October 2008 - Posts

• Playstation Store Weekly Update for Oct. 31, 2008

  Another week... another Playstation Store Update for ya... A nice reduced price on SIREN: Blood Curse ($29.99) to celebrate Halloween, 8 new Rock Band tracks, plus the anticipated demo of Mirror's Edge.   Full Details: Price Promotion SIREN: Blood Curse Halloween 1-week sale (from 10/30 - 11/6) Full downloadable game for $29.99, or chapter bundles for $10.99/each. Add-on Game Content Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution Artifact/Wonder Pack: The Mythic ($3.75) Turn your civilization into a tale for all-time with this mythic wonder and artifact pack. Included are: Ancient Wonder: Lighthouse of Alexandria, Medieval Wonder: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Industrial Wonder: Scotland Yard, Modern Wonder: SETI, Artifact 1: Camelot, Artifact 2: Tower of Babel. File size: 2.92 MB Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution Artifact/Wonder Pack: The Iconic ($3.75) Inspire civilizations for ages to come with this Iconic wonder and artifact pack. Includes: Ancient: Coliseum, Medieval: Taj Mahal, Industrial: Statue of Liberty, Modern: Sydney Opera House, Artifact 1: Terracotta Army,Artifact 2: Sphinx. File size: 3.23 MB Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution Artifact/Wonder Pack: The Eternal ($3.75) Gain an edge in your quest to rule the world with this Eternal wonder and artifact pack. Includes the following: Ancient: Trajan’s Column, Medieval: University of Sankore, Industrial: Eiffel Tower, Modern: Cristo Redentor, Artifact 1: Pharaoh’s Needle, Artifact 2: Tesla’s “Peace” Ray. Guitar Hero World Tour For all song credits please visit www.redoctane.com “No Rain” by Blind Melon ($1.99) File size: 42 MB Rock Band Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. “Hong Kong Garden” - Siouxsie and The Banshees ($1.99) “Kiss Them For Me” - Siouxsie and The Banshees ($1.99) “The Killing Jar” - Siouxsie and The Banshees ($1.99) Siouxsie and The Banshees Pack 01 ($5.49) - this track pack includes all of the above singles. “Melatonin” - Silversun Pickups ($1.99) “Well Thought Out Twinkles” - Silversun Pickups ($1.99) “Pretty in Pink” - The Psychedelic Furs ($1.99) “Dammit” - Blink-182 ($1.99) File sizes: 19 MB - 33 MB (singles), 83 MB (track pack) Game Demos (free) Mirror’s Edge Demo THERE’S NO LOOKING BACK. In a city where information is monitored, messengers called Runners are the only way to communicate freely. You are Faith, a skilled Runner who’s uncovered corruption at the city’s core. And now you are being hunted. Download the Mirror’s Edge demo and experience the award-winning innovative First-Person Action-Adventure! Learn Runner’s skills like wall-runs, leaps, and combat in the Tutorial, and use your speed and your skills to survive the Prologue of the game in the demo! ESRB Rated T File size: 842 MB Tom Clancy’s EndWar Demo Experience World War III in your living room with Tom Clancy’s EndWarTM, a revolutionary new war game built to maximize next-generation gaming consoles and completely controllable by voice. This demo includes one map playable in both single-player and 1 versus 1 multiplayer. English, French and Spanish are supported. ESRB Rated T File size: 1.67 MB WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 Demo In WWE, the only person you can rely on, other than yourself, is your partner. You have each other’s backs, and together, you can accomplish more than you ever could on your own. Play the all new tag team match in this demo of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009. Pick up the full game in stores on November 9th. ESRB Rated T File size: 976 MB Alone In The Dark: Inferno Demo One of this year’s most innovative video games gets a blazing makeover for its PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system debut this November with Alone In The Dark: Inferno. Development studio Eden Games has responded to feedback from media and gamers with a host of sizzling gameplay enhancements and red-hot new content for an even more entertaining, immersive, and action-packed blockbuster experience on PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. ESRB Rated M File size: 1.51 MB Game Videos (free) Life in LittleBigPlanet: Ep 3 File size: 180 MB (HD) MotorStorm Pacific Rift Stormer Trailer File size: 70 MB (HD) MotorStorm Pacific Rift TV spot (60 sec) File size: 50 MB (HD), 81 MB (1080) SOCOM: Confrontation Behind the SEALs - Part 2 File size: 119 MB (HD) SOCOM: Confrontation Behind the SEALs - Part 3 File size: 121 MB (HD) SOCOM: Confrontation Behind the SEALs - Part 4 File size: 123 MB (HD) Far Cry 2 Anything Goes Trailer File size: 90 MB (HD) Far Cry 2 African Swim File size: 5.83 MB (SD) Guitar Hero World Tour Ozzy Osbourne Vignette File size: 48 MB (HD) Guitar Hero World Tour Sting Vignette File size: 53 MB (HD) Midnight Club: Los Angeles Trailer #4 File size: 50 MB (HD) Midnight Club: Los Angeles Cops Trailer File sizes: 47 MB (HD) Stormrise: Echelon Snipers Engage Trailer File sizes: 105 MB (HD) Stormrise: You Are In Command Trailer File sizes: 153 MB (HD) Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers You Don’t Mess With The Zohan Trailer File sizes: 104 MB (HD), 141 MB (1080) Casino Royale Collector’s Edition Trailer File sizes: 72 MB (HD), 94 MB (1080) PlayStation Store for PSP Game Videos (free) * Super Stardust Portable Trailer (also downloadable via PS3) Posted Friday, October 31, 2008 6:07 AM from Cheap Playstation 3 (PS3 PSP) - NEWS | 0 Comments

