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NZXT Epic Humpday Giveaway

In celebration of Leap Year, NZXT is anteing up their Humpday Giveaway by putting their epic high-end Hybrid Full Tower chassis away. That's right everyone, if you're looking for a major chassis update you can consider this week your lucky day! You guys will all equally have a chance to win a Switch 810 case from NZXT. Remember guys, this is the FIRST time NZXT has decided to give the Switch 810 away to their fans. This ALSO was released January 17th. What a sweet treat for everyone to get the latest technology for free! The rules are simple: share the Humpday post, like NZXT's Facebook page, and *hope* to win on Friday (March 2nd)  when they announce one fortunate winner. Who will be crowned the new Switch 810 owner? Will it be you or a foe?

Click here to play NZXT's Humpday Giveaway (every Wednesday).

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Mass Effect 3 is Better With Kinect

Anyone out there picking up a copy of Mass Effect 3 for the Xbox 360? If you also own a Kinect, you should really read this article then. This is your guide to all the voice commands you can utilize ingame while you're stuck in a heated battle between the Reapers and Cerberus in a life or death situation. It's so intense that you just don't want to pause for a few seconds to order your squad mates to use their special abilities. Instead, you can easily command your squad using this list Microsoft created that will be your cheat sheet for giving out orders to your team via Kinect. View it, save it, print it out - hey it's yours to keep. Let me know if you guys actually dig the Kinect! I'm not big on the whole voice system like Siri and all that BS. But for ME3, it makes a lot of sense and sometimes you just can't affordto put a heated battle on pause.

Kinect Voice Command Cheat Sheet:

For more details, click here.

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Prepare For the Return of Claptrap!

VAULT HUNTERS WANTED. It's about time we received news around Borderlands 2. It seems like it's been too long since we last heard any updates about this kick ass game. I'm dating as far back since PAX Prime 2011. But, I'm glad this time around we get an official date of when we can expect this awesome sequel to arrive. If you don't really hear from me this fall, you'll know that I'm out hunting for the vault in the world of Pandora ;)

Don't forget to check out this awesome Doomsday trailer of Borderlands 2. What class are you going to play? I have my heart set on the new siren!

Click here to watch the Borderlands 2 trailer in high definition.

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Mass Effect 3 Extended Take Back Earth Trailer

Bioware's marketing efforts aren't going to waste with this latest cinematic release. The world premiere of the Take Back Earth trailer made its debut during a new episode of The Walking Dead (my one and only FAVORITE TV show). What's better than The Walking Dead and Mass Effect 3? Probably being able to play the final production instead of the demo. This cinematic trailer is definitely worth watching. I watched it 5 times already and I still get goosebumps. I can't help but also feel regretful about what happened back at Virmire after seeing Ashley return in this trailer. She looks TOTALLY different than she did in the first Mass Effect. It's almost like Bioware decided to give her a makeover entirely - which is for the better since she looks absolutely gorgeous in the CGI trailer. Honestly, even with her beauty she was certainly lacking charm. She was rather racist (no different than Ceberus IMO) and annoying overall. I HAD to let her go. Oh well, but at least I have Kaidan :)

If you guys haven't downloaded the demo yet, what exactly are you waiting for?! I played the demo last week and it was awesome. Especially the single player mode as it brought back a combined gameplay feel from part 1 and 2 along with something new. The combat system is extremely responsive and versatile. The melee enhancement really goes along way to improve up close encounters. Those who enjoy going Rambo status will certainly appreciate the Omniblade ;) Just be sure to not run wild and take cover often if you are playing a higher difficulty - like insane mode.

Click here to watch Take Back Earth Extended Trailer in hi-def.

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Forces of Nature DLC Due March 27th

WOO!!! Finally another DLC releases for my #1 favorite game of all time - Gears of War 3. Forces of Nature will include new content in terms of multiplayer maps, including the return of the best map in Gears of War 2. That's right baby, Jacinto map will be back and better than ever in this next DLC installment. Other maps include Aftermath, Artillery, Cove, and Raven Down.  More pre-order skins will be part of the package deal as well. Anyone with the Season Pass or chooses to pay 800 Microsoft Points ($10) will gain 5 new weapon skins with 2 that are only available through this DLC. There's going to be a few brand new achievements to unlock along with new Easter Eggs to discover. The Easter Eggs will be Elemental Cleavers hidden away in 4 of the maps. You will need to find all 4 if you hope to unlock one of the achievements. The Gears just keep turning! What are you guys waiting for? March 27th is go time baby!

Character Skins

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Debut of FemShep's Mass Effect 3 Trailer

It's official guys - the default FemShep has been revealed and this is her debut appearance in the new Mass Effect 3 trailer! As many of you can recall, her new look was based on the results of the Facebook polls (supposedly) voiced by fans of the series. Particularly by those who enjoy the female Shepard better than her male counterpart. Of course FemShep's popularity isn't based off her gender, but rather the voice actor behind her role - Jennifer Hale. Jennifer Hale is incredible and she makes the female Commander Shepard believable as a character and War Hero.

