Archive for January 8th, 2008

Sources: Falcons pursuing Carroll for interview

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

Multiple sources told ESPN.com late Tuesday night that the Falcons are pursuing Pete Carroll for an interview.

Self’s first-half outburst jump-starts No. 3 KU

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

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Nolan, Niners hire Martz as new O-coordinator

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

Mike Martz’s agent said that the former Lions offensive coordinator has been hired by the 49ers.

Rumor: GoldenEye, Other Rare Games Headed to Xbox Live Arcade?

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
Goldeneye 007

Citing “very reliable sources” and “seeing evidence themselves”, Xbox Evolved is claiming that Rare’s Goldeneye 007 will appear on Xbox Live Arcade. Originally for the Nintendo 64 and remembered nostalgically as one of the best (and first) multiplayer console first person shooters, Goldeneye is reported to come with updated graphics and Xbox Live multiplayer support.

Xbox Evolved also reported that through a complicated agreement between Microsoft, Rare, MGM Studios (the owners of the Bond movies), and Activision (new owners of the license to make Bond video games), Goldeneye 007 will be released shortly before Activision’s first James Bond game. Even more interesting is their evidence that Rare will be releasing more of it’s back catalog from the Nintendo 64, including Bango-Kazooie and Perfect Dark.

What I find most intriguing about this rumor is that if it is true, more Nintendo 64 games could find their way to the Xbox 360 Arcade, so long as their developers and/or publishers are not owned by Nintendo. Less interesting to me is the actual game, Goldeneye. Truth be told, I can’t stand some of the first 3D games from the Playstation and Nintendo 64 platforms.

Detailed 2D and stylized 3D graphics from older consoles are fine by me, but those first attempts at 3D look so jaggy and rigid, I find it hard to stay interested. With the likes of Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4 to “compete” against is a game like Goldeneye still worth playing?

Jones loss means end of job for Hawaii AD Frazier

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

The University of Hawaii fired athletics director Herman Frazier on Tuesday after he failed to re-sign football coach June Jones.

For Anyone Wondering If Jerry Goldsmith’s “RAMBO Theme” Will Be Used In Sly’s New Movie…Hear Your Answer!!

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

McNamee lawyers alert Congress to another tape

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

Brian McNamee’s lawyers want a tape of trainer talking to Roger Clemens’ investigators.

Letterman Shaved, Sloppily [Short Ends]

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

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· Click the above image for our video recap of last night’s various acts of talk-show-host facial hair removal, in which a unibrow is…

Dark Messiah of Might and Magic: Elements Hands-On [Xbox 360]

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

The latest release in the long-running series, Dark Messiah of Might and Magic: Elements brings the medieval FPS from PC to console. We’ve played through the first two chapters of the game and lived to tell the tale.

Axium: The Enron Of The Payroll Services World? [Rhymes With Shmembezzlement]

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

It’s looking more and more like Axium’s downfall may have been the result of the brass illicitly dipping their hands into the company cookie jar. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that their…

Ion Audio shows off prototype of alternate Rock Band drum set at CES

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

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The fine folks at Ion Audio are showing off a prototype Rock Band drum set complete with beefier drums and some cymbals out on the CES show floor. Apparently release is pending on customer interest, and there’s no word on how much Ion’s planning on charging, but we can say with much certainty that we’d jump at a chance to add this kit to the existing Engadget HQ collection of Rock Band paraphernalia. Check out Engadget Spanish for the full on gallery experience.

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Jags’ Taylor downplays first Pro Bowl invitation

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

Jaguars running back Fred Taylor lost his title as the best player to never make the Pro Bowl.