James Ransom-Wiley
New York, NY - http://www.joystiq.com/
Managing Editor / LinkedIn Profile
Now Playing: December 7-13, 2009
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ 1 day ago } 
Rebellion won't release 'sanitized' AvP in Australia
by James Ransom-Wiley { 4 days ago }
The subtle swipe at the Australian ratings system, which tops out at an MA15+ classification, turned into a full-on blow as Kingsley concluded, "We will not be releasing a sanitized or cut down version for territories where adults are not considered by their governments to be able to make their own entertainment choices."
Ouch! You feel that too, Germany? "It is for adults," Kingsley insisted of AvP, "and it is bloody and frightening, that was our intent." Clearly, that's why PEGI assigned an 18-rating. Check out the box art for PAL territories that will release the game -- for adults -- come February 2010 worldwide:
Report: Wii parts production shrinks
by James Ransom-Wiley { 6 days ago }
A slowdown in Wii production can only mean one thing: Nintendo has cured the injured, ailing and aged -- there's no more work left to be done. While saving the world proved vastly lucrative for Nintendo, it also benefited the manufactures behind the scenes; or, as we like to call them, the magic makers. Nikkei reports that Wii parts suppliers, Mitsumi Electric Co. and Hosiden Corp., have significantly reduced their yearly profits forecasts following a decrease in orders to assemble Wii consoles.
Mitsumi predicts its net profits will fall 52 percent year-over-year to ¥5.3 billion ($61.2 million), down from the previously projected ¥7 billion. Hosiden expects a similar drop, from the forecast ¥7.5 billion down to ¥6 billion. These percentage changes are eerily similar to the figure reported in Nintendo's half-year results, posted at the end of October. Are the numbers trying to tell us something? Yep, there's still plenty of money being made and, apparently, more world to save.
[Via MarketWatch]
Source – "As Wii Stumbles, Parts Suppliers' Earnings Tumble" [Nikkei.com; subscription required]
FIFA 10 Ultimate Team DLC pitched amid sales surge
by James Ransom-Wiley { 6 days ago }
EA today announced the pending release of FIFA 10 Ultimate Team, a DLC management mode -- introduced to the series last year (and ported to this year's slumping Madden game) -- that has been made over with a "redesigned chemistry system built around player relationships." Think: God game governing platonic dating-sim played with a deck of cards, and ... you're there. Come February, Ultimate Team will be available for download for 400
or $4.99 via Xbox Live and PSN.Gallery: FIFA 10 Ultimate Team (DLC)
Not getting up: Ecko's Macbeth game dispatched
by James Ransom-Wiley { 6 days ago }
Sadly, we're left to contemplate what could have been from a single, proposed gameplay mechanic: "cutting people's heads off." Surely, Shakespeare's inclusion of only one, climactic beheading -- and "off stage" at that -- in the accepted original Macbeth was merely a limitation of the special effects of the playwright's day. Just imagine how much more epic Renaissance works could be as video games ... Oh, right.
Now Playing: November 30 - December 6, 2009
by James Ransom-Wiley { 8 days ago }
Black Friday Video Game Deals Hub
by James Ransom-Wiley { 13 days ago }
We've scoured the Black Friday circulars of nationwide retailers and singled out the video game deals in the guides below. Just click on a retailer to view:
Head past the break for additional tips!
