Ian Arbuckle

MCP: GAMING NEWS ROUNDUP – 04.09.07

The big news from the weekend is that info about Microsoft’s Sping Update for Xbox Live has leaked, and been intentionally distributed, which isn’t as fun to write. The update will include tweaks for the Dashboard interface, integration with the Windows Live Messenger, a revised interface for the Marketplace, and more specific notices when Achievements … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: GOING TO PIECES – THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SLASHER FILM

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERESTUDIO: ThinkfilmMSRP: $24.98 RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 88 minutes SPECIAL FEATURES: • Commentary w/ filmmakers• Extended interviews• Trivia game• Introduction by author Adam Rockoff The Pitch "A brief history of murdered sluts." The Humans Interview appearances by Wes Craven, Tom Savini, John Carpenter, Sean Cunningham, Amy Holden Jones, Rob Zombie, and … Continue reading

MCP: GAMING NEWS ROUNDUP – 04.03.07

Yesterday, I wrote about the exciting times of the PSP, what with the solid base of good titles and the significant efforts of the homebrew community. Today, you can add one more to the list of reasons to pick up the scratch-prone little fucker: Sony has announced a price drop, effectively immediately. The PSP now … Continue reading

MCP: GAMING NEWS ROUNDUP – 4.02.07

Fuck April Fool’s Day. No, wait— fuck me. I’m so gullible that the first time a bully claimed he was going to kick my ass I turned my back to a wall and got punched in the stomach. Which is why every news item today is double-checked for freshness and veracity.Those people who have gotten … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: PERVERT!

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: TLA ReleasingMSRP: $19.99 RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 81 minutes SPECIAL FEATURES: • Two feature commentaries• Behind-the-scenes featurette• Deleted scenes• Extended girl/girl scene• Music video• Trailers The Pitch "It’s like a Russ Meyer film, but feeding off geek traditions instead of social relevancy." The Shut Up, Ian version: "It’s Love Potion … Continue reading