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• Puzzle Quest rated by ESRB for Macs

  Published: July 25, 2007, 1:00 pm

  Tags: Casual, Casualgaming, Esrb, Joystiq, Mac, Nintendods, Puzzle, Puzzle Quest, Puzzlequest, Release, Rpg

  Software Our sister site Joystiq reports that Puzzle Quest, the handheld puzzle-slash-RPG sensation, has been rated by the ESRB for a Mac release. The news isn't that surprising, as Puzzle Quest has already been slated to appear on almost every platform but the Mac (although PS3 hasn't received the love either). It is great news, as Puzzle

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• Penny Arcade game coming to Mac next year

  Published: August 27, 2007, 2:00 pm

  Tags: Joystiq, Mac, Ontherainslickprecipiceofdarknessepisodeone, Pax, Pennyarcade, Release, Videogame

  over other episode releases. Joystiq reports that the game looks good, and should be a fun, if short, experience.So look for an interactive Penny Arcade on your Mac next year. And in the meantime, watch out for those Claw Shrimp. They're vicious.Read   Permalink   Email this   Comments

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• Hori Ace Combat joystick for Xbox 360 on display

  Published: September 21, 2007, 11:47 pm

  Tags: Ace Combat, Acecombat, Hori, Joystiq, Microsoft, Tgs

  Filed under: Features, Gaming, Peripherals Blink and you might have missed it: at Tokyo Game Show Microsoft is showing off the Hori Ace Combat joysticks that were announced a couple of months ago for the Xbox 360. They still aren't available until November 1st overseas (and who knows when the US will get 'em), but there's nothing that manages to

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• Joystiq's Legendary Halo 3 Giveaway

  Published: September 25, 2007, 2:01 pm

  Tags: Halo 3, Halo3, Joystiq, Xbox 360, Xbox360, Zune

  isn't enough to satisfy you, Joystiq's got your fix. Those kindhearted folks are giving away a massive, massive prize that includes a Halo 3 Xbox 360 console, Halo 3 Legendary Edition game, a Halo 3 Zune, and 15 other accessories / peripherals to go along with it. What are ya waitin' for? The contest ends on October 2nd, so head on over (read:

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• Guitar Hero III previewed, will release Oct. 28

  Published: October 4, 2007, 2:00 pm

  Tags: Aspyr, Games, Guitar Hero Iii, Joystiq, Preview, Rock, Roll, Setlist

  time. Our sister games blog Joystiq has rounded up the entire setlist for the game, with YouTube links to every song in it. In fact, if you've already got Frets on Fire working, you can start practicing now -- you'll need it if you want to shred against me.Read   Permalink   Email this   Comments

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• Joystiq's hands-on with the PlayStation Eye

  Published: October 5, 2007, 7:30 am

  Tags: Card Game, Cardgame, Eye, Eye Of Judgment, Eyeofjudgment, Hands On, Handson, Joystiq, Playstation 3, Playstation Eye, Playstation3, Playstationeye, Ps3, Sony

  enthusiasts over at Joystiq have apparently had the unique pleasure of a hands-on with the newest and wackiest PS3 accessory, the PlayStation Eye and its bundled game Eye of Judgment. If you'll recall, the interactive, VGA camera is integrated with the Magic: The Gathering-like game, which uses real cards and a mat that the camera is

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• Get your MMO on at Massively

  Published: November 2, 2007, 6:41 am

  Tags: Joystiq, Massively, Mmo

  named Massively (of Joystiq pedigree, naturally), just what the doctor ordered for those need of some meta-escapism from the painful, crushing doldrums of reality that inevitably sets in when not playing one's favorite MMO. For instance, we hear some dude named Dwight actually started Second-Second Life -- hear about that kind of crazy

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• Rumor: Rock Band Delayed In Canada

  Published: November 11, 2007, 4:46 pm

  Tags: Sony, Microsoft, Canada, Canadian Retailer, Christmas, Current Time, Electronic Arts, Future Shop, Gamers, Harmonix, Joystiq, Official News, One Day Later, Ps3, Rock Band, Shelves, Xbox 360

  just before Christmas. Joystiq is reporting that Rock Band may be releasing on December 19 for the Xbox 360 and one day later for the PS3. These reports have surfaced after Future Shop, a Canadian retailer, updated its listing for the game. There’s no official news from Harmonix or Electronic Arts at the current time, so this is

