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Are you ready for some news? Of course you are, you're on Joystiq. But before news, the guys hit some of the games they've been playing, including the Xbox 360 version of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, and the space sim throwback SOL: Exodus (did we mention it's $10?). In news, there are still a few more things to say about SOPA, Nintendo and THQ are struggling, Steam hits mobile, and a copy of Bastion goes abroad in physical form.

In the second segment, the 'Ol Joystiq Mailbag makes a return with Ludwig fulfilling his main task as Editor-in-Chief: reading emails and tweets.

Don't forget to check back in next week. We have something special planned, but it's our secret for now. Just trust us on this one.

Part 1 (0:54) - News
Part 2 (36:11) - Mailbag

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Host: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM)
Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)
Production Coordinator: Richard Mitchell
Music: Trash80 and Broke for Free

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Continue reading The Joystiq Show - 022: Witching the mailbag

The Joystiq Show - 022: Witching the mailbag originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning's world seems to take its cues from Costa Rica when it comes to both ecological diversity and variety of environments. The latest trailer shows off just that as is, but we urge you to turn the volume down low and play this YouTube video in the background for the full effect.

Tour the varied ecological landscape of Amalur originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"What is this new devilry?"

With this innovative training method, this puppy will be well-prepared to take the manhood of any male dog that gets in its face.

Arrow headshots from dastardly assailants hidden by boulders is actually the leading cause of death on the continent of Tamriel.

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As far as we're able to tell, Microsoft envisions a future where powerful businessmen and hipster ultrabloggers (like ourselves) flail wildly in front of our laptops while on crowded public transportation. Yes, the Kinect's array of cameras and sensors is being tested on various prototype Windows 8 laptops, according to a preview by The Daily.

On the laptops seen, the Kinect's cameras were placed above the screen, where you would normally expect a small webcam to exist; rows of what appeared to be LEDs lined the bottom of the screen. Beyond gaming applications, Kinect sensors integrated into a laptop could be used to navigate Windows 8's Metro UI, in a fashion not entirely dissimilar to navigating the Metro-esque interface on the latest Xbox dashboard. Additionally, a Kinect-equipped device could also be used for something actually useful by providing the disabled with another means of interacting with a computer.

Just like it does with its software, Microsoft be will licensing the Kinect technology out to hardware manufacturers, who will then implement it into their laptop designs. Considering the Kinect's rather expansive deadzone, we're interested in seeing how the technology functions in such an up close and personal application.

Kinect sensors being tested for use in laptops originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cup stays where?

In the words of Joe Rogan: "ON THE BUTTON, OUT COLD!!!"

However, the moment it realizes that the camera is there is as close to a legitimate rage-face as I've ever seen from a small critter like this.

Iron Brigade's "Rise of the Martian Bear" downloadable content will be deployed on February 1, according to Double Fine project lead Brad Muir.

As the title implies, the DLC sees the Mobile Trench Brigade blasting off to Mars in order to continue the fight with the Monovision. The price for the content has yet to be named, though Muir promises to tweet the news once it comes down from Microsoft.

Iron Brigade 'Rise of the Martian Bear' DLC takes off Feb. 1 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oh, how times have changes so much when it comes to values and body image.

In actuality, the modern Superman has more physical limitations and probably would not have been able to haul a load like this.

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The Japanese console release of Arc System Works' Persona 4-based fighting game is due this summer, but you'll be able to play the game sooner ... if you happen to be near a Japanese arcade or an American arcade that really keeps up.

Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena will hit Japanese arcades in "early March," developer Arc System Works announced today. We're just going to think about this as a very long testing period, so Atlus can get an idea of balance tweaks before announcing the American release of this lovely 2D fighter. Right?

Persona 4 fighter hits Japanese arcades in March originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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