PSP Go – Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt https://gamingbolt.com Get a Bolt of Gaming Now! Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:26:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Price is Right: Why Competition and Second Hand Sales Are Necessary https://gamingbolt.com/the-price-is-right-why-competition-and-second-hand-sales-are-necessary https://gamingbolt.com/the-price-is-right-why-competition-and-second-hand-sales-are-necessary#respond Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:31:29 +0000 http://gamingbolt.com/?p=78284 If you’re reading this, the likelihood is that you play games. Whether you appreciate gaming as nothing more than a hobby or wax lyrical about the artistic achievements of your favourite franchise, it’s easy to forget about the business side of things that goes on behind the scenes. The recent issues with UK retailer GAME entering administration has raised a lot of issues regarding the sustainability of physical game sales but, GAME group’s business practice aside, the recent move by publishers to limit used game sales is a key part of what will lead all high street stores like GAME to inevitably close shop.

As the only major game retail chain in the UK, GAME's financial issues are concerning

It’s easy to forget when you churn through your favourite action blockbuster, but the average console title costs a huge amount of money and staff time to make; an investment that makes every game at the risk of not cutting a profit in today’s difficult economy. With an increased financial tension within the industry, used game sales have come under fire by publishers fearing a loss of profit to second hand turnaround. The issue comes in how second hand game sales fuel lower priced games. The second hand market works as a double edged sword within the industry for, whilst the lower price makes used games a real boon for consumers, it often leaves developers and publishers underfunded. They are however necessary. As the RRP of new games has been locked at the £40/$60 mark for years now, second hand sales are the main source of competition between retailers, a competition that would leave consumers in the lurch were it not to exist.

Two clear examples stand out to show the need for competition within the market place. Showing us what not to do was the PSP Go, a hardware revision Sony released for its PSP system back in 2009. The unit immediately fell on harsh criticism and, whilst this was in part to do with a large price tag on the system itself, its lack of a UMD drive for physical media prevented it from being cost effective for users. Without a UMD drive, users could only acquire games for it through Sony’s online store. Whilst this works on the likes of the Xbox Live Arcade for cheaper download only titles, having only one source from which to buy full retail games from boosts their price astronomically, resulting in user dissatisfaction and a tendency to buy fewer titles. A single download source model used by many console specific digital stores lacks the competitive pricing of physical medium due to the ability to buy second hand with physical games. Consider Xbox Live’s Games on Demand service. In the UK, the average full retail Xbox 360 game costs between £20 and £30. Hopping down to a local second hand seller, you’ll see the same games often for below £15 based on how old said title is. Digital game sales are certainly the future, but adopting a single store model for a system prevents competition that is good for the industry. Though less revenue is made per game, cheaper prices make more people likely to pay up.

As long as the RRP of new games remains set, used games are the main appeal of high street retailers

In contrast to Sony’s issues with the PSP Go, we have the unmitigated success that is Valve’s Steam platform. PC games are probably the only sub-section of the industry that have had vast success in the digital download sector, almost entirely eclipsing the sale of physical games. Steam is the big success story of this type of distribution model, but why is it that Steam is more used than any other download store? The main reason is competition. As one of the few truly open platforms, PC users have a choice of online stores to get their games from, forcing services such as Steam and EA’s Origin to keep their prices as low as possible or risk losing potential customers. The other big deal with PC games is piracy, something that Valve’s Gabe Newell has attempted to tackle with Steam. Newell once said that the piracy that so greatly detracts from the PC gaming community is a “service problem,” a problem he feels he can mitigate by providing cost effective and convenient methods of game distribution. It’s hard to tell whether he’s right about cutting down on PC game piracy, but the sharp sale spikes seen each time Steam has a sale certainly show that Valve are doing something right. Steam is the go to example for a successful online store for, not only is it in direct competition with other online distribution platforms, it is also in direct competition with the abundance of piracy that occurs within PC gaming.

