Update: Earlier this month, I blogged about a rumor that Microsoft was planning to offer a new Xbox 360 bundle deal that included a 360 Elite with the games Halo 3 and Fable 2. Today I can confirm that the rumor is legit. This new bundle will be available starting in May.
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This week, two of the most successful video game franchises, Rock Band and Lego, are joining forces to create a new family-friendly video game. Lego Rock Band will be in stores this holiday season for all major gaming systems.
It’s Official, Lego Rock Band Is A Go Read More »
This week, I tell you about two new and exciting rumors circulating around the gaming community. Plus, a long awaited announcement from Nintendo – the Wii MotionPlus release date and price info!
Rumors From The Gaming World Read More »
In this week’s Video Game post, I look at a new batch of kid-friendly, pet-simulation games from Discovery Channel’s Discovery Kids brand.
Discovery Kids Lets You Say “Yes” to a Child’s Pet Pony Request Read More »
Just because the college season is coming to an end tonight doesn’t mean their basketball thirst needs to go unquenched until next season. Today we take a look at three b-ball games with something that should appeal to all the gamers in your life.
The NCAA Tournament Doesn’t Have to End Tonight Read More »
Rock Band, the popular music-based video game, has surpassed $1 billion dollars in North American retail sales in just 15 months, according to The NPD Group. This week, Jeff looks at the influence this game is having on how we purchase music.
Another Gaming Milestone: Rock Band Sells More Than $1 Billion. Read More »
This week, a classic and awesome 1980s Nintendo game, Punch-Out, is getting a Wii makeover. The new version takes full advantage of all the Wii’s controllers including the Wii-Fit Balance Board for a full-body and fun workout.
Step Back Into The Ring With Punch-Out!! Read More »
As of march, 2009, Nintendo has sold 100 million DS units around the world. How does that stack up against sales of other gaming systems? This week I take a look at those figures and look forward to what’s next for Nintendo’s popular hand-held system.
100 Million Nintendo DS Units Sold Read More »
Video game maker Activision is bringing the popular toy and animated series, Bakugan, to game consoles this fall.
Bakugan The Video Game Read More »
This week I take a look at two new video game buy-back options. the first is a test run Toys “R” Us is currently conducting in their New York City area stores. The second is a new charity called DonateGames.org, that will give you a tax-deductible receipt for your used games.
Two New Options For Your Used Video Games Read More »
At this year’s International Toy Fair in New York City, Hasbro and Electronic Arts (EA) unveiled their new digital collection of traditional board games.
Family Game Night Read More »
This summer, LEGO and Warner Bros. Interactive will release the LEGO Battles. LEGO Battles will allow gamers to create bases and battle squads using popular LEGO toys’ playsets.
LEGO Building New Video Game Read More »
This week, Jeff takes a look at Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2. The second game in the Konami series of American Idol Encore games features improved graphics, new hit songs, more judging from the American Idol judges, new modes and more avatar customization.
Your Going To Hollywood, Dog! Read More »
Riiflex is developing a new Wii accessory that will allow you to attach weighted dumbbells onto the Wii-Remote.
In The Works: Actual Weighted Wii-Remote Dumbbells Read More »
Sony announces an exclusive deal with the NY Yankees to outfit the new Yankees Stadium with PlayStation 3 game consoles and HD TVs throughout the stadium when it opens in April. Jeff McKinney wonders how the PS3s will be utilized as details on this are still vague.
The New Yankee Stadium And PlayStation 3 Deal Read More »
According to Destuctoid.com, as of February 9th, GameStop will stop accepting original Xbox gear and games for trade-ins. Don’t freak out, all Xbox 360 related items are still acceptable. As many gamers and parents constantly driving kids to GameStop know, tradeing in old games for new ones is an almost weekly event. Sure you are getting a fraction of the original price but it’s still better than paying full price for new items.
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A funny thing happened on the way to 2009 last week. It seems that sometime during the early morning hours of New Year’s Eve, every Microsoft 30GB Zune device on the planet froze. The incident, has been dubbed “Z2K9,” a reference to the Y2K non-event of 2000, which occurred (or didn’t occur) nine years ago
The Curious Case Of Microsoft’s Zune Freeze Read More »
Millions of people (I just made that figure up) will be traveling today and many of them will be stuck in airports for way too long. If you are one of those people and you’d like something to alleviate the travel tension that doesn’t require a prescription then give games a try. If you are
Video Games Get You Through The Airport With Sanity Intact Read More »
Players of the popular video game, Rock Band 2, can now create real world merchandise based on their in-game characters. The Rock Band website allows you to turn your own personal band and individual character photos into t-shirts ($29), posters ($14), stickers ($5), bumper stickers ($4), buttons ($2) and keychains ($3). If money is no
Bring Your Favorite Rock Band 2 Characters To Life Read More »
In addition to amazing game-graphics, one of the major benefits of the current generation game systems–Xbox 360, PS3, Wii–is the ability to download new game content and features using the game console itself. Downloadable content (DLC) ranges from expanded levels to new songs for games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, which increases the play
Xbox Live Deal of the Week Read More »
Times are tough for a lot of us this year but if you can, please donate a new toy to the Marine’s Toys For Tots foundation. If you live in the US and would like to help, head on over to Toys For Tots to find out where you can drop off your toy donations.
What could be better on a Friday than a little mindless entertainment courtesy of the reticulum of ridiculousness that is YouTube. This little gem is a riot, even if you have never heard of Nintendo’s crazy go-cart racing game, Mario Kart. Here we see a huge Mario fan living out the video game in real
A Little Friday Fun: Real Life Mario Kart Read More »
Nintendo has created two unique Websites to make sure everyone gets the Nintendo gear they really want this year. You can have Mario leave a voice mail or send a playable message in an E-mail to someone who might be shopping for you. Just visit the site here and set up your wish list by
Nintendo Wants To Help You Shop This Holiday Season Read More »
I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume that someone on your holiday shopping list really wants a video game (or 10) this year. I’ve got some great news for you! You can make that person happy while saving money and you don’t even have to get out of your P.J.s to
Black Friday Video Game Bargains at Amazon Read More »
