Enjoy these awesome set photos and stills from the upcoming George Romero film "Diary of the Dead"!

Shame on your Brit. You lip synched your comeback performance, and barely even danced! What's the excuse?

Wait, why do we care? I mean her new stuff is ok, but it's everything else that's getting in the way. Are you actually gonna buy this CD?

I didn't think so. Big frickin comeback Brit...

Check back later for the video of the performance and judge for yourself.

According to Shia LaBeouf on the MTV 2007 Music Video Awards, Indy 4 will be officially called:

"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"

This name has been around for a while, and one of the known trademarks for the upcoming film. Last night's "leak" by LaBeouf is nothing more than a confirmation in this case. The name sounds mighty campy, though I have to admit, so did "Attack of the Clones".

Anyways, stay tuned to Rated-M.com as we bring you the hottest news!

Here are some awesome on-set shots from the set of AVP2: Requiem!

Now enjoy these 5 official stills from the upcoming uber sequel!

The following photo was taken on the set, joking around of course, and is an homage to the classic Wolfman. it should be noted that famed make-up artist Rick Baker had not yet applied make-up effects.

We can now confirm that the XB360 Fall dashboard update is not going to be live after today's update as was originally rumored. This confirmation comes from Major Nelson, who mentioned the downtime is in preperation for Halo 3 instead.

We are not sure of the date of the Fall dashboard, but it is expected sometime before the end of October.

The second we find out more, so will you. Stay tuned!

Source:
http://www.majornelson.com/

From the set of the new remake of "The Eye", we present to you these still shots of Jessica Alba in the lead role.

Just in time for 9/11, we bring you fotage from Uwe Boll's Postal, a film that slaps 9/11 in the face once and for good! I really don't know what to think of this film. Is it genius? Is it trash? Is it both?

Uwe Boll goes all Troma on us with his vision of the video game Postal. I mean I seriously can't be the only one getting Kaufman vibes from this. At any rate, this is gonna be a love it or hate it film.

A quick browse of some of the comments on IMDB show that people who have already seen the film loved it...but I wonder if the hyper-sensitive American crowd can take it. Watch the first few minutes and see for yourself.



Also, for your viewing pleasure, we bring you one of Uwe Boll's boxing matches against his critics. It should be mentioned that Uwe Boll won every match.



And for those that haven't seen it yet, the official red band trailer from Postal!

There has been a swirl of mystery around the new J.J. Abrams film, but who wouldn't expect that after the success of Lost and it's internet entities? Like Lost, Abrams is using the internet for viral marketing.

In fact, my source tells me that the final design of the monster has not yet been decided. Well if I was Abrams, I wouldn't tell anyone, not even the cast, what it looked like unless I wanted it to get leaked out. Let's face it. Stars leak things too.

The origin of the monster is said to be Japan. One of the main characters is wearing a Slusho shirt. Japan is where the Slusho drink is manufactured. Another of the main characters is leaving for a job in Japan. A Slusho job? The history of the Slusho company involves finding some secret ingredient from the deepest parts of the sea.

The official Website. Currently if you go there, you can click and move around 5 or 6 different photos. None of them reveal much, other than a distinct timeline of what happened. This closely follows the footage from the trailer. Also, if you click on the corner of the photos and drag real fast, you can flip the photos over. Some of them have writing. If you leave the official website open for at least 6 minutes, you will hear the monster's roar.
The official Slusho website. Confirmed by Abrams' camp to be connected to the film. Pretty nifty little Flash site with a lot of interesting revelations. Particularly in the "History" section. A quick read-through lends more to the "monster from the sea, upset by Slusho" theory.

I know, some of you have probably seen it. However, there are still many who have not had a chance. I think it's important people see the red band trailer for this film, because the green band trailers (if there are any) just wouldn't have the same effect this trailer has.

Oh yeah. This movie is gonna kick ass. Why was I even worried? I hope you all enjoy it as much as I have!

