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 Legendary RPG creator Hironobu Sakaguchi is working on a new game for the iPhone. In case you don't recognize the name, he helped create a few games you might of heard of: Chrono Trigger, Super Mario RPG, Xenogears, and Final Fantasy.
Let’s say you’re a company that makes video games – sports games in particular – and you generate a nice recurring stream of revenue by putting out new versions of your sports games every year to coincide with the new seasons of each sport. But let’s also say that some of your customers don’t buy the newest versions because they’ve discovered almost endless replayability of the older versions thanks to online multiplayer features. What a pickle! Although EA would probably never say that cutting the online features of older games is a move to get people to buy the newer versions, that might be what’s on some people’s minds. So it’s with a heavy heart that I relay to you the February 2nd, 2010 kill date for the following games’ online services:
Yes, indeed, there are some old-ish games in there. But Madden 09? There are probably a fair amount of people still playing that game online who aren’t going to be too happy next month. [via Kotaku]
Best Buy has a pretty good deal on Logitech’s G13 game controller at $50. It’s backordered for a couple weeks, but patience is a wondrous virtue. Normally selling for around $80, the G13 features a built-in status LCD, 25 programmable keys and mini joystick, built-in memory for game profiles, and compatibility with PC and Mac. Logitech – G13 Gamepad [Best Buy via dealspl.us]
Per the game’s description:
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Dracula has a legion of darkness and a legion of doom? That sounds pretty unfair. Leave some legions for the other villains out there, greedy pants. Castlevania The Adventure ReBirth [Nintendo.com]
Yes, for many of us Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo 64 was right up there with Goldeneye and Mario Kart 64 as far as massive time sinks are concerned. If you’ve got a Nintendo Wii, you can now download Super Smash Bros. for 1000 Wii points ($10). Go ahead, it’s not like you’re all that busy at work now anyway. Everyone’s already mentally checked out for the rest of the year. Super Smash Bros. [Nintendo.com]
For many people, the decision to get a certain tattoo is based on a perceived notion of timelessness – the death of a good friend or family member, your spouse(s), barbed wire, etc. – and I think this guy nailed it, too. Unless something crazy happens, like a controller that’s somehow newer than the Xbox 360 controller comes out someday. Like I said, crazy. [Deviant Art via Geeky Tattoos]
The product description says it all. “With the Maracas for Wii you can enjoy those Maraca based video games as if you were actually celebrating a big fiesta!” Ah yes, all those Maraca based video games. Let’s see, there’s…
…and countless others I’m forgetting. Only $11, too! Wii Maracas [Amazon via Toys for Child]
Whelp! There goes everyone’s Friday. You can now catch 13 episodes of The Legend of Zelda on Hulu (if you’re in the US). You’ll recall that the show ran every Friday on The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! and, for many of us, eclipsed the actual Mario episodes in coolness. The episodes are 15 minutes long. So 15 minutes times 13 episodes equals most of, if not all, your workday today. Enjoy. The Legend of Zelda [Hulu via Kotaku]
It’s probably not a huge stretch to think that some people may very well be purchasing an Xbox 360 just to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Wal-Mart knows this and, as such, is offering a pretty enticing deal: Xbox 360 Arcade console, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and 12 months of Xbox Live Gold service for just $249. If purchased separately, you’d have the console at $200, the game at $60, and the Xbox Live service at $50. That’s a savings of… [counts fingers] …money! An even better deal, perhaps, is that for $349 you can get a 120GB Xbox 360 Elite console, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the Xbox Live Gold membership, and the two games included with the Elite console: LEGO Batman and PURE. Xbox 360 with Call of Duty- Modern Warfare 2 [Walmart.com]
Amazon.com has dropped the price of Assassin’s Creed II for Xbox 360 and PS3 down to $39.78, today only. According to the product description:
Kind of puts your own life in perspective, huh? Unless you’re a modern day assassin, in which case this game probably won’t interest you all that much. Assassin’s Creed II [Amazon.com]
As for games across all of Nintendo’s systems, here’s a partial list of Wii, DS(i), and downloadable titles that we can expect in the early part of next year: Wii 2K Sports
Activision
The American Game Factory, Inc.
Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Capcom
City Interactive USA
Collision Studios
D3Publisher
Deep Silver, Inc.
Disney Interactive Studios
Hudson Entertainment
Konami
Majesco Entertainment
Nintendo
SEGA of America
SouthPeak Games
Storm City Entertainment
UFO Interactive Games, Inc.
Ubisoft
XSEED Games
WiiWare Akaoni Studio S.L.
Broken Rules
Capcom
Ghostfire Games
Hudson Entertainment
Nabi Studios
Nintendo
Press Play ApS
Team Meat
Nintendo DS/DSi 2K Sports
Activision
Aksys Games
The American Game Factory, Inc.
Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Capcom Entertainment, Inc.
City Interactive USA
Deep Silver, Inc.
Disney Interactive Studios
GameMill Publishing
Hudson Entertainment
Konami
Majesco Entertainment
Nintendo
Natsume Inc.
PopCap Games
SEGA of America
SouthPeak Games
Storm City Entertainment
TECMO
THQ
Tomy Corporation
Ubisoft
XSEED Games
Nintendo DSiWare EA
Gameloft
Nintendo
Subatomic Studios
WayForward
Short Version: Looking for a solidly-built gun accessory for the Wii? This is it right here. Looking for a gun controller accessory that grants you easy access to the D-pad, 1, 2, +, –, and Home buttons on the Wii remote? Keep on moving.
Review: I opened up the Innex Buckshot Controller for Wii and was instantly impressed by its heft. This thing’s built to last, with an included Nunchuck fused right into the product itself, a satisfying pump-action barrel, and nice rubber grips all around. The Buckshot maps itself to the Wii remote by using the trigger as the A button and the pump action on the barrel on the B button. The Nunchuck controls are the same, so the built-in Nunchuck corresponds to the control stick, Z, and C buttons.
Sensing an opportunity to buy a new Wii game in the name of work but not wanting to spend too much money, I rushed out to Micro Center and picked up the highly-rated, yet deeply-discounted Resident Evil 4. After all, the gun’s packaging said it was compatible with Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, so I figured I’d keep it all in the family. I got home, fired up the game, and, whoops, I have no way to access the Wii remote’s control pad, 1, 2, +, or – buttons since the Wii remote snaps all the way inside the Buckshot at which point a metal flap folds down to seal the Buckshot up nice and tight.
No worries, though, as maybe I can re-map some of the buttons from within the game, right? Strike two – it can’t be done. So in the game, you press and hold B to aim and A to fire which corresponds to half-cocking the barrel of the gun and then pulling the trigger. Reloading is done by holding the B button and shaking the Wii remote up and down – kind of tough to do when using the pump-action barrel seems much more straightforward. Also, the 1 and 2 buttons are used for the map and options screen, respectively. You see where I’m going with this. I had a lot more fun with Wii Ware title “Wild West Guns” – a simple shooter that features an actual setting for a gun controller (or Wii Crossbow accessory). Trigger shoots, pumping the barrel reloads. Done and done. So the Buckshot is an excellently-built accessory in a sea of cheap and dumb Wii accessories, but you’ll really want to make sure the games you want to play can be completed without using the secondary buttons on the Wii Remote or feature settings to customize your control setup. The box says the gun is “ideal” for games in the Call of Duty series, for instance, but any of the missions that make use of motion controls, and simple things like throwing grenades and steering jeeps and whatnot will present a challenge. Product Page: Innex Buckshot Controller for Wii
Oh oh oh ODROID, oh oh aoh oh. Oh oh oh ODROID, the right stuff. You’ll recall the ODROID as a phone-less Android device built for gaming. There’s an 833MHz CPU, 512MB of RAM, 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and HDMI output capable of pushing 720p video to a TV screen. This latest demo video showcases a game called Speed Forge 3D, an accelerometer-controlled futuristic racing game. Fine and dandy but like I said before, this ODROID thing is absolutely built for having old-school console emulators installed on it. The company is currently selling developer units at $350 a pop with a (hopefully less expensive) consumer version planned sometime in the near-ish future.
