Microsoft Points starting to be phased out

Microsoft has begun removing its Points system as a method of payment for the more traditional real-world cash, which includes the official pricing of applications. This changes the way that users will pay for applications on Windows 8, as prior to an update, the point system was still very much active.

While some may like the point system, it has been widely used for Xbox Live and the Zune Marketplace to buy various forms of media and applications. Roughly 80 Microsoft Points is a dollar. However, in newer Windows 8 builds, applications and media can be paid for on a credit card, with the Microsoft Point system being used as a second option.

As for now, we can confirm that Xbox Live is still using the Microsoft point system as a method of payment, however, we could see things change when Microsoft release the new dashboard update.

Source: The Tech Game

Latest Borderlands 2 Golden Key Shift Codes

Posted by Gearbox Software's twitter feed:
Specifically, we'll be posting codes on 10/5 at 6PM and 11PM CT and on 10/6 at 5AM, 11AM and 3PM CT.

Listia Update

I have slowed down a bit on my methods for now, but I was able to snag this off listia last week for 12,050 ($12.05) of Listia credit! It was the collectables only but I already had the game, so I basically upgrade my copy for $12 :)

I get Listia credits as part of my "Amazon Gift Card Guide" post.

Latest Borderlands 2 Golden Key Shift Codes

On Oct. 3rd, 2012, Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software, tweeted the following SHIFT codes in order to stress test internal software (Codes go live at 1pm CDT):
PC: KJK33-XFZ6H-F3BBT-3BBJJ-WTXR6
PS3: KTKJT-Z3K9B-FS35T-S35T3-BBKXC
X360: CT5BT-6BCKX-B6F3X-KXTTB-WXHH5
Remember, these SHiFT codes will be live at 1pm CDT and will stay active for two hours.

Celebrity Squares Answers for week of October 1st

Celebrity Squares is a site that rewards you for playing a simple celebrity news game. You are asked 15 questions every week and if you get all 15 correct you get a bonus 900 points. You get 60 points for each correct answer and 10 for each wrong answer. Making it a max of 1,800 points per week. The first gift card offered is a $10 Amazon.com or Walmart gift card for 10,000 points, followed by a $15 iTunes Giftcard for 15,000.

When your playing the game, make sure to use the free option not the premium option. They require money for the premium option.

To make sure you get the bonus 900 points each week I will post the answers to the questions so check back every week.

Tom Cruise is thinking about quitting _____? Scientology
Which singer checked into rehab last week? Billie Joe Armstrong
Who was the first off DWTS All-Stars? Pamela Anderson
Reese Witherspoon named her baby _____? Tennessee
Who sings the song Gangnam Style? Psy
Rihanna's new song is called ______? Diamonds
Who said she's battled anorexia and bulimia? Lady Gaga
Anderson Cooper apologized for being rude to ___? Teresa Giudice 
Chris Brown denied making out with _____? Nicole Scherzinger
Who kissed a 12-year-old boy on-stage? Carrie Underwood
Who's rumored to be dating Charlize Theron? Eric Stonestreet
Who reportedly landed an E! reality show? Nicki Minaj 
Who reportedly threw up on herself in Vegas? Rihanna
Whose mom released a memoir? Justin Bieber
Simon Cowell is rumored to be dating ______? Carmen Electra

Get more free gift cards by reading  "Amazon Gift Card Guide" post.
See past posts and giftcard I receive from Celebrity Squares HERE 

Credit for the Answers goes to  celebritysquaresanswers.blogspot.com

Free $5 Amazon MP3 Credit

This is a 1 time use $5 MP3 credit code:
7YME-45KN6L-U3Y7JE
Redeem HERE

New Rewards Based on Gamerscore!

Get some rewards based on your gamerscore! 

If you havn't signed up yet, Click Here and sign in with your Windows Live I.D. (same info you used for your Xbox 360 Live account)

Xbox Rewards Monthly Reminder

A new Survey is available today worth 20 microsoft points.

