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$100 Amazon gift card Digital Innovations gift pack winner announced!

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Congrats dude (or dudette). To claim your prize please just email us at contest@qj.net with the subject title "Digital Innovations Contest Winner", no porn please.

Also, be sure you use the email address you signed up to QJ with so we can verify your identity! Once we get this info from you we'll have the guys at Digital Innovations mail you your hard earned prize!

Once again a hearty congrats and best of luck next time to the other participants! If you're interested in learning more about what our contest sponsor offers, including their range of gaming specific peripherals such as the Game Dr, Laser Lens Cleaning Kit and and LCD screen cleaning kit, please check out the Diigtal Innocations website.

DC Universe Online out by 2010

MTV Multiplayer got a chance to interview DC Universe Online writer, Geoff Johns, about SOE's upcoming MMORPG. The most important bullet point? He estimated we will be ready to don our official DC issued leotards by late 2009 or early 2010. Joy!

He mentioned that he was done writing the overall story as well as the general path that players follow to get into the game. On the game itself, John elaborated on the basics of how he approached DCUO, saying:

Lots of gamers create their own characters. Everyone knows Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, but this game gets you more entrenched in the universe. You meet the Metal Men, or Doom Patrol, and everyone gets a chance to embody something different. I like the idea that your secret identity is really outside the computer. You re a normal guy, and then when you log on to the game, you become the superhero.

DC Universe Online is being developed by Sony Online Austin and published by Sony Online Entertainment. The game will be available on both the PlayStation 3 and the PC.

Conservative Christian Investment Firm flags gay content in games

If the Gay-dar rings, don't buy it. This is what the conservative Christian investment firm, The Timothy Plan, warns for parents planning to get games for their kids. Apart from the usual gaming no-no's, such as sex, violence, and substance abuse, the investment firm also flags games with homosexual content as inappropriate and unsafe for minors.

For this, The Timothy Plan hands out a list of the 30 "most offensive" games on the market. They maintain a "Do Not Buy List" for morally responsible consumers, against publishers that trade in abortion, porno, anti-family entertainment, and vices. They evaluate games on these eight categories: Sex, Nudity, Gay & Lesbian, Violence, Language, Drugs, Alcohol, and Game Addiction. They also specified if games have "demonic" content.

The usual suspects are all here: Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) and Saint's Row 2 (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3) (both of which have a check mark on seven of eight categories - even gay content), Fallout 3 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC), and Age of Conan and World of Warcraft to name a few. If they're such phobes about gay content, I'm surprised they didn't tag Manhunt 2 with a gay title.

They made a lot of comments that made me laugh, here are a few of my favorites:

God of War II: "This game has a sex mini-game. During the "game," you press one of the four main PS2 buttons when indicated, which causes the women to moan louder, helping them reach climax." Now that's a detailed review!
Saints Row 2: "Homosexual Encounters: ...Characters like Randy the Tranny were used in marketing the game."
BioShock: "Strong Language: Strong profanity including the f-word , as well as numerous others we prefer to not include in this report." Wow, that's some hardcore swearing! Not to self: Get BioShock.
Manhunt 2: "Strong Language: Strong Language: The game's first two words are "Holy F k."
Blitz: The League II: "Suggestive Themes: Females appear in miniskirts with thong underwear only to be spanked by players during touchdown celebrations."
Bully: Scholarship Edition: "Homosexual Encounters: Gay achievements such as over the rainbow can be reached on the Xbox 360 when you kiss 20 boys."
Army of Two: Homosexual Encounters: (not mentioned): Somewhat homo-erotic undertones between the two main characters are present.

Well, I guess they're not looking forward to joining FLAG, but hey, this was worth a few laughs. If you wanna see the full pdf, just click on the source link below

First batch of screens for Star Wars: The Old Republic unleashed

It's sneak peek time! It's been a long time coming indeed, but now, we finally get to see what we can expect in that new Star Wars MMORPG that BioWare's cooking up. They've finally released the first batch of screens for Star Wars: The Old Republic - and they're huge! Better wait for the full page to load up before clicking those pics!

We got light sabers and Force action right here. It's all impressive, to say the least. The environments you see in the screens below were taken from two different planets: Tython and Korriban. Now I wanna be a Jedi again. No wait, I wanna be a Sith! Or... a wookie? gurrggggle

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Neuros OSD contest winner announcement!

