Pulse: Jack Thompson after Halo 3... WTF?

Thanks to G.T.A.'s hot coffee and an annoying legal battle Jack Thompson is becoming well known (if infamous) as the enemy of gamers everywhere. Now hes just being and idiot (no MORE THAN USUAL). Going after one of Microsoft's cash cow the newest Halo installment. Now I can understand wanting to keep young kids away from sex and violence and helping parents identify that stuff in their kids media but... Seriously! The reasons he has stated are ludicrous and the game hasn't even come out.

I gotta cut this short or I'll go on for 3 more paragraphs incoherently spewing profanity. But needless to say, many are pissed. What do you think? Give me your comments.

Here's some articles for more information on the subject:
Techspot-Jack Thompson threatens to sue Microsoft over Halo 3
Game Almighty-Jack Thompson Lays His Legal Sights On Halo 3(Has Jacks Full Letter to Gates)

So freaking pissed.... :-

Pulse: So Psyched about Starcraft

The murderous marine in the trailer was right... "Its about DAMN TIME!!!" For anyone who still owns a copy of this game from when it first came out it has been a long(and I do mean LONG) wait for anything even resembling a sequel in the classic sense for this EPIC. There's been no closure for our heroes of the starcraft world and no evolution of the product in about a decade.

So just when we gave up all hope of a sequel and moved on to other franchises Starcraft2 come knocking on our door with a "Sorry I'm Late". I almost don't wanna let her in... but shes just to damn hot. By now we've all seen the latest pics and vids from Blizzard but the gameplay doesn't look like something we haven't seen before. Same large scale battles. Same races. Same setup. Looks glossier, new units, but the question many are asking is, is it the same old thing? Rise of Legends at one point seemed to be the latest successor to the RTS throne. Warcraft3 and WOW evolved beyond their settings to focus on thier world and change the gameplay for a new feel. "GASP" Did this series die way back when? Or can it comeback to its former glory with something new and improved?

Try to remember that we have only seen the "Alpha". That means they may not even be done with the story and all the units yet. So for all who aren't content with the current look don't judge that book just yet. Just like Warcraft the series may evolve in ways we haven't even thought of yet. Wait for the beta. We only got a sneak peak to go on so lets give this old dog a chance to roll over before we tell it to play dead.

I on a personal note LOVED THE NEW FOOTAGE. Did you?

:-j

Pulse: No iPhone PreSales

Its not enough aparently that you have to switch to cingular to get an iPhone but now its first come first serve. The Boy Genius was testing the new Cell out and got his hands on some very interesting information (some old, some new). Apple's new phone is stated to be 5 years ahead of anything on the market today (old news). The release of the superphone will be at some point in june, and of the 2 versions announced the 4GB version will retail at $499 and the 8GB version will retail at $599.

That said the idea that on top of having to switch carriers and shell out half a grand that you may show up to store and theres a line around the block of angry tech-heads who know they might not get one reminds me the launch of a certain Sony console someone got shot over. I think I'll wait till the dust settles and my contract with Sprint is up... Just sayin'... color me unimpressed.

Sources: The Boy Genius - AT&T iPhone not to be presold
Crave.Cnet.com - No Presales for iPhone

Pulse: Home Kit for the Decerning Millionaire

Mile High Automation, a company based in Denver, is auctioning on Ebay a Home Automation Package. This system will set up audio systems to 14 rooms of your estate(yes, you must have estate), 55 automated lights, 6 thermostats and 6 security camera with a touch screen viewer cause lets face it, to quote George Carlin "Everyone else's stuff is shit but your SHIT is STUFF!!!" This rediculously expensive auction is listed at the time of this writing at $33,999.00 with NO BIDS currently (NO WAY I'M SHOCKED... sarcasm sarcasm). If you're interested in tricking out your home and the near $40,000 price tag is what you spend on laundry then... well... I HATE YOU. But not enough to not be above begging you for cash.

Who buys this stuff... you know, besides puffy. :-j

Sources: CNet CraveNet - The $33,999 high-tech home kit

Pulse: Ain't No Party Like a Square-Enix Party...

Square Enix, the company that gave birth to the "Final Fantasy" and "Dragon Quest Series" and many other great games besides, celebrated this Mothers Day weekend with their annual event the Square-Enix Party at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Chiba prefecture, Japan. At this event many cosplay their favorite characters, review the history of games by the company, play said games and more. The company announces new games, projects and news on press releases for the company.

Some games at the show include: It's a Wonderful World (Nintendo DS), The Last Remnant(XBox360 and PS3), and of course Final Fantasy XIII (newest game in the franchise) just to name a few.

Source: Gamespot reviewed the Square Enix Party at length.

Pulse: GALACTICA'S Star is Fading

Yup the SciFi Channel series Battlestar Galactica will be No More after next season. In an interview with IESB.net, Edward James Olmos and Katee Sackhoff confirmed that due to lack of ratings to sustain the budget for such an epic, the high end science fiction series remake will be leaving the air after one more season. Though there was mention of a spin-off, as the series stands now its time to collect those DVD's cause after one more season thats it.

Sources: IESB The Movie Reporter-Battlestar Galactica Last Season
G4TV's "THE FEED"-Next BSG's Season will be last