Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Pre Order Immortals Fenyx Rising, Coming December 3, 2020

Pre Order Immortals Fenyx Rising, Coming December 3, 2020




Play as Fenyx, a new winged demigod, on a quest to save the Greek gods and their home from a dark curse. Take on mythological beasts, master the legendary powers of the gods, and defeat Typhon, the deadliest Titan in Greek mythology, in an epic fight for the ages.


Prices current as of blog creation.  Links open in a new tab.


Amazon
Switch: $49.94
Xbox: $49.94
Xbox Digital:$ 59.99

Best Buy
Epic Games

Gamestop

Newegg

Target

Walmart
Switch: $49.94
Xbox: $49.94

Xbox Store




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Thursday, October 8, 2020

Pre Order Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Coming November 10, 2020

 Pre Order Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Coming November 10, 2020








Become Eivor, a legendary Viking raider on a quest for glory. Explore England's Dark Ages as you raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power.


Lead epic Viking raids against Saxon troops and fortresses.

Dual-wield powerful weapons and relive the visceral fighting style of the Vikings.

Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of enemies ever in Assassin's Creed.

Shape the growth of your character with every choice and carve a path to glory.

Explore a Dark Age open world, from the shores of Norway to the kingdoms of England.


Pre Order and get a bonus mission: The Way of the Berserker


Editions:

STANDARD EDITION
The Game 

GOLD EDITION
The Game
Season Pass
Get access to epic content, explore new lands, and discover new gear with the Assassin's Creed Valhalla Season Pass.

ULTIMATE EDITION
The Game 
Season Pass
Get access to epic content, explore new lands, and discover new gear with the Assassin's Creed Valhalla Season Pass.

Ultimate Pack (Digital Content)
The Ultimate Pack contains a variety of digital content, including the Berserker Gear Pack, the Berserker Longship Pack, and the Berserker Settlement Pack.

Links open in a new tab, prices are current as of writing blog.


Playstation 4 Standard Edition

Amazon: $49.99
Best Buy: $59.99
Gamestop: $59.99
Target: $49.99

Playstation 4 Gold Edition Steelbook

Amazon: $109.99
Best Buy: $109.99
Gamestop: $109.99
Target: $109.99

Playstation 4 Ultimate Edition Steelbook

Gamestop: $129.99

Playstation 4 Ragnarok Collector's Edition

Best Buy: $149.99

Playstation 4 Digital Standard Edition


Playstation 4 Digital Gold Edition


Playstation 4 Digital Ultimate Edition




Playstation 5 Standard Edition

Amazon: $59.96
Best Buy: $59.99
Gamestop: $59.99
Target: $59.99

Playstation 5 Gold Edition Steelbook

Amazon: Unavailable
Best Buy: $109.99
Gamestop: $109.99
Target: $109.99

Playstation 5 Digital Standard Edition


Playstation 5 Digital Gold Edition


Playstation 5 Digital Ultimate Edition




Xbox One/Series X/S Standard Edition

Amazon: $49.94
Best Buy: $59.99
Gamestop: $59.99
Target: $49.99

Xbox One/Series X/S Gold Edition Steelbook

Amazon: $109.99
Best Buy: $109.99
Gamestop: $109.99
Target: $109.99

Xbox One/Series X/S Ultimate Edition Steelbook

Gamestop: $129.99

Xbox One/Series X/S Ragnarok Collector's Edition

Best Buy: $149.99

Xbox One/Series X/S Digital Standard Edition

Amazon: $59.99
Best Buy: $59.99
Gamestop: $59.99
Newegg: $59.99

Xbox One/Series X/S Digital Gold Edition

Amazon: $99.99
Best Buy: $99.99
Gamestop: $99.99
Newegg: $99.99

Xbox One/Series X/S Digital Ultimate Edition

Amazon: $119.99
Best Buy: $119.99
Gamestop: $119.99
Newegg: $119.99



PC Standard Edition

PC Gold Edition

PC Ultimate Edition







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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Pre Order Star Wars™: Squadrons, Coming October 2, 2020

 Pre Order Star Wars™: Squadrons, Coming October 2, 2020




Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience Star Wars™: Squadrons. Buckle up and feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron. Pilots who enlist will step into the cockpits of starfighters from both the New Republic and Imperial fleets and fight in strategic 5 vs. 5 space battles. Modify your starfighter and adjust the composition of your squadron to suit varying playstyles and crush the opposition. Pilots will triumph as a team and complete tactical objectives across known and never-before-seen battlefields, including the gas giant of Yavin Prime and the shattered moon of Galitan.

