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Max Payne 3 Pre-order Bonus Deals!
The highly anticipated release date of Max Payne 3 is Tuesday (May 15th) on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC in the US!
Max Payne 3 is the third release in the popular Third-Person Shooter series of the same name, and the first iteration of the series to appear on Next Gen gaming consoles. Developed by Rockstar Games, the creative minds behind the cutting edge GTA, Red Dead and Midnight Club game franchises, Max Payne 3 is a sequel to the second game in the series, and features an older Max Payne with a new life and job abroad. But as dangerous situations spiral Max's life from bad, to worse, it seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
If you have been procrastinating getting your pre-order in, you still have time to take advantage of the many retail special promotions and coupon codes!
Check out the full run down of current Max Payne 3 deals, coupons, codes/freebies and midnight launch details:
Amazon has the game available for $59.96 with a $10 RockStar Credit (BACK UP!) on Xbox 360, PS3, Boxed PC. The PC Download version is available for $59.99 and comes with a bonus $10 credit towards select Rockstar games + exclusive DLC.
- Current LIVE bonuses:
- $10 RockStar Credit (Xbox 360, PS3 and Boxed PC)
Free super saver shipping is available as well... No taxes in most states saves you around $5 (varies).
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Buy.com is currently offering Max Payne 3 for $59.99 (PC/PS3/Xbox 360) with free shipping. In addition, they are currently offering 2000 Rakuten Super Points ($20 Credit value expired) through May 14, 2012!
No taxes in most states saves you around $5 (varies).
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BestBuy is offering Max Payne 3 for retail at $59.99 on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.
Rewardzone Gamers Club members get a $10 gift card with pre-orders, while Gamers Club Unlocked Members ($14.99 yearly membership fee) are elible for a $20 gift card.
Order online, and select In-store pickup to get the game on release day.
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Select 'In-Store Pickup'
Midnight Store Openings:
BestBuy will be having midnight store openings across the country in support of the Max Payne 3 release!
Share the excitement with other fans as select stores open at midnight to sell Max Payne 3 as soon as it's available.
Click here: BestBuy.com - Max Payne 3 Midnight Opennings
GameStop is offering Max Payne 3 for $59.99.
Pre-order bonuses:
- Cemetary Multiplayer Pack DLC
- Powerup Rewards: Silent Killer multiplayer load out
Order online, and select In-store pickup to get the game on release day.
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Midnight Openings:
- Gamestop is likely having Midnight Launch Events for Mass Effect 3! We will update with the list of stores as soon as GameStop notifies us...
Target is offering a Max Payne 3 for retail at $59.99. We will update if any special offers come up...
Check it out: Target - Max Payne 3
Walmart.com is offering Max Payne 3 for $59.95 with a bonus Max Payne 1 downloadable code (Xbox 360/PS3).
$0.97 shipping to home.
- Pre-order bonus:
- Bonus Max Payne 1 downloadable code
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If you happen to run across other deals, by all means send us a deal tip!
Max Payne 3 Game features:
For Max Payne, the tragedies that took his loved ones years ago are wounds that refuse to heal. No longer a cop, close to washed up and addicted to pain killers, Max takes a job in São Paulo, Brazil, protecting the family of wealthy real estate mogul Rodrigo Branco, in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. But as events spiral out of his control, Max Payne finds himself alone on the streets of an unfamiliar city, desperately searching for the truth and fighting for a way out.
Featuring cutting edge shooting mechanics for precision gunplay, advanced new Bullet Time and Shootdodge effects, full integration of Natural Motion's Euphoria Character Behavior system for lifelike movement and a dark and twisted story, Max Payne 3 is a seamless, highly detailed, cinematic experience from Rockstar Games.
In addition to an expansive single-player campaign, Max Payne 3 will also be the first entry in the series to introduce a thorough and engrossing multiplayer experience. Max Payne 3 multiplayer brings the same cinematic feel, fluid gunplay and sense of movement of the single-player game into the realm of online multiplayer. Using the fiction and signature gameplay elements of the Max Payne universe, Max Payne 3 features a wide range of new and traditional multiplayer modes that play on the themes of paranoia, betrayal and heroism, all delivered with the same epic visual style of the single player game.
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Diablo III 3 Pre-order Bonus Deals!
The highly anticipated release date of Diablo 3 is Tuesday (May 15th) on PC in the US!
Diablo III is a fantasy Action Role-Playing Game (RPG). Only the third major release in what is considered by many gamers as the most iconic RPG franchise of all time, Diablo 3 continues the land of Sanctuary's battle against a reoccurring demonic evil, and provides players around the world with the opportunity to create the ultimate hero to quest against it with friends online, or on their own. Features include: classic dungeon crawling gameplay, a new batch of character classes, multiplayer options with friends and single player support with the help of AI companions, a new take on character skill assignment and health, online item auctioning, and compatibility with Windows and Mac operating systems.
If you have been procrastinating getting your pre-order in, you still have time to take advantage of the many retail special promotions and coupon codes!
Check out the full run down of current Diablo III deals, coupons, codes/freebies and midnight launch details:
Amazon has the Standard Edition game available for $59.99 with Free super saver shipping.
No taxes in most states saves you around $5 (varies).
The Diablo III: Collector's Edition has been in stock recently, so check for availability...
Finally, Amazon has the Diablo III Signature Series Guide  discounted to $13.74 (Reg. $21.99)
Steps:
Buy.com is currently offering Diablo 3 for $59.99 with free shipping.
No taxes in most states saves you around $5 (varies).
Steps:
BestBuy is offering Diablo 3 for retail at $59.99.
Order online, and select In-store pickup to get the game on release day.
Also, if you Buy Diablo III, Get World of Warcraft Battlechest for $4.99.
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Select 'In-Store Pickup'
Midnight Store Openings:
BestBuy will be having midnight store openings across the country in support of the Diablo 3 release!
Share the excitement with other fans as select stores open at midnight to sell Diablo III as soon as it's available.
Click here: BestBuy.com - Diablo III Midnight Openings
GameStop is offering Diablo 3 for $59.99.
Order online, and select In-store pickup to get the game on release day.
Steps:
Midnight Openings:
- Gamestop is likely having Midnight Launch Events for Diablo 3! We will update with the list of stores as soon as GameStop notifies us...
Target is offering a Diablo 3 for retail at $59.99. We will update if any special offers come up...
Check it out: Target - Diablo 3
Walmart.com is offering Diablo 3 for $59.95.
$0.97 shipping to home.
In addition, the Diablo III Collector's Edition is currently in-stock [sold out] for pre-order at Walmart.com as well!
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If you happen to run across other deals, by all means send us a deal tip!
Diablo Payne 3 Game features:
Two decades have passed since the events of the Diablo II: Lord of Destruction expansion pack, in which the demonic lords, Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal, set out across the world of Sanctuary on a vicious rampage, twisting humanity to their unholy will. Yet for those who battled the Prime Evils, the memory fades slowly. When Deckard Cain returns to the ruins of Tristram Cathedral seeking clues to defeat new stirrings of evil, a fiery harbinger of doom falls from the heavens, striking the very ground where Diablo once entered the world. This fire from the sky reawakens ancient evils, but also calls the heroes of Sanctuary to defend the mortal world against the rising powers of the Burning Hells once again.