Competition then is what we need to keep the industry moving, and second hand game sales are a necessary part of the competition within physical game sales. Whilst it takes money away from publishers, it has the side effect of making developers work harder on their games. Theoretically speaking at least, developers must always strive for their new game to be better than used titles on the market, lest they lose out on potential buyers. There is a downside to how used games affect development though, for certain developers have been seen to use rather cheap game lengthening tactics in order to prevent their games from being traded in. A decade or two ago, collectibles were scarcely seen in games, yet now almost every single title has some form of lifespan increasing currency to scour for. Likewise, so many games recently have had multiplayer elements added, for better or for worse. These elements aren’t necessarily a bad thing, but there are clear examples of when they are plain unnecessary or badly executed. Leading on from multiplayer is the DLC issue, with many publishers including DLC codes for multiplayer components in new copies of games only in order to mitigate the losses they see on used copies. Complain all you want about having to fork out extra cash, for if this is what it takes to prevent companies from trying ban second hand sales altogether, (as Nintendo have been trying to do for years now) then I’ll happily pay an extra few pounds for an online pass.

If next gen consoles really prevent used games from working, it will be a bleak future indeed

Having made claims for the need of second hand sales and competition within digital domains, it doesn’t change the fact that used games sales and competitive pricing aren’t exactly going anywhere. Looking forward to the next generation of consoles though, these practices could conceivably die out. Rumours have been up and down for the past few weeks about formats for the PS4 and Xbox 720, with many sources and analysts speculating about systems that Sony and Microsoft may use to prevent second hand games from working on their next generation hardware. Combine this with the two systems’ high probability of moving to using digital distribution through their proprietary distribution infrastructures only, and we have a PSP Go situation on our hands where Sony and Microsoft can charge whatever they want without fear of competition.

So how does this tie into the issues GAME are facing? It seems only a few years ago that local games stores were getting squeezed out of the market by GAME, but now GAME are feeling the pinch too on account of the success of online platforms. As the main game retailers in the UK, the loss of so many GAME and Gamestation stores hints at a future where digital services are the primary method of getting games. Should these services act more like the PSP Go and less like Steam, we may have a serious issue on our hands as an industry. It’s unlikely to turn that way, but there’s a chance, and that alone should get you considering the possibilities of what the future may hold for the price of games and the methods by which they are distributed.

]]> https://gamingbolt.com/the-price-is-right-why-competition-and-second-hand-sales-are-necessary/feed 0 78284 Patapon 3 Review https://gamingbolt.com/patapon-3-review https://gamingbolt.com/patapon-3-review#comments Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:11:54 +0000 http://gamingbolt.com/?p=35136 As the PSP nears the end of its excellent lifespan, it’s getting some final hurrahs, even as the inflow of new releases is reduced to an absolute trickle. Earlier this year, we got the rather excellent Dissidia 012, the sequel to Square Enix’s breakthrough Final Fantasy all stars brawler. We also got Tactics Ogre, the remake of the SNES classic, which was surprisingly well optimized for Sony’s handheld. And now, there’s another neat addition to that list of the final swan songs of the PSP, and this time, it’s an addition made to the system’s library by Sony itself. Patapon 3, the third installment in the quirky PSP exclusive rhythm based RPG franchise, is a worthy threequel, mixing things up from the previous two installments sufficiently enough, but still retaining their unique sense of charm and whimsy.

In case you don’t know about the Patapon games- and you most likely don’t, considering the dismal sales figures that the series has posted overall- then here’s a quick crash course. The Patapon games see the eponymous Patapons being led to warfare and collecting loot, commanded by you, an all powerful deity. Your control over your Patapons, however, is indirect, as you can only command them via drumbeats pounded out in four beat patterns, to which they respond accordingly. These drumbeats are mapped to the PSP face buttons. So, for example, if I want my Patapons to retreat from battle, then I shall press Circle Square Circle Square, since that specific drumbeat pattern conveys ‘retreat’ to your tribe.

They’re back.

This time around, however, things have changed somewhat. Whereas the previous games saw the player commanding vast armies via his drumroll, this time around, the Patapons have been struck by disaster, and only a few remain, so we have fewer units on our hands. Moreover, we aren’t an all powerful deity anymore, but are in fact a fallen hero, who can temporarily be revived in battles. You can unleash several ancient devastating blows to aid your Patapons in battle, and can go in to collect the loot to equip your hero, and to level him up.

This entire focus on leveling up and focusing on equipping your character properly is actually a very interesting twist to the formula, which was threatening to get a bit stale, although it comes with its own set of problems. For starters, you’d think that because you have fewer Patapon at your disposal, more strategy would be required to win battles this time around. However, you can simply ram your way through battles by sheer virtue of being overleveled or overequipped. This actually degrades the series’ traditional focus on strategy, and makes the entire game feel a bit more… action-ey.

