Tron: Evolution Gets Dated & Collector’s Edition-ized
Posted in News by Dave (2 days ago)
Disney is really pumping out collector’s editions for games. They’ve followed up their Epic Mickey announcement with a press release detailing the Tron: Evolution Collector’s Edition. For $130, you’ll get the game, a light cycle model, and a display case for your light cycle. The display case has a sliding drawer on the side to store the game case in. I guess they assume that if you’re buying this, you’re already low on shelf space from other collector’s editions bonuses. Tron: Evolution releases on December 7th on pretty much anything that can play a game except the PSP Go.
CommentBorderlands Gets a Game of the Year Edition
Posted in News by Dave (2 days ago)
Gearbox Software tweeted that on October 12th, we’d be able to purchase a Game of the Year Edition of Borderlands, complete with all 4 DLC add-ons and a fold-up map. Getting your hands on a new copy will cost you $60 for the Xbox and PS3 or $50 for the PC.
CommentPixelosophy Episode 56: A Filthy Resurfacing
Posted in Pixelosophy by Aaron and Alex (2 days ago)
This week, Pixelosophy returns…again. Refreshed, recharged, re-energized, and a bunch of other “re” words, the boys are back to tackle some of the topics that have materialized in their absence. Alex wonders what the hell Microsoft’s deal is while Aaron “stands up for” big business.
1 CommentGolden Sun: Dark Dawn Coming November 29th
Posted in News by Dave (2 days ago)
It’s been a while since Reggie announced the highly anticipated Golden Sun sequel for the DS at E3. We haven’t heard much since and rumors have been circulating that perhaps the game wouldn’t be arriving until next year. Well, Nintendo has put those fears to rest by giving the DS RPG a November 29th release date, hopefully giving the game’s sales a nice holiday boost.
Xbox Live Getting More Expensive
Posted in News by Jim Plachy (3 days ago)
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 1st, 2010 the price of a gold membership will go up. A 1 month membership will now cost you $9.99 up from $7.99, a 3 month membership will now cost $24.99 up from $19.99 and a 12 month membership will cost $59.99 up from $49.99.
Microsoft is showing some mercy though as between now and October 31st you can buy a year for $39.99. Remember gold time stacks, so even if you just recently bought a 12 month subscription you can buy another one for $39.99 and add that 12 months to the current time you have left. I haven’t actually paid for Xbox Live in well over a year, my subscription is up sometime in November. Which means I should probably get in on this action.
Interestingly enough Xbox has created a page to show you why being a gold member is a good deal and on that list is VideoKinect. The video chat service that Microsoft showed off at E3 this year is a gold member exclusive. To be fair to Microsoft the price of things like this go up all the time, and this is the first price increase since the service launched in the Fall of 2002. I imagine that many of you, still aren’t going to be happy about this.
CommentNintendo Drops Prices On DSi, DSi XL
Posted in News by Jim Plachy (3 days ago)
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.
CommentEpic Mickey Collector’s Edition Is Certainly For Collectors
Posted in News by Jim Plachy (3 days ago)
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 available “this holiday”. Oh what? You thought they were going to give you a release date AND a collector’s edition. Please, this isn’t Disney World.
CommentBullshot! 069 – The One About Used Games
Posted in Bullshot by Brendan Saricks (5 days ago)
Sure, we talked about other things, but you didn’t come to hear about the other things, did you?
CommentDead Rising 2 Gets a High Stakes Edition
Posted in News by Dave (5 days ago)
Earlier today, the Capcom Store released details of a new special edition for Dead Rising 2 that takes advantage of its location in Las Vegas. In addition to the game, the High Stakes edition will come with:
- a poker set with 100 poker chips and a blood stained dealer chip
- 2 decks of bloody playing cards
- 5 green dice
- a Fortune City visitor map
- a Terror is Reality ticket with a voucher for a “Psycho” costume and skill pack
Keeping with the gambling theme, one lucky gamer will find a golden ticket tucked away in their special edition that can be redeemed for a 6 foot tall “Burt the Zombie” statue. The High Stakes edition will sell for $90 and be out on September 28th.
CommentRed Dead Redemption Liars And Cheats DLC Coming 9/21
Posted in News by Jim Plachy (Fri, Aug 27, 2010)
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 grounds, and a new multiplayer mode called Stronghold. Purchasers of the DLC pack will also get to choose from 15 new multiplayer characters and can unlock new achievements/trophies.
Don’t worry Rockstar hasn’t forgotten about the zombie DLC they promised you. It’s coming this Fall and will be a “lengthy” new single player campaign. It will also run you 10 smackers. We aren’t done yet however as Rockstar will also be releasing the Hunting and Trading outfits pack for FREE sometime in the Fall. It will allow you to unlock challenges and outfits related to….get this…hunting and trading. More details on the free content is coming soon.
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