Latest Threads Latest Threads http://forums.st2k.com/index.php Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:00:04 +0000 0 <![CDATA[Ubuntu 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' enters beta ahead of October 10 release]]> http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19581-ubuntu-1010-maverick-meerkat-enters-beta-ahead-of-october-10-release/ Ubuntu version 10.10 is about to come out on 10/10/2010 and score a perfect 10 out of 10 with reviewers. Or so the devs hope. The successor to April's Lucid Lynx has this week shrugged off the alpha label and stridden bravely into the world of beta software. GUI modifications are of course apparent, along with performance tweaks promising even faster boot times, but on the whole it doesn't look to be as big a leap as there was between the Lynx and Koala versions. The default photo management program is now Shotwell, replacing F-Spot, and there's an update to the Software Center allowing you to purchase paid-for Linux programs in an App Store-ish sort of way. Nothing's available to buy yet, but the plan is for that feature to go live with the final launch in October. The most intriguing thing about this Meerkat for us just might be the Unity desktop interface, which is now the default for Ubuntu Netbook Edition. If you're unafraid of beta-stage bugs (and small furry mammals), you can hit the source link to try it out.

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View the full article from Engadget]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:00:04 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19581-ubuntu-1010-maverick-meerkat-enters-beta-ahead-of-october-10-release/ Sarcastic announcer Easter egg uncovered in Wave Race: Blue Storm http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19580-sarcastic-announcer-easter-egg-uncovered-in-wave-race-blue-storm/ A NeoGAF forumite going by the moniker "Raoul Duke" recently uncovered a timeworn Easter egg hidden within the folds of the aquatic GameCube racer, Wave Race: Blue Storm -- and appropriately enough, this egg is awfully rotten. By entering in a super-obscure code on the game's audio settings screen, players can change the typically pleasant (and omnipresent) pit crew commenter to a sardonic so-and-so who talks smack about your every action.

You can check out a video of this old-new Easter egg posted just after the jump, or, if you feel like taking a hit to your self-esteem for some reason, you can learn the arcane measures you have to follow to find the secret voice track over on NeoGAF.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:00:05 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19580-sarcastic-announcer-easter-egg-uncovered-in-wave-race-blue-storm/     The Room adventure game is tearing us apart, Lisa http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19579-the-room-adventure-game-is-tearing-us-apart-lisa/ So, here's the thing: If you're not in on the cosmic joke that is Tommy Wiseau's impossibly bad masterpiece The Room, you're probably not going to grok anything we're about to talk about. Everyone else, brace yourself: Newgrounds founder Tom Fulp released The Room Tribute earlier this morning -- an adventure game which recreates the aforementioned film scene for scene from the perspective of its nigh-unintelligible protagonist.

    What could have been a quick and easy Flash game is actually a pretty lengthy experience, with collectibles (like hidden spoons tucked all throughout San Francisco) and expansions of The Room universe not present in the film, such as the haunting interior of Denny's apartment. Oh, also much like the film upon which it's based, The Room Tribute features frequent, thoroughly unerotic nudity -- so don't play it at work. But do play it at your earliest convenience. It is simply wonderful.

    Unless, of course, you haven't seen the movie. You monster.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19579-the-room-adventure-game-is-tearing-us-apart-lisa/     <![CDATA[iOS 4.1 confirmed for September 8th on Apple's UK website]]> http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19578-ios-41-confirmed-for-september-8th-on-apples-uk-website/ According to Apple's UK website, iOS 4.1 will hit on Wednesday, September 8th. The US website still displays the non-commital "Coming Soon" message, so we'll have to keep our eyes peeled. We're going to go ahead and guess that all those shiny new iPods will come to retail that day too... but don't hold us to that one. Like we said, it's only a guess.

    [Thanks, Luca]

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    View the full article from Engadget]]>     Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:09:00 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19578-ios-41-confirmed-for-september-8th-on-apples-uk-website/     Atlus USA president reassures fans http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19577-atlus-usa-president-reassures-fans/ Following Atlus's announcement of a merger into its parent company Index Holdings, you may have been concerned about the state of the developer and publisher. "But what of our RPGs about super-stylish high school students?," you may have asked. "Any news about my beloved sci-fi surgery simulators?" "Will I still have dungeons in which to crawl?"