First things first though, a couple of public service announcements from the dude's who made this whole thing possible, Neuros, fear not, it's pretty cool stuff.

You see, Neuros is about to release a new Beta firmware for the OSD, with 2 new applications developed by Neuros Hacker MattJ: Stream Fuse and Wooble.

Stream Fuse will allow Neuros OSD users to stream live TV remotely. The stream can be played on a PC with VLC or Mplayer, and on smartphones using compatible streaming software that include TCPMP (the Core Pocket Media Player).

Wooble is a simple web interface to access and control the Neuros OSD remotely. Operations like scheduling new recordings or changing a video channel that used to require being in front of the Neuros OSD and the use of its remote can now be done from a simple webpage anywhere.

Tres cool non? Anyway, on to the announcement.

And the winner is....

phiyuku

Congrats mate! Please claim your prize by Wenesday the 3rd of December. To do so, simply email contest@qj.net with the subject line "Neuros OSD Winner". Please email using the email address you signed up to QJ with, we will not be able to validate your identity otherwise!

Thanks to all our readers for making this a fun competition. Rest assured there will be more in the future.

Don't hang your heads though, if you didn't win, CONGRATS! You're an Anti-Winner, and that's almost as good! Additionally, Neuros have also informed us that you can get the OSD at its lowest price ever right now on Amazon. You can get the OSD for over $100 off the regular price for a limited time only! Just hit the buy link below and you're good to go! Go! Go! GO!

From Filter Magazine and QJ.net - Win a copy of Mirror's Edge on 360!

What are you getting?
- A brand spanking new copy of the game, Mirror's Edge (360 version).

IS THAT ALL!?

Psh! No, you're also gonna get a copy of the Mirror's Edge Remix EP which features the original version of the game's memorable theme song, Still Alive and remixes by the likes of Paul van Dyk, Junkie XL, Teddybears, Benny Benassi and Armand Van Helden.

Curious? Hav'a looksee at the making of "Still Alive".

If you're still not convinced (and you really should be (ti's a pretty awesome soundtrack) have a listen to a couple of samples from the Remix:

Still Alive - Mirror's Edge theme

Still Alive - Teddybears remix

Album: Mirror's Edge
Label: Nettwerk
Release: November 11, 2008

Track Listing:
1. Still Alive (Mirror's Edge Theme Song) - Lisa Miskovsky
2. Still Alive (Remix) - Benny Benassi
3. Still Alive (Remix) - Junkie XL
4. Still Alive (Remix) - Paul Van Dyk
5. Still Alive (Remix) - Teddybears
6. Still Alive (Remix) - Arman Van Helden

So, what do you have to do to win? Leave a comment. That's it. Ne pas difficile oui?

Les rulz de conteste:

You MUST reply in the comments with a valid QJ username.

The contest will be open till Wednesday, December 3rd at 11:59pm PST. All comments must be submitted by this time to count as entries.

Contest is open only to U.S. residents. No whining!

Have at the comments folks, and best of luck to ya. Gobble! Gobble!

P.S. This news is posted across ALL our blogs, even the non-360 ones because we want to give everyone a chance to win. No whining! You may now continue masticating.

Amazon's Black Friday Sale, selected items only available today

Did you think Amazon was going to leave you (and your wallet) to slog through the press of holiday shoppers at your local retail stores? Hardly. Here's the list of goodies available for Amazon's Black Friday Sale.

Important Note: Items marked with a (asterisk) will only be available today until 11:59pm PST later tonight (2:59am EST on Sat) . Everything else will be available only until Monday (aka Cyber Monday).

Also note that some deals will only be going live over the weekend or on Monday itself so be sure to check back intermittently.

And now, without further ado: Amazon's Black Friday Sale (use the source link at the bottom to get to Amazon's main Black Friday Sale page).