- Rediscover the enthralling RPG gameplay of the iconic Diablo franchises in is first game release in nearly 11 years
- Explore fully realized realms of Sanctuary - the living, breathing gothic fantasy world of Diablo III
- Battle the unholy forces of the Burning Hells with five character classes, including the otherworldly Witch Doctor, or with re-imagined warriors from Diablo's past, like the powerful Barbarian
- Rain hell on your enemies and use the interactive environment as a weapon: lay cunning traps, turn destructible objects against your foes, and use environmental obstacles to your advantage - all powered by the Havok physics system
- Experience the intensity of multiplayer Diablo III over an all-new, wickedly enhanced Battle.net platform with numerous enhancements to make connecting with your friends easier, and cooperative gameplay more fun
- In single player quests utilize up to three AI followers, from three different classes who can be equipped with basic items and leveled up
- Skills and abilities are now automatically unlocked as you level, and players are able to actively use more of them simultaneously than ever before
- Experience a new approach to in-game health as the previous reliance on mana and potions is appended by resource types unique to each class, as well as health globes
- The ability to craft unique items with found objects is drastically improved through association in-game blacksmith and Jeweler artisans
- Sell unique items found within the game for in-game gold or real money via online Auction House functionality
- Win/Mac media format ensures that the game is playable on most operating systems
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New Video Game Releases List!
The video game release highlights for the week of May 14, 2012 on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation Vita, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC/Mac include Diablo 3, Max Payne 3, Game of Thrones, Mario Tennis Open, Battleship, plus a few more gems...
Our recommended new release of the week will go to:
Diablo III is a fantasy Action Role-Playing Game (RPG). Only the third major release in what is considered by many gamers as the most iconic RPG franchise of all time, Diablo 3 continues the land of Sanctuary's battle against a reoccurring demonic evil, and provides players around the world with the opportunity to create the ultimate hero to quest against it with friends online, or on their own. Features include: classic dungeon crawling gameplay, a new batch of character classes, multiplayer options with friends and single player support with the help of AI companions, a new take on character skill assignment and health, online item auctioning, and compatibility with Windows and Mac operating systems.
Two decades have passed since the events of the Diablo II: Lord of Destruction expansion pack, in which the demonic lords, Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal, set out across the world of Sanctuary on a vicious rampage, twisting humanity to their unholy will. Yet for those who battled the Prime Evils, the memory fades slowly. When Deckard Cain returns to the ruins of Tristram Cathedral seeking clues to defeat new stirrings of evil, a fiery harbinger of doom falls from the heavens, striking the very ground where Diablo once entered the world. This fire from the sky reawakens ancient evils, but also calls the heroes of Sanctuary to defend the mortal world against the rising powers of the Burning Hells once again.
Current Amazon Video Game Pre-order Deals:
Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of May 14, 2012 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Playstation Vita (PS Vita), Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC! As always, release dates are subject to change, slip, slide, and be fairly unpredictable.
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This morning, it appears the final Madden NFL 13 cover art was revealed featuring the Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson at Amazon!
A Madden NFL 13 pre-order bonus is also currently available:
Amazon Exclusive Pre-order Bonus
Pre-order Madden NFL 13 and get the Andrew Luck Future Stars Draft Pick Madden Ultimate Team Card for immediate use in Madden NFL 12. Collect the card in Madden Ultimate Team 12 to automatically unlock the Andrew Luck Rookie Card for Madden Ultimate Team 13 once your pre-ordered copy of Madden NFL 13 ships. Pre-orders also receive the Amazon exclusive NFL legends Joe Gibbs and Lawrence Taylor for use in Madden Ultimate Team and the all-new Connected Careers mode. The Andrew Luck Ultimate Team Card code will be sent to you via email within two days of your pre-order, and the Joe Gibbs and Lawrence Taylor codes will be sent via email within two days of your order shipment. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. This offer will be extended to all existing pre-orders. Limit one per customer. Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time.
Madden NFL 13 has a scheduled release date of August 28, 2012.
On a related note, Amazon has NCAA Football 13 discounted to $44.99 (Reg. $59.99) on Xbox 360 and PS3.
NCAA Football 13 has a scheduled release date of July 10, 2012.
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The highly anticipated Diablo III (3) release date is May 15, 2012.
As with most blockbuster video game releases, Diablo III has a limited collector's edition that is in extremely high demand. This particular collector's edition has been sold out across the country at most specialty shops and retailers are limiting pre-orders. The collector's edition comes with Diablo III game (PC and Mac), Diablo Skull and 4GB soulstone, exclusive in game content, a behind the scenes blu-ray and DVD, the art of Diablo III book, and the official soundtrack.
We are happy to report that the Diablo III collector's edition is currently in-stock and available for pre-order at Amazon! It is currently topping the Amazon Best Sellers in Video Games List . $0.99 Release Day Delivery is currently available as well...
Get your pre-order in if it is still available!
Check it out: Amazon - Diablo III: Collector's Edition
The Diablo III collector's edition comes with the following content:
A fallen star burns across the sky, signaling the rebirth of a long-forgotten evil, and calling mortal heroes to arms once more. This limited edition collector’s set commemorates your return to the darkened world of Sanctuary. Inside, you’ll find a treasure trove of rare and legendary items to aid you in your apocalyptic battles at the End of Days.
Diablo III PC/Mac Game:
Comes with the full version of the Diablo III game on DVD-ROM.
Diablo Skull and 4GB USB Soulstone:
Shackle your PC into unholy slavery with this 4GB USB soulstone and Diablo skull base. The USB also includes full versions of Diablo II and Diablo II: Lord of Destruction so you can retrace the sinister path of the Dark Wanderer once more.
Exclusive In game content:
Diablo III - Aesthetic Artifacts
Call forth glowing angel wings, unfurl an exclusive banner sigil, and dye your armor sets with the Bottled Cloud or Bottled Smoke items.
World of Warcraft - Fetish Shaman Pet: Journey throughout the World of Warcraft with the fetish shaman at your side.
StarCraft II - Battle.net Portraits: Display your status as a hero of the mortal realms with an exclusive army decal and three Diablo-themed Battle.net portraits.
Behind the scenes Blu-ray DVD set:
Meet the teams behind the creation of Diablo III with this exclusive Blu-ray/DVD two-disc set. Enjoy over an hour of interviews detailing how the world of Sanctuary came together from the combined efforts of artists, writers, programmers, designers, musicians and animators.
The Art of Diablo III:
Delve into the game’s stunning artistic development with this 208-page art book, which catalogues countless pieces, from early concepts to final 3D renderings.
Diablo III Soundtrack:
Experience twenty four original pieces from the Diablo III soundtrack on CD and deepen your music collection with a sound as timeless as the Eternal Conflict itself.
We will have a full run down of Diablo III Diablo III pre-order bonus offers as the release date nears...
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Zombies, man. Only problem with geek culture these days is all the friggin' zombies. In the mid-00's, zombies made a big comeback, mostly as film auteurs who grew up watching schlocky 70's and 80's B-movies worked themselves into a position where producers were willing to take a chance on these filmmakers who wanted to get that same spark that enthralled them in their youth back up onto the silver screen. Some of them worked (like 24 Days Later, Dawn of the Dead, and the Halloween episode of Community), and some of them didn't (like...okay, I don't keep track of crappy horror films, that's not my job). But successes were good enough to launch zombie tropes and storylines into every medium, and if there's anything geek culture is a sucker for, it's cross-media marketing. Unfortunately, in the video game space, "zombies" quickly left the auspice of "constant, suffocating presence of danger that exposes humans for the lobsters in a pot we really are" and traded it in for "rushing hordes of bullet sponges". And there's not necessarily anything wrong with that--I'm a fan of Left 4 Dead, and I think it's very open-minded of Call of Duty players to include zombies in their never-ending fount of racial and sexual slurs--but the concept got watered down pretty quickly, and soon became a null selling point to me. So, understandably, I approached Telltale Game's The Walking Dead with some degree to trepidation. 
