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A New Generation Rises in “Golden Sun: Dark Dawn”

The vibrant graphics, rich role-playing action and imaginative storyline of the original Golden Sun series for the Game Boy Advance system made it a hand-held gaming classic. Today, Nintendo introduces a fresh chapter in this acclaimed series with the launch of Golden Sun: Dark Dawn. Available exclusively for the Nintendo DS family of systems, this bold new Golden Sun installment finds the descendents of the previous games’ heroes fighting to protect the world of Weyard from a mysterious and powerful threat.

Golden Sun: Dark Dawn takes place 30 years after the events of 2003’s Golden Sun: The Lost Age, where the world of Weyard has recovered its vitality through the immense power of the Golden Sun. Continents have shifted, creating new nations and landscapes, and new species have emerged. But along with these changes, the next generation now faces new dangers. What begins as a simple journey turns into a dramatic quest to save the land from catastrophe as players are drawn into a world full of magical energy.

In Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, players will encounter dangerous enemies as they strive to collect more than 70 different Djinn — mysterious elemental creatures that are used to summon powerful spirits in battle. As they explore the vast and beautifully rendered world of Weyard, players use the stylus on their Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system to control character movements, enter battle commands and use magical abilities by releasing Psynergy — spells connected to the elemental forces.

“Golden Sun: Dark Dawn delivers a planet-sized quest to explore and conquer,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice-president and general manager. “The game’s memorable characters, brilliant graphics and multifaceted game play will satisfy fans of the original Golden Sun games, and the rich storyline and intuitive touch-screen controls will help newcomers to dive right in.”

For more information about Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, visit goldensun.nintendo.com.

Split Reason: Happy Holidays!

from Split Reason:

In a few more days it’ll be time to dust-off your battleaxe and slay a tree. If you’re not up for the hunt don’t be afraid to choose the synthetic alternative: no mess, no moral dilemma, and you can buy the fresh tree scent in a can. (Isn’t the future great?) In the spirit of the holiday season we’ll be offering FREE shipping on orders of $75 dollars or more and 10% OFF using the promo code CRINGLE, until December 31st, 2010.

We have some new products from our community and partners this month, as well as new UPS shipping services that offer fast delivery times and tracking at great low rates. Refer to our shipping schedule to make sure you receive your order in time for the holidays and keep checking back for new products and re-stocks throughout December.

We hope everyone has a safe and festive holiday with their friends and families, filled with good times, great food, and countless hours of video games! Facebook Friday and Win Wednesday will continue to run during the holidays so hit us up on Facebook and Twitter for a chance to win, you might catch the competition in the midst of a turkey nap!

J!NX: Black Friday Deal + New “StarCraft II” Items!

from J!NX:

New Items added to the J!NX StarCraft II Collection!
Just in time for the holidays, we’ve added a few pieces to our StarCraft collection. We managed to pull ourselves away from the senses-shattering RTS long enough to design some pretty kickass clothes, including the most win-sauce Terran Jacket you’ve ever seen!

Special Black Friday/Cyber Monday Promo
Yes, we’re well aware that the “Holiday Shopping Season” officially begins today. We want to make sure you get a pretty damn good deal, so we’re offering you a whopping 20% off your order when you spend $40 or more. Just enter code: READYTOPLUNDER during checkout.

20% off $40+
Use Promotion Code: READYTOPLUNDER

This offer expires Monday, November 29, 2010 at 11:59PM PDT, so don’t wait!
*can’t be used with any other offer or discount

Shout! Factory: A Little DARKSTAR for the MSTies

from Shout! Factory:

Last month we told you all about the release of Darkstar: The Interactive Movie starring Mystery Science Theater 3000 cast members Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl, J. Elvis Weinstein and Beez McKeever. Well, guess what? You can soon order it directly from ShoutFactory.com. And while you’re visiting the site, check out the newest addition to our contest page. Enter to win the Darkstar: Special Edition Captain’s Box plus MST3K: Volume XIX. This absolutely unique Darkstar package features five hand-autographed glossies of the cast (including Beez McKeever, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff and Clive Robertson); a Darkstar flash drive preloaded with the All Revealed Guide and Coffee Table Book (PDFs); a Darkstar T-shirt autographed by Joel Hodgson, J. Elvis Weinstein, Trace Beaulieu, Mary Jo Pehl, Frank Conniff and creator J. Allen Williams; a copy of Darkstar: The Interactive Movie autographed by all of the above; and the Darkstar soundtrack album. Three runners-up win MST3K: XIX, Darkstar: The Interactive Movie and soundtrack.

