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'LEGO Star Wars 2'walkthrough
We're pleased to report our'LEGO Star Wars 2'Walkthrough and Strategy Guide has been a complete hit. The walkthrough has received the most successful first month of publication we've seen at Lunabean, with more hits for the free version…
I'm not going to lie to you.'Monster House'was a disappointing game on every level. The characters move uncomfortably, there are glitches, saves are a problem, and it's oddly difficult for a game that's attractive, primarily, to kids. Of…
I've spent two days LEGO sabering my way through Episodes IV and V of the game, and I have documented my journey in the LEGO Star Wars II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide. I have one more episode to go ("Return…
I just got a call from my favorite friendly salesman over at GameCrazy. It seems my Xbox 360 version of'Splinter Cell: Double Agent'has arrived and is ready to be picked up. Having just read IGN's'Splinter Cell DA'…
October 23, 2006
FIFA 07review FIFA 1
review FIFA 1 - 0 Pro Evo article Stevie coaxes the uninitiated to pick-up the controller review Gary delivers a swift kick in the balls review Simply divine, says Steven Embling review Andrew enters a 2D world brimming with arcade nostalgia review Life
Playstation 3 Launch Titles Revealed Sony has released the list of launch titles for their new console, the Playstation 3. So without further ado, the list:Resistance: Fall of ManNBA 07Genji: Days of the BladeBlazing Angels Squadrons of WWIICall of Duty
A Microsoft spokesperson told TeamXbox that 'the reference to a 100 GB hard drive in a recent presentation in Korea has been misleading and in fact we have no plans to bring a 100GB hard drive to the market. We apologize for any confusion this may have
Cosmic Combo League October 19th - November 16th come anytime between 9 pm - midnight est Combo League Time: Thursdays and Sundays 9pm est Cosmic Encounter Online Designer, Peter Olotka, announced today that the first ever combo league starts this week
Playstation Network Details Sony has also released details of the online service for the Playstation 3, dubbed the Playstation Network. The interface, based on that used on the PSP, will allow Playstation 3 owners to browse online content, play online
October 22, 2006
Business Week on the
Business Week Online yesterday published an article detailing the pitfalls and obstacles facing the Playstation 3. The piece cites reasons for the PS3's uphill battle such as stiff competition from Nintendo and Microsoft, a high price point ($600), manufacturing issues,…
Sometimes a story slips through the cracks and is tragically missed by the Lunabean news team. This is one of those times. On September 14th GameSpot reported that Valve and Majesco Entertainment had announced an agreement which would allow Valve…
Microsoft recently revealed Xbox Live Pipeline, a website which allows you to browse all of the offerings available on Xbox Live Marketplace from your PC. No longer will you be tied to your wireless controller and couch. No longer do…
I'm never a fan of reporting on the latest 'Tony Hawk' soundtrack, as it only serves to remind me that I am no longer a member of the hip and young crowd. Instead, I look at the list (below) and…
I became extremely excited this morning when I saw Allison boot up the Xbox 360. Usually, this means there is some sort of new game demo or content. This was indeed the case as I saw her select 'Splinter Cell…
I just got a call from my favorite friendly salesman over at GameCrazy. It seems my Xbox 360 version of 'Splinter Cell: Double Agent' has arrived and is ready to be picked up. Having just read IGN's 'Splinter Cell DA'…
We're pleased to report our 'LEGO Star Wars 2' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide has been a complete hit. The walkthrough has received the most successful first month of publication we've seen at Lunabean, with more hits for the free version…
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Introducing LunabeanGuides.com (+ a
Hey, did you hear that there's a HUGE gaming season just around the corner? Within the next three months we'll see the launch of two new consoles (the Wii and PS3), along with countless eagerly anticipated games ("LEGO Star Wars…
I'm not going to lie to you.'Monster House'was a disappointing game on every level. The characters move uncomfortably, there are glitches, saves are a problem, and it's oddly difficult for a game that's attractive, primarily, to kids. Of…
We're pleased to report our'LEGO Star Wars 2'Walkthrough and Strategy Guide has been a complete hit. The walkthrough has received the most successful first month of publication we've seen at Lunabean, with more hits for the free version…
Famitsu.com is reporting that the Gamecube version of'The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess'will not be found on store shelves in Japan. Instead, Japanese gamers who want to get their hands on the newest'Zelda'title for the…
Yesterday, Allison was looking at the cover art for'Zelda Twilight Princess'on Amazon. It was the old, black cover that was being used as a placeholder. Today, Allison happened to be looking at the product again, and this time,…
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Licensed toys are ever popular. Every year, the success of a movie or a hot new toy pushes a licensed character into the limelight. Earlier this year, the return of…
Ok, here goes - the Top Holiday Toy List from Toys 'R Us is here! These are the fortunate few which have made it to the top:Blue Man Group Percussion…
Flower Pods are colorful, vibrant, and a treat to look at! So what exactly are Flower Pods? They are speakers you can attach to your iPod, CD player or MP3…
Leap Frog has recalled around 186,000 units of it's Learn-Around Playground Activty Center due to the risk of arm entrapment. Leap Frog has received 145 reports of children being injured…
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Fantasy Land Wooden Blocks