Telltale's spin on The Walking Dead drops us in the same universe as the comics, telling a story that runs parallel to the events in that version of the world. Production on the game began before the TV series blew up, in case you wondering why they would approach the series from a tighter niche than that of the TV audience, but since the characters and events of the game only glance the stories of the show and comics, you don't have to worry about your preferred canon being disrupted. You take the role of Lee Martin, who you join in the back seat of police car, cuffed and being escorted away from Atlanta after being convicted for murder. Predictably, things go south (if you'll excuse the expression), and Lee finds himself on foot trying to escape reanimated corpses. Graphically, the game takes its art design from comic books--the occasional errant sketch line whose erasure was neglected, as well as zombies suffering over-the-top decomposition, are stylistic choices that are great comic tropes and rarely get a chance to run outside their native habitat. The sound design is excellent, and the voice acting is pretty good, though I did wonder occasionally why there were so many Georgians with West Coast accents. The game's user interface has a nice feature that will let you know when you make a choice that may have repercussions later on (hope you can keep your lies straight, murderer). Alternatively, you have the option of paring the UI down, running with absolute bare essentials, for a more organic and less-gamey experience, which is a nice inclusion. Despite my feelings of malaise for all things zombie, I do enjoy a great story, and if there's something both The Walking Dead universe and Telltale Games are known for individually it's their storytelling, and you won't be left wanting by their synthesis. Early on, you're given tough choices that will determine events not just in the future of this episode but in the game series as a whole. Tense moments will challenge you to both think and act quickly, which is ridiculous because dying just puts you back to the last place you were before you died--the only consequence of dying is to lose 10 seconds watching the death animation and reloading, but somehow the game keeps the pressure of your actions ratcheting down on you, despite the lack of consequence. As a nice bit if payoff at the end of the episode, a metric appears that shows you how popular some of your key decisions were among the game playing community, which is a nice little spur-to-the-flank to make you want to go through again to see the story's different evolutions. 
The game is not totally without fault. Playing on the PC version for review, it was not immediately evident during a sequence where the game wanted me to rapidly tap a button to fend off a walker attack (I haven't yet head if console versions suffer the same ubiquity). Also, it was jarringly obvious near the end of the episode when I hit the "funnel point", where the game was forcing me towards an end scenario that I felt was outside my character's decisions (namely putting everyone in danger to save one person). If anything, that forced scenario highlights the illusion of freeness you feel in the rest of the episode as much as it does the sudden loss of it. I don't normally get into prices in my reviews (though I do always take them in consideration when writing them), but I feel I ought to here, and not just because at five dollars, The Walking Dead, Episode 1 is a better value than many games two, three, and four times its price. I wanted to touch on price because it touches on distribution, which is largely different from format-to-format. Steam/PC users, you'll be paying a flat $25 for the whole season (unless you pre-ordered it for a 10% discount, in which case you're probably not waiting for a review). XBLA users will pay $5 for the first episode, with additional episodes being offered as DLC (NOT individual games) for $5 each (this is largely a workaround to XBLA's Geneva Convention violating handling of episodic titles in the past). PSN users have the option of purchasing each episode individually for $5 each, or the total season for $20. I'm not going to endorse one method or the other--that's up to you and your own evaluation of preferences and availability to discern--but I do think it's fair to spell that all out the differences to the consumers right up front. That said, The Walking Dead is a solid game with great hooks and tension, and does everything a good horror story is supposed to do and does it right. I'm still not re-sold on "zombies" as a media genre as a whole, but I am sold on The Walking Dead. A-
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Max Payne 3 Pre-order Bonus!
This morning, Amazon upgraded the PS3 and Xbox 360 pre-order bonus!
Pre-order the highly anticipated Max Payne 3, and score a $10 credit on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC boxed versions.
$10 Credit and Pre-order Bonus Offer
Pre-order the standard edition of Max Payne 3, for PS3, Xbox 360, or the boxed PC version, and get a $10 Amazon credit (credit is valid on Video Games only, and not applicable to consoles or accessories), as well as access to the Deadly Force Burst, which provides higher damage bullets in multiplayer. Offer valid on all existing pre-orders. The promotional credit and Deadly Force access code will be e-mailed within two business days after your order ships. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com, while supplies last. Limit one per customer.
Previously, only the PC download version only had this offer.
In addition, the title is currently eligible for $0.99 Release day delivery as well...
Max Payne 3 has a release date of May 15, 2012.
Check it out: Amazon - Max Payne 3
About Max Payne 3:
Max Payne 3 is the third release in the popular Third-Person Shooter series of the same name, and the first iteration of the series to appear on Next Gen gaming consoles. Developed by Rockstar Games, the creative minds behind the cutting edge GTA, Red Dead and Midnight Club game franchises, Max Payne 3 is a sequel to the second game in the series, and features an older Max Payne with a new life and job abroad. But as dangerous situations spiral Max's life from bad, to worse, it seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Game features include: series first multiplayer functionality, a wealth of weapons, classic Max Payne Bullet Time and Shootdodge functionality, extreme realism and special bonus features.
For Max Payne, the tragedies that took his loved ones years ago are wounds that refuse to heal. No longer a cop, close to washed up and addicted to pain killers, Max takes a job in São Paulo, Brazil, protecting the family of wealthy real estate mogul Rodrigo Branco, in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. But as events spiral out of his control, Max Payne finds himself alone on the streets of an unfamiliar city, desperately searching for the truth and fighting for a way out.
In addition to an expansive single player campaign, Max Payne 3 is also the first entry in the series to introduce a thorough and engrossing multiplayer experience. In a unique twist, Max Payne 3 multiplayer delivers a compelling experience that dynamically alters maps and mode progression for all players in a match. Along with traditional multiplayer modes, Max Payne 3 also includes a deep reward and leveling system, persistent clans and multiple strategic load-out options.
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Amazon is back again with another All Video Games Gold Box Event Today!
The Gold Box Events kicks off today, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 and features one deal of the day, in addition to lightning deals on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC, PS Vita, PSP, and other platforms every few hours...
It looks like the selection will be very good based on the lightning deal clues below, but be quick with the clicks as the good ones can go quick (especially as the word spreads)!
Check it out: Amazon All Day Gold Box Event
Deal of the Day:
- Mass Effect 3 - (Xbox 360/PS3/PC) $29.99 (Reg. $59.99) Still in Stock!
Hourly Lightning Deals:
9:00 AM EST: This wireless gaming headset is powered by state-of-the-art 2.4/5Ghz Dual Band WiFi radio technology that virtually eliminates wireless interference
11:00 AM EST: PlayStation Eye
12:00 PM EST: Get your PlayStation 3 system moving!
1:00 PM EST: PlayStation Move Navigation Controller
2:00 PM EST: This attachment is perfect for arcade style shooting games.
3:00 PM EST: SNK's flagship fighting game for the PS3!
8:00 PM EST: Created to appeal to the serious fighting game enthusiast, a FightStick that is made to bring the arcade experience closer to home
11:00 PM EST: Set sail for a LEGO adventure on your Nintendo DS.
Check it out: Amazon All Day Gold Box Event
About Mass Effect 3:
Mass Effect 3 is a Role-playing Game (RPG) / Third-Person Shooter hybrid set in a Science Fiction universe. Mass Effect 3 is the third game in the popular Mass Effect series, and is rumored to be the final installment. In it players continue the adventures of Commander Shepard utilizing extreme character customization which is the hallmark feature of the series. Additional features include: the ability to import decisions from both of the previous games into the new game, ownership/play of previous games not required, customizable weapons, improved mobility and melee combat, many returning characters (if they were not killed off in previous imported games), an improved cover system that allows for more action, compatibility with the Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360 and more.
