Pixelated Sausage + Gold Lancer + N4G = This

If you look below, you'll see that I posted a story about the pricing for the Gold Lancer that is exclusive to the Gears of War 2 limited edition. I found it funny that Microsoft was "charging" 99999MS points for the DLC obviously to stop people from wrongly stealing what is supposed to be exclusive to the LE. I also decided to post this on N4G to try a get a few extra hits as well, but I never expected anything as ridiculous as what happened yesterday.

I got my story approved on N4G late Saturday night and didn't expect much from it (honestly, it's a stupid story). I woke up the next morning and noticed that I already had a little over 2000 hits, more than I've ever got in a single day (by a long shot). The most surprising part of this entire "event" is that the story eventually became the #1 story on N4G. It makes me a little sad when a story as stupid as this can be #1, but when me and my friends over at Distributed Failure do an interview with Yuri Lowenthal (voice of the Prince in PoP: Sands of Time) it barely makes a ripple.

I really don't have anything else to say, but I'll leave you with a few stats and some ridiculous pictures. Total number of hits for Sunday: 11,685. Highest level of "degrees" on N4G: 1040. Total number of hits in Pixelated Sausage history: 23,100 (including 576 from today). That's right...I got more hits in one day than I have had in my entire existence. It's amazing and sad at the same time. In comparison, the Yuri interview landed the site about 600 hits.

Buy the Gold Lancer...for 99999MS Points

Do you want the Gold Lancer for Gears of War 2? Did you not purchase the limited edition and now feel helpless? No more worries, you can now purchase the gold lancer through Microsoft's website for the low, low price of 99999MS points! That is roughly $1250...did someone say "Great Deal!" because that's what I'm seeing. Note : Sarcasm.

I am guessing that this is some kind of glitch or just a way of dealing with special limited edition DLC content that comes with a game. Either way, I find this pretty funny and would love to see someone actually pay that much for this lovely gun.

Linkage to Crazy

EDIT: For everyone finding this story/site through N4G...if you're interested in finding some new podcasts, you can check out my podcast: Distributed Failure: Ep.36

Dualshock 3 for $40 on Amazon

If you've been wanting a Dualshock 3 for a while, but the $55 price tag was too much; now is you chance to get the controller for a great price. Amazon.com is now selling the DS3 for only $40.96 (I know it's closer to $41, but $40 is so much prettier). This deal is made even sweeter since you don't have to pay taxes and you get free shipping if your patient too! If you want a DS3 then you better act fast because I don't know how long this sale will last.

Dualshock 3 for $40!

A Discussion on Emoness

I was recently able to get my hands on a copy of Spider-Man: Web of Shadows and I have been pretty disappointed overall. Among all the problems, the writing is particularly bad...Just listen to this little discussion on "emos" and you'll see for yourself.

Great Deals: Jak 3 and Juno

Just thought I'd shed some light on some great deals going around right now. For today only, you can pick up a new copy of Jak 3 at Amazon for $7.98! If you're a fan of the series and never got around to picking up this game...you have no excuse anymore, go pick it up right now.

Another great deal happening at Target (In stores only) is that the Juno blu-ray is only $13. I wasn't a fan of the film, but I know that plenty of people loved it and if you're one of those people with a PS3...now is the time to go out and pick up a copy. I don't remember the exact date in which the sale ends, but it's around the 16th of November so you have some time to think about it.

We Will Have a New President

...but who will it be?

Quick Update

Sorry for the lack of content as of late, but I have been rather busy with a few projects. Expect some reviews (Star Wars: TFU, Fable 2, Saints Row 2), a special video of Saints Row 2 and more... There will be much more so just keep your eyes out!

Thanks to everyone who actually frequents my sausage!

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Coming to XBLA/PSN!?

As you can see, ESRB has the Xbox 360 and PS3 as platforms for the fan-favorite fight game Marvel vs. Capcom 2. I won't go saying that this is 100% proof that the game is coming to the XBLA and PSN, but if this were Phoenix Wright you'd have a pretty strong case on your hands. Just go to the ESRB website and search "Marvel vs. Capcom 2" if you don't believe me...here's to hoping it's true and that it comes out sooner rather than later.

Culdcept DS: Now With Video

I am a huge fan of the Culdcept franchise and love Culdcept Saga, which is my introduction to this series. It may not be graphically impressive or come with any kind of decent story, but that doesn't stop the game from being a lot of fun. For those of you who don't know, Culdcept is essentially Monopoly with card-battling. Sound awesome? Of course it does...I've always thought that the game would be perfect for a portable system and a DS version was announced a while ago. I am happy to say that some video of the DS game has surfaced through TGS and it's looking great. There is no word on a US release date (DO IT Sega!), but those of you in Japan can look forward to playing some Culdcept on the go very soon. The game comes out in Japan on October 16th...yes, October 16th of this year, as in next week October 16th.

You lucky bastards!

Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Launch Trailer

I have always been a vocal supporter of this game and now the launch trailer is here. All I can really say is "WOW", this game truly looks amazing. I could go on, babbling about my excitement right now...but I think it's best that the video do the talking.

Enjoy :)