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Family-friendly hotel in Mexico City (Tabacalera) near Alameda Central
This family-friendly hotel is located in Mexico City (Tabacalera), close to Museo Nacional de la Revolucion, La Ciudadela, and Alameda Central. Also nearby are Teatro Diego Rivera and Museo Memoria y Tolerancia.
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In addition to a restaurant, Ramada Reforma features an indoor pool. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access.
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Ramada Reforma features an indoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired high-speed Internet access.
This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This family-friendly hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Ramada Reforma is a smoke-free property.
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BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive LibiGel® Phase III Safety Data Review And Decision To Conclude The Safety Study
"We are very pleased with this ninth DMC review of our LibiGel Phase III safety study. Based on this latest DMC review, the long term exposure to LibiGel in the safety study, and other considerations, we believe that we have sufficient exposure to establish pre-approval LibiGel safety and conclude the study," stated Michael Snabes, M.D., Ph.D., the senior vice president of medical affairs for BioSante.
"The LibiGel Phase III safety study conducted by BioSante is the largest testosterone trial of its kind in men or women, and we have accumulated a large amount of safety data over many years. In addition to our careful consideration of information to date, and previous FDA communications, we believe that the LibiGel safety study will provide the FDA with strong evidence that LibiGel is safe for use in menopausal women, and concluding the study at this time will result in significant on-going cost savings to BioSante," said Stephen M. Simes, BioSante's president and chief executive officer.
In addition, BioSante is continuing protocol development of the two new LibiGel Phase III efficacy trials, and intends to provide additional trial design information and timing of trial initiation as appropriate. As stated previously, BioSante intends to apply for an FDA Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement prior to initiating the efficacy trials. It is expected that any new efficacy trial will include the same FDA-required efficacy endpoints as prior Phase III efficacy trials: an increase in the number of satisfying sexual events and sexual desire, and decreased distress associated with low desire. The Company targets an FDA SPA agreement by first quarter 2013.
About LibiGelLibiGel is a testosterone gel in Phase III development for the treatment of women who suffer from female sexual dysfunction (FSD), specifically hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). Two Phase III efficacy trials of LibiGel that enrolled 1,172 subjects and a cardiovascular (CV) events and breast cancer study that enrolled 3,656 subjects have been completed. The two completed efficacy trials were double-blind, placebo-controlled trials in surgically menopausal women each for six-months of therapy. In the two completed Phase III efficacy trials, LibiGel performed as predicted based on previous experience with testosterone products for FSD, including an increase in satisfying sexual activity and sexual desire and a decrease in distress. However, the placebo response in the two efficacy trials was greater than expected; and therefore, LibiGel´s results were not shown to be statistically different from placebo. The completed efficacy trials were conducted according to an FDA special protocol assessment (SPA) agreement. BioSante is developing a protocol for two new LibiGel Phase III efficacy trials. LibiGel is absorbed quickly through the skin after applying a once-daily pea-sized topical application on the upper arm that delivers testosterone to the bloodstream evenly over time.
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I'm back and LOVING it!
Well, I was here about a year ago and loved Judding, then I fell off the wagon, got run over by said wagon, and allowed myself to talk myself out of climbing back on. I woke up Monday and decided it was a good day to try again, with a slightly modified plan and I think I'm here to stay. I'd forgotten how wonderful I felt while doing this plan and how great it feels to either not be hungry at all (a major feat for me as I am ALWAYS hungry, even while or immediately after eating) or to be manageably hungry and not 'so sick I have to eat whatever's handy' hungry.
My modification is to eat at the levels I would if I were at my 'get there and see what happens next' goal weight. So, I'm eating about 1700-1800 calories on my UDs and about 1000 calories on my DDs. I mostly fast in the mornings by drinking tea with Splenda and K2O protein water. On my UDs, I know I won't meet my calories if I don't eat something for lunch, so I'll have some kind of salad with minimal carbs to trip my cravings.
I have not weighed yet and will probably not do so until next Monday. The numbers drive me crazy and I feel so good right now, I don't care what the scale says.
I was very pleasantly surprised by how easy it's been to start this again. I expected a few really hard days and I've just been cruising along so far. Here's hoping it keeps up!
Anyway, I just wanted to say 'HI!' and 'I'm Back!' Looking forward to reading all of the wonderful posts on here again!
Good for you! It's awesome you feel so great...definitely motivation in itself. :)
Hi again, Manday. Nice to see your cute avatar photo again. We used to post together a lot in the daily weight tracker thread. Hope you have a great experience with return to JUDDD.
:welcome: back, Manday! I look forward to getting to know you! It's wonderful that you've found your way back and are doing the necessary mods to make the program work its best for you.
:welcome: back! How exciting that you made your way back here. I'll look forward to getting to know you!
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:welcome: Back!!! I've recently come back myself (2 weeks ago) and have lost about 5 lbs and finding it so easy to stick with my DD and UD calories. And I never feel deprived or depressed like most other diets! I should have never left in the first place!
Love having you back! Let me just suggest, if the numbers drive you crazy, don't weigh every day! Don't let that scale and the numbers on it have control! Can't wait to read more from you!
I'm back again as well after a very brief whisper through here a while back.
Yesterday was my first DD and it went very well after I figured out that I need to save all my DD calories for the end of the day.
I hope to see you here often and witness your success with JUDDDing!
~ Karen
A warm welcome back, Manday. You are surrounded by friends here and we are cheering you on.
Lovely to see you back, I remember that lovely avatar too!
Wy don't you returners post on the April Newbie thread, I know your experiences would help the real Newbies?
Welcome back!!! Here's to much success and happy dieting!!! :)
Welcome back! I'm so interested to see how your variation goes. So glad you're feeling great, too. :up:
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Teixeira, Garcia lead Yankees past Rangers 5-2
NEW YORK Freddy Garcia's first scheduled start this season was wiped out by rain. The weather wasn't much better when he finally got another chance to take the mound.
Garcia allowed two hits over six innings in his Yankees debut, Mark Teixeira drove in three runs and New York held off the Texas Rangers 5-2 on a bone-chilling Saturday in the Bronx.
With temperatures in the mid-40s, Garcia (1-0) worked through steady rain showers and winds gusting to 30 mph to shut down the Texas offense. The only hits the veteran right-hander allowed were to Adrian Beltre in the first and David Murphy in the fourth.
"He pitched really good," said Robinson Cano, who added a two-run homer in the eighth for the Yankees. "He waited a long time for this."
The Yankees' fifth starter, Garcia was supposed to start last week against the Minnesota Twins. When rain postponed the game, the well-traveled Garcia was pushed back more than a week, relegated once again to playing long toss and throwing bullpen sessions.
It sure must have kept him sharp. He needed to throw only 84 pitches against Texas.
"I'm really happy, thankful for starting," said Garcia, who did toss an inning of relief against Boston on April 10. "I've been waiting a couple of weeks and it came out good."
He turned over a three-run lead to the bullpen, and Joba Chamberlain got through the seventh without trouble before Rafael Soriano struggled again in his new eighth-inning role.
The former Tampa Bay closer allowed run-scoring singles by Elvis Andrus and Michael Young that made it 3-2, and nearly a three-run homer by Beltre - the deep flyball landed in the seats just outside the right-field foul pole. Beltre eventually grounded into a double play.
"I'm sticking my head out and I thought it was foul, and I'm glad they called it that way," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "The wind was blowing that way."
Mariano Rivera worked around Yorvit Torrealba's double in the ninth for his sixth save.
Derek Holland (2-1) pitched well for Texas, allowing five runs in 7 2-3 innings. The young left-hander baffled the Yankees in the AL championship series last fall, tossing 5 2-3 innings of scoreless relief, but lost for the third time in three starts against New York.
The Rangers (10-4) lost for the third time in four games overall.
"Derek did a great job," manager Ron Washington said. "He really just made two mistakes."
Perhaps expecting rain to force an early finish, New York wasted little time taking the lead. Nick Swisher lashed a single up the middle in the first, and Teixeira promptly drove a 3-2 pitch into the right-field bleachers to give New York the lead. It was his fifth homer of the season after going hitless in four at-bats in the series opener Friday night.
The Yankees scored again in the third, when Derek Jeter walked on four pitches to start the inning. He went to third on Swisher's double and scored on Teixeira's sacrifice fly.


