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Microsoft and Fez Creator Clash Over Patch


Posted on July 22, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Microsoft and Polytron, the developers behind the recently released Fez, are at a standstill when it comes to issuing a patch to correct a save-data corrupting glitch. Now that both companies have issued statements on the matter we have a clearer picture about their disagreement, namely that while it may have centered on the funding for a second patch Microsoft was willing to negotiate.

The save game glitch only affected 1% of users Polytron informed the gaming public in a statement earlier this week. They stressed that such a patch made no sense from a financial point of view, given the costs outlined by Microsoft. Polytron took a further jab at Microsoft by stating that the game would have been patched on Valve’s Steam service just weeks after releases with no cost to the developer. Polytron took a stab at both Microsoft’s rumored $10,000 minimum price per title update to developers and the certification process for games/updates that is known to take weeks or months to complete.Read More


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Marvel Vs Capcom Goes Back In Time With MVC: Origins


Posted on July 5, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Get ready to restart the Clash of Heroes with the release of Marvel Vs Capcom: Origins for the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network this week. Origins is actually a compilation title comprised of Marvel Super Hereos and MVC Clash of Super Heroes. This is the first time that both of either of these titles have been released digitally, and I am sure it has been many years since a lot of games have thought about them outside of arcades filled with 90’s cabinets.

It has been many years since I’ve played the original Marvel Vs Capcom. The biggest memory it brings to life is sitting in a pizzaera with my fiancée (8 years going strong) battling over slices of Pizza. To be honest we’re pretty even, and maybe with the release or Origins we’ll take the battle into the online space over Xbox Live or the PSN.

MVC Origins will retail for 1200 MSP ($15 usd) when it releases this fall.


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Haunt Free On XBLA For The Next Few Days


Posted on June 27, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Microsoft has released a brand-new section on the US dashboard called ‘Kinect Central’. To celebrate they’ve released Kinect Xbox live arcade title “Haunt” for free until now until July 2nd. If you live in the US and want a free game click here. We’re not sure if this offer is also available in Canada, which is where broken joysticks is based.

Major Nelson posted on his blog:

As part of a new dashboard feature that launched today in the US called ‘Kinect Central’ –  the Xbox LIVE Arcade title ‘Haunt’ will be FREE for a limited time!  This promotion runs in the US from Tuesday, June 26th through Monday, July 2nd and can only be accessed on the new ‘Kinect Central’ homepage on your dashboard.  So head on over and get your free game.


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Here Is The Next Two Weeks of XBLA Releases


Posted on June 26, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

With the Summer of Arcade coming it’s hard to overlook some of the games that will be released before the promotion begins. Both Jeremy McGrath Offroad Racing and Square Enix’s Mini Ninja Adventures will be available later this week for $10. You’ll be able to celebrate the Fourth of July with the release of Spelunky and Bellator MMA Onslaught, both of which cost $15.

Check out the full release schedule below, and of course we’ll have more coverage of the Xbox live arcade in the coming weeks.Read More


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SEGA Reveals JSR HD’s Soundtrack


Posted on June 1, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

SEGA has revealed the final soundtrack for this summer’s re-release of the vibrant graffiti game, Jet Set Radio. The original was known not only for its colorful pallet and use of cell shading but also its use of upbeat J-POP and electronica.

Are you ready to grind rails and tag walls all while avoiding the cops? Not all of the music from the original has made it into the re-release but this new version of JSF does contain music from SEGA’s own Hideki Naganuma and Guitar Vader.

Check out the set list after the jump.Read More


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Tony Hawk HD’s Soundtracks Transports Us Back To 2000


Posted on May 23, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Activision is set to take the Tony Hawk franchise back to its roots with this summer’s Tony Hawks Pro Skater HD. The game revisits a simpler time when racking up a high score and collecting letters actually meant something. Gameplay mechanics and level design aren’t the only thing lifted from the early 2000s, the game’s soundtrack will also transport you back an entire decade.

Back in ’99 – ’01 when the first two Tony Hawk games were released back on the Dreamcast and original PlayStation Nu-Metal and rock bands where still king. Tony Hawk HD pays homage to these musical styles with a collection of songs from the first two games combined with a few new artists.

The full track list was recently revealed in an interview with Sound and Vision magazine. Check it out below:Read More


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Awesomenauts invade May 1st (or 2nd)


Posted on April 24, 2012 by Andrew Minott

Awesomenauts, a 2D 3-vs-3 side-scrolling MOBA variant, is set to launch on PSN on May 1 and XBLA on May 2. Developed by Ronimo Games, this downloadable title charges players with the task of assaulting their enemy’s Core while defending their own. Standing in their way, though, are three cartoon murderers (each possessing unique offensive and defensive abilities) and machine gun turrets ready to chew them to pieces.Read More


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