Take control of starfighters such as the X-wing and TIE fighter. Customize loadouts and cosmetics, divert power between weapons, shields, and engines, while immersing yourself in the cockpit. In addition, players will have the option to play the entirety of the game in virtual reality on PSVR and PC!

Learn what it means to be a pilot in a thrilling Star Wars single-player story set after the events of Return of the Jedi. Seen from alternating perspectives between two factions, iconic and emerging leaders on both sides are battling for the galaxy. The New Republic fights for freedom. The Empire demands order. We need you to join the galaxy’s finest.


Links open in a new tab.  Prices were current as of publishing blog and may be out of date.


Amazon: Bonus: Pre Order and get instant access to additional cosmetic items for your starfighters and pilots.
                Playstation 4: $39.99
                Xbox One: $39.99
                Xbox One Digital: $39.99
                PC Digital Steam: $39.99
                PC Digital Origin: $39.99


Best Buy: Bonus: Pre Order and get instant access to additional cosmetic items for your starfighters and pilots.
                 Playstation 4: $39.99
                 Xbox One: $39.99
                 Xbox One Digital: $39.99
                 PC Digital: $39.99


Gamestop: Bonus: Pre Order and get instant access to additional cosmetic items for your starfighters and pilots.
                  Playstation 4: $39.99
                  Xbox One: $39.99
                  PC Digital: $39.99
                  Star Wars Squadrons search


Microsoft: Bonus: Pre Order and get instant access to additional cosmetic items for your starfighters and pilots.
                 Xbox One: $35.99 w/EA Play, $39.99 w/o


Newegg: Bonus: Pre Order and get instant access to additional cosmetic items for your starfighters and pilots.
               Xbox One Digital: $39.99
               PC Digital Origin: $39.99


Origin by EA: Bonus: Pre Order and get instant access to additional cosmetic items for your starfighters and pilots.
                        PC Digital Origin: $39.99


Playstation Store: Pre Order and get instant access to additional cosmetic items for your starfighters and pilots.
                             Playstation 4 Digital: $35.99 w/EA Play, $39.99 w/o

Steam by Valve: Bonus: Pre Order and get instant access to additional cosmetic items for your starfighters and pilots.
                            PC Digital Steam: $39.99


Target: Playstation 4: $39.99
            Xbox One: $39.99


Walmart: Pre Order and get instant access to additional cosmetic items for your starfighters and pilots.
                Playstation 4: $39.99
                Xbox One: $33.88
                Xbox One Digital: $39.99




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Saturday, September 26, 2020

Pre Order Cyberpunk 2077 Coming December 10, 2020

 Pre Order Cyberpunk 2077 Coming December 10,  2020










Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure story set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and body modification. You play as V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality. You can customize your character's cyberware, skill set, and playstyle, and explore a vast city where the choices you make shape the story and world around you.



Amazon: Playstation 4 Standard: $49.94
               Xbox One Standard: $49.94
               PC Standard: $49.94
               Cyberpunk 2077 search for collectibles and other items


Best Buy: My Best Buy® Offer
Cyberpunk 2077 pre-order. My Best Buy® members get $10 reward certificate with pre-order and purchase. Plus, free exclusive SteelBook case. Case chosen at random. Release date: Thursday, 11/19/20. Terms and conditions apply.
                Playstation 4/5 Standard: $59.99
                Xbox One/Series X/S Standard: $59.99
                Xbox One/Series X/S Standard Digital: $59.99
                Cyberpunk 2077 search for deluxe packages, consoles, collectibles and more


Gamestop: PowerUp Rewards Members who Pre-order Cyberpunk 2077 at GameStop receive an Exclusive Samurai Medallion!
*While Supplies Last. Quantities are extremely limited. Not valid on Digital.
                Playstation 4 Standard: $59.99
                Playstation 4 Collector's: $249.99
                Xbox One Standard: $59.99
                Xbox One Standard Digital: $59.99
                Xbox One Collector's: $249.99
                PC Standard: $59.99
                PC Collector's: $249.99
                Cyberpunk 2077 search for consoles, collectibles and more
                

Microsoft: Xbox One Standard: $59.99
                  Cyberpunk 2077 search for controller and game drive


                PC Standard Digital: $59.99
                Cyberpunk 2077 search for consoles, game drives and more


Target: Playstation 4 Standard: $59.99
            Xbox One Standard: $59.99
            Cyberpunk 2077 search for collectibles and more




Steam: PC Standard Digital: $59.99


Walmart: Playstation 4 Standard: $49.94
                Xbox One Standard: $49.94
                PC Standard: $49.94







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Monday, September 21, 2020

Pre Order XBox Series X/S, Coming November 10, 2020

 XBox Series X/S, Coming November 10, 2020


























Xbox Series X: $499.99
The most powerful Xbox ever
Xbox Series X is powered by our custom-designed processor leveraging AMD's latest Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures. The new system on a chip (SOC) has been built from the ground up for speed and performance, with 12 teraflops of processing power and with compatibility in mind for four generations of games.
Re-engineered inside out
Xbox Series X ushers in a new generation of console gaming, where hardware and software innovations enable the amazing possibilities for the future of games.