Not everyone will survive. An ancient alien race, known only as "Reapers," has launched an all-out invasion leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and you are the only one who can stop them. The price of failure is extinction. You are Commander Shepard, a character that you can forge in your own image. You determine how events will play out, which planets to explore, and whom to form alliances with as you rally a force to eliminate the Reaper threat once and for all. How you wage this war is completely up to you: go into combat with guns blazing or use cover to plan a more tactical assault. Utilize your squad to full effect or take a lone wolf approach. Rain death from a distance or go toe-to-toe with enemies using devastating melee attacks. Mass Effect 3 will react to each decision you make as you play through a truly unique experience of your own creation.
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New Video Game Releases List!
The video game release highlights for the week of April 23, 2012 on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation Vita, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC/Mac include Prototype 2, Risen 2, Binary Domain (PC), Shifting World, plus a few more gems...
Our recommended new release of the week will go to:
The sequel to Radical Entertainment's best-selling open-world action game of 2009, Prototype 2 takes the unsurpassed carnage of the original Prototype and continues the experience of becoming the ultimate shape-shifting weapon. You are Sgt James Heller, husband to a deceased wife and child and a soldier left simply to die. As the game's all-new infected protagonist, players will experience Sgt James Heller cutting a bloody swathe through the wastelands of post-viral New York Zero. Equipped with unparalleled new shapeshifting powers, players will gradually build a vast genetic arsenal of deadly new biological weapons and abilities as they hunt, kill and consume their way toward the ultimate goal - to kill the original source of their infection, Alex Mercer.
Prototype 2's NYZ open-world sandbox gameworld is broken up into three completely distinct zones. From the heavily militarized "Green Zone," to the overcrowded refugee shanty town camps of the quarantined "Yellow Zone," all the way to the war-ravaged nightmare known as the "Red Zone" - this is a city unlike anything gamer's have experienced before. The home of Alex Mercer, the Red Zone portrays a nightmarish vision where the Blacklight virus has completely overrun the city's shattered skyscrapers and population, with infection and the risk of death at every corner.
Current Amazon Video Game Pre-order Deals:
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- Prototype 2
- Ragnet Edition Upgrade + Digital Comic Book
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Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of April 23, 2012 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Playstation Vita (PS Vita), Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC! As always, release dates are subject to change, slip, slide, and be fairly unpredictable.
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Ghost Recon Future Soldier Pre-order Bonus!
Amazon is currently offering a $10 credit on all Xbox 360 and PS3 Ghost Recon Future Soldier pre-orders. In addition, they are offering a exclusive Drilling ship co-op map as well. While the $10 pre-order credit is not available for the PC version, the co-op map is.
Get a $10 Credit and an Amazon.com-Exclusive Bonus
Order Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier and receive a code to access the Amazon-exclusive Drilling Ship Co-Op Map, where you play in harsh Arctic conditions on a massive drilling ship. This code will be e-mailed within two days after your order ships. When you pre-order for PS3 or Xbox 360 you will also receive a $10 promotional credit toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com com (certain exclusions apply, including but not limited to Kindle books, gift cards, and Amazon Appstore for Android apps). The promotional credit will be added directly to your Amazon.com account within two days after your order ships. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Limit one per household.
Ghost Recon Future Soldier's release date is set for May 22, 2012.
Amazon $0.99 Release Day Delivery is currently available.
Check it out: Amazon - Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
About Ghost Recon Future Soldier:
Armed with the most advanced combat technology, the Ghosts are an untraceable unit of soldiers who track down the highest-value targets in the highest-risk conflict areas around the world. In the near future, 4 of these elite soldiers serve as the tip of the spear in a hidden war raging across the globe. As the Ghosts accomplish their objectives, they discover a far greater threat - one that could alter the international balance of power forever.
There is nothing fair, honorable, or just about combat. There is only winning and losing—the dead and the living. The Ghosts don't fret about even odds. They do everything in their power to overwhelm and obliterate the enemy. Future technology is the key to winning an asymmetric battle.
In Ghost Recon Future Soldier join an elite team of highly trained, cut-throat special-ops soldiers. Armed to the teeth with unrivalled combat technology and cutting-edge military hardware, Ghost Recon takes you to the globe's most deadly warzones to hunt down the highest value targets.
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Amazon has "Deal Matched" the latest offers from the likes of BestBuy, GameStop, Target and others today!
Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PS Vita, and PC deals are available including the recently released Mass Effect 3 for $39.99 (Reg. $59.99). Other specials include Rayman Origins on Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii for $19.99 (Reg. $29.99). Addditional discounts include either Rocksmith or the recently released Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 for $49.99 (save $10).
Not every deal has been matched at this point as BestBuy's incredible $9.99 deal on the PS3 and Xbox 360 version of Darksiders with free shipping is only available at BestBuy.com.
Check it out: Amazon Video Game Deals
About Mass Effect 3:
Not everyone will survive. An ancient alien race, known only as "Reapers," has launched an all-out invasion leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and you are the only one who can stop them. The price of failure is extinction. You are Commander Shepard, a character that you can forge in your own image. You determine how events will play out, which planets to explore, and whom to form alliances with as you rally a force to eliminate the Reaper threat once and for all. How you wage this war is completely up to you: go into combat with guns blazing or use cover to plan a more tactical assault. Utilize your squad to full effect or take a lone wolf approach. Rain death from a distance or go toe-to-toe with enemies using devastating melee attacks. Mass Effect 3 will react to each decision you make as you play through a truly unique experience of your own creation.
About Rayman Origins:
When the Glade of Dreams is overrun by "nefurrious" Darktoons, the Fairy Council hastily invokes Rayman to save the day; but the hero of light isn't quite all there…To help him, Rayman teams up with his best friend, Globox, and two crafty wizards, the Teensies. Together, the world's most hilarious team of heroes will need to restore peace to the Glade or watch as their beloved home vanishes like a bad dream...
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New Video Game Releases List!
The video game release highlights for the week of April 15, 2012 on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation Vita, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC/Mac include The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat, Disgaea 3: Absense of Detention, plus a few more gems...
Our recommended new release of the week will go to:
The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings is a single player Role Playing Game (RPG), and sequel to the critically acclaimed 2007 PC game, The Witcher. Based on the short stories and novels of Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, Assassins Of Kings continues the adventures of the Medieval monster hunter for hire, Geralt of Rivia. It is also the first game in The Witcher franchise to be released on Xbox 360. Game features include: hack n' slash and magical combat, a mature storyline, game development based on choices made during mission play and dialog chains, weapons variety, and graphics quality and control functionality on par with the PC release.
After helping to stop the rebellion orchestrated by the Grand Master of the Order of the Flaming Rose, and saving King Foltest's life, Geralt, the most prominent of the genetically enhanced, monster hunting mercenaries known as witchers, has become one of the central figures of political turmoil in the Kingdom of Temeria. Geralt continues to protect the King in the monarch's mission to bring peace to his state. The last bastions of the Order of the Flaming Rose yielded to the royal army, with the only remaining task to pacify the rebellious castle of Baroness La Valette, who announced separation from the Kingdom. But the attempted assassination of the king has changed everything. With the king not safe, and his own loyalties in question, Geralt begins his personal quest - to discover the origin and identity of the mysterious witcher-like assassin.
Current Amazon Video Game Pre-order Deals:
Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of March 26, 2012 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Playstation Vita (PS Vita), Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC! As always, release dates are subject to change, slip, slide, and be fairly unpredictable.
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Amazon has matched the Xbox 360, PS3, and Nintendo Wii video game deals floating around the interweb from the likes of GameStop, Target, BestBuy and other retailers!
