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ESRB Comments on Manhunt 2 Re-Rating
A political storm is brewing; what says the ESRB? Rockstar Games' Friday announcement that a modified version of Manhunt 2 had been assigned a rating of 'M' for Mature (after its initial Adults Only rating) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board

World in Conflict demo out now
Sierra's promised PC demo is now out for download, weighing in at a cool 1.2GB and featuring both single-player and multiplayer action. One the single-player side, the demo serves up a tutorial mission - US Airbase - and mission three from the

Halo 3 The Movie: Part One
Real life Halo! That's what this movie promies, or delivers, or whatever - we're guessing that the life-size Warthog that gets spanked around in this action-packed short was built for the ill-fated Halo movie, to be directed by Peter 'Lord of the Rings'

Tory Plans to Curb 'Irresponsible' Games
- In the ongoing battle between politics and video games, UK Conservative Party leader David Cameron has said that developers have a responsibility not to 'promote casual violence, the gang culture and the degradation of women'. While outlining the

Sega Rally: PS3 into PSP will go
Sega's brand-new Sega Rally has got a lot to live up to. Few games can attract gamers over a decade after release (especially early 3D titles), but the feeling of weight, roll and momentum in 1995's Sega Rally is still as convincing now as it was on its

Feature: Summer Drought Survival Guide
For gamers the summer sun brings with it a cold, dark shadow. While cinema goers are being wowed by endless blockbusters, emerging from the theatres with their socks fully knocked off, we are left fighting over the meagre morsels of entertainment that

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'Call of Duty 4' public beta requires tokens

Don't get me wrong. I'm very excited for the multiplayer public beta on Xbox Live ofCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Nonetheless, I am a bit perturbed that Activision is having us, the supportive gamer, jump through a series of hoops to play it.

UPDATE- As pointed out in the comments, this is a Beta, not a Demo. I wasn't thinking straight this morning and I was without coffee. So, I withdraw my crabbiness and fully understand that it's a multiplayer Beta. See the comments for more info.

What else must I do to get the beta?

'Beautiful Katamari' demo available on Xbox Live
Must be some sort of demo week over at Microsoft. First there was the awesomeness that was theBioShockDemo, now they're serving up the lovliness that is theBeautiful Katamaridemo.

Beautiful Katamariwill be released in its entirety on October 15th for both the Xbox 360 and PS3.

Glitch in 'BioShock' demo
As if the game weren't creepy enough, a glitch has been found in theBioShockdemo that allows you to walk aroundoutsideof Rapture.

Toys 'R' Us selling 'BioShock'?!?

Joystiq isreportingthat some Toys 'R' Us's have broken the street date forBioShockand have begun selling it.

Our local Toys 'R' Us opens at 10am, so I'll call then to find out if they have it. I'll update this post to let you know.

UPDATE: One store said, "I haven't gotten it yet. Call back at 12 or 1." The other said, "The street date is 8/21." It seems that perhaps, that second store had been tipped off because his response was so quick and automatic. That's all he said to me.

I'll follow up at noon to see if the first store hasn't caught on yet.

UPDATE 2: The cat is out of the bag. Toys 'R' Us stores have received a fax telling them not to break the street date. At my local GameCrazy, the employee said that they had received a call from corporate telling them the same.

PS3 not harder to develop for than Xbox 360

The other dayI ponderednews thatMaddenon the Xbox 360 looks and plays better than on the PS3 and that PS3Splinter Cell Convictionlead programmer said that"the PS3 can’t handle AI nearly as well as the 360."

Now, we havenewsout of another Ubisoft development team, theGhost Recon Advanced Warfighter (GRAW)team, saying that, "It's not harder to develop on the PS3 than it is on the 360, it's just a different console. Developers might say it's harder because it just takes time to understand the technology, we're still early in the lifecycle."

There you have it. As I surmised, it's just a matter of time before developers figure out how to get the most out of the PS3. I am looking forward to that day.