Tony Hawk: RIDE normally sells for around $120 while Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 usually fetches $60. These deals are good today only, and only for shipping via BestBuy.com – that is, no in-store pickup. Deal of the Day [BestBuy.com]
Our favorite protagonist, Link, will have a traveling companion this time around. Princess Zelda, herself, will accompany Link “on an original quest to save Hyrule from ruin.” What’s not really talked about is that this is also a test of their relationship. If Link and Zelda can survive quests together, then maybe moving in together might be a logical next step. Perhaps a nice little loft in Hyrule’s up-and-coming section of Kakariko Village. If they’re able to really bear down and pocket enough Rupees along the way, they might even be able to put a down payment on a nice condo overlooking Lake Hylia. From the looks of the above photo, it appears that things might be moving a bit fast for both Zelda and Link. But you know what they say: there’s no better way to test a relationship than by traversing strange and wonderful lands together, killing things along the way. [ Press Release | Product Page ]
Available starting today, the $30 Energizer Flat Panel 2X Charging System from Performance Designed Products is an inexpensive, quick, and cool way to juice up your Wii remotes.
This is an inductive charging system, meaning that there’s no need to connect any cables between the charging pad and the remote. The NiMH battery packs slips into the Wii controller and is magnetized to align with the special charging area on the black pad you see in the above photo. It’s a pretty neat feature that’ll add some much needed class to “Busch Light and Wii Bowling Thursdays” that have made your house so popular. Simply place the remote on the pad and watch it wiggle itself into the correct charging position like magic.
At $30, the system is priced somewhere between entry-level and mid-range Wii remote chargers. I can tell you that without knowing the price beforehand, I assumed it’d retail for around $50 when I first took it out of the box and set it up. So there’s that. The battery packs are nice and hefty and hold a charge for about as long as standard AA batteries – maybe a tad shorter, but not enough to make a huge difference. If you’ve been using regular batteries for your Wii remotes up until now, you’ll definitely appreciate switching to rechargeable ones over the long haul. And with inductive charging, you’re able to charge your Wii remotes without taking off any protective silicone jackets or the MotionPlus add-on. Recharge time is refreshingly quick for an induction system. Inductive charging generally takes a bit longer than standard recharging systems but the technology has come a long way over the past year or so. The system I reviewed in March took a long time to recharge – overnight, pretty much — whereas this Energizer system takes about 3-4 hours. Overall, I can safely recommend this product as a solid purchase for anyone looking for an attractive induction charger at a decent price. Battery life is good, recharge time is quick, and the magnetized charging surface adds a touch of cool for good measure.
Energizer Flat Panel 2X Charging System [PDP.com]
Amazon is unloading Activision’s new-ish DJ Hero package for $85 across all current-generation systems – that’s down from $100+ elsewhere. The bundle is also available on PlayStation 2, although it’s priced at $98.99. That’s “whack” as most popular DJ’s might say. That’s a thing, right? Whack? The standard bundle includes the DJ Hero game with over 100 songs and the turntable controller. DJ Hero Bundle with Turntable [Amazon via dealnews]
The nostalgic gamer — you know the type. Maybe you are the type (I’m definitely the type). The nostalgic gamer is in his or her late twenties to early thirties, was brought up on the Nintendo Entertainment System, and sometimes longs for the good old days when controllers featured only a few buttons (at most). Here’s a list of gift ideas for the nostalgic gamer. EA Sports Madden 95/NHL 95 Plug and Play TV Game: $16 (Amazon.com)
ExciteBike: World Rally: $10 (Nintendo Wii/WiiWare)
Portable Handheld Emulator: Starting at around $30
The ultimate portable, perhaps, would be the GP2X Wiz, a $180 handheld that runs just about every available retro system available and is backed by a vibrant community of users. Nobody beats the Wiz. Retro Duo Twin Video Game System: $43.99 (Amazon.com)
USB NES Controller: $29.99 (ThinkGeek.com)
That’s right, here’s your chance to win some gaming goodness for the holidays. Specifically, Xbox 360 and Wii consoles. How do you win? Apparently, all you have to do is become a fan of AMD on Facebook. One winner is chosen every week for four weeks, with the contest ending on December 18th.
