P.C. Richard & Son Blog

Football Fans Rejoice: Madden 11 is Out Tomorrow!

Posted by Allison L. on August 9, 2010 at 13:33 pm

The official 2010 NFL season is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, September 9, but you can start the season tomorrow with the gaming industry’s most highly-anticipated sports title, Madden NFL 11! This game is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation Portable for your football fix on the go.

This edition of Madden is expected to be the simplest, quickest and deepest one to date. Its new GameFlow system allows you to control the quarterback and execute an authentic NFL game plan one play at a time. You can customize and use your own offensive and defensive game plans, or execute the plays based on your favorite team’s real-life tendencies for an authentic game.

5 Easy Games for Platinum PlayStation Trophies

Posted by Allison L. on July 13, 2010 at 10:00 am

For me, a big draw of purchasing a PlayStation title is for the trophies. Trophies are PlayStation’s achievement system to show off how much you’ve completed in a game. Bronze trophies are for simple tasks, while silver and gold are a little more complicated. Platinum trophies are earned when you’ve collected every other trophy in the game, and are therefore most difficult to achieve. Obviously, some platinum trophies are more difficult to get than others. Here are 5 smooth-sailing platinum trophies you can earn:

TEMPORARY PRICE DROP: UFC Undisputed 2010 Video Game Now $20 Off

Posted by Allison L. on July 12, 2010 at 11:46 am

Recently-released mixed martial arts game UFC Undisputed 2010 has been one of this year’s best in the fighting genre. With improved controls and career mode, dynamic changes to gameplay and new fighting styles, it’s certainly a title worth checking out. Best of all, you can grab it for the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 for just $39.99 from P.C. Richard & Son!

We Still Have the Xbox 360 Slim In Stock!

Posted by Allison L. on June 28, 2010 at 10:55 am

The new Xbox 360 slim model is largely sold out across the country, but we still have some in stock! Now is your chance to get one before we experience the shortage as well.

The Microsoft Xbox 360 slim console comes in black and has a 250GB hard drive. It comes with built-in Wi-Fi, 1 black wireless controller, 1 black headset, composite cables and an Xbox Live membership. You can order it now for just $299.97 plus shipping!

$10 of Every “MLB 10 The Show” Purchase Goes to Cancer Research

Posted by Allison L. on June 25, 2010 at 14:14 pm

SCEA has teamed up with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and Major League Baseball (MLB) to aid in the fight against cancer. Now through July 10, purchase MLB 10 The Show for PS3 in retail stores and SCEA will donate $10 of its proceeds to SU2C to fuel research centered on saving lives and quickly getting new treatments to patients. They are donating $10 for every copy sold, so now is a great time to purchase this title for your friends and family too!

Kick Off with the FIFA World Cup Video Game!

Posted by Allison L. on June 9, 2010 at 10:38 am

The FIFA World Cup is the most widely-viewed sporting event in the world. In just two days, hundreds of millions of people will be watching this international soccer tournament live from South Africa; but you can play it live now on your Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360!

This game gives you one of the most realistic World Cup experiences possible. You choose one of the 199 nations available and compete from qualification to a virtual reproduction of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final, and play in any of the 10 official stadiums used in the actual tournament in South Africa. The game is completely enjoyable in single player mode, but you can also compete with local 4-player support (including co-op) and online with up to 8 players.

9 Great Wii Games for Parties

Posted by Allison L. on May 19, 2010 at 13:17 pm

The Nintendo Wii is the best console to bring out at parties and gatherings. The motion-sensing technology and wide variety of multiplayer games ensure that everyone has a great time, even if they don’t normally play video games! Here are some of our favorite Wii games to bust out at parties. Which one’s your favorite?

Pre-order Your Black Nintendo Wii Today, Have it Shipped Monday

Posted by Allison L. on May 7, 2010 at 16:08 pm

The swanky new Nintendo Wii in black is now available for pre-order! If you place your order this weekend, the console will be shipped to you on Monday. This is a great item for those who aim to color-coordinate with their other media devices, don’t already have a coveted Wii console, or simply like the way it looks better. Wii controllers and nunchucks in black have already been on the market, so don’t worry about matching accessories!

Super Street Fighter IV Now Available!

Posted by Allison L. on April 27, 2010 at 11:31 am

Whether you’ve been playing Street Fighter games since the original 1987 arcade version or are just getting into the series, you need to check out Super Street Fighter IV. This title is available today for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and costs just $39.99! This is a must-have for Street Fighter and fighting game aficionados, especially if you enjoy online competition.

Summer Gadgets from P.C. Richard & Son and Toni On! New York

Posted by Allison L. on April 22, 2010 at 11:30 am

Have you seen Toni On! New York on WPIX yet? If not, you should check it out. Hosted by Toni Senecal, this show takes you all over New York and dishes on the city’s best-kept secrets, tips, and places to go.

Earlier this month, she and her team covered summer gadgets at our store on 23rd Street. Brett Larson covered some great portable products we have available both in-store and at pcrichard.com, including: