Friday, September 30, 2011

G3 this weekend! Gaming and Giving for Good: October 1, 2011 Weekend

Xbox 360 is hosting a gaming for charity event!  Playing and helping people out, now all those hours you've spent gaming can be worth something to someone else!

Select GameStop stores are hosting a real professional basketball player in store!

Who benefits? Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, what do they do?

From their website: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals across North America, which, in turn, use the money where it’s needed the most. When a donation is given it stays in the community, ensuring that every dollar is helping local kids. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $4 billion, most of it $1 at a time. These donations have gone to support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of our mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible.

Crysis 1: Coming to Consoles in October! October 4th!

EA is bringing Crysis 1 to the Xbox and Playstation 3, they are dubbing it Crysis 1 Console.

This game was previously only available to PC users with a very high end setup and reportedly will only be $20 or 1600 MS Points and downloadable only.

"We are extremely proud of what we were able to accomplish with Crysis. We set out to create a next-generation FPS and delivered a PC experience that became a benchmark for quality – and still is for many gamers even four years later," said Cevat Yerli, CEOof Crytek, when Crysis 1 was confirmed for consoles. "By bringing the single-player campaign to console, we believe we are again setting a new standard for quality in downloadable gaming."

The remastered Crysis uses the new graphics engine from its newly released sequel, CryEngine 3, which means enhanced textures, lighting and visual effects, not to mention support for stereoscopic 3D.  -  Softpedia.com

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Spider Man: Edge of Time: Coming 10/04/2011

Save Spider-Man -- The timelines of the Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099 begin to unravel as a mysterious and nefarious villain goes back in time to remake the world in his image and kill Peter Parker, resulting in a chaotic, dystopian version of the future. Fans will take on the roles of both the Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099, who must overcome their differences and work together across time to prevent a disastrous new world order and save each other

  • Change the Future by Changing the Past -- Story-driven "cause-and-effect" moments make their debut in the Spider-Man Video game franchise. Utilizing exciting "picture-in-picture" visuals to enhance interactions between the Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099, see the immediate effects of one Spider-Man’s actions on the other’s timeline with expected - and sometimes unexpected - results 
  • Race Against Time in an Epic Adventure -- Backed by a rich, complex story penned by veteran Marvel writer Peter David (co-creator of Spider-Man 2099), experience a thrilling, action-packed adventure with a deep story detailing the adventures of two similar, but uniquely different super heroes across a time-span of nearly a century 
  • Harness the Unique Abilities of Each Spider-Man -- The combat abilities have been refined for the Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099 to really highlight the distinct fighting styles of each character, including a new Hyper-Sense mode for the fast and acrobatic Amazing Spider-Man and an Accelerated Decoy capability for the technologically advanced Spider-Man 2099



Amazon offer: Pre-order Spider-Man: The Edge of Time, for PS3 or Xbox 360, and get an early unlock of the Future Foundation costume.

Also available: Wii, 3DS & DS


Best Buy offer: Exclusive Bonus Costume: Start slinging webs in style with this special offer. While supplies last, you'll get a code to download the Big Time in-game costume in the package with the game for Xbox 360 and PS3. Only at Best Buy.

Also available: Wii, DS, & 3DS


GameStop offer: PS3 & Xbox 360 Editions: Bonus Item! Identity Crisis Suits!
Pre-order Spider-Man Edge of Time at GameStop and receive a code to download the Identity Crisis Suits!
In Identity Crisis, Peter Parker gave up being Spider-Man to try being a new Hero
  • HORNET: Using equipment invented by Hobie Brown and a design by Mary Jane, Peter Parker created the persona of the high-flying, wise cracking Hornet. An anti-gravity harness enabled him to fly, and he was able to launch sedative stingers from his gauntlets. The Hornet was devised when a period of particularly intense criticism from the Daily Bugle, plus his being falsely wanted for murder, led to Peter's adoption of four alternate heroic identities. FIRST APPEARANCE: THE SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #27 
  • DUSK: The gloomy and mysterious Dusk brought out Peter's darker side. The costume itself originated in an alien dimension, rendering him virtually invisible in shadow. It also enabled him to glide short distances, and he would employ his own agility to supplement his movements. Dusk was devised when a period of particularly intense criticism from the Daily Bugle, plus his being falsely wanted for murder, led to Peter's adoption of four alternate heroic identities. FIRST APPEARANCE: PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #90 (1998) 
  • PRODIGY (GameStop Exclusive): Using equipment invented by Hobie Brown and a design by Mary Jane, Peter created the persona he described as, "so square he makes Captain America seem like a radical." The Prodigy armor enabled Peter to fly, and his own spider-strength was this persona's primary weapon. Prodigy was devised when a period of particularly intense criticism from the Daily Bugle, plus his being falsely wanted for murder, led to Peter's adoption of four alternate heroic identities. FIRST APPEARANCE: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #256 (1998) 
  • RICOCHET: With the help of Mary Jane, Peter created the brash, young persona of Ricochet, using his innate spider agility to describe his "ricochet powers," and lining his leather jacket with disc-shaped throwing weapons. The jacket itself was found at a thrift store, and it already featured the "R" insignia of a rodeo bar that had folded years beforehand - which soon after would come to signify New York City's newest super hero. Ricochet was devised when a period of particularly intense criticism from the Daily Bugle, plus his being falsely wanted for murder, led to Peter's adoption of four alternate heroic identities. FIRST APPEARANCE: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #434
Also available: Wii, 3DS & DS

