http://www.xgenstudios.com/ The latest news from XGen Studios. http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Battle Gear and Replica are here for your enjoyment... Humans CAN fly... Happy New Year XGen!...]]> Robyn Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:18:00 -0600 Two new games for you guys today, Battle Gear is an excellent evolution of the destroy the enemy base by sending out waves of units pseudo-genre, while Replica is just a clever idea turned into an entertaining little gem of a game. These guys give a new definition to extreme sports. How they are not yet horribly mangled, I'll never know... Happy New Year! 2008 has come and gone, seemingly in a blink. And yet this year graced us with some incredible releases. What games did you guys remember most from the past 12 months? Let us know in the forums! - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1231190280 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Danny Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:20:54 -0600 Due to the overwhelming demand for XGen branded clothing, we have created an XGen themed online clothing store! Click the shop tab to see the nifty new Flash window or you can check out the full shop here]]> 1230578454 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Skye Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:10:29 -0600 Log in to Stick Arena now to access all the benefits of a Lab Pass free of charge. The Free Lab Pass Weekend ends this Sunday at midnight. ]]> 1229717429 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Skye Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:17:13 -0600 This weekend, we invite all Stick Arena players to enjoy the benefits of a Lab Pass free of charge. Beginning Friday afternoon, log in to your Stick Arena account (or, if you don't have one, create an account) to access all of the Lab Pass features, free. Play the 6 Lab Pass-only weapons on over a dozen new maps set in space. Plus, access the complete line of Spinners and Pets for the duration of the trial period. Current Lab Pass holders will also receive a complimentary 3 day extension to their Passes. The Lab Pass Free Weekend runs December 19th through December 21st. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1229541433 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Robyn Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:28:24 -0600 It is, indeed, that time of year again! Christmas is less than two weeks away! No doubt you have already noticed the Stick Arena Ballistick-themed Christmas redesign, and we've got a surprise for all Ballistick Lab Pass holders; check your spinners tab on the profile screen in the game to claim your special gift from the XGen team! In addition, we've added three new spinners available for purchase: 'Plague', 'ROFLMAO' and 'Brain Wash'! Keep sending in those ideas for future Ballistick content. Merry Christmas, XGen-ites! - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1229279304 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Ballistick... Take control of the Hands of War... Territory War Online gains new content...]]> Robyn Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:36:39 -0600 The Stick Arena Ballistick user-created maps you guys are making continue to suprise us, we have another round of great maps going live into Ballistick today! 'Platforms' by Dan., 'The.Cellar' by Bloodsyn and 'Mountainv2' by Y3llowman have been added, and their authors have been awarded the special 'Builder' spinner in the game as a reward. Keep sending in those maps! Have you got the skill to handle the Hands of War? Level up a Warrior, Wizard or Ranger, gather sweet gear and complete epic quests for the rivaling factions! Territory War Online has recieved a significant update! Two new levels have been added, including 'The Pit' and 'Jungle' as well as a brand new weapon: The Pick Axe! Now you can quickly and readily re-shape the battlefield in your favor. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1228343799 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Skye Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:13:57 -0600 3 New Spinners were added to Ballistick this week, alongside the first ever player-created maps. Congratulations go to ,.syco., for his map "Pyramid", chicken for the map "Mansion", and to codyshadow for "Spacetrain" (each of these players also received an exclusive Builder Spinner to honor their contribution). You can check out the new maps by selecting the "Featured Maps" checkbox on game creation. With so many great custom maps coming out of the woodwork, these maps won't be the last featured - will your map be next? - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1227723237 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Stick Arena: Ballistick's incredible reception... ]]> Skye Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:15:09 -0600 The launch of Ballistick, the much-anticipated expansion to Stick Arena, has doubled Stick Arena's player volume overnight. To keep up with demand, we've added 2 new servers, including one in Europe for players located in the Eastern Hemisphere. This week also saw the addition of 3 new spinners, including "Biohazard", "Omega", and "The Pro" -- Our first batch of new maps is slated for next week. Want to show off your 'leet Stick Arena stats? Add a personalized Stick Arena signature to your posts on the XGen Forums, or other boards and forums, by following the simple instructions here. Thanks to XGen community members Jonanin and Chris T (aka "Neo1211"), Your Stick Arena stats sig will always display your most recent wins, kills, k/d ratio, and other statistics. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1226686509 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Stick Arena Ballistick has arrived!]]> Skye Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:58:07 -0600 The long wait is over; Stick Arena Ballistick has arrived! Jump in and obliterate your opponent with a cache of 6 new Weapons ranging from the Chain Gun to the Laser Sword. Upgrade your character with customizable Spinners and Pets, create your own custom maps, earn in-game currency, and much more. For a quick overview, check out the trailer or Play Ballistick Now - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1225839487 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Warfare, 1917-style... Sumo comes through for XGen... The Stick Arena Ballistick Beta calls to you...]]> Skye Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:55:25 -0500 It's time to go back to the trenches; it's The Great War. Command your forces to victory in Warfare 1917! Our good buddies at Sumo have treated XGen to another of their just-too-darn-comfortable Sumo Sultan chairs! Kudos to them for providing our conference room thrones! The Stick Arena Ballistick Beta keeps rolling on. Keep sending in those bug reports and potential features, we love reading them. If you're not already, it's not too late to get into the beta! - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1224878125 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Meatboy is here to... meet you... The Stick Arena Ballistick Beta continues... Crafty (and deadly!) rings... The Halloween spirit is upon us...]]> Robyn Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:06:07 -0500 Holy Sausages! Meatboy swings into action! Meatboy is a rare platformer, well done. Jump your fleshy body up walls, between buzz saws and through the salt factory. Thanks for all the Stick Arena Ballistick support we've received so far, I hope everyone who's in the beta is enjoying the new features. Bug reports keep rolling in and the game grows closer to a full release every day. To see the trailer or learn about the beta (and how you can help) visit the Stick Arena Ballistick info page. Show off how clever you are with some creative rings. Haven't you ever really want to be able to shoot somebody but don't have a gun handy? Try the ring pistol! And let us know what you think of the Ballistick-flavored Halloween redesign! - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1224525967 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Stick Arena: Ballistick Beta launches... Ballistick Trailer #2...]]> Skye Wed, 1 Oct 2008 21:37:35 -0500 Stick Arena: Ballistick is now in closed Beta. View Ballistick Trailer #2 to see the full Ballistick weapon list, new maps set in space, collectible pets, dual-colored spinners, and the fully featured map editor. You can gain immediate access to the Beta by purchasing a Lab Pass. Visit the Ballistick Beta website and login with your Stick Arena account to start playing now. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1222915055 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Momentum Missile Mayhem causes some joyful havoc... Wario Land gets a clever and cheeky little ad... Marilyn Monroe portrait created using text...]]> Robyn Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:39:49 -0500 XGen's latest feature: Momentum Missile Mayhem. Say that five times fast, then go play the game because this tongue-twisting physics-based defense game is actually a joy to see in motion. Nintendo gets cheeky in this clever little ad they put together on YouTube for Wario Land: Shake It! I won't spoil it so go be entertained by this little gem of viral marketing. Can't lift a paintbrush? Hate getting dirty with clay? Then maybe you can flex your artistic muscle in your local word processor instead. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1222292389 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Rapid Wars... Some amazing physics videos... Cavernous Japanese Architecture...]]> Robyn Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:48:38 -0500 Just in case the last war was a little too epic, here's the counterpoint: Rapid Wars is an homage to the venerable Geometry Wars and offers some quick pick up action and a few challenging achievements. Warning - Science Content: Wired brings you the Top 10 Amazing Physics Videos available on the net. Superconductors, Tesla Coils, Ferrous liquids and an in-garage demonstration of how to make a real-life music visualization using flaming propane! Geek fun! Is it just me, or should someone make a video game based in the Japanese Sewers? These pictures are amazing, Gordon Freeman would feel right at home. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1220910518 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Epic War begins... Braid kicks ass... Gamers get their own Bill of Rights...]]> Robyn Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:46:33 -0500 It has come, there is no denying it: The Epic War is upon us. Quick strategy and careful planning will lead your armies to victory. Braid was released a few weeks ago on XBox Live Arcade, and since then it has enthralled people with genuinely unique gameplay, original design and deep atmosphere. A platformer-puzzler with time-bending twists, it's incredibly fresh feeling and fun. The developers have also generously elected to provide the game's assets for anyone to play around with. Kudos, Braid, for keeping the independent games scene alive and well. No longer do we, gamers of the world, have to suffer from maltreatment by the hands of the greedy gaming corporations. The Gamer's Bill of Rights has been drafted and holds with it supreme authority, ensuring quality and fair treatment for the gaming brethren... Not really. None of that is true. But it's interesting anyways. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1220035593 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Defend your Castle Released in Europe & Australia! XGen Studios is pleased to announce the release of Defend your Castle™ on Nintendo's WiiWare™ service in Europe & Australia on August 1st.]]> Jordan Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:56:31 -0500 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (August 1, 2008) -- Repel attacks from swarms of invaders, earn powerful spells, and gain upgrades for your arsenal with the European & Australian release of XGen Studios' hit WiiWare™ title, Defend your Castle™. Developed by a small team with big ideas, the game invites up to 4 players to become commanders of their kingdom and fight off relentless hordes of invading enemies through a mixture of cooperative and competitive play. Immense masses of invaders employ many types of soldiers in their quest to seize your domain. Will you and your court rise to the challenge, or stand aside as they raze your castle to the ground? Read the full press release]]> 1217984191 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Defend your Castle available in Europe and Australia next Friday...]]> Skye Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:26:08 -0500 We're pleased to announce that Defend your Castle will be available for Nintendo's Wii Software service in Europe and Australia this Friday, August 1st, for 500 Wii Points. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1216999568 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Bowja, the cute little ninja sol'ja... E3 Begins, the big three begin to brawl... Fallout -- Duck and Cover!...]]> Robyn Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:51:46 -0500 Bowja The Ninja 2 - In Bigman's Compound, the game might not be what you'd expect. Quirky clickin' adventurin' with the red little warrior feels fresh and fun. Microsoft's Press Conference on the first official day of E3 announced some whoppers. Huge XBox LIVE improvements (including integrated 3D avatars), the ability to copy full Xbox 360 games to the hard drive, every Netflix movie available from LIVE and they've revealed that Final Fantasy XIII will be released on the 360 at launch. Ouch Sony, ouch. Nintendo fought back with Wii Motion Plus, a plug-in device for the Wii Remote which enhances precision and responsiveness to the remote's movements. Now maybe we can have a real swordfighting game on the Wii? However, hardcore gamers are seemingly disappointed with Nintendo as there are no new announcements about their more serious franchises. Sony shows off price drops of a bunch of their greatest PS3 titles, and shows off trailers for Infamous, Resistance 2, God of War 3 and Massive Action Game -- a squad based multiplayer fragfest with up to 256 players fighting together. Also showcased was a quirky 50s style intro and several minutes of gameplay for Fallout 3. I've been a Fallout fan since the incredible original, and seeing this trailer sends shivers down my spine, great work Bethesda! Warning: Fallout 3 is for Mature audiences only. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1216227106 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Governor of Poker. Requirements: the will to win... Spore gives you the power to create life, without the pesky omnipotence... Gort! Klaatu Barada Nikto!...]]> Robyn Tue, 8 Jul 2008 14:13:05 -0500 Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate Governor of Poker? Scheme, twist and finagle your way into winning the pot -- then buy the whole town out from under them! Will Wright's Spore is drawing attention and generating creativity before the game is even released! Some clever users are recreating classic Mario, Pokemon and other Video Game Characters using Spore's Creature Creator. Klaatu Barada Nikto! The three infamous words return in the remake of 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' -- now with 100% more Keanu Reeves! Oldschool sci-fi fans are eager to find out whether this turns out as an homage or an abomination to the classic. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1215544385 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Brotherhood of Battle" launches!... A Plethora of Puntacular Establishments... Firefox gets even better... Defend Your Castle doing very well on WiiWare...]]> Robyn Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:40:59 -0500 Join the Brotherhood of Battle and get yo' strategy on, dawg! Ahem... Exclusive to XGenStudios; multiplayer medieval combat using XGen's own MMOcha technology, enjoy! 'Sofa So Good', 'A Salt and Battery: Fish and Chips', and 'Master Bait and Tackle'. A truly punishing assortment of adverteasements. Ow -- I think I sprained my funny bone... Mozilla attains their world record goal for most 1-day downloads of software, hitting just over 8 million downloads of Firefox 3.0 in a 24-hour period. You can see their interactive World Record page for the current download numbers and popularity by country. Defend Your Castle is still one of the most widely appreciated and downloaded games on Nintendo's WiiWare service. Thanks for helping us make it a success! - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1213900859 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Defend Your Castle is "five bucks worth of awesome", says Wired's Chris Kohler. Territory War Online launches, Chronotron is featured.]]> Skye Mon, 26 May 2008 14:44:47 -0500 Early reception to Defend your Castle has been exceptional, with the title appearing in the #1 spot on the Wii Shop Channel's most popular list of WiiWare titles in the US, above Final Fantasy: MLAAK and the critically acclaimed Lost Winds. Chris Kohler of Wired calls the game "five bucks worth of awesome", and G4TV has named Defend your Castle "hands-down the winner of the bunch" in their coverage of the WiiWare launch line-up. You can pick up Defend your Castle for 500 Wii Points in the Americas, with availability in Europe arriving shortly. Territory War Online is the explosive multiplayer sequel to the original hit, Territory War. A throwback to classic games such as Worms and Scorched Earth, Territory War Online lets you jump right into the action, or log in with your XGen account to record your stats and create a custom team. Dominate your opponent with grenades, rocket-launchers, shotguns, and more in 5 different stages with fully destructible terrain. [Play Territory War Online Now!] Chronotron is a time-based platform puzzler not unlike Braid in premise, but unique in its execution. Return all versions of yourself to the Time Pod intact, while taking caution to avoid creating a paradox by altering the past. [Play Chronotron Now!] - Read/Post Comments - ]]> 1211831087 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Defend your Castle Released! XGen Studios is pleased to announce the release of Defend your Castle™ on Nintendo's WiiWare™ service in the Americas today.]]> Jordan Mon, 12 May 2008 10:09:04 -0500 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (May 12, 2008) -- XGen Studios Inc., acclaimed casual game developer, is pleased to announce the release of Defend your Castle™ on Nintendo's WiiWare™ service in the Americas today. Defend your Castle invites players to become commanders of their kingdom and fight off relentless hordes of invading enemies. Earn powerful spells and upgrades for your arsenal, repelling attacks with up to 4 players in a mixture of cooperative and competitive play. Immense masses of invaders employ many types of soldiers in their quest to seize your domain. Will you and your court rise to the challenge, or stand aside as they raze your castle to the ground? Read the full press release - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1210604944 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Dino Run! Multiplayer Jurassic Mayhem... Galactic Hitchhiking Text Adventuring... The *Real* Microsoft motion controller... Defend Your Castle looms closer...]]> Robyn Mon, 5 May 2008 16:47:36 -0500 Dino Run! Flee for the sake of your species, run like there is no tomorrow, and narrowly escape extinction! Another fabulously quirky game from our friends at PixelJam, Dino Run uses XGen's MMOcha technology to bring you multiplayer races against your friends -- or the rest of the world! Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a truly great series of books that will live forever in the hearts of geeks, nerds, sci-fi and comedy fans the world over. One thing that you may have missed is the Text Adventure Game based on the series of books originally released in the year 1984. This makes the game older then most of the users who visit our site. Play the Flash Conversion of the game here for some nostalgia. As a follow up to a story in a previous news post, here's the much-rumored controller patent that Microsoft filed in order to compete with the motion sensitive Wii controls. Nothing is official as to whether they intend to actually use said patent, but it's interesting none-the-less. Defend Your Castle on WiiWare edges ever closer to release, keep an eye out for official words from Nintendo soon... - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1210024056 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Doeo! Doe - Doe - DO-EE-O!... Fascination-inspiring South-American Flora... DYC coverage in Nintendo Power...]]