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2010/06/10

Do Incredible Connection’s Gaming Survey, Win a PS3

Image courtesy of Incredible Connection Blog

Incredible Connection has a gaming survey up and running, and if you fill it in, you stand a chance of winning a PS3.

“We would like to get some ideas from you of how we can improve your gaming shopping experience in our stores and ensure that we are able to offer you the best choice of games, consoles and accessories. So not only do you stand a chance of winning a PS3, but you’ll be helping us to offer you a better gaming shopping experience, both in our stores and online.”

The survey ends at the end of the month – 30th of June, 2010. I’ve just filled it in, and it literally takes two or three minutes – not one of those usual surveys that you spend hours on.

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Source: Complete our gaming survey and win a PS3 [Incredible Connection Blog]

2010/05/13

PS3 Greatest Hits and DualShock 3 Bundles Available on Amazon

For today’s deal post, I read about a bundle available on Amazon just lately. There are a few deals where you can get another DualShock 3 controller for your PS3, and with it you can get a game at a considerably reduced price.

For $60, you can get a DualShock 3 controller, plus any ONE of the following games: LittleBigPlanet: GOTY Edition, inFamous, Killzone 2, or Resistance 2.

Last year there was a bundle which included a DualShock 3 along with Uncharted. It’s still available, but at $80, instead of $60. And of course you get free shipping with these bundles too.

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Source: $60 PS3 Greatest Hits & DualShock 3 bundles on Amazon [Joystiq]

2010/05/12

EA to Release Monopoly Streets, Other Monopoly Titles too

Do you remember Monopoly? That fun board game that we all played years ago which saw you moving round the board, passing go and not collecting $200? Arguing over this and that, and ending up in jail eventually, all the while seeing Mr. Monopoly smiling away – that top hat wearing dropkick.

EA Play announced that it’s working on Monopoly Streets, obviously based on the famous board game.

Chip Lange, EA’s Hasbro Division:

“We’re taking Hasbro’s No. 1 family game brand and masterfully striking the balance of offering the classic Monopoly play experience and adding a spectacular new visual treatment as we bring the classic board to life with players walking the streets of Monopoly.”

“Monopoly Streets will bring people together and connect families all over the world by offering online gameplay through their gaming consoles. We think this unique, combined offering will bring families together around the TV this holiday season for a classic family gaming tradition they’ll remember for years to come.”

Online rankings, leaderboards and downloadable content is said to be available soon for this title, which will release this year in “Fall”, for PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii. In addition to this, a DS Monopoly title will also come out. I’ve also read that the game will be available through digital distribution for PC. A browser-based game is also in the works too for EA’s Pogo.

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Sources:

EA Play To Release "Dynamic, Living" Monopoly Title [IncGamers]
See the sites in EA's Monopoly Streets [Joystiq]

2010/04/26

Video Game Deals on Amazon [April 28, 2010 Edition]: BioShock 2, Just Cause 2

BioShock 2’s Special Edition has been reduced for both PC and PS3, and plain old BioShock 2 for the PC gets a price cut as well. Just Cause 2 receives a price cut for Xbox 360 and PS3, saving you 25%. Call of Duty: World at War for PC is nearly 33% off. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare GOTY for 360 is more than half off. Other good deals include Your Shape for Wii, and… well, the list below has the rest.

VGDs feature on AAA once or twice a week with deals at least $7.00 [R50] or more making the big list. Deals which are $10 or more, and well-known games, make the best deals list.

Best Deals:

BioShock 2 Special Edition - $72.98 - Save $27.00 [PS3]

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year - $18.54 - Save $21.45 [360]

BioShock 2 Special Edition - $72.98 - Save $15.68 [PC]
Bioshock 2 - $34.99 – Save $15.00 [PC]

Just Cause 2 - $44.98 - Save $12.01 [360]
Call of Duty: World at War - $18.68 - Save $10.94 [PC]

[PC]

BioShock 2 Special Edition - $72.98 - Save $15.68

Bioshock 2 - $34.99 – Save $15.00

Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life [Game Download] - $6.99 - Save $13.00
The Club - $7.61 - Save $12.00
Call of Duty: World at War - $18.68 - Save $10.94