Black Friday Video Game Deals: Toys"R"Us
by James Ransom-Wiley { 13 days ago }
Toy"R"Us
Doors open at 12:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Midnight Doorbuster: 12:00AM–1:00PM
5AM Doorbuster: 5:00AM–1:00PM
Jump to deals by platform:
Wii | DS | PS3 | PSP | Xbox 360
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Check out more Black Friday guides:
Best Buy | GameStop | Kmart & Sears | Target | Walmart
Doors open at 12:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Midnight Doorbuster: 12:00AM–1:00PM
5AM Doorbuster: 5:00AM–1:00PM
Jump to deals by platform:
Wii | DS | PS3 | PSP | Xbox 360
| Wii | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Avatar: The Last Airbender - Into the Inferno | $9.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Chrysler Classic Racing | $9.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | $29.99 | 5AM Doorbuster |
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| Dead Space Extraction | $24.99 | 5AM Doorbuster (Snap Judgment) |
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| iCarly | $23.99 | 5AM Doorbuster |
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| Imagine: Party Babyz | $9.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Jelly Belly Ballistic Beans | $9.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Kawasaki Jet Ski | $9.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| MySims Party | $9.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Nerf N-Strike Bundle | $14.99 | Midnight Doorbuster | |||
| The Price is Right (2010 Edition) | $9.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Scooby Doo! First Frights | $23.99 | 5AM Doorbuster (Snap Judgment) |
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| Spore Hero | $24.99 | 5AM Doorbuster | |||
| TMNT Smash Up | $29.99 | 5AM Doorbuster |
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| Peripherals | |||||
| USB 2 Dock Rechargeable Station (2-Wii Remote Charger) |
$15.00 | 5AM Doorbuster | |||
| Wii Fit Accessories (Misc.) | $9.99 (each) |
5AM Doorbuster | |||
| DS | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Buy 1, Get 1 Free (Select Titles) | N/A | $21.99 | Valid thru Saturday | ||
| Chaotic: Shadow Warriors | $17.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Club Penguin | $17.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
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Guitar Hero: On Tour & Decades (2-pack) | $29.99 | 5AM Doorbuster Grip not compatible w/ DSi |
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| Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 | $17.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | $17.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Various Titles | $9.99 | 29.99 |
Valid thru Saturday | ||
| Hardware | |||||
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Nintendo DSi Bundle White Brain Age / Metallic Blue Mario Bundle; Plus EVA Sleeve Kit & DSi Car Adapter |
$159.99 | Midnight Doorbuster Bonus: Accessories |
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| Peripherals | |||||
| DS Accessories (Misc.) | $5.00 (each) |
$9.99 |
Valid thru Saturday | ||
| DS Lite Starter Kit | $11.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| PS3 | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Need for Speed: Shift | $34.99 | 5AM Doorbuster | |||
| Peripherals | |||||
| Quad Dock (4-controller Charger) |
$15.00 | 5AM Doorbuster | |||
| PSP | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Buy 1, Get 1 Free (Select Titles) | N/A | $21.99 | Valid thru Saturday | ||
| Peripherals | |||||
| 50% off PSP Accessories (Misc.) | $4.99 – $19.99 |
varies | Midnight Doorbuster | ||
| Xbox 360 | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
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Forza MotorSport 3 |
$34.99 | 5AM Doorbuster | ||
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Halo 3: ODST | $34.99 | 5AM Doorbuster (Review) |
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| Need for Speed: Shift | $34.99 | 5AM Doorbuster | |||
| Hardware | |||||
| Xbox 360 Arcade System With Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, PopCap Arcade Vol. 1 and Namco Museum Virtual Arcade, plus carry case |
$229.95 | Midnight Doorbuster Bonus: 3 free game, Carry case |
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| Peripherals | |||||
| Quad Dock Pro (4-controller Charger) | $15.00 | 5AM Doorbuster | |||
Check out more Black Friday guides:
Best Buy | GameStop | Kmart & Sears | Target | Walmart
For more Black Friday coverage, check out Black Friday Deals, Cyber Monday Sales and other Black Friday 2009 stories today from Walletpop.com.
