Sears.com Glitch Advertises Game Bundles for $59.99
Consumers Nab Wii U and 3DS Sets for Cheap
Have you ever seen a deal that seemed too good to be true? Over the weekend, many online consumers did. Thanks to a pricing glitch on Sears.com, many gamers were able to pick up Wii U and 3DS bundles for $59.99 plus tax. Read more »
A New Fan-Made Fallout Campaign in Development
This Doesn't Let You off the Hook, Bethesda!
Fallout: Lone Star is an ambitious project to say the least, gathering some of the most talented "Fallout: New Vegas" modders together to create a completely new game. Read more »
“Draenor” Drama Temporarily Destroys Official “WoW” Subreddit
wow, realwow, and worldofwarcraft Communities Impacted
What do we as gamers do when something goes wrong with a game we were looking forward to? Take to the networks and complain, of course. And last weekend, that’s exactly what “WoW” fans did to vent their frustrations at unplayable lag, five-digit server queues, frequent disconnects, “character not found” errors, and DDoS attacks to make the entire thing worse. Read more »
“Crossing Souls”: A Childhood RPG by Fourattic
Amazing Cartoon Art Sold Separately!
The moment I laid eyes on this trailer I knew I had to have it. The beginning evokes the same feeling I got the first time I saw "Dragon’s Lair" being played. The developers describe the game as "an Action RPG with orthogonal 2D view with an 80s looking style," and I think that really hits the nail on the head. Read more »
TellTale’s Game of Thrones, Screenshots Leaked
"Knowledge is Power"
TellTale Games' "Game of Thrones" is still expected to be released by the end of the month, and we are learning new information about the game every other day it seems. The typical teaser from TellTale has been a cryptic quote from a book that they post on their Twitter or maybe they "accidentally" let something slip in an interview. Just recently, they gave us some specific details about the game's story. In the past day, however, we've gotten something new and more concrete. Read more »
“Goat Simulator” Getting MMO Update
Of Goats and Swords
The legend of "Goat Simulator" continues on with a big, free patch. Announced on Coffee Stain Studios' Twitter, patch 1.2 is titled "Goat MMO Simulator," and it's exactly what the title sounds like: you play as a goat and level up just like in a MMO. Read more »
G4 Officially Shutting Down on Nov. 30
The NBC-Owned TV Channel Launched in 2002
According to a short statement by Nebraska-based telecom company Great Plains Communications, G4 will leave airwaves on Nov. 30, 2014. The troubled gamer channel has been withering away since NBC Universal decided not to add new programs in 2013. Since then, it has been stuck with reruns of "LOST," "X-Play," "Ninja Warriors," "Cops," "Heroes," "Cheaters," and various movies. Read more »
“Halo” Championship Series Pushed Back
Competitive "Halo" Players Will Now Have to Wait an Additional Week
343 Industries has announced that they are postponing the pre-season of their "Halo" Championship Series. It was originally scheduled to be launched on Nov. 16, but has been delayed by one week to Nov. 23. 343 has stated that this postponement is primarily a result of the matchmaking issues that are currently plaguing "Halo: Master Chief Collection." Read more »
The Cortex Is Live
"Firefly Online" in the Homestretch?
There’s a Firefly RPG in the works. Initial release had been set for Summer 2014, but when the developers at QMx Interactive nabbed the rights for the original actors’ voice acting… Well, gosh, it just had to be pushed back a bit. The new release date is tentatively set for 2015, but there is quite a bit of news coming through on both the official "Firefly Online" website, the "Firefly Online" Facebook Page, and their Twitter feed about new locations being developed and even a short gameplay trailer showcasing the exploration of a derelict ship. Read more »
“Just Cause 3” Reveals Story Details
Game Takes Place Several Years After "Just Cause 2"
Just after the announcement of "Just Cause 3", there has been some additional information released. According to Game Informer, "Just Cause 3" will take place some years following "Just Cause 2" with an aged Rico Rodriguez. Rodriguez is equipped with a new wing suit that allows for more speed, and he is off to fight more dictatorships. Read more »