Xbox 360:

Buy Xbox 360 Pro - Get US 60 Towards Future Game Purchase
Buy the Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle you'll get Gears of War 2 and the Gears of War 2 Amazon.com Exclusive Lancer for free
Buy an Xbox 360 Arcade, Get Dance Dance Revolution 3 (w/ mat) for Free
Fallout 3 - US 39.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Far Cry 2 - US 49.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Call of Duty: World at War - US 49.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
BioShock - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Dead Space - US 29.95 (Reg. US 59.95)
Left 4 Dead - US 39.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Madden NFL 09 - US 29.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
NASCAR 09 - US 29.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
NBA Live 09 - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
NCAA Football 09 - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Saints Row - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Shaun White Snowboarding - US 39.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway - US 17.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Warriors Orochi 2 - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Alone in the Dark - US 11.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Condemned 2: Bloodshot - US 14.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit - US 29.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Golden Axe: Beast Rider - US 29.95 (Reg. US 59.95)
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle - US 49.95 (Reg. US 99.99)
Infinite Undiscovery - US 18.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Infinite Undiscovery Includes Gift with Purchase - US 19.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
LEGO Batman - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Lost Planet Extreme Condition: Colonies Edition - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Major League Baseball 2K8 - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Kollector's Edition - US 49.95 (Reg. US 69.99)
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe - US 39.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Pure - US 29.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Sega Superstars Tennis - US 14.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution - US 39.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - US 39.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
The Bigs - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
The Club - US 14.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
The Last Remnant - US 39.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Too Human - US 19.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Top Spin 3 - US 39.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Viking: Battle for Asgard - US 14.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
more deals throughout the weekend...

PS3:

Buy a PS3 80GB console, Get Resistance 2 Collector's Edition and a PlayStation 3 Component AV & USB cable Free
Buy a PlayStation 3 80GB, Disney Sing It Bundle with Microphone, and Wall-E (Two-Disc and BD Live) for US 399.99
Buy a PlayStation 3 160 GB Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Pack and get US 60 off a future video game purchase
Fallout 3 - US 39.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Soul Calibur IV - US 39.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Call of Duty: World at War - US 49.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway - US 17.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Madden NFL 09 - US 29.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
NASCAR 09 - US 29.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
NBA Live 09 - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
NCAA Football 09 - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Condemned 2: Bloodshot - US 14.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit - US 29.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Far Cry 2 - US 37.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Golden Axe: Beast Rider - US 29.95 (Reg. US 59.95)
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - US 49.95 (Reg. US 99.99)
Heavenly Sword - US 19.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
LEGO Batman - US 25.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition - US 19.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Major League Baseball 2K8 - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe Collector's Edition - US 39.95 (Reg. US 69.99)
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe - US 39.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
MotorStorm - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
NBA '09 The Inside - US 19.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
PlayStation 3 Blu Wave Remote - US 7.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
PlayStation 3 Charge Base 2 - US 9.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
PlayStation 3 Charge Link - US 4.95 (Reg. US 12.99)
PlayStation 3 Component AV Cable - US 9.95 (Reg. US 24.99)
PlayStation 3 Component AV Cable & USB Cable - US 14.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Playstation 3 Energizer Power & Play Charging System - US 9.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Frontman Wireless Guitar - US 6.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
PlayStation 3 HDMI Cable - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
PlayStation 3 Memory Card Adaptor - US 4.95 (Reg. US 14.99)
PlayStation 3 Zero Wireless Controller - colors may vary - US 4.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Pure - US 29.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Resistance: Fall Of Man - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Ridge Racer 7 - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution - US 39.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
The Bigs - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
The Club - US 14.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Top Spin 3 - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Viking: Battle for Asgard - US 14.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Warhawk (no headset) - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
WWE Smackdown vs Raw '09 Collector's Edition - US 39.95 (Reg. US 79.99)
more deals throughout the weekend...

Wii:

