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Joystiq Preview: Dead Nation

Joystiq: "Adding zombies to your game is like putting a lowercase "i" in front of your product name. Marketing types think people just go for the one called "the iBlanket" or the racing game with zombies. While that might have been true a short time ago, I've become desensitized to these overused hooks -- there's also got to be a catch to wrestle away my dollars. That's what makes Sony's Dead Nation somewhat unappealing. Developer Housemarque (of Super Stardust HD fame) has no problem shoving hordes of undead freaks into this PSN game and giving me weapons to kill them with, but that's already been done to death. Come on, guys. Throw in some really cute demon kittens or something."

jay25044d ago

I'd love a full exclusive Blu-ray release zombie game. I hate this camera angle.

pippoppow5044d ago

I want a real survival horror zombie game. A game with few weapons, 100s of zombies in a huge open world city or land mass, a game where running, hiding and boarding up locations are a necessity. Maybe one day.

Cajun Chicken5044d ago

No, still not sold. I don't think this is going to be any Superstardust HD.

dizzleK5044d ago

i'm tired of the robotron-style gameplay. aren't there already 2 psn games just like this? plus theres the grinder next year.

i'd rather have a legitimate attempt at a left 4 dead style game on ps3.

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The Best Twin-Stick Shooters on PS4

There isn't a shortage of quality twin-stick shooters on PS4, but if you're after the best, here's a list of them. Why not play them with a friend?

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melons1870d ago

yeah, shame about the clicks for each entry though

TheRacingX1870d ago

The VR version of Stardust is an incredible experience, even for those that get VR sickness, the game gives you the feeling of floating in the vastness of space, but the motion sickness is removed, its colorful, flashy, and amazing to play

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IBD Podcast #13 - Housemarque and mastering the twin-stick shooter

Housemarque is famed for its downloadable console games including Super Stardust, Dead Nation, Alienation, PS4 launch title Resogun and now Nex Machina. The veteran Finnish developer has made a name for itself crafting, precise, polished, technically accomplished and visually striking titles in publishing partnership with Sony.

With its latest title, Nex Machina, launching for both PS4 and PC, Housemarque is taking its first step into self-publishing. Working in collaboration with pioneering developer Eugene Jarvis, who created arcade classics such as Defender, Robotron: 2084 and Smash TV, Nex Machina represents both a refinement and evolution of Housemarque's design principles, as well as an opportunity for the developer to directly benefit from establishing and retaining its own IP.

Here, Housemarque CEO Ilari Kuittinen and head of publishing Mikael Haveri discuss how the decision to self-publish has led to greater autonomy, a collaboration with Eugene Jarvis and how a game titled "Death Machine" could mean a new lease of life for the company.

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7 Terrifying Horror Games That You Can Experience Together With a Friend

Scared of playing horror games by yourself? Here are 7 scary games that you can play with a buddy. Pee your pants together.

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haleymaclean2523d ago

This list is needed because I defiantly couldn't play them by myself.