Category: Games

Insane 30 Year Old Videogame Collection on eBay

On By RicoIn Games, Games, News, Tech2 Comments

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A collector in Italy has decided to part with his massive video game collection, words can do no justice to the size of this collection and Museum of Gaming would be a much better fit. Check out the auction for hundreds of pictures including rare systems, games and collectables. Check out some of the items included below but definitely have a look at the auction for a trip down memory lane. Oh one more thing, the bidding starts at a reasonable $550,000.

-The games count over 6850 pcs. with about 6780 boxed and 70 loose, and are in various format NTSC Japan or Usa and also PAL.
-The consoles are over330, with 307 system boxed and 24 loose, and even in this case we have all the different standards.
-The controllers are about 220 with 167 boxed and 52 loose. I included all the kind of controller, from the simple joypad to the special controller like all the konami bemani to the densha de go train controller, and the arcade joystick as well.
-The accessories are about 185, and in this category I put the ac adapters, the various av cables, the rumble packs, the memory cards, battery packs, the converters for the region locked games, and various other items like screens, printers etc.

via Over 30 Years of Videogames Collection The History of Videogames | eBay.

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
 @RicF

Angry Birds Rio HD FREE on the iTunes App Store

On By RicoIn Games, iOS, iPad, iTunes, News1 Comment

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*** App Store FREE app of the week ***

What happens when everyone’s favorite fierce fowl get caged and shipped to Rio? They get very angry!

In Angry Birds Rio, the original Angry Birds are kidnapped and taken to the magical city of Rio de Janeiro, where they eventually escape their captors and set out to save their friends, Blu and Jewel – two rare macaws and the stars of the hit motion picture, Rio. Angry Birds Rio pairs the physics-based gameplay of the original game with unique twists based on the film.

If you get stuck in the game, you can purchase the Mighty Eagle! The Mighty Eagle is a one-time in-app purchase in Angry Birds that gives unlimited use. This phenomenal creature will soar from the skies to wreak havoc and smash the pesky pigs into oblivion. There’s just one catch: you can only use the aid of Mighty Eagle to pass a level once per hour. Mighty Eagle also includes all new gameplay goals and achievements!

In addition to the Mighty Eagle, Angry Birds Rio now has power-ups! Boost your birds’ abilities and three-star levels to unlock secret content! Angry Birds now has the following amazing power-ups: Sling Scope for laser targeting, Super Seeds to supersize your birds, Samba Burst for dancing destruction, and TNT drop to send a special (explosive) delivery!

Angry Birds Rio features:

– Six fantastic episodes with 180 exciting levels, plus 24 new bonus levels!
– Completely new achievements!
– Special Hidden fruits – discover them all!
– Put your Angry Birds skills to the ultimate test in spectacular boss fights!

via Angry Birds Rio HD for iPad on the iTunes App Store.

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
 @RicF

Borderlands 2 FREE Golden Key Code (Updated Jan. 1st, 10:00 AM PST)

On By RicoIn Games, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 36011 Comments

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Let’s kick the New Year off right with SHiFT codes for a Golden Key in Borderlands 2!

PC / Mac SHiFT Code: K3CJT-FRWZK-KRBBT-BJJ33-CB6TH
Xbox 360 SHiFT Code: C3CT3-TTBF9-RH6JF-WF3T3-XR3T9
PlayStation 3 SHiFT Code: CJ53B-66ZH5-JWK5T-9TKB3-JHC39

These codes will be active through the end of January 6, 2013 – be sure to use them before then!

These codes will be active for a couple days and will be usable once per account.
Remember these codes are redeemed in game via the Shift interface.
Go here if you need help: http://support.gearboxsoftware.com/forums/21326242-shift

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
@RicF

Nintendo TVii Launches Today

On By RicoIn Entertainment, Games, Tech, TV, Wii U2 Comments

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Don’t forget to turn on your Wii U and snag the new Nintendo TVii app. Nintendo promises that their TVii app will be a game changer for how we watch our TV content. If you aren’t sure what Nintendo TVii is watch the video below.

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
 @RicF

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch demo coming to PSN this Tuesday

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Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch demo coming to PSN in North America this Tuesday

The demo for Ni no Kuni, a collaboration between developer Level 5 and Studio Ghibli, will be available when the PlayStation Store updates on Tuesday, Dec. 4.

via Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch demo coming to PSN in North America this Tuesday | Polygon.

