Videogame news

Thought: I still can’t believe how amazing Grand Theft Auto IV truly is…

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Oh my. I can’t believe I’m still in awe and amazed how incredible this “Grand Theft Auto IV” game is. It is hands down, fuckin’ unbelievable. It is indeed a game that will go down in history as it already has. This game is being talked about everywhere I go. Even the people at my work job are talking about the game. I’m completely sold to this game and this game is my obsession.

I’ll be playing this game a lot. It’ll take me a long time to beat the whole thing ’cause there are a lot of missions in this. There’s a lot you can do in this game. It’s so realistic, it’s crazy. The city is almost real looking and the characters look like they came from a CGI movie.

I already did the strip club part and that’s actually pretty hot. The women in the strip clubs are topless in the game, but the game doesn’t show their nipples though, their nipples has duct tape with an X shape over them. I don’t think there is full nudity at all in the game as I remember the GTA series got in trouble for that once.

But the game is unbelievably great and simply the best game ever made. Even if you don’t own a PS3 or an Xbox360, you should save up money and buy one, and make GTA IV your first game purchase. Believe me, you will be immediately hooked to this game once you insert the disc in and turn it on.

I’m sure once people bought the game, this is all they ever do in their life really, playing GTA IV, lol. But the game is incredible. Now I can see why it created controversy and the media is all over it. GTA IV is almost like a real thing.

I did the drunk driving thing in the game too and that is also crazy, and it really does get you thinking that you shouldn’t drink and drive in real life. I wish MADD wouldn’t get defensive over that.

I’m completely sold to this game that it made me forget everything else, as I’m sure it happened with everyone else who bought the game.

Please do yourself and the world a favor, give this game a try as soon as possible! You will be in heaven!

Kev

 

Stallone news

Report: Stallone saw “Son Of Rambow” and reviewed it…

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At first Sylvester Stallone was not amused about a movie titled “Son Of Rambow” a film which is about two young children filming a movie based on “Rambo: First Blood”. This film is totally paying homage to Stallone’s real “Rambo”. At first Stallone thought this was a joke-a-minute comedy, I think he’s reffering to slapstick parodies making fun of Rambo. To his surprise, it wasn’t that. “Son Of Rambow” is actually a mix of comedy and drama. A serious film. When Sly finally decided to check the movie out, he absolutely loved it. Stallone himself e-mailed the film makers commending them a job well done.

From the L.A. Times:

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-et-rambow2-2008may02,0,6683729.story

Here is the “Son of Rambow” trailer for those interested. I’ll wait for DVD release on this one though.

Kev

movies, music

Report: *sings aloud* “Would you write me a James Bond song, I said, no… no… no…”….

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Pop star Amy Winehouse has pulled out of writing the theme song for the new James Bond movie “Quantum of Solace” for the opening title sequence. Her friend and companion who is also a musician, Mark Ronson said the pair started to work on the song for the film, but decided not to do it anymore because of her personal problems. She is still being addicted to drugs although visiting rehab in the past before, brushes with the law, and dealing with her husband in jail.

Ronson says that Winehouse is not ready to be recording any new music at this current time.

The Associated Press reports:

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iw0ORTE16th7hzHr2BLpay_LzKKwD90E3VSG0

We’re never gonna get a new Amy Winhouse album if she doesn’t straighten her life out soon.

Amy may had her troubles but at least she is not as bad as Britney Spears. Don’t compare Britney to Amy ’cause both are totally different.

Kev

 

Random/off topic posts

Thought: About embedding a widget jukebox player into this blog…

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I just read in the help section of wordpress that wordpress doesn’t allow media outside of wordpress to embedd into this blog, like other widgets elsewhere and stuff like that. So look like the media widget mp3 player is out, I can’t do it here. Now I figured out why I couldn’t do it!

Oh well, this weekend, I’ll link my soundclick page to the side of this blog at the “blogroll” section and you can hear my tunes from there. At my soundclick page, I got older songs on there from last year but I plan on using my soundclick page for my music only.

I’ve been writing songs again. Been coming up with a lot of great ideas. Can’t wait to finish ’em, record ’em and get ’em online.

Last week when I picked up “Grand Theft Auto IV” videogame, I picked up the “Guitar DVD – How to Play Acoustic Rock Guitar” instructional DVD/booklet that only costed $10.00, it’s a guitar instruction series made by Andy Aledort who is the Guitar World editor/transcriber. I looked through the booklet of the DVD pretty quickly and I pretty much already know everything in it. With myself being an acoustic guitarist. I would say I am pretty dedicated to rhythym guitar. Now my lead guitar playing could get worked on a little more but this DVD instructional set will help play lead guitar better. I want to get better at guitar solos, it’s the main reason I picked up the instrument to become a kick ass lead guitarist. I’m doing everything I can to get up there.

