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Daily Scoop: February 21, 2012 – …and then I took an arrow to the knee
I, for one, am tired of the whole “arrow to the knee” meme, and I haven’t even played Skyrim yet. Does that just make me a jerk? Possibly. Do I care? Not really.
What I do care about are deals! Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games is Disney Princess: Magical Jewels on the DS. It’s just $9.99 today, which is 50% off the regular price. Scoop it up and you, too, can be a pretty, pretty princess!
Also, GameFly is having a big under $20 blowout sale on their used games! The sale includes some pretty good deals, like Brink for $6.99 on the Xbox 360, Gears of War 2 for $7.99, F.3.A.R. for $9.99 for PS3 and Xbox 360, and Tron: Evolution – Battle Grids for the Wii. Check it out!
Today’s video game t-shirt is a tired meme I may have alluded to already… (more…)
Daily Scoop: February 20, 2012 – Add some Disgaea to your day!
Well I certainly did do a lot of baking this weekend, and a lot of writing, but not nearly as much video gaming as I wanted. I did go to the movies, and play some Dungeons & Dragons, and watched “The Walking Dead,” of course. And ate lots and lots and lots of food. Yum!
So what’s the big deal for today? I’m happy to say it’s Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games, which is the Premium Edition of Atlus’ Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten. If you’ve never played this series, there’s no better time than now – grab that up for $39.99, and maybe find a cheap deal on the PSP version of Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness, and say goodbye to your free time for the next few… months.
There’s also a fantastic video game related shirt today: (more…)
Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News, PS3, PSP
Daily Scoop: February 17, 2012 – Bake-off!
Well, as I promised, I’ve been baking and baking and baking today, interspersed with some reading (Walking Dead is so good), gaming (I heart Final Fantasy XIII-2), and writing. Oh yeah, and some grocery shopping. Exciting, amirite?
There’s a couple of digital deals over at Amazon as their Deal of the Day in video games. They’ve got Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for $4.99, Mass Effect for $4.99, Mass Effect 2 for $4.99, and Mass Effect 2 – Digital Deluxe Edition for $7.49. This is an excellent time to get into the Mass Effect games, seeing as Mass Effect 3 is just around the corner!
No shirts today, folks. Yesterday’s four shirts probably jinxed us for life.
Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News
Daily Scoop: February 16, 2012 – Major gaming t-shirt round-up!
It’s Thursday! But I’m off tomorrow (can anyone say The Secret World of Arrietty?) so today is really my Friday. Hooray! I plan on baking, playing more Final Fantasy XIII-2, baking, knitting, baking, doing some laundry, baking, and reading. Oh, and did I mention I’ll be baking? Baking!
Not really all that much in the way of deals today, I’m afraid. The Deal of the Day in video games over at Amazon is the PC download of Trendy Entertainment’s Dungeon Defenders for $2.99 marked down from $14.99. Um, scoop it up, I guess? If you’re into that?
Fortunately, there are plenty of video game shirts today to make up for it! I’ve got a record-breaking four shirts for you today! (more…)
Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News
Daily Scoop: February 15, 2012 – Hello, Vita!
Welcome to America, PlayStation Vita! Those of you lucky/rich/insane enough to shell out $350 for the early edition of the Vita are probably at home right now, drooling on their expensive technology. Am I jealous? I certainly am. Do I really wish I’d already done my tax return? I sure do. Will I do it faster because of this? We’ll have to see.
Today’s Deal of the Day in video games over at Amazon is Battlefield 3 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It’s just $39.99 for today only. This is your chance to get the latest in this awesome franchise for 33% off!
Not one, but two great gaming shirts today. Behold! (more…)
Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News, PS3, Xbox 360
Daily Scoop: February 14, 2012 – Thank you Operation Rainfall
They’ve done it. Well, maybe it wasn’t all them, but it sure seems like Operation Rainfall had something to do with the release of Xenoblade Chronicles, The Last Story, and now Pandora’s Tower outside of Japan. That last one is the one I’ve wanted to play the most, so the fact that it’s coming to Europe signifies that it’s just one step closer to my homeland. Please, Nintendo. Please do not make me buy a Wii from another region. I would be sad.
Anyway, it’s Valentine’s Day! And you know what that means. Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games is, of course, Catherine! What else could it be but Atlus’ insane infidelity simulation? The game is just $29.99 today for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and well worth it at this price. Scoop it up!
No gaming shirts today, but this amazing shirt is perfect for geeks on Valentine’s Day! (more…)
Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News
Daily Scoop: February 13, 2012 – Frightful weather
This was one cold weekend!! It was so cold yesterday I had to bust out my long underwear and my fleece-lined hoodie. And there’s snow on the forecast for the next few days. What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than cuddled up, watching the snow?
What do we have for deals today? Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games today is the Glossy Black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, on sale for $36.99 from $49.99. There are also two Lightning Deals – one is an Xbox 360 controller for your PC, and the other is a Razer Gaming Headset. Scoop ’em up!
Don’t forget about Amazon’s new weekly gaming deals, either. This week they’ve got:
- The King of Fighters XIII for $39.99
- GoldenEye 007: Reloaded for $49.99
- Transformers: Dark of the Moon for $29.99
- Dungeon Defenders (PC) for $2.99
- Halo Reach for $16.99 used at the Warehouse
Whew. That’s a lot of deals. And to top it off, I’ve even got a t-shirt for you today! (more…)
Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News
Daily Scoop: February 10, 2012 – Another busy weekend
Yay, Friday has arrived at last! And it’s yet another busy weekend, filled with meetings, Dungeons & Dragons, and – what else? – gaming! This weekend also brings back everyone’s favorite zombie food with new episodes of the “Walking Dead.” Hooray!
Let’s see, what’s up for today? Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games is $25 off the Plantronics Gamecom X40 for the Xbox 360. This stereo headset is super fancy, “with a closed-ear design and 40mm speakers” and “specially designed earpods and headband redistribute the pressure for long-wearing comfort.” Too bad I’m saving up for a pair of Astros…
What shirts do I have for you today? Hit the jump to find out! (more…)
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