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Hallmark’s Christmas 2009 Galaga arcade cabinet ornament
As a followup to the 2008 Pac-Man mini arcade cabinet ornament, Hallmark is sticking with the same theme. This year’s ornament is a miniaturized reproduction of the Galaga arcade cabinet (QXI1365) complete with mini buttons, mini joystick, lights and sounds. Press the buttons and you are treated to several seconds of classic tuneage including the intro and what sounds like the first wave of diving aliens. The top panel of the cabinet also lights up…
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Warhammer Online’s free trial now endless
Mythic Entertainment and EA are no longer offering a free 10 day trial for the MMO Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Instead, there is now an endless free trial option available.
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Hypertension headed to the Dreamcast and all computers
TDGMods is working on a reimagining of Blood and Blood II: The Chosen called Hypertension. It will be released in 2010 for the Sega Dreamcast and PC, Mac, and Linux computers.
Rumor: Warner Bros. had no interest in wrestling game, rights may return to TNA
When Midway filed bankruptcy, one of the potentially lucrative licenses it had was the right to make games based on TNA Wrestling. When Warner Bros. bought the company it picked up the rights to several Midway games but PWInsider said the TNA game wasn’t one of them. PWInsider’s TNA sources… Continue Reading »
Madden NFL adding collectible card element courtesy of Ultimate Team
EA’s Madden franchise often comes under fire for a perceived lack of innovation but here’s a feature that certainly promises some unique wrinkles. Madden NFL 10 will soon contain a game mode that will combine elements of fantasy football and trading card gaming. Madden Ultimate Team is a free downloadable… Continue Reading »
Star Trek Online will beam in on February 5, 2009
There are just too many easy Star Trek jokes (“Phasers set to stun!” “Warp speed!” “Beam me up!”) - so, I promise I’ll stay away for the remainder of this post. Trekkers and MMO fans, here’s what you need to know - Star Trek Online has finally received it’s official… Continue Reading »
Casual Friday: Update for October 31 - November 6, 2009
This is probably the sparcest Casual Friday since Gamertell started running it’s weekly Casual Friday casual game update. Only four new casual games made their debut this week, and of the four all but one are hidden object games. Plus, there are no Mac games this time around, only Windows… Continue Reading »
Phoenix Wright moving his law practice to the Wii
Have you ever wished you could sit in front of your TV, playing your Wii and solving all sorts of court cases. Court cases that didn’t involve Harvey Birdman, that is. Well, that dream could be on its way to coming true, based on information found by GamerBytes. The German… Continue Reading »
Amazon offering $10 gift card with purchase of New Super Mario Bros. Wii
New Super Mario Bros. Wii has the potential to be the biggest title of the year on Nintendo’s console and Amazon is offering $10 off a future game purchase if purchase the game through them. New Super Mario Bros Wii is not just a straight port of the classic platformer.… Continue Reading »
CBS licenses TV properties for video games
CBS is turning several of its well-known television properties into games through partnerships with developers including Ludia, Ubisoft, Merscom, Legacy Interactive and Mindscape. Upcoming through these development deals are games based on CBS shows Criminal Minds, The Amazing Race, Survivor and Ghost Whisperer. The company is also delving into older… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Half-Minute Hero for PSP
Half-Minute Hero has rather humble beginnings. It began life as a brief, 1mb freeware game by developer UUE. Marvelous Entertainment saw the potential for a full game there, expanded it and turned it into Yuusha 30. The Hero 30 mode is nearly identical to the original game, and additional Evil… Continue Reading »
Atlus replacing damaged Demon’s Souls strategy guides
Atlus has recently discovered that some owners of the Demon’s Souls deluxe edition are experiencing a problem with their purchases. Apparently, some of the strategy guides that came with said edition aren’t in pristine condition. The covers are fading and wearing away, even when carefully and properly used and taken… Continue Reading »
BlazBlue Portable debuting on Japanese PSPs in February 2010
Good news for fans of the Arc System Works fighter BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger that Aksys so thoughtfully brought to North America - its spreading to another system. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is being ported to the PSP as BlazBlue Portable. Arc Systems Works recently announced the new project and Famitsu confirms… Continue Reading »
Important Importables
Jenni Lada brings us information about all of the groovy new gaming imports from around the world.
