Lunabean Video Game News and Walkthroughs

Best Buy and Walmart ax used game buy backs

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:55:27 -0800

Just saw this on Gizmodo. Apparently, select Best Buys and Walmarts had buy back kiosks where you could sell your used games. Both retailers have deemed the experiment a failure and GameStop has breathed a sigh of relief. Via Gizmodo

Win a Year's LunaPass! Twitter Contest!

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:28:09 -0800

Feelin' lucky? How does a free year of access to all of our stellar Walkthroughs sound? Well, if it sounds good to you, all you need to do is follow these easy steps.

1) Follow @lunabean on Twitter.

2) Tweet the following:

Just entered to win a year LunaPass (@lunabean Video Game Guides)! RT this to enter! http://bit.ly/4ooSBP

3) On Sunday, January 31st, we'll choose three winners at random from the RT's (retweets). The winners will be announced on the @lunabean Twitter account.

4) Reply back within 30 minutes to claim your LunaPass. Alternate winner(s) will be announced if there is no reply.

5) Keep following @lunabean for your next chance at winning!

Video Game State of Play 2010

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:52:47 -0800

Digital Trends has a good article detailing the hopes and dreams of the videogame-o-sphere, 2010.

According to our favorite analyst (dripping sarcasm), Michael Pachter, it's the year of the hard core game, SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY...BOOYA!

Although there are a number of AAA titles which will debut in 2010, the video game world has changed. Of course "God of War 3" and "Gears of War 3" are going to sell well, but they won't be ground breaking...for God sakes, they have "3" after their names (that's not to say that I'm not going to play the crap out of them).

What I'm saying is that Nintendo will continue to dominate the charts, just as they did in 2009 with silly fun games that everybody can enjoy.

I just get sick of hearing things like, "It's the year of the hard core gamer," when, actually every year is the year of the hard core gamer and then the casual games always outsell them. Ugh.

'Zelda Spirit Tracks' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide complete!

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:10:47 -0800

We are so pleased to announce the completion of the Lunabean "The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks" walkthrough and strategy guide (Nintendo DS). Writing this massive tome was a task worthy of Link taking down a Final Boss, and boy, are we exhausted!

The LB "Zelda Spirit Tracks" Game Guide is the most complete, comprehensive, and clearly written "Zelda ST" Guide available anywhere! What's more, it is easy to navigate due to a wealth of bookmarks and the "find" feature.

This game guide contains a detailed Walkthrough of the entire game, a comprehensive MAP containing Rabbit, Force Gem, Warp Point, and Station Locations, tried-and-true strategies for all Boss Fights, solutions to all Puzzles (block puzzles included), and a complete overview of game elements and basics. It is also cross-referenced so you can easily find all Force Gems, Stamp Stations, Items, Songs, and Extra Stations!

Access to this guide, and our entire catalog of game guides, is only $4.95!

LB Zelda Spirit Tracks DS Game Guide!

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'Zelda: Spirit Tracks' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide near completion!

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:46:30 -0800

We've been plugging away at our LB Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for the Nintendo DS, DS Lite, and DSi, and we are sooooo close to completion, it hurts.

So, here's the update. This evening we will be heroically fighting through the final temple. Demon King, consider yourself toast! Oh, and to you Cole, we aren't even going to discuss your fate.

We will be updating the LB Zelda: Spirit Tracks Game Guide as we go. Expect the polished version, complete with a Rail Map, Heart Containers, Stamp Station Locations, Rabbits, ALL Items, ALL extras, and ALL sidequests to be ready for download in two days...maybe three. No, let's say two. Two.

LunaPass Members can download the guide in its current almost-complete state by clicking this link:

LB Zelda Spirit Tracks Downloadable Game Guide - LunaPass Members

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LB Zelda Spirit Tracks DS Game Guide in progress!

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'LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues' (Nintendo DS) Walkthrough, Game Guide, and Cheats, complete!

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:50:14 -0800

We're pleased as punch to announce the completion of the LB LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (DS) Walkthrough, Strategy Guide, and Cheats for the Nintendo DS, DS Lite, and DSi.

