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3D On Your Vita, iPhone and Mac Book?

Posted May 31, 2012 at 5:55PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPhone, iPad, PS Vita Tags: 3D, iphone, nippon system project, picasso 3d film, ps vita 3d

Of all the goods Microsoft has at E3, they don't have a peice of magic film that makes your screen 3D. But I know someone who does...


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Rumor: Will Belmont Be Back at E3?

Posted May 23, 2012 at 10:15AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: castlevania: lords of shadows 2, Konami, mercurysteam

It's just a rumor at this point, but it looks like there may be an announcement regarding a certain whip-wielding vampire slayer at E3 this year. Keep your fingers crossed...and your crosses, er, crossed.


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You'll Have to Wait to Get Your Chest Bursted...Again

Posted May 21, 2012 at 6:00PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: aliens: colonial marines, gearbox, Sega

Yes, Prometheus is coming out soon and, yes, it ties into the Alien franchise. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait 'til next year to get a new gaming fix in that vein.


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Pokemon Liquid Crystal! Killer Work By The Scene!

Posted May 20, 2012 at 4:18PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PSP Tags: honebrew, pokemon games, pokemon liquid crystal

One thing that is great about the gaming community is when members of one of the scenes come together and create something truly amazing. If you are a fan of Pokemon games or just want to see what dedication and hard work can create then Pokemon Liquid Crystal is something you won't want to miss...


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Vita is Doing (A Little) Better in Japan

Posted May 4, 2012 at 1:26PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS Vita Tags: nintendo 3ds sales, ps vita sales, psp sales, Shigeru Miyamoto

Sony’s troubled handheld finally sees an uptick in sales. But how long can it last?


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Capcom Investigates Bringing Ace To The West Again

Posted Apr 29, 2012 at 12:15PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: aai2, ace attorney, investigations 2, japanese videogames, localizations

You might be enjoying the ease in getting your Nintendo titles, but getting a Japan exclusive is a tad harder. Capcom addresses this and offers a little bit of hope to Ace Attorney fans.


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Pictures Of Pokémon. For Money

Posted Apr 29, 2012 at 10:13AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: art exhibition, Pokemon, pokemon art, videogame art

Want some more sexy eye candy? Well look away, as these involve some downright creepy looking creations. But if you like Pokémon, get your dollars together.


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Gameloft Shows Off Some Graphical Muscle

Posted Apr 28, 2012 at 3:47PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPhone, iPad Tags: Gameloft, nova 3, unreal engine 3

Enjoy your impressive clones? Well here comes a pretty decent take on a popular franchise.


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What Should They Call The Sequel To New Super Mario Bros.?

Posted Apr 23, 2012 at 2:39PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds, new super mario bros 2, Nintendo, super mario bros, wii u, xenoblade chronicles

Nintendo knows how to sell games. Mario games, specifically.


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What's Black and White and Got Some Goodies For 3DS Owners?

Posted Apr 21, 2012 at 9:15PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: estore, Nintendo, pokemon apps, pokemon black and white 2

Pokémon is getting all the handheld love this week, both official and not. Nintendo are sure not to leave 3DS owners left out with Pokémon Black & White 2 being a DS title, instead they get their own special treatment...


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Watch This: Wailing on Guitar, Game-Style

Posted Apr 20, 2012 at 3:46PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: halo, Kid Icarus, mega man, ocarina of time, star fox 64, Super Mario

This dude has some serious licks and/or chops. And they’re all from games you love.


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More Bad News for Sony as Japanese Vita Sales Plummet

Posted Apr 11, 2012 at 1:23PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS Vita Tags: nintendo 3ds sales, ps vita sales, psp sales, Sony, xbox 360 sales

The next-gen handheld is still struggling to find a user base in Japan, with last week’s sales being worse than any previously recorded tally.


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Wii U to cost only $180 in parts

Posted Apr 8, 2012 at 10:34PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii U Tags: wii u pricing, wii u production costs

With cheap parts from all over the world and a possible deadline, Nintendo might be skimping on it's consumers.


