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Daily Scoop: February 7, 2013 – Adventure Time!
Whew! I feel like my life is a big adventure right now. I mean, I don’t have a dog who can change his shape and size, but I do often sing to my cat that he’s Pup the Cat and I’m Nik the Human. Does that count as being a part of the adventure? I sure hope so.
Anyway! I forgot to mention yesterday that there are some deals going on at GameStop. The Angry Birds Trilogy, Dragon’s Dogma, and Wreck-It Ralph are all $10 off, and Wipeout 3 is $20 off. There are also some deals on Xbox 360 accessories as well, including $15 off the Kinect with Kinect Adventures. Scoop ’em up!
Just one t-shirt today, but it’s a sorely tempting one, mashing up two of my favorite things! (more…)
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Daily Scoop: February 6, 2013 – A good day for gaming
Last night was board game night, and for the first time in ages, we played Cards Against Humanity. Despite the fact that I’ve seen most of those cards, I still laughed until my stomach hurt. Then I learned how to play Ticket to Ride and got my butt kicked. It was a great night whether you won or lost (I lost both games!).
There’s nothing new in the way of deals today. Nada. Zip. Which is good for me, since I’m working my way through about four video games right now, each of which is very demanding on my attention. That’s not a complaint, because frankly, this is a really good day for gaming, and I can’t wait to get home and grab my pink DualShock and hop on the couch. But, you know. Not having game deals makes it easier for me to stop adding to my precarious pile of backlogged games.
What I do have for you are some pretty great t-shirts! (more…)
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Daily Scoop: February 5, 2013 – Isaac Clarke edition
It’s February 5, and that means one amazing thing: Dead Space 3 has arrived! It’s in my hands right now, which makes it really, really hard to type. One of my favorite websites, Super Punch, linked to this incredible handmade Chibi Isaac, as well as this sexy new Clarke figure. It’s a great day to be a fan of Dead Space.
There are a few new deals up at Amazon, including Gears of War 3 for $14.18, Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Stand-Alone Software for $14.00, Kirby’s Epic Yarn for $13.68, Ridge Racer Unbounded for $21.42, and Wii Party for $19.90. Check out more discounts on their deals page.
There are a couple of good shirts up today – hit the break for more details! (more…)
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Daily Scoop: February 4, 2013 – Post-Super Bowl blues
Boo, it sure is sad now that the Super Bowl is over. All that sports just finished until the sports start again. What am I going to do without the commercials, the pigskin, the ladies dancing?
Ha! I really had you going there, didn’t I? I don’t know anything about sports these days, really. I used to watch hockey, and then I had a brief affair with baseball, but for the most part – despite the fact that my uncle is a coach for an NFL team – I avoid sports altogether. Maybe I should get into it for the spirit of things with my family, but… boooorrrrriinnngggggggg.
Not too many deals going on today, but there are some decent pre-order bonuses going on. Amazon hasn’t really been advertising their promotional credit so much anymore, but there are a few happening right now – Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel, Crysis 3, Dead Space 3, and SimCity – Limited Edition will all net you $20 in promotional credit with a pre-order. You can also get $10 for pre-ordering God of War: Ascension. I got my Dead Space 3 order in just in time. Isaac is my co-pilot! Or something.
I’ve got a few shirts for you today… (more…)
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Daily Scoop: January 31, 2013 – Here comes February
Wow, January flew by in the blink of an eye! It was like a blur of homework, video games, and single-digit temperatures. Dead Space 3 comes out next week already, and I haven’t even put a dent in Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch! This year needs to slow down…
Not too much going on in the deals department. You can save 15% on the Assassin’s Creed III Encyclopedia Edition, or 43% off the Final Fantasy XIII-2 Collector’s Edition. Don’t get too excited – no, seriously, I get your sarcasm. I GET IT.
There are a few good shirts for sale today! (more…)
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Daily Scoop: January 29, 2013 – It’s getting hot in here
Last week, the weather was in the single digits, but this week, things are going to change over here on the East Coast. Tomorrow, it’s supposed to be 60 degrees. 60 degrees! That means I only have to wear one pair of pants and two shirts, tops. Not the two pairs of pants, two pairs of socks, four shirts, and a winter coat that I’ve been wearing. A brief respite from the cold is nice, but this is just going to make me crazy.
Anyway, what deals are there today? Well, there’s a big Tritton headset sale going on over at Amazon. Check out the Tritton TRIAX-180 AX 180 Stereo Gaming Headset for $49.99, the Tritton Pro+ 5.1 Surround Gaming Headset for $169.99, and the Tritton Primer Wireless Stereo Headset for $79.99.
I’ve got two great t-shirts for you today: (more…)
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Daily Scoop: January 28, 2013 – Late Arrival
Well, it was a long time coming, but my copy of Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch finally arrived! I ordered it straight from Namco Bandai, and it took almost an entire week to get here. I’m so spoiled by Amazon and GameStop, as well as the PSN and Steam, that waiting for a game is almost a foreign concept now. But it’s here, and I’m going to play it to death when I get home tonight!
Not many deals going on today, unfortunately. Amazon has a few video game deals, including Call of Duty: Black Ops II for $45, Chocolatier for $7.50, NBA 2K11 for $16.49, and an Xbox 360 Live Subscription Gold Card for $39.99. Scoop ’em up!
And now, for the t-shirts! (more…)
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Daily Scoop: January 25, 2013 – It’s Friday, I’m in love
As cheesy as it sounds, it’s true. It is Friday, and I am in love, so I think it’s OK to say it. I’m ready to get some gaming done this weekend, especially since the forecast calls for super snowy times! But it’s more likely that I’ve got a date with homework, as well as some extra credit. We’ll see if I can get in some more Dead Space 3 time while I’m at it!
No new deals today, though the sales at Amazon from yesterday and the day before are still going strong. Check ’em out, or save your pennies for the upcoming releases!
Two good shirts to share with you today: (more…)
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