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Sony's Working Towards Getting PS1 Classics On The Vita

Posted Apr 26, 2012 at 4:15PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS Vita Tags: classics, PS1, ps1 games on vita, psx

With Skype on the way for the Vita, there's only one direction to go... The way of the PS1.


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Iron Monkey and ME3 With A Little Cosplay

Posted Feb 23, 2012 at 3:28PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3, iPhone, iPad, Xbox 360 Tags: iron monkey, mass effect 3, mass effect infiltrator, me3 android, me3 ios, me3 preview

Harrison E attended the Mass Effect 3 event and talked to the creators of Mass Effect Infiltrator, Iron Monkey


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Blizzard to sue Valve over DOTA

Posted Feb 11, 2012 at 12:30PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, court cases, dota, dota2, Steam, valve

Hey Blizzard, you know all that money you have? How about using it to make worthwhile games with no DRM and with actual progression? Oh, you're just gonna sue the talented people at Valve, okay, you go do that.


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Harrison E Visits: Sony Sessions

Posted Feb 9, 2012 at 11:05AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PSP, PS Vita, PS3 Tags: BRAVIA, personal 3d viewer, Sony, sony sessions, sony tablet p, storm surfers 3d

Sony are pretty good people despite all the shit people sometimes talk. Especially when they're showing off and want to get you to buy some stuff. Harrison E got a chance to talk with them about their new products in Sydney at Sony Sessions.


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PS3 Firmware 4.10 is alive

Posted Feb 9, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: 4.10 firmware, ps3 browser, ps3 dropbox support, ps3 firmware update, sen, Sony

It's alive! It's alive! Oh wait, never mind SEN just crashed...try again later.


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Letter from Alleged THQ Staffer Calls Out Management, CEO

Posted Jan 25, 2012 at 3:30PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: saints row the third, THQ

THQ hasn’t been doing great over the last few months, and this nasty letter from a former employee doesn’t make things look any better.

THQ, the company behind Saints Row: The Third, had a tough 2011. The company was in such dire straits that rumors floated around about it canceling its entire 2014 lineup, rumors the company vehemently denied. This morning we received word that THQ was shifting its strategies yet again, this time focusing more on its core franchises over third party licensing.

It’s hard to get a bead on exactly what’s happening with THQ. Rumors and sales indicate the company is in serious trouble despite the success of Saints Row, but the company refuses to admit that they have any sort of problem. Only one person seems to be willing to comment on the state of the company – an alleged former employee with an obvious bone to pick.

In a letter written to THQ’s Board of Directors, CEO Brian Farrell as well as the general public and a collection of gaming news sites, this “Formerly Mismanaged” employee rattles off a laundry lists of complaints about the company.

The letter essentially claims that THQ’s problems stem from mismanagement and a Board of Directors that has no clue how to strategically run a gaming company. It gives examples like acquiring game studios with no plan on how to utilize their talents (then later shutting them down), investing money into shrinking niche markets, the company’s refusal to dump a CEO that has tanked its stock price and high-paid executives making enormous mistakes that call their competency into question. The disastrous uDraw tablet also makes an appearance.

These allegations of management incompetency surface just a few days before THQ announces its current financial standing on February 2, and things certainly don’t look good. One analyst has gone on the record by stating that THQ, without some sort of financial windfall, with run out of cash near the middle of this year.

You can read the letter in its (extremely long) entirety below:

[JoyStiq]

"To:

THQ Board of Directors

Lawrence Burstein

James Whims, Gigex, Inc.

Henry DeNero, Arcturus Capital

Brian Dougherty, AirSet, Inc.

Jeffrey Griffiths , Lumber Liquidators

From:

Current and Ex-Employees, Shareholders, and The Public

Dear THQ Board,

I am an ex-employee at THQ. I saw the tweet-started headlines over the past week from an "industry expert." This expert is one who I and my friends and co-workers in the industry have never heard of after a long time in the field. I had been reading the various following articles and accounts and it generated sympathy for friends both recently laid off and currently still there. I thought it would be a good idea to send a note with their input. This note has honest facts and thoughts about THQ and the current problems there. Most of these facts are public knowledge and they have been confirmed by public records or can be confirmed by current and former THQ staff there both before and after my and their time.

I have long felt the need to explain to outsiders how this beaten-down company has wound up in this position. It is to the point where having it on your resume is not a point in your favor. And that shouldn't be the case. I'm/We're sending this note anonymously because some of us are still awaiting final checks and others know how little corporations like employees who air their dirty laundry. We feel the need to say something to combat the partial misinformation being written.

THQ had been known through the years for having a formula. They find a hot license, make a cheap game, barely advertise it, and make money. This formula worked during the Playstation and Xbox and Gameboy days and made the company a lot of cash. Unfortunately, THQ's old guard executives seem to be stuck trying to manage the company the same way they did back then and haven't realized the industry has changed.