• Did Nintendo 'Jump the Shark' with Wii Music?

  Did Nintendo 'Jump the Shark' with Wii Music? 'Jumping the Shark': The phrase refers to a scene in a three-part episode of the American TV series, Happy Days, first broadcast on September 20, 1977. In the third of the three parts of the "Hollywood" episode, Fonzie (Henry Winkler), wearing swim trunks and his trademark leather jacket, jumps over a penned-in shark while water skiing.  Jumping the shark is a colloquialism used by TV critics and fans to denote that point in a TV show or movie series' history where the plot veers off into absurd story lines or out-of-the-ordinary characterizations. In the process of undergoing these changes, the TV or movie series loses its original appeal. Shows that have "jumped the shark" are typically deemed to have passed their peak. The phrase has been used more recently outside the realm of popular culture, representing anything that has reached its peak and has turned mediocre. According to GoNintendo here is how Wii Music first day sales of stacked up against other Nintendo First Party Titles: Super Mario Galaxy: 130,000 on day one* Super Smash Bros. Brawl: 500,000 on day one * Wii Fit: 254,000 in first two days Mario Kart Wii: 594,000 in first four days Wii Sports: 176,167 in first two days Wii Play: 175,297 in first two days The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess: 139,011 in first two days Wario: Smooth Moves: 63,954 in first two days Wii Music: 50,000 on day one The heavily promoted game is currently in the top 5 for Wii Amazon sales, and appears at the top of the Gamefly list, but certainly it is not meeting the same success as some of it's successor's, including Wii Fit.  One thing is for sure is that you can't count out this title as all Nintendo first party titles have a habit of having extremely long shelf life (and sales). So do you think Wii Music Jumped the Shark?   Posted Friday, October 31, 2008 5:27 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 - Gamer News | 0 Comments

• Gamefly Charts: Fable 2 On Top (Again)

