Archive for March, 2009
Amazon starts video game trade-in program, causes GameStop stock drop
Following in the footsteps of Toys R’ Us, Amazon has announced that they have started a used games trade-in program. This will help them compete with retailers like GameStop where some 40% of their business is made off of used games sales (and none of that money goes to publishers or developers by the way)….
GameFly opens first G-Box rental vending machine
GameFly has opened the first “G-Box” video game rental vending machine. The rental station is just like the ones you see from Netflix and Blockbuster at grocery stores and such that allow you to rent movies. The G-Box made it’s debut at the Texas Tech University’s Barnes & Noble campus bookstore in the Student Union…
Halo Wars single day sales 250,000 in North America
The Xbox 360-exclusive real-time strategy game Halo Wars sold over 250,000 units in its very first day on retail shelves in North America where the game was released on March 3rd, 2009 That puts the game roughly on pace with that of Sony’s 800lb guerrilla Killzone 2. As the latest title in the Halo saga,…
Washington State Senate honors Penny Arcade achievements
A very rare thing occurred late last week . . . The government looked at video games and nodded. And then honored them with a Resolution. Sound like the Twilight Zone? Well to get specific, the Washington State Senate last week honored the creators of Penny Arcade, writer Jerry Holkins and cartoonist Mike Krahulik (Gabe…
On the Wii Shop today: Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars and Gradius ReBirth
Today Nintendo adds new/classic games to the popular Wii Shop Channel. The games go live at 9AM Pacific time. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at stores like Amazon (see Card above). We’ve included videos…
Wii Breakfast: For everyone who hates Wii accessories
Have you had your breakfast yet? No? How about playing Wii Breakfast instead… It’s got lots of cool brand new Nintendo Wii accessories included. Those casual game developers will make anything into a Wii game nowadays! Watch the funny “Idiots of Ants” skit. While playing, click on the HD button to view it HQ.
Download Command & Conquer Generals’ banned Black Sheep mission
Black Sheep was originally slated to be the third mission in the Command & Conquer Generals’ Global Liberation Army campaign where players were given command of the Toxin Tractor, a slow-going farm vehicle modified to spray a deadly corrosive agent, and ordered to eliminate the town that had been corrupted beyond salvation by the USA’s…
The winner of our Watchmen Motion Comic competition
The past week we’ve given you the chance to win in our Watchmen Motion Comic competition. The task was a matter of mentioning which of the Watchmen is different and how. We heartily thank all everyone who participated, but of course out of all the right answers only one winner could be chosen at random……
Halo Wars guide to black boxes, skull locations, gold scores and achievements
Take the following steps to get all the black boxes, gold rank scores, skull locations and gamerscore achievements in the new Halo Wars RTS on Xbox 360. The black boxes that can be found in each level unlock new Halo History entries, which goes toward getting the 100% achievement. Unlockable – How to Unlock *…
Top 50 most influential videogames in history according to Guinness World Records
The Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer’s Edition lists the top 50 most influential console videogames in history. After the book’s contributors reviewed hundreds of releases, they put together the titles ranked on their initial impact and lasting legacy. Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief, Craig Glenday, said of the selection process: “We knew this would be a…
Top 5 game sales per system worldwide in week 9, 2009
What are the best-selling games in America, Japan, and Europe (UK, France, Germany) this week? Thanks to Amazon online sales data here are the games that are the most popular right now. Nintendo Wii North America: 1. Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition (Capcom), 2. Wii Fit (Nintendo), 3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo), 4. Wii Play…
Download Unreal Tournament 3 for free play this weekend on Steam. World of Goo for $5
Right now Steam is hosting a free Unreal Tournament 3 download and play weekend. No serial keys required, all you need is a free Steam account to play the full version. If you end up liking it, you can buy the first-person shooter game at a 40% discounted price of $11.99 / €11.99 until March…
21st Mario Kart Wii tournament runs until March 10. A-maze-ing coin collection challenge
If you own Mario Kart Wii, you’ll know it lets you play online in 12-player races against drivers all over the world. Now, you can show off your racing skills in a Nintendo-sponsored worldwide competition. The 21st Mario Kart Wii Competition started on March 1st and runs until March 10th. Now’s the time to get…
Cowabunga! Do you want a TMNT game from the Batman team? I do! 
I woke up thinking about playing Dance Central. I just want to dance. I just want to dance my life away.
