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Sony Announces $99 Toy Story 3: The Video Game PS2 Bundle

by jessica on Mon, 2010-10-25 05:00

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the PlayStation 2, Sony last week announced a limited edition Toy Story 3: The Video Game bundle for the PlayStation 2 system. The bundle is priced at $99 and includes the PS2 system (console, 1 wired controller) and Toy Story 3: The Video Game. It will be available on October 31, 2010.

Not a bad price at $99 considering the PS2 has a library of more than 2,000 games (which can be bought pretty cheap, I might add) and, of course, it also acts as a DVD player. You can get yours at participating retailers nationwide on October 31, 2010.

Visit www.playstation.com for more information on the PlayStation 2 and Toy Story 3: The Video Game.

Best Buy Begins Video Game Trade-In Program

by jessica on Fri, 2010-08-27 11:41

Best Buy has a new used video game trade-in program that is launching in close to 600 Best Buy stores this week, with additional stores to follow. Beginning this Sunday, August 29, customers who trade-in one of 100 popular titles will receive a $20 Best Buy Gift Card.

To trade-in used games, customers can visit the Customer Service desk, or select locations will have a dedicated Trade-In desk within the gaming department. Best Buy will offer a similar program online at BestBuy.com that gives customers estimates for their games, and allow them to mail them in for free. Customers using the online program will receive a Best Buy Gift Card 7-14 days later. Trade-In prices in-store will match the prices shown online.

For more information on Trade-In at Best Buy and to locate a store currently participating in the program, visit www.bestbuy.com/gametradein.

Are Game Consoles the Worst Home Energy Wasters?

Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3 have powerful graphics engines with millions of transistors running at super fast clock cycles. Unfortunately, they both suck down large amounts of power. The Nintendo Wii, on the other hand, uses a mere 19 watts of power but according to Greenpeace is manufactured with many environmentally questionable materials. The good news is that both Sony and Microsoft now offer auto-power down modes on their consoles to help save energy. The bad news is that consoles come with auto-power saving mode disabled and as if that wasn't bad enough, almost half the console owners in a recent Retrevo Gadgetology study said they don't know if it is on or off.

Console Owners Making Up for Manufacturer's Shortcomings

The Retrevo Gadgetology study asked game console owners how diligent they are about shutting down their consoles when they are not using them and whether or not the power saving mode was enabled. We were pleased to see how many console owners indicated that they don't leave their units powered on when not in use but were disappointed by the number of consoles that may not have the auto-power saving mode enabled. In other words, console manufacturers have not done a very good job of implementing their power saving modes but fortunately many console owners have taken it upon themselves to turn their consoles off when not in use.Read more

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Band Hero Hits Store Shelves Today

Set List Features Top 40 and Most Popular Music from Favorite Bands Including Taylor Swift, Fall Out Boy, Lily Allen, The All-American Rejects, Jackson 5 and More

Band Hero for Nintendo DS Lite Introduces Innovative Drum and Vocal Gameplay Allowing Players to Take their Band's Performance On the Road

November 3, 2009 – Hitting store shelves throughout North America today, Activision Publishing, Inc.'s Band Hero for Wii, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems and Nintendo DS Lite explodes onto the scene with the most exciting and accessible set lists everyone can enjoy at home or on the road, featuring chart-topping tracks from the most popular bands of yesterday and today. With the console versions, up-and-coming pop superstars can create the band of their dreams with any combination of multiple guitarists, bassists, drummers and vocalists or hit all the high notes together in the new karaoke-style Sing-Along mode. Fans can also step into the spotlight as their favorite popular music stars with Taylor Swift and Maroon 5's Adam Levine making appearances as playable characters. Read more

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DJ Hero Now in Stores

by jessica on Tue, 2009-10-27 10:03

DJ Hero, one of the most anticipated music games of the year, is now available at retail stores. This all-new interactive music game lets you be the DJ, and with tracks from Rihanna to The Killers; Marvin Gaye to Daft Punk; Queen to the Black Eyed Peas, there is something for everyone.

The DJ Hero Renegade Edition includes a copy of the game, a premium Renegade turntable controller, hardshell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand, and an exclusive JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring "best of" and new, unreleased material.Read more

Kurt Cobain Lives On in Guitar Hero 5

by jessica on Mon, 2009-08-31 08:00

Kurt Cobain will make his video game debut this September when Guitar Hero 5 hits stores shelves. The former lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana will be a playable character and perform two of the band's hit singles from Nevermind: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and a previously unreleased live recording of "Lithium."

