PixelJunk
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PixelJunk is a series of downloadable games developed by Q-Games
for the PlayStation 3
. They are available for download and purchase on the PlayStation Store
worldwide. The series made its debut on July 11, 2007 at E3 2007 with PixelJunk Racers
.
All games in the series are presentable in 1080p
full HD. The series is published by Q-Games in Japan
, and by Sony Computer Entertainment
in other territories.
, headed by Dylan Cuthbert. The series began in 2007 with the release of PixelJunk Racers
. While Racers was met with modest critical and commercial reception, 2008 and 2009 saw the releases of the more popular, critically acclaimed titles PixelJunk Monsters
, PixelJunk Eden
and PixelJunk Shooter
. They all received positive reception.
In an interview at TGS 2009, Q-Games stated that proper development on PixelJunk 1-5 would start in 2010. A PixelJunk title known tentatively as PixelJunk Dungeons, and was in the conceptual phase of production in 2008. Q-Games officially revealed PixelJunk 1-5 as PixelJunk Lifelike on September 16, 2010 during the SCEI's 2010 Tokyo Game Show
conference. However, it was later renamed PixelJunk 4am. It is unclear if PixelJunk Dungeons is still under development.
Though a series 2 PixelJunk game has yet to be announced, Dylan Cuthbert has suggested that games of the second series could "...maybe take some of the old 3D looks
and bring them up to the full HD kind of style."
On May 18, 2010 PixelJunk Shooter 2
was revealed on the official PlayStation blog due for release in 2011.
and run in 1080p HD at 60fps.
. Titled "PixelJunk Museum" ("PixelJunk Exhibition" in the NA
region), the space includes virtual displays for PixelJunk Racers, PixelJunk Monsters, and PixelJunk Eden, as well as a virtual gift shop where users can buy PixelJunk and Q Games-branded Home items. A separate "room" featuring the interior of the "Ers Piñita Colada" space center from PixelJunk Shooter was added to the space on December 17, 2009 in the NA region.
The Japanese version of the space includes an exclusive "Q-Games virtual public TGS Booth" -- a recreation of the Q-Games TGS 2009 Booth where users can claim a free t-shirt for their Home avatar.
Q-Games
Q-Games is a video game developer based in Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It has a mixture of foreigners and Japanese nationals on staff and works closely with both Nintendo and Sony.-Foundation:...
for the PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
. They are available for download and purchase on the PlayStation Store
PlayStation Store
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worldwide. The series made its debut on July 11, 2007 at E3 2007 with PixelJunk Racers
PixelJunk Racers
PixelJunk Racers is a puzzle, racing game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It was released on the PlayStation Store on September 13, 2007 as the first title in the PixelJunk series...
.
All games in the series are presentable in 1080p
1080p
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full HD. The series is published by Q-Games in Japan
Japan
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, and by Sony Computer Entertainment
Sony Computer Entertainment
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in other territories.
History
PixelJunk is developed by Q-GamesQ-Games
Q-Games is a video game developer based in Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It has a mixture of foreigners and Japanese nationals on staff and works closely with both Nintendo and Sony.-Foundation:...
, headed by Dylan Cuthbert. The series began in 2007 with the release of PixelJunk Racers
PixelJunk Racers
PixelJunk Racers is a puzzle, racing game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It was released on the PlayStation Store on September 13, 2007 as the first title in the PixelJunk series...
. While Racers was met with modest critical and commercial reception, 2008 and 2009 saw the releases of the more popular, critically acclaimed titles PixelJunk Monsters
PixelJunk Monsters
PixelJunk Monsters is a game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It was released worldwide on the PlayStation Store on January 24, 2008...
, PixelJunk Eden
PixelJunk Eden
PixelJunk Eden is a video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. The third game in the PixelJunk series, it was released on the PlayStation Store on July 31, 2008 worldwide. A demo of the game was released on July 25, 2008...
and PixelJunk Shooter
PixelJunk Shooter
PixelJunk Shooter is a video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It is the fourth major title in the PixelJunk series. It was released on the North American and European PlayStation Store on December 10, 2009.-Gameplay:...
. They all received positive reception.
In an interview at TGS 2009, Q-Games stated that proper development on PixelJunk 1-5 would start in 2010. A PixelJunk title known tentatively as PixelJunk Dungeons, and was in the conceptual phase of production in 2008. Q-Games officially revealed PixelJunk 1-5 as PixelJunk Lifelike on September 16, 2010 during the SCEI's 2010 Tokyo Game Show
Tokyo Game Show
The , commonly known as TGS, is a video game expo / convention held annually in the Makuhari Messe, in Chiba, Japan. It is presented by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association and the Nikkei Business Publications, Inc...
conference. However, it was later renamed PixelJunk 4am. It is unclear if PixelJunk Dungeons is still under development.
