For those of you who don’t know, when the PlayStation Vita is launched in America you can purchase either the $250 Wi-Fi version, or the $300 3G version. However, GameStop and Amazon have listed Playstation 3G bundle that’s including lots of goodies: an 8 GB memory card, a voucher for a free Playstation Network game, and a free month of 250 MB 3G service.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. You’re probably thinking “Well, that’s great and all, but how much does it cost?” That’s the beautiful part of it, because it’s listed at $300 as well! And even though the Wi-Fi only version is $50 less, when you consider that you’re going to have to buy a memory card (which is retailing around $30 anyway), plus the fact that you get a free game and a month of 3G service, it might just be worth it to get the bundle, even if you don’t plan on using the 3G service.

As it has been well documented, the Vita isn’t doing so well in Japan. This bundle might be the thing that helps keep the Vita from failing altogether. I guess we’ll see what happens whenever the Vita is released on February 22nd.

Sony made a PlayStation 3D display that went on the shelves on November 13. Only about a month later, it has seen a sale that gives you $100 off the original price at Best Buy. Obviously the economy is not doing so great, so it’s nice to see a decent amount get lopped of something that is expensive.

Does this mean we’re all going to run out and buy the thing? No, likely not. But, seeing as it does have that nifty feature of displaying separate images for two players, it will entice us to do so just a little bit more. For this $300 price, you will also get a pair of 3D glasses, and a copy of MotorStorm Apocalypse.

If you aren’t all about a new display, then you may want to look into the other game deals Best Buy has going. A few examples being the $100 gift card with a 4GB Kinect Bundle, $30 gift card with purchase of a 3DS, and buy two get one free Kinect games. Money is tight this holiday season, so try and spread some cheer at a reasonable price.

If you weren’t excited enough over the Duke Nukem Forever DLC that arrived the other day, then take a look at all of the holiday deals PSN has going on. You can stuff stockings with digital cheer!

Through this promotional ordeal, you can get your mitts on some pretty spiffy game bundles and all sorts of goodies from the top of the PSN performers for a discounted price. The full list of deals is available on the PlayStation Blog, but the video below will give you a snippet of what’s there.

For those of you PlayStation Plus subscribers out there, Marvel pinball is available to play for free. Not to mention a KOF XIII that you can download. The closer it gets to the holidays, the more deals seem to pop up, so keep your eyes peeled.

Right now over at the magical world of Blizzard, a stupendous sale is going on. If you’ve ever wanted to get your friends into the MMO, this is the time to do so. From now until December 19th each of the WoW games (expansions too) are on sale.

The World of Warcraft Battle Chest is just $5, which includes the original game and its first expansion, The Burning Crusade. The next expansion, Wrath of the Lich King is just $10, and the final and most recent expansion, Cataclysm, can be snagged for $20. This means that for the cool price of $35 you can gift the entire WoW experience which includes a free month of playtime.

Along with the game discounts, Blizzard has discounted the Pandaren Monk pet to $5, and the celestial mount has been dropped to $10. There’s savings to be had all over the place now! This is great for fans of the game who want a second account, as well as those who have been on the free trial and want to take their game to the next level. If you’re looking to get into the World of Warcraft MMO, right now is the time. It’ll certainly be a holly-jolly Christmas this year.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday week has recently passed and that means a bunch of you bought some new computer hardware with all of the awesome deals. If you bought a graphics card though, you may want to rethink it! The new Nvidia GPU architecture titled “Kepler” is coming out early to mid 2012 and they are putting their GTX 580s on sale for a low low price.

With the new architecture right around the corner, Nvidia wants to clean the shelves to make room for the new stuff. Right now Nvidia 580s will run a buyer about $600. After the upcoming discount, 580s will run about $380. Hopefully this decreases the prices of all Nvidia cards for people who are wanting to buy lower end cards as well.

There are four main reasons to this discount. The first one is to make room for the newer models on the shelves which was explained above, the second is to increase the sales volume, the third is to clear previous stocks, and the fourth is to step counter the AMD Radeon HD 7000 Series. This is great news for all Nvidia fans planning to upgrade in the near future. This deal is planned to roll out sometime in December and it’s not known how long it will stay.