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The Unstoppable Engine of Jericho
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News: Metroid Prime 3 Gets First Review!
Curious to see what score Nintendo Power gave Metroid Prime 3: Corruption? Well, don't be shy, take a look… America's official Nintendo magazine (for now, as it's in the process of being outsourced) Nintendo Power reviewed Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

The Wii won, but for how long?
To fade or not to fade, that is the question. Fact: Nintendo's Wii is on track to outsell Sony's record-setting PS2 at 115 million units sold. That's according to comparative NPD sales data for both systems. No other console has sold faster in its first

Game Console Report Card — Fall 2007 edition
A new school year is creeping ever closer, and it's time for the editors of GamePro to grade the year in gaming. CURVE ALERT Eagle-eyed readers may notice a few small score changes between this online report card and the report card featured in the

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike
Developer Slant Six Games is moving into the final phase of development on the latest SOCOM game for the PSP, Tactical Strike, and we got a chance to get our hands on a not-quite-beta version of the game at a recent press event. Where the last two SOCOM:

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BarbieGirls.com - Barbie Girls Take The Virtual World By Storm!
We've heard of virtual pets. Now it's the turn of virtual dolls! Barbie is all set to become the next internet revolution with the new Barbie Girls. And Barbie has…

Fisher-Price Recall of Dora, Diego, Sesame Street Licensed Character Toys Alarm Parents
Of late we've seen a huge number of toy recalls due to the hazards they pose to young kids. The latest and one of the most shocking toy recalls was…

The World Of Germs
Anyone interested in the "World of Germs"?? I know tons of budding young scientists who are! With this nifty science kit from Scholastic's The Magic School Bus series by the…

Be-Bratz.com Takes Bratz into the Virtual World - MGA's Answer to BarbieGirls.com??
Oh, look what we have here - it's Be-Bratz.com, MGA's answer to Barbie Girls! Hot on the heels of Mattel's BarbieGirls.com and virtual Barbie Girls comes MGA Entertainment's Be-Bratz.com, a…

Magic the Gathering Tenth Edition Now Available!
Wizards of the Coast released the 10th edition of the very popular trading card game Magic The Gathering on July 14th, 2007. A Worldwide Magic Game Day was also celebrated…

Thomas the Tank Engine Toys and Games
The adorable Thomas the Tank Engine has captured the hearts of little girls and boys for years. The Thomas the Tank Engine saga began as a series of books, and…

Easy Bake Oven Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Hasbro have announced the recall of the Easy Bake Oven models sold between May 2006 and July 2007. The recall is widespread…

BarbieGirls.com - Barbie Girls Take The Virtual World By Storm!
We've heard of virtual pets. Now it's the turn of virtual dolls! Barbie is all set to become the next internet revolution with the new Barbie Girls. And Barbie has…

The Interactive Scoop 'n' Shoot Basketball R/C Game from Kid Galaxy
I recently tried out a cool new basketball game which really stood apart from the rest. The reason it is different is that it is totally remote controlled! The game…

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LB's Top 10 Underrated Games
Below you will find the Lunabean list of Top Ten Underrated games. While some may have received critical acclaim, they just didn't get the attention they deserved. Others, in our opinion, were just unfairly reviewed by critics.

Please note, because they are our underrated games, the list sticks to console titles, and they are all fairly recent games (the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube generation, if you will). Enjoy!

10 - The Operative: No One Lives Forever (PC, PS2)

In No One Lives Forever you play as Agent Cate Archer, a covert agent for UNITY, an international agency tasked with combating terrorism around the world. What's more, Cate, is witty, talented and drop dead gorgeous. With a flower-power 60s backdrop, think of NOLF as 007 Goldeneye meets Deus Ex meets Austin Powers.

Yes, the critics loved this one, but something about Agent Archer intimated the guys and prevented them from actually purchasing it in respectable numbers.

Check out the remaining 9 underrated games!

'Zelda: Twilight Princess'walkthrough success

Just a little note to say 'thanks' to everyone making use of our Zelda: Twilight Princess walkthrough.

It has become our most heavily trafficed walkthrough, and is on the way to defeating our current best seller, the LB LEGO Star Wars II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide.

While our Zelda: Twilight Princess guide will work for both Nintendo Wii and Gamecube versions of the game, it is our suspicion that many are waiting to get their hands on a Wii before playing it (and rightly so). With that being said, we know that our walkthrough will only continue to grow in popularity. So, thanks.

And, remember, if you need any help fighting your way through Hyrule, check out our walkthrough, as we've already helped thousands of people get through the game.

LB's Zelda: Twilight Princess Walkthrough and Strategy Guide.

A Wii Workout: When Video Games Hurt

Nintendo sure is getting some fancy press. First it was the focus of the week by The New Yorker's financial writer, now the Wall Street Journal is lending some ink the Mario factory's way. However, while The New Yorker focused on the business side of Nintendo, the WSJ opted to focus on whimsical side, with reports of Wii injuries nationwide. Apparently the swinging motion required with many of the Wii Sports titles has caused a few shoulder and elbow pains, along with a number of broken lamps. It's a cute article. Read it here.

Gamecube'Zelda: Twilight Princess'in stores today — Wii walkthrough will work

Today is a huge day for Gamecube gamers in the US, as today is the day when Gamecube version of 'The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess' begins trickling onto store shelves. Booya!

I say 'trickling' because a) the game just shipped yesterday, so some stores won't receive their copies until later this week, and b) there is a rumored (although unconfirmed) shortage of 'Zelda: TP'.

You may be wondering whether our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for the Wii will work for the Gamecube version. The answer, is yes, but with some stipulations.

First, in the 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' walkthrough we do give controls specific to the Wii. However, this is only done because the Wii controls are so new, and Gamecube gamers should have no problem following the game's controller instructions ('Zelda' games have never been known to have difficult controls).

Second, the Wii version of the game is actually a mirrored version of the Gamecube game. Nintendo did this so Link, who is normally a lefty, would have his sword in his right hand for Wii gamers, making for a more natural Wii controller movement. This mirroring means, when using our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' guide, you'll have to go left when we say right, and east when we say west (and the other way around). As long as you're aware of this, you should have no trouble using the guide.

LB's 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Donate to Comic Relief, get a'LEGO Star Wars 2'cheat AND free walkthrough

For those of you who are neither British, nor in the know (don't worry, I was neither of these things ten minutes ago), today is Red Nose Day, a day designated by Comic Relief as one where they provide the entertainment, while we provide the donations to their poverty-busting charity.

While I'm bummed at this moment that we don't get BBC One, as that is where most of the entertainment is being provided (and it's a fantastic line-up), I am pleased that I can help out in my own way by donating via the Traveller's Tales Games website. In return for my donation of ANY amount, I will receive a cheat code for LEGO Star Wars II which will place a funny red nose on each of the game's characters.

Because we so applaud the efforts of Comic Relief here at Lunabean.com, we will add to your funny red nose our downloadable LEGO Star War II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for free.

In order to claim your guide, please forward your donation receipt to us at info @ lunabean.com with the subject line "Red Nose Day". Please omit any personal details found within the receipt before sending it our way. Let us know if you'd like the text-only (printer-friendly) or screenshot version of the guide, and we'll send it off ASAP.

Please note, this offer is only good through today, Friday, March 16th, 2007.

Donate now
LEGO Star War II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Free Guide Weekend:'Zelda Twilight Princess'

UPDATE

If you're here now, you missed the free weekend. But, don't feel too bad because we're offering you a coupon!

Yes, for simply visiting this page hoping for a free guide, you are being rewarded. You can either purchase the individual guide or join the LunaPass.

Zelda Twilight Princess Screenshot Guide - Save $2!
Enter Coupon Code: CPN4455244179

Sign up for the LunaPass (all guides, one low price) - Save $3!
Enter Coupon Code: 1279861FD5

END UPDATE

As a special treat each weekend, we'll make available one our our high quality, professional, PDF walkthroughs for you to enjoy, for FREE!

That's right. Between now and Sunday night at 9pm PDT, you can download LB's Zelda Twilight Princess Walkthrough and Strategy Guide, Screenshot Version for FREE, a $7.95 value (Adobe Reader required).

If you like what you see, you can sign up for the LunaPass, our exclusive subscription service which gives you instant access to ALL of our walkthroughs for $15.95.

You can also purchase any of our walkthroughs a la carte by visiting LunabeanGuides.com.

Have a great weekend and happy gaming!

Download Now:
LB's Zelda Twilight Princess Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Sign up for the LunaPass

Zelda: Wind Waker gashaphon figures
I stumbled upon this flickr set today, and thought I'd share.

What I wouldn't give to have these little guys running around my house.

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A creepier version of'Resident Evil 4'
I would easily place Resident Evil 4 on my list of top ten video games. It was beautiful, creepy, challenging and a hell of a lot of fun. I will forever have etched in my brain the experience of innocently entering the game's 19th century Spanish village, then suddenly being cornered by 19th century zombies with 21st century chainsaws. A lot of swearing and nervous laughter followed.

For this reason I am conflicted regarding this video of the "Hooked Man Version" of RE4. According to HardestBoss this version was ditched because it was "too paranormal" for the Resident Evil plot. However, it was also this version that made Capcom's Shinji Mikami warn gamers, "Don't pee your pants".