    Atlus USA president Shinichi Suzuki issued a statement today to allay our fears. " We want to assure our fans and affiliates that Atlus remains in operation and will continue, as always, to support our beloved community with the finest quality game experiences possible," Suzuki said. You can read the full statement after the break, then take a sigh of relief and get back to your everyday life of wondering when Atlus USA is going to announce a localization of Catherine.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:00:08 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19577-atlus-usa-president-reassures-fans/     Atlus USA president reassures fans http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19576-atlus-usa-president-reassures-fans/ Following Atlus's announcement of a merger into its parent company Index Holdings, you may have been concerned about the state of the developer and publisher. "But what of our RPGs about super-stylish high school students?," you may have asked. "Any news about my beloved sci-fi surgery simulators?" "Will I still have dungeons in which to crawl?"

    Atlus USA president Shinichi Suzuki issued a statement today to allay our fears. " We want to assure our fans and affiliates that Atlus remains in operation and will continue, as always, to support our beloved community with the finest quality game experiences possible," Suzuki said. You can read the full statement after the break, then take a sigh of relief and get back to your everyday life of wondering when Atlus USA is going to announce a localization of Catherine.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:00:07 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19576-atlus-usa-president-reassures-fans/     Atlus USA president reassures fans http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19575-atlus-usa-president-reassures-fans/ Following Atlus's announcement of a merger into its parent company Index Holdings, you may have been concerned about the state of the developer and publisher. "But what of our RPGs about super-stylish high school students?," you may have asked. "Any news about my beloved sci-fi surgery simulators?" "Will I still have dungeons in which to crawl?"

    Atlus USA president Shinichi Suzuki issued a statement today to allay our fears. " We want to assure our fans and affiliates that Atlus remains in operation and will continue, as always, to support our beloved community with the finest quality game experiences possible," Suzuki said. You can read the full statement after the break, then take a sigh of relief and get back to your everyday life of wondering when Atlus USA is going to announce a localization of Catherine.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:00:06 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19575-atlus-usa-president-reassures-fans/     Atlus USA president reassures fans http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19574-atlus-usa-president-reassures-fans/ Following Atlus's announcement of a merger into its parent company Index Holdings, you may have been concerned about the state of the developer and publisher. "But what of our RPGs about super-stylish high school students?," you may have asked. "Any news about my beloved sci-fi surgery simulators?" "Will I still have dungeons in which to crawl?"

    Atlus USA president Shinichi Suzuki issued a statement today to allay our fears. " We want to assure our fans and affiliates that Atlus remains in operation and will continue, as always, to support our beloved community with the finest quality game experiences possible," Suzuki said. You can read the full statement after the break, then take a sigh of relief and get back to your everyday life of wondering when Atlus USA is going to announce a localization of Catherine.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:00:03 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19574-atlus-usa-president-reassures-fans/     Nintendo opens the floodgates on Fluidity media http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19573-nintendo-opens-the-floodgates-on-fluidity-media/
    Fluidity, the new WiiWare game Nintendo is showing off at PAX, looks a lot more interesting than you'd expect from a game about tilting containers to let water flow. For one thing, the containers in question are whole rooms set inside a comic book, filled with puzzles that require you to squirt, freeze, melt or otherwise manipulate water to complete them. For another, the water animation is mesmerizingly pretty.

    PAX attendees have the opportunity to swish around in Fluidity for themselves, but the rest of us will have to be content with the trailer after the break and the screens in our gallery.

    Gallery: Fluidity (WiiWare)

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:00:10 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19573-nintendo-opens-the-floodgates-on-fluidity-media/     WRUP: Labor through the backlog http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19571-wrup-labor-through-the-backlog/ ZOMGBBQ -- 2010 has been crazy-packed with games! Exceptional retail and downloadable titles have overwhelmed us this year, and now we're on the precipice of the "bad" part of the year. What's your most shameful game in the backlog and what are you currently playing?

