3DS Games Get the Square Enix Tax

3DS Games Get the Square Enix Tax

Those unfamiliar with the Square Enix tax probably aren’t purchasing titles on the DS from the Japanese publisher. Square Enix tends to “value” their games above other releases on the handheld, and thus prices them accordingly between 34.99 and 39.99 as opposed to...

Last Minute Holiday Gaming Values

Last Minute Holiday Gaming Values

As much as I hate to admit it, I am notorious for waiting until the last possible moment to do my holiday shopping.  Case in point, my list still has three people on it, all of which are gamers in my family.  So I figured I would not let my hard work and research go to waste, and instead share the wealth...

While You Were Gaming: A Wrap-Up of the Weekend Gaming News

While You Were Gaming: A Wrap-Up of the Weekend Gaming News

Did you know that the world of gaming doesn’t stop over the weekend? Crazy right? Stories do still break and exciting new discoveries are made and we’re here to round them all up for you in a new article that will bring you up to speed. In case you were busy spending your weekend playing games...

Leaked Gamestop Email Shows new Xbox 360 Trade-in Values

Leaked Gamestop Email Shows new Xbox 360 Trade-in Values

I just talked to my local Gamestop dealer and got a bit of information that will probably interest most of you out there looking to trade in your “old”  Xbox 360′s in order to get the new sleek and sexy 360 Slim. First of all he said there will be NO RESERVATIONS for the system. Due to...

GameStop ‘Exclusive’ Lost Planet 2 DLC Already Up For Sale

GameStop ‘Exclusive’ Lost Planet 2 DLC Already Up For Sale

Did someone hit the wrong keyboard key on the Xbox Live Marketplace?  The ‘Exclusive’ Map Pack that was to come with GameStop pre-orders is up on the market place right now.  Take note that Lost Planet 2 is not even out for another week. The Lost Planet 2 DLC is available right now for a mere $5 off...

Transformers: War For Cybertron Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

Transformers: War For Cybertron Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

Activision has revealed the bonuses for those who pre-order the upcoming Transformer: War For Cybertron.  This can’t be a simple pre-order though.  Those with a love for Amazon will get a code to unlock Demolshor.  Those loyal to Gamestop will get a code for Shockwave. Don’t worry, these two...

Girls Are Evil: Retail Sucks

Girls Are Evil: Retail Sucks

So, excuse me while I change some Beyonce lyrics for you…. “If I were a boy, I think I could understand… how it feels to reserve a game and not be told it’s rated M” Seriously, it’s getting old. Do game retailers need some training? Do the employees need to be more aware? In my...

Jirachi at GameStop just a While Longer

Jirachi at GameStop just a While Longer

Pokefans only have a few more days to bag the legendary Jirachi at their local GameStop store.  The videogame retailer has teamed with Nintendo to distribute the little critter to eager fans and to build interest in the forthcoming Heart Gold and Soul Silver.  Nintendo DS owners simply need to bring along...

College Gamers Trade for Free on Goozex

College Gamers Trade for Free on Goozex

Are you a hardcore gamer?  Are you sick of being ripped off by retail chains like GameStop?  Well now is your turn to fight back, using the game trading service Goozex.  Never has there been a better way to get the maximum value for your games, while not having to pay top dollar for the newest...

Need For Speed: Shift Gameplay Video and Gamestop Exclusive BMW Pre-Order

Need For Speed: Shift Gameplay Video and Gamestop Exclusive BMW Pre-Order

Another week has passed and the September 15 release date is getting closer. Electronic Arts has released a new video for Need For Speed: Shift showing more gameplay footage and also announcing the exclusive GameStop pre-order bonus car. The bonus is the BMW E92 M3 GT2 which will be available to all...