The beginning of the end came years ago as Brian Farrell lead an executive team to acquire a large number of studios. A large amount of cash was used in the acquisition or setup of game developers with different degrees of talent. The problem was they were bought without strategic reasoning or specific plan on to use them. So after awhile another large amount of money was spent as those studios failed and were sold off and shut down. The executive team at the time were an entirely different group of people with one key exception in the CEO. The CEO/the then executive team wasted the cash that the company had built up with these massive investments and selloffs.

The studio purchase errors were not helped by the mistakes in the licensing deals that were signed by the same CEO. Millions and millions of dollars were wasted on acquiring licenses at the same time the kids, family, casual business was declining at a rapid rate. Instead of slowing those acquisitions he overpaid for more of them until again cash was wasted in paying for brands that didn't sell well anymore.

The mistakes in decisions and cash losses triggered wave after wave of layoffs. In the most recent wave, about 40 people lost their jobs this past December through no fault of their own. The reason why is the chronic and constant mismanagement of their company. The fact is that the CEO and executive committee were so focused on trying to hit an unrealistic financial goal that they bet everything on an extremely risky proposition in the uDraw tablet. When they lost, they further displayed their lack of management skills by not having a contingency plan. Three weeks after the game launched, an entire business unit was wiped out when it didn't meet its goal due to relying on that one product to hit an unrealistic target.

After the layoffs many ex-employees walked around shell-shocked and trying to figure out who was responsible. They came to the understanding that most of us do after leaving the company. The issue with THQ has never been one of lack of staff creativity, intellect or business intelligence. It all rests of the failure of its management team and you the Board of Directors.

This Board has allowed the Brian Farrell, the CEO, the ongoing ability to take a cash-rich profitable company and drive it from a $30 share price down to around $.70 without acting despite numerous mistakes that even for those lacking business training, could see were errors. Even without glaring mistakes how can the same CEO stay in charge after a 99% share price loss? Aside from the board, who is responsible for the current situation and who is accountable for the current and future job losses at the company? When you ask the recently departed who are a good source of information, you get the same answers. This uDraw failure is the largest and most recent one in a string of them that were hushed over and hidden. The answer aside from the Board is the current executive team that allowed this uDraw implosion to happen.

Brian Farrell, CEO with a 2011 salary of $1,289,558, for a lack of business intelligence or fiscal accountability. A vocal inside group pointed out the mistake of trying to launch a year-old product that received almost no software support in the last 12 months. Instead of listening and having a back-up plan, he went ahead and invested a ridiculous amount of money in the manufacturing and advertising of the product and failed miserably. It is passed time for him to go. We are wondering what is taking so long for you to act. We have been wondering this same question for a long time.

Martin Good, EVP and head of Kids, Family, Casual with a 2011 salary of $1,198,023, for bringing no strategic thought or business sense to the role. He was brought out from Australia sales to replace an outgoing head of the business unit and rapidly displayed a complete lack of leadership skills, vision, and any sort of analytical sense. Looking at his compensation package, he is an excellent negotiator as his salary is higher than anyone's except for the CEO. On the plus side he lost his job with the rest of those laid off. On the minus side, he will be floating down on a golden parachute while the rest of the former employees scramble to look for jobs in this challenging environment. Most of those jobs will be at studios in other parts of the country, so they will be forced to relocate their families in the middle of their childrens school years. It is incredible that he made this level of income while doing such a poor job, but it serves as a reflection of the lack of Brian Farrell's ability to staff well and manage.

Paul Pucino, CFO with a 2011 salary of $674,855, for not planning for this possibility and having a safety net or a plan to cover THQ just in case of failure. We have a line of credit that we likely used to buy the plastic that is not selling to customers. It is like taking a cash advance to buy THQ stock and just as worthless of an investment. Paul is known as an absentee executive who is missing when business situations gets complicated. While he was in the loop at the point of the risk, with the following failure he has been clearly unavailable. It is another example of Brian Farrell's inability to staff.

Ian Curran, EVP and head of global publishing with a 2011 salary of $1,037,047, for not flagging an unrealistic sales goal to the CEO or the Board when a big part of the corporation felt the numbers were unrealistic. He blindly held up an unachievable target and didn't act when multiple people told him he was aiming to high and out of step with the marketplace. If a sales executive's job is to anticipate the market, he has done a poor job of it. Another example of Brian Farrell not being able to find the right people for the right job.

Ed Kauffman, EVP of Legal and Business Affairs who clearly was signing bad deals on licensed products, not factoring in the changes in the business and being more critical with financial terms with partners. uDraw by itself cannot possibly explain the companies poor financial health. It is a combination of that product and a string of bad licensed deals that the company took on against better judgement. While Brain Farrell would logically be the final decisionmaker for deals, Kauffman is either unpersuasive in his arguments to not do them or supported them. Either situation equates to another example of poor staffing choices by the CEO.

uDraw was failure and the only people to blame are the people listed above. THQ and its current financial situation is also their responsibility. And they were paid around $4.5 million dollars for their poor decisions. If there is any doubt we would recommend talking to current and former staff to get the straight story. Don't read this note as bitterness on their part, but more as long overdue truth.

