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GameStop offers pre-order bonus for Divinity 2: Ego Draconis

Mister-X — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:45:00 +0000

Sadly, pre-ordering a copy of Divinity II: Ego Draconis from GameStop won't net you any divinity. Or any dragons, for that matter. What you do get for putting your money down on a copy of the Xbox 360 sequel to Divine Divinity is some exclusive in-game armor and armaments, representing the Blood Echelon, "a select lodge of elite Dragon Slayers who have earned the highest of distinctions on the battlefield."

Both online and in-store pre-orderers will be entitled to look like they're in the Blood Echelon when they freely roam around Divinity II's landscapes, reading minds. But only if they buy the Xbox version: the PC release does not list any bonus items. Divinity II will be available December 29.

GameStop offers pre-order bonus for Divinity 2: Ego Draconis originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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X3F TV — XBLA in Brief: Puzzlegeddon, Alien Breed Evolution

Mister-X — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:30:00 +0000

What's it going to be on XBLA this week, an alien onslaught or a puzzle apocalypse? The choice is yours, whether it be Tecmo's Puzzlegeddon or Team17's Alien Breed Evolution. Either game will set you back 800 Microsoft Space Bucks (ten earth dollars), so it boils down to preference. Frankly, we've always been fans of mowing down waves of alien scum, but destroying your friends via brightly colored blocks has its charms too. Check out the latest XBLA in Brief and see which one speaks to you.

Shortcut: Download the trial version of Puzzlegeddon [Via Xbox.com]
Shortcut: Download the trial version of Alien Breed Evolution [Via Xbox.com]

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X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Puzzlegeddon, Alien Breed Evolution originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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See Mario transformed into bacteria

Mister-X — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:30:00 +0000

We're always happy to see gaming encroaching on the rest of the world, a sign that it's becoming more culturally accepted and mainstream, but this example is so nerdy, it might actually be a step in the other direction. What you see on the right there is the classic NES Mario sprite, recreated in specifically-engineered bacteria by the nanobiology laboratories at the University of Osaka, Japan.

We love the idea of gaming's leading man being transformed this way, we can't help but think how great it would have been if Team Osaka could have achieved the same effect with fungus. ... You know, because the Mushroom Kin --- oh, never mind.

[Thanks, Modern Epicurian]

See Mario transformed into bacteria originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Halo 3, PS2 get nods from AdWeek for best commercials of the decade

Mister-X — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:45:00 +0000

The average American viewed over 9 million advertising messages over the past decade -- logically, a few would stick out in your mind as being better than the rest. Advertising trade publication Adweek recently voted on the best piece of video marketing to be released this decade. Two video game ads you might remember made the final nominees: "Diorama," for Halo 3, and "Mountain," for the PlayStation 2.

Sadly, both of these ads lost to Honda's "Grrr" ad -- if only Sony's "Horrifying, Reverse-Weeping Baby" spot had made it into the list of nominees, the company could have brought home the gold.

[Via IndustryGamers]

Halo 3, PS2 get nods from AdWeek for best commercials of the decade originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Viz publishing Kirby manga in North America

Mister-X — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:35:00 +0000

Do you ever want to go beyond the Kirby games, and explore the deep backstory and complex, rich cast of characters in the Kirby universe? If so, you'll be pleased to hear that manga/anime publisher Viz Media is releasing a 25-volume Kirby manga in North America, joining Zelda and Pokemon manga.

The manga by Hirokazu Hikawa follows "Kirby and his friend, Chirby," trying to return the Star Rod while being pursued by King Dedede. Essentially, it's Lord of the Rings, but with an infantile pink monster who devours everything instead of a hobbit. The first volume will be out September 2010.

[Via Anime News Network]

Viz publishing Kirby manga in North America originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microwaved 360 is just $31,002

Mister-X — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:30:00 +0000

It's a scenario we've all dreamed of at Joystiq: 1. Find an extra video game console lying around. 2. ????? 3. Profit. We just never imagined that second step might be "microwave it and glue creepy eyes on it." Artist Kenny Irwin (who you may remember from him microwaved Game Boy Advance) has done just that with an unsuspecting 360 and Wii, the results of which are currently available on eBay for $31,002 and $5,988 respectively.

If you pick up either of the systems, 50 (360) or 25 (Wii) percent of your purchase will go to the Council on American-Islamic Relations of California. We're not sure we understand the connection, but, of course, no one's paying us thirty grand to nuke electronics, so what do we know?

[Via Hot Blooded Gaming]

Microwaved 360 is just $31,002 originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Seven fighters added to the EA Sports MMA roster

Mister-X — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:15:00 +0000

EA has just announced that a new round of pummelers and pummelees have signed on for EA Sports MMA. The game's site lists seven new fighters in total: Cung Le, Gilbert Melendez, Robbie Lawler, Ronaldo Souza, Matt Lindland, Scott Smith, and Josh Thomson -- a few of whom have participated in UFC fights in the past. Considering the UFC president's stance toward EA's game, we have to wonder if their participation jeopardizes their chances with the UFC in the future.

We've also got a few in-game screenshots for you to train with. Practice your virtual arm bars by checking 'em out in the gallery below.

[Via @EASPORTSMMA]

Seven fighters added to the EA Sports MMA roster originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unboxing the Final Fantasy XIII limited edition PS3

Mister-X — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:45:00 +0000

Click to start the unboxing.

Japanese gamers are braving the cold right now, waiting on line to pick up Final Fantasy XIII. Square Enix and Sony have partnered up to create a limited edition bundle that includes a copy of the game, a white controller, and a pink Lightning-emblazoned 250GB PS3 Slim system.

It's unlikely this system will ever be officially released outside of Asia. Unless you're looking to do some import shopping, these pics from Joystiq Japan's Ittousai are the closest you'll get to owning the first-ever special edition PS3 Slim.

Unboxing the Final Fantasy XIII limited edition PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The World Ends With You, Crisis Core, FFIV just $10 today on Amazon

Mister-X — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:30:00 +0000

Looking for a ludological stocking stuffer for the RPG fan in your life? Amazon's Deal of the Day has you covered -- three of Square Enix's portable titles (Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII for PSP and The World Ends With You and Final Fantasy IV on DS) have had their prices rolled back to just $9.78 for today only. At those prices, you've got no reason not to buy one of these for your dearest friends and family. Especially family who writes for the same gaming news site as you, who let you borrow their copy of The World Ends With You in March, which you beat and then traded in, you thoughtless bastard.

[Via CheapAssGamer]

The World Ends With You, Crisis Core, FFIV just $10 today on Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq Playstation on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Andy Richter upset at his Assassin’s Creed 2 voiceover VGA snub

Mister-X — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:15:00 +0000

Much like the comical co-host of The Tonight Show with Conan O' Brien, we were infuriated by Hugh Jackman's victory in the "Best Male Voice Actor" category during last week's Video Game Awards ceremony. That Vector Monkey was destined to land in the hands of Andy Richter, who, you may or may not know, provided the voice of Assassin's Creed 2's titular killer, Ezio Auditore de Firenze a Lamborghini et Manicotti Formaggio.

You can view Richter's outburst, as well as a bit of his work in the game, in the Tonight Show clip posted on the show's official site.

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Andy Richter upset at his Assassin's Creed 2 voiceover VGA snub originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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