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New Video Game Releases: Dec. 19 – Dec. 25 (Happy Holidays Edition)

Garrett Hartman — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:39:12 +0000

It’s a very magical holiday season as both Christmas and Hanukkah fall upon the same release week. Will the December blues continue with yet another bah-humbug release week or could a release from a galaxy far far away have gamers yelling, “Ho, Ho, Ho”?

Unfortunately, console fans get nothing but downloadable games while portable gamers get NADA (Nothing And Don’t Ask).

The most publicized release this week is easily Star Wars: The Old Republic, BioWare’s massively multiplayer online role-playing game based in the Star Wars universe releases to much fanfare for the PC.

The big multiplat release this week is Trine 2, a side-scrolling action platform and puzzle gamel developed by Frozenbyte. The online co-op adventure will be available on PSN and XBLA this week.

Over the past five years it’s been abundantly clear that Zombies + almost anything = big $$$. So why not Zombies and Vampires? Vampires vs. Zombies has nothing to do with the Plants vs Zombies franchise, but will feature addictive game play in the vein of the Farm Frenzy franchise. It will be available this week for the PC.

Pick of the Week – I can’t deny the the amount of fun that can be enjoyed from online c0-op action. Which is one of the reason why Trine 2 deserves a good. At the same time, the attraction to an online mmorpg which takes place in the Star Wars Universe is undeniable, despite $15 a month subscription fees. Star Wars: The Old Republic

Check out the full list of releases below.

PlayStation 3

Sonic CD (PSN)
Trine 2 (PSN)

Xbox 360

Trine 2 (XBLA)

Wii

NADA

Star Wars: The Old Republic
Star Wars: The Old Republic CE
Vampires vs. Zombies

3DS

NADA

NADA

PSP

NADA

Have a Happy Hanukkah and a Very Merry Christmas!

Blockbuster Extends Rental Promotion to Gamers for the Holidays

Catherine Cai — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:45:25 +0000

It seems like everyone is capitalizing on holiday deals today.

Blockbuster is offering a new promotion, in time for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, where, through the end of the year, new Blockbuster customers who purchase Skyrim, Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, Modern Warfare 3, Uncharted 3, Battlefield 3, Arkham City, or Gears of War 3 will receive a free month of unlimited movie and game rentals. Current Blockbuster members will only, sadly, receive a $5 gift card.

For new customers, this definitely looks like a pretty sweet deal, although I’d read into whether or not you can cancel membership after the first month with this promotion. Current Blockbuster customers, it’s probably a good idea to go seek out GameStop’s Black Friday deal if you’re looking for any of the above listed games for cheap.

December is X-Play Holiday Special Month

Chad Lakkis — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:30:28 +0000

G4 TV has announced a special hour long holiday episode each Tuesday throughout the month of December. Some of the show highlights promised include a buyers guide for upcoming titles, bargains, staff picks, and a list of games you’ll be sure to hate — a perfect substitute for coal. Hit the jump for the full holiday infused announcement. Ho. Ho. Ho.

G4 PRESENTS “X-PLAY” SPECIAL HOUR LONG EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH DECEMBER

Beginning With “X-Play’s Holiday Buyer’s Guide” on Tuesday, December 2, 2008

“X-Play’s Holiday Buyers Guide” – Tuesday, December 2 at 8pm ET/PT
Current economic conditions are putting a squeeze on everyone’s holiday budget. Savvy gamers are looking for values and this year’s most comprehensive guide for gaming values is presented by “X-Play” in a special one-hour episode dedicated to saving you money and time!

“X-Play’s Holiday Buyers Guide” will discern what’s hot, what’s not and the best bargains in video games this holiday season. Viewers will get the inside scoop from “X-Play” gaming experts who spent countless hours weeding through thousands of offers, to deliver the very best in one comprehensive show, including:

* The Best Bargains for Your Wallet – Less green in your pockets this year? Let “X-Play” tell you where to spend your hard earned money. What games will give you the most fun, most hours of play and replay ability for your pennies? FIND OUT!

* Best Games for New Gamers – Mom bought you your first XBOX? Finally picked up that Playstation 3 for yourself? Let Adam and Morgan tell you what games you need to get you started and really break in that rig!

* Best PS3, Xbox 360, Multiplatform, PC, Online/MMO, Wii, DS, PSP, and PS2 Games – Platform wars continue. What games are exclusive to which platforms, which games can be played on all of them? Sift through the confusion and get the real deal.

* X-Play Staff Picks – “X-Play” staff…the ones behind the scenes of your favorite video game show give you their best picks

* Games for Gamers You Hate – Why waste money on coal in that stocking? Stick one of these stinker games in their instead.

* Holiday Staff Greetings – Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season…meet the peeps that make your gaming experience so wonderful with an awesome show every day!