Nintendo Unveils Green and Orange DSi Systems: Do You Care?

Nintendo has announced new green and orange DSi bundles for Black Friday (that or the company really loves Aquaman’s colors). Here’s a clip from the press release: These new colors join Nintendo’s other great value bundles for the holidays that are being released in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. game … Continue reading “Nintendo Unveils Green and Orange DSi Systems: Do You Care?”

NPD Hardware Sales Figures for November 2009

NPD Group has issued its console hardware sales data for November 2009. As you know, November is a huge month for gaming, with several retailers running “Black Friday” specials and lots of people shopping for holiday gifts. Let’s take a look at the numbers. Nintendo DS: 1,700,000 Wii: 1,260,000 Xbox 360: 819,500 PlayStation 3: 710,400 … Continue reading “NPD Hardware Sales Figures for November 2009”

What Are You Playing This Weekend?

My knee has been acting up again, so I’m going to try to stay in bed and keep my leg elevated most of the weekend. Thankfully, I have a bunch of Green Lantern trade paperbacks to devour — most of them are repeats (Rage of the Red Lanterns, Agent Orange, etc.), but I borrowed Emerald … Continue reading “What Are You Playing This Weekend?”

Xbox 360 Avatars Get Pets

Hot on the heels of the Xbox Live chocobo giveaway, Major Nelson has announced that all sorts of pets will be available for Xbox 360 dollies avatars, starting tomorrow. Captain Marketing said: We’ve just announced that Pets are coming to the Xbox LIVE Avatar Marketplace. Tomorrow, the first shipment arrives and you’ll be able to choose … Continue reading “Xbox 360 Avatars Get Pets”

PSA: Amazon CyberMonday Deals

I love that the Internet has its own version of Black Friday. That’s right, it’s CyberMonday!!! Be sure to check out Amazon’s CyberMonday deals for videogames. New games will be added to the sale throughout the day, “Lightning Deals” style. Remember, supplies are limited so act fast like Barry Allen. Currently on tap are: Marvel … Continue reading “PSA: Amazon CyberMonday Deals”

Coffee Talk #36: Are You Evil?

Welcome to Coffee Talk! Let’s start off the day by discussing whatever is on your (nerd chic) mind. Every morning I’ll kick off a discussion and I’m counting on you to participate in it. If you’re not feelin’ my topic, feel free to start a chat with your fellow readers and see where it takes … Continue reading “Coffee Talk #36: Are You Evil?”

PSA: Buy a PSP-3000, Get Dissidia or Grand Theft Auto Free

Today’s Amazon “Countdown to Black Friday” deal is a decent value for those of you that haven’t picked up a Sony PlayStation Portable. If you buy a PSP-3000 for $169.99, you get either Dissidia: Final Fantasy or Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for free. The deal expires at 11:59PM PST today (Sunday).

PSA: Buy Band Hero, DJ Hero, or Guitar Hero 5 and Get $40 Credit

Today’s Amazon “Countdown to Black Friday” deal is probably the best one yet. If you buy a select DJ Hero, Band Hero, or Guitar Hero 5 bundle, you get $40 in Amazon credit for a future purchase. SKUs for PS2, PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 are available. The GH5 bundles for current generation consoles are … Continue reading “PSA: Buy Band Hero, DJ Hero, or Guitar Hero 5 and Get $40 Credit”

PSA: Buy a PS3 Slim and Get an EA Sports Game for Free

Yesterday’s Amazon “Countdown to Black Friday” deal wasn’t worth mentioning, but today’s is much better. It’s a PlayStation 3 promotion. If you buy a PS3 Slim then you get one EA Sports game for free. You can choose from FIFA Soccer 10, NHL 10, or Madden NFL 10. Check it out! Remember, this offer expires … Continue reading “PSA: Buy a PS3 Slim and Get an EA Sports Game for Free”