Patapon 3 is fun when you play it alone, but the game really shines when you play it online in a multiplayer mode. For instance, you might be stuck at a particular stage in the game, and you can just (in theory) go online and recruit a higher leveled player to help you out. Moreover, playing with friends or online has some other interesting hooks, such as the ability to issue unique commands to different units in your tribes (so you can command your archers to pull back and attack from a distance and your melee warriors to charge head on), something that is, bafflingly enough, not available in the single player mode.

It’s battle time

There are some other interesting things to do in the multiplayer modes, such as decorating secret bases with your friends (which reminds me all too much of a similar feature in Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire), form clans and more. In fact, when you’re playing multiplayer, Patapon 3 becomes an altogether different beast, one that comes off as something more awesome than the single player mode.

Unfortunately, a few of the issues that plague the game’s single player mode also show up in the multiplayer modes. So, for instance,  say you’re a high leveled player who is recruited online by a low leveled one to help him through his game. You’ll drop into his game with all your abilities and skills intact, but you will be playing the earlier levels, where, in the single player game, those skills never were unlocked to begin with. It breaks the balance of the game, and it’s kind of a large oversight on the developers’ part.

Whoo, time to raid a fort!

In spite of all its issues, however, Patapon 3 remains a wonderful game. From its wonderful graphics to its quirky and distinctive gameplay, from its catchy music to its rather addictive online, from its simple control scheme to its deep and complex mechanics, it is a game that can unhesitatingly be recommended to anyone and everyone. If you have a PSP, and you’ve never played any of the Patapon games, then I recommend you go and start with this one. If you’ve played the Patapon games already, you should still check this one out- it changes the formula enough to warrant more than a second look. But if none of the previous Patapon games ever appealed to you, then this game won’t probably change your mind. At it’s core, it is still fundamentally the same concept, although it has been implemented rather differently this time around.

This game was reviewed on the PSP.

]]> https://gamingbolt.com/patapon-3-review/feed 2 35136 Game of the Year 2010 and the Most Anticipated Game of 2011 Nominations Are… https://gamingbolt.com/game-of-the-year-2010-and-the-most-anticipated-game-of-2011-nominations-are https://gamingbolt.com/game-of-the-year-2010-and-the-most-anticipated-game-of-2011-nominations-are#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:46:17 +0000 http://gamingbolt.com/?p=16206 Folks, it’s time again to vote for your favourite games of the year. This time we have close to 60 categories and there are tons of deserving games that have been nominated. So without any further delays, I present to you GamingBolt’s 2nd annual Game of the Year Nominations!

Note: Please click the links below to see the Nominations!

Best Sequel, Best Protagonist: Male, Best Antagonist: Male, Best Protagonist: Female, Best Antagonist: Female, Best Couple/Duo

Most Underachieved Game, Most Overachieved Game, Most Underrated Game, Most Overrated Game, Worst Game of the Year, Best Innovation of the Year

Best Downloadable Content, Best Environments/Art, Best Beta, Most Memorable Moment, Best Boss Fights, Most Difficult Game

Best Role Playing Game, Best First Person Shooter, Best Third Person Shooter, Best Action/Adventure Game, Best Sports Game, Best Racing Game

Best Open Sandbox Game, Best Survival Horror Game, Best Rhythm/Music Game, Best Multiplayer Game, Best Platformer, Best Strategy Game

Best Fighting Game, Best Indie Game, Best Developer, Best Publisher, Best Thing to Happen in 2010 for Video Games

Best Graphics, Best Sound, Best Voice Acting, Best Story, Best Cutscenes, Best Motion Capture, Best Lip Sync

PlayStation 3 Game of the Year, Xbox 360 Game of the Year, PSP Game of the Year,

PC Game of the Year, Wii Game of the Year, DS Game of the Year, Multiplatform Game of the Year,

Best PSN Game, Best XBL Game, Best Wiiware, Best Move Game, Best Kinect Game

Game of the Year 2010, Most Anticipated Game of 2011

 

]]> https://gamingbolt.com/game-of-the-year-2010-and-the-most-anticipated-game-of-2011-nominations-are/feed 19 16206 10 PSP 2 Games that should be Present at Launch https://gamingbolt.com/10-psp-2-games-that-should-be-present-at-launch https://gamingbolt.com/10-psp-2-games-that-should-be-present-at-launch#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:04:10 +0000 http://gamingbolt.com/?p=16068 Even though the PlayStation Portable is a great device for gaming and your other media needs, there is one area the hardware has not excelled in. It hasn’t gotten great games consistently. I actually don’t know the reason behind it, may be due to lack of publisher support or a tedious development process. One thing is for sure if the PSP had a stellar line up it could have performed as well as the DS.