> Robyn Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:09:43 -0500 In the words of the immortal John Cleese; 'And now for something completely different'. Doeo is probably unlike anything you've ever played before, the only thing bearing a slight resemblance would have to be Katamari Damacy. It's an experience you simply have to try for yourself. The coolest time-lapse nature video you'll see all day; the 6-foot wide transforming Amazon Waterlilly, specializing in temporary beetle incarceration! Oh and if you've been eagerly following any of the Defend Your Castle WiiWare hype flying around, then be sure to grab the May 2008 edition of Nintendo Power this week for some exclusives. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1208203783 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ The Warlords grow restless... Microsoft's Wii Remote 360??... Millions of mini-Marios...]]> Robyn Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:42:46 -0500 Tromp, smash and dominate the countryside; one unit at a time. Warlords: Call to Arms puts you in command of any of the distinct factions vying for control of the continent. Another great game from Ben Olding. Speculation has risen concerning rumors that Microsoft has their own version of Nintendo's Wii Remote in development. Including a rough sketch provided by the 'source' that looks eerily close to the device that millions of Wii fans have come to love. Only time will tell if this 'leak' has any validity. Speaking of affection for Nintendo, this person clearly has a level of devotion bordering on jabbering insanity. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1207680166 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Defend your Castle Arcade Machine announced! (April Fools!) ]]> Skye Tue, 1 Apr 2008 08:23:08 -0500 Following on the heels of our announcement of Defend your Castle for WiiWare, we're pleased to announce that we've been working with manufacturers and distributors to bring the Defend your Castle Arcade Machine to malls continent-wide. This will enable us to reach a much larger audience than possible through the internet, affording players an unprecedented gameplay experience through the precise and highly intuitive 'Joystick' interface. (April Fools!) - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1207056188 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Screenshots!... Step into your new role, Protector... Absurdity; meet video games...]]> Robyn Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:31:10 -0500 We've added four more screenshots to our Defend Your Castle WiiWare page, head on over and have a look at what we've been working on. What do you get when you cram together elements from your favorite role playing games, along with the addictive strategy of tower defense? Well, you get our newest featured game; Protector! 'If it Moves, Shoot it', 'Touch Dic' and 'Yes, Prime Minister'. Do you remember any of these games? Crave has a rundown of the 30 dumbest video game titles ever, showcasing everything from ridiculous to completely absurd titles and premises for a video game. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1206991870 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Defend your Castle Trailer Released!]]> Skye Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:22:16 -0500 Prepare, once more, to Defend! [Watch the 'Defend your Castle' trailer] Watch for upcoming interviews and information on Defend your Castle in Nintendo Power, Game Informer, Official Nintendo Magazine (UK), NGamer (UK), and Develop Mag (UK). - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1205958136 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Boxhead: Zombie Wars!... Is XGen looking for you?.. Diamonds in the sky, Google-style... What does Mario look like in real life?... ]]> Robyn Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:01:04 -0500 It's time again to step into the shoes of the ruggedly cube-ish hero John Bambo; Boxhead is back, baby! One of our favorite flash franchises gets a new installment with new enemies, placeable turrets and airstrikes! Do you have what it takes to work for XGen? Check out our new jobs page for more information. Stargazing gets a little easier; Google Sky is now accessible right from your own browser. Now you've got billions of pixels to pore over trying to find those little green men. Ever want to meet Mario in real life? Oh, Um.. Hrm.. right... I think that's just a little bit creepy actually. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1205773264 http://www.xgenstudios.com/ Defend Your Castle!...]]> Robyn Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:51:48 -0600 It's now official, XGen's upcoming Nintendo WiiWare title is none other then a re-imagining of our much-loved classic game of medieval guardianship; Defend Your Castle. Check out the Defend Your Castle page we've put together for more information and to see screenshots from the game. And check out the Original Defend Your Castle if you're unfamiliar, still playing strong 5 years after release. - Read/Post Comments -]]> 1204231908