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:00:00 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19571-wrup-labor-through-the-backlog/     Swarm gameplay trailer plays follow the leader http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19570-swarm-gameplay-trailer-plays-follow-the-leader/ While the first trailer for Hothead's Swarm didn't feature any gameplay, it did show off the many, many ways to kill the game's main characters -- those little blue ... things. We're feeling that Lemmings vibe again in this new PAX trailer, which introduces the first gameplay footage.

    All those gruesome deaths? Just as comically effective in game. Head past the break to see for yourself.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:30:00 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19570-swarm-gameplay-trailer-plays-follow-the-leader/     Swarm gameplay trailer plays follow the leader http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19572-swarm-gameplay-trailer-plays-follow-the-leader/ While the first trailer for Hothead's Swarm didn't feature any gameplay, it did show off the many, many ways to kill the game's main characters -- those little blue ... things. We're feeling that Lemmings vibe again in this new PAX trailer, which introduces the first gameplay footage.

    All those gruesome deaths? Just as comically effective in game. Head past the break to see for yourself.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:30:00 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19572-swarm-gameplay-trailer-plays-follow-the-leader/     <![CDATA[Apple's Ping gains a million users in first two days]]> http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19569-apples-ping-gains-a-million-users-in-first-two-days/ We're still trying to figure out exactly what Apple's new Ping social network is good for, but apparently quite a few people are curious about it: it's already racked up a million users in its first two days. That's just a third of the people who've downloaded iTunes 10, so we're sure the numbers are will grow even faster as more people snag iTunes and the network effect starts to kick in -- and things will get really crazy if Apple and Facebook ever work out their little tiff. Just remember: it's a social network... for music.

    Apple's Ping gains a million users in first two days originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    View the full article from Engadget]]>     Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:02 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19569-apples-ping-gains-a-million-users-in-first-two-days/     <![CDATA[Conduit 2's All Seeing Eye avoids GoldenEye, moves to 2011]]> http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19568-conduit-2s-all-seeing-eye-avoids-goldeneye-moves-to-2011/ November 2 was going to mark the release of not one, but two high-profile first person shooters on Wii: Conduit 2 and GoldenEye. It looks like Sega and High Voltage are taking a step back, telling Nintendojo that the Conduit sequel has been pushed back to Q1 2011.

    There's no specified reason for the delay, but it's likely that Q1 offered a better release window for the Wii shooter. Sega famously released Resonance of Fate one week after Final Fantasy XIII. Presumably, Sega would want a better fate for Conduit 2.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:00:07 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19568-conduit-2s-all-seeing-eye-avoids-goldeneye-moves-to-2011/     Klipsch issues first on-ear headphones, Image S5i Rugged and bargain Image S3 earbuds http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19567-klipsch-issues-first-on-ear-headphones-image-s5i-rugged-and-bargain-image-s3-earbuds/ It's been awhile since we sashayed through Klipsch's world headquarters back in December of last year, but the company certainly hasn't let off of the pedal. Today at IFA, it managed to introduce no fewer than three new headphones, including the outfit's very first on-ear set. The Image One was built to bring Klipsch's signature sound to folks who'd prefer cans over 'buds, and it's also amongst the first to have an Apple-centric mic and three-button remote for controlling music playback on iPods, iPads and iPhones. Travelers will be pleased to hear that the ear cups fold flat for portability, but you'll need $149.99 to call 'em yours when they ship this November. Moving on, there's the Image S5i Rugged (shown above) -- essentially, you're looking at the same sound quality we lauded last year, but with a rugged slant. These feature the aforesaid three-button remote / mic as well as a "safety case" that touts a built-in flashlight. We're expecting a demonstration of their toughness at IFA tomorrow, but in the meanwhile you can start sacking away $129.99 for their November debut. Finally, the October-bound Image S3 is the company's new low-end set, priced at just $49.99 but still shipping with a trio of oval ear tips, a carrying case and a choice of gray, red, pink or green hues. The full presser is after the break, if you're into that type of thing.