I say I'm conflicted because, of course, I want more RE4. However, it was perfect as is, and, for some reason, baby dolls with ankle-slashing knives just doesn't seem to fit. Still, it's fun to watch:

Oh, and if you haven't played RE4 yet, get on it! Here's the LB RE4 Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Gamecube'Zelda: Twilight Princess'in stores today — Wii walkthrough will work

Today is a huge day for Gamecube gamers in the US, as today is the day when Gamecube version of 'The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess' begins trickling onto store shelves. Booya!

I say 'trickling' because a) the game just shipped yesterday, so some stores won't receive their copies until later this week, and b) there is a rumored (although unconfirmed) shortage of 'Zelda: TP'.

You may be wondering whether our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for the Wii will work for the Gamecube version. The answer, is yes, but with some stipulations.

First, in the 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' walkthrough we do give controls specific to the Wii. However, this is only done because the Wii controls are so new, and Gamecube gamers should have no problem following the game's controller instructions ('Zelda' games have never been known to have difficult controls).

Second, the Wii version of the game is actually a mirrored version of the Gamecube game. Nintendo did this so Link, who is normally a lefty, would have his sword in his right hand for Wii gamers, making for a more natural Wii controller movement. This mirroring means, when using our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' guide, you'll have to go left when we say right, and east when we say west (and the other way around). As long as you're aware of this, you should have no trouble using the guide.

LB's 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

A Wii Workout: When Video Games Hurt

Nintendo sure is getting some fancy press. First it was the focus of the week by The New Yorker's financial writer, now the Wall Street Journal is lending some ink the Mario factory's way. However, while The New Yorker focused on the business side of Nintendo, the WSJ opted to focus on whimsical side, with reports of Wii injuries nationwide. Apparently the swinging motion required with many of the Wii Sports titles has caused a few shoulder and elbow pains, along with a number of broken lamps. It's a cute article. Read it here.

LB's Top 10 Underrated Games
Below you will find the Lunabean list of Top Ten Underrated games. While some may have received critical acclaim, they just didn't get the attention they deserved. Others, in our opinion, were just unfairly reviewed by critics.

Please note, because they are our underrated games, the list sticks to console titles, and they are all fairly recent games (the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube generation, if you will). Enjoy!

10 - The Operative: No One Lives Forever (PC, PS2)

In No One Lives Forever you play as Agent Cate Archer, a covert agent for UNITY, an international agency tasked with combating terrorism around the world. What's more, Cate, is witty, talented and drop dead gorgeous. With a flower-power 60s backdrop, think of NOLF as 007 Goldeneye meets Deus Ex meets Austin Powers.

Yes, the critics loved this one, but something about Agent Archer intimated the guys and prevented them from actually purchasing it in respectable numbers.

Check out the remaining 9 underrated games!

Donate to Comic Relief, get a'LEGO Star Wars 2'cheat AND free walkthrough

For those of you who are neither British, nor in the know (don't worry, I was neither of these things ten minutes ago), today is Red Nose Day, a day designated by Comic Relief as one where they provide the entertainment, while we provide the donations to their poverty-busting charity.

While I'm bummed at this moment that we don't get BBC One, as that is where most of the entertainment is being provided (and it's a fantastic line-up), I am pleased that I can help out in my own way by donating via the Traveller's Tales Games website. In return for my donation of ANY amount, I will receive a cheat code for LEGO Star Wars II which will place a funny red nose on each of the game's characters.

Because we so applaud the efforts of Comic Relief here at Lunabean.com, we will add to your funny red nose our downloadable LEGO Star War II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for free.

In order to claim your guide, please forward your donation receipt to us at info @ lunabean.com with the subject line "Red Nose Day". Please omit any personal details found within the receipt before sending it our way. Let us know if you'd like the text-only (printer-friendly) or screenshot version of the guide, and we'll send it off ASAP.

Please note, this offer is only good through today, Friday, March 16th, 2007.

Donate now
LEGO Star War II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Free Guide Weekend –'LEGO Star Wars II'

UPDATE

If you're here now, you missed the free weekend. But, don't feel too bad because we're offering you a coupon!

Yes, for simply visiting this page hoping for a free guide, you are being rewarded. You can either purchase the individual guide or join the LunaPass.

LB's LEGO Star Wars 2 Screenshot Guide - Save $2!
Enter Coupon Code: CPN9442555565

Sign up for the LunaPass (all guides, one low price) - Save $3!
Enter Coupon Code: 1279861FD5

END UPDATE

This weekend, you have the chance to sample the LB 'LEGO Star Wars II' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for FREE!

