I Want a Wii or an Xbox, not a “Wee Box”!

by Patrick Steen on December 30, 2007 at 9:52 pm

Nintendo Wii!

Children and the modern Christmas do not mix. The amount of advertising stuffing electronic items into their chubby little cheeks fills me with a wistful sense of nonchalance. Children are spoilt, Christmas is ruled by consumerism, and the older generation isn’t down with the kids. These truths are summed up with one granny’s generosity. Read more…

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360 Holiday Sales Wreak Havoc on Xbox LIVE Servers – Seriously

by Dan Landis on December 28, 2007 at 8:38 pm

All I want for Christmas is to play online, but Microsoft won’t let me

As of Wednesday the 26th, my experience with Xbox LIVE could best be described as “inconsistent”. I am randomly and sporadically kicked off of the service, and by that, I mean any time I try to do something — anything. Read more…

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Holiday Themed Games for Post-Xmas Gamers

by Andrew Podolsky on December 27, 2007 at 7:56 am

Why do game companies feel the need to release special Xmas editions of some of their most popular games? Does it really get people in the holiday spirits if you just throw a few fuzzy red and white hats and layer everything with freshly powdered snow? Read more…

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Haze UK Release Date Set, Only 28 Days?

by Ian Ennis on December 21, 2007 at 9:46 am

Haze is one crazy title. Not only does it look great, but it has a unique plot set in the future where nectar is used as a stimulant for soldiers to gain control of the battlefield around them. Moreover, we might get hold of it quicker than we expected. Read more…

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DS Breaks Sales Records for the Second Week in a Row

by John Kershaw on December 18, 2007 at 8:16 pm

According to GamesIndustry.biz the Nintendo DS has broken weekly UK hardware sales records for December not once, but twice in the run up to Christmas. Read more…

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The 12 Days of Christmas: Revised for Gamers – Day 4

by Jonathan Zungre on December 17, 2007 at 11:45 pm

Is any song of the Christmas season less relatable than the Twelve Days of Christmas? Since when does Christmas have 12 days? How wealthy would you have to be to afford gifts like 5 gold rings or 12 pipers piping? Read more…

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The 12 Days of Christmas: Revised for Gamers – Day 3

by Jonathan Zungre on December 16, 2007 at 7:00 pm

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The 12 Days of Christmas: Revised for Gamers – Day 2

by Jonathan Zungre on December 15, 2007 at 10:48 pm

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The 12 Days of Christmas: Revised for Gamers – Day 1

by Jonathan Zungre on December 14, 2007 at 9:33 pm

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Reggie: No Wii For X-Mas? Take A Raincheck!

by Cavin Smith on December 14, 2007 at 12:42 pm

In a conference call this morning, Nintendo’s executive mangod Reginald Fils-Aime announced the implementation of a “Wii Raincheck” program for parents or gamers unable to find a console this Christmas. Read more…

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Home Sweet Home: 25 Minute Tour of Playstation’s New Online Network

by Patrick Steen on December 2, 2007 at 1:46 pm

When do we get to go Home? Christmas is a time to be at Home with the family, so we can only hope that Sony gives us a present too. Wishful thinking maybe, but Christmas would be the perfect time. What better way to get away from the trials and tribulations of family bother, than to bury your attention into perfectly creating Father Christmas or Gary Glitter in Playstation Home and then making him dance like a numpty!

Well with that in mind, here’s a recent tour of Playstation Home, showing off some of the most in depth character customisation outside of Mass Effect. Read more…

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