If you signed up for Xbox rewards, today you get 20 msp for completing the survey. Click Here for the Survey

If you havn't signed up yet, Click Here and sign in with your Windows Live I.D. (same info you used for your Xbox 360 Live account)

Xbox 360 Media Remote

On Sale for $14.99, a must have if you use your xbox for media!
CLICK HERE

Latest Borderlands 2 Golden Key Shift Codes Out Now

Not a whole lot to say besides here are the latest Shift codes from Gearbox for use in Borderlands 2. These will allow you to get one key, and will last from approximately 6pm CDT to about 8pm CDT. This is 4pm PST to 6pm PST, or 7pm EST to 9pm EST, covering the more common time zones.
PC: 5BWB3-JWZRS-RT3JJ-BTJB3-RRJKH
Xbox 360: 53KTT-KSJ5F-36XTF-KXTBB-XTCRC
PS3: 53KTT-KSJ9B-69TWB-STWBB-XTC6B
Enjoy, and be quick as the codes will only work for the times listed above, and then they will be gone! Keep an eye out as we will be posting when more become available in the future.

Free Golden Halo 4 Avatar Gear

There's no debate! Xbox LIVE is the place for all your election coverage. Because when Xbox LIVE Rewards members watch three of four presidential or vice-presidential debates on Election 2012 on Xbox LIVE, they'll get a free Halo 4 Warrior Avatar Armor. No matter your party, it's always a party with Xbox LIVE Rewards. Tune in today and make your country proud!

Debate coverage on the following dates in real-time from 9-10:30pm ET (6-7:30pm PT) on Xbox LIVE:

• 10/3
• 10/11
• 10/16
• 10/22 

Must be an Xbox Live Rewards Member. Sign up HERE

Celebrity Squares Answers for week of September 24th

Celebrity Squares is a site that rewards you for playing a simple celebrity news game. You are asked 15 questions every week and if you get all 15 correct you get a bonus 900 points. You get 60 points for each correct answer and 10 for each wrong answer. Making it a max of 1,800 points per week. The first gift card offered is a $10 Amazon.com or Walmart gift card for 10,000 points, followed by a $15 iTunes Giftcard for 15,000.

When your playing the game, make sure to use the free option not the premium option. They require money for the premium option.

To make sure you get the bonus 900 points each week I will post the answers to the questions so check back every week.

Who says they've gained 25 pounds? Lady Gaga
Who said most gay men probably have AIDS?  Paris Hilton
Who allegedly sideswiped a pedestrian in NYC?  Lindsay Lohan
Who offered to babysit for Snooki?  Rihanna
Which singer announced she's pregnant?  Shakira
Who was charged with public intoxication and vandalism?  Shaun White
Who's writing a tell-all about President Clinton?  Monica Lewinsky
Who is now impersonating Obama on SNL?  Jay Pharoah
Who stormed off Piers Morgan's show?  Kelsey Grammer
Who's writing a book called Fifty Shades of Chartreuse? Chelsea Handler
John Mayer was spotted hanging in NYC with _____?  Andy Cohen
Who's leaving RH of Atlanta?  NeNe Leakes
Jon Stewart will debate ______ on October 6th?  Bill O'Reilly
Who was arrested in Texas for possession of drugs?  Fiona Apple
Who put on her Baywatch suit for a commercial?  Pamela Anderson


Get more free gift cards by reading  "Amazon Gift Card Guide" post.
See past posts and giftcard I receive from Celebrity Squares HERE 

Credit for the Answers goes to  celebritysquaresanswers.blogspot.com

McDonalds Monoply is Back!

Play online as well at playatmcd.com
Free Game codes:
GOPLAYATMCD
CODEFORMORE
MCDMONOPOLY
FREECODEMCR

Halo 4 Promo Coming Oct 1

Free T-Shirt from Thit!

A new social site is starting up called Thit! Sign up with invitation code IGFh2T  and get a free T-Shirt. CLICK HERE to sign up for the Beta