Tag Archives: Karateka

Tue, Feb 12, 2013 | 14:06 GMT

Valve launches Steam Weekly Deals, see the debut offerings here

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Valve has gone money-crazy it seems, as it has piled its new Weekly Deals on top of Steam’s already growing smorgasbord of penny-saving ventures. The debut string of discount games has been posted today.

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Fri, Jan 04, 2013 | 05:04 GMT

Karateka story length, rhythm fighting aim to capture original’s spirit

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Karateka has been criticised for its length and its unusual combat mechanics, but creator Jordan mechner has defended both saying they’re kind of the point of it all.

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Sat, Dec 01, 2012 | 19:52 GMT

Karateka hits Steam with a 10% discount on Monday

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Karateka, the follow-up to Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner’s first game, will release on Steam Monday, December 3, according to Polygon. The game will run you $9.99 but is 10% off it’s first week on the store. The remake releases on Xbox Live November 7, with PSN and iOS versions expected before the end of the year. A Wii U version is expected as well, but remains undated.

Thu, Nov 08, 2012 | 02:23 GMT

Karateka launch trailer gives sensei’s perspective

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Karateka, a follow up to Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner’s very first game, arrived on Xbox Live this week. Check out the “Extended Director’s Cut” of its launch trailer, complete with live action, special effects, and gameplay footage.

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Wed, Nov 07, 2012 | 14:23 GMT

Toejam & Earl Collection, Karateka now available on XBLA

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The Toejam & Earl Collection and Karateka are now both available via Xbox Live Arcade for 800 MS Points each. There is also a demo available for both titles should you wish to try before you buy. To check for availability in your region, click here and here.

Mon, Nov 05, 2012 | 14:50 GMT

Toejam & Earl Collection, Karateka hit XBLA this week

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Toejam & Early Collection and Karateka are launching on Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday, Major Nelson has confirmed. Get details and screens below.

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Mon, Oct 01, 2012 | 23:43 BST

Karateka gets release date for XBLA

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Karateka, the remake of the 1984 side-scrolling beat-’em-up by Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner will be releasing in November.

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Tue, Aug 28, 2012 | 08:29 BST

Karateka headed to iOS, Wii U

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Karateka has been rated by the ESRB for release on iOS, PC, PlayStation 3, Wii U and Xbox 360. The reboot of a classic 1984 fighter from Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner was announced in February, but this is the first we’ve heard of mobile or Wii U versions.

Thanks, Siliconera. Image from 1984 version.

Wed, Feb 15, 2012 | 16:02 GMT

Prince of Persia creator remaking his Apple II classic Karateka

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Jordan Mechner, creator of the The Prince of Persia series, is developing a remake his 1984 Apple II classic Karateka which he originally created while studying at Yale.

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