Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary Unboxing November 15, 2011

Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary was released last night at midnight for the Xbox 360.  The version of the game that I picked up at launch was packed with all kinds of pre-order goodies and a new map pack for Halo Reach.  Take a look inside.

Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Limited Edition Unboxing November 8, 2011

I picked up the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Limited Edition last night at midnight.  This Limited Edition is going to be released for both the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3, and I picked up the Playstation 3 version.  It has a price tag of $79.99US, which is a thirty dollar premium over the regular edition of the game.  Included for the extra money is one hell of an amazing artbook.  Take a look for yourselves!

Modern Warfare 3 Release Night November 7, 2011

I swung on by my local GameStop tonight to check the status of my preorder of the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection and THIS is the sight I was greeted by.  This was at 5:30pm!  The game is coming out at midnight, they’re going to be waiting over six more hours!  That is just awesome.

Back to the Future The Game Deluxe Edition Unboxing November 4, 2011

I have a very special, um…special edition to unbox for the site today.  This is the Back to the Future: The Game Deluxe Edition.  You can only buy this off Telltale’s Official Website, and if you have already purchased the downloadable version of the game, you can buy this at a discount.

This has a $20US premium over the game’s Collector’s Edition, which includes all five of the downloadable Back to the Future game episodes, as well as exclusive DVD special features on the disc.  The Deluxe Edition includes the Collector’s Edition disc (with an alternate cover) as well as some extra goodies.

Is it worth it?  I crack it open and see.

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Collector’s Edition Unboxing November 2, 2011

Uncharted first released in 2007, one year after the PS3 launched, but it quickly became the most popular exclusive of that holiday season.  When Uncharted 2 released in 2009, it recieved more than just game of the year awards for the PS3, it recieved game of the year awards among ALL platforms.

Now, Uncharted 3 is out, and I picked up the first ever Collector’s Edition for the series that was released to retail.  Is it worth picking up?  Watch the video for my review.

The Darkness II Darkling Collectible Unboxing October 31, 2011

2K Games sent me this nice Halloween surprise today.  I now have my own personal Darkling!  The Darkling, you may remember, is a major character in The Darkness games.  Originally from the comics, it can assist you during gameplay in a variety of ways (in the first game they could carry chainguns, destroy lights, or blow themselves up).  They also have the disinction of being parodied in one of the very first Zero Punctuation reviews (I believe they were the basis for the imp creature which have appeared in pretty much every other ZP review done).

These Darkling statues were made to promote The Darkness II and were first announced just before this year’s San Diego Comic Con.  Only 1,800 of them will ever be made, and I’ve got one of them.

Special thanks to 2K for having these made, and giving one to me!  I’d like to thank David Eggers and Elizabeth Toby in paticular for running the promotion, and for putting up with me at the NY Comic Con!  Expect a Darkness II preview soon!

The Darkness II is going to be released in February, 2012 for the PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.

My Date With The Calendar Man: Day 1 – Halloween October 31, 2011

Julian Day, The Calendar Man, is my favorite obscure Batman supervillian in Batman: Arkham City.  True to his name, he will only talk to you on holidays, and since today is Halloween, this is the first day since the game’s release he will talk to you on.

Here’s a tip for people interested in finding him.  If you talk to him on all twelve holidays, it will earn you an achievement/trophy.