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Rated-M.com's 2006 list!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Since the year has now come to an end, I'd like to share some of the best and worst of 2006 with you, including our choice for 2006 GOTY! Let's get underway!Biggest mistake of 2006: A lot of you think I'm gonna say "the PS3 launch". However, I think someone screwed up this year a lot more than Sony. You see, the PS3 just needs time to get off the ground. My pick for biggest mistake is Kurt angle leaving the WWE for TNA. Since...

Kutaragi incident not a big deal? Don't fool yourself!

Posted by Jason Triplett
So Ken Kutaragi, the "father of the Playstation", was forced to step down. By now, you all have heard the news in some form or another. Some of you (and by some of you I mean the rabid PS3 fanboys sending me hate mail) don't think it's a big deal at all. Just a normal day of operations at Sony. Well not so fast there bucko, this is VERY significant, and I'm about to tell you why.Ken Kutaragi has been the driving force behind Sony's...

Sony shelves Kutaragi, possibly quitting console business!

Posted by Jason Triplett
We all know the sad truth behind the PS3. It costs too much to make, and there have been so many technical issues with it even after it's rather unseuccessful launch, that Sony was obviously headed into a downward spiral.Following the failure of the PSP, and the imminent failure of the overhyped PS3, Sony has shelved Ken Kutaragi, the face of the PS3.Reputable site Financial Times reports the following:"Ken Kutaragi, the maverick...

The realistic battle between PS3 and Wii! Video included!

Posted by Jason Triplett
G4TV made this parody commercial which pits PS3 vs. Wii in the style of the stupid, lame, retarded, misinformed Mac commercials.http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9136575504838642038I laughed out loud at this one. I really, truly d...

Videogames + heavy metal = RAWK!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Braziliian metal band MegaDriver has based their career on remaking classic video game music in heavy metal. You MUST see this website. Browse the list of free songs, take what you like, and be sure to give these guys props!http://www.megadriver.com.br/sitev2.h...

The hidden dangers of the Wii remote!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Sent to us by a viewer, I submit the below for your curiosities. Ok, what happened here? Well some unlucky chap was playing Wii Sports WITHOUT the wrist strap, and WHOOPS! the Wii remote flew right out of his hand, and right into his new HD projection TV. That's what you get for not following directions! EDIT: It seems this problem is quite...

Wiimote milkshake!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Enjoy this funny Youtube video of someone making a milkshake with a Wiimote.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IevMrQMp...

Opinion: Wii Hardware w/ Wii Sports

Posted by Jason Triplett
There has been a lot of talk about the PS3 and the Wii recently. Obviously Nintendo is doing something right, because one look at the tally on http://nexgenwars.com/ tells you that Nintendo has twice as many Wii's in homes as Sony has PS3's, and the poll puts Wii heavily in favor to win the "war".Everyone has their own opinions, and I have mine. So here we go.Basically the Wii itself is like any other system out there. Sure, the...

No good games on the PS3? Cook your lunch on it!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Thanks to some crazy Koreans (I love yall!), the PS3 can now live up to the inflated price tag. For $600 the damn thing better cook your lunch! Well that's just what it does! See the below link to find out what I'm talking about! If this doesn't make you laugh, you need the stick surgically removed from your ass.PS3 Gr...

Opinion: Red Steel

Posted by Jason Triplett
You know, I'm not really sure what people were expecting from this game. The horrible reviews state-side kind of confuse me. The game is not THAT bad. The number one thing I hear people bitching and moaning about is the controls. So let me start there.Some say this game has a steep learning curve. It is not in the slightest bit steep. In...

Seriously impressed with Viva Pinata!

Posted by Jason Triplett
You know, there are a lot of people I talk to that won't bother with this game because of the kid-toned outer shell. But what they miss is one of the better sim creation games to ever hit a console.For those of you who don't know much about the game, and want to know what it's like, it basically combines elements of these great games:Sim...

