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June 2011 - Posts
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Welcome to the New Video Game Releases List for the Week!
The video game release highlights on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS and PC/Mac include Resident Evil: The Mercenaries, Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3, UFC Personal Trainer, Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse, plus a few more gems...
Current Amazon Pre-order Deals:
Our recommended new release of the week will go to:
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition is a multiplayer fighting game featuring unique 3D backgrounds with fighters battling on a 2D plane in the foreground. A follow-up to the earlier Super Street Fight IV before it, Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition contains all the action of its predecessor with the inclusion of: new playable characters like Yun, Yang, Oni and Evil Ryu; updated character balancing; an updated replay channel; and immediate access to all characters.
Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of June 27, 2011 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC! As always, release dates are subject to change, slip, slide, and be fairly unpredictable.
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Amazon is back again with another All Video Games Gold Box Event Today!
The Gold Box Events kicks off today, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 and features one deal of the day, in addition to lightning deals every few hours...
It looks like the selection will be very good based on the lightning deal clues below, but be quick with the mouse as the good ones can go quick (especially as the word spreads)!
Check it out: Amazon - All Video Games Gold Box Event
Deal of the Day:
Hourly Lightning Deals:
9:00 AM EST: Bring the fitness club to your living room
11:00 AM EST: Blend banana collecting puzzles with manic action gameplay
1:00 PM EST: Now in it's tenth year, this franchise returns with number 7 on the PS3 and Xbox 360
3:00 PM EST: Explore iconic settings including Hogwarts castle, Diagon alley, and the Forbidden Forest
5:00 PM EST: Join your host Mr. Potato Head as you and your family play classic Hasbro games
7:00 PM EST: Listen to your game like it was meant to be heard
9:00 PM EST: Latest iteration of the storied fighter franchise11
11:00 PM EST: Big savings on this classic NDS puzzle game
Check it out: Amazon All Video Game Gold Box Event
About Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect:
The Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect. Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways – no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch moving, laughing and cheering. See a ball? Kick it. Control an HD movie with a wave of the hand. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in. Wi-Fi is built-in for easier connection to the world of entertainment on Xbox LIVE, where HD movies and TV stream in an instant. Xbox 360 is more games, entertainment and fun.
Kinect Sensor: With the Kinect sensor, you can experience gaming like never before. Easy to use and fun for everyone, the Kinect sensor utilizes revolutionary full-body tracking to put you in the center of the fun. This amazing new technology allows the sensor to recognize your body and mirror your movements in the game, making you the controller. With Kinect Xbox 360 now has the best controller ever made – YOU.
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Amazon is back again with another All Video Game Gold Box Event!
The Gold Box Events kicks off Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 and features one deal of the day, in addition to lightning deals every few hours...
We were greated with the following email from message:
As someone who has shopped video games at Amazon.com, you might like to know that on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, the Amazon.com Gold Box will feature video game products for gamers all day long.
The video game deals will start flowing promptly at Midnight and features one deal of the day, in addition to lightning deals every few hours...
Hopefully the selection will be very good based on previous Amazon video game deal events, but be quick with the mouse as the good ones can go quick (especially as the word spreads)! Perhaps some deals on this week's release including the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D will be in the cards...
Check it out: Amazon All Day Gold Box Event
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Welcome to the New Video Game Releases List for the Week!
The video game release highlights on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS and PC/Mac include F.E.A.R. 3, Dungeon Siege III, Cars 2: The Video Game, Shadow's of the Damned, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, plus a few more gems...
Current Amazon Pre-order Deals:
Our recommended new release of the week will go to:
F.E.A.R. 3 is a First-Person Shooter (FPS) that blends classic single and multiplayer combat with the unforgettable Horror/Survival gameplay that the F.E.A.R. franchise is known for. The third game in the F.E.A.R. series, F.E.A.R. 3 continues the intricate storyline tying together the psychically dangerous mother Alma Wade with her two sons "Point Man" and Paxton Fettel, as well as the F.E.A.R. operations team. Players take control of both "Point Man" and Paxton Fettel at different times in the game, utilizing each's unique abilities and powers in a dark adventure that will test the player's loyalties, combat skills and sense of duty. Additional features include: co-op and multiplayer modes, cinematics and story input by John Carpenter and Steve Niles, and additional downloadable content (DLC) available online.
Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of June 13, 2011 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC! As always, release dates are subject to change, slip, slide, and be fairly unpredictable.
