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Daily Scoop: January 19, 2012 – Let it not snow

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Snow is on the forecast for Philadelphia! This makes me a slightly sad panda. The only time I really enjoy snow is when I’m strapped into a snowboard on a mountain. Other than that, it’s mostly just a nuisance. Whatever! I’m going to lock myself inside and do some improper dancing.

What’s up for today? I’m glad you asked. Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games is a $50 promotional credit when you purchase an Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect. This could pay for an Xbox Live subscription, or another controller, or that copy of Modern Warfare 3 you’re dying for. Their PC game download deal of the day is Crysis Maximum Edition for $7.49.

Again, no gamer t-shirts, but I’m smitten with this one: (more…)

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Daily Scoop: January 18, 2012 – Board games are fun!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Tonight, my dashing boyfriend and I are heading to a friend’s for delicious food and board games. We’re going to play some Pandemic and try to cure the world of all of its horrible viruses! Considering I’ve only won the game a small fraction of times I’ve played it, I’m not optimistic. But it’s still fun! You should check it out.

Amazon’s got another EA PC download for today’s Deal of the Day in video games – this time it’s $6.99 for Battlefield Bad Company 2. This is a great deal on a solid game, so scoop it up! Amazon’s also got new weekly deals going in games as well. First up is 40% off Disney Universe for the PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360, bringing it down to $29.99. Next is $50 off the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector’s Edition, bringing that down to a more reasonable $99.99. If you buy a 250 GB Xbox 360 Holiday Kinect Bundle, you can get Kinect Sports Season Two and a Fitbit Wireless Activity/Sleep Tracker for free. And in the Warehouse, you can get Halo Reach for $17.99 used. Scoopity scoops!

No gamer shirts (what did you expect after having four yesterday!) but there is a hilarious “Army of Darkness” one I’m tempted to buy… (more…)

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Daily Scoop: January 17, 2012 – Long weekends keep me sane

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Well, they try to keep me sane, anyway. They mostly just prevent me from completely losing my sanity, which I think is different than being entirely sane…

Anyway! Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games is EA’s Medal of Honor for just $6.99 on the PC. As what I consider to be one of the most underrated games of 2010, this game is an absolute must-buy at this price. GameStop‘s new deals start tomorrow, and include $30 off Assassin’s Creed: Revelations and $10 off Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3. Scoop ’em up!

I’ve got a record-breaking four video game t-shirts for you today! Rejoice, friends, rejoice! (more…)

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Daily Scoop: January 13, 2012 – Friday the 13th!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Nicole Kline

It’s Friday, friends! And it’s the 13th: traditionally a bad omen. I’ve had some ill luck to start off the day – a flash drive containing valuable data has kicked the bucket. I’m hoping someone can help me revive it. But the good news is that Don Riggs and I have claimed this day to be Dune Day! Behold us in our glory.

What’s going on in the world of deals today? Well, so far as I know, all we’ve got is Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games, which is Turtle Beach’s Ear Force X31 Digital RF Wireless Game Audio + Xbox Live Chat. It’s on sale for $69.99 from $99.99.

Just one video game shirt today, which is dedicated to one of your favorite characters in Portal: (more…)

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Daily Scoop: January 12, 2012 – All’s Quiet on the Thursday Front

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Not much of anything going on today, except for a smattering of rain on and off! It’s a quiet, boring day, and I’m kind of hoping it stays that way. I’ve been gaming a lot lately, and I could use another quiet night of gaming and kitties and something warm in my tummy…

The only deal I’ve got for you today is Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games, which is Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. It’s just $17.99 today, but chances are, if you’re a fan of the series, you’ve already got this one. But just in case you were waiting for it to go on sale, well – today’s your lucky day!

There aren’t even any good video game-related t-shirts for sale today. I mean, seriously, the Internet is quiet. The only thing I’ve been hearing about is this whole Girl Scout cookie boycott thing, about the people up in arms because the Girl Scouts let a transgender kid join their ranks. All these stories have done is make me really want some Girl Scout cookies…

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Daily Scoop: January 11, 2012 – Hooray for Humpday

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Whew, it’s Wednesday at last, which means we’re halfway through the week. I couldn’t be happier! And I’m also super happy with the Final Fantasy XIII-2 demo, which I started last night but couldn’t finish because I had a splitting headache. Spoiler alert: I adore it so far. Like anyone is surprised by that…

Over at Amazon, the Deal of the Day in video games is the black Xbox 360 controller, which is on sale today only for $27.99 down from $39.99. If you got an Xbox 360 for Christmas and need another controller, you should definitely take advantage of this!

GameStop also has some deals going on – buy Just Dance 3 and save 50% on any Ubisoft dance game. Not bad! Their full deals for the week can be found here.

Just one video game related t-shirt today, but I’m also pimping out a design by a fellow Philadelphian! (more…)

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Daily Scoop: January 10, 2012 – Two-shirt Tuesday!

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Nicole Kline

It’s a balmy Tuesday, with the promise of a lovely night. New demos are on my schedule for this evening, as well as a game I’m reviewing on the iPad. You’ll just have to wait until the review is up to know what that game is, though. It’s a delightful secret!

Let’s see, what’s up for today in the world of deals? Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games is the Aksys game Fate/Extra LE. This PSP game is on sale for $29.99 today only. Also, this week at Amazon, get $50 in promotional credit when you buy the Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect. Personally, i’m waiting for the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle…

Two awesome t-shirts today, both of which I want! Hit the jump for details… (more…)

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Daily Scoop: January 9, 2012 – Another Monday

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Ah, Monday. You snuck up on me yet again! I’m going to start calling you Ninja Monday. Though I guess it probably doesn’t help that I barely got any sleep all weekend. I’m making it easy for you!

So what’s going on this stealthy Monday? Well, Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games is very similar to what they had going on last week – it’s Lego Pirates of the Caribbean, which is just $19.99 for the PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360. If you missed it last week, now’s your chance!

Amazon’s also got a new weekly deal up – 25% off of the Wii version of Aksys’ Bit.Trip Complete. It’s still pretty pricey at $29.28, but it’s a good game, so it’s worth it! You can also pick up a used Xbox 360 copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for $9.99 in the Amazon Warehouse this week.

Just one video game t-shirt for you today… (more…)

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