I'm really not sold into this new look. There was nothing wrong with the default appearance Bioware set for FemShep in the original Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2. I'm very disappointed with the direction they went with her appearance. I mean REALLY, does she have to be a true ginger with red hair and freckles? Worst part is that the red hair wasn't the original victor of the pool. The blonde version was the one that yielded the most votes. Anyways, I'm keeping the my FemShep the way she is because she looks 5x better than the one Bioware 'officially' created.

Click here to check out the new FemShep Mass Effect 3 trailer.

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Fortify Your 360 From the Reapers Invasion

Calibur11 has done it again, by bringing some sweet armor to your Xbox 360 using your favorite video game appeal. Now you guys do more than fending off Reapers in game, as you can fortify your Xbox 360 with Calibur11's latest Mass Effect 3 Vault.

The Vault is designed after Commander Shepard's N7 chest armor. The N7 logo is composed of two mode LED. You also get the controller cradle which can harness your headset if you already have a place to set aside your controller. As a bonus, anyone who purchases this will score a 'Limited Edition DLC' which grants in game items for Multiplayer. I really saw that in game item incentive coming. It seems as though anything you purchase for Mass Effect 3 comes with a code ( except buying their T-Shirts :( ). I actually do own one of these Vaults but it's Gears of War 3. The Gears of War 3 Vault is really sweet and I LOVE how it pulsates to in game activities. It doesn't react only to Gears of War 3, but even when I was playing Skyrim I noticed it pulsing to spells or when I was engaged in a fight. But anyways, what I'm trying to say is that these Vault cases for the 360 are neat and worth buying if you are a die hard fan of a certain video game franchise. The Battlefield 3 version looks awesome as well. This Mass Effect 3 Vault, I'm not sure what the designer was thinking. I'd rather see the Normandy instead or a rifle. I guess it's OKAY. However, Gears of War 3 and Battelfield 3 are the ones I would recommend. Like I said, if you are crazy in love with Mass Effect 3, you should get one of these Vaults for your 360.

The Mass Effect 3 Vault will be available on March 1, 2012 and cost $90.

For more details, click here.

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Witcher 2 on Xbox 360 Due April 17

WOW it's official - the Witcher 2 is coming to Xbox 360 on April 17. I have been waiting for this moment for months. If you guys have been keeping since the Witcher 2's initial release, that means you must have been waiting since last May like me. You can count on me picking up my own copy to play on the same day. My playlist is going to be very difficult to manage with Gears of War 3, Mass Effect 3, and now the Witcher 2! All 3 games require a lot of time and commitment - I mean, I still need to re-up 2 more times in Gears of War 3 along with acquiring my Seriously 3.0 achievement before I can ever take a break. Thank god I finished Skyrim though!

Best of all, an editor from 1UP believes the for Xbox 360 release was well worth the long wait as he states the Witcher 2 plays best on the Xbox. You guys can read all about that article here. Anyways, you guys must check out this excellent trailer made exclusive for the Xbox 360 release. It's well worth watching and gets you even more excited for April 17th. Enjoy fellas :)

Click here to watch the Witcher 2 Xbox 360 Trailer.

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The Darkness II Review HD

Are you ready to embrace the dark side in The Darkness II? Or is it a sequel you're willing to pass up into the light? Some of you who tried out the demo on Steam might be anxiously awaiting for the release of this game for quite some time. Well, you guys can start ripping and tearing off limbs now for the simple enjoyment of mass destruction. I must admit, I really find cell shaded games quite charming. The comic book stylized animations makes some games unique like Borderlands. However, I think I'd rather cause mayhem in the apocalyptic wastelands in Borderlands 2 before purchasing my own copy of The Darkness II. This game looks like it would be absolutely worth while when purchased at least half price. I wouldn't pay full price for this since the game yields no replay value or addicting multiplayer modes. Cast your judgment now by checking out GameTrailer's review. You can decide whether or not you want to embrace the darkness or head straight towards the light.

Click here to watch The Darkness II review in HD.

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Show NZXT some GEEK LOVE in their 'I choose you... NZXT' Valentine's Day Contest

Love is on everyone's mind this month - NZXT is looking for some awesome fans to become their wingman this Valentine's Day. They promise to shower the chosen one with some epic loot. What epic loot are we talking about? The grand prize would be NZXT's Phantom in *pink* along with a custom side panel laser etched with the contest name and winner's Gamertag! How sweet is that?

Now that I got your attention, let me explain how you guys can enter the contest. Also, this Valentine's Day contest will be closed for USA and Canada only. However, everyone gets a chance to be apart of the judging process by voting on NZXT's Facebook page and picking their fan favorite V-day cards. The contestant pool will consist of team NZXT's chosen top 5 V-day cards. What a great way to get everyone a chance to participate in the contest :)

How to enter: Simply make a creative Valentine's Day card that is themed after video game/NZXT/PC culture, using any digital medium such as Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Paint, etc. Hell, you can even do a hand-drawn card if you want! When you're done, submit your final artwork to [email protected]. Submission begins today and you guys have until February 13th to get your V-day cards in! The voting will start February 14th and close Friday the 17th. Good luck to all and get those creative juices flowing ;)

For more contest details, click here.

