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Urgent Frequency Ep. 90 – The 2nd Annual URGENT FREQUENCY VETERANS DAY THANKSGIVING CALL OF DUTY MIDNIGHT LAUNCH PARTY Episode

Commander Fury — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:51:05 +0000

Commander Fury is Urgent Fury’s “boots on the ground” for the biggest game release of the year!!!

As he finds himself braving the cold & crowds at his local GameStop to celebrate the launch of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for the 2nd Annual Urgent Frequency Veterans Day Thanksgiving Call Of Duty Midnight Launch Party Episode. Get all the intel about the most anticipated game of the year…including gametrailers.com‘s full review of the game, and an overview of Call Of Duty: ELITE.

Plus, we wrap things up with the Thanksgiving classic….Arlo Guthrie’s – “Alice’s Restaurant“.

GameStop™: Offering Streaming Game Service, in 2012…

CritiKiL — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:00:01 +0000

Story by: CritiKiL

Coming in 2012, Gamestop may be offering a service similar to OnLive. Recently, the company announced that it will begin beta testing streaming capabilities with plans to offer streaming games to its existing markets on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Back in 2009, GameStop aquired one US based company that specializes in streaming technology, called Spawn labs out of Austin, Texas. The company has been at the forefront of streaming technology and it appears that GameStop is not about to let the opportunity to get into the streaming market pass it by.

GameStop won’t be the only game in town when it finally gets around to offering the streaming service. OnLive has been alive and kicking since 2010 and is readily available as we speak. Streaming games may be the wave of the future, but have yet to see an industry wide embrace. The key for GameStop is streaming these games to your existing console, which allows you to stay connected with your already cultivated set of friends and acquaintances on your network or console of preference.

Why Sony, Microsoft, or any gaming console for that matter would allow GameStop to step in to become a middle man on a closed platform, is beyond me…

GameStop – Uncharted 3 Drake’s Deception – Creepy Crawler Kickback Medal

Nemesis — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:29:26 +0000

Story by GameStopVideo on YouTube.com.

Here’s the first look at the GameStop-exclusive Creepy Crawler Kickback Medal, available with your pre-order of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception.

The Creepy Crawler Kickback allows you to tun into a swarm of deadly creatures for a limited time and overwhelm your enemies!

PRE-ORDER HERE: http://bit.ly/uncharted3GS

GameStop and Activision Want To Put You in Prototype 2

Nemesis — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:02:56 +0000

Story by Stephany Nunneley @ VG247.com.

Activision and GameStop are holding a Get in the Game pre-order promotion for Prototype 2, and you have to do to enter is pre-order the game and go online between now and September 1.

The contest is open to US and Canadian players, 18 and older, and once you pre-order, go online and enter a random drawing to win a trip for two to Radical Entertainment in Vancouver, Canada and become a character in the upcoming open-world actioner.

“Thanks to this great partnership with Activision and GameStop, we have an incredible opportunity to offer gamers something truly unique,” said Ken Rosman, studio head at Radical Entertainment. “In addition to just seeing themselves in the game, the winners will actually be able to locate their virtual selves and shape-shift Sgt. James Heller into their likeness.

“Radical wouldn’t be where it is today without our fans, and this is just another way for us to thank them for all their support.”

Full rules and regulations for the US are here, and Canadians should click here.

Prototype 2 is slated for a spring 2012 release on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

Battlefield 3 Rolls Out Retailer Specific Pre-Order Bonuses

Nemesis — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:30:36 +0000

Story by Richard Mitchell @ Joystiq.com.

It wouldn’t be a new entry in a popular series without retailer specific pre-order bonuses. As previously revealed, all pre-orders will receive the limited edition of Battlefield 3 and, thus, the “Back to Karkand” map pack DLC, though each retailer will also have some different additional bonuses.

GameStop is offering the (timed exclusive) “Physical Warfare” DLC and PowerUp Rewards members will also snag a copy of the Prima strategy guide. Best Buy pre-orders will receive the “SPECACT Kit,” a package of eight multiplayer skins. Finally, Amazon pre-orders include a pack of exclusive multiplayer dog tags.

Sadly not included with any of the pre-orders: Free time.

The History (Good or Bad), of Gamestop™:

CritiKiL — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:00:54 +0000

Most opinions on blogs, about Gamestop™ aren’t very positive. This made me look into ‘How GameStop™ started’. It all began, with a small software retailer by the name of Babbage’s. I’m staying totally neutral in this, only researching how a small beloved game retailer could transform into the biggest/most hated video game retailer around…in under twenty years.

