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Daily Scoop: December 5, 2011 – Kaaaaart!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Nicole Kline

It’s only been out for a little over 24 hours, and yet I can’t stop playing Mario Kart 7. It is so much fun! Especially the gliding, and the going underwater, and the retro circuits, and… yeah. Pretty much everything. The only problem with all Mario Kart games made after Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is that the DD music is always stuck in my head. Not that that’s a bad thing…

So today is day 7 of Amazon’s 19 Days of Deals, and it’s Music & Dance Day! Leading the pack on these deals is Just Dance 3 coming in at $25.99 on the PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360. That’s what I call a scoop!

No game shirts today, but I love Nowhere Bad‘s “Vote Bueller:” (more…)

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Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth Review: You Remind Me of the Drake

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Christopher Golden’s Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth is another tale set in Nathan Drake’s adventure-filled universe. For the first time, fans get to follow Drake through the plot of a book instead of actually getting to control him through one of Naughty Dog’s beloved games. As Drake and his mentor, Sully, race across the world trying to unlock the secrets of the labyrinths built by Daedalus, they unravel an ancient mystery and end up with more than they bargained for. But is an intriguing plot fueled by these famous characters enough for this book to be a success? (more…)

Posted in Etcetera, Reviews, Top Story |

Daily Scoop: December 2, 2011 – A reason for the Skeeson

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Nicole Kline

YAY! It’s Friday! We made it to the end of the week, people. That is reason to celebrate! Though I have to sadly admit that my skeeball league team, the Alex Mack Daddies, had our first loss last night during the finals. It was an amazing game, though, and we all rolled well, and the skeeson was awesome, so I can’t really be too sad! And the weekend begins in just a few short hours, so really… what’s there to be sad about?

Certainly not today’s deals, that’s for sure!

It’s the fourth day of Amazon’s 19 Days of Deals, and today they’ve got accessories galore! Thinking about getting that Nerf Armor for your 3DS? Maybe you want some extra, off-brand Wii wheels? Scoop ’em up!

Today’s Yetee is rockin’ like Dokken, if Dokken were Bowser: (more…)

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Daily Scoop: December 1, 2011 – I’ve got the blues

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Nicole Kline

I know it’s a Thursday, but it feels like a Monday! Such a Monday. I think it’s the fact that I wake up and it’s dark, and I leave work and it’s dark, and I didn’t get my Starbucks this morning, and why can’t it already be Friday… or better yet, Sunday, so I can already be playing Mario Kart 7? The nerve of this Thursday.

Anyway, I’m sure you’re wondering what’s up on Amazon for their third day of 19 Days of Deals! It’s PC Games, and has a pretty wide variety – you can get downloads of Darksiders or Metro 2033 for $4.99, Sid Meier’s Civ V Game of the Year Edition or L.A. Noire for $29.99, and many others. Check it out!

No game shirts today, but I’m a sucker for this awesome Star Wars shirt over at Nowhere Bad: (more…)

Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News, PC |

Jacked: The Grand Theft Auto Story to release in April 2012, GTA5 to follow?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by John Scalzo

David Kushner is the author of Masters of Doom, one of the essential texts on video game history. And he’s returning to the world of “interactive entertainment” with his next project: Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto. Set for release on April 3, 2012, the book promises to tell the tale of the franchise’s creation as well as the true story behind the “Hot Coffee” incident.

Besides flying to the top of my must read list, the release of Jacked also raises some interesting questions about the release of Grand Theft Auto V. A marketing blurb for the audio edition in the 2012 Blackstone Audio catalog seems to imply that Grand Theft Auto V will be released shortly after Jacked:

The release of a GTA is always a big media moment, and this book will release prior to the next game.

Admittedly, “prior to the next game” could mean anything. After the book is released in April, Grand Theft Auto V might not be released until the Fall or ever sometime in 2013. But I believe this book is meant as a media tie-in for the next game in the series, so a GTA5 release in the Spring is a very real possibility.

And remember, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick told investors that the company expects to see “substantial earnings growth” during their next fiscal year… which begins on April 1, 2012.

Yes, a Spring release for GTA5 is a very real possibility indeed.

Posted in Etcetera, News, PS3, Xbox 360 | Tagged Grand Theft Auto V

Daily Scoop: November 30, 2011 – It’s the end of the month as we know it

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Nicole Kline

…and I feel fine! I mean, I can’t believe tomorrow is December already, but I’m not wigging out as hard as most people are. The crazy Christmas rush is about to begin! I’m glad I do most of my shopping online. I can’t cope with stores anymore!

Amazon has a crazy amount of deals going on, building up to the holiday. Today is the second day of their 19 Days of Deals, and it’s Action Games! They’ve got Dead Island and Deus Ex: Human Revolution for $29.99 ($19.99 on PC), Rage and Resistance 3 for $39.99, and BioShock 2 and Duke Nukem Forever for $9.99. There’s loads more, so check it out!

