Game Downloads

Microsoft is getting into the holiday spirit in the most traditional of ways: breaking out the Christmas/Hanukkah goodies and selling them off. Today, you’ll be able to download three new songs for Lips that will allow you to re-enact your dreams of being a Christmas crooner from the 50’s. First up is Andy Williams’ version of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” a song you are guaranteed to hear in every other store you enter from now until December 25th. Next up is Elvis’ “Blue Christmas,” which you are legally obliged to sing only while wearing sparkling white spandex. Finally there’s “The Dreidel Song” as performed by Sister Hazel, which always makes me think of Arnold Schwarzeneggar for some reason.

If you’re looking to get your hands on Diablo III sometime soon, well, don’t hold your breath. Many people thought the game might be nearing completion after Blizzard VP, Rob Pardo, mentioned at the developer’s World Wide Invitational that all the different classes and the first act were finished. Sadly, that isn’t exactly the case, mostly since their definition of “playable” doesn’t mean “done.” Bashiok, a Diablo CM with Blizzard, explains:

Nancy Drew makes her debut on consoles with the HER Interactive title Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek. This is the first Nancy Drew game to step out of the PC genre.

NASCAR is racing onto the Wii gaming console for the first time with Electronic Arts’ NASCAR Kart Racing. Gamers can step into the shoes of some of their favorite Sprint Cup Series drivers including NASCAR celebrities Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. You’ll also find Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson at the starting line as well as Jeff Burton, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Kasey Kahne, Matt Kenseth, Elliot Sadler and Tony Stewart. Ten original characters, each with their own skills, are also ready to step up to the challenge adding some strategy to the game as you pair drivers with teammates. There are also Two Unlockable Mystery Drivers which makes me wonder if there will be any special appearances from beyond the grave.

The Chronicles of Spellborn is ready to take on Europe. The v1003 game client is out and free to play for European gamers. Gamers in North America will have to wait a little longer before they jump into the fray, but TCOS will be free for them as well.

Rum…the beloved and favorite drink of all pirates, is surrounded by many legends and there are lots of praises about his effect. And where the pirate needs rum, the online roleplayer needs heal potions. Many a fight, no matter if on land or at sea, has turned around all of a sudden by the well timed use of a potion or first-aid kit.