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Rayman Origins on 3DS sees drop

Posted Apr 8, 2012 at 9:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds, rayman, rayman nintendo 3ds, rayman origins, rayman origins delays

Looking to get Rayman Origins on 3DS? Looks like you're in luck.


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The PS3 and Amazon?

Posted Apr 4, 2012 at 7:35AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: Amazon, amazon instant video, ps3 streaming video, Sony, video services, walking dead

Got Netflix? Well, you're about to spend a whole lot more money.


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Watch: What Do You Think of the Kingdom Hearts 2 HD trailer

Posted Apr 2, 2012 at 8:40PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Disney, Kingdom Hearts, kingdom hearts 2 hd, PS2, Square Enix, vita remake

Do we need another HD remake? Well, let's do the math. Disney + Square Enix + PS Vita + Kingdom Hearts = Perfection.


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QJ Homebrew and Download Round Up For March 30, 2012

Posted Mar 30, 2012 at 11:29AM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Nintendo DS, PSP Tags: nds homebrew, ps3 homebrew, psp hacks, psp homebrew

Welcome back to the QJ.net Homebrew and Download Round Up for March 30, 2012. This week we've got some great emulators and apps for your PSP as well as some cool stuff for your Nintendo DS Systems. So without further delay lets get right to it.


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Epic Mickey Indeed Coming To The 3DS

Posted Mar 25, 2012 at 7:35PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: dreamrift, epic mickey, epic mickey 3ds, power of illusion

Interested in the rumours of Epic Mickey coming to the 3DS? Well now there's no need to keep waiting for confirmation as there seems to be some much more definitive information out now.


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Epic Mickey 2 Is 'Sorry'

Posted Mar 23, 2012 at 6:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: epic mickey 2, tale of two, Warren Spector

Had enough of Warren The Spectre for one week? Tough, he's back. And apologetic about Epic Mickey. With a trailer.


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On Shelves this Week: March 25 – March 31, 2012

Posted Mar 22, 2012 at 1:00PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: avengers alliance, gears of war 3, lucius, men of war, rhythm thief, Ridge Racer, riotzone, tiger woods pga, tropico, warriors orochi

It’s the end of March and the beginning of spring/summer, depending on where you live. So what does that mean for game releases? A big lull and some GoW 3.


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Rumor: Epic Mickey 2 Aimed at 3DS

Posted Mar 21, 2012 at 4:35PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Disney, epic mickey, epic mickey 3, nintendo 3ds, power of illusion

A French gaming magazine accidentally spills the beans on Mickey’s latest adventure.


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Kingdom Hearts 3D has a Long Ending

Posted Mar 19, 2012 at 12:52PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: dream drop distance, kingdom hearts 3d, Tetsuya Nomura

The game’s director hints at what players can expect from the latest in the Kingdom Hearts series.


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Konami stops sales of Dating Sim due to bugs

Posted Mar 19, 2012 at 11:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: 3ds bugs, dating sim, Konami, new love plus, nintendo ds bugs, patching

A dating sim not being sold? Wait, lemme tell my girlfriend.


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Metal Gear series hits some serious sales numbers

Posted Mar 19, 2012 at 9:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: Hideo Kojima, metal gear, metal gear rising, metal gear solid, MGS, record breaking

With the Metal Gear series dating back to the 80's, no one should be surprised.


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Activision announces new Transformers game

Posted Mar 17, 2012 at 3:45PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Activision, fall of cybertron, tp, transformers, transformers prime

Looks like the Fall of Cybertron and a series of terrible films wasn't enough.


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Pokémon Black/White 2 Boxart

Posted Mar 16, 2012 at 12:30PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS Tags: Nintendo, pokemon black 2, pokemon box art, pokemon white 2

Pokémon fans unite, celebrate, take a dump! Box art is here!


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On Shelves this Week: March 18 – March 24, 2012

Posted Mar 15, 2012 at 1:02PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: angry birds space, Kid Icarus, kinect rush, ninja gaiden 3, rayman 3, resident evil, Silent Hill

With Mass Effect 3 here and gone, what else is on the horizon?