Exceptional quality, vibrant colors, and lots of potential for using one's imagination - that's what makes up this beautiful set of wooden blocks from Haba. Kids will really love to…
A recall has been issued for approximately 273,000 units of Jet Streamers(tm) Water Blasters Pool Toys manufactured and distributed by Wild Planet Toys, Inc. The pool toys are basically water…
Let's welcome the Telestory - an interactive electronic storybook reader from Jakks Pacific. The Telestory is a compact and handy plug and play reading device which encourages your child to…
Ok, here goes - the Top Holiday Toy List from Toys 'R Us is here! These are the fortunate few which have made it to the top:Blue Man Group Percussion…
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CLINTON'S CAMRAThe U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate has passed the Children and Media Research Advancement Act (“CAMRAâ€). CAMRA aims to foment research on the effect of modern media (including the Internet and video games) on children. Senator Clinton, one of CAMRA's main supporters, is reported to have stated that CAMRA "is one more step in the right direction" and that it "will provide parents with better, more current facts about the impact of this new media dominating our kids' lives." coverage at:http://shorl.com/guprupohalagi (GameDaily) Linden Labs, the operator of the popular capitalist-fantasy MMORPG, announced on Monday that a hacker had accessed a Web server for several hours, thereby accessing users’ confidential information, including credit card numbers and passwords. Though no users have reported fraudulent charges or other problems since the incident, the company is asking its 660,000 subscribers to change their passwords in light of the security breach. Coverage at:http://shorl.com/bumepulofohu (SiliconValley.com) Graphics processor giant nVidia is being sued for patent infringement. Scanner Technologies, in their suit launched in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, claims that two of their patents, which disclose a method of manufacturing "ball grid array" devices, have been "deliberately and wilfully infringed" by nVidia. Ball grid array, or BGA devices, are used as components in graphics cards, motherboards, computers, game consoles, cell phones and handheld consoles. Scanner says nVidia has not only sold and is selling devices infringing Scanner patents, but has induced others to infringe as well. Scanner is seeking preliminary and permanent injunctions, as well as damages. We'll keep you updated on developments in this case. Source:http://shorl.com/gupobrebrupebo Ubisoft is justifiably annoyed that a file containing confidential information and images about upcoming games has made its way onto the Internet. An inquisitive web surfer pulled the file from Ubisoft’s FTP site and posted it on the web; the information is disseminating rapidly. Confidential information or trade secrets can be among a company’s most valuable assets, and it is important to protect them carefully (including by using legal documents such as confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure agreements, as well as by implementing effective technological and physical security procedures and practices). This is particularly true in the digital and high-tech context, where hackers and techies delight in ferreting out and distributing information that companies would rather keep confidential. Coverage at:http://shorl.com/defrusemileni(GameSpot) In April of this year, we reported that Atari, Inc. risked being delisted from NASDAQ if its shares did not trade above $1.00 for more than 10 consecutive business days. That deadline ran out on August 30 and Atari failed to meet NASDAQ’s continuing listing requirements, as its share has not broken the $1.00 price. However, Atari intends to request a hearing before the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel, and will remain listed on The NASDAQ Global Market until the panel issues its decision. On August 30, Atari’s share traded at $0.69. In order to bring its trading price above $1.00, Atari could do a reverse split of its share. A reverse split means that the company reduces the number of issued and outstanding shares proportionally among all of the shareholders. For example, each shareholder would get one “new†Atari share for every three “old†Atari shares that they held. Thereby the trading price will increase. Historically, this has shown only to give a struggling company a short lived relief, in that the trading price often will spiralling down under $1.00 again. Coverage at:http://shorl.com/jefistimujypro(Gamasutra) Atari’s website:www.atari.com Following the filing of a lawsuit by Guitar Hero publisher and recent Activision acquisition RedOctane against The Ant Commandos (TAC), over third-party Guitar Hero controllers, TAC has filed a counter-claim, against both Activision and RedOctane, alleging that both companies are violating Federal Antitrust legislation pertaining to the Guitar Hero game and controller bundle. In addition, the counter claim goes on to allege the controller was originally created by Topway Electrical Appliance Co., which partly owns TAC, and that both Activision and RedOctane “copied the identifiable trade dress of the controller†(including its color, shape, and placement of fret buttons located on the controller). In addition, TAC has filed for a preliminary injunction asking the federal court to enjoin Activision and RedOctane from further infringing on the trade dress originally developed by Topway. The injunction also asks the court to allow for fair competition in the market by enjoining the sale of the game/controller “bundle†so that consumers no longer have to purchase both Guitar Hero and the RedOctane controller, but rather may purchase the game and have their choice on which controller to buy. To date, no injunction against TAC has been filed in this matter. RedOctane's original claim alleges, inter alia, unfair competition, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, unfair and deceptive trade practices, false advertising and unjust enrichment on the part of TAC.
