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It's Team Best Buy vs. Team Gamestop for the Halo 4 Championship!

Posted May 30, 2012 at 12:05PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: 343 industries, halo 4, halo 4 pre-orders

But seriously, it's just a bunch of retailer-specific pre-order skins for Halo 4. They should make them in the retailer's colors so we can have Team Best Buy vs. Team Gamestop though.


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Agent 47 Takes To The Road

Posted May 26, 2012 at 6:40PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, PC Gaming, Xbox 360 Tags: Agent 47, hitman absolution, joey logano, NASCAR, videogame attire

Videogames tying in to reality is awesome, beautiful and in this case, sexy. Watch as a man who doesn't give two stick shifts about what he wears.


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Play Far Cry 3 For 2 Weeks. For Free.

Posted May 18, 2012 at 5:20PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: beta, far cry 3, uisoft

Indulge in some online videogamaing that might be good with Ubisofts forthcoming free roaming explodathon.


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You Got Your Steam in my GameStop

Posted May 14, 2012 at 12:11PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: GameStop, Steam, steam wallet, valve

GameStop embraces digital distribution, as long as there’s something in it for them. Surprise!


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Agent 47 Literally Takes Aim at Assassin's Creed

Posted May 10, 2012 at 10:05AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: hitman: absolution, IO Interactive, Square Enix

The mysterious countdown clock has wound down, revealing...what we already knew. But the devs have given us a little video to watch - and it takes literally takes aim at Assassin's Creed.


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Stan Lee’s Greatest Cameo has Arrived

Posted May 9, 2012 at 2:18PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: amazing spider man, incredible hulk, rhino, spider man, Stan Lee, x men

The creator of Spider-Man and everything else Marvel is coming to your console. And you won’t believe how.


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Pre-Order Generic Shooter 2 and Get Content for Generic Shooter 3

Posted May 2, 2012 at 4:21PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: black ops 2, GameStop, modern warfare 3

GameStop announces a pre-order tie-in between brown, hazy Black Ops 2 and brown, hazy Modern Warfare 3.


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Apparently You Can Pre-Order DLC Now

Posted May 1, 2012 at 4:45PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: day one dlc, dlc, max payne 3, Rockstar, rockstar pass

Rockstar shows off Max Payne 3’s DLC—and give you a chance to purchase it before the actual game is even released.


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If You're Looking For A Sexy New Animal Print, Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor Pre-Order Has You Covered.

Posted Apr 25, 2012 at 2:00AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Capcom, From Software, kinect, steel battalion: heavy armor

Capcom has announced a bunch of pre-order stuff for Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor and surprise, surprise, you'll never guess what they are. Hope you like animal print.


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Who's Gonna Be in LBP Karting? This Guy!

Posted Apr 20, 2012 at 11:15AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3 Tags: kevin butler, littlebigplanet karting, United Front Games

Hey, he was the figurehead for a successful PS3 ad campaign, so it's only fitting that he get to kick back and drive a kart around. He'll be in Sackboy form, but hey it's a start.


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Ni No Kuni Returns To Tease You, And It Does So Too Well

Posted Apr 14, 2012 at 9:15AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3 Tags: japanese rpg, Level 5, ni no kuni, studio ghibli

If you're a fan of colourful and beautiful RPG's, then the epitome of colourful and beautiful RPG's will be here in a year. Or in about 10 seconds, thanks to this new trailer.


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Xenoblade Chronicles Not Entirely GameStop-Exclusive

Posted Apr 12, 2012 at 3:51PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Wii Tags: GameFly, GameStop, xenoblade chronicles

If you want to get your hands on Xenoblade Chronicles but hate GameStop, there’s another way to play—GameFly.


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Resident Evil 6 Pre-Order Bonuses Reveal a Return

Posted Apr 12, 2012 at 9:30AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: Capcom, re6, resident evil 6

The Resident Evil 6 pre-order bonuses for Gamestop, Amazon, and Best Buy have been released and they reveal a return of a fan favorite mode. Lets hope you can play as Wesker or Krauser to make it really easy.