Direct from the set of the new Batman film The Dark Knight comes this handycam footage of the new "BatCycle", lovingly called "the BatPod". As with all of our leaked video footage, we think it speaks for itself. So sit back and enjoy!

**Second Update 9/10/07**
No Fall update 9/10...
http://rated-m.blogspot.com/2007/09/xbox-360-fall-dashboard-update-not.html

**Updated with new PHOTOS!**

We have come across the leaked information about the coming Fall XBOX 360 dashboard update. We have also discovered that this update may just happen when the XBL service goes down on September 10th! Microsoft has been working hard to keep this under wraps, deleting threads on their forums and asking partners to do the same. However, we contol the media, and refused to be contained! So here in it's full glory is the list of what to expect in the Fall update!

* Compatibility with 3rd party wireless controllers
* Compatibility with messenger pad
* Xbox Live Vision firmware upgrade, sharper image filtering
* Many more Vision Cam settings
* New screensaver settings - when away from Xbox 360, screensaver will play for optional time, before screen goes dark
* New Xbox Live Arcade blade - where you can download, play and learn about Xbox Live Arcade
* Brand new “web based adver-games” flash games which aren’t downloaded, but are playable bite sized games, accessed via new Xbox Live Arcade Blade
* New Screensaver option in Themes and Gamer Pics option in Marketplace blade
* New functionality with Messenger, works with chatpad
* New XNA Game Launcher for those that have the program, new options
* New language, time and date settings
* New “advertising opportunities” in gameplay
* Xvid support
* New “favourites” option via Xbox Live Arcade, can rate according to preference
* IPTV Functionality - support for TiVo like PVR options. Will be able to record TV direct. Options include source by channel, director, actor and distributor
* Filter friends list, will be able to filter friends via games
* New clan support - will be able to launch clan games direct from dashboard, can “fold” friends into new clan category in friends list
* Better translations in settings and other options for Japanese, German and Spanish languages
* New quick option to delete via X Button in memory viewer
* Option for having downloadable In-game content not inform when completed download
* Option for having video content not inform when completed download
* Faster settings for viewing unfinished video content downloads
* New option in Games tab - beta and others, will be launcher for MMO and multiplayer betas
* New option in Marketplace Games tab, search by letter, can be inputted via text pad or console
* Smarter game settings - you can be messaged via publishers about new in-game content for your games
* Picture in picture functionality for DVD Drive and some other updated settings
* Improved USB Keyboard settings
* Improved voice chat settings in game and from dashboard
* Faster response times to Redeem Code settings
* Option to play a Redeemed Code game straight after redeeming code
* Console will now recognise low Hard Drive space, will inform you immediately if can’t download current item, will automatically download next available that is able
* Increased space size for gamerpics and dashboard themes
* Themes can now be animated
* Themes may now have sound effects
* Better slideshow capabilitiesm new options added. New sound effects and integration with Hard Drive/ PC music capable
* New estimated timer for downloads, informing how long download will expect to take

Photos below of the new Clan Blade








Photos Courtesy of: http://www.xboxlife.dk/

We bring you today an awesome teaser trailer circulating the theaters as we speak. The teaser for the long awaited Dark Knight.

All we can say is, sit back and ENJOY!

We have finally provided for you what you really want. A trailer for the new Iron Man film. Granted, this is the trailer from the Comic-Con 2007 show less than 2 months ago, but it is the official trailer from what we have heard.
According to the director, the trailer will be shown across all venues on the 10th and 11th of September.

The only possibility is that the trailer shown in 3 days time is merely a teaser, and the one below will be the full theatrical trailer. I guess we will all see for sure in 3 days! At any rate, enjoy!

That's right all you happy COD4 beta testers! You can officially level your guy up to 16 today, unlocking new weapons and perks. The cap increase should go live by 2pm Pacific.

Also, according to the developers, the cap will continue to raise throughout the beta, allowing testers to experience most of what the MP has to offer.

