Erykah Badu ft. Common- Love of My Life
Not really hip-hop, but Common is in it, and he spits a few verses, so it can be classified as hip hop. Plus, this is a song about hip-hop. One of my favorite Badu songs. It is laid back, easy to listen to, and has a really good story behind it. Just shut off your mind and listen. It will all make sense. Once you listened to it, watch the video, and it will make even more sense. Amazing track.
Take-Two Interactive earlier this week, has finally confirmed to MTV Multiplayer that the game will be released on the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. So the whole thing about the game going to 360 or PS3 exclusive was all just a rumor. Bioshock 2 will be released end of this year, lets just hope we will see some great features to the game such as Multiplayer, mercenaries or atleast mini games. The first Bioshock game was ok but didnt have that much to it besides the campaign, but hopefully as i said we will be suprised to see more features soon and hopefully some DLC after the game release for Bioshock 2.
360: a2raya
PS3: assyria89
- TMZ reports that the booty call txt msg that triggered the assault of rihanna by chris brown was sent from his 40 yr old manager tina davis. It is rumored that the two have dated in the past.
- Coolio is facing 3 yrs in jail after being charged with crack cocaine possession following last weeks arrest at LAX Airport.
- 50 Cent has released stills from a sextape which features rick ross’s other baby other – Brooke, the professional escort.
- Allhiphop.com’s illseed reports there is a fake lil wayne from philly who is making a small fortune by booking shows as lil wayne.
As many of you know Capcom has announced that Resident Evil 5, will have downloadable content coming out within the next couple of weeks. The content in the DLC is a new online versus mode that will set gamers back another $5. Note that there is no other competitive multiplayer on the game currently, so basically if you want to compete with friends online you will have to pay another $5.
This is the fear gamers had when this generation of consoles began. That companies would leave out essential game features and charge the consumer to get these features. There is no reason why online play should cost the consumer an additional $5.
Since revealing that the DLC is indeed online multiplayer and that it would cost the gamers money, Capcom has received an abundance of negative criticism. Their response to the criticism is:
“Although Versus mode makes use of the assets that exist in the game, the functionality is not currently in the game and is above and beyond the initial scope of Resident Evil 5,” a representative from Capcom told MSXboxWorld.com.
“We have never included a versus mode in Resident Evil before, and as well as the costs of development of the feature, there’s also additional bandwidth costs associated with it. I hope this helps clarify the need to charge for this additional feature.”
Basically, gamers are going to pay for online multiplayer because it is new to the series? They try to cover this up with “technical” issues, but it’s all about money.
The worst part of this issue is the fact that they are releasing it within a few weeks of the game’s release. That shows the consumer that this feature could have easily been included on the game at launch. Capcom knows how to make good online experiences (Street Fighter, Lost Planet), and they are a very profitable company so it is confusing that they would do this.
Capcom needs to take a lesson from Konami and Metal Gear Solid 4. Many consider Metal Gear Online a very deep and rich online expierence. At one point Kojima considered it a separate game from MGS4. Eventually though, they packaged the two together, and the consumer had to pay nothing extra to play online. Even though Kojima worked with MGO on MGS3, his team doesn’t have near the expierence that Capcom does at online.
Hopefully other companies don’t follow Capcom’s lead when it comes to leaving out essential features in the retail version of the game. This is most likely a way for Capcom to combat used sales. DLC is a double-edged sword, and right now gamers are getting the bad end of the deal.
Two days ago a 17 year old German student gunned down 15 people before killing him self at his school. Not even two hours after the massacre the media had already begun its assault on videogames. For a long time now politicians and concerned parent groups alike have been trying to pin the increases in teen violence on videogames and music. Games like Grand Theft Auto, Counter Strike, Mortal Kombat etc have all been targets of these social sects. They argue that hours of interacting with violent games and music has the ability to influence certain individuals to commit acts of violence.
Now I’m not going to argue with their point of view. They could be right for all I know. I am not a psychologist and I have not done numerous studies on the effects of videogames. But for me the fundamental problem that their argument faces is the fact its proponents are ignoring the root cause of violence in gaming. Everyone always wants a simple answer to explain away the evil that the world produces and in this argument there is no simple answer. The heart of the issue really is why society is so violent and what can we do to change it?