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    View the full article from Engadget]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:00:03 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19567-klipsch-issues-first-on-ear-headphones-image-s5i-rugged-and-bargain-image-s3-earbuds/     Disaster Report 4 to shake up PS3 with Move and 3D support http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19566-disaster-report-4-to-shake-up-ps3-with-move-and-3d-support/ Irem is working on a new Disaster Report game, this time for the PS3. Titled Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 4: Summer Memories, the first HD entry of the franchise has you escaping an earthquake-stricken city in the year 201X. (And no, Mega Man won't be making a cameo ... we think!) In addition to supporting 3D and PlayStation Move, this will be the first title in the series to add a "cleanliness" parameter. According to Andriasang, "if your character gets too dirty, your stress will rise." Thankfully, you'll be able to take care of this with the all-new "use the toilet" feature!

    It's unclear if Disaster Report 4 will make it stateside. The last entry in the series, a PSP game, never found a publisher. The first two games for PS2 were released as Disaster Report and the pornographic-sounding Raw Danger (pictured above).

    Disaster Report 4 to shake up PS3 with Move and 3D support originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:00:05 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19566-disaster-report-4-to-shake-up-ps3-with-move-and-3d-support/     NASA launches free iPad app http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19565-nasa-launches-free-ipad-app/
    NASA's launched a free version of its app for iPad, and it's called NASA app HD. From the looks of it, the app is pretty content rich, and though it's very simple -- there aren't many bells and whistles -- it works well and is pretty attractive. In addition to browsing NASA's latest news, there are sections dedicated to the agency's calendar of activities, a map you can use to locate NASA centers throughout the country, and information pages on each body in the solar system, as well as detailed sections for people who work at NASA, the rest of the universe, and the history of the organization. We've yet to fully dig into the app, but for anyone interested in space and space travel who also happens to own an iPad, it's probably a must. We've pull some screenshots for you -- they're in the gallery below if you want to check them out. The app is available now.

    Gallery: NASA app HD

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    View the full article from Engadget]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:00:03 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19565-nasa-launches-free-ipad-app/     White Knight Chronicles: Dogma Wars for PSP revealed, will offer PS3 connectivity http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19564-white-knight-chronicles-dogma-wars-for-psp-revealed-will-offer-ps3-connectivity/ Level-5's PSP entry to the White Knight Chronicles franchise has finally been revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu. Episode Portable: Dogma Wars is a prequel, set 10,000 years before the events of the PS3 games. Set in the Dogma Age, the Yshrenia and Athwan Empires are fighting for control over the world. You will command the Athwan "Train Battalion" as you fight the towering mecha Knights of the Yshrenia. As Andriasang points out, "you're going to be fighting the giants this time instead of transforming into them."

    No gameplay details have been revealed, but Dogma Wars already sounds dramatically different from its PS3 counterparts. Fans of the franchise will want to keep an eye on it -- if only for the promised connectivity with the upcoming PS3 sequel.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:00:06 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19564-white-knight-chronicles-dogma-wars-for-psp-revealed-will-offer-ps3-connectivity/     <![CDATA[Red 5 Studios reveal Firefall, coming to PC 'near the end of 2011']]> http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19562-red-5-studios-reveal-firefall-coming-to-pc-near-the-end-of-2011/ We were totally content to simply leave "Lead Tribes designer now working on a new FPS and it also has jetpacks! Commence with the freaking out!" as our whole post. At the last moment, however, we were told that, apparently, people might want more information (though we're not sure what more you'd need). So! Firefall is a "team-based action shooter" featuring "hundreds of players" completing objectives and battling to the death in a "dynamic open world."

    The title is free-to-play and relies on an in-game marketplace for profit. We might normally balk at such a monetization system, but we were thoroughly impressed by the game's debut gameplay trailer, not to mention the pedigree behind Firefall. If you're as enticed as we are, you'll be glad to know that Red 5 is accepting applications for the game's beta starting right now.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:00:03 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19562-red-5-studios-reveal-firefall-coming-to-pc-near-the-end-of-2011/     <![CDATA[Crackdown 2 players report crashing issues with 'Toy Box' DLC]]> http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19563-crackdown-2-players-report-crashing-issues-with-toy-box-dlc/ Looks like its time to throw another victim on the pile of DLC which crashes the game upon which it's intended to expand. This time around, it's Crackdown 2's recently released "Toy Box" pack, which is supposed to add the "Keys to the City" mode from the first game, as well as a handful of new weapons and items. According to a number of angry commenters on Xbox.com, the 560 Microsoft Point ($7) download doesn't add this content as much as it ... well, removes everything else.

