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GameTrailers Bonus Round - Part 2: Designer's Perspective with Tim Schafer, Rod Fergusson

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:28:19 -0500

Check out the video here

Pac-Man animated series coming to DVD

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:21:59 -0500

- first season is coming to DVD
- due out on March 1st
- 13 episodes
- $35.99
- preorder on Amazon

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Team Meat - 3DS eShop has 2 GB limit, interest in bringing next game to Wii U

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:13:00 -0500

The following info comes from Team Meat’s Tommy Refenes...

“[WiiWare's] 40MB is horrible, but [3DS's] 2GB is reasonable. Super Meat Boy would have been on WiiWare if we could have had just a few more megabytes of space – you can only compress stuff so much before you have to start cutting out huge parts of your game. Unfortunately, at that point, it just isn’t worth the time.”
Refenes also expressed interest in supporting Wii U with their next game...

“If we can in the future, we’d like our next game to be on Wii U as well as everything else.”

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Donkey Kong Country 2 - Bayou Boogie banjo cover

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:09:34 -0500

Direct link here

GameTrailers updates Pop-Fiction episode about Totaka's Song, changes result to inconclusive

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:28:50 -0500

Get More: GameTrailers.com, Pop Fiction - Episode 21: Totaka's Song HD, PC Games, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Online retail game deals - Feb. 26th

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:23:53 -0500

Pre-order Bonus Offers

Gamestop: Free artbook with your Xenoblade Chronicles pre-order (Wii, $49.99, available April 6th)

Gamestop: Free set of exclusive Pokemon themed Wii remote skins with your Pokepark 2: Wonders Beyond pre-order (Wii, $49.99, available tomorrow)

Free 3D Classics Kid Icarus downloadable game with your Kid Icarus: Uprising pre-order (3DS, available March 23rd): Amazon ($39.99, free S&H, release date delivery also available), Gamestop ($39.99), Best Buy ($39.99, free S&H)

Target: $10 gift card with your Mario Party 9 pre-order (Wii, $49.99, available March 5th)

Amazon (orders ship free or ship free with combined order of $25 or more)

Coming soon, available for pre-order: The Last Story (Wii, $49.99, free S&H, available June 19th)

3DS deals: Mario Kart 7 (3DS, $29.99, save $10.00, free S&H), The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS, $29.99, save $10.00, free S&H), Shinobi (3DS, $19.99, 50% off, order fulfilled by Amazon), Centipede Infestation (3DS, $15.53, 48% off, order fufilled by Amazon), Bit.Trip Saga (3DS, $21.63, 46% off, order fulfilled by Amazon), Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever and New Friends (3DS, $19.99, 50% off), Nano Assault (3DS, $16.49, order fulfilled by Amazon)

Wii deals: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword with music CD (Wii, $39.99, save $10.00, free S&H), Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii, $26.99, 46% off, free S&H, order fulfilled by Amazon), Obscure: The Aftermath (Wii, $9.96, 50% off), Lost in Shadow (Wii, $10.81, 64% off, order fulfilled by Amazon)

DS deals: Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (DS, $19.95, save $10.04, order fulfilled by Amazon), Magical Starsign (DS, $9.09, order fulfilled by Amazon), Picross 3D (DS, $11.27, 44% off), WarioWare D.I.Y. (DS, $13.47, 66% off, order fulfilled by Amazon), Master of Illusion with trick card deck (DS, $9.99, 50% off, order fulfilled by Amazon), Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs (DS, $18.97, save $11.02, order fulfilled by Amazon), Kingdom Hearts: Re:coded (DS, $14.99, 50% off), Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker (DS, $19.15, save $10.84, order fulfilled by Amazon), LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean (DS, $14.99, 50% off)

Other Offers

Gamestop, coming soon, available for pre-order: The Last Story (Wii, $49.99, available June 19th)

Gamestop coupon codes: $5.55 off purchases of in-stock games and accessories totaling $59.99 or more. Excludes consoles, select sale items, select PC products, and DLC. Expires 2/29. Use Code: HOTD5; $10 off purchases of in-stock games and accessories totaling $79.99 or more. Excludes consoles, some sale items, select PC products, and DLC. Expires 2/29. Use Code: REDSTONE