Designed for speed and performance
The Xbox Velocity Architecture unlocks new speed and performance capabilities through the groundbreaking combination of hardware, a custom 1TB SSD and CPU, and deep software integration, making for richer and more dynamic living worlds unlike anything ever seen before.


12                               TRUE 4K                   120 FPS              1TB
Teraflops of power    Gaming & 8K ready   Up to 120 FPS    Custom SSD



Retailers:  







Xbox Series S: $299.99
Introducing the Xbox Series S, the smallest, sleekest Xbox ever. Experience the speed and performance of a next-gen all-digital console at an accessible price point.


Retailers:  
Amazon - no separate page at publishing
Gamestop - no separate page at publishing
Walmart - no separate page at publishing














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Friday, September 18, 2020

Pre Order Playstation 5, Coming November 12, 2020

 Playstation 5, Coming November 12, 2020












Features


Integrated I/O

The custom integration of the PS5 console's systems lets creators pull data from the SSD so quickly that they can design games in ways never before possible.

Stunning Games

Marvel at incredible graphics and experience new PS5 features.

Ultra-High Speed SSD

Maximize your play sessions with near instant load times for installed PS5 games.

HDR Technology

With an HDR TV, supported PS5 games display an unbelievably vibrant and lifelike range of colors.

8K Output

PS5 consoles support 8K Output, so you can play games on your 4320p resolution display.

4K-TV Gaming

Play your favorite PS5 games on your stunning 4K TV.

Up to 120fps with 120Hz output

Enjoy smooth and fluid high frame rate gameplay at up to 120fps for compatible games, with support for 120Hz output on 4K displays.

Tempest 3D AudioTech

Immerse yourself in soundscapes where it feels as if the sound comes from every direction. Through your headphones or TV speakers your surroundings truly come alive with Tempest 3D AudioTech in supported games.

Haptic Feedback

Experience haptic feedback via the DualSense wireless controller in select PS5 titles and feel the effects and impact of your in-game actions through dynamic sensory feedback.

Adaptive Triggers

Get to grips with immersive adaptive triggers, featuring dynamic resistance levels which simulate the physical impact of in-game activities in select PS5 games.



Playstation 5: $499.99

Amazon

Best Buy

Gamestop

Target

Walmart


Playstation 5 Digital Edition: $399.99

Amazon

Best Buy

Gamestop

Target

Walmart


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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Pre Order Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War: Coming November 13, 2020

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War: Coming November 13, 2020

                                                  Image copyright Activision

The iconic Black Ops series is back with Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War - the direct sequel to the original and fan-favorite Call of Duty®: Black Ops.

Black Ops Cold War will drop fans into the depths of the Cold War’s volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s.

Nothing is ever as it seems in a gripping single-player Campaign, where players will come face-to-face with historical figures and hard truths, as they battle around the globe through iconic locales like East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey, Soviet KGB headquarters and more.

As elite operatives, you will follow the trail of a shadowy figure named Perseus who is on a mission to destabilize the global balance of power and change the course of history.

Descend into the dark center of this global conspiracy alongside iconic characters Woods, Mason and Hudson and a new cast of operatives attempting to stop a plot decades in the making.

Beyond the Campaign, players will bring a Cold War arsenal of weapons and equipment into the next generation of Multiplayer and Zombies experiences.

Welcome to the brink. Welcome to Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War.



Links open in a new window, Microsoft Store and Playstation Store a selling digital editions, all others are selling physical disc editions.