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Collectible Card Game Packed with Kid Icarus

Posted Mar 14, 2012 at 4:20PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Kid Icarus, Nintendo, PAX, wondercon

Because what gamers need is more stuff to collect.


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PoV: Nintendo’s Impending Destruction

Posted Mar 2, 2012 at 12:18PM EST by Listed in: PoV Tags: 3ds innovations, nintendo innovations, wii u innovation

Why the innovative games company is headed for failure.

Nintendo is, by most accounts, one of the most innovative forces in the world of gaming. The company lays claim to breakthroughs like force-feedback technology, motion control, z-targeting and a whole host of other now-standard gaming mechanics. Unfortunately, Nintendo’s days of leading the pack are quickly coming to a close.

Nintendo has always performed well in the games marketplace because of its exclusive titles and accessible technologies. However, games aren’t really the future of the games industry. In 2012 and beyond, it’s not games that sell devices, but their multimedia capabilities. One of the fastest-growing groups of console owners is made up of people who primarily use their devices to watch Netflix, listen to music or rent movies.

Nintendo has failed to keep pace with its competitors in the realm of multimedia. And it has also failed to keep pace when it comes to online gaming (friend codes, seriously?). If the Wii U can’t make some major improvements to the way Nintendo delivers multimedia content and online gameplay, it’s simply not going to be the console of choice.

Consumers always flock to the device that provides them the most value. A large number of PS3 sales can be chalked up to Blu-Ray support, just as a large number of Wii sales can be chalked up to the initial hype concerning motion control. In the next console generation, the device with the most utility wins.

If Nintendo fails to recognize this trend, it’s going to find itself toppled from the throne faster than it can say “3DS Lite.”

Why the innovative games company is headed for failure.


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3DS Owners Screwed Out of Binding of Isaac

Posted Feb 29, 2012 at 4:34PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds eshop, binding of isaac, edmund mcmillen, Nintendo

Nintendo apparently doesn’t want to risk offending its customers.

Indie Dev Edmund McMillen confirmed via Twitter earlier today that the Nintendo 3DS eShop would officially be declining to host his latest game, The Binding of Isaac. Citing “questionable religious content,” Nintendo has elected to dump the game from its eShop lineup.

Here’s McMillen’s tweet in full:

“Attention: After a long internal debate Nintendo has decided NOT to allow the Binding of Isaac on the 3ds. :(“

He continued, quite hilariously:

“As many assumed the reasons were due to the games "questionable religious content". Thank GOD Steam exists!”

The Binding of Isaac has moved over 450,000 copies on PC, and this silly controversy will likely spur more sales than the game would have gained with a quiet eShop release. Still, it’s an odd decision on the part of Nintendo and a bad precedent to set in terms of censorship.

What do you think of Nintendo’s decision? Should game companies choose which games you can play, or should the choice be left up to the consumer?

[Gamasutra]

Nintendo apparently doesn’t want to risk offending its customers.


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Interview with Vita developers Drinkbox Studios

Posted Feb 29, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita, PS3 Tags: drinkbox studios, interviews, mba, minis, mutant blobs attack, Sony

The creators of Mutant Blobs Attack recently talked to Harrison E about their recent foray into developing for the Vita.


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Sound Off: Success for the Vita

Posted Feb 28, 2012 at 12:16PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: nintendo 3ds, ps vita, Sony

Sales numbers show a strong start, but what is the real measure of Vita’s performance?

Last week, I wrote a PoV article titled “Vita will Fail.” In that article, I used the device’s performance in Japan and the lackluster reviews of its launch titles to draw the conclusion that the device would not be able to overtake its primary competitor, the Nintendo DS.

The comment war that erupted was one-part insults, one-part thoughtful commentary, and one-part argument over why exactly the Vita needs to beat the 3DS in the first place. This third thread in the conversation is intriguing to me, as I had approached the situation strictly from a Vita vs. 3DS perspective.

Today, Sony announced that the Vita has officially sold 1.2 million units since launching in December. Breaking that figure apart, the device moved around 579,000 before global launch, and an additional 600,000 since last week. This number is apparently higher than Sony’s internal expectations, so by all accounts we can consider the first week of global launch a success.

