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Mass Effect 3 demo will offer Xbox Live Gold for MP

Mass Effect 3 demo will offer Xbox Live Gold for MP

When the Mass Effect 3 demo launches on February 14th, Silver members will be able to log right on and enjoy the game’s online component.  I’m not sure how much time you’ll get to enjoy the game’s multiplayer but judging from this exert by Microsoft, it looks like you’ll be able to play all the [...]

No online pass for Syndicate, EA says because multiplayer is good

No online pass for Syndicate, EA says because multiplayer is good

Online passes have stirred quite the pot lately.  Those publishers who utilize them get thrown between the crosshairs of many gamers.  EA is no doubt leading the pack with online passes.  I thought it strange though that EA opted not to utilize an online pass for its upcoming Syndicate reboot.  Even stranger was the reason [...]

Online pass gimps offline only game Kingdoms of Amalur

Online pass gimps offline only game Kingdoms of Amalur

I can’t say that I”m totally against the online pass idea.  I understand the concept behind believe me I do.  EA, THQ and various other publishers are trying to curb the whole used games fiasco.  Did I mention that the uproar from publishers about used games is a total cop out?  I don’t recall seeing [...]

Unlock Mass Effect 3 items by playing demo

Unlock Mass Effect 3 items by playing demo

By playing the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo, gamers will receive two unlocks for Mass Effect 3 when the highly anticipated game releases on March 6, 2012, both designed by the renowned creator of Spawn, Todd McFarlane: · Reckoner Knight Armor: This armor will maximize damage done in close-quarters combat while a beefed–up power cell [...]

Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector's Edition, pre-orders and more

Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition, pre-orders and more

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a Collector’s Edition that was quite as massive as the Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition.  For Shepard fans out there, this edition is ridiculous! Contents include: • A 70 page hardcover art book with illustrations from the development team. • A limited edition copy of Mass Effect: [...]

EA sale hitting the Marketplace include big cuts

EA sale hitting the Marketplace include big cuts

Electronic Arts has a lot of stuff in the Marketplace.  One can never own it all ya know.  But now you can at least make an affordable dent in those EA games or content that you’ve had your eye on.  You can get your hands on new content for Dead Space 2, Mass Effect 2 [...]

EA gets back to tricking with this SSX teaser trailer

EA gets back to tricking with this SSX teaser trailer

I’ve never snowboarded in real life but thanks to EA’s SSX series I get to experience it without the risk of breaking my neck.  I’ve been a fan of the series for a while, especially SSX Tricky which I think is the best out of the series so far.  EA is back again with SSX coming February 28, 2012 [...]

Left 4 Dead fan made film impresses

There are a lot of Left 4 Dead fans around here so I thought I’d share a Left 4 Dead fan film with ya. I enjoyed it for the most part except when it started getting really weird at the end. You’ll see what I mean.  I’m impressed with it nevertheless. A lot of fan [...]

Maff Effect 3 new trailer arrives

Maff Effect 3 new trailer arrives

Did you watch the Video Game Awards? If you didn’t, don’t feel bad because not many gamers did. And I’ve heard that the award show was again a pretty sad representation of what gamers really want. Who doesn’t let developers speak about their games when the show is about them? Anyway, BioWare has a new [...]