The best of WoW Insider: January 26 - February 2nd, 2008
Filed under: Meta (about Joystiq), MMO The Joystiq network is host to the best place on the 'net to get all the World of Warcraft news you can handle, and then some: our own WoW Insider delivers a...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about WoW patch 2.4: Sunwell Isle
Filed under: MMO The new WoW patch 2.4 is already up on the Public Test Realms, and we're here to help players parse all the changes coming in 2.4 as well as what's new in Sunwell Isle content. Check...
View ArticleThe psychology of a gamer's search for phat loot
Have you ever wondered what keeps gamers forever in search of the next great piece of loot, why WoW players have to find the last piece of that epic armor set, why Borderlands fiends constantly quest...
View ArticlePlayStation Home gets 1.55 update this Thursday in advance of relaunch
Yes, yes, we know the relaunch is coming, but don't expect it this Thursday. PlayStation Home community manager "Locust_Star" posted on the PlayStation Blog today, announcing the 1.55 update and some...
View ArticlePSA: Iron Brigade (formerly Trenched) available worldwide now
Double Fine has announced that Iron Brigade (which is the updated version of Trenched, renamed and revamped for sale overseas) is now available worldwide on Xbox Live Arcade. The game is available for...
View ArticleDOTA 2 patch files hint at microtransactions, more
As is their wont, players have been rustling through some of the test build files for Valve's upcoming Dota 2, and they've found signs of some interesting (but still unofficial) features already....
View ArticlePersona 4: Solid Gold edition full of gold, only 10,000 available
Persona 4: Golden will be available in a Solid Gold Premium Edition at a run of only 10,000 units, Atlus announced today. The shiny gold bundle will see the upcoming JRPG port accompany a lot of...
View ArticleFinal Fantasy 'Ultimate' compilation coming to Japan, priced around $450
Square Enix today announced the Final Fantasy 'Ultimate Box' compilation set, as part of the series' 25th anniversary celebrations. The compilation, priced at roughly $450, includes every main series...
View ArticleArgue over who gets to be Chun-Li's bracelet in Street Fighter Monopoly
We've always assumed, given there's a version for just about everything, that Street Fighter Monopoly already existed. Then we were wrong, but now we are right. Yes, 'Monopoly: Street Fighter...
View ArticleDouble Dragon Neon's rad awesome soundtrack available for free
Dave totally freaked out about Double Dragon Neon's soundtrack in his review, going as far as to deem it his favorite part of the game. It's true, the music has some real crunk beats. It's a mega jam...
View ArticleMann vs Machine update adds new difficulty settings and matchmaking options
Valve has released a big update to Team Fortress 2's 'Mann vs. Machine' game mode this week, which of course pits human players against an army of invading robots. The update adds two new difficulty...
View ArticleShoot things in Borderlands 2 for a chance at winning loot, cash prizes
Borderlands 2's upcoming Loot Hunt competition will give you a shot at earning in-game and real-life prizes as you mow down the inhabitants of Pandora. Once players register at the event's site, they...
View ArticleJoystiq Streams Special: Diablo 3 and Loot 2.0 madness [UPDATE: Relive the...
Today's the day, Diablo 3. This particular Wednesday is when you blossom into the game that so very many people wanted you to be when you came out back in 2012. Today, you get Loot 2.0. Maybe claiming...
View ArticleSeen@E3: Capcom's display loot in six seconds
Sure, Capcom has some games at E3, but it also has lovely, lovely loot. Admittedly, I wasn't able to fit all of what was on show into six seconds. Also, I'm pretty sure I was intruding on Ryu and...
View ArticleRust dev's next game is arcade shooter Riftlight
Rust developer Facepunch Studios recently revealed its next game, an arcade shooter called Riftlight. The brightly colored game will feature light RPG and looting elements, so players will constantly...
View ArticleDestiny has a cave-shaped loot exploit
Remember how Bungie wanted each piece of loot in Destiny to have a "badass story" attached to it so badly that it scrapped player-to-player trades? A new exploit documented by Force Strategy Gaming...
View ArticleBungie closes Destiny's 'Loot Cave,' discusses future fixes
Well that was fun while it lasted. The infamous "Loot Cave" that allowed Destiny players to collectively shoot into the darkness and reap massive rewards has been fixed by Bungie. "The Hive of the...
View ArticleRejoice: Loot Cave 2.0 surfaces in Destiny
Decided to blow up our Loot Cave, Bungie? Our precious, treasure-dumping respawn point in Destiny? Fine then, we'll find another one. In fact, PS4 Trophies did just that in a new video, detailing a...
View ArticleForget caves, cool kids hang out on Destiny's Loot Stairs
While Destiny's multiple "Loot Caves" lack deeper insight into the game's purpose, they offer a bunch of sweet gear. But who needs caves when you can hang out on steps? Ministry of Geeks guided...
View ArticleBreakfast Topic: The many mysteries of loot drops
Looting monsters in World of Warcraft can be an experience filled with mystery. Surely you've had the quest where you're sent off to collect bear paws or the like where you only get one paw per bear...
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