Geek Bits Presents: The Weekly Gamer Episode 1

By
Matt
Published: June 4, 2010Posted in: EpisodesTags:

At long last! The first episode of the Weekly Gamer has arrived! The Weekly Gamer is a new podcast that talks about this week’s gaming news, upcoming releases, and some special deals thrown in as well. It’s as simple as that. This show will eventually have it’s own url and RSS feed to subscribe to but for now we’re just posting it as part of the Geek Bits podcast. Listen in amazement as Dan and Dave talk about…all the stuff below. We hope you enjoy!

 
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News of the Week

  1. Lord of the Rings Online to go free play
  2. Activision officially announces Goldeneye remake
  3. Hulu on Xbox 360
  4. Heavy Rain no longer a PS3 exclusive?
  5. Kid saves sister from moose by using game skills

Quick Fire

  1. EA’s NHL Slapshot for Wii. EA’s first NHL game for Wii, includes stick
  2. PS3 Firmware version 3.20 to include 3D video output
  3. Killzone 3 annouced
  4. Three things from Insomniac about new IP
  5. Microsoft exec shake-up
  6. Mark Hamill leaving after Batman: Arkham Asylum 2
  7. 40% of gamers are playing 48.5 hours of games per week
  8. Rockstar scaling back at E3 2010
  9. Ubisoft addresses Beyond Good and Evil 2 cancellation rumors
  10. First PS3 3D games coming in June
  11. Ubisoft Dance on Broadway hitting the Wii
  12. DC Univers Online coming in November
  13. Madden 11 adds online scouting
  14. Free-to-play Clone Wars coming from Sony
  15. Multiplayer coming to Mass Effect 3
  16. Thief 4
  17. DC Universe Online hands-on preview
  18. Plants vs. Zombies confirmed for XBLA
  19. FTC propses 5% tax on all electronics
  20. Red Dead short airing in the UK Saturday night
  21. Ubisoft teasing secret project that looks a lot like Assassin’s Creed
  22. Hands-on with Harry Potter Lego years 1-4
  23. New Deus Ex: Human Revolution at E3

This Week’s Game Specials

  1. Bioshock 2 – $29.99 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)
  2. Supreme Commander 2 – 50% off ($10.99) on Steam
  3. Shattered Horizon – 50% off ($9.99) on Steam

New Releases

  1. Green Day Rock Band (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)
  2. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (PC)
  3. Pure Football/Futbol (PS3, Xbox 360)
  4. Mega Man Zero Collection (DS)
  5. Sniper: Ghost Warrior (Xbox 360, PC)
  6. Metal Gear Sold: Peace Walker (PSP)
  7. Satisfashion (Wii, DS)
  8. Disgaea Infinite (PSP)
  9. Let’s Play Ballerina (Wii)
  10. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)
  11. Call of Duty: War Collection (Xbox 360)
  12. Dungeon Fighter Online (PC)
  13. Mortal Online (PC)