Some of the highlights from the video game deals include this week's release of the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Console. Amazon is matching the Target weekly ad offer with a $50 Amazon credit with the best (IMO) looking limited edition Xbox 360 console to come out. This limited console bundle comes with Kinect Star Wars, is designed based on R2-D2 (console) and C-3PO (controller).
In addition some additional video game sales include the recently released SSX for $29.99 (Reg. $59.99) and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning for $39.99 (Reg. $59.99). Some additional highlights include Just Dance 3, Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and Need for Speed: The Run for $19.99. Red Dead Redemption Game of the Year, Batman: Arkham City, and Catherine are discounted to $29.99 as well... Finally, snag Twister Mania for a low $9.99 with free shipping.
Check it out: Amazon Movers & Shakers
About Kinect Star Wars Limited Edition Xbox 360 Console:
Get the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars bundle, with the first ever white Kinect Sensor and custom-designed console and controller based on popular Star Wars characters R2-D2 and C-3PO. Use the Force like a Jedi and immerse yourself in the Star Wars experience you’ve always dreamed of, in ways you never imagined possible.
Feel the Force. You are the Controller. "Kinect Star War" brings Star Wars to life like never before. Harnessing the controller-free power of Kinect for Xbox 360, "Kinect Star Wars" allows fans to physically hone their Jedi skills, wield the power of the Force in their hands, pilot iconic ships and vehicles, rampage as a vicious Rancor monster or even dance with iconic Star Wars characters. Using full body motions, players can live out the ultimate Star Wars fantasy to use the Force, battle with a Lightsaber and more -- no controller required.
Enter the Galaxy. True to the Star Wars you know and love, "Kinect Star Wars" brings to life the "galaxy far, far away" with stunning visuals, complete with iconic characters, vehicles, ships, Droids and much more. Use the Force. Drawing on iconic moments from the entire saga, "Kinect Star Wars" invites you to experience a wide variety of physical play, including harnessing the powers of the Jedi Knights with your fingertips. Customize your training. Experience the breadth of the Star Wars Universe as you wield a Lightsaber, train to be a Jedi Master, soar in command of a speeder bike, become a champion Podracer, wreak havoc as a rampaging Rancor, battle the Dark Side in one-on-one duels, dance for Jabba the Hutt, and much more. Join forces. Share the Force with friends through co-op, competitive and duel modes. Easy jump-in and out lets a second player join in instantly on the Jedi action.
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New Video Game Releases List!
The video game release highlights for the week of April 2, 2012 on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation Vita, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC/Mac include Kinect Star Wars (in addition to the related limited edition Kinect Star Wars Xbox 360 console bundle), Devil May Cry Collection, Fallout 3 and Oblivion double pack, Titanic Mystery, plus a few more gems...
Our recommended new release of the week will go to:
The Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars bundle, with the first ever white Kinect Sensor and custom-designed console and controller based on popular Star Wars characters R2-D2 and C-3PO. Use the Force like a Jedi and immerse yourself in the Star Wars experience you’ve always dreamed of, in ways you never imagined possible.
Feel the Force. You are the Controller. "Kinect Star War" brings Star Wars to life like never before. Harnessing the controller-free power of Kinect for Xbox 360, "Kinect Star Wars" allows fans to physically hone their Jedi skills, wield the power of the Force in their hands, pilot iconic ships and vehicles, rampage as a vicious Rancor monster or even dance with iconic Star Wars characters. Using full body motions, players can live out the ultimate Star Wars fantasy to use the Force, battle with a Lightsaber and more -- no controller required.
Current Amazon Video Game Pre-order Deals:
Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of March 26, 2012 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Playstation Vita (PS Vita), Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC! As always, release dates are subject to change, slip, slide, and be fairly unpredictable.
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Just when you thought the hoopla over the Mass Effect 3 ending couldn't get any stupider... Over the weekend, waitress and gamer Draya Filspool found a script left behind by one of her customers, which is nothing new for countless little Vancouver, BC cafes like the one Draya works at. What is new is that the forgotten script was (judging by the highlighted lines inside) left by a voice actor working on EA/Bioware's as yet unannounced Dragon Age III. Even crazier, the script shows direct ties between the worlds of Dragon Age and Mass Effect. The script is only a partial one, but it detailed some of the key plot points and some near-the-end-of-the-game exposition. This time, the game takes place in the kingdom of Lisolof, where apparently a peace compact between Isoldof and the Darkspawn is being discussed. Known as the "Isoldof Parlay", this peace accord appears to play a heavy part in the story. The script segments also reveal some of your companions for the game, such as Opal the mage and a rogue called Rod Siflay (which is basically like giving the internet a birthday gift). But what you'll really want to know about is a religious cult called The Shepherds, which are new to the game. They claim to be the protectors of the Black City, where the Blight and the Darkspawn originated from. Check out the following lines: "Long ago, man lived in the sky, and even amongst the stars, but great Calamity befell them, and man fled to our world to escape it. Many years later, the magisters attempted enter the Golden City in an attempt to return to the stars and skies, but instead called the Calamity to us, what you now know as the Darkspawn."
And a little later... "We take the name of a great man, who hid us from the Calamity, and imparted on us the gifts of magic. He brought all the races together to share this world, which he loved above all as his home."
A little vague, I know, but it starts to make sense the more you think about it (and I'm about to get a little spoilery here, which I assume you don't mind if you're reading this article--everyone else may want to skip a couple paragraphs). The Darkspawn spread via their blood, which transforms and corrupts everything it touches, and also gives Grey Wardens their power. In Mass Effect, the Reapers changed people into Husks and Marauders and such via nanite technology, which could easily be contained in the blood. Also, if we accept the Synthesis ending of ME3 as canon (which seems likely), then all the tech and biotics would become part of the DNA sequence, making abilities like Barrier and Incinerate and Cryo Blast and all those abilities innate in people, i.e. magic. Also, the destruction of the Mass Relays supposedly left people stuck planetside, and assumably they would try to find a means of getting back into space, into the Heavens, "The Golden City" if you will, and calling in Reaper forces that barely survived ME3 (hooray for offline storage) would easily cause a worldwide distrust of technology. And since half the galaxy is essentially stuck on Earth after the Relays are destroyed, a few thousand years of cross-breeding the multitude of Mass Effect races could result in the Dragon Age races quite handily. In any case, Dragon Age III is still a ways off from making it to consoles (analysts expect sometime in the 2014 fiscal year, so no earlier than April 1st, 2013), so they still have time to change things and tighten up the loose ends (or loosen them more, should they want). In the meantime we'll just have to wait and see what EA has to show us at E3. For the full script, you can check out Draya's personal blog here.
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Video Game Deals!
Amazon has just kicked off a Buy 2, Get 1 Free promo on select video games on Xbox 360, PS3, PC/Mac, Nintendo DS, PS Vita, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Wii!
In addition the Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect is discounted to $249.99, which is a savings of $50 off retail. The Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect comes with a Xbox 360 S console with 4GB hard drive, the Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures game, and a wireless controller.
Recent Xbox 360 releases are part of the sale include Mass Effect 3, Resident Evil: Operation Racoon City, MLB 2K12, SSX, FIFA Street, Ninja Gaiden 3, and Silent Hill Downpour. In addition deals on highly rated and recommended games including Rayman Origins, Saints Row: The Third, Dark Souls, Alan Wake and more. Currently a total of 129 Xbox 360 games are included with this promotion, and over 1000 titles to pick and choose from in total!