We've been open for quite some time now, and the look of the site had grown quite stale. So I figured it was time to upgrade the visuals around here. If the site looks different all of a sudden, don't panic. Anyways, we like it, and hope that you do too.

No, I am not going to do impressions of Blue Dragon characters, no matter how much you beg me to say "I won't give up". Instead, I just wanted to post a few opinions I have on this game.

I picked this game up today, and played it for exactly two and a half hours. The thing is, it still felt like I had just begun in terms of story.

As for character development, there was plenty of that, and of course, that is where i feel this game shines. BD features a class system similar to the Final Fantasy series. Unlocking and then leveling up new jobs is a huge part of the game.

Graphically this game is simply amazing. From the awesome character designs of Akira Toriyama to the dramatic camera angles during battle, the game looks simply amazing. Except one thing... As awesome as the character models are, I feel their lack of real time expression (not in cutscenes) kinda takes away from the emotion of what's happening. Don't tell me for a second it isn't possible, there have been plenty of games to do it. But really, that is my only graphical gripe.

The music is what you would expect from Nobuo Uematsu. It really doesn't dissapoint me at all as a fan of his work. But on the other hand, I wouldn't necessarily call it award winning either. It suits the game, and it doesn't distract. It is beautifully composed, but many times it seems like I've heard the song before in another game... and this isn't Uematsu's fault one bit, it's his niche, and he's good at what he does.

As for the story, well it hasn't advanced a whole lot for me in the time I've played, but that may be mostly due to me exploring every rock and tree stump for cash or exp, and grinding a bit. The English voice acting is FAR better than, oh say...Enchanted Arms (Makoto lol), but I still feel the Japanese voices sound the best.

Combat in this game is simple but addictive, a trademark of Sakaguchi-san. Really, all in all, this game really shines because of the people involved in it's creation. It doesn't feel like it was treated as standard fare. It's very well produced, and so far a very clean game.

My only other gripe so far is that the 3 disc set came stacked. Yeah, stacked. I was lucky to not have any scratches, but I know of people who weren't so lucky. Oh well, US always gets the screwjob in the packaging department...just look at Bioshock.

Overall, I am happy I picked this game up. It is a definate buy for RPG fans.

So our friends across the pond in the UK, and even over in Austrailia got a much better looking Bioshock game case for their limited edition than we got here stateside. Check the photo below and let the drooling and jealousy commence.

Many people have been writing in requesting the soundtrack list of all the music in the game. Here is everything I have found so far. Feel free to add to this in the comments section...

So here you go!

LICENSED
Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin
If I didn't Care - The Ink Spots
The Best Things in Life are Free - The Ink Spots
Papa Loves Mambo - Perry Como
Bei Mir Bist du Shon - The Andrew Sisters
How Much is that Doggie in the Window? - Patti Page
Brother Can You Spare a Dime? - Bing Crosby
Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams - Bing Crosby
It's Bad for Me - Rosemary Clooney (George Clooney's Aunt)
You're the Top - Cole Porter
Night and Day - Billie Holiday
Nutcracker (Waltz of the Flowers) - Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky
The Party's Over - Judy Holliday
Please Be Kind - Frank Sinatra
Jitterbug Waltz - Fats Waller
It Had to Be You - Danny Thomas
Oh Danny Boy - Mario Lanza
20th Century Blues - Noel Coward
World Weary - Noel Coward
The Party's Over - Noel Coward
God Bless The Child - Billie Holiday
Just Walking In The Rain - Johnnie Ray
La Mer (Beyond the Sea Instrumental) - Django Reinhardt
Wild Little Sisters - ?

