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Infinity Ward Bans 1,600 Modern Warfare 3 Cheaters, Asks What You’re Lookin’ At
Robert Bowling done tole you now son, so don’t sit there and act all surprised-like. Yesterday Bowling, the Infinity Ward creative strategist, tweeted that another 1,600 cheaters have been banned since Four Zero Two promised them a ass-busting back on release day. “Any attempt to cheat, hack, or glitch in #MW3 will not be tolerated.…
By Owen Good Published November 19, 2011 -
Can You Punch a Dragon to Death in Skyrim?
I’m not going to spoil it, but ask yourself why I would be posting this video. Man, dragons are such pussies in this game. [Best in Slot Gaming. h/t Conor] You can contact Owen Good, the author of this post, at [email protected]. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook, and lurking around our #tips…
By Owen Good Published November 19, 2011 -
NFL Told EA Sports to Keep Late Hits Out of Blitz
When NFL Blitz was announced in October, I asked the game’s producer, Dave Ross, what kind of hitting action the game would feature, given the league’s increased sensitivity to violence and head injuries since the last version of the game was released in 2003. Ross said at the time they were still working through approvals…
By Owen Good Published November 19, 2011 -
Shepard Kicks Back with Casual Wear and a Dog in Mass Effect 3 Collector’s Edition
There’s lots of loot, and lots of it is downloadable content, inside the Mass Effect 3 “N7” collector’s edition, detailed in this here trailer that also cautions supplies will be “extremely limited.” Of course they will be. But if you plunk down a preorder for the $80 special edition, you’ll get a ton of in-game…
By Owen Good Published November 19, 2011 -
Skyward Savings Before Black Friday
Heading into the madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we’ve got deals and bonuses for WWE 12 and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword plus 37 bargains on digital downloads inside this week’s edition of The Moneysaver Software • Sunday release Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii) is $45.99, free shipping from Buy.com. Elsewhere…
By Owen Good Published November 19, 2011 -
Skyrim Teaches Adorable Little Girl About Bullying
This 3-year-old girl is about to learn a tough life lesson: Never attack a villager in Skyrim or the guards will come and get you. That or, don’t be a bully. One of those. In the video the little girl gets annoyed when a villager tells her she has to leave. “NO!” she screams. Then…
By Brian Crecente Published November 19, 2011 -
The WWE ’12 Launch Trailer Invites You to Challenge the Viper
The latest playable version of THQ’s grapple-happy sports entertainment franchise packs in more legends, ladders and leg drops than ever before. Not happy with the storylines on Monday Night Raw? Wish the some up-and-comer was getting a bigger push? You can make it happen for yourself when the game hits stores next week. You can…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 18, 2011 -
A Zelda Rap So Ridiculous It’s Amazing
I have always wanted to see Navi get stomped into the ground, not to mention a Link Vs Ganon rap battle. Check the video created by the guys at Smosh.com You can contact Chris Carolan, the author of this post, at [email protected]. You can also find him on Twitter
By Chris Carolan Published November 18, 2011 -
Observe World of Warcraft‘s Seventh Birthday with Free In-Game Items and a New Ad
World of Warcraft celebrates its seventh birthday on Nov. 23, and in observance, anyone logging in between Sunday and Saturday, Dec. 3 will get a free celebration item that temporarily grants an XP boost. The “Feat of Strength” and the celebration item also grant a special tabard and a reputation bonus, in addition to shooting…
By Owen Good Published November 18, 2011 -
An Incredibly Short Week in Gaming Apps
Welcome to three days in gaming apps, our weekly look back at five days of the best and worst of mobile gaming, give or take two days. Hey look, is that Superman? Isn’t he distracting? Yeah, so we’re a little short this week. It’s not our fault. Well, not all of our faults. If I’m…
By Mike Fahey Published November 18, 2011 -
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Tuesday I fly home for Thanksgiving, so I have about 72 hours to get all the pre-holiday console gaming done that I want before those things go dark for a week. This is always a vexing proposition, as I really want to dive into something like Batman: Arkham City or Saints Row: The Third, but…
By Owen Good Published November 18, 2011 -
Reggie Says Skyward Sword Will Forever Be the Best Game of All Time
Reggie Fils-Aime is not one to mince words, and while we also believe Skyward Sword is fantastic, he thinks it’s the best game ever. Not only that, he doesn’t think any other game will dethrone it from its lofty perch in the future. That quote, and other interesting ones, are taken from an interview with…
By Matthew Buzzi Published November 18, 2011 -
Watch an Imperial Assault Team Storm the Old Republic Equivalent of the Death Star
Would-be Jedi and bounty hunters will finally be getting the chance to jump into the beta of the long-brewing Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO. The clip above highlights the kinds of massive conflicts that you’ll find your TOR avatar embroiled in. Force powers, blasters, giant robots and jetpacks… good ingredients for a tasty action…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 18, 2011 -
Are These the Best Modern Warfare 3 Players in the World?
There appear to be at least two Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 players in the world who have essentially leveled up 800 times each. Eight hundred times. The Call of Duty games have something called Prestige Mode. It allows a player who has reached the higher online level in the game’s multiplayer to give…
By Brian Crecente Published November 18, 2011 -
Gary Garcia, Wrote and Performed 80s Pop Hit ‘Pac-Man Fever,’ Dies at 63
Gary Garcia, who teamed with Jerry Buckner to perform the 1982 hit “Pac-Man Fever,” a song synonymous with 1980s pop culture and America’s early love affair with arcade gaming, died yesterday at his home in Englewood, Fla. He was 63. “Pac-Man Fever” capitalized on the new national obsession with video games, especially the Pac-Man phenomenon.…
By Owen Good Published November 18, 2011 -
Yesterday, When I was Young
Yesterday, When I was Young | The Nintendo GameCube display at the Toys ‘R Us in Times Square on Nov. 19, 2001. The console celebrated the 10th anniversary of its North American release today. (Getty Images) Here’s Your First Look at Minecraft on the Xbox 360 It’s Minecon Weekend and that means we’re getting the…
By Owen Good Published November 18, 2011 -
Nintendo Doesn’t Want to Sell Frivolous DLC to Complete an Incomplete Game
In a recent interview with AOL, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said that digital transactions on the 3DS will be meaningful, and third party game companies can create anything in their imagination. We’ve heard mention of the 3DS’ upcoming “add-on content” before, but here Reggie gives us the (rather vague) rundown. “In terms of…
By Matthew Buzzi Published November 18, 2011 -
This is the Star Wars: The Old Republic Bounty Hunter You Were Looking For
Yesterday I asked you folks to vote on what sort of character you’d like me to create for my brief weekend visit with the Star Wars: The Old Republic beta. Now let’s see what your voting has wrought. The non-disclosure agreement for The Old Republic has lifted, and the internet shall soon be swamped with…
By Mike Fahey Published November 18, 2011 -
Minecraft on Xbox 360 Promises ‘Innovative New Crafting Interface’
You’ve seen Minecraft‘s Xbox 360 trailer, now see a dozen of its screenshots. Two of them showcase what will be “an innovative new crafting interface,” according to a fact sheet from Microsoft. “A streamlined interface opens at the press of a button, and players can choose from several categories of items to create,” says the…
By Owen Good Published November 18, 2011 -
True Tales of Skyrim Adventure: The Triumphant Freedom of Madness
As our week-long exploration of the stories spun in the hearts of Skyrim players comes to a close, we bring you a tale of the end result of too much time spent in this virtual fantasy world, as told by reader BlamefulZulu I sunk to my knees on the side of the river. Holding my…
By Mike Fahey Published November 18, 2011