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GameStop Made a Zillion Dollars in 2011

Posted Mar 22, 2012 at 2:42PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: game group, GameStop

The company releases its fiscal year results, which one could sum up like this: cha-ching! Whatever it’s doing differently from Game Group, it should continue to do.


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Game Group Shutting Down Stores

Posted Mar 19, 2012 at 2:15PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: game, game group, Gamestation, GameStop

The GAME company has officially begun store closures for 35 unknown locations.


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Notch: Origin is a good thing

Posted Mar 19, 2012 at 10:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: competition, digital distribution services, notch, origin, Steam

Now where's that torch and pitchfork of mine...craft.


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GAME is in Serious Trouble

Posted Mar 12, 2012 at 1:19PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: game, GameStop

Falling stock prices and rising debt put the retailer in “sink or swim” mode.


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Ex-Mass Effect dev defends Day 1 DLC

Posted Mar 11, 2012 at 4:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: BioWare, day 1 dlc, ea games, Electronic Arts, from ashes, gdc 12, mass effect 3, me3

Unless the defense is more money, I don't wanna hear it.


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GDC Rant 2: ‘You’re Not A Producer’

Posted Mar 10, 2012 at 10:30PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PoV Tags: christina norman, Game Developers Conference, GDC, rant

Another great rant from the GDC, once again blaming us.


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PC Games made how much in 2011?

Posted Mar 10, 2012 at 3:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: f2p, FIFA, freemium, Intel, pc gaming, statistics

A staggering figure looms on the horizon, but who knows what it will bring.


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Mass Effect 3 Sells Almost 900,000 Copies in First 24 Hours

Posted Mar 9, 2012 at 12:15PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: BioWare, EA, mass effect 3, star wars: the old republic

And most of them are experiencing those "Brokeback Mountain" moments with Kaiden.


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Pre-Order Assassin's Creed III and Get a Steelbook Right Then and There

Posted Mar 5, 2012 at 6:00PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U Tags: ac3, assassins creed, steelbook, Ubisoft

Best Buy and FutureShop will have a pretty cool deal running if you pre-order Assassin's Creed III. Check it out.


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ME3 'From Ashes' DLC Leaks, BioWare Gives in and Confirms the Damn Thing

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: BioWare, from ashes dlc, mass effect 3

Last night someone revealed that Mass Effect 3's "From Ashes" DLC briefly popped up on Xbox Live. Today, BioWare went ahead and confirmed that it will be available at launch. I'm starting to think they're doing this shit on purpose.


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GameStop Shuts Down Facebook Store

Posted Feb 21, 2012 at 3:26PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Facebook, GameStop

You know, that Facebook store that no one knew existed.

Did you know that Facebook has storefronts where you can buy things from your favorite companies? Me neither. And, apparently, neither did the 3.5 million people that follow GameStop on the social networking site. Thanks to the total lack of interest, GameStop has officially shut down its Facebook store just six months after launch.

Apparently, Facebook shopping was supposed to be the next big thing in online retail. Some analysts thought that Facebook would turn into its very own shopping destination. However, it turns out that people don’t really feel like buying stuff when they’re hanging out with their friends. Not to mention that the entire effort was poorly marketed—most customers didn’t even realize that retailers even had a Facebook store.

GameStop isn’t alone in this disaster. Gap, J.C. Penny and Nordstrom have all open and then shut down Facebook stores in just the last 12 months. Overall, the experiment was a far cry from the Amazon and PayPal threat it was made out to be.

Did you ever make a purchase through GameStop Facebook? Did you even know that was a thing?

[Destructoid]

You know, that Facebook store that no one knew existed.


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Vita Memory Price Crash

Posted Feb 20, 2012 at 9:45AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Amazon, buy.com, deals, memory cards, vita, vita deals

Clearly you should drop everything you're doing right now to save a few dollars on a piece of plastic.