  Gamefly Top Queued! For the week of October 30, 2008, Fable 2 (Xbox 360) takes the top spot on the cross-platform Gamefly Top Ten 'Most Queued' list.  Following close behind is Dead Space (PS3/Xbox 360).  Wii Music is currently on top of the Nintendo Wii queue.   Queue up the complete Gamefly Top 10 most requested lists (Cross-Platform, Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube, Nintendo Game Boy Advance): Most Popular Games Cross-Platform: Rank Title Platform(s) Category Publisher 1 Fable 2 Xbox 360 RPG Microsoft 2 Dead Space PS3, Xbox 360 Shooter Electronic Arts 3 Fallout 3 PS3, Xbox 360 RPG Bethesda 4 Saints Row 2 PS3, Xbox 360 Action Adventure THQ 5 Far Cry 2 PS3, Xbox 360 Shooter Ubisoft 6 Little Big Planet PS3 Action Adventure Sony Computer Entertainment 7 Gears of War 2 Xbox 360 Shooter Microsoft 8 Call of Duty: World at War PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS Shooter Activision 9 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PSP Games, PS2 Action Adventure LucasArts 10 Pure PS3, Xbox 360 Racing Disney Interactive   Xbox 360 Most Popular Games: Rank Title Category Publisher 1 Fable 2 RPG Microsoft 2 Dead Space Shooter Electronic Arts 3 Fallout 3 RPG Bethesda 4 Saints Row 2 Action Adventure THQ 5 Far Cry 2 Shooter Ubisoft 6 Gears of War 2 Shooter Microsoft 7 Call of Duty: World at War Shooter Activision 8 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Action Adventure LucasArts 9 Pure Racing Disney Interactive 10 Midnight Club: Los Angeles Racing Take Two   PlayStation 3 Most Popular Games: Rank Title Category Publisher 1 Dead Space Shooter Electronic Arts 2 Little Big Planet Action Adventure Sony Computer Entertainment 3 Fallout 3 RPG Bethesda 4 Bioshock Shooter Take Two 5 Resistance 2 Shooter Sony Computer Entertainment 6 Saints Row 2 Action Adventure THQ 7 Far Cry 2 Shooter Ubisoft 8 Call of Duty: World at War Shooter Activision 9 SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Shooter Sony Computer Entertainment 10 Silent Hill: Homecoming Action Adventure Konami   Nintendo Wii Most Popular Games: Rank Title Category Publisher 1 Wii Music Arcade/Puzzle Nintendo 2 de Blob Action Adventure THQ 3 Monopoly Kids/Family Electronic Arts 4 Wario Land: Shake It! Arcade/Puzzle Nintendo 5 SimCity Creator Strategy/Sim Electronic Arts 6 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Action Adventure LucasArts 7 The Price is Right Kids/Family Ubisoft 8 LEGO Batman Action Adventure WB Games 9 Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 Fighting D3P 10 Mario Super Sluggers Sports Nintendo   PlayStation 2 Most Popular Games: Rank Title Category Publisher 1 Monopoly Kids/Family Electronic Arts 2 Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Action Adventure Activision 3 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Action Adventure LucasArts 4 LEGO Batman Action Adventure WB Games 5 Crash: Mind Over Mutant Action Adventure Vivendi Universal 6 Mercenaries 2: World in Flames Action Adventure Electronic Arts 7 Madden NFL 09 Sports Electronic Arts 8 Call of Duty: World at War - Final Fronts Shooter Activision 9 Avatar - The Last Airbender: Into the Inferno Action Adventure THQ 10 Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon Action Adventure Vivendi Universal   Nintendo DS Most Popular Games: Rank Title Category Publisher 1 Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia Action Adventure Konami 2 Kirby Super Star Ultra Action Adventure Nintendo 3 Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Action Adventure Sega 4 Spore Creatures Strategy/Sim Electronic Arts 5 Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals RPG Disney Interactive 6 Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition Action Adventure THQ 7 Mystery Case Files: Million Heir Action Adventure Nintendo 8 Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 RPG D3P 9 SimCity Creator Strategy/Sim Electronic Arts 10 Final Fantasy IV RPG Square Enix   PlayStation Portable Most Popular Games: Rank Title Category Publisher 1 Star Ocean: First Departure RPG Square Enix 2 Midnight Club: LA Remix Racing Take Two 3 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Action Adventure LucasArts 4 Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Action Adventure Activision 5 Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII RPG Square Enix 6 God of War: Chains of Olympus Action Adventure Sony Computer Entertainment 7 Madden NFL 09 Sports Electronic Arts 8 LEGO Batman Action Adventure WB Games 9 Valhalla Knights 2 RPG Xseed Games 10 NBA Live 09 Sports Electronic Arts   Xbox Most Popular Games: Rank Title Category Publisher 1 Fable RPG Microsoft 2 Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords RPG LucasArts 3 Halo 2 Shooter Microsoft 4 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Action Adventure LucasArts 5 Star Wars: Republic Commando Shooter LucasArts 6 Star Wars: Battlefront II Action Adventure LucasArts 7 Madden NFL 09 Sports Electronic Arts 8 Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Action Adventure LucasArts 9 Conker: Live and Reloaded Shooter Microsoft 10 Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction Action Adventure LucasArts   GameCube Most Popular Games: Rank Title Category Publisher 1 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Action Adventure Nintendo 2 Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem Action Adventure Nintendo 3 Super Smash Bros. Melee Fighting Nintendo 4 Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes Action Adventure Konami 5 The Sims 2: Pets Strategy/Sim Electronic Arts 6 Sonic Adventure 2: Battle Action Adventure Sega 7 Mario Kart: Double Dash Racing Nintendo 8 Pikmin 2 Strategy/Sim Nintendo 9 Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance RPG Nintendo 10 Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time RPG Nintendo   Game Boy Advance Most Popular Games: Rank Title Category Publisher 1 Pokemon Emerald Action Adventure Nintendo 2 Pokemon Fire Red Strategy/Sim Nintendo 3 Pokemon: Ruby RPG Nintendo 4 Pokemon Leaf Green Strategy/Sim Nintendo 5 Pokemon: Sapphire RPG Nintendo 6 Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap RPG Nintendo 7 Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories RPG Square Enix 8 Super Mario World: Advance 2 Action Adventure Nintendo 9 Mario Party Advance Arcade/Puzzle Nintendo 10 Super Mario Advance 4 Action Adventure Nintendo Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008 5:38 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 - Gamer News | 0 Comments

