Next week, buy an Xbox One and get any new game for free

Beginning on Sunday June 21st, gamers who purchase an Xbox One will receive another game for free, according to Xbox’s Major Nelson.  This offer, which will run through June 27th, is valid on both the 500GB models of the Xbox One and the new 1TB models of the Xbox One.  This also includes the bundles that come with games like Halo: The Master Chief Collection or the one that arrives with both Assassin’s Creed: Unity and Black Flag.  We don’t currently know what retailers will participate in this deal, but it is probably safe to assume that places like Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Gamestop will be involved.

As to what your free game can be, it’s seemingly totally up to you.  Major Nelson revealed it can be literally any new Xbox One title that’s MSRP does not exceed $59.99 (the standard price for a new game).  So, gamers who want the brand new Batman: Arkham Knight and an Xbox One are in luck as those are both apart of the promotion.  As the image above shows, it can also include games like Forza Horizon 2, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Dragon Age: Inquisition, or the phenomenal Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.  Microsoft ran a similar promotion to this last year around the launch of Destiny, seemingly to combat the PlayStation 4 Destiny bundle.  It should be noted that the PS4 has a Batman: Arkham Knight bundle starting next week as well.

by, Bobby Marquardt

The Steam Summer Sale has begun!!!!

Hide your wallets everyone!  The Steam Summer Sale has begun!!!!  With discounts as high as 95% off, nearly every title on Steam is on sale right now.  The sale will run from today until June 30th, and will feature daily deals, flash sales and community choice sales.  As always, the community choice sales are based on votes, but this summer sale sees players vote on a block of four games versus another block of four that will presumably be on sale for that time period.

The highlights of the first daily deals are The Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings for an astoundingly low $3.99, XCOM: Enemy Unknown for $7.49, Far Cry 3 for $7.49 and Don’t Starve for $3.74.  The Flash Sales are highlighted by Hotline Miami for just $1.49 and Dead Island Riptide for $4.99.  Check back on Steam every eight hours for even more deals and insanely steep discounts.

by, Bobby Marquardt

 

Massive PC game sale at Gamestop.com going on now through June 2nd

Gamestop is having a big time blow-out sale on it’s downloadable PC games.  Now through June 2nd, gamers can jump at deals from publishers like EA, Activision, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and well, pretty much all publishers actually.  Nearly all of Gamestop’s downloadable PC games are on sale.  The few notable exceptions are Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, GTA IV, and Metro: Last Light.  Strangely enough, all of which are advertised on the main page too……

If you’ve been patient about buying games, this is a really great chance to catch up on hundreds of the best games from the last few years.  The Mass Effect Trilogy is just $9.89, The Command and Conquer Collection (featuring 17 C&C titles) is just $4.99, and The Bioshock Triple Pack is just $14.99 for all three Bioshock games.  On top of that, newer games like South Park: The Stick of Truth, Thief, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and NBA 2K14 are on sale for steep discounts.

I will happily give recommendation on games for anyone who wants them, all you need to do is leave me a comment below.  But for anyone who hasn’t played it, Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition is a steal at $11.99, and Dragon Age Origins: Ultimate Edition is an amazing buy at just $5.99.

by, Bobby Marquardt

Killer Instinct, FEZ, and more are discounted this week on Xbox Live

Major Nelson has detailed this weeks Deal with Gold discounts on his blog, and they are giving both Xbox One and 360 owners some sweet deals.  On the Xbox One front, Killer Instinct’s Combo Breaker pack is discounted 25%, down to $14.99.  The Combo Breaker pack gives player all eight of Killer Instinct’s characters.  It does not include the many extra costume and accessory packs though.

On the Xbox 360 front, Microsoft has discounted eight games: Fable Anniversary by 25%, FEZ by 60%, Pool Nation by 80%, Scourage: Outbreak by 75%, Sacred: Citadel for 75% as well as it’s add on Jungle Hunt by 75%, and finally both Transformer’s titles, War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron are discount by 75%.  If you haven’t played the Transformers titles, I highly recommend them, they are two of the best shooters from last generation.

by, Bobby Marquardt

Red Dead Redemption, Bioshock, Mortal Kombat, and more are $5 on PS3 this weekend!

 

Sony has given gamers another big fire sale this weekend, with 22 great PS3 titles being sold for just $5 this entire weekend.  This sale is only for PS3 games, but Vita owners can get in on the fun with the Cross-Buy version of the awesome Guacamelee.  This deal is on both retail and downloadable titles, with games like GTA 4, Spec Ops: The Line, Fat Princess and Lara Croft giving you that diverse cross section.  The sale goes through May 5th at noon.  The full list can be seen below,  and I’d highly recommend you jump at Red Dead Redemption, Bioshock, and Spec Ops: The Line if you haven’t played them.