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PS4 would be "too distracting" to announce

Posted Feb 19, 2012 at 9:15AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: e3, Jack Tretton, ps3 rumors, ps4 rumors, sony rumors

So apparently the PS4 is a hot girl when it comes to reveals...I like your thinking Sony.


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Mass Effect 3 Day One DLC?

Posted Feb 8, 2012 at 10:00AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: BioWare, EA, from dust dlc, mass effect 3

Maybe, if you believe Gamestop.


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Want To Try A Vita At GameStop? Phone First…

Posted Feb 5, 2012 at 8:45PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS Vita Tags: gamestop ps vita, ps vita demo units, ps vita pre order

In a move as clever as sending me to chat up a girl, GameStop hold back some demo units...


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Dragon’s Dogma Delayed, but Comes with RE6 Demo

Posted Jan 31, 2012 at 2:27PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Capcom, dragonâ��s dogma, resident evil 6

If you’re eagerly anticipating Dragon’s Dogma, you’re going to have to wait just a bit longer.

Capcom announced early this week that Dragon’s Dogma, its upcoming action-adventure title, would unfortunately have its release pushed back a bit. The game is now slated for a North American release on May 22, and a European release on May 25. That’s a pretty big jump from the target dates, which were March 27 and May 1st respectively.

The news isn’t all bad, however, as Capcom confirmed that Dragon’s Dogma would come with a special code redeemable for access to the Resident Evil 6 demo. Xbox users will have access to the demo on July 3, while PS3 players will have to wait until September 4. If you’re a cross-platform gamer, it looks like Xbox 360 is going to be the better system (assuming you’re buying the game to land the demo).

The delay also gives you more time to pre-order and land some bonus content – GameStop is offering a “Pawn Upgrade Pack,” Best Buy has an “Amor Upgrade Pack,” and Amazon is pushing the “Weapon Upgrade Pack.” Make of that what you will.

Are you looking forward to Dragon’s Dogma? What about the Resident Evil 6 demo?

[Edge]

If you’re eagerly anticipating Dragon’s Dogma, you’re going to have to wait just a bit longer.


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This Week in Stores

Posted Jan 30, 2012 at 10:15AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: final fantasy xiii-2, neverdead, soul calibur v

Let's have a look at what games are out this week around the world.


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Sony announces new US Vita bundle

Posted Jan 30, 2012 at 2:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: at&t, cheryl t., region-free, Sony, vita, vita bundles

Hot on the heels of rumours that Vita may not be region-free Sony shows us a brand new Vita bundle.


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Pre-Order SSX in the UK and Get Fuji

Posted Jan 18, 2012 at 9:26AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: EA Sports, ssx, ssx pre-orders

...and a guy with a ginger afro. Seriously.


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Starhawk Launches May 8

Posted Jan 17, 2012 at 2:15PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: ps plus, starhawk, uncharted 3, warhawk

But if you’re a PS Plus subscriber, you can play the beta right now!

Starhawk, the upcoming PS3-exclusive, has an official release date. The game, which is in many ways a successor to Warhawk, will officially be hitting store shelves on May 8, 2012. But that’s not all! If you happen to be one of the many PS Plus subscribers, you can access the game right this very second via a public beta. Assuming, of course, that you’re not trapped at work.

If you’re not a PS Plus subscriber, you still have a couple of opportunities for accessing the game before release. Purchasers of Uncharted 3 will earn access on January 31, while regular PSN accounts can jump in February 21. Finally, GameStop and IGN will be hosting beta code giveaways – GameStop’s is scheduled for February 7, while IGN’s is set for February 14 (Valentine’s!).

Here’s what you can expect to see in the beta, straight from the PlayStation blog:

Classic Arcade Flight-Mode: Private Beta players asked for it and we’re happy to include the classic arcade flight from Warhawk.