My blog is a good promoting tool for my gigs ’cause I know everyone in the Capital District is reading this thing. Most people who came to my shows in the past have been mostly my blog readers and it’s a great feeling. It’s not a delusion ’cause I know what I see and it’s the truth. If the entire Capital District wasn’t reading my blog, then it wouldn’t have gotten a nod in the Metroland twice in a row.

I just want nothing to do with myspace. Too many whack jobs in that site. I feel good without it. I’m still considering going to Facebook though. When I make an account there I’ll let you know.

I’ve been playing Grand Theft Auto IV a lot and I’m still amazed and in awe of how realistic that game is. Ok, that’s it for now, I figure I would talk about something other than “news entertainment” topics for a change.

Kev

 

TV

BREAKING NEWS: Joseph Mascolo fired from “Days of Our Lives”…

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Huge rumours have been buzzing around the daytime TV forums that actor Joseph Mascolo who has been a longtime cast member for the soap opera “Days Of Our Lives” has been fired from the show…

This news has been floating around, not sure if it’s coming from reliable sources or not:

“Longtime soap star Joseph Mascolo is furious after Days` bosses axed him from the show out of the blue-and did it with a cold phone call. “A show exec called and simply told him his contract isnt being renewed,”says an insider. ‘He’s furious and in a state of shock. He flew into a rage over the phone.’ The 73 year old actor who plays baddie Stefano Dimera first joined the NBC drama in 1982 and worked there nearly 20 years until 2001, when he joined the Bold and the Beautiful for five years. He returned to Days last June reprising his popular role. The storyline put his character in a coma for the past month. “Joe believed DAYS would be his swan song” says the insider. ‘He’s been at the center of a strong story line since he came back. What’s worse is he’s not even being brought out of the coma for a major finale. He’s worked his last day on the show.’

From the Days board:

http://boards.nbc.com/nbc/index.php?showtopic=792125&st=0

What a shame. A longtime “Days” vet canned from the show. As the paragraph explained above Joseph played the evil Stefano Dimera known as the father and mob boss of the Dimera family. I guess putting Stefano in a coma is a way to explain his firing.

What happened was ever since John Black was found alive from the Dimera mansion over an experiment to take out John’s memory, this is what drove John Black’s wife Marlena to take out Stefano’s memory and put him in a coma in return. A revenge type of thing. The left over Dimera family EJ Wells and Tony Dimera has since turned “good guys” since Stefano is no longer around.

Joseph was one of the best actors in the show and it will not be the same without him.

Kev

Celebrity news

Report: Jack Jordan takes the stand at Uma Thurman trial…

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Courtroom drama for the Uma Thurman stalker controversy continues in trial today as Jack Jordan said he didn’t mean to scare actress Uma Thurman. He’s admitting that he has a huge romantic crush on her and he was giving her an opportunity to meet a number one fan. He says he wasn’t trying to stalk her in any way. He never really said anything sexual just romantic things in a dark twisting humorous way.

Jordan explains he was trying to impress her and get her “flattered” but unfortunately the stupid woman beat him over the head over all this. He also admits he has been humiliated by the trial and this private business has been made to the public nationally.

He’s always wanted to meet her in person but I’m very sure he didn’t want to meet her in the court room like this.

The Associated Press reports:

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20080502/D90DLRMG0.html

If I was in that grand jury, I would consider him not guilty. I see him just a die hard fan of a movie star just trying to meet her, that’s what this is all about.

Uma Thurman sounds like a bitchy woman who never cut the guy a break and was a little too hard on him. Although he made a few minor mistakes and admitted a few of things he said was wrong, but it’s a mistake! Everyone makes them! Everyone says stupid and lame things all the time! BIG FUCKING DEAL!!! He shouldn’t have to go to prison for over a year for this!

I guess I am on Jordan’s side. Shame on you Uma. Another ego celebrity who treats their own fans like garbage. This is just another reason that you shouldn’t try to meet your favorite celebrity, just ask Steven Vander Ark.

Kev

 

Celebrity news

Report: Jack Jordan takes the stand at Uma Thurman trial…

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Courtroom drama for the Uma Thurman stalker controversy continues in trial today as Jack Jordan said he didn’t mean to scare actress Uma Thurman. He’s admitting that he has a huge romantic crush on her and he was giving her an opportunity to meet a number one fan. He says he wasn’t trying to stalk her in any way. He never really said anything sexual just romantic things in a dark twisting humorous way.