Which brings me to the question I’d like to pose in this week’s Sound Off: How do you define success for the PS Vita? Does it need to topple the 3DS?

Let us know in the comments.

Sales numbers show a strong start, but what is the real measure of Vita’s performance?


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Pokemon White/Black 2 Coming Soon

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at 2:05PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: Nintendo, pokemon black, pokemon black 2, pokemon white, pokemon white 2

Nintendo has an official launch window for fans of the series.

Pokémon White and Black were the closest thing to a refresh the Pokémon series has received in a long time. While Game Freak didn’t make too many changes to the “throw Pokéball, commence fighting” mechanics of the game, new graphics and streamlined maps made the games seem almost new and innovative.

If you enjoyed Pokémon Black and White, you probably caught wind of the news that a sequel to each is headed your way. And thanks to an official confirmation from Nintendo, we now have some idea of exactly when that will occur. As we noted in the announcement article, the Japan release is set for June. If you live in the U.S. or in Europe, you can expect to be battling away again this fall.

The two games are direct sequels to Black and White, and this announcement marks the first time in the history of the primary series that a title has been given a number in lieu of new colors. Black/White 2 are being released on the Nintendo DS, which indicates that a 3DS-specific Pokémon title is still a ways away. Still, 3DS and DSi owners will have access to special functions (unrevealed, at the moment).

Beyond that basic info, we don’t have many details on Pokémon White/Black 2. We’ll keep you updated as information slips out.

Are you ready to catch ‘em all, again?

[Gamasutra]

Nintendo has an official launch window for fans of the series.


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Tackling Gaming Greats: Silent Hill 2

Posted Feb 25, 2012 at 9:30PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, PoV Tags: hd collection, silent hill 2, tackling gaming greats

The colourful worlds of Ocarina Of Time are drained through a syringe as we enter Silent Hill...


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PoV: Vita Will Fail

Posted Feb 24, 2012 at 10:35AM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: nintendo 3ds vs ps vita, ps vita sales, sony fails

Sony’s savior is nothing more than PSP: the sequel.

Warning: This article contains – gasp! – my opinion. If your delicate sensibilities can’t grasp reading something counter to your own beliefs, perhaps you should mosey along to something you’ll find easier to digest. Here’s a suggestion.

Read the comments on this site, and you’ll see that I’m a bona fide Sony hater. Curiously enough, I’m also an Xbox, Android and Nintendo hater, depending on the comments you read. Basically, if you ask the readers of this site, I hate everything.

Reader contention aside, it is true that I’ve never been a fan of the Sony brand. This is the result of several factors: the “quantity over quality” approach they’ve always taken towards game development, their absurd comments about the superiority of their consoles despite sales data saying otherwise, and their documented tendency to screw their playerbase.

I believe the Sony Vita will fail. Not on the scale of the Virtual Boy or Jaguar, but in the sense that it will not overtake the Nintendo 3DS, and will not extend Sony’s grasp on the handheld market far beyond what the PSP already provided. This belief comes not from my admitted distaste for Sony, but from the tepid response the device has seen since Japanese launch, the lukewarm reviews offered to the system’s launch lineup, and the unfolding clusterfucks related to the new system that indicate Sony hasn’t learned how to make a system that’s easy to use and fun to own.

Put simply, the PS Vita is too little, too late. And no matter how you feel about Sony, it’s not going to change this simple fact: Nintendo remains the king of the handheld kingdom for the foreseeable future.

Sorry Sony fanboys; it looks like you’re out of luck.

Sony’s savior is nothing more than PSP: the sequel.


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On Shelves this Week: February 26 – March 3, 2012

Posted Feb 23, 2012 at 4:22PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: 7554, binary domain, lord of the rings online, mortal kombat, pokepark, ssx

SSX and some other games are coming your way next week.

Welcome, fair QJ readers, to yet another edition of On Shelves. With the PS Vita launch out of the way, it’s time for the regularly scheduled game release program to start anew. This week we have a new SSX game (finally!) and a few random stragglers from which to choose.