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Gossip Girl Spoilers: Huge Secret to Be Revealedby Steve Marsi at . Comments
Monday's Gossip Girl is the mid-mid-season finale, according to the producers. In their weekly preview, Joshua Safran and Stephanie Savage reveal some interesting info.
In "Empire of the Son" ...
- The Dair story line continues to unfold.
- Ben's mother returns, as does Serena's dad.
- The entire direction of Lily's character will change.
- Raina finds herself torn regarding her feelings for Nate.
- Most significantly, a huge secret from the past, something that has been brewing not just for episodes, but seasons (plural) will be revealed. What could it be?!
Any thoughts on what that mega-bomb will consist of? How do you predict the show will leave things regarding Dair and everything else up in the air? Comment below!
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@ruflyundchair I could be wrong--but I think Tanky Girl was just hoping Scott's dad is actually William's son and not Rufus's, making Dan/Serena less(?) related. I don't think she was saying anything against Rufus/Lily. I'm still at a loss about the big spoiler and it kills me that I have pretty much no clue, lol.
Re: the new spoilers... What about Dan and Blair? Surely not all that build up for nothing? Its been the biggest hit on gossip girl for seasons... I am a complete convert... In fact... Dair for endgame they make so much more sense!!! Dare to Dair!
[b]If there is a God, William will come back and tell Rufus that Scott is Van Der Woodsen.[/b] well rufly stays together, rufly stays together,:-))))), lalala you stupid hater you lost!!!
even though blair will be engaged to louis, it doesn't mean they will marry. but for me it really destroys a lot of things. and to be truth, even though chuck has done a lot of bullshit, i really feel sorry for him right know.
i dont like this storyline and these spoilers. and it's clear that blair and louis will not end with eachother in monaco. of course not.
@GGfan. It's stressful, I know. But even if she does get engaged--doesn't mean they'll go through with it in the end. What would the show be if Blair moved to Monaco? (actually that sounds like an interesting plot, but I doubt it's in the show's budget since the season already started in France). I'm sad because either way it looks like her friendship/something-more? with Dan will fizzle to nothing. Sigh. And you're right-- would never let Chuck rot in prison if she could prove his innosence.
Oh god no Maria I hope your not right I couldn't bear it If Blair Married that prince a least if she was with dan she would be around chuck !!! But there are 3 fatal flaws in your spoilers 1 chuck in prison , come on 2 Blair would find out about it and come back to clear his name in the trial and 3 your biggest mistake of all if this happened I would kill myself and I like myself too much to do that !!! Who agrees with me
@Maria that's the second time I've heard those spoilers, and I hate to say it, but it's sounding more and more plausible. Especially when u look at the titles of the last episodes, "Princesses and the Frog," which could refer to B becoming a princess and "Shattered Bass," which obviously implies something horrible happens to chuck. But maybe it just means bass industries is shattered? Wishful thinking, I know. I will be so depressed if that's how things fi down. The b and chuck story would be rufus and lily all over .
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I think the big secret is that gossip girl will be revealed. Think about it, it has been the talk of the first two seasonS and a little in the 3rd one.
If there is a God, William will come back and tell Rufus that Scott is Van Der Woodsen.


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Just started brewing last spring, entered my first competition. St Cloud, MN march mashness with my hefeweizen. I just got word from a fellow duluth brew club member that I took the bronze medal in my category. Very excited and wanted to share and a general thanks goes out for all the great things i have learned from here so far.
Mike in Duluth.
I just found out after less than a year brewing I took silver at the bluebonnet brewoff for light lager! I'm so pump had to tell someone!
congrats dude!
I was up there last night for the awards ceremony. It was a lot of fun and you should plan on going next year. There were a lot of prizes and door prizes and lots of fun people to chat with. Dustin Brau of Brau Brothers Brewing spoke and took questions for about an hour which was informative and fun.
Good job with the hefe, my friend took the gold in that category with his first competition beer and I got the gold for the lager category with a schwarzbier.
Anyone submitting entries for this year?
Yeah, I have 10 entries this year.
Im entering mine with the Central Florida Home Brew Club soon. Itll be my first time and its a 80 schilling scotch. Congrats by the way!
Josh, I was actually happy and excited for you on your wins. You were runner up best of show. Some people just can't let things go though... It's too bad.
Eh, no worries Matt. I stumbled across your rant after searching for March Mashness results and it gave me a healthy chuckle.
Yeah, they didn't post it on the results as far as I could see, but it did come up at the banquet that the Berliner Weisse was runner up best of show. Good job dude. I checked out your twitter feed to see if you had heard and saw what I saw.
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English Title: Tokaido Ghost StoriesTokaido Yotsuya Kaidan (Tokaido Ghost Stories , Ghost Stories Of Tokaido/Yotsuya) (1981) - TMS Entertainment Anime Episode Guide
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|I have an ipe deck I built last year and didn't get a chance to seal before rains came. I have cleaned and restored the deck with Mesmmers and plan on sealing it with the Mesmmers Natural for hardwoods.
The question I put anchor seal on the cut ends being carefull not to get it on the top of boards. regardless I see stains on the top of the boards at alot of the joints where it appears the Anchor Seal seeped in. Even on joints I don't see Anchor seal stains I see that water is repeled at those places. I was going to sand these down at these places to try and reduce the amount they show. should I reclean the deck with a cleaner and brighter to allow the stain to penentrate better after sanding.
I am suspecting that the sealer won't penetrate the ends cuts where the anchor seal seaped into, anything I can do to improve this? am I going to have lots of proplems with sealing my deck.
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|NO natural or clear outdoor finish has any uv protection use them and your project will go gray silver.
Mesmmers is junk.
Anchor seal is a waste of time and money. Sand it all off and put on a quality finish. J.
|well we will see about mesmers Ive heard some good things about it. I just finished applying the Natural Mesmmers UV which puts a slight color on the boards which they claim helps prevent UV discoloring. I agree with anchor seal begin junk that leaches into end cuts and makes it bad. Not going to sand all off and refinish, I'll wait till next season see how well Mesmmers does. I suspect I'll have to apply this yearly. My house has alot of natural wood siding and trim so yearly Oiling is something I have to live with. I think alot of complaint on finishes is either people that don't apply them correctly or don't plan on the yearly mainentance, in that case they should let the IPE go naturally grey.
Regarding getting the Anchor Seal Stains out I sanded all my boards but its impossible to remove all the anchor seal leaching I just made it a little less. The was didn't seem to have an affect on the sealer application it darkened the boards a bit and now Im the only one that can tell where the Anchor Seal had leached at the end cuts.
- Posted by salmon_slayer (My Page) on Mon, Aug 23, 10 at 22:17
|I really hope your luck is better than mine with messmers. mine lasted 3 months (at most)
|The first time any oil based penetrating finish is put on ipe it will fade in a few months due to the difficulty in getting the product to penetrate ipe which is high in natural oil. Over time the finish should last longer. I use Cabot's ATO because I like the Mahogany Flame color. The first coat put on in Spring 2006 faded badly over about 3 months. I refinished it the next Spring and it lasted a year. Now I can go 1 - 2 years. Of course, in the second year the finish doesn't look as good as the first year, and some areas are more faded than others, but the overall appearance is acceptable to me. With each new application the finish tends to darken which you might or might not like. The finish does need cleaning every year to remove any mildew and dirt that accumulates.
As for Mesmers, there has been criticism in the past that it attracted a lot of mildew. The criticism of natural finishes is that they generally have little UV protection. Messmers for hardwood "Natural" appears to contain trans-oxide pigments so it should provide some UV protection. The higher the level of trans-oxide pigments the better the UV protection. It sounds like the Messmer's Natural is really a light stain.
It would be great if people would report on how their finish holds up over time. They all look great when they are first put down.
Thanks for the informative post, and you are right people should post their experience . mesmmers natural is a light stain which I didn't expect and at first didn't like the darker color, but it grew on me. I'll be sure to come back next spring and post my experience. If nothing else to help some other guy going through same issues make a decision via Google Searches. When I was looking for a solution to Anchor Seal leaching all I could find was my post so hopeful my experience with that will help someone.
- Posted by deck.builder (My Page) on Mon, Aug 30, 10 at 14:12
|I agree with Marty, most will notice that the finish lasts longer each year. When dealing with exotic lumber such as ipe, it is tough to find a good quality finish as most do not soak in properly.
I have started using a new product, Ipe Oil. One of my customers turned me on to this a couple months ago. I have since used it on 3 other jobs with no complaints. I will have to go back next year and see how things have held up.
|I usually agree with John's comments but the one saying "NO natural or clear outdoor finish has any uv protection use them and your project will go gray silver." I do not agree with. I think we had this discussion a couple of years ago but here again is my understanding of "natural vs clear color/finish".
I agree that CLEAR finishes do not contain the pigments necessary to provide UV protection that keeps the wood from going gray/silver. However, natural are actually colors (natural to the wood) & most, if not all, including Messmers, do contain the iron oxide pigments that provide UV protection.
I did use Messmers originally on my IPE deck and while originally it looked great it did not last & I ended up with black mold-looking spots. However, now I believe they contain the mildewcides that good stains like TWP,etc. have. But I changed to TWP116 & have been happy with that.
Messmers website has on their FAQ the question/answer of:
Q: I want to keep my wood looking natural? Should I use a clear finish?
A: Clears with no pigmentation do not offer UV protection or color retention. Our products contain Transparent Iron Oxide pigments which absorb UV radiation while allowing visible light to pass through. This results in a finish that highlights the natural beauty of the wood while still protecting it.
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2014-11-25T11:15:00Ztag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=284236Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonTotal War Attila & The Crew: 25% off Pre-order deals2014-11-25T11:15:00Z2014-11-25T11:15:00Z
Deals brought to you by the crew at Dealzon. FYI: sales from certain retailers go toward supporting Destructoid.

