It seems like stores EVERYWHERE are coming out with great gaming deals and discounts in order to get customers to purchase a copy of Halo: Reach. Kmart is adding some extra icing to the cake by offering a $25 gaming coupon to anyone purchasing Halo: Reach for Xbox 360 in-store from 9/14 to 9/18. More »

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PS3 owners got their second taste of Mafia II DLC yesterday with the release of Jimmy’s Vendetta. It’s a first taste for Xbox 360 and PC owners though who did not get the pleasure of playing the PS3 exclusive Jimmy’s Revenge DLC. The new DLC features arcade style gameplay where you are scored by the amount of kills and explosions you make, as well as, your driving performance. Compete with other users to gain a spot on the leader boards. More »

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Final Fantasy the long running game series made by Square Enix have confirmed release in Japan for the Xbox360 version of Final Fantasy XIII later this year. Its been branded at a budget price of ¥4,980 ($60 USD). On top of that Square Enix have given it an international branding as well. The game was originally only for the PS3 in Japan. More »

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To agree or disagree? That is the question. Video games are one topic that everyone loves to argue over. Whether it’s which game is the best in a franchise or whether the Xbox is better than the PS3 there is always controversy. With all of our differences aside the one thing we all can agree on is that we have a deep and passionate love for video games. But which character do we love best? That is the topic of this week’s statement. “Super Mario is the greatest video game character of all time!” Agree or Disagree? More »

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Many people believe that the original version of anything is the greatest. Maybe it’s because the idea was fresh at the time or because it was the first of its kind to ever do something that it did. Whatever the reason, when the sequel comes out there will be a lot of haters even if the sequel does a great job. In this column we decide once and for all which is better, original or sequel. This week’s show down is between Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. More »

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For years the video game industry has strived to make video games as close to blockbuster films as possible. A feat that many thought would never come to fruition. “You can’t be the director and still feel like an active audience member,” they claimed. The two experiences were thought to be separate entities, like oil and water. But recently we have witnessed that gap slowly becoming bridged with the help of titles like Bioshock, Uncharted, and Heavy Rain. Mafia II is the latest piece of scaffolding. We all attended the Corleone Wedding, we witnessed Tony Montana rise to the top, and we were dumbfounded by how the Sopranos ended, but it wasn’t until now with Mafia II that we had the chance to experience the mob scene first hand. More »

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The prices are changing for the Xbox Live memberships. First the Gold went from $49.99 and come November 1st will be up to $60, and now there is talk about a new Platinum plan going up to $100! It’s quite a leap between the prices, and it is still unclear what features this plan could hold, but it has got to be really great to make people switch from $60 to $100. More »

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Ninja Theory’s game Enslaved: Odyssey to the West has been completed and was announced that it will be released on October 5. Just wait one more month gamers. More »

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There has been a lot of excitement with the announcement of the F.E.A.R 3 game being released soon this year. Day One Studios have heard the excitement and has teased us with a some screenshots of the upcoming game. Check out the screenshots below. More »

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Online store GoGamer is having a limited time special offer for the Tekken 6 Bundle with Fight Stick for the Xbox 360. This is an amazing offer because the bundle can be purchased for only $49.90 and has been slashed down from $149.99 making you save 67%! More »

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When you think of building block toys, LEGO is usually the first brand that comes to mind. So why haven’t they picked up one of the most popular video games to integrate into their products? No answer has been found yet but never fear - the alternative, Mega Bloks, does have a Halo set available. More »

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Fans waiting for the Tron: Legacy movie will be happy to hear that Disney has just announced that Tron Evolution (the video game based on the movie) will be out on December 7! More »

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Microsoft have confirmed the release of their new Xbox 360 wireless controller with a transforming D-Pad in place. More »

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For all you XBOX 360 or Wii fans, this is the deal just for you. Target just released its weekly sales ad, featuring some Wii video game specials and a great XBOX 360 deal. Check it out! More »

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At a recent Hong Kong gaming show, a gun controller unlike any other was introduced. The Mag Gun works with basically any console and is fully user-adjustable, which makes it a possible game-changer (excuse the pun) in the thriving market of FPS games like Halo and Medal of Honor. More »

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We all know that it’s important for a game to satisfy players and attract a (preferably) big and loyal fan base, for the prevailing reason of raking in revenue and ensuring that the studio doesn’t go out of business due to poor sales. While 2K Games isn’t in danger of going out of business, gaming analyst Michael Pachter predicts that Mafia 2 probably won’t be able to scrape up enough profit to make its 6-year development period worthwhile. More »

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I’ve said the term “cinematic shift” enough times in the Mafia II diary posts that the CC would let me coin the phrase, so I’ll try my hardest only to mention it this once. Chapters 9 and 10 are when Vito and Joe finally get made. This shift changes everything yet again. No more slumming it in cramped apartments, no more leather jacket, and definitely no more small jobs. But is this what we wanted for Vito and Joe? More »

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With the world evolving and teenagers needs to play games that give them a challenge and good fun, it seems like Rockband will achieve what the teenagers need with a preview of what music video games might look like in the future. More »

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With any open world game you are going to get comparisons to the Grand Theft Auto series. If you populate that open world with gangsters (whether they be from the 1950s, current day, or the Wild Wild West) people are going to assume they are the same game. It adds further fuel to the flames when it rings true with titles like Saints Row. I want to set the record straight though, Mafia II is not a re-skinned Grand Theft Auto, it’s better, much better. More »

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A 22 year old Florida man by the name of Timothy Hammerstone is facing 16 counts of possession of child pornography after seeking a 10 year old boy’s pictures via Xbox Live. Ew. More »

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