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eb games charging more than retail for some used games

EB Games Overpriced

Every time I’ve ever sold a used game to EB Games, I usually get about 20% to 30% of the retail price for it, then it shows up in the store for 80% to 90% of the retail price, which gives them a pretty decent profit margin already. Now, here’s a case where they’re charging…

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February 5th, 2007 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

burger king sneaks up on gears of war

Gears of War vs Burger King

Recently, it was revealed that Gears of War for the Xbox 360 had broken sales records with over 2 million copies sold since “Emergence Day” back in October 2006. Now it looks as if the dude with the disturbingly large head, the ruler of all things meat, Burger King may be giving Marcus Fenix and gang…

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December 20th, 2006 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful video games

burger king comes to your xbox 360? huh?

Burger King Xbox Games

Not since the old Atari classic “Kool Aid Man” has there been such an odd video game / food tie-in.

The Home of the Whopper has announced an promotion for the holiday season in which they will be offering three surreal Burger King themed games for the Xbox and Xbox 360. Titles include “Pocket Bike…

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October 2nd, 2006 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful video games