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Game of Thrones gets June 8 UK release dateGame of Thrones gets June 8 UK release date
Joystiq PS3, May 19, 2012:
 Players land in Riverspring, a new location to the Game of Thrones world and the home of Alester Sarwyck, who seeks to put a stop to his sister's marriage. Also starring in the game is Mors, a brother of the Night's Watch that guards the wall. Those wanting to seize the iron throne while living across the sea (you silly Targaryens!) can check out our review of the game and then try for themselves in June.
Sega Vintage Collections dumping lots of old games on PSN and XBLA next wekSega Vintage Collections dumping lots of old games on PSN and XBLA next wek
Joystiq PS3, May 19, 2012:
 For XBLA, the Monster World Collection brings together Wonder Boy in Monster Land (arcade) and Wonder Boy in Monster World and MWIV for Genesis on May 23. On May 30, Golden Axe's arcade original joins Golden Axe 2 & 3 on Genesis, concurrent with a three-volume Streets of Rage Collection. The collections sell for 800 MSP each. Meanwhile, PSN will see all of those Wonder Boys, Super Hang-On (arcade), Revenge of Shinobi, and Alex Kidd in Miracle World on May 22, for $5 each.
'Time Traveler' is another playable character in Double Fine's mystery game'Time Traveler' is another playable character in Double Fine's mystery game
Joystiq PS3, May 19, 2012:
 Double Fine's Ron Gilbert has revealed another character from his puzzling new title, this one called "the time traveler."She is one of "three playable characters" that Gilbert has unveiled in three days on his personal gaming blog, Grumpy Gamer. Yesterday and the previous day Gilbert revealed the monk and the hillbilly. The time traveler's silhouette is visible in the background of the puzzle Double Fine sent us earlier this month. We have to admit, she looks way cooler with glowing blue (we assume time-travel-inducing) accessories than as a vague, whispy shadow. The plot, and the question, thickens: What do a hillbilly, a monk and a time traveler have in common?
Hackett, EDI confirmed for Mass Effect 3 'Extended Cut' DLCHackett, EDI confirmed for Mass Effect 3 'Extended Cut' DLC
Joystiq PS3, May 18, 2012:
On top of providing "further clarity" to Mass Effect 3's ending, some more details regarding the upcoming "Extended Cut" DLC have come out. "Extended Cut" will include cameos from both Admiral Hackett, who is played by Lance Henricksen, and EDI, voiced by Tricia Helfer. "I just did another session with them. They were saying there's a little bit of a problem with the abruptness of the ending," Hendriksen told G4 during a press junket for a new animated series called Tron: Uprising that he's involved in. "So we did a whole series of things to add to the end of the game, to live up to the quality they've been doing." Helfer, also part of the show, confirmed EDI would make an appearance.
Expiring trademarks suggest trouble for Brothers in Arms: Furious 4Expiring trademarks suggest trouble for Brothers in Arms: Furious 4
Joystiq PS3, May 18, 2012:
 Brothers in Arms: Furious 4 was announced at last year's E3 ... and then that was it. We didn't hear a single thing after that preliminary announcement, even though the game was given a tentative%2012 launch window. Right now a cancelation isn't confirmed, but it's looking like these four will have something to be really furious about soon enough.
Former NCAA athletes' lawsuit against EA is so onFormer NCAA athletes' lawsuit against EA is so on
Joystiq Wii, May 18, 2012:
 The former NCAA athletes claim EA conspired with the NCAA and the CLC to have players sign away their likenesses and names to be used in video games without compensation. The players allege that in order to participate in NCAA sports they were required to sign a form allowing EA their likenesses in games, even after their college sports careers ended. The federal judge previously dismissed other claims in the lawsuit, but denied EA's attempt to have an antitrust claim thrown out. EA is facing more than a few lawsuits at the moment, but it did recently settle a two-year-old lawsuit with Activision, with as-yet undisclosed concessions from either side.
Rock Band Weekly: Iron MaidenRock Band Weekly: Iron Maiden
Joystiq Wii, May 18, 2012:
 Like "Rime of the Ancient Mariner." Sounds like some old epic poem, right? Well, it is epic in that sense, as well as in the sense of being thirteen minutes long. Continue reading Rock Band Weekly: Iron Maiden
38 Studios successfully pays $1.125 million to Rhode Island38 Studios successfully pays $1.125 million to Rhode Island
Joystiq PS3, May 18, 2012:
 Rhode Island is changing its legislation on tax breaks, closing loopholes pertaining to state funds being used for motion-picture endeavors, Chafee said. The state's interest lies in protecting the taxpayers, balanced with keeping 38 Studios solvent, since "taxpayers have had a very generous deal for 38 studios," Chafee said. "It's time for them to go out and get private capital funding," Chafee said. "That's the deal. It's a generous deal, but stick to it." Rhode Island officials believe that the total of the $49 million loaned to 38 has been spent. Chafee said that until late April, meetings with 38 suggested that they would make their May payment. "I want to make sure we're doing everything possible to make sure 38 doesn't fail," Chafee said. "We're in deep." Everything possible except giving them more money."There's not going to be any money from the state. They're not coming here for easy money." According to Chafee, "Basically, the access to private capital hasn't materialized." 38 Studios' next payment is a debt service payment due November 1 of $2.6 million, and Rhode Island officials believe the studio will have the capital to cover it. 38 Studios will then owe $12.6 million in full annual debt service in%2013, and "that's on their dime," officials said. Chafee said he recognized the risk involved in starting a new gaming studio, but the state would have benefited greatly from the studio's "huge success" had it done well. "I said from the beginning that it was a risky enterprise," Chafee said. Regarding how 38 Studios will function if it doesn't have the funds to pay its employees, Chafee reiterated, "Again, these are the ramifications of being in a risky business." Chafee doesn't plan on taking a gamble of this nature again: "Never, never ever. Not under my watch," he said.