One got a release date confirmed, and the other is finally on schedule to be released after being delayed. Creative Assembly's Total War: Attila heads to the PC on February 17, 2015 while Ivory Tower's The Crew shows up on most platforms on December 2, 2014.

Bonus DLC packs are the standard draw these days for pre-ordering games, and these two titles are no exception (details below). But the added bonus for PC gamers is cold-hard cash discounts.

Today GMG launched a new 25% off coupon slashing $11.24 off the new Total War. The same coupon also works on The Crew, along with its "Gold Edition."

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=283593Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonAssassin's Creed Unity pre-order deals from PC to console2014-11-07T20:00:00Z2014-11-07T20:00:00Z
Deals brought to you by the crew at Dealzon. FYI: sales from certain retailers go toward supporting Destructoid.

Those in the UK are probably keenly aware of the fact, but Assassin's Creed Unity is no longer available for purchase on Steam as of this morning. (It has returned to Steam in the US, though.) If you were planning to search for a discount on the PC version near release date, Steam likely wasn't on your radar anyway, as the platform rarely has AAA titles on sale near release. (You need to go third party for that.)

If you're familiar with the DRM game, Ubisoft titles of late have required the Uplay client, even if you buy the game on Steam. So this latest development shouldn't come as a big surprise.

For those interested in Assassin's Creed Unity for all platforms, we're listing the best pre-order deals available before next week's release. If you, uh, "hate" Ubisoft and all things Assassin's Creed, skipping this post will prove beneficial to your mental health :).

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=283102Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare pre-order deals from best to worst2014-10-28T19:00:00Z2014-10-28T19:00:00Z
Deals brought to you by the crew at Dealzon. Updated below now that the game is released! FYI: sales from certain retailers go toward supporting Destructoid.

Another year, another Call of Duty installment is upon us. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare heads to store shelves Tuesday next week -- unless you pre-order, in which case you'd get early access on Monday. (All the info you see below is also updated regularly here).

Gamers will appreciate that Advanced Warfare is not a title with retailer-specific pre-order exclusives, so the buying decision is a lot easier and comes mainly down to your retailer of preference, along with any additional incentives they offer.

Here are the stores with actual incentives beyond the standard pre-order bonuses. They all offer "Day Zero" Editions which grant 24-hour early access.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=281353Rob Morrowhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Rob+MorrowLegend of Grimrock 2 gets a pre-order trailer and an October release date2014-09-18T17:30:00Z2014-09-18T17:30:00Z

The highly anticipated sequel to 2012's first-person dungeon crawler Legend of Grimrock is nearly upon us. Finnish indie development studio Almost Human has released a stunning new trailer for it that demonstrates some of the numerous improvements made since the original. Of particular interest is the more open-ended, outdoor sections of the game. It's looking quite lovely, I must say.

Legend of Grimrock 2 releases on October 15 for PC and is now available for pre-order at a 15% discount. If pre-ordering is your thing, then you might want to consider doing so at the developer's site. Purchasing it there will not only get you a discount, but will also net you both a Steam key as well as a DRM-free standalone installer of the game once it is released.

In Legend of Grimrock 2, you'll be in control of a group of four prisoners who are shipwrecked on the Isle of Nex, a secluded island filled with ancient ruins, mysterious shrines, and a vast underground network of dungeons and mines. The developer states that LoG 2 will contain over 20 hours of dungeon-crawling gameplay with thousands of squares filled with hidden switches, pressure plates, secret doors, riddles, deadly traps, and more.

Another addition worth mentioning is the included Dungeon Editor. In it, you'll have the ability to create your own adventures, fill them with puzzles, traps, or even create new items, monsters, and environments with custom graphics and audio. I can only imagine all the incredible levels the community is going to come up with using this tool.

I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on this one. October just can't get here quickly enough.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=281125Alasdair Duncanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Alasdair+DuncanHere's the digital goodies you'll get if you pre-order Elite: Dangerous2014-09-12T18:00:00Z2014-09-12T18:00:00Z

While there's no firm release date, you can pre-purchase a copy of Elite: Dangerous from Frontier Developments. To sweeten the deal, if you order now you'll get some digital goodies like an extra Eagle Fighter ship which sounds like a handy thing to have lying around. There's also a Day One skin, digital art book, and players guide.

If you decide you want to put your money where your mouth is, it'll cost you $50/£35/€40 which will save you a little bit on the final price of $59.99/£39.99/€49.99. t's worth nothing that buying early won't get you into the beta right now but considering there's still no firm release date, you're just as well waiting.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=280344Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentPre-order Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire at Toys "R" Us to receive a Charizard plush2014-08-28T23:30:00Z2014-08-28T23:30:00Z
Toys "R" Us, as revealed in a print ad in the US, is currently running an in-store pre-order promotion where you can take home a cuddly new Charizard plush toy if you purchase both Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire at the same time.

The catch is, you don't get the plush until after you pick up both games from your pre-order. So there's none of that "let me try and get out of this by canceling" jazz. If you want that plushie valued at $22.99 MSRP, you're gonna have to pony up and pay for it. Or, if you really wanted it that bad you could probably just buy it separately eventually.