Shirt.w00t has an awesome Mario Kart shirt in their holiday gift guide: (more…)

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Daily Scoop: November 23, 2011 – More Black Friday deals

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Yay, tomorrow is Thanksgiving! My boyfriend and I plan on spending it exactly how we want to spend it: eating Chinese food and playing games. I, for one, am super excited!

First, a reminder of all the Black Friday deals that John Scalzo, our editor, has been hard at work putting together:

And, of course, Amazon has brand new deals again today, revving up for the big day Friday. Their Deal of the Day in video games is Disney’s Epic Mickey with Wii Epic Mickey Remote Charger for $49.99. Fans of the game can’t pass this one up! They’ve also added in another weekly deal – Save Up to 50% on Epic Quests and Adventures – and they’ve got brand new Gold Box deals:

10:00 AM PST/1 PM EST – This Wii game pairs red-hot international dance steps with sexy Latin music to create a fun yet challenging exercise party – It’s Zumba Fitness for $27.99!
10:00 AM PST/1 PM EST – Power your Wii experience with this power adaptor for Wii. – Nyko Power Adapter for Wii for $12.49!
10:00 AM PST/1 PM EST – The perfect accessory kit to accommodate any Wii Fit workout session. – Wii 5-In-1 Fitness Bundle for $19.99!
11 AM PST/2 PM EST: Challenge your friends and play with the King of Cool himself and his international group of friends. – This is Chuck E Cheese’s Party Games for $9.99
11 AM PST/2 PM EST: This diverse title is filled with fun, creative, and skill building games. – Aaand Chuck E Cheese’s Gameroom for $9.99!
11 AM PST/2 PM EST: Cheese-themed games for young minds. – You guessed it – Chuck E Cheese’s Playhouse for $9.99!
12 PM PST/3 PM EST: This game is based on the wildly popular and Emmy-awarding winning TV game show of the same name.
12 PM PST/3 PM EST: Discover endless family fun at the Family Game Night Theme Park!
12 PM PST/3 PM EST: A classic board game comes to life through a living, breathing city that you can build, own, and monopolize.
1 PM PST/4 PM EST: Go head to head with your friends in six sporting events playing this popular PS3 Move game.
1 PM PST/4 PM EST: This PS3 Move game pairs red-hot international dance steps with sexy Latin music.
1 PM PST/4 PM EST: This PlayStation Move game brings three iconic franchises together for the first time in an out of this world intergalactic adventure.
1 PM PST/4 PM EST: Display and charge up to 4 PlayStation Move controllers with ease .
2 PM PST/5 PM EST: Experience the crushing difficulty of arcade-style action on your Wii and follow Commander Video’s journey home.
2 PM PST/5 PM EST: Experience the crushing difficulty of arcade-style action in 3D and follow Commander Video’s journey home.
3 PM PST/6 PM EST: In the fight to become the top predator, only the most powerful dinosaurs will survive.
3 PM PST/6 PM EST: Embark on a thrilling journey with the 4 Elements through a magical fairy-tale world.
3 PM PST/6 PM EST: Will the Goddess of Wisdom be merciful to you?

No gaming shirts today, but I seriously want today’s Yetee, which is called “Happy Hoth-idays:” (more…)

Posted in 3DS, Daily Scoop, DS, Etcetera, News, PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360 |

Daily Scoop: November 22, 2011 – Black Friday deals are GO!

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Tuesday is here, and Black Friday is looming! The deals around the Internet have been totally off the hook (and those Target commercials are really getting on my nerves!). Our editor, John Scalzo, has been hard at work amassing all of the Black Friday deals in one place. Behold:

Amazon’s also got a boatload of deals happening as well. Their Deal of the Day in video games is Warner Bros’ Lego Rock Band, which is just $9.99 for the PS3 version today. Today only they’ve also got Resistance 3 with Sharp Shooter for $69.99. They’ve also got new weekly deals:

And that’s not all! Amazon’s also got Gold Box deals in video games as well:

11 AM PST/2 PM EST: This game combines magic based combat against otherworldly enemies with platforming and puzzle-solving gameplay. It’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow for $19.99 on Xbox 360!
11 AM PST/2 PM EST: Xbox 360 Kinect 4GB Bundle with $100 Credit
12 PM PST/3 PM EST: These two award-winning classics are now available for the PlayStation 3 remastered in HD with full stereoscopic 3D support This one is the Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection for $24.99!
1 PM PST/4 PM EST: This title gives global football fans a truly realistic, immersive and a delightfully playable take on the beautiful game. This is Pro-Evolution Soccer 2012 for $39.99 on PS3!
1 PM PST/5 PM EST: Single-handedly destroy an army of monsters and evil spirits with lightning-fast swordfighting action.
3 PM PST/6 PM EST: Grab your PlayStation Move motion controllers and step into the dark and gritty underground of bare knuckle brawling.
4 PM PST/7 PM EST: You have six days to rescue an entire country plunged into chaos by a brutal revolution.
5 PM PST/8 PM EST: This multiplayer baseball game delivers a true Major League Baseball experience for gamers on the PlayStation 3 platform.

Whew. On top of that, there are two great gaming shirts today… (more…)