Are you ready? If so, here’s the latest update for:

SSX

PS3, Xbox 360

ESRB Everyone

EA Sports

7554

ESRB Pending

Emobi Games

Binary Domain

Xbox 360, PS3

ESRB Mature

Sega

Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2

PS3

ESRB Mature

Idea Factory

Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition

Xbox 360, PS3

ESRB Mature

NetherRealm Studios

PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond

Wii

ESRB Everyone

Creatures Inc.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2

Nintendo DS

ESRB Teen

Atlus Co.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Mithril Edition

ESRB Teen

Turbine Inc.

Rhythm Thief and the Emperor’s Treasure

Nintendo 3DS

ESRB E10+

Sega

Black Knight Sword

PS3, Xbox 360

ESRB Pending

Grasshopper Manufacture

Nexuiz

PC, PS3, Xbox 360

ESRB Teen

Illfonic

So there you have it. What game are you going to spend your leap year on?

SSX and some other games are coming your way next week.


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Sony patenting new gaming device

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at 7:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: kinect, ps3 patent, Richard Marks, Sony, sony 3d, sony patent

What some are calling Kinect-like, some are calling a "three-dimensional interactive gaming environment", I think I'm calling it crazy till I see something actually turn up.


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Tackling Gaming Greats: Final Fantasy VII

Posted Feb 18, 2012 at 2:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PoV Tags: final fantasy 7, pov

Shedding clarity on the why's of gaming.


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Sony Promises that Devs Like the Vita

Posted Feb 16, 2012 at 2:12PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: nintendo 3ds, ps vita, psp, Sony, virtual boy

The company is on the defensive after one developer threw the handheld under the bus.

Sony is reeling after one game creator suggested that third party developers have canceled their Vita projects and moved to the 3DS due to the handheld’s poor performance in Japan. A report in a Japanese newspaper carried the anonymous quote, which stated, “Major Japanese companies are cancelling all projects intended for Vita and are changing development to 3DS.” Sony wants you to know that this simply isn’t the case.

Scott Rohde, the senior vice president of Worldwide Studios said that while he didn’t see the specific quote, it’s not unusual to find “exaggerated” claims like that regarding untested products. He also noted that he knew of many third party devs working “feverishly” on Vita titles, and that it would be impossible for any one person to definitively say what every Vita studio may or may not be doing.

Edge magazine points out that calling the claims an “exaggeration” indicates that a few studios have indeed jumped ship, just not to the numbers the anonymous source stated. Whatever’s going on over in Japan, you can bet it will echo through the western marketplace.

Vita is just a few short days away from release and if the western launch isn’t strong, the device could be relegated to Virtual Boy territory. Right now, the Vita is being outsold by the 3DS and even the original PSP in Japan – not a good indicator of success. Sony isn’t known for being upfront with its customers, so the truth of the matter is probably somewhere between the two quotes.

We’ll just have to wait and see what happens. What do you think the fate of the Vita will be?

[Edge]

The company is on the defensive after one developer threw the handheld under the bus.


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QJ Homebrew Roundup February 10, 2012

Posted Feb 10, 2012 at 3:40PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: apple assault, project citrus, showtime megaviewer, the catachthonic, yet another bypass

Today is Friday so you know what that means right? Yup...another QJ.net Homebrew Roundup for you to snag some cool homebrew games and apps created by some very talented devs.


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Rayman Origins coming to PC DRM Free

Posted Jan 28, 2012 at 7:47AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: Digital Rights Management, DRM, drm-free, rayman, rayman origins, Ubisoft

Rayman Origins coming to PC DRM Free

Ubisoft have learnt from their past mistakes and making one of the best platformers and coolest games ever made DRM-free later this year.

Rayman Origins surprised everyone late last year with it's release seemingly from nowhere, it turned out to be one of the most colourful beautiful and friendly games I have ever seen, played or spent money on and if you have a PS3 or 360, I suggest you do the same.

