Destiny Announced

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It has been 3 years since we heard from Bungie. They made Halo: Reach and then left Microsoft for Activision. Since then we have been left wondering, what is going to be their next big thing. What are they going to do in order to surpass the legacy that they left with Halo? That question has now been answered with Destiny. But what is Destiny, and more importantly, should we care?
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This Weeks Geek - Console Wars: A New Battlefield

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A new generation appears to be upon us. Nintendo is out of the gate early with a much need upgrade to its console library. Not to be outdone Microsoft and Sony are hot on their heels. Microsoft is being more closed lip about almost everything they are doing, while Sony has recently started teasing that they are going to announce something new and interesting. But what if the next generation is not all about local based consoles? What if this is all about something else? Something far more ethereal?

The console market is changing.
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New Wii U Bundle Coming Soon

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Good things come for those who wait.Are you still on the fence about buying the newest Nintendo console?  Well, Nintendo hopes to help make your decision in their favor with a new Wii U bundle available Sunday February 17th.  The exclusive bundle entitled, The Wii U ZombiU Deluxe Set, will include a Deluxe Wii U (32GB), a Pro Controller, a copy of ZombiU with an art book and developer commentary, a download of Nintendo Land and enrollment in the Deluxe Digital Promotion.  The MSRP for the new bundle is $390.  Since launching last November, Nintendo has sold 3 million Wii U units.  I can only imagine Nintendo is trying to attract gamers to their system before the potential unveiling of both the PS3 and XBOX 360 successors in the coming weeks.  Will you be going out and purchasing this new bundle, are you still hesitant on shelling out your hard earned money on a system that is losing exclusive rights to video games (Rayman Legends), or are you content without having the Wii U in your collection?

Best Games of 2012 Awards

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A great number of games were released in 2012.  We took those games and played them to our hearts content. We have recently had a round table discussion of the games that we have played over the year and used it compile the Second Annual Gameslave Awards.

Special Achievements Genre Awards

Best Story

 Best Action/Adventure Game

Best Graphics, Technical

 Best Driving Game

Best Graphics, Artistic

 Best Platformer

Funniest Game

 Best MMO

Best Voice Acting

 Best RPG

Most Anticipated Game

 Best Shooter  

Best Game(s) That are Older Then a Year

 Best Strategy Game

Best Game We Wish We Played

 Best Fighter

Most Disappointing Game 

 Best Puzzle Game

 

 Best Sports Game

 

 Best Indie Game

 

 Game of the Year

 

Playstation 4 to Be Releaved Feb 20?

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In case you have been living under a rock for the last 24 hours, Sony just announced a live event for the public on February 20, 2013. Could this be an indication of the long awaited PlayStation 4? The PS4 was told to be revealed at E3 2013, but looks like we might be getting a sneak preview of the new console earlier.

            “Wall Street Journal reports that this event is going to be about the PlayStation 4and indeed will be revealed”.

            So I we have about 3 weeks to go for this event, you excited? Below is a video teaser of event on what Sony is planning.

 Sony CEO Kaz Hirai had indicated that the PlayStation 4 might not be as ready to launch right along with the highly anticipated Xbox 720, code name Durango. I guess we will have to wait and see.

 

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Ubisoft Acquires THQ Montreal

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As many of you know THQ is having financial issues and filed Chapter 11. This means they are reorganizing and trying to find ways to pay off their debts. Once way of doing this is selling off different parts of the company. And today this was done when Ubisoft acquired THQ Montreal. They will be joining the already existing 26 studios in 19 countries and more then 6,250 employees that Ubisoft has that are dedicated to creating video games. Ubisoft was already has the second-largest in-house development staff, so this is a nice addition for them.

Now the studio was not the only thing they purchased. Ubisoft also gets  publishing rights for a very anticipated and funny game, South Park: The Stick of Truth.  South Park: The Stick of Truth is being created by external developer Obsidian and is planned for release sometime this year. Obsidian was also the studio behind Fallout: New Vegas. Fingers crossed that it will be awesome.

 

Metal Gear: Rising Demo

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Metal Gear: Rising Demo was just released yesterday January 22nd for the United States & Canada and January 23rd for everyone else. Make sure you go ahead and check it out now!!!

Also If you would like to catch me playing the demo and kicking some ass, check out my video below.

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Atari Files Chapter 11

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Childhood is a thing that, if left unattended, will disapear in the blink of an eye. Then you will spend the rest of your life trying to relive what few parts you remember. And this is not becoming a little more difficult. Atari has recently filed Chapter 11 to distance itself from its French based parent company Atari SA. “Within the next 90 to 120 days, the companies expect to effectuate a sale of all, or substantially all, of their assets,” in a free and clear sale under the U.S. bankruptcy laws, or confirm reorganization plans that “accomplish substantially the same result,” according to the statement.

So after 40 years of making quality and semi-quality games they may be going under. Unless someone buys the majority of the company, which I don't really see happening, there is a good chance Atari will be gone by summer. So take this chance to remember Atari for all the good they did starting the game industry, and poor one out for them.