ORIGINAL SCORE
BioShock Main Theme (The Ocean on His Shoulders)
Welcome to Rapture
Dr. Steinman
The Docks
The Dash
Step Into My Gardens
Dancers on a String
Cohens Masterpiece
The Engine City
Empty Houses
This is Where They Sleep
All Spiced Up

LIMITED EDITION SOUNDTRACK
Beyond the Sea - Moby, Oscar the Punk Remix
God Bless the Child - Moby, Oscar the Punk Remix
Wild Little Sisters - Moby, Oscar the Punk Remix

First, I direct you to our previous article, which revealed the truth behind Larry Wachowski's rumored sex change.

http://rated-m.blogspot.com/2006/07/wachowski-brothers-are-no-more.html

Posted over a year ago, we had no inkling of how far his transformation would go...until now.

Here is a shot of larry a few years back, when he fist began taking the female hormone therapy:

Another photo, about a year and a half later:

And this newly released photo from a rare public appearance earlier this year:

The duo will now just be known as "The Wachowskis", dropping the "brothers" part of their name. It is expected that Larry, now called Lana, will actually speak to the press about this for the first time, but not until after the Speed Racer film is out. The current feeling is that his sex change could hurt the family image the Speed Racer film is going for.

It is also expected that Andy will do all the press for the Speed Racer film, with Larry/Lana staying in the background for the above reason.

Dateline NBC is still rumored to have exclusivity of Larry/Lana's first public interview, but it has to be on his terms, not theirs.

More on this as we get it!

We have come across a video of an unreleased Plasmid, removed from the game at the last minute due to time constraints. Could this be what we get in the way of DLC? Absolutely, says our sources. The possibility of more game areas opening up is not likely, but instead, the addition of all the Plasmids removed from the game at the last minute (I have heard of 5) will be what we receive in terms of DLC.

So now we wait. in the meantime, enjoy this video!

The Major Nelson blog was recently updated in the twitter section with the information that Forza 2 has officially sold a million copies! This comes after a free three car DLC pack, plus another car for only 50 points! Sounds to me like another hit franchise under Microsoft's belt!

Source: http://www.majornelson.com/

Nowadays, online petitions seem to be a fad. Any time someone doesn't get their way, a new one springs up. This is no exception for the new content intended for the Gears PC version.

Earlier, we reported that it is indeed intended for the marketplace. There was unfortunately no announcement at E3 regarding this, or cross-platform play. I stand by what I wrote, and believe in time, the announcments will come.

Some people however, are not as optimistic. So one fumed gamer set up the obligatory online petition to bring that content to the 360 as well. It seems to be off to a good start, but in the end it will most likely lack the raw numbers needed to make a statement. If the public speaks, companies will listen. The people have already saved Family Guy and Jericho.

Perhaps with enough signatures, the right people may take a look. But in my opinion it is irrelevant because I am confident this content will come to the 360 regardless.

http://www.petitiononline.com/58798/petition.html

I know, I know. You've seen it everywhere. E3. What used to be the grandest of stages in the video game world, now reduced to a crappy, worthless show.

I know it wasn't just me that was feeling bored, and a bit betrayed. Betrayed by the ESA.

What was good about E3? Well for one, the games. All 3 showed off some amazing product, but we'd seen MOST of it before. Nothing really to wow you about a game you've been seeing and hearing about for the last 2-3 years. In fact, to be fair, I'll list my opinions on the strongest and weakest of each of the big three.

Nintendo:
Strong - Mario Kart, Weak - Wii fit

Microsoft:
Strong - the strongest fall line-up in over a decade, Weak - gears content not yet announced for 360

Sony:
Strong - redesigned PSP looks great, Weak - no "wow factor", price drop not enough

If I could pick a winner, I'd have to give it to MS this year. The "Sony Defense Force" will most likely not agree, but it is my opinion that the 360 game line-up far overshadows that of both other consoles. Sure, Killzone 2 looks alright. But it doesn't look as good and clean as Halo 3, PGR4, Mass Effect, Bioshock, or even Too Human. And to me, Killzone 2 didn't deliver on the "killer app" thrills it needed to.

