It's an interesting yet mildly effective way to do game research, but we can't help but feel bad for poor Yahoo! Auctions and any developer who used their site to do video game research. RIP Yahoo! Auctions, RIP ...
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Capcom utilizes eBay to decide on which classic games to bring back
It's an interesting yet mildly effective way to do game research, but we can't help but feel bad for poor Yahoo! Auctions and any developer who used their site to do video game research. RIP Yahoo! Auctions, RIP ...
Bid on Ken Levine autographed copy of BioShock
Feeling charitable yet you still want to receive something tangible for your tax write-off'able donation? Then how about bidding on a Ken Levine autographed copy of BioShock (the Xbox 360 version, of course) which is currently on the auction block over at eBay by the folks at Game Giving. A non-profit organization who donates all auction proceeds to various charities that help children worldwide. You have nine days to bid on this piece of Ken Levine, BioShock, 2K Games history, so get to it! Heck, if BioShock doesn't float your boat (no pun intended), then we advise focusing your bidding efforts on Game Giving's Rock Band bundle. Just stay far, far away from Eragon ...GRID and eBay Motors partner in advertising deal
Codemasters, their in-game advertising peeps at Engage In-Game Advertising and eBay Motors are all happy-go-lucky today with the announcement that upcoming racer GRID will incorporate eBay Motors' auction service into the game. In-game advertising FTW!
According to Codemasters, the eBay integration "allows GRID players to buy and sell performance vehicles in a realistic setting" as the "marketplace experience becomes an essential element in a player's strategy to win races by upgrading cars for optimal performance". There will even be an in-game eBay Motor Muscle Series. And, per the new GRID video embedded above, it looks like there will be a special eBay Motors car as well. Hell, GRID is eBay'tastic! It makes us wonder if eBay will be waiving all selling fees on copies of GRID that are sold through their online auction service. That'd be a great promotional tie-in.
Expensive Halo 3 Brute Spiker prop on eBay
For those who have a few thousand dollars scattered around the house or lying in a shoebox behind the nightstand, you should totally check out the Halo 3 Brute Spiker prop that's up on eBay. The Spiker, as seen in the "Two Soldiers Reminisce" BELIEVE commercial, comes with a certificate of authenticity, is absolutely lovely and with a starting bid of $3,500 ... it better be. So, if you have the cash or are expecting to receive inheritance money soon, make a bid, help UNICEF and get some kind of tax write-off in the process. Never have we felt so much love for molded fiberglass, resin and styrene plastic ... yummy Spiker![Thanks, Adam]
You can has H3 Recon armor for only $6100+
We guess we should also mention that the current bid for the Mister Chief art is sitting at a whopping $6,100. And with another day of bidding to go, we're certain the winning bid will equal that of a small condo purchase. But remember guys, it's for charity. Finally, there's one more thing to mention. HBO confirmed with Frankie that the winning bidder will not only get a piece of priceless artwork, but Bungie will also throw in a complete set of Recon armor to the winning bidder. So, even if you aren't a fan of Mister Chief, Frankie or art, there's always the Recon armor. $6,000+ for Recon armor is, in our opinion, the deal of the century.
Master Chief Transformer, maximize!
Friendly eBay seller digitalworld40 skillfully crafted a custom transforming toy that blends our obsessive love of everything Master Chief with our nostalgic addiction of Transformers into one toy. Meet the Master Chief Transformer! This custom toy is an APC 117 Transformer who is artfully decorated to look like Master Chief when "maximized". Do we love it? Yes. Do we want it? Yes. Can we have it? Eh, probably not. The $200 price tag would force us to eat nothing but Macaroni & Cheese for the entire month of February. Then again, Mac & Cheese isn't all that bad ...