Though a series 2 PixelJunk game has yet to be announced, Dylan Cuthbert has suggested that games of the second series could "...maybe take some of the old 3D looks
3D computer graphics
3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
and bring them up to the full HD kind of style."
On May 18, 2010 PixelJunk Shooter 2
PixelJunk Shooter 2
PixelJunk Shooter 2 is a video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It is the sequel to PixelJunk Shooter and was released on the PlayStation Store in March 2011. PixelJunk Shooter 2 was formally announced by Q-Games on 18 May 2010. The title is the first full-fledged sequel to any...
was revealed on the official PlayStation blog due for release in 2011.
Series 1
The first series of PixelJunk games are all described by Q-Games president Dylan Cuthbert as having "simplicity, familiarity, and originality" in common. Games in the first series are also two-dimensional2D computer graphics
2D computer graphics is the computer-based generation of digital images—mostly from two-dimensional models and by techniques specific to them...
and run in 1080p HD at 60fps.
| # | Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | PixelJunk Racers PixelJunk Racers PixelJunk Racers is a puzzle, racing game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It was released on the PlayStation Store on September 13, 2007 as the first title in the PixelJunk series... |
2007 | An updated version, 1-1a PixelJunk Racers 2nd Lap, was released in 2010. |
| 1-2 | PixelJunk Monsters PixelJunk Monsters PixelJunk Monsters is a game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It was released worldwide on the PlayStation Store on January 24, 2008... |
2007 | An expansion, 1-2a PixelJunk Monsters Encore, was released in 2008. A PSP PlayStation Portable The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004... version titled PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe was released in 2009. |
| 1-3 | PixelJunk Eden PixelJunk Eden PixelJunk Eden is a video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. The third game in the PixelJunk series, it was released on the PlayStation Store on July 31, 2008 worldwide. A demo of the game was released on July 25, 2008... |
2008 | An expansion, 1-3a PixelJunk Eden Encore, was released in 2009. |
| 1-4 | PixelJunk Shooter PixelJunk Shooter PixelJunk Shooter is a video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It is the fourth major title in the PixelJunk series. It was released on the North American and European PlayStation Store on December 10, 2009.-Gameplay:... |
2009 | A sequel, 1-4a PixelJunk Shooter 2 PixelJunk Shooter 2 PixelJunk Shooter 2 is a video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It is the sequel to PixelJunk Shooter and was released on the PlayStation Store in March 2011. PixelJunk Shooter 2 was formally announced by Q-Games on 18 May 2010. The title is the first full-fledged sequel to any... , was released March 1, 2011. |
| 1-4a | PixelJunk Shooter 2 PixelJunk Shooter 2 PixelJunk Shooter 2 is a video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It is the sequel to PixelJunk Shooter and was released on the PlayStation Store in March 2011. PixelJunk Shooter 2 was formally announced by Q-Games on 18 May 2010. The title is the first full-fledged sequel to any... |
2011 | PixelJunk Shooter 2 is the sequel to 1-4 PixelJunk Shooter PixelJunk Shooter PixelJunk Shooter is a video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It is the fourth major title in the PixelJunk series. It was released on the North American and European PlayStation Store on December 10, 2009.-Gameplay:... , which was released in 2009. |
| 1-4b | PixelJunk SideScroller PixelJunk SideScroller PixelJunk SideScroller is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3 as part of the PixelJunk series. It was released on the PlayStation Store on 25 October 2011 in North America and 26 October 2011 in Europe... |
2011 | |
| 1-5 | PixelJunk 4am | 2011 |
PlayStation Home
On September 24, 2009, Q-Games released a virtual space for PlayStation HomePlayStation Home
PlayStation Home is a virtual 3D social gaming network developed by Sony Computer Entertainment's London Studio for the PlayStation 3 on the PlayStation Network . It is available directly from the PlayStation 3 XrossMediaBar under PlayStation Network. Membership is free, and only requires a PSN...
. Titled "PixelJunk Museum" ("PixelJunk Exhibition" in the NA
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
region), the space includes virtual displays for PixelJunk Racers, PixelJunk Monsters, and PixelJunk Eden, as well as a virtual gift shop where users can buy PixelJunk and Q Games-branded Home items. A separate "room" featuring the interior of the "Ers Piñita Colada" space center from PixelJunk Shooter was added to the space on December 17, 2009 in the NA region.
The Japanese version of the space includes an exclusive "Q-Games virtual public TGS Booth" -- a recreation of the Q-Games TGS 2009 Booth where users can claim a free t-shirt for their Home avatar.