(Don’t you want your kids to look like this on Christmas morning?)

The holidays are coming, and that means that gift-giving is on the minds of people the world over. With Thanksgiving merely a week away, those Black Friday plans are getting strewn out across dining room tables, and war paint is being set up for the battlefield. Parents are trying to get geared up to head out in search of early Christmas gifts for their children, and we’re here to help ease the pain as much as possible. From now, leading up to right before Christmas, we’ll be rolling out holiday gift guides that will touch on many different types of loved ones who, if they’re into gaming, will appreciate everything that’s up for offer. To kick it off, we’ll be starting with our picks for the kids this season.

So, to get this started, here’s our top five picks for the gaming child on your list this year:

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars – (PS3, 3DS, Wii, Xbox 360, PSP, PC) – MSRP $19.99

For fans of LEGOs and the Star Wars series alike, this game is sure to excite your child for quite a while. The game follows the story of the Clone Wars series, and touches on the animated series that has been shown on Cartoon Network. Your child can take the role of a number of heroes in the Star Wars storyline and defeat the leaders of evil in efforts to provide justice across the galaxy.

Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure – (PS3, 3DS, Wii, Xbox 360, PC) – MSRP $69.99

As we reviewed earlier in the month, Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure adds a brand new way to enjoy video games. It comes bundled with three characters (which are actual action figures) that are used with the included stand to play as in the game’s virtual world. Players will choose their character, place them on the base, and bring them to life in the game. Players will embark on a fantastical journey into an amazing mysterious world, where they will explore mythical lands, battle outlandish creatures, collect gold and treasures, and solve interesting puzzles on a quest to save their world from an evil Portal Master known as Kaos. There are over 30 collectible characters to pick up, which will entertain your child with many playtime hours. For more information on the game, check out our review.

Super Mario 3D Land – (3DS) – MSRP $39.99

For the handheld gaming little one in the family, Super Mario 3D Land takes players into a massive 3D world on the 3DS like never before. With the classic system of old school Mario, including lovable and favored characters from the series, the game allows players to journey through the Mushroom Kingdom in full 3D without the use of special glasses. Even the coveted Tanooki suit makes a comeback in the latest Mario game, making it the perfect gift for the growing gamer!

Kinectimals – (Xbox 360 with Kinect) – MSRP $29.99

If you’ve had the chance to grab a Kinect for the Xbox 360, then Kinectimals is a great title to grab for the kids. Kinectimals uses the Kinect peripheral to allow players to fully interact with on-screen animals by responding to voice, petting movements, and much more. Children and parents alike can get into this game and make connections with exotic animals seen the world over. It’s a great gift that will help bring the family together all while making some great new virtual friends.

Kirbys Return To Dreamland – (Wii) – MSRP $49.99

Kirby and his friends are back in an adventure designed to satisfy longtime Kirby fans and beginners alike. When an alien spaceship crashes in the otherwise peaceful realm of Pop Star, its pieces are scattered throughout the land. Players must guide Kirby as he retrieves the ship’s parts and helps the aliens return to their home planet. This time, however, he’s not alone. At any time, up to three more players can join in the fun and play as Meta Knight, King Dedede and Waddle Dee to help Kirby in his quest. The game incorporates special power ups, engaging platforming, and a fabled storyline all within a cartoon world that’s vivid and colorful. Your child would become wrapped up in this game for hours, making it another great gift idea.

Each of these ideas are perfect for any gamer, but especially for the children, and those who are children at heart. I personally remember playing Kirby back when I was growing up, and if you own a Wii it’s a must-have title. Keep and eye out right here for more holiday gift guides in the coming days. Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments below!

Paradox Interactive is in the spirit of giving players what they want, and this spirit has spawned three collection bundles for a few of their top titles on the PC. Magicka, Hearts of Iron III, and Cities in Motion have all seen some special attention from the developer, and now you can cash in on it.