New PDZ Map Pack! Does anyone care?

Posted by Justin Gain
A new mappack for Perfect Dark Zero has just been released onto the marketplace. Map Pack 2 humourously contains 2 maps, titled Ruins and Facility. If these map names sound somewhat familiar, then they should......as they are from none other than Goldeneye 007 for n64! THAT'S RIGHT RATED M READERS, Rare really does care about fan requests, and let me say that the maps are GORGEOUS. I barely recognized the redesigned levels. My...

More bad news for European gamers

Posted by Allen Hudson
The BBC is reporting that Sony is set to block attempts to import the PlayStation 3 before the March 2007 European launch. A Sony spokesman quoted in the article says they are "trying to protect consumers from being sold hardware that does not conform to strict EU or UK consumer safety standards." It's good to know that they're really looking out for your safety, Europe, and not other things. Like your mon...

Gears of War to hit shelves early!

Posted by Jason Triplett
According to recent marketing GameStop received, they will be allowed to sell Gears of War early! I quote:"Since Gears of War is not street dated, you may begin to sell the game as soon as it hits your stores on 11/8."We have known for some time now that the game shipped on the 7th. However, this news is new to us, and is great ne...

Tons of problems for Sony may mean a bankruptcy claim.

Posted by Jason Triplett
It is no secret that Sony has been losing a lot of money in their gaming department since they decided to enter the market with the PS1. Two class action lawsuits, enourmous production costs, and the failure of the PSP serve to hurt them, not help them.Today, some new news arises that may mean Sony could file for bankruptcy.First, let's talk about the raw numbers. If you look at the following picture, you can see a graph of Sony's...

Actor Wesley Snipes is now a wanted criminal!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Yes folks, you heard that correctly. CNN reports that actor Wesley Snipes is now a wanted man. He was brought up on federal tax evasion charges today, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. He could do anywhere between 16-40 years in prison if convicted!Wesley is nowhere to be found, however it is expected that he will turn himself in tomorrow. Stay tuned for more on this breaking story!Discuss this in our fourms:http:...

PS3 and Wii kiosks begin to roll out!

Posted by Jason Triplett
We have received info that Wii and PS3 kiosks are on their way to stores, some arriving as early as tomorrow! Look for these kiosks at your local Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and GameStop/EB stores, but be sure to call them first to make sure it has arrived. Different locations and chains may receive them on different days, though they are all expected to be in place and running playable demos by the end of next week at the latest!A local...

Phantasy Star Universe Soundtrack info & track list!

Posted by Jason Triplett
For those that don't know, the PSU official sundtrack is FREE! That's right, free! For reserving with GameStop/EBGames, you get the entire 9 track official soundtrack absolutely free. Best part is, you can go pick up the disk now!Track listing:1.) Save The World - Orchestra Short Version2.) Clyez City - Guardians Colony3.) Holtes City - Parum4.) Ohtoku City - Neudaiz5.) Dagora City - Moatoob6.) Result 017.) Result 028.) G March...

Smackdown VS. Raw 07 Special Edition box art!

Posted by Jason Triplett
We recently brought you a first look at the Special Edition for the upcoming Smackdown VS. Raw 07 for XB360. Today, we bring you a first look at the official box art for the Special Edition. We warn you, IT'S UG...

E-Bay PR speaks on PS3/Wii auctions!

Posted by Jason Triplett
So I finally got word back from E-Bay this morning concerning PS3/Wii auctions on E-Bay. Why were they getting pulled? Will they continue to get pulled? Is the 90 day deal with Sony true? We finally got the e-mail we've been waiting for, and now we will share it with you all, along with some of the questions we sent along to them.--------------------------RM: "What can you tell us, if anything about the PS3/Wii situation on E-Bay?"E-BAY:...

Wii allocation numbers don't match Nintendo's 2 million quote!