    For reasons unknown, a large number of players report that the game simply freezes up when trying to play after having downloaded the "Toy Box" pack. Some users report that clearing the system's cache and playing offline allows the game to load, but connecting to Live and downloading the game's latest update returns it to its non-functioning state. We've contacted Microsoft to find out what the problem is, and when we can expect a fix. You might want to consider keeping the "Toy Box" firmly closed for the time being.

    [Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:30:00 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19563-crackdown-2-players-report-crashing-issues-with-toy-box-dlc/     Move-enabled Ape Escape is an on-rails, first-person monkey catcher http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19561-move-enabled-ape-escape-is-an-on-rails-first-person-monkey-catcher/ A few details about the Move-equipped Ape Escape outing for the PS3 (which was outed for a possible North American release by GameStop) recently surfaced during the Japanese CESA Developers Conference. Ape Escape Fury! Fury! designer Takamitsu Iijima explained the game's goal is to place the player in the shoes of the series' stalwart monkey catcher, resulting in a game of on-rails, first-person net-swinging.

    We find it refreshing to play an on-rails shooter without any shooting to speak of, though we'll reserve judgment until we've gotten a chance to incarcerate a few simians ourselves. Provided Ape Escape Fury! Fury! is even the game hinted at by that recent Gamestop listing, of course.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:00:08 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19561-move-enabled-ape-escape-is-an-on-rails-first-person-monkey-catcher/     <![CDATA[Stardock CEO calls Elemental launch 'disastrous,' promises to do better]]> http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19560-stardock-ceo-calls-elemental-launch-disastrous-promises-to-do-better/ Stardock CEO Brad Wardell has spoken out again on the troubled launch of his studio's latest game, Elemental: War of Magic. Taking to Stardock's forums, Wardell (aka "Frogboy") said, "I don't think people yet fully realize the completeness of Stardock's fail on Elemental's launch. I'm going to write more about this, but not only did we think v1.05 was ready for everyone, but we felt v1.0 was too. That's the level of disconnect/poor judgment on our part we're talking about."

    And while he places the blame on Stardock as a whole, he takes a full paragraph to account for his own mistakes. "EVERY competent software developer knows that the programmer must never be the one deciding whether the program is done. Yet, my love of Elemental broke my self discipline and I began coding on the game itself in vast amounts and lost any sense of objectivity on where the game's state was. I normally only program the AI on our games so I can keep a level of distance from the game itself to determine whether it's 'Ready.' On Elemental, I was in love with the world and the game and lost my impartiality."

    He finishes his screed with the promise, "We'll do better," and in a separate post lists off the many changes and additions coming to the game (including free expansions and an intended v1.1 patch in September). Both pieces really are worth reading in full. You can grab them here and here.

    Stardock CEO calls Elemental launch 'disastrous,' promises to do better originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:00:05 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19560-stardock-ceo-calls-elemental-launch-disastrous-promises-to-do-better/     iHome teases first AirPlay-compatible portable speaker dock http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19559-ihome-teases-first-airplay-compatible-portable-speaker-dock/ No surprise that iHome is first out of the gate with a speaker dock that's compatible with Apple's newly-open AirPlay music streaming system, but unfortunately the teaser page is maddeningly light on details -- all we know is that it'll have a rechargeable battery and be available for the holidays. We're actually pretty stoked for AirPlay gear -- the idea of setting up a quick mix-and-match whole-home audio system that can stream lossless audio straight from iTunes seems awfully hard to resist -- so we're eager to hear more about this thing, as well as the other third-party AirPlay devices like receivers and stereos that have been promised. We'll keep digging for more, so stay tuned.

