Happy Birthday Pacman!

Just look at this beauty!  To celebrate Pacman's anniversary this is the official arcade cab made by NAMCO.

$129

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GameStop is not in trouble??

Is GameStop closing or making money, or an essential business??  Well, it's a little confusing.  I'm not really sure if they ARE gaining profit, but, like Motley Fool reported, is it really too little too late ? As we've reported hear before that WE think that opening tournament style GameStop locations would add GREATLY to the bottom line.  They already have enough second hand consoles to be able to do whatever they want not to mention the benefits it would do for the eSports community in terms of exposure.


They've already put in place that they will be closing over 300 stores permanently ANNNND when they reopen it will see the CEO cut pay by 50%$ and the rest of the executives by 30%. Their Board of Directors are better than ever so there IS hope.  It would be sdad to see this store gone.

Civilization goes to Space

Civilization is taking flight on October 18th. Developer Firaxis has finally announced an official release date for Civilization: Beyond Earth, the first sci-fi game in the long-running strategy series, which was previously pegged for a fall release. While the game retains the same basic concept as previous Civilization games — you're building up a society over the course of many years — Beyond Earth will have you doing that on a brand-new planet, as you deal with new alien life and incredible new technology. "This is definitely a game that takes its influences from real science and hard science fiction," lead designers Will Miller and David McDonough told The Verge when the game was first announced. Civilization: Beyond Earth will be coming to Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Razer Tiamet 7.1 Headset

Review: The Razer Tiamat 7.1 Pushes the Gaming Audio Bar

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Get off my back

Gaming

15 Most Frustrating Game Moments


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We have all been here in one form or another.How many times have you purchased a game and it was horrible or you played and played only to lose your work to a glitch. At least someone understands.

MSI Gaming notebook

     With all the hoopla that Razor created at CES, let's not forget about MSI. Underneath the hood of the MSI GT783 series is a quad-core 2.2GHz Core i7 2670QM along with a 2GB GTX 580M GPU for some pixel-punishing performance. Both machines also boast a 17.3-inch 1080p screen but, while the cheaper GT783R settles for 12GB of RAM and a pair of 750GB drives in a RAID array, the GT783 ups the ante to 16GB of DDR3 and trades in one of those spinning platters for a 128GB SSD. Both are pretty beastly portables (both figuratively and literally, at 8.6 pounds) and are also available as part of a limited edition bundle featuring Battlefield 3, a headset, a mouse and a few other extras. The GT783R and GT783 are available now for $2,300 and $2,500 respectively

Ultimate Gaming Adapter

     The Retrode is the world’s most versatile (and fun!) USB adapter for vintage video games. Revive the good old 16-bit times on your computer/smartphone/tablet, using your original cartridges and controllers!


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Get your geek on!

 Check out these Tron edition controllers for both the 360 and the PS3. They light.  Don't really think I need to say anything else about them.

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

Jedi Counselor Progress Tree revealed

If it was only real...

Forza 4 OUT NOW!

     One of the most anticipated games for everyone that love racing is out today.  It doesn't matter if you play games or not, this is a game for people that like cars.  An example: my wife does not play games let alone racing sims.  She picked up the demo and finished 2nd then first.

     One long time issue that gamers have always had with racing games are the steering wheels that are forced down our throats and never really work that well.  Let's face it, most of us don't have the luxury of building or buying our own custom racing seat or the place to put it.  BUT, if you did, these are the items that you will need;

Forza Motorsport CSR Wheel:

 $250

• Authentic motorsport inspired design with premium aluminum wheel and Alcantara grip.
• Force Feedback is handled by a Powerful Mabuchi RS550 Motor that's used in RC cars.
• Additional 2 force feedback actuators are used to simulate motor or ABS vibrations . 
• 90° to 900° of rotation or turning freedom. 
• Silent belt drive and high resolution sensors deliver ultra realistic steering feel with pin point accuracy. 
• Tuning functions with LED display that allows players to adjust the turning angle (90° to 900° of steering rotation), force feedback, vibration, sensitivity, with the ability to save up to five presets. 
• Five "Drift mode" adjustments to allow quicker turning ratio. 
• Compatible with all Fanatec pedals, shifter sets, wheel stands, and cockpits
• Also compatible with the PlayStation 3 and PC.  