Nintendo Wii Console will be available Black Friday (12:00 am PST)
Nintendo Wii Fit will be available Black Friday (12:00 am PST)
Guitar Hero Aerosmith - US 25.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Boom Blox - US 19.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Cooking Mama: Cook Off - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Guitar Hero Aerosmith - US 25.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Namco Museum Remix - US 15.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Resident Evil 4 - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Shaun White Snowboarding - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Wii Fit Energy Pak - US 7.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Animal Crossing: City Folk - US 39.95 (Reg. US 69.99)
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader: Make the Grade - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Celebrity Sports Showdown - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
DeBlob - US 25.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - US 49.95 (Reg. US 89.99)
LEGO Batman - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Major League Baseball 2K8 - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.95)
Mercury Meltdown: Revolution - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
MLB Power Pros 2008 - US 25.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
MySims Kingdom - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Nights Journey of Dreams - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Official Wii Component Video Cable - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Rock Band Illuminated Drum Sticks - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
The Bigs - US 19.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Top Spin 3 - US 19.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Ultimate Board Game Collection - US 9.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Wario Land: Shake It! - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
We Love Golf! - US 19.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
We Ski - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Wii 5-In-1 Fitness Bundle - US 39.95 (Reg. US 59.99)
Wii Charge Station - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Wii Dancing Mat - US 9.95 (Reg. US 22.99)
Wii Fit Balance Board Silicone Sleeve - US 7.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Wii Fit Balance Board Glow in the Dark Silicone Sleeve - US 7.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Wii Fit Balance Board Mat - US 9.95 (Reg. US 24.99)
Wii Fit Balance Board Silicone Sleeve - US 7.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Frontman Wireless Guitar - White - US 9.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Wii HD Link Component Cable - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Wii Kama Wireless Controller - US 9.95 (Reg. US 34.99)
Wii Magnum Gun - US 7.95 (Reg. US 14.99)
Wii Micro Wheel - US 4.95 (Reg. US 9.99)
Wii Nerf Sports Pack - US 9.95 (Reg. US 34.99)
Wii Net Connect - US 7.95 (Reg. US 21.99)
Wii Nunchuk Cord Free Wireless Adaptor - US 7.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Wii Perfect Shot Gun - US 7.95 (Reg. US 17.99)
Wii Power Adaptor - US 9.95 (Reg. US 24.99)
WonderWorld Amusement Park - US 15.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
more deals throughout the weekend...

DS:

Buy DS Lite Console, Get Disney Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force for US 5 more
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - US 19.95 (Reg. US 34.99)
Brain Challenge - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Imagine: Babyz - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Imagine: Figure Skater - US 9.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Nintendo DS Lite Limited Edition Mario Red Bundle - US 134.99 (Reg. US 149.99)
Nintendo DS Lite Limited Edition Ice Blue Bundle - US 134.99 (Reg. US 149.99)
Build-A-Bear Workshop - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Touchmaster - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
MySims Kingdom - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader: Make the Grade - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Ben 10 Protector of the Earth - US 15.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Brain Quest: Grades 3 & 4 - US 19.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Cake Mania 2 - US 15.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Clue/Mouse Trap/Perfection/Aggravation - US 12.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Drawn to Life: Spongebob Squarepants Edition - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Guitar Hero: On Tour - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Hotel Dusk: Room 215 - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Justice League Heroes - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
KORG DS-10 Synthesizer - US 24.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Major League Baseball 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
MLB Power Pros 2008 - US 19.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
N - US 11.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Nintendo DS Game Card Case 16 - Black - US 4.95 (Reg. US 8.99)
Nintendo DS Lite Play Stand - US 4.95 (Reg. US 12.99)
Personal Trainer: Cooking - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness - US 19.95 (Reg. US 34.99)
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time - US 19.95 (Reg. US 34.99)
Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon (Gift With Purchase) - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Teenage Zombies - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Top Spin 3 - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Travel Games For Dummies - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
What's Cooking? With Jamie Oliver - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
more deals throughout the weekend...

PSP:

Buy a PSP LE Ratchet & Clank Entertainment Pack, Get 1 of the following PSP Games Free:

Daxter
Spongebob Squarepants The Yellow Avenger
Tekken - Dark Resurrection
Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron
Star Wars Battlefront II
SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals Fireteam Bravo
Patapon
Medal of Honor: Heroes
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories
Mortal Kombat Unchained
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008

Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
God of War Chains of Olympus - US 19.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Plus - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
N - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
PSP 17 in 1 Starter Kit - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
PSP 2000 Component AV Cable - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
PSP 2000 Traveler Case - US 4.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
PSP Charger Grip for PSP 2000 - US 9.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
PSP Game & UMD Case - US 4.95 (Reg. US 14.99)
PSP Headphones with Remote Control - US 4.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
PSP Pouch and Wrist Strap - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
PSP Super Travel Case With Pockets - US 4.95 (Reg. US 9.99)
The Bigs - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
more deals throughout the weekend...

PC:

Fallout 3 - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Left 4 Dead - US 19.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
BioShock - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Far Cry 2 - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Guild Wars - US 9.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Guild Wars: Eye Of The North - Expansion Pack - US 9.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Pure - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Spore Creepy and Cute Parts Pack - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Warhammer Online 60 Day Prepaid Game Time Card - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - US 19.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Expansion Pack - US 25.95 (Reg. US 39.99)
more deals throughout the weekend...

PS2:

PS2 Limited Edition LEGO Batman Bundle - US 99.96 (Reg. US 149.99)
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES - USUS 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
God of War - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
God of War 2 - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Alone in the Dark - US 6.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Arcana Heart - US 19.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
Disney Sing It - US 29.95 (Reg. US 49.99)
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - US 49.95 (Reg. US 89.99)
Jak 3 - US 9.95 (Reg. US 14.99)
MLB Power Pros 2008 - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
Playstation 2 Cobra TT Wheel - US 19.95 (Reg. US 34.99)
PlayStation 2 Dualshock 2 Analog Controller Satin Silver - US 14.95 (Reg. US 24.99)
Playstation 2 Dualshock Controller Ocean Blue - US 9.95 (Reg. US 24.99)
Playstation 2 Memory Card 8MB 2PK Red/Blue - US 14.95 (Reg. US 35.99)
Sega Superstars Tennis - US 14.95 (Reg. US 29.99)
The Bigs - US 9.95 (Reg. US 19.99)
more deals throughout the weekend...

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Leaked: GameStop Black Friday Sale catalog

Guillemot: Ubisoft's got big online plans for '09

Early this month, while everybody else were sacking people because of the sucky economy, French-based company Ubisoft went on its way, doing some company shopping.

Among those they picked up was World in Conflict (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) developer Massive Entertainment. It was obvious then that Ubisoft has far greater plans, intending to branch out to online gaming.

Today, this much is confirmed and re-asserted as the Ubisoft CEO stated their company's "big" online plans for the year 2009. He said,

We plan to launch at least two products, so I can't say yet what the impact of that will be. But we expect to make big launches on those two games. I don't think it will be huge, but it will be the start of a new trend that will accelerate later.

They've also begun venturing out on more DLCs, starting off with Rainbow Six Vegas and Ghost Recon. Their upcoming Prince of Persia title will also be getting its own dose of DLC-happiness.

We'll just have to wait for more info on what MMO game they're doing, but it sure looks like we're getting closer to seeing a Tom Clancy MMO. Keep it posted here for more news and updates.

WoW Armory gets a facelift, now displays Achievements and more

Blizzard's made good on its promise to World of Warcraft players on the armory revamp. In case you've been sidelined by school, work, or plain life in general, then we're here to help you get back in the WoW loop of things.

For one, this revamp now allows players to off the achievements you've earned. Even the armory version of achievements have those tracking bars and lists for your in-game achievements, as well as those on the in-game interface. So if you're really competitive, this one's THE place to be for you.

IT also looks like there's a display of tracked stats from since the 3.0.2 Echoes of Doom patch. So if you wanna know how much gold you've got, or how many times you've been floored, it's all in display there for you and everyone else to see.

There's been some issues, though, such as the question on whether or not any of these new info will matter into other things, ie guild recruitment or choosing guilds, is yet to be known. Also, some have reported that you'll need your Blizzard Authenticator in order for you to view the guild calendar - a feature that irks some as they do want to be able to access it anytime, anywhere, without the necessity of bringing their authenticator with them.

Cryptic Studios "looking at" making games for PlayStation 3

We found out earlier this month that Cryptic Studios is looking to hire a programmer for the PlayStation 3, sparking talks that they'll be porting their MMOs over to the console.

Cryptic Studios is behind the established MMOs, City of Heroes and City of Villains. What gamers expect to see on the PlayStation 3, however, are Star Trek Online and Champions Online, which are more likely to make the jump to consoles. Star Trek Online, especially, since it will also be released on the Xbox 360.

Now the studio has confirmed that it is indeed looking at developing games for the PlayStation 3, but coyly refuses to name which titles that will make it to the platform:

Cryptic is dedicated to creating amazing cross-platform MMO game play. At this time we are looking at developing games on the PlayStation 3 but have no announcements regarding specific titles that might be in development for the platform.

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Compulsive gaming a social problem, not a medical one

Keith Bakker is the founder and head of the first and only clinic that treats video game addiction in Europe so he should know what he's talking about when he says most "videogame-addicted" gamers aren't actually addicts.

According to him, using the conventional abstinence-based treatments for drug or alcohol dependencies only affects about 10 percent of his patients whereas ordinarily, the success rate should be much higher.

He and his clinic have come to the conclusion that the compulsive gaming is a social rather than a psychological problem. As such, they now focus treatments involving activity-based social and communication skills to help his patients rejoin society.

Bakker mentioned to the BBC during an interview,

This gaming problem is a result of the society we live in today. Eighty per cent of the young people we see have been bullied at school and feel isolated. Many of the symptoms they have can be solved by going back to good old fashioned communication.

He also called for more commitment from parents and other care givers to help draw young people back from the virtual world and into the real one by genuinely listening to what they have to say.

"In most cases of compulsive gaming, it is not addiction and in that case, the solution lies elsewhere," he said, noting that by insisting to call it an addiction, we take away the element of choice from the equation.

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Win a US 100 Gift Card and Digital Innovations Gear, courtesy of Digital Innovations and QJ.NET

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Answer one simple question and win a $100 Amazon Gift Card and a Digital Innovations Maintenance Kit including a Game Dr, a Laser Lens Cleaner and an LCD/Plasma Screen Cleaner.

QJ.net in association with Digital Innovations wants to kick start the Holiday Season by giving away cool stuff!

A little more information about Digital Innovations gear:

The Game Dr allows you to repair scratched Games, DVDs and CDs. This product has won tons of awards since its launch and could allow you to save a bundle rather than buy a new game or DVD when the disc skips badly or no longer plays. Sure you can play McGyver and try toothpaste or a banana, but a patented technology sounds like a better remedy to us. Especially if you get it for free during this contest!

The Laser Lens Optical Cleaner and LCD/Plasma Clean Cleaner are new additions to Digital Innovations Line. The Laser Lens Cleaner insures that the optical lens on your DVD player or console game is free of dirt for optimal playback quality of the video and sound. Coupled it with the Screen Cleaning solution for your HDTV, and you are ready to enjoy the full glory of HD movies and gaming.

So what's the question?

Does Digital Innovations Laser Lens Cleaner work with Blu-Ray players?

Ye Olde Conteste Roolz:

You MUST reply in the comments with a valid QJ username.

The contest will be open till Monday, December 1st at 11:59pm PST. All comments must be submitted by this time to count as entries.

Contest is open only to U.S. residents. We know it sucks, the guys at Neuros know it too, and they wish it didn't have to be that way but it just is.

You DON'T need to post your QJ forum name, or your email address.

Talk about easy money eh? Good luck folks!

Win a Neuros OSD, courtesy of Neuros Technology and QJ.net

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A heads up to let you Latey McLaterson's now that the contest is closed! The winner will be announced shortly, keep an eye open!

The Neuros OSD is the successor to the popular Neuros MPEG4 Recorder 2 we reviewed a while ago. With a higher recording resolution, Ethernet support and a USB host, the Neuros OSD allows you to digitize you favorite video content (DVD, VHS tapes, TV shows, ) in the MP4 format for playback on your TV or your portable devices.

What do you have to do to win? Just comment on this post, yeah that is it, no work required on your part.

Ye Olde Conteste Roolz:

You MUST reply in the comments with a valid QJ username.

The contest will be open till Wednesday, November 26th at 11:59pm PST. All comments must be submitted by this time to count as entries.

Contest is open only to U.S. residents. We know, it sucks, the guys at Neuros know it too, and they wish it didn't have to be that way but it just is.

You DON'T need to post your QJ forum name, or your email address.

Click here to view a 3D model of the Neuros OSD.

Good luck to you all!

7-Eleven to play by the rules: no more early game sales

It used to be that 7-Eleven was a viable alternative for retail stores when it comes to early copies of your favorite games. However, the 24/7 convenience store is now trying to present a new image, following the wake of their announcement that they are now going to be a regular supplier of videogames.

With this new business path, they cannot obviously keep on with their usual practice of breaking street dates for the games. Says spokesperson Margaret Chabris,

[We need] to comply with industry standards. Not only do we council them [infringing stores] but right now we're working with our legal department to develop a policy that we're going to be sharing with our franchisees at our stores saying there would be repercussions if they didn't comply.

