PC and console gaming, from controllers and gaming gear to the titles I am playing.
I bought the Razer Goliathus Control Edition Mouse Pad (Small) from CH Computers at Funan for S$16, where the same pad sells for S$23 at Challenger. I'd been using the free pad bundled with Command & Conquer 3 from 2007.
Just a heads up: starting August 2012, I'll be giving away a Logitech gaming product via a monthly Twitter contest over the next three months, totalling S$620. The contests are open to my Singapore-based readers only.
I pre-ordered my copy of Diablo III: Collector's Edition from Amazon on 14th March 2012. It shipped on 17th May, a day after release, and arrived on the 20th, a Sunday DHL delivery. The game cost US$99.90, with US$19.98 shipping.
SingTel is bringing the 3G/WiFi PlayStation Vita to Singapore, on sale from 14th April 2012 at a recommended S$469, or subsidised through SingTel's price plans. You can pre-order online at singtel.com/PSVita from today, 28th March 2012.
Diablo III arrives on 15th May 2012. You can pre-purchase digitally on Battle.net for S$90, while the retail box costs S$89 in Singapore and RM218 in Malaysia. If you prefer the Collector's Edition box, Amazon sells it for about US$100.
PopCap Games has hit the jackpot, having produced hits like Bejeweled and Plants vs. Zombies. EA has now acquired the studio for US$650 million plus US$100 million in stock and a multi-year earn-out, bringing the total to US$1.3 billion.
Sony Ericsson's Xperia PLAY launches in Singapore exclusively to SingTel customers from 22nd April 2011. Running Android 2.3, this gaming smartphone delivers fast graphics and dedicated slide-out controls alongside the features of a leading device.
Bought Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds from GameScore at Funan. It launched in the US on 15th February 2011, with the Japan and Asia version out only today. Snagged it for S$52.20 after member's discount, thanks Benjamin!
Hoist the sails: Uncharted Waters Online, the historical massively multiplayer online role-playing game, officially launched today in Singapore. It's distributed by Netmarble, the game portal from CJ Internet, a global entertainment company.
Ordered my StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty Collector's Edition from Amazon on 17th July 2010, arriving 29th July, just a day after launch. Once I heard IAH Games would charge S$109 locally, I cancelled my Software Boutique pre-order.
Microsoft has announced Singapore Kinect and new Xbox 360 prices. Kinect with Kinect Adventures is S$229, the 4GB Xbox 360 alone S$339, or bundled with Kinect S$469, and individual Kinect games S$59.90. Everything arrives at the end of August 2010.
Microsoft has renamed Project Natal to Kinect, arriving 4th November 2010, and I'm definitely getting it for my Xbox 360, rumoured at US$150. On the original console Kinect connects via USB plus a separate power cable.
Steam for Mac is now available to download, and you get Portal free until 24th May. As Valve quip, there are strings attached, but they're entirely decorative, swaying in the breeze created by a million players.
Yes! Three years after Blizzard announced it at their Worldwide Invitational in Seoul, StarCraft II finally hits stores on 27th July 2010. It comes as three games: Wings of Liberty, Heart of the Swarm and the Protoss campaign.
Received my copy of Super Street Fighter IV for Xbox 360, thanks to Ian from Microsoft! A worthy follow-up to the original Street Fighter IV, packed with extra characters and refinements, and I can't wait to dive in.
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight launched in Singapore yesterday. I pre-ordered last week at Funan's Challenger, showing my copy of Tiberium Wars for S$15 off the S$69.90 price, paying just S$54.90. I love the goodies that come with pre-orders.
Yes! Time to get a new Mac! Valve has announced it'll bring Steam and Source, its game engine, to the Mac. Steam's library including Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, Portal and Half-Life is coming too.
I received the Birthday Party Bash Wii game by 2K Play three weeks ago and played it on our Games Day, 1st August 2009, celebrating the end of our internship. As the name suggests, it's perfectly suited to birthday parties.
Sharing is caring! qisahn is giving away a copy of Wii Sports Resort. Answer two questions, how many games are in Wii Sports Resort and how many use the MotionPlus, and email them to blog@qisahn.com with your contact details.
Christmas came early on Friday with three parcels! One for Nokia Technophobe Challenge #2, the second the Wii Birthday Party Bash game from 2K Play, and the third two netbook cases. This post covers the Wii game.
EA has announced Command & Conquer 4, shipping sometime next year. Behold, disciples of Nod, the end is near! After almost fifteen years and 30 million games sold, EALA brings the award-winning Tiberium series to an epic conclusion.
Video Games Live Singapore takes place this Friday, 19th June 2009, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium at 8.30pm, with a pre-show from 6.30pm. The two-hour concert has tickets priced at S$55, S$70, S$85 and S$115.