Revoltin’ Youth is a new puzzle/platformer from Open Emotion Studios. The evil Big-Wig has covered the characters town in crummy marketing gibberish. It’s up to you to control the three characters through 50 levels of headache inducing puzzles. The game feature a unique pixel-art style and a robust chiptune soundtrack including tracks from George&Jonathan, Sabrepulse and 8Bitlegend. Playing the game for a bit I was instantly reminded of The Lost Vikings and wondered if that game had anything to do with how this game was created… and it turns out that WAS the inspiration for Revoltin’ Youth! Here’s what Open Emotion Studios said: Revoltin’ Youth is a game that I have been wanting to make for about 6 years. As a kid, I had this great game for the SNES by Silicon & Synapse (Now Blizzard), which saw you control three vikings with unique abilities that you had to use to get through Puzzle/Platform levels. I loved it and played it so much that I actually still remember some of the passwords by heart – SMRT (Level 17, I think) – I always waited for someone to come out and do something similar. A couple of years ago I had the idea for a Lost Vikings style game about some Urban Youths (Heaviliy influenced by Jet Set Radio at the time) who have to stop an evil guy whose brainwashed all their friends. I left it at that as I was not involved in the game industry at the time, but when we were trying to figure out our next title after Ninjamurai, straight away I had this idea for a game called “Youth in Revolt” (Not to be confused with the movie/book of the same name… First couple of levels are a minute or two long at most since, as minis have shown us, smaller burst of content that help spotlight all gameplay elements and let us get used to them and eradicate any questions we might have is definitely the way to go. We also get our first taste of the great 2D pixel art on which the game is built AND listen to some of the tracks from the Revoltin’ Youth Soundtrack. You can can listen to all music tracks in the Sound Test Menu and I have to say this is the first game in a while where I HAVE used said option. I just loved the great chiptune mixed soundtrack(already bought it on itunes!) and it helped make the game better. Controls are very easy since you use the D-Pad to move around, X makes your character jump and Square is used to interact with objects and use your characters special ability (when available). I imagine we can all remember that layout, right? You can control 3 characters in total and here’s a small summary of how they’re each different from one another: Badger (spray can user): Can pick up different colors of spray cans which affects which “eye” switches he can trigger with it. For example, on level 3 he starts with a blue spray can which you use to trigger the first switch but then you need to get a yellow one and make your way back to the yellow switch to match on towards the exit. He has 4 HP, normal movement and jump attributes, can create a glider out of thin air when he gets to the right spot and can trigger the aforementioned Eye CE (get it?) Stations. Cole (our tank): He can’t jump… he hops! He moves very, very slowly and can’t jump even if his life depended on it. Always lead with Cole when possible since he can quickly take out any enemies that might cause trouble for others thanks to his punch ability. He can also push around Barrels and Companion Cubes to help others reach higher or lower spots OR to trigger switches. Also remember that Cole is too heavy to be carried around by the wind from fans so he can just walk right past them to turn off said fans. Since he has 6 HP in total he can easily take some damage to protect his fellow team members. Kamiko is fast so she can trigger spikes half a second after crossing over their trigger without being hurt (as long as she doesn’t stop moving). She can also jump extremely high AND climb the green netting you’ll find lying around some of the levels. Unfortunately, Kamiko has a very low HP total (only 2) so you have to be extra careful of not being damaged. Characters don’t always start together so sometimes you have to work with each one on their respective part of the level so you can open up the way for all of them to come together and march to the exit. You can switch between characters with the L and R buttons and you have to juggle controlling all three since while leaving one of them unattended you run the risk of an enemy showing up to deplete their health bar if you’re not careful. Also, all characters must reach the Revoltin’ Youth sign at the end of the level to finish it. You can go back to any level you’ve already completed to try and beat your completion time which is displayed below the level number on the selection screen. How low can you go? Give it a try and relieve your favorite levels! Bottomless pits (or those that are Pro-bottom but that also insta-kill you) MUST be present on this type of game. Falling from a high place (about three times the height of your character) will kill you as well. Not as bad as Lode Runner but something you must keep in mind when trying to quickly make it to the end of the level. Luckily there are checkpoint signs in place in longer levels and touching them will bring back to life any of your fallen team mates. IF they touched the checkpoint sign then they’ll appear near it. Should that NOT be the case, then they’ll re-spawn in the exact same spot in which they started the level. Run into a red “mischevious face” sign (which you can see in the left of the header image for this review)? It means you shouldn’t go any further unless you want to fall to your death. You can spot some Ninjamuai posters here and there. There are ones for Mad Blocker Alpha as well. Great to see Open Emotion Studios promoting their other minis releases, both of which we’ve reviewed here at PS3blog.net. Revoltin’ Youth is a great game that helps validate the minis program as what we really want more of are new games that are exclusive to the service and allow us to experience a fun game that isn’t too expensive, time consuming or complicated. Buy it now! Review Pros Cons Only $1.99! 2D Artwork and an Awesome Soundtrack Lost Vikings! Not enough enemy variety Rating 81% Published and Developed by Open Emotion Studios Cost – $1.99 Other Information Disclaimer – A copy of the game was provided by the publisher for this review. – Total amount of time played: 3 hours. Want to get this game? Then you can: Buy a $20 PSN Card! Buy a $50 PSN Card!

