New writer, GET!

Hey y'all. It's Elisha aka katamaris4ever. I got invited to write for this blog, and since I do some Freelancing reviews, I guess I'll keep everyone posted. Watch out for my Rhythm Heaven review in the coming days, as well as some surprise picks soon. Thanks for letting me be a part of this blog!

Ghostbusters!

Well people, it's finally here. The long anticipated Ghostbusters game just came out today for all consoles (including PS2!). This game was written by ghostbusting actors Dan Aykroyd (Ray) and Harold Ramis (Egon), which technically makes this game Ghostbusters 3. In this game you play as a new recruit, hired to test weapons too dangerous for the main characters. Throughout the game you use your movie-accurate proton pack to damage ghosts and then bring them into the trap to be captured. While I haven't bought the game (yet), the game has gotten more than favorable reviews, including from the most picky Ghostbusters fans. Even when the game looks bad, or comes to a bad spot, its sheer greatness manages to overshadow it all. Also after the main story is a multiplayer mode, lots of secrets in the single player, and an online co-op mode. You can bet I wont be the only one bustin' some ghosts soon.

Nintendo releases Movie Service

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Yes, that's right: Nintendo has released a Movie On-Demand service kinda like what the PS3 and Xbox 360 have... only in Japan though.

Is it me, or do the Japanese sometimes just do this to torment us? Not only do they get Japan-exclusive games, but now only they get cool stuff like this too. I can just imagine Satoru Iwata rolling around in his big pile of money, laughing at all of us.

Or, they could just be using Japan as a test market for all of this.

If it does come to America, it could mean the beginning of Nintendo trying to catch up to Microsoft and Sony. And if doesn't, it could just be the Japanese keeping all the good stuff for themselves again.

(IGN.com)

Valve Releases TF2 Map Editor Changes

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According to the Official TF2 blog, there are new additions to the Source SDK that will make it easier for beginning map makers to make maps. One of the main additions is the ability to modify pre-existing maps instead of having to start with a blank slate. For example, one could change around where health and ammo packs are placed (along with what kind), or add more spots for Engineers to add sentries. Valve is planning on adding this feature to more maps in the future.

(TF2 Blog)

Atari Wallet

The crafty NileZ of NilesZ.com has made something pretty darn awesome. The thing that I speak of is a wallet made entirely out of an Atari 2600 cartridge (except for one single screw, he says).



What next? A lunchbox made out of a Genesis? A coin purse made out of a Gameboy?

I kinda want one...

Everybody Polkamon!

While this isn't really "news", but moreso a neat little video I found. Y'see, apparently Weird Al made a song for the Pokemon 2000 soundtack called "Polkamon". It's kinda like his usual Polka Medleys he does. I've said enough, on with the Polka!



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Site News!

That's right, I've got some exciting news for Gentlemen and Hand Grenades. I have a feeling you all might like it.

First up: Videos. You've read the reviews, now we're making videos out of them. Along with video versions of our reviews, we're also doing a few little humorous videos here and there.

Next: We're also trying to get a comic strip. We've been meaning to work on this for a while now, and it looks like we're going to start on it soon. I just need word on it from the guy drawing it, so I won't say too much.

After that: There will also be a column that reviews Indie Games, done by good ol' Vic. It won't be this week, he's down in Arizona right now. He should be back in like a week.

Prizey-Prizey: I'm thinking about running a little contest in a bit, but haven't decided what exactly to do.

New Theme: I've been debating about changing the Theme/Template/Whatever around to a one that fits better, but I need to talk to Parp and Vic about that.

Lastly: I will be covering the San Diego Comic Con next month complete with pictures and videos. And this won't be one of those things where I summarize the whole thing after I get back, no, this will be a day by day coverage of it. I will be gone for a week before, but don't worry, we'll still be going and Gentlemen and Hand Grenades will be in good hands while I'm away.

In the meantime, please enjoy this video of everybody's favorite foul-mouthed Nerd:



Hope this all sounds good,
Phill

(Got any suggestions? Tell me at Phill_GaHG@yahoo.com)