A very interesting way to look at the used game issue.

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The issue of used video games is a big one right now. Everyone is up in arms about it, due to the fact that the new generation of consoles is right around the corner, and they have yet to announce how this is going to work. I came across this video earlier and I thought it brought up some very good points. While I am not sure if I agree with all of it, I think the author pretty much nails it on the head, in explaining why, when it comes to video games, used games are a real issue. Take a look at this video below and feel free to tell me what you think in the comments.

By Dayne “Anjel” Cody
@DayneCody

Call of Duty Black Ops II $20 at Costco

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Just came from doing some grocery shopping and noticed this wicked deal, Call of Duty Black Ops II for $20. They have the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U versions on sale unfortunately no PC version. I missed this game in the winter but for $20 you can’t pass on this good of a deal.

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
@RicF

Krieg the Psycho, New Borderlands 2 DLC Available Today

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Krieg the Psycho is here! Take your shiny meat bicycles for a ride as Sir Hammerlock tells you more about Krieg the Psycho. Krieg is now available as a separate character DLC for 800MSP or $9.99 on PSN/Steam. Borderlands 2 is rated M for Mature.

via Krieg the Psycho Launch Trailer – YouTube.

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
@RicF

Shadow of the Eternals wants so badly to be Eternal Darkness 2.

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So yesterday Precursor Games launched a crowd-funding campaign for Shadow of the Eternals. They are looking to raise 1.5 Million Dollars to bring this episodic game to the Wii U and PC in Q3 2014. They are hoping to create a total of 12 episodes in all and are asking for your money to do it. Some are calling this a spiritual successor to Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem. Now this is a relatively new company which, after looking at their website, appears to be filled mostly with Ex Silicon Knights employees, which for better or worse includes Denis Dyack. Denis Dyack was the Writer, Producer and Director for Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem. Now this is not a Kickstarter campaign, so I would tread carefully with this one, as there is no way to back out after you pledge. Teaser trailer is below.

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By Dayne “Anjel” Cody
@DayneCody

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

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Blizzard Entertainment’s Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is a free-to-play strategy card game for Windows, Macintosh, and iPad. Designed to be deceptively simple and epically engaging for players of all backgrounds, Hearthstone features quick and lively duels that evoke the spirit of a friendly match played beside a crackling tavern fire.

Each player’s card deck centers around a hero representing one of nine iconic Warcraft classes, customized with a set of minions, spells, and/or weapons based on individual strategy and available cards. Players will be able to hone their skills in practice matches against the computer, and when they’re ready for the challenge, they can take on their Battle.net friends and other players in friendly duels. To further develop their decks, players will be able to acquire cards by crafting them and by winning or purchasing new card packs. With hundreds of unique cards to choose from, the potential card combinations and possible strategies are endless!

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Behind the scenes with the developers

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Hearthstone, a free-to-play strategy card game from Blizzard Entertainment. Find out more and sign up for the beta at http://PlayHearthstone.com

Game Modes

Play Mode: Duel opponents online to boost your medal ranking and earn packs of cards. Whether you’re a grizzled veteran, curious newcomer, or fall somewhere in between, our matchmaking system will pit you against worthy competition.

The Forge: Put your skills to the test in this mode where deck-building is half the fun. You’ll be presented with a series of card choices from which you must forge your deck, and then you’ll bring that deck into battle against other duelists. In addition to having a chance to win card packs as prizes if you duel well, all participants will keep the cards they selected for their Forge deck.

Practice Mode: Hone your skills and test out new deck ideas against basic or expert AI opponents, and unlock eight playable heroes in the process.

Key Features

Collection Manager: Peruse your ever-expanding card collection and build a variety of custom decks to suit all kinds of strategies. If you’re new to deck-building, you can also get guided help here on how to fill out your deck for competitive play.

Crafting: Disenchant those extra cards in your collection to receive arcane dust, the building block used to construct Hearthstone cards. You can then use this dust to craft the cards needed to complete one or more of your decks or your overall collection.

Friendly Duels: Want to challenge your buddy to a quick match (or just show off your shiny new cards)? Hearthstone is connected to Battle.net, so you’ll be able to fire up a game with a friend right from your friends list.

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
@RicF

Bungie’s New Game Destiny Revealed

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After a long period of darkness, Bungie is ready to unveil its new universe filled with mystery, adventure, and action. For the first time, the team — including studio co-founder and project director Jason Jones — talks about its vision, and the creative process behind Destiny, Bungie’s most ambitious project yet.

via Destiny ViDoc – Pathways Out of Darkness – YouTube.

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
 @RicF

Planetside 2 BETA Code Giveaway – Contest is over thanks for playing guys!

Contest is over, congrats to our winner:
Jeffrey A. Carlington!

By Ricardo “Rico” Ferreira
 @RicF