• Arcade Marketplace Update for Oct. 29, 2008

  Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader: Make the Grade, Marble Blast PDLC, and Penny Arcade Ep. 2 are available on Arcade! In Summary: Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader - 1200 Microsoft Points Marble Blast PDLC - FREE w/ Marble Blast Penny Arcade Ep. 2 - 1200 Microsoft Points   Full Details: Releasing this week on Xbox LIVE Arcade is Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader: Make the Grade and Marble Blast PDLC! Reading, Writing and ‘Rithmatic: Step Up to the Podium and Test Your Elementary School Knowledge in “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader: Make the Grade” Available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday! “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader: Make the Grade” is making its way to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, October 29 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT). Join Mr. Foxworthy’s class and try your hand at this fun trivia game where questions are based on grade school curriculum and the answers are elementary, of course. With over 6,000 questions in 21 subjects you will have plenty of opportunities to make up for any not-so-great report cards.  Outwit, outplay or rely on your cheats to make it to the one million-dollar virtual grand prize. Collect extra credit to unlock Achievements.  Can’t do it alone? No problem. Choose a partner from five brainy 5th graders to help you along the way.  Take on up to four of your brainiest friends over Xbox LIVE or in the same room in the multiplayer mode to prove once and for all that you are indeed smarter than a 5th grader. Published by THQ and developed by Blitz Arcade, “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader: Make the Grade” will be available for 1200 Microsoft Points worldwide. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader: Make the Grade” please visit: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/a/aysta5gxboxlivearcade/default.htm Marble Blast PDLC: "Refresh your Marble Blast Ultra palate for FREE with this brand new multiplayer level!  BONUS: Includes one new achievement for your marble blasting pleasure." Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008 5:37 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 - NEWS | 0 Comments

• Zero Punctuation: Saints Row 2

  Zero Punctuation reviews this weeks sandbox crime game, Saints Row 2. See a new Zero Punctuation review each Wednesday only at The Escapist.   Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008 2:56 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 - Gamer News | 0 Comments