With the Magicka bundle will include all of the following:

• Magicka
• Magicka Vietnam Expansion
• All of the DLC for the game, including the Survival Kit, Caverns and Marshlands, Nippon, Final Frontier, Frozen Lake, Watch Tower, and Rope Bundle

The Hearts of Iron III collection will offer:

• Hearts of Iron III
• Hearts of Iron III Semper Fi Expansion
• Hearts of Iron III For The Motherland Expansion
• The complete Spritepacks comprising of German, US, Soviet, German Infantry, Japanese Infantry, Soviet Infantry, Soviet Music, German II, and MegaGerman

Finally, the Cities in Motion Collection will give plenty of content, such as:

• Cities in Motion
• Cities in Motion Tokyo
• Cities in Motion German Cities Expansion
• Cities in Motion DLC packs, including Design Classics, Design Marvels, Design Now, and Metro Station

These collections will bring plenty of content to players at a great price. The Magicka, Hearts of Iron III, and Cities in Motion Collections will cost $19.99, $29.99, and $39.99 respectively. You should probably start putting a Christmas list together.

The holiday season is fast approaching, and this means you’d better be tightening that wallet for Christmas gifts for all the gamers in your life. GameStop knows this all too well, and they’ve already implemented their layaway program and have it up and running early this year. This is one way to ensure you can get some of those more expensive gifts out of the way while you have time to do so.

With the arrival of the Kinect and PS3 Move not so long ago, GameStop came up with a new program that would allow customers to put systems on layaway so that they can be paid for over time. From now until December 18th (tentatively), customers can come into their local GameStop store and choose from a variety of systems to put on layaway until they are paid off in full. Just $25 down will guarantee you a system, whether it be a new Xbox 360, PS3, or Wii, and you’ll have until the deadline to get it completely paid off.

There’s no pressure, and you can come pay however much you want across the span of time it’s in the program. This way, you can spread the price out over installments instead of paying a huge chunk of money up front for your system. To answer your brimming questions, only systems can be put on layaway. Games and accessories are excluded from the program. Still, it’s a nice way to get a head start on that Christmas list.

Every so often an iOS game comes along that is so amazing, it’s scary. That’s even more set in with Dark Meadow, a survival horror title for the iOS that takes mobile gaming to a new level. With the spirit of Halloween in the air, Phosphor Games is in the spirit of giving.

Dark Meadow has received a substantial update, and a price drop. From now until October 31st, players can pick up the FPS for just $2.99, which is a steal. With the update, here’s what’s been tinkered with:

• Optimized for iPhone 4S;
• Lowered creature spawning rate to allow for exploration of the decayed beauty and gripping story of Montclair Hospital;
• Removed the “Combat Summary Screen” to improve pacing;
• Increased the player “Level Cap” from 40 to 50;
• Added “Save Slots” under “Options” for different playthroughs;
• Added “New Game +” after you complete the game, you can play again with increased difficulty;
• Addressed key bugs and crashes.

If you haven’t picked up this game yet, shame on you. Check below to see some footage of the game in action, then go pick it up. A Halloween deal on a game this awesome makes even the most cold of ghosts crack a smile.

You didn’t misread that. An awesome deal is going on over at Futureshop to get a new PlayStation 3, Infamous 2, Battlefield 3, and Batman: Arkham City in a bundle all for just $299! Can it get much better? Well yes it can. The PlayStation 3 in question is the 320gig slim. The individual total of all of this is just over $500, so this is an ultimate steal.

Things like this make me wish that I had held off on buying a PS3 until now. Keep in mind, though, that this deal is for online orders only and there has been no word regarding this deal in stores. If you’ve been wanting to buy a PS3, this is the time to get it, because I don’t think you’ll find a deal like this anytime soon.

There’s been a lot of news regarding Sony and PlayStation 3, but this is finally some great news! Hopefully the recent hack against Sony doesn’t hurt Sony too much, so they can keep giving us great games, great consoles, and great customer service. Also, props to Futureshop for this awesome deal.

Edit: It appears that they have removed Arkham City from the bundle. However, Infamous 2 and Battlefield 3 are still included.