Check it out:
About Mass Effect 3:
Mass Effect 3 is a Role-playing Game (RPG) / Third-Person Shooter hybrid set in a Science Fiction universe. Mass Effect 3 is the third game in the popular Mass Effect series, and is rumored to be the final installment. In it players continue the adventures of Commander Shepard utilizing extreme character customization which is the hallmark feature of the series. Additional features include: the ability to import decisions from both of the previous games into the new game, ownership/play of previous games not required, customizable weapons, improved mobility and melee combat, many returning characters (if they were not killed off in previous imported games), an improved cover system that allows for more action, compatibility with the Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360 and more.
About SSX:
SSX is a snowboarding game for Next-Gen game consoles that continues the over-the-top Arcade style fun that the long-running SSX franchise is famous for. The game features racing and trick gameplay both in single player and multiplayer options, with runs set across the mountains of the world using real-world NASA topographical data. Additional features include: new and returning franchise favorite characters, global events and the ability to race against ghost images representing a friend's time on a run, real-world conditions like avalanches, rockslides and freezing temperatures, and more.
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Hopefully, I shouldn't have to tell you to play Journey. Hopefully, you played Flow and/or Flower, and understand the pedigree that comes with a title developed by That Game Company, and jumped on Journey at your first opportunity. But I realize that's not going to be the case with everyone, so begrudgingly, let me to write about Journey for you. And I am loathe to write a review for Journey, because I can only tell you what the game is like for me, and can never tell you what it will be like for you, and that's important. Journey will push you into a level of real world introspection that all the Renegade and Paragon points in the world won't be able to invoke. The game, like other That Game Company titles is spartanly simple: you play as a hooded figure trying to walk to the summit of a mountain off in the distance. Along the way you will find pieces of tapestry that will react to you, either by touch or by calling out to them, and these tapestry pieces will recharge a jumping/soaring ability that will pick you up into the air and let you glide limited distances. 
You'll also run into other players, and here's where things get interesting. You will have little idea who these people are, and will likely mistake several of them for a singular one. Journey makes no effort to tell you which players you're crossing paths with online until the end of the game, and even then you won't be sure where it was you encountered them. Its another path to simplification, a common thread in the game's design, and the part that will really make you think. You and other players help each other by recharging one another's soaring ability just as you would the tapestry pieces, either by touch or verbally (there is also no voice chat in the game--all communication is done via an audible "chirp" your character can perform). This means you want to cooperate with each other, so your options for navigating the game are more open, but your interactions are limited, so your communication is more thoroughly thought out, and in turn very meaningful. It's all this simplicity and lack of clutter that make the game so personal, and it's done so well I have to imagine there's a couple game designers out there crying themselves to sleep at night with envy. We've all heard the "Link argument", that leaving your main character without dialogue forces the player to infer themselves into the discussion, and can all name various examples of where that concept works and fails. But in Journey, the vagaries of the whole package leave you realizing that at the end of the piece, you're looking at yourself. 
If I can give you a personal for-instance: I found myself spending a lot of time showing other players where Glyphs were (collectibles that give you greater soaring ability) and how to reach them. I'd spot one, work my way towards it, then chirp at the other player to get their attention. A couple times, I had to help them to it, either by physically showing them the path or by giving their soaring ability a boost part-way through their ascent. At one point, one player was having an awful time reaching the Glyph: he tried following me and couldn't land it, I tried boosting him but he never had the timing right. I was getting seriously frustrated--we'd been at this spot for five minutes and he just wasn't picking up what I was putting down, but he kept trying and didn't quit, so I didn't feel like I could quit on him. I looked at the problem a different way, found an easier and probably more obvious way up than the one I initially used, and he followed along and snagged the Glyph right away. In later instances, I'd run into players not interested in being helped, and just wandered on right past them. It little things like that which give you pause to think about who you are and how you react to people. Occurrences like these may seem non-meaningful along the way, but as you near the end of the game (it's short--do yourself a favor and play it in one playthrough) and you compare the small interactions against the greater metaphor of the whole piece, you can't help but to give thought to who you are and what your interactions in Journey say about you. My experiences and the meanings they infer are my own, just as yours would belong solely to you. It acts as a mirror into yourself, like a dream you can't make heads or tails of, until you tell it to a friend, who will inevitably find the meaning of the dream patently obvious in a way you could never interpret on your own. 
Really, Journey isn't a game you should be reading a review about (though I do appreciate you taking the time, honestly). It's a game you should play, then go make your friends play, and then discuss at length over midnight drinks or coffee. I almost gave Journey a "?" for a grade, due to the personal nature of the game, but in the interest of fairness to the crew at That Game Company, I'm going to have to give it Grade: A
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Amazon is back again with another All Video Games Gold Box Event Today featuring deals on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Mac, Nintendo Wii, DS, 3DS and Sony PS Vita games and accessories!
The Gold Box Events kicks off today, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 and features one deal of the day, in addition to lightning deals every few hours...
It looks like the selection will be very good based on the lightning deal clues below, but be quick with the mouse as the good ones can go quick (especially as the word spreads)!
Check it out: Amazon All Day Gold Box Event
Deal of the Day:
Hourly Lightning Deals:
9:00 AM EST: Vicious combat, dark humor, and lightning-quick action on the Playstation Vita
11:00 AM EST: Feel the exhilaration of the full body dancing workout that you know and love!
2:00 PM EST: This controller redefines motion gaming on the Playstation 3
5:00 PM EST: Step into the iconic octagon fighting cage to battle in one-on-one action for the ultimate fighting championship
7:00 PM EST: Action RPG Meets First Person Shooter!
9:00 PM EST: A Sports party game set at the 2012 Summer Olympic games in London and featuring iconic video game characters
11:00 PM EST: The most technologically- advanced headset for PS3 and Xbox 360 gaming
Check it out: Amazon All Day Gold Box Event
About the PS3 320GB Console:
The fourth generation of hardware released for the PlayStation 3 entertainment platform, the PlayStation 3 320GB system is the next stage in the evolution of Sony's console gaming powerhouse. Loaded with a mix of multimedia features and functions available on earlier PlayStation 3 models, as well as a series of new advancements and refinements, the PlayStation 3 320GB system is destined to push the envelope in the realm of Next-Generation entertainment.
The PS3 system is now slimmer and lighter than ever before. While the form factor may have changed, the PS3 system still comes with free access to the PlayStation Network, built-in Wi-Fi, and hard disk drive storage for games, music, videos, and photos. Plus, the PS3 system is the only gaming console with a Blu-ray player to give you the best high-definition viewing experience on your television. With five times the capacity of standard DVDs, Blu-ray discs gives you more realistic and immersive gameplay that can only be possible on the PS3 system with games such as Gran Turismo 5, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Game of the Year, and MAG. All PlayStation 3 systems are already equipped with everything you need to play stereoscopic 3D games
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New Video Game Releases List!
The video game release highlights for the week of March 26, 2012 on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation Vita, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC/Mac include Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13, Ridge Racer Unbounded, Capcom Digital Collection, plus a few more gems...
Our recommended new release of the week will go to:
The world's #1 selling golf game is back and ready for another season of PGA Tour golf. Take your game to the next level with the first controller-free, voice-enabled and body tracking sports simulation to support the Kinect sensor for Xbox 360 (optional and sold separately). Put real-life swing in-game with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13: The Masters Collection Edition as you experience revamped swing control, tackle Tiger Woods' legacy, competition against the world's best players at the Masters, and collector's edition exclusive features.
Taking its most significant leap forward in swing mechanics in over a decade, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 revolutionizes the virtual golf swing. Golfers will take full control over their swing with all-new tempo, swing plane and shot power controls along with an adjustable shot setup, allowing players to address the ball in a number of ways to create limitless shot types with just one club.