Deals And Schpeals
We plan to be fat and sleepy come Friday morning, but not too groggy to miss out on treating you to some great deals. Check ShoutFactory.com on Friday morning to see what we have up our sleeves. You’ll be glad you did!

Keep up with the latest Shout! news throughout your day by following us on Twitter and Facebook. Plus, visit our YouTube page for trailers, clips and music videos.

J!NX: Our “World of Warcraft” Holiday 2010 Line is Here!

from J!NX:

The World of Warcraft Holiday 2010 Line is Here!
Just in time for the holidays, here’s a whole new set of awesome World of Warcraft apparel for you! While you’re recovering from your turkey-and-stuffing gorge-fest, load up your shopping cart with a hefty helping of new tees (including two new Legendary tees to complete your set), but remember to save room for our eagerly anticipated polos and hoodies, as well! The new Murloc hoodies will be on the top of many a wishlist this season, so order yours before they sell out!

Something for the Ladies: DIY Shirt-Dress Tutorial from Leeloo!
Ladies, listen up! Have you been lamenting that your favorite J!NX tee isn’t offered in a women’s size? Well, lament no more! Our amazing fashion designer, Leeloo, has put together a DIY tutorial to show you how to turn an over-large t-shirt into a fabulous shirt-dress! It’s easy enough for even the greenest of sewing n00bz to follow. Check it out here!

The More You Buy, the More You Save!
The Holiday season can be an expensive time, so to keep your wallet as stuffed as your stockings, we’re running a very special promotion, where the more you buy, the more you save. Orders over $50 will get 5% off, orders over $75 will get 10% off, and orders over $100 will save 15% when you enter the code SPARECHANGE. Happy Shopping!

5% off $50+ order
10% off $75+ order
15% off $100+ order
Use Promotion Code: SPARECHANGE

This offer expires Friday, December 17, 2010 at 11:59PM PDT, so don’t wait!
*can’t be used in combination with any other offer or discounts

Warriors of the Unknown

It was just another day of online gaming, until a wild shootout and a cheater changed everything. Now the Warriors must hunt down a hacker, server-to-server, game-by-game, if they can have any hope of saving the Internet and their hard drives.

Visit cosmicradicals.com or www.youtube.com/CosmicRadicals for more Warriors of the Unknown!

It’s on like you-know-who in “Donkey Kong Country Returns” for Wii

from Nintendo of Canada:

One of the most iconic characters in video game history is making a triumphant, chest-pounding return just in time for the holidays. The game Donkey Kong Country Returns is now available exclusively for the Wii system, giving new and experienced players a wild new way to get acquainted with the legendary Donkey Kong. Combining imaginative new features and dynamic motion controls with classic elements from the original Donkey Kong Country games for Super NES, this side-scrolling jungle adventure also marks the first time in the series that friends can play together in a cooperative two-player mode.

Donkey Kong Country Returns takes place on scenic Donkey Kong Island, where the mischievous Tiki Tak Tribe has plundered Donkey Kong’s banana stash. Players use either the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers or a single Wii Remote held horizontally to maneuver the famous ape as he runs, jumps and climbs on a quest to recover the stolen bananas. Players can feel the power of Donkey Kong by shaking the controllers to perform moves such as the mighty Ground Pound or forward-tumbling Barrel Roll as they advance through more than 70 beautifully rendered levels. The new simultaneous two-player mode lets a second player (with his or her own Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller or Wii Remote held horizontally) swing into action as Donkey Kong’s agile sidekick, Diddy Kong, whose special talents include riding high on Donkey Kong’s back, using his Barrel Jet to defy gravity and firing his Peanut Popgun.

“Players of every generation know they can count on Donkey Kong to deliver timeless video game experiences, and with Donkey Kong Country Returns, they can also pair up with a friend and enjoy the fun together,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice-president and general manager. “Whether you’re a longtime fan or just getting your first video game console, Donkey Kong’s latest jungle adventure is right at home on Wii with collaborative multiplayer action, fun motion controls and colourful worlds to explore.”

The creatively designed levels in Donkey Kong Country Returns contain loads of hidden items for players to discover, keeping them coming back for more to uncover all of Donkey Kong Island’s secrets. By finding hidden puzzle pieces and collecting “K-O-N-G Letters,” players can unlock fun enhancements like new stages and behind-the-scenes concept art as they progress through the game. Donkey Kong Country Returns also includes a built-in Super Guide feature, which players of all kinds can activate to help make it through tricky levels.