Posted by Jason Triplett
So by now everyone knows that the Wii pre-orders begin tomorrow morning. However, what you may not know is that allocation numbers are really low. Nintendo recently announced that 2 million Wii's would be made ready for launch, with the majority hitting the US. However, gameStop/EB managers nationwide are now reporting that stores will actually get as few as 8 per store, and as many as 16. Yeah, you read that right... The same...

PS3 auctions out of control on E-Bay!

Posted by Jason Triplett
We've been following this story since we broke it yesterday, and it has caused much controversy. E-Bay began removing PS3 auctions since they hit yesterday morning, however there has been an uncontrollable flood of auctions in the last few hours. It has absolutely overwhelmed the E-Bay mods. The average going price is around $1500, though we've seen some as high as $10,000 and even one going for $1,000,000. However, the higher...

PSU beta update!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Sega has updated their beta news page yet again, this time promising the beta for this weekend over Live."The Phantasy Star Universe Xbox 360 Open Beta will be uploaded to Xbox Live Marketplace this weekend, so get ready to download and play with your friends! In order to give more people the opportunity to enjoy this exclusive free beta, with extended uninterrupted weekend play, the multiplayer open beta will be available for...

Two more contests for you to enter!

Posted by Jason Triplett
As part of our month long contest bonanza, we are giving away goodies for both The Godfather for XB360 and NWN2 for PC!To enter, you must be a registered user of the forums, and post your name and e-mail address!Good luck!The Godfather (XB360): http://s2.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=136533&threadid=984965NWN2 (PC): http://s2.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=136538&threadid=984...

Volition dev hints at imminent Saints Row patch release!

Posted by Jason Triplett
So what the hell happened to that Saints Row patch the devs were working on? Last time we reorted that they were adding 4x AA as well as a toggled V-Synch, but that was over a month ago. It has been far too long with no word...until now.It seems the fires have been burning on the official forums regarding this matter, to the point that a developer finally told us all what we wanted to hear. The patch is coming out very soon! When?...

Tito Ortiz in love with Jenna Jameson! (explicit content within, BEWARE!)

Posted by Jason Triplett
Yeah, you read that right. It seems the poor sap has fallen for a glorified hooker. Jenna pussy whipped poor Tito, and now he's thinking with the wrong brain. Tito had this to say:"I can pretty much say I'm in love with her. I've never met anyone like her. She's an amazing person. Very strong-willed, outgoing person and her attitude is amazing. She's very articulate, smart and cunning.Her business savvy is amazing. For a girl...

Long time no see Rated-M fans

Posted by Justin Gain
It's been awhile since I've posted, so let me update you on a few things new with the 360 marketplace:A) You can get a Tenchu demo on the Japanese marketplace. Just create a japanese account and then dl. (Note: You need to know Japan's zipcode. That's the only hint Im giving you)B) New Prey Downloadable Content all of which is free.C) If you dont know this yet, then check out Bringing it Home on the marketplace for a bunch of...

Did you camp out overnight for your PS3?

Posted by Jason Triplett
Were you one of the many that camped out overnight for your PS3? Did you actually get one? Let us know by leaving us a comment. We also will add any pictures of the event that you send us to this thre...

Sony/E-Bay update!

Posted by Jason Triplett
As auctions for the PS3 reach as high as $13,000, E-Bay continues to yank them down one-by-one. We called E-Bay Inc. in hopes of finding out their official stance on this, as well as confirm some of the rumors.Well, we got through after an hour's wait to a representative, who from the sound of his arabic voice was ousourced to India. He stated that many news organizations, from CNN to IGN were all wanting the same info, and that...

PSU beta DELAYED!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Bad news for anyone looking to burn the midnight oil for the PSU beta. Sega officially announced that the XBL beta for PSU has been delayed."We apologize, but the BETA release dates have changed. The release date will no longer be Oct 11th, but should see release very soon after. Please watch this page, as well as our Official Phantasy Star Universe forums for more information. Thank you for your patience, we look forward to seeing...

