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MCP: GAMING NEWS ROUNDUP – 03.14.07

Microsoft has announced that the Live service for Windows Vista will be available in North America on May 8th, which is also the release date for the PC port of Halo 2. The Windows flavor of the network differs a bit from its console cousin in that the server browser and multiplayer components aren’t restricted … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: GANDHI – 25TH ANNIVERSARY

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: ColumbiaMSRP: $24.96 RATED: PGRUNNING TIME: 191 Minutes SPECIAL FEATURES: • Commentary by dir. Richard Attenboroug• Introduction by Richard Attenborough• Vintage newsreel footage• Interview with Sir Ben Kingsley• Nine production and history featurettes The Pitch "It’s the dignity of the entire human race as exemplified by a single man." "Will … Continue reading

MCP: WII HAVE MULTIPLAYER

Well, those waiting for Wii to have some online-multiplayer capability can start rejoicing. Kind of. GameSpy, the company who brought you the Nintendo DS online-multiplayer connection, announced today that it would be providing the multiplayer middleware technology for the Nintendo Wii. As long suspected, multiplayer for the Wii is not to begin until June 2007. … Continue reading

MCP: WHO PLAYS THE WATCHMEN?

So, 300 is doing all right, financially-speaking. This is good news for a man who goes by the name of Zack Snyder, because it greases the wheels for future projects. The one is turning my hair white with anticipation is Watchmen, the adaptation of Alan Moore’s landmark mini-series which Snyder took over after Paul Greengrass … Continue reading

MCP: GAMING NEWS ROUNDUP – 3.13.07

Lots of big news coming down the pike. That’s a phrase which I recently learned doesn’t refer to the species of fish taking a dump.First up comes Sony listening to its fans, or possibly to the numbers associated with the sales of DS Lites. A PSP redesign has been confirmed, and the prevalent rumor is … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: WHAT’S NEW SCOOBY-DOO? SEASON 1

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE! STUDIO: Warner Home VideoMSRP: $19.98RATED: GRUNNING TIME: 286 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Bonus Episode: "A Scooby-Doo Valentine"• Backstage Bloopers with Scooby-Doo The Pitch America’s favorite canine detective (sorry McGruff) enters the 21st century with a slick new look and wit to match. The Humans Casey Kasem (American Top 40), Frank Welker … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: SNL – BEST OF STEVE MARTIN

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Lions GateMSRP: $9.98RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 108 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Bonus sketches• Dress rehearsals• Photo galleryThe Pitch"Steve Martin’s one Wild and Crazy Guy, who one day finds himself in a…I’m sorry? This is just a clip show? Shit, that saves me a lot of work.” The HumansSteve Martin, Dan Ackroyd, Bill … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: MIRACLE MAKER, THE – SPECIAL EDITION

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Lions GateMSRP: $19.98RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 91 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Commentary by the director and producer• Making-of featurette• Storyboard-to-film comparison• Interactive games• Trailers The Pitch “It’s The Greatest Story Ever Told! Just to check, that is the one about Jesus, right?” The Humans Ralph Fiennes, Miranda Richardson, Richard E. Grant, Ian … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: REQUIEM

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: IFC FilmsMSRP: $24.95RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 89 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Trailers• Sweet Montana AirThe Pitch"We’re making The Exorcist, except we’re doing it with no special effects, no violence, no crotch-stabbing, no Ellen Burstyn, and no “Your mother sucks cocks in Hell!” Oh yeah, and the demons might not be real.” The … Continue reading