So, Board, it is time. Passed time for you to act and passed time for you to do something about the mismanagement that has gone on for too many years. We've watched the stock from the outside and read the comments and the reason why the company is valued so low despite its sales is because of this underqualified management team.

Board it is time for you to act before your names are added to the list above of things that must change.

Sincerely,

The Formerly Mismanaged"

THQ hasn’t been doing great over the last few months, and this nasty letter from a former employee doesn’t make things look any better.


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Skyrim Patch 1.4 Details

Posted Jan 20, 2012 at 4:30PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Bethesda, patch 1.4, skyrim

Bethesda releases full patch notes for their latest Skyrim update, now in the certification testing.

It seems like it’s been forever since the launch of Skyrim, but millions of gamers are still spending their free time slaying dragons and “accidentally” murdering their followers. And, as is customary with Bethesda games, Skyrim still has a fair few issues interfering with players’ ability to fully enjoy the game.

The company is more than aware of Skyrim’s issues and has been working non-stop to get them fixed –especially the ever-present PS3 bug that makes the game nearly unplayable for some users. I’ll skip the analysis and go straight to the patch notes. If you’re a Skyrim fan, you’ll want to read through these:

NEW FEATURES

Skyrim launcher support for Steam Workshop (PC)

BUG FIXES

General optimizations for memory and performance

Fixed occasional issue with armour and clothing not displaying properly when placed on mannequins in player’s house.(PS3)

Improved compiler optimisation settings (PC)

Long term play optimisations for memory and performance (PS3)

Memory optimisations related to scripting

Fixed crashes related to pathing and AI

Fixed crash in Haemar’s Shame if player had already completed “A Daedra’s Best Friend”

Fixed rare crash with loading saved games

Fixed issue with accented characters not displaying properly at the end of a line

Master Criminal achievement/trophy unlocks properly in French, German, Spanish and Italian

Fixed issue where dragon priest masks would not render correctly

Fixed issue where quests would incorrectly progress after reloading a save

Fixed issues with placing and removing books from bookshelves in the player’s home

Fixed issue where weapon racks and plaques would not work correctly in player’s house if player immediately visits their house before purchasing any furnishing.

Fixed issue where the player house in Windhelm would not clean up properly

Fixed crash related to giant attacks and absorb spells

Fixed issue with ash piles not cleaning up properly

Fixed occasional issue where overwriting an existing save would fail

Fixed memory crash with container menu

Fixed infinite loop with bookshelves

Fixed issue where traps in Shalidor’s Maze would not work properly in French, German, Spanish and Italian versions

Fixed issue where transforming back to human from werewolf would occasionally not fail

Bows and daggers will display properly when placed on weapon racks

QUEST FIXES

The Unusual Gem inside the Thalmor Embassy is now accessible after finishing “Diplomatic Immunity”

In “Breaching Security”, the quest token is no longer required to receive a fortune reading from Olava the Feeble

Fixed issue where Galmar would not complete Joining the Stormcloaks properly if “Season Unending” was an active quest

Fixed issue where starting “Season Unending” after finishing “Joining the Stormcloaks” would prevent “The Jagged Crown” from starting properly.

Fixed issue progressing through “Message to Whiterun” while “Season Unending” was still open would block progression for both quests.

In “Arniel’s Endeavor”, fixed issue where a quest journal would trigger multiple times

In “Forbidden Legend”, the amulet fragment can no longer disappear after player leaves a dungeon without taking it

Fixed rare issue in “Forbidden Legend” where killing Mikrul Gauldurson while sneaking would make his corpse unaccessible

In “The White Phial”, the phial can no longer disappear if player leaves dungeon without taking it

“The White Phial” will now start properly if player already has a briar heart in their inventory

Player can no longer get stuck in Misty Grove after completing “A Night to Remember”

Fixed issue where leaving Riften during “A Chance Arrangement” would prevent quest from progressing

In “Darkness Returns”, a door in Twilight Sepulcher will properly open if the player leaves the dungeon for an extended period of time before completing the quest

In “Under New Management”, if the player leaves the Oculory for an extended period of time after placing the focusing crystal and returns, the quest will proceed correctly

“Onmund’s Request” will now start properly if player has already found Enthir’s staff before receiving this quest

Fixed instance where Tonilia would stop buying stolen items and also would not give Guild Leader Armor

“Repairing the Phial” will start properly if player already has unmelting snow or mammoth tusk in their inventory

Finding Pantea’s Flute before speaking with Pantea no longer prevents her quest from updating

In “The Coming of the Dawn”, fixed rare instance where a quest object would spawn incorrectly on the Katariah during Hail Sithis

Fixed rare issue in “The Mind of Madness” where player is unable to equip the Wabbajack

Fixed issue in “Pieces of the Past” where Mehrunes Dagon’s Razor will not trigger properly if player leaves the cell for extended period of time before activating it

“Blood’s Honor” will start properly if you visited and completed Driftshade and an extended period of time passes before starting the quest.

