Archive for July 5th, 2006

Bears’ Manning, Dvoracek agree to deals

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

The Chicago Bears agreed to four-year contracts with second-round draft pick Danieal Manning and third-round choice Dusty Dvoracek on Wednesday.

Ben Affleck as SUPERMAN? Adrien Brody Investigating His Death? Who Killed Ben Affleck in HOLLYWOODLAND?!?!?

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

Hey folks, Harry here — I really want to see this film, Due out that f…

Star’s a Talk-Show Star (E! Online)

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

There's nothing like a train wreck--or Star Jones Reynolds--to draw<br />
 gawkers.E! Online - There's nothing like a train wreck–or Star Jones Reynolds–to draw
gawkers.


“Sopranos” Holdouts Hang Up Deals (E! Online)

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

The stars of The Sopranos are single-handedly proving that<br />
 crime really does pay. So long as you hold out long enough.E! Online - The stars of The Sopranos are single-handedly proving that
crime really does pay. So long as you hold out long enough.


Bat-fanciers granted access to British Parliament

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

There is something batty going on inside the Palace of Westminster, home of Britain’s Parliament, and it is got nothing to do with political shenanigans.

Snakes On A Canadian

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

The Defamer Special Correspondent on Semi-International Movie Promotions filed this brief report (with accompanying photo) on New Line’s latest attempt to grow its Snakes on a Plane buzz in…

Rogers roasts A’s for 11th win; Tigers avoid sweep

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

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RENAISSANCE… it’s like SIN CITY - without the grey tones. Take a look, this looks Amazing!

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

Hey folks, Harry here… Wanna see something super fucking cool looking…

Bear Raids Car for Beer, Pizza

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

AP - A bear cub drew a crowd of spectators at a Lake Tahoe neighborhood as it munched on barbecue-chicken-and-jalapeno pizza in the back seat of a vintage red Buick convertible. [Yahoo! News]

Bonds’ trainer held in contempt for refusing to testify

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

Barry Bonds’ personal trainer was held in contempt of court and ordered to prison for refusing to testify to the federal grand jury investigating the Giants’ slugger for perjury.

The Joystiq Holiday: July 4 - 5, 2006

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006


Forgive our lack of updates yesterday, Joystiq’s American entire staff took the day off to shoot fireworks and drink heavily (something we have in common with Itagaki). Forget Wiimotes, or controversial Sony ad campaigns (too many to count), here are the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Happy Fourth of July
Ad critic: Sony’s racially charged PSP ad
Readers pick best webcomic (June 25 - July 1, 2006)

News
Third Resident Evil film to be buried in desert
Japanese still in love with DS
Portugal wins virtual World Cup
Alan Wake details remain scarce, despite new images
Sony talks up XBLA-killing E-Distribution initiative
Bungie busy testing Halo 3 single-player
Sensible World of Soccer considered for XBLA
Nintendo sends President Bush DS Lite, Brain Age for b-day

Rumors & Speculation
Rumor: Assassin’s “confirmed” for 360 and PC
Pokemon could inspire new DS Lite colors, in Japan
CNN Money sees Wii launching as early as September

Culture
We pledge allegiance to capture the flag
NES emulator for PSP with Wi-Fi multiplayer
The original Halo 3 trailer
Diablo 3 is coming, an argument
Itagaki confesses to drinking on the job
Forget Wiimotes, we need beer controllers
Carnival of (grumpy) Gamers
Nintendo, a top 10 patent abuser
Gamer fonts for your personal computer

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E-Ticket: When Soccer Ruled The USA

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

In the disco era of late-1970s New York, these three words could get you anywhere: “I’m with Pele”