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A lot of these are old, but if you haven't seen them, well, you're in for a treat.Johnny Lee giving a presentation on his 3D Wii tracking: Mod your PSP to use a SNES controller: Mostly, these are here to give you ideas. 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Since Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix and Street Fighter IV released and went back to more of the core game mechanics, there has been a resurgence of both new and old players returning to the series. 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So far the update features two unlockable weapons (The Sandman, and BONK Energy Drink) that started out as ideas on the official Valve TF2 forums.  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The cover for Guitar Hero Metallica features the names of great bands featured in the game. Unfortunately, they somehow managed to misspell one of the biggest bands in the list, Lynyrd Skynyrd. 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Since changing from a large convention and media spectacle to a more intimate and industry-only affair last year, there have been accusations that E3 has lost its soul and excitement.  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Probably most well known as a cast member of the Disney variety show, Mickey Mouse Club with names like Christina Aguilera, JC Chasez, and current collaborator Justin Timberlake, he has since established himself as a well-rounded artist, musician, songwriter, and performer.  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The polls were pretty lopsided to begin with, as Voltage had a commanding lead in every state.  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Initially created by major DC animated universe creator/producer Bruce Timm, the show quickly transformed from action show into zany comedy.  Rather than a typical superhero animated series in the vein of Batman or Spider-Man, director Steven Spielberg envisioned it with more humor that didn't fit Timm's style.  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The Wii has been dominating worldwide, while the PS3, PS2, and even the PSP have been faring better than the Xbox 360 these past few months.  Their holiday release schedule was largely unknown outside of a handful of major titles like Fable II and Gears of War 2.  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Primarily known as more of a console gaming event in more recent years, both PC and console fans have had much to be excited about.  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Indie rock group Rogue Wave left a strong impression and one that encouraged me to purchase their 2005 sophomore release, Descended Like Vultures.  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It has broken numerous sales records, currently sitting atop the current generation of consoles.  Over a year and a half later, it is still impossible to find one in stores without calling retail outlets ahead of time for delivery schedules.  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Formerly known as Pioneer Entertainment, the company was known in the US for releasing such popular titles like Tenchi Muyo, Sailor "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/8239885627792514417/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d8239885627792514417\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/8239885627792514417"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/8239885627792514417"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/07/funimation-entertainment-acquires.html","title":"FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Former Geneon USA Anime Titles"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-7370541399104944049"},"published":{"$t":"2008-07-03T18:08:00.006-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.520-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Video Games"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RPG"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chrono Trigger Makes Triumphant Return on the DS"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"One of the most beloved, innovative, and lauded console RPGs of all time is finally making a return.  Before the merger between Square and Enix, Squaresoft assembled a \"dream team\" that consisted of big names such as Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, composer Nobuo Uematsu, and Dragonball/Dragon Quest artist Akira Toriyama.  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Weezer's self-titled Red Album uses the former that brings the group to a whole new place, musically.  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Not just settling for a sequel with a new song list, a slew of new features, online modes, and improvements have been made to the game as well as “quieter, more realistic, and "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/1188723306926642852/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d1188723306926642852\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/1188723306926642852"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/1188723306926642852"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/06/rock-band-2-improves-refines-formula.html","title":"Rock Band 2 Improves, Refines Formula"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-6860291953662073764"},"published":{"$t":"2008-06-27T03:12:00.004-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.526-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cartoons"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Animation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Can Three Delivery Bring More Than Just Stereotypes?"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"From left to right: Tobey, Sue, and Sid.It certainly looks promising.  You have visually appealing flash animation, promising action elements, and a definite Asian influence and presence seen throughout the cartoon.  But then you get to the show’s premise.  Straight from the mind of Kappa Mikey and Speed Racer: The Next Generation creator Larry Schwarz comes Three Delivery.  I kid you not, here’s"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/6860291953662073764/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d6860291953662073764\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/6860291953662073764"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/6860291953662073764"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/06/can-three-delivery-bring-more-than-just.html","title":"Can Three Delivery Bring More Than Just Stereotypes?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-6383276459164192055"},"published":{"$t":"2008-06-26T03:05:00.006-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.527-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Video Games"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RPG"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Square Enix Recreates FFIV Splendor"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Dark Knight and Red Wings Commander Cecil with his crew aboard their airship from the SNES (left) and DS versions.Originally released in the US as Final Fantasy II, the fourth title in the series is getting a DS makeover with a graphical overhaul and many enhancements.  Final Fantasy IV is one of the more highly regarded FF titles, as it made its debut on the SNES with a sweeping story, new "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/6383276459164192055/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d6383276459164192055\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/6383276459164192055"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/6383276459164192055"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/06/square-enix-recreates-ffiv-splendor.html","title":"Square Enix Recreates FFIV Splendor"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-5504068052549758471"},"published":{"$t":"2008-06-24T20:14:00.004-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.529-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Alternative Rock"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Coldplay Leads The Revolution"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"It looks like this summer is the season of change.  