You’d think that being $50 cheaper than a Wii now would boost Microsoft’s expectations and hopes for its system’s success sky high. Apparently not, as Microsoft’s Senior Vice President of Interactive Enterainment Business, Don Mattrick, told BusinessWeek:

“I’m not at a point where I can say we’re going to beat Nintendo,” Mattrick said, followed closely by a big BUT “We will sell more consoles this generation than Sony.”

Settling for second place? Might it just be a clever rouse to lower expectations and be pleasantly surprised if the system takes over Nintendo’s current lead? While it seems unlikely…who knows what kind of damage the $199 Xbox 360 Arcade unit will do when holiday shoppers this year can’t find themselves a Wii of their own.

Via BusinessWeek

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written by Carlos Macias \\ tags: business, BusinessWeek, BUT, Don Mattrick, Enterainment, Interactive, Microsoft, Nintendo, Nintendo Wii, place, point, President, Senior, Sky, systme, Vice

Eversim has just released Geo-Political Simulator, or G.P.S., upon the masses and promises to provide gamers with the most authentic power-hungry simulation you can find.

The player chooses a country he wants to control as the President, monarch, etc. and will make choices that will affect the economics and political structure of the chosen nation. From the press release that French developer Eversim sent over, it looks like an interesting little game that they hope to keep as updated as possible with frequent patches that reflect what happens in our world.

Here’s a video of the refreshingly unique game:

Via Geo-Political Simulation Website

written by Carlos Macias \\ tags: Country, developer, Eversim, G.P.S, game, Geo, monarch, Player, Political, President, press, release, simulation, simulator, structure, world

If that title disgusts you, you’re definitely with us on this one.  The following picture is of a pin that was being sold at the Texas Republican convention.  Does it surprise me?  Not really.  As gamers, who we vote for may not make a huge impact on the videogame industry, but it’s certainly a choice between voting for World War III or voting for new ideas.  I’m not sure how many of these pins were sold, but I assume there weren’t many left at the end of the night.  As a side note, they were also selling pins that said “Press 1 for English.  Press 2 for Deportation.”  I definitely think it’s time for some changes…

Via Dallas Morning News

written by Will Snizek \\ tags: Convention, house, iMPACT, industry, Obama, picture, pin, President, press, surprise, Texas, title, videogame, voting, White

Aired on SpikeTV, the newest trailer for Resistance 2 can be seen below. This time set in the good ole’ US of A, Nathan Hale’s mission begins in San Francisco. On his way to Chicago, Hale can be seen tackling those 4 eyed freaks who somehow swam to America.

• Community
• Campaign
• Co-op
• Competitive

Resistance 2 is basing their success on the aforementioned 4 C’s. Expect Co-op online multiplayer with 60 players on a single map.

Via Gametrailers

written by Juan Perez \\ tags: 4 C's, Campaign, co-op, community, Competitive, Insomniac, Nathan Hale, President, R2, Resistance, Resistance 2, success, Ted Price, Tour, Trailer, Trash

I just discovered one of the funniest videos I have ever seen.  In the video, several British dudes attempt to travel through Alabama without getting shot or arrested.  The catch is that they also try to bring as much attention to themselves as possible.  With things like “NASCAR Sucks”, “Hillary For President” and “Man Love Rules” written on the side of their vehicles, I’m shocked they actually made it out alive.  The video does end in a sad note when they finally escape their Alabama adventure and end up in New Orleans.  They made a comment about how they thought the richest country in the world should have been able to rebuild the areas there and help the people of New Orleans with all the time that has passed.  But this is America and people have to realize we have long term memory loss.

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written by Will Snizek \\ tags: adventure, Alabama, America, attention, BBC, catch, comment, end, funniest, Hillary, Katrina, love, man, NASCAR, New Orleans, note, President, Shot, side, Sucks, video

“Listen Obama, take off those coke bottles and ‘choke hold’ those Republicans”

At Kezins.com, we do not talk religion, politics or salary.  I can’t say that for Star Wars conversations, and all the “What If’s” we ask each other… daily.  So, when you throw Star Wars into the mix, we’ll write about it.  Don’t kill the messenger but George Lucas has some strong comments, and I only understand them when he speaks ‘Star Wars’.  Correct he may be.

George Lucas has created legendary film heroes like Luke Skywalker and Indiana Jones, but the US director says that in real life, his hero is Barack Obama.

Lucas was in Japan on Wednesday to promote his latest film, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” as Obama clinched the Democratic Party’s nomination for president.

“We have a hero in the making back in the United States today because we have a new candidate for president of the United States, Barack Obama,” Lucas said when asked who his childhood heroes were.

Obama, “for all of us that have dreams and hope, is a hero,” Lucas said.

Lucas is the creator of the blockbuster “Star Wars” series, as well as the adventures of the swashbuckling archaeologist Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford.

Obama on Tuesday sealed the Democratic contest after a marathon battle with Hillary Clinton, becoming the first black White House candidate nominated by a major party.

written by Juan Perez \\ tags: Barack, candidate, coke, com, Crystal Skull, Film, Force, George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Hero, Hillary-Clinton, hold, Indiana, Japan, Jones, Kezins, Lucas, Luke Skywalker, Obama, Party, President, press, Star, United States, US

How many hairdo’s are wet in this picture?

Sexy Playboy babes, cellphones and games… yes I know I just mentioned two out of three necessities but how else can you call your friends to tell them what your playing. OK, there’s a lie to what I just said, What Friends?!

THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI), today announced that it has signed a worldwide agreement with Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: PLA, PLAA) to exclusively develop Playboy-branded mobile games. The multi-year Playboy agreement covers the development and publishing rights to multiple Playboy-branded, lifestyle themed, non-nude mobile games featuring bikini-clad Playmates to be released worldwide. The first title, Playboy Games: Pool Party, is scheduled to launch in summer 2008.

“Given the extensive appeal and popularity of the Playboy brand, mobