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The Wu-Tang Clan Launch Chess Community Site

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Andy Yen
– Posted on June 4, 2008Posted in: Internet Phenomena, Music

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I wouldn’t be the first one in line to join a social network for either chess or The Wu-Tang clan, but shit, if you combine the two?  I’m there.  Especially when the tag line for the site is:

WuChess taking the game of life to the next level.

Wuchess promises the ability to play live chess versus humans or an AI, partcipate in tournaments, social networking, create chess clans, or even play against the RZA, the GZA, and the rest of the Wu-Tang clan.

Unfortunately, this fun is going to cost you $40 up front per year to join.  I really wish they had a free portion of the site to try out as $40 is a pretty big investment to ask of new users without letting them test drive it.

Hopefully cooler heads will prevail and they’ll open up the site soon.

Check Out Wuchess [wuchess.com]

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The Cohen Brothers Are Funny Again

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Andy Yen
– Posted on June 3, 2008Posted in: Movies

With all of the brouhaha over last year’s No Country For Old Men, it’s hard to remember that the Cohen Brothers actually have some chops making comedies.  The above trailer for their upcoming film, Burn After Reading, will remind you what it was like to smirk, nay, grin again.

On an anticipation scale of 1-3, I’ll give this one a “Maybe Want.”

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Weezer Is Good At The Internet

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Andy Yen
– Posted on May 23, 2008Posted in: Internet Phenomena, Music

Although their new single Pork and Beans has been out for awhile now, Weezer has just put the finishing touches on the video for the song. It pretty much includes every internet meme over the past few years – kinda like that recent South Park episode.

I gotta say though, I was pretty impressed with the inclusion of the Gi-Joe PSAs – that definitely gives Rivers and Co. some intarweb street cred.

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Pottycast #3 – Death Cab For Cutie, Guitar Hero, and Judd Apatow

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Andy Yen
– Posted on May 20, 2008Posted in: podcast

Dan and Andy talk about Death Cab For Cutie, Guitar Hero IV, Judd Apatow, and the pottiest thing you will hear of this month.

We’re still working on getting the Pottycast on the iTunes directory, but in the meantime, if you want to subscribe through iTunes just go to Advanced ->; Subscribe to Podcast and paste this URL in the box:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyDayWillComePodcast

Then just make sure that your iPod/iPhone is set to sync the Podcast.

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Your Chance To Teabag Death Cab For Cutie In Call Of Duty 4

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Andy Yen
– Posted on May 14, 2008Posted in: Music, Video Games

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If you think Death Cab For Cutie is too “emo” for this world, now’s your chance to virtually teabag them after shooting them to death online!

Nick and Jason from DCFC will be playing Call of Duty 4 against any and all thirteen year olds opponents this Friday, May 16th from 7:30-9:30 EST. You’ll only be able to play against them if you have the Xbox 360 version of the game, though.

If you’re an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with Death Cab for Cutie, send a friend request to the following Gamertags and be online half an hour before (7:00 P.M. ET) the Game with Fame session starts at 7:30 P.M. ET on Friday, May 16:

  • GWF DCFC Nick
  • GWF DCFC Jason

It’s too bad there’s no extra in game challenge XP awards for killing indie rockers, that should be good for at least 1000xp in game.

Game With Fame: Death Cab For Cutie [xbox.com]

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Nintendo Launches Wii Ware, Final Fantasy

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Andy Yen
– Posted on May 12, 2008Posted in: Video Games

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Fire up your favorite song about kings and airships (Coldplay – Viva La Vida) if you have a Wii, because today is the day you get Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life As King!

Nintendo’s much anticipated Wii Ware service launches today with six titles, including the aforementioned FFCCMLAK.   Wii Ware essentially allows for original games to be distributed digitally to your Wii, ala Xbox Live Arcade or the Playstation Network.

More platforms for games is always a good thing, especially if it means original Homestarrunner games.

The six titles are (divide by 100 to get actual dollar amounts):

Final Fantasy: 1500 Wii Points
LostWinds: 1000 Wii Points
Defend Your Castle: 500 Wii Points
Pop: 700 Wii Points
VIP Casino Blackjack: 700 Wii Points
TV Show King: 1000 Wii Points

Full game descriptions after the jump.

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Pottycast #2 – Mario Kart Wii, Nine Inch Nails, and Muxtape

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Andy Yen
– Posted on May 9, 2008Posted in: podcast

Dan joins me again in this week’s episode as we talk about Mario Kart Wii, Muxtape, the KROQ Weenie Roast Lineup, Nine Inch Nails, and more!

We’re still working on getting the Pottycast on the iTunes directory, but in the meantime, if you want to subscribe through iTunes just go to Advanced -> Subscribe to Podcast and paste this URL in the box:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyDayWillComePodcast

Then just make sure that your iPod/iPhone is set to sync the Podcast.

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Everyday Shooter Now Available On PC/Steam

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Andy Yen
– Posted on May 9, 2008Posted in: Video Games

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If your only excuse for not checking out Jonathan Mak’s awesome “album of shooter games” was that you didn’t own a PS3, you have an excuse no longer!

Everyday Shooter is now available on Steam for the low price of $9.99 (or $8.99 if you buy the game this week).  I never got around to writing up an Indie Game Spotlight for this game, but rest assured, it was one of the best independent games to come out in 2007.

The game is comprised of 10 different songs/stages, each with its own song, art, and play style.   As you shoot enemies and create chain combos, you create new guitar riffs and sounds that layer on top of the music to create a seamless aural experience.  It’s an awesome synthesis of music and gaming and definitely worth your time.

Check Out The Steam Page [steampowered.com]

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Review: Boom Blox [Wii]

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Andy Yen
– Posted on May 9, 2008Posted in: Reviews, Video Games

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When I heard that EA and Steven Spielberg were “teaming up” to create a video game, I have to admit that the announcement didn’t exactly get my panties wet.  Though Spielberg is one of the great movie directors of our time, he has never been involved with the production of a video game.  On top of that, Spielberg’s credited role as “Creative Director” is suspiciously nebulous.

Regardless of Stevie’s role in the game’s production, the fact remains that Boom Blox is actually a surprisingly fun game.  Though it’s a puzzle game designed for the whole family/casual players, even hardcore gamers can extract some kind of enjoyment from it.  EA LA have managed to develop some of the tightest motion controls seen on a Wii game.  It’s safe to say Boom Blox would not have been possible on any other gaming platform at this time. Read the rest of this entry »

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Gore Verbinski To Direct Bioshock Movie

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Andy Yen
– Posted on May 9, 2008Posted in: Movies, Video Games

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Variety is reporting that Pirates of the Carribbean director, Gore Verbinski, is attached to direct and produce the Bioshock movie.

“Bioshock” publisher Take-Two Interactive is getting a multimillion-dollar advance against gross points on the pic. It’s believed to be the biggest videogame-to-movie deal since 2005, when U and Fox signed onto the since aborted “Halo” pic, for which Microsoft got $5 million against 10%.

Bioshock was unquestionably the most cinematic game to come out in 2007.  The game juxtaposed some strong imagery with uncomfortable themes.  With it’s strong narrative and memorable setting, it makes sense that Hollywood would be quick to jump on it.  While it could be argued that the Pirates sequels were a bit plodding, Verbinski’s talent in creating visually stunning blockbuster movies is unquestionable.

Given the poor track record of video game movies, I’m going to be cautiously optimistic about this one.  I currently have my expectations set roughly on par with the Wachowskis’ V For Vendetta film adaptation – solid, but not quite up to the standards of the original.

Read the Variety article [variety.com]

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