Major U.S. retail store Target has announced that its retail locations and online webstore will now be accepting trade-ins of used console and handheld video games, following similar moves by other big box retailers such as Best Buy.
Target’s rolling out the trade-in program at its Northern California locations, but plans to have 850 retail stores on board by the time 2010 comes to a close.
The Target website will also accept trade-ins of used electronics and DVDs.
Store credit will be issued for the trades that can be used immediately.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Medal of Honor trailer showcasing its multiplayer gameplay unveiled
Medal of Honor will hit stores on October 15, 2010 on Playstation 3, XBox 360 and PC.
ASUS shows the world Xonar DG gaming sound card
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| Xonar Essence from successful Xonar series |
The Xonar DG sound card combines Dolby Headphone 5.1 high definition surround with ASUS’ own GX 2.5 gaming audio engine and an on-board headset amplifier. The result is accurate and deep audio that brings every nuance and sound across fully, making the new Xonar DG an ideal sound card for gamers who want to...READ MORE
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
World Of Warcraft fall 2010 T-shirts from JINX
J!NX has announced their new World of Warcraft Fall 2010 T-shirts line-up. If you love the game, why not wear it too.Here is where you can window-shop or may be Buy too.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Kinect Xbox Live planned close to launch
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| XBox 360 4GB Console with Kinect: Click image for details |
Microsoft has an Xbox Live schedule for Kinect (Kinect for Xbox 360, or simply Kinect is a "controller-free gaming and entertainment experience" by Microsoft for the Xbox 360 video game platform.).According to Creative director Kudo Tsunoda, the company has plans to roll out Kinect support across Xbox Live Arcade and Indie Games, and should announce them close to the device's launch in November.
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| Kinect Sensor with K Adventures |
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| Kinect Sports |
Tsunoda added that that the rollout would be similar to the way that Avatars were launched across the Xbox Live platform.
For UK, Kinect will be launched on November 10.
Demon launches gaming broadband package
Demon Internet has launched a new product which will be of interest to any online gamer.
The new Game Pro broadband package provides prioritized bandwidth, with lower pings and less packet loss, to make for a smoother and less lagged online gaming experience.
For this privilege, a gamer has to pay £22 (34 dollars) per month, which is £3 (4.7 dollars) per month more than normal customers on Demon’s up to 20Mbps (1Mbps upstream) package. That when the gamer opts for an year long contract.
Demon isn’t the first ISP to offer an online gaming tailored broadband package. Aquiss has a range of gaming options which start from £25 (38.8 dollars) per month.
The new Game Pro broadband package provides prioritized bandwidth, with lower pings and less packet loss, to make for a smoother and less lagged online gaming experience.
For this privilege, a gamer has to pay £22 (34 dollars) per month, which is £3 (4.7 dollars) per month more than normal customers on Demon’s up to 20Mbps (1Mbps upstream) package. That when the gamer opts for an year long contract.
Demon isn’t the first ISP to offer an online gaming tailored broadband package. Aquiss has a range of gaming options which start from £25 (38.8 dollars) per month.
Microsoft invites XBox 360 fans to reach Halo Reach experience site
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| Click on Image to Pre-Order Halo Reach |
Microsoft has today launched a Halo: Reach experience site, inviting fans to help create a monument of light to celebrate the release of the new game.With just three weeks to go until launch(September 14, 2010) of the highly anticipated Xbox 360 title, Microsoft is asking XBox 360 fans to the RememberReach site and help it create the buzz and access new content.
The world premiere of the live-action short, entitled Deliver Hope, will debut this Thursday on Halo.Xbox.com, Halo Waypoint.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
New Wireless Racing Wheel for Xbox 360 unveiled by Mad Catz
Xbox 360 racing fans might want to take note that Mad Catz has just introduced a new Wireless Racing Wheel For Xbox 360. The wheel places all the necessary buttons and D-pad right on the steering wheel. In addition, there’s also a gear shifter that can be placed on either the left or right of the steering wheel.
For gamers who have a rough handling, the wheel features an integrated clamp to help them secure it to a table or surface.
Powered by three AAA batteries; which let you drive for up to 40 hours.
This Wireless Racing Wheel For Xbox 360 will cost around $130.
The Wireless Racing Wheel For Xbox 360 is scheduled for the fall or early winter release.
For gamers who have a rough handling, the wheel features an integrated clamp to help them secure it to a table or surface.
Powered by three AAA batteries; which let you drive for up to 40 hours.
This Wireless Racing Wheel For Xbox 360 will cost around $130.