History:

GameStop™’s roots can be traced all the way back to the year 1984 in Dallas, Texas. Back then GameStop™ was simply known as Babbage’s. After only ten years of service, Babbage’s was already showing signs of what it would become, merging with various chains in 1994 like Software Etc. The merged company was named NeoStar Retail; even though the two companies were merged they still operated as two separate businesses…guess they believed in the “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” methodology. As it turns out, methodology didn’t hold true for NeoStar. Corporate confusion and bad communication led to NeoStar filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy only two years after the merge. With over 800 retail outlets available, many buyers of the company began to emerge. On one of the last few days of the manager’s conference, the head buyer of the company emerged, head of Barnes & Noble Leonard Riggio. Mr. Riggio, along with a few other investors made an offer that was accepted by the judge, and with that money, a new management team (mostly comprised of previous Software Etc. executives) was put into place to run Babbage’s.

It was on November 12, 2004 that GameStop™ got its name (Mr. Riggio hated the name, ‘NeoStar Retail). That change came with a spinoff company of Barnes & Noble ~ guess what the name of this company?…GameStop™! After a few years of having all these individual companies run as separate entities, it was on February 1st, 2006 that the beginning of the merging of operational activities took place. After a few years of combining business practices, the names of Electronics Boutique and Electronics Etc. were removed from stores and replaced with the company’s flagship name: GameStop™. So that’s how this store got started ~ Now for the ‘good’ part about this company:

Complaints:

Trade-ins ~ One of the most prevalent complaints against GameStop™ is its trade in business. Buying games at a very low price and marking them up to near retail prices has not sit well with fellow gamers and even employees.
Pre-orders: ~ Almost all media out there does not require a pre-order of any type to acquire a copy first day. How many of you guys had trouble getting Dark Knight the night of the DVD release? Exactly. It’s hard to believe that any big title does not have the factory backing to keep up supply with the demand. ‘Consoles? ~YES! But ‘Games? ~ NO.
Gutting Games: ~ Yes. Gamestop™ is guilty of ‘opening a New Game to use it’s box as a display, but when quantities become low…they grab the self-display and Sell it for Full Price. Full price, on an ‘opened’ game??

Gamestop™ is a member of the Better Business Bureau. Many of you are Happy with their service and practices and many are not. But the only way to show that you do not agree with a certain company’s business practices is to no longer give them business. GameStop™ definitely has some glaring business problems, especially on the employee’s side. But to sit around and complain on a message board, blog, or even to the lowly Game Advisor working the register is not going to change anything. Only by taking away your business and supporting their competitors will you start seeing a change in a Company. ‘Again’, I am purely neutral in this article and am only pointing out a “few” facts.

Has ‘Pre-Ordering’, Gotten Out of Control?

CritiKiL — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:30:52 +0000

Article and images by: CritiKiL

I haven’t pre-ordered anything in awhile. I mostly am able to get a game, console or accessory online, and now they even send the items so that they are in your house either on the release day or before. ‘Exclusive Content’ ~ Yeppers, there really isn’t any of that going on (…for the most part!) because it’s not the stores which give you the content it’s the item’s developers. Right now the only exclusivity I’ve seen, is the relationship that Microsoft has with XBox Live with COD title games arriving first and other console owners having to wait at least a month later ~ Boooh!

Lately Gamestop has been promoting the ’pre-ordering’ of DLC, even using the word ‘exclusive destination’ for the upcoming “Annihilation” DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops. They did it with Halo: Reach’s ‘Noble Map Pack’, offering ‘Free stuff’ ~ a Flaming Mark V Spartan Helmet for your Xbox Live Avatar. Yay, free stuff — but that’s beside the point. The point is, GameStop is taking pre-orders on DLC (downloadable content) as Exclusive, but I thought the reason for pre-ordering was to secure a copy in case the store runs out of stock?

That’s not the case for DLC. It looks as-if GameStop’s strategy for dealing with a scarcity-free market…is to hope nobody notices the lack of scarcity. Well I’m sorry to say that this just isn’t true. Let’s make a general comparison to the ‘exclusivity’ of DLC and the proceedures for it’s apparent ‘scarcity’ of availability:

To pre-order DLC from Gamestop you’ll have to:

1) Visit the store and pre-order it.
2) Wail until the actual release day (not ‘before’ but on that day!).
3) Recieve a download voucher in your e-mail then enter code and play.