Host Migration: When the host leaves the game, the hosting duties transfer to another player and gameplay will continue, provided the option is checked.

Language Support: European and Japanese languages are included. Korea, China, Latin America and Brazil will be in English…but these will include the appropriate languages for the full game.

Skills: Players will be able to collect unique Skills to use in gameplay based on their performance. Playstation Network Friend Integration: Friends status, messages, and friend requests.

Bug Fixes: Lots and lots of bugs have been addressed.

Are you going to try to get in on the Starhawk beta, or will you wait for release?

But if you’re a PS Plus subscriber, you can play the beta right now!


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Max Payne 3 Delayed and Pre-Order Goodies for Europe and Australia

Posted Jan 17, 2012 at 9:33AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: max payne 3, Rockstar, take two

You'll have to wait a couple extra months to play it, but if you live in Europe in Australia you can get some cool stuff if you pre-order.


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Armored Core V Coming in March

Posted Jan 13, 2012 at 11:15AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: armored core v, From Software, Namco Bandai

Beware the 20th of March.


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UK Retailers May Share Pre-Owned Profits

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at 5:23PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: MCV, used games

Some retailers indicate they’d be willing to share the cash from second-hand game sales, if developers can meet them halfway.

The second-hand games market is booming. Companies like GameStop have made billions simply by buying used games and re-selling them at a markup. And while this strategy is great for the company engaged in the practice, it doesn’t do much for the people that developed the game. When you buy a used copy of Battlefield 3, that profit goes to the retailer – not to EA/DICE.

The issue has caused tension between developers and retailers, with game creators recently starting to include mechanisms like online passes to ensure they get a piece of the second-hand market. The battle has been raging for a while, but it looks like a solution may be on the horizon.

In an interview with MCV, some retailers indicated that they would be more than happy to share the profits from second-hand sales with developers, assuming those developers were willing to offer something up in return. Compensation mentioned included the removal of online passes or lower initial costs for brand new games, both of which make it a bit harder for retailers to churn a profit.

The retailer statements are somewhat hilarious when you think about them – for years, retailers have re-sold products with a devil-may-care attitude, and they’re only willing to negotiate now that their bottom line is hurting. The idea that developers would make some sort of conciliatory gesture towards used game retailers after years of being ignored is pretty out there, but perhaps developers would rather have some used profits than online pass sales.

Do you think developers are willing to negotiate now that retailers are worried about their profit potential?

[Edge]

Some retailers indicate they’d be willing to share the cash from second-hand game sales, if developers can meet them halfway.


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Mass Effect 3 Pre Order Bonuses

Posted Jan 5, 2012 at 9:50AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: BioWare, mass effect 3, mass effect 3 pre-order

If you pre-order Mass Effect 3 from Gamestop you're gonna get some pretty sweet stuff.


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Additional Vita Launch Games Surface

Posted Jan 2, 2012 at 1:20PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: fifa soccer, golden abyss, gravity rush, hot shots golf, little big planet, lumines, marvel vs. capcom, uncharted

A leaked GameStop document hints that North America’s Vita launch may be accompanied by more games than previously thought.

We talked a couple of weeks ago about Vita’s confirmed launch titles, but it looks like a few games managed to slip through the radar. A leaked internal document from games retailer GameStop indicates that there are more titles hitting shelves than we were led to believe, chief among them Gravity Rush and Lumines.

Destructoid acquired an update launch list thanks to one of their clever readers, who likely scored the document from a friend or works at GameStop himself. Take a look at the list and see what you like:

Launch Day

Lumines Electronic Symphony --$39.99

Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 --$39.99

Uncharted: Golden Abyss --$49.99

Hot Shots Golf World Invitational --$29.99

Wipeout 2048 --$29.99

Little Deviants --$29.99

Reality Fighters --$29.99

ModNation Racers --$29.99

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extended --$39.99

Virtua Tennis 4 World Tour --$39.99

Gravity Rush --$39.99

Post-Launch

Supremacy MMA(Feb 16) 2/16

FIFA Soccer (Feb 21)

Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen (Feb 21)

Touch My Katamari (Feb 21)

Ridge Racer (Feb 21)

F1 2011 (Feb 22)

MLB 12: The Show (March 6)

Disgaea 3: Absense of Detention (March 20)

Army Corps of Hell (March-ish)

Little Big Planet (March 31)

Ruin (April)

Resistance: Burning Skies (May)

Are you planning on picking up a Vita at launch, or are the problems surrounding the device enough to make you wait until a potential price drop?