From the dawn of man humans have been a violent beast. Wars have been a part of everyday life ever since civilization began. At our most primordial levels humans are blood thirsty animals. Survival mechanisms are built into human beings genes just like every other animal. However human beings are the only species on the planet to exploit and glorify the dark side of nature. You see its not just videogames that are violent it’s our media in general. Everyday we are bombarded with violent images and shows around the world. We humans love violence, to us its entertainment. TV and games today are no different than the Romans who watched the gladiators fight to the death, or the Mayans who flocked to watch a game similar to basketball where the losers were sacrificed to the gods. In every great civilization ancient or modern, violence is the primary form of entertainment.
Games tend to catch a bad rap because unlike movies and TV shows the person playing the game is the active participant in the violence. Let’s take a look at Grand Theft Auto, here is a game that has been treated so bad it makes me sick. The Grand Theft Auto Series has always revolved around the mob. So right away we all know this game is about violence. It’s rated Mature and not sold to minors unless a guardian is present, yet anti-gaming advocates still claim it is marketed at kids. Now let’s look at the TV Show the Sopranos. The Sopranos is an extremely violent and popular mob show. When the show was still being made it was on the cable channel HBO because no network in their right mind would touch it due to its vulgarity and violent imagery. However now days The Sopranos can be seen 2-3 times per day on multiple basic cable channels during the middle of the day. Sure the swearing has been bleeped out, but the violence remains. Where are all the parents’ rights groups and politicians in outrage over The Sopranos? TV for some reason always gets a pass, even movies. Look at The Godfather Trilogy, widely considered by many to be the best series of films ever made.
It’s sad when the media is allowed to make videogame violence more of an issue than the genocides that are being committed all across Africa, or when we have thousands of troops fighting wars over seas. But what does that say about us as a population when we let our media deflect our attention away from the issues that really matter in this world? Where is the outrage! Violence in videogames is not the problem. Videogames merely reflect the world that is around us all. Just like movies, music, books, TV, and paintings. They are all an extension of humanity as a whole, so if all these watchdog parent groups really want to make the world a better place why don’t they start with themselves and they’re ignorance in regards to ignoring the real issues that we all face.
As you know, we at hiphopgamershow.com are always working hard to keep our readers informed with the latest news and rumors. During a recent chat with an industry insider, one of our hardworking associates was able to uncover a possible patch coming to the Street Fighter 4 universe. The source informed us of the possibility of a tournament mode being delivered via a patch. This is big news to any Street Fighter 4 fan who intends to further prove him/herself during online competition. The sheer possibility of being able to pick your favorite fighter and compete in tournament style play for bragging rights is very intriguing. If this rumor is true, hopefully it is done right with a lobby for awaiting combatants allowing them to watch and discuss the current bout. That would be sweet.
Although we were unable to uncover specific details, the possibility alone that Capcom may support this title with game changing updates is great news for any fan of the series. Make sure you stay tuned to the site as we work hard to uncover more details about this developing rumor.
Artist: Andre 3000
Verse: 1st Verse
Song: International Player’s Anthem (UGK ft. Outkast)
Album: UGK (Underground Kingz) (2007)
Verse:
“So, I typed a text to a girl I used to see
Sayin that I chose this cutie pie with whom I wanna be
And I apologize if this message gets you down
Then I CC’d every girl that I’d see see round town and
I hate to see y’all frown but I’d rather see her smiling
Wetness all around me, true, but I’m no island
Peninsula maybe, makes no sense I know, crazy
Give up all this pussy cat thats in my lap no lookin back
Spaceships dont come equipped with rearview mirrors
They dip as quick as they can
The atmosphere is now ripped
Im so like a Pip, Im glad its night
So the light from the sun would not burn me on my bum
When I shoot the moon high, jump the broom
Like a premie out the womb
My partner yellin “Too soon! Dont do it! Reconsider!
Read some litera – ture on the subject
You sure? Fuck it
You know we got your back like chiroprac – tic
If that bitch do you dirty
we’ll wipe her ass out as in detergent
Now hurry hurry, go on to the altar
I know you aint a pimp but pimp remember what I taught ya
Keep your heart 3 stacks, keep your heart
Aye, keep your heart 3 stacks, keep your heart
Man, these girls is smart, 3 stacks, these girls is smart
Play your part
Play your part”
Watch It Now:
Hey guys i just found this hilarious video of Akon calling T-pain. I Couldnt stop laughin especially the last part of it, so yea enjoy the video.
