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HqTube – Take it off!

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:03:00 +0000

PSPgo 6.20 kernel exploit found, but still no HEN release in sight

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:43:00 +0000

Some recent developments in the PSP homebrew scene has the community revving up again. Apparently a few coders now have access to a possible kernel exploit for newer PSP firmwares.

Homefront trailer shows the softer side of insurrection

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:44:00 +0000

THQ wasn't just promoting its upcoming shooter Homefront with a fake North Korean platoon at E3, you know. The company also released the title's first gameplay trailer, which you'll find posted after the jump. It's actually a troubling minute-long vignette of our dudes getting wrecked by their dudes, but hey -- at least the music is pretty.

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Homefront trailer shows the softer side of insurrection originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

New puzzler Influence coming to PSP, PS3 says ESRB

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:43:00 +0000

It looks like Sony will be bringing another Japan-only puzzle game overseas. The ESRB has a new listing up for Influence, a new game from one of the minds behind Intelligent Qube.

Preview: Tron Evolution: The Video Game

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:44:00 +0000

A new Tron movie signals the arrival of a new Tron video game. Unfortunately, this one could fall into the trap of licensed games -- substandard gameplay leaning heavily on an anticipated license. And the team at Propaganda Games has a big hurdle to overcome, as they're not only expecting to get this prequel out the door by the time the movie releases, but before.

That said, even though the game borrows a lot of ideas from action/platforming games like Prince of Persia, what's there is nicely polished and makes good use of both the license's history and the new movie's aesthetic. If nothing else, Tron Evolution: The Video Game might end up being a fun way for fans of the Tron setting to further explore the mythos.

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Preview: Tron Evolution: The Video Game originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Telltale's Jurassic Park games to be 'cinematically much more serious'

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:44:00 +0000

Ever since Telltale announced an agreement with NBC Universal to develop an episodic series of games based on Jurassic Park, we've been kept awake at night, wondering just how one goes about defeating a Tyrannosaurus Rex using nothing but an umbrella handle, a lightbulb and a unicycle. There are at least seven ways to do it -- trust us -- but Telltale design director Dave Grossman informed us at E3 that Jurassic Park won't quite fit the company's traditional adventure structure.

"... in the case of Jurassic Park, we've wanted to kind of step out and do something that's cinematically much more serious than the kind of.... you know, we feel like we're getting pigeonholed a little bit as a company that makes funny cartoon games about talking animals, whereas really what we think of ourselves as is a company that makes games about cinema," Grossman said. "And so we want to explore some different territory. How is the gameplay supporting the tension of the scene, and what kind of tension is it? How is the game paced? And so you're going to find all of that stuff in the Jurassic Park series."

While Jurassic Park will feature adventure mechanics deemed "appropriate," it seems its focus won't necessarily be on laid-back lateral thinking. "I don't want to have it be a game about hanging around and solving thinky puzzles at your own pace," Grossman explained. "It just doesn't seem like the right thing to do for that." And while that might seem to suggest an action-oriented approach, Grossman wasn't willing to characterize it to such a simple degree. "You can definitely expect tension elements, let's say. Whether they're action or, well, there are a lot of ways to do that. I think there'll be a liberal mix of stuff in that game."

Let's hope we learn more before Telltale's Jurassic Park begins its monthly excursions from Isla ~~Sorna~~ Nublar this winter.

Telltale's Jurassic Park games to be 'cinematically much more serious' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Sony teasing new hardware for E3

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:44:00 +0000

Sony is teasing something for E3, and it could be big. Like new hardware big.

Assassin's Creed series creator leaves Ubisoft

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:44:00 +0000

Ubisoft has confirmed that Patrice D�silets, the creative boss behind the Assassin?s Creed series, has left the company to take a break from the industry.

PSP homebrew game - SuperTux v1

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:44:00 +0000

Looking for more games to add in your homebrew archive? Well here's one courtesy of our resident forumer mootjeuh. The dev has released a PSP port of SuperTux, a classic 2D jump'n run sidescroller similar in style

PSP homebrew - HostCore for CFW 5.50 GEN-D3 Beta 2

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:43:00 +0000

Homebrew coder BuDdA has dropped by our forums to release a new version of HostCore, a handy homebrew app, originally coded by Poison, that allows you to access music files, videos, games on your PC straight

There's a lot of cutting in Kojima Productions' teaser

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:43:00 +0000

Kojima Productions is at it again on their site you'll find another vague teaser that will later turn into an E3 announcement. This year's teaser is a montage of mini clips with one noticeable common denominator

PSP homebrew - PSPVC v3.91

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:44:00 +0000

Good news guys, homebrew developer Nick Swardh is back to release a new version of his feature-pack PSP Video Converter. The latest update has added some new features, more fixes and various other improvements. Download:

PSP homebrew - 5.50 GEN D2-D3 switcher

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:43:00 +0000

Guess who's back in the homebrew scene? (well, sort off..) Red Squirrel has released D2-D3 Switcher, a handy homebrew application that allows you to switch between custom firmware 5.50 GEN-D2 and GEN-D3, easily. Download:

Madden NFL 11 dev diary talks about the gameplay

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:44:00 +0000

EA Sports has released a brand new dev diary to discuss the latest gameplay inovations of Madden NFL 11. Watch if after the jump.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker x Monster Hunter quest walkthrough

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:44:00 +0000

Still wondering how you can unlock those not so secret Monster Hunter missions in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker? We'll teach you how after the jump!

2K Sports confirms online server overhaul

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:43:00 +0000

If you've been a longtime fan of 2K Sports games, you've likely run into the dreaded "2K network is unavailable" screen when trying to go online for a match. During a preview of 2K Sports' latest titles, Joystiq asked whether gamers have seen the last of that hated prompt, to which a 2K Sports representative told us the company is well aware of the server overload and currently working to rectify it.

With the launch of its new titles in each sports series, 2K is preparing a complete server overhaul from the ground up. It'll replace its entire server bed handling online games in the hopes of getting players off the bench and back into the game.

2K Sports confirms online server overhaul originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Preview: Kirby's Epic Yarn

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:44:00 +0000

click to see Kirby's Epic ScreenshotsThough Nintendo announced games in all its major franchises simultaneously, it's not playing it safe within those franchises. Kirby's Epic Yarn, for example, is still a cutesy side-scroller, like other Kirby games, but it presents a new art style that seems pretty far out for such a mainstream game, one that has charmed me to an uncomfortable degree. The game also adds a new gameplay gimmick that, while it's not as drastic a change as Canvas Curse, still alters the basics of Kirby. And, like every new 2D platformer announced at E3, it has co-op.

Gallery: Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii)

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Preview: Kirby's Epic Yarn originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Toy Story 3 video game dated, Zurg is PS3-exclusive

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:44:00 +0000

The trailers and dev diaries have been impressive, but it's time to put the Toy Story 3 video game to be put to the final test sales. Avalanche Software has given the date when it'll be

Preview: Lego Star Wars 3

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:43:00 +0000

We don't think anyone would argue that the Lego brand isn't reaching a notorious level of oversaturation in the gaming space. Between the adaptations of classic film franchises, video game IPs, hell, even an MMO, it's beginning to seem that every other game that gets revealed nowadays somehow features snap-together protagonists.

And yet. LucasArts and Traveller's Tales next entry in the successful Lego Star Wars series, the undisputed O.G. of Lego-based, family friendly action games, looks to be a fresh addition to the pack. Not due to sweeping gameplay innovations or a sea change in the way the developer has adapted the source material -- but rather, due to the thick layer of polish Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars has received since the series' last installment.

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Preview: Lego Star Wars 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PSN Digital Comics update - 06/09

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:44:00 +0000

Ms. Marvel has a pretty interesting story to her, and if you're a comic book buff, you probably already know that. But seeing as Carol Danvers appears in the PlayStation Network through the first few four issues

2K announces E3 2010 lineups

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:44:00 +0000

2K and its three arms are each taking their own guns to E3 2010 this year. 2K Games has the long-awaited Mafia II, 2K Sports has NHL 2K11 and the Jordan-covered NBA 2K11, while family-friendly 2K Play

SCEE: PSPgo was "to test the waters", sales not indicative of failure

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:43:00 +0000

Undisputedly, the PSPgo is, in not so many words, a huge failure. A year in its existence, it's now clear that the people just aren't sold on it. Looking back, Sony released it merely to dip their

Video: MGS Peace Walker Limited Edition unboxed

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:44:00 +0000

Ironstar's got his hands on Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker immediately after it launched. But he did not get just the regular copy. Of course he had to get the Limited Edition. Lucky for those who are

Here's the list of every 3DS game in development

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:44:00 +0000

Wondering what Nintendo and everyone else is developing for the 3DS? While the list of games isn't "everything" (Nintendo characterizes it as a "partial list of upcoming first- and third- party games"), it does include some exciting standouts -- a new Pilotwings and Paper Mario, for starters. We'll be frank: it's a big list. You should probably just head past the break and peep the whole thing. We'll do our best to track down as much info as possible on these as the week goes on.

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Here's the list of every 3DS game in development originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PlayStation Store US Update - 06/08/10

noreply@blogger.com (int21hi) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:43:00 +0000

Head's up, PlayStation fanatics! The US PlayStation Store update is now available. This weeks lineup includes the hotly anticipated Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for PSP, the latest episode of Qore, the PSone Classic beat-em up Bloody