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GRAND Flash Album GallerySkins for GRAND FlAGallerydeveloped by CodEasily.com - Flash Templates, WordPress Themes and WordPress pluginsThe Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed.. Ah, gaming consoles. They pick up where TV left off. Back when TV was still entertaining, it served as the perfect babysitter. “You kids watch Full House and Urkel until your mom and I get home from our key-swapping party, okay?” “What’s a key-swapping party?” “Okay, gotta go!” Now consoles are here to fill that void. Well, and Facebook. Whatever the case, if you’re looking to buy your kids (or yourself!) a console this holiday season, here’s some info on a bunch of the available options in no particular order…
Microsoft Xbox 360
Microsoft Xbox 360: Starting at $199.99 (Xbox.com) Among the current generation of gaming consoles, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 has been around the longest. Don’t let its age fool you, though. There’s still more than enough power under the hood, a vibrant online community, and plenty of media-centric features like Netflix streaming and Windows Media Center integration to earn the console a spot in your living room. The Xbox 360 comes in two main flavors: the $199.99 Xbox 360 Arcade and the $299.99 Xbox 360 Elite. There’s also a $399.99 Elite version for the holiday season.
Pros: Huge library of available titles, low starting price, high-definition TV and movie downloads, Netflix streaming, Windows Media Center integration Cons: Wireless internet connection costs extra, premium online gaming (Xbox Live Gold) costs extra, Arcade system has very little built-in storage for game and movie downloads Product Page | CrunchGear Coverage
Sony PlayStation 3
Sony PlayStation 3: Starting at $299.99 (PlayStation.com) A massively powerful system with built-in Blu-ray player and Sony’s signature sex appeal — what’s not to love? Sony’s flagship gaming system has finally reached consumer-friendly price points and ought to see some healthy sales this holiday season. The PlayStation Network serves up movie, TV, and game downloads and Sony has just recently added Netflix streaming to complement robust online and home network integration features. The PlayStation 3 console had been available in two different form factors – the original on the left (above) is now being replaced by the newer, “slim” version on the right.
Pros: Built-in Blu-ray, built-in Wi-Fi connection, no additional charge to access online gaming features, slimmer console, slimmer starting price tag Cons: Still the most expensive console on the market, not as many available titles as Xbox 360, no compatibility with PS2 games Product Page | CrunchGear Coverage
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo Wii: $199.99 (Nintendo.com) While its competitors were busy stuffing as much horsepower into their consoles as possible, Nintendo opted for a much simpler approach: an inexpensive, gesture-based, pick-up-and-play gaming experience. No complicated controllers, no high-definition graphics, no big heavy box sitting next to the TV – just a cute little slot-loading console named Wii. Industry pundits may have scoffed at the Wii’s relatively underpowered guts but consumers didn’t seem to mind, and the console went on to sell more than 55 million units worldwide to date in the face of popularity-induced inventory shortages. There’s only one version of the Wii available. It features the following:
Pros: Simple family fun, compatible with GameCube games and controllers, great first-party titles, no shortage of available accessories, great retro gaming with Wii Virtual Console Cons: Doesn’t work as a DVD player, lack of compelling third-party titles, buying all available accessories would eventually bankrupt you, no HD, no movie or video downloads Product Page | CrunchGear Coverage
Portable Gaming Systems
Portable Gaming Systems If gaming on the go is more your style, there are plenty of portable options available. Sony PSP Go: $249.99 (PlayStation.com) Sony’s newest portable gaming machine, the PSP Go, eschews physical media in favor of download-only software. There’s 16GB of built-in memory, a 3.78-inch 480×272 widescreen LCD, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, music and movie playback, web browsing, and more. PROS: Small form factor, no game discs or cartridges to misplace, multimedia playback CONS: Old PSP games won’t work, unbelievably high price tag Sony PSP-3000: $169.99 (PlayStation.com) Not to be pushed aside by the newer, smaller PSP Go, the PSP-3000 boasts a big 4.3-inch widescreen at 480×272 pixels, is compatible with UMD disc-based games as well as downloadable games, and features most of what’s available in