[PS2]

Pro-Evolution Soccer 2010 - $19.99 - Save $9.00

[PS3]

Just Cause 2 - $44.98 - Save $8.01
BioShock 2 Special Edition - $72.98 - Save $27.00
Buzz! Quiz World - $22.98 - Save $13.89

[Xbox 360]

Just Cause 2 - $44.98 - Save $12.01
Def Jam Rapstar - $59.99 - Save $10.00
Guilty Gear 2: Overture - $21.46 - Save $10.00
Pro-Evolution Soccer 2010 - $29.99 - Save $9.97
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year - $18.54 - Save $21.45

[Nintendo DS]

Elite Forces: Unit 77 - $14.04 - Save $11:00
Squeeballs Party - $8.96 - Save $11.00

[Nintendo Wii]

Def Jam Rapstar - $49.99 - Save $10.00
Your Shape - $19.99 - Save $20.00
Squeeballs Party - $8.96 - Save $11.00

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Sources: Amazon - Nowinstock

2010/04/21

Singularity Release Confirmed for June, 2010

Singularity is a game that might have come out last year if it hadn’t been for Modern Warfare 2, which Activision pushed majorly. Singularity was said to have been kept back until 2010.

After some delays and so on, they’re finally going committing to a release date, which is June 29, 2010, and Activision has confirmed that the game will ship for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 simultaneously.

Singularity is a game developed by Raven Software, but unlike some of their other titles, mainly id Software creations, like Quake 4, and Wolfenstein of last year that both received a lukewarm reception at best, this is an original title that looks pretty good from what I’ve seen. It involves using time to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies.

There’s also been a new trailer released for the game too.

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Source: Shacknews

2010/04/20

Techno Times Competition: Win a PS3 and God of War III

The Techno Times is a small insert that comes with the Cape Times every Tuesday or so, and they usually run competitions of sorts in some issues. The latest of these is a chance to win a PS3 250 GB along with God of War III. The console also comes with a controller.

All you have to do is SMS “PS3WAR” [sans quotation marks] to 34445, starting today. The competition closes on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 12:00 PM. Each SMS costs R2,00.

Note that this is for South Africans only.

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Source: Techno Times

2010/04/18

Video Games Coming out This Week [April 18-24, 2010]: Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper

AAA’s Target of the Week: Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper

No major releases this week. Quite quiet actually, but after nearly a year, the Xbox 360 version of Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper is coming out. The PC version came out last year in May. And I’ve always been such a fan of the legend – and who isn’t? Jack the Ripper gets his own video game. That cements his legacy and popularity right there. There’s even a branch of science or investigation called Ripperology. Did you know that?

Apart from that, there isn’t much to see. Admittedly, I haven’t seen or heard of most of these games before. Sorry. Slow week, yeah. Awkward…

Available links go to game detail pages at retail and digital distribution outlets like Amazon and Steam, etc.

You can also check my Amazon aStore to see the latest and greatest games released this year so far.

[PC]

The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom [Steam]

[Xbox 360]

After Burner Climax [XBLA]
Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper

[PlayStation 3]

After Burner Climax [PSN]

[Wii]

All Star Karate
Monster Hunter Tri
Monster Hunter Tri Classic Controller Bundle

[DS]

Windy X Windam
Beat City

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Sources:

The Video Game Release List of 4/18 - 4/24 [Shacknews]

New Releases Week of Apr 18, 2010 [Gamespot]

2010/04/10

Star Wars: Dark Forces Coming to the PS3 and PSP

Star Wars: Dark Forces is a classic shooter that was released back in early 1995 for PC, Mac, and also the PlayStation in 1996 – although this port was disliked for some reasons like its poor framerate and graphics.

Star Wars: Dark Forces was really like Doom, but more technologically advanced, and featured the gruff Kyle Katarn as the playable character. I remember playing it for the first time years ago at a friend’s house.

Anyway, recently the ESRB “re-rated” [if that’s a word] Star Wars: Dark Forces for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable. And this means that the game will be releasing soon on PSN. The release date[s] however haven’t been confirmed.

