Move over Revelations, Assassin’s Creed III is coming

After long speculation, rumors and an eventual confirmation, Assassin’s Creed III has a been given a release date of Oct. 30 (the announcement comes to no surprise to most gamers worldwide).

Gamestop In Deep Doo Doo

Gamestop has been getting some backlash from consumers for selling semi new games. When I mean semi new, I mean that they broke the seal on the game before selling it to you. The PC edition of Deus Ex: Human Revolution came with a code for a free digital copy for Onlive, an online game streaming service that isn’t affiliated with Gamestop. Square Enix snuck in the voucher before packaging the game, something that Gamestop wasn’t aware of. Apparently the guys in corporate sent out a memo telling all Gamestops to stop selling current copies so they can pop open the seals and pull the coupon before any more went out.

Best…Stop?

Beginning September 12, Best Buy will be changing the way they reward their customers with a revamped reward system that seems…very…familiar…

Mortal Kombat Release Date, Kollector’s Edition and Surprise Guest

The latest Mortal Kombat for the Xbox 360 and PS3 will be available in April. Scorpion, Sub-Zero and the gang will be there and the game will also offer DLC. Depending on the retailer you go to, you’ll get exclusive pre-order content. Mortal Kombat will have a collectors edition available as well dubbed Kollector’s Edition. Click the title for the full story and check out who makes a special appearance in the game.

GameStop Going Digital

GameStop is going to the green zone by giving gamers the option to download games rather than go to the store and buy hard copies. Currently the website is hosting over 2000 downloadable PC games and demos. GameStop is also working on getting add-on content for games and possibly even DLC for XBLA. They state that in order to obtain your purchase from Xbox, XBLA codes will be emailed and then must be typed in to obtain your game.

PowerUp Rewards at Gamestop

GameStop has finally announced that it’s rewards programs PowerUp Rewards and PowerUp Pro, is now available all over the country. The rewards program that gives loyal customers redeemable points towards Netflix, Xbox Live subscriptions, and gift cards. With a $15 subscription per year for the pro, subscribers also receive discounts on pre-owned games, and a full year subscription to Game Informer among other benefits.

GameStop Refuses to sell Medal of Honor

Despite EA’s effort to appease the masses by taking the Taliban name from their upcoming release, Medal of Honor, GameStop still refuses to sell the game on military bases around the world.

Best Buy Starting Trade-In Programs

Games for games was a great idea that Gamestop has been practicing for years, but games for electronics is an even better one. Today begins the revolution, 600 Best Buys across nation opens their doors to gamers who have an abundance of games but not enough electronics. Games traded in are credited to a Best Buy gift card which then can be used to purchase other goods within the store.

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood PS3 Beta Through Gamestop

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood is getting the multiplayer beta treatment before the game’s release and is being offered through Gamestop exclusively for PS3

LVLUP Podcast 8 Summer Special

Summer is here and we have a first look at what to expect all summer round. We discuss Kinect pricing, Summer of Arcade games, Gamestop plans, our recent impressions of Singularity and Crackdown 2, along with other antics and rants. Be sure not to miss this one.