A leaked GameStop document hints that North America’s Vita launch may be accompanied by more games than previously thought.


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GameStop iOS Trade-Ins Exceeding Expectations

Posted Dec 30, 2011 at 4:35PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: GameStop, ios, ipad, iphone, ipod

The retailer’s fledgling iPhone/iPad/iPod trade-in market is apparently flourishing.

Earlier in the year, GameStop announced that it would begin taking trade-ins of iOS devices like iPods and iPads. The initial response was mixed, as it was hard to determine whether device owners would actually bring their hard-won devices into GameStop to trade for systems or games, especially given he company’s reputation for sticking it to trade-in customers.

According to GameStop, however, there’s no room for debate – the program has been a massive success. Company president Tony Bartel issued a statement declaring that the new service had “exceeded expectations,” and noted that GameStop was expecting a big rush in the post-holiday season due to gamers trading in old devices replaced by new gifts.

GameStop is by no means the only company that accepts iOS for trade, but it was a bold move for a retailer that focuses exclusively on gaming. Naturally, the company will need to continue to branch out as digital distribution becomes more and more viable – the trade-in market is the most valuable aspect of their business and will keep them solvent for years to come if they can stay on top of trends.

Would you trade your iPad in at GameStop?

[MSNBC]

The retailer’s fledgling iPhone/iPad/iPod trade-in market is apparently flourishing.


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Playstation 3 Add Ons Undergo Price Drops

Posted Dec 27, 2011 at 6:15PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3 Tags: ps3 deals, ps3 discounts, sony play days

For the next month, enjoy Sony’s Play Days!


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Contribute to a Wiki, Win a Vita

Posted Dec 27, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PS Vita Tags: free playstation vita, free ps vita, modern warfare 3, skyrim

IGN is giving you the chance to win a PS Vita. All you have to do is contribute to a Wiki.


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GameStop Apologizes – Last Guardian Not Canceled

Posted Dec 23, 2011 at 2:30PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Fumito Ueda, GameStop, last guardian, Team Ico

If you received an email from the massive games retailer noting the cancellation of Team ICO’s latest project, you can go ahead and disregard it.

Despite the departure of one of its top devs, Team ICO is still continuing development on The Last Guardian. In fact, when the dev (Fumito Ueda) left, he confirmed that he would be finishing the game, just in a more freelance capacity. GameStop doesn’t seem to have gotten the memo, and earlier this week removed the game from their website and sent emails to gamers letting them know the game had been canceled.

Sony didn’t take too kindly to GameStop canceling a game on their behalf, and quickly issued a statement confirming that the game was still in development. GameStop seems to have gotten THAT message, though, and they’ve since issued an apology (to Kotaku, of all places) outlining that, no, the game hasn’t been canceled but yes, your pre-orders have been.

The game will be made available for pre-order again once a concrete launch date is established. In the meantime, it looks like this is just a simple misunderstanding on the part of GameStop – or Sony desperately trying to save hype for a game that may turn into vaporware.

What do you think?

[Edge]

If you received an email from the massive games retailer noting the cancellation of Team ICO’s latest project, you can go ahead and disregard it.


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Ninja Gaiden 3 gets a Release Date

Posted Dec 15, 2011 at 5:52PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: dead or alive, Dreamcast, ninja gaiden 3, tecmo koei

The bloody hack and slash game gets an official release date, and a few in-box goodies.