Whereas, to get your DLC through XBox Live, all you have to do is:

1) Order it on release day and play!

Now I’m not a lazy guy, but for there NOT being any advantages and NO scarcity of availability…I’ll take my chances in ‘ordering the DLC from my sofa’ ~ lmao! In my experience the only things worth pre-ordering are new consoles, since they tend to be in short supply. But DLC? ~

Looks like Gamestop is blowing something up our ___’s. They’re making us start to think that DLC might one day be ‘out of stock’ (Forgive me but this is really funny stuff here ~ lol!) In closing I’d like to say to ‘keep your eyes open to the hype’ and, ‘The whole World’s a Circus, but just don’t be the Clown’. DLC is never scarce in demand that you have to go to Gamestop, to get it. Let us know what you think? Reply to this thread…

Gearbox Rewards Man Who Pre-Ordered Duke Nukem Forever 10 Years Ago

Nemesis — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:50:15 +0000

Story by Mystogan @ GamersMint.com

Duke Nukem Forever, until recently, it was the gaming equivalent of the hot chick you always wanted to score, but never really managed to do so. With a development cycle which saw several studios take up and leave the game, delays, announcements, re-announcements, cancellations, and several promises ensuring that the Duke is down but definitely not out. However, not many were strong enough to stand by him during these testing times.

However, Slash000 wasn’t among those, he was the guy who had pre-ordered the game ten years ago (2001) and never cancelled it as he believed the game will indeed see the light of the day, and as we all know but still find it hard to swallow, he turned out to be right. Duke Nukem Forever has released, the game is out for everyone to play. Despite the harsh criticism it has come under, the fact remains that it’s has come out of its hibernation and Slash got his game, as Gamestop (the shop where he had placed the pre-order) decided to honor it.

The original pre-order slip

Gearbox Software the guys responsible for this remarkable feat has acknowledged this man’s commitment and the faith he has shown in the Duke. It’s made sure that his steadfast will and determination to play the game doesn’t go in vain. It has showered Slash with the choicest of Duke Nukem collectibles custom-delivered to his doorstep. There’s enough stash in there to make any self-respecting Duke Nukem fan scream like a baby. Don’t take our word for it though, check out what exactly we’re talking about below.

Duke Nukem Forever PC Balls of Steel Edition #10, Signed by the Development Team
Duke Nukem Headshot, Signed by the Development Team
Logitech G19 Keyboard with GamePanel LCD Screen (Supported by Duke Nukem Forever PC)
Duke Nukem Forever Titty City Pint Glass
Duke Nukem Forever Titty City Shot Glass
Duke Nukem Forever First Access Club Shot Glass
Duke Nukem Forever First Access Club Mouse Pad
Duke Nukem Forever Belt Buckle
Duke Nukem Forever “Steroids”
Duke Nukem Forever Mini-Lithographs
Duke Nukem Forever gamerART Aluminum Mouse Pad
Duke Nukem Forever Hoody
Duke Burger T-Shirt
Hail to the King! T-Shirt
Come Get Some T-Shirt
Gearbox Swag Bag

That’s a lot of stuff, even for a guy who’s stood by the Duke for ten long years. The game might not live upto Slash’s expectations but we’re sure that this gesture by Gearbox definitely will. Hail to the King Baby!

Third CoD: Black Ops Map Pack Leaked?

Nemesis — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:32:37 +0000

Story by Richard Walker @ xbox360achievements.org

It looks as though a third Call of Duty: Black Ops map pack could be on the way, if a blurry image leaked and spotted on Black Ops fansite Digital Warfare 24/7 proves to be accurate. It’s unknown as to where the picture originated from, but it clearly shows what looks to be a promotional flyer from GameStop, that’s very similar to the one for the previous Escalation DLC.

The image of the flyer, while hazy, certainly looks legitimate depite missing the left part of the leaflet showing the date and title of the pack. However, you can clearly see that if the photo isn’t a fake, that there’s four multiplayer maps and a single zombie one, as has been the case with both previous map packs. These maps are as follows:

Hangar 18
Hazard
Silo
Drive-In
New Zombies Map

Check out the picture of the alleged promo flyer above, which looks real enough. Still, it could be an elaborate fake, although that does seem a bit of a stretch. Should this prove to be legit – and it could well be the rumoured ‘Retaliation’ map pack.