• Wii Shop Channel Releases for the Week of Oct. 27, 2008

  A couple of Wiiware releases and a Sega Genesis classic make up the Wii Shop channel releases for the week of October 27, 2008. In summary: Wi Ware  Strong Bad Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands (Telltale Games, 1 player, 1,000 Wii Points) Art Style: ROTOHEX™ (Nintendo, 1-2 players, 600 Wii Points) Virtual Console Earthworm Jim (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points) Full Details: WiiWare Strong Bad Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands (Telltale Games, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Alcohol Reference, Crude Humor, Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 1,000 Wii Points): Rock and roll! Hurting for cash, Strong Bad sets out to dominate the “Battle Royale of the Bands.” Can he rule the stage and win the big prize? Or will he be drowned out by the competition? Find out in this high-voltage episode. Art Style: ROTOHEX™ (Nintendo, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Use colored triangular panels to create a vibrant mosaic of stained glass in Art Style: ROTOHEX. As triangles fall from the top of the screen, rotate them to group six panels of the same color and create a matching hexagon, or HEX. Once the HEX has been formed, it will disappear, allowing the existing panels to shift and more panels to fill the playing field. A clear-cut goal and two different styles of intuitive controls allow you to focus solely on the game play-which is vital, as the playing field will be full of panels before you know it. With multiple modes (unlock more as you progress further in SOLO mode), special item panels at your disposal, and the ability to play cooperatively or competitively with a friend, there will always be another HEX to create. Virtual Console Earthworm Jim (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Animated Violence, 800 Wii Points): Jim was an ordinary earthworm who did very earthworm-like things, such as flee from crows and eat dirt. One day, during an outer space fight, a suit drops to Earth and falls around Jim. It mutates him into a large and intelligent (at least by earthworm standards) superhero. Play as Jim in this Sega Genesis classic. When Jim learns of the evil plans of Psy-Crow and Queen Slug-for-a-Butt, he decides to rescue Princess What's-Her-Name. Run, gun, swing on hooks by your head and launch cows at the interesting characters you meet along the way, such as Major Mucus, Chuck and Fifi, Evil the Cat, and Bob the Killer Goldfish. For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com. Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 5:40 AM from Cheap Nintendo Wii DS - NEWS | 0 Comments Filed under: Nintendo News, Wii Virtual Console, Virtual Console Release List, Wii Virtual Console Releases, Nintendo Wii News, WiiWare Release List

• New Game Releases for the Week of October 26, 2008

  Welcome to New Releases for the Week! The late October holiday assault continues with a loaded release week. Highlights include LittleBigPlanet (PS3), Fallout 3 (Xbox 360/PS3/PC), Guitar Hero World Tour (360/PS3/Wii/PS2), Motorstorm: Pacific Rift (PS3), Read More... Posted Saturday, October 25, 2008 9:25 AM by GamerDeals Team | 0 Comments

• Will Xbox LIVE Survive the Holiday Surge?

  Will Xbox LIVE Fail Come December 25th? Do you recall what happened last Christmas?  If not, here is a quick reminder... The craptacular down time lasted longer than many of us care to remember.  The Halo 3 surge combined with the influx of new Xbox LIVE members was just too much for the super secret Xbox LIVE data center to handle.  This year, the Xbox LIVE team will have an equally large surge of new activity thanks in large part to: Gears of War 2 The biggest game of the year for Xbox 360 fanboys will certainly bring on a ton of Xbox LIVE server activity. New Xbox LIVE experience Starting November 19, 2008, a good amount of existing Xbox LIVE users will download the new Xbox experience.  Features include customizable animated avatars, slick new navigation, support for 8 person Xbox LIVE party chat, in addition to... Netflix Netflix movie streaming will support up to 12,000 movie and tv episodes... Family Friendly Holiday Bundles The cheap $199 Xbox 360 Arcade Holiday Bundle package will certainly ensure that come December 25th 2008, you can expect a greater influx of new Xbox 360 users compared to holiday '07.  This massive influx of users will be creating their silver account, customizing their avatars, downloading the latest game demos, and generally causing a massive surge in Xbox LIVE activity. So, now that we have taken a look back at the past, and a look into the future, will Major Nelson, E, and the rest of the Xbox LIVE team be able to keep us happily gaming into 2009? We certainly hope so.......   Posted Friday, October 24, 2008 6:17 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 - NEWS | 0 Comments Filed under: Microsoft News