the PSP Go at a much more reasonable price. PROS: Big 4.3-inch screen, reasonable $170 price tag, support for game downloads CONS: Comparatively large at 6.7 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches, no built-in memory Nintendo DSi: $169.99 (NintendoDSi.com) Nintendo’s latest portable adds two built-in cameras, audio recording, SD card expansion, web browsing, and direct-to-device game downloads to the familiar dual-screen setup that’s been the distinguishing feature found in the DS series of gaming devices. PROS: Cameras and audio recording features add new depth to games CONS: Iffy web browser, selection of available downloads is pretty limited so far Nintendo DS Lite: $129.99 (NintendoDSi.com) Take the DSi, chop a quarter of an inch off the screen size, take out the cameras, and remove the ability to download games. Boom — you’ve got the DS Lite. You also get a lower price tag and backwards compatibility with Game Boy Advance games. PROS: Cheapest mainstream portable game machine around, backwards GBA compatibility CONS: Lacks the online features of all its competitors, small screen Apple iPod touch: Starting at $199 (Apple.com) We could argue about whether or not the iPod touch is an actual gaming system until the cows come home, but two things are certain: 1. Apple actively markets it as “A great portable game player” and 2. There are hundreds of quality games to download from major publishers like EA, id, Konami, and Gameloft. Not to mention 100,000+ other apps to boot. PROS: Plenty of inexpensive games, great web browser and multimedia playback CONS: No tactile controls, games not as complex as what’s available for Sony and Nintendo
Apparently there really is no rest for the wicked. Gearbox confirmed that “there’s a chance of a Borderlands 2″. Currently though, they are focusing on downloadable content and other such horse beating projects. It’s quite obvious that there will be a sequel, however considering the fact that the game has only been out for a very short time, I think it’s safe to assume that we’re looking at a year or more before we see it.
“If we felt like we could deliver the cinematic experience we were going for on other platforms, then we would gladly move to that platform. Right now, we don’t think the Wii can deliver the exact experience that we’re doing. We like to be very equal across all platforms, and if it’s not equal then we won’t do it,” said Bowling. Oh I see how it is. Just because there’s no HD and a whole lot more arm-flailing, it’s not the same? Sigh. It’s actually not the same. He’s right. At least we’ll have Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex Edition on the Wii the same day as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 comes out on all the other systems. It’s probably just as good as the new game, right? Except older and less cinematic? And not as good? Infinity Ward- Wii can’t deliver on our goals [Develop via Destructoid/VideoGamer]
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata said recently that his company would be testing out demo downloads of certain WiiWare titles this month. It’s unclear if this test program will only be for Wii owners in Japan or if those of us here in the U.S. would be able to participate as well. Apparently the program “will cover just a few titles,” according to IGN. Nintendo is apparently looking to attract more potential WiiWare customers and this program is an attempt to gauge whether or not offering game demos will ultimately result in increased purchases. As one of those potential customers myself, I’d like to add that I can’t believe it’s taken this long. Just make demos for all WiiWare games available already, eh? Nintendo to Offer WiiWare Demos [IGN]
Well what have we here? It seems that a “retail tipster” sent Kotaku the following inventory screen showing this potentially enticing deal: an Xbox 360 Arcade system for $199 “with $100 GC.” Let’s pretend for fun that “GC” means “gift card” shall we? You’ll also notice a few other pretty aggressive deals: 42-inch TV for $498, HP laptop for $298, Sony Blu-ray player for $148, and so on and so forth. This is still all in the rumor phase, although there’s apparently an official announcement expected tomorrow. The above screenshot looks plausible, too, I suppose. Xbox 360 with $100 Card for $200 This Weekend [Kotaku]
