The Storm Hovering Over Guitar Hero III

October 29, 2007 by 12 Comments

Guitar Hero III : Legends of Rock was just released yesterday and it is already swimming in the sea of controversy. From bundles containing the old X-Plorer guitars to complaints over the new wireless Les Paul guitars, some Guitar Hero fans are finding themselves less than thrilled with RedOctane’s newest offering.

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Several gaming sites are reporting stories of people going in to purchase their Guitar Hero III bundles expecting to have the heavily hyped shiny new wireless guitars but instead finding the wired X-Plorer guitars that originally came with Guitar Hero II. The boxes are clearly marked but since there was no mention of the bundles coming with the old controllers, it did not occur to the majority of consumers to double check what guitar they were getting. Now that everybody is aware of the different packages being sold, check your box carefully to make sure you are getting the guitar you want if you are considering purchasing this game.

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Filed under Video Games, Xtreme Xbox

Guitar Hero III Play & Win Sweepstakes

October 28, 2007 by 3 Comments

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From Xbox.com :

Get ready, headbangers, here’s your chance to participate in the Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock weekend and walk away with some cool prizes! We’re giving away a prize package every hour, as well as a grand prize of an Xbox 360 Elite console package.

Just register your gamertag and play Guitar Hero III online between 12:01 A.M. EDT on Friday, November 2 and 11:59 P.M. on Sunday, November 4 for a chance to win. We’ve got 72 prize packages to give away, including an Xbox 360 Elite console, Guitar Hero controllers for Xbox 360, hats, T-shirts, and lots more!

There are 72 hourly prizes and one grand prize package which includes :

  • Xbox 360 Elite system (includes black Xbox 360 Elite console, Xbox 360 Black wireless controller, Xbox 360 Black headset, 120GB hard drive & HDMI cable)
  • An Xbox 360 VIP Accessories Kit (Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit, Xbox LIVE Vision Camera, Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit, Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote, Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter, Xbox 360 Wireless Headset, Xbox 360 Memory Unit (64MB), Limited-edition Xbox 360 Aluminum Carrying Case, Xbox 360 Colored Wireless Controller Pack)

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Register for this challenge.

Filed under Video Games, Win Cool Shit, Xtreme Xbox

Bioshock Big Daddy Helmet

October 28, 2007 by 4 Comments

Do you want someone to call you Big Daddy? An eBay seller that goes by tanker32 is selling his custom made Big Daddy helmet from Bioshock. While there may be dozens of Master Chiefs roaming around on Halloween night, you can rest assured there won’t be many of these.

big daddy helmet

Purchase here : tanker32′s eBay Store
Current bid : US $285.00
Auction ends : Oct-29-07 19:26:53 PDT
Features (from the eBay page) :

This is a custom made representation of the Big Daddy helmet from the game Bioshock. It is made of foam, cardboard and plastic. It is wearable for a Halloween costume. I will not be able to wear it and it’s too large to keep in my apartment. It is HUGE! The dome is made from an expanded poly foam like an ice chest. It is 18 inches in diameter. That’s me in the pic and I am 6′ 2” to give an idea how big it really is. It is finished in a worn brass finish with the green patina and rust stains.

Little Sister not included.

UPDATE : This item sold for US $325.25.

Filed under eBay Stuff, Video Games

The FPS Vest, OUCH

October 27, 2007 by 9 Comments

TNGames has a product they are currently accepting pre-orders on that is expected to ship in November of this year. It is a FPS Vest/Game Bundle that has me extremely intrigued. About this bundle :

This kit includes the FPS Vest and 3rd Space Incursion game for the PC. The FPS Vest is an impact-generating device designed to enable you to feel the game’s action for the ultimate gaming experience. It contains eight active zones that simulate the direction and forces of bullet fire, crushing explosions, and fear-inducing finger taps as they occur in the game. The FPS Vest is bundled with 3rd Space Incursion, a futuristic first person shooter game embedded with 3rd Space technology and developed to showcase the FPS Vest.

FPS vest

Do I want to feel the “fear-inducing finger taps”? Well ok, sure. Do I want to feel the “forces of bullet fire and crushing explosions”? That part I am not so sure about. Without knowing exactly what it feels like, it is hard to decide if this is a product I would be interested in or not. I would like to assume the sensations it will provide won’t hurt but let’s face it, I’m a big baby and I bruise easily. *whimpers

As far as the vest itself, it doesn’t strike me as something that would be comfortable to wear. It looks rather rigid and somewhat weighty. The one good thing about its appearance? It comes in pink (along with black and camo).

Ultimately this is not something I have to ponder over because it is a game specific accessory that plays on the PC and I am not a PC gamer. But will it eventually become more mainstream and hit the console market as well? When I game, it is a sort of escape for me. I avoid any and all titles that seem realistic and keep my FPS focus on games that reside in the alien world. Do I want to make it seem more real? I just don’t know.

Filed under Video Game Accessories, Video Games

Halo Covenant Elite Costume

October 27, 2007 by 12 Comments

The star this Halloween is undoubtedly going to be our favorite Spartan hero from the Halo universe. Everybody has been looking high and low for Master Chief costumes (and several dedicated people are even making their own versions) but now it is time to give the Covenant race some attention too. Sure they’re butt ugly but even repulsive alien creatures need love.

elite halloween costume

Purchase here : mcfaddenclanut’s eBay Store
Starting bid : US $900.00
Auction ends : Oct-28-07 23:35:01 PDT
Features (from the eBay page) :

  • Fiber glass, ployurethane and latex
  • Comes with: head, chest/arms hands, legs, feet, energy dagger, red and green lights
  • Weight: appox 40lbs
  • Fits 5’11″ to 6′ 2″ person 200 lbs max
  • 6 foot person becomes 7 foot alien
  • Fully custom one-of-a-kind

Disgusting mouth included.

UPDATE : This item sold for US $910.00.

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