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
 @RicF

 

Nintendo Announces Wii Mini for $99 Exclusively in Canada

On By RicoIn Games, Tech, Wii U2 Comments

 

Available Dec. 7th exclusively in Canada, the Wii Mini will be available for $99 which includes the system, red Wii-mote and nunchuk. The price is right but unfortunately it comes at a cost, the Wii Mini has no internet capabilities and can’t play Gamecube games. Wii Mini is designed exclusively to play Wii games and that’s about it. I’m sure most gamers won’t miss these features but with the Wii U now available I just don’t see the sense in releasing this downgraded Wii console.

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
 @RicF

 

Grand Theft Auto V New Trailer and Screenshots

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Check out the new trailer for Grand Theft Auto V and a bunch of new screenshots.

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
 @RicF

Wii U Unboxing

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Witness Mr Iwata unboxing a Wii U Premium Pack for the first time!

via Unboxing Wii U – YouTube.

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
 @RicF

Review: Mark of the Ninja – Xbox Live Arcade

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A ninja is powerful yet fragile. Quick but deliberate. Mark of the Ninja is a stealth platformer that puts you in control of a Ninja who’s clan is in danger of extinction. Observe your enemies from the darkness, manipulate them with simple yet versatile tools, and experience what it is to be a Ninja. From the award-winning studio that brought you Shank, Mark of the Ninja is a game about finesse, manipulation, and sacrifice.

Mark of the Ninja is a completely fresh gaming experience, a 2D stealth action platformer unlike anything else . The basics are simple, remain shrouded in darkness and become invisible to your enemies. The main objective of the game is be remain unseen, stay out the light and avoid making noise as to avoid detection. Of course this is all accomplished using your stealthy ninja skills, while clinging to walls and ceilings, hiding in air vents or crawl spaces, ducking in door ways or behind various objects and swinging around using your grapple hook.

While in stealth if you sneak up on an unsuspecting foe you’ll be rewarded with an especially graphic and violent cut scene of you executing your mark. Deliver a silent kill and earn extra XP, hide the body and earn more. Being a true stealth game sneaking past your enemies without killing them offers even more rewards and is an acceptable play style. Starting the game with only a basic set of moves, executions, and distraction items you earn medals that you can then use to purchase new unlocks. New items and techniques open up new options for dealing with your foes, early in the game you can only peak through grates but after a couple levels you unlock the ability to do executions from these hiding places.

The animation and graphics in Mark of the Ninja is beautiful, you’ll often forget you’re playing a video game and think you’re watching an R-Rated anime. The unique art style and world is stunning and sets it apart from everything else out there. The cut scenes are beautifully animated and flow seamlessly between the stages. The execution animations are graphically intense making those stealth kills especially rewarding.

While not the longest game, Mark of the Ninja does have a lot of replay-ability. Earning all the unlocks and completing side challenges will have you coming back for more. A new game plus mode will also add extra challenge to the campaign while letting you keep all your upgrades and unlocks right from the get go.

While the story isn’t amazing and some stages in the later half of the game can be platforming nightmares this isn’t enough to tarnish an amazing and unique experience. Mark of the Ninja is easily one of the best games I’ve experienced this year. For those of you worried about creativity in games disappearing worry not and look for amazing indie gems like Mark of the Ninja to carry the flame of creativity and innovation.

SCORE: 9 / 10

Mark of the Ninja
Published by: Microsoft
Developed by: Klei
Genre: Stealth Platformer
Release Date: September 7, 2012
System: Xbox Live Arcade
MSRP: 1200 MS Points
Rated: M for Mature

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
 @RicF

The Last Of Us Playthrough – PAX 2012

On By RicoIn Game Videos, Games, PlayStation 33 Comments

So, the first thing I did when I hit the show floor was b-line it straight to Sony’s booth to check out The Last Of Us. Sony had a private theater where Naughty Dog community manager Arne Meyer was demoing the game for us. Unfortunately The Last Of Us wasn’t hands on but it was very impressive none the less, being played on a 100″ screen and booming sound system I was literally blown away. Lucky for you Sony has posted the footage from the event and you can check it out below.

New gameplay footage from Naughty Dog’s forthcoming post-apocalyptic PlayStation 3 adventure.

via The Last Of Us PAX Prime playthrough – YouTube.

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
 @RicF