Urgent Frequency Ep. #85 – Double Trouble (SOCOM 4 / Mortal Kombat Launch Party)

Commander Fury — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:54:25 +0000

After taking a little “R&R“…Urgent Frequency returns with another special “live…on location” episode.

We help the rest of the world celebrate the Midnight Launch of both

SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs (Zipper Interactive) & Mortal Kombat (NetherRealm/WBIE).

Plus we have not one…but TWO exclusive interviews with

[SHO] Shadow Ops & [101] 101st Screaming Eagles…Urgent Fury‘s latest set of champions!!!

Urgent Frequency Ep. #82- PAX East 2011 PREVIEW

Commander Fury — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:29:13 +0000

Urgent Fury CIO Shane Bell stops by for a very “loosey goosey” episode of Urgent Frequency.

An episode that features the usual Urgent Fury SITREP, a complete PAX East 2011 Preview, a surprise guest, and Charlie Sheen. WINNING! Duh!

Save $70 with the Socom 4 Full Deployment Edition

Shane Bell — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:01:18 +0000

From the Socom Blog:

There will also be a special limited run SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs Full Deployment Edition. Priced at $149.99, the SOCOM 4 FDE is packed with all kinds of awesome. What kind of awesome are we talking about? Check it:

SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs video game on Blu-ray disc
PlayStation Move Motion Controller
PlayStation Move Navigation Controller
PlayStation Move sharp shooter
PlayStation Eye Camera

At the heart of this limited edition bundle is the PlayStation Move sharp shooter, giving you pinpoint precision and a streamlined and authentic design. On top of all that, you also get easily accessible buttons, responsive digital trigger, realistic pump-action, a firing mode selector, adjustable shoulder stock and convenient access to the navigation controller. Sold separately, the contents of the SOCOM 4 Full Deployment Edition are valued at nearly $220, making its $149.99 price tag a savings of more than 30%!

Click here to reserve your Socom 4 FDE from Gamestop today.

Hi-Res SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs Screenshots.

Commander Fury — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:57:44 +0000

Youngest Professional Gamer Lil Poison to Take on Gaming Editors and Guinness World Record

Shane Bell — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:48:35 +0000

Guinness Book of World Records and Professional Gamer, Lil Poison Eleven year old Victor de Leon, better known as Lil Poison the Guinness World Record holder for youngest professional video gamer. An official Guinness World Records judge will be on hand to adjudicate an attempt on a video game record and present Lil Poison with the certificate if successful and conduct interviews.

Celebration of Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2010 Lil Poison, aka 11 year old Victor De Leon, will make an attempt on the Guinness World Record for the Highest Winning Margin in five minutes on Madden NFL 2010. Additionally he’ll take on expert gamers and gaming editors in a series of one-on-one challenges. He regularly defeats players more than three times his age and is fun to witness.

WHEN: Thursday, January 21st

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM –
GameStop Union Square

WHERE: GameStop

32 East 14th Street

Intersection of Broadway and
14th Street
between
University Place
and
5th Avenue

Urgent Fury to Introduce BOOT CAMP

[Director] AC — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:46:02 +0000

Urgent Fury is proud to announce Boot Camp.

Unlike Hell Week, this is your clan’s opportunity to experience the ins and outs of an actual Urgent Fury tournament. Boot Camp is also a chance for Urgent Fury Staff and Admins to evaluate your clan’s ability to follow the basic procedures required of a clan to compete in any of Urgent Fury’s intense tournaments.
Each month, orders will be issued to up to 16 new clans each for:

XBOX 360 – Modern Warfare 2
Playstation 3 – Modern Warfare 2
Playstation 3 – Socom: Confrontation

Matches will be:

Tuesday and Thursday or
Monday and Wednesday

All clans will be assigned to a Regiment. Your clan’s regiment will be based on your clan’s assignment orders.

Clans will battle each other and veteran clans for three weeks. Each week, Staff and Admins will conduct a review and communicate anything that needs to be addressed. At the end of the three weeks, a final assessment will be made to determine if all basic requirements have been met and that your clan was able to “Win with Honor or Lose with Dignity.”

Get signed up now!

If you are new to Urgent Fury, go to http://www.urgentfury.com/uf_forum/index.php#24 to pick your console and your game and enlist in the hottest Tournament Community on the WWW.

First Boot Camps are slated to begin December 2009.