    [Thanks, Fred]

    iHome teases first AirPlay-compatible portable speaker dock originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    View the full article from Engadget]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:21:00 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19559-ihome-teases-first-airplay-compatible-portable-speaker-dock/     Team Ico shows off cleaned-up Ico shots at CEDEC http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19558-team-ico-shows-off-cleaned-up-ico-shots-at-cedec/ During a presentation at the CESA Developers Conference on Wednesday about the art of animation, Team Ico head Fumito Ueda brought up some shots from Ico as illustrations. Except the images projected don't look exactly like the PS2 game: the aspect ratio is different, the textures are better, and the character models are sharper -- and that's just what can be picked up from looking at pictures of a projector showing the images. NeoGAF's Gribbix and SolidSnakex posted direct comparisons between the CEDEC presentation and the PS2 Ico.

    With the persistent rumor of a God of War Collection-style remake of Team Ico's PS2 games, and with TGS around the corner, it's tempting to take these images as evidence. It seems just as likely, however, that Ueda mocked up nice illustrations of iconic scenes for his presentation. In any case, they're lovely and can be seen at GAME Watch.

    Team Ico shows off cleaned-up Ico shots at CEDEC originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:00:08 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19558-team-ico-shows-off-cleaned-up-ico-shots-at-cedec/     <![CDATA[Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath remake coming to PS3 in 2011]]> http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19557-oddworld-strangers-wrath-remake-coming-to-ps3-in-2011/ Are you ready, Steef? Just Add Water is working on a high-definition remake of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath. The Gravity Crash developer announced the project earlier today, highlighting it as the first in a "long and fruitful relationship" with the original game's developer, Oddworld Inhabitants. "Having a chance to update the great title and release it on PS3 is just a brilliant opportunity, not least for us, but for the fans too," added Just Add Water MD Stewart Gilray.

    Set for release on PlayStation Network during Easter next year, the PS3 remake of Stranger's Wrath will offer enhanced 720p visuals, more detailed character models, remastered dialogue, PlayStation Move support and "additional bonus material."

    When it launched on Xbox in January 2005, Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath was notable for being, well, a really bizarre first-person shooter. It placed the franchise's environmental missive inside a wild and weird Western aesthetic, and replaced ammunition with ravenous fuzzballs. An EA-developed port for PlayStation 2 never made it to stores.

    Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath remake coming to PS3 in 2011 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:17:00 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19557-oddworld-strangers-wrath-remake-coming-to-ps3-in-2011/     Jam City Rollergirls rolling out on WiiWare later this year http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19556-jam-city-rollergirls-rolling-out-on-wiiware-later-this-year/ A game based on roller derby is something that never occurred to us, but it seems incredibly obvious now that someone's doing it. Frozen Codebase announced Jam City Rollergirls, a WiiWare game based on women's flat track roller derby and featuring real roller derby leagues. This is the second "official," licensed WiiWare game for an unconventional sport that we can think of, and it's far less disgusting than its contemporary.

    Frozen Codebase plans to release the circular skating and violence sim in the fourth quarter of this year. Jam City Rollergirls will also be at PAX this weekend for the curious to give it a spin.

    Jam City Rollergirls rolling out on WiiWare later this year originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:00:07 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19556-jam-city-rollergirls-rolling-out-on-wiiware-later-this-year/     KOF Sky Stage shoots up Japanese XBLA on September 15 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19555-kof-sky-stage-shoots-up-japanese-xbla-on-september-15/ SNK's oddball bullet hell shmup, KOF Sky Stage, has finally been dated for Xbox Live Arcade -- in Japan, at least. Masochists can check it out on September 15 for 800 MS Points ($10). That's a small price to pay to see Terry Bogard and company fly around and shoot stuff. And, y' know, play a super-tough game.