Black Friday Video Game Deals: Kmart & Sears
by James Ransom-Wiley { 13 days ago }
Kmart | Sears
Kmart
Doors open at 6:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Friday Doorbuster: 6:00–11:00AM
Saturday Doorbuster: 7:00AM–12:00PM
Jump to deals by platform:
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Sears
Doors open at 4:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Doorbuster: 4:00AM–12:00PM
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Kmart
Doors open at 6:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Friday Doorbuster: 6:00–11:00AM
Saturday Doorbuster: 7:00AM–12:00PM
Jump to deals by platform:
Wii | DS | PS3 | Xbox 360
| Wii | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Ben 10: Alien Force - Vilgax Attacks | $19.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Cars: Race O Rama | $29.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Game Party | $9.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Game Party 2 | $9.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| LEGO Star Wars: Complete Saga | $49.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| MySims Kingdom | $49.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Need for Speed: Nitro | $29.99 | Friday Doorbuster | |||
| SpongeBob: Truth or Square | $29.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Spore Hero | $29.99 | Friday Doorbuster | |||
| TMNT Smash Up | $29.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| World of Zoo | $29.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| DS | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| LEGO Batman | $14.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Petz: Rescue Ocean Patrol | $14.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Hardware | |||||
| Nintendo DSi Bundle White Brain Age / Metallic Blue Mario Bundle; Plus $25 "Nintendo Gaming Coupon" |
N/A | $169.99 | Friday Doorbuster Bonus: $25 coupon |
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| Nintendo DS Lite Plus $25 "Nintendo Gaming Coupon" |
N/A | $129.99 | Saturday Doorbuster Bonus: $25 coupon |
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| PS3 | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Assassin's Creed 2 *With Purchase of Assassin's Creed Bloodlines PSP Bundle ($199.99) |
free | Valid thru Saturday (Review) |
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| Batman: Arkham Asylum | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday (Review) |
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| Brütal Legend | $39.99 | Saturday Doorbuster (Review) |
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| Dirt 2 | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Dragon Age: Origins | $39.99 | Saturday Doorbuster (Review) |
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| Need for Speed: Shift | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Rock Band 2 Special Edition Bundle | $99.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| TNA Impact! | $14.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2010 | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Xbox 360 | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Batman: Arkham Asylum | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday (Review) |
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| Brütal Legend | $39.99 | Saturday Doorbuster (Review) |
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| Dirt 2 | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Dragon Age: Origins | $39.99 | Saturday Doorbuster (Review) |
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| Forza Motorsport 3 | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Halo 3: ODST | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday (Review) |
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| Left 4 Dead 2 | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday (Review) |
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| Need for Speed: Shift | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Rock Band 2 Special Edition Bundle | $99.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Hardware | |||||
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Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle With LEGO Batman & Pure; plus Halo 3: ODST |
N/A | $299.99 | Bonus: 3 free games Valid thru Saturday |
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Sears
Doors open at 4:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Doorbuster: 4:00AM–12:00PM
Wii | DS | PS3 | Xbox 360
| Wii | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| 2-pack Wii Games (Misc.) | $14.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| The Biggest Loser | $29.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| A Boy and His Blob | $29.99 | Valid thru Saturday (Review) |
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| Guitar Hero: World Tour (Guitar Kit) | $49.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 | $29.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| TMNT Smash Up | $29.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| DS | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| 2-pack DS Games (Misc.) | $14.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter | $19.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| World of Zoo | $19.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| PS3 | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| 2-pack PS3 Games (Misc.) | $24.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Brütal Legend | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday (Review) |
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| Dragon Age: Origins | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday (Review) |
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| Guitar Hero: World Tour (Guitar Kit) | $49.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Need for Speed: Shift | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Peripherals | |||||
| Blu-ray Remote *With Purchase of PS3 Slim (120GB) ($299.99) |
free | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Xbox 360 | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| 2-pack Xbox 360 Games (Misc.) | $24.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Brütal Legend | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday (Review) |
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| Dragon Age: Origins | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday (Review) |
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| Forza Motorsport 3 | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Guitar Hero: World Tour (Guitar Kit) | $49.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Halo 3: ODST | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday (Review) |
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| Left 4 Dead 2 | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday (Review) |
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| Need for Speed: Shift | $39.99 | Valid thru Saturday | |||
| Hardware | |||||
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Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle With LEGO Batman & Pure; Plus Xbox Live 12-month Gold Card |
N/A | $299.99 | Bonus: 1-yr Xbox Live Gold, 2 free games Valid thru Saturday |
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Check out more Black Friday guides:
Best Buy | GameStop | Target | Toys"R"Us | Walmart
For more Black Friday coverage, check out Black Friday Deals, Cyber Monday Sales and other Black Friday 2009 stories today from Walletpop.com.