Amazon: Playstation 4 Standard Edition: $59.99
                Playstation 5 Standard Edition: $69.99
                Xbox One Standard Edition: $59.99
                Xbox Series X Standard Edition: $69.99


Best Buy: Playstation 4 Standard Edition: $59.99
                 Playstation 5 Standard Edition: $69.99
                 Xbox One Standard Edition: $59.99
                 Xbox Series X Standard Edition: $69.99


GameStop: Playstation 4 Standard Edition: $59.99
                   Playstation 5 Standard Edition: $69.99
                   Xbox One Standard Edition: $59.99
                   Xbox Series X Standard Edition: $69.99


Microsoft Store: Xbox One Standard Edition: $59.99
                           Xbox Cross Gen Bundle: $69.99
                           Xbox Ultimate Edition: $89.99


Newegg: Playstation 4 Standard Edition: $59.99
                Xbox One Standard Edition: $59.99
                Xbox One Standard Edition Digital Code: $59.99
                Xbox Cross Gen Bundle Digital Code: $69.99
                Xbox One Ultimate Edition: $89.99


Playstation Store: Playstation 4 Standard Edition:
                             Playstation 4/5 Cross Gen Bundle: $69.99
                             Playstation 4/5 Ultimate Edition: $89.99


Target: Playstation 4 Standard Edition: $59.99
            Playstation 5 Standard Edition: $69.99
            Xbox One Standard Edition: $59.99
            Xbox Series X Standard Edition: $69.99


Steam: Not Listed Yet, Here's a search result with Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War that gets you a ton of Call of Duty games and add ons if you're a PC Gamer.


Walmart: Playstation 4 Standard Edition: $59.99
                Playstation 5 Standard Edition: $69.99
                Xbox One Standard Edition: $59.99
                Xbox Series X Standard Edition: $69.99



       

        


                         








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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Video Games: Used Games, DRM and Price


I believe the real reason everyone wants used games to be allowed on the next generation of consoles, is that  new console games are simply much too expensive at $60 each.

I'll do a price comparison of one of the most ported games of recent years, Plants vs. Zombies just to see what is costs on the different available platforms.


PLATFORMS

PC - Through PopCap $19.95, Through Steam $9.99, Through Origin $10
Mac - Through PopCap $19.95, Through Steam $9.99
Android - Through Google Play Store $0.99
iPad - Through iTunes $0.99
iPhone/iPod touch - Through iTunes $0.99
Kindle Fire - Through Amazon $0.99
Windows Phone 7 - Through Windows Phone Store $4.99
Nintendo DS - Through GameStop $19.99 ($17.99 used)
PlayStation Network - Vita Download Through PSN $14.99
PlayStation 3 - Disc Copy Through Amazon $19.99 List ($16.36 at time of Blog)
Xbox 360 - Disc Copy Through Amazon $19.99 List ($18.72 at time of Blog)
Xbox LIVE - Through Xbox Live Marketplace $15 (1,200 Microsoft Points via Amazon)
Blackberry Playbook - Through Blackberry World $4.99
Nook - Through Barnes and Noble $4.99


So it looks like the most expensive copies are disc copies for consoles, and the PC/Mac version available directly from PopCap at $20.  Why is the price so high for the console version vs. the PC version?  That's something the game developers should answer for you.  In this next generation of game consoles, specifically the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, they are using the same X86 based architecture, so games being developed cross platform should be cheaper because it will eliminate highly complex platform specific coding.

This is why people want used games, the price of new console games is just too high!  As a point of reference I purchased my PC version of Plants vs. Zombies for $2.49 on a Steam Sale.  I got my Android version on a Humble Mobile Bundle sale, I paid $6 for 9 games, so I got if for $0.67 effectively.

In todays world where funds are limited, gamers are going to flock to the lower priced options, and having used games is a demand we make because the new price of console games is just too high.  It's the only way some people will be able to play a broad variety of games because very few people can afford to pay full price for games today at $60 each.
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Monday, June 10, 2013

Pre Order PlayStation 4: Arriving November 15, 2013




Sony PlayStation 4 is coming November 15, 2013 and will cost $399 in the United States.  Ars Technica's Live Coverage



  • PlayStation 4 redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization, deeply integrated social capabilities, and innovative second-screen features
  • "Suspend mode" eliminates the load time on your saved game and allows you to immediately return to where you left off by pressing the power button.
  • Background downloading and updating capability also allows you to immediately play digital titles as they download, or update the system when the hardware is powered off.
  • PlayStation 4 lets you instantly share images and videos of your favorite gameplay moments on Facebook with a single press of the "share" button on the Dualshock 4 controller.
  • Broadcast while you play in real-time through Ustream, allowing friends to comment or jump into your game in new ways.
  • Games already announced for the PlayStation 4 include first party titles Killzone: Shadow Fall, inFamous Second Son, Driveclub and Knack as well as partner titles Destiny, Diablo III, Deep Down and Watch Dogs.