• Zero Punctuation: Silent Hill Homecoming

  This week Yahtzee's ass remains safe while he reviews Silent Hill Homecoming. See a new Zero Punctuation review each Wednesday only at The Escapist.     Posted Thursday, October 23, 2008 5:46 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 - Gamer News | 0 Comments

• Gamefly Charts: Fable II on Top Again

  Gamefly Top Queued! For the week of October 22, 2008, Fable 2 (Xbox 360) takes the top spot on the cross-platform Gamefly Top Ten 'Most Queued' list. Following close behind is Dead Space (PS3/Xbox 360). Wii Music is currently on top of the Nintendo Wii Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 22, 2008 6:21 AM by GamerDeals Team | 0 Comments

• Wii Shop Channel Update for the Week of October 20, 2008

  A couple of WiiWare and Virtual Console releases are available now for download via the Wii Shop Channel. In Summary: WiiWare Tetris Party (Tetris Online, Inc., 1-6 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,200 Wii Points) The Incredible Maze (Digital Leisure Inc., 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points) Virtual Console Digital Champ Battle Boxing (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Mild Violence, 700 Wii Points) GRADIUS® II GOFER NO YABOU (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 900 Wii Points) Full Details: WiiWare™ Tetris Party (Tetris Online, Inc., 1-6 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,200 Wii Points): Tetris Party is a deceptively simple, totally addictive puzzle game that is sure to keep you and all of your friends and family entertained for hours on end. The WiiWare game features 10 never-before-seen single-player and multiplayer variations of Tetris, including Field Climber, Stage Racer, Shadow and Wii Balance Board-enabled modes (Wii Balance Board™ accessory sold with Wii Fit™). Several of the modes give users the chance to take advantage of the unique point-and-shoot capabilities of the Wii Remote™ controller. The party doesn't stop there, though. Take the Tetris fun online via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, where you can play multiplayer Tetris against up to five friends at a time. You can also see how your Tetris Party skills stack up against the rest of the world using the global ranking system. The Incredible Maze (Digital Leisure Inc., 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Get lost in The Incredible Maze! Simply tilt your Wii Remote controller to navigate a series of exciting and twisted mazes. Entering the maze could not be easier, but finding your way out will require a keen eye and a steady hand. Obstacles and traps are around every corner, so move your ball around the maze without falling off the edge. But watch out, there are lots of surprises in store. You can hunt for gems in a timed challenge, or test your abilities in a race against the clock. The Incredible Maze is also compatible with the Wii Balance Board, so you can really put your weight into it. This is the way in, but you'll have to find your own way out. Virtual Console Digital Champ Battle Boxing (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Mild Violence, 700 Wii Points): Set in the near future, Digital Champ Battle Boxing is a first-person-perspective boxing title that plunges players into the raw intensity of the ring! Determined to thwart Mother Computer's plot to conquer mankind, you infiltrate the enemy's domain, using your boxing skills to vanquish your foes. Each round is three minutes, with a total of 12 rounds to a match. Advance to the next contest through either a KO or by flattening an opponent three times in a round for a TKO. Utilize an arsenal of left and right jabs, hooks, power-charged crosses and three different kinds of "Devastator" punches. Deftly block and slip your opponent's attacks, and look for your chance to lay them out. Master these techniques and take down the greatest opponent of them all, DIGITAL CHAMP! GRADIUS® II GOFER NO YABOU (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 900 Wii Points): This shooter is the sequel to the seminal masterpiece, GRADIUS. Two years after its last epic battle, the GRADIUS army recommissions the VIC VIPER super-dimensional warplane to combat the invasion of a new nemesis known as GOFER. Piloting the latest model of the VIC VIPER, players can select between multiple WEAPON MODULES and SHIELDS to tackle the varying stages and enemy attack patterns they come up against. With a total of nine stages, this perfect port of the original boasts one of the longest adventures in the series and features more of its trademark fast-paced background music to accompany the intense action. For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com. Posted Tuesday, October 21, 2008 5:07 AM from Cheap Nintendo Wii DS - NEWS | 0 Comments

• New Game Releases for the Week of October 19, 2008

  Welcome to New Releases for the Week! Even with the slight delay of LittleBigPlanet, there is still plenty of gaming cheer to be had, as we are now officially under the holiday assault. Highlights include Fable 2 (Xbox 360), Bioshock (PS3), Wii Music Read More... Posted Friday, October 17, 2008 10:08 PM by GamerDeals Team | 0 Comments Filed under: New Releases

• Has Microsoft Found its Mojo?

