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Microsoft Will Give You $50 if You Buy an Xbox 360 Elite
Posted by Mike Yawney on September 22nd, 2009 View Comments
Major Nelson has just announced on his blog that Microsoft will be offering up a $50 cash rebate for anyone who purchases an Xbox 360 Elite!The limited time offer runs until October 5th and is only valid in the US.
$249 US for an Elite? Not bad Microsoft! The offer will be posted on the Xbox website later today.
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Sony Motion Controller to Launch in March?
Posted by Mike Yawney on September 22nd, 2009 View Comments
Oh Oooohhh! Somebody’s in trouble! A leaked document from a private meeting between Sega and Sony reveals some upcoming Sony projects, including a March release for the motion controller, exclusive Dreamcast titles on the PSN, and PS2 backwards compatibility!
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Review: Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Posted by Mike Yawney on September 21st, 2009 View Comments
The brothers are back, this time in a story unlike any you’ve seen before. It all unfolds inside Bowser. Yup, inside the big brute himself. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a new Mario game for the Nintendo DS. The Big N is pulling out all the punches, introducing a unique story with plenty of twists and a new evil villain! Does Nintendo deliver a worthy adventure on the pint sized portable? It’s Nintendo, what do you think!
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New Nintendo Console Coming in 2011
Posted by Mike Yawney on September 21st, 2009 View Comments
Yoichi Wada predicts new Nintendo console in 2011
Nintendo has been shy when it comes to talking about a successor to the Wii. No one from the company is willing to address rumors or discuss the possibility of a new console. Well it appears the head of Square Enix didn’t get the memo.
Yoichi Wada spouted off to the Financial Times that 2011 is the year when all three major consoles will start looking the same. We’re not talking physical appearance here, but features. Wada says that is the year he believes Nintendo will release a new HD version of the Wii, with a new motion controller. He says the new console should have all the capabilities of the Xbox 360 and the PS3.
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Colored Solar Panels Don't need Direct Sunlight
Posted by Mike Yawney on September 21st, 2009 View Comments
Solar power technology is about to take a giant step forward. Scientists in Jerusalem have developed panels that don’t need direct sunlight in order to produce power.
The new panels contain fluorescent dyes and nanoparticle metals which can generate power using only diffused light. They also happen to be much cheaper to produce, costing half the price of traditional panels as they use less silicone.
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Nintendo to Slash Price of Wii
Posted by Mike Yawney on September 20th, 2009 View Comments
While it’s not an official announcement just yet, the internets are flooding with images taken from upcoming store flyers announcing a $50 price cut. Not only that, Nintendojo claims one of their staffers was on a retailer conference call with Nintendo when the company announced the price of the Wii will be slashed to $199.
So when does the magic happen? Supposedly on Sunday, September 27th! So if you are looking at getting a Wii, hold off another week. You’ll be thankful you did!
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Zune HD Selling out!
Posted by Mike Yawney on September 19th, 2009 View Comments
It appears as though Microsoft’s wet dream is about to become a reality! The Zune HD is selling out everywhere.
A quick look at online retailers show most stores have it listed as sold out or on back order. Amazon shows a 1 – 2 month wait for the 16GB model and a 1 – 3 week wait for the 32GB version. Best Buy shows it as backordered, while New Egg shows it as sold out. Microsoft’s own online store still has stock.
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Review: Darkest of Days
Posted by Mike Yawney on September 19th, 2009 View Comments
8Monkey Labs isn’t exactly a household name. The independent game developer only has one game under it’s belt so far, and it’s for the iPhone. The company hopes to change that with the release of its first person shooter Darkest of Days. Can the fledgling Iowa developer make a name for itself with the title? While the game may generate some talk, unfortunately it’s not the kind the company will be hoping for. -
Review: Wet
Posted by Sean Taylor on September 18th, 2009 View Comments
I admit that I’ve been staying away from all the press and articles about Wet, even foregoing watching early gameplay footage, because I wanted to go into this title without anything clouding my review. Now that Wet is out and on store shelves, I wish someone had warned me about what I’d be spending my money on. It’s not that Wet is a horrible game by any stretch of the imagination…it’s just that Wet didn’t really try all that hard to impress and definitely comes off as rough around the edges. -
Beware the Toilet Monster!
Posted by Mike Yawney on September 18th, 2009 View Comments
Parents beware! If you’re training your little one to go “potty” this is your worst nightmare! Potty training is difficult as it is without a monster staring back at them! But you gotta admit the Toilet Monster is kinda funny!Place the decal on the toilet tank, stand back and admire! You can purchase the decal in different sizes and different colors for about $30.
[Product Page via gearfuse]