Are you ready for a brand-new Ninja Gaiden game? If you’re not, don’t worry – you have about four months to get your shurikens sharpened and your bandanas tightened. Tecmo Koei’s Ninja Gaiden 3, the first original in the series since the series’ developer left Team Ninja, is officially dated for March 20, 2012.

But that’s not all. If you pre-order Ninja Gaiden 3, through Amazon or GameStop, you’ll receive a two-character demo for Dead or Alive 5. The GameStop version features Hitomi and Ryu, while the Amazon version boasts Hyate and Ayane. If you purchase the game’s $100 collector’s edition, you’ll land a demo disc with all four characters unlocked.

The CE is pretty standard – art book, action figure, soundtrack – but the inclusion of a demo is a nice touch. I wish more developers would include demos with their products; a demo disc is the only reason I even knew Dead or Alive existed (this was back in the Dreamcast days).

Whatever version you buy, Ninja Gaiden 3 promises the same wall-running, sword swinging and beautiful graphics seen in other iterations of the franchise, as well as a competitive multiplayer mode. It’s unclear how multiplayer will end up playing out, but it certainly seems like it has potential.

Are you looking forward to Ninja Gaiden 3? What about multiplayer?

[Gamestop]

The bloody hack and slash game gets an official release date, and a few in-box goodies.


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Obsidian Dev hopes digital market stabs the Used Game Market in the heart

Posted Dec 14, 2011 at 8:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3, Nintendo DS, PC Gaming, iPhone, Xbox 360 Tags: digital distribution, digital sales, dlc, EB Games, GameStop, Obsidian Entertainment

Obsidian plans to release the Kraken in 2013.


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Tony Hawk HD Coming Summer 2012

Posted Dec 12, 2011 at 5:03PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: pro skater, thps, Tony Hawk, VGA

The remastered classic has a new developer and is headed your way sooner rather than later.

The original Tony Hawk Pro Skater started a revolution in the world of sports gaming. It had great mechanics, broad appeal, and one of the best soundtracks ever stuck in a digital product. Unfortunately, the series went downhill fast, with most fans agreeing that the free-roaming, random environment builds of later titles never really lived up to the promise of the original.

Birdman seems to have realized that fans really just want a return to form, and announced at this weekend’s VGAs that a remastered version of the original game will be hitting digital shelves sometime soon. As of today, we have a few more details regarding what players can expect. First, remastered levels from THPS1 and 2, plus a bunch of new skaters.

The game is being developed by the company behind Tony Hawk Ride, Robomodo. But before you get your pitchforks out and storm the nearest GameStop, you should know that Tony Hawk HD is being developed with traditional controls in mind – you’ll play with your PlayStation or Xbox controller.

Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD is slated for a summer 2012 release, the perfect time for a skating game.

Hopefully the game manages to recapture the pure fun of the original. I still remember my friends and I hitting a few rounds of Pro Skater before heading out to get our boards confiscated by angry cops. Those were the days.

Aaaand a quick search for the original Pro Skater indicates that it came out 12 years ago. Man, today I feel old.

[Joystiq]

The remastered classic has a new developer and is headed your way sooner rather than later.


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Take 2 Boss Criticizes Yearly Schedule Releases

Posted Dec 12, 2011 at 10:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: call of duty elite, cod, david zelnick, subscription services, take 2

Take 2 Boss Criticizes Yearly Schedule Releases

With games like Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty being released every year, who has time for quality.

Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick is a force to be reckoned with. A man who has helped push some of the most innovative and creatively awesome titles to the finish line over the years, but over those years has been time...effort...killing hookers, so when Zelnick says that the current model of yearly releases isn't sustainable, he knows what he's talking about.

Big budget Triple-A titles need time and effort put upon them, not just a new coat of paint, a first-draft script and some geographically confused accents. Zelnick was a speaker at the UBS Media and Communications conference and whilst Zelnick didn't specificially name any franchises he had however, just finished discussing Activision's stance in the market place.