EB Games offer: PS3 & Xbox 360 Editions: Bonus Item! Identity Crisis Suits!
Pre-order Spider-Man Edge of Time at GameStop and receive a code to download the Identity Crisis Suits!
In Identity Crisis, Peter Parker gave up being Spider-Man to try being a new Hero
  • HORNET: Using equipment invented by Hobie Brown and a design by Mary Jane, Peter Parker created the persona of the high-flying, wise cracking Hornet. An anti-gravity harness enabled him to fly, and he was able to launch sedative stingers from his gauntlets. The Hornet was devised when a period of particularly intense criticism from the Daily Bugle, plus his being falsely wanted for murder, led to Peter's adoption of four alternate heroic identities. FIRST APPEARANCE: THE SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #27 
  • DUSK: The gloomy and mysterious Dusk brought out Peter's darker side. The costume itself originated in an alien dimension, rendering him virtually invisible in shadow. It also enabled him to glide short distances, and he would employ his own agility to supplement his movements. Dusk was devised when a period of particularly intense criticism from the Daily Bugle, plus his being falsely wanted for murder, led to Peter's adoption of four alternate heroic identities. FIRST APPEARANCE: PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #90 (1998) 
  • PRODIGY (GameStop Exclusive): Using equipment invented by Hobie Brown and a design by Mary Jane, Peter created the persona he described as, "so square he makes Captain America seem like a radical." The Prodigy armor enabled Peter to fly, and his own spider-strength was this persona's primary weapon. Prodigy was devised when a period of particularly intense criticism from the Daily Bugle, plus his being falsely wanted for murder, led to Peter's adoption of four alternate heroic identities. FIRST APPEARANCE: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #256 (1998) 
  • RICOCHET: With the help of Mary Jane, Peter created the brash, young persona of Ricochet, using his innate spider agility to describe his "ricochet powers," and lining his leather jacket with disc-shaped throwing weapons. The jacket itself was found at a thrift store, and it already featured the "R" insignia of a rodeo bar that had folded years beforehand - which soon after would come to signify New York City's newest super hero. Ricochet was devised when a period of particularly intense criticism from the Daily Bugle, plus his being falsely wanted for murder, led to Peter's adoption of four alternate heroic identities. FIRST APPEARANCE: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #434
Also available: Wii, 3DS & DS


Walmart has available for formats: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, 3DS & DS

Monday, September 26, 2011

NBA 2K12: Coming 10/04/2011


The NBA 2K franchise returns bigger than ever, giving you the chance to end the debate over the best teams and players of all time. In NBA 2K12, you'll relive professional basketball's most memorable rivalries with 15 historic NBA teams and their greatest players, including Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Julius "Dr. J" Erving, among other basketball icons.

  • Take Larry Bird's sweet stroke against Julius Erving's legendary above-the-rim offense
  • Game pays tribute to the teams and heroes that defined them, letting you unlock them to create matchups against any current NBA franchise
  • Pit Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers' "Showtime" offense against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls to see which iconic teams and legends would dominate in an ultimate showdown
  • NBA’s Greatest mode lets you match Jordan's Bulls against the Miami Heat's "Big 3" of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh; Bird's Celtics against the Lakers' with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol; and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Lakers against the Orlando Magic with Dwight Howard





Amazon offer: Pre-order NBA 2K12, for PS3, Wii, or Xbox 360, and receive a $10 promotional credit toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com

Also available for PC, PSP & PS2Site Search


Best Buy offer: 50% More Trade-In Value - Get extra value when you trade in games and pre-order NBA2K12. In store only. Available for Xbox 360, PS3, PC, PSP & Wii, Site Search


GameStop offer: Xbox 360 & PS3: Pre- Order NBA 2K12 with GameStop and receive a code to unlock two Classic NBA teams!

  • 1990-91 Golden State Warriors
  • 2001-02 Sacramento Kings

Also available for PSP, PC, PS2, & WiiSite Search


EB Games offer:  Xbox 360 & PS3: Pre- Order NBA 2K12 with GameStop and receive a code to unlock two Classic NBA teams!

