Update: Best of Black Friday deals
Here’s a look at a few Black Friday deals that caught my eye, the most exciting of which is Kmart’s selling “Mass Effect 2″ for a paltry $10. (Updated with more deals from Microsoft, Steam.)… Read More »
Quick thoughts on hardware of E3
The future of video gaming crystallized this week at the video game industry’s annual E3 trade show, and, not surprisingly, it’s an expensive one. Here’s a quick rundown of new hardware shown off by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony. All three had been previously announced, but this is the first time they’ve all been together in one place, playable by large numbers of people. 3DS steals the show: From a technical standpoint, Nintendo’s latest version of its DS handheld – still… Read More »
Game Crazy deepens discounts
The discounts at the soon-to-be closed video game retailer on Stony Point Road have gotten a bit deeper, and while it’s looking a little bit picked over, I spotted plenty of decent games on a visit Sunday.… Read More »
Santa Rosa Game Crazy liquidating
Movie Gallery, which owns Hollywood Video and Game Crazy, is liquidating all its merchandise. The Game Crazy store on Stony Point Road in Santa Rosa recently began selling new and used games for 20 percent off.… Read More »
What you should’ve played last weekend (March 26-28)
I’ve fallen a bit behind on these, as there’ve been a fair number of new releases and I’ve found myself working weekends. Let’s get caught up, shall we? Nintendo DSi XL ($190): Nintendo’s latest handheld, in stores Sunday, is simply a bigger version of the last one. If you eyed a DSi but balked because its small size made it feel like a child’s toy, this is for you. If you already own a DSi or DS Lite, there’s likely… Read More »
What to play this weekend (Feb. 26-28)
It’s a great week to own a PS3 or a Wii, as “Heavy Rain” and “Endless Ocean: Blue World” should both appeal to casual, adult gamers.… Read More »
Getting the most out of your gift cards
Soon, it’ll be Christmas morning, or less than a week after the end of Hanukkah, and you’ll have a stack of gift cards. Rather than burning a huge percentage of your haul on a $50 or $60 game like “New Super Mario Bros. Wii” or “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,” you might want to make your gift card last. Most of us are scrimping and saving where we can, and why buy one or two brand new, blockbuster games… Read More »
Black Friday ad roundup
A partial rundown of what retailers have to offer in the way of Black Friday video game sales.… Read More »
Get a $50 rebate on an Xbox 360 elite
If you find yourself fancying an Xbox 360, you can get a $50 rebate if you buy the $300 Elite version of the console before Oct. 7.… Read More »
Get your $200 Wii
A $50 price drop for the Wii goes into effect today. While it’s nice to see Nintendo’s console tied for the cheapest on the market, it’d be nice to see a bit more stuff thrown inside the box and the company’s line of games getting marked down, as well.… Read More »