Richard Mitchell
Reviews Editor - richard@joystiq.com
Richard serves as Reviews Editor and is ultimately responsible for overseeing Joystiq's critical content. He has contributed to Joystiq since 2006. Over the years he has founded Joystiq's first podcast, produced dozens of videos, covered major trade shows and penned numerous reviews.
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SubscribeThis homemade Dishonored whalebone rune is cool, a little creepy
Let's say you find yourself in possession of a whale bone. What should you do with it? If you're Reddit user Ragebarf, the choice is obvious: You painstakingly create a real-world version of a whalebone rune from Dishonored. The rune design was carved with a Dremel, and the bone itself is affixed ...
Star Wars Pinball Boba Fett table grapples for your attention
The Boba Fett table from Star Wars Pinball looks pretty cool. Don't get too attached to it though. It will probably die a sudden and ignominious death. Star Wars Pinball rolls out to various platforms starting next week. ...
Bethesda: Prey 2 teaser site is 'not something we're doing'
Remember the "Alien Noire" website supposedly counting down to a revelation about Prey 2? A recent update added a Prey 2 logo and more to the site. The site now also features logos for both Bethesda Softworks and Human Head Studios, Prey 2's publisher and developer, respectively. Furthermore, the ...
Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, ROTT, more 60% on GOG this weekend
GOG.com is running a sale on Apogee games this weekend, knocking several titles down to $2.39 apiece. That includes crude classics like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior and Rise of the Triad, as well as great granddaddy shooter, Blake Stone (pictured). You can also nab the original, side-scrolling ...
Learn how to rush rockets in Halo 4's Landfall map
Here's a video for the Landfall map in Halo 4, with is part of the upcoming Majestic Map Pack. The rockets are in the back. What else do you need to know? ...
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition crit-hits Mac on Feb. 22
Mac users eager to get their D20-rolling hands on Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition will be able to do so very soon. The upgraded version of the turn-based classic will make the journey to Mac on February 22. The Mac version is available for pre-loading now via Beamdog, carrying the same $20 price as ...
Retro City Rampage hits WiiWare Feb. 28, bonus content on the way
Retro City Rampage's long, pixelated journey to WiiWare finally comes to an end next week. The campy parody crime game will land on WiiWare on February 28 for $10. The Wii release will also feature the bonus "ROM City Rampage," which will allow players to "experience what Retro City Rampage ...
Legend of Grimrock 2 is official
Remember the project that Legend of Grimrock developer Almost Human teased last month? It turns out that the project is indeed Legend of Grimrock 2, although that wasn't originally the plan. The developer has already created a great deal of new content, wrote Petri Häkkinen on the Almost Human ...
DayZ mod for Arma 2 comes to Steam
Getting your DayZ on just got a little bit easier, as the popular zombie mod for Arma 2 is now available directly through Steam, making installation much easier. So long as you have Arma 2: Combine Operations installed, you can install the mod from within Steam itself, without the need for an extra ...
Quantic Dream's new PS4 engine debuted
During Sony's PlayStation 2013 event, Quantic Dream head David Cage showed off a tech demo of the developer's newest engine for the PlayStation 4. The demonstration showed an old man with wispy hair and impressive facial expressions. Cage praised the abilities of the PlayStation 4, saying, "We are ...