And they should comply if they want to stay in the business long. Considering that 7-Eleven has a given advantage over other retail shops, thanks to the all-nighter nature of their enterprise, it would be unfortunate if they lose their foothold in this market simply because they were cocky enough to break the rules even before they learned to know them fully.

There's no word yet as to when this new game-selling policy takes place for the store, but we bet they're rushing to get it down pat ASAP especially since there's a whole slew of Holiday debutantes this year. They'd want to start their new business and new year right.

Call of Duty: World at War conquers European Market week on Nov. 22

War is Hell Profitable.

At least, videogame wars are. By the end of last week, November 22, Call of Duty: World at War (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS) found itself at still at the pinnacle of UK's Top 40 Entertainment Sorfware sales on Chart-Track.

Unable to shake loose the World War II shooter was FIFA '09, who, despite a renewed surge in sales (presumably because of the holidays), had to settle on the number two spot.

Some new releases making an impression on the list were EA's Need for Speed: Undercover debuting in fourth, Eidio's Tomb Raider: Underworld taking ninth, and Valve's Left 4 Dead in fifteenth.

Casualties for that week include Gears of War 2, dropping ten spots to 14th, Fallout 3 falling nine places to 23rd and Wold of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, taking a nasty 32 rank plunge down to 34th place. I suppose this is unsurprising since most WoW players worth their salt have had their copies since release.

Here are the top ten:

Call of Duty: World at War
FIFA 09
Mario Kart Wii
Need for Speed: Undercover
Wii Fit
Dr. Kawashima s Brain Training
Football Manager 2009
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
Tomb Raider: Underworld
Wii Play

If you want to view the full 40, feel free to visit the source link below.

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Final Fantasy XI getting three new expansions

Square Enix has announced three new expansions to further expand the Final Fantasy XI (PC, Xbox 360, PS2) game world. All three expansions will be released simultaneously worldwide for all of the game's platforms. Here's a look at them:

A Crystalline Prophecy Ode of Life Bestowing - One day, a giant crystal appeared in the skies above Jeuno, triggering a series of unexplained happenings across the land. Now, adventurers will set forth to unravel the mysteries of this primordial crystal that holds the secret of Vana'diel's past.
A Moogle Kupo d'Etat Evil in Small Doses - It all started with an innocent drop of rainwater and a rickety, ramshackle Mog House desperately in need of repairs. Little did anyone suspect that this was only the beginning of a harrowing nightmare unheard of in the annals of moogle-kind.
A Shantotto Ascension The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born - The eccentric Professor Shantotto returned to Windurst one day after a mysterious, unexplained absence, shocking her colleagues with behavior so outrageous it put her old self to shame! When she goes so far as to proclaim herself ruler of her own empire, adventurers set out to discover the truth behind her alarming shift in personality.

Interestingly enough, Square Enix is going the downloadable route with these expansions, making them available through online purchase only. A Crystalline Prophecy will be the first release, currently set for a Spring 2009 launch. The other two expansions will follow shortly.

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Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa closing down on February

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Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa will officially end its live services on February 28. Can't say I wasn't expecting this, especially after Richard Garriott announced his plans to leave NCSoft earlier this month.

After a troubled two years of development and a rocky launch, perhaps the MMO was doomed from the start. The MMO finally succumbed to lack of players. According to the Tabula Rasa team:

Last November we launched what we hoped would be a ground breaking sci-fi MMO. In many ways, we think we've achieved that goal. Tabula Rasa has some unique features that make it fun and very different from every other MMO out there.

Unfortunately, the fact is that the game hasn't performed as expected. The development team has worked hard to improve the game since launch, but the game never achieved the player population we hoped for.

As a way of goodbye, the game's servers will be free to play starting January 10 until they are shut down. Players who pre-paid for subscription past January 1 will get a refund. Active paying players as of 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time on November 21 will be eligible for the following:

3 free months of City of Heroes including digital client
3 free months of Lineage II including digital client
Aion beta access (coming soon)
Aion pre-order access (available in 2009)
1 free month of Aion including digital client (available in 2009)

Thanks to misthero for the tip!