Zelnick said that if "you start trying to stamp these products out annually, we don't think that's consistent with a high-quality result", essentially the current Call of Duty model, even with a subscription service, is not sustainable. Zelnick added that if you give consmers something every year like clockwork, they will eventually grow tired of it.

Whilst I would agree with Zelnick, MW3 did pull in over half a billion dollars in sales last month and I tend not to argue with creative figures that I will never ever ever ever ever ever see in my lifetime.

Figures have been coming out about how GameStop and a few other retailers have sold over half a million Premium Subscriptions to Call of Duty's subscription service, Elite and have continued to grow as such. Zelnick queried the viability of such a subscription service, saying he could't tell whether it was relevant yet. "I'm kind of skeptical, frankly. I suspect that we want a different experience on our big screen than we do on our middle-sized screen than we do on our mobile screen, because I think we use them at different times and they mean different things. I do think an intellectual property can thread through, but only if it is really high quality."

That being said users who signed up for Elite crashed the servers twice in the first week of release due to it's popularity and the unbelivable amount of support that Activision had not prepared for. Jamie Berger of Activision has acttually said that "right now, it's an option", when talking about Elite, but he also adds that it might not be in "3-5 years."

So both Activision and Zelnick are not thinking about keeping a community running in the long term; they should team up on something.

Via [GameSpot http://iphone.gamespot.com/newsDetails.rbml;jsessionid=FiahutBFz-j6TEVuJlNGeA**?id=6347151&platform=PS3]

With games like Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty being released every year, who has time for quality.


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Saturday Mash-Up: The Hottest QJ Posts of the Week

Posted Dec 3, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: battlefield 3, playstation vita memory, skyrim

Find out what your fellow QJers are talking about this week, as drama blooms from all corners.

Indie developers take a shot at Nintendo and Sony, GameStop leaked potential Vita memory card prices and Iran has a serious problem with one of the biggest games of the year. These are among the hottest news posts here on QJ, sparking up intense arguments and polite discussion from readers.

If you’re just sitting down for your Saturday reading, we’ve compiled five of the biggest stories from the week right here so you can get up to speed post-haste. Also, as is now Saturday tradition, I’ll be awarding one lucky/unlucky QJ reader the prestigious “Comment of the Week” award.

Without further ado, here’s your:

Should Nintendo and Sony Stop Making Consoles?

Indie and mobile developer Andy Payne thinks that Nintendo and Sony are limiting themselves by making their own hardware and developing software with exclusivity. His recommendation is that they stop worrying about hardware and focus entirely on software, distributing to mobile markets. What do you think?

Iran Bans Battlefield 3

The Iranian government is not pleased with the way Iran was treated in Battlefield 3, to the point of banning the game from sale in their country. The game’s primary offender? A staged attack by U.S. forces against Iran’s capital city of Tehran. There are two sides to this argument – you could argue that Iran is overreacting to a video game, but you could also argue that they’re justified in objecting to the content. Where do you land on this one?

Where and When Should the Next Assassin’s Creed Go?

We know Ubisoft is planning another Assassin’s Creed game, and it looks like they’re turning to their players for advice on where to set it. A leaked survey to fans of the franchise lists several possible locations, including the Victorian British Empire, Medieval China, and even the American Revolution. You can see the full list on the post and add your favorite location in the comments.

PlayStation Vita Memory Cards are Pricey

This is by far the most-commented story of the week – GameStop, using rough Yen conversions, posted prices for the proprietary memory cards that will be available for Sony’s Vita handheld, and gamers are not pleased with the cost. The smallest card, at 4GB, runs $29.99 – a far cry from what similarly sized non-Sony memory cards cost nowadays. Of course, Yen conversion is tricky, so we’ll have to wait on an official Sony announcement before throwing too big a hissy fit.

What is Your Game of the Year?