Toys "R" Us: Pre-order Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire in store, get a Charizard plush [Nintendo Everything]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=280226Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentHere's another incentive to pre-order Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric2014-08-26T20:30:00Z2014-08-26T20:30:00Z
Starting August 25, anyone who pre-orders Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric for the Wii U from Amazon will receive a exclusive character costume pack that can be used in the game. Fans who pre-order will receive a code to unlock the luminous costumes for Sonic, Tails, Amy, and Knuckles.

And you know, I thought I had gotten used to the new look for Sonic and the gang, but I'm still pretty on the fence when it comes to Knuckles. I'm not sure what they were trying to do with him, but he looks like he'd be the musclebound thug of the group now. It's throwing me off.

I guess we'll find out if all the changes are for the better on November 18. I'll probably still play it, just for the fact that I've played all the rest of them.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=279451Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorMicrosoft confirms digital pre-orders for Xbox One2014-08-12T09:00:00Z2014-08-12T09:00:00Z
Pre-orders and pre-downloads are coming to select Xbox One titles, starting with Forza Horizon 2 ahead of the racer's September 30 launch. The feature has also been confirmed for FIFA 15, Microsoft announced today at its gamescom press conference in Cologne, Germany.

It's a nice option to have, allowing people to play a game immediately upon release. However, it should be noted that, unlike traditional pre-orders at retail, these types of schemes typically lock players into a purchase. So, make sure you really want a game before taking the plunge.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=279203Alasdair Duncanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Alasdair+DuncanActivision: Pre-orders are declining, Call of Duty 'not immune'2014-08-06T18:30:00Z2014-08-06T18:30:00Z
Pre-orders seem like they're part and parcel of videogame culture -- retailers want your money as soon as possible and publishers like to gauge how many people want a particular game. However, Activision Publishing president and CEO Eric Hirshberg believes that pre-orders are declining around the industry and that they will no longer be the most important pre-release metric.

Speaking on an investor's call, he commented that pre-orders are on the decline. "You guys can see the same thing we see industry-wide, which is that there's been sort of a secular downturn as it relates to preorders," Hirshberg said. He puts the cause of that down to a combination of digital day-one releases and a downturn in games being bought for the previous generation consoles.

While Eric commented that expectations for this year's Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare were in line with previous titles in the series, it was "not immune" from the industry downturn.

I suppose the turnover of consoles must be a big factor but you also have to look at consumers being burnt by games released in an unfinished state. Why would you give your money to a retailer for a game that's going to require some big patches to be playable?

I don't think anyone's expecting a big drop in pre-orders for games overnight but maybe this is a small sign that they aren't as vital as we've been told in the past.

Preorders declining industry wide - Hirshberg [GamesIndustry International]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=278500Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenWell, I won't be playing as Red Hood or Harley in Batman: Arkham Knight2014-07-23T09:00:00Z2014-07-23T09:00:00Z
GameStop teased an announcement that seems to have come out: a GameStop exclusive Red Hood story pack for the upcoming Batman game. Harley, we already knew, is a pre-order incentive at most major retailers. There's also PS4-exclusive Scarecrow DLC.

The success of the balkanization of game bits through suggested retailer-exclusivity is why GameStop is trying to connect with developers early in development to plan exclusive content at conception. I don't like this. If you don't, take the hit. Don't pre-order. Don't play as Red Hood or Harley.

It will only (keep) getting worse.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=278425Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiTake a field trip to Destiny's Vanguard Armory with a pre-order2014-07-21T17:00:00Z2014-07-21T17:00:00Z

PlayStation owners: How's the downtime in the Destiny beta treating you? Itching to get back in? Xbox players: Are you struggling to contain your excitement until it goes live for you in two days?

If you've fallen prey to the Destiny hype machine, there's a new incentive that might make investing early a bit more desirable. As this video communicates, anyone that pre-orders the game before its September 9 release gets early access to the Vanguard Armory which houses weapons and gear to ensure you're properly equipped for the many moon battles ahead. Or, you can not pre-order and do things the tough way, you hard-headed bastard.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=278073Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentPreorder Lego Batman 3 anywhere but Best Buy for a physical reward2014-07-14T19:00:00Z2014-07-14T19:00:00Z
Following the abhorrent trend of announcing different preorder bonuses across different retailers is Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, which is shipping with six different doodads depending on where you go. Fortunately, it's not a menagerie of digital content and Warner Bros. has seen fit to hand out physical goodies, as they should be for once.

When the game launches this fall you can find the following rewards up for grabs:

Amazon: Lego Batgirl Keychain

Best Buy: Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Digital Comic Book by Comixology

GameStop: Lego Plastic Man Minifigure

Target: Lego Batwing Miniset

Toys "R" Us: Lego The Joker Keychain

Wal-Mart: Lego Tumbler Miniset

Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is hitting store shelves this fall for just about every console imaginable, except it'll probably have voices this time around, too, which was just strange in the last game. At any rate, it's Batman, so it's still going to be fun for at least five minutes.

Lego Batman 3 Preorder Bonuses Are Split Between Six Retailers [GameSpot]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=277934Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenAlien Isolation Ripley DLC not pre-order exclusive, will release later2014-07-11T13:45:00Z2014-07-11T13:45:00Z
I think that Alien: Isolation could be great. Pre-order DLC is bad. Especially when it's actually cool sounding content, like a few missions starring the original Alien cast in the upcoming Alien: Isolation.

After a paragraph and a half of empty words, Creative Assembly explained it plans, "to release both Crew Expendable and Last Survivor at a later date and we'll have more details for you guys on that shortly."

Better, but still bad. Especially because it sounds like it will release as paid DLC. Guess paying actors is expensive.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=277890Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenGamestop on getting involved in early development: 'You won't see us involved in the creative process'2014-07-10T15:15:00Z2014-07-10T15:15:00Z
A few days ago, we heard that retailer GameStop could be gearing up for "getting involved at the time of game development where there could be some content exclusive to [the retailer] included in the game." Naturally, few people who play games like this, just as they dislike retail exclusive pre-order nonsense.

GameStop CEO Paul Raines, speaking to Time, explained, perhaps missing the bone of contention: "I think it's pretty clear to me, and that's that you won't see us involved in the creative process. That's not something we do well. We love to play games, and unlike our competitors all we do is gaming. But we will not be involved in the artistic or creative process. That's not really our domain.

"So all we're talking about is extending that capital and distribution skill-set into the console publishing and development space. But I don't think that involves any creative controls or influence at all."

Of course, GameStop is going to do whatever it can to sustain itself amidst the rise of digital distribution. I don't think anyone fears GameStop exerting creative control when it talks about getting involved in early development. We just don't want more tacky pre-order and retail-exclusive junk.

GameStop CEO Paul Raines: 'You Won't See Us Involved in the Creative Process' [Time]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=277885Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiHere's what Ripley and friends look and sound like in Alien: Isolation2014-07-10T14:30:00Z2014-07-10T14:30:00Z

Someone needs to take Sega aside and politely inform it that pre-order incentives aren't actually supposed to be enticing. Years of custom gun skins and XP boosts have made the whole affair predictable and boring, and then Sega comes along and offers content that people might actually want? Seems unfair, Sega.

