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Cyber Monday Game Deals 2011: Amazon

Posted on November 28, 2011 by John Scalzo

The Black Friday frenzy may be over, but Amazon has typically saved their best deals for Cyber Monday, and this year is no exception. Their complete list of game deals is brimming with major new releases such as Batman: Arkham City, Madden NFL 12, Gears of War 3, and many, many more.

Hit the jump for a look at some of the best deals at Amazon on this Cyber Monday and don’t forget about those Lightning Deals. (more…)

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New Releases: Mario Kart 7, Assassin’s Creed Revelations for PC, NatGeo Challenge

Posted on November 26, 2011 by John Scalzo

With December upon us, the Fall gaming rush has come to a close as only a handful of titles are left to be released in 2011. But one of those games is also one of the biggest games of the year, Mario Kart 7. The first “numbered” Mario Kart sequel also adds a number of other new features to the series including karts with hang gliders, underwater tracks, and first-person tilt controls.

Also available in stores this week is the PC version of Assassin’s Creed: Revelations and the PS3/Wii/Xbox 360 trivia contest National Geographic Challenge!

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Black Friday Game Deals 2011: Amazon

Posted on November 25, 2011 by John Scalzo

Black Friday is here and Amazon‘s Black Friday bargains are pretty similar to the discounted games during yesterday’s Pre-Black Friday (AKA Thanksgiving) sale.

But there’s still plenty of deals to be had during the online retailer’s Black Friday including major new releases like Batman: Arkham City, Madden NFL 12, Gears of War 3, and many, many more.

Hit the jump for a list of Amazon’s Black Friday sales. But remember, they’re changing all the time, and the retailer has always saved some of the best sales for Cyber Monday.But today’s Lightning Deals are pretty neat. (more…)

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Pre-Black Friday Game Deals 2011: Amazon

Posted on November 24, 2011 by John Scalzo

Black Friday begins tomorrow, but there are still plenty of deals to be found on this Black Friday Eve Thanksgiving Day.

After a few days of appetizers, Amazon has launched their massive Black Friday sale encompassing hundreds of games. This includes major new releases like Batman: Arkham City, Madden NFL 12, Gears of War 3, and many, many more.

Hit the jump for a list of today’s Pre-Black Friday sales available at Amazon. But remember, they’re changing all the time. And don’t forget about today’s Lightning Deals. (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…)

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Test Drive: Ferrari on track for a March 2012 release in Europe

Posted on November 23, 2011 by John Scalzo

Publisher Bigben Interactive has announced they’ve signed a deal to distribute Test Drive: Ferrari on the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. Quick show of hands, did anyone even realize Test Drive: Ferrari was in development?

Details are a bit sparse on the 20th game in the long-running racing franchise, but we do know that it’ll be released in European territories (minus the United Kingdom) on March 30, 2012.

It’s currently unknown if Atari will pick up Test Drive: Ferrari for a North American release, but after the success of Test Drive Unlimited and Test Drive Unlimited 2, I’d say it’s pretty likely.

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Bethesda programmed Morrowind, Cyrodiil into Skyrim

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Brian Bishop

When I first picked up The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, I realized that this was the way I wanted to play Elder Scrolls. I only wished that I could return to the lands from the two previous games, Morrowind and Cyrodiil, with Skyrim’s engine. Well, maybe we won’t have to wait that long for an official way to do it.

On the tumblr site PPSh-41, the owner of the site, Jesse, has used the noclip setting in the PC version of the game to go outside Skyrim’s boundaries. There, he found that the worlds of the previous two games were actually IN the game. Sadly, these lands were in a dramatically lower resolution, lower scale, and not functional or playable in any form.

Why is it there?  I would like to hope that maybe Bethesda has some big plans for Skyrim DLC in the future to include the worlds of the previous games. Of course, this could also just be the attention to detail that Bethesda is known for in it’s games, or just throwing in a nice little easter egg for those who were curious. Either way, it’s a rather exciting prospect.

Once again, the tumblr article with pictures and analysis can be found here: PPSh-41.

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Your wallet feels the pain thanks to this Max Payne 3 Special Edition

Posted on November 22, 2011 by John Scalzo

Max Payne 3 is really coming. After years of false starts and delays, the game is finally on track for a March 2012 release. And Rockstar plans to celebrate with the release of a massive Special Edition of the game that must be pre-ordered before January 15, 2012.

Retailing for $99.99, the Max Payne 3 Special Edition will include a copy of the game and a ton of other cool content. I think my favorite piece of included swag is the bullet keychain with a screw-off back.

Even if bullet keychains aren’t your thing, there’s sure to be something you find cool within this package. Here’s what else you’ll find in the Max Payne 3 Special Edition:

  • 10″ tall Collectible Max Payne Statue created in a collaboration between TriForce and Rockstar Games.
  • Series of game-inspired Original Still Life Art Prints that depict some of Max Payne’s inner demons and vices.
  • Copper and brass-plated iron, bullet-shaped Bullet Keychain featuring a screw-off back.
  • Classic Multiplayer Character Pack of eight playable multiplayer characters for Max Payne 3 multiplayer, including fan favorites from the original Max Payne and Max Payne 2 like Max in his Max Payne 2 outfit, Mona Sax and Vladimir Lem.
  • Disorderly Conduct Multiplayer Weapons Pack for Max Payne 3 multiplayer that includes the Hammerhead Auto Shotgun, G9 Grenade Launcher and Molotov cocktail.
  • Max Payne 3 Official Soundtrack featuring the game’s instrumental score.
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