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November 18th, 2009 at 08:00pm
Under Xbox 360
GameFly, the online game rental service …. wait, that’s hardly accurate anymore, let’s start over: GameFly, the media company and rental service entity, is now selling new games on its website, including large items like DJ Hero and Tony Hawk Ride. Those expecting to discover the amazing discounts normally found with the service’s used games will be disappointed to note that the new games are full retail price and include shipping costs and applicable taxes.
Example for Massachusetts:
- A new copy of New Super Marios Bros Wii: $50 for the game + $3 tax + $5 for standard shipping = $58
- The “keep it” price for a member who’s been with the service over a year: $39 + $3 tax + no shipping cost = $42 (members also receive a $5 coupon every quarter, which would make it $37)
The “new” store isn’t a revelation in retail, but perhaps it’ll make more sense later on. GameFly still has some of the best deals in used games we’ve seen.
[Thanks, Chris S.]
GameFly begins selling new games originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 12th, 2009 at 03:00am
Under DS
While it may initially seem the only game releasing this holiday season is something called Modern Warfare 2, some titles — like Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed II and Nintendo’s New Super Mario Bros. Wii — actually have the guts to stand up against the most important game of all time ever seriously. Game rental service Gamefly recently gathered data on which titles its users are actually looking forward to this holiday season, offering the info in one convenient list.
For the all platforms list, the three titles mentioned are unsurprisingly present and joined by other popular recent releases like Batman: Arkham Asylum and Halo 3: ODST. On the home console side of things, the Xbox 360 and PS3’s most popular title is obviously Modern Warfare 2, while the Wii’s big hit is, also expectedly, New Super Mario Bros. Wii. For handhelds, gamers are ticking Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story and Dissidia: Final Fantasy for rental on the DS and PSP, respectively.
Overall, the list is fairly unsurprising, though we guess one could argue that it’s surprising all of these people want to rent Modern Warfare 2 and haven’t already purchased it.
Here’s what you’re Gameflying this holiday season originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tags: assassins-creed-2, batman-arkham-asylum, gamefly, halo-3-odst, modern-warfare-2, new-super-mario-bros, new-super-mario-bros-wii
By Mister-X
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October 22nd, 2009 at 10:00pm
Under Xbox 360
GameFly has released its free “GameCenter” iPhone app, allowing customers of the video game rental service to adjust their queue on the go. However, GameFly co-founder Sean Spector wants the app to be used by a much broader audience than just GameFly subscribers. Speaking with Joystiq, the executive told us that the company has put a lot more functionality into the app and the “GameFly” tab is only one part of the program.
The “Games” tab is essentially a database, with specs, controller details (pretty handy), Achievements, Trophies and reviews. The “News” tab, which can be divided to show specific platforms, is currently a feed from the company’s recently acquired Shacknews. Spector plans on future app updates featuring community functionality, trailers and more news sources.
Spector tells us that he expects “all the functionality that’s in GameFly on the app” in the future. Meaning that users will have access to the full GameFly store and easier queue rearrangement (slide functionality, rather than inputting numbers). For subscribers, the commerce and “Keep It” functionality work just like on the main site, with properly applied discounts and coupons. Spector also noted that those without a GameFly subscription who download the app receive a 15-day free trial.
GameFly seems serious about making the app as useful as possible and is asking for feedback. If there’s anything you want to see after trying it out, send the company an email or leave feedback through the app, which can be found under “Settings” tab.
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GameFly releases ‘GameCenter’ iPhone app originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 30th, 2009 at 03:45pm
Under Xbox 360
With Sega still refusing to respond to inquiries about Alpha Protocol’s release date, it seems retailers are doing the talking for ‘em: GameFly has changed its release date of “the espionage RPG” from October 27th to TBD. The video game rental site has a long-standing history to “simply post information as it is supplied to [GameFly] by the publishers.”
Further requests for clarification from Sega continue to be met by the Sega Wall of Silence[TM]. We have been told by the company’s development director that we should expect “an update shortly via PR.” And for the record, the official release date for Alpha Protocol is still next Tuesday. Sega?
GameFly changes Alpha Protocol release to ‘TBD’ originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 7th, 2009 at 03:00pm
Under Xbox 360
Now, before you panic, just take a moment a listen to us. We’re going to get you through this. Yes, Shacknews is reporting that GameFly has listed Dragon Age: Origins for Nov. 3 and Nov. 19 on the 360 and PS3 respectively, but that’s only two to four weeks after its current October 20 release date. That’s not so bad, is it?
Besides, we’re not even sure this definitely means the game will be late coming to retail — it could just be a GameFly oddity. We’ve put the word out to BioWare for confirmation and we’ll let you know as soon as we hear something. For now, let’s all just take a nice, deep breath. OK?
[Update: Just heard from BioWare's Erik Einsiedel on this: "We're still targeting an October 20 release date. If that were to change, we'd issue a press release."]
[Update 2: Well, it's not a press release, but we just spoke with BioWare's senior PR manager, Matt Atwood, who confirmed that all versions of Dragon Age: Origins will arrive in November. The developer's official word on the revised dates: "We are pleased to announce that Dragon Age: Origins will be released on November 3 in North America and November 6 in Europe for Xbox 360 and PC. The PlayStation 3 version of the game will follow later in November."]
GameFly listing may indicate Dragon Age: Origins delay [update: it's official] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 27th, 2009 at 09:25pm
Under Xbox 360
It appears that a disc compilation of NinjaBee’s Xbox 360 DLC games is in the works for this fall. The NinjaBee Critic’s Choice Collection announcement comes courtesy of a GameFly post which, if history serves us properly, are typically not speculative. The only thing that may be buzzing in our ear as bee-ing iffy is the release date of October 15.
We’ve contacted NinjaBee for confirmation, but were told that it couldn’t provide us any information at this time. Although we’re unaware of what games would be on the disc, NinjaBee’s titles include: Outpost Kaloki, A Kingdom for Keflings, Cloning Clyde, Band of Bugs and many more. We’re leaving the hive door open if the company wants to give us the buzz.
Update: Officially, the company stated it does not comment on rumor and speculation; we were also told to “watch carefully for an upcoming announcement.” But, when explaining the company’s philosophy, a representative said, “If we were to do something like that, we would want to pack as much as we can onto a disc … we’d want to offer a good value there.”
[Thanks, Chris S.]
Rumor: NinjaBee disc compilation releasing this fall [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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