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[Review] Revoltin Youth (minis)

Greetings loyal minions! Once again it’s time to huddle around your computer monitors warming glow and bear witness to another top notch live blog for Soul Calibur V! Coming this Monday starting at 2pm PST, follow your lil’ old pal FooBear408 as he ventures forth into the foggy city of San Francisco. Always trying to come up with new and exciting ways to keep the “Foo Army” entertained – I’m going to introduce a little segment I call “FooBear Keeps It Real”. Armed with my trusty cameraman, I’ll be hitting the streets of fog city and get random gamers takes on the upcoming schedule of big games releasing and other topics – posted right to the live twitter feed via my iPhone 4! You’re probably thinking – “genius!” – right? You’d be right, because it hasn’t been done before on any live blog before I’ve done. On top of the usual interviews from developers and production gurus for the game, I’ll be able to get keen insight for any fans of the Soul Calibur series. You’ll pay for the whole live blog seat – but you’re only going to need the edge! Our fearless leader Tosh will activate the blog at 2pm PST and make sure you subscribe, that way you’ll be privy to all the insider game info that I can squeeze out of this little gaming nugget. I’ve got other aces up my sleeve as far as prizes given during only the live blog – so this one is not to be missed! Crossing fingers for a return of my homie Darth Vader and everyone’s favorite green guy – Yoda! See you Monday, true believers! Register fora Live Blog after the jump! Soul Calibur V Event

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Soul Calibur V Event – Live Blog This Monday!

In a effort to get more people to show up for game nights. Each time I’m going to post a new poll to gauge interest on what games you want to play that night. I’ll play the top 2 games for that night if I have the game. I’ll remove the poll after the game night is over and post the results. PS3Blog.net Game Day | Sept. 26 Uncharted 2 (no doy!) Tekken 6 Killzone 3 Metal Gear Online Black Ops Driver: San Francisco Dead Island Add an Answer View Results I’m open to playing Killzone 3, Metal Gear Online, Tekken 6, Wipeout HD. But if you’d rather play something else, add it to the poll and comment below so you can meet up with other people that want to play the same game. When I invite you to the “PS3Blog.net Game Night” text chat on the XMB, please join it! It makes it much easier to communicate quickly with everyone. I’ll be hanging around in the PS3Blog.net Home Clubhouse about 10 minutes before we begin if you want to hang out there for a bit. We have arcades machines, pool table and a golden throne for you to try out. You will get 100 points for coming to a game night. When you show up for the game night I will message you on the PSN with a secret word which you can use below to get your points. Enter the secret word sent to you on the PSN by the game host to get your 100 points! We will begin around 5 pm PST, 6 pm MST ( UTC -7 ), 8 pm EST; I can play for at least 2 1/2 – 3 hours. If you’d like to join us, leave your PSN ID below. My PSN ID is xBerserker, but mention “PS3Blog.net Game Night” in your PSN friend request message or I will NOT add you. If you would like to set up another time for a game night, you can arrange it in the PS3Blog.net Game Night Group. Or even do a post like this yourself.

