Cop at Best Buy threatens to arrest man for refusing voluntary receipt check

In all the brouhaha over TSA searches, people haven't talked much about another unreasonable search many Americans are subject to daily- the big box retailer receipt check. Receipt checking shouldn't really be an issue- you purchase an item, ... continue

Oh, surprise! Activision gouging StarCraft II fans over game prices

I know Activision is a fashionable target and the new Big, Bad, Evil Villain of the Gaming Industry™ since everybody stopped hating EA quite as much. But Jesus, sometimes they really do dig these holes themselves. Case in ... continue

[VIDEO] Activision could be planning subscription fees for Call of Duty games

Big, potentially horrible news for gamers: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 publisher Activision might be planning a “membership” plan for its popular Call of Duty series, including the best-selling Modern Warfare 2. The video you see below ... continue

Gran Turismo 5 Ultimate Edition costs HOW MUCH?

Because it's been in development for about 43 years and has cost several arms and legs to develop, Sony needs some big sales to justify Gran Turismo 5. You know what would help? If there was a ... continue

Fresh details and screens on extra Modern Warfare 2 maps

Only yesterday, I praised Activision for including five new maps in its next round of downloadable Modern Warfare 2 maps, rather than rehash some old arenas. Well, turns out my sources were wrong: two of the five ... continue

$45 ‘Wii Migration Connection Kit’ is a bunch of damn wires

Know how you're always having to move your Wii from one room to the other? No? Well, uh, stick with me here. Or rather, stick with Nintendo, who are now selling the "Wii Migration Connection Kit" to the ... continue

Thanks, world: Rip-off Modern Warfare 2 DLC sells millions

Sometimes, you just have to stand back and admire the mooing stupidity of the human race. Last month, Activision released a paltry pack of five downloadable maps for Modern Warfare 2. Only three of these arenas were actually ... continue

Uh … WTF?: EA planning to charge for game demos

If videogame publishing giant EA has its way, we could all very soon be paying for larger game demos on our Xbox 360s, PS3s, and Wiis. While demos on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network are currently free, the ... continue

First Modern Warfare 2 downloadable maps are a rip-off

Activision and Infinity Ward just released details and pricing for Modern Warfare 2's first ever downloadable maps, and it's fair to say they're taking the piss somewhat when it comes to cost. The "Stimulus Package" contains five new ... continue

Want to overpay for your Wii? Shop at QVC

A reader at The Consumerist spotted an hilariously bad deal for a Nintendo Wii on shopping channel behemoth QVC. For $362.97, you can treat yourself to the following: - Nintendo Wii console (with Wii Sports) - Go Play Circus ... continue

Microsoft RAISING price of Xbox 360 in UK (and including less content)

Remember how Activision recently announced plans to raise the price of Modern Warfare 2 in the UK? Well, it looks like Microsoft is following suit. Retailers have confirmed to Eurogamer that the price of an Xbox 360 Arcade ... continue

WTF? Activision hiking price of Modern Warfare 2 in UK

Apologies for the recent rash of Call of Duty-related posts, but this kind of thing really gets my goddamn goat. First of all, let me say this much: Modern Warfare 2 looks fantabulous, and I've no doubt it ... continue

Gannett CEO gives up ‘chump change’ – empathy my ass

I first read this story earlier today and was slightly irritated by it and then I read JR Raphael's post here on the Inquisitr about Gannett's CEO; Craig Dubow, making a big deal about taking a pay ... continue