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After the widespread crash that caused numerous amounts of Playstation 3′s to be “bugged”, today Sony has warned owners to leave their Playstation 3 consoles off. Sony reported that they are working on the issue that is preventing gamers from connecting to the Playstation Network or playing games. They said “you do not use your PS3 system, as doing so may result in errors in some functionality.”

The error that seems to affect mainly the older models of the Playstation 3 and not the slims. Upon starting up your system the date will reset to 12/31/99 and you will be unable to play offline games and will not be able to connect to the network. Turning on your Playstation 3 and having this problem run, may cause the loss of data and loss of trophies/game achievements.

So keep your PS3 turned OFF until Sony has released an update about the problem being officially fixed! Time to go outside and play I guess……

I have created a list that will help you decide if you are addicted to World of Warcraft. Please seek professional help if any of these apply to you!

1. You refer to your car or truck as your mount

2. Instead of paying with cash at the checkout, you try to use gold

3. For your history test question “Name a king from medieval times”, you answer The Lich King

4. You think drinking Red Bull gives you mana

5. You call in sick for work just to finish an instance run

6. You call an airport and ask how much it costs for a gryphon ride from Ironforge to Stormwind City

7. When you go to the club, your favorite dance is “The Moonkin”

8. When shopping for new clothes, you ask an employee if they sell shirts with attribute bonuses

9. When driving through a new town, you ask for directions to the nearest Paladin trainer

10. The book you read your kids at night is a World of Warcraft Player’s Guide

Have some other ways of knowing if you’re addicted to WoW? Comment below!

Are you a Nintendo DSi fan that has been waiting patiently (or not) for a newer and better handheld system? Well the wait will be soon over! Nintendo is releasing the new DSi XL on March 28, 2010 here in the United States. While it may look very similar to the previous model, this one has some new features that may catch your eye.

With a price tag of $190 this new DSi XL will come equipped with a screen that is 93% larger than the last. It will also feature an eBook reader so you can game and read. This seems very similar to the Apple iPad but if customers want it, why not give it to them. The only known eBook package is called “100 Classic Books” and will cost you $20 but once the device is released, more eBooks will be available plus not to mention possible mods.

More information will be released once Nintendo gives the public and update or the device is released.

Are you looking forward to the DSi XL? Do you think it is competition for the Apple iPad? Comment below!

Rumors are spreading that Microsoft is planning to take on the motion sensor technology to compete with Nintendo Wii.

The 3DV Systems camera from Israel may be the basis of the new motion sensitive controller. Microsoft plans to unveil a new video camera that allows users to control games by moving their bodies. The new camera may be shown at the upcoming E3 convention. We will have to wait and see what Microsoft has in store for all of the gamers.

I think it would definitely be a smart move on Microsoft’s part. Motion controlled games are the next generation of gaming and these companies have to keep up with the times.

2009 is here and some of the most anticipated games are arriving soon. I made a list of the top 10 video games of 2009. This includes games that are out and are not yet released. If you have your own favorite for 2009, please comment below. They are not in any specific order. Also you can order and pre-order most of these games through our Store for a great price!

#1 - Rhythm Heaven (Nintendo DS)

Release Date : April 5, 2009

Tap and slide your stylus over the screen with this fun music game. Features over 50 music games where you have to play the beats. Created for DSi and DS. Easy to play and very addictive once you start playing.

#2 – BioShock 2 : Sea Of Dreams (Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Windows)

Release Date : Not Announced

The sequel to the award winning BioShock video game.

#3 – Killzone 2 (Playstation 3)

Release Date : Released

The sequel to the action packed first person shooter video game. Take on battle with the new and improved AI. Experience realistic lighting, smooth animations, and detailed environments. Includes 11 full length levels for single player and supports 2-32 players online.

#4 – God Of War 3 (Playstation 3)

Release Date : Not announced

The newest addition to the God Of War series. Includes new deadly weapons such as the Cestus (powerful metal gauntlets). Picks up directly from where the previous game left off.