To access the FREE guide, simply visit the LB LEGO Star Wars II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide, Screenshot Version between now and 9pm PST on Sunday, May 6, 2007. This is a $7.95 value (Adobe Reader required).

If you like what you see, you can sign up for the LunaPass, our exclusive subscription service which gives you instant access to ALL of our walkthroughs for only $14.95.

You can also purchase any of our walkthroughs a la carte by visiting LunabeanGuides.com.

Have a great weekend and happy gaming!

Download Now, for FREE!
LB's LEGO Star Wars II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide, Screenshot Version

Sign up for the LunaPass

Free Guide Weekend:'Zelda Twilight Princess'

UPDATE

If you're here now, you missed the free weekend. But, don't feel too bad because we're offering you a coupon!

Yes, for simply visiting this page hoping for a free guide, you are being rewarded. You can either purchase the individual guide or join the LunaPass.

Zelda Twilight Princess Screenshot Guide - Save $2!
Enter Coupon Code: CPN4455244179

Sign up for the LunaPass (all guides, one low price) - Save $3!
Enter Coupon Code: 1279861FD5

END UPDATE

As a special treat each weekend, we'll make available one our our high quality, professional, PDF walkthroughs for you to enjoy, for FREE!

That's right. Between now and Sunday night at 9pm PDT, you can download LB's Zelda Twilight Princess Walkthrough and Strategy Guide, Screenshot Version for FREE, a $7.95 value (Adobe Reader required).

If you like what you see, you can sign up for the LunaPass, our exclusive subscription service which gives you instant access to ALL of our walkthroughs for $15.95.

You can also purchase any of our walkthroughs a la carte by visiting LunabeanGuides.com.

Have a great weekend and happy gaming!

Download Now:
LB's Zelda Twilight Princess Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Sign up for the LunaPass

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The Smart Cycle from Fisher-Price
Fisher-Price is aiming to tackle the obesity epidemic which is rampant in kids today with the new Smart Cycle. What is the Smart Cycle, anyway? It's a stationary bike very…

Be-Bratz.com Takes Bratz into the Virtual World - MGA's Answer to BarbieGirls.com??
Oh, look what we have here - it's Be-Bratz.com, MGA's answer to Barbie Girls! Hot on the heels of Mattel's BarbieGirls.com and virtual Barbie Girls comes MGA Entertainment's Be-Bratz.com, a…

Magic the Gathering Tenth Edition Now Available!
Wizards of the Coast released the 10th edition of the very popular trading card game Magic The Gathering on July 14th, 2007. A Worldwide Magic Game Day was also celebrated…

Easy Link Internet Launchpad from Fisher-Price
The Easy Link Internet Launchpad is a pretty useful thing for parents to have. Especially parents who have adventureous preschoolers who love to explore mom's and dad's computers. It's a…

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Cell Phones for Kids (BusinessWeek)
A brand-new batch of cell phones takes aim at kids as young as 5

This month's find: The elusive Nintendo Wii (Baltimore Sun)
The first time Adam Wallis wanted a Wii, he sat outside for 12 hours on a bitterly cold Sunday in November while he waited for a Target in Glen Burnie to open its doors.

Pre-Market Snapshot: Payrolls Sink Futures (Seeking Alpha via Yahoo! Finance)
Payrolls Fall Short Earnings watch: P&G beats by $0.01, announces $30 billion buyback Tim Hortons net drops, is in-line Silver Wheaton misses on EPS, sales

Mattel: Cheap Asian Manufacturing Trumps Safety Standards (Seeking Alpha via Yahoo! Finance)
David Phillips submits: Mattel Inc. is recalling 1.5 million Chinese-made toys, which resulted in a charge of about $28.8 million for the second-quarter ended June 30, 2007. A contract manufacturer in China, using a non-approved paint pigment containing lead, made the toys for Mattel's Fisher-Price unit, which included popular characters [...]

New Bratz Movie, New Bratz Message? (WPVI-TV Philadelphia)
The Bratz universe was humming along as usual this week at the Toys "R" Us flagship store in Manhattan. Like bees to honey, little girls buzzed about shelves lined with those famous pouty dolls with huge heads, plush lips to put Angelina to shame, and bared, toned midriffs.

Ex-Prisoner Of War Donates Toys To Hospitalized Kids (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
Former prisoner of war and new mother Jessica Lynch is donating stuffed animals to children.

Reporter Tours Flea-Ridden Home Of Accused Teenage Killer (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
The home was infested with fleas, full of filthy bedding and littered with animal feces. The plumbing was backed up, much of the furniture was broken and the unmistakable stench of cat urine filled the air.