  • 1990-91 Golden State Warriors
  • 2001-02 Sacramento Kings

Also available for PSPPCPS2, & WiiSite Search


Walmart offer: Xbox 360, PS3 & Wii: Bonus* $10 eGift Card

Also available for PS2, PSP & PC, Site Search


Microsoft Store offer: Xbox 360


For Your Entertainment offer: Available for major systemsPlatinum Pass Members save 10% on list price


Deep Discount offer: Available for major systems: Discounts from 7% to 12% off of retail

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Lord of the Rings: War in the North: Coming 11/01/2011

"With his far reaching rich hand Sauron might have done great evil in the North. Yet all that has been averted because a handful of heroes stood in his path.”
– Gandalf the White

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a co-op Action RPG that immerses you and your friends in a brutal new chapter in the War of the Ring. Snowblind Studios is in the unique position of drawing inspiration from both the literary and film rights to world of Middle-earth, allowing players to bloody their axes on a wide range of deadly enemies and traverse both established and never-before-seen locations. The result is a journey that is both epic and intimate, familiar yet unexpected.













Amazon offer: Xbox 360 & PS3 Standard Editions, Xbox 360 & PS3 Collector's Editions: Pre-Order Lord of the Rings: War in the North and get a $20 promotional credit toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Also get the Amazon exclusive Orc Champion Sword which increases your character's max health.

PC Edition: Pre-Order Lord of the Rings: War in the North and get the Amazon exclusive Orc Champion Sword which increases your character's max health.


Best Buy offer: Xbox 360, PS3 & PC Standard Editions: Bonus Elf Pack. This extra includes two special items:

  • Lightning-Strike Stave — this lightning staff adds shock damage
  • Grey Havens Armor — this full 6-piece armor set gives you bonus power, bonus will, and the set bonus reflect damageWhile supplies last, you'll get a code to download this valuable set in the package with the standard version of the game for Xbox 360, PC and PS3.
  • Not available with the collector's editions of the game.

also available: Xbox 360, PS3 & PC Collector's Editions

GameStop offer: Xbox 360, PS3 & PC Standard Editions: Bonus Item: Human Pack!
Pre-Order Lord of the Rings: War in the North and receive the exclusive Human Pack!

  • 2-handed Ice Sword "Forochel Frost Sword" - Adds ice damage
  • Full 6-piece armor set: "Arthedain Guard's Armor" - Bonus Dexterity, Bonus Power, Set bonus: Increased experience gain
  • Osgiliath challenge map
also available: Xbox 360 & PS3 Collector's Editions


EB Games offer: Xbox 360PS3 & PC Standard Editions: Bonus Item: Human Pack!
Pre-Order Lord of the Rings: War in the North and receive the exclusive Human Pack!

  • 2-handed Ice Sword "Forochel Frost Sword" - Adds ice damage
  • Full 6-piece armor set: "Arthedain Guard's Armor" - Bonus Dexterity, Bonus Power, Set bonus: Increased experience gain
  • Osgiliath challenge map
also available: Xbox 360 & PS3 Collector's Editions


Walmart offer: Xbox 360, PS3 & PC Standard Editions, Xbox 360 & PS3 Collector's Editions


Microsoft Store offer: Xbox 360 Standard Edition


Buy.com offer:
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For Your Entertainment offer: Xbox 360, PS3 & PC Standard Editions: Platinum Pass Members save 10% on list price


J&R Electronics offer: Xbox 360, PS3 & PC Collector's Editions: Free Shipping


Kmart offer: Xbox 360, PS3 & PC Standard Editions, Xbox 360, PS3 & PC Collector's Editions: $0.99 Standard Shipping on all video games. Sold by Kmart. Offer ends 28-Oct-2011


Newegg offer: Xbox 360, PS3 & PC Standard Editions, Xbox 360 & PS3 Collector's Editions: FREE SHIPPING


Overstock.com offer: Website search, various editions at various prices


Radio Shack offer: Xbox 360, PS3 & PC Standard Editions: Store pickup available


Sears offer: Xbox 360PS3 & PC Standard Editions


Target offer: Xbox 360 & PS3 Standard Editions


Deep Discount offer: Xbox 360 & PS3 Standard Editions: List Price: $59.99 Price: $57.99 You Save: $2.00 (3%) + Free Shipping
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Batman: Arkham City: Coming 10/18/2011





Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds.

Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batmanuniverse, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.





Amazon offer: Xbox 360 & PS3 Standard Edition: Order Batman: Arkham City for Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and receive a $10 promotional credit toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com (certain exclusions apply, including Kindle books, MP3s, and video rentals and downloads). Also get the Amazon.com exclusive Batman: Arkham City Comic included in your shipment.