Fanboyism reaches a whole new level of stupidity!

Posted by Jason Triplett
So you THINK you know fanboyism, do you? Well we are happy to tell you that you don't know anything. Forget every single fanboy you'v ever met. They are insignificant next to the guy we are about to show you!The poor sap who runs http://www.sonydefenseforce.com/ is probably the most extreme, misinformed, and outright RETARDED fanboy sites I have ever seen. One click on the link will show you just how stupid the guy really is....

E-Bay removing PS3 auctions!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Yes, the rumors are TRUE! E-Bay and Sony are teaming up to yank all those nifty E-Bay auctions off the net! Already, E-Bay has removed over a dozen since this morning's post, some of which were in the range of $2000 to $4000.Is this legal? Tell us what YOU thi...

PS3 hits E-Bay, you won't believe the price!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Today, GameStops and EBGames nationwide began their PS3 reserves. $100 down and only 8-16 per store. People camped out over night, they sold out immediately.Just a mere few hours later, PS3's have hit E-Bay, with a $2000 price tag...and this is just the beginning...imagine when it gets closer to Christmas! Oh, come on! You KNEW this was gonna happen!Check out one of the auctions HE...

More Phantasy Star Universe news

Posted by Allen Hudson
Xbox 360 owners will get a chance to be part of an open beta for PSU starting on 11 October. Head on over to http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/news_beta.php for the full announcement and all the detai...

Claim your PSU account name NOW!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Sega is allowing gamers to get their Phantasy Star Universe accounts ready ahead of time. You can do this by going to:http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/If you currently subscribe to PSO: Blue Burst for PC, the account name will stay the same! There is no need to alter it in any way. Otherwise, head to the link above, set yourself up, and be ready to go on day o...

Rated-M Recommends: "Ninjai: the Little Ninja"

Posted by Jason Triplett
It has been a while since Rated-M has showcased anything via Rated-M Recommends. In fact, it was our story on Broken Lizard if I remember correctly. However, there is something I would like to bring to everyone's attention today. By chance, I came across an independant anime called "Ninjai: The Little Ninja". At first glace, I thought "meh,...

For those who can't wait. . .

Posted by Allen Hudson
The release date of Guitar Hero II is one month away, but for those who can't stand the wait (like me), there is a quick fix. The new issue of Official PlayStation Magazine has a demo to sate your inner guitar god. Four solidly rockin' songs are on the disc; Mötley Crüe's "Shout at the Devil," Van Halen's "You Really Got Me," "Strutter" by KISS, and "YYZ" from Rush. Rumor has it you can play co-op if you plug a second SG controller...

October is contest month at Rated-M!

Posted by Jason Triplett
To make up for the obvious lack of content this month while I work on some of the lacking areas of this site, we have decided to give away some really cool stuff! Today marks the begining of the month long contest bonanza. We kick it all off with our NBA Live 2007 contest!To enter this contest, visit the following thread:http://s2.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=136533&threadid=977581Stay tuned for more great contests...

About the lack of updates...

Posted by Jason Triplett
I know, I know...not enough recent content. I get it. But however, I have been working on the portions of the site that arent yet up, like the Opinions (reviews) section and the Swag Wiki. I also have 3 great contests coming up, so you don't wanna miss that! Bear with the slight delay, for it will be worth it in the e...

Saints Row DLC is officially out!

Posted by Jason Triplett
We are happy to announce that the Saints Row DLC we previously broke the story on is officially out on the marketplace. You get the entire pack for a mere 100 marketplace points.To see what is included, please chck the following posts:http://rated-m.blogspot.com/2006/09/world-exclusive-saints-row-dlc.htmlhttp://rated-m.blogspot.com/2006/09/saints-row-dlc-videos.htmlOne note, developers say that people who DON'T own the clothes...

