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Sony Home Update: Exclusive videos at the theater and new personal space available
For those fans of the Guitar Hero 5 franchise who have been testing the red ropes to the VIP room since this space first opened back in April 2009. The ropes have dropped and those who fill out a registration form are treated to a VIP lounge. Step inside this huge lounge to receive a free virtual t-shirt and then walk or run over to the bass drum area for a virtual guitar for your…
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Hallmark’s Christmas 2009 Galaga arcade cabinet ornament
This year’s gamer-themed ornament is a miniaturized reproduction of the Galaga arcade cabinet complete with mini buttons, mini joystick, lights and sounds…
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Toys R Us ad for November 6-7, 2009 features multiple game bargains
Toys R Us is advertising a big sale for November 6-7, 2009. Doorbusters include buy one $19.99 video game, get one 50% and 50% off Wii peripherals. Select Wii games and Sonic the Hedgehog figures will also be on sale.
Swag of the Day: Wooden crate of SqueeBalls
When your friendly neighborhood delivery person (hey Tim) comes to your door with a wooden crate in tow and you didn’t order anything, you know it’s going to be fun. It’s been a while since I’ve received notable swag from game company - I blame the economy - but this… Continue Reading »
Sony Home Update: New worlds, zombie hunt and lots of mall goodies
Located under the same map as the original Uncharted world is the new Uncharted 2: Nepalese Village. A gorgeous place and, once you are loaded in, you are given a piece of a mask to start your treasure hunt to unlock one of three mini-games in this new area. Also… Continue Reading »
Important Importables: 6 Japanese gadgets with no purpose other than perpetual cuteness
One of the best things about Japan are the unexpected gadgets that find life there. You know what I’m talking about, the cute, tiny things whose sole reason for existance seems to be that they’re utterly adorable. These kinds of treats typically don’t fufill any necessary need, but they do… Continue Reading »
Club Nintendo runs out of exclusive Game & Watch DS game
One of the best reasons to join Club Nintendo has been declared “Sold Out.” The Game & Watch Collection is a Club Nintendo exclusive DS game that collects and improves upon three classic 1982 Game & Watch handheld games: Oil Panic, Donkey Kong and Green House... Continue Reading »
Sony Home Update: Zombies invade Home once again
In an Halloween-style event along with a new personal space has been released that will transform all that enter into zombies. In much the same fashion as the Hamster invasion earlier this year, Home residents are divided in a virtual protest. A new in-world space is loaded with activities, mini-games… Continue Reading »
This year, Domo’s spending Halloween with 7-Eleven
About a year ago, Gamertell’s Important Importables talked about Japanese mascots who’ve gotten their own video games. One of the mascots was Domo, the Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK) network mascot - a big brown, friendly monster whose mouth is perpetually open and says only, “Domo.” Last year, Domo was the… Continue Reading »
McFarlane Toys releasing Halo Series 6 Medal Edition, more Odd Pod action figures October 2009
McFarlane Toys (aka Spawn.com) has announced yet another wave in the continuing series of Halo-themed action figures. This latest 6-inch figure batch, available in stores this month (October 2009) includes “The Rookie” figure from Halo 3: ODST (released September 22, 2009, for Xbox 360) as well as new weapons and… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Zhu Zhu Pets electronic pet toys
The Zhu Zhu Pets already have a confirmed spot in Toys ‘R Us’ 2009 Hot Holiday Toy List. Most major news outlets have run stories on what’s being considered the most popular holiday toy. If you walk past the toy section in your local Walmart, you’ll see empty shelves and… Continue Reading »
Sony Home Update: Home Improvements and a life aquatic (no puns intended)
Everybody’s Golf space just opened, this golf themed lounge area for Hot Shots Golf game fans comes to us from Japan, visitors to the space can participate in an in-world survey to unlock a reward item for their personal space. Since the announcement of a major Home overhaul at the… Continue Reading »
Kobe Bryant stars in NBA 2K10, now with more realistic jaw jutting
Los Angeles Lakers’ star and 2009 NBA Finals’ MVP Kobe Bryant is the cover boy for Take-Two’s NBA 2K10. In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, he makes a pretty effective pitchman as well. Bryant told the LA Times this latest incarnation of digital basketball is so realistic… Continue Reading »
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Important Importables
Jenni Lada brings us information about all of the groovy new gaming imports from around the world.
