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I AM ALIVE!

mvern78 — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:07:08 +0000

Editor’s Note: This is actually a fitting post as we’ve been a little quiet around here lately, due to some thing beyond my control I’ve had to limit my writing time… I’m trying to correct that though

Coming soon to the Xbox live Arcade a New Post-Apocalypse Survival title from Ubisoft – I AM ALIVE!

Moving away from zombies and mutants (Huzza!) and into a story that will force players to consider the actions taken against other survivors and supply management in the harsh lands of a dying city. Using your brains as much as the equipment you are carrying will be the key to surviving and reaching your ultimate goal – finding your family. Players will be faced with situations requiring you to intimidate others, bluff their way out of a tough spot, or event take a physical approach to the other inhabitants in the city of Haventon.

Trailer:

Think you have what it takes to survive? Find out on March 7, 2012. I Am Alive will be available for download for 1200 Microsoft Points.

Screen Shots:

Rabbids Alive & Kicking Launch Trailer

mvern78 — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:45:46 +0000

The wild and crazy Rabbids are back and heading to a Kinect near you.

Check out the launch trailer and kick some Rabbid but.

Assassin’s Creed Revelations – “Previously On” Trailer

mvern78 — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:30:30 +0000

Are you new to Assassin’s Creed?

If so here is a quick catch-up on the previous titles to get you ready for the newest chapter of Desmond and his assassin ancestors, Ezio and Altair.

If you are a long time fan of the series this video offers a brief refresher and a glimpse of what is to come.

Get the Game now at your local Retailer or online.

Halo Living Monument

mvern78 — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:41:49 +0000

Today Microsoft and 343 industries announced the launch of the Halo Living Monument. The monument is a place where gamers can upload pictures of their favourite “Halo” memories and watch as they blend and merge into the the stream of images submitted by other fans from all over the world in an interactive, 3D mosaic image of Master Chief.

Catch the Trailer:

The Halo Living Monument was created in celebration of the 10th anniversary launch of “Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary” edition.

*NOTE: Halo Living Monument experience not available in Google Chrome.

Will You Answer Today’s Call?

mvern78 — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:44:46 +0000

It’s Call of Duty Day 2011 and things are getting crazy around here. From $1 Million dollar heists of today’s Blockbuster release in France, our Review of the Game and all the news for the major launch parties all over the country.

GameStop‘s flag ship location at 267 Yonge St, Toronto is promising to be a major blowout with COD Prizes and giveaways ranging from Consoles and games, to hoodies and Touques, and a special appearance by Call of Duty Modern Warfare Developers. Tonight’s events run from 6 pm to 1 am.

Can’t make it to Toronto? Fear not, GameStop is running events at 274 of their stores, find your nearest location here (Quebec residents go here).

BestBuy will also be hosting Major events in the Toronto and Vancouver areas tonight: Launch parties at Cambie and Bay & Dundas:

First to play opportunity with Xbox Street Teams
Green Screen photo opportunity embedding you into the game
Meet two of the game developers (only at Cambie)
Line up to be entered to win a Hardened Edition copy of the game
Dress up for your chance to win an additional Hardened Edition copy

Launch Parties:

Toronto – 65 Dundas St. West (Bay and Dundas) – being at 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov 7
Vancouver – 2220 Cambie St. (Cambie and 6th Ave) – being at 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov 7
Doors open at all midnight opening stores* on Tuesday, Nov 8 at 12:01 a.m.

Other BestBuy Promotion/notes tied to CoD:MW3 -

Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in advance and get 800 Reward Zone bonus points ($10 value)
Trade 3 games and get credit for the full value of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Free t-shirt for the first 100 customers in line at each store
Guaranteed 15 Hardened Edition copies at every store

*stores in Quebec and Sudbury will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8

And not to be out done Future Shop will be kicking out the jams at THREE locations (it’s only fitting for MW3).

Future Shop’s midnight release and release day offers include:

Opportunity to win a grand-prize draw for a LG 47” Cinema 3D home theatre package (a $2,099 value) at above locations
Trade-in two used games from qualifying list for a new copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Receive $10 credit for any future gaming purchase in December with purchase from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. (Games must be priced $19.99 and over.)
The first 75 customers purchasing the game at each store location will receive a free Modern Warfare Collection SteelBook case (Shown Right), exclusive to Future Shop.
Line up early for your chance to get cool MW3 stuff!

Advance Modern Warfare 3 gameplay from 9:00 p.m. – midnight (local time) at the following three downtown locations:

Toronto, ON, 325 Yonge St. (at Dundas)
Edmonton, AB, 10304-109th St. N.W. (at 103 Ave. N.W.)
Vancouver, BC, 798 Granville St. (at Robson)

* Stores in Sudbury, ON and Quebec open earlier on November 8, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. local time.)

Have Fun and Game on!

Pre-orders for Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One

mvern78 — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:05:24 +0000

Insomniac Games just announced the US based pre-orders for Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One and here they are:

Gamestop will get immediate access to our favorite sassy-mouthed synthoid: Mr. Zurkon. (Canada: Same)
Amazon.com for an exclusive Critter Strike weapon mod, that will turn enemies into Baby T-Rexes! (Canada: Same)
Best Buy, you’ll get early access to the Pyro Blaster! (Canada: Same + 5$ discount for online order)
Wal-Mart.com shopper will love the Sheepinator Mod they get for our Critter Strike.
Target , where buyers get a free voucher for a copy of our fun-sized download adventure: Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty (a $15 value!)

