I <3 this:

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Ok, so there’s this site called WillItBlend.com designed to promote the power of BlendTec blenders. Every so often, the blender dude, Tom Dickson, blends things in the blender that were never intended for blending. This week? Guitar Hero 3. The reason according to Tom? “A few of my 27 grandchildren suggested that I purchase Guitar Hero III, but it doesn’t play the Beach Boys, so I’m gonna blend it.” Okay, the fact that this dude has his genes in 27 humans scares me enough. I don’t need to be even more frightened by the fact that he’s obsessed with the Beach Boys. Anyway, if you can stand the pain of sacrificing a video game that costs $100.00, here’s the YouTube video:

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[SOURCE: Geekologie.com]

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Look at those riveting graphics…

Ready to relive your old-school gaming days without digging for quarters? Atari, Inc. announced that Asteroids(R) and Asteroids Deluxe(R) is now available on Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade, with three more Atari Classics coming soon: Battlezone(R), Tempest(TM) and Warlords(R). Atari will deliver the same gaming sights, sounds and action as the original, as well as a new evolved version of games featuring enhanced graphics, sounds and special effects.

“Atari and Stainless are thrilled to bring the Atari Classic and Evolved games to Xbox LIVE Arcade,” said Robert Lindsley, Executive Producer, Atari, Inc. “Players can now get the best of both worlds; nostalgic fun with the original Classics and new gaming experiences with the Evolved versions featuring contemporary graphics and music, all while unlocking Achievements and boosting their Gamerscores.”

Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe offers gamers the chance to rotate, thrust, flip, fire and launch into hyperspace as oncoming asteroids are blasted to smithereens just like in the 1979 original. The evolved version features the same frenetic gameplay with updated, beautifully rendered, high definition graphics.

Following through this holiday season will be Tempest, Battlezone, and Warlords. Maintaining the spirit of the original’s linear geometric rendering by using vector graphics, the evolved version of the cult-classic Tempest features a graphics overhaul. Using skill and an arsenal of weapons, gamers must clear a web of enemies before time runs out and advance to the next stage.

The classic Battlezone has received a serious overhaul and new multiplayer modes. Players can use the Xbox Live Camera to watch live video of their opponents. Combine these features with new special effects for weapon firing, impacts and explosions and Battlezone becomes one killer classic.

The multiplayer Warlords pits king versus king to resurrect the competitive spirit of arcade games from years gone by. Up to four players can join the action with Xbox Live Camera support and take control of their own castle, allowing for a variety of single- or multiplayer experiences.

Gamers can recall their old-school arcade skills in Emulation mode and experience these treasured games in all their historical glory. Mature trigger fingers can play the evolved versions of the same titles and experience the same core gameplay. Gamers of all levels can test their gaming prowess out with three different settings — Easy, Medium and Hard. For those who need a refresher on Classic Atari games, time-limited trial modes are available for all titles. These Atari Classics on Xbox LIVE Arcade support all Xbox 360 high definition resolutions up to 1080p as well as full-screen anti-aliasing and digital surround sound. Players can make the most of the Xbox LIVE service with leader boards and 12 achievements.

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In the first week of the 2007 holiday shopping season, Nintendo of America has sold more Nintendo products than at any other time in its history.

Check out the numbers from Sunday, Nov. 18, through Saturday, Nov. 24:

Nintendo DS: 653,000 units (MSRP $129.99)
This is an all-time sales record and positions the DS as the top-selling video game system of 2007. I don’t have one yet, but it’s on my wish list for this year, so hopefully I can help them reach their numbers.

Nintendo Wii: 350,000 systems (MSRP $249.99)
This was the highest one-week U.S. sales total outside of the official launch week one year ago. If someone has the Wii on their wish list, make sure you get them Guitar Hero III. That way, there’s a chance the console will be used for longer than 2 months.

With higher gas prices and fuel costs, and the lukewarm expectations for the 2007 holiday shopping season, Wii and Nintendo DS might be just what Santa ordered: Thirty-five percent of consumers said they plan to spend less than they did last year, according to a survey conducted by Opinion Research Corp. for the Consumer Federation of America and the Credit Union National Association. Similarly, a USA Today/Gallup Poll showed that 25 percent of Americans expect to spend less on gifts this year than they did in 2006.

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Apparently, the kids in Lauderdale, Florida aren’t all that concerned about being on Santa’s good side this year. According to Local10.com, the latest crime trend is happening amongst kiddos who want the latest consoles and titles and don’t want to pay for them. The crime is simple. They go over to see a “friend”, play their games, then plot their return and steal everything.

“It’s unfortunate because a crime like that is devastating to a family, but it happens on a regular basis,” said Lauderhill police Lt. Mike Cochran. “They’ll either come back and break into your home or they’ll leave a door unlocked … and then the games disappear.”

Ahhh, America. Land of the free and home of the five finger discount.

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I’d like to give a special heartfelt THANK YOU to Alex Flores who designed my new Game Dame logo and Mike Headley who created this AMAZING new layout for my site. How bout that header?! I’m super happy with the way it turned out. THANK YOU GUYS! You pwn.

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Funneh.

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I Shoulda Said…
In response to Kevin’s comment about Vivendi and whether they should care about game rankings or just sales… I said that Vivendi is clearly just focused on sales. But I also should have pointed out that in addition to sales stats, they really do need to be conscious of the way their games are being reviewed. You can’t always depend on driving sales with a title. If the gameplay sucks in Ghostbusters, then it’s no better than those awful games that are rushed through production to meet a movie launch date. Developers should focus not only on the “cool factor” of the games they produce, but also on whether or not that game is any fun to play.

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Check out Mr. T’s World of Warcraft commercial. Pure brilliance:
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Need more Mr. T? Check out this collection of old school videos on Spike.

There’s a WoW commercial with Shatner, too, but it pales in comparison to Mr. T’s.

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Today, Ziff Davis Media announced the results of a consumer study conducted through 1UP users in August 2007.

Here are some of the survey findings:

• The gaming community is heavily comprised of technology enthusiasts. Over 80% own a mobile phone, DVD player, and desktop computer and over 50 percent own a digital camera, MP3 player (without video), Wi-Fi products, PC storage/hard drive and flat panel PC monitor.
• Gamers are looking ahead to the latest technology for future purchases, with about 1/3 considering a purchase in the next six months of flat panel/plasma/LCD TVs, HDTVs and high end audio systems and another 25% considering purchasing digital camcorders and laptop/notebook computers.
• Gamers are enthusiastic about and comfortable with new technology and consumer electronics (93%), with 76% described by their friends as being into the latest technology and 61% being the first amongst their friends to buy new technology gadgets.
• Music is an important part of gamers’ lives. MP3 players are on the rise within the gaming community, with 71% planning on purchasing an Apple iPod in the next six months, 43% Microsoft Zune, 28% Apple iPhone, and 24% Creative Labs.
• Gamers are avid movie watchers, with 64% going to theaters at least once a month, 91% watching a DVD movie at least once a month and 76% renting an average of 7 movies in the last 6 months.
• Gamers enjoy a variety of movie genres. What types of movies do they prefer?
  — Comedy (89%)
  — Action/adventure (88%)
  — Science fiction (79%)
  — Animated (64%)
  — Comic book (59%)
  — War (58%)
  — Martial arts (58%)
  — Anime (51%)
  — Horror (51%)
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