Fans can take to the course with any one of 22 PGA Tour golfers in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13, including Tiger Woods, 2011 US Open Champion Rory McIlroy, 2010 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Rickie Fowler and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 US cover art finalist Bubba Watson. Take on the best of the best on some of the world's most celebrated courses.
Current Amazon Video Game Pre-order Deals:
Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of March 26, 2012 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Playstation Vita (PS Vita), Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC! As always, release dates are subject to change, slip, slide, and be fairly unpredictable.
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The highly anticipated Diablo III (3) release date is May 15, 2012.
As with most blockbuster video game releases, Diablo III has a limited collector's edition that is in extremely high demand. This particular collector's edition has been sold out across the country at most specialty shops and retailers are limiting pre-orders. The collector's edition comes with Diablo III game (PC and Mac), Diablo Skull and 4GB soulstone, exclusive in game content, a behind the scenes blu-ray and DVD, the art of Diablo III book, and the official soundtrack.
We are happy to report that the Diablo III collector's edition is currently in-stock and available for pre-order at Amazon! It is currently topping the Amazon Best Sellers in Video Games List. $0.99 Release Day Delivery is currently available as well...
Get your pre-order in if it is still available!
Check it out: Amazon - Diablo III: Collector's Edition
The Diablo III collector's edition comes with the following content:
A fallen star burns across the sky, signaling the rebirth of a long-forgotten evil, and calling mortal heroes to arms once more. This limited edition collector’s set commemorates your return to the darkened world of Sanctuary. Inside, you’ll find a treasure trove of rare and legendary items to aid you in your apocalyptic battles at the End of Days.
Diablo III PC/Mac Game:
Comes with the full version of the Diablo III game on DVD-ROM.
Diablo Skull and 4GB USB Soulstone:
Shackle your PC into unholy slavery with this 4GB USB soulstone and Diablo skull base. The USB also includes full versions of Diablo II and Diablo II: Lord of Destruction so you can retrace the sinister path of the Dark Wanderer once more.
Exclusive In game content:
Diablo III - Aesthetic Artifacts
Call forth glowing angel wings, unfurl an exclusive banner sigil, and dye your armor sets with the Bottled Cloud or Bottled Smoke items.
World of Warcraft - Fetish Shaman Pet: Journey throughout the World of Warcraft with the fetish shaman at your side.
StarCraft II - Battle.net Portraits: Display your status as a hero of the mortal realms with an exclusive army decal and three Diablo-themed Battle.net portraits.
Behind the scenes Blu-ray DVD set:
Meet the teams behind the creation of Diablo III with this exclusive Blu-ray/DVD two-disc set. Enjoy over an hour of interviews detailing how the world of Sanctuary came together from the combined efforts of artists, writers, programmers, designers, musicians and animators.
The Art of Diablo III:
Delve into the game’s stunning artistic development with this 208-page art book, which catalogues countless pieces, from early concepts to final 3D renderings.
Diablo III Soundtrack:
Experience twenty four original pieces from the Diablo III soundtrack on CD and deepen your music collection with a sound as timeless as the Eternal Conflict itself.
We will have a full run down of Diablo III Diablo III pre-order bonus offers as the release date nears...
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Amazon is back again with another All Video Game Gold Box Event!
The Gold Box Events kicks off Tuesday, March 27, 2012 and features one deal of the day, in addition to lightning deals every few hours... They will have video game deals on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Mac, Nintendo Wii, DS, 3DS and Sony PSP games and accessories!
We were greeted with the following message:
The video game deals will start flowing promptly at Midnight and features one deal of the day, in addition to lightning deals every few hours...
Hopefully the selection will be very good based on previous Amazon video game deal events, but be quick with the mouse as the good ones can go quick (especially as the word spreads)! Perhaps some deals on recent releases (including Mass Effect 3) will be in the cards...
Check it out: Amazon All Day Video Game Gold Box Event
About Mass Effect 3:
Mass Effect 3 is a Role-playing Game (RPG) / Third-Person Shooter hybrid set in a Science Fiction universe. Mass Effect 3 is the third game in the popular Mass Effect series, and is rumored to be the final installment. In it players continue the adventures of Commander Shepard utilizing extreme character customization which is the hallmark feature of the series. Additional features include: the ability to import decisions from both of the previous games into the new game, ownership/play of previous games not required, customizable weapons, improved mobility and melee combat, many returning characters (if they were not killed off in previous imported games), an improved cover system that allows for more action, compatibility with the Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360 and more.
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It seems like XBLA just had a promtional event a couple weeks ago (hint: they did), and they're already gearing up for the next one. This one promises to be all Microsoft Studio releases, which may be good news if you've felt the last couple of XBLA events were a little lackluster. The Arcade NEXT event is also poised to introduce a new era of XBLA games that will appeal to those of you looking to pad your Gamerscore, introducing titles that are worth 400 Gamerscore points and offer up to 30 Achievements.
Trials Evolution -- April 18th, 1200 Microsoft Points
Take Trials HD, one of the all time best-selling XBLA titles of all time, and make it bigger, crazier, and add multiplayer. You just imagined Trials Evolution. Four-player head-to-head local and online play is the big talking point, but a robust track editor and sharing system and all new styles of play promise to firmly entrench you in stunt bike heaven all over again.
Bloodforge -- April 25th, 1200 Microsoft Points
Bloodforge promises to bring you fast-paced gore-iffic combat akin to your most twisted Conan the Barbarian inspired dreams (the main character is named Crom, for Crom's sake). Striking art direction and style and intensely bloody violence will be the staples of this dark fantasy world as you fight demons, maniacal worshipers, and even the gods themselves.
Fable Heroes -- May 2, 800 Microsoft Points
Imagine Fable had a baby with Little Big Planet that baby threw up all over the game board from Mario Party, and you might start to have an idea what Fable Heroes is. A four-player local and online hack-and-slash adventure, Fable Heroes has you fighting across Albion in a cute puppet motif, leveling up and customizing your hero, with the added perk that you can carry your gold winnings over to the upcoming Kinect title Fable: The Journey.
Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition -- May 9, 1600 Microsoft Points
It's Minecraft. You don't know Minecraft? What it wrong with you? Don't you like games? Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition features natural controls, a tutorial for first-time miners and crafters, and up to four-player split-screen play or eight-player online play.
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This evening, the Microsoft Store is offering some nice Xbox 360 video game deals on some recent releases!
Highlights from the sale include Mass Effect 3, MLB 2K12 (Major League Baseball 2K12), Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Forza Motorsport 4 to $39.99. Xbox 360 Kinect game deals include Dance Central 2, Kinect Sports 2 or Kinect Disneyland Adventures for $29.99. In addition the recently released UFC 3 as well as MLB 2K12 are reduced to $39.99 as well...
Combine these deals with the current offer of free shipping on everything, and your GVPD (gaming value per dollar) is maximized...
We are not sure how long these Xbox 360 game deals are set to last, so grab em while the deals are still available.
On the Xbox 360 console and accessory front, Amazon has some nice deals. They are currently offering the Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Value Bundle for $249.99. This bundle comes with the Xbox 360 S Console, a 250GB hard drive, 2 games (Halo Reach + Fable 3), a wireless controller, headset, and a 3 month Xbox LIVE subscription. In addition, you can pick up an extra Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for only $27.99.
Check it out:
About Mass Effect 3:
Not everyone will survive. An ancient alien race, known only as "Reapers," has launched an all-out invasion leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and you are the only one who can stop them. The price of failure is extinction. You are Commander Shepard, a character that you can forge in your own image. You determine how events will play out, which planets to explore, and whom to form alliances with as you rally a force to eliminate the Reaper threat once and for all. How you wage this war is completely up to you: go into combat with guns blazing or use cover to plan a more tactical assault. Utilize your squad to full effect or take a lone wolf approach. Rain death from a distance or go toe-to-toe with enemies using devastating melee attacks. Mass Effect 3 will react to each decision you make as you play through a truly unique experience of your own creation.
