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Daily Scoop: October 5, 2011 – 24 hours is not enough

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Wow. I know it’s October and everything, but I’m still not sure how I got to be so busy! My calendar has gotten jam packed with games, talks, deadlines, conferences, conventions, expos, and, you know. LIFE, man. I need a few extra hours in the day, or maybe an extra day on the weekend, or could we just, I don’t know, shift the work week around and work four days and take off three days? We need to change this up!

Let’s see, what deals do we have today? Just one – Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games, which is Activision’s Tony Hawk: Shred Bundle, on sale today for $19.99 for the PlayStation 3. With the tagline “Get on board and go big!” how could this be a bad idea?

There’s nothing in today’s t-shirts, but yesterday’s shirt.w00t was awesome: (more…)

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Daily Scoop: October 3, 2011 – It’s definitely Monday

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Well, the weekend was amazing, but the work week has come back with a vengeance! Yes, Monday, we know you’re here. Thanks for rearing your ugly head at us. But seriously, can’t we just all go home and get back into bed? Especially with this crazy weather… sigh.

Anywho, time for today’s deals! Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games is Namco’s Active Life Outdoor Challenge for $39.99 for the Wii. Also up are new weekly deals at Amazon! They are:

Whew. That’s a lot!! As for t-shirts, today’s Ript, entitled “Stinking with Portals,” is hilarious: (more…)

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Daily Scoop: September 30, 2011 – Friday GO!

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Nicole Kline

It’s Friday, YES!! We have all survived yet another week! What are your big weekend plans? Mine include Ico, Dungeons & Dragons, some form of delicious brunch, and possibly taking in a film. I also need to do laundry, clean, and sleep, but who wants to put those into their planner? Those are boring.

Anyway, I’ve got some deals for you today! Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games is pretty lengthy today… a Mad Catz explosion!

  • Mad Catz Inc Wii Pro-Guitar Controller for $131.23
  • Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard and Software Bundle for Wii for $89.75
  • Mad Catz Inc PS3 Proguitar Controller for $112
  • Rock Band 3 Wireless Fender Mustang PRO-Guitar Controller for Xbox 360 for $122.37

Whew! Also, there are two Gold Box deals:

  • 8 AM PDT/11 AM EST: 33% Off SteelSeries Gaming Keyboard – this is the SteelSeries Merc Stealth Gaming Keyboard for $59.99!
  • 10 AM PDT/1 PM EST: The best seat at the World Championship Rally is in your house. – it’s the Playseat World Rally Championship Gaming Seat for $419.99!

No gamer shirts today, but you guys know I’m a total sucker for turtles, and I can’t resist this awesome ampersand shirt over at Qwertee: (more…)

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WB working on new Mortal Kombat movie for 2013

Posted on September 30, 2011 by John Scalzo

WB Games is having a practically “flawless” year and it looks like it’ll only get better with the announcement that a third Mortal Kombat movie is in development.

The currently untitled film will begin production next year under the watchful eye of director Kevin Tancharoen and writer Oren Uziel. If you’ll recall, Tancharoen was responsible for the gritty Mortal Kombat: Rebirth short film, which spawned this year’s Mortal Kombat: Legacy webseries. While Legacy was a mostly faithful retelling of the Mortal Kombat mythos, the new film will offer a more “realistic take” on the franchise when its released in 2013.

In addition to the new film, New Line Cinema President Toby Emmerich and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment President Kevin Tsujihara believe that the next game in the series (the currently untitled Mortal Kombat 10) will launch alongside the movie in 2013.

[Source: Los Angeles Times]

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Daily Scoop: September 28, 2011 – YAY Ico!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Nicole Kline

I was so involved with Ico yesterday that I forgot to even open my laptop. Sorry, Internet! But running around with Ico and Yorda again in beautiful high definition was just too amazing to be true. I am completely in love all over again. Also. People. It is pronounced EE-ko. Not AI-ko! “I” in Japanese comes out like “ee.” Everyone thinks I’m talking about Ecco the Dolphin when I mention my love of Ico. Please, stop the insanity!

Today’s Deal of the Day over at Amazon in video games is Capcom’s Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. This awesome DS title is on sale for just $15.99. Who in their right mind would object to that???

No game-related shirts today, but Ript has a cute “Firefly” one that is making me squee: (more…)

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Dead Island debut trailer being turned into a movie by Lionsgate

Posted on September 27, 2011 by John Scalzo

Do you remember Dead Island‘s haunting debut trailer that was released back in February? You know, the one that made you tear up a little bit? I know, I know, there was something in your eye.

Well those three minutes will form the basis of a Dead Island movie now in development at Lionsgate. Sean Daniel (The Wolfman, The Mummy) has signed on as a Producer. He’ll be joined by post-production guru Stefan Sonnenfeld (Transformers: Dark of the Moon, POTC: On Stranger Tides, nearly every other action movie of the last decade).

While the trailer will serve as the primary inspiration for the movie, Lionsgate has promised that Dead Island: The Movie will be” an innovation of the zombie genre because of its focus on human emotion, family ties and non-linear storytelling.” Hopefully that doesn’t include an appearance from Jigsaw.

“This is exactly the type of property we’re looking to adapt at Lionsgate – it’s sophisticated, edgy, and a true elevation of a genre that we know and love,” said Lionsgate’s President, Joe Drake.

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Daily Scoop: September 26, 2011 – So close to Ico

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Nicole Kline

It’s been a long wait, but the day is finally here – tomorrow, we get to experience the Ico and Shadow of the Colossus HD Collection. This is going to be a turning point in the lives of many gamers who missed these beautiful games the first time around. I can’t wait to play them again!

Anyway, onto the deals! Today’s Deal of the Day at Amazon in video games is Ignition Entertainment’s El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron. It’s $36.99 for both PS3 and Xbox 360. There are also new weekly deals up at Amazon as well:

Added bonus: today’s shirt.w00t features Chell from Portal on it! It’s called “Curiousest,” and it’s super cute: (more…)

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Conan shows off kinder, gentler Gears of War 3

Posted on September 24, 2011 by John Scalzo

Microsoft and Epic released the trilogy-capping Gears of War 3 earlier this week. But Conan O’Brien is here to let worried parents in on a big secret: it’s not as violent and vulgar as the first two titles in the series.

Watch as Delta Squad learns the true meaning of friendship as they get in touch with their feelings among the ruins of Sera. It’s beautiful man, just beautiful.

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