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THQ's World Wrestling Entertainment line of games is one of the company's staple franchises year in and year out, but it has also been the source of a number of lawsuits. Already facing a trademark-infringement suit brought by the wrestler formerly known as The Ultimate Warrior and another brought by the WWE itself, which is seeking to have its game license agreement nullified, THQ is yet again facing legal woes. A New York musiciannamed Michael Tumbarello, formerly knows as "Vada," filed a civil suit against the publisher, charging that it used one of his songs in last year's SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 without permission. The suit alleges that Tumbarello’s song titled "King of the Mat" appears in the game in its entirety, and that THQ neither asked for nor was given permission to include the cut. It also alleges that he initially demanded the publisher stop distributing the game to no avail. His claim of at least $12 million in damages is broken down into the following heads of damages (of no lessthan $3 million each): - copyright infringement; - misappropriation of property; - violation of New York civil rights law; and - another charge referenced but not actually specified in the suit. Attempts to contact Tumbarello's lawyer for clarification on the last charge have thus far remained unsuccessful. Coveragehere.
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Xbox 360 Classics -
In various reports, including this one it appears that Microsoft will unveil bargain titles under the Xbox 360 Classics name. So far, this is only confirmed for the UK. The first four titles to be"classics"are Perfect Dark Zero,…
I am oh so very pleased to report the completion of our LB"Lego Star Wars II"Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for the PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360, Gamecube and PC. In it we walk you through each and every level…
I've spent two days LEGO sabering my way through Episodes IV and V of the game, and I have documented my journey in the LEGO Star Wars II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide. I have one more episode to go ("Return…
It's Friday! Time for our Friday video pick. It's a recreation of the classic Monty Python skit,"No. 42 How not to be seen"as performed by the"Halo"team. Hat tip to Wonderland….
In a recent Wall Street Journal article (sub. req.), Square Enix senior VP, Michihiro Sasaki, said,"We don't want the PlayStation 3 to be the overwhelming loser, so we want to support them. But we don't want them to be…
My base of operations is a steamy, dark jungle. My goal? To help the CIA take down a dictatorial president. It's a dangerous task full of risks. That's why I'm writing the LB"Just Cause"Walkthrough and Strategy Guide. I'm…
There is a great disturbance in the Force. Using my Jedi powers I have determined that'LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy"has landed on store shelves. This must be what I'm sensing. Further investigation is required. I shall…
October 1, 2006
CNET reviews PS3With the
With the launch of the PS3 less than two months it's about time somebody got some good hands-on time with the PS3. Such is the case with CNET and their review of the PS3. This is a good, no fanboy,…
In preparation for this weekend's theatrical release of"Open Season", I have been playing and writing an"Open Season"Walkthrough and Strategy Guide. I'm too early in the game to determine whether I like it or not, but I've played…
One of the more exciting extra features of the Wii is the Opera Browser which will allow you to surf the web using the Wii remote. When this feature was first announced, it was to be free. Later, Nintendo said…
Kingdom Hearts II today launched in Europe meaning that there will be some testy Brits and some frustrated Frenchies this weekend. That's where the Lunabean Unofficial"Kingdom Hearts 2"Walkthrough and Strategy Guide comes into play. Yes, for a measly…
If you haven't visited Wii.com recently, then you are missing out on some very interesting videos of the Wii in action. Today, I happened upon a new video of the Wii's photo viewing and editing capabilites and its movie viewing…
My base of operations is a steamy, dark jungle. My goal? To help the CIA take down a dictatorial president. It's a dangerous task full of risks. That's why I'm writing the LB"Just Cause"Walkthrough and Strategy Guide. I'm…