Rated-M Indie Band of the Month: The Jessie Project

Posted by Jason Triplett
Who is "The Jessie Project"? Well, besides being the first Rated-M Indie Band of the Month, they are a very unique band made up of Jessie Lynn, RudeMoody, and F. Xavier Calabrese. A mix-up of rock, techno and 80's hip-hop, their songs are a fresh break away from the norm. The band has a wide range of sounds. From the slow and dramatic to...

Wal Mart/Blockbuster 360 news

Posted by Justin Gain
Now, according to my moles at blockbuster a few choice games are now 19.99 new and even one is 9.99 new. I'm not sure if this is in every store, but all you have to do is call them up and ask to verify. As far as I know this isn't a sale, but the markdown for these games.19.99 titles:Far Cry Instincts PredatorFull AutoBurnout RevengePerfect Dark Zero Col. Ed.9.99 Titles:College Hoops 2k6Also, I was in my local Walmart when I spotted...

GameStop Wii and PS3 pre-order info is FAKE!

Posted by Jason Triplett
By now, many of you have heard of the shitty pre-order plan that GameStop/EB was launching. Forced to trade $50 worth of stuff for your reserve? WTF? So I did a little digging. I called 15 GameStop and EBGames nationwide this morning (even one in Hawaii, where this was rumored to come from). Most of them had heard of this promotion, but all...

Saints Row Patch update!

Posted by Jason Triplett
ok, I know you all want the date of the patch. But the thing STILL isn't done. However, the devs are adding some great things to the mix to hopefully quell some of the crybabying going on. The additions include 4xAA (was 2x) and the ability to toggle v-sych. No more tearing!This is a great start, hopefully it continues to improve.Source: http://developer.saintsrow.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4...

TDU Contest success!

Posted by Jason Triplett
We have chosen 19 lucky winners in our TDU free car code giveaway! Please check your PM's in our forums, and look out for an e-mail from us (lotusfilms@hotmail.com). Congratulations to the winners!NOTE: The code must be entered onhttp:www.testdriveunlimited.com/presell.The Oblivion contest is running just a bit longer, then it is gone for good too, so make sure you get on that one too!Stay tuned for more great contests and gi...

Rated-M presents: Test Drive Unlimited Pre-Order Car giveaway!

Posted by Jason Triplett
We have 19 codes for the pre-order car for Test Drive unlimited, the Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe, and we are ready to give them out!The codes will be distributed amoung 19 registered users of our forums who post in the appropriate topic.YOUR ENTRY MUST INCLUDE NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS OR IT WILL NOT COUNT!All entries will stop within 24 hours of this posting and the winners will be chosen.If you have entered to win the Oblivion...

Guess what? Wii's price and date officially announced

Posted by Justin Gain
So it seems the Wii is going to be 250 bucks. That's great, as it's way cheaper than both of the next gen systems! Also it's dated for Nov. 19th so...get your wallets ready...November is going to be a BIG BIG mon...

FFXII Special Edition case, close up!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Today we give you two different inside looks at the new tin case included in the FFXII Special Edition exclusive to GameStop/EB. The pictures featured here are actual photographs of the real retail case. The link below them will take you to GameStop.com's artist rendering of the same case.UPDATED: Added the box art for the U.S. version's...

Forza 2 pre-order info!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Even though Forza 2 might be delayed, you can still head to your local GameStop/EB and pre-order the game. Securing a reservation gives you a code for an exclusive in-game car, the Nissan Fairlady Z.The code is picked up at time of purchase, and even GameStop.com reserves can get in on the action. Head to the link at the bottom of the page...

Exclusive first look at Wii and PS3 kiosk units!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Recently, we brought you news of the Wii and PS3 kiosk units, and when you can expect to test them in stores. Today, however, we have something much better for all of you. We have an exclusive first look at the units themselves!At this time, the demo game set to play in each unit over the holiday season has not yet been determined, but this...