In this post, QJ writer Tim Curtain poses the question on everyone’s mind: What exactly is the best game of the year. With huge titles like Skyrim, Portal 2 and Skyward Sword on the list, it’s going to be hard for anyone to truly nail down a winner. Dark Souls is making a strong appearance in the comments section, as is Portal 2 – what game would you call the best if you had the chance?

Those are your five most talked about QJ posts for the week. And now it’s time for that very special Saturday ritual – the awarding of Comment of the Week. This week’s award goes to triac for his comment on Skyrim Patch Breaks More than it Fixes:

The CG machine is broken again!

DRAGON BRAIN!

If you don’t understand the comment, click this link and enjoy the next three minutes of your life.

Mash-Up, out!

Find out what your fellow QJers are talking about this week, as drama blooms from all corners.


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Xenoblade Coming to North America?

Posted Dec 2, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Listed in: Wii Tags: gamestop exclusive, xenoblade chronicles

Fresh from the rumor mill – Xenoblade may be heading west, but only as a GameStop exclusive.

Gamers have been clamoring for a North American release of the epic Xenoblade Chronicles, but up until recently, Nintendo had been pretty firm in their refusal to bring the game overseas. As of today, however, the future of the title seems to be in flux, with NeoGAF reporting that Chronicles may in fact see a North American release, albeit as a GameStop exclusive.

The story broke as the result of a leaked internal screenshot from a GameStop store, and the chain has long been known for guessing/predicting release dates both correctly and very, very incorrectly. That being said, Nintendo seems to be stoking the flames of rumor, and has recently begun to add Xenoblade images to its Facebook page.

There has been no official confirmation from either GameStop or Nintendo, so we’ll just have to wait and see how this whole thing plays out. If the information does turn out to be true, look for Xenoblade Chronicles to hit shelves near you in April of 2012.

Would you like to see Xenoblade come to North America? Do you think making it an exclusive is the right plan?

[Destructoid]

Fresh from the rumor mill – Xenoblade may be heading west, but only as a GameStop exclusive.


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PlayStation Vita Memory Cards are Pricey

Posted Nov 28, 2011 at 1:25PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: disgaea 3, dream club zero, GameStop, playstation vita memory card, ps vita memory card, uncharted

If you’re planning to buy a Vita, don’t forget to figure the cost of a memory card into your expenses.

PlayStation Vita is being hailed as the future of handheld gaming, but for all of its technological innovations it still requires one thing many gamers consider almost archaic at this point: external memory cards. The device has a decent amount of internal memory, but if you’re planning to download games directly to the unit, you’ll need the help of an extra card – especially if you are the type of person that buys tons of DLC.

Thanks to GameStop, we now have a general idea of how much you can expect your PS Vita memory card to run. Roughly speaking, the smallest card (4GB) will cost you $30, with the largest (32GB) landing at $120. The low-end card isn’t too terribly priced, but you have to wonder how quickly hardcore gamers will fill up a 4GB card with downloaded titles and DLC content.

Here are a couple of lame things about the memory cards: they’re proprietary, meaning you can’t just buy a cheaper card somewhere and plug it into your unit. Also, it’s been confirmed that some PS Vita games will save exclusively to memory cards, meaning you’ll have to buy one at some point regardless of your download habits. Games like Uncharted, Dream Club Zero and Disgaea 3 will all require memory cards. And while they’re not priced so high that they seem ridiculous, comparing the $30 cost of a 4GB Vita card to any other memory card quickly shows the price difference. For example, a quick Google search yields plenty of 16-20GB cards in the $20-30 range.

What do you think about Vita’s memory card requirements, and the subsequent price points?

[GamePro]

If you’re planning to buy a Vita, don’t forget to figure the cost of a memory card into your expenses.


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Pre-orders strong for PS Vita in US and Asia

Posted Nov 28, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Tags: ps vita memory cards, ps vita release, sony ps vita

Pricing guides also popping up for consoles and memory cards in Australia, US and Japan.


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