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$100 Off the Platinum Xbox 360
Posted by admin on 17 May 2007 | Tagged as: Video Games
With the Xbox 360 Elite making all the news lately, Geeks.com has decided to offer $100 off of their Platinum Xbox 360s. You get the 20GB hard drive, wireless controller, headset, component, ethernet and power cables. Enter the coupon GEEKBOX2 in the red secret savings code box at checkout for the savings. The deal is valid through May 31 or while supplies last.
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Popular Science Explains How the Nintendo Wii Works
Posted by John A. Facade on 21 Mar 2007 | Tagged as: Tech, Gadgets, Video Games
Popular Science does what they do best in their latest “How it Works” by tearing apart the Nintendo Wii and its controller to show you the guts and explain how they work.
The piece includes some nifty animated images, a gallery of a Wii torn-down, and a quick explainer on the physics of the Wii remote’s accelerometer technology.
Epson Duet Projector Screen Does 4:3 and 16:9!!
Posted by John A. Facade on 18 Mar 2007 | Tagged as: Tech, Video Games
My friends are talking about the stunning 2.35:1 video format and it reminded me of this cool projector screen we haven’t covered before. It’s the Epson’s Duet, and instead of a vertical scrolling screen, it unfolds side to side, expanding from a 4:3 ratio’d 65-inch screen to a 16:9 screen that measures 80-inches from corner to corner. Neat. It also happens to work as a wall mounted solution. I haven’t had any first hand experience with this screen yet — I don’t mind using a white wall — but I hear it’s sweet. The only problem is that without a rigid top frame, the projector can sag in the middle. You know, like a volleyball net after one too many sloppy spikes. At $199, I can live with that.
Microsoft Announces Pricing for all Three Editions of Halo 3
Posted by John A. Facade on 16 Mar 2007 | Tagged as: Video Games
It seems like every couple of weeks we get some news byte that fuels the Halo 3 anticipation fire. Well today, that news item is the pricing for the Standard, Limited, and Legendary editions of the game:
Legendary Edition — $129.99
- Comes packaged in a collectible Spartan helmet case
- Bonus disk one: HD “making of Halo 3” documentary, various behind-the-scenes videos, and an audio-video calibration tool
- Bonus disk two: remastered cinematics from the first two Halo games with developer commentary and content from Red vs. Blue and This Spartan Life
- Illuminating collection of original storyboard art
Limited Edition — $69.99
- Comes packaged in a metal case
- Bonus disk one (same one as the bonus disk from the Legendary Edition)
- Halo fiction and art book
Standard Edition — $59.99
- Comes packaged in a regular Xbox 360 game case with Halo 3 inside
If you happen to be one of the cheap bastards that buy the Standard Edition, you simply will not be able to sit with us at lunch.
Army of Two…This Looks AWESOME!
Posted by John A. Facade on 05 Mar 2007 | Tagged as: Video Games
Need another game to put on your radar? Well, if Army of Two isn’t already there, then it’s about time you started paying attention. Forget the fact that my favorite publisher EA is involved and just look at this thing. It’s friggin’ impressive.
Ever since I saw it at last year’s E3, I’ve been dying to hear and see more of it in action. This latest vid is just one more example of why next-gen gaming is something to really be excited about — at least I am.
What Video Game Character Am I?
Posted by John A. Facade on 21 Jan 2007 | Tagged as: Video Games
You’re damn right…
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I am fiercely protective of my friends and loved ones, and unforgiving of any who would hurt them. Speed and foresight are my strengths, at the cost of a little clumsiness. I’m most comfortable with a few friends, but sometimes particularly enjoy spending time in larger groups. What Video Game Character Are You? |
Ad Study Looks Beyond Game Sales Numbers
Posted by John A. Facade on 18 Jan 2007 | Tagged as: Video Games
 Leading new media research firm Interpret has released a study that shows judging the value of a game solely by sales figures severely sells said game short. At a time when in-game advertising is spreading like wild fire, reporting the actual reach of a game is key in determining the value of the title. Interpret demonstrates with findings from their latest Gameasure report.For instance, the NPD reported Call of Duty having sold 2 million copies in the states as of early February. Once you take into account people playing with friends, rentals, lending, and used sales, the game has been played by over 9 million gamers - over four times the original figure. Imagine the kind of difference that number would make to a potential advertiser.
On top of basic reach, Gameasure also claims to be the first accurate way of measuring specific demographic reach, offering Guitar Hero II data as an example. A tool that can tell a company that 30% of GHII players were females between the ages of 12 and 34 is going to be an amazing tool for publishers looking for ad revenue.
The report really drives home the importance of games to advertisers, which worries me. It isn’t so bad right now, but how long before we find ourselves fighting off dragons with the Mystically Fresh Blade of Snuggles Fabric Softener?
