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...
Saturday, December 23, 2006
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...
Thursday, November 30, 2006
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...
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
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...
Thursday, November 23, 2006
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...
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
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...
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
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...
Saturday, November 11, 2006
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...
Thursday, November 02, 2006
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...
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
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:...
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
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...
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
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...
Thursday, October 12, 2006
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...
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
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...
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
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...
Saturday, October 07, 2006
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...
Thursday, September 28, 2006
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...
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
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...
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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...
Monday, September 18, 2006
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...
Sunday, September 17, 2006
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...
Friday, September 15, 2006
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...
Thursday, September 14, 2006
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...
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
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...
Monday, September 11, 2006
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...
Sunday, September 10, 2006
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,...
Saturday, September 09, 2006
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...
Friday, September 08, 2006
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...
Thursday, September 07, 2006
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...
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
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...
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
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...
Monday, September 04, 2006
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...
Sunday, September 03, 2006
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...
Saturday, September 02, 2006
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...
Wednesday, August 30, 2006