Black Friday Video Game Deals: Walmart
by James Ransom-Wiley { 13 days ago }
Walmart
Doors open at 12:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Select Titles:
$7 games – over 50 tiles
$10 games – over 40 tiles
$25 games – over 30 titles
Jump to deals by platform:
Wii | DS | PS3 | Xbox 360 | PC (Windows)
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Check out more Black Friday guides:
Best Buy | GameStop | Kmart & Sears | Target | Toys"R"Us
Doors open at 12:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Select Titles:
$7 games – over 50 tiles
$10 games – over 40 tiles
$25 games – over 30 titles
Jump to deals by platform:
Wii | DS | PS3 | Xbox 360 | PC (Windows)
| Wii | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Bakugan: Battle Brawlers | $25.00 | ||||
| Big Beach Sports | $10.00 | ||||
| Carnival Games | $10.00 | ||||
| Celebrity Sports Showdown | $7.00 | ||||
| Tak Big Dose of Gross | $7.00 | ||||
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 | $25.00 | |||
| DS | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
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Lock's Quest | $7.00 | |||
| MX vs. ATV: Untamed | $10.00 | ||||
| NeoPets: Puzzle Adventure | $7.00 | ||||
| Hardware | |||||
| DS Lite Available in Crimson Red, Coral Pink, Onyx, or Polar White (colors) |
$98.00 | ||||
| PS3 | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Call of Duty 4: Game of the Year Edition | $25.00 | ||||
| The Godfather 2 | $10.00 | ||||
| Need for Speed Undercover | $10.00 | ||||
| Rock Band Special Edition Bundle |
N/A | $50.00 | (Rock Band 1 / Instruments included) |
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| WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 | $25.00 | ||||
| Hardware | |||||
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PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB) With Infamous & Batman: Arkham Asylum; and The Dark Knight (Blu-ray movie) |
N/A | $299.00 | Bonus: 2 free games, 1 Blu-ray movie |
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| Xbox 360 | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 | $7.00 | ||||
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Grand Theft Auto IV | $10.00 | |||
| Midnight Club: LA | $10.00 | Not Complete Edition | |||
| NBA 2K10 | $25.00 | ||||
| Rock Band Special Edition Bundle |
N/A | $50.00 | (Rock Band 1 / Instruments included) |
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| UFC Undisputed | $25.00 | ||||
| Hardware | |||||
| Xbox 360 Arcade Madagascar Bundle With Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa (game); and Madagascar & Madagascar 2 (DVD movies) |
N/A | $199 | Bonus: 1 games, 2 DVD movies |
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| PC (Windows) | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| The Sims 3 | $25.00 | ||||
Check out more Black Friday guides:
Best Buy | GameStop | Kmart & Sears | Target | Toys"R"Us
For more Black Friday coverage, check out Black Friday Deals, Cyber Monday Sales and other Black Friday 2009 stories today from Walletpop.com.
Black Friday Video Game Deals: Target
by James Ransom-Wiley { 13 days ago }
Target
Doors open at 5:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Doorbusters: From 5:00AM until sold out
Jump to deals by platform:
Wii | DS | PS3 | Xbox 360
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Check out more Black Friday guides:
Best Buy | GameStop | Kmart & Sears | Toys"R"Us | Walmart
Doors open at 5:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Doorbusters: From 5:00AM until sold out
Jump to deals by platform:
Wii | DS | PS3 | Xbox 360
| Wii | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Animal Crossing: City Folk | $27.00 | ||||
| Call of Duty: World at War | $27.00 | ||||
| Guitar Hero 5 (game only) | $37.00 | ||||
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Plus $10 gift card |
N/A | $49.99 | Bonus: $10 gift card | ||
| Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 | $37.00 | ||||
| Need for Speed Nitro | $27.00 | ||||
| Nerf N-Strike Elite Bundle Plus $10 gift card |
N/A | $59.99 | Bonus: $10 gift card | ||
| SimAnimals Africa | $27.00 | ||||
| TMNT Smash Up | $27.00 | ||||
| Wii Music | $27.00 | ||||
| Wii Play with Wii Remote | $39.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Wii Sports Resort With $10 gift card |
N/A | $49.99 | Bonus: $10 gift card (Review) |
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| Peripherals | |||||
| Wii Remote (with Wii Play) | $39.00 | Doorbuster | |||
| DS | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| iCarly | $17.00 | ||||
| Gardening Mama | $17.00 | ||||
| Hannah Montana: The Movie | $17.00 | ||||
| Littlest Pet Shop Friends: Beach | $17.00 | ||||
| Marvel Super Hero Squad | $17.00 | ||||
| Personal Trainer: Cooking | $7.00 | ||||
| Style Lab: Makeover | $17.00 | ||||
| Hardware | |||||
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Nintendo DSi Bundle White Brain Age / Metallic Blue Mario Bundle; Plus $20 gift card |
N/A | $169.99 | Doorbuster Bonus: $20 gift card |
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| PS3 | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
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Assassin's Creed 2 Plus $10 gift card |
N/A | $59.99 | Bonus: $10 gift card (Review) |
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Batman: Arkham Asylum | $37.00 | (Review) | ||
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Plus $10 gift card |
N/A | $59.99 | Bonus: $10 gift card (Review) |
