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Archive for January 2007

January 31st, 2007

Wii Have A Problem

Is it any wonder that things like the Stella Awards and Darwin Awards exist? Furthermore, is it any surprise that people get an immense amount of entertainment reading about the follies and stupidity of others? We are a train-wreck, rubber-neck society.
Until recently the video game world was shut out of the […]

By Erin -- 1 comment

January 30th, 2007

Trade In Your PS2 For $100 Credit at EB or Gamestop

Want to slash an extra $100 off the PS3, well that’s a good way to do it. Trade in your PS2 and get $100 credit at EB or Gamestop.
Here’s what you need:

Working PS2
All cables/controller/etc
Another controller
8mb PS2 memory card
Go before February 18th

Anyone thinking about it?
 
Via | Kotaku
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By Ingrid -- 2 comments

January 30th, 2007

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Breaks Records

I can’t say I’m at all surprised by this news. I knew TBC would be huge. Doesn’t mean it’s still not impressive.
Blizzard has announced that The Burning Crusade broke the day-one sales record, officially becoming the fastest-selling PC game of all times. In 24 hours, it had already sold 2.4 million copies. Yowza.
Congrats […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

January 30th, 2007

Four Classic Nintendo Games Coming to Wii Shop Channel Today

Nintendo has added four classic games to the Wii Shop Channel, so if you haven’t checked it out yet, I suggest you do so.
The games include Mario Kart 64 (which sets you back 1000 Wii points), Contra III: The Alien Wars (800 Wii Points), Bonanza Bros (800 Wii Points), Comix Zone (800 Wii Points).
 
Via | […]

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January 29th, 2007

Silverfall Demo For Download

RPG fans looking for a free fix might want to check out Atari’s upcoming Silverfall. Due to hit the US shores in March of this year, the game plays to the traditional strengths of the genre by pitting seemingly opposing sides (nature versus science in this case), fanciful creature versus fanciful creature, and all […]

By Erin -- 0 comments

January 29th, 2007

Harmonix To Make New Waves

Old news that I somehow missed in amongst my tidbits…Game developer Harmonix, the original guts behind the disturbingly addictive Guitar Hero franchise, has now confirmed that it is stepping back from the series to concentrate on a new music game project. The reins for Guitar Hero’s continuation now fall to developer Neversoft for the […]

By Erin -- 0 comments

January 25th, 2007

Tenchu Z Coming Exclusively for Xbox 360

Fans of Tenchu rejoice! The eighth game in the series, Tenchu Z, will be making its way to the Xbox 360. Playing a ninja has never been sweeter.
The new game will feature some nifty features, such as the ability to create your own ninja character, build up skills, and take orders from Rikimaru. Say goodbye […]

By Ingrid -- 1 comment

January 25th, 2007

PS3 Hits European Market on March 23rd

I better start saving my pennies, for there’s only a couple more months to go. Assuming there’s no shortages. Perhaps I should learn from my own mistakes and pre-order…
Anyway, the PS3 will be hitting the European market on March 23rd and cost £425 which is roughly 645 euros. Ouchies.
Here’s the official press release:
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January 25th, 2007

Video Game Law, Get The Latest

If you’re at all like me, you see state names tossed around with Jack Thompson thrown in, legislative coding, Hillary Clinton, babble babble, blah blah, and before you know it, the entire subject of video game law becomes a convoluted mess. I can never keep track of what the latest score is and where […]

By Erin -- 1 comment

January 25th, 2007

Lord of the Rings Online Coming in April?

The rumor mill has awakened recently due to a “tip” from an “industry ninja” who claims Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar will be hitting the shelves on April 24th. According to said tip, pre-orders should start today (January 25th).
Now, a quick hop over to Amazon.com confirms nothing, as all they have available […]

By Ingrid -- 3 comments

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