XBox Live members have been given a last minute chance to get a discount on yearly rates, before Microsoft jacks them up in November.

Monthly fees will increase around $2.

I beat this game about a month ago, and finally decided to toss something up on the site about it. It’s a fairly short review, and since I can’t just hit my print screen button when I’m playing, there’s no screen shots, sorry. Agree or disagree (probably more of the later), give it a read. Hope you enjoy.

Click here to read the review.

Wow Sony post day. Here’s a cute and fun video that disassembles and reassembles a PSP Go in stop motion. This video is all over the blog-o-spheres so I wouldn’t doubt if you have seen it.

Smack! Looks like the PS3 has finally been hacked. The ‘researcher’ supposedly bypassed the hypervisor and gained full read/write access to all the inner workings of the long un-touched gaming console beast machine known as the Playstation 3. Sony, what’s up?

The researcher named George Hotz goes by geohot. We won’t find out soon how he did it because he’s not releasing his information yet, but you can follow the updates on the researcher’s blog or his twitter.

Shouldn’t be long now, ps3. I May have to get one!

[found at hack a day]

Streaming games over the web is always evolving. Windows, OS X, Linux, whatever; imagine your games you want, right now. OnLive Game Service is taking the first big leap in cloud gaming. They are planning on releasing a small gaming console (MicroConsole) that streams video games to your TV. You can sign-up for their beta program now. Here is the latest in game hardware and software mashing games on demand over the web:

If you didn’t watch the whole video, they are basically saying that the “new game titles” and will be available as soon* as they are released. And by *soon, I mean as fast as your internet connection can start a streaming session. Obviously, this does require internet to work.

The internet gaming service uses a high powered compression algorithm to “play” a game @ their server location, and wrap it into a tunnel sending it back to you fast enough that you perceive you’re playing the game locally. This means no long download times and no waiting to play. You won’t need their console to play the games either. Browser plug-in on a PC or Mac will be able to do the equivalent to their console hardware, making their service very cross-platform. OnLive‘ services also include a server-side feature that allows gamers to record their games in HD. You may be able to try this for free if you sign-up for their beta program.

[Thank you Stabaho, for this information].

It’s hard to imagine a booner would survive that long in real game player.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Windows PC Edition

There is a beta test for PS3 owners if you pre-order the game. PS3 Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta blog post.

You can pre-order them directly below:

Windows PC Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition

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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition

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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition

I’ve finished my review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It’s a pretty fun game, a lot like the first one. Check out my review if you can’t get yourself to buy this game. There is a lot of drama on the web about the game. Many people are sick of it’s hype.

Here is an excerpt:

The “modern warfare” feel is fresh. No futuristic sci-fi looking aliens, no historic battlefield to traipse, no puzzle solving skills required. These are good “features” in this light, because it makes the game feel more realistic and your game play plausible. The game offers 3 modes of play. Campaign, special-ops, and multiplayer. Campaign mode continues the story from Call of Duty 4. Campaign mode was originally supposed to include a co-op mode, but it was removed and only introduced in the special-ops mode because it “ruined the experience”. Special-ops mode offers independent missions to hone your skills by yourself or with a friend in co-op. Finally, the multiplayer mode has a bevy of different match styles that allow you to play with 2-18 people.

Anyways, go here to see the my full review of call of duty: modern warfare 2.

My review for Borderlands is up, take a look. Whether you just want to shoot some bitches in the face, or satisfy your loot cravings that would put an MMO to shame, this game has something for everyone. And while the gameplay is crazy, the graphics are crazy, and more than a couple of the characters are crazy, you can be certain you’re going to enjoy yourself.

Borderland review, by Z

Forget the upcoming holiday woes and come blast me and my friends in the face with virtual projectiles (like bullets, plasma shells, rockets, swords, frisbeez, you name it). All you have to do is get yourself hyped for Saturday (November 14th) and then bring your computer over on Saturday…

There is going to be a keg so keep that in consideration when deciding what to bring. Entrance fee is $7 (7 United States Dollars). There will be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 or Netflix Instant watch for friends that don’t bring computers. No violent attitudes, you will be forced out of the location left to wait for your things. Gaming starts at Noon, drinks later, show up any time. We may be playing some Heros of Newerth, so grab a key from a friend if you don’t have that yet. Don’t be pissed when we play network hearts. It’s a lan, when else would we have that opportunity?!

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DON’T FORGET YOUR NETWORK CABLES AND POWER STRIPS!!

If you can bring a table, please do. Also if you could please let me know that your coming somehow, that would be nice. Thank you.

After slacking off, I have finally posted my next review! The game is called Risen, and unless you’re a big fan of the Gothic series by Piranha Bytes, you’ve probably never heard of it. It’s a third person action adventure role playing type game set in a nice run of the mill medieval world. There will be enough British accents and skeleton filled dungeons to last you for days. But is it worth a shit? Have a look.

Risen review, by Z