This "LEGO Indy 2 (NDS)" game guide contains everything you need to earn 100% completion!

What does that mean? It contains a detailed Walkthrough of the Story Mode and Challenges Mode, the locations of all Artifacts, Red Bricks, and Journal Pages, and a complete explanation of all game elements and character abilities.

In other words, if you're having Indy troubles, this guide contains the Indy answer!

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'LEGO Indiana Jones 2' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide begins!

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:35:22 -0800

LEGO Indy is back! This time, he'll tackle new adventures in Raiders, Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, and The Crystal Skull. We're here to help you help Indy not only get through this hilarious adventure, but to locate every single item in the game, like canisters, red bricks, gold bricks, artifacts, and treasures. In fact when we're done with this extensive guide, you'll have everything you need for 100% completion!

LB's LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues Game Guide (Walkthrough, Strategy Guide and Cheats) for the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2 and Wii is currently in progress. Note: We'll have a DS version of the guide coming soon. Please stay tuned!

LunaPass members may follow the guide's progress here:

In Progress Guide - LEGO Indy 2 Guide

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For those with questions beyond the current scope of the guide, please post them below, stick them on our LEGO Indiana Jones 2 Help Thread on our message boards, or use Twitter to ask us your question.

Assassin's Creed on Twitter (or is that Twassassins Tweed?)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:13:43 -0800

Ubisoft has created a great Twitter app to help promote its upcoming Assassin's Creed II. From the Assassin's Creed Twitter page you can sign up to link your Twitter account to the app.

Once you've done that you're off and running. Check your @reply inbox on Twitter because you'll soon receive an assignment to take out a fellow player. To do this, you just go back to the web site and there is a built-in Twitter client where you can choose an action. It ends up looking like this:

@assassins_rome slash @LunabeanMedia.

At any given time, you may find yourself being hunted or being the hunter. At your disposal are a number of weapons and escapes, complete with upgrades as you rise in the ranks of the Twassassins.

We're @lunabean and @LunabeanMedia, so watch your back and "boo!"

If you want more info, you can check out @assassinscreed.

Netflix on Xbox 360 - My favorite thing ever

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:25:17 -0800

There is news this week that in November 2009 the Netflix streaming service will be coming to a PS3 near you (here and here).

That piqued my curiosity as Allison and I had recently signed up for Netflix and the streaming service is currently active on the Xbox 360.

You see, our nearby Blockbuster closed and we're stuck with Hollywood Video. They charge $4.39 for new release rentals, so for the $9 that Netflix charges, we can get about 4 movies/month in the mail for the same price as 2 movies at Hollywood.

What I didn't expect to really find useful was the download shows/movies that Netflix offers. Sure, it's nice to think that I'd watch programs on my computer, but really, who wants to snuggle down with his wife to watch TV on a 19" computer screen? Well, not me, that's who!

Today, however, I decided to give the Xbox 360 Netflix app a try. The first step was to download it, which was a breeze (instructions here). In fact, it was really cool. I got an activation code on my TV that I entered into Netflix's website and within a few seconds, my Xbox responded with the message that all systems were go. Very slick.

I now had access to Netflix's entire library of "Watch Instantly" programs, which includes such awesomeness as Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Law and Order SVU (10th season). Dung...dung. Yes, I'm watching it as I write this.

What's more, I can browse Netflix adding programs to my "instant queue" and they'll be ready on my 360, or, I can just browse on the 360 and play my selection right away.

Yup. Right away. Within 30 seconds, my show is playing. That's frikin' cool. What's even better is that the $9 I'm paying to Netflix is now not just a good value for DVDs, but is a great value when you have access to an entire library of content.

Speaking of entire libraries of content, do you know about the LunaPass? It's our subscription service which gives you instant access to over 200 Lunabean walkthroughs and strategy guides. Seriously, I didn't plan that, it just fit in really well.

Oh, and don't bother me...I'm watching TV! I mean Netflix. I mean TV. Whatever, it's all one now, isn't it?

