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Final Xbox Live Ultimate Sale includes Saints Row 4, Limbo and Metro: Last Light
Today is the final day in Microsoft's Xbox Live sale on Xbox 360, and includes discounts on nine games. The following six discounted items are available through Games on Demand: Saints Row 4, Metro: Last Light, Tropico 4, Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon, Oblivion and Overlord 2. The other three games on sale through Xbox Live Arcade are Limbo, Puzzle Quest 2 and Rock of Ages. Head past the break for the full price breakdown of the discounted prices, which are good through the end of the day. Don't forget, 13 other games are on sale on the platform until tomorrow as well, including Portal 2, Batman: Arkham City and Mass Effect.
Rock of Ages F2P on Steam this weekend, celebrates spooky times
Rock of Ages is joining the season fun with a PC update that includes a redesigned matchmaking system, the ability to practice against the AI while waiting for online opponents, and most importantly of all, a new ghost boulder with cool cloth physics. That's right – cool cloth physics. Tell your friends.The update also includes other Halloweeny treats, such as a jack-o-lantern GUI and tiny themed characters surrounding defensive units.Rock of Ages has a free weekend on Steam now through Sunday, October 28, at 1 p.m. PT, and is 75 percent off (that's just $2.50) through Monday, October 29. Rock and roll out!
Dead Space 2, Rock of Ages free on PlayStation Plus in Europe
If you are a PlayStation Plus member in Europe, your "Instant Game Collection" just got a little more space – Dead Space 2, to be specific. It's free with PlayStation Plus this month, and the offer is available through September 5. If you decide you want more, you'll find all the DLC, including weapon packs, suit packs, and the "Severed" expansion, at 50 percent off for the month.Also free for European PS Plus subscribers: Rock of Ages, a sort of historical tower-defense action game that couldn't possibly be any more different from Dead Space 2.
PS3 Rock of Ages users experiencing multiplayer connection issues
The situation is rocky for owners of the newly released PS3 version of Rock of Ages who are trying to play online. Or perhaps not rocky enough. In any case, users are reporting inability to join games created by friends, and freezes within multiplayer lobbies.Ace Team is aware of the issue, and is currently trying to determine how widespread it is and how to address it. We're also checking in with publisher Atlus. In the meantime, Rock of Ages owners ... the single-player is fun![Thanks, DeviousRakun.]
PSN Tuesday: PixelJunk 4am, Sonic 4: Episode 2, Rock of Ages
PixelJunk 4am drops its sick beats on PSN today, daring anyone to look cooler or make prettier sounds come out of a TV than mixmaster Baiyon. Seriously, launching this game is a dare in itself – to create something beautiful and share it with the world – so don't be a wuss. Today PSN also gets Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2, Prototype 2 and Rock of Ages for download on PSN.PlayStation Plus members get Rock of Ages for free, Goldeneye 007 Reloaded for half price ($30) and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Complete Edition for 40 percent off ($15). The entire run-down of content, free, discounted and just-launched, is available on the PlayStation Blog.
PS Plus offers free Awesomenauts, Rock of Ages, Symphony of the Night, more in May
PlayStation Plus members are going to be busy in May, frantically trying to play all of the free content that is being dumped on them. Awesomenauts, which hits PSN on May 1, will be free to PS+ users right away. It's accompanied by Trine 2 and Rock of Ages.Two of the best PSOne Classics are being thrown in as well on May 1: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Castlevania Chronicles, a remake of the original 'Vania. Saints Row: The Third ... isn't free, but it is 20% off for Plus users when it comes to PSN May 15.For more, including free Minis and discounts on more upcoming PSN games, check the PlayStation Blog. For the answer to the tough question of whether relatively cheap access to all these games is worth an ongoing subscription, when you know you'll lose them when your subscription lapses, check your heart.
