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Author: Nicole Kline
Daily Scoop: April 26, 2013 – Back from North Carolina
I have returned from the East Coast Game Conference, which was a great time! I met some amazing people, attended some informative talks, and got to check out a new city – Raleigh, North Carolina. The conference opened my eyes to a lot of great things happening in the video game industry, and made me realize more than ever how grateful I am to be a part of it!
But I know why you’re really here… it’s for deals and t-shirts. So I will let you in on a little deals secret! Amazon is having a sale on some great games, including half off Assassin’s Creed III and Dishonored, both marked down to $29.99. You can also save $20 on Gears of War: Judgment, which is just $39.99. Oh, and don’t forget – Monaco is out! So go buy it :)
And now, a plethora of awesome t-shirts, including one made by a friend of mine! (more…)
Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News
Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable Review: Killing Bugs Was Never So Fun

Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable is a Vita port of Earth Defense Force 2017, an Xbox 360 game of almost the same name which came out on the Xbox 360 back in 2007. As a member of the elite Earth Defense Force, developed to protect the planet against hostile aliens, you are the first to fight against the crazy insectoid aliens that invade Earth. With overpowered guns, destructible environments, and hilariously terrible voice acting, the game ends up being just about perfect for the portable environment. But if you’re looking for anything groundbreaking, you’re sure to be disappointed. (more…)
Posted in Reviews, Top Story, Vita
Tagged Earth Defense Force 2017
Daily Scoop: April 22, 2013 – Off to ECGC!
Another week, another exciting event! This week, it’s the East Coast Game Conference in North Carolina. I’ll be back on Friday! But until then, you’ll just have to find your own deals, sadly. Wait! Please don’t be too sad!
If you’ve been waiting patiently for Dishonored to go one sale, I’ve got good news – you can get it right now on Amazon for $19.99. If I didn’t have a giant pile of games sitting next to my television right now, as well as a big pile of stuff to move into my new apartment, I would have bought it already! Once I’m all moved in, I might splurge on a few new games. We’ll just have to see…
Got some great t-shirts for you today! Hit the jump for the awesomeness. (more…)
Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News
Daily Scoop: April 19, 2013 – The cake is… not a lie?
Well, at least, that’s what this Amazon.co.uk page is telling me. You mean I can make my very own Portal cake? I am envisioning all kinds of hilarious birthday party ideas right now!
Sadly, there are no good deals up today. Oh, but, you CAN pre-order Monaco over at Steam right now at a discount. You should definitely scoop that up!
There are a few good t-shirts, though, so you should hit the jump and check those out!
Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News
Secret Ponchos Hands-On Preview: These Outlaws Will Steal Your Heart (Literally)

Secret Ponchos is a top-down, twin stick arena shooter stylized as a Spaghetti Western – characters, locations, music, and all. Developer Switchblade Monkeys has taken their love of those old Italian movies and married it to twitch-reaction arena mechanics, creating a game that took PAX East 2013 by storm. After seeing the trailer, it was on the top of my list of must-play games that weekend, and I was not disappointed by my experience. (more…)
Posted in PC, Previews, PS3, Top Story, Xbox 360
Tagged PAX East 2013, Secret Ponchos
Amazing new print details controller evolution
Ever wonder what it would be like to see every controller ever made in one lovely evolutionary wall print? Well wonder no more, because now it’s a thing you can actually purchase. The Evolution of Video Game Controllers is a wonderful 27″ x 39″ print that will set you back $29. You can pre-order it now and it will ship on Monday, April 22.
From the write-up:
“The complete family tree of video game control schemes–including handhelds, joysticks, paddles, gamepads, and one notable glove–this chart shows how gaming input has evolved from simple knobs to directional pads to touch screens. Including every console ever, this sprawling print features 179 species and 12 genera over seven decades of gaming.”
I’m about to move into a new apartment, and I think I just found the first item I’m buying for it. Who wouldn’t want the Wu-Tang controller forever immortalized on their wall?
Posted in News
Daily Scoop: April 18, 2013 – Portal shirt mashups rule the day
Ever have a day where you didn’t feel like getting out of bed, other than to turn on your console, grab a controller, and take your ice cream out of the freezer to eat for breakfast? That’s pretty much every day for me lately – I just want to sit around and play games. But alas! Things need to get done, as they say. And so here I am, to let you know what sales and t-shirts are available for you today!
Let’s start with the new deals over at GameStop. They’re offering 50% off of “hundreds” of used games – looks like the total is actually 294, which technically is hundreds. You will likely find something you want in that tempting list. There are lots of PC downloads on sale – Borderlands 2 is $29.99, Crysis 3 is $39.99, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is $29.99, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dragonborn is $9.99, and XCOM: Enemy Unknown is $29.99. Plenty of physical games are on sale as well – Army of Two The Devil’s Cartel is $39.99, the Battlefield 3 premium edition is $39.99, FIFA Soccer 13 is $39.99, Halo 4 is $39.99, Need for Speed: Most Wanted is $49.99, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 is $49.99, and The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct is $39.99. Whew. That’s a lot of sales!
And now, t-shirts! (more…)
Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News
Daily Scoop: April 17, 2013 – Nintendo day!
Well, Nintendo fans are certainly happy today! Earthbound is coming to the Wii U, A Link to the Past is getting a sequel, and lots of other great stuff is happening. I guess this means I need to get a Wii U, huh!
Amazon has some fresh digital deals up. Continent of the Ninth Seal and Pet Pack – The Troobles: Second Life are free, American Pickers is $4.99, and Scribblenauts Unlimited is $8.99. Scoop ’em up!
There are two great t-shirts available today! (more…)
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