About MLB 2K12:
Be Perfect: The longest running Major League Baseball franchise returns to the virtual diamond with MLB 2K12 from 2K Sports. Featuring advanced pitching and hitting controls, detailed player tendencies and scouting reports, and immersive game modes for any level of fan, MLB 2K12 is the only game you'll need this season. Available March 6, 2012 on all major gaming consoles. MLB Today Season Mode - For the first time ever, play along with the real-life MLB season AS IT UNFOLDS. Take charge of your favorite team and see how you stack up against the rest of the league over the course of a six month-long season. Dynamic Tendency System - Just as in real-life, opposing pitchers and hitters will learn your ten-dencies from one at-bat to the next, challenging you to mix up your approach on both sides of the plate as each game unfolds.
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Mass Effect 3 left me in a hard place, when it comes to writing a review. I'm sure that, by now, savvy, intelligent, well-connected devourers of gaming media such as yourselves have probably already gleamed enough articles and podcasts to learn that Mass Effect 3's ending leaves a lot to be desired, and as much as I wanted to call the web traffic to that affect an over-reaction, I can't. It's very unsatisfying. I won't go into specifics, but let's just say that whoever was in charge of developing the story for the third act of ME3 must have watched the series finale of Lost and thought it was genius. So where's that leave me? Mild-mannered writer for a site nestled in the back alley of the games media world? How much do I let a poorly wrapped up story impact my review for a game that was, in most every other respect, simply amazing? After all, story isn't a problem for a large portion of games. Mario, Street Fighter, Tetris--no one poo-poos those titles for nearly non-existent story, so how much can I let ME3's sully an otherwise excellent game? 
And Mass Effect 3 is excellent. Combat has been evolved from ME2 with just a couple minor tweaks, but those tweaks are oh-so-sweet. Melee combat received the most changes, and the result is quite possibly the most satisfying close-quarter combat I've experienced in a game (everyone upset about the unfair hand Vanguard-class characters were dealt in ME2, your problems have been resolved and over-compensated for) . Customization of your Shepard is deeper now. Powers go up to Rank Six (opposed to ME2's Rank Four), and each of the upper Ranks have two options for bonuses, allowing you to spec your Shepard just the way you want them. Classes no longer suffer weapon restrictions; now you pick and choose your loadout based on the amount of weight you're willing to lug around on your back, with lighter loads being rewarded with faster cooldown times for your powers and heavier ones adding to your cooldown. Your squadmates have always been a selling point of the Mass Effect series, and I don't feel that they disappointed here. Your individual squad possibilities may vary, depending on your actions both in ME2 and 3, but their interactions felt more lively. You'll see them occasionally interacting with each other on the crew deck and hear more mid-mission banter back and forth; you really don't realize how much time they spend playing I'll-just-stay-in-my-room-till-Shepard-talks-to-me in the earlier titles until you see ME3. I did break my own rule about not downloading DLC into my review playthrough by getting the Prothean squadmember (who is awesome), but, in my defense, I wasn't sure which of our staff would be writing the review, so my conscience is clear on the issue. 
Visually, the game looks great (I heard talk of some framerate issues on the PS3 version, but saw no problems in the Xbox 360 version). The art direction for much of the game is superb, walking the tightrope between "super-clean 70's" and "modern flash and awe" sci-fi realms very adeptly. The sound design is good as well; although I don't think they pushed the envelope there quite as hard as they did in ME2, there are quite a few times you'll feel that shiver down your spine when you hear a particularly tough enemy before you see them. Oh, hey! Mass Effect has multiplayer now! And it's pretty good! I've made it fairly clear in the past that I'm not a huge multiplayer participant, but I actually enjoyed the multiplayer and imma go play some more even now that I'm done with the single-player campaign. The multiplayer is four-person squad based, eliminate ten waves of non-player enemies, then defend a landing zone until your team is extracted, with occasional side goals randomly popping up along the way (eliminate specific targets, control a point for x amount of time, etc.). Your loadout to start is next-to-nothing, but you can supplement it by purchasing packs with new weapons and races randomly inserted in them (think the Madden Card system, for those familiar), which can be purchased with in game credits or real world money. The multiplayer is tough (I know you think you're a BAMF when playing as Shepard, but your random multiplayer soldier ain't Shepard), and an N7 ranking lets others know how much time you've put in, so make sure you refine your match searches to an appropriate difficulty setting (I had a lot of lobby-mates try to kick me out when I searched for matches with a beginner character and vague match parameters; requesting Bronze difficulty fixed that). Time spent in multiplayer will also help your single-player campaign, but is in no way a prerequisite for the main story. 
Oh, that story. Mass Effect is known for its tough decisions, and I have to make another one here: the bad story most definitely hurts the total game. Mario and Street Fighter and Tetris don't have good stories and still end up good games, sure, but you don't play those games for the story. You absolutely play a Bioware game for the story. If a Mario game has janky platforming, or a Street Fighter has bad versus modes, or Tetris has bad puzzle mechanics, then you would consider those games broken, because that's why you play them. Mass Effect 3's storyline is why you play it, and that storyline is broken. So in the end, the part of me that played the last half of the Mass Effect 3 is giving the game a lower score than the part of me that played the first half wants to, but it's one of those tough decisions a person has to make. All the things I liked about the game are ultimately just gravy, and it was a good gravy, but Bioware invited me over for a steak dinner then served up tofu and steamed veggies when I arrived, and that main course is what's important. I don't know if it's an effect of the studio being spread too thin, or EA forcing an aggressive production schedule on them, or what, but whatever is going on, Bioware needs to nip it in the bud. They've worked very hard for years and years to get the triple-A pedigree they enjoy today, but one more disappointment like Mass Effect 3 or Dragon Age II, and they could quite possibly lose that pedigree. B-
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Welcome to the New Video Game Releases List for the Week!
The video game release highlights on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation Vita, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC/Mac include Kid Icarus Uprising, Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City, Silent Hill HD Collection, Ninja Gaiden 3, plus a few more gems...
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Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is a hybrid Horror-Survival/squad-based Third-person shooter game set between the events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. The game features mission-based gameplay as multiple playable characters from the Umbrella Security Service, each with special abilities. Additional features include: a wide array of enemies (zombie, human and other), four-player support in the campaign, and the ability to play as iconic Resident Evil characters in an online mode.
It is September 1998 and the action centers on the ill-fated Raccoon City. When the Umbrella Corporation learns that one of its top scientists, Dr. William Birkin, plans to sell the experimental G-Virus to the US Government they order an elite team of Umbrella Security Service (U.S.S.) soldiers led by Hunk into their secret research facility to secure the only known sample of the virus. The operation takes a turn for the worse when Dr. Birkin injects himself with the last vial, mutating into a deadly creature, G-Birkin and over powering the team. During the battle the deadly T-Virus is leaked into the sewers and spread through Raccoon City, infecting the entire population.
Hearing of the outbreak, the U.S.S. team is given fresh orders to destroy all evidence of Umbrella's involvement and silence anyone that might discover the truth. The Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service (U.B.C.S.) are also deployed to help contain the situation. Meanwhile the US Government has quarantined the city and dispatched its own team of special operatives to determine the source of the mysterious outbreak. Caught up in the chaos are rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield.
Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of March 19, 2012 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Playstation Vita (PS Vita), Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC! As always, release dates are subject to change, slip, slide, and be fairly unpredictable.
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