The Donkey Kong character was originally created by veteran Nintendo game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, and first appeared in the 1981 arcade classic Donkey Kong, which also marked the debut of Mario (then known as Jumpman). Donkey Kong has since been featured in countless games across multiple console and hand-held platforms, selling a combined total of more than 49 million units worldwide to date.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit wii.com.

For more information about Donkey Kong Country Returns, visit donkeykong.nintendo.com.

J!NX: $1000 Awarded to 3 Awesome Artists

from J!NX:

New Winners from the J!NX Design Arcade
The past few weeks have been pretty exciting for us with a few key launches. In the midst of all that, we wanted to highlight some of the gems that have come from the J!NX Design Arcade. I Slay Dragons (on the internet) comes to us from the inimitable iamdeadfish, which let me say, is also a cool alias. Ian-S enters the fray with Floppy Disk. It happens to everyone… I swear. And we round out the batch with Cult Classics from Mark722. Each of these digital artisans walks away with $750 cash and a $250 J!NX Gift Certificate!

Now is Your Chance to Help Get “Riese: Kingdom Falling” on Syfy!

Riese: Kingdom Falling

I think it’s no secret to anyone who visits ÜberSciFiGeek with any frequency that we have been huge fans and supporters of Riese: The Series since we first discovered some teaser footage on YouTube over a year ago. In case you are aren’t familiar with it, Riese is a sci-fi/fantasy series richly influenced by history, mythology, folklore and steampunk. The series follows a young woman named Riese and her companion, a wolf named Fenrir, who travel through a collapsing world trying to piece together the fragmented memories of her past while attempting to evade the dangerous religious cult that hunts her. The series is a visual and auditory feast with great attention paid to every detail, from the stitching of the wardrobe to the background noise in the high-definition sound. It caught the attention of Fireworks International and was pulled from the web while distribution rights were being negotiated. It was then re-edited with narration by Amanda Tapping (Stargate, Sanctuary) and re-released a few weeks ago on Syfy.com as Riese: Kingdom Falling.

From co-creators Ryan Copple and Kaleena Kiff (who shares directorial credits with Nicholas Humphries), Riese features sci-fi regulars such as Christine Chatelain (Sanctuary, Supernatural, The Collector), Sharon Taylor (Smallville, Stargate Atlantis, Eureka), Patrick Gilmore (Stargate Universe, Battlestar Galactica), Ben Cotton (Harper’s Island, Stargate Atlantis, Taken), Ryan Robbins (Sanctuary, Caprica, Battlestar Galactica, Stargate Atlantis), Peter Kelamis (Stargate Universe, Dragon Ball Z, The X-Files), Emilie Ullerup (Sanctuary, jPod, Battlestar Galactica), Alessandro Juliani (Battlestar Galactica, Smallville, Death Note), Allison Mack (Smallville, Alice & Huck), and Gina Chiarelli (The Dead Zone, Masters of Science Fiction, The Outer Limits).

For those of us who’ve been Riese fans (lovingly referred to as Rieslings) since the beginning, and the new ones who’ve been watching Riese: Kingdom Falling since it premiered on Syfy.com, it’s been a harrowing few weeks. Many of us watched Sanctuary get snapped up by Syfy after only eight episodes and have been hoping that Riese might be able to make the same move from hit web series to hit TV series. Syfy has been teasing us and watching the numbers while considering whether or not to make that hope a reality. We’ve all been waiting on the edge of our seats for news and running guerrilla warfare tactics to get our friends, family members and random strangers online to watch the show to help convince Syfy this should be on their New Original Series line-up for next season.

Well, the wait may be close to over. Today, Syfy posed the following question on its Facebook page:

What do you think? Should Riese eventually make the jump to TV?

Twitter and Facebook have been busy for the past few hours as Rieselings repost and respond to the question. @Riesetheseries tweeted “Our tweet to @Syfy got so much buzz it made it to Twitter’s front page. Guess you do want to see more Riese. 😉 Good work Rieslings!”

So, here’s your chance to help make our dreams a reality.

If you have a Facebook account, visit Syfy and answer “YES!!!”

If you have a Twitter account, send a friendly “PLEASE make #Riese a TV show!” to @syfy.

So, what are you waiting for? Go… do it. Now!

Riese: Kingdom Falling Official Website
Riese on Facebook
Riese on Twitter
Riese on Amazon
Riese: Battle for Eleysia Game for iPhone

“Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet” On Sale Now

from Marvel:

The legendary Marvel Super Hero Squad is back and ready to “Hero Up” in an all-new video game adventure for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, the Wii and the Nintendo DS family of hand-held systems.

