The Daily ‘Shroom – 8/16/07
- Seems that “three” is the magic number for Apple and their iPhones… that is, three-hundred and three-thousand, for a phone bill and overseas phone bill, respectively.
Can you imagine getting one of these every month, though? I mean, who seriously thought this was a good idea? Or are things so automated now that the first people to notice were the customers, and maybe the postmen?
Besides the fact that this will probably send eco-friendly types into a real tizzy, one has to wonder how much sensitive information might be carbon-copied on those 300 pages. She might want to find a shredder before she finds a recycling box (not to imply that it would be a choice, just a sequence).
What an age we live in, huh? It reminds me of various views of the future from years past. We’d get to see the heroes and protagonists of various far-flung TV shows, movies, and other mediums doing all this amazing stuff, pulling up maps and finding out infomation at the touch of a button, no matter where they were, but we damn sure never saw the bills for it all. It leaves one to wonder how long before the rates for such things come down to a level where it’s fairly affordable, as some long distance calls are now.
Moreover, it makes one wonder just what will take its place. It seems that whenever the price for one technologically wonderful luxury comes down, there’s something else just as outrageous ready to take its place.
- The Official TMNT Web Site has updated their “Books of the Future” to include a look at Tales of the TMNT #41, and also includes news that Michael Dooney, Eric Talbot and Dan Berger will be attending the Comic Expo in Toronto from August 24-26, though Dan has to leave early and won’t be there Sunday. Details about the show are here.
I do wish I could go, but it’s money I don’t have at the moment. I would like to meet Dan in person, however, as he’s always been pretty cool when I’ve been in contact with him via e-mail.
- So, that story that the SEGA prez sez “Sonic isn’t cool anymore?”
Seems that the press sort of picked up on that wrong, according to him. He seems to have issued a corrective statement in reply to someone’s e-mail, which can be seen here, and reads as follows:
In no way did I mean that Sonic isn?t cool for the over 12s. I am an over 40 ? and I still love Sonic. Press interviews often result in misleading quotes ? as is the case here. What I was trying to convey was that SEGA needs to build better quality Sonic games, that appeal to everyone ? not just the under 12s. It is a fault of some of the recent games, not of Sonic, that the current situation exists ? and that is something that we are working hard to change.
We believe Sonic is one of the coolest characters in videogame history ? and we are striving to make the games themselves better.
Sorry my meaning was taken out of context ? fans like yourself are important to us
Simon
Definitely sounds better than what everyone (including PMO as a result) picked up on. At least there’s an internal acknowledgement that many recent Sonic games have been… lacking. The question is, what do they plan to do about it?
- Archie’s Sonic X #23 hit shelves yesterday, and writer Ian Flynn provides a peek at his latest.
- Not much going on in TransFormers today, some Cybertron and Classics rereleases, a gallery of Final Battle Jazz by Remy, and in-box images of metallic versions of Movie Megatron and Ratchet.
Wonder if anyone will consider that cause enough to fuse the two together, a la Marvel’s later G1 issues.
- Toy News International has some new, high-res images of the new NECA Castlevania figures, and they are looking slick.
- Ok, this has to be the most disappointing Smash Bros. Dojo update since… well, possibly since they started.
Zero Suit Samus has tether recovery, which basically means she can pull a Batman with her whip and grapple to the side of a structure.
Just like Samus and Link in Melee.
Could’ve really done with more than that. At least the pics are pretty.
- Wow, a Chipmunks game.
Actually, I saw the news a few days ago, and didn’t really care. I doubt we’re getting Elite Beat Alvin here. But, small things can make the difference, such as this statement:
It’s designed to sit alongside the upcoming animated film, and will let you rock to the top as Alvin, Simon, and Theodore.
…on the store shelves, no doubt. *rimshot*
Especially if Guitar Hero DS proves to be competition. Then again, I imagine it’ll find an audience, somewhere.
- This… could prove to be something big, maybe.
GameTrailers has their first Jackass game “Stunt of the Week” video available now.
It might be a bit much for some people, but think of this: in Burnout, you crash cars with spectacular results. In Jackass, during stunts you can crash bodies with similar results.
It sort of makes me cringe, but want to see more.
The game seems to be reminiscient of Stair Fall in that regard.
- Looks like Mama’s really cookin’ now, with over 500,000 served in the US alone.
It is a pretty neat little game, though, from what I’ve played of the demo. Give it a shot.
- Seven new Superstars have been announced for WWE Raw vs. Smackdown 2008, including The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels, and I’d rather like to check this one out.
Incidently, any takers on Chris Benoit being discluded from the game? Didn’t think so.
On a side note, my money is on Jonathan Coachman as being Mr. McMahon’s illegitimate son. I’m putting that out here now, and I guess we’ll see soon enough what the case may be.
- Sweet f@#$ing asscrackers!
I didn’t doubt that The King of Kong might be a neat, enjoyable little piece, but damn! 100% (Fresh) at Rotten Tomatoes?!
I clearly underestimated this thing, and need to find a place showing it… and in Ontario, I don’t think that’s going to happen. Damn!
- When looking at screens for new games, always beware of the bullshot.
–LBD “Nytetrayn”