Posted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, November 16, 2007 6:00 PM
Here's what went down today in the world of videogames, popular culture and technology:
- Nintendo addressed rumors of a newly redesigned Nintendo DS.
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl will feature a spectator mode that allows people to watch matches without participating.
- Lindsay Lohan served 84 minutes for cocaine possession.
- New York’s Duck Down Records and its many great hip hop artists just inked a deal with ESPN to create five original tracks for the network’s coverage of Men's College Basketball.
- The Orange Box for the PlayStation 3 will be released in Europe on December 14th.
- Halo 3 has outsold every other game, across platform, for the month of October.
- Guitar custom design and graphics company ArtGuitar just announced the launch of the limited edition AG RiffMaster Guitar Controller, the world’s first genuine Peavey guitar modified for PS2 play.
- On-fire actor Seth Rogen (Knocked Up, Superbad) will play Zack in Kevin Smith's upcoming comedy Zack & Miri Make a Porno for the Weinstein Co. and Dimension Films.
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Tags: Daily Wrap-Up, Videogames
Posted by Jonathan Hunt - Friday, November 16, 2007 4:22 PM
To celebrate the release of Mass Effect next week for the Xbox 360, X-Play's Adam Sessler sat down with the game's lead writer to get a little info about the highly anticipated RPG.
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Tags: Videogames, Videos, Xbox 360
Posted by Mike D'Alonzo - Friday, November 16, 2007 4:00 PM
Blair Butler is, once again, ready to bust out a pile of new comics for your approval with the newest version of Fresh Ink. Be prepared as she discusses Black Adam #4, Ghost Rider: Annual, Green Arrow & Black Canary #2, World War Hulk 5 of 5, and All-Star Superman #9.
In short, it's a ridiculous supply of good comic action. So, watch the video...you'll thank us.
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Tags: Fresh Ink, G4 Web Exclusive
Posted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, November 16, 2007 2:20 PM
TheFeed has noticed that some people have strong negative opinions about the hip and/or hop music that rappers rap about.
We believe haters (as they're known) hate what they do not understand, so to help you all, please enjoy this collection of hip-hop charts.
phishook.com
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Tags: Nuggets From The Nets
Posted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, November 16, 2007 1:26 PM
Turns out the cake is true!
Sony, in celebration of the first birthday of the PS3, sent us a cake. That's it above.
Much like the PS3, it tastes delicious.
There's no more to this post; we just wanted to be like, "We have cake and you don't."
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Tags: Videogames
Posted by Ty Colfax - Friday, November 16, 2007 11:48 AM
 Once a film actor has reached unimaginable success both critically and financially in both comedic and dramatic realms, they earn the right and the means to do whatever the hell they want. Which is why we’re praying to God that Bill Murray stars in the remakish sequel for Meatballs.
Paul Newman made salad dressing, Brangelina adopted Africa, and Tom Cruise became an alien. So, we can only hope that Bill Murray in his infinite, quiet wisdom will elect to use his Untouchables status for good and not for evil. *Feed glares at Nic Cage*
Ain't it Cool News: What Do You Get When...
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Tags: Movies
Posted by Mike D'Alonzo - Friday, November 16, 2007 11:48 AM
You already know that, each week, after the 10PM ET airing of Heroes, G4 has a show called The Post Show, starring Kevin Pereira and Blair Butler. What you should know is that this week will feature some really cool things on that show, including an in-studio visit with Hiro Nakamura himself, time-bending Masi Oka.
There will be a virtual audience chat with Masi, as well as a segment called Stump Masi, in which they will ask him questions about his own life, to see how well he knows himself. And, if that weren't already enough, Hayden Panettiere gives us a peek into the psyche of the world's most famous cheerleader, and tells us about some of her favorite show moments.
It's all on The Post Show, 11PM ET, right after Heroes at 10PM ET. Only on G4.