Many established bands have decided to take their music into new directions, and Coldplay is no different.  Their first three albums, which they have called a ‘trilogy’, featured a more mellow and slow tempo sound, with vocalist Chris Martin’s falsetto voice adding up to comparisons with groups like Radiohead and U2.  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As broadband connections continue to expand, the Internet has become the new standard for radio, TV, and other traditional forms of media.  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With very rigorous beta and release candidate stages, Firefox 3 has officially been released today and now available for download.  Firefox has always shown its worth over other internet browsers, but now they just take it to the next level.  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A longtime club and radio staple, it was one of four major vocal-dominant releases from their album, Discovery.  One of the popular tracks, “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” is most likely better known for its sampling in Kanye West’s recent hit, “Stronger”, from his album, Graduation. 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While just about every region shows the Nintendo Wii on top, the battle between the Xbox 360 and PS3 is a bit different.  Europe and Japan show bigger sales of the PS3, while North America has the Xbox 360 in a wider lead.  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Originally airing in Japan in the early 90s, it depicted a team of schoolgirls who transformed into ‘Sailor Soldiers’ to battle evil.  As anime rose in popularity in the US, Sailor Moon was at the top of the wave with its often-criticized edited English dub.  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They have been around for more than thirty years, best known for such 80s hits as “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Open Arms”.  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Planned as a recurring column, I hope to provide background information for those unfamiliar with the genre"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/1695895696270339034/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d1695895696270339034\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/1695895696270339034"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/1695895696270339034"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/06/rpg-clichs-fetch-quests.html","title":"RPG Clichés: Fetch Quests"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-7835673133579539574"},"published":{"$t":"2008-06-03T18:52:00.006-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.552-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mountain Dew"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"General"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mountain Dew Campaign, Voting Begins"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Just as one campaign is ending, another one begins.  While Illinois Sen. Barack Obama has officially clinched the Democratic presidential nomination today, Mountain Dew has officially started their campaign and voting for the next Mountain Dew flavor.  With online forums, various campaign tools, and a \"Recruiter\" ranking system, this special summer election looks to heat up quickly.The actual "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/7835673133579539574/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d7835673133579539574\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/7835673133579539574"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/7835673133579539574"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/06/mountain-dew-campaign-voting-begins.html","title":"Mountain Dew Campaign, Voting Begins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-7900534312345918131"},"published":{"$t":"2008-06-03T00:01:00.002-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.554-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Video Games"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music/Rhythm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Guitar Hero: Metallica vs. Rock Band: Japan"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"You may have seen the unintentional abundant Guitar Hero coverage here, but I couldn't help mentioning the latest news Activision has managed to stir up.  Hot on the heels of Guitar Hero III, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, Guitar Hero: On Tour, and Guitar Hero World Tour, comes Guitar Hero: Metallica.  Although not official yet, Wedbush Morgan analyst Edward Woo found this listing in Activision's SEC "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/7900534312345918131/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d7900534312345918131\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/7900534312345918131"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/7900534312345918131"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/06/guitar-hero-metallica-vs-rock-band.html","title":"Guitar Hero: Metallica vs. Rock Band: Japan"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-2109282243729615498"},"published":{"$t":"2008-06-02T21:55:00.005-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.556-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"J-Pop"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RnB"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Utada Hikaru At a Glance"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"The cover of her 2006 Japanese language album, Ultra Blue.Among certain sects of anime/video game/music fandom, she needs no introduction.  Utada Hikaru is one of the biggest and best-selling artists of all time in Japan, with numerous chart-topping songs, digital downloads, album sales, and much more.  She has cemented herself as an international star, most likely best known overseas for her two"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/2109282243729615498/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d2109282243729615498\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/2109282243729615498"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/2109282243729615498"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/06/utada-hikaru-at-glance.html","title":"Utada Hikaru At a Glance"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-8690805653127651553"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-31T00:01:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.558-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Video Games"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music/Rhythm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PS2"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PS3"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Xbox 360"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Wii"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Guitar Hero Just Doesn't Understand"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Activision simply doesn't get it.  Since taking over Guitar Hero from original developer Harmonix, they have used the brand as a cash cow with celebrity endorsements, product placements, and sequels galore.  While Harmonix has kept things simply about the music with Rock Band's gameplay, formula, and weekly song downloads, Activision is the exact opposite.  