Fixed rare issue where “Dampened Spirits” would not start properly

Fixed issue where player would be unable to become Thane of Riften if they purchased a home first

Fixed issue where killing guards in Cidhna Mine woud block progression for “No One Escapes Cidhna Mine”

Fixed numerous issues with “Blood on the Ice” not triggering properly

In “Blood on the Ice”, Calixto can now be killed if player owns a house in Windhelm

In “The Cure for Madness”, killing Cicero then resurrecting him no longer impedes quest progress

Fixed rare issue in “To Kill an Empire” where an NPC would fail to die properly

Clearing Knifepoint Ridge before starting “Boethiah’s Champion” no longer prevents quest from starting.

That’s quite a few fixes for one patch – Bethesda hopes to have 1.4 submitted for certification early next week.

[Edge]

Bethesda releases full patch notes for their latest Skyrim update, now in the certification testing.


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Pokémon Art Exhibit Battle Royale

Posted Jan 14, 2012 at 10:00AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: Pokemon, pokemon art, poketrainers

Nintendo fans rejoice.


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Sony Drops Price Of 3D Monitor By A Hundred Bucks

Posted Dec 17, 2011 at 4:52PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: motorstorm apocalypse, playstation 3d display, sony 3d discount

Have they gone mad? Nope, just clever as always.


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New Arcade Restoration Reality Show starting in 2012

Posted Dec 4, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: arcade, high score, reality show, tv

http://vimeo.com/32819765

American Arcade Business is back in High Score

Remember when you didn't play games at home? No not outside, I mean arcade games.

The old arcade. The smell of the old machines, the sounds with each beckon and call that will hopefully get you to pop a few dollars into it. Why? Just for your amusement. Well with movies like King of Kong and the rise in Arcade machines as trophy items for game collectors, TNT Amusements has struck a deal with production company PBR Productions to produce a reality show.

It's currently called High Score, but will be subject to change depending on who might pick it up. The show is about the "American Restoration" of the arcade machine and pinball world, with Todd Tuckey, the proprietor of TNT Amusements, leads a crew to hunt all over the country to find much-loved amusement machines of the past and restores them back to their working beauty.

The show is ripe for the picking as I actually know a mate of mine who's Dad has a hobby of restoring pinball machines and hiring them out for birthday parties. It's oddly a lucrative market and the show doesn't sound too bad. It'd follow Todd and his crew from acquisition to sale. The sales include going to a large clientell which include celebrities

“This show will help all the collecting world I think as it will get people re-interested in pinball machines and arcade video games! It's a win win for all” said Todd Tuckey of TNT Amuesments.

The crew at TNT Amusements is a lovable cast of characters that walk you through the restorations from start to finish. Tuckey is no stranger to screen as his success in the industry has led him to speaking engagements, for his own 30-minute television special, and being featured on the reality TV show “Kendra” (one of his clients). High Score is currently courting cable networks and other reality television distribution partners. A 22 minute pilot episode has already been created and you can view bits of the show above.

The series is produced and created by Nate Hall and Corey Armideo of Pioneers Beyond Reality. About TNT Amuesments TNT Amuesments is the worlds largest used game show room with over 120 pieces on display in a 4,000 square foot area, which if you think about it that will grow more and more as the show goes on.

Tuckey began a Video Game route in 1979, installing games in stores in the Philadelphia area, unfortunately by 1984, the boom had dried up and arcade parlours began to dry up. They now sit in the back of pizza places, basements and in the home's of video game generation adults, but Tuckey is on the hunt to find, fix and fully restore these machines back to their working glory, I'm pretty excited to see the show air.

American Arcade Business is back in High Score.


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Black Friday Madness

Posted Nov 28, 2011 at 1:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Arizona, Black Friday, blue monday, Los Angeles, madness, pepper spray, sparta

Nothing like old people and pepper spray to get you in the Thanksgiving spirit


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Mass Effect 3 Collector’s Edition Announced

Posted Nov 18, 2011 at 3:11PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: BioWare, mass effect 3

Commander Shepard’s last hurrah has the bonuses to match in this special edition of the game.

Hey, do you like Mass Effect? If so, you’re probably excited about the next entry in the franchise, Mass Effect 3. And if you needed reason to be a little more excited, why, we have just the thing for you. It’s the Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition, and it comes with all the accoutrements you’ve come to expect from slightly larger boxes that contain video games and other stuff.

Check it out:

The pack only runs $79.99, which is pretty fair considering some of the other CE nonsense we’ve seen in recent months (Skyrim, I’m looking at you). For an extra $20, here’s what you can expect to find in your ME3 box, straight from Bioware:

• Premium metal case featuring commemorative artwork of Commander Shepard.

• 70-page hardbound art book featuring hundreds of unique and gorgeous illustrations from the BioWare development team.

• Limited edition Mass Effect comic by Dark Horse Comics, complete with unique cover artwork.

• Join the ranks of the N7 with the premium fabric N7 patch.