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) announced that Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, an all-new Marvel Super Hero Squad game, has landed on store shelves and is available for purchase today. For a limited time only, THQ is offering a free, exclusive downloadable pack inside every new copy of Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 systems. The downloadable pack — the Captain America Collection — commemorates the release of the game and features three new playable characters: Captain America, Bucky and Red Skull. It also offers new Heroic Feats, Achievements (Xbox 360) and Trophies (PlayStation 3 system) for each of those characters. Also available is a custom Super Hero Squad comic book inside copies of the game for Wii and Nintendo DS systems.

“This latest entry into our series of Marvel Super Hero Squad video games ramps up the action, adventure and puzzle solving gameplay on every level as it captures the fun of the popular animated series,” said Martin Good, Executive Vice President, Kids, Family, Casual Games, and Global Online Services. “The addition of free downloadable content and the comic book right at launch provides even greater value to fans, and adds significantly to the game’s overall experience.”

In Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, players use the “Squaddies’” super powers and super smarts to battle Thanos and a cast of villains, including Doctor Doom, Nebula, and Loki, as they search for the lost Infinity Stones. Along the way they travel through deep space, solve tricky puzzles, acquire new powers, and gain new allies in their mission to defeat the intergalactic threat. In addition to the game’s exciting campaign mode, players can experience exciting challenge modes, compete in multiplayer “beat-em ups” and more!

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet was developed by Griptonite Games. The game is rated E10+ for everyone 10 and older and is available starting today on North American store shelves for the suggested retail prices of $39.99 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii) and $29.99 (Nintendo DS).

J!NX: Duty Called, We Answered

from J!NX:

The Call of Duty: Black Ops Collection is Here!
Last week, the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops made millions of gamers around the world let out a collective squeal of glee. This week, the J!NX Crew has the pleasure of announcing our new Call of Duty: Black Ops Collection! We’ve got four new designs for you to sport like a badge of honor. To find out more about this Epic Collection, check out Brolo’s blog, or head straight over to the tees!

10% off all products

Use Promotion Code: BAZINGA
This offer expires Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11:59PM PDT, so don’t wait!

*can’t be combined with any other offer or discount

Mini Marios Mean Maximum Fun in “Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!”

from Nintendo of Canada:

Everybody knows the holiday season can get hectic, but starting this week, Nintendo is offering a new kind of mayhem that families can actually look forward to. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! is now available exclusively for the Nintendo DS family of hand-held video game systems, placing two of the world’s most beloved video game characters at the centre of a frantic action-puzzle adventure with a Mini Mario twist. Anyone who has a video game fan on his or her gift list knows that Mario and Donkey Kong always mean great fun.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! transports players to Mario’s new theme park, Mini-Land, where the lovely Pauline has been kidnapped by Donkey Kong. To rescue her, players must guide pint-sized Mini Marios through more than 200 levels, each filled with obstacles and traps set by Donkey Kong himself. Using simple stylus controls, players can place girders to cross pits, build conveyor belts, set springs or strategically place warp pipes to make their way to the next level. The new Mini Pauline joins the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series’ roster of familiar toys (including Mini Mario, Mini Toad, Mini Princess and Mini Donkey Kong).

The Construction Zone feature lets users create their own unique levels and share them with others around the world*. Players everywhere can access, download and play an ever-growing library of fan-created levels via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. This feature provides a constant stream of new levels and fun. Players can also use a local wireless connection to send levels to nearby Nintendo DS users who also have a Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! game card.

Within Construction Zone is the new Challenge Mode feature, where Nintendo will issue level-creation challenges to players. For instance, one challenge might ask players to create a level using a certain number of items, while another might challenge them to create a level made using just one type of item. Everyone can download, play and vote for their favourite entries*.

“Mario vs. Donkey Kong games are known for providing endless fun due to their unique combination of platform and puzzle elements along with the compelling usage of Mini Marios,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice-president and general manager. “Play this latest hand-held adventure for just a few minutes and you’ll understand why it’s so hard to put down.”

The intuitive touch-screen controls of Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL systems make Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! accessible for anyone to pick up and play. A handy Help Mode lets users get information about special in-game items. If they get stuck trying to solve a level, they can even use the built-in Mini Guide to view a possible solution.

For more information about Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!, visit mariovsdk.nintendo.com.

*Broadband Internet connection required.