Sure to have something to please everyone, other artists featured in Guitar Hero 5 are Kings of Leon, The Rolling Stones, The White Stripes, Santana, Vampire Weekend, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, plus more than 25 artists from a variety of music genres.

New features of Guitar Hero 5 are:

Party Play: players can jump in or drop out of gameplay seamlessly
RockFest: a competitive experience with five new head-to-head
The ability to play the entire set-list from the first time the game is turned on

Guitar Hero 5 will be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii on September 1, 2009. For more information on the game, visit www.GH5.GuitarHero.com.

Carlos Santana to Lend Trademark Moves to Guitar Hero 5

July 20, 2009 – Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and 11-time Grammy Award winner, Carlos Santana, is set to appear as an exclusive in-game artist in the upcoming Guitar Hero 5. Santana's accomplishments span four decades and more than 40 albums including the self-titled album, Santana, that launched one of the most recognizable Latin-infused classic rock anthems, "No One to Depend On." The live version of the song will be featured in Guitar Hero 5 with Carlos Santana jamming on stage as a playable character.

In addition to music from Santana, Guitar Hero 5 features a wide variety of today's hottest rock 'n' roll bands mixed with classic tracks. Brand new game features let fans tailor their experience to meet the evolving ways consumers are interacting with their favorite music and allows them to challenge themselves as a solo act or band member, or kick back with friends and enjoy their personalized set list.Read more

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FIFA 10 Dated and Detailed

by Justin Hubbell on Fri, 2009-07-17 11:33

Launching October 2nd, FIFA 10 will be available on the DS, PC, 360, PS3, PS2, PSP and Wi.

Here are some improvements:

FIFA 10 promises to get rid of a few glitches found in 09: specifically, every once in a while, some players will do this weird backpedaling movement and get kind of "stuck" on the ball.
Some of 09's star players, like Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o and Manchester United's Christiano Ronaldo, among others, have been retooled, knocking them from "Godlike Supermen" to "normal dudes that happen to be good at kicking."
Team defensive A.I. has also been improved across all platforms.
EA Canada has also included a new, "360°" dribbling system, not sure how it will be different from the previous years, but it should be decent at least.
Training Mode is back! So if you need help on your corner kicks or free kicks, then you can practice outside of a game.

Need more info or screenshots? Check out www.easports.co.uk/FIFA.

Logitech Announces Premium Drum Controller for Guitar Hero

by Justin Hubbell on Thu, 2009-07-16 14:24

Logitech's Wireless Drum Controller features premium drum heads with recessed rims – making it easy for you to play like a rock star. It will feature three fully adjustable drum heads and two cymbal pads. Each piece can be positioned to fit your reach and suit your style.

Offering a unique playing experience, the new Logitech Wireless Drum Controller provides quiet, responsive heads that deliver a lively feel, won't distract you from the music, and is designed to let you take advantage of all the latest features of Guitar Hero games.

The kick pedal uses a stainless steel surface and an adjustable spring, too. The controller also offers up to 50 hours of battery life on two AA batteries. The premium drum controller will be compatible with the PS3 and PS2, and it uses a 2.4 GHz wireless USB receiver.

The Logitech Wireless Drum Controller is expected to be available in the U.S. beginning in July and Europe beginning in August for a suggested retail price of $229.99.

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Video Game in Stores Today

June 30, 2009 – It's time for gamers around the world to embark on an all-new incredible adventure with their favorite sub-zero heroes in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs from Activision Publishing, Inc. and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising (Fox Licensing). Based on the highly anticipated 3-D animated feature from Twentieth Century Fox, which debuts worldwide on July 1, the game allows players to command their favorite movie characters, including Sid, Manny, Diego, Scrat and the relentless one-eyed Dino hunting weasel, Buck, and venture into a mysterious underground world of dinosaurs, while solving puzzles and platforming through more than 15 exciting levels.

"Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs allows kids to play as some of their favorite movie characters on their own, or, for the first time in the series, with their family and friends in multiplayer mini-games," said Rob Kostich, head of marketing for licensed properties, Activision Publishing, Inc. "Family game night will take on a whole new meaning as you compete in hilarious challenges like Sloth Throw, Dino Targets and Sloth Chase using your Wii Remote or gamepad." Read more