Geek Bits Presents: The Weekly Gamer – Episode 4…Steam Owns!

Hey all, we’re back with episode #4! This week was kind of a slow news week, probably due to the news overload from last week. We were still able to find some pretty hot topics which we included in this week’s episode. Kick back with your favorite beverage and have a listen. Catch y’all next week! Peace!! Dave

News of the Week

1. Used games blamed for games core sales decline.
2. The Old Republic may hold closed beta test this weekend.
3. “Hulu-Plus” to the PS3 for $10 a month?
4. LittleBigPlanet to get a little Marvel action.

Quick Fire

1. Purchase intent for Move/Kinect, low.
2. Kinect playable in Microsoft stores.
3. Warren Spector really digs the 3DS.
4. Final Fantasy XIV will NOT be appearing on the 360.
5. Nickelback coming to Rock Band next week.
6. Original GoldenEye Developer flattered by new game.
7. Exclusive Kane and Lynch 2 Demo coming to 360
8. Perils of Summer sale on Steam, June 24th thru July 4th, with daily specials.
9. Activision explains why GoldenEye 007 is Wii exclusive.
10. Sony Move box art released.
11. Civ V to allow import of Civ IV maps
12. Sony announces first Playstation Plus content.
13. Microsoft partners with Chevy for Kinect promo.

This Week’s Game Specials

1. Perils of Summer sale on Steam, June 24th thru July 4th, with daily specials.
2. 12 month Xbox Live card for $34.99

New Releases

1. Lego Harry Potter, Years 1-4 (PS3, X360, Wii, PC, DS, PSP)
2. Naughty Bear (PS3, X360)
3. N3: Ninety-Nine Nights II (X360)
4. APB (PC)
5. Singularity (PS3, X360, PC)
6. Sniper: Ghost Warrior (X360, PC)