While it's tough to recommend pre-ordering a title under any circumstances, if you're the type that does it, this trailer gives a glimpse of what you can expect. October's plenty packed, but if you're finding room for Alien: Isolation, maybe Ripley and her friends can ride along too.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=277879Max Scovillehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Max+ScovilleAlien: Isolation's pre-order bonuses are annoyingly good2014-07-10T12:15:00Z2014-07-10T12:15:00Z

The pre-order bonuses for Alien: Isolation have been announced, and they're really, really cool... but should we take it at some kind of sign? After all, it was a very similar lust for bonuses that led to the crew of The Nostromo investigating the distress signal coming from LV-426, in the process granting passage to the film's titular nightmarish stowaway.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=277681Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentImport this Mother 2 figure set just in time for the game's 20th anniversary2014-07-07T12:30:00Z2014-07-07T12:30:00Z
Takara Tomy Arts continues their line of Mother 2 (EarthBound) releases with these adorable gashapon figures. Ness, Paula, Jeff, Poo, and Mr. Saturn comprise the set and all are around 2.5 inches tall, with the exception of Mr. Saturn.

These figures are slated for an October release and you can preorder them at NCSX now in a complete set for $22.90, though the toys themselves will be sold in Japanese capsule machines if you're over to experience the thrill of getting the figure you want. Or the crushing disappointment when you happen to get a double. So just buy them all at once!

Hopefully there'll be a lot more Mother 2 goodness in store for us. I mean, toys and other bric-a-brac are pretty much all we can ask for at this point, right?

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=277396Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentThe Walking Dead Seasons 1 & 2 priced and dated for current-gen consoles2014-07-01T07:00:00Z2014-07-01T07:00:00Z
Amazon has updated the listings for next-gen versions of the first and second seasons of Telltale's The Walking Dead. Both will be sold separately for the whopping price of $30.

Considering that both seasons could have been had during the recent Steam Summer Sale for PC for less than the price of one of the PS4 or Xbox One versions, Telltale has picked an interesting day to release these updated prices.

Regardless of Telltale's questionable marketing strategy these games are wonderful and if PS4 or Xbox One are the only way you can play, I highly recommend them. Both seasons will release for PS4 simultaneously on October 14, 2014.

The Walking Dead Season 1 & 2 releasing October 14th on PS4 and Xbox One [NeoGAF]

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=277236Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentPreorder the latest Danganronpa spinoff in Japan and get a cuddly smartphone stand2014-06-27T09:00:00Z2014-06-27T09:00:00Z
Spike Chunsoft's Absolute Despair Girl: Danganronpa Another Episode is headed to retail shelves in Japan on September 25, and fans have yet another reason to get excited about the impending Danganronpa spinoff: this adorable Monobear smartphone stand that will ship with each pre-ordered copy of the game. It's so fuzzy. It probably won't plot to kill you, either. Probably not.

The game and smartphone stand will retail for 7,020 yen (~$69), which isn't too bad, but I'm curious if this will be an extra we might see if NIS America decides to release this game like Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. I can always use some more Danganronpa trinkets aside from my good ol' SomethingAwful Let's Play forum thread printouts.

Danganronpa Game Comes With Monokuma Smartphone Stand [Anime News Network]

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=277087Bill Zoekerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Bill+ZoekerVideo: Ubisoft is now luring consumers into pre-orders with gambling2014-06-24T23:00:00Z2014-06-24T23:00:00Z

Ubisoft has launched a new tactic for netting pre-orders for Assassin's Creed: Unity in the form of a digital slot machine. Pre-order customers gain 5 free spins every Friday, and prizes include everything from in-game content to a trip to Paris. While participants pay no actual money to play, using gambling as a way to attract customers still feels a bit sleazy.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=276784Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenThese PS4 pre-orders automatically pre-load2014-06-18T17:15:00Z2014-06-18T17:15:00Z
One of the reasons some people still go with physical media is so they don't have to wait for downloads. Sony wants to fix that with games that automatically pre-load onto your console so you can play them as soon as they unlock -- before your dentist can drive his nice car to the store and buy the next Call of Duty.

The PlayStation Blog went ahead and listed some titles newly available for pre-order and, thus, pre-loading down the line. "Additionally, all titles made available for pre-order on PlayStation Store on or after May 20, 2014, will be pre-loaded." Oh, and PS3 titles will pre-load, too.

Anyways, it feels like half of you are about to pre-order Bloodborne right now, so I'll step away slowly.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=276673Brett Zeidlerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+ZeidlerAmazon sending out $10 off coupons for PlayStation TV pre-orders2014-06-16T17:15:00Z2014-06-16T17:15:00Z
Ah, it's a beautiful, brand-new week fresh off the craziness of E3. We've had time to let all the sweet announcements settle in, one of which being that the PlayStation TV is finally making its way to the West. No, not that PlayStation TV. You know, what used to be called the PlayStation Vita TV? That one. You guys remember the Vita brand, right?

Anyway, Amazon wants to also remind you it's coming, and they want to give you a deal because they're great like that. Earlier this morning they sent me an email with a nice $10 off coupon for a pre-order of either the standalone PS TV or the PS TV Bundle. I'm not sure if it's entirely linked to having purchased a PS4 off of Amazon, but it looks like that may be the case.

The amazing do-it-all PlayStation box was a great deal at $99, but $89 is honestly even more of a steal. I know I'm not passing that one up.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=276457Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorWant to punch Persona 4's Teddie in the face? Here's how you can do just that2014-06-11T17:00:00Z2014-06-11T17:00:00Z
Atlus always seems to pack in awesome bonus items with its games. Shin Megami Tensei IV had that huge strategy guide, Dragon's Crown an art book, and virtually everything else Atlus publishes at least gets a complimentary soundtrack disc. The studio definitely knows how to make its hardcore fans feel appreciated.

The icing atop the cake that is Persona 4 Arena Ultimax will be extra special, though. It is the stuff of dreams. An inflatable punching bag shaped like Teddie. Soon I'll be able to do something I've wanted to do since playing Persona 4 for the very first time -- smack that annoying bear upside the head.

The forthcoming fighting game will also come with a set of tarot cards for Arcanas 0-X, which make a complete set with those included with Persona Q. To get your hands on all this great stuff you need only pre-order the game or pick up a copy of the first printing at launch. Don't miss out. You don't to lose your chance at punching Teddie!

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=276331Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthPersona Q 'The Wild Cards' Premium Edition announced2014-06-10T10:13:00Z2014-06-10T10:13:00Z
I would never let you forget that Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth is coming to 3DS later this year. I'll tie today's reminder to the announcement of a premium edition release for the title in North America. For $79.99 you'll get the The Wild Cards Premium Edition, which includes:

Special packaging

Tarot Card Set #2

an art booklet

a soundtrack CD

a deluxe hard case for 3DS XL -- previously only available in Japan

And $49.99 gets you the normal retail release, but the first run printing comes with the same tarot card set and special packaging.

Atlus would like to stress that these versions are only available in limited quantities. You should pre-order now. They advise getting orders in by mid-July to be safe.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=275980Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizSkylanders Trap Team pre-orders will get you access to a bonus figure2014-06-05T07:00:00Z2014-06-05T07:00:00Z
Starting today, Skylanders fans that pre-order Trap Team will be given access to a bonus figure. New character Gearshift (pictured above) will be offered in limited supply, and this marks the first time fans will be able to buy a tech element Skylander on day one. Those that miss out on this bonus will have to wait until 2015 to be able to grab her otherwise.

Skylanders Trap Team looks to be another solid in the Skylanders franchise based on what I saw not too long ago. The whole forcing your enemies to work for you bit is kind of cool, if not a little dark.

Trap Team will be out on October 5, 2014 for the 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii,Wii U, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=275127Alasdair Duncanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Alasdair+DuncanCD Projekt RED promises no platform-exclusive content for The Witcher 32014-05-20T13:45:00Z2014-05-20T13:45:00Z
I don't know about you guys but when I saw the post last week about how the "exclusive content" for Watch_Dogs was spread out, it really drove the point home as to how silly the pre-order bonuses situation has become. Do all these extra trinkets (or in the case of the PS4, "an hour's worth of extra gameplay") make a difference to people's purchasing habits? Thank heavens for CD Projekt RED who has no plans to make exclusive content for each platform.