I think the loser this year is Nintendo. They had by far the weakest show. They showed Mario Kart, which was good, but we already knew it was coming. Nintendo needed to come out and do more than just throw their numbers in our face. "Nintendo has been sold out 33 weeks" they happily proclaim, and to be honest I don't understand why. I love the Wii, don't get me wrong, but even the PS3 is starting to have a busier release schedule than the Wii. I'm sick of ports I played a year ago.

To Sony's credit, they showed off a fine selection of games, but all of their key titles got pushed to 2008, obviously because they'd rather let the Halo hype die down...if that's even popular.

The NCsoft deal is a bad move for Sony, but perhaps behind the scenes it is Sony trying to aquire NCSoft's portfolio into their SOE brand. If SOE outright aquires NCSoft, perhaps some good may come of it. Having NCSoft games on the Station Pass for example would be really big. But NCSoft isn't doing so well lately. Revenues from Guild Wars sales are slipping, subs for COH/COV have dropped significantly in the last 6 months, Auto Assault had to be shut down, and more people play Lineage 2 on illegal private servers than play on the legal ones.

The BEST thing Sony has at their disposal is a great console. Yeah, I said it. But Capcom and the other devs are right. $100 isn't enoough. Sony needs to come down at least $100 more. At $400, the PS3 could realistically compete in the video game market, and may serve to give Blu-Ray an even bigger boost.

Nintendo needs to keep wowing us before we all get bored. Wii fit looks innovative and all that, and I laughed that it called Reggie fat. But I wan't games, not gadgets. We really needed to be shown something big, something to make us keep talking about them.

As for Microsoft, they are seeming to peak right now. I am worried that after this strong year, they may fall short on heavy hitters to keep up wowed. There are a few notable exclusives in the future to speak of, Fable 2 for example. But Microsoft is gonna have to keep up the pace to even think of coming ahead in the console war.

If Sony drops another $100 off the system price, then we finally have a console war. It up to you now Sony. The ball is in your court.

So why do I think E3 sucked, if I had so much to say about it? Well this year we were shown too much stuff we have already seen the last year or two, and not enough stuff we've never seen. The highlight of the show in this regard is Silent Hill 5. But even still, no real surprises.

Having been lucky enough to attend E3 twice, I can tell you that this new E3 just has none of the flair, excitement, mystery, showmanship, and quality. You can tell it in the developers. Hell, some of them refused to even show. Some of them made comments on stage about how they wanted the REAL E3 back. And alas, G4 is scrambling to fill in gaps with what would have before been beautiful floor footage.

I hope the real E3 comes back. And I hope Sony gets their shit together soon. They can show off all the games in the world, but they need a cheaper console to play them on. That alone is the key to Sony turning this around.

We found this video floating around of the Vista version of Gears of War. However, this content shown is the very content the 360 owners will be getting via DLC!

Furthermore, we hear that Gears will indeed support cross platform play via Live.

UPDATE: After YouTube yanked the video, the guys over at http://www.xboxic.com found an alternate link from one of their users. I have used the clip there, so I want to extend my thanks to Xboxic for covering the story, and staying up on it after YouTube intervened.

UPDATE: YouTube has pulled down the videos. I had no back-ups, nor any warnings from YouTube. The videos will no longer be available.

So GameTrailers.com went ahead and did a side-by-side cap of The Darkness on both PS3 and XB360. Their video shows the PS3 version having normal looking colors and darkness settings, while there is definately something wrong about the 360 side of the screen. It looks purposely brightened, and very washed out.

The the game launches on both systems, and to 360 owner's delight, the game featured a graphical adjustment setting in the menu. Right away, it became obvious what GameTrailers had done. They used a horrible setting, and misrepresented the game and the 360 console itself.

So we here at Rated-M.com thought we'd go ahead and show you the setting differences ourselves. You can see the washed out over-bright setting that GameTrailers used, as well as some of the more appropriate settings vith vibrant colors.

NOTE: this was not an HD capture, but a Standard Definition capture. So at 720p and higher, it further improves vibrancy of colors (obviously).