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Mass Effect 3 Voice Cast Trailer

Curious about the voice behind your favorite Mass Effect character? Check out this voice cast trailer in HD to see the actor behind your favorite ME personality. You'll be in for a surprise, as the trailer introduces new cast members who will meet you in Mass Effect 3 as you take a stand to take back the galaxy once and for all.

Jennifer Hale is simply amazing! Her voice acting for the female Commander Shepard contributes to why I really love and enjoy the entire Mass Effect series. Aside from her, my favorite squad mate would be Liara as she was there since the very beginning of the Reaper invasion. However, I can't believe they cast Jessica Chobot as a character in this game. The modeling for her just looks awkward. She kind of comes off like Snookie from Jersey Shore. Same can be said about Freddie Prinze Jr's character - Vega. Hopefully the game will be just as great even with the odd characters added.

Click here to watch the Mass Effect 3 Voice Cast Trailer in HD.

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NZXT Humpday Giveaway

Wednesdays are awesome once again! This week's Humpday giveaway will be an accessory from NZXT: the Sentry Mesh fan controller. You guys should know the drill by now. Like NZXT's Facebook page, share their latest Humpday giveaway post, and *hope* to win on Friday when they announce one lucky winner of the Sentry Mesh fan controller around the afternoon (PST). As a bonus, you guys can double your chances by retweeting their Humpday post as well. But remember guys, no spamming of the shares will be tolerated by NZXT. Last week there were over 9,000 shares that 8% were due to spam. You guys only need to share the post once on Facebook and once on Twitter (if you guys are eager for double entries). Good luck to all!

Click here to share, like, and win every Wednesday thanks to NZXT.

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FFXIII-2 Review HD

The review for FFXIII-2 is finally here! Is it a sequel that was worth the wait? Or should we look the other way and not forgive Square Enix for the linear and unsatisfying experience in the previous release? Find out more by checking out GameTrailer's latest review in hi-def to decide whether or not you want to give this sequel a shot. If you ask me, Lightning is a fantastic character. Truly iconic and memorable out of the entire Final Fantasy series currently released. BUT, I was really bitter about FFXIII and I don't believe this sequel is convincing enough for me to give the series a second chance. I'm just really banking my money for my Mass Effect 3 Collector's Edition in March :) Click here to watch Final Fantasy XIII-2 Review in hi-def.

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NZXT Humpday Giveaway

Wednesdays certainly offer something exciting to look forward to thanks to NZXT Corp. Yes that's right - it's time for their latest Humpday Giveaway! This week you guys are able to share and hopefully land dibs on a free NZXT case - the Source 220. The Source 220 is NZXT's mainstream case which can pretty much be ideal for gaming or even as a work station. The design is not noisy but rather sleek. Did I mention it's also a fantastic case to mod? Just a little FYI.

So remember fellas, all you have to do to get entered to win this excellent case is simply head over to NZXT's Facebook page: like  their page and then share the Humpday giveaway post. Winners will be announced on Friday around 3PM PST. Good luck to all!

Click here to enter to share, like, and win!

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2012 Year of the Dragonborn

Happy Chinese New Year everyone! 2012 marks the year of the Dragon - a year for all true Dragonborns to unite and celebrate. Luckily, I myself, is a true dragonborn since this is my year and it is my birth right :) Here's another EXCELLENT clip of a FUS RO DAH moment. Truly a video Dovahkiin's around the world can appreciate. Enjoy guys and have a great 2012 ^^

Click here to watch FUS RO DAH in live action.

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Mass Effect 3 Demo Incoming February 14

If you guys haven't heard the great news yet, then now is the time to read about the latest updates regarding Mass Effect 3. Ever wanted voice commands for your squad? Consider your wish granted as this Kinect demo will go live soon. This Kinect demo was tested during CES 2012. The verdict - so far so good. The voice commands aren't as horrifying as it may appear. In fact, it works quite well in your favor when you utilize your joystick and buttons along with specific abilities from the command list. It all equates to a fluid experience. Kinect will understand your commands after it recognizes your voice. That said, Kinect will also accommodate various accents including French, British, Australian, Italian and so forth. AND the best part is this demo will be live for us to test on February 14. Who's excited? I know I am :)

By the way, Mass Effect 3 will require origin as it bypasses Steam once again. This isn't a surprise based upon the trend of Dragon Age 2, Deus Ex, and Battlefiled 3.

Click here for more details on the Mass Effect 3 demo.

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NZXT Humpday Giveaway - Mystery Post CES Gift Bag

Wednesdays are always exciting thanks to NZXT. This week, they're giving out an exclusive post CES 2012 gift bag filled with NZXT swag. What's inside is a complete mystery. If you guys REALLY want to know what's in the bag then log onto your Facebook account to share, like, and hopefully win the prize. You guys have 48 hours until they select a winner. One lucky winner will be announced on Friday around 3PM PST. Good luck everyone!

Click here to share, like, and win at the NZXT FB page.