Pre-order Time is Near

Posted by Anonymous
With two new consoles coming out in just a few more weeks I do want to remind everyone what happened last year around this time. Think back to September 05 where every Ebgames, Gamestop, Game Crazy, Babbages, and any other place that is taking your money to ensure that you will have an Xbox 360 on launch day. "Wait! There isn’t enough you will have to wait until next shipment" says an employee of Ebgames. Everyone started...

Dead Rising Review

Posted by Justin Gain
So I've been sitting at my computer for weeks trying to decide the right approach for doing this review. I was going to go all IGN and professional on it and highlight key points and what not. But then I realized...this isn't IGN. So I'm just going to give you my straight up opinion on the matter. Dead Rising is the kind of game that you...

Smackdown Vs. Raw 2007 Special Edition info!

Posted by Jason Triplett
We have obtained information about the special edition of Smackdown Vs. Raw 2007 for the XB360. Apparently, the 360 will be the main version of the game, and thus will be the only version getting the SE.The SE includes an embossed metal case, bonus disk from a WWE box set, and a limited edition of "The Ultimate WWE Trivia Book". Best part...

Why I'm sick of 9/11...

Posted by Jason Triplett
Before you start flying off the handle, and start calling me an insensitive prick, let me first explain why I feel the way I do. I will say first and foremost that I feel bad for all the families involved in this tragedy. That being said, I am sick of the way 9/11 has gone from national tragedy to media circus.I am sick of the way TV stations and movie studios exploit 9/11 for their own personal gain. I am sick of the way that...

Rated-M opens comments to all!

Posted by Jason Triplett
We have decided to allow unregistered users to post comments to our articles. We have kept it only registered users until now, but decided that perhaps tha twas too strict. However keep in mind, flames, rude comments, and vulgarity are not allowed. I still hold the switch folks, and I will gladly delete any posts I do not find appropriate to the si...

The post office who stole Christmas?

Posted by Jason Triplett
UPDATE: I have called both the local San Diego post office and the national 1-800 number. I was given two totally different answers. This is leading to a lot of confusion. The San Diego branch confirmed this story, saying not to even bother bringing in items marked "Made in China" or "Made in Korea". The guys at the 1-800 number said there is nothing official in the computer about this, and that normally it depends on what the...

Official statement about Saints Row DLC problems!

Posted by Jason Triplett
We have been following this story since day one, when we broke the news to you guys. We reported that the content for Saints Row wouldn't show to other people online, and we wanted to find out why. Well today, a developer at Volition finally gave me an official statement:"It will work when it needs to. I'll say it officially, in bold text: You probably shouldn't use the DLC until it's officially released.It's not available everywhere,...

Saints Row developer talks about the patch!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Over at the developer's forums, Saints Row developer "V-HarlequiN" made a revealing post about the upcoming patch and the DLC. many people want to know WHY the DLC is out before the path, and this guy has the perfect answer.UPDATED: Added the contents of a second statement from the same dev, going further in depth."Some DLC can be created partly before the game even hits the shelves - it gives artists something to do while we...

Oblivion cheap at Wal-Mart!

Posted by Jason Triplett
For those of you 360 owners who haven't yet tried the awesome GOTY material Oblivion, Wal-Mart is running an in-store sale on the popular game. You can pik it up right now at your local Wal-Mart for a mere $49.00.Great value for a great game. I can confirm this because I saw it with my own eyes as of yesterday, and was told that this is a nationwide sale. They did not know how long it would last, so make sure you pick one up right...

PC Gaming help has arrived!

Posted by Justin Gain
So how many of you out ther have had the situation where you are getting into PC Gaming, and you aren't too sure what games you can or can't play? Sometimes the minimum/recommended requirements can be a bit too vague...like can my graphics card support this? Do I have enough ram really? Well I have your solution. http://www.windowsgaming.com . Basically what this site does is check your system to see what exactly you have, then...

Coca-Cola done GTA style!

