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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.

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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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.

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LEGO Star War II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

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!

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

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

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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.

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Stores nationwide usher in holiday shopping season with big sales (ABC 13 Texas)
The nation's stores ushered in the official start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with midnight openings, a blitz of door busters and other come-ons.

RSS » Top News (The Times and Democrat)
Bridgette, Joseph, Justin, Brandon and DaShaun have a reason to be thankful this holiday season. Read More »

SATURDAY CLOCKWATCH (Sporting Life)
All times GMT. 1657: Barnsley have edged out the Championship leaders Watford 3-2 in a thriller at Oakwell.

WTAE's Holiday Shopping Guide: Toy Safety, Best TVs, Gift Cards (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
Welcome to Pittsburgh's Holiday Shopping Guide — a collection of helpful links and recent reports that aired on WTAE Channel 4 Action News. From toys to gift cards to high-def TVs to recalls, we have the information you'll need to get the best holiday gifts.

WTAE's Holiday Shopping Guide: Toy Safety, Best TVs, Gift Cards (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
Welcome to Pittsburgh's Holiday Shopping Guide — a collection of recent WTAE Channel 4 Action News reports and helpful links. From toys to gift cards to high-def TVs to recalls, we have the information you'll need before buying those holiday gifts.

Nike Football Helmet Straps Recalled
Approximately 235,000 Nike football helmet chin straps have been recalled due the risk of the chin strap's plastic cup breaking. These football helmet straps include children's and adult sizes. Nike…

It's Here - The Top Toys of 2007 List
The holiday season is just around the corner. It's time to make your top toy shopping lists of the best selling, super hot holiday and christmas toys for 2007! Even…

Hot New Toys to Watch Out For - Disney Flix Video Camera
The holiday season is fast approaching. Hot new toys are hitting the toy scene by the minute! Today, the spotlight is on the Flix Video Camera from Disney. The Flix…

The Best Stocking Stuffers
Picking stocking stuffers is never an easy task, especially for kids. There are lots of stocking stuffer options out there such as school supplies, candies or even gift cards. However,…

The Most Unique Toys of 2007!
This is my favorite time of the year. The holidays are around the corner and one can feel the excitement in the air. People are gearing up for their holiday…

I Can Play Guitar from Mattel
Imagine having an instructor to teach you to play the guitar. How about an instructor that costs very little. Sounds good? How about an instructor that you can learn from…

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Wii Supply Short in the UK

The BBCis reportingthat getting a Wii this Holiday season will be quite difficult.

Although Nintendo has upped production, it still cannot meet global demand. To help the Queen's people find the console some industrious people have set uphttp://wii-consoles.co.uk/.

For those of you in the States who are looking for it, you can trythis Wii locator.

Good luck out there!

Xbox Live is 5ive Celebrations

On November 15 Xbox Live will turn five. They grow up so fast *tears*.

To celebrate, Microsoft is holdingall sorts of events.

Of particular interest to me is thePlay and Win Sweepstakes.

In addition, Microsoft has announced that for 48 hours beginning at 12:01 am on Nov. 15th, gamers can downloadCarcassonnefor free AND that it will be giving 500 MS points to anybody who joined Xbox Live in 2002 (that's me!).

Want some more excitement? Hold on to your hats! Original Xbox games will be available for download beginning on Dec. 4. The titles mentioned so far:Halo,Psychonauts,Crimson Skies, andFable. Each of these games will cost 1,200 MS points ($15).

Now is that a birthday celebration or what?

30+ years of gaming up for grabs on eBay
Have US$9,000? Want to blow it on 30+ years and 1,768 pieces of video game nostalgia? Then I have an eBay auction for you!

Check out the auction here.

The consoles: Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Atari Jaguar, Atari Lynx, Coleco ColecoVision, Coleco Gemini, Coleco Telstar, Commodore 64/128, GCE Vectrex, Mattel Aquarius, Mattel Intellivision, Mattel Odyssey 2, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Xbox 360, APF TV Fun, Miscellaneous Handheld Games, Miscellaneous PC Games, SC Eight Thousand, Sega Pods, Miscellaneous TV Games, NEC Turbo Duo, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo NES, Nintendo Nintendo 64, Nintendo Super NES, Nintendo Virtual Boy, Nintendo Wii, Sega Dreamcast, Sega Game Gear, Sega Genesis, Sega Master System, Sega Saturn, SNK Neo Geo, SNK Neo Geo Pocket, Sony Playstation, Sony Playstation 2, Texas Instruments TI 99/4A, VM Labs Nuon.

The games: I can't begin to list them all, and eBay doesn't have the space, so check it all out here,http://videogames.neocurve.com/list.aspx.

I have to say, I am intrigued by the extremely rare Christmas version ofNiGHTS. Too bad it would take $9,000 (plus $1500 in shipping costs) to get my hands on it.

Finally, it's worth pointing out that there's no PS3 on the block. Did this person never buy one, or do they love it so much they just can't part with it. I have my suspicions that the console never made it into the family.

Mario and Miyamoto Retrospective - ABC News

Hey, look, it's the main stream media covering video games. Crazy, I know.

This pieceon ABCNews.com is a good, if basic, look back at the history of everybody's favorite Italian plumber and Shigeru Miyamoto, the designer behindMario, and current President of Nintendo.

And, in case you didn't grow up in the 80's, I embedded aMariocommercial so that you can see the awesomeness that was that decade.

Child's Play 2007 kicks off
Child's Play, the charity brought to us by thePenny Arcadeteam, has officially kicked off its fifth year and is asking the gaming community to donate toys, games, books, and cash to children in 45 hospitals around the world.

If you can spare a few dollars, it's quite the simple process. Either donate directly to Child's Play viaPaypal, orselect a hospitalto view its Amazon "Wish List", then purchase whatever you want from it.

Child's Play raised more than US$1,000,000 last year. Help them break that this year.

'Super Mario Galaxy' US TV spot
The title says it all:

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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.

View the Flickr set

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

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!

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

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Zelda cupcakes
The combination of it being a slow video game news day and my stomach rumbling with hunger has forced me to post the most delicious Zelda cake solution ever created.

Mmm…imagine all of the 8-bit possibilities? Mario cupcakes for my birthday, please.

Hat tip to BoingBoing.net

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

'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.

Need For Speed: ProStreet Sound Check
With the release of Need for Speed: Pro Street, we got to thinking… how does EA get all of the sweet car sounds into the game? We went straight to the source-Block Box-and tapped Jesse Lyon to talk about how they got all the squeals and rumbles right.

Frontlines: Fuel of War Hands On
Frontlines: Fuel of War It's hard to believe that when the original Battlefield 1942 was released it was considered to be a risky game. A huge multiplayer oriented title with lots of weapons, vehicles and massive outdoor maps? Yet the Digital Illusions

PS3 2.0 firmware breaking PS3s?
It's being reported that the latest major PS3 firmware update, version 2.0, could be at the heart of a problem that's causing a number of PS3s to cease working. A notably large number of PS3 owners have hit the official site to voice concerns of their

Swearing with Sixaxis in Ferrari…
It's one of the most surreal moments we've ever had. We extend a hand to Bruno Senna, the GP2 racing ace who has been giving guidance to the development of Ferrari Challenge on PS3, DS and PS2. As he shakes it, we look up to meet his eyes and are quite

Review: Fatal Inertia
Would you like an account, or have you forgotten something? I'd like a play™ account my username will be: review Road-kill review Paul collapses under the weight of the menus… review Simply divine preview Seismic review Richard wades into

PS3 And DivX Confirmed
PS3 joins DivX 'ecosystem' DivX has announced on its own site that 'DivX is currently working to certify PS3 and deliver a superior digital media technology to consumers in the near future. 'Current PS3 end users will be able to add DivX functionality to

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'South Park' takes on 'Guitar Hero' tonight
The kids ofSouth Parkhave played their fair share of video games, and tonight they will be taking onGuitar Heroin an episode oh so creatively titledGuitar Queer-O.

According to the Comedy Central Press Release, Stan's superiorGuitar Heroskills damage his relationship with Kyle when Stan realizes he'd be more successful with another partner.

As long as we don't see a return of Eric'sWorld of Warcraftpoop bucket, I'm all sorts of excited.

On another note, those of you who are looking forward to the release ofRock Star(and who isn't), stop by your local Best Buy for a chance to play it in store. Jer and I had some fun yesterday at our local Best Buy, and I, apparently, have some pretty rockin' drum skills. Pretty soon I'll have to ditch Jer and seek out a new partner. Of course, I'll wait and see how it all works out for Stan and Kyle tonight before making any decisions.

Obsessed with the Guitar Hero video game, Stan and Kyle make a great team and score record points when they play. Stan realizes he has the potential for enormous success if he plays with another partner. He and Kyle break up but, without his friend, Stan quickly folds under the pressure of being a rockstar.

It's official — Bungie branches off from Microsoft
While rumors have been swirling for a couple of weeks now, Bungie Studios and Microsoft made it official today: Bungie is now an independent entity, free from the grasp of Bill Gates and friends. Well, sort of…

Bungie is now a "privately held independent company, Bungie, LLC, in which Microsoft will hold a minority equity interest." Microsoft will retain theHalointellectual property rights, and first right of refusal of publication of any future Bungie creations. In exchange, the people at Bungie are now free to let their creative juices flow, work on projects on which they want to work, and work at a pace with which they are most comfortable.

All in all, it sounds like a everybody wins (particularly the gamers of the world) situation.

Bungie Press Release

Related:
'Halo 3' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Zero Punction Review: 'Halo 3'
Most of you have probably already seen the latest Zero Punctuation review ofHalo 3. However, in case you missed it, here she is in all of her glory:

I am not theHalo 3gamer in this household, for reasons pretty much summed up in the above review. At least Yahtzee has a sense of humor about it. Don't get me wrong. I thinkHalo 3is pretty to look at, but, after a few minutes, that wears off and the game bores me. With that being said, multiplayer is a different story, and is awesome.

Lucky for all of youHalo 3gamers, Jer has managed to fight his way through the boredom (he actually enjoyed the game, as the Heroic campaign is challenging and does require strategy) and has an awesome'Halo 3' Walkthrough and Strategy Guideready for your full enjoyment.

LB Game Guide:'Halo 3' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

For fans of the Zero Punctuation review, you may also enjoy one of my other favorites, thehilarious and accurate 'Bioshock' review.

'Halo 3' Walkthrough and Guide Complete!
Lunabean's UnofficialHalo 3 Walkthrough and Strategy Guide(Xbox 360) provides the most detailed and completeHalo 3strategies available online. With this guide by your side, you will succeed in saving Earth from the dastardly plans of The Truth and High Charity.

Not only does this LB "Halo 3" Game Guide provide aneasy-to-read level-by-level walkthroughthat is chock full of strategies guaranteeing Master Chief's success (even on the more challenging Heroic difficulty), it also contains a detailed location guide toALL 13 SkullsandALL 7 Forerunner Terminals(pictures included in the Screenshot Version).

In addition, this guide explains all aspects of multiplayer includingCoop,Campaign Scoring,Matchmaking,Forge, andTheater.

Other guides tell you what to do. Our guides tell you how to do it. So, if you're looking for "Halo 3" help, you need not look any further. Saving Earth is hard! Let us help!

For our 100% completion guide, please purchase one of the following:

Zelda cupcakes
The combination of it being a slow video game news day and my stomach rumbling with hunger has forced me to post the most delicious Zelda cake solution ever created.

Mmm…imagine all of the 8-bit possibilities? Mario cupcakes for my birthday, please.

Hat tip to BoingBoing.net

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!
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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.

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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.