The Wireless Racing Wheel For Xbox 360 is scheduled for the fall or early winter release.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Sony Unveils DR-GA500 And GA200 Gaming Headphones
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| Headphones come bundled with Medal of Honor |
Sony has launched two new headphones targeting gamers--Sony DR-GA500 and the DR-GA200.Sony DR-GA500 comes with a Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder to process your computer's audio output into a 7.1-channel surround sound environment.
Sony DR-GA200 offers similar technical specifications, but sans the 7.1-audio magic.
Both headphones offer 40mm drive units for outstanding sound quality, and use Sony's 'triple enfolding' design to ensure that they’re comfortable to wear.
No word on price yet. But both headphones will be bundled with a free copy of the upcoming new Medal Of Honor single player game
from October 15th.
World's first PS3 Mod Chip unveiled
OzModChips has unveiled the world's first PS3 mod chip($170 Australian).
It supports all games, but doesn't allow past console games, Blu-ray or DVD movies to be backed up, added the site, which at time of writing was extremely slow to load.
It supports all games, but doesn't allow past console games, Blu-ray or DVD movies to be backed up, added the site, which at time of writing was extremely slow to load.
How PS3 Mod chip is executed
Seven pics providing a feel of Gamescom
Wonder what exciting is happening at this year’s Gamescom, European trade fair for interactive games and entertainment, organized in Germany; then have a look at these 7 pics to get the feel.
Ubisoft unveils Might and Magic Heroes VI
Ubisoft has unveiled a new edition to the Might and Magic franchise, interestingly titled Might and Magic Heroes VI. The game is developed by Black Hole Entertainment and will stay true to the series' core tenets, but also bringing innovation where it is needed.
Might and Magic Heroes VI is set 400 years before the events from the latest installment, Heroes of Might and Magic V, and the plot revolves around Angels who want to revive an unfinished war.
Apparently, a legendary Archangel general that was taken down during the battles that went on between the Eldar races has come back to life and seeks vengeance from his murderers. He warns of a false Demon invasion to unite the people of Ashan against his ancient enemies.
Black Hole Entertainment is the same studio behind the 2004 real time strategy Armies of Exigo and the well-known Warhammer: Mark of Chaos, as well as its expansion, Battle March.
Players will get a host of customization options during the story campaign: like choosing their path in the narrative, how to develop their characters and how to form their armies. A new graphics engine is also promised.
There will be social aspect to teh game as well. An online component will be included where the players will be able to post content online and compete with their friends in a new community interface design to make these kinds of interactions much easier.
Might and Magic Heroes VI will be released in 2011.
Might and Magic Heroes VI is set 400 years before the events from the latest installment, Heroes of Might and Magic V, and the plot revolves around Angels who want to revive an unfinished war.
Apparently, a legendary Archangel general that was taken down during the battles that went on between the Eldar races has come back to life and seeks vengeance from his murderers. He warns of a false Demon invasion to unite the people of Ashan against his ancient enemies.
Black Hole Entertainment is the same studio behind the 2004 real time strategy Armies of Exigo and the well-known Warhammer: Mark of Chaos, as well as its expansion, Battle March.
Players will get a host of customization options during the story campaign: like choosing their path in the narrative, how to develop their characters and how to form their armies. A new graphics engine is also promised.
There will be social aspect to teh game as well. An online component will be included where the players will be able to post content online and compete with their friends in a new community interface design to make these kinds of interactions much easier.
Might and Magic Heroes VI will be released in 2011.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Zynga launches Poker in Asia
Zynga, the developers of FarmVille, launched their version of Texas Hold ‘Em game titled Zynga Poker across Asia for Asian FaceBook users yesterday.
The game will be available in Mandarin too (Chinese) While the game will be accessible in Taiwan and Hong Kong today, residents living in mainland China will be left out because of the Chinese government’s ban and censorship on FaceBook.
Zynga Poker has over 25 million players monthly globally.
Taking cue from Chinese culture where “number eight is considered to be lucky,” Zynga has customized Zynga Poker for its Asian audience by making jackpots “$880,000, and any player signing up for a new account will start with $8,888″. Even the launch date of 8/18 was calculated taking into consideration the auspiciousness of number eight.
The game will be available in Mandarin too (Chinese) While the game will be accessible in Taiwan and Hong Kong today, residents living in mainland China will be left out because of the Chinese government’s ban and censorship on FaceBook.
Zynga Poker has over 25 million players monthly globally.
Taking cue from Chinese culture where “number eight is considered to be lucky,” Zynga has customized Zynga Poker for its Asian audience by making jackpots “$880,000, and any player signing up for a new account will start with $8,888″. Even the launch date of 8/18 was calculated taking into consideration the auspiciousness of number eight.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Sony Unveils new PlayStation 3 Models with added hard drive space
Sony has unveiled a pair of new PlayStation 3 models(those slimmed-down videogame consoles) with added hard-drive space.
