So, a while back I pledged to be more active here on Giant Bomb, and I still intend to stand by that.  I've been a little busy the last few months, but things are starting to wind down a little bit, and I'm finding myself with more time on my hands.  I should start working on some things here and there pretty soon, but I've got something I'd like to ask all of you.  
 
Actually, I have a few things I'd like to ask you.  When you guys read reviews, how much are you actually taking from a review?  Will a positive or negative review determine if you will make that final purchase?  Personally, I don't take too much from a review, other than it being another opinion.  I'll usually read several reviews and opinions and take it all into consideration.  
 
Also, along those lines, what is it that you look for in a review?  Do you like reviews that are a little more personal and include some of the reviewers views and opinions?  Or do you like the reviewer that sort of stands back and tries to look at a everything through another persons eyes?  I, myself, like a review and a reviewer that doesn't mind including a personal opinion.  That's why I like the gentlemen here and Giant Bomb so much.  They seem to like what I like and understand what I want out of a product (though that's not to say I don't disagree here and there).
 
How about you guys?  I'd love to hear your opinions and what you have to say.  Let's share!

An interesting find over at Sherdog.com.   EA Sports President, Peter Moore speaks about their new MMA title and comments about THQ and the UFC.  Just thought I would share with those who might not have caught this.  
 
Check it out: 
 
 http://www.sherdog.com/videos/recent/EA-Sports-President-Enters-Game-Wars-2045

I'll admit it: I've been known to pre order a game or two from GameStop.  My local GameStop actually isn't too bad, and I'm a former employee, so I like to help a few old friends out and throw a pre order their.  I know I'm buying these games anyway, so why not?  Anyway, at some point, I laid down some cash for the ever-so-ridiculous but rather entertaining looking Midway game This Is Vegas.  Now, I know what you're thinking:  "Artemis, why on Earth are you looking forward to such a terrible looking game?"  Honestly, I'm not really sure.  Some might probably just call it some sort of Grand Theft Auto rip-off, while others just might say that game looked way to silly.

If you haven't been paying attention to this game, here's a taste of exactly just how silly this game is:

Now, as silly as all that might seem... this looks like it could've been a lot of fun.  It almost looks about as absurd as the Saint's Row games, and I love me some Saint's Row.  You have a freaking Buzz meter that you fill by simply doing cool stuff!  Bar fights, drinking, urinating, dancing and wet t shirts... it all just sounds like a harmless good time.  Just look at the swagger in that guys walk when you start filling that buzz meter!  It's all just so out there and ridiculous!  I mean, how many other chances are you going to get to lead a synchronized dance routine?

You'll notice I used the word could've... You see, I got the call from GameStop this morning that This Is Vegas had been canceled.  It's like getting the call that an aunt or yours that you sort of knew and liked but never really saw that often had passed away.  I was pretty sad to hear the news that it won't be hitting shelves, though not really surprised (We all know the deal about Midway, right?)  I was hoping that this would be the game to rise above all that, because it seemed like they were putting a substantial amount of push behind it, but once all the troubles really started rolling in, word about this game got really quiet.  It was a bad sign.  While there is no official word, I feel like GameStop's word is solid enough.  I've gotten bad news like this from them many times (I'm still broken up about the Highlander game!)  I don't know, maybe one of these days we'll see this game again.  I recently heard that the 100 Bullets game is back in production, so maybe we'll see this as well?

...Yeah.  I doubt it, too. 

Was anyone else looking forward to this, other than me?

Ho. Ly. Shit. The title says it all.  I'm sold.

Just read:
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6214421.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;5

Some people might say the man is overrated, but whatever.  Fedor is a monster.

Only thing that worries me is, I hope this doesn't affect his chances of being involved with the UFC...

Alright, I'll admit it.  I have no interest in DJ Hero, whatsoever. Okay, I think the idea is neat, and even some of the mixes don't sound that terrible.  I was pretty much done with rhythm games after Guitar Hero III.  It wasn't a bad game at all, but it just wasn't the Guitar Hero I remembered.  I still love me some Rock Band, though!

Anyway, back on topic!  I wasn't at all interested in DJ Hero... until today:


DJ Jazzy Jeff, wha wha!?  Granted, it's still not enough to make me want to buy the game... but I just think it's pretty awesome they included him.  Will Smith kind of exploded after the Fresh Prince, and I felt like people kind of forgot about Jazzy Jeff, so I'm real happy to see him getting a little shine.