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• Steam Sale On Bioshock and Enemy Territory

  Published: November 26, 2007, 2:55 am

  Tags: Computer, Game Platforms, Bioshock, Black Friday, Enemy Territory, Fortunately, Hasn, Joystiq, Quake Wars, Rated Games, Steam, Time Left

  time left on it though. Via Joystiq ---Related Articles at Gaming Today:New Trailer for Enemy Territory: Quake WarsPre-Purchase BioShock on Steam NowNew Trailer for Enemy Territory: Quake WarsEnemy Territory: QUAKE Wars Release Date and ScreensEnemy Territory: Quake Wars Pre-Order Now Available

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• Guitar Wizard coming for Mac

  Published: January 9, 2008, 12:45 pm

  Tags: Education, Edutainment, Engadget, Game, Guitar, Guitar Hero, Guitar Wizard, Guitar Hero, Guitar Wizard, Guitarhero, Guitarwizard, Joystiq, Learning, Music Education

  Filed under: Gaming, Video, Education The guys and gals over at our sister blog Engadget were keeping busy at the recent CES and have turned up some interesting products with a Mac angle. In the video above they're checking out a new music instruction software package called Guitar Wizard which works a lot like the Guitar Hero game (our

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• Rumor: Nov. 16 is Your Gears 2 Drop Date [Gears Of War 2]

  Published: May 31, 2008, 6:00 pm

  Tags: Gears Of War 2, Gow2, Joystiq, Rumors

  Joystiq reports that, at the Wizard World convention in Philadelphia, Lester Speight aka Gears of War's "Cole Train" gave a wink-nudge tip that Nov. 16 will be the release date for for Gears of War 2. Quoth Joystiq: [Speight] who voiced Gears of War's "Cole Train", recently made an appearance at the TriForce panel at Wizard World to

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• Pre-order Hail to the Chimp, get $10 in Onion bucks

  Published: June 6, 2008, 5:30 pm

  Tags: Deals, Gamecock, Hail To The Chimp, Joystiq, Wideload Games

  popular video game news site Joystiq, recently got a chance to chat with the crew working on Hail to the Chimp and, using his finely tuned negotiation skills, was able to setup a special deal for Joystiq network readers. If you pre-order Hail to the Chimp at Gamestop stores before June 15th, Gamecock will send you a FREE $10 gift card to the

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• Touch Arcade interviews maker of iPhone Chopper

  Published: June 5, 2008, 3:30 pm

  Tags: App Store, Chopper, David Frampton, Design, Games, Interview, Iphone, Joystiq, Majic Jungle, Opengl Es, Touch Arcade

  Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Gaming, Multimedia, iTunesTouch Arcade has a nice interview up with David Frampton, author of both the Mac game Chopper and its upcoming port to the iPhone. Apparently the game is feature complete and now in testing, so hopefully it'll be one of the first apps up on the App Store when it arrives, supposedly

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• Happy 4th birthday, Joystiq!

  Published: June 17, 2008, 12:38 am

  Tags: Joystiq

  our videogame-leaning baby, Joystiq. It's so rewarding to see our dear little site all growed up (and now with lots of adorable children of its own), so head on over and help 'em blow out the candles on their cake (which is not a lie).Read   Permalink   Email this   Comments

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• X3F and Joystiq's E3 reader meetup: Thursday, July 17th in Santa Monica

  Published: July 9, 2008, 2:15 pm

  Tags: E3 2008, E308, Joystiq, Meta, X3f

  our gentle overlords over at Joystiq for the second annual E3 Joystiq reader meetup in Santa Monica next week! At Mahalo's headquarters, no less!The E3 reader meetup will feature plenty of social fun, free food and drinks, a bunch of video games to play (hooked up to a few very expensive projectors) and hundreds upon hundreds of pieces of swag

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