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MCP: GAMING NEWS ROUNDUP – 3.23.07

Ian is out today as he follows his frog down a giant hole in the ground. Don’t worry, he’ll be back Monday. Here’s what going on in the world of gaming: The top story in the gaming world is the European (and Australian, but really that’s Europe too) launch of the PS3. Recent stories have … Continue reading

THUD: TV NEWS ROUNDUP – 3.22.07

GUGINO, NOT GOLD Carla Gugino is a talented actress with a string of bad luck when it comes to television. She’s been a part of two high profile flops since 2003, “Karen Sisco” and “Threshold,” which, in tv land, is enough to stick you with the infamous “show killer” nickname (see also Paula Marshall, Ted … Continue reading

THUD: DEVIN GETS UPFRONT

It’s funny going down to Little West 12th Street – it’s in what used to be the Meat Packing District of Manhattan, and it was where you went to buy meat… either the kind that comes from an animal or the kind that’s hidden inside the skirt of a tranny hooker. The neighborhood is very … Continue reading

MCP: GAMING NEWS ROUNDUP – 3.22.07

Following yesterday’s assault of newsworthy items, today’s offering feels like the lull before the mustard gas hits. I’d like to stress that none of the items below are important in any way, especially my commentary on them.First off, as a followup to the announcement of Devil May Cry 4‘s multiplatform future, here’s a new trailer … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: STAR IS BORN, A (1976)

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: WarnerMSRP: $19.98RATED: RRUNNING TIME: 140 min.SPECIAL FEATURES:• Commentary by Barbra Streisand• Additional Scenes• Wardrobe Tests• Trailer gallery The Pitch Being rich and famous sucks. Just say no. The Humans Barbra Streisand (What’s Up, Doc?), Kris Kristofferson (Flashpoint), Gary Busey (The Gumball Rally), Sally Kirkland (Best of the Best), Paul … Continue reading

MCP: GAMING NEWS ROUNDUP – 3.20.07

In the time it takes Jack Bauer to save the world:Microsoft’s codename Zephyr project has been confirmed as the Xbox 360 Elite. The Elite is all black, has a 120GB hard drive, a new, cooler chipset (power brick heat output is still a question,) and will have HDMI output for those desperate for the latest … Continue reading

MCP: GAMING NEWS ROUNDUP – 3.20.07

Exclusives be gone! One of the PS3’s premier titles has gone the way of Assassin’s Creed. Devil May Cry 4 will not only see release on Sony’s newest console, but also on the Xbox 360 and the PC, many sources are reporting. Not only that, but Virgil won’t even get timed exclusivity, as the PS3 … Continue reading

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 03.19.07

Welcome to The Special Edition. ROCKY BALBOA When they announced they were making a sixth Rocky movie, people were laughing. Critics were quick to jump in and say that Stallone was too old, the story was dead in the water and the movie’s announcement was the worst news since they announced James Bond would be … Continue reading

MCP: GAMING NEWS ROUNDUP – 3.19.07

Hot damn! (That’s the good kind of damn.) It’s like last Summer around the Xbox Live Arcade, except that we’re getting some good titles this time around. Alien Hominid, Worms, Ninja Turtles. Guess what’s coming this Wednesday? That’s right: Castlevania – Symphony of the Night. 800 MS points, or $10US. HD graphics, and a remastered … Continue reading