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Tags: G4, TV
Posted by Patrick Roche-Sowa - Friday, November 16, 2007 11:29 AM
The MMO Report is proud to be back into our regular weekly schedule. And just to show how much we missed you all, we present you with a brand new episode for your eyeballs and eardrums.
But before we begin, a lot of you have been asking for/commenting about WTF Second Life. To be clear, it's not a regular weekly segement. Yes, there are things happening in Second Life every day that makes us go "WTF?!?!", but we save our method of genius ridicule for the oh-so-special incidents that tickle us pink until we're running for the aloe lotion.
So sit down, dim the lights, slip into something comfortable, and press play. Enjoy the show, enjoy the weekend, and enjoy your Friday night drunken slap fights. This is...
The MMO Report.
Send all your adoring comments, or teeth-nashing hate mail to TheMMOReport@g4tv.com
Discuss this week's episode with other fans in our forums.
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Tags: PC Gaming, The MMO Report
Posted by Brian Leahy - Friday, November 16, 2007 11:25 AM
 Infinity Ward blogger fourzerotwo posted about a small update that will be coming to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game soon.
Here's what we can expect:
Additions / New Features:
Added Kill cam to Airstrike bombs and Claymores
Addition of Host Migration so if Host Leaves auto-chooses next best host
Tweaked the following Oldschool Mode settings based on feedback:
- Added Unlimited Sprint
- Increased Magazine Size
- Added Ragdoll Cam
Check out the full notes at the Infinity Ward forums.
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Tags: PlayStation 3, Videogames, Xbox 360
Posted by Frank Meyer - Friday, November 16, 2007 11:21 AM
 Hunky actor Ryan Gosling (Fracture, that Real Doll movie) will star opposite music legend Tom Waits in French-born Icelandic writer-director Dagur Kari's upcoming film The Good Heart.
Gosling originally dropped out to make The Lovely Bones instead, but the scheduling has worked out that he can go return to the cast of The Good Heart.
The film is about a bartender (presumably Waits…because who else would he play?) who takes in a young homeless man under his wing.
It’s not an actual wing by the way…’cause then it’d be a human-chicken movie, which would be just plain ridiculous.
Darkhorizons.com: Ryan Gosling Opposite Tom Waits
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Tags: Movies
Posted by Ty Colfax - Friday, November 16, 2007 11:20 AM
 Jeff Bridges could be, is maybe considering, and is rumored to have said that he would possibly mull over playing an aged version of Flynn in the announced and molassesly-paced production of the TRON sequel.
Wouldn't it be awesome to see him back in whatever world they throw him into, though? He should get zapped into the internet and be forced to battle LOLcatz and penispill spammers. Well, maybe that's a bad idea. I should just let the writer's take care of - Oh, never mind.
Ain't It Cool News: Jeff Bridges Back for New TRON Movie??
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Tags: Movies
Posted by Brian Leahy - Friday, November 16, 2007 11:19 AM
Dell has setup a celebrity endorsed website that will allow users to add Dell products to an online wish list and then send the list to friends and family.
They will have the option to donate money to your cause so that you can buy Dell products.
If you really want a Dell, but don't have the money, head on over to http://www.yoursishere.com/
Yahoo News: Dell, celebrities help with wish lists
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Tags: Internets Culture, Products, Tech
Posted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, November 16, 2007 11:00 AM
It's sad, but the downloadable "Xbox Originals" that will be available on December 4th will not give gamers achievment points.
According to Major Nelson' sblog, “These are the original games that were created before Xbox 360. In order to preserve the integrity of the original gaming experience they provide, they will have the features available at the time of their initial release.”
So no gamerscore-boost for you, man.
Major Nelson: Will Xbox Originals have Achievements?
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Tags: Other People's Misfortune, Videogames, Xbox 360
Posted by Frank Meyer - Friday, November 16, 2007 10:57 AM
 The only rock ‘n’ roll tour that matters right now and the one everyone (including me) said would never happen, Van Halen with original singer David Lee Roth back at the helm, just got extended into 2008.
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