Any company's bottom line is profit, "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/8690805653127651553/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d8690805653127651553\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/8690805653127651553"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/8690805653127651553"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/guitar-hero-just-doesnt-understand.html","title":"Guitar Hero Just Doesn't Understand"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-6334794619031929490"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-30T00:01:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.559-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Indie Rock"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Death Cab Walks the Narrow Stairs"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"The cover art alone already depicts a noticeable change.  Death Cab For Cutie has been known for their self-described “urban meadow” sound and atmosphere on their last couple records, gaining a reputation as a mellower, ‘emo’ band.  Guitar and vocalist Ben Gibbard has an instantly recognizable singing style that he has brought to his popular side project The Postal Service with James Tamborello "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/6334794619031929490/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d6334794619031929490\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/6334794619031929490"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/6334794619031929490"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/death-cab-walks-narrow-stairs.html","title":"Death Cab Walks the Narrow Stairs"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-7500567190950719885"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-29T01:09:00.007-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.561-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Video Games"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PC"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PS3"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Xbox 360"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FPS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New Content Confirmed For BioShock"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"2K Games has officially announced the release of BioShock on the PS3 via press release, slated for an October 2008 release date.  As I mentioned before, BioShock is more than just another FPS game.  Described as a \"genetically enhanced\" story-driven action game, 2K Games president Cristoph Hartmann has revealed the addition of new features and content to the game.\"Over the coming months we look "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/7500567190950719885/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d7500567190950719885\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/7500567190950719885"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/7500567190950719885"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/new-content-confirmed-for-bioshock.html","title":"New Content Confirmed For BioShock"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-845166647956904878"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-28T01:25:00.003-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.563-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Video Games"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RPG Clichés"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RPG"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"RPG Clichés: Stock Characters"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Alex and Luna from Game Arts' Lunar: Silver Star Story are classic examples of traditional characters.For anyone who is familiar with the genre, traditional/console RPGs, or role-playing video games are infamous for their trademark gameplay aspects and unspoken “rules” or clichés that many of the games follow.  Planned as a recurring column, I hope to provide background information for those "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/845166647956904878/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d845166647956904878\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/845166647956904878"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/845166647956904878"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/rpg-clichs-stock-characters.html","title":"RPG Clichés: Stock Characters"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-727765375437060814"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-26T21:58:00.008-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.564-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mountain Dew"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"General"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Vote For The Next Dew"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"In case you haven’t been keeping up on the latest news about Pepsi’s Mountain Dew soda, they have been looking for the next big flavor.  After special tie-ins with Halo 3 to create Game Fuel, one of the latest marketing plans was an expansive online experience that allowed consumers to create the next big Mountain Dew flavor.  As the dust settled, the three finalists will be officially sold in "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/727765375437060814/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d727765375437060814\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/727765375437060814"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/727765375437060814"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/vote-for-next-dew.html","title":"Vote For The Next Dew"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-7574122491754917512"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-25T19:03:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.565-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cartoons"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Animation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"He-Man: Then vs. Now"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"The project started out as a mere advertisement for Mattel’s action figure line.  A full season of sixty-five episodes was ordered for Filmation, and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe made its debut in 1983.  Featuring the cheaper and less time-consuming limited animation technique rather than the more expensive realistic approach taken by such predecessors as the Walt Disney cartoons, it "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/7574122491754917512/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d7574122491754917512\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/7574122491754917512"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/7574122491754917512"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/he-man-then-vs-now.html","title":"He-Man: Then vs. Now"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-8506477663640931570"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-24T17:58:00.008-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.567-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Video Games"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music/Rhythm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PS2"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PS3"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Xbox 360"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Wii"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Guitar Hero Increases the PR Pressure"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"       With the next iteration of the GH series officially entitled Guitar Hero World Tour, current developers Neversoft and Activision have really been trying to raise the bar to stay in competition with former GH developer Harmonix and MTV/EA’s Rock Band as well as Konami’s new IP, Rock Revolution.  