A new 160-GB PS3 ships as a standalone console, retails for $300 and is shipping to stores currently, as per company. A 320-GB model will come bundled with a PlayStation Move motion controller, PlayStation Eye camera and a copy of the motion-controlled game Sports Champions. The bundle will retail for $400 and will be available Sept. 19 with the launch of the PlayStation Move.
The new PlayStation 3 models retain all the changes and updates that came when the PlayStation Slim launched last year.
The 160-GB model gets you 40 GB more memory at the same price as last year’s 120-GB PS3 Slim. All the PlayStation Move gear that comes with the pricier bundle costs $100 at retail — so you’re getting the hard drive as a bonus for your choice spending.
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| A 120 GB PS3 Slim: Click on image for details |
A new 160-GB PS3 ships as a standalone console, retails for $300 and is shipping to stores currently, as per company. A 320-GB model will come bundled with a PlayStation Move motion controller, PlayStation Eye camera and a copy of the motion-controlled game Sports Champions. The bundle will retail for $400 and will be available Sept. 19 with the launch of the PlayStation Move.The new PlayStation 3 models retain all the changes and updates that came when the PlayStation Slim launched last year.
The 160-GB model gets you 40 GB more memory at the same price as last year’s 120-GB PS3 Slim. All the PlayStation Move gear that comes with the pricier bundle costs $100 at retail — so you’re getting the hard drive as a bonus for your choice spending.
Blizzard to release World of Warcraft: Cataclysm collectors edition
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| WoW Cataclysm: Click on Image for details |
The World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector's Edition will be available for PCs and Macs for $79.99.
The special edition will include a Cataclysm art book, behind-the-scenes DVD, mouse pad and soundtrack. Consumers will also receive an exclusive pet for use in the game.
Cataclysm is the third expansion for World of Warcraft. The first, The Burning Crusade, debuted in 2007, while Wrath of the Lich King arrived in 2008. Among the new features debuting in Cataclysm are two new playable races, the Goblins and Worgen, and an increase in the level cap to 85.
Microsoft Unveils Age of Empires Online and Microsoft Flight
At the Gamescon 2010 conference in Cologne, Germany, Microsoft Corp. announced the newest addition to their famed “Age of Empires” franchise, “Age of Empires Online.” They also announced a new version of their “Microsoft Flight Simulator” franchise, entitled “Microsoft Flight.”
Talking of Age of Empires Online,” which is an extension of the historical strategy game “Age of Empires”, the premise of the game is for players to build their own civilizations and interact with other players and friends around the world. The first village that can be grown into an empire revolves around the bustling Greek culture. Greek setting, something quite hit with fans of “Age of Empires”.
Developed by Robot Entertainment, the game features a slew of both old and new features, which include cooperative multi-player quests, original storylines and of course, an ever-growing city that continues to prosper (or fail) even when the player is offline.
Game lovers can sign up for the beta version of the game.
Talking of Age of Empires Online,” which is an extension of the historical strategy game “Age of Empires”, the premise of the game is for players to build their own civilizations and interact with other players and friends around the world. The first village that can be grown into an empire revolves around the bustling Greek culture. Greek setting, something quite hit with fans of “Age of Empires”.
Developed by Robot Entertainment, the game features a slew of both old and new features, which include cooperative multi-player quests, original storylines and of course, an ever-growing city that continues to prosper (or fail) even when the player is offline.
Game lovers can sign up for the beta version of the game.
Xbox LIVE Games for Windows Phone 7 Unveiled
At the on-going gamescon 2010 convention, Microsoft announced larger number of Xbox LIVE games for upcoming Windows Phone 7 mobile platform. With over 60 launch titles, this is just the first wave of XNA-based games that will be available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
So now, Windows Phone 7 devices will arrive with App Store and Xbox LIVE Marketplace both. The Games application on the Windows Phone 7 would let you login into your Xbox LIVE account and play games. The Xbox LIVE games on Windows Phone 7 bring several top titles Assassin's Creed, Halo Waypoint, Castlevania, Crackdown 2, Guitar Hero 5, Real Soccer 2, Bejeweled, Max and the Magic Marker, Uno, Star Wars: Battle for Hoth and many more.
The Xbox LIVE Marketplace will offer try-before-you-buy demos of the games and other features.
Gamers have to wait till the year-end for Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone 7 as many devices are slated for arrival during festive season.