Ubisoft announced that the Platformer will be out on March 30th on PC and in better news, all retail copies of the game will be shipped with no DRM. Digital versions will be saddled with whomever they are distributed through (i.e. Steam). So yes the very same Ubisoft who once said that "always on DRM"and regularly blames piracy for their lack of PC games, are sending a game out in the real world to deal with the pirates and hackers and evil people of the internets.

I think it's a bold move from Ubisoft to show they can make a game, have it be successful and (hopefully) port it successfully to the PC and still make a bundle off it. I think the game would really suit being on the PC, as more and more of my favourite platformers are turning up on there. Also with controller support from classic USB controllers and for those new-gen people who still want to use their 360, go right ahead.

The PC specs were also released and are as follows:

Here are the announced system specs:

Minimum configuration

OS: Windows® XP SP3 / Windows Vista® SP2 / Windows® 7 SP1

Processor: Intel Pentium IV 3.00 Ghz or AMD Athlon64 3000+ @ 1.8 Ghz

Memory: 1 GB Windows XP / 1.5 GB Windows Vista – Windows 7

Graphics: 128 MB DirectX®9 / Radeon X600XT or GeForce 6800GT

DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c or higher

Sound: DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card

Recommended configuration

OS: Windows® XP SP3 / Windows Vista® SP2 / Windows® 7 SP1

Processor: Intel Core2Duo E4400 @ 2.00 Ghz or AMD Athlon64X2 3800+ @ 2.00Ghz

Memory: 2 GB Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7

Graphics: 256 MB DirectX®9 / Radeon HD 2600XT or GeForce 8600GT

DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c or higher

Sound: DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card

Rayman Origins was release for the 360, PS3 and Wii last year in November. In addition to the PC, the game is also headed to the Playstation Vita and Nintendo 3DS on February 14 and March 20 respectively. It looks like Ubisoft have all the bases covered and I do hope it pays off for them. More Rayman Origins, less of the Rabbids, I say!

Via [GameRanx]

http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/4700/article/rayman-origins-coming-to-pc-drm-free/

Ubisoft have learned from their past mistakes and are making one of the best platformers and coolest games ever made DRM-free later this year.


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Nintendo Network Announced at Investor Briefing

Posted Jan 27, 2012 at 1:59PM EST by Listed in: Wii U Tags: nintendo network, Satoru Iwata, Super Mario, wii u

Nintendo takes another step into the present with its own digital delivery service.

The Nintendo investor briefing held early this morning in Japan was chock full of good news for the company. In addition to predicting that the 3DS will finally hit profitability in 2012 and announcing an all-new Super Mario side-scroller, the company had quite the bombshell to drop – a digital delivery service called the Nintendo Network.

Satoru Iwata, Nintendo president, offer up a few details on what gamers can expect from the new service. Expect the Communities system to return, which allows people who aren’t on each other’s friends lists to play together. There’s also full support for DLC, a feature on which Nintendo has been way behind the curve. You’ll also find a wide range of downloadable games, similar to the Nintendo eShop but more robust in both lineup and functionality.

All in all, it looks like Nintendo has finally realized that if it wants to stay competitive in the next console generation, it has to dramatically up its online game. The Wii’s online capabilities were decent, but friend codes and other unnecessary complexities dragged it down. Here’s hoping the new Nintendo Network will alleviate some of those problems and make the Wii U a more online-ready machine.

[Edge]

Nintendo takes another step into the present with its own digital delivery service.


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Nintendo Forecasts Huge Losses

Posted Jan 26, 2012 at 3:19PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: ds, Nintendo, nintendo 3ds, Wii

Retailers can’t keep the 3DS on shelves, but Nintendo is still doing worse now than in years before.

Nintendo released its official numbers today, and things don’t look too good. Despite the fact that the Nintendo 3DS outsold all other systems combined last week (in Japan, of course), Nintendo is still reporting major losses for the last quarter. According to earnings reports released by the company, Nintendo lost $623 million between the months of April and December 2011.

The company doesn’t seem confident in the near future, revising its original forecast of $580 million in losses through March 2012 to $838. Nintendo noted that while Nintendo 3DS hardware is moving at a much higher rate, the massive price cut they dropped on the system is contributing to their financial ails.

