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You know what would really blow people’s minds? If Jessica Simpson would have dated Eli Manning instead. Man, those guys would have some scintillating conversations.
Anyway, everyone’s hyped about this game, but we’re wary. It has the feel of one of those “end of the best weekend of football snoozers.” That’s a brand name term we just invented.
The picks, y’all.
• Cool Standings: Giants.
• Football Outsiders: Cowboys.
• Matt Pitzer: Cowboys.
• Dan Shanoff: Cowboys.
• With Leather: Giants.
• Michael David Smith: Cowboys.
• Big Daddy Drew: Cowboys.
• AJ Daulerio: Giants.
• DEADSPIN: Cowboys. We have a sneaking suspicion Owens is going to go nuts. And by that, we mean “play well,” not what he usually does.
Your thoughts?
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Filed under: Culture, Hacks, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Microsoft Xbox 360, Action, Fighting, Sports
Earlier this week we saw an editorial from Electronic Gaming Monthly Editor-in-chief Dan “Shoe” Hsu calling out Sony’s sport division, the Mortal Kombat team and Ubisoft for purportedly blackballing the magazine. GameDaily’s Media Coverage feature, written by Joystiq’s Kyle Orland, talks with Hsu about the editorial to extract more insight into his decision to publish the editorial.
Hsu clarifies that these incidents are not common, despite the perception one might get from all the media around it. In talking about Ubisoft specifically, Hsu points out two previews for Assassin’s Creed, which discussed worrisome design flaws. He also notes that Capcom had at one point in the magazine’s history pulled support and have since become a prominent advertiser again.
Our favorite line comes at the end of the piece. Said Hsu, “I’d drag EGM down with me or quit before we compromise our integrity.” You hear that, EGM writers who value paychecks over integrity? Get out while you still can!
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For whatever reason, everyone seems to be sleeping on this game. We are wary of that; this seems like the game with the most potential to be a wild 41-38, last second field goal type of game.
But if you listen to pretty much everybody talking about the game … well, nobody trusts Norv.
• Cool Standings: Chargers.
• Football Outsiders: Colts.
• Matt Pitzer: Colts.
• Dan Shanoff: Colts.
• With Leather: Colts.
• Michael David Smith: Colts.
• Big Daddy Drew: Colts.
• AJ Daulerio: Colts.
• DEADSPIN: Chargers. Seriously, everyone: This team, Gates or no, they’re pretty talented, right? We didn’t imagine that, did we? For one day, we say Norv is vindicated.
Your thoughts?
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As part of his side “jobs” in Indianapolis, Pacers center Jermaine O’Neal opened a Miami-esque, sleek, fancy club in Indianapolis called “Seven.” (You can see its official Web site right here.) This week, the club closed. Looking at that Web site, and realizing it was in Indianapolis, it’s not difficult to figure out why.
O’Neal’s business partners said the place is not permanently closed, and is just being retooled, “redone.” And rumors are circling as to how the club will be constructed.
What are they gonna turn the club into? Well … it’s Indianapolis. You can probably guess. Yep, Jermaine O’Neal’s fancy, sleek, “Web site that plays the Miami Vice theme song” club is rumored to be becoming … a country western club. Thanks for trying, Jermaine.
J.O.’s Ultra Lounge Going Country [Indy Cornrows]
Seven [Official Site]
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The NBA Closer is written by our Canadian weekend maestro J.E. Skeets. When he’s not busy scouring the box scores or wearing medallions, he can be heard– BANGING HIS GRANDMA IN THE BREAKFAST NOOK! Hi, I’m AJ Daulerio. The Balls. If you’re wondering what’s going on here, Skeets is off riding around with a vacuum salesman, leaving me in control of today’s NBA Closer. Thanks for the extra $5, Denton!
So, this morning, I’m unlacing my Kevlar Air Force Ones, showering with my jorts on and placing odds on how much you’d rather of been “grouting the tile” instead of watching last night’s games.
Let’s go dribble some basketballs and body fluids after this hyper code.
Detroit at San Antonio: 2/1
When Rasheed Wallace wants to dominate a game, shuffling your iDick can always be put on hold. (Press and hold the tip for three seconds. It’ll power down.) “We could lose five or six games in a row, but we’re the type of team, we don’t hang our heads and walk around moping,” said Sheed, who had 23 points and 15 rebounds to carry the Pistons to a 90-80 victory over the Spurs. “We’re much too busy ejaculating in Walter Herrmann’s shampoo bottles anyway.” Detroit snapped a two-game losing streak, and handed San Antonio their second loss in a row at home.
Memphis at Sacramento: 4/1
You know how I know you’re Gay? You scored 31 points, grabbed seven rebounds and made two costly mistakes in a 116-113 loss to the Kings. That, and your first name is Rudy. Down 113-111, with 7.9 seconds to go, John Salmons found Francisco Garcia on the baseline for a go-ahead 3-pointer over the outstretched hand of Griz forward Gay. On the following possession, Gay made another boo-boo, losing the ball on a drive to the basket. Brad Miller free throws. Game. But hey, at least it was close. Drama and excessive timeouts arouse me.
Phoenix at Utah: 1/2
No Steve Nash (flu). No Grant Hill (appendectomy). No Shawn Marion (computer hacking). No Andrea Kirilenko (bitch). No Matt Harpring (bitch, in labor). Oh, gee, thanks. Fuck! What a boring game. Utah ran with Phoenix early and by the third quarter the fatigue and the glaring holes named Banks and Piatkowski in the Suns’ lineup ultimately showed. Final score: Jazz 108, Suns 86. AKA a blow out. AKA what you were doing all over the ceiling. AKA looks like someone has been pounding the omega-3 oils! Nice shot, brotha!
[This is just a tribute. You gotta believe it! Best of luck, AJ!]