Some great deals on a Playstation Classic.

Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle

mvern78 — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:18:04 +0000

Xbox 360 gets the Star Wars treatment with the R2-D2 blue-and-white themed console (including white Kinect sensor), Kinect Star Wars game and a custom Xbox 360 Wireless Controller inspired by C-3PO. The Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle will include:

Kinect Star Wars game
Custom R2-D2-themed Xbox 360 Console with custom sounds
White Kinect Sensor
Custom C-3PO-themed Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
320 GB Hard Drive
Xbox 360 Wired Headset
Kinect Adventures game
Exclusive downloadable content

The bundle is available now for pre-order through participating retailers. Priced at $449.99 CDN.

Looks like it’s time for me to start saving for that new console upgrade.

The Learning Company Announce Two New Facebook Games

mvern78 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:18:21 +0000

Oh the childhood dreams of being an international man of mystery and later dying of dysentery while riding in a covered wagon are flashing through my mind… The Learning Company announced that two new facebook games, developed by Blue Fang Games, are coming in February; Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? and The Oregon Trail.

I don’t know about you but these two games might just suck up what’s left of my free time (at least until the next childhood remake comes around).

Catch the trailers:

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? for Facebook: Official Trailer

The Oregon Trail for Facebook: Official Trailer

* Correction: Both games are coming from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s consumer division, The Learning Company, and were developed by Blue Fang Games.
* Found announcement on the Huffington post.

Killzone3 Trailer

mvern78 — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 03:08:16 +0000

Meet the Characters, some familiar faces; Sev, Rico and Narville, and a number of new ones… The female ISA member Jammer, Jorhan Stahl and Admiral Orlock (the potential heirs to Visari’s throne).

Are you ready to face off with the Helghast again?

Expect some great voice talent in this installment of Killzone with the voice talents of Malcolm McDowell (TankGirl, Entourage), as Stahl Arms CEO, and Ray Winstone ( The Departed, Beowulf), as the Helghast Admiral.

Source: PlayStation EU.

Battle Tag Now Available!

KanedaGallon — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:40:29 +0000

You read that right – Battle Tag is now Available exclusively at Zellers and personally I think it looks like alot of fun for kids of all ages. It takes whatever environment you’re in and turns it into a 300m playground complete with weapons, battle tag vest and ammo packs. I think this is a pretty hot item for the young gamer – it gets them off the couch and actively doing something outside in the summer of even a great rainy day toy. Regardless of how you use it, this is a pretty sweet looking product. More details below

UBISOFT LAUNCHES BATTLE TAG
Hybrid between video games and toys releases on November 22 exclusively at Zellers and on Ubishop.com
Montreal, CANADA – November 18, 2010 – Today Ubisoft announced Battle Tag will release in Canada on November 22, exclusively at Zellers and on www.ubishop.com
Battle Tag transforms your world into a real-life videogame: your living room and your backyard become your playground with a 300m range. Play alone or with your friends in teams. Using unique real world accessories, you will be able to recharge ammunitions and increase your life points. Discover all the fun of an immersive laser tag adventure!
THE WORLD IS YOUR PLAYGROUND!
2-Player Starter Pack: The starter pack includes 2 T-Blasters, 2 sensor vests, 2 T-Bases, 2 ammo boxes, the UbiConnect™ and the software.
Key Features:
•Plug and Play: Plug the UbiConnect™ directly into your PC. The PC will give you instructions & challenges, and act as your personal Game Master, tracking your scores and statistics. Follow pre-defined rules or invent new ones.
•Your PC is the Game Master: Uncompromising, the Game Master will be there to give you directions, challenge you and tally your results. You can’t fool the Game Master, it knows when you’ve been hit, or scored a hit!
•Up to 8 players in a Multitude of Activities: Play alone or with up to 8 players in a wide variety of adrenaline-filled activities and team matches, such as Team Frag, Free for All, Last Man Standing, Biathlon, Old Fashion Duel and more.
•Real Worlds, Real Objects: Take your T-Blaster and strap on the sensor vest. Reload your gun with ammo packs, increase your life points thanks to med-kits and go to your T-Base to respawn.
•Create New Free Content: Download new content or create your own and share with your friends and the Battle Tag community.
Also Available
•T-Blaster Expansion Pack: If you need to add friends to your game, the T-Blaster Expansion Pack contains an extra T-Blaster and sensor
· Med-Kit Extension Pack: Need a medic while playing? The pack includes 2 med-kits and 2 extra T-bases for more fun and strategy.
“Battle Tag blurs the lines between toys and video games, and takes the experience of competitive and cooperative gameplay out of the couch and into the world around you”says Olivier Ernst, Ubisoft Canada General Manager. “We are thrilled to bring Battle Tag to the public in time for Holidays.”
About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has teams in 28 countries and distributes games in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2008-09 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated sales of 1.058 billion euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com<http://www.ubisoftgroup.com>.

You can’t tell me that you don’t think this looks and sounds like fun.