Entries from October 2008

Champions Online Interview

October 31st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Champions Online Interview

Recently I had the chance to speak with Randy Mosiondz, lead designer for Champions Online about the pending Super Hero MMOPG that looks to be a true classic.
GVK:. What is the background and setting of the game?
RM: Champions Online is based on pen-and-power super-hero roleplaying game that’s been around since the early 80’s. […]


Zack and Miri Make a Porno

October 30th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack (Seth Rogan), and Miri (Elizabeth Banks), are two lifelong friends with problems. Their lives in a Pittsburgh Suburb have not turned out as well as they would have hoped as they find themselves mired in low paying jobs struggling to pay the bills and have any semblance of a happy life.
With their ten […]


Running With Scissors Goes Digital

October 30th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Running With Scissors Goes Digital

Tucson, AZ In the unending quest to see its POSTAL games in the hands of gamers the world over, Running With Scissors has expanded its sales capability by signing a deal with GamersGate, which sends games, now including POSTAL, POSTAL 2 and POSTAL 2: APOCALYPSE WEEKEND, to consumers via a digital delivery (DD) system.
According to […]


Director Tom McGrath Talks Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

October 26th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Director Tom McGrath Talks Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Recently I had the chance to speak with Tom McGrath about Directing the upcoming animated film “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa”. I want to thank Tom for taking the time to speak with us about his film.
GVK: What attracted you to the film?
TM: My partner and I had worked for 5 years with the […]


Dead Space

October 26th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Dead Space

In the deepest regions of space, aboard a disabled mining ship, a new dimension of terror has been discovered. In the new game Dead Space, E.A. has crafted a truly gripping and immersive game that is truly frightening to play.
Cast as engineer Isaac Clarke, you and your crew arrive for routine repairs to a remote […]


Blood Volume Three

October 23rd, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Blood Volume Three

Volume Three of the popular Adult Swim show Blood has arrived on DVD from Sony Home Entertainment. The series is a highly entertaining show that chronicles the conflict between the Red Shield organization as they attempt to destroy the shape shifting and blood lusting Chiropterans.
The show combines anime and Vampire themed stories […]


Left 4 Dead Infect Billboards.

October 23rd, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Left 4 Dead Infect Billboards.

As Part of a reported 10 Million Dollar Push by Valve Software, billboard Ads for their upcoming 3D Survival Shooter Left 4 Dead have begun to appear. During a recent drive in the Seattle area, I have spotted several ads for the game and they adorned several very high traffic areas. The fact that Valve […]


2008 Holiday Gift Guide.

October 19th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

2008 Holiday Gift Guide.

With the holidays coming up and especially with our troubled economy, I wanted to
pass along my suggestions to make the gamers on your shopping list happy.
Titles will be added as we get closer to the holidays as this is a work in progress.
Spore by EA.
This is a very fun and challenging game that lets you […]


Sexdrive

October 17th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Sexdrive

Mixing elements of “The Sure Thing” with “Road Trip, and “American Pie”, the new comedy “Sex Drive” is one of the more outrageous comedies of this genre to come along in a while. When 18 year old virgin Ian (Josh Zuckerman), tires of his lack of success with the ladies, he is surprised when his […]


Kevin Smith Talks “Zack and Miri”, “Red State” and “Star Wars”

October 15th, 2008 by gareth | 1 Comment

Kevin Smith Talks “Zack and Miri”, “Red State” and “Star Wars”

While in Seattle promoting his upcoming movie “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” I got the chance to speak with writer/director Kevin Smith about his film and upcoming projects. I want to thank Kevin for a very enjoyable interview and for answering all of my questions.
GVK: It is nice to speak with you again, […]


Blizzcon 2008

October 14th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Blizzcon 2008

By Trista Olson and Jeff Lange
Broadcast live for the first time ever, Blizzcon 2008 was heralded to be bigger and better than ever before. With high hopes and expectations, gamers from around the world descended upon Anaheim California for the third Blizzcon. Taking place one year after the previous, gamers gathered in hopes of seeing […]


Left 4 Dead Interview

October 14th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Left 4 Dead Interview

Recently I got the chance to speak to Chet Faliszek of Valve Software about their pending
Survival shooter Left 4 Dead. I want to thank Katie and Chet for taking the time to answer our questions.
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
CF: It is the zombie apocalypse. […]


Call of Duty World at War Multiplay Beta Details.

October 14th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Call of Duty World at War Multiplay Beta Details.

The latest Call of Duty Game, Call of Duty: World at War has a multiplay Beta coming for PC and X-Box 360. I Checked in with Activision and they confirmed the types of gameplay that will be included.
Beta consists of Multiplayer with Team Deathmatch, War and CTF
Look for the Beta soon.


SEED

October 14th, 2008 by gareth | 1 Comment

SEED

In the late 1970’s a community is wracked by fear and death in “Seed” the new horror film from director Uwe Boll. After brutally killing 666 people in 6 years, mass murderer Max Seed (William Sanderson) is captured by Detective Matt Bishop (Michael Pare’), after Seed brutally dispatches the entire group of officers sent to […]


Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull DVD

October 12th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull DVD

After 17 years away from the big screen, Indiana Jones has dusted off his trusty fedora and bullwhip in one of the most eagerly awaited returns to the screen in cinema history. Harrison Ford once again plays the rough and rugged archeologist who is as equally adept in the classroom as he is in the […]