In one last bit of bad news, Nintendo revised its original sales predictions for the 3DS, Wii, and DS dropping expected 3DS and Wii sales by two million each, and DS sales by about 500,000. The decreased sales projections have been taken into account for the new loss predictions for 2012.

It’s worth noting that while Nintendo reports these numbers as a “loss,” all it means is that the company made less money in a particular quarter than they did in the same quarter of the previous year. Nintendo is still churning out massive profits, and the company is far from being financially unstable. It’s just the way companies go about reporting their finances.

We’ll keep you posted as other companies release their sales numbers and financial forecasts. 2011 was likely a tough year for everyone, with console hardware aging and rumors of the next-gen on the horizon.

[IGN]

Retailers can’t keep the 3DS on shelves, but Nintendo is still doing worse now than in years before.


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Vita Now Selling Less Than PSP

Posted Jan 21, 2012 at 10:17AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS Vita Tags: ps vita sales, vita vs psp

This makes one sad.


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Vita Sales Still Tumbling

Posted Jan 18, 2012 at 3:48PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: nintendo 3ds, vita

PlayStation’s new handheld is still struggling in Japan.

In Japan, Vita sales have been continually sluggish since the device’s initial launch. Last week’s numbers don’t look any better, with the system moving just 18,361 units. If you’re keeping score, that’s three consecutive weeks of tanking sales – these numbers do not inspire hope in the future of the device, at least in the Japanese market.

Naturally, the Vita has yet to see a global release and many of the device’s launch titles are bigger draws here in the west. And while we’ve talked previously about the issues facing Vita, we’re certainly not going to issue a verdict on the handheld’s success before it launches in every available market. But for now, things don’t really look great.

By comparison, the Nintendo 3DS had sold 742,244 units in its first few weeks of launch, with the Vita moving 458,347 over the same time period. That means Vita sales are about 300,000 units behind the 3DS, a device that received a prompt price drop due to low numbers. Does this mean a price drop is on the horizon for Vita? Maybe, maybe not.

For now, it’s obvious Sony needs to get some better titles out for the device to sway Japanese consumers. As for us in the west, we’ll get a chance to see how the Vita performs when it hits shelves in February.

[Edge]

PlayStation’s new handheld is still struggling in Japan.


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Mario Kart 7 is Japan’s Best Selling Game of 2011

Posted Jan 17, 2012 at 2:00PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Dragon Quest, mario kart 7, monster hunter, super mario 3d land, wii sports

Nintendo 3DS titles score the top three slots for 2011 sales.

Japan’s gaming market is very, very different from the one here in the west. Japanese gamers are big fans of portable titles, and they’re not really that into the AAA FPS blockbusters that seem to do so well in the U.S. and in Europe. With that in mind, the 2011 software sales tallies for Japan don’t really come as much of a surprise.

Mario Kart 7 landed firmly in first place, followed by Super Mario 3D Land. In fact, of the top ten games, five were exclusively available on a Nintendo console. The rest of the list belongs to the PlayStation 3, with not one Xbox 360 title breaking into the top ten.

Here’s the full list, courtesy of Edge:

01. Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo, 3DS)

02. Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo, 3DS)

03. Monster Hunter Tri G (Capcom, 3DS)

04. Final Fantasy Type-0 (Square Enix, PSP)

05. Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Square Enix, PS3)

06. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Capcom, PSP)

07. Minna No Rhythm Tengoku (Nintendo, Wii)

08. Tales Of Xillia (Namco Bandai, PS3)

09. Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 Professional (DS)

10. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo, Wii)

What’s really amazing about Mario Kart topping the charts for the year is that the game didn’t hit shelves until December 1. That means that every one of the 1.16 million units sold moved in just a rough 30-day period. Not too shabby there, Nintendo. Also interesting is Final Fantasy XIII-2’s presence on the list, despite the fact that the game opened relatively weak and many news outlets lamented it as a failure.

So what do these numbers tell us about the western market? Nothing at all, of course!

Nintendo 3DS titles score the top three slots for 2011 sales.