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Amazon has kicked off a Buy One, Get One 50% Off Video Game Sale!
For a limited time, when you one qualifying game, from the list below, you can get a second qualifying game, also from the list below, for 50% off.
To qualify, add two of the qualifying games, listed below, into your cart and checkout. The discount will be taken off the lower priced item and reflected during checkout.
Combine this offer with some of the discounting going on with their Dad's & Grad's discounts, and you can snag some pretty good deals!
Over 186 PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and 3DS games are available for this promotion
Available Game Highlights include:
- Killzone Helghast Edition - $59.99
- Assassin's Creed Brotherhood - $39.99
- Heavy Rain - $27.99
- Medal of Honor $19.97
- Metal Gear Solid 4 - $19
- PLUS MORE!
Check it out: Amazon Buy One, Get One 50% Off
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Amazon has kicked off a Buy One, Get One 50% Off Video Game Sale!
For a limited time, when you one qualifying game, from the list below, you can get a second qualifying game, also from the list below, for 50% off.
To qualify, add two of the qualifying games, listed below, into your cart and checkout. The discount will be taken off the lower priced item and reflected during checkout.
Combine this offer with some of the discounting going on with their Dad's & Grad's discounts, and you can snag some pretty good deals!
Over 186 PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and 3DS games are available for this promotion
Available Game Highlights include:
- Killzone Helghast Edition - $59.99
- Assassin's Creed Brotherhood - $39.99
- Heavy Rain - $27.99
- Medal of Honor $19.97
- Metal Gear Solid 4 - $19
- PLUS MORE!
Check it out: Amazon Buy One, Get One 50% Off
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Welcome to the New Video Game Releases List for the Week!
The video game release highlights on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS and PC/Mac include Duke Nukem Forever, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Alice Madness Returns, Child of Eden, Record of Agarest War Zero, Cubic Ninja, plus a few more gems...
Current Amazon Pre-order Deals:
Our recommended new release of the week will go to:
Did the Alien bastards not learn their lesson the first time? Duke has been on hiatus for some time now, kicking back and franchising himself on the fame he gained from saving Earth from the first invasion. The Aliens have returned to Earth yet again, messing up Duke's sweet routine of dirty leisure habits. The Alien invaders are stealing Earth's women, especially the hot ones! And they drank Duke's beer. This-Won't-Stand. As Duke battles his way through waves of aliens, the once beautiful gambling haven and Duke Nukem franchise chains are crumbling before his eyes. Time to bring the pain!
Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of June 13, 2011 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC! As always, release dates are subject to change, slip, slide, and be fairly unpredictable.
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As with most new gadgets and gizmos it is typically all about the specs... The just announced PlayStation Vita is no different...
CPU: ARM® Cortex™- A9 core (4 core)
External Dimensions:
Approx. 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm (width x height x depth)
(tentative, excludes largest projection)
Screen (Touch Screen):
5 inches (16:9), 960 x 544, Approx. 16 million colors, OLED
Multi touch screen (capacitive type)
Rear Touch Pad
Multi touch pad (capacitive type)
Cameras:
Front camera, Rear camera
Sound:
Built-in stereo speakers
Built-in microphone
Sensors:
Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope,
three-axis accelerometer), Three-axis electronic compass
Location:
Built-in GPS
Wi-Fi location service support
Keys / Switches
PS button
Power button
Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)
Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square)
Shoulder buttons (Right/Left)
Right stick, Left stick
START button, SELECT button
Volume buttons (+/-)
Wireless Communications:
Mobile network connectivity (3G)
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n = 1x1)(Wi-Fi)(Infrastructure mode/Ad-hoc mode)
Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR (A2DP/AVRCP/HSP)
What apparently is different (particularly for Sony) is the the announcement of the $249.99 and $299.99 (Wifi, 3G respectively) price points. Apparently this pricing is hitting the sweet spot with gamers as the Vita is currently topping the Amazon BestSellers List! The old sell the razor for a loss, and make it up on the razor blades loss leading model appears to be the strategy for Sony this go around.
Will you be pre-ordering a PlayStation Vita at this price point?
Check it out: Amazon - PlayStation Vita
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The Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary release date and retail price have been revealed today at E3.