Walmart: Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (DS, $14.96 new), Soul Bubbles (DS, $9.96 new, free site-to-store shipping), Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (DS, $16.96, free site-to-store S&H), Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS, $16.96, free site-to-store S&H), EA Sports Active NFL Training Camp with heart rate monitor bundle (Wii, $9.96 new, free site-to-store S&H), Your Shape with motion tracking camera bundle (Wii, $7.96 new, free site-to-store S&H), Golden Sun: Dark Dawn (DS, $14.96, free site-to-store S&H), Personal Trainer: Walking (DS, $14.96, free site-to-store S&H), Fossil Fighters (DS, $9.96 new, free site-to-store S&H), The Legendary Starfy (DS, $9.96 new), The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (DS, $17.96 new, free site-to-store S&H)

Walmart: 2 Nintendo Wii games for $30, 2 Nintendo 3DS games for $30, 2 Nintendo DS games for $30, 2 Nintendo Wii games for $20, 2 Nintendo DS games for $20

Toys R Us: Two free Skylanders packs (Adventure packs or 3-character packs) with the purchase of a Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure Starter Pack ($69.99) - for Wii, 3DS, and other popular systems.

Toys R Us, in-store only: $10 gift card when you buy one of the following 3DS games - Dreamworks Superstar Kartz (3DS, $29.99), NASCAR Unleashed (3DS, $29.99), Tekken 3D: Prime Edition (3DS, $39.99), Generator Rex (3DS, $19.99), Cooking Mama 4 (3DS, $29.99), Wipeout 2 (3DS, $29.99).

Nintendo.com: 3DS Circle Pad Pro accessory (3DS, $19.99), Xenoblade Chronicles (Wii, $49.99, available for pre-order)

Best Buy: LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (Wii, $19.99, save $30.00, free S&H), Aliens: Infestation (DS, $19.99, free S&H)

Thanks to GrubberGamer for the heads up!

Wii games in high resolution - Feb. 26th

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:18:20 -0500

Check out more here

The truth behind Nintendo's numbers

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:57:32 -0500

Is Nintendo doomed after their latest financial quarter? Seriously, how many times over the years have we heard that Nintendo isn't going to survive? It happens all the time, and has been around since the days of the SNES. Thankfully this article actually dives into Nintendo's numbers to show that despite some rough waters, Nintendo knows what they're doing.

Article here

No preorder bonuses for The Last Story as of right now

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:49:24 -0500

Coming from Xseed's Twitter...

“Regarding pre-order bonuses or exclusives, we don’t have anything planned for that as far as I know. I should have some more news for you guys later into March, so stay tuned.”

Sounds like it's possible, but nothing officially lined up just yet. Keep your fingers crossed!

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Wii U patent - original controller design compared to E3 design

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:48:00 -0500

Original design on the left, E3 design on the right...

Check out more pics here (thanks Peter!)

Nintendo not shipping Xenoblade Chronicles until the end of April

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:43:16 -0500

Looks like you might be able to get your copy of Xenoblade Chronicles quicker if you use GameStop instead of Nintendo's online store. Here's what Nintendo's store has to say about shipments for the title.

We expect to begin shipping by the end of April 2012. A confirmation email will be sent when your order ships.

No explanation as to why shipments will be later in the month. Sounds like May might be a strong possibility for some customers. Thanks to Supa_S for the heads up!

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Japanese software sales - Feb. 13th to 19th (Top 50)