Speaking to Eurogamer, co-founder of CD Projekt RED Marcin Iwinski said that "It's definitely against our values." Considering the studio has been running GOG.com, a staunchly anti-DRM online store, it's not surprising that he feels carving up features to sell piecemeal to consumers isn't a good idea. "We'll not deliver exclusive content to any of the platforms, nor will we artificially delay release of the game on any of the platforms because somebody's paying us money for that."

Iwinski did say that he hoped The Witcher 3 would make an appearance at E3 and it wouldn't surprise me if we say more of the game at Microsoft's press conference. Right now, there's precious few games that are coming out on the Xbox One, so I'd have to imagine MS would want to show off The Witcher 3 to convince people to splash out on its new console.

Witcher 3 dev vows: "no exclusive content for any platform" [Eurogamer]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=275016Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizPre-orders now live for Persona 4 Arena Ultimax2014-05-18T13:00:00Z2014-05-18T13:00:00Z
Suplex! Suplex SUPLEX! Persona 4 Arena Ultimax pre-orders are now live for the Atlus fighting game. You can grab it for $59.99 at various retailers, and you can expect some pre-order bonus items too.

What are those pre-order bonuses? No clue. Atlus isn't saying what exactly just yet, and we have no idea whether different retailers will have exclusive pre-order bonuses. So you know what? Just wait. Don't pre-order, at least until Atlus tells us the specifics.

Come on Atlus, the whole point of pre-ordering these days is for the special bonuses, not because it's going to be hard to get a hold of.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=274754Brett Zeidlerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+ZeidlerAll the Watch Dogs collector's editions are the wrong versions2014-05-12T19:00:00Z2014-05-12T19:00:00Z
Earlier today, Cheap Ass Gamer's Robert Goode pointed out on Twitter that Watch Dogs' Wikipedia page listed out every single various edition of the game you could possibly purchase in a handy table that also detailed what piece of content comes with that version. And, well, it turns out there is no "complete" edition of the game you can purchase; not even the giant Limited Edition.

No matter what you choose to purchase strategically at a specific retailer, it is not possible to have all the extra content up front in one complete package for Watch Dogs. There's also some apparent overlap in the Season Pass with a couple of the versions. This is pretty ridiculous, but not at all surprising. Games have been doing retailer-specific content for far too long now, with all of said content being found in a round-up DLC pack anyway probably not six months later.

That's obviously going to be the case with Watch Dogs, but here specifically it just feels disgusting with it all laid out in a nice table. Hopefully companies realize how ridiculous this looks -- and is -- and end up dropping this sometime soon. I know what this kind of thing does to my fellow collectors out there.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=273896Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiBest Buy offers gasoline as a Mario Kart 8 pre-order incentive2014-04-28T15:00:00Z2014-04-28T15:00:00Z
Retailers have really been stepping up their pre-order game lately. It used to be that plopping down money early for a title meant getting a character skin or some other half-assed, unimportant content. Between the likes of access to the new Doom and inFamous' condoms, pre-orders are at least beginning to feel somewhat noteworthy.

However, Best Buy is offering something that's less of a novelty for those that pre-order Mario Kart 8 -- gasoline. That's right, dinosaur juice courtesy of Bowser. These come in the form of a $10 pre-paid card that can be redeemed anywhere that takes Mastercard. So yeah, pretty much everywhere.

Even if you're not the driving type, it seems as if these cards can be spent on anything, not only gas. I mean, think of all the stuff you could buy with $10! The sky's the limit! No, seriously -- that's the limit; don't try buying the sky.

Mario Kart 8 [Best Buy]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=273361Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentPre-order Wolfenstein: The New Order on Steam and wear swanky hats in TF22014-04-16T22:00:00Z2014-04-16T22:00:00Z
Wolfenstein: The New Order is up for pre-order on Steam, and while my finger is hovering over the mouse to pull the trigger and make it Steam official, here's an interesting tidbit that might sway you into giving it a chance as well: free Team Fortress 2 hats!

Unfortunately, there's no details on what these hats actually look like. I can only imagine that they're not actually Nazi paraphernalia, but probably gas masks or something equally grungy. Valve's been tight-lipped about it so far, but hey, anything free is acceptable. Gving away those sweet pins from the last E3 would have also been a great pre-order incentive, but I digress.

Additionally, don't forget about the big reason to pre-order: the freakin' game beta for (BFG 2014) Doom. You can only get your ticket in if you pre-order Wolfenstein: The New Order for PC, PS4, or Xbox One, releasing May 20, 2014. I think hats (and awesome fake German tunes) are a good reason to take the plunge. Have I mentioned how much I love World War II-inspired shooters?

Pre-order Wolfenstein: The New Order, earn Team Fortress 2 hats [Joystiq]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=272479Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanWolfenstein: The New Order 'Panzerhund Edition' comes without game2014-03-26T13:30:00Z2014-03-26T13:30:00Z
Bethesda announced today that pre-orders are available for the "Panzerhund Edition" of Wolfenstein: The New Order, a limited-edition package which includes an 8" articulated statue of the Panzerhund enemy, documents, patches, a steelbook case and all sorts of other stuff. You know what you don't get for your $100? A copy of Wolfenstein: The New Order to play.

The "Panzerhund Edition" is a misnomer. You can't call it an "Edition" if the central product you're offering isn't in the package. This is a collection of Wolfenstein memorabilia to accompany the release of a product, with a hefty price tag.

Bethesda, for what it's worth, does make the absence of the game very explicit on the item's order page, advising customers to, "Keep your pre-order at your favorite retailer and we'll send you these goodies separately -- this way we can ship these boxes worldwide and you're not stuck waiting for your game to come along with an oversized, expensively shipped box."

I have a better suggestion: Don't buy this at all. While it's nice that they're willing to acknowledge manufacturing and distribution problems can result in the late arrival of products, it should be the publisher's responsibility to ensure a complete package arrives when promised and allowing themselves to push that off on to the consumer is something to be discouraged.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=271562Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanPre-order Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes on PS3, get Peace Walker HD free2014-03-06T15:30:00Z2014-03-06T15:30:00Z
The Metal Gear Solid Facebook page has been updated with a post listing a special pre-order offer for Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes available at PlayStation Store. If you purchase Ground Zeroes for PlayStation 3 on PSN anytime before the release of the game on March 18, you will receive a free download of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD.

As of right now, there is no listing for Ground Zeroes on the PlayStation Store, a situation which will likely be remedied soon, but currently renders the listed offer unavailable.

I guess that's not a bad way to get up to speed on the plot if you've not yet played Peace Walker. This offer seems to only be available on the PS3, which would make perfect sense as there's no version of Peace Walker HD available to release on PlayStation 4.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=271439Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanTry to kill Hitler again in Sniper Elite 3's pre-order mission2014-03-05T14:15:00Z2014-03-05T14:15:00Z
505 Games has released new details regarding Sniper Elite 3, including a release date. You'll be able to take down targets this coming June 27 on PC, with releases for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 a few days later on July 1st. And, as they did with Sniper Elite V2, they're offering pre-order customers (at GameStop and "other major retailers") another chance to kill Adolph Hitler in a bonus mission, "Hunt the Grey Wolf."

The mission (teased by the last trailer released for the game) is set in Tobruk, Libya in 1942, currently under Axis occupation. Hitler is making a clandestine visit to the town and has brought a body double along with him. Players will have to explore the environment and determine the real Hitler from the fake before eliminating him. The mission will feature randomized elements, including target identities and locations, so that each playthrough presents a fresh challenge.

