Kirby clouds invaded the skies
Back on Tuesday, Gamertell reported that Nintendo was going to be holding a mystery event yesterday (September 18, 2008) promoting Kirby Super Star Ultra at various locations with “Kirby” in the name. It turns out the ‘event’ was Nintendo and Flogos releasing thousands of Kirby-shaped clouds into the air. So… Continue Reading »
Ninja Town celebrations - preorder pocket plush ninjas and parties
Ninja Town is going to be arriving with quite a bit of fanfare in the US - a bit ironic. You’d think a ninja themed game would stealthly slip into stores, but Ninja Town doesn’t star typical ninjas, so I guess it fits. In case you haven’t heard of the… Continue Reading »
Amazon’s Release-Date Delivery service to help save gamers from long lines
Let’s say there’s a game that you really want to buy on launch day but there are too many factors getting in your way (gas prices, work, weather, hordes of people, etc.). You used to be out of luck if a game was guaranteed to sell out and you weren’t… Continue Reading »
GamesCampus to pay people who don’t like Asda Story $30
The open beta for the free massive multiplayer online rpg (MMORPG) Asda Story starts August 5, 2008, and Gamescampus.com has decided to make things interesting by starting The Guaranteed Fun Promotion on the same day. The Guaranteed Fun Promotion will refund $30 to any player who didn’t enjoy Asda Story.… Continue Reading »
Speed Racer gift card with USB 2.0 Flash drive, cheat code
Further demonstrating the increasing availability and decreasing price of memory, Target has put out a Speed Racer themed gift card that features a USB 2.0 Flash drive built right in. The plastic promo gift card features a tiny USB cable (an inch long) that clicks flat into the card and… Continue Reading »
Blades of Glory gets second life in Second Life
The popular online game/alternate reality, Second Life, will be hosting Blades of Glory themed events beginning August 24, 2007, through the end of the month to celebrate the DVD release of the summer comedy starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder. The multi-million dollar grossing movie details the rise and fall… Continue Reading »
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