• Exclusive 4x6 lithographic print featuring a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.

• A full collection of in-game content that can’t be found anywhere else!

• N7 Arsenal Pack – Bring the firepower with the N7 Sniper Rifle, Shotgun, SMG, and Pistol.

• Robotic Dog – A faithful sidekick to keep you company on board the Normandy.

• Squadmate Alternate Outfit Pack – New appearances for your favorite squad members.

• N7 Hoodie – For Commander Shepard’s casual days on board the Normandy.

• Relive all the greatest moments of Mass Effect 3 with the digital soundtrack.

• Xbox LIVE Normandy prop for your Avatar. (Available on Xbox 360 version only.)

• Display your initiation in the N7 ranks with a collection of forum and social badges, avatars, and perks

Bioware says the CE is “limited supply,” but we’ve all seen how that usually plays out. Still, if you want to pick up the game and the extras are your type of thing, you may as well reserve it.

I am!

Commander Shepard’s last hurrah has the bonuses to match in this special edition of the game.


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NVIDIA Announces 3D Vision 2

Posted Oct 15, 2011 at 6:57PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: 3d vision, nVidia

The graphics card developer touts brighter colors, comfortable glasses and a more immersive experience than ever before.

Today seems like the day of 3D news, first with the announcement of 3D support for Assassin’s Creed Revelations and now with an update from NVIDIA regarding the next iteration of their 3D Vision accessories. The company is promising a much more enjoyable experience, with a greater field of view, less eye strain, and reduced ghosting from monitors.

I’ll let NVIDIA explain what they’ve changed, straight from their press release:

"NVIDIA 3D LightBoost technology makes 3D games, movies and photos more stunning and life-like than ever before," said David Wung, senior director of product management of Open Platform Business (OPBG) Group for ASUS Computer International. "With 3D LightBoost and our new full-HD monitors, colors are richer, textures and subtle image details virtually jump off the screen, and the overall quality of the experience is something to behold. We are thrilled to be the first desktop display manufacturer to bring this new level of 3D visual quality to our customers with the ASUS VG278H."

That certainly sounds promising. Of course, it’s a press release, and press releases are designed to sound promising. What we know for sure is that the current generation of 3D technology simply isn’t that great, and it’s going to take a major innovation in image quality and comfort to push 3D from a fringe passion to a mainstream habit.

On the plus side, you can check out NVIDIA’s new 3D system for a relatively low cost, depending on how much money you prefer to invest in gaming experiments:

The 3D Vision 2 glasses kit, which includes one pair of 3D Vision 2 glasses and a wireless USB IR emitter will be available from the leading retailers/e-tailers worldwide in October for $149 (USD MSRP). It will also be available on the NVIDIA online store

Look for the new 3D Vision system to hit shelves sometime in October of this year.

The graphics card developer touts brighter colors, comfortable glasses and a more immersive experience than ever before.


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Joystiq Takes a Shot at Rage Texture Issues

Posted Oct 10, 2011 at 5:34PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: id Software, Joystiq, pc gaming, rage

The gaming website updates Rage players on a new patch and the game’s terrible launch, but has a little fun in the process.

Rage had been out for what seemed like minutes when users started reporting serious problems with the PC version of the game. Blurry textures, screen tearing and texture pop were among the most common complaints, with the studio rushing to publish an updated driver for gamers bummed about such a terrible release.

Today, Joystiq covered an interview with id co-founder John Carmack regarding what he calls the “cluster!@#$” of a launch, but they also couldn’t help having some fun at the developer’s expense. Here’s the screenshot from the site:

It’s a friendly joke to be sure, but the content of the post is still pretty important from the perspective of a gamer. Carmack has plenty to say on the launch, especially when it comes to the difficulty of dealing with a variety of PC setups and console limitations:

"You can choose to design a game around the specs of a high-end PC and make console versions that fail to hit the design point, or design around the specs of the consoles and have a high-end PC provide incremental quality improvements. We chose the latter."

“When launch day came around and the wrong driver got released, half of our PC customers got a product that basically didn't work.”

Most of the issues with Rage have apparently been cleaned up by a patch, and those users still experiencing display errors should check out this Steam thread on getting them resolved.

Do you think Joystiq’s joke is a fair hit against a troubled release, or is it too soon for gamers that experience very real issues?

The gaming website updates Rage players on a new patch and the game’s terrible launch, but has a little fun in the process.


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Upcoming Real Racing 2 update brings 4-player split screen action on iOS devices

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at 7:31AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: app store, firemint, iOS 5, real racing 2

New Party Play feature takes AirPlay streaming to new heights.


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Raving Rabbids off to TV in 2013

Posted Oct 6, 2011 at 6:17AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Wii Tags: raving rabbids, Ubisoft

Fans of the uber adorable, crazy Rabbids are in for a treat -- in 2013, that is.