Xbox 360 & PS3 Collector's Edition: Order Batman: Arkham City Collector's Edition for Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and receive the Amazon.com exclusive Batman: Arkham City Comic included in your shipment.

also available on PC


Best Buy offer: Xbox 360 & PS3 Standard Edition, Xbox 360 & PS3 Collector's Edition: While supplies last, pre-order the game for Xbox 360, PS3 or PC, and get an exclusive, fully playable downloadable Robin character. Robin is in the new and improved challenge mode in Batman: Arkham City. The Tim Drake Robin pack is available exclusively to fans who pre-order the game from Best Buy. Robin comes complete with his own unique gadgets and special moves, and will be playable in all challenge maps in the game, as well as two additional challenge maps that are included with the pack: Black Mask Hideout and Freight Train Escape. The pack will also contain a bonus Red Robin character skin.
Gamers Club, Buy 5 Get $100: See website

also available on PC


GameStop offer: Xbox 360 & PS3 Standard Edition, Xbox 360 & PS3 Collector's Edition, & PC Edition: Pre-Order Batman: Arkham City with GameStop and receive a code to unlock the exclusive Joker's Carnival Challenge Map.


EB Games offer: Xbox 360 & PS3 Standard Edition, Xbox 360 & PS3 Collector's Edition, & PC Edition: Pre-Order Batman: Arkham City with GameStop and receive a code to unlock the exclusive Joker's Carnival Challenge Map.


Walmart offer: Xbox 360 & PS3 Standard Edition: Preorder Bonus Batman: Arkham Asylum Bundle Includes:
  • Batman: Arkham City Batman
  • Arkham Asylum Game Of The Year Edition
  • Bonus $10 eGift Card
Xbox 360 Batman: Arkham City w/ Batarang Wired Controller & Bonus Includes:
  • Batman: Arkham City (Xbox 360)
  • Batman: Arkham Asylum Game Of The Year Edition 
  • PowerA Batarang Wired Controller (Xbox 360)
  • Bonus $10 eGift Card
PS3 Batman: Arkham City w/ Batarang Wireless Controller & Bonus Includes:

  • Batman: Arkham City (PS3)
  • Batman: Arkham Asylum Game Of The Year Edition
  • PowerA Batarang Controller (PS3)
  • Bonus $10 eGift Card

also available: Xbox 360 Collector's Edition, PS3 Collector's Edition, PC Edition


Microsoft Store offer: Xbox Standard Edition: Get $10 off your next purchase plus free next day shipping

also available: Xbox 360 Collector's Edition, PC Edition


Sony Store offer: PS3 Standard Edition


Buy.com offer: Xbox 360 Standard Edition, PS3 Standard Edition, PC Edition: You Save 8% + FREE SHIPPING


For Your Entertainment offer: Xbox 360 Standard Edition, PS3 Standard Edition, PC Edition: Platinum Members save 10%


J&R Electronics offer: Xbox 360 Standard Edition, PS3 Standard Edition, Xbox 360 Collector's Edition, PS3 Collector's Edition, PC Edition: Free Batman T-shirt with Pre-order! + Free Shipping


Kmart offer: Xbox 360 Standard EditionPS3 Standard EditionXbox 360 Collector's EditionPS3 Collector's EditionPC Edition: $0.99 Standard Shipping on all video games. Sold by Kmart. Offer ends 28-Oct-2011


Newegg offer: Xbox 360 Standard EditionPS3 Standard EditionXbox 360 Collector's EditionPS3 Collector's EditionPC Edition: FREE SHIPPING


Overstock.com offer: Various Editions available at various prices


Radio Shack offer: Xbox 360 Standard EditionPS3 Standard EditionPC Edition: store pickup available at no extra cost


Sam's Club offer: Xbox 360 Standard EditionPS3 Standard Edition: $54.86 ($59.99 retail)
Xbox 360 Collector's EditionPS3 Collector's Edition: $84.88 ($99.99 retail)


Sears offer: Xbox 360 Standard EditionPS3 Standard EditionXbox 360 Collector's EditionPS3 Collector's EditionPC Edition


Target offer:  Xbox 360 Standard EditionXbox 360 Collector's EditionPS3 Collector's Edition, PC Edition


Tech Depot offer: Xbox 360 Standard EditionPS3 Standard EditionXbox 360 Collector's EditionPS3 Collector's EditionPC Edition


Computers4SURE offer: Xbox 360 Standard EditionPS3 Standard EditionPC Edition


Deep Discount offer: Xbox 360 Standard Edition & PS3 Standard Edition: $51.99 ($59.99 retail)
Xbox 360 Collector's Edition & PS3 Collector's Edition: $89.99 ($99.99 retail)
PC Edition: $47.99 ($49.99 retail)

What Games do YOU want to know about

I have already posted on Gears of War 3NHL 12, FIFA 12, Pro Evolution Soccer 2012RAGE, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, Forza Motorsport 4Battlefield 3, LOTR Online: Rise of Isengard Expansion, and Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.