What was your favorite part of the 70s? If you said egg chairs, than stop and read the rest of this post. You won’t regret it. Acousticom, the same company who make headsets for military pilots and flight deck crew, has taken your favorite seating implement and turned into a personal theater / gaming station. These babies contain a 5.1 surround sound system with full 20 Hz – 20kHz response, and a 10″ woofer under your seat. The sound isolating foam not only eliminates outside noise, it comes in a variety of designer colors. The SoundEgg will be officially released at CES 2010 in Las Vegas. But it looks like they’re taking online orders already. These things run 1450.00 USD. A bit steep, but worth it to have a evil mastermind throne that has its own sound system? Hell yes. Here’s a frequency response chart for all of you nerds serious audiophiles out there.
Maybe “psycho-erotic thriller” isn’t the most accurate phrase. It’s a fun game, let’s leave it at that. Those of you who have never played Catan before may very easily pass this one by but those of you who are into the game and own an iPhone or iPod touch will have little reason not to purchase it for $5. It’s not without its drawbacks – there’s no Wi-Fi or internet-based multiplayer and the game board is downright tiny on the iPhone’s screen – but for five bucks, it provides a nice quick fix for Catan addicts in between real-life or Xbox Live rounds. Here’s a quick hands-on showcasing the interface and whatnot:
Catan [iTunes via Pocket-lint]
BFG is new to the laptop world, and it kind of shows. The box was very basic, without all the pointless extras that some manufacturers include. I’m fine with that, I don’t particularly feel a need to have a BFG hat or mouse pad. I’m here for the gaming performance. The machine looks good. And it’s not ridiculously heavy like certain other gaming laptops. It’s still huge, but not in an overwhelming way. More importantly, everything works. Sure, there’s isn’t any gimmicky ‘facial recognition’, but that hardly ever works right anyway. First impression is a solid machine with enough bling to keep me happy. I have to admit, I’m a sucker for blue LEDs. So I’ve fired up my Steam account, I’m downloading some machine melting games, and looking forward to putting this thing through its paces. As always, I’ll ask: any particular questions about the machine? Anything you’d like me to take a look at in particular in the full review? Also, if you like the look so far, keep in mind you can get 10% off the price if you pre-order by this Friday.
Perhaps someday you’ll buy an Android device to use primarily for gaming. It could happen! Pictured above is the ODROID, a gaming-focused portable running Android and packing a powerful 833MHz Cortex A8 CPU. Other specs include 512MB of RAM, 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, and the ability to act as a USB host. There’s no cellular chipset on board. Apparently the first run of developer units have already sold out at around $320. A second batch is expected to follow in late November, with a consumer version planned for December. Aside from using the ODROID to play games, you can do all the non-phone Android stuff and watch HD movies at 720P thanks to the speedy processor. While being able to play games from the Android Market’s list of currently-available titles, I’d personally have this thing running one of the NES, Genesis, or SNES emulators before I even got the plastic film removed from the screen. The actual D-pad and X/Y/A/B buttons would make for some seriously wonderful retro gaming. ODROID [HardKernel.com via SlashGear]
Yes, you can leave work early today. No need to ask your boss, he/she is okay with it. If you haven’t had your fill of music rhythm games by now or you watched with a furrowed brow as guitar-based game after guitar-based game flooded the market, your giant headphones covering only one of your ears and held in place by your own shoulder just like your favorite DJs, then you’ll want to scrounge up between $100 and $200 for Activision’s DJ Hero, depending on your console and whether or not you want the special “Renegade Edition.” Pricing is as follows:
The “Renegade Edition” includes “premium Renegade turntable controller, case, stand and exclusive DJ Hero Renegade 2-CD pack from Jay-Z and EMINEM.” Available today all over the place. Full press release below:
If you’re into button-mashing melee games a la Super Smash Brothers and whatnot, then perhaps you’d enjoy a change of scenery and fighters with our old friends the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Amazon’s got a deal on TMNT: Smash-Up for the Wii at $30, down from $47. The deal is good today only. You can participate in 16-player online tournaments or “experience an exciting original single-player story mode written in collaboration with TMNT co-creator Peter Laird.” TMNT: Smash-Up [Amazon]
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Weird naming conventions aside (What, no colon? And what’s with the capital B?), Castlevania fans have another installment in the series to conquer. This one’s available as WiiWare for ten bucks.