Rock of Ages gets Steam-exclusive 'Block of Ages' update; PS3 version launching in May with 'secret bonus content'
We enjoyed our time with Rock of Ages, sure, but we really could've used more outright aggravation in our attempts to wield the game's eponymous main character. Atlus' latest Steam-exclusive update to the game solves that very problem, turning the orb of rock into a solid block. As you might imagine, this makes movement just a tad more difficult than normal, meaning that the various obstacles stopping said rock from pulverizing an opponent's castle are all the more difficult to navigate.Atlus PR man Aram Jabarri demonstrates that frustration in the video we've dropped just above, and you can grab the update for free via Steam right now.In other Rock of Ages news, the game will finally see launch on the PlayStation 3 in May or June, Jabarri told us. "If the quartz is with us, [Rock of Ages] should be out worldwide for PSN in May/June and it will have bonus content, as well as SECRET bonus content that will launch exclusively on PS3," he said. He also clarified that the Block of Ages content "will not appear on any other platform."
Rock of Ages gets into the Christmas spirit on Steam
With Christmas and winter officially rolling in, it's only appropriate that Rock of Ages would roll out an update to celebrate the holiday season. The Steam version of the game has received a free update that adds some festive new options. First and foremost is the snowman skin for your boulder, which you can see above. The update also permanently unlocks every defensive unit in the game and "introduces a number of limited time interface changes." For those who haven't pick up Rock of Ages just yet, the game is currently available for $5 on Steam, half the usual price. It's also featured in Steam's Awesome Indie Bundle, which gathers together ten games, including The Binding of Isaac, Jamestown, Blocks That Matter and more – all for $20.
Rock of Ages gets a slice of pumpkin Halloween DLC
Owners of the PC version of Rock of Ages are in for a Halloween treat, as Atlus has announced some holiday content. First and foremost, a special Jack-o'-lantern boulder has been added to the game and, for a limited time, the title screen has been given a facelift in celebration of the upcoming autumnal festivities. For those who have yet to pick up the third-person boulder roller, Rock of Ages has been discounted to decidedly not spooky price of $7.49 on Steam. Act quickly though: In a terrifying twist, the price is only good through October 31.
Rock of Ages now smashing Steam
Lest you somehow missed the giant, anthropomorphic boulder careening toward your PC, you should probably know that Rock of Ages is now available on Steam. The smashing title can be had for $10. If you (sc)rolled past our review last week, now would be the perfect time to crack it open and round out your boulder knowledge.
Rock of Ages is knocking down your door with a launch video and screens
Rock of Ages rolled (and rocked) onto XBL and PSN last week and is set to smash into Steam September 7, but if you're still unsure if campy political humor spreading the annals of history is for you, check out the launch trailer above and the screens below. If these don't convince you, read our review. If all of that doesn't convince you, watch Life of Brian and then try it all again. If you're still unmoved to try Rock of Ages, check your pulse, because we're pretty sure you don't have a heart ('cause that's where the humor lives).
Rock of Ages review: Boulder dash
I hope an egregious museum mixup, or a sudden societal cataclysm, preserves Rock of Ages as an ostensibly accurate record of history. There's something inspirational about a timeline that repeatedly flattens haughtiness. "That's right, Jimmy," the teacher will say. "Some think that Marie Antoinette died in the guillotine, but she was actually stoned to death. Well, technically, it was just the one huge boulder that crashed through the castle door and then crushed her into an exquisite pulp." The ol' crash-and-crush, accompanied by Mozart's "Dies Irae" requiem, is the satisfying conclusion to every match in Rock of Ages. It's a surreal, semi-strategic smashing game in which you steer an enormous boulder (complete with chiseled face) through cluttered and extremely classy environments. The ball is a sturdy companion to Sisyphus, who breaks free from his uphill toil and goes on a rampage throughout and over various eras of rulership and art. You're still peeling off bits of Giovanni de' Medici by the time you enter the Rococo period.%Gallery-132074%
Rock of Ages rocks the world of video games in new trailer
Ace Team's Rock of Ages allows players to learn a bit about art history as they destroy castles and stuff with a big rock. Now, in this new trailer, Ace Team and publisher Atlus destroy game history with that same big rock. If you only watch one trailer today -- and we've given you about 1,000 to choose from today, thanks to GamesCom -- we recommend this one. Along with giving us this delightful video, Atlus cleared up the release dates for the downloadable castle crunching game. The August 31 release date previously given to Joystiq pertains to the XBLA release; PSN and PC will follow "later this summer." There isn't much summer after the end of August, so those versions should be pretty close behind.
