While working on one of my reviews, I was typing away and didn't even notice that my typing dyslexia flared up in a very humorous way.  Those that know me can attest that my typing gets messy at times, with letters getting switched around routinely.  Sometimes, I even switch around some letters and miss a letter that changes the outcome of what I am typing quite dramatically.  Well, that was the case a few minutes ago when I was trying to type "...and holding it in my hands, the first...".  What I actually typed is below:

"Massive is also working with marketers to incorporate dynamic advertising into another popular EA racing title, Burnout(TM) Paradise"

"EA strongly believes that dynamic in-game advertising is an important growth area for our business, and is one of many opportunities we are pursuing in growing the advertising market," said Kathy Vrabeck, president of the Casual Entertainment Label at EA.

The folks at Guinness want it to be.  If you agree, head over to their site and add your name to the list for Proposition 317.  Some 240k + people have already signed.  Must be 18.

Cat Lovers everywhere rejoice, as you can now join your fearless feline companion and his Halo 3 Legendary helmet by Finishing the Fight with a matching adult sized Master Chief Helmet.  Urban-Collector is now offering pre-orders for the Deluxe Halo Master Chief Mask Helmet.  If so inclined, you can get a variety of Master Chief gear based on how much you want to spend.  I think John is looking hard at the Master Chief Collector's Costume for a measly $699.  Check out both images after the jump:

 

 

"The PS3 is also a Blu-ray player, priced very affordably, and many early adopters of Blu-ray are using the PS3 precisely for this purpose," said Serene Fong, analyst with ABI Research.  "Microsoft's Xbox 360, which uses the HD DVD format, will see a very negative impact in terms of console sales."

I have seen some scary shit in vending machines over the years, but nothing quite as, how shall we say, "unusual" as this.  Down in the lunchroom at my office I found this little gem waiting for some unlucky sole to drop their $0.85 cents on.  Allow me to introduce the Burger King Ketchup and Fry Flavored Potato Snacks.  The picture doesn't do it justice, but the image on the bag is of some Kibbles and Bits looking schlag.  Not sure why someone would turn the worst French fries of the top fast food chains into bagged snacks, but "Have it Your Way" indeed....

 

 

You knew it was bound to happen, especially with the way violence in video games has been getting hammered for years.  Now, a company (Music Go Round) has come out and declared that music games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band are causing society to lose focus on the benefits of playing real instruments.  Umm, how about a resounding NOT!!  No offense to the folks over at Music Go Round, but they are living in a pipe dream if they think video game fans would be playing the violin or trumpet instead of rocking out to Metallica.  Most schools have music programs that begin about the fourth grade and carry upward.  By the time you hit middle school, you either are playing in the band or playing sports, all while playing video games.

I personally think that they have it all backwards, as kids (and adults) playing video games would probably have zero interest in music instruments at all without the likes of Rock Band and Guitar Hero.  With so many becoming expert players in game, how many of these young masters of the plastic may decide to check out what it is like to play the drums, bass or electric guitar for real to see if they can do it?  I don't know either, but this proclamation by Music Go Round trying to blame video games for a lack of real world instrument play is poorly thought out and about the dumbest thing I have heard in a long time.  Music Go Round take note, I am 36 years old and have NO interest in playing a musical instrument.  I play a video game that utilizes musical style controllers, but it is not keeping me from blossoming into the next James Taylor.  Enjoy your five minutes of publicity I gave you...

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Here are more pictures I took from out and around Vegas.  The first three were taken outside the registration desk at The Wynn on a patio while were waiting for our Vizio appointment.  The next two were taken from the top of a double-decker bus Chuck and I took over to the Las Vegas Convention center and are showing off the area around the front of the Sands/Venetian convention center.  The last photo is a shot of the front of the Las Vegas convention center South (right) and Central (left) Halls.  The North Hall is not in the photo.  Until you actually set foot inside the place, you cannot appreciate how large it really is.  Enjoy these pics, as I plan to post a few from around the show floor soon.

 

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