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PS3Blog.net Game Night | Sept. 26

We’re going to start a new weekly event that will award our visitors with ways of getting free points to put towards our giveaways! This week, we’re using that newfangled form thingamajig. Somewhere on the site is a hidden phrase you must enter into the field (not case sensitive). I can’t spec ulate where. That’s your job. 200 points for the first 20 people!

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Free Points Saturday!

You have already seen this in action on Episode 18 of the PS3BlogCast. There will be a question you have to answer correctly in order to get points. For example how we are using it on PS3BlogCast is you have to enter in a secret word we mention at some point during the podcast. The first 10 people that enter it in correctly get double points! We may be using this for other reasons later, so keep an eye out for that!

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New Way To Earn Points

Here’s a trailer for Creat Studios’ newest title, Pinballistik! No release date yet, but we’ll keep you posted. “Test your mettle in the non-stop action of battle pinball or enjoy the classic action of a traditional pinball table in Pinballistik. Load up your revolver for a shoot-out in Circle the Wagons. Stop in at the saloon for a game of cards or some target practice in the classic table or take on your friend, head-to-head, on the Circle the Wagons battle table. We also have DLC tables for you! Blast into space with the Sector X battle or classic tables. If that’s not your style, try a taste of the good life on the Made of Money battle or classic tables.”

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Creat Studios’ Pinballistik Trailer

Check out the twisted mind of the Joker in the newest trailer for Batman: Arkham City!! Also, here is a chance to win a PS3, and/or the CE for the PS3!! Batman: Arkham City will be available October 18!! Can’t wait!

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Batman: Arkham City Joker and Harley Trailer

In a effort to get more people to show up for game nights. Each time I’m going to post a new poll to gauge interest on what games you want to play that night. I’ll play the top 2 games for that night if I have the game. I’ll remove the poll after the game night is over and post the results. PS3Blog.net Game Night Sept 19th Metal Gear Online Killzone 3 Add an Answer View Results I’m open to playing Killzone 3, Metal Gear Online, Tekken 6, Wipeout HD. But if you’d rather play something else add it to the poll and comment below so you can meet up with other people that want to play the same game. Sorry I was a little late in getting this post up. I’ll be hanging around in the PS3Blog.net Home Clubhouse about 10 minutes before we begin if you want to hang out there for a bit. We have arcades machines, pool table and a golden throne for you to try out. We will begin around 5 pm PST, 6 pm MST ( UTC -7 ), 8 pm EST; I can play for at least 3 hours. When I invite you to the “PS3Blog.net Game Night” text chat on the XMB, please join it. It makes it much easier to communicate quickly with everyone. If you’d like to join us, leave your PSN ID below. My PSN ID is xBerserker, but mention “PS3Blog.net Game Night” in your PSN friend request message or I will not add you. If you would like to set up another time for a game night, you can arrange it in the PS3Blog.net Game Night Group. Or even do a post like this yourself.

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PS3Blog.net Game Night | Sept. 19

It’s been over a decade since Tecmo’s fast paced fighter graced a Sony home console. Dead or Alive is my second most favorite fighting game right after Tekken and as a fan of the genre DOA 4 was the only game that made me grab a 360 controller so I was pretty excited when Tecmo announced Dead or Alive 5 will be available on BOTH the PS3 and 360 in 2012. Here’s a look at the pre-alpha version of Dead or Alive 5 revealed during last week’s Tokyo Game Show: With Dead or Alive 5, Soul Calibur V, Street Fighter x Tekken, Virtua Fighter Final Showdown and Tekken Tag Tournament 2 arriving next year, 2012 is going to continue where 2011 left off in terms of excellent fighting games.

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Dead Or Alive Is Back On PlayStation

Hothead Games graciously gave us three US PSN codes to The Baconing, the second sequel to my all time favorite PSN game, Deathspank. Make sure you check out Pedro’s review of this great game. Here is a video of the random selection of our three winners. The Baconing Winners Congrats to: Darklurkr23, Markus, and kennygk!! Your codes have been sent to you via PM here on the site.

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Deathspank: The Baconing Winners