Pre-order Rock of Ages on Steam for a buck off
The life of a procrastinator is one of chance and forced spontaneity -- that's not you, though, is it? No, you're a planner, a person who carefully schedules their day and expenditure of cash from paycheck to paycheck. It's really the only way you know how to live. And that foresight could pay off for you, as Atlus is knocking a buck off Rock of Ages (one of our favorite games at E3) should you decide to pre-purchase the game on Steam. The game is currently set to launch on August 31 on Steam for $9.99.
The Joystiq Show - 002: Unsung Games of E3 2011
E3 has come and gone. In the weeks since, we've heard about a few big games ad nauseam, but there were many worthwhile games that managed to slip through the cracks. With that in mind, for this week's Joystiq Show, we've chosen to highlight a few of the smaller games from E3 2011 that we believe deserve attention. Part 1 - BloodRayne: Betrayal Part 2 - Rock of Ages Part 3 - Papo & Yo Let us know what you think of the show in comments. Also, we still need some sweet art for The Joystiq Show, so you creative types should get on it! Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes [Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Host: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM) Guests: Michael Herbster, Aram Jabbari, Justin Amirkhani, Vander Caballero, Andrew Yoon, Alex Navarro Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily) Production Coordinator: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM) Music: Trash80, Broke For Free, and minusbaby. See the full guest list, and stream the show, after the break.
Rock of Ages granite release on Aug. 31
Rock of Ages gets its rolling start on the week of August 31, smashing through historical figures and high art on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC. The price has yet to be determined, but Atlus says it'll be "reasonable" and land somewhere between 10 and 15 dollars. The barbaric pleasures of Rock of Ages -- that is, steering an enormous boulder through an opposing player's obstacles -- are paired with classy presentation and a playful approach to and through history. If you couldn't tell already, it's the latest game from ACE Team, the Chile-based developer behind Zeno Clash.
New Rock of Ages trailer previews the ages you'll be rocking
The subjects of Rock of Ages stony retribution are previewed in the game's latest trailer, posted below. Personally, we can't wait to bowl over the age of Romanticism. You think you're so great, Romanticism? Guess what? You're not. Boom.
Rock of Ages power-ups trailer bowls us over
Beyond the unusual, unique art direction of its trap-then-smash gameplay, Rock of Ages looks to be hilarious. This latest trailer demonstrates that proclivity for comedy as it introduces a smattering of the game's power-ups. Gotta protect your giant face-ball!
Rock of Ages will crash through your famous art
If you're not bowled over by the latest trailer for Rock of Ages, then you might have too much appreciation for fine art. Also, the destruction of Michelangelo's "David" by Sisyphus' timeless rock in this latest trailer could be too much for your tender heart to bear, spectacular as it may be.
Rock of Ages rolling out on XBLA, PSN, PC in spring 2011
Atlus continues making boulder moves into the digital distribution space with its E3 2010 reveal of Rock of Ages, a new game from Zeno Clash developer ACE Team. It's scheduled to arrive on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC in spring 2011. Rock of Ages is essentially a head-to-head, real-time tower defense game in which two players alternate between defending their castles -- separated by a twisting pathway -- and controlling a big-huge boulder rolling towards their opponent's front door. If you're on a roll, your opponent will attempt to slow and divert your boulder by placing towers, fans and units in its path. As you might expect from ACE Team, the game's art style fluctuates between whimsical and wildly absurd. Levels are derived from four classical art periods and styles, including gothic and renaissance. As Atlus PR manager Aram Jabbari points out, "It's kind of an interesting dichotomy. Blow stuff up with a huge rock and here's a lesson in sophisticated art history."