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'Zelda: Twilight Princess'walkthrough success

Just a little note to say 'thanks' to everyone making use of our Zelda: Twilight Princess walkthrough.

It has become our most heavily trafficed walkthrough, and is on the way to defeating our current best seller, the LB LEGO Star Wars II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide.

While our Zelda: Twilight Princess guide will work for both Nintendo Wii and Gamecube versions of the game, it is our suspicion that many are waiting to get their hands on a Wii before playing it (and rightly so). With that being said, we know that our walkthrough will only continue to grow in popularity. So, thanks.

And, remember, if you need any help fighting your way through Hyrule, check out our walkthrough, as we've already helped thousands of people get through the game.

LB's Zelda: Twilight Princess Walkthrough and Strategy Guide.

A Wii Workout: When Video Games Hurt

Nintendo sure is getting some fancy press. First it was the focus of the week by The New Yorker's financial writer, now the Wall Street Journal is lending some ink the Mario factory's way. However, while The New Yorker focused on the business side of Nintendo, the WSJ opted to focus on whimsical side, with reports of Wii injuries nationwide. Apparently the swinging motion required with many of the Wii Sports titles has caused a few shoulder and elbow pains, along with a number of broken lamps. It's a cute article. Read it here.

Donate to Comic Relief, get a'LEGO Star Wars 2'cheat AND free walkthrough

For those of you who are neither British, nor in the know (don't worry, I was neither of these things ten minutes ago), today is Red Nose Day, a day designated by Comic Relief as one where they provide the entertainment, while we provide the donations to their poverty-busting charity.

While I'm bummed at this moment that we don't get BBC One, as that is where most of the entertainment is being provided (and it's a fantastic line-up), I am pleased that I can help out in my own way by donating via the Traveller's Tales Games website. In return for my donation of ANY amount, I will receive a cheat code for LEGO Star Wars II which will place a funny red nose on each of the game's characters.

Because we so applaud the efforts of Comic Relief here at Lunabean.com, we will add to your funny red nose our downloadable LEGO Star War II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for free.

In order to claim your guide, please forward your donation receipt to us at info @ lunabean.com with the subject line "Red Nose Day". Please omit any personal details found within the receipt before sending it our way. Let us know if you'd like the text-only (printer-friendly) or screenshot version of the guide, and we'll send it off ASAP.

Please note, this offer is only good through today, Friday, March 16th, 2007.

Donate now
LEGO Star War II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Gamecube'Zelda: Twilight Princess'in stores today — Wii walkthrough will work

Today is a huge day for Gamecube gamers in the US, as today is the day when Gamecube version of 'The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess' begins trickling onto store shelves. Booya!

I say 'trickling' because a) the game just shipped yesterday, so some stores won't receive their copies until later this week, and b) there is a rumored (although unconfirmed) shortage of 'Zelda: TP'.

You may be wondering whether our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for the Wii will work for the Gamecube version. The answer, is yes, but with some stipulations.

First, in the 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' walkthrough we do give controls specific to the Wii. However, this is only done because the Wii controls are so new, and Gamecube gamers should have no problem following the game's controller instructions ('Zelda' games have never been known to have difficult controls).

Second, the Wii version of the game is actually a mirrored version of the Gamecube game. Nintendo did this so Link, who is normally a lefty, would have his sword in his right hand for Wii gamers, making for a more natural Wii controller movement. This mirroring means, when using our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' guide, you'll have to go left when we say right, and east when we say west (and the other way around). As long as you're aware of this, you should have no trouble using the guide.

LB's 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

A creepier version of'Resident Evil 4'
I would easily place Resident Evil 4 on my list of top ten video games. It was beautiful, creepy, challenging and a hell of a lot of fun. I will forever have etched in my brain the experience of innocently entering the game's 19th century Spanish village, then suddenly being cornered by 19th century zombies with 21st century chainsaws. A lot of swearing and nervous laughter followed.

For this reason I am conflicted regarding this video of the "Hooked Man Version" of RE4. According to HardestBoss this version was ditched because it was "too paranormal" for the Resident Evil plot. However, it was also this version that made Capcom's Shinji Mikami warn gamers, "Don't pee your pants".

I say I'm conflicted because, of course, I want more RE4. However, it was perfect as is, and, for some reason, baby dolls with ankle-slashing knives just doesn't seem to fit. Still, it's fun to watch:

Oh, and if you haven't played RE4 yet, get on it! Here's the LB RE4 Walkthrough and Strategy Guide