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Blacklight: Tango Down coming to PSN, XBLA and PC this summer
by Justin McElroy 
{ Mar 2nd 2010 at 9:15AM }
Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network haven't traditionally been the most familiar territories for new first-person shooters, but titles like Serious Sam HD and Battlefield 1943 have started carving out a respectable niche. Ignition has decided to join the fray, announcing that Blacklight: Tango Down is set to arrive on XBLA, PSN and PC this summer.
Details are hard to come by on the Zombie Studios title (first revealed nearly a year ago), but we know it's a "military action" franchise that prides itself on its weapon and character customization. Zombie describes the near-future world of Blacklight as "disturbingly detailed," with "old-world architecture dripping with modern sci-fi lighting and brightly lit advertisements." And just a crazy number of Grateful Dead posters.
Details are hard to come by on the Zombie Studios title (first revealed nearly a year ago), but we know it's a "military action" franchise that prides itself on its weapon and character customization. Zombie describes the near-future world of Blacklight as "disturbingly detailed," with "old-world architecture dripping with modern sci-fi lighting and brightly lit advertisements." And just a crazy number of Grateful Dead posters.
Gallery: Blacklight: Tango Down
Look out! New Arc Rise Fantasia screens appear
by Xav de Matos { Feb 28th 2010 at 10:30PM } 
Gallery: Arc Rise Fantasia
Blue Dragon Plus value on Amazon
by JC Fletcher { Feb 18th 2010 at 4:15PM } 
Also, it serves as a reminder that yes, another Blue Dragon game is hitting DS. D3 Publisher is releasing Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow at an unspecified date this spring.
[Via GoNintendo]
Swag Sunday: Oh, Nostalgia (DS) [update]
by Ben Gilbert { Jan 17th 2010 at 7:30PM }
Ahhh, nostalgia. It's quite a thing, isn't it? That old familiar feeling. We were just tots 20 years ago when the first Final Fantasy was mere months from its North American release, a game that went on to influence -- be it directly or incidentally -- many of the RPGs we've played since.
Like this week's Swag Sunday, the appropriately titled Nostalgia, for instance (appropriately titled for our theme, that is). Joystiq's own JC Fletcher said in his preview that, "The winsome attitude of Nostalgia makes it a nice counterpoint to the self-importance of, say, Final Fantasy games, and the no-frills combat (and ability to make a temporary save file if you need to quit and aren't near a save point) is perfect for short-session handheld play." You see that? He even names Final Fantasy! How's that for sticking with a theme!
Anyway, if you'll be so kind as to leave a comment below in the next 24 hours (once only, please) telling us about a nostalgic moment you've had while gaming, you'll be entered for a chance to win a copy of the game. Get to it!
- Leave a comment telling us about a nostalgic moment you've had while gaming.
- You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec, mostly because of the lack of sweet Fez footage as of late).
- Limit 1 entry per person per day
- This entry period ends at 7:31PM ET on Monday, January 18.
- At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive one copy of Nostalgia for Nintendo DS ($34.99 ARV).
- For a list of complete rules, click here
Gallery: Nostalgia (10/16/09)
What is Joyswag? Since we don't keep the games and merchandise we receive for review or promotional purposes, it becomes "Joyswag," which is passed along to our readers. Please note that Joyswag may be in "used" condition. For more info on our policy, click here.
Best of the Rest: JC's picks of 2009
by JC Fletcher { Jan 1st 2010 at 3:45PM } 
Muramasa appealed to me in a way that Odin Sphere didn't, thanks to an emphasis on combo-heavy sword action instead of planting and whatever. And the RPG elements that are left, like the sword upgrades and cooking, are not only fun, but simple enough that I can get right back into the game after a long break and still know what is going on.
Also, I don't mean to be shallow, but the fact that Muramasa is the most beautiful game of 2009 helps me be positive about it.
ESRB rates Deadly Premonition for PS3
by JC Fletcher { Nov 12th 2009 at 9:55AM }
We're just like the game's Agent Francis York Morgan, except instead of a gruesome, unexplained murder, we're investigating an ESRB rating, and instead of looking around a mysterious town in search of clues, we've emailed Ignition. But it's the same basic thing.
Gallery: Deadly Premonition (Xbox 360)
Ignition and Marvelous have a Deadly Premonition
by JC Fletcher { Nov 10th 2009 at 3:00PM }
The game stars an FBI agent investigating a murder in
If this game looks familiar to you, you have a really good memory! It was announced back in 2007 as Rainy Woods, and was a multiplatform release at the time. It's now been renamed and targeted just at the 360.
Gallery: Deadly Premonition (Xbox 360)
Ignition: Muramasa sales 'in line with expectations'
by JC Fletcher { Oct 23rd 2009 at 1:00PM }
It might sound low to us, but marketing director Melody Frieda said that the total was "in line with expectations and we're happy with how it's performing to date." She said that positive reviews should help keep sales up through the holidays. The company sees even better potential for the title in the long term: according to Frieda, Ignition is "quite confident that Muramasa will be a revered cult classic like its sister property Odin Sphere," which went on to be released under the PS2's "Greatest Hits" line.
Gallery: Muramasa: Demon Blade
Ignition now publishing Arc Rise Fantasia
by JC Fletcher { Oct 22nd 2009 at 1:45PM }
When Ignition picked up another previously-announced XSEED Wii title, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, XSEED told Joystiq that Marvelous was taking proposals from publishers and made the final decision to go with Ignition well after XSEED began promoting the title. At the time, we thought that was an anomaly.
Gallery: Arc Rise Fantasia (10/22/09)
Hands-on: Nostalgia (DS)
by JC Fletcher { Oct 16th 2009 at 7:00PM }
Gallery: Nostalgia (10/16/09)
Ignition trademarks 'Dragon's Crown,' 'Figland'
by Alexander Sliwinski { Sep 30th 2009 at 12:50AM }
Siliconera notes that Ignition president Ajay Chadha told the site at E3 that the company had several new IPs in development -- apparently, we now know two of their names.
Review: Muramasa: The Demon Blade
by JC Fletcher { Sep 14th 2009 at 7:01PM }
What keeps me honest?
Gallery: Muramasa: Demon Blade
Check out more of Muramasa's lovely gameplay in this new trailer
by Xav de Matos { Aug 31st 2009 at 10:00PM }
Muramasa: The Demon Blade's US release is so anticipated around Joystiq HQ, our staff can constantly be spotted exchanging fist-pumps whenever it's mentioned. Today, a new gameplay trailer has found its way online, showcasing more of the game's beautiful action. Hopefully, when it hits stores Stateside on September 8, it will live up to our lofty expectations. If not, the only arm movement we'll be making is when we throw elbows during our daily "abuse the intern" training exercises.
Video: The pretty, violent locations of Muramasa
by Richard Mitchell { Aug 20th 2009 at 6:15PM }
Muramasa hits shelves next month.
Ignition opens sharp Muramasa: The Demon Blade site
by JC Fletcher { Aug 11th 2009 at 7:15PM }
- Ignition is still planning to release the game this year (we need constant reassurance that not every game is being pushed to 2010)
- The art is still bangin'.
