TV/New media
- Courtesy of Activision
War in the time of gaming
By: Timothy Rabb
The supremacy of "Modern Warfare 2" above all other real-world simulation shooters, however, lies not in its eclectic assortment of weapons, characters and locations, or even its exquisite graphics. The riveting, vital plot point that differentiates this FPS from all others alludes to the very real fears that many hold in relation to our country’s tense relationship with Russia.
A florist that rocks
By: Brigid Kilcoin
"Flowers" isn't must-see TV, but it's an entertaining diversion and a positive step away from TLC's overload of programs focusing on freakishly oversized families. While it might not shed a huge amount of light on the flower arrangement business, star Jeff Leatham is entertaining enough so it doesn't matter.
Jamie Block: Interactive TV, the real new media
By: Jamie Block
Plenty of people play video games on TV screens, but soon we could be playing games on TV shows. And I, for one, am absolutely thrilled. Interactive TV is an idea that has been tossed around for some time now, with game shows where viewers call in to answer obnoxiously easy trivia questions, but this retirement home-esque chipper activity is hardly groundbreaking or innovative.
VH1 gets filthy with 'Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew'
By: Ant Mitchell
Congratulations are in order for VH1’s newest creation. Not every network can claim to have produced the reality-show equivalent of a used condom.
Even with plenty of booze, 'The Wanda Sykes Show' can only go so far
By: Eric Chiu
To its credit, “The Wanda Sykes Show” certainly gets enough right to avoid a creative-failure implosion trap. The show doesn’t diverge much from the standard talk show format, however — Sykes gives a topical monologue, goes into some pre-taped segments and ends with several celebrity guests.
Aliens prove average on ABC's 'V'
- Courtesy of ABC
By: Jamie Block
There’s a vendetta to be had against ABC’s new sci-fi drama “V.” Promos promised intrigue, mystery, subversion, an expert cast, stunning visuals and the epic tale of a stalwart few rising against the blindly devoted masses. As for keeping those promises ... well, at least “V” looked pretty in the previews.
The 'NCAA Football 2010' Challenge comes to Palmer Field today
By: Jamie Block and Eric Chiu
Sports video games are often a common source of trash talk between players, but fans of the "NCAA Football" video game series can get a chance to prove their mettle in person when the EA Sports NCAA Football Challenge Tour comes to Palmer Field today.
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The walls are covered with graffiti-esque murals of Mario and Megaman. The shelves contain every imaginable object of the gaming world, from the latest PlayStation 3 releases to the rulebooks to the latest edition of “Dungeons & Dragons.” Welcome to Ann Arbor's gaming Mecca.
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