• Grand Theft Auto 4
• Red Dead Redemption
• Max Payne 3
• BioShock
• BioShock 2
• Guacamelee
• L.A. Noire
• Midnight Club Los Angeles Complete Edition
• Darksiders
• ArcaniA – The Complete Tale
• Fat Princess
• Datura
• Duke Nukem Forever
• Mortal Kombat
• The Raven – Legacy of a Master Thief
• MX vs ATV: Alive
• Red Faction: Armageddon
• Spec Ops: The Line
• Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
• Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
• Mini Ninjas
• The Mark of Kri

Head over to the PlayStation Network now!

by, Bobby Marquardt

Gamestop’s Easter sale offer buy two, get one on games $19.99 and under

Gamestop is offering gamers a good sale for this Easter weekend, with buy two, get one on all games under $19.99.  The promotion began yesterday, and available at both Gamestop’s many brick and mortar stores, as well as Gamestop.com.    Naturally, the free title you receive is the title with the lowest cost.  Unfortunately, the $19.99 and under stipulation takes next-gen games off the table, but owners of PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and 3DS are certainly in for a deal.  The deal ends on Sunday, the 20th.

Hundreds of great games are available in this deal.  Looking for a shooter?  I’d recommend Halo 3, Uncharted 2, or Bioshock.  How about an RPG?  My go-to’s are Mass Effect 2, Fallout 3, or Fable 3.  Honestly, basically every great game from the last-generation is on this deal.  If you need a recommendation, I’d be happy to give you one for any genre, just let me know in the comments.

by, Bobby Marquardt

Target has buy two, get one free on all games this week

 

According to both their weekly ad, and game section of Target.com Target is running a promotion for the next week of buy two games, get one free on all games both online at Target.com and in store.  This promotion last Sunday, April 6th through Saturday the 12th.  This deal is good on all games, across all system, and even the next-gen.  It will also include games that come out this week, like Kinect Sports Rivals.

If you are looking to pick up some new games for far less costs, this is the time to do.  Stores generally open around 8am, and the website should be updated to feature the deal by that time as well, so jump at it early if you want the deal.  Target’s policy on this type of sale is that it’s only on the stock they have, no rainchecks.  Personally, as I just got an Xbox One, I am picking up Dead Rising 3, Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare and one other game that I’m currently not sure on.  Any recommendations?  What are you going to pick up?  Let me know in the comments below

by, Bobby Marquardt

The Titanfall Xbox One bundle is $50 off today at Best Buy and Walmart

Titanfall’s Xbox One bundle has been a big system seller for Microsoft, as well as one of the biggest games of this spring.  If you haven’t gotten your hands on it, two retailers are making it even cheaper for gamers to get it.  Walmart and Best Buy are both offering $50 off the bundle, putting it at a cool $450.  Due to retailer agreements, they are not allowed to display the cheap price until checkout.

Neither Walmart or Best Buy are indicating how long the discount will be available for, so jump on it now if you are planning on it.  Both bundles are available for in-store pick-up if you prefer getting it today, so head over to Walmart.com or Bestbuy.com to get in on the deal.  Titanfall has been one of the best shooters I’ve played in quite some time, and I will have my full review of the game up in the next few days.  I apologize for the delay, but working at an Irish Pub over St. Patrick’s day weekend kept me quite busy.

by, Bobby Marquardt

Forza Motorsport 5 will be free with purchase of an Xbox One in the coming weeks

Microsoft’s Major Nelson announced today that starting next week at specific, currently unspecified, retailers buyers of an Xbox One will receive a free copy of Forza Motorsport 5.  This deal will not stack with the Titanfall bundle, however, as confirmed by Major Nelson on Twitter.  This deal will only run for a limited time, so Major Nelson encouraged gamers to “Check with your local retailer for details”.

We will update this post as soon as we learn which retailers will be involved in this promotion.

by, Bobby Marquardt

Xbox Live Ultimate Game Sale features steep discounts on Halo, Dishonored, Batman, and more!

Xbox’s Major Nelson announced the Ultimate Games Sale which begins today on Xbox Live.  Gamers will get massive discounts, up to 93% off, on both retail and arcade games.  Their will be new sales each day, as well as many games on discounted until the end of the sale on February 25th.   Today’s deals include Dishonored for $9.89, Halo Reach for $7.49, Armored Core: Verdict Day for $7.39, Dante’s Inferno for $3.74, Ruse for $6.59, Capcom Arcade Cabinet for $1.74, Runner2 for $1.94, and Bastion for $2.99.

For the remainder of the sale games like Portal 2, Batman: Arkham City, and Mass Effect are all on sale for massive discounts.  To learn more, head over to Major Nelson’s blog or look on the dashboard of your Xbox 360.  The deals will update each day, so check back for any games you’ve been waiting on.

by, Bobby Marquardt