Namco bringing MagnaCarta 2 to US Xbox 360 owners

Namco bringing MagnaCarta 2 to US Xbox 360 owners

US RPG fans, you’re getting a dose of JRPG goodness later this year when Namco Bandai releases MagnaCarta 2 exclusively for the Xbox 360. IGN reports a localized version of the Unreal 3 engine-based game will arrive on US shores, and will feature over 40 hours of gameplay, as well as fully-narrated... 

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Peggle (finally!) coming to iPhone on May 12

Peggle (finally!) coming to iPhone on May 12

Although we’ve been sworn to secrecy about its finer points (shhh, PopCap nailed it), we (joystiq) can excitedly confirm that Peggle for iPhone / iPod Touch will be released onto the App Store on Tuesday, May 12. PopCap is still considering an appropriate price, but we can assume Peggle is not... 

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Dead Rising 2: 7,000 Zombies and Plenty of Chainsaws

Dead Rising 2: 7,000 Zombies and Plenty of Chainsaws

“I’m pretty happy today because finally, finally, I can show you Dead Rising 2.” — Keiji Inafune, head of research and development at Capcom. The original Dead Rising may have been a technological breakthrough, a wonder of body count and open-world exploration, but what really sold... 

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Fallout 3 DLC retail package spotted

Fallout 3 DLC retail package spotted

Imagine our surprise when we woke up this morning to discover Electronic Theatre reporting that Fallout 3‘s ‘Operation: Anchorage‘ and ‘The Pitt‘ DLC would both be released at retail in a single package. We made a quick check on Amazon and, sure enough, there it is. According... 

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1 vs. 100 will be free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers

1 vs. 100 will be free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers

Are you disappointed by the lack of perks associated with Xbox Live‘s “Gold member” status? We expect most membership tiers named after Au-some precious metals to include special jackets, or possibly unrestricted access to some sort of highly exclusive drinking establishment where... 

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Microsoft Surveys NXE Avatar Changes, Including Wearable Achievements

Microsoft Surveys NXE Avatar Changes, Including Wearable Achievements

The addition of the Rare-designed Avatars in the New Xbox Experience hasn’t amounted to much beyond an increasingly expanding virtual wardrobe. But Microsoft may have grander plans for the little guys. While there are a handful of games that already support Avatars in-game—Scene It? Box Office... 

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Plants vs Zombies may branch out to consoles, iPhone

Plants vs Zombies may branch out to consoles, iPhone

PopCap Games‘ upcoming Plants vs. Zombies isn’t just some cute tower defense game. No, it’s also responsible for 2009′s catchiest tune, and even before the game’s release on PC next month, there are rumblings it could be planting its seed into consoles and iPhone, according... 

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Fallout 3 changing it up a bit with downloadable episode: Broken Steel

Fallout 3 changing it up a bit with downloadable episode: Broken Steel

Broken Steel, the third downloadable episode for the PC and Xbox 360 version of Fallout 3, will raise the game’s level cap to 30 and remove the games ending on May 5, Bethesda announced this week. Broken Steel will sell for 800 points and will include an entire new area outside of Fallout 3′s... 

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The Days Of Arcade End With Lode Runner

The Days Of Arcade End With Lode Runner

The Days of Arcade come to an end this week, as Microsoft rolls out the last in a series of top-quality Xbox Live Arcade titles this week in the form of Lode Runner. Lode Runner is a recreation of the PC gaming classic platformer by Douglas E. Smith, loving brought into the current generation by developers... 

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Shock! New Xbox Elite bundle with Halo 3, Fable II

Shock! New Xbox Elite bundle with Halo 3, Fable II

Today, Microsoft revealed a new Xbox 360 Elite bundle headed to store shelves this May. The Xbox 360 Game of the Year bundle includes the little-known online shooter called Halo 3 and Joystiq’s 2008 game of the year pick, Fable II. The M-rated bundle is priced at $399, making the two million-plus... 

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Susan Boyle: The Biggest YouTube Sensation Ever?

Susan Boyle: The Biggest YouTube Sensation Ever?

One of this week’s most widely reported and talked about stories has been the appearance of Susan Boyle, a 47 year-old singer from Scotland, on the show Britain’s Got Talent. The performance – which surprised the show’s live audience, judges, and subsequently the world – has led to appearances... 

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March’s Top-Selling Games, Accessories By Platform

March’s Top-Selling Games, Accessories By Platform

Listing the top 10-selling games for March is always going to draw a line in the sand. What about #11? What about #13? Are they not worthy of attention, too? We say they are, as well as a few more mentioned after the list. After all, the difference in sales between #10 and #11 is slim. Also provided,... 

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Avoid Unhealthy Junk with a Fast-Food Reality Check

Avoid Unhealthy Junk with a Fast-Food Reality Check

Everyone knows fast food is rarely the healthiest option when you’re looking for a quick bite, but sometimes photos look mouthwatering enough that you’re still convinced. It’s time for a fast-food reality check. The West Virginia Surf Report did a little field work, hunting down fourteen... 

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The cruel science of Left 4 Dead’s Survival Mode exposed

The cruel science of Left 4 Dead’s Survival Mode exposed

If you and your three favorite undead-massacring accomplices are already strategizing in anticipation of next week’s release of Left 4 Dead‘s punishing Survival Mode, you might want to turn your attention to a recent post on the L4D blog. Two of the game’s developers have broken down... 

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Really, it’s true… zombies are invading PopCap!

Really, it’s true… zombies are invading PopCap!

Zombies have invaded PopCap Games, and they’ve even made a music video! It’s all because a new PopCap game, Plants vs. Zombies, arrives on May 5th.  Read More →

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How to Spot a Money Scam Website

How to Spot a Money Scam Website

What is a scam website? Easy, it’s a website that either tells you they can get you to believe that you’ll “GET” something by using a company’s name to their benefit. By benefitting themselves and you being “scammed” in the outcome. Basically, you not getting... 

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