Both Guitar Hero III and the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Aerosmith have stuck with the "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/8506477663640931570/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d8506477663640931570\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/8506477663640931570"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/8506477663640931570"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/guitar-hero-increases-pr-pressure.html","title":"Guitar Hero Increases the PR Pressure"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-4035092110699979691"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-23T21:22:00.005-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.569-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Video Games"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PC"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PS3"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Xbox 360"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FPS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"BioShock Finally Comes To The PS3"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Called one of the best games of 2007 by many critics and with an overall score of 96 on both the Xbox 360 and PC by review aggregator metacritic.com, first-person shooter title BioShock has been praised by for its amazing art direction, open-ended gameplay, enthralling story, and its presentation as a whole.  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While I had some playtime with the first two games during their initial release, they never really caught my attention.  And then Grand Theft Auto III came along and basically invented the sandbox genre.  Being able to explore the world freely and ignore missions or story events was what made the game so fun.  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Planned as a recurring column, I hope to provide background information for those unfamiliar with "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/4959746680010525931/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d4959746680010525931\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/4959746680010525931"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/4959746680010525931"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/rpg-clichs-random-encounters.html","title":"RPG Clichés: Random Encounters"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-8365814929265818902"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-19T21:15:00.011-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.577-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Indie Rock"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Eyeshine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Eyeshine Brings the Edge in “Here Comes The End Again”"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"If you aren’t familiar with Eyeshine, they are a four-man indie rock band out of southern California.  Their first full-length album, Red Stripes White Lights was recently released on their website and online music service DigStation, with other services such as iTunes, Rhapsody, Allmusic, and Nielsen SoundScan planned for future release. 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With Game Informer and MTV Multiplayer getting exclusive shots of the Guitar Hero IV and Rock Revolution drum sets, respectively, I thought I would take a look at something a little interesting.Rock Band Drum Set - 4 pads, bass pedalCourtesy of Game InformerGuitar Hero IV Drum Set - 5 pads, bass "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/3974474381849703671/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d3974474381849703671\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/3974474381849703671"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/3974474381849703671"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/i-think-i-notice-drum-pattern.html","title":"I Think I Notice a Drum Pattern"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-805896975286358088"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-15T23:41:00.006-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.581-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cartoons"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Animation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"More Than Nostalgia: The Chipmunk Adventure"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Before animated groups like Gorillaz came along, Alvin and the Chipmunks was taking the world by storm and topping charts with songs like “Witch Doctor” and “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)”.  Debuting in 1958, creator Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. used the stage name David Seville and the project began as novelty recordings.  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Along with the currently available Rock Band, Activision’s Guitar Hero IV will feature for the first time in the series additional instruments such as drums and microphone.  Both Rock Band and Guitar Hero were inspired by the original music/rhythm games developed "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/8159407530717423172/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d8159407530717423172\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/8159407530717423172"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/8159407530717423172"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/rock-game-rivalry-heats-up.html","title":"The Rock Game Rivalry Heats Up"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-8906743932309541441"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-14T04:39:00.010-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.584-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Anime"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Animation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Black Heaven: HARD ROCK save the SPACE"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"A Japanese salary man must use his guitar skills to save space from an invading force of aliens.  How often will you ever come across a story as incredible as that?  This 13-episode series may not have too much depth, but it certainly is very fun.  While most may not think to relate hard rock music to anime, this combination works very well with the time given to tell the story.The Legend of "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/8906743932309541441/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d8906743932309541441\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/8906743932309541441"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/8906743932309541441"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/black-heaven-hard-rock-save-space.html","title":"Black Heaven: HARD ROCK save the SPACE"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-4670183115599299832"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-13T19:05:00.003-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.586-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Video Games"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PSP"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music/Rhythm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Beats Brings Music/Rhythm to the PSP"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"With the continuing rise in popularity of such games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, the music/rhythm genre has seen an increase in popularity as well.  Formerly a niche game type, the Guitar Hero series brought the genre to the forefront of gaming and showed gamers how fun it can be to interact and play along with the music.  