Hey PixelJunk fans,
Well, Q-Games has been busy again, and not just on PixelJunk. You may have noticed some new additions to the PlayStation 3’s XMB (Xross Media Bar) with the latest firmware update to version 3.00.
Well, we’re behind the “star dust” and if you haven’t noticed it yet, you’re in for a nice surprise. We wanted to implement something like the beginning of the movie Gattaca but they wouldn’t let us go quite that far, so we settled on the subtle but pretty dust effect you can see now. If you shake the Wireless Controller, you can move them about a bit, as if they are being carried by eddies in the wind.
Also, there are these new things called Dynamic Themes, and we’re proud to say that this is a system we were involved in developing. Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) wanted to spice up the background a bit and static pictures just didn’t cut the mustard. So we collaborated with them to make a system where developers can display what they want and animate and move them around. This definitely adds a little life to the PS3’s background so be sure to try it out.
In fact, go ahead and download our PixelJunk Monsters Dynamic Theme which is now available for $2.99 on the PlayStation Store. Soon you’ll have the little Tikiman running around amongst the trees behind whatever it is you are doing in the XMB. This is actually the very first theme ever made with the system because we used it to test out the features!
So go for it and grab a bit of PS3 history for yourself.
Oh and one more thing…PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe is coming to PSP very soon featuring a brand new island, more maps, new monsters & towers. We’ll have more info on that later!
Hey Dylan. How’s PJ Shooter coming along?
So Q-Games was responsible for the only part of FW3.0 that was optional? That’s funny. By the way, Eden and Monsters are great games. Thanks.
I bought the LBP because my son liked it but 2.99 is too much, 1.99 or 0.99 would be good. I just hope the avatars don’t cost too much either.
Oh.. not fair that devs can turn off that obnoxious ticker.
Or you can go to the Japanese PSN store and download the free Afrika theme.
Also when I tried signing into the blog it took me to a page saying the destination doesn’t exist anymore. Obviously I could come back here but it was freaky. Any chance on it coming back to the blog or the post you were trying to reply to?
I got the Afrika theme day one
The dynamic themes are one of the best features of 3.00. I’m patiently waiting for a God of War or MGS type theme.
Q Games please convince SCE to have dynamic avatars for PS3!! Also want to see an option to upload a short clip using the PlayStationEye to my profile. So people can view it if they like. I think that would make the profiles much more interesting.
Ah, my dear friends at Q-Games have delivered unto me yet another fun feature for the PS3. I get the feeling you’ll be getting guff over fw3.00 due to the excessive zeal of some readers who aren’t so great at reading, but I’m very grateful for this. You guys just keep on doing what you’re doing and I’ll keep on buying what you’re selling. =)
(Ahem, no matter what grudge I may or may not hold over the titles of certain things… Sorry, had to throw it out there one last time, but I’m letting it go as of now, given that the game itself is clearly gold.)
I got an Idea, every time someone Purchases one of your games and everybody else’s, you get a Free Dynamic Theme with it.
Should be a prerequisite like Trophies….
Oh yeah, I just bought Yours and Pain. Because you two companies are PEOPLE WHO LISTEN TO US! unlike most of the rest…
I hope all dynamic themes for free…
It’s too much for a theme to be $3.. T_T
Hey I was just wondering if there is any chance of the new content being introduced in PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe will be available for the PS3 version as DLC. I would love some new content for my favorite PSN game!
Can we have video previews instead of photo previews on the store? I mean its hard to tell whats actually moves in some of those previews we got.
Well Q-Games, I would just like to say that I am very pleased with the star dust (though I wish I could manipulate it a little more). You also get my respect for your role in the dynamic themes.
Can’t wait for Shooter.
Hey Dylan,
Is it possible that we’ll see a dynamic theme for shooter alongside release of the game. Also,is there a announced date for shooter?
Cool idea but for $2.99 thats a game add on for a cool game instead. I will pass. I understand work and effort went into these but if you guys lowered your price $1.00 more people would buy them.
Firmware 3.0 is awesome and I love dynamic themes… Really Nice, I was just wondering if you were ever going to release some software for users to create their own cool themes…? Moreover I wanted to know if the dynamic themes were actually vids in the backround, because these themes user created themes on what is possible if they are vids equals awesome!!!
Here are the urls lol, let me know what you think.
Final Fantasy theme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HVLP6IgkeI
Killzone 2 theme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRCfar6qpqs
GOD 3 theme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yMC2bq7e5M
Modern Warfare 2 theme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0lRZqwYiH8
Just wanted to share with you and get a little info… Thanks love you guys and girls…
Absolutely love the PixelJunk Monster dynamic theme. It’s great.
Dear Dylan,
Is a PSP-Format of Qore coming anytime soon?
That would make Qore better than an Official Printed Magazine.
Nevermind, My Mistake. =D
I’ve downloaded this theme and I really like it. However, I have one major issue with it:
The folders under the game category are the default icons so they do not match the rest of the theme at all. Now normally this wouldnt be a big deal, but considering we are now paying money for these themes I was wondering if this will be fixed.
Thanks! Love your games!
I\’m not sure we can customise those folder icons – but if we can we\’ll do make sure to do it in a future theme.