Ubisoft proudly announced that their unlikely villains to Rayman's heroic existence are getting the star treatment in Nickelodeon's planned animated TV series. The series will reportedly feature 26 half-hour long episodes, and will be shown worldwide, making the Rabbids' quest for world domination fulfilled even at least on the boob tube.

France, however, will be exempt from this rabbid display of the Rabbids come 2013, since Ubisoft's own Motion Pictures studio is working on their local offices (Ubisoft is French, in case you didn't know), for the show.

As to what slant this animated series will take on, we're not quite sure yet. Nonetheless, we're just all too happy that these bunnies are going to have their time under the Hollywood sun. In the meantime, do enjoy these videos of the Rabbids in action, from their previous outings.

Via [VG247]

Fans of the uber adorable, crazy Rabbids are in for a treat -- in 2013, that is.


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New Title and Trailer for SSX: Deadly Descents

Posted Oct 1, 2011 at 2:19PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: ssx deadly descents, ssx defy reality, ssx trailer

If you’ve ever wanted to see someone perform an upside-down grind on the bottom of a helicopter, today is definitely your day.

Ever since “SSX Tricky,” it seems like the primary goal of the SSX franchise is creating the most ridiculous scenarios imaginable, then asking you to snowboard through them (while looking cool). This brand new trailer for the next game in the series, recently changed from “SSX: Deadly Descents” to “SSX: Defy Reality,” doesn’t give us any indication that EA is going to tone things down in the near future.

Massive airs, insane grinds, and well-realized natural courses are on display in full, as are the mid-air acrobatics you’ve come to expect from an “SSX” title. Check it out:

The game’s focus seems to have shifted from conquering one mountain to becoming a world champion snowboarder, instead choosing to painstakingly recreate real-life snowboarding spots using data from NASA satellites. This means that the next time you sail over a house with your snowboard in your hands, you should remind yourself that it’s a real house and the person that lives there probably doesn’t care for snowboard-wielding hooligans.

The game also boasts a complete lack of invisible walls, which I never really noticed in the “SSX” franchise thanks to the very real cliffs they use instead. Seems like when your entire game takes place on the sides of mountains, you don’t have to do much to keep players where you want them.

There’s no official release date for “Defy Reality,” but you can look forward to playing it sometime in 2012.

Via GameFront

If you’ve ever wanted to see someone perform an upside-down grind on the bottom of a helicopter, today is definitely your day.


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New patch released for Mortal Komabt

Posted Sep 24, 2011 at 3:55AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: mortal kombat, netherrealm studios

A new patch has been released for Mortal Kombat by NetherRealm Studios, bringing in some more tweaks and fixes to further improve your gaming experience.

The patch didn't release simultaneously on both consoles, however, with the Xbox 360 getting it first. PS3 owners will have to wait a bit later, specifically a few more days.

The update also included a lot of changes for the characters, which definitely gives a boost to those who are not as competitive to begin with. In the meantime, here are the gameplay fixes and tweaks now available on Mortal Kombat's latest update:

General Gameplay Fixes/Tweaks

Fixed a couple of crash scenarios.

DLC billboards should now behave correctly on Xbox

You should no longer see online desyncs on Xbox that are related to alternate costumes or classic costume DLC packs.

MOTD handling and displaying code was tweaked.

Fixed a bug that could have resulted in tweakvars getting corrupted.

Fixed a crash in player select if you tried to exit out while the dlc box was open.

With the exception of Human Cyrax and Human Sektor, everyone’s alternate costumes should behave the same as their primary costumes and have the exact same move properties.

You can now block after a dash forward is completed if it was cancelled into from a special move. You canceling out of a dash into another dash was normalized for most of the characters. Dash Block canceling remains the same.

Wakeup attacks should have better invulnerability on them if done in the first 4 frames of the wakeup window. (this was added as a hotfix tweakable value)

You no longer get a completely free throw attempt after someone blocks your jump punch. The opponent has less block hit frames but chained combos from a jump punch will remain the same.

There were several reactions that could freeze players just before they landed from attacks and reactions such as Kano’s Airball and Cyrax’s Net air reaction.

Made many minor hitbox adjustments.

Tweaked the negative edge window.

Several low attacks were being parried incorrectly.

Nightwolf and Kenshi can no longer still absorb a projectile if they get hit out of their enhanced reflects before the recovery frames start.

The Mortal Kombat continues to expand its reach, but despite fans' clamor, a Street Fighter vs. Mortal Kombat title is "easier said than done", this according to Capcom's big boss himself, Yoshinori Ono.

Via [The Sixth Axis]

A new patch has been released for Mortal Kombat by NetherRealm Studios, bringing in some more tweaks and fixes to further improve your gaming experience.


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Dead Island to receive day one patch

Posted Sep 5, 2011 at 11:51PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: dead island, Deep Silver, patch, techland

Deep Silver and Techlands has revealed a pretty hefty day one patch for their hotly anticipated open-world zombie shoot fest.


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PlayStation 3DTV bundle confirmed for November

Posted Aug 29, 2011 at 11:40PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS3 Tags: motorstorm apocalypse, playstation 3d display, resistance 3, Sony

Pre-order perks unveiled.


