Left 4 Dead 2 boycott ends after co-founder meets Valve
All is happy and good in the land of Left 4 Dead 2 fans. Well, OK, not exactly but the co-founders of a group boycotting the upcoming game are now satisfied with Valve’s efforts to support the original L4D. Today (October 14, 2009) the boycott leaders announced the closing of… Continue Reading »
Dismemberment removed from Left 4 Dead 2 to allow sale in Australia
The sequel to zombie slaying hit Left 4 Dead has toned down its violence so it can be sold in Australia. That nation’s Classification Board refused to give the game a rating last month because of decapitation, dismemberment and dead bodies remaining on the ground. Australia has no “Adult Only”… Continue Reading »
Opinion: Let’s see if Left 4 Dead 2 is a bad game before boycotting it
Valve Software has spoiled its loyal customers with an embarrassment of riches with online support for their previous games. Of course, its had to because the company is notorious for taking its time with releasing much awaited games. It took almost two decades for a Team Fortress sequel, after all.… Continue Reading »
Comic Con 2009: Left 4 Dead 2 on display
Valve Software sent out a press release announcing that Left 4 Dead 2 is playable at Comic Com 2009 in San Diego, CA (USA). The game will be from 2 to 9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, and noon to 5 pm on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the at the… Continue Reading »
Frys.com offers video game discounts during its 2009 anniversary sale (updated)
Frys is known for discounted electronic merchandise and appliances, so no one should be surprised that the anniversary sale deals are even better than their normal weekly sale prices. From May 15 to 21, 2009, Frys stores and Frys.com has some great deals on all sorts of electronic goodies. There… Continue Reading »
If I picked the 2009 Videogame Oscars
It’s Oscar night, which means different things to different people. Some folks take bets and watch the ceremony from the red carpet to the after parties, others couldn’t care less if they tried. I think that the best way to celebrate this articular exercise in award-giving by handing out Oscars… Continue Reading »
Gamers Outreach Foundation to host charity gaming event
Just got a message from my friend Zach Wigal of Gamers Outreach Foundation about an upcoming video game convention, Gamers 4 Giving, a charity event to be held at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center located on 900 Oakwood Street in Ypsilanti, Michigan (USA), starting 2 p.m. on February 27,… Continue Reading »
Left 4 Dead expansion pack will be free on 360, PC
You have to give it to Valve - not only do they produce excellent games (ahem, Half-Life, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead), but they actually support their games after release. And somehow, Valve’s gotten around the typical Xbox 360 “paid DLC is the norm” phenomena, as the company is… Continue Reading »
Steam holiday sale offering games at 10-75% off this week
In this season of gifting, returning and exchanging, retailers are offering post-holiday sales in order to step up consumer spending. But the very best game deals you’re going to find this week aren’t at your typical retail store - they’re on the already reasonable Steam, and my lord, they’re good. Continue Reading »
Valve Complete Pack now available on Steam
As many zombie hunters know by now, Left 4 Dead is coming out on November 18, 2008. It’s made by Valve who has an impressive resume stemming back to the days of the original Half-Life and Counter-Strike. If you may have missed out on the classics or every Valve game… Continue Reading »
Experience what it’s like to download at unlimited speeds from a massive collection of over 800 Terabytes of user uploads. You’ll max out your Internet connection downloading a file in… Continue Reading »
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