So now, Windows Phone 7 devices will arrive with App Store and Xbox LIVE Marketplace both. The Games application on the Windows Phone 7 would let you login into your Xbox LIVE account and play games. The Xbox LIVE games on Windows Phone 7 bring several top titles Assassin's Creed, Halo Waypoint, Castlevania, Crackdown 2, Guitar Hero 5, Real Soccer 2, Bejeweled, Max and the Magic Marker, Uno, Star Wars: Battle for Hoth and many more.
The Xbox LIVE Marketplace will offer try-before-you-buy demos of the games and other features.
Gamers have to wait till the year-end for Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone 7 as many devices are slated for arrival during festive season.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Soulbit launches Look-Up Augmented Reality Alien Invasion Game for iPhone
Soulbit7, the Israel-based iOS application workshop, has launched the Look-Up Alien Invasion Game with a twist of augmented Reality for iPhone. The application became available immediately after the announcement.
In Look-Up, an augmented reality (AR) game, the player fights alien spaceships that enter the real environment that player is situated in. To effect augmented reality, Look-Up makes use of the iPhone camera and compass to create a unique alien invasion experience where the player fights UFOs that attack in the player's real surroundings.
Inducing difficulty with two modes:
The game can be played in two modes: 360 degree mode, where the player has to fight with alien spaceships from all directions (like planes coming from all points on the surface of a hollow sphere towards the center) by moving the device; and the 180 degree mode where the attack comes on a plane or two dimension.
No wonder the 360 mode will be hard to manage.
Adding social or multiplayer dimension to the game (social ??)
The game can have more than one player in a common physical space. In Multiplayer mode more than one player can fight a battle together in a given physical space, making a truly social (that’s why social :)) augmented reality gaming experience.
The app works on iPhone OS 3.1+ and iOS4.
iPod Touch and iPad are not supported as the in-built camera is required.
Look-Up is available from the AppStore at a special launch price of $0.99.
In Look-Up, an augmented reality (AR) game, the player fights alien spaceships that enter the real environment that player is situated in. To effect augmented reality, Look-Up makes use of the iPhone camera and compass to create a unique alien invasion experience where the player fights UFOs that attack in the player's real surroundings.
Inducing difficulty with two modes:
The game can be played in two modes: 360 degree mode, where the player has to fight with alien spaceships from all directions (like planes coming from all points on the surface of a hollow sphere towards the center) by moving the device; and the 180 degree mode where the attack comes on a plane or two dimension.
No wonder the 360 mode will be hard to manage.
Adding social or multiplayer dimension to the game (social ??)
The game can have more than one player in a common physical space. In Multiplayer mode more than one player can fight a battle together in a given physical space, making a truly social (that’s why social :)) augmented reality gaming experience.
The app works on iPhone OS 3.1+ and iOS4.
iPod Touch and iPad are not supported as the in-built camera is required.
Look-Up is available from the AppStore at a special launch price of $0.99.
Call of Duty Black Ops: Collectors editions unveiled
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| On Xbox 360: Click image for details |
Call of Duty fans can soon add a remote control recon vehicle alongside their night vision goggles. Activision and studio Treyarch unveiled the first details on collectors editions for the first-person shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops. |
| On Playstation 3: Click image for details |
The highlight of the game's Prestige Edition, which will be available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 is a collectible RC-XD surveillance vehicle. "With a range of up to 200 feet, the RC-XD Surveillance Vehicle has a fully-functioning remote camera that transmits both TFT color video and audio to its operator.It also includes a Hardened Edition of Black Ops, which features a limited edition medal, avatar outfit and four playable cooperative maps. The Hardened Edition will also be sold separately.Both collectors editions, along with standard copies of Black Ops, will debut November 9, 2010.
Nothing is said about the pricing yet. For the release of last November's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the Prestige Edition cost $149
, while the Hardened Edition sold for $80
. So the gamers can expect the price around the same or below.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Microsoft to release $400 Halo Reach version of Xbox 360
According to Ars Technica, Microsoft is going to offer yet another flavor of its 360 hardware soon. There will be a Halo: Reach version of the newly slimmed-down Xbox 360
. This hardware will be silver, not black, and feature Halo: Reach graphics.
The system will come with:
1) a copy of Halo: Reach
2) two wireless Halo controllers
3) and the 250GB hard drive
The price for this box will be $399.99, and it will be a limited-time deal.
. This hardware will be silver, not black, and feature Halo: Reach graphics.The system will come with:
1) a copy of Halo: Reach
2) two wireless Halo controllers
3) and the 250GB hard drive
The price for this box will be $399.99, and it will be a limited-time deal.
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