In order for the much hyped and awaited PSP 2, it is necessary for Sony to start off with a bang. And the only way to do that is to offer great games right from Day One.  Through this article we hope that whatever games we have listed here will be available whenever the PSP 2 comes out and will justify gamers to pick one up!

Sequel to Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow

The Syphon Filter series has seen success on Sony’s portable device with two really good games in Dark Mirror and Logan’s Shadow. It’s only natural for Sony Bend to bring the sequel to Logan’s Shadow on the PlayStation Portable 2. I really don’t think we will see a Syphon Filter instalment on the PlayStation 3 since Sony already has a very strong line up in 2011 for it’s black beauty.

Metal Gear Acid 3

Created by Kojima Productions and headed by the world-renowned game creator Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Ac!d 2 incorporates a completely new graphics engine which provides innovative on-screen imagery. The game features brighter, more colorful, comic book-style visuals, which dynamically enhance the impact of the card effects. Trust me, Metal Gear Acid 3 will absolutely rock on the PSP 2.

A New Wipeout Game

The Wipeout series has always been special to Sony; the series has seen its release on all of Sony’s platform. Wipeout Pure was released half a decade back on the PSP and fans have literally begged for a new game. I think the next game in the Anti-Gravity juggernaut will surely happen on the PSP2.

]]> https://gamingbolt.com/10-psp-2-games-that-should-be-present-at-launch/feed 5 16068 Your One Stop For ALL Black Friday Deals Compilation https://gamingbolt.com/your-one-stop-for-all-black-friday-deals-compilation https://gamingbolt.com/your-one-stop-for-all-black-friday-deals-compilation#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:28:15 +0000 http://gamingbolt.com/?p=15265

Retail in-store Black Friday video game deals:

Best Buy
[See Black Friday circular ad here.]
Stores open at 5am. Deals available from Nov. 25 to Nov. 27th (while supplies last)

  • 160GB PS3 with LittleBigPlanet, ModNation Racers, Cars Blu-Ray – $299.99
  • Red or Green DSi with Mario Party – $149.99
  • 4GB Xbox 360 with LEGO Star Wars Complete Sage, LEGO Batman, LEGO Indiana Jones 1 – $199.99
  • Wii (White or Black) with Wii Remote Plus, Nunchuck, Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort – $169.99
  • 007 Blood Stone (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Battlefield Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition (PS3, 360) – $29.99
  • The Beatles Rock Band (Wii, PS3, Xbox) – $16.99
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (PS3) – $29.99
  • Cooking Mama 2 Dinner With Friends (Nintendo DS) – $9.99
  • Def Jam Rapstar (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Fable III (Xbox) – $39.99
  • Fallout 3 (PS3, Xbox) – $9.99
  • Fallout: New Vegas (PS3, Xbox, PC) – $39.99
  • FIFA Soccer 11 (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Halo Reach (Xbox) – $39.99
  • inFamous (PS3) – $16.99
  • Madden 11 (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Mafia II (PS3, Xbox) – $29.99
  • Major League Baseball 2K10 (PS3, Xbox) – $16.99
  • Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (Wii) – $16.99
  • Medal Of Honor (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Metal Gear Solid 4 – Guns of the Patriots Greatest Hits (PS3) – $9.99
  • EA Sports MMA (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe (PS3, Xbox) – $16.99
  • NCAA Football 11 (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Need For Speed Hot Pursuit (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • NHL 11 (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • NHL Slapshot Limited Edition With 2 Sticks (Wii) – $39.99
  • Ratchet & Clank Future Tools Of Destruction (PS3) – $16.99
  • Sims 3 (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Star Wars Force Unleashed (PS3) – $9.99
  • Tekken 6 (Xbox) – $9.99
  • Tetris Party Deluxe (Wii) – $16.99
  • Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction (Xbox) – $16.99
  • WWE Smack Down Vs. Raw 2011 (Xbox) – $29.99

GameStop
[See Black Friday circular ad here.]

Over 800 GameStop stores will open at 12:01 am on Black Friday, November 26th. Check www.gamestop.com/blackfriday for a list of participating midnight locations. Deals are available in stores from 5am until noon.

Purchase an Xbox 360 4GB system ($199.99), get Madden NFL 11 or Medal of Honor free.

Purchase a Wii White or Black system ($199.99) and get Just Dance for free.

Purchase a Limited Edition Nintendo DSi Mario Party DS Bundle ($149.99), get The Legendary Starfy or Fossil Fighters free.

Save $15 on select PlayStation 3 Greatest Hits games (Nov. 26 to Nov. 28).

PlayStation Portable LittleBigPlanet and Karate Kid Entertainment Pack available for $129.99 (save $40).

GameStop PowerUp Rewards members will receive double points on purchases made between midnight and 5 a.m.

K-mart
[See Black Friday circular ad here.]
Open Thanksgiving Day from 6am to 9pm.

Purchase a Wii White or Black bundle ($199.99), get a $25 game coupon.

Purchase a Xbox 360 Kinect bundle ($299.99), get a $25 game coupon.

Purchase a Kinect for Xbox 360 Sensor ($149.99), get a $15 game coupon.

PSPgo system available for only $149.99 (Save $50!).

Many Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, DS and PC games on sale for $14.99 to $39.99.

Radio Shack
[See Black Friday circular ad here.]
Stores open at 5:30am.

Purchase an Xbox 360 4GB system ($199.99), get a $10 gift card.

PSP-3000 LittleBigPlanet and Karate Kid Entertainment Pack available for $129.99 (save $40).

PS3 DUALSHOCK 3 controller available for $34.99 (save $20).

Sears
[See Black Friday circular ad here.]
Stores open at 7am until Noon on Thanksgiving Day, 4am to Noon deals on Black Friday, and 7am to 10pm deals on Saturday.

PlayStation 3 160GB bundle ($299.99) with Uncharted 2, Pixel Junk Shooter PSN game, and Karate Kid Blu-ray.

PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 games available at $39.99 (save $20). (Ex: Halo: Reach, Fable III, Medal of Honor, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit)

Xbox 360 4GB system ($199.99) with Halo: Reach for free.

PSP-3000 LittleBigPlanet and Karate Kid Entertainment Pack available for $129.99 (save $40).

Purchase a Limited Edition Nintendo DSi Mario Party DS Bundle ($149.99), get a $20 gift card.

Various Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii games on sale, some under $14.99.

Target
[See Black Friday circular ad here.]
Open starting 4am on Friday.

  • 40-inch Westinghouse 1080p LCD HDTV – $298 (originally $550)
  • Sony wireless Blu-Ray player for $99
  • Assassin’s Creed for Xbox 360 w/ Free $10 Gift Card -$59.99
  • Assorted Nintendo DS Video Games – LEGO Batman, LEGO Battles, and more – $7.00
  • Assorted Video Games for DS, Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3 – Dragon Quest IX, Final Fantasy XIII, and more – $17.00
  • Assorted Video Games for Xbox 360, Wii & Sony PS3 – Halo: Reach, Medal of Honor, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and more – $35.00
  • Assorted Video Games for Xbox 360, Wii & Sony PS3 – Call of Duty Modern Warfare: Reflex, Carnival Games, LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4, NBA Jam, Shaun White Snowboarding, and more – $27.00
  • Dance Central for Xbox 360 Kinect w/ Free $10 Gift Card – $49.99
  • Just Dance 2 for Wii w/ Free $10 Gift Card – $39.99
  • New Super Mario Bros. for Wii w/ Free $10 Gift Card – $49.99
  • Nintendo Wii Fit Bundle w/ Balance Board – $67.00
  • PS3 Dual-Shock Wireless Game Controller – $39.00 (Doorbuster, limited time only)
  • Sony PS3 160GB Holiday Bundle w/ Game & Blu-ray Movie – $299.99
  • Sony PSP Holiday Bundle w/ Little Big Planet Game, 1GB Card, Movie – $127.00 (Doorbuster, limited time only)
  • Star Wars Force Unleashed 2 for PS3 w/ Free $10 Gift Card -$59.99
  • Star Wars Force Unleashed 2 for Wii w/ Free $10 Gift Card -$49.99
  • Star Wars Force Unleashed 2 for Xbox 360 w/ Free $10 Gift Card -$59.99
  • Wii Remote Plus Game Controller w/ FlingSmash Game -$39.00 (Doorbuster, limited time only)
  • Xbox 360 4GB Console w/ Free $50 Gift Card -$199.99
  • Xbox 360 Black Wireless Game Controller – $39.99

