OnLive has announced that it will begin beta testing WiFi connections to it’s instant streaming video game service by the beginning of October. So dry your tears those of you who can’t afford 20ft of Ethernet cable your time has finally come. To make it up to you for your months of crying OnLive is [...]
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First 2 Split/Second DLC Packs Available Nowish
August 31st, 2010
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The first two DLC packs for Split/Second are available now. First up is the Elite Vehicle Livery Pack which adds liveries for the Brawn, Raptor and Vixen cars. This DLC is free, but if you feel like shelling out some money you can pick up the High Octane Supercar Pack which adds three new supercars [...]
New Xbox 360 Controller With Improved D-Pad Comes At A Price
August 31st, 2010
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That price is $64.99. Why so expensive? It comes bundled with a play and charge kit of course. The new controller a matte gray with gray and black buttons also features a “revolutionary” d-pad. It looks and feels like the current Xbox 360 controller d-pad, but when you twist it, the cross part pops up [...]
Microsoft Can’t Stop Branding Weeks Of XBLA Titles
August 31st, 2010
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Did you enjoy your Xbox Live Summer of Arcade? Well, then MEAT the Xbox Live Arcade Game Feast. Get it? Yeah, we don’t really either, since it’s not really close to Thanksgiving or anything. Anyway, beginning September 29th and running through October 20th you can get your hands on Comic Jumper, Hydrophobia, Pinball FX 2, [...]
Jimmy’s Vendetta Shoots Up Mafia II 9/7
August 31st, 2010
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We will have a reviewcast coming soon for Mafia II, but if you already own the game, on September 7th 2K will release the Jimmy’s Vendetta DLC. It’s a sequel to the PS3 exclusive The Betrayal of Jimmy DLC. The good news is, ANYONE can buy Jimmy’s Vendetta. It will run you 800MS points or [...]
Xbox Live Getting More Expensive
August 30th, 2010
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For years now, people have assumed that Xbox Live would eventually go free. Neither Nintendo or Sony charges for the ability to play games online and the dream was that eventually Microsoft would have to level the playing field. Well, it’s time to give up that dream as Microsoft has announced that starting on November [...]
Nintendo Drops Prices On DSi, DSi XL
August 30th, 2010
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Nintendo has announced that starting on September 12th in North America the prices of it’s DSi models will drop $20. That means you can pick up a DSi for $149.99 and a DSi XL for $169.99. The DS Lite will remain at $129.99 where it will live until it’s finally phased out.
Epic Mickey Collector’s Edition Is Certainly For Collectors
August 30th, 2010
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Here is the just announced, but leaked yesterday collector’s edition of Epic Mickey. It includes a bonus DVD of behind the scenes material that you can’t play in your Wii(OH SNAP!), 2 skins for your Wii, a faceplate for your Wiimote, and a 5″ Mickey Mouse figurine. The set will cost you $69.99 and be [...]
Red Dead Redemption Liars And Cheats DLC Coming 9/21
August 27th, 2010
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On September 21st $9.99/800 MS Points gets you a nice chunk of DLC for the massively popular western game Red Dead Redemption. The DLC unlocks co-op table games like poker and liar’s dice while also giving you a new weapon, the terribly menacing sounding exploding rifle. There are also 7 new gang hideouts, 4 hunting [...]
Halo: Reach Getting Campaign Matchmaking And Special Nameplates
August 20th, 2010
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Bungie has dropped some matchmaking info in their latest weekly update. First up, it appears that there will be campaign matchmaking which will complete the matchmaking trifecta of multiplayer, firefight, and now the campaign. Finally, even if you don’t have friends online to play with you can matchmake with some randos to help you take [...]