Techland's Mad Riders touches down on PSN May 29, XBLA/PC on May 30Techland's Mad Riders touches down on PSN May 29, XBLA/PC on May 30
Joystiq PS3, May 18, 2012:
If you've somehow managed to get your fill of Trials Evolution's dusty peaks and valleys already, Techland's latest, Mad Riders, may be perfect for you. And hey, the game is set to launch on May 30 according to the latest trailer. That's pretty soon! Like Trials before it, Mad Riders is a digital-only title, but unlike Trials, it's not limited to a single console (Mad Riders is headed to PSN, XBLA, and PC). It'll be available one day earlier for PSN users on May 29, and May 30 on XBLA and PC, but it'll cost the same on all three: a cool $10. Techland describes that as "an awesome game for the price of a pizza," though we'd warn the studio against devaluing its games as such. What kind of pizza are you gonna get for $10? Terrible pizza, that's what!
Buy a PC for college, get the Xbox 360 you actually want for freeBuy a PC for college, get the Xbox 360 you actually want for free
Joystiq Xbox, May 18, 2012:
 "Together, a Windows 7-based PC and an Xbox 360 console provide students the functionality they need for school while also helping them stay connected to friends and family far away," Microsoft noted in the announcement, giving students a hint as to the angle they should use to make an Xbox 360 sound like a totally necessary, responsible thing to have for college.
IMDB: Kevin Butler, Cole McGrath, Drake, Snake voice actors in Playstation All-Stars castIMDB: Kevin Butler, Cole McGrath, Drake, Snake voice actors in Playstation All-Stars cast
Joystiq PS3, May 18, 2012:
 It's tempting to imagine Kevin Butler's in-game stint as the VP of Special Attacks, but these characters aren't necessarily playable. The game is full of cameos, like Captain Quark in the background of a Ratchet & Clank level. We're asking Sony to clarify this information. Kevin Butler would tell us, if he existed. Update: For its part, Sony said it didn't set up the IMDB page. And since IMDB listings can be edited by users, it's entirely possible it was fabricated by a dreamy-eyed fan hoping to will this into existence.
Omerta - City of Gangsters heading to Xbox 360, PCOmerta - City of Gangsters heading to Xbox 360, PC
Joystiq Xbox, May 18, 2012:
Publisher Kalypso Media and Tropico series developer Haemimont Games are bringing mob city simulator Omerta - City of Gangsters to Xbox 360 this fall. The game was previously announced for PC, but will now make its way to Microsoft's console, much like Tropico 3, Tropico 4 and Tropico 4: Modern Times (albeit, a little later). Instead of controlling the day to day of Tropico's banana republic operations, Omerta takes place in the 1920s, as players work their way up as a powerful mobster on the macro level. The made men and women of Omerta must construct or buy building to create speakeasies, distilleries, illegal boxing rings and much more to be good earners. If they don't, well... we hear fishes make great cuddle buddies. Continue reading Omerta - City of Gangsters heading to Xbox 360, PC
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time snatches a spot on VitaSly Cooper: Thieves in Time snatches a spot on Vita
Joystiq PS3, May 18, 2012:
 In addition to being portable and cross-save compatible with the PS3 version, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time will offer a few augmentations specific to the Vita hardware. When Sly dons an archer's outfit, for instance, his arrows can be steered into their targets - and connect Sly to those areas via a rope bridge - by tilting the Vita. (Sixaxis? What's that?) Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is due on both PS3 and Vita sometime in Fall%2012. When questioned, a Sanzaru representative told Joystiq that it had not yet been decided whether purchasing one version would grant you complimentary access to the other.
Harley Quinn is still really upset in the latest Arkham City DLC trailerHarley Quinn is still really upset in the latest Arkham City DLC trailer
Joystiq PS3, May 18, 2012:
Poor Harley Quinn. First the Joker breaks her mind, and then The Batman breaks her heart. It's nice to see that she's not wallowing in self-pity, though, and that she's got the initiative to get back out in the world and make a name for herself. Granted, she's using homicide to do so, but still, good for her. This latest trailer for Ms. Quinzel's starring role as an Arkham City DLC antagonist gives us a look at the various brow beatings Batman and Robin will dispense to the citizenry of Gotham's beating lunatic heart, as well as somewhat unsettling introduction from the man in white himself.
Sorcery kicks off new pre-purchase functionality on PSNSorcery kicks off new pre-purchase functionality on PSN
Joystiq PS3, May 18, 2012:
 Right now, you can log onto PSN and pay for Sorcery, triggering a download granted you have auto-download enabled. Once you have the game pre-loaded, you can play as soon as Sorcery launches next week on May 22. Sorcery is the only game you can pre-purchase through PSN right now. We've inquired with Sony about future games.
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