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FFXI, represent: Dissidia gets first non-main character confirmed

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And you thought that the character roster for Dissidia was over? Ha! Not by a long shot, if you consider the non-main characters! The hero and villain rosters may be complete for those coming from FF to FFX. Today, the question of whether we'll be seeing other icons from other FF games is answered. First up: Final Fantasy XI represent! Handheld brawlers-in-waiting, I introduce to you: Shantotto!

The new character to be included in Dissidia: Final Fantasy was actually confirmed during Square Enix's FFXI Fan Festival in Japan today. Apparently, the event's organizers and hosts were excited enough to bring some PSP news to the MMO crowd in front of them.

Chances are, your same expression of "Huh? Who the hell's Shantotto?" was reflected in the MMO gamers' faces with "Huh? What the hell's Dissidia?" Either way, there you have it. Because not all PSP fans are MMO gamers (myself included), here are some facts you should know about Shantotto:

She's a renowned(?) black mage in Vana'diel
She's 2-feet tall
She's both considered a hero and villain
She's got a signature evil laugh, ho ho ho ho!

So, Shantotto of FFXI (resident Tarytaru NPC of the Windurst Walls manor in Vana'diel) is joining the Dissidia bandwagon. Question now is... will we be seeing FFXII characters next? What about FFXIII?

Other interesting trivia: the actress voicing Shantotto in Dissidia (obviously, the Japanese version) will be Magumi Hayashibara. If you're an otaku, you'll probably remember her as the one who voiced Rei Ayanami in Evangelion and Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop.

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PC Magazine ceasing print, going online-only; EGM may follow

Is the magazine industry already bust? You've probably heard a lot of print media transferring to the e-format due to various reasons (mostly because of the lack of demand and rising printing costs), and it looks like Ziff Davis Media's very own flagship publication, PC Magazine, is wrought by the same problems.

Earlier this week, the publication firm has revealed their plans to cease print circulation of PC Magazine, and opt for the e-publication approach. "The viability for us to continue to publish in print just isn t there anymore," said Ziff Davis chief executive Jason Young.

The move to digital content won't be all that rough on the publication since they already have an online counterpart of the magazine in the form of PCMag.com. With this foundation already existing, it's now all a matter of getting more content online.

Furthermore, Young also noted that they're currently considering Electronic Gaming Monthly to follow suit. The decision to halt printing for EGM and publish it online instead isn't finalized yet - the matter will have to be settled by next year.

For the record, EGM is the last remaining video game magazine being circulated in print by Ziff Davis.

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7-Eleven to sell games 24/7/365

Now they're truly your one-stop shop. 7-Eleven, the 24-hour convenience store, has announced that they are dipping into the gaming business by selling games in their branches.

And we're not just talking about scratch-and-win-a-prize kind of games here. We're talking hardcore platform games. Don't believe us? Here's the list of their "AAA" Video Games to be stocked on their shelves for the holidays:

Guitar Hero: World Tour Band Kit (Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii)
Fallout 3 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC)
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (PC)
007: Quantum of Solace (Xbox 360, PS3, PS2)
Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360)
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (Xbox 360, PS3, PS2)
Call of Duty: World at War (PS3, Xbox 360)

Prices for these games are tagged at SRPs of US 59.99 for the Xbox 360 and PS3, US 49.99 for the Wii, and US 39.99 for the PS2

Actually, these titles are available this holidays, but them selling video games is an all-year round business. Says Michael Jester, 7-Eleven category manager for gaming and electronics,

This is not just a holiday promotion for us, but a brand new product line-up that will be available year-round. We may not be a total entertainment destination... yet, but we're hoping to expand our selection beyond the high-dollar, hot-selling games to include options for all budgets, like value-priced video games as well as DVD movies. For consumers wanting convenient one-stop shopping for at-home entertainment along with groceries and gas or who just want to avoid big-store shopping inconveniences, their local 7-Eleven is open and ready.

And they've got something for MMO gamers, too. They'll also be offering a broad selection of online game gift cards for your virtual needs Their card line-up includes the following: Nexon, Habbo, Gaia, Guild Wars, gPotato, Runescape, Aeria, City of Heroes, Exteel, ijji, IMVU, Neopets and Sim2 prepaid game cards for denominations of US 10 and US 25.

They even have prepaid cards for the Sony PSN and Xbox 360 XBL. Talk about well-rounded line-up, eh? That's 7-Eleven, 24/7, 365 for you.