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Source: ESRB - ESRB rates Star Wars: Dark Forces for PS1 Classics re-release [Joystiq]

2010/04/05

Video Game Deals at Amazon: Killzone 2, Rogue Warrior [VGDs]

On this day, 2005 – Swat 4 today – Easter Monday

A few good deals on Amazon just lately. You can grab Killzone 2 for the PS3 for under $30, saving more than $20. There’s also Rogue Warrior, which didn’t fare so well when it came to reviews, but the price has dropped to less than 50% for the title on PC.

There’s also Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars for the Wii, which gets a big saving of nearly $30. Never heard of it, but title sounds fun.

And there’s a deal where you can get about 33% off LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year edition for the PS3 as well.

Best Deals

Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars - $12.96 - Save $27.53 [Wii]

Killzone 2 - $27.99 - Save $22.00 [PS3]

Rogue Warrior - $14.99 - Save $17.99 [PC]

LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year - $29.98 - Save $15.01 [PS3]

MotorStorm: Arctic Edge - $19.99 - Save $12.00 [PSP]

Consoles

Xbox Arcade + Bonus Wireless Controller - $159

Rogue Warrior - $14.99 - Save $17.99
Wallace & Gromits Grand Adventure - $9.99 - Save $10.00

PS3

Killzone 2 - $27.99 - Save $22.00
LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year - $29.98 - Save $15.01
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time - $36.99 - Save $10.00

PSP

MotorStorm: Arctic Edge - $19.99 - Save $12.00
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier - $19.99 - Save $8.00

Nintendo DS

Hero's Saga: Laevatein Tactics - $12.65 - Save $7.48
YuGiOh! 5D's Stardust Accelerator World Championship Tournament 2009 - $17.98 - Save $10.01

Nintendo Wii

Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars - $12.96 - Save $27.53

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Sources: Amazon - nowinstock

2010/01/19

Video Game Deals on Amazon: Skate 2, G.I. JOE: The Rise of the Cobra

PS2

Call of Duty: World at War Final Fronts - $11.99 - Save $7.97
Bakugan Battle Brawlers - $11.99 - Save $7.97

PS3

G.I. JOE: The Rise of the Cobra - $29.99 - Save $11.50
DJ Hero Renegade Edition Featuring Jay-Z and Eminem - $159.99 - Save $19.78

360

Skate 2 - $19.99 - Save $15.00

Need for Speed: Nitro - $19.99 - Save $5.79
Diner Dash: Flo on the Go - $19.99 - Save $10.00
Mad Karts of Madagascar - $11.99 - Save $8.00
Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders - $22.98 - Save $5.01

Wii

DJ Hero Renegade Edition Featuring Jay-Z and Eminem - $159.99 - Save $19.78
Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 - $19.00 - Save $8.49

2010/01/18

Resident Evil 5 DLC and Gold Edition Coming Soon

At the moment I’m playing Resident Evil 5 on PC, so I found this interesting.

It looks as though in February and March there will be some DLC coming for the console versions of the game (Xbox 360, PS3). And on top of that, there will be a retail version called the "Gold Edition” or Resident Evil 5 Gold, which will bundle these DLC packs along with the original game, RE5. That will be coming in March too.

Unfortunately, as with most titles nowadays, neither the DLC packs nor the Gold Edition look like they’re coming to the PC – just consoles as usual.

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Resident Evil 5 'Gold Edition' Trailer Shows Off Downloadable Campaigns, Content

2010/01/10

Video Games Coming out This Week - 01/10 – 01/16, 2010: Army of Two: The 40th Day

Nothing really major is coming this week. And why would you think there is? There’s always a little drought after Christmas, even just before Christmas. But there should be a flurry of games coming later on this month and especially in the rest of Q1 - February and March.

Things that might catch you fancy include Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter for Xbox 360, Army of Two: The 40th Day, and Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition for the Mac.

But these aren’t really the games we’ve been looking forward to for this year, are they?

Links go to game detail pages at Amazon, Steam, etc.