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| Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 | $37.00 | ||||
| Need for Speed: Shift | $37.00 | ||||
| Rock Band (game only) [PS2] | $7.00 | ||||
| Shaun White Snowboarding | $7.00 | ||||
| Star Wars: the Clone Wars: Republic Heroes | $37.00 | ||||
| Peripherals | |||||
| Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (Black) | $39.00 | Doorbuster | |||
| Xbox 360 | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
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Assassin's Creed 2 Plus $10 gift card |
N/A | $59.99 | Bonus: $10 gift card (Review) |
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Batman: Arkham Asylum | $37.00 | (Review) | ||
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Plus $10 gift card |
N/A | $59.99 | Bonus: $10 gift card (Review) |
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| Halo 3: ODST | $37.00 | (Review) | |||
| Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 | $37.00 | ||||
| Need for Speed: Shift | $37.00 | ||||
| Rock Band (game only) [PS2] | $7.00 | ||||
| Shaun White Snowboarding | $7.00 | ||||
| Star Wars: the Clone Wars: Republic Heroes | $37.00 | ||||
| Hardware | |||||
| Super Xbox 360 Elite (250GB) Bundle With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2; plus $50 gift card |
N/A | $399.99 | Bonus: $50 gift card | ||
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Xbox 360 Elite (120GB) Holiday Bundle With LEGO Batman & Pure; plus $50 gift card |
N/A | $299.99 | Bonus: $50 gift card | |
| Peripherals | |||||
| Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (Black) | $39.00 | Doorbuster | |||
Check out more Black Friday guides:
Best Buy | GameStop | Kmart & Sears | Toys"R"Us | Walmart
For more Black Friday coverage, check out Black Friday Deals, Cyber Monday Sales and other Black Friday 2009 stories today from Walletpop.com.
Black Friday Video Game Deals: GameStop
by James Ransom-Wiley { 13 days ago }
GameStop
Doors open at 6:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Doorbusters: 6:00AM–11:00am
Jump to deals by platform:
Wii | DS | PS3 | PSP | Xbox 360 | PC (Windows)
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Check out more Black Friday guides:
Best Buy | Kmart & Sears | Target | Toys"R"Us | Walmart
Doors open at 6:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Doorbusters: 6:00AM–11:00am
Jump to deals by platform:
Wii | DS | PS3 | PSP | Xbox 360 | PC (Windows)
| Wii | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Ben 10: Alien Force | $9.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Chicken Blaster (includes Wii Rifle) | $29.99 | Week-long sale | |||
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Dead Space Extraction | $19.99 | Doorbuster (Snap Judgment) |
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| Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter | $39.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| EA Sports Active: More Workouts | $29.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Need for Speed: Nitro | $19.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| MySims Agents | $19.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| The Price is Right: 2010 Edition | $19.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Rock Band: AC/DC Track Pack With *any* Rock Band purchase |
free | The Beatles: Rock Band qualifies; week-long sale | |||
| Spore Hero | $19.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| TMNT Smash UP | $29.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Wii Sports Resort With extra MotionPlus |
N/A | $49.99 | Doorbuster; (Review) Bonus: Extra MotionPlus |
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| World of Zoo | $29.99 | ||||
| Peripherals | |||||
| SD Memory Card (2GB) | $7.49 | Compatible with Wii/DSi; Week-long sale |
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| SDHC Memory Card (4GB) | $14.99 | Compatible with Wii/DSi; Week-long sale |
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| Wii Sports Pack | $9.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Pre-owned | |||||
| Buy 2, Get 1 Free on All Pre-owned Games & Accessories | N/A | varies | Valid thru Sunday | ||
| Super Mario Galaxy (Pre-owned) With Wii Music (Pre-owned) |
$39.99 | Week-long sale; Bonus: $5 Wii Music |
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| DS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass | $19.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | $12.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Peripherals | |||||
| SD Memory Card (2GB) | $7.49 | Compatible with DSi/Wii; Week-long sale |
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| SDHC Memory Card (4GB) | $14.99 | Compatible with DSi/Wii; Week-long sale |
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| Pre-owned | |||||
| Buy 2, Get 1 Free on All Pre-owned Games & Accessories | N/A | varies | Valid thru Sunday | ||
| DS Phat (Pre-owned) [Hardware] | $49.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| PS3 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Batman: Arkham Asylum | $39.99 | Doorbuster (Review) |
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| BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger | $39.99 | Week-long sale (Review) |
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| Borderlands | $49.99 | Valid thru Sunday | |||
| Call of Duty: World at War | $39.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition | $49.99 | Valid thru Sunday | |||
