Congratulations to the Winners and Runner-Ups of CTRLALTKILL Black Ops Tournament.

First off Level Up would like to thank Sami from CTRLALTKILL for putting together this amazing event. We also would like to give special thanks to Evil Controllers, Plantronics, Kontrol Freeks, and Monster Energy for sponsoring this event. Everyone had a great time and we hope to host more events in conjunction with CTRALTKILL...
The winners for the April 2nd 2011 Call of Duty Black Ops Tourney are:
Josh Nava, Maddux Faulkner, Taylor Grease and Ian Lybben

Hottest New Products: April 2011

The new Turtle Beach PX5 headsets are on sale now at Level Up these hot new 7.1 Bluetooth capable headsets are top of the line. This is the first headset to rock dual radios for immersive Dolby sound and clear voice chat and also packs Bluetooth capability for your PS3. This headset can be used on both Xbox 360 and PS3 as well as for personal audio use. Check out this insanely slick headset at Level Up today.

Monster Energy has just launched it's next new drink Monster: Rehab. Tea+Lemonade+Energy flavored Rehab is a low calorie edition to the Monster line-up. We think it taste amazing. It's light and crisp contrast to the usual Monster fare is a welcome edition and they have been selling great. This product is so new it's not even on their website yet. As usual Level Up get first dibs..beat the heat and pick up one today and try it for yourself..

Hot new toys from DC Direct: Batman Arkham City Action figures are out this month. With the next 2nd series launching soon. For all you Batman fans these are the coolest characters we've ever laid eyes in the Batman series. Check them out today at Level Up.

ATARI is back with these new LIDS from our friends at Bioworld. These caps are rightous, they have been flying off the shelves at Level Up with 3 new styles to choose from this retro name is all the rage in todays gamer fashion. Show off yours this summer!

Tips and Advice from the Experts at Level Up: Choosing the right console.

One of the biggest questions we get at Level Up from newcomers to gaming is "What system should I buy?". Well the answer varies based on the customer of course. So we ask questions to ascertain which system will best fit the customers needs. Questions like, who will be using the system most? Young kids, teens, adults or the entire family. Will they be playing frequently on-line or prefer not to? Will they be using the system in the main family room? How often will they be using the system? Do they have a HDTV or plan on buying one? What type of games are they most interested in? All these question help to determine what best fits our clients needs.
If you have younger children and are looking for a system for the kids or for the family to play together, we would most likely recommend the Nintendo Wii. The Wii has the most kid friendly and interactive games and although its competitors have started following suit on the interactivity the games on the Wii are still leaps and bounds ahead when it comes to catering to the young and old alike.
If you have older kids and are looking to buy a system for the kids, we would most likely recommend the Xbox 360 as this is the most common system for teens and young adults, the on-line gaming experience is second to none and the game selection is by far the most popular. Now with Xbox 360 Kinect (Microsoft's new controller free motion sensor), the system can also provide the get off the couch family fun many parents are seeking.
If you are a young adult or older looking into buying a console, we would more than likely recommend the Playstation 3. Sony has developed the most well rounded gaming system for adults as it is not only a game system, supports on-line play (although sub-par to the Xbox 360 on-line, But it is FREE, no monthly cost like Xbox), it is also a very capable and possibly one of the best Blu-Ray player for great HD movie enjoyment. The PS3 also provides its own built in browser for surfing the web on TV and although it is a bit cumbersome in relation to a computer, it is definitely a cool feature for a quick browsing experience.
So we are very aware of the features of all these systems and know that there are arguments to justify all systems and the benefits of each and although many die hards of one system or another we try and be as unbiased as possible in our evaluation of our customers needs.
Game systems today have all developed as more than just a gaming console but an interactive media system providing things like Netflix, Media Server, Hulu, Vudu, Play-on and many more amazing features. As of 2010 all the systems now offer their own version of interactive motion gaming and are expanding their game selections rapidly. So there is a lot to consider when making a purchase that ranges from $250 starting to upwards of $500 or more depending on accessories and game choices. So consider the options and review the questions above this will make your decision much easier. In the end though, it all comes down to personal preferences and all these systems are great in their own right!