Official PS4 specifications:

Main Processor:
Single-chip custom processor
CPU: x86-64 AMD 'Jaguar' 8 cores
GPU: 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD next-generation Radeon™ based graphics engine

Memory:
GDDR5 8GB

Hard Disk Drive:
Built-in

Optical Drive (read only):
BD 6xCAV
DVD 8xCAV

I/O and communication:
Super-Speed USB (USB 3.0)
AUX
Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth® 2.1 (EDR)

AV output:
HDMI
Analog-AV out
Digital Output (optical)



Pre Orders are live as listed:



Amazon offer: Pre Order PlayStation 4 Console: $399.99 + Free Shipping



Best Buy offer: Pre Order PlayStation 4: $399.99 + Free Shipping



GameStop offer: Pre Order PlayStation 4: 11 Bundles Available ($459.98 - 1 Game, $519.97 - 1 Game + Extra Controller, $579.96 - EA Sports Bundle, 3 Games)



Walmart offer: Pre Order PlayStation 4: $399.99 + Free Shipping to Home



Sony Store offer: Pre Order PlayStation 4: $399.99 + Free 2-day shipping on orders over $50 (excluding TVs over 46").




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Pre Order Xbox One: Arriving November 22, 2013







Xbox One is coming November 22, 2013, it's going to be $499 in the US, 499 Euros in Europe, and 429 Pounds in the UK. Ars Technica's Live Coverage

  • Kinect is included with every Xbox One. Completely reengineered to be more precise, responsive and intuitive with unparalleled voice, vision and motion technology
  • The console is driven by a powerful combination of CPU, GPU and 8GB of RAM, governed by an innovative OS architecture, to deliver power, speed and agility
  • Only Xbox One unleashes the vast and scalable power of the cloud for your games, entertainment and apps with Xbox Live
  • With Xbox One, you can quickly jump from TV to movies to music to a game


8 Cores

An 8-core x86 processor lets you instantly switch between a game and your entertainment apps with ease.

HDMI Pass-Thru

Connect your cable or satellite box to your Xbox One and prepare for lift off. HDMI pass-thru enables you to watch TV through your Xbox, which makes switching inputs seem almost pre-historic.1

Loaded with memory

8GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive give you plenty of memory for your games, demos, movies, apps, music, and more.2

Blu-ray

Watch movies and play games in stunning HD with a Blu-ray player.



Pre Orders are Live as Listed:

Amazon offer: Pre Order Xbox One Console: $499.96 + Free Shipping



Best Buy offer: Pre Order Xbox One Console: $499.99 + Free Shipping



GameStop offer: Pre Order Xbox One Console: 10 Bundles Available: $559.98 + 1 Game, $679.99 - EA Sports Bundle-3 EA Sports Games



Walmart offer: Pre Order Xbox One Console: Day One Edition - $499.96 + Free Shipping to Home, Day One Edition Bundle, Includes 12 months Xbox Live Gold and Game - $617.96 + Free Shipping to Home



Microsoft Store offer: Pre Order Xbox One Console: $499.99 + Free Shipping Option





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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Holiday/Christmas Sale Pages 2012





Christmas is Tuesday December 25, this post will link you to the Christmas gift pages and video game pages for many of the major online retailers. Follow our Twitter Feed for deals as we find them.



Amazon


  • Holiday Shipping Cutoffs
  • Free Super Saver Shipping ($25 minimum purchase), Needs to be ordered by Tues. Dec. 18th to be delivered for Christmas

Best Buy




GameStop



Walmart




Abt Electronics Has great prices on electronics of all kinds, appliances to TVs






Blockbuster



Buy.com


  • Holiday Shipping Deadlines
  • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16th - Budget/Free Shipping: Electronics, Computer Hardware & Software, Home & Outdoor -  Orders must be placed by 12:00PM EST


Deep Discount



EA's Origin Store



For Your Entertainment



GameFly offer: Rent by Mail is a great way for the gamer in your life to Rent by Mail before they buy or instead of buying, follow the link for a 1 month free trial, they frequently have excellent prices on used games with free shipping even without being a member.  Save 15% on Select Gift Certificates


Good Ole Games (gog.com) they always have great prices on retro and new PC Games that are DRM free


Green Man Gaming is another PC Download delivery system with competitive prices and great deals



J&R Electronics




Kmart


Meijer


Microsoft Store



Newegg



Overstock.com



Radio Shack



Sam's Club






Sears



Sony Store



Steam always has the best deals on PC Download Games, they have also added other PC Programs and many games are Mac OS X compatible and they are porting the Valve Game library to Linux as well


Target



TigerDirect



ToysRus always has great deals on Toys, Video Games and more


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