AltWeeklies Wire
It's Not Easy Being Greennew
The Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction is like Grand Theft Auto meets Barry Bonds. But that is not as cool as it sounds.
Boulder Weekly |
Todd Michael Shaffer |
09-02-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Sex and Diabetes
Diabetes doesn't mean you can't be as good or bad as anyone else in bed. It just means that you've got to plan ahead and jump through a few more hoops.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Joannides |
08-17-2005 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
On Being a Metal Godnew
A trunk full of ticket stubs and autographs; crates of vintage vinyl; nights spent with liquor and strange women in trashed hotel rooms. These are the makings of a VH1 metal expert -- and one writer is overqualified.
Boulder Weekly |
Vince Darcangelo |
08-08-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Porn Rules Take Wicked Whack at the First Amendment
New government regulations, known as 2257, are supposed to fight kiddie porn but could have an impact on anyone considering posting a sexually explicit image to the Web.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Joannides |
08-02-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: child pornography, Bill of Rights
Coffee Grinds Grand Theft Auto to a Haltnew
The morality police are steamed over Grand Theft Auto’s "hot coffee" hidden sexual content. Rockstar Games have become the 2 Live Crew of the gaming industry -- and they have only themselves to blame.
Boulder Weekly |
Todd Michael Shaffer |
08-01-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Drugs to Enhance Sex Can Damage Health
It's worrisome that young men are using Viagra for recreational purposes when its long-term effects are unknown.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Joannides |
07-15-2005 |
Advice
Going Gently Into That Dark Knightnew
For those haunted by memories of Adam West and Burt Ward gliding across the television screen in colorful tights and capes, the dark, moody videogame version of Batman Begins is just what the doctor ordered.
Boulder Weekly |
Todd Michael Shaffer |
07-05-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
For the Moviesnew
Skipping out on her wedding made Runaway Bride Jennifer Wilbanks half a million dollars richer. A writer digs up some of his own dirt in the hope of landing a similar sweet publishing deal.
Boulder Weekly |
Vince Darcangelo |
06-28-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Arena Football Garners Respect... Sort Ofnew
The NFL's goofy little stepbrother has made strides toward legitimacy, and with an EA Sports videogame in the works Arena football just might go from gridiron methadone to main event. But indoor football still can't catch a break on the major sports networks -- not even with the help of Bon Jovi.
Boulder Weekly |
Vince Darcangelo |
06-20-2005 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
To Serve Mannew
Cannibalism is known as the "final taboo," and it's a favorite flirtation of popular culture. Now, thanks to Mark Nuckols and his meatless, human flesh-flavored creation, Hufu Classic Strips, cannibalism has finally made it to the American dinner table.
Boulder Weekly |
Vince Darcangelo |
06-06-2005 |
Food+Drink
The Agony of Da Fightnew
The first rule of Fight Club, the videogame, is you don't ever, ever play Fight Club, the videogame.
Boulder Weekly |
Todd Michael Shaffer |
06-06-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
High Decibel: Adventures in Extreme Journalismnew
If you want extreme, forget action sports like skydiving or BASE jumping -- try journalism. With that in mind, Mountain Dew should shift the focus of its sponsorships from extreme athletes to extreme journalists.
Boulder Weekly |
Vince Darcangelo |
05-31-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
How to Score at Weddingsnew
In America, playing cheesy music at a wedding reception is a unique and endearing tradition. We just pump out the Michael Jackson jams, line dance and get tanked. And if we're lucky, we hook up with a member of the other team's wedding party.
Boulder Weekly |
Vince Darcangelo |
05-23-2005 |
Commentary
The Rental of the Sithnew
To paraphrase Yoda, the hardcore videogame Jedi should rent, not buy, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
Boulder Weekly |
Todd Michael Shaffer |
05-23-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Float Like the Fatmannew
If you're looking for an immersive boxing game that allows you to be as anal as your little heart desires, get EA Sports Fight Night Round 2.
Boulder Weekly |
Todd Michael Shaffer |
05-09-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