This sounds like a ton of fun, actually. Of course, if this bonus follows the course of the similar offer from Sniper Elite V2, it may see wider release sometime after the game launches, meaning you probably aren't going to miss your chance to play it if you hold out.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=271433Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanAmazing Spider-Man 2 to have pre-order bonus at GameStop2014-03-04T08:30:00Z2014-03-04T08:30:00Z
Activision has announced an offer you can take advantage of at GameStop if you plan to purchase The Amazing Spider-Man 2. The "Web Threads Suits Pack," available free with pre-order on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One or PC, will provide four additional costumes for Spidey to don, each providing unique combat bonuses throughout the game. These include a Venom-style black suit, a blue and white "Cosmic" suit, a "Noir" style outfit, and the Tony Stark designed, "Iron Spider" armor.

And they'll all be playable when The Amazing Spider-Man 2 releases on April 29. Oh boy!

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=271191Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanSacrifice lives for solutions in Life Goes On this April2014-02-27T16:00:00Z2014-02-27T16:00:00Z

Life Goes On is a platforming puzzle game in which the only way to progress requires the death of your knights to pave a safe path for the one who gets to make it through alive. As a fan of morbid humor, it's a concept which speaks to me. The game has been announced for a release date of April 16 on Windows, Mac and Linux through Steam.

A pre-order proposition is being made by the developer, offering a 25% discount off the game's full retail price of $12.99 if you order direct from their website.

I think it could be fun, assuming there's a good balance of challenge and frustration. It's always my hope in these games that the difficulty scales at a good pace and allows you to make a couple of mistakes along the way without forcing a lot of repetitive backtracking.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=269512Wesley Ruscherhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Wesley+RuscherSteam now offers self refunds on pre-ordered games2014-01-25T15:00:00Z2014-01-25T15:00:00Z
While generally at the forefront of digital distribution, it has taken Valve's Steam a little time to catch the likes of Origin and GoG in terms of self-activated digital refunds.

Any pre-ordered item that a user has on their store transactions page will now show a link (see image below) that allows users the ability to have the item refunded.

Currently though, refunds seem to only be going back to users Steam wallets and not to the accounts were the funds originated from. Oh Valve, you are almost there.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=269448Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorMAQL Europe reveals pre-order bonus for Senran Kagura2014-01-24T01:00:00Z2014-01-24T01:00:00Z
Senran Kagura Burst is making its way to European shores next month -- with a real life box and actual cartridge and everything! It's also getting a fancy pre-order bonus, according to publisher MAQL Europe.

A 3D lenticular poster featuring the girls of Hanzo Academy awaits those who reserve a copy of the side-scrolling beat-'em-up at GAME in the United Kingdom and at other participating retailers on the continent.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=269313Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthResident Evil 4 HD coming to PC next month2014-01-21T10:20:00Z2014-01-21T10:20:00Z
Capcom has just announced the ultimate HD edition of Resident Evil 4 for PC, coming to Steam worldwide as well as a retail PC version for Europe. This shambles out on February 28, 2014, priced at $19.99.

Resident Evil 4 will look great running in HD at 60 frames per second.

The PC version will include everything from prior versions, including bonus content like the Separate Ways epilogue.

A Steam pre-order campaign has gone live today. You'll get a digital artbook as well as a digital soundtrack copy with your pre-order. As you'ld expect, the Steam version supports achievement, Cloud, Trading Cards, leaderboards, and controller support.

Oh happy day! Muerte!

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=268788Abel Girmayhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Abel+GirmayFable Anniversary goes gold, pre-order bonuses announced2014-01-10T18:30:00Z2014-01-10T18:30:00Z
With just under a month until release, Fable Anniversary has gone gold and soon we will be able to remember what a proper Fable game feels like. Spare me your single-button combat silliness. As is par for the course, pre-order bonuses await the faithful willing to pay for their copies ahead of time. There are three packs, each containing an exclusive weapon and outfit.

These range from the more grounded Peirates Pack, which comes with a cutlass and pirate outfit befitting a swashbuckler, to the sillier Snowspire Pack, a guard uniform with a dead fish of all things for a weapon. The Apollo Pack looks like the winner for me though -- it comes with a hooded rogue costume and crossbow. It still remains to be announced exactly what bonus will go to which retailer, though Amazon is listing the Apollo pack as its own.

Fable Anniversary will release on February 4, 2014 for the Xbox 360.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=267784Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanPre-orders open on Steam for Metal Gear Revengeance2013-12-19T18:00:00Z2013-12-19T18:00:00Z
The PC version of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will finally arrive in a few weeks, and Steam began offering pre-orders earlier today. If your plan is to play the game on launch day, you may as well buy now, as Konami is offering an introductory savings of 33% off its (already budget) price of $29.99 until 10am Pacific tomorrow. Afterwards, the savings drop to 20% off, where it will remain until the game releases on January 9, 2014.

I very much enjoyed my time with Revengeance, though I never did go back for the DLC content. Still, when I feel the urge for some slashy-slashy action, it's probably the game I'll pull off the shelf for the foreseeable future. Hell of a lot of fun.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance [Steam]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=267381Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthFable Anniversary dated: February 4, 20142013-12-12T08:30:00Z2013-12-12T08:30:00Z
Lionhead has announced that Fable Anniversary will launch on Xbox 360 on February 4, 2014 in North America, February 6 in Asia, and February 7 in Europe.

Get all the Fable your mind can take, now with HD 1080p graphics, remastered audio, a new interface, new achievements, and even SmartGlass integration. The Lost Chapters content is also included.

There will be a limited-run box of Fable Anniversary that will include a code for a Launch Day Weapons and Outfits Pack, all housed in an embossed slip case. It will also include a 10th anniversary Lionhead avatar helmet. If you want in on this, preorder now.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=267316Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthAtelier Escha & Logy preorders open now, site launched2013-12-11T10:30:00Z2013-12-11T10:30:00Z

Preorders for upcoming PS3 RPG Atelier Escha & Logy ~Alchemists of the Dusk Sky~ are now open, and ordering from GameStop or Amazon will get you bonus exclusive costumes. Getting yours at Amazon gets you the Escha "Enchanted Witch" Costume, while GameStop gets you the Escha "Apple Pirate" Costume and Logy "Tails Butler" Costume.

You've got time, as the release is set for March 11, 2014.

To go along with this news, Tecmo Koei has release the game's opening cinematic, shown above, as well as a new official website (with lovely background music).

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=267165Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthThief gets a companion app2013-12-09T11:30:00Z2013-12-09T11:30:00Z
This is your future, folks. A thing to go with the thing. Software sidecars.

Thief gets a companion app for iOS and Android. The lite version will populate with news on the upcoming game, as well as trailers, screenshots, artwork, character bios and more.

The full-priced version, set at $2.99, will let you link to the main game to track your stats. It will also give you access to a game wiki created in partnership with IGN, as well as digital maps created by Prima. Also, the first two issues of the official Thief comic will be included in digital form.

GameStop has an exclusive pre-order exclusive that will give you this app for free as well as the full soundtrack by Luc St Pierre and a heist mission worth $4.99.

Thief sneaks out February 25, 2014 in North America.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=267063Wesley Ruscherhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Wesley+RuscherPre-orders open for Street Fighter Deck-Building game 2013-12-07T11:00:00Z2013-12-07T11:00:00Z
Taking it from the streets to the table, Cryptozoic Entertainment is now accepting pre-orders for its upcoming Street Fighter deck-building card game.

Anticipated for release February 2014, the two-to-five player game pits classic Street Fighter heroes and villains against each other in the effort of becoming the "World's Best." Along the way to victory, player's fighters (classics like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and M. Bison) will gain allies and equipment, along with powerful new moves to defeat as many stage bosses as possible -- that is according to the game's official description.

