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Daily Scoop: September 1, 2011 – Summer is coming to a close (I hope)

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Nicole Kline

That’s right, summer. Get the heck out of here! We’re not sad to see you go. And we’re even less sad because the fall lineup is blowing our minds. Literally. My head just exploded everywhere. It’s pretty gross. Somebody better come clean this up…

Anywho, today’s Deal of the Day in video games over at Amazon is EA’s Need for Speed: Shift for the PS3 for just $9.99. Amazon’s also got some lightning deals up:

  • 11 AM PST: This robust RPG comes to the next-gen console
  • 11 AM PST: High-octane speed
  • 1 PM PST: The Man of Steel always gets the babes
  • 1 PM PST: This Collector’s Edition comes straight from Vault Tec
  • 3 PM PST:Battle your way across this limited edition’s heat-blasted wasteland
  • 3 PM PST: Get ready for the sequel by playing this original role playing shooter

We’ll update them as they’re available!

Today’s Ript, just called “Beam Me Up,” is totally adorable: (more…)

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Daily Scoop: August 30, 2011 – Back to the grind

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Another day, another dollar, amirite kids? PAX is over and so is all the fun. It’s time to get back to work. And by work, I mean digging up deals!

Today’s Deal of the Day in video games over at Amazon is Activision’s PS3 Tony Hawk: Ride Skateboard Bundle for the PS3 (obviously). It’s $19.99 down from $39.99, and lets you grind like Tony Hawk, YEAH! Well, just, you know. Without the wheels, or the talent, or the fame.

There’s a fantastic shirt over at Qwertee today called “I Love Science:” (more…)

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Daily Scoop: August 29, 2011 – Bye, PAX

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Ah, PAX – we hardly knew ye. There was a plethora of news (and the Penny Arcade game is getting a third episode, for real!). I watched from afar (when the hurricane wasn’t knocking out all my power) and missed you. Hopefully some friends grabbed me some swag!

Anyway, onto the deals! Today’s Deal of the Day in video games over at Amazon is Konami’s Karaoke Revolution Glee Bundle for the Wii. It’s $30.99 down from $49.99, and has 35 songs from season one of the hit show. Scoop it up!

Amazon’s also got new weekly deals up – and there are a lot of them!

To round it all out, there’s an awesome t-shirt called “The Battle of Nintendor” over at Ript, and I want it: (more…)

Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News, PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360 |

Daily Scoop: August 26, 2011 – PAX arrives!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Nicole Kline

PAX Prime has arrived! And sadly, I am still in Philadelphia. Due to financial issues, I had to cancel my trip. But that doesn’t mean we won’t still be writing about everything as it comes out! Keep your eyes here for the latest info as we get it.

Today’s Deal of the Day in video games over at Amazon today is CTA Digital’s Wii Knockout Boxing Gloves for $9.99. It’s (unsurprisingly) compatible with Wii boxing games, including Punch-Out!, Victorious Boxers: Revolution, FaceBreaker: K.O. Party, and Ready 2 Rumble: Revolution.

No video game t-shirts today, but again, today’s shirt.w00t, called “Do Not Pass Go,” made me squee a bit: (more…)

Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News, Wii |

Daily Scoop: August 25, 2011 – The hurricane approaches!

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Nicole Kline

So we’re having earthquakes these days on the east coast, and next up is a hurricane! Hurricane Irene (which happens to be my middle name) is on her way to rain out everyone’s weekend. Here’s hoping everyone stays safe and dry!

Today’s Deal of the Day in video games over at Amazon today is Sony’s PlayStation Move Heroes for just $19.99. If you’re looking for a game to play with your dust-covered Move controller, this might be a good choice. My opinion? Call me when it’s $9.99.

No video game t-shirts today, but today’s shirt.w00t, called “There is No Escape,” is pretty cute: (more…)

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Daily Scoop: August 24, 2011 – 80s movies galore!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Iiiiiit’s Wednesday! We’re at the halfway mark through the work week. Hopefully we won’t have another earthquake today! Though I’m not tired of people asking, “Did you feel it?!?!” Yes, I feel it! I feel the cosmos!

Anywho, Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games today is Aksys’ 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors for the Nintendo DS. It’s just $20.99 today, and is chock full of some really amazing puzzles. Check it out!

No video game t-shirts today, but there are two 80s movies t-shirts that will make you chuckle: (more…)

Posted in Daily Scoop, DS, Etcetera, News |

Daily Scoop: August 23, 2011 – Gold Box Event!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Yay! It’s Video Game Gold Box Event day over at Amazon! Weeeeee!! On sale all day is Just Dance Summer Party for the Wii for just $14.99 (it’s got Estelle’s “American Boy” – squeeeee!). Here’s the full list of other Gold Box deals and when they’re coming, updated as we get the information:

  • 6:00 AM PDT/9:00 AM EST: A single player, AI team-based RPG that brings thought-provoking, addictive fun to the PSP – it’s Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable for $27.99!
  • 8:00 AM PDT/11:00 AM EST: Bust out your vuvuzelas one last time. (probably 2010 FIFA World Cup !) – yup! it’s 2010 FIFA World Cup for $14.99!
  • 11:00 AM PDT/2:00 PM EST: Relive and play through memorable, historic moments of the Masters with this starter bundle for the PlayStation Move. (probably Tiger Woods 12 Move Bundle!)
  • 2:00 PM PDT/5:00 PM EST: Yoo are the star (probably Yoostar 2!)
  • 5:00 PM PDT/8:00 PM EST: A mob of fun-loving zombies is about to invade your X360
  • 8:00 PM PDT/11:00 PM EST: Step into the cage with this mixed martial arts brawler for the PS3

Also, remember that awesome Hello Kitty/Street Fighter article we posted a while back? Well, it turns out that it’s a real t-shirt called “Hello Kit-Li” by artist Karen Hallion, and can be purchased over at Redbubble. Righteous!

Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News, Wii |

Daily Scoop: August 22, 2011 – Fun hangover!

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Nicole Kline

I had way more fun this weekend than I thought humanly possible! The Philadelphia Geek Awards were amazing (check out what you missed!), I played loads of Dungeons & Dragons, and I got to spend yesterday with my family. It was low on video games, but with PAX Prime coming up in just a few days (eeeee!), I’ll be making up for that soon enough.

Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games today is EA Sports MMA for $9.99 on the PlayStation 3. Also, the PC MMO Hello Kitty Online Premier Edition is just $5.56! The two new weekly deals are a discount on Kinect game Brunswick Pro Bowling, which is $27.08, and the other is buy Disney Epic Mickey, get another Disney game from that list free. That means you could get Disney Epic Mickey and Disney Sing It: Party Hits for $29.99. ZOMG.

Nothing in the t-shirt world today, unless you aim to misbehave: (more…)

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