View the Flickr set

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

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

Atari's Future Uncertain
Atari Inc. has faced serious financial trouble of late, but the company now appears to be in dire straits, according to a delayed financial report filed with the SEC today. Not only did the publisher post a net loss today of nearly $12 million in its

Say Hello to the New PlayStation 2
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World of Warcraft Class Focus - Hunter
If you like dealing ranged damage from a position of relative safety, have we got the class for you! The undeniable leaders in ranged DPS are Hunters in the World of Warcraft. While their burst damage may not always be on par with that of a mage, they

NCsoft Takes Control Of The City Of Heroes
Presumably a response to Cryptic Studios efforts on Microsoft's forthcoming MMO Marvel Universe Online, NCsoft today announced that it has secured complete ownership of the City of Heroes brand and established a new North Californian studio to oversee a

Answer the Fourth Call of Duty Today
Activision and Infinity Ward's highly anticipated FPS, Call of Duty 4 hits store shelves today for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. In what may be the best year in gaming history, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare stands taller than most titles this holiday season.

Slouching Toward Black Mesa
The Escapist this week is themed around stories and storytelling. The article that resonates the most with me is a Tom Rhodes piece called . It explores the connection between the journey of Gordon Freeman and literary explorations of similar

NPD Will No Longer Publicly Provide Games Hardware Sales Data
Newsweek's LevelUp blog has the big news of the day: the monthly releases of NPD sales information for the games industry have (for the time being) come to an end. N'Gai Croal and Geoff Keighly have a lengthy discussion about the withdrawal of that

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News: Four More Hit Virtual Console
Sonic 3D, Alien Soldier, Art of Fighting and Samurai Ghost hit the VC. Details inside… Headlining this week's four re-releases is the Sega Megadrive title Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island. Play as the blue blur in the 3D realm, where he must save the

Guns And Dreadlocks - The Club Vid Inside
Plus: why The Club isn't about butterflies… Link to this: http://news.spong.com/article/14183 You can't catch butterflies with guns. SEGA has just unleashed a brand spanking new video for The Club. Guns and dreadlocks seem to be the order of the day.

Turok is PC-bound
Disney Interactive sends word that its re-imagining of previously-rubbish dinosaur shooter Turok is no longer limited to PS3 and 360 - owners of stupidly expensive PCs can play it as well. Porting duties are being handled by Aspyr Studios and the PC

The State of the Industry in Numbers
Gamasutra has up a pair of articles discussing the numbers from this round of the console wars. One focuses on the current frontrunner, Nintendo. Their numerical superiority is highlighted by the number of million selling titles they currently have on

News: Nintendo To End Famicom Repairs
Twenty-four years on, its game over for Nintendo's first console… The Famicom (or NES, as it was known in the West), Nintendo's first foray into the home console market, was launched in Japan in 1983, and is still repaired by Nintendo for its users

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Nintendo raises annual earnings forecast…again
There's just no denying that Nintendo is, in the words of Big Goron, hot, hot, hot.

For the second time this year Nintendo has raised its annual earnings outlook. The company now expects its operating profits to reach 420 billion yen (US$ 3.7 billion) by the end of the fiscal year. This number reflects an 86% increase over the same period one year ago.

Rumors of the earnings upgrade caused Nintendo's stock to jump 7.8 percent yesterday. When the rumors were confirmed today, stocks slid a bit, down 3.5 percent to close at 66,400 yen.

While Nintendo reaps the rewards of its Wii gamble, Sony may be wallowing in the damage of its PS3 gamble. The electronics giant today reported its financial earnings, with mixed results. While the company, as a whole, posted a small operating profit, the games division nearly doubled its losses over last year, to 96.7 billion yen (US$ 841 million).

Adding salt to Sony's wound, Nintendo was able to lift its annual Wii sales target to 17.5 million units (up 1 million from previous reporting, and only 3 million shy of the Gamecube's total sales), while Sony had to admit PS3 sales will probably fall short of its 11 million target this business year.

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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.

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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

Zelda cupcakes
The combination of it being a slow video game news day and my stomach rumbling with hunger has forced me to post the most delicious Zelda cake solution ever created.

Mmm…imagine all of the 8-bit possibilities? Mario cupcakes for my birthday, please.

Hat tip to BoingBoing.net

Free Guide Weekend –'LEGO Star Wars II'

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