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Battlefield 3 unlocks and rewards worth years

Posted Aug 7, 2011 at 4:36AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: battlefield 3, ea dice

If you're all about the unlocks and rewards in a game, then Battlefield 3 is surely going to be an enjoyable treat for you. According to the latest Battleblog entry, the game will yield an enormous breadth of goods that will basically keep you busy for years.

From weapns to attachments to gadgets, all will be cramped in this one game , on top of a "huge unlock tree for vehicles alone."

There are also Service Stars to reward all you hardcore gamers, always up for the challenge. So explained:

"Anytime your kill card is displayed, everyone will see exactly how experienced you are with your current equipment. The ultimate bragging right would be for a player to be awarded the rank of Colonel with 100 Service Stars attached, and to have 100 stars in all weapons, kits, and vehicles. Getting there will be a massive task - consider that a challenge."

In all, this brings the unlocks and rewards for Battlefield 3 to ten times as much as that which Battlefield 2 had.

This news should be a breath of fresh air from all the Steam issue that's steaming up Battlefield 3's release. It's been recently revealed that EA's game won't be coming up on Valve's online digital distribution service, and the publisher has subsequently been defending this stance.

Regardless, Battlefield 3 comes out for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 this coming October 25th.

Via [BF3 Blog]

If you're all about the unlocks and rewards in a game, then Battlefield 3 is surely going to be an enjoyable treat for you.


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PS Vita can act as a PS3 controller

Posted Aug 2, 2011 at 11:20PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Sony, vita

Sony has revealed that its long awaited next-generation portable gaming system, the PlayStation Vita, can also be used as a PlayStation 3 controller.


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Latest DC Universe Online update is massive

Posted Aug 2, 2011 at 1:28AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: MMORPG Tags: dc universe online, SOE

Get ready to take a deep breath before you dive in this deluge of DC Universe Online information.


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The Sims 3 receives a massive patch

Posted Jul 26, 2011 at 6:56AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Electronic Arts, patch, the sims 3

EA has released a new patch for The Sims 3, updating the PC version of the lifestyle simulation sequel to version 1.24.


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PSP homebrew - FreeCheat for 5.XX and 6.XX CFW

Posted Jul 7, 2011 at 3:13AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP Tags: freecheat, johnny3tears, psp homebrew

Homebrew coder Johnny3Tears has released the initial version of FreeCheat, a multi-purpose plugin for your for 5.XX and 6.XX custom firmware-enabled PSPs.


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Massive Fallout: New Vegas patch incoming

Posted Jul 6, 2011 at 2:25AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: Bethesda, fallout: new vegas, Obsidian Entertainment, patch

Just in time for the upcoming arrival of the third DLC pack of the game.


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QJ Downloads Roundup -- 6/22/11

Posted Jun 22, 2011 at 5:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags:

Need to fuel your downloads craving? QJ has you covered in one comprehensive post.


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SOCOM 4 gets patch v1.03

Posted Jun 14, 2011 at 9:09PM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3 Tags: socom 4, Sony, Zipper Interactive

Zipper Interactive has sent out a new patch for SOCOM 4 for all its fans out there.


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QJ Downloads Roundup -- 6/14/11

Posted Jun 14, 2011 at 5:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: downloads, homebrew, Nintendo

Need to fuel your downloads craving? QJ has you covered in one comprehensive post.


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E3 2011: Nintendo lifts the veil on Wii U

Posted Jun 7, 2011 at 12:21PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Wii Tags: e3 2011, news, Nintendo, project cafe, wii u

As expected, Nintendo has officially unveiled its Wii successor at E3 2011.


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THQ's E3 2011 lineup revealed

Posted Jun 4, 2011 at 5:40AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, Wii, MMORPG, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PC Gaming, iPhone, iPad, Nintendo 3DS, PS3 Tags: 000: space marine, e3 2011, saints row, THQ, ufc undisputed 3, warhammer 40, wwe 12

THQ has revealed its entire line of titles at display at next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.


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TNA Wrestling Impact enters the mobile ring

Posted May 19, 2011 at 2:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: iPhone Tags: android, Namco Bandai, tna wrestling impact

Namco Bandai announced today that TNA Wrestling Impact is now available on mobile devices.


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Shift 2: Unleashed getting new DLC next week

Posted May 12, 2011 at 11:52AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Electronic Arts, shift 2: unleashed

Next week, Shift 2: Unleashed players with a desperate need for speed will be able to satisfy their velocity-related cravings.


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Brink updated

Posted May 11, 2011 at 10:50PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: brink, patch, Splash Damage, Steam

Splash Damage has detailed the first game update for their stylish first-person shooter, Brink.


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StarCraft II patch 1.3.3 now live

Posted May 10, 2011 at 11:11PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, patch, starcraft ii

The testing process is over, and now, here comes the latest game update for Blizzard's real-time strategy sequel.