| Grand Theft Auto IV | $19.99 | Valid thru Sunday | |||
| Guitar Hero 5 (game only) | $39.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Need for Speed: Shift | $39.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Prototype | $29.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Rock Band: AC/DC Track Pack With *any* Rock Band purchase |
free | The Beatles: Rock Band qualifies; week-long sale | |||
| Tekken 6 | $39.99 | Friday only | |||
| Hardware | |||||
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PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB) With LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition; and God of War Collection |
N/A | $299.99 | Doorbuster; Bonus: 3 free games |
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| Peripherals | |||||
| Energizer Controller Charger | $19.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Pre-owned | |||||
| Buy 2, Get 1 Free on All Pre-owned Games & Accessories | N/A | varies | Valid thru Sunday | ||
| Guitar Hero III (Pre-owned) (game only) | $4.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (Pre-owned) (game only) | $7.49 | Week-long sale | |||
| Guitar Hero: World Tour (Pre-owned) (game only) | $14.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Madden NFL 08 (Pre-owned | $2.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| PSP | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII | $9.99 | Friday only | |||
| Monster Hunter Freedom 2 | $19.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Rainbow Six Vegas | $9.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Peripherals | |||||
| Road Gear Kit | $9.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Pre-owned | |||||
| Buy 2, Get 1 Free on All Pre-owned Games & Accessories | N/A | varies | Valid thru Sunday | ||
| PSP-1000 (Pre-owned) | $79.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (Pre-owned) | $9.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Xbox 360 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Batman: Arkham Asylum | $39.99 | Doorbuster (Review) |
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| The Beatles: Rock Band (game only) | $49.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Borderlands | $49.99 | Valid thru Sunday | |||
| Call of Duty: World at War | $39.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood | $19.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Dirt 2 | $49.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Dynasty Warriors 6 | $19.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition | $49.99 | Valid thru Sunday | |||
| Forza Motorsport 3 | $39.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Guitar Hero 5 (game only) | $39.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Grand Theft Auto IV | $19.99 | Valid thru Sunday | |||
| Halo 3: ODST | $39.99 | Week-long sale (Review) |
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| Left 4 Dead 2 | $39.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| NCAA Football 10 | $49.99 | Week-long sale (Review) |
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| Need for Speed: Shift | $39.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Prototype | $29.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Rock Band: AC/DC Track Pack With *any* Rock Band purchase |
free | The Beatles: Rock Band qualifies; week-long sale | |||
| Spider-Man: Web of Shadows | $19.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Tekken 6 | $39.99 | Friday only | |||
| WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 | $49.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Hardware | |||||
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Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle With LEGO Batman & Pure; Plus choice of: Call of Duty 4 or Bakugan |
N/A | $299.99 | Doorbuster; Bonus: 3 free games |
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| Peripherals | |||||
| Energizer Controller Charger | $19.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Pre-owned | |||||
| Buy 2, Get 1 Free on All Pre-owned Games & Accessories | N/A | varies | Valid thru Sunday | ||
| Guitar Hero III (Pre-owned) (game only) | $4.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (Pre-owned) (game only) | $7.49 | Week-long sale | |||
| Guitar Hero: World Tour (Pre-owned) (game only) | $14.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| PC (Windows) | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Guild Wars Trilogy | $24.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Left 4 Dead 2 | $29.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Sims 3: World Adventures (Expansion) | $29.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| Warcraft Battlechest | $19.99 | Week-long sale | |||
| World of Warcraft | $4.99 | Valid thru Sunday | |||
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Black Friday Video Game Deals: Best Buy
by James Ransom-Wiley { 13 days ago }
Best Buy
Doors open at 5:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Doorbuster coupons passed out "up to" 2 hours before opening
Jump to deals by platform:
Wii | DS | PS3 | Xbox 360 | PC (Windows)
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Doors open at 5:00AM (Friday, 11/27)
Doorbuster coupons passed out "up to" 2 hours before opening
Jump to deals by platform:
Wii | DS | PS3 | Xbox 360 | PC (Windows)
| Wii | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
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Bloom Blox Bash Party | $14.99 | |||
