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above and beyond

Microsoft Sends Free Swag To The Gamer Whose XBox 360 Artwork They Destroyed

Remember that video game fan who sent in for repair an XBOX covered in all sorts of priceless art, along with the express instructions for it not to be washed? And then it was washed? Well, he already got a nice box of goodies from Bungie, but now Microsoft has stepped up and sent him their own prize package which includes a faceplate signed by Bill Gates. Nothing like a frag marathon officially endorsed by the second-wealthiest man in the world! Woohoo, game on!

Microsoft Finally Makes Things Right [hawtymcbloggy] (Thanks to Michael!)

10:14 PM on Mon Mar 24 2008
By Ben Popken
4,716 views, 48 comments

Latest by Eludium-Q36: Bill's authentic signature ? Hmm, I'd be more convinced if it had a Windows Genuine Advantage holo-sticker under it. ;-) more »

above and beyond

Bungie Sent All This Free Swag To The Gamer Whose XBox 360 Artwork Microsoft Destroyed

Remember Nathanial? Microsoft's repair center senseless erased the valuable signatures and cool artwork he had painstakingly collected on his XBox 360. When Bungie, the maker of Halo, saw what happened, they wanted to help—even though they had nothing to do with the calamity. They decided to ship Nathanial an awesome swag bag stuffed with signature-adorned freebies. More »

6:30 PM on Sat Mar 8 2008
By Carey
18,960 views, 72 comments

fine print

Best Buy: Video Games Are Not Toys

Best Buy told Rob that his coupon for 25% off three toys did not apply to video games because video games are not toys. Sad and confused, Rob went home and searched for "toy" on Best Buy's website. Hop across the jump to see what appeared. More »

3:45 PM on Sat Jan 5 2008
By Carey
75,873 views, 150 comments

xbox

Halo 3 Discs Arrive Pre-Scratched

Eager fans today cracked open the hot new video game Halo 3, only to discover that their game discs were already scratched. It seems in their midst of preparing for a global launch with mondo cross-promotion, Microsoft forgot to check they didn't use the the DVD holders with the defective nubs. More »

1:55 PM on Tue Sep 25 2007
By Ben Popken
8,641 views, 54 comments

whoops

Dell Sends You Halo 3 Slightly Early

Reader pr0zac would like the world to know that Dell sent him Halo 3 slightly early. He'd like to thank Dell (and DHL) and apologize to everyone who has to wait, um, a couple hours. More »

11:58 AM on Mon Sep 24 2007
By Meg Marco
9,851 views, 47 comments

halo

Net Neutrality as Told By Gun Wielding Halo Maniacs

Here's a funny window into the issue of net neutrality, depicted by characters from the shoot-em-up smash hit, Halo, spotted here. More »

2:14 PM on Tue May 9 2006
By popkin
129 views, 5 comments