Toys R Us
[See Black Friday circular ad here.]
Stores open starting 10pm on Thursday night.

Gran Turismo 5 (PS3) with $20 gift card.

Select Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii games: Buy 1 get 2nd game for $5. (Includes games like Fable III, Halo: Reach, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, GoldenEye 007) – save up to $55!

Nintendo Wii White or Black bundle ($199.99) with free Wii Sports Resort accessories kit.

Xbox 360 Platinum Hits games or Xbox 360 games priced at $19.99 available for only $4.99.

Xbox LIVE 3-Month Gold Membership card for $9.99 (save $15).

PSP-3000 core system with two free PSP games (priced at $9.99 each).

Buy 1, get 1 free on all gaming t-shirts.

Save 40% off on video game controllers and chargers (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii).

50% off all video game guides.

Mario Kart DS Racing Set for $17.49 (save 50%).

Halo Legends DVD available for $4.99.

Various PlayStation 3, Wii, DS games on sale from $9.99 to $14.99.

Walmart
[See Black Friday circular ad and more details here.]
Stores will open at 12:01 am. More deals begin at 5am. Walmart will also price match competitor’s Black Friday deals when you bring in their ad.

Black Friday deals:

Video game deals available starting at Midnight:

– Nintendo Wii console $199 (Red, Black and White Wii systems) with $50 Walmart Gift Card

– Over 140 Wii, Xbox 360, PS2 and DS games available starting at $7 and PlayStation 3 games starting at $10

Video game deals available starting at 5am:

– Nintendo DS Lite (available in various colors) available at only $89 each

– PS3 160GB Black Friday bundle with Uncharted 2 and Medal of Honor for $299

– Xbox 360 4GB system with Mass Effect 2 and Modern Warfare 2 for $199

Internet video game deals:

Amazon.com (Deals Week Page Changing Constantly)

PlayStation 3 160GB Amazon Family Bundle w/ Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time and SingStar Dance Party Pack for $299.99.

Nintendo DSi Mario Party DS Bundle Green with $25 credit.

Nintendo DSi Mario Party DS Bundle Orange with $25 credit.

Buy one DS and/or PSP game, get 50% off second game.

Nintendo Wii with Wii Sports Resort White bundle for $179.99.

Video game accessories on sale (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PSP, PS2).

Trine and more PC games on sale in Game Download Deals.

More Amazon.com Black Friday Deals.

Buy.com (Daily Deals)

Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare Collection for $21.99

PlayStation 3 DualShock3 Wireless Controller for $39.99 (save $15)

GameStop.com (Deals starting at 12:01 am in the morning.)

Deals will include:
$20 Off Fallout New Vegas
50% off Killzone 2
50% off Infamous
$20 Off Fable 3
$20 Off Halo Reach
$10 Off Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

Microsoft Online Store

Kinect Sensor and Kinect game bundles for $199.98

Xbox 360 4GB console with Kinect and a game for $349.98

Xbox 360 250GB console with Kinect and a game for $449.98

Ultimate PC Gamer bundle – Includes Dell Alienware M17x10 17-Inch Notebook PC, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Flight Simulator X Gold Edition, SideWinder X5 Mouse. (savings of $348.89)

ToysRUs.com

Save with a limited time $40 off deal on Guitar Hero:Warriors of Rock and DJ Hero 2 bundles for the Nintendo Wii. $59.99 each, until Nov. 24th.

Walmart.com

Walmart.com will be featuring video games deals here at different times on Black Friday. Nintendo DS Lite for $89, video games starting at $7 and Limited Edition Red Wii Mario 25th Anniversary bundles with a $50 gift card.