| Cooking Mama: World Kitchen | $14.99 | ||||
| ExciteBots: Trick Racing | $14.99 | ||||
| Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa | $14.99 | ||||
| Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | $14.99 | ||||
| Pikmin (New Play Control) | $14.99 | ||||
| DS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Bolt | $9.99 | ||||
| Crash: Mind Over Mutant | $9.99 | ||||
| Cooking Mama | $9.99 | ||||
| Guinness World Records | $9.99 | ||||
| Marker Man Adventures | $9.99 | ||||
| My Word Coach | $9.99 | ||||
| Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood | $9.99 | ||||
| Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon | $9.99 | ||||
| Hardware | |||||
| Nintendo DSi Bundle White Brain Age / Metallic Blue Mario Bundle; Plus $20 gift card |
N/A | $169.99 | Bonus: $20 gift card | ||
| PS3 | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| The Bigs 2 | $19.99 | ||||
| Brütal Legend | $34.99 | Doorbuster; (Review) |
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| Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood | $19.99 | ||||
| The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena |
$19.99 | ||||
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Dragon Age: Origins | $34.99 | Doorbuster; (Review) |
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Fallout 3 | $19.99 | Not GOTY Edition | ||
| FIFA Soccer 10 | $34.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Madden NFL 10 | $34.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| NBA Live 10 | $34.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Need for Speed: Shift | $34.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| NHL 10 | $34.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Resident Evil 5 | $19.99 | Expansion incoming! | |||
| Tom Clancy's HAWX | $19.99 | ||||
| Hardware | |||||
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PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB) With LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition; and Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time |
N/A | $299.99 | Doorbuster; Bonus: 2 free games |
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| Xbox 360 | |||||
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| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
ORIG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| The Bigs 2 | $19.99 | ||||
| Brütal Legend | $34.99 | Doorbuster; (Review) |
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| Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood | $19.99 | ||||
| The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena |
$19.99 | ||||
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Dragon Age: Origins | $34.99 | Doorbuster; (Review) |
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Fallout 3 | $19.99 | Not GOTY Edition | ||
| FIFA Soccer 10 | $34.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Hasbro Family Game Night | $19.99 | ||||
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Left 4 Dead 2 | $34.99 | Doorbuster; (Review) |
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| Madden NFL 10 | $34.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| NBA Live 10 | $34.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Need for Speed: Shift | $34.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| NHL 10 | $34.99 | Doorbuster | |||
| Resident Evil 5 | $19.99 | Expansion incoming! | |||
| Tom Clancy's HAWX | $19.99 | ||||
| Hardware | |||||
| Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle With LEGO Batman & Pure; plus Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, Sonic the Hedgehog, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows & Wall-E |
N/A | $299.99 | Bonus: 6 free games | ||
| PC (Windows) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOYSTAR (Staff Picks) |
ITEM NAME (DESCRIPTION) |
SALE PRICE |
REG. PRICE |
Notes | |
| Software | |||||
| Assassin's Creed | $4.99 | ||||
| BioShock | $4.99 | ||||
| Far Cry 2 | $4.99 | ||||
| Hoyle Slots 2010 | $4.99 | (Mac compatible) | |||
| Sid Meier's Civilization IV | $4.99 | ||||
| S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl | $4.99 | ||||
| World of Warcraft | $4.99 | ||||
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Now Playing: November 23-29, 2009
by James Ransom-Wiley { 15 days ago }
Not exactly the ideal week to start pointing a camera at your shape ...
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Gearbox: Borderlands fastest-selling new IP of 2009
by James Ransom-Wiley { 21 days ago }
Going by not entirely public NPD sales figures (in North America), Gearbox has determined that Borderlands had the most launch-week sales of any new IP in 2009. The only other title that could contest that would be Prototype, which enjoyed greater sales on the Xbox 360 platform (but just by 1,900 units) than did Borderlands when comparing the two games' respective launch months (419.9k vs. 418k units). However, Prototype, which released June 9, was available at retail for 11 more days during its launch month than was Borderlands (October 20). While we don't know total sales of either title during their launch months (both were released on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC), it's reasonable to assume that Borderlands is the fast-selling new IP (during a launch week), if not the best-selling one in combined platform sales for a launch month in 2009.
So, congratulations! But watch out for Dragon Age: Origins -- we hear it's fast, too.