#5 – Starcraft II (Windows, Mac)

Release Date : Not Announced

The sequel to the epic game Starcraft. New intense gameplay with fast paced and well balanced strategy that improves on the original game. The game still includes the main 3 races of Zerg, Terran, and Protoss. New units and mechanics have been added for each race. Starcraft 2 will use an all new 3D graphics engine to give you a clean and amazing visual experience.

#6 – Resident Evil 5 (Playstation 3, Xbox 360)

Release Date : March 13, 2009

Resident Evil 5 now includes a co-op online gameplay that has been wanted by gamers for a long time. Introducing new weapons, new playable characters, smarter and faster enemies, new envirornments, and much more.

#7 – Punch Out! (Nintendo Wii)

Release Date : May 18, 2009

The old classic game is back and better than ever! With all new graphics, Punch Out will be released for the Nintendo Wii.

#8 – Infamous (Playstation 3)

Release Date : May 31, 2009

A new super hero adventure game for the Playstation 3. Choose between good and evil, grow your super powers, fight villians in the city, and choose the fate of the whole city by your actions.

#9 – Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and the Damned (Xbox 360)

Release Date : Released

This game is an add-on for GTA IV and requires you to have Xbox Live. Experience the new “The Lost” motorcycle club, explore Liberty City in a whole new way, enjoy new music, and much more.

#10 – Street Fighter IV (Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Windows)

Release Date : Released

Street Fighter returns in this all new enhanced 3D envirornment game. It still uses the traditional 2D style fighting but includes locations never seen before in previous games. This game brings back all of your classic favorite characters. New characters, new special moves, and tons of new gameplay content!

The new Nintendo DSi is going to be released on April 5, 2009 for $169.99. With some cool new and improved features such as :
Music

The DSi has an audio player and recorder with some cool features. You can adjust the pitch and speed of audio, add effects, 8-bit tunes, and more.

Downloads

With the built in Wi-Fi and the memory card slot, the DSi is a handy tool for downloading. Download some of your favorite games!

Photos

The photo features let you edit photos, stretch them, play with color modes, add things to pictures such as mustaches and glasses, merge two photos together, send photos to others by wireless, and much more.

New Design

The layout of the buttons are more ergonomic, a matte finish to give it a cool look, the user interface resembles the Wii with draggable games and tools, 2 built in cameras, and much more.

Other Features

SD storage slot so you can save music, movies, and games. Upgradeable firmware like the PSP.

Killzone 2 is being released for Playstation 3 on February 27th and is one of the most purchased video games online.

Features include :

• Assume the first-person perspective of special forces soldier Sev in the assault on Helghan
• Take on an inhospitable planet along with enemies backed by impressive AI
• Experience cinematic effects, smooth animations, and detailed environments full of realistic lighting
• Stay immersed with music and effects rendered in 7.1 surround sound
• Master 11 levels on your own or engage in online play with 2-32 players

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Since the last big update for the Xbox 360, Netflix has become quite a crowd pleaser. The last update for the 360 included a fully redesigned dashboard layout and a feature that allowed users to rent movies directly from Netflix so that they could enjoy movies right from their 360.

Microsoft announced that over 1 million Gold members have downloaded and activated the Netflix application. 1.5 billion minutes of video have also been viewed since the big launch. Netflix offers over 12,000 movies and TV episodes to be streamed.

What do you think of Netflix on the 360?

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Nintendo announced a remake of the popular video game Punch Out to be released for the Wii. It is planned to come out in the first half of 2009. This was announced a while back but I thought it was still great news to share. I am a huge fan of the Punch Out games and I cannot wait for this to be released.

What do you think of Punch Out being released on the Wii?

EA has announced that they are working on 3 new Need For Speed Games and each one will have its own unique gameplay. The Need For Speed series is a great one but to be honest they all are starting to become pretty much the same. EA is suppose to change the way gamers see Need For Speed by creating a whole new gaming experience in 3 different games.

One of the new games Need For Speed : Shift will feature an in depth cockpit view as well as an upgraded crash mechanic. This game will be released for Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, and PC.

Need For Speed : Nitro is also being worked on by EA Montreal, which will be an arcade style racing game. This will be released for Nintendo. The Hot Pursuit feature will be back and added to this game.

And the last Need For Speed : World Online will be a free to play online PC game.

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