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:41:16 -0500

01./00. [3DS] New Love Plus # (Konami) {2012.02.14} (¥6.980) - 104.969 / NEW
02./00. [PS3] Binary Domain (Sega) {2012.02.16} (¥8.390) - 73.683 / NEW
03./00. [3DS] Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (Square Enix) {2012.02.16} (¥6.090) - 67.206 / NEW
04./04. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800) - 22.015 / 1.506.522 (-7%)
05./06. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo) {2011.11.03} (¥4.800) - 17.791 / 1.348.776 (-10%)
06./05. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3G # (Capcom) {2011.12.10} (¥5.800) - 17.490 / 1.249.833 (-18%)
07./00. [PSP] Samurai Warriors 3 Z Special (Koei Tecmo) {2012.02.16} (¥6.090) - 17.125 / NEW
08./03. [3DS] Resident Evil: Revelations (Capcom) {2012.01.26} (¥5.990) - 15.666 / 231.907 (-40%)
09./01. [PSP] Suikoden: Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki (Konami) {2012.02.09} (¥5.980) - 13.695 / 75.479 (-78%)
10./02. [PSV] Gravity Rush (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2012.02.09} (¥5.980) - 10.219 / 53.680 (-76%)
11./00. [3DS] Tekken 3D: Prime Edition (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.02.16} (¥5.800) - 9.421 / NEW
12./00. [3DS] Kyokugen Dasshutsu ADV: Zennin Shiboudesu (Chunsoft) {2012.02.16} (¥6.090) - 9.307 / NEW
13./07. [PS3] Gran Turismo 5 Spec II (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2012.02.02} (¥4.980) - 8.169 / 42.198 (-35%)
14./10. [WII] Just Dance Wii (Nintendo) {2011.10.13} (¥5.800) - 7.643 / 542.589 (-3%)
15./00. [PSV] Kyokugen Dasshutsu ADV: Zennin Shiboudesu (Chunsoft) {2012.02.16} (¥6.090) - 6.538 / NEW
16./08. [PS3] Armored Core V (From Software) {2012.01.26} (¥7.800) - 6.430 / 212.784 (-45%)
17./13. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go: Shine / Dark (Level 5) {2011.12.15} (¥5.800) - 6.268 / 393.130 (-12%)
18./14. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (PSP the Best) (Capcom) {2011.09.22} (¥2.990) - 5.223 / 197.031 (-12%)
19./16. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus # (Nintendo) {2010.11.11} (¥5.800) - 5.135 / 873.120 (-12%)
20./22. [3DS] Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog / Shiba / Toy Poodle & New Friends (Nintendo) {2011.02.26} (¥4.800) - 4.839 / 501.169 (+12%)
21./17. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} (¥5.800)
22./09. [PSV] Ragnarok Odyssey (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2012.02.02} (¥5.985)
23./20. [WII] Wii Party # (Nintendo) {2010.07.08} (¥4.800)
24./21. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIII-2 # (Square Enix) {2011.12.15} (¥7.980)
25./00. [360] Binary Domain (Sega) {2012.02.16} (¥8.390) - 4.000 / NEW
26./12. [PSP] PhotoKano (Kadokawa Games) {2012.02.02} (¥7.140)
27./23. [WII] Kirby's Return to Dream Land (Nintendo) {2011.10.27} (¥5.800)
28./25. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White # (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} (¥4.800)
29./00. [PSP] Amatsumi Sora ni! Kumo no Hatate ni (Prototype) {2012.02.16} (¥6.090)
30./27. [PS3] Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition (PlayStation 3 the Best) # (Capcom) {2010.11.11} (¥2.990)
31./15. [3DS] Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure (Sega) {2012.01.19} (¥6.090)
32./11. [PS3] Soul Calibur V (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.02.02} (¥8.380)
33./32. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2012 (Konami) {2011.10.06} (¥7.980)
34./30. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2012 (Konami) {2011.11.03} (¥4.980)
35./28. [PS3] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - Dubbed Edition (Square Enix) {2011.12.22} (¥7.980)
36./29. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Definitive Edition # (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.11.23} (¥5.040)
37./33. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) {2009.12.03} (¥5.800)
38./24. [PS3] Warriors Orochi 3 # (Koei Tecmo) {2011.12.22} (¥7.800)
39./34. [WII] Go Vacation (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.10.20} (¥5.800)
40./18. [PS3] Dragon Age II (Spike) {2012.02.02} (¥8.379)
41./36. [3DS] Pokemon Rumble Blast (Pokemon Co.) {2011.08.11} (¥4.800)
42./38. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {2011.06.16} (¥4.800)
43./31. [PSP] Little Battlers eXperience: Boost (Level 5) {2011.11.23} (¥4.980)
44./35. [WII] Inazuma Eleven Strikers 2012 Xtreme (Level 5) {2011.12.22} (¥4.980)
45./00. [NDS] Magician's Quest: Oshare na Mahou Tsukai (Konami) {2011.12.10} (¥4.980)
46./26. [PSV] Tales of Innocence R (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.01.26} (¥5.980)
47./00. [WII] Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2011.12.08} (¥5.800)
48./37. [NDS] One Piece: Gigant Battle 2 - New World # (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.11.17} (¥5.230)
49./41. [PS3] The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Bethesda Softworks) {2011.12.08} (¥7.980)
50./00. [PS3] Battlefield 3 (Electronic Arts) {2011.11.02} (¥7.665)