Touch Screen Dungeons & Dragons? Yes, Please!

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:16:40 -0800

Surfacescapes Demo Walkthrough from Visual Story TAs on Vimeo.

What do you get if you combine "The Minority Report" and Dungeons & Dragons? The best thing ever! Duh. If only you could have your own dice and have the screen read the result. Seriously, my dragon skin bag full of dice is wicked jealous of the virtual die.

'Where the Wild Things Are' Walkthrough, Game Guide, and Cheats complete!

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:17:32 -0800

We're pleased to announce the completion of the LB Where the Wild Things Are Walkthrough, Strategy Guides, and Cheats for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii.

Along with a step-by-step walkthrough of the game, this guide provides the locations of all Stars, Turtles, Skulls, Model Houses, Honeycombs, Geodes, Seedlings, AND it unlocks all cheats.

In other words, this guide is all you need to help Max prevent the Island from crumbling, so, grab your controller and let the wild rumpus begin!

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'Where the Wild Thigs Are' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide begins!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:31:44 -0800

The Island is crumbling and the Wild Things need saving! It sounds like a job for King Max!

LB's Where the Wild Things Are Game Guide (Walkthrough, Strategy Guide and Cheats) for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii is currently in progress and is sure to help you save your new monster friends while seeking out each and every collectible (all Stars, Turtles, Skulls, Model Houses, Honeycombs, Geodes, Seedlings), for 100% Completion!

LunaPass members may follow the guide's progress here:

In Progress Guide - Where the Wild Things Are Guide

If you are not a LunaPass member, sign up to access our entire catalog of LB Game Guides (including those in progress) for only $4.95!

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For those with questions beyond the current scope of the guide, please post them below, stick them on our Where the Wild Things Are Help Thread on our message boards, or use Twitter to ask us your question.

'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide complete!

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:24:29 -0800

We're pleased to announce that the LB Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Game Guide is finished and ready for download.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Game Guide Details

Detailed walkthrough
100% completion
Screenshot and Text Versions
All Foodpods
Instantly Downloadable

More info: The guide is all you need to help Flint Lockwood stop his out of control dynamic food replicator (FLDSMDFR) from not only ruining dinner, but destroying the world!

This walkthrough is a (100% completion) game guide and contains tips on how to find all Hydronic Foodpods and all puzzle pieces to make the Ultimate Weapon!

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'Batman Arkham Asylum' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide complete!

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:21:28 -0800

We're pleased to announce that the LB Batman Arkham Asylum Game Guide is finished and ready for download.

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This guide covers every detail of this creepy and challenging game including: locations of ALL Trophies, ALL Joker Teeth, ALL Chronicles of Arkham, and ALL Riddle Solutions. Tips on completing Challenge Mode also included. In other words, this guide is all you need to reach (100% completion)!

100% Completion
Complete walkthrough
Boss strategies
All Trophies, Teeth, Riddles, Chronicles, Maps
Challenge Mode tips and videos
Xbox 360 Achievements

Get our complete Batman: Arkham Asylum (X360, PS3, PC) guide:

LB Batman: AA Game Guide
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Batman: AA Game Guide (Screenshot Version)

Batman: AA Game Guide (Text Version)

'Batman Arkham Asylum' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide Begins!

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:02:53 -0800

Arkham Asylum, home to Gotham's most infamous criminals and miscreants, has been overtaken by The Joker. Sounds like a job for Batman!

LB Batman Arkham Asylum Game Guide (Walkthrough, Strategy Guide and Cheats) for the Xbox 360, PS3, PC is currently in the works and is sure to help you battle The Joker and his minions, find all Riddler Challenges and Trophies, collect all Interview Tapes, and earn 100% Completion.

LunaPass members may follow the guide's progress here:

In Progress Guide - Batman AA Guide

If you are not a LunaPass member, sign up to access our entire catalog of LB Game Guides (including those in progress) for only $4.95!

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For those with questions beyond the current scope of the guide, please post them below, stick them on our Batman Arkham Asylum Help Thread on our message boards, or use Twitter to ask us your question.