Category: News

Tomb Raider Multiplayer Video From Square Enix

I won’t lie and say that I was happy when Square Enix announced that Tomb Raider would be receiving a multiplayer component to a single player franchise.  I’m an avid Tomb Raider fan and while I know why developers/publishers want to include multiplayer in single player games sometimes I believe it affects the outcome of […]

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Pokemon X & Y Mark Leap To Nintendo 3DS, Releases This Fall

Those little Pocket Monsters have been confined to the Nintendo 3DS for the better part of seven years now, but no longer are they stuck in the previous generation with the announcement of Pokemon XY. Two new games, Pokemon Y and Pokemon X are in development for the Nintendo 3DS, marking the series’ six generation […]

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Black Ops II Expands With Revolution DLC

Call of Duty Black Ops II gets its first infusion of fresh troops with the upcoming release of the Revolution Map Pack on Xbox 360 this January. The pack will be released on PC and PS3 on Feb 28 and will cost 1200 Microsoft Points or $14.99 USD on all other platforms. Want to know […]

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Nvidia Announces Their Own Handheld

In surprising news from Nvidia’s CES press conference, the graphics card maker will be releasing a handheld that is not only running on Android, but can also stream PC content right to the devices 720p 5″ display (which is also a touchscreen). Code-named Nvidia Shield  boasts a camshell design that seems to close down with the […]

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The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct Gameplay Video

Now this isn’t the other Walking Dead game…you know the one that has won numerous awards from varying publications. No this is the first person perspective game that has had little to no attention or information besides a few screenshots. Well, that was until now. Now granted The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct does not have firm […]

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Darkain Arts Latest Animation On IndieGoGo

Some of you may know I also write for Darkain Arts Gamers, a proud supporter of news for Broken Joysticks. That same company is also my animation studio and the group behind a video game concept that didn’t quite take off. Now they’ve joined the crowd funding scene on indiegogo to get the time to release […]

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Nintendo Power – Final Issue Retrospective

Last month the final issue of Nintendo Power was released. I was hesitant to pick up a copy due to low funds during the holiday season, but nostalgia pulled me in and I couldn’t be happier! Back in the day I think I’d started with issue two, and this issue brings back a lot of fond […]

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Final Fantasy XIV Beta Info & New Dungeon Video

The world of Final Fantasy XIV came crashing down with their world ending event earlier this year. Square Enix is working on a new version of the game with a brand new engine, new mechanics and other enhancements. The publisher has announced plans to begin a multi-stage beta test of A Realm Reborn starting this […]

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Great Holiday Giveaway Day 4: Crusader Kings 2

Our Great Holiday Giveaway continues with your chance to win one of three copies of Crusader Kings 2, courtesy of Paradox Interactive, the game’s publisher! This game features a storyline spanning over 400 years of medieval European history! In order to secure the future of your dynasty you must not online recruit forces but also […]

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Holiday Giveaway Day 3: Naval War Arctic Circle

Yesterday was a well deserved day of rest for our staff but we are ready to hit the high seas with a brand new giveaway. Today we are giving away 3 copies of Naval War Arctic Circle for Windows PC. Get ready to watch the waves pass you by, as you attempt to dodge an […]

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Grand Theft Auto V To Be Released On March 26th?

Grand Theft Auto V has been on our most wanted list for the last few months, ever since RockStar Games dropped the brand new trailer and plot details we’ve wanted to know when we would have it in our hands. According to a recently updated Amazon page the game could be released on March 26th.The […]

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Great Holiday Giveaway Day 3: Tripwire Complete Pack

Our holiday giveaways continue and since it is Christmas morning (at least in most of the world as of this writing) we’ve decided to giveaway three Tripware Complete Bundles for Windows PC through Steam. These packs valued at $29.99 include four different games – Dwarves, The Ball, Red Orchestra 2 and Killing Floor with all […]

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Retro City Rampage Now Free On PlayStation Network

Need a  reason to stay in on Christmas Eve? Sony may have just given you one if you are a Playstation Plus subscriber. This past falls Retro City Rampage, a 2D top down game inspired by the open world crime games of yesterday is now available for free.  Sure we write a lot of positive […]

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Great Holiday Giveaway Day 2: Hearts of Iron III

Today’s Great Holiday Giveaway is a pretty sweet deal, up for grabs is not only three steam codes for the Hearts of Iron III Collection but also codes for the Their Finest Hour DLC expansion. We’re giving away 3 sets of codes for both the collection and Their Finest Hour to three lucky users who […]

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Chief Operating Officer for Capcom Europe Calls It Quits

David Reeves, Chief Operating Officer for Capcom Europe has stepped down from the Japanese publisher to further other opportunities, according to Game Informer. Reeves joined Capcom in March 2010 and his position would have him working closely with the European executive branch of the company. During his time at the company Capcom released Super Street […]

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