The game is set to release on November 15, 2011 at the retail price of $39.99.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a spectacularly remastered version of the original “Halo” campaign, created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history. With a bounty of new features including cooperative play over Xbox LIVE, a bundle of some of the most beloved multiplayer maps in “Halo” history reimagined for Xbox LIVE, new challenges and a new story to uncover, Halo: Anniversary</em> is a must-have experience.
It is currently available for pre-order at Amazon as well...
Check it out: Amazon - Halo Anniversary Spark
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Mass Effect Collector's Edition Details, Pre-order Available!
This week at E3, Microsoft unveiled Kinect support for the title in addition to details regarding the Collector's Edition:
The Mass Effect 3's limited Collectors edition will receive the following bonus perks: Within Mass Effect 3, collector's edition purchasers will gain instant access to the N7 Arsenal Pack, which includes four tactical weapons that are exclusive to the premium package. N7 Collector's Edition buyers will also receive "in-game appearance packs." Promotional art for the package also indicates that gamers will receive an additional downloadable mission and character.
Full details:
- Premium metal case featuring commemorative artwork of Commander Shepard.
- 70-page hardbound art book featuring hundreds of unique and gorgeous illustrations from the BioWare development team plus an exclusive 4x6 lithographic print featuring a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork
- Limited edition Mass Effect comic by Dark Horse Comics, complete with unique cover artwork
- Join the ranks of the N7 with the premium fabric N7 patch
- A full collection of in-game content that can't be found anywhere else!
In addition, the release date for Mass Effect 3 was confirmed for March 6, 2012 on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.
Check it out: Amazon - Mass Effect 3 Collector's Edition
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The just announce Playstation Vita is available for pre-order at Amazon!
Via Jack Tretton:
When we raised the curtain on our next-generation portable device this past January, we felt the waves of excitement that rippled throughout the industry. As Kazuo Hirai just announced onstage at E3, the official name of this revolutionary portable entertainment system is PlayStation Vita. PlayStation Vita with Wi-Fi will be available starting at $249. AT&T will be the exclusive U.S. wireless provider for PlayStation Vita, ensuring that you remain connected to content and your friends on the go. We also revealed a plethora of exciting new software titles, including Hot Shots Golf, Hustle Kings, LittleBigPlanet, Little Deviants, ModNation Racers, Reality Fighter, Ruin (working title) Sound Shapes, Street Fighter X Tekken, Super Stardust Delta, UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss, and Wipeout 2048. It’s a fantastic lineup…and that’s just the beginning.
Check it out:
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Welcome to the New Video Game Releases List for the Week!
The video game release highlights on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS and PC/Mac include inFAMOUS 2, Red Faction Armageddon, Operation Flashpoint: Red River, Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters, plus a few more gems...
Current Amazon Pre-order Deals:
Our recommended new release of the week will go to:
infamous 2 is a single player, Open World game, exclusive to PlayStation 3. The second chapter in the best selling infamous franchise, this immersive adventure offers a powerful, emotional, and visceral take on being a superhero, and the choices that involves. Features include: a unique blend of electrical and melee combat abilities, epic boss battles, a new morality system allowing for two possible game endings, user generated missions and more.
Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of June 6, 2011 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC! As always, release dates are subject to change, slip, slide, and be fairly unpredictable.
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PRICE DROP!
The Nintendo DS Lite is now available for the recently announced price of $99.99 at Amazon!
The portable Nintendo DS™ Lite system is getting a new suggested retail price. Effective June 5, the system will be available at a suggested retail price of just $99.99 in the United States. The Nintendo DS family has become the best-selling video game system in history. More than 48.9 million systems in the Nintendo DS family have sold in the United States alone. Also in June, six Mario™ games for Nintendo DS will receive new red packaging, making it easier than ever for consumers to identify these hit titles in stores.
"From the moment it launched, Nintendo DS Lite hit a sweet spot for consumers in terms of value, experience and fun," said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "This new price point will introduce Nintendo DS Lite to even more consumers, and the new red packaging will make it easy for them to find their favorite Mario titles."
Nintendo DS Lite revolutionizes the way games are played with ultra-bright dual screens and touch-screen technology. Connect wirelessly to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and put your skills to the test against players across the room or across the world. With impressive 3D rendered graphics and ultra-bright screens, Nintendo DS Lite delivers cutting-edge portable games for fans of any genre. With the Nintendo DS Headset, you can talk and chat over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or voice command games.
Check it out: Amazon - Nintendo DS Lite
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