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We got a first look at Obsidian's upcoming third Dungeon Siege title back at E3 -- and even caught a glimpse of its CGI teaser shortly thereafter -- but, up until now, we hadn't been able to show it to you in motion. Y'know, actual gameplay. That's just what you'll find after the break.

As for the video's content, we're compelled to relay that it looks awfully JRPG-influenced to us, in addition to being extremely lush and heavy on the flowing bits of fabric on characters' costumes. Other than that, well, have you seen Torchlight or Diablo? If the answer's "yes," you've got a good idea of what to expect.

Continue reading Dungeon Siege 3 gameplay footage lays siege to your eyes

Dungeon Siege 3 gameplay footage lays siege to your eyes originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We take warning screens very seriously. That's why we've preemptively removed Hinkle from our friends list. We wouldn't wanna risk any "hard feelings" if he went and wrecked our Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit records. It's better this way, Dave.

Continue reading Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit trailer challenges your relationships

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit trailer challenges your relationships originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yes, after suffering a few years of not-so-flattering opinions among hardcore gamers, Activision has decided to use its considerable wealth and power for more altruistic enterprises. The British Board of Film Classification recently revealed that the gargantuan publisher is hosting a Blood Drive of unparalleled scope later this year, which it hopes will deliver billions of gallons of precious hemoglobinz to people across the globe who need those hemoglobinz.

Hah! We're just kidding, of course. Can you imagine? No, no, the BBFC just rated a game coming from Activision called Blood Drive, a car combat action game for the Xbox 360 and PS3. The rating mentions "strong language and gory violence," leading us to believe it will focus more on the killing side of said genre, rather than the racing side. According to CVG, an Amazon listing which has since been pulled gave the title an October 26 launch date. We'll let you know when we hear more. (A real blood drive. Oh man. You should have seen your faces!)

BBFC uncovers Activision's plans to hold a massive Blood Drive originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We still haven't been told the names of the two robots cooperatively making their way through an Aperture Science facility in Portal 2, but that doesn't matter -- we'll name them Red and Blue. In the screenshots below, released today by Valve, you can see our dashing nonhuman heroes hitting switches, diving into portals and just plain oozing personality.

In fact, even without seeing them move, we can already tell all sorts of things about how they act together. Red seems a little more timid and reserved, while Blue appears to be a go-getter who gets things done. Then again, look at that swan dive Red's pulling off. That's a thing of beauty right there. Curse you, Valve! You've already made us care about them so much!

Portal 2 multiplayer screens from PAX will win your heart originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon's been on a tear with its expanding practice of offering store credit along with the purchase of games - sometimes up to $20. GamerDeals has put together a handy list of all the current offers (a surprisingly large number). Keep reading for highlights.

Continue reading All of Amazon's $10-$20 game purchase credits in one spot

All of Amazon's $10-$20 game purchase credits in one spot originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Despite popping up on GameStop and having been rated by Australia's OFLC, the so-called "Dragon Age Origins - Ultimate Edition" still hasn't been officially announced by EA. Now the British Board of Film Classification has gone ahead and listed the supposed contents of the re-release, which is "made up of a number of separate components," including:

• Dragon Age: Origins (original game)
• Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening (standalone expansion)
• "The Darkspawn Chronicles" (DLC)
• "Feastday Combo Pack" (DLC)
• "The Golems of Amgarrak" (DLC)
• "Leliana's Song" (DLC)
• "Return to Ostagar" (DLC)
• "The Stone Prisoner" (lDLC)
• "Warden's Keep" (DLC)
• "Witch Hunt" (DLC)

While the GameStop listing has since been removed, the retailer had posted a $60 price and an October 12 release date for the Ultimate Edition. We'll be sure to note the official details when EA officially announces them.

BBFC: Dragon Age Ultimate Edition to include Awakening and all DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The IndieCade 2010 festival, an annual event held in Culver City, California which celebrates independently-created games, is doing a couple things differently for this year's awards presentation. The first is that all 32 of the finalists are nominated for every award category, such as "Technical Innovation," "World/Story," and the slightly more obscure "Sublime Experience." Check out the full list of categories and their lengthy list of contenders just past the jump.

Oh, the second difference for this year's show? It's going to be hosted by LeVar Burton. In short, it's shaping up to be the best awards show ever.

Continue reading IndieCade 2010 finalists announced, everyone's nominated for everything

IndieCade 2010 finalists announced, everyone's nominated for everything originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Come get some background on Randy Pitchford's back-in-fashion Duke Nukem shirt, seen above:

"I moved to Texas and became a professional game maker to join Alan Blum, he created Duke Nukem 3D," the Gearbox co-founder told Joystiq at PAX. "He and Todd Replogle in Southern California, freaking invented this whole damned thing. And I moved out to Texas to join him and George Broussard and Scott Miller, and all the guys on the team, so that I could be part of Duke Nukem 3D. Because I wanted to add to that. I thought it was awesome; it was really fun and I wanted to be part of that team.

"This t-shirt I'm wearing, George gave me this t-shirt in 1996," Pitchford continued, now speaking as part of the team that now hopes to complete Duke Nukem Forever. "And we've been waiting for this game ever since. Guys like Alan didn't want to let the Duke dream die. They've worked their butts off all this time making great stuff."

[Image credit: Mikey Neumann, Gearbox creative director; via Twitter]

Pitchford explains the Duke shirt that predates Duke Nukem Forever originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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RZA isn't the only rap legend touting his old school video game interests this week. Snoop Dogg has announced his own new game contribution in the form of an eight-pack of tracks for Rock Band titles, and like RZA, he touted his roots as a longtime player.

"I consider myself an OG gamer, and to be chosen as the first hip hop artist to appear in Rock Band...well, it doesn't get any better than that, ya dig?!?" Snoop said in a press release. "I know my fans gonna get down with tha Pound with this one and tha youngsters really gonna realize who started this gamer ish, u hear me?!?"

Here's what he's decided to put on the market for 160 MSP, 200 Wii Points or $1.99, depending on what your Rock Band platform of choice is:

-"Beautiful"
-"Drop It Like It's Hot"
-"Ridin' In My Chevy"
-"Sensual Seduction"
-"Snoop's Upside Ya Head"
-"Tha Shiznit"
-"That's Tha Homie"
-"Who Am I (What's My Name)?"

They'll all be available individually for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii on September 7 with the exception of "That's Tha Homie," which will arrive on the PS3 September 14. You'll also be able to pick them up together for $13.49 or 1,080 Microsoft Points as "Snoop Dogg Pack 01." And they've all been "specifically" reproduced just for Rock Band games, so don't go searching around for them elsewhere, because you won't find them.

What you make of the eight tracks Snoop will be putting up on sale for Rock Band? Are there any others you wish he would have included? Share your responses in the comment section below.

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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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