Jordan explains he was trying to impress her and get her “flattered” but unfortunately the stupid woman beat him over the head over all this. He also admits he has been humiliated by the trial and this private business has been made to the public nationally.

He’s always wanted to meet her in person but I’m very sure he didn’t want to meet her in the court room like this.

The Associated Press reports:

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20080502/D90DLRMG0.html

If I was in that grand jury, I would consider him not guilty. I see him just a die hard fan of a movie star just trying to meet her, that’s what this is all about.

Uma Thurman sounds like a bitchy woman who never cut the guy a break and was a little too hard on him. Although he made a few minor mistakes and admitted a few of things he said was wrong, but it’s a mistake! Everyone makes them! Everyone says stupid and lame things all the time! BIG FUCKING DEAL!!! He shouldn’t have to go to prison for over a year for this!

I guess I am on Jordan’s side. Shame on you Uma. Another ego celebrity who treats their own fans like garbage. This is just another reason that you shouldn’t try to meet your favorite celebrity, just ask Steven Vander Ark.

Kev

 

Celebrity news

Report: Uma Thurman “acting” in court?

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Uma Thurman was nervous, hands shaking and lips quivering as she testified in court against her stalker Jack Jordan. She says she was freaked out, scared and said it was a nightmare afer Jack Jordan a die hard Uma fan written sexual things to her.

Jack Jordan is currently in trial in Manhatten, NYC being accused of stalking and aggravated harrasment against iconic hollywood actress Uma Thurman. He could face up a year in prison if convicted.

The Associated Press reports:

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hFrInCBBmucw3KGyF5McQabeKLAAD90DGBNG0

Jordan seems like a die hard fan trying to support Uma, but she isn’t letting him. Celebrities aren’t the friendliest people in the world with their own fans. You can’t trust any of them.

Jordan’s attorney said so himself that Jordan is a fan and loves Uma that he wouldn’t hurt her. I’m not on Jordan’s side or anything like that, I’m not defending him… I’m just using common sense.

You have to understand the “power” that these celebrities have. They’ll accuse you of anything and make you look guilty of anything because of their “fame”.

Jordan will walk this one.

Kev

Videogame news

Report: Madd is mad at Grand Theft Auto IV…

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Madd (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) wants a stricter rating for “Grand Theft Auto IV”. The company is calling on the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to turn “Grand Theft Auto” into an adults only game. The game includes missions where you get to drive drunk. Madd is also calling on the Take Two Interactive and Rockstar games to stop distributing the game. Madd wants this done as in respect to the victims and survivors of drunk driving all over the world.

Rockstar games the creator of the Grand Theft Auto series, respond back defending themselves as any company would do. Rockstar replies back saying that adults are aware of the content of the game and you can’t judge an entire film or a TV show by a single scene, you can’t judge GTA IV by a small aspect of the game.

The Associated Press reports:

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5ju16X_-nwrLKNTDz01XO2wzB_e3AD90CH47G0

I’m with Rockstar on this one.

There is drinking and driving everywhere you go in the Entertainment industry. There’s drunk drivers in movies and television shows, it’s everywhere.

Besides, why would Madd atttack GTA IV for the drinking and driving in the game? I think the drinking and driving in the game is a good thing the way I look at it.

I think GTA IV wants to help stop people from drinking and driving. Think about this, you’re playing GTA IV in the drunk driving scenes, you crash into a car and die in the game, and then you think to yourself, “Gee, I better not drink and drive for real so I don’t get myself killed like that”.

Madd should think about that.

Kev

 

Kev Brock music

Gig Announcement: Positively 4th Street in Troy, N.Y. May 31st

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I finally got a gig confirmation. I’ve been offered to play a gig at Positively 4th Street or better known as “P4th” in Troy, N.Y. on May 31st @ 9 p.m.. I’ll be opening for the bands The Rob Skane 3 and No Call No Show.

More details to follow in the future, I need to know how much this gig is going to cost and the age limit will come soon, then I will make a flyer to promote it with.

P4th is a new venue I never played at before although I visited the venue in person once. It’s a cool place and the owners are cool people.

While there’s not many venues to play at in the Capital District anymore, P4th do all they can to keep the local music scene alive so I respect them for that.

For this blog I plan on putting up a gig calendar to embed here so I can promote my future gigs, I’m still looking for the mp3 widget jukebox player to embed here so you can listen to my songs while you read the blog too, I’ve been looking into all that stuff all week. Those stuff are coming for the blog soon. I want my blog to be my “Official” music website from this point on.

Kev

 

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