Major Nelson has announced that Microsoft has launched a “music store” section of Xbox Live. The marketing guy wrote: Later today when you sign in to Xbox Live, watch for the brand new Games Music Marketplace. Look for specific Music stores for games like Rock Band, Guitar Hero and Lips. I love this idea. There … Continue reading “Microsoft Launches Music Games Store on Xbox Live”
In case you missed it, here are the winners of the 2009 Spike TV VGAs. Check out the list and let me know what you think! Anyone get snubbed? Any of the winners undeserving? Or is the list mostly right? Game of the Year: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Studio of the Year: Rocksteady Studios Best … Continue reading “Spike TV Videogame Awards (VGA) Winners List”
Double Fine’s excellent Brutal Legend (as opposed to the excellent Psychonauts) is getting its first piece of downloadable content on December 17 — Hammer of Infinite Fate. The DLC will cost $4.99 for PlayStation 3 and 480 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360. Here are some details from the press release: The Hammer of Infinite Fate pack … Continue reading “EA Details Brutal Legend DLC, Hammer of Infinite Fate”
Benheck.com and eBay user “zenloc” has put together “the smallest N64 portable ever made”. It’s a pretty cool piece of kit that Nintendo 64 fans are sure to love. Check out this video posted by zenloc: The N64Mini is available on eBay. The auction price is currently $205, but I’m sure that will skyrocket in … Continue reading “World’s Smallest N64 Available on eBay — The N64Mini!”
To promote the Umloud! charity event, benefiting the excellent Child’s Play Charity, the organizers sound out this excellent video detailing the reunion of the fake videogame band Baby Dog Time. Here’s the backstory: Karen (token bass girl), Joe (post-rehab drummer), Seg (voted “most likely to break up the band”), and Chris (singer, egomaniac) have been … Continue reading “Baby Dog Time Reuniting at Umloud Charity Event — Be There!!!”
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”
Updated 12:00PM PST Amazon.com videogame “Lightning Deals” are happening all day today. These are limited-supply deals, so check early and check often. I’ll update this post to list the current deals. New Play Control Pikmin for Wii — $14.98 Call of Duty 4: Game of the Year Edition for PS3 — $25.00 Expired Rock Band … Continue reading “PSA: Amazon.com Videogame Lightning Deals All Day Today!”
Spike TV has revealed the nominees for its 2009 Video Game Awards (VGAs). The list is pretty solid, but there are some notable omissions. MLB 09: The Show and Dragon Age: Origins got the shaft. I don’t see how you can leave Final Fantasy XIII off of the “most anticipated” games list. I’d love to … Continue reading “Spike TV 2009 Video Game Awards Nominees Revealed!”
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 #28: What Would You Do in a 24-Hour Blackout?”
– Some of you have probably noticed that I turned off the Kontera text ads. I gave them a shot for a couple of weeks, but I found them to be annoying and the ads they brought up were mostly irrelevant. Hopefully I can get on another ad network shortly. – I have some Amazon … Continue reading “Sunday Housekeeping: Text Ads, Amazon, and Contest Winners”