Nintendo Wii Console with Wii Fit Plus & Balance Board for $249.99 (save $40)

Nintendo DSi Value Bundle for $169

PlayStation Store online (via PlayStation 3)

PlayStation Network game Winter game sale:
(sale from Nov. 23 to Nov. 29th)

PS3
DeathSpank – $7.49 sale price; $14.99 regular price
Joe Danger – $7.49 sale price; $14.99 regular price

PSP
Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake – $9.99 sale price; $19.99 regular price
Dissidia Final Fantasy – $9.99 sale price; $19.99 regular price
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker – $19.99 sale price; $39.99 regular price

Minis
Young Thor – $2.49 sale price; $4.99 regular price
Fieldrunners – $3.49 sale price; $6.99 regular price
Hero of Sparta – $2.49 sale price; $4.99 regular price

More details at blog.us.playstation.com.

Xbox LIVE Marketplace deals (in Mircosoft Points):

Monkey Island: Special Edition (Discount Price: 400 Savings: 50%)
Monkey Island 2 (Discount Price: 400 Savings: 50%)
Puzzle Quest 2 (Discount Price: 800 Savings: 33%)
Serious Sam TSE (Discount Price: 600 Savings: 50%)
Zombie Apocalypse (Discount Price: 400 Savings: 50%)
Portal: Still Alive (Discount Price: 400 Savings: 67%)
VooDoo Dice (Discount Price: 400 Savings: 50%)
Mega Man 10 (Discount Price: 400 Savings: 50%)
Magic the Gathering (Discount Price: 400 Savings: 50%)
Madden NFL Arcade (Discount Price: 400 Savings: 50%)

Xbox Originals

  • Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (400 MSP)
  • Halo: Combat Evolved (400 MSP)

Zune movies

  • 300 (380 MSP)
  • Cats and Dogs 2: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (720 MSP)
  • Clash of the Titans (720 MSP)
  • Sex and the City 2 (720 MSP)

And the Xbox Live Deal of the Week is separate with Hasbro Family Game Night games for half-off ($5 each) until Sunday.

Major Nelson’s Blog has some deals here, including game add-ons, avatar items, and videos.
Major Nelson’s Blog will have one-day specials, at up to 80% off as well.

PopCap.com (PC & Mac)

Downloadable PopCap Games are on sale at 50% off like Plants vs. Zombies, Zuma’s Revenge, Bejeweled 2, Peggle and more.

Go to www.popcap.com for more info.

Much thanks to gamingbits.com for their compilation.
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Sony has dropped PSP GO’s price further in UK, bringing the handheld device down to £129 from its previous price tag of  £160.

The PSP GO had undergone another price cut as recently as October 25 this year.

This is a good move by Sony considering that the PSP GO hasn’t had many fans as the no UMD formula backfired for Sony.

This might be as low as the device will sell for sometime and anyone wanting to give it a try should go ahead and get one.

There’s no news of the US or other territories seeing a similar price drop for the device, when and if that happens, we will let you know.

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Here are the Best Buy Black Friday Deals:

  • 160GB PS3 with LittleBigPlanet, ModNation Racers, Cars Blu-Ray – $299.99
  • Red or Green DSi with Mario Party – $149.99
  • 4GB Xbox 360 with LEGO Star Wars Complete Sage, LEGO Batman, LEGO Indiana Jones 1 – $199.99
  • Wii (White or Black) with Wii Remote Plus, Nunchuck, Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort – $169.99
  • 007 Blood Stone (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Battlefield Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition (PS3, 360) – $29.99
  • The Beatles Rock Band (Wii, PS3, Xbox) – $16.99
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (PS3) – $29.99
  • Cooking Mama 2 Dinner With Friends (Nintendo DS) – $9.99
  • Def Jam Rapstar (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Fable III (Xbox) – $39.99
  • Fallout 3 (PS3, Xbox) – $9.99
  • Fallout: New Vegas (PS3, Xbox, PC) – $39.99
  • FIFA Soccer 11 (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Halo Reach (Xbox) – $39.99
  • inFamous (PS3) – $16.99
  • Madden 11 (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Mafia II (PS3, Xbox) – $29.99
  • Major League Baseball 2K10 (PS3, Xbox) – $16.99
  • Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (Wii) – $16.99
  • Medal Of Honor (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Metal Gear Solid 4 – Guns of the Patriots Greatest Hits (PS3) – $9.99
  • EA Sports MMA (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe (PS3, Xbox) – $16.99
  • NCAA Football 11 (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Need For Speed Hot Pursuit (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • NHL 11 (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • NHL Slapshot Limited Edition With 2 Sticks (Wii) – $39.99
  • Ratchet & Clank Future Tools Of Destruction (PS3) – $16.99
  • Sims 3 (PS3, Xbox) – $34.99
  • Star Wars Force Unleashed (PS3) – $9.99
  • Tekken 6 (Xbox) – $9.99
  • Tetris Party Deluxe (Wii) – $16.99
  • Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction (Xbox) – $16.99
  • WWE Smack Down Vs. Raw 2011 (Xbox) – $29.99