  Has Microsoft Found its Mojo? After quite a few mis-queues, is Microsoft back on track to make a respectable run against the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3 this generation? Some very positive news over the last few months has propelled Microsoft into Read More... Posted Thursday, October 16, 2008 9:27 PM by GamerDeals Team | 0 Comments

• Gamefly Charts: Sequels Rule

  Gamefly Top Queued! For the week of October 16, 2008, Fable 2 (Xbox 360) takes the top spot on the cross-platform Gamefly Top Ten 'Most Queued' list. Following close behind is Fallout 3 (PS3/Xbox 360. Wii Music is currently on top of the Nintendo Wii Read More... Posted Thursday, October 16, 2008 7:29 AM by GamerDeals Team | 0 Comments

• Zero Punctuation: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

  This week Zero Punctuation goes in the zone to nuke S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky. See a new Zero Punctuation review each Wednesday only at The Escapist. Posted Thursday, October 16, 2008 7:08 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 - Gamer News | 0 Comments

• Xbox 360 Marketplace Update: Age of Booty Available Now

  Age of Booty is available now on Xbox LIVE Arcade. This real time strategy game supports single and multiplayer action, in addition to customizable maps. Age of Booty will set you back 800 Microsoft Points for the full version.   Full Details: Sail the Turbulent Seas and Build Your Pirate Empire in Age of Booty Available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday! Jump into the cannon-blasting action that is fun for all ages in “Age of Booty” coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, October 15 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT). Fight for fortune and infamy in this real-time strategy game. Sail the high seas alone or with friends as you build your pirate empire by plundering villages, sinking ships and sending your enemies to the briny deep! With tons of customizable options, including opportunities to upgrade your ship and to create your own maps to share with friends, the possibilities are endless!  Published by Capcom and developed by Certain Affinity, “Age of Booty” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on “Age of Booty” please visit: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/a/ageofbootyxboxlivearcade/   Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:29 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 - NEWS | 0 Comments Filed under: Microsoft News

• New Game Releases for the Week of October 12, 2008

  Welcome to New Releases for the Week! The middle of October greets us with an abundance of quality releases on every platform! The highlights this week include Dead Space (Xbox 360/PS3), FIFA Soccer 2009 (Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, DS, PC), SOCOM Confrontation Read More... Posted Saturday, October 11, 2008 8:14 AM by GamerDeals Team | 0 Comments Filed under: New Releases

• Available Now: MLB Stickball on Arcade

  MLB Stickball is Availalble Now on Xbox LIVE Arcade! 2KSports is invading Xbox LIVE today with the release of MLB Stickball.  The game sports unique 'rules' based on the home field (New York, San Francisco, Boston, etc.).  MLB Stickball will set you back 800 MS Points for the full version.   Full Details: Hit the Streets for a Classic Game of Stickball in MLB® Stickball Available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday! Experience a spin on one of America’s oldest pastimes in “MLB® Stickball” coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT). The classic game of stickball comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade with tons of great features, including bounce pitches, rules that are tailored to each individual environment and no gloves! Unlock your dream team by collecting ToppsTM Pro cards, which feature 120 of your favorite professional players from all 30 MLB® teams. Try your luck against eight randomly selected MLB® teams. Published by 2K Sports and developed by Gaia Industries, “MLB® Stickball” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on “MLB® Stickball” please visit: http://www.2ksports.com/games/mlbstickball Posted Wednesday, October 08, 2008 5:54 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 - NEWS | 0 Comments Filed under: Microsoft News

• Gamefly Charts: Fable 2 on Top

  Gamefly Top Queued! For the week of October 7, 2008, Fable 2 (Xbox 360) takes the top spot on the cross-platform Gamefly Top Ten 'Most Queued' list. Following close behind is Dead Space (PS3/Xbox 360. Wii Music is currently on top of the Nintendo Wii Read More... Posted Tuesday, October 07, 2008 10:26 PM by GamerDeals Team | 0 Comments

