We learned last week that Sony was dropping the 20GB SKU of the PS3 in North America, citing poor comparative sales to the 60GB version. GamesIndustry.biz now reports that, according to a patent filed with the FCC, it appears Sony is considering bringing a new, 80GB model to North American shores. A Sony rep mentions … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: LionsgateMSRP: $14.98RATED: RRUNNING TIME: 109 Minutes SPECIAL FEATURES: • Commentary w/ director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo• Behind-the-scenes featurette• Promotional materials The Pitch "It’s Unbreakable meets that scene from The Deer Hunter." The Humans Max von Sydow, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Eusebio Poncela, Monica Lopez. The Nutshell Luck is no lady; it’s a … Continue reading
Where movies and games intersect, CHUD has already brought you the big news of the weekend, but I’ll reiterate them here in case you feel such loyalty to me that you read no articles apart from those with my byline: Edward Norton will be Dr. Bruce Banner in the next Hulk flick, and Michael Bay … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Tartan VideoMSRP: $22.95RATED: RRUNNING TIME: 95 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Interviews w/ director and cast• "Making-of" featurette• Trailers The Pitch "It’s like the Fatal Frame series, only you don’t have to kill your sister." The Humans Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee (no! thong mee!), Achita Sikamana. The Nutshell Late one night, after … Continue reading
You won’t be surprised when I tell you that videogame tie-ins with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix are slated to release alongside the film. It’s a long-standing tradition. Unfortunately, despite having an (I’ll gladly admit it) rich world, ripe for exploration, the previous game versions of Mr. Potter’s films have been mostly … Continue reading
I’m going to spend the weekend taking remedial economics courses, since apparently my opinion on the Guitar Hero 2 downloadable content, specifically my thinking that it’s reasonably priced, is wrong. I’m thinking I should probably hire an accountant before I fritter away my savings on things like, say, plastic controllers in the shapes of miniature … Continue reading
In their ongoing quest to bring quality content to the videogame podcast and video-blog arena, 1up and their partner GameVideos.com have posted an OCD analysis of the latest Halo 3 video released by Bungie. For Halo fans, I’m led to understand it’s a treat for the "reasonable speculation" centers of the brain. Being only a … Continue reading
Welcome to the column! I’ll be appearing here on alternate Wednesdays to spread good cheer and ruminations on classic and near-classic films with the acumen of the mildly concussed. The purpose of Late to the Party is to systematically dismantle my geek credibility. I’m one of the younger generation here at CHUD, less experienced in … Continue reading
No new big news today, since the Halo 3 beta details are still ringing in everyone’s ears. Or, because nothing much happened yesterday, except people got all indignant about Action Button and their zero-star reviews of God of War 2 and Final Fantasy VII. Heh.So, incidental news! First up is today’s Xbox Live Arcade release … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: ThinkfilmMSRP: $27.98RATED: RRUNNING TIME: 108 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Feature commentary w/ director and writer• Two behind-the-scenes featurettes• Trailers The Pitch "Requiem for a Dream meets vector math." The Humans Heath Ledger, Geoffrey Rush, Abbie Cornish. The Nutshell Dan (Ledger) loves Candy (Cornish). Dan loves drugs, and so does Candy. Dan … Continue reading