/#commentsFiled under: ,


We initially dismissed Zoink and SnapDragon Games' KORE when it popped back into the news a few months ago -- after all, how good could a game that was initially designed for the original Xbox, cancelled, then revived for the Wii possibly be? Our hopes for the title were admittedly low -- however, a pair of videos for the redesigned platformer, including the trailer above and an 11-minute gameplay montage (embedded after the break), recently made their way onto GameTrailers ... and into our hearts.

Okay, we're still not entirely sold on KORE quite yet, but the robo-platforming and Psychonauts-esque visuals are more than enough to pique our collective interest. We'll be keeping an eye on the resuscitated title as its ambitious developers continue revamping it -- we just hope they kan limit the inkorrekt usage of the letter K. It upsets the English majors among us.

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]]>koresnapdragon-gamestrailerwiixboxzoink-gamesSun, 17 Aug 2008 17:30:00 ESTDisaster: Day of Crisis gets Australian ratinghttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/16/disaster-day-of-crisis-gets-australian-rating/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/16/disaster-day-of-crisis-gets-australian-rating/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/16/disaster-day-of-crisis-gets-australian-rating/#commentsFiled under: ,


Following rumors of a cancellation, it's nice to hear any kind of news about Monolith Soft's Disaster: Day of Crisis -- even if that news is somewhat inconclusive. It seems the title, which was announced alongside Nintendo's latest home console before being put on indefinite hold, recently received a Mature rating from Australia's Office of Film and Literature Classification (for "violence, themes and infrequent coarse language", for those who were curious) on Wednesday. Could this signify an end to Disaster's time out? We'll let you know when we hear something more concrete.
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]]>australiadelaydisaster-day-of-crisismonolith-softoflcratingwiiSat, 16 Aug 2008 19:00:00 ESTGodfather II debut trailer makes unrefusable offerhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/16/godfather-ii-debut-trailer-makes-unrefusable-offer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/16/godfather-ii-debut-trailer-makes-unrefusable-offer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/16/godfather-ii-debut-trailer-makes-unrefusable-offer/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


As any respectable Don will tell you, serving as the CEO of a powerful crime syndicate is not an easy thing to do. You won't find any classes on racketeering at your local community college. Finding a reliable bulk supplier of fedoras and pinstripe suits is nigh-on impossible. Teaching your underlings the fine art of stallion decapitation requires amounts of patience and equine physiology that very few men possess.

Luckily, the upcoming sequel to EA's well-recieved adaptation of Coppola's magnum opus, The Godfather II, looks to be an in-depth survival guide on the nuances of mafia management -- perfect for that up-and-coming kingpin in your life. The above trailer shows some of the finer points of Donship, and gives a great look at some of the lovely locales we'll be viciously extorting come February. That little Cuban restaurant would look so charming with a prostitution ring in the back room, don't you agree?
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]]>coppolaeaelectronic-artsgodfather-2trailerSat, 16 Aug 2008 11:30:00 ESTSOCOM Confrontation beta features detailedhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/15/socom-confrontation-beta-features-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/15/socom-confrontation-beta-features-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/15/socom-confrontation-beta-features-detailed/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Just a couple of weeks to go until those with GameStop pre-orders for SOCOM Confrontation will gain entry into the public beta for the game. (Qore subscribers will need to stay patient for a few days after that - d'oh!) With the sneak peak looming, the SOCOM Blog has posted some salient details on what to expect content-wise.

The latest update details the "Crossroads" map, which will be playable in both 16- and 32-player variations. Available game modes will include Extraction, Suppression, and the less friendly sounding Elimination. Beta players will have access to weapon and gear customization, as well as clans and stats tracking - player data will be deleted once the game hits retail, so bold beta entrants best not get too attached to their accomplishments.

On another SOCOM Confrontation related note: we've toyed around with Sony's official PS3 Bluetooth headset (included in the $59.99 retail bundle) and not only is it well designed, but it acts as a far-field microphone while in its charging cradle so you never have to go without voice chat.

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]]>betapsnslant-sixsocomsocom-confrontationFri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 ESTBuilt for Blu-ray: LittleBigPlanet won't have PSN versionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/15/built-for-blu-ray-littlebigplanet-wont-have-psn-version/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/15/built-for-blu-ray-littlebigplanet-wont-have-psn-version/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/15/built-for-blu-ray-littlebigplanet-wont-have-psn-version/#commentsFiled under: ,

Despite the fact that Sony has previously listed LittleBigPlanet as a disc-only affair, there continue to be doubters. The crew at Bits Bytes Pixels Sprites decided to end any debate as to whether or not LBP would be a BD and/or PSN release. Being in the northern bit of North America, it rang up Sony's Canadian PR crew, who replied that "The game will be available at retail. The user [generated] content will be available on the PSN." Okay, Canada's covered.

We got in touch with LBP's US PR manager, Scott Goryl, who had this to say: "LittleBigPlanet is a Blu-ray Disc product exclusively for PS3," adding, "LBP will utilize much of PlayStation Network's vast functionality for online and community features, but the game will indeed be distributed as a Blu-ray Disc." Sorry folks, but you'll totally, absolutely, definitely have to tack on the price of gas to that $59.99 as you trudge down to one of those old-fashioned "game stores" to pick it up.
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]]>blu-raylittlebigplanetmedia-moleculepsnsonyFri, 15 Aug 2008 18:30:00 ESTBrash planning Prison Break gamehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/15/brash-planning-prison-break-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/15/brash-planning-prison-break-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/15/brash-planning-prison-break-game/#commentsFiled under: ,

Yes, as in a game based on the tedious television show starring perennially pouting Wentworth Whatshisface. Who better to act as warden to this societal dreg than Brash Entertainment, the house that built Jumper: Griffin's Story, Alvin & The Chipmunks and (and!) Space Chimps?

According to Gamespot, the Prison Break video game turned itself in via an advert tucked inside the show's recent Season 3 DVD box set. Aside from a February 2009 release window, little else is known about the project. We'd normally submit a scenario about siblings busting out of a prison -- a "prison break" if you will -- but the show managed to drag on even after its titular event had unfolded. But hey, people are still watching, so the game may just succeed in finding a captive audience.
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]]>BrashPrison-BreakTVFri, 15 Aug 2008 17:00:00 ESTTHQ bombing XBLA with Rocket Riot this fallhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/15/thq-bombing-xbla-with-rocket-riot-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/15/thq-bombing-xbla-with-rocket-riot-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/15/thq-bombing-xbla-with-rocket-riot-this-fall/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Nothing sounds quite as satisfying as disintegrating ninjas and zombies with a stylized 8-bit bazooka. That's probably why THQ's upcoming XBLA Worms clone, Rocket Riot, remains on our radar. First announced last October, the game, developed by Dutch dev CodeGlue, evokes a retro feel that speaks directly to our aging hearts with its 80 "completely destructible" pixel-laden levels. Unlike some recent digital offerings, Rocket Riot also promises to support up to eight players over Xbox Live, or four for those wishing to hash out their differences on the same couch. Rocket Riot is expected to send us diving for cover when it drops like a bomb onto XBLA this fall.
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