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Wizard101, Pirate101 celebrate season with 12 days of specials
It's that time of year -- the time when the festivities lurk around every corner and good cheer permeates the air. And KingsIsle Entertianment joins in the celebration with the 12 Days of the Spiral! Starting today and going through December 19th, the studio is offering a special daily surprise for Wizard101 and Pirate101 players. Each day could reveal a special offer, a free giveaway, or a new item for one or both of the games. The first deal really gets to the heart of the spirit of giving: Every purchase of today's special, the Fa-La-La-La Llama mount, will directly benefit two children's charity organizations. This limited-edition mount is available for both games, but must be purchased separately for each.
New Years Eve Only: 50% off Battlefield 1943 [update]
Update: It's your lucky day, folks! Battlefield 1943 is on sale for 560 ($7), not 600 as EA originally tweeted. Concluding its streak of daily deals during the holiday season, the Xbox Live version of Battlefield 1943 will be on sale for 50% off, tomorrow. EA's official Battlefield 1943 Twitter account revealed that the New Years Eve sale (and final daily deal on the Marketplace) would slash the popular shooter's price to 600 ($7.50 USD), for one day only. While we're avid fans of the WWII-themed shooter, we're still irked that the game hasn't received proper (read: any) DLC support, save for the unlocked Coral Sea "air superiority" map. Perhaps a rush of new soldiers will push EA to begin development on new content, but we won't hold our breath while we wait in that foxhole.
Today's Xbox Live deal: 50% off all Fallout 3 DLC
Watch your head, folks, because prices are falling. Today's Xbox Live holiday deal of the day is targeted directly at DLC for Bethesda's critical and commercial darling, Fallout 3. If you're looking to add more intense VATS-related action to the RPG, each add-on pack is available for 400 ($5) a piece -- a 50% savings of your Microsoft-branded space bucks. New to the Fallout 3 universe? There are five DLC add-on packs for the (already) lengthy RPG. Arguably the most important -- and one you should tackle first -- is Broken Steel, which increases the game's overall level cap to 30 and allows players to continue playing beyond the conclusion. Also, a Game of the Year edition is available in stores, which includes all of Fallout 3's downloadable content -- making it cheaper if you don't already own the game to begin with. Add Fallout 3's Operation Anchorage DLC to your Xbox 360 download queue Add Fallout 3's The Pitt DLC to your Xbox 360 download queue Add Fallout 3's Broken Steel DLC to your Xbox 360 download queue Add Fallout 3's Point Lookout DLC to your Xbox 360 download queue Add Fallout 3's Mothership Zeta DLC to your Xbox 360 download queue [Thanks, Brett]
Canadian Deals: Future Shop & Best Buy shower you with games
Future Shop and Best Buy Canada have a few bundle offers to help new Xbox 360 owners kick start a large gaming collection. At Future Shop until December 4, customers who purchase the Xbox 360 Pro Console will receieve Turok, Dark Sector and GUN for free on top of the system's already included Lego Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda. That's the 60GB console plus five games, all for $299.99Best Buy Canada is offering four games with the purchase of a 60GB Pro console. For $299.99 customers get the system with Kung Fu Panda and Lego Indiana Jones as well as the original Viva Pinata and Assassin's Creed until December 4. Those are some good holiday ideas!
Buy during Christmas or wait till Super Bowl?
Christmas is almost here and we are wondering what type of HDTV did you pick up? Did you snatch one of those cheap 32-inch LCDs or entry level ED plasma? Did you splurge and get one of those Hitachi plasmas that we love so much or even a Sony SXRD? What was it?Or are you waiting for round two in HDTV sales? Super Bowl is coming up and that usually equates to just as good sales during Christmas. In fact, sometimes they are better packages available. Retailers understand that part of the high definition experience comes from the sound so you can expect to see some Dolby Digital sound systems paired with HDTVs that will make a great deal. But tell us about the TV you bought for the "wife." We are dying to know if our buying guides helped you pick out the right HDTV for your family.