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Famitsu - Most Wanted (Feb. 26th)

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:38:01 -0500

01/02. [Wii] Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Online (Square Enix): 795 votes
02/01. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma (Capcom): 775 votes
03/05. [PSV] Persona 4: The Golden (Atlus): 670 votes
04/03. [PS3] One Piece: Kaizoku Musou (Namco Bandai): 636 votes
05/04. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 (Capcom): 586 votes
06/06. [PS3] Resident Evil 6 (Capcom): 549 votes
07/07. [PSP] Shining Blade (Konami): 413 votes
08/12. [3DS] Animal Crossing (Nintendo): 363 votes
09/09. [PS3] Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (Capcom): 305 votes
10/08. [PSP] 2nd Super Robot Wars Z Hakai Volume (Namco Bandai): 297 votes
11/24. [3DS] Hatsune Miku & Future Stars: Project Mirai (Sega): 293 votes
12/11. [PS3] Final Fantasy Versus XIII (Square Enix): 289 votes
13/13. [3DS] Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance (Square Enix): 254 votes
14/14. [3DS] Fire Emblem: Awakening (Nintendo): 229 votes
15/19. [PS3] The Last Remnant (Square Enix): 204 votes
16/16. [PS3] Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (Konami): 195 votes
17/25. [PS3] Toki to Towa (Namco Bandai): 191 votes
18/15. [3DS] Kid Icarus: Uprising (Nintendo): 182 votes
19/20. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry’s Wonderland 3D (Square Enix): 179 votes
20/22. [3DS] Fantasy Life (Level-5): 175 votes
21/23. [PS3] The Last Guardian (SCEJ): 167 votes
22/27. [PS3] The Witch and the Hundred Soldiers (NIS): 162 votes
23/17. [PS3] 2nd Super Robot Wars OG (Namco Bandai): 154 votes
24/18. [PSP] God Eater 2 (Namco Bandai): 153 votes
26/26. [PS3] Persona 4 Arena (Atlus): 131 votes
27/—. [PS3] Lollipop Chainsaw (Kadokawa Games): 127 votes
28/—. [3DS] Rune Factory 4 (Marvelous AQL): 123 votes
29/—. [Wii] Mario Party 9 (Nintendo): 116 votes
30/30. [PS3] Street Fighter X Tekken (Capcom): 114 votes

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Japan - Pokemon phase 3 metal charms now available

RawmeatCowboy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:36:22 -0500

Believe it or not, Pokemon Company has already released all 646 Pokemon charms. The Phase 3 set is now available meaning all other Pokemon have been sent to retail as well. Just how many metal charms did you import?!

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Pach-Attack - Pach's preferred platform and Redbox talk

RawmeatCowboy — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:57:49 -0500

Get More: GameTrailers.com, Pach-Attack! - Pachter's Preferred Platform!, PC Games, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

The Last Story - more footage

RawmeatCowboy — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:49:55 -0500

Direct link here

Online retail game deals - Feb. 25th

RawmeatCowboy — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:48:25 -0500

Operation Rainfall Successes

Xenoblade Chronicles ($49.99, available April 6th): Free artbook with your Gamestop pre-order, Nintendo.com

The Last Story ($49.99, available June 19th): Amazon (free S&H), Gamestop

Nintendo Franchise Discounts and Offers

Amazon: Mario Kart 7 (3DS, $29.99, save $10.00, free S&H), The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS, $29.99, save $10.00, free S&H), The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword with music CD (Wii, $39.99, save $10.00, free S&H), Picross 3D (DS, $11.27, 44% off), WarioWare D.I.Y. (DS, $13.47, 66% off, order fulfilled by Amazon), Master of Illusion with trick card deck (DS, $9.99, 50% off, order fulfilled by Amazon), Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs (DS, $18.97, save $11.02, order fulfilled by Amazon), Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii, $26.99, 46% off, free S&H, order fulfilled by Amazon), Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever and New Friends (3DS, $19.99, 50% off)

Amazon, retro: Metroid (GBA, NES Classics Series, $12.99), F-Zero GP Legend (GBA, $7.88, 74% off, order fulfilled by Amazon), Donkey Konga 2 with Bongo drums accessory (GC, $24.99)

Walmart: Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (DS, $14.96 new), Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (DS, $16.96, free site-to-store S&H), Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS, $16.96, free site-to-store S&H), Golden Sun: Dark Dawn (DS, $14.96, free site-to-store S&H), Personal Trainer: Walking (DS, $14.96, free site-to-store S&H), Fossil Fighters (DS, $9.96 new, free site-to-store S&H), The Legendary Starfy (DS, $9.96 new), The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (DS, $17.96 new, free site-to-store S&H)

Walmart: 2 Nintendo DS games for $30 - selection includes Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, Personal Trainer: Walking, Picross 3D, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box, and more.