• New Game Releases for the Week of October 4, 2008

  Welcome to New Releases for the Week! The highlights this week include NBA 2K9 (Xbox 360/PS3/PS2) and NBA Live 2009 (360/PS3/Wii/PS2/PSP). Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of October 5, 2008 on Xbox 360, PlayStation Read More... Posted Saturday, October 04, 2008 8:40 AM by GamerDeals Team | 0 Comments Filed under: New Releases

• Zero Punctuation: Mercenaries 2

  This week Zero Punctuation blows stuff up for money. See a new Zero Punctuation review each Wednesday only at The Escapist.     Posted Thursday, October 02, 2008 6:49 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 - Gamer News | 0 Comments

• Most Anticipated PS3 October '08 Releases!

  October is a quality release month for PS3 gamers as just over thirty games (give or take) are set to release... LittleBigPlanet and Fallout 3 appear to be rock solid, but how do the other releases rank? Check out the complete list of PS3 games set to release during the month of October 2008 and give us your vote! This is a multiple choice poll (you can select multiple games).  Just pick which games you are most looking forward to.  The poll results show how many times that specific game was picked (%).     Posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:16 PM from Cheap Playstation 3 (PS3 PSP) - NEWS | 0 Comments Filed under: Sony News, Playstation 3 News, PS3 News, Little Big Planet

• Available Now: Mega Man 9 and War World on Arcade

  Mega Man 9 and War World are Available Now on Xbox LIVE Arcade! Mega Man 9 features 12 new challenging levels, and was created with the retro 8-bit look of the original. War World features nice graphics and has 4 different multiplayer modes including: Capture the flag Bomb Assault Death Match Team Death Match Both titles will set you back 800 MS Points.   Full Details: The Blue Bomber is Back: Mega Man 9 on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday. Talk about a comeback! “Mega Man 9” is launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, October 1 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT). The original Blue Bomber that debuted in 1987 is back with the ninth installment in the classic series. The new Mega Man adventure is all done in 8-bit style, channeling the original graphics, music and gameplay. Tackle all-new levels and robot bosses in this continuation of the original Mega Man series. “Mega Man 9” features over twelve challenging levels, more than 50 new enemies and bosses to battle, and an online leaderboard to track your score and stage completion time. Developed and published by Capcom Co, Ltd. “Mega Man 9” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide excluding Japan. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on “Mega Man 9” please visit: http://www.capcomdigital.com/ http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/m/megaman9xboxlivearcade/ Prepare for an Out of This World Battle in War World on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday This Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT) gamers will have the opportunity to hone their war fighting and strategy skills in “War World.” Travel to a far away planet for a pure adrenaline rush! “War World” is a fast-paced third person shooter that features a unique blend of action and tactical gameplay, which sets it apart from any other multiplayer shooter. The game features powerful armored mechanoids that battle head-to-head in an all-out savage single and multiplayer war. Choose from 16 different mechanoids, each has its own special abilities and advantages, including Extreme Speed, High Damage Lasers, Missiles and more. The single player Arcade mode boasts a 100 level campaign that can be played with five levels of difficulty. Rather take on the opponents with friends? “War World” multiplayer offers four unique game-modes: Capture the Flag, Bomb Assault, Death Match and Team Death Match. Developed by Third Wave Games and published by Ubisoft, “War World” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide. The game is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. For more details on “War World” please visit: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/w/warworldxboxlivearcade/ Posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 8:52 AM from Cheap Xbox 360 - NEWS | 0 Comments Filed under: Microsoft News

• Most Anticipated Wii Games of October!

  October is turning into quite a busy month for Nintendo Wii gamers as over sixty games are set to release... Which ones are worth a closer look, and which ones make good beer coasters? Check out the complete list of Nintendo Wii games set to release during the month of October 2008 and give us your vote! This is a multiple choice poll (you can select more than one game).  Just pick which games you are most looking forward to.       Posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 8:20 AM from Cheap Nintendo Wii DS - NEWS | 0 Comments