Buy a PS2 and "Lego Batman" for $150 Today

Here's a scenario I'd like for you to think over. Has your PS2 broken and you yearn for a machine that can still play your massive pile of PS2 games? I suppose you could get a PS3, but actually, most models don't support backwards compatibility with your PS2 games anymore. Weird, right?

Well, starting today, you can buy a PS2 with a fresh copy of Lego Batman for the almost-too-low price of $150.

It also ships with a copy of Justice League: The New Frontier on DVD. And if you're apprehensive about picking it up because of a lack of games, I wouldn't worry. There are multiple advantages to having a cheap PS2. For example, most multi-platform games are released on PS2 (like the other Lego games or Star Wars: The Force Unleashed). Plus, classic PS2 games like Shadow of the Colossus or one of the first two Guitar Hero games are only $20. So honestly, you're winning for not having a PS3 and spending $60 per game. Anybody sold? No? OK, then go buy a PS3.

2K Sports Announces "NHL 2K9" Zamboni Games (Really)

So what's new in NHL 2K9? You don't care? Well I'll tell you anyway!

- There are (friendly) Zamboni competition games!
- A revamped fighting engine!
- Custom Stanley Cup celebrations!
- Use the Wiimote as a hockey stick!
- User friendly controls!
- Six-on-six online capability!
- What? SPECIAL GUESTS THE HUNTINGTON BLIZZARD!

Wait? I made the last one up? Darn. NHL 2K9 releases September 9 for all major platforms. You can play a free demo now on the Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network.

EA Casts Lumos on New Harry Potter Game Cover

Well, we're over halfway through 2008, and although the Harry Potter book series is through and done with, there's still two more films left. You know what that means? That's right - two more mediocre and/or awful video games based on the movies! There's no big news on the game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, but there is some box art available for viewing. Check it.


Does it meet the confringo expectations? I assume not. It's pretty much the cover for every other film and game, except this time Harry is slightly older and perhaps even more intense than before (if that's possible). Look out behind you, Harry! It's Alan Rickman! It's true - there's an evil worse than He Who Must Not Be Named himself.

The game is set to be released this November.

Tomb Raider Portal

Oh that zany Lara Croft. Always getting into new tomb-related shenanigans. Well, it looks like she has another adventure on the horizon.

Eidos Interactive just launched "Tomb Raider Portal", a website for Croft fans to find the latest in Tomb Raider news and art. Above is a photo of the upcoming Tomb Raider: Underworld. The game will be out in November 2008 for every platform (except the PSP). The game is the first to be designed specifically for the next-gen consoles, so the adventure should be more interesting than the last (especially because it involves Norse mythology, finally).

Check out the website for behind the scenes news, screenshots, and even a new exclusive Tomb Raider podcast. Sounds good, right?

The B-Team Wrestling Company Video Game Update

TNA iMPACT!, or the wrestling company that hired 75% of your favorite WCW wrestlers from your middle school years, has confirmed a new feature for their upcoming video game. Downloadable wrestlers will be available depending on the system. Likely, this feature won't be available on the Wii or the PS2.

I wonder what wrestlers will be downloadable. Bill Goldberg? Jimmy Snuka? Scott Hall? Ooh, maybe "Macho Man" Randy Savage (or Bonesaw)!