CSR Elite Pedal Set:

$150 

• Made completely of premium aluminum, the gas, brake and clutch pedals have improved rigidity and feel
• Pressure sensitive Load Cell technology is used for the brake pedal to simulate the feel of a real world car.  
• Fully adjustable pedal positions both vertically and horizontally. Also able to adjust spring tension and pedal angle 
• First pedal set to offer optional inversion kit. Owners can invert all or  just the pedals they prefer to better fit their driving style.
• Ability to  easily remove pedals from base and install in cockpits or stands
• Compatible with Fanatec Porsche 911 wheels (except original 911 Turbo) 
• Can be used in conjunction with ANY wheel on the PC by using optional USB port 
• High 10-bit resolution (1024 values) when used on the PC with optional USB port

CSR Shifter Set:

$60 

• Authentic 6-speed H-pattern shifting plus reverse
• Sequential shifter included 
• Bigger design for better grip and feel
• Premium metal construction
• Can be mounted on left or right side of steering wheel
• Compatible with Fanatec Porsche 911 wheels 

AND if those aren't enough, they also offer a stand or a cockpit

 

  Stand:  $129
    Cockpit: (w/o accessories) $1300

Gaming Night!

Tonight, right after the Stick Style Broadcast at 9pm we will be hosting a Gaming with 30ish night.

Good times and laughs with all your favorites from the shows.

Just send us a message and we will send the invite!

Ice-T unboxing

Alien Couch

Ok so it might be a little expensive ($5000) but it would look REAL cool in your gaming lounge.

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Sony does something RIGHT for a change

In December, the servers for Star Wars Galaxies will be permanently turned off. With Star Wars: The Old Republic coming in a matter of months (depending upon how things go in the beta), the old MMO will be killed by Sony Online Entertainment, but not before players decide how its story concludes.

SOE promised a "galaxy-ending in-game event" would take place before Galaxies goes offline on December 15. It's now provided some details on what that entails; namely, the Rebel Alliance and the Empire will compete to decide which side will emerge victorious. The Galactic Civil War that's been taking place will continue with new activities, events, and contests. Participating will earn your side Galactic Civil War points and other advantages.

At some point before December 15, each side's points will be totaled on a server-by-server basis. Whichever side has more will "win the game, and the galaxy, for each server, as well as change the way the game will end and what happens in the final moments." There will be celebrations for the winners and the losers will "be going out with a bang."

Even those who remain neutral in the war will get to participate in shutdown events, but it wasn't specified what that will involve.

Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition Primer

Rocksmith

     Their are plenty of rhythm games out there that we've all played.  But none really stuck with anyone.  Great titles with great tracks!  Most (including myself) bought both Guitar Hero AND Rockband but it was the equipment that I think truly killed the rhythm games. The first plastic guitar I got started shorting out in the first few weeks and the drums, well the drums were plagued with issues.  From layout, to durability it was crap.  Sure, I could go out, drop $800 plus dollars and buy a nice electric kit and use that but really?  I'll buy a real kit and take lessons.  As a hack bassist myself, with the occasional dabble into guitar, the skill levels were to drastic. And as for the songs that I've actually played live, it just didn't feel right.

This one's different.  

     It's not often that a game comes along that truly makes me stop and think "Why the hell hasn't someone thought of this earlier?!"  Ubisoft's Rocksmith is that game.  The key to this game is a cable.  a simple 1/4 to USB.  The rest is up to you.  You WILL learn to play guitar with this, period.  But there's a downfall.  You need to actually OWN a real guitar.  You can buy a new PRS for about $1800 or grab a cheap one for $50 - $100.  A friend of the podcast and part time musician, Dino Bravo, picked up a Strat for $150 brand new the looked and played like a $500 guitar.  And let's face it, some of the replacement pieces for the rhythm games will start adding up over time.

     Let's just imagine that you have a Axe in the attic that you just got tuned up, you picked up the game and now you wonder what you're gonna play.  Let's see; 

CREAM - Sunshine of you love

BLUR - Song 2

STP - Vasoline

Rolling Stones - Satisfaction

Black Keys - I got Mine

or maybe 

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama

So if your serious about learning how to play, not that your gonna join a band right away or anything, but really want to be able to learn a few songs and enjoy playing for real, Rocksmith is the way to go.

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Get a Star Wars fix for your PC

Get your fix quick.  Here are the limited edition Razor Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic Official Headset, Gaming mouse, Keyboard, and mouse pad.  All will most likely be over $100 each but at least you can choose your side (Sith or Republic).  But choose wisely, that there is a permanent logo.

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