I still have in the works:

  • Kinect Sports Season 2
  • Batman Arkham City
  • Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier
  • Star Wars the Old Republic
  • LOTR War in the North
  • Just Dance 3
  • Hulk Hogan's Main Event
  • Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
  • Spider-Man: Edge of Time
  • NBA2K12
  • Golden Eye 007 Reloaded
  • The Elder Scrolls V:Skyrim
  • Assasin's Creed Revelations
  • Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
  • Kinect Star Wars
  • Diablo 3
  • Asura's Wrath
  • Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword
  • Saints Row The Third
  • Kinect Star Wars Console
  • Mass Effect 3
  • Kinect Dance Central 2
  • Kinect Disneyland Adventures
  • Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster
  • The Black Eyed Peas Experience
  • Michael Phelps: Push the Limit
  • Crysis 1 Console (Download)
  • Syndicate
  • Far Cry 3
  • Soul Calibur V
  • Final Fantasy XIII-2
  • Fable: The Journey
  • Tomb Raider
  • Silent Hill: Downpour
  • BioShock Infinite
  • Mass Effect 3
  • Halo 4
  • Borderlands 2
  • Prey 2

What other games would you like to see? Is there something you're just dying to know about? Leave me comments on your requests and I can try to work them into my planned posts.

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception: Coming 11/01/2011




A search for the fabled “Atlantis of the Sands” propels fortune hunter Nathan Drake on a daring trek into the heart of the Arabian Desert, a journey that pits him and his mentor Victor Sullivan against the occult treachery of a shadowy clandestine organization and its ruthless leader. When the terrible secrets of this lost city are unearthed, Drake’s quest descends into a desperate bid for survival that strains the limits of his endurance and forces him to confront his deepest fears.

UNCHARTED raises technology bar yet again: UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception™ features new innovations in sand, fire, smoke, and water dynamics and effects. Full support of high-resolution stereoscopic 3D.





Amazon offer: Standard EditionCollector's Edition & PS3 320GB Bundle: Pre-order UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception and receive an Amazon.com exclusive PSN code with access to the following: Carpet Bomb Kickback--Allows you to send out three grenades with a single throw to blanket your opponent or take out a group of opponents with multiple explosions. Clip Size Mod for Para 9--Allows you to increase the size of the bullet clip for your Para 9 side arm and spend more time shooting your opponents before having to reload. Clip Size Mod for G-MAL--Allows you to increase the size of the bullet clip for your G-MAL long gun and spend more time shooting your opponents before having to reload.

Best Buy offer: Standard Edition & Collector's Edition:

  • Pre-order Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception for PS3, and you'll receive a code for early access to the Regeneration Booster. The booster comes in handy in both Competitive and Cooperative matches, by speeding up your rate of recovery from wounds by 70%. See website
  • Gamers Club, Buy 5 Get $100 see website
Also available: PS3 320GB Bundle

GameStop offer: Standard Edition & Collector's Edition:

  • Creepy Crawler Kickback Pre-Order Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and receive the GameStop exclusive Creepy Crawler Kickback! Creepy Crawler Kickback : Allows you to turn into a swarm of deadly creatures for a limited time and overwhelm your enemies 
  • Bonus Item Pre-Order Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and receive the GameStop exclusive Penny Arcade Poster! Inspired by the Hollywood blockbuster feel of Uncharted 3, this amazing 17" x 24" poster was created by the talented folks at Penny Arcade.com.
Also available: PS3 320GB Bundle

  • Creepy Crawler Kickback Pre-Order Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and receive the GameStop exclusive Creepy Crawler Kickback! Creepy Crawler Kickback : Allows you to turn into a swarm of deadly creatures for a limited time and overwhelm your enemies 
  • Bonus Item Pre-Order Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and receive the GameStop exclusive Penny Arcade Poster! Inspired by the Hollywood blockbuster feel of Uncharted 3, this amazing 17" x 24" poster was created by the talented folks at Penny Arcade.com.
Also available: PS3 320GB Bundle

Sony Store offer: Standard Edition & Collector's Edition: Get the UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception Dynamic Theme for your PS3™ XMB™ as well as the UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception Nathan Drake PlayStation®Network Avatar.

Walmart offer: Standard Edition & Collector's Edition: Equip your AK-47 with a laser sight that enables your entire team to see the location of the opponent you are currently targeting.