The game will cost $40 and, for a limited time, those who pre-order will receive a Blanka Promo card pack.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=266197Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGameStop still needs to fill 2.3 million PS4 pre-orders2013-11-22T10:15:00Z2013-11-22T10:15:00Z
GameStop sold its entire stock of PS4 systems at launch, and then moved through an extra allocations from Sony. But 2.3 million customers on their "first to know" list are still waiting for the shiny new system, reports Gamesindustry.biz.

This news came from a post-earnings call, as did an interesting stat on GameStop's PlayStation Plus sales. A full one-third of the PS Plus subscriptions GameStop has sold in their lifetime were sold in the last seven days. "And we've been selling them for years," GameStop president Tony Bartel noted.

The same call revealed that GameStop has sold 80 percent more PS4s in one week than the total number of PS3 systems they sold in 2006.

The Xbox One is also on track to outpace the Xbox 360. GameStop's reserved numbers already exceeds the number of Xbox 360s sold in 2005 by 15 percent.

Even with the large number of customers still waiting for their PS4 systems, it seems that GameStop helped Sony to have a really good week.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=266020Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiAmazon's opening up Xbox One pre-orders again tomorrow2013-11-19T18:20:00Z2013-11-19T18:20:00Z
You've had a solid five months to make the arrangements to get an Xbox One. If you want the console immediately but have somehow neglected to pre-order it, Amazon's giving you one last shot. Take advantage of it.

Starting tomorrow, November 20, at 8 a.m. EST/5 a.m. PST, Amazon's opening up a final round of pre-ordering for the Xbox One. Of course, quantities will probably be incredibly limited, so you'll want to make sure you're prompt. Afterward, you can do productive morning stuff, like try to fall back asleep with the excitement of your impending new console.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=265122Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanSimCity going futuristic in Cities of Tomorrow expansion2013-11-07T13:30:00Z2013-11-07T13:30:00Z

SimCity is due to receive its first major content expansion next week with the release of Cities of Tomorrow, which introduces a host of new building types like drone factories and air scrubbers. Check out the latest trailer above to see some of the new innovations.

As much as I love SimCity as a series (particularly when it gets all sci-fi on me), the small map size for cities remains a dealbreaker for me. I miss being able to build a truly sprawling metroplex, instead of a whole bunch of smaller, regional cities. I do quite like the conflict they're setting up in this expansion though, which puts corporate and academic innovation at odds with one another in a tongue-in-cheek manner.

If you're down for that sort of thing, Cities of Tomorrow releases on November 12 and can be pre-ordered for $29.99.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=264636Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGameStop has some Xbox One pre-orders left2013-10-31T11:11:00Z2013-10-31T11:11:00Z
Still need to find an Xbox One pre-order? GameStop has opened pre-orders back up for Microsoft's new console.

GameStop says that, for a limited time, Xbox One standard edition pre-orders can be made online or in-store with a $100 deposit. All that make it in under the wire can expect a launch date Xbox One console on November 22.

GameStop says that they worked with Microsoft to offer their customers another chance to get an order in. They stress that this is your "last chance."

Of course, other retailers have some availability left. I'd recommend Walmart if GameStop doesn't work out. Their layaway plan lets you pick up even after launch date if you don't have the money come Nov. 22.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=264040Joshua Derocherhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joshua+DerocherChivalry: Deadliest Warrior is coming out on November 142013-10-22T13:15:00Z2013-10-22T13:15:00Z
I love everything about the concept of Chivalry: Deadliest Warrior, and I am dying to play with armies of ninjas fighting vikings. We won't have much longer to wait, because the DLC is coming out on November 14. Pre-ordering will get you into the beta straight away.

If you already own Chivalry, you can get the Deadliest Warrior DLC for $14.99, or if you are new to Chivalry you can grab the base game with the DLC for $29.99, which is a pretty sweet deal.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=263579Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenAdventure Time Steam pre-order bonus: Peppermint Butler2013-10-15T05:00:00Z2013-10-15T05:00:00Z
Still deciding which console deserves your Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON'T KNOW! pre-order? Aside from the 3DS-exclusive collector's edition, platform choices seemed a wash. Just pick wherever you have the most friends to join in the co-op fray.

However, a press release throws a wrench into that simple plan. It seems those who pre-order the new Adventure Time on Steam will also received a playable Peppermint Butler, available for download at launch free of cost. Peppermint Butler will otherwise be available as a $2 purchase.

Does this change your purchasing decisions? I love Peppermint Butler, but I think the game has a large enough cast to choose from that I might still stick with getting this on PS3 for easier local co-op. Or 3DS for portability and a cheaper price.


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Gorgeous country panoramic view w/surrounding mountains on 4.65 acres of horse property! RV hookup. New low-e windows, new siding, newer carpet, new tile, newer master bathroom, too many new details to list! Private, quiet setting. The photos say everything. Near the new library and other services. Great country location while still having easy access to the freeway.
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Welcome to the Acton lifestyle! Recently remodeled home in the heart of downtown with lots of upgrades. Beautiful inside, this home boasts granite and natural stone in the remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Newer appliances and paint throughout as well as recent flooring. Vaulted smooth ceilings with newer fans in every room. Formal dining area and a formal living room with 2 fireplaces. Large master bedroom with walk in closet and the master bath is also redone in granite and natural stone with ceramic wood flooring. Plenty of room for your toys with true RV Access and a garage with a separate driveway on the other side. There is even a newer evaporative cooler in the garage to keep it nice and cool. Most of the upgrades have been done in the last 2 years including the oversized 5KW solar system which is fully paid for and included with the home. It has a 10 year warranty and year to date Edison owes a credit. Located across from the community center and a few blocks from Acton Park and distinguished schools . This home has it all! This is NOT a manufactured / prefab home.
Great opportunity, price has been significantly lowered for this beautiful location. Builders, contractors great opportunity. 3.8 acres completely fenced, there are 2.9 acres of usable flat land of a paved road. New well (8gal/min per seller), new 5000 gallon water tank with pump house. FD approved fire hydrant. He has the plans and will give to buyer so they know where he left off. APN 3223-001-003 which is 34,408 SF included to make 3.8 acres. Graded and perk test already complete. Great property to have your horses. Seller is motivated to sell the property so bring all your offers.
Great lot with canyon views! Located less than a mile back off a dirt road. Some possible building sites with minimal grading. Enjoy rural living and build your own dream house.
Over 31 acres in Acton zoned A2. 3 bedroom 2 bath home with an open kitchen and large breakfast area. The family room takes in a great view of the mountains and has a large wood burning fireplace. The property includes a fenced area around the house, a workshop, horse facilities, and a great well per seller. Great backyard with above ground salt water pool and separate jacuzzi.
Residential-Vacant Land offers 5.54 acres of land to build your dream home. There is electricity to the street, homes nearby. Land has a beautiful mountain and city view. This vacant land has great potential. Land is less than 10 min from 14 FWY and near Santa Clarita.
Great opportunity to build your dream home in Acton. 10 Mostly Usable Acres near Angeles Forest Hwy. Less than 4 miles from the freeway. Well maintained road to the property. Beautiful views from west slope.
Mostly Flat Land 4.96 acres Legal Access. Owner will carry the note with 50% down payment.
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Debian lenny 64 Host + KVM + enomalism + Debian lenny 64 Guest + Slow network SOLVED!
i have found out what the problem was:
The Host system has the following ethernet adapter:
00:07.0 Bridge: nVidia Corporation MCP61 Ethernet (rev a2)
The Guest is detecting (i do not know exactly why, but that was not the real problem):
00:03.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL-8139/8139C/8139C+ (rev 20)
The real problem was that the Guest was loading the wrong driver - 3139too, i unloaded it and loaded the 3139cp, and everything is working very fast now. Just copied 1,1GB archive using the 100% of the network capacity!!!
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