In an interesting turn today, Ken Kutaragi, better known as the “Father of The Playstation” has decided that at age 56, it’s time to pursue other dreams. As exciting as it is to see Ken step down, the man taking his place as CEO is… yup, you guessed it. Kaz Hirai. (It’s Ridge racer. RRIIDDGGEE RRAACCEERR!!)

This retirement comes after 2 years of constant demoting for Ken-which makes me think, maybe it wasn’t retirement as much as it might have been demoting him into oblivion. I mean one man can only take so much rejection. Is my claim so far fetched? Here is some evidence to support that it might have been a firing and not retirement.

In a recent interview with Wall Street, Howard Stringer (Sony chairman and CEO) pointed to Ken Kutaragi being “Uncommunticative”. When someone is uncommunicative, that person is usually moved to a desolate location, where they can uncommunicate. (Ken seems to be the Milton of Sony).

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Video: Xbox Live Arcade Forecast

This is from the awesome guys from gamerscoreblog.com. Its funny to watch but if the main idea of the plot is depressing.

XBL ver 32.0 is out this NOW. Listen in as we discuss:TECH NEWS:
-Vista and direct X 10.
-Casual Games start to dress for success.
-Sony changes its staff. Is it related to the PS3 launch?

GAME NEWS:
- WOW keeps track of its stats. Plus new updates on the way.
-Texas Hold em updates its online game play. Shall we ante up again?
-Christians wont feel left out of gaming. The will get Left Behind.
-100000 Gamerscore. StripclubDJ is defending his Achievements.

GAME REVIEWS:

-COD3: Join in as XBL Radio Enlists in this new addition to the Call of Duty series.
-Contra for the Xbox Arcade. -Defender for the Xbox Arcade. -Small Arms for the Xbox Arcade. Are the New Arcade releases worth your MS Points?

GUI J with the MARKETPLACE MINUTE:
XBLR Signs into the LIVE Marketplace to find out whats available and whats worth downloading.

PLUS: Console Crimes. Gears of War contest winner announced.

And we pay tribute to a fallen comrade.
“He was so young.”

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As the gaining buzz about the 360-Wireless-Headsets-not-working-properly continues, I was able to capture some video of the connectivity problems I have been frequently having. Maybe this video can help Microsoft pinpoint the problem and make me feel better about spending 60 bucks for it. This has happend to me on a total of 4 distinct occasions. The video is self explanatory. Any questions?

-Rust.

A FEAST of gaming info-

• TECH NEWS: -AOL is once again changing the way it operates. -Cell Phones that track your every movement. -The ZUNE: features and functionality. -The Intercooler tries to chill the accusations. -100 dollar 360s.
• CONSOLE CRIMES: -W.O.W. gives more players the boot. -The PS3 and John Edwards.
• GAME NEWS: -HALO2 and the 360. -GEARS of WAR 2? Not yet but new content is on the way. -A new FPS with 4 player co-op. Just what we need.
• Useless tips.
• Our Gears of War GIVEAWAY CONTEST, win a copy of the collectors edition.
• Poll Feedback and more…

Game Reviews:

-Tiger Woods 07 TOG tees off once again with Tiger Woods 07. -F.E.A.R. Was your local gaming store out of Gears? I doubt that. -Gears of WAR The highly anticipated Cliffy B. project is finally out. Does it live up to all the hoopla.

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XBL turns 30 something!
Join TOG and Carpal for the latest tech/gaming news.

• TECH NEWS: -MS sells 6 million 360s (but is it enough to celebrate about) -The new 360 update. Is it for us or them? -Halo Movie News: Maybe HAL0 3 will beat the films release! -Nintendo Wii: Will they show Mario in 1080?
• CONSOLE CRIMES: -Jack Thompson gets his day in court (again) Relax ROCKSTAR its about Mortal Kombat.
• GAME NEWS: -Gearing up for WAR. What does GoW have in store for multi-player and coop? -The FORZA world: Speed t.v. gives gamers a series based on a bunch or right turns. -HALO 3: New matches may innovate game-play on the 360.
• -Plus our XBLR POLL results: Which retro game would you most like to see on Xbox Live Arcade? Your answers, feedback, and more.

Game Reviews:

-Splinter Cell Double Agent: TOG goes deep undercover, as Sam Fisher, to infiltrate both sides of this gaming genre. So join in on this stealth review and find out why Double Agent is the Highest rated game for TOG on the 360. -Cabela’s Alaskan Adventure: Pack your thermal undies and join Carpal, as he tries to bring down the big game on this new hunting simulation. -Just Cause: Viva la revolution. Is that Eric Estrada or Carpal? Does it matter? Actually neither does this game.

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