    The game originally launched in Japanese arcades back in January. PSP users can also access KOF Sky Stage right now in Neo Geo Heroes, while those of us in the US can likely look forward to a localized release, so says an ESRB listing. If you're looking to get an early start at finding all of those sweet hiding spots to take refuge from the impending bullet swarms, head past the break for a new trailer.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:00:00 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19555-kof-sky-stage-shoots-up-japanese-xbla-on-september-15/     <![CDATA[Mobee's inductive Magic Charger for Apple's Magic Mouse really is magical]]> http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19554-mobees-inductive-magic-charger-for-apples-magic-mouse-really-is-magical/ If you look deep enough into the halls of IFA, if you can see through the 3D television murk and tablet hype, you might be lucky enough to find a few gems. Like the Mobee Magic Charger for Apple's Magic Mouse making its worldwide debut today. So, what's the "magic?" Well, if you own a wireless Apple Magic Mouse then your biggest complaint is without a doubt battery life. That means you're either purchasing (and tossing) alkaline after alkaline or you're constantly swapping in a fresh pair of rechargeables to keep the juice flowing. The Mobee Magic Charger does away with that nonsense with its inductive charging mini-USB base station and battery pack that slots into Apple's mouse -- no special sleeve or bulky appendage required unlike many after-market inductive charging solutions. Oh, and the 1.30oz / 37g battery pack -- developed in-house by Switzerland-based Mobee -- is actually lighter than a pair of AAs thereby reducing the overall weight of the mouse.

    Regarding specs, we're told that a Mobee charged Magic Mouse will last for 6 days under constant use. After that, it requires 6 hours to reach a full charge. Otherwise, the idea here is to park the mouse on its dock when not in use. While the company has considered an inductive charging mouse pad, they opted against it so that people can mouse on the surface of their choice and to keep the whole package portable and inconspicuous. The Magic Charger itself matches the materials, look, and feel of Apple's Magic Mouse perfectly. Oh, and the blue charging light you see above will be green once the product ships worldwide in mid-October for €49.90 (with tax) / $49.90 (before tax). At that price, it offers a 6-8 month break-even for the typical Magic Mouse user relying on disposable batteries. Honestly, the Mobee Magic Charger is an idea so good that it makes you wonder, why didn't Apple think of that?

    Expect to see a "few more" Mobee products launch for Apple products before the end of the year and into 2011. While Mobee wouldn't tell us exactly what products are coming, it did admit to looking at Apple's new Track Pad, the iPhone 4 (we expect to see a case), and wireless keyboard. We look forward to it.

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    Gallery: Mobee Magic Charger packaging press pics

    Mobee's inductive Magic Charger for Apple's Magic Mouse really is magical originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    View the full article from Engadget]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:00:03 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19554-mobees-inductive-magic-charger-for-apples-magic-mouse-really-is-magical/     PAX 10 winner Puzzle Bots available for half price during expo http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19552-pax-10-winner-puzzle-bots-available-for-half-price-during-expo/ Erin Robinson's excellent Puzzle Bots was chosen as one of the PAX 10 winners for this weekend's Seattle convention, and as a result, Wadjet Eye games has it on sale all weekend long. By entering the code "PUZZLEPAX" at checkout, you can play the cheerful little strategy puzzle title for $4.99 instead of the usual $10.

    There's a free demo available if you want to try before you buy and the game will also be playable on the PAX show floor -- so if you have a friend in Seattle, ask them what they think. An excellent deal on an excellent indie title, even for those of us who aren't partying with Tycho and Gabe this weekend.

    PAX 10 winner Puzzle Bots available for half price during expo originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    View the full article from Joystiq]]>     Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:00:04 +0000 http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19552-pax-10-winner-puzzle-bots-available-for-half-price-during-expo/     Skype 5.0 beta brings 10-way video calling to the world http://forums.st2k.com/index.php?/topic/19551-skype-50-beta-brings-10-way-video-calling-to-the-world/ Skype's Windows client is showing a bit of ambition today as its latest beta version now boasts a mighty 10-way video calling implementation. The earlier v5.0 beta threw up five-way vidchat, but it'd seem Skype kept its software engineers working through the summer and now we've got double the visual fun. Which would be awesome if we actually had nine other people we cared to see while talking to them. This update also brings a UI makeover, your typical stability and call quality improvements, and a neat automated call recovery feature. Download away, if you must.

    Skype 5.0 beta brings 10-way video calling to the world originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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