Peace.
And here is the Chimpmunks version.
For too long, the only game featuring ninjas gamers went crazy about was Ninja Gaiden. The series has been good in all its glory so it’s not like the series was a bad game and the only one of its kind. There have been a few other games that tried to compare to it but never really shined. Now there is a game that can truly be called “The game better than Ninja Gaiden!” This game of course is Ninja Blades (leave it to the developers to come up with such an obvious title for a game; why not Blades of Steel or something? I’m sure Konami would be glad to give off that old name I mean they certainly aren’t about hockey anymore). Anyhow, back to topic; This Microsoft exclusive has been said to be a God of War and Ninja Gaiden mix. Sounds good to me, but unfortunately I haven’t been able to experience this game first hand so I can’t say if it’s mere fanboy talk or it actually is that good.
As amazing as this game is, Tomonobu Itagaki once said that quick time events aren’t good to use in fighting games. Whether I can agree with this or not is a different issue. He also took a shot at Heavenly Sword’s quick time events as well, but to me as long as developers can capture this right, it works fine with me and Heavenly Sword did just that. Ninja Blades is a brand new IP and yet it seems From Software didn’t take Itagaki’s words to seriously and it made their game a success so far.
Aside from the outstanding graphics, this game also packs outstanding game play that you won’t soon get bored of. The Demo is Live for download on XBL now so I’ll be checking that out soon. I don’t own a 360 since all my previous 360’s have broken down and I refuse to buy another. Fortunately I still have plenty access to it through friends though I usually only play it on the weekends. This game is building up to be excellent from what I’ve heard and seen. The game contains a great amount of fast paced action and immense quick time events that ties in with the game to give it the good cinematic quality.
This game unfortunately isn’t on these “Hardcore gamers” radar since they are only interested in shooters and whatnot. The scale of the game is impressive featuring weapons, magic, smart Ai enemies, and intense boss battles. You play the role of a ninja named Ken. You start the game fairly quick running down walls fighting your way to the bottom. This game is a great addition to the action genre and takes all these action fighting games to all new heights; it’s definitely a worthy opponent to the God of War Series. Microsoft has once again secured a title that’s worth purchasing on their system for. GDC and E3 is coming and if Microsoft is sending these types of messages with their games this early in the year then Sony better focus on PS3 which is the now and the future, though it is hard for them to abandon the PS2 with all its fan base but if they can’t focus all their time and money into just one major console, they will find themselves slipping instead of closing the gap.
5. Resistance: Fall of Man
-Lets face it when PS3 was first released the software line up was very weak. But the PS3’s saving grace came from Insomniacs Resistance: Fall of Man, which was just about the only game that you needed to purchase on launch day. With its clever story and unique weapons Resistance instantly became a hit and it to this day is still played by thousands of gamers across the world.
4. Gears of War
-This was the game that truly showed what next gen graphics should look like. When Gears was released back in 2006 it rocked the gaming world, with its jaw dropping graphics and innovative game play it became Xbox 360’s new hit franchise and it was the first must have game on the system.
3. Street Fighter IV
- In my opinion no fighting game released this generation even compares to the quality of Street Fighter 4. It was the first true sequel to the series in almost 10 years and fans couldn’t have been happier to see the mix of classic 2-D fighting and beautiful cell shaded graphics. Also no other fighting game has had me more addicted then of course Street Fighter 2 back on NES and that was almost 10 years ago.
2. Metal Gear Solid 4
- For months it was rumoured to be going multiplatform and so much was discussed during its development on whether this will be the game that either makes or breaks the PS3. When June 12.2008 came every one was silenced. MGS4 was both a critical and commercial success and it was an epic, emotional and unforgettable story of Solid Snake’s final mission. Not to mention that it helped sell many PS3’s around the world and it was the first title that truly pushed the PS3’s hardware capabilities.
1. Little Big Planet
- Innovative and unique are just some of the words that describe LBP. With its deep level creation and community features LBP has become an instant classic among gamers and critics and it gave gamers no limits to the things that they can create.