Although not peripheral-based, Beats for the Sony PSP brings classic "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/4670183115599299832/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d4670183115599299832\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/4670183115599299832"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/4670183115599299832"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/beats-brings-musicrhythm-to-psp.html","title":"Beats Brings Music/Rhythm to the PSP"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-2416026659952269462"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-12T23:22:00.012-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.589-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Anime"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Animation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Maison Ikkoku Takes a “Slice of Life”, and It’s Good"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"The story of Maison Ikkoku may sound a little familiar.  A student trying to get into college falls in love with his apartment manager, all while the crazy tenants interfere in their lives.  As one of the early stories of its kind, it set the bar for future shows of its kind such as Love Hina and Mahoraba ~Heartful Days.  Originally premiering on Japanese television in 1986, the anime adaptation "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/2416026659952269462/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d2416026659952269462\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/2416026659952269462"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/2416026659952269462"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/maison-ikkoku-takes-slice-of-life-and.html","title":"Maison Ikkoku Takes a “Slice of Life”, and It’s Good"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-3827345129072054050"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-12T05:29:00.015-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T22:37:42.591-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Indie Rock"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Eyeshine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Redskyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Defining Edge Rock: Eyeshine"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"From left to right: Maurice Salmin (drums, vocals, piano), Johnny Yong Bosch (lead vocals, guitar), Alex Orantes (bass, vocals), and Daniel Lee (lead guitar).Originally forming in 2002, Eyeshine has been on an interesting journey.   After going through different incarnations, recording issues, and finding time away from their personal lives to work on their music, they have come pretty far.  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I have been a regular on forums under a couple different handles, but I have not tried my hand on a non-personal blog.  A couple people suggested I try it, and here comes Media Spec.  I hope to concentrate on music, video games, and animation, giving my insights, opinions, and reviews on news, products, and the respective industries. If you have any suggestions or "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/feeds/8015874340333125947/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d6867755220156508604\u0026postID\u003d8015874340333125947\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/8015874340333125947"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/8015874340333125947"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/this-is-media-spec.html","title":"This Is The Media Spec"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-5164525596746266206"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-11T00:05:00.007-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-15T23:00:36.143-06:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Contact Us"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"If you have any comments, news tips, or suggestions, please contact us using the form below.Your Name : Your Email : Subject : Message : Image (case-sensitive):  "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/5164525596746266206"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/5164525596746266206"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/contact-us.html","title":"Contact Us"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-819181407757027977"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-11T00:04:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-02-18T03:40:31.264-06:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"About media spec"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"This is the new media spec.Originally a blog encompassing a variety of media types such as music, animation, and web culture, there is now a renewed focus on video games. The team has expanded beyond just myself and includes passionate gamers and media connoisseurs that will cover console, PC, Mac, and mobile gaming. You will still see other media articles from time to time, but media spec will "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/819181407757027977"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/819181407757027977"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/about-media-spec.html","title":"About media spec"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-1385216332611425890"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-11T00:03:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-13T05:34:13.930-06:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Music | Table of Contents"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"View All Music ContentSearch By GenreAlternative RockElectronicaHip HopIndie RockJ-PopMusicalPopR\u0026BRockSearch By ColumnConcert"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/1385216332611425890"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/1385216332611425890"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/music-table-of-contents.html","title":"Music | Table of Contents"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-6786031059799743984"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-11T00:02:00.003-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-13T05:30:28.378-06:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Animation | Table of Contents"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"View All Animation ContentSearch By TypeAmerican Animation / \"Cartoons\"AnimeSearch By ColumnEP1 AnalysisPokémon Peril"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/6786031059799743984"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/6786031059799743984"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/animation-table-of-contents.html","title":"Animation | Table of Contents"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867755220156508604.post-3592410727583780951"},"published":{"$t":"2008-05-11T00:01:00.006-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-02-19T04:02:13.843-06:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Video Games | Table of Contents"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"View All Video Game ContentSearch By PlatformCurrent Generation ConsolesSony PlayStation 3Microsoft Xbox 360Nintendo WiiClassic ConsolesSony PlayStation 2Computer GamingPCMacMobile GamingNintendo DSSony PSPApple iPhoneSearch By GenreAction/AdventureFPSMusic/RhythmParty GamesRPGSportsSearch By ColumnE3 2008Pokémon PerilRPG ClichésWebcomic"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/3592410727583780951"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6867755220156508604/posts/default/3592410727583780951"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.mediaspecblog.com/2008/05/video-games-table-of-contents.html","title":"Video Games | Table of Contents"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Andrew Bui"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04486506574276910885"},"email":{"$t":"andrewrbui@gmail.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"10659341750257505004"}}]}]}});