[Thanks, grigdog]
A famous Master Chief suit up for auction
[Thanks, BANTHA SKULL]
Massive Halo 3 bundle being auctioned for charity
[Via Major Nelson]
Buying a Simpsons 360 is easier than winning it
Has trying to win a Simpsons themed Xbox 360 got you down, tired and depressed? Have you given up all hope and believe owning a rare Simpsons 360 is impossible? Well, if you have the cash to back up your desires then we have good news for you.Up for auction on eBay one of these yellow Simpsons themed Xbox 360s that was won during a taping of MTV's TRL by tossing donuts into Homer's mouth. The winning donut tosser didn't want her yellow 360 and decided auction cash would suit her better. Currently, the high bid is at a whopping $1,900 with five days to go, so you better be packing a fat wallet.
As the old saying goes, one person's winning TRL moment is another person's high bid which creates a profit-pay exchange that ends in a owner and a seller who are both happy, happy excited!
[Via Xbox 360 Rally]
Buy Halo 3 Spartan helmet for only an arm!
Somehow, someone is selling a Halo 3 Legendary Edition Spartan helmet on eBay months before the game releases. Seller kira_sendo supposedly purchased the helmet from a Microsoft employee who received the helmet via his connections within' the company. And we believe the story, because the listing looks legit enough. But look at that pricetag! Currently, the bidding is up to $166 which doesn't include the game, just the plastic Spartan helmet. We've heard plenty of grumblings about the Legendary Edition's pricetag before, but this takes the whole expensive helmet argument to a new level. No thanks, we'll pass on this and wait until September.[Via XYBA Podcast]
Autographed Halo 3 360 goes for 24 large
The bid for the custom autographed Halo 3 Xbox 360 is now over. The lucky auctioneer, Bidder 27 walks away with the console for a whopping AU $24,300.00 or a cool $20,174.52 USD. That's pretty generous, and hopefully Xbox Australia's Konsoles for Kids puts the money to good use with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We're very happy that the auction was a success. That all being said, we hope the winning bidder gets the Legendary Edition, as it would be kinda silly if he didn't.[Via Digg]
Bid on autographed Halo 3 Xbox 360
As part of Xbox Australia's Konsoles for Kids charity auctions that benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, they've put up a spiffy new Halo 3 Xbox 360 on eBay. The console, as seen to the right, features official Halo 3 artwork and is autographed by the Bungie team. The auction also comes with a copy of Crackdown, so the auction winner can be a part of the Halo 3 beta. Right now everything is sitting at a rather steep $2,120 AU ($1,756 US), but remember, all proceeds go to charity. The auction ends on May 10th, so it's time to get your bid on fellow fanboys.[Via Stynk Monkey]
Fan made Halo assault rifle up for sale
A while back we told you about one bad mother of a fan made Halo assault rifle replica. Today, we're telling you that you can bring her home for only a few hundred dollars. Over on eBay that same assault rifle is up for auction and is currently sitting at $227 with roughly eight days left and the reserve still not met. From what we remember, a whole lot of work went into creating this bad boy, so maybe hundreds of dollars is justifiable. Actually, if you already decided to purchase the Halo 3 Legendary Edition what's another $500 to fully experience Halo 3? Really ...?
[Thanks, B TIzo]
Hollywood Arts eBaying Halo 3 cameo
Got extra cash burning a hole in your pocket and feeling the need to give? The Hollywood Arts charity is auctioning off all kinds of video game related goods including one sweet Halo 3 cameo donated by Bungie. Other auctions include a tour of Bungie Studios, a Red vs Blue package, and a signed WoW package. But it looks like you'll have to empty out your college savings fund, because the Halo 3 cameo auction starts at $1,000 and is sure to go up within' the coming week. But remember, 100% of all the auction money will be donated to the Hollywood Arts making this one of those win win situations. Also, be sure to note that the winner of the Bungie Studios tour auction gets to bring a friend with and my schedule is open for the rest of the year. You know ... just saying.Halo energy sword pwnage!
Do bullies at school push you around? Hate that toaster that always chars your toast? Well my friend, I have something that will cure all of your problems in life, the Halo 2 replica sword. It comes complete with glowing blue lights and bad ass mystique. But you must hurry, this sexy sword will sellout fast as the starting bid is only $230. Buy one (or fifteen) today!
[Thanks, Darrien]