For those of you who have graduated from college in the past decade, you may want to relive the glory days of playing Super Smash Bros. until 4AM, except this time you’ll just skip an entire day of work instead of a morning class or two. On the plus side, at least you live in a marginally cleaner apartment now.
Nintendo has gone ahead and let loose some information concerning its early 2010 lineup of games and accessories. For starters, from February 14 onward there will be two new Wii Remote colors: pink and blue. These new controllers will feature the Wii MotionPlus add-on standard. Black and white Wii Remotes will still be available as well.
Best Buy’s holiday-centric deal of the day is a two-for that finds Tony Hawk: RIDE marked down to $90 on Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii as well as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 marked down to $45 on Xbox 360 and PS3.
Fans of the Legend of Zelda games who happen to leave the house once in awhile don’t need to be told that today marks the newest installment of portable Zelda games, as The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks hits store shelves for the Nintendo DS and DSi for $34.99.
I take this thing with me whenever I travel. It contains two of the greatest old-school Sega Genesis games of all time: Madden 95 and NHL 95. It plugs into any standard TV via white and yellow AV cables and this two-player version here is perfect for reliving the glory days of mid- to late-adolescence with an old buddy. For best results, have Pearl Jam’s “Ten” album playing in the background and sit on a beanbag if there’s one available. 
Oh man, I downloaded this the other day and played it for about six hours straight. It’s ExciteBike, through and through, with the added bonus of online multiplayer and all new graphics. The game itself is still as simple-yet-addicting as ever, you can still build your own tracks, and the $10 price tag isn’t too bad considering the multiplayer feature augments the otherwise short single player mode with nearly infinite replay value.
Nothing gets a nostalgic gamer excited like the idea of taking old school games everywhere and, thankfully, there are plenty of portable emulation machines on the market. From the very-reasonable NES emulator 
If your favorite gamer hasn’t had the heart to sell, donate, or toss a single NES or SNES game cartridge despite numerous advancements in the magical field of PC-based emulation, then this Retro Duo console is a no-brainer. It’s cheap, too! Under $50 for a console that plays NES and SNES games and includes two controllers? There’s not much to consider there – it’s pretty much an impulse buy.
Playing old emulated NES games using anything other than an original controller just feels so… wrong. But if you don’t have the tinkering prowess to convert an original NES game pad into a USB version that can be used with your computer, you still have options. The $30 RetroLink USB gamepad takes care of the dirty work for you, allowing you to play those old NES games the way the gaming gods intended.
AMD is wrapping up their 40 year anniversary party, and they are finishing it up in a big way. Previously, AMD gave away some processors and graphic cards. This time, they are giving away some consoles. 
In a recent interview, Mike Neumann from Gearbox software was asked about DLC and the possibility of a 
Poor Wii owners (I’m one of them). There will be no Modern Warfare 2 for us. In 
One of my favorite games of all time, Catan, is now available as a $5 download for the iPhone and iPod touch. As board games go, 
We just got a 