Other retailers offering Pre Orders for Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception


Buy.com has the Standard Edition You Save 5% Our Price:$56.99 + FREE SHIPPING with BONUS 1,000 Super Points (*$10 Value)

For Your Entertainment has the Standard Edition & Collector's EditionBackstage Pass Platinum members save 10% on their purchase

J & R Electronics has the Standard Edition & Collector's Edition with FREE SHIPPING available

Newegg has the Standard Edition with FREE SHIPPING available

Overstock.com has the Standard Edition Compare $59.99 Today $55.19 Save 8%, Club O Members Only: Earn $2.76 in Club O Rewards + Free Shipping

Sears has the Standard Edition (Shop Your Way Rewards Members earn 600 Points if they purchase this item) & Collector's Edition (Shop Your Way Rewards Members earn 1000 Points if they purchase this item)

Target has the Standard Edition & Collector's Edition

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

LOTR Online: Rise of Isengard Expansion coming 9/27/2011

The Lord of the Rings Online is a 3D, fantasy MMORPG based on the now legendary LotR franchise. With characters from the movies and books, LotRO is sure to entice fans, but there’s plenty here for those unfamiliar with the story. A massive game world, an interesting PvP mode that allows gamers to play as monsters, and player housing are just some of the features this game has to offer.

Direct2Drive has The Lord of The Rings Online™ VIP Starter Pack



The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard: if you play this game a new expansion pack is coming out on September 27, 2011.  Here are the 3 options:

Legendary Edition $49.99 includes: You'll get the full Rise of Isengard™ Expansion once it launches, plus access to the following items that you can begin using immediately!

  • All three Rohirrim Style Mounts with a blanket & emblem in the colours of green, red and white 
  • All three sets of matching cosmetic Rohirrim Style armour in the colours of green, red and white 
  • An in-game title - Guard of the Isen 
  • Access to the Path of the Fellowship Quest Packs including Trollshaws, Eregion, Lothlórien and Moria plus the Mirkwood Quest Pack as a special bonus
  • 1,000 Turbine Points for use in the LOTRO Store 
Pre-Purchase Bonuses A 25% XP Boost for all characters on your account that will last up to level 65
                                      All three cosmetic cloaks that match the colour of your armour and mount


Heroic Edition $39.99 includes: You'll get the full Rise of Isengard Expansion once it launches, plus access to the following items that you can begin using immediately!

  • Your choice of one Rohirrim Style Mount with a red, green, or white coloured blanket and unique emblem
  • A set of cosmetic armour that matches the colour of your mount
  • An in-game title - Guard of the Isen
  • 1,000 Turbine Points for use in the LOTRO Store
Pre-Purchase Bonuses A 25% XP Boost for all characters on your account that will last up to level 65
                                      A cosmetic cloak that matches the colour of your armour and mount


Base Edition $29.99 includes: You'll get the full Rise of Isengard Expansion once it launches, plus access to the following items that you can begin using immediately!

  • A Rohirrim Style Mount with a red coloured blanket and sun emblem
  • An in-game title - Guard of the Isen
Pre-Purchase Bonuses A 25% XP Boost for all characters on your account that will last up to level 65
                                      A cosmetic cloak that matches the colour of your mount

Battlefield 3: Coming 10/25/2011





IN BATTLEFIELD 3, PLAYERS STEP INTO THE ROLE OF THE ELITE U.S. MARINES. AS THE FIRST BOOTS ON THE GROUND, PLAYERS WILL EXPERIENCE HEART-POUNDING MISSIONS ACROSS DIVERSE LOCATIONS INCLUDING PARIS, TEHRAN AND NEW YORK. AS A U.S. MARINE IN THE FIELD, PERIODS OF TENSION AND ANTICIPATION ARE PUNCTUATED BY MOMENTS OF COMPLETE CHAOS. AS BULLETS WHIZ BY, AS WALLS CRUMBLE, AS EXPLOSIONS FORCE PLAYERS TO THE GROUND, THE BATTLEFIELD FEELS MORE ALIVE AND INTERACTIVE THAN EVER BEFORE.

CONTAINING FOUR OF THE BEST BATTLEFIELD MAPS EVER CREATED BY DICE, THE FIRST EXPANSION PACK FOR BATTLEFIELD 3 WILL BE A TREAT BOTH FOR RETURNING FANS AND NEWCOMERS.

Read on for more in-depth detail on Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand and how to get it at no extra charge.

Anyone who pre-orders Battlefield 3 will receive our first themed expansion pack at no extra charge. When Lead Designer Niklas Fegraeus got the assignment to lead the expansion pack, his thoughts immediately went to the four most played and loved maps in the history of Battlefield: Strike at Karkand, Wake Island, Gulf of Oman, and Sharqui Peninsula. Combined, these four maps have been played for an incredible 25,000 man years! To receive Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand at no extra charge, all you need to do is pre-order Battlefield 3.



Tiger Direct special offer: Buy an Intel processor get Battlefield 3 as a digital download included: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.40 GHz Quad-Core Unlocked Processor and FREE Intel Battlefield 3 Game Download Code Bundle

Amazon offer: Xbox 360, PS3 & PC: Pre-order Battlefield 3 - Limited Edition and receive the Amazon exclusive Dog Tag Pack for multiplayer use

Best Buy offer: Xbox 360 & PS3:
  • Free Exclusive SPECACT Kit: See website
  • Gamers Club, Buy 5 Get $100: See website
PC: Free Exclusive SPECACT Kit: See website

GameStop offer: Xbox 360, PS3 & PC: Pre-Order Battlefield 3 with GameStop to receive the exclusive Physical Warfare Pack!