Mary Kay Andrews: The Fixer Upper
Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis
The Sims 2 Fun With Pets Collection
VVVVVV
Zero Gear

Mac

Mary Kay Andrews: The Fixer Upper
Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition

Xbox 360

Army of Two: The 40th Day
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
Vancouver 2010

PlayStation 3

Army of Two: The 40th Day
Vancouver 2010

PSP

Army of Two: The 40th Day

Nintendo DS

Crazy Chicken Tales
Daniel X: The Ultimate Power
Sands of Destruction
Touch Solitaire
Windy X Windam

Nintendo Wii

Chronos Twins DX
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Sleepover Party
ShadowPlay
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces
Walk It Out!

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The Video Game Release List of 1/10 - 1/16

http://www.gamespot.com/

http://www.examiner.com/

2010/01/09

Heavy Rain now has a Release Date

If it’s one thing that’s being talked about a lot, it’s Heavy Rain – a PS3 exclusive “video game”. David Cage, the director on the project, is in two minds over whether it should be labelled as a game or not. Of course those who have suggested it’s a collection of quick-time events were subsequently whacked on the quiet.

Graphically, the game looks quite impressive, but I don’t know about the gameplay. Maybe a bit slow-paced from what I’ve seen. Anyhow, I guess I’ll never know seeing as the game isn’t available on PC or Xbox 360.

Anyway, the game now has a release date: the 23rd of February in America, with other countries following on the 24th and the 26th, and it can be pre-ordered from Amazon.

2010/01/03

Video Games Coming out This Week, 01/03 – 01/09, 2010: Borderlands: Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot, Bayonetta

Pick of the Week- Borderlands: Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot

This week, the first real, full-length week of 2010, sees the release of the second DLC pack for Borderlands, Mad Moxxi’s Underdome Riot, for PS3. Gamespot also claims that the PC version will be this week, but there’s no official word, so not sure about this. Last week the Xbox 360 version came out. Seeing as Borderlands was such a massive hit last year, and was hailed as one of the most “original” games, then you’ll likely want to get a hold of this.

I’d say that the other major release this week is Bayonetta even though I certainly won’t be playing it (not that I could anyway). I’ve seen it, and besides Bayonetta having a nice derriere, she reminds me too much of Fiona Coyne in the SA version of The Weakest Link, and not to mention the soundtrack sounds rubbish. But to the game’s credit, it does seem to have some nice touches, like the hair and everything. Weird.

Links go to Amazon, etc.

Borderlands: Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot (Gamespot said so)

Divinity II - Ego Draconis

PlayStation 3

Borderlands: Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot

Bayonetta

Darksiders

Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond

Xbox 360

Bayonetta

Darksiders

Divinity II - Ego Draconis

Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond

Nintendo Wii

My Fitness Coach 2: Workout and Nutrition

Nintendo DS

Fast Food Panic

Dreamer: Zoo Keeper

Trajectile

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Shacknews

Gamespot

2009/12/13

Video Games Coming Out This Week, 13/12/09 – 19/12/09: Not much

Well, this week continues the dry spell we’ve been having so far. Not many big titles or anything that I’ve been looking forward to this year.

Seeing as this is more of a downloadable game’s week, I’m not searching and linking to all the game pages. In fact, I’m considering only doing this for highlights or else just certain titles on the list in future, as it’s too time-consuming.

Brukkon
EverQuest Underfoot
Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne Expansion (GamersGate)
Manga Fighter Season 2
Twin Sector

Mac

Brukkon

PlayStation 3

Blue Toad Murder Files: The Mysteries of Little Riddle - Episode 1 (PlayStation Network)

Xbox 360

Alien Breed Evolution: Episode 1 (Xbox Live Arcade)
Konami Classics Vol.1
Konami Classics Vol.2

Nintendo Wii

Blaster Master
Diatomic
Playmobil Circus
Rubik's Puzzle Galaxy: RUSH

Nintendo DS

Playmobil: Pirates
Reader Rabbit Kindergarten

iPhone

Split Worlds

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http://www.shacknews.com/

http://www.gamespot.com/

2009/12/08

New Medal of Honor Available for Preorder

You’ve been hearing about the new Medal of Honor title coming next year, I take it? Well, a release date has been given: it’ll be out Autumn (Fall) 2010, and it’s available for preorder now, for PC, Xbox 360, and PS3.

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CVG