PlayStation Move sub-controller: Don’t call it a Nunchuk
March 11, 2010
In case this is your first visit to Joystiq, know that Sony has dropped major megatons this evening at its GDC press conference — as well as one very small megaton: the PlayStation Move “sub-controller.”… Continue reading
Metareview: Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
February 25, 2010
It could just be our lowered expectations for games including kart racing, Sonic or “All-Stars” in the title, but we were pretty surprised by the positive buzz for Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing; the Wii, PS3 and 360 versions are all doing well with a 79 percent average on Metacritic. Here’s what’s being said:
Swag Sunday: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (Wii)
February 15, 2010
We’re no strangers to the occasional strange Wii game giveaway here at Joystiq, but you must understand that someone needs to find a loving home for these niche gems. We have to imagine that, somewhere, there’s a Wii-owning airship pilot to-be aching for their chance to shine. That time is now! For a chance to win one copy of… Continue reading
Swag Sunday: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (Wii)
February 14, 2010
We’re no strangers to the occasional strange Wii game giveaway here at Joystiq, but you must understand that someone needs to find a loving home for these niche gems. We’ve to imagine that, somewhere, there’s a Wii-owning airship pilot to-be aching for their opportunity to shine. That time is now! For a opportunity to win one copy of… Continue reading
Mega Man 10 gets staggered March release [update]
February 12, 2010
Update: New concept art of Mega Man’s weapons and screens for his upcoming adventure have been added to our gallery.
Original: Capcom has confirmed a staggered March release for Mega Man’s second, current-gen, 8-bit quest. Nintendo Wii fans will get behind the blue-bot’s laser first with Mega Man 10 hitting the WiiWare service on March 1… Continue reading
High Voltage Studios reveals The Grinder to be multiplatform
February 7, 2010
Speaking exclusively with IGN, The Conduit developer High Voltage Studios has revealed its upcoming game The Grinder to be heading to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, as well as the Nintendo Wii. Previously announced as another of HVS’ exclusive games for the Wii aimed at the hardcorez… Continue reading
High Voltage Studios reveals The Grinder to be multiplatform
February 6, 2010
Talking exclusively with IGN, The Conduit developer High Voltage Studios has revealed its upcoming game The Grinder to be heading to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Computer, as well as the Nintendo Wii. Previously announced as another of HVS’ exclusive games for the Wii aimed at the hardcorez… Continue reading
Wise old Miss America says kids should go back to playing with sticks
February 3, 2010
Who is the real Caressa Cameron? Winner of this past weekend’s 2010 Miss America pageant, this 22-year-old Virginia native was, at one point, one of us (Exhibit A: high school yearbook pic circa 2002; pictured left). But, somehow, through some unfortunate series of events, she changed — she became an outsider (Exhibit B… Continue reading
Microsoft files motion to dismiss Datel suit, cites Apple and others in defense
January 26, 2010
Microsoft has registered a motion to dismiss the antitrust lawsuit originally filed by unofficial memory card maker Datel, in which Datel claimed that by locking out its cards, Microsoft was being illegally anti-competitive in the field of ‘Multiplayer Online Dedicated Gaming Systems” and their accessories. Microsoft’s motion to dismiss… Continue reading
Netflix streaming available on Wii this spring
January 13, 2010
After years of rumors and an encouraging statement from Netflix’s CEO, it appears to be official: the Nintendo Wii will gain the capability to stream content from Netflix’s “Watch Instantly” selections. The New York Times reports that the companies will announce the deal later today.
Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime called the addition… Continue reading