Posted by Jason Triplett
There is an awesome new commercial circulating through movie theaters nationwide. I saw it myself last night during "Tony Jaa's The Protector". It is a Coke ad that parodies GTA. That is really all I can say about it. I think you should watch it, because only seeing it first hand can explain what I felt seeing it mixed in the trailers. Enj...

Rated-M.com and the 1up.com Podcast!

Posted by Jason Triplett
It seems our Saints Row DLC story has made it big. At about 58 minutes into the latest 1up.com podcast, they talk about Rated-M and the DLC stuff, pretty much outlining what THQ told them about the DLC.So the DLC isn't gonna make it to Live on the 15th, but I have a strong feeling that the release date was pushed due to our leak of this info.Anyways, check out the podcast for yourself, and tell the guys over at 1up.com that Rated-M.com...

New Dead Rising DLC info!

Posted by Jason Triplett
There are 5 new costume keys available right now for Dead Rising. below is a list, and how to access them:Marketplace:Cold Hearted SnakeIn Store Kiosk:AccountantBurgandy Wine (larger file size than the MP version?)Pure White SuitStripeThe keys from the Spetember kiosk disk DO NOT WORK as of yet, and Capcom has not responded my queries. The Snake one is available on Live as we speak, and is a neat snake skinned suit.I'll have more...

Super Paper Mario Wii??

Posted by Justin Gain
We should call Nintendo "the great mind changer". They have told us that Super Paper Mario is now coming to the Wii as opposed to coming to the Gamecube. So in the essence, what Nintendo is telling us is that the Gamecube is dead and gone, and the Wii is going to take over. More on this story as it develo...

No Euro PS3 until March 07, and other PS3 problems!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Yeah, you read that title right. The BBC is reporting tha there will be no PS3 for you guys across the pond until March of 07. But hey, don't feel bad. The guys here in the states won't be getting them until then. It is no secret that the PS3 is gonna be in a terribly short supply this holiday season. March is the predicted time period when PS3 will actually BE on the shelves to just walk in and buy.Add to this isse the fact that...

PS3 to have huge load times?

Posted by Jason Triplett
According to G4TV's Attack of the Show earlier today, the PS3 will sport unusually long load times. During their "The Feed" segment, they mentioned that this is one of the major complaints developers are talking about. They also expressed their own dissapointment with this. So is extra space on Blu-Ray worth the extra load times? Hell no, especially when Blu-Ray doesn't equal better graphics.Chalk this up as another nail in the...

Gears of War and Crackdown dates are OFFICIAL!

Posted by Jason Triplett
According to the October 2006 issue of EGM (Electroncs Gaming Monthly issue 208), both gears of War and Crackdown get confirmation of their release dates.Gears of War will launch on 11/12/06. Microsoft took out a two page ad to showcase the final date of "Emergence Day".Crackdown will definately keep it's 10/16/06 date, despite some sites that show Q1 07 as the date. On page 76, EGM lists Crackdown as one of the "Games of October"....

Saints Row DLC update!

Posted by Jason Triplett
So you all know by now that the DLC for Saints Row will hit in-store kiosks this month. In fact, many stores have the disk in the kiosks ALREADY! I have had confirmation from about 15 different states that the disk is out.However, the great site 1up.com has dug deeper into the story and discovered that the same content will not hit Live on...

EXCLUSIVE Wii and PS3 Kiosk news!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Rated-M breaks yet another story, this time concerning the Nintendo Wii and the Sony PS3. According to GameStop/EB Inc., the two systems will have in store kiosks at the end of October. That would place the PS3 on display a few weeks before launch. We also believe that Nintendo will now choose a November launch, so that would put Wii out there for play testing early as well.There is still no word as to what game or demo will be...

Saints Row to get a major patch, cheaters are screwed!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Volition is finally responding to the issues in Saints Row. The game is great, but has some online issues that need serious attention. The game has been overcome by glitchers and cheaters. Then there is the insufferable laaaaag. Well Volition has responded to these issues by announcing a patch. The patch will fix the lag and the glitches/cheating. However, one extra step has been taken. Those who cheated to get free clothes online...

Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin dead...

Posted by Jason Triplett
CNN reports this morning that Steve irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, has died from a fatal Stingray barb that went through his chest. We here at Rated-M express our condolences to his friends and family. He will be missed by the world.http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/09/04/australia.irwin/index.h...

NDS Lite MP3 Player...Coming Soon?

Posted by Justin Gain
It's been reported that an MP3 Player designed specifically for the NDS is being released soon to Euro markets. It's suppose to be 29.99Euros and be released in Oct. In case you were wondering if it would be put out in 2/4/6 gb packages, it will just be one price however you have to supply an SD card. Apparently it will support up to 2GB cards. Not too bad considering you can get a gb card for 20 bucks at some online retailers....so...

Saints Row DLC Videos!

Posted by Jason Triplett
UPDATE: 9/17/07 YouTube has pulled down the videos. I had no back-ups, nor any warnings from YouTube. The videos will no longer be available.It seems my credibility has been challenged, which doesn't happen often. Some skeptics think my photos were the crafty work of photoshop. Well screw you guys. Just kidding.Anyways, for the skeptics out there, I present these two videos of the DLC in action. One shows each piece of clothing...

Saints Row DLC problems!

Posted by Jason Triplett
So I met up with some of the viewers of the site to show off this gear. Below is a photo I took to show this meeting. They told me that none of these items are appearing on my guy, instead it shows as default clothing. This screen was to show them what I see on my screen.So what happened? Why is it on my screen and not the others? Well the...

Microsoft updated the backwards compatibility list for 360..(Finally)

Posted by Justin Gain
News is in that Microsoft has updated the backwards compatility list again with 48 new titles. Unfortuantely, there isn't many GOOD titles in there like Phantom Dust, Psychonauts, JSRF, and Conker...but hey at least they are still paying attention to the BC list ...right? ......right..?The list is as follows:Aggressive InlineAquaman: Battle of AtlantisAll Star Baseball 2003All Star Baseball 2005Burnout 3: TakedownCatwomanCrash...

New Oblivion DLC on Thursday!

Posted by Justin Gain
Bethesda is adding a wealth of new spells on Thursday for Oblivion. The mod called "Spell Tomes" will be priced at 0.99 cents and will include 100 + new spell books. So put on your dungeon dwelling gear, it's time to find those new spells! The information below was taken directly from Bethesda's website. Spell Tomes - DLC4This pack adds “Spell Tomes” to the world’s random treasure. These books grant you wondrous and powerful magic...

Tony Jaa is back in "The Protector"

Posted by Anonymous
The trailer for the new Tony Jaa movie is up today on the Apple trailer site; it's even in high def. The story seems pretty much along the same lines of Jaa's first movie, Ong Bak: The Thai Warrior. Jaa's small village is terrorized by a gang of terrorists that destroy their villages sacred ways, so Jaa is put in charge of making the bad guys pay for what they've done. How does he go about doing it? He brings the fight to...

Full Saints Row Soundtrack list!

Posted by Jason Triplett
Just in time for the game's launch, we bring you the full soundtrack listing for Saints Row. We have seperated them by genre. Enjoy! Classical Beethoven - Sym. No. 7 4th movt Beethoven – Egmont Overture Beethoven – Für Elise Beethoven – Sonata No. 14 1st movt Beethoven – Sonata No. 14 3rd movt Beethoven – Sonata No. 23 1st movt Beethoven...

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Spider-Man reboot gets a date...and 3-D!

Posted by Jason Triplett
02-10-10

Toy Story 3 gets a full trailer!

Posted by Jason Triplett
02-11-10

New shots from the set of Predators!

Posted by Jason Triplett
02-11-10

Tyrese to Transform once more!

Posted by Jason Triplett
02-11-10

Star Trek Online gets HUGE endgame update!

Posted by Jason Triplett
02-11-10