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Test Drive Unlimited 2 PC Exploration pack now out, on consoles soon

Posted May 8, 2011 at 9:28AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3, PC Gaming Tags: Atari, Eden Games, test drive unlimited 2

No more cars suddenly turning invisible or flying off the road.


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Ubisoft: Accessibility important in Driver San Francisco

Posted May 4, 2011 at 4:00PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: driver, jean-sebastien decant, Ubisoft

Driver San Francisco's lead designer, Jean-Sebastien Decant, recently spoke about what accessibility means to the Driver series, and more specifically Driver San Francisco.


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Men of War: Assault Squad receives a new patch

Posted May 4, 2011 at 2:04AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: 1c company, games for windows, men of war: assault squad, patch, Steam

A new patch for 1C Company and Best Ways' real-time strategy title, Men of War: Assault Squad, has been released today, that includes a new set of gameplay changes, multiplayer fixes and skrimish improvements.


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This week's US NintendoWare downloads - Bit.Trip Runner, Rival Turf!, Ikibago

Posted May 4, 2011 at 1:50AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Nintendo DS, Wii Tags: dsiware, Nintendo, WiiWare

Nintendo has added six new titles to its DSiWare and WiiWare game services.


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Black Prophecy gets first monthly patch

Posted May 3, 2011 at 10:17AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: MMORPG Tags: black prophecy, gamigo, Reakktor Media

Ten new missions and a host of tweaks and fixes await Black Prophecy players.


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iPad 2 Tips & Tricks: Part 6

Posted Apr 28, 2011 at 2:33AM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, ios

Today we continue our multi part series on some helpful tips and tricks for your new iPad 2. Lets review a few more tips and tricks for your iPad 2.


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Allods Online patch 2.0.02.67 going live this week

Posted Apr 24, 2011 at 3:59PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: MMORPG Tags: allods online, GPotato

New zones, a higher level cap, bug fixes, and a host of other additions are being introduced in the next patch.


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Operation Flashpoint: Red River Day 1 PC Patch

Posted Apr 23, 2011 at 10:28PM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Codemasters, operation flashpoint: red river

It's a day one patch update for Operation Flashpoint: Red River.


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RoboSockets free version releases

Posted Apr 22, 2011 at 12:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: iPhone Tags: puzzle, robosockets, tatemgames

In celebration of the upcoming Easter holiday, TatemGames has released the free version of RoboSockets: Link Me Up on the App Store.


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Air Penguin bounces and glides onto App Store

Posted Apr 16, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Carl B Listed in: iPhone Tags: air penguin, Gamevil, kyu lee

Gamevil has released Air Penguin on the App Store, a casual game that makes use of tilt controls.


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PSP homebrew - Square Force

Posted Apr 13, 2011 at 6:35AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PSP Tags: akabane87, psp homebrew, square force

Square Force is a 2D space shooter that lets players create their own ships from scratch.


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PSP homebrew - CFW 6.20 / 6.35 PRO-B4

Posted Apr 10, 2011 at 10:20AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PSP Tags: Coldbird, liquidzigong, psp custom firmware, psp homebrew

Liquidzigong and Coldbird have a big custom firmware release for all PSP homebrew afficionados out there.


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DS homebrew - FalloutDS v0.5

Posted Apr 5, 2011 at 4:15AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: falloutds, foxi4, Nintendo

Homebrew coder Foxi4 has offered a new version of his FalloutDS, a homebrewed adaptation of the Fallout title for the Nintendo DS inspired by the first two installments of the series.


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iPhone FAQ: How to use iPhone as a Home Security Camera Monitor through Skype

Posted Mar 28, 2011 at 5:45AM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, Cydia, ios, jailbreak

If you ever wanted to use your iPhone as a Home Security Camera monitor then we may have the right tutorial for you. Of course you have other applications such as iCam or AirCam but then if you have ever wondered what the combination of Skype and iPhone can do then read on.


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Crysis 2 Trophies list

Posted Mar 20, 2011 at 4:09AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3 Tags: crysis 2, EA

Complete In at the Deep End

Close Encounters

Single Player: Stealth kill 25 enemies

Crossroads of the World

Complete the evacuation at Times Square

Cry Spy

Multiplayer: Get 30 Assists Spot

Dark Night of the Soul

Defend Central Station

Death Grip

Kill 10 enemies with grab and throw

Death Slide

Single Player: Kill 5 enemies while sliding

Dedication

Play online 6 months after your first time

False Prophet

Find Nathan Gould

Fastball

Kill 10 enemies by throwing an object at Them

Fire Walker

Assist the evacuation at Bryant Park

Food for thought

Kill a CELL operator with a giant donut in Lower Manhattan

Foreign Contaminant

Escape the Battery Park evacuation center

Headhunter

Single Player: Kill 4 enemies in a row with headshots

Hole in One

Throw in an alien down the sinkhole Dark Heart

Hung Out to Dry

Reach the Hargreave Rasch-building

I Am Not A Number!

Time to see what are the Trophies you'll be aiming for in Crysis 2!


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