Here’s the Target Black Friday Deals:

  • 40-inch Westinghouse 1080p LCD HDTV – $298 (originally $550)
  • Sony wireless Blu-Ray player for $99
  • Assassin’s Creed for Xbox 360 w/ Free $10 Gift Card -$59.99
  • Assorted Nintendo DS Video Games – LEGO Batman, LEGO Battles, and more – $7.00
  • Assorted Video Games for DS, Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3 – Dragon Quest IX, Final Fantasy XIII, and more – $17.00
  • Assorted Video Games for Xbox 360, Wii & Sony PS3 – Halo: Reach, Medal of Honor, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and more – $35.00
  • Assorted Video Games for Xbox 360, Wii & Sony PS3 – Call of Duty Modern Warfare: Reflex, Carnival Games, LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4, NBA Jam, Shaun White Snowboarding, and more – $27.00
  • Dance Central for Xbox 360 Kinect w/ Free $10 Gift Card – $49.99
  • Just Dance 2 for Wii w/ Free $10 Gift Card – $39.99
  • New Super Mario Bros. for Wii w/ Free $10 Gift Card – $49.99
  • Nintendo Wii Fit Bundle w/ Balance Board – $67.00
  • PS3 Dual-Shock Wireless Game Controller – $39.00 (Doorbuster, limited time only)
  • Sony PS3 160GB Holiday Bundle w/ Game & Blu-ray Movie – $299.99
  • Sony PSP Holiday Bundle w/ Little Big Planet Game, 1GB Card, Movie – $127.00 (Doorbuster, limited time only)
  • Star Wars Force Unleashed 2 for PS3 w/ Free $10 Gift Card -$59.99
  • Star Wars Force Unleashed 2 for Wii w/ Free $10 Gift Card -$49.99
  • Star Wars Force Unleashed 2 for Xbox 360 w/ Free $10 Gift Card -$59.99
  • Wii Remote Plus Game Controller w/ FlingSmash Game -$39.00 (Doorbuster, limited time only)
  • Xbox 360 4GB Console w/ Free $50 Gift Card -$199.99
  • Xbox 360 Black Wireless Game Controller – $39.99
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With the launch of the game just around the corner, Sony have released a brand new trailer titled “Redemption”.  Check it out above.

Stay tuned with GB as we bring more new and updates!

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PlayStation Store has finally launched in India and with that an arsenal of paid and free content will be available for the Indian PlayStation 3 owners. One can download full games starting from Rs 225 for the PS3 and Rs 170 for the PlayStation Portable. With the launch of the PlayStation Store, users will also get a chance to try out PlayStation Plus membership for pretty reasonable rates. Annual subscription will cost Rs. 2850 and a six month deal will be at a ultra cheap Rs. 885.

“We are very excited to be bringing PlayStation®Store to the Indian market, making available existing games as well as PSN Exclusive games through digital download at even more attractive price points,” said Atindriya Bose, Country Manager – India, Sony Computer Entertainment. “Even before the launch, we saw good demand for the network in India, with nearly 50000 of Indian users signed up to the network already.  With a fairly large installed base as well as impressive growth for PSP & PS3 combined with the development of broadband infrastructure in India, there is no better time to launch the PlayStation Store for the Indian market.’

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It is a well know fact that the bad ass Kratos does actually have a brother. But in the new trailer more information is revealed about Kratos’s family. He actually had a mother too (well obviously) and a brother named Deimos. Interestingly Kratos will kill his brother too, judging by the trailer above.

We will see whether the two will have any sibling rivalry when Ghost of Sparta lands in our hands. Stay tuned.

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