XBOX360 buyers beware!

For all my fellow XBOX360 owners you may know of the "Red ring of death" which is a hardware problem associated with the first batch of 360's released from Microsoft. The symptoms included the system freezing up followed by a red ring that went around the Xbox's power button. When Microsoft found out about this they issued a 3 year extended warranty for anyone who bought the first generation of Xbox systems.

Since then Microsoft has gone through an upgraded redesign of the 360 so that the Red ring would not be an issue anymore, but now there is talk of a new problem for the new generation of Xbox's. There has been an increased number of complaints that owners of the new Xbox are recieving the "E 74 error". This error is characterized by a black screen with a E 74 message in the middle of the screen. Early reports are saying that this error is due to a video hardware problems in the system and as of now Microsoft does not cover this in the exteded warranty given to the Red ring (WTF?).

So all you recent or potential buyers watch your system and if you see anything out of the ordinary make sure to give Xbox customer service a call to ensure that Microsoft covers its consumers.

Play BALL! PS3 style

Spring is around the corner and the means baseball is coming right behind it. To the video gamers in the world that means another batch of baseball games trying to outshine each other. Well this spring "MLB 09: The Show" should shine brightly for the PS3. The graphics are so sharp and clear, if you didn't know it was a video game, you may think it was a real game on. The game play is also feeling pretty good, as you fight through tough pitches at bat to stay alive, fight for a strikes on every pitch and it takes patience and smarts to smack one out of the park for a home run. You can start from the season opener all the way to the World Series! So all you baseball purists strap on your cleats and head to the story and get MLB 09: The Show today!
Check out the review by gamespot.com

Old school with a new twist!!!

I know ya'll remember when the classic video game "Street Fighter II" hit the streets and the long lines and many quarters spent trying to learn moves and prove you were the best (those were the days).

Well say hello to the reincarnate: "Street Fighter IV" for the XBOX 360 and PS3. The game which premiered last week is getting rave reviews (got a 9.0 from gamespot.com) looks to be fun as hell. Of course the graphics and colors look 100 times better and the action as always is non stop. Another great feature is the ability to play your boys online. You can kick azz and talk trash to anyone in the world all on the comfort of your couch. You can earn up to 25 characters (including the old cast) in this game which is accomplished by beating the game with different fighters. With new moves combos and characters this is a must buy for any hard core gamers who love fighting or even the OG who remembers and loves the original. So get out and cop Street Figher 4 in stores now.

"As we roll through these evil streets" GTA4 pt 2

If you loved the mayhem and violence of Grand Theft Auto 4 (which I know you did), then you must go get...uh download "GTA 4: The lost and the damned" coming to your Xbox360 today! This new game is only available if you have XBOX Live and will come at a price of $20 to download.

This new story takes place in the same city with Niko B. but you will play totally different missions (20+ missions), get new rides, and of course brand new weapons. Even if you havent beaten the first part, it is still worth downloading as the 2 characters are totally seperate even though their paths will cross at certain parts of the game. So get out there and live you dreams of being a street thung in a thriving metropolis (without getting hurt) on xbox live starting today!

#1 With A Bullet

Wii Sports, thought by skeptics to be merely a gimmick to show off the capabilities of the Wiimote, is now the top-selling video game of all time, according to VGChartz.

Like the former record holder Super Mario Bros, Wii Sports owes much of its sales success to bundling, as it shipped with nearly every Nintendo Wii sold (except in Japan and South Korea). To date, the game has sold 40.24 million units, while the Wii itself has sold upwards of 45 million units.

But can a bundled game be considered the "best-selling" game of all time?
VGZChartz, Jan. 3: The point of view taken by VGChartz is that:

1. The bundling of Wii Sports with the Wii console is integral to the success of the Wii console - Wii Sports adds value to the package and isn't "given away" with the console. It is purchased alongside the console.

2. The game isn't bundled in Japan and has managed to sell at a 45% attach rate with the Wii console showing that many Wii owners in Japan bought a Wii for Wii Sports.

3. Bundle sales of all other games are counted. Super Mario Bros wouldn't have sold 40 million as a stand-alone title but who can say how many it would have sold - maybe 20 million, maybe 25 million. Same is true of Wii Sports, Tetris, Duck Hunt, Super Mario World and most of the other titles on the best seller list. Sure, the act of bundling the game with the console will serve to increase its sales but to totally remove the game because of the fact it has been bundled is not right either. It is totally conceivable that as a stand-alone title Wii Sports would have sold well over 20 million units by now given the attach rate seen in Japan and also seen with both Wii Play and Wii Fit in the west. So to remove the title also seems totally unfair - especially given point 1.
While I understand the above justification, it's clear that bundling the game at launch led to a buzz that the game would not have received otherwise.

Video Game X-Mas List: Top Ten Games of 2008

Seasons greetings to all my DLR video game junkies. We have composed a list of games to add to your xmas list for 2008. These games range from action to role playing so we have a little bit of flavor for everyone. Check out this list and let your peoples know what to put in the stockings this year!

Go to gamespot.com to check out pictures and reviews for each game.

1. Grand Theft Auto 4 (PS3,XBOX360)
2. Fallout 3 (PS3,XBOX360)
3. Gears of War 2 (XBOX360)
4. Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3)
5. Fable 2 (XBOX360)
6. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
7. Braid (XBOX360)
8. Resistance 2 (PS3)
9. NHL 09 (PS3,XBOX360)
10. Little Big Planet (PS3)

Break yo self...

If you cant get enough violence and crime in the real-life cities of America, then check out the second installment of the Saints Row video game. This game will let you drive around the city causing mayhem and destruction while recruiting member to your gang. The purpose here is to take over Saints Row and bring the city under your rule, while staying out of the way of the Feds (sounds like some of yalls real life activities...LOL).
So to avoid jail time while showing how hard you truly are, check out this Saints Row2 review on gamespot.com

NBA 2K9 > NBA Live

Check out the review of the new NBA video games. The NBA season is right around the corner.

Who got next?

NBA 2K9 video game BBall is right around the corner and this digital version of Kevin Garnett will be trying to repeat as a champion on millions of Xboxes and Playstations around the country. Check out why NBA 2K9 may be better than NBA Live in this article on gamspot.com. This title will make its debut 0ctober 9, 2008.

What your boss don't know won't hurt them.

We don't advocate slacking off at work, but for the times when you need a little break or some well deserved distraction check out gametap.com for some good old video gaming action right on your desktop (see above pic). You can download free games or you can pay for the better games with a monthly subscription. Either way it is a great way to kill time or release stress on those long days at work.

May the force be with you...

For all you Star Wars and video game lovers, you will finally have a chance to play a REAL game as a Jedi Knight. In the new game called STAR WARS FORCE UNLEASHED you get to play the game as a Jedi working for Darth Vader himself. You must prove yourself worthy but using Jedi tactics such as, using the light saber, throwing metal objects, and even the good old electrical shock to bamas in your path. You can try the demo now (on 360 live) but definitely check this joint out coming Sept. 16th. For more info check out Lucas arts.com

Football is in the air and so is Madden 09...

Yes, football is around the corner (GO SKINS) and Americas favorite football video game Madden 09 will be here in a few weeks. So get your last few games of 08 in and practice for bragging rights because the big release will be here August 12th.
P.S. I'm taking all challengers...

For more information and pictures check out this gamespot.com article.