NewEgg: Animal Crossing: City Folk (Wii, $16.96, free S&H), Rhythm Heaven (DS, $9.99, free S&H), Glory of Heracles (DS, $9.99, free S&H)

Gamestop: Free set of exclusive Pokemon themed Wii remote skins with your Pokepark 2: Wonders Beyond pre-order (Wii, $49.99 new, available February 27th), Metroid: Other M (Wii, $9.99 new, online price only)

Nintendo.com: 3DS Circle Pad Pro accessory (3DS, $19.99)

Free 3D Classics Kid Icarus downloadable game with your Kid Icarus: Uprising pre-order: Amazon ($39.99, free S&H, release date delivery also available), Gamestop ($39.99), Best Buy ($39.99, free S&H)

Amazon (orders ship free or ship free with combined order of $25 or more)

$10 or less: Obscure: The Aftermath (Wii, $9.96, 50% off), Dynasty Warriors Advance (GBA, $3.94, 80% off, order fulfilled by Amazon), Resident Evil 4 (Wii, $9.99, 50% off), Cursed Mountain Limited Edition (Wii, $8.99, 70% off, order fulfilled by Amazon), MadWorld (Wii, $7.35, 63% off, order fulfilled by Amazon), Alien Syndrome (Wii, $7.36, 63% off, order fulfilled by Amazon)

3DS deals: Nano Assault (3DS, $16.49, order fulfilled by Amazon), Bit.Trip Saga (3DS, $22.22, save $17.77, order fulfilled by Amazon), Shinobi (3DS, $23.99, 40% off, order fulfilled by Amazon), Centipede Infestation (3DS, $15.53, 48% off, order fufilled by Amazon)

Retro Man: Mega Man Zero Collection (DS, $37.99, free S&H, order fulfilled by Amazon), Mega Man Collection (PS2, $13.99, order fulfilled by Amazon), Mega Man X Collection (PS2, $9.98, 50% off, order fulfilled by Amazon), Mega Man Xtreme (GBC, $20.99, save $10.00, order fulfilled by Amazon), Mega Man Xtreme 2 (GBC, $22.63, order fulfilled by Amazon), Mega Man Zero 4 (GBA, $14.99)

Beat the Winter Blues: Up to 35% off select games - for Wii, DS, 3DS and other popular systems.

Other Offers

Toys R Us: Buy one, get a second for 40% off - all games prices $19.99 and below.

Best Buy: Aliens: Infestation (DS, $19.99, free S&H); Free Just Dance Summer Party Limited Edition (Wii, $29.99 value) with the purchase of a black Nintendo Wii system with New Super Mario Bros. Wii/Galaxy soundtrack bundle ($149.99, free S&H) or Just Dance 3: Best Buy Exclusive Katy Perry Edition (Wii, $39.99, free S&H)

Thanks to GrubberGamer for the heads up!

RUMOR - Xenoblade Chronicles available only through preorder?

RawmeatCowboy — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:43:00 -0500

Here's a bit of news I didn't realize, and I'm still not sure it's spot-on. We're hearing that Xenoblade Chronicles is only going to be available at GameStop for those that preorder. That means you won't actually be able to walk into a GameStop store, grab it off the shelf and purchase. We'll try and get the confirmation/denial on this soon. Thanks to Autosaver for the heads up.

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Gaijin Games - It's time for Mega Man to die

RawmeatCowboy — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:40:01 -0500

Direct link here

REPORT - Redbox offering free game rental next week

RawmeatCowboy — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:44:56 -0500

Coinstar's Redbox kiosks are set to hold "game night" next week, with a free one-night game rental. To take advantage of the offer, customers need to visit the Redbox site between Feb. 26 and Mar. 1 and reserve a game online.

Full report here