  • DAO-12 Shotgun
  • Flash Suppressor
  • Type 88 LMG
  • Flachette Ammo

EB Games offer: Xbox 360, PS3PC: Pre-Order Battlefield 3 with GameStop to receive the exclusive Physical Warfare Pack!

  • DAO-12 Shotgun
  • Flash Suppressor
  • Type 88 LMG
  • Flachette Ammo

Kmart offer: Starting October 25th through the 29th, Shop Your Way Reward Members will receive a $20 gaming coupon with the purchase of Battlefield 3 (Xbox 360, Playstation 3) for $59.99. This second part of the offer is very important as I personally believe that where Battlefield 3 will shine in particular will be through its amazing audio presentation.

Note: All stores will receive a limited amount of the LE edition of Battlefield 3 which includes the “Back to Karkland” pack (same price as the standard).

With purchase of Battlefield 3, in addition to the $20 gaming coupon offer you can save $20 on the excellent X-12 Turtle Beach headphones (reg. $59.99) orsave $30 on the very impressive 7.1 Sony Playstation headphones (reg. $99.99).

Items must be purchased in the same transaction. Gaming coupon valid from 10/30 through 12/10. Limit 1 coupon per transaction, limit 2 per customer. In-store only.

PC version also available

Microsoft Store offer: Xbox 360: Get $10 off your next purchase when you pre-order Battlefield 3 plus free next day shipping

Also available: PC version

Also available:

Buy.com has: Xbox 360, PS3 & PC

Direct2Drive has: PC download for $53.95

FYE has: Xbox 360PS3 & PC

Overstock.com has: all versions, search website

Sears has: Xbox 360PS3 & PC

Walmart has: Xbox 360PS3 & PC


Sunday, September 18, 2011

Forza Motorsport 4: Coming 10/11/2011

Exclusive to the Xbox 360, Forza Motorsport 4 is the biggest and best entry in the series to date. Hundreds of the world’s most exciting cars spanning more than eighty manufacturers. The best driving circuits in the world. Bringing you closer to the cars of your dreams. Online features that redefine online community. Forza Motorsport 4 is an entirely new car experience.

Use your Kinect with Forza 4: With the power of Kinect, Forza Motorsport 4 opens up the world of car passion in new and innovative ways. Step around the car to explore and experience the world’s most exciting automobiles in stunning detail. Check your mirrors and clip every apex by looking into the corners with Kinect-powered head-tracking. Quickly move through the Forza 4’s menu system with just your voice. All the power and fun you’ve come to expect from Forza… but no controller required.

The limited quantity “Ship Bonus” car pack available for fans who order Forza 4 early:

  • 1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe
  • 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
  • 1997 Lexus SC300
  • 2011 RUF RGT-8
  • 2011 Tesla Roadster Sport


Amazon offer: Standard Edition & Limited Collector's Edition: Pre-order Forza Motorsport 4 and get a code to access the exclusive car, Subaru Impreza WRX STI.
Enhance your experience with Kinect

Best Buy offer: Standard Edition & Limited Collector's Edition:
  • Free Fuzzy Dice: See website
  • Just order this high-octane title for Xbox 360 and you'll get a code in-pack to unlock the Best Buy exclusive BMW 1-Series M coupe. With a top speed of more than 150 m.p.h., this compact two-door is the high-performance version of BMW's famed 1-series car. See website
  • Gamers Club, Buy 5 Get $100: See website
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GameStop offer: Standard Edition & Limited Collector's Edition: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde Pre-Order Forza 4 with GameStop to receive the exclusive Alfo Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde! Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde: The creation of Italian automaker Alfa Romeo and first introduced at the March 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Giulietta contains an exclusive Quadrifoglio Verde configuration with a 1.7L turbocharged engine that will steer you to victory.
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EB Games offer: Standard Edition & Limited Collector's Edition: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde Pre-Order Forza 4 with GameStop to receive the exclusive Alfo Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde! Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde: The creation of Italian automaker Alfa Romeo and first introduced at the March 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Giulietta contains an exclusive Quadrifoglio Verde configuration with a 1.7L turbocharged engine that will steer you to victory.
Enhance your experience with Kinect

Microsoft Store offer: Standard Edition & Limited Collector's Edition: Free downloadable 2011 Honda CR-Z with pre-order
Enhance your experience with Kinect

Walmart offer: Standard Edition:

  • Exclusive Mini Cooper
  • $10 eGift Card

Also available: Limited Collector's Edition
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Also available at:

Buy.com has Standard Edition & Limited Collector's Edition, enhance your experience with Kinect

Circuit City has Standard Edition & Limited Collector's Edition, enhance your experience with Kinect

FYE has Standard Edition, enhance your experience with Kinect

Newegg has Standard Edition & Limited Collector's Edition, enhance your experience with Kinect

Overstock.com has Standard Edition 9-18-2011 Price $53.49, enhance your experience with Kinect

Sears has Standard Edition, enhance your experience with Kinect

Target has Standard Edition, enhance your experience with Kinect

Tiger Direct has Standard Edition & Limited Collector's Edition, enhance your experience with Kinect

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: Coming 11/8/2011


Hardened Edition, why you need it! - There is a Hardened Edition available for MW3, the standard edition is generally priced at $60 while Hardened is $100, what's the difference, besides 40 of my hard earned dollars. If you are into online multi-player, Hardened Edition is definitely for you! Hardened Edition you not only get a special hard case, field journal, and other goodies, but 1 Year of access to Call of Duty Elite which sells for $50 on its own and includes an entire year of DLC access. Now gamers on forums are saying “Oh that’s only a $10 difference” I.e. $59 + $50 vs. $99, but consider the fact that with Call of Duty Elite Membership you are going to get every DLC for 9 months, and it’s been reported that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is going to release A NEW DLC MAP PACK EVERY MONTH, the DLC is valued at around $60, plus you get founders status for Hardened Edition which also has some special access and special events. At that rate, you are getting lots of additional content you are going to be buying anyways! I would say that the Hardened Edition is the real bonus content available for Modern Warfare 3!

Hardened Editions

UPDATE! As of 11-1-11 8:30PM Mountain Time, all retailers are showing the Hardened Edition as Not Available online right now.  Amazon had 7 Xbox 360 & 4 Playstation 3 available, they range from $200 to $300, they are from independent people, most likely re-selling their pre-order, so it will most likely ship to them first.  I talked to my local Best Buy store and they have reached their limit on the Hardened Edition, they will have a few that are first come first serve when they open the store at midnight, my store also has a tournament that night.


The other option if you haven't pre-ordered Hardened Edition is to purchase the Standard Edition and purchase the Call of Duty Elite Premium Membership, the free edition includes all the stat tracking and video uploads see the Elite website for more information


Call of Duty Elite:
Call of Duty® ELITE One-Year Membership Available for Xbox® 360 and PlayStation® 3 Pre-order and activate your Call of Duty ELITE membership by November 13, 2011 and you can be on the ground force of the revolutionary Call of Duty ELITE service with your Founder status. Elevate your game with all of Call of Duty ELITE’s Premium features, Founder status, & benefits, and get all the MW3 downloadable game content, including all the MW3 packs and more. ONLY $49.99 WITH PRE-ORDER

Activate by 11/13 and get Founder Status & VIP Access

  • Unique Founder Weapon Camo & Profile Skin 
  • Exclusive Founder In-game Player Card & Emblem
  • Access to the Private "#Founder" Group
  • Special Founder Clan XP Boost
  • Special Founder Operations, Events, & Leagues
  • Exclusive Founder Prizes & Experiences

Best Buy has Elite Premium for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3

Gamestop has Elite Premium

EB Games has Elite Premium


The rest of the Pre Order offers:

Amazon offer: Xbox 360: Pre-order Bonus Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for Xbox 360 and receive the Amazon exclusive American Special Forces avatar. Also get an exclusive MW3 Wallpaper. Additionally, pre-order and get a $10 promotional credit towards the purchase of a Turtle Beach Call of Duty:MW3 Ear Force gaming Headset.

PS3: Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and receive an exclusive MW3 Wallpaper. Additionally, pre-order and get a $10 promotional credit towards the purchase of a Turtle Beach Call of Duty:MW3 Ear Force gaming Headset.
PC: Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and receive an exclusive MW3 Wallpaper. Additionally, pre-order and get a $10 promotional credit towards the purchase of a Turtle Beach Call of Duty:MW3 Ear Force gaming Headset.


Best Buy offer: Special Offers: Xbox 360 & PS3 versions: Gamers Club, Buy 5 Get $100: See website (not showing on the website, you have to go into Gamer Zone Rewards to see all the games included on the offer)

also available: Hardened Xbox 360, Hardened PS3, Xbox 360 Special Console, PC, Wii

Direct2Drive: PC Download Preorder this product now to receive a copy of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for FREE!

Gamestop offer: no special offers, options

EB Games offer: no special offers, options

Microsoft Store offer: Xbox 360 Standard Edition: FREE SHIPPING

Target offer: no special offers, options

Walmart offer: Xbox 360 & PS3: Purchase Modern Warfare 3 Today & Receive Additional Discounts on MW3 Accessories & Strategy Guides, options