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Sony: Vita tracking within expectations

Posted Jan 14, 2012 at 8:58AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: call of duty, joseph keller, Sony, vita sales

Despite news of sales dropping in Japan Sony is unphased by it.


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PS Vita has Moved 500,000

Posted Jan 10, 2012 at 4:44PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: CES, Kaz Hirai, nintendo 3ds, ps vita

Sony’s chief exec Kaz Hirai has some interesting figures for CES attendees.

CES is happening right now, though it’s a touch too early in the show for any colossally important announcements. However, we are getting little tidbits of information as the show rolls along, one of which addresses the current situation of the PlayStation Vita. Turns out, it’s probably going to be okay (surprise!)

Sony chief Kaz Hirai took the stage at Sony Computer Entertainment’s media briefing yesterday and shared some of the more important Vita figures with the press. The Vita has moved over 500,000 units since its Japanese release on December 17 – lower than expectations but still a relatively strong showing from a brand new and unproven console. It’s worth noting that these numbers represent sold Vita units, not merely shipped ones.

Many in the gaming media have rushed to question the future of Vita due to its shrinking weekly sales, but the Vita still hasn’t been released on a global scale and some of the most high profile launch titles for the system are more appealing to western gamers than those in Japan. Depending on Sony’s strategy, the Vita could still have plenty of fight – remember, it wasn’t until the 3DS’s price drop that the handheld really started to move.

We’ll keep you posted as more details from CES leak out; in the meantime, what do you think will eventually happen with Vita? Can it topple Nintendo’s hold on the handheld market?

[Gamasutra]

Sony’s chief exec Kaz Hirai has some interesting figures for CES attendees.


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Minecraft Pocket Edition Finally Getting an Update

Posted Jan 9, 2012 at 5:27PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: minecraft, minecraft pocket edition, mojang

Mobile Minecrafters, your time has finally come.

Minecraft: Pocket Edition has been a fairly big win for Mojang, but fans of the game have been relatively unhappy with the speed at which the game is progressing. Most downloaders are eagerly awaiting the addition of Survival Mode, one of the most popular ways in which to play the original PC title. Mojang has been quiet on the subject for a while, but released some official news over the weekend.

A new patch will be hitting Minecraft: Pocket Edition on February 8, 2012. This patch makes minor changes to the game and prepares the backend for the eventual addition of the Survival Mode people have been waiting for. It’s not exactly the best news in the world for clamoring fans, but it’s certainly better than nothing.

Additionally, the update will add some new creatures, new blocks and (finally) doors. You can check out the full update from Mojang here: The Plan for Minecraft

As for Survival Mode, it’s still scheduled for “sometime” in the future. This first update lays the groundwork, but full implementation of the game mode is still months away.

Do you have Minecraft: Pocket Edition? What do you think of it?

[DroidGamers]

Mobile Minecrafters, your time has finally come. Sort of.


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Sony Moves to Quash Hirai Rumors

Posted Jan 9, 2012 at 4:21PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Howard Stringer, Kaz Hirai, Sony

Sony is rebuffing media claims that Kaz Hirai will be moving into the president’s office.

Late last week, a Japanese business newspaper noted that Kaz Hirai, the Executive Deputy President of Sony, would be taking the position of president of the company. The paper noted that current company president Howard Stringer would remain chairman and CEO of Sony Corporation, but hand the responsibilities of president over to Hirai in April.

Sony isn’t necessarily denying the claim, but they’re definitely not confirming it. A release issued by the company states only that “nothing has been determined,” and that the company has made no official announcement. It’s unlikely that we’ll hear anything official until next month, when the Sony board of directors gathers to vote on a new president.

However, it’s also unlikely that the rumors are unfounded – the Japanese media may just have gotten a bit ahead of Sony in terms of announcements. There’s really no way to tell what’s happening over at Sony HQ, but Hirai isn’t a bad bet for future president. He’s already shown himself to be a competent leader and has served Sony in several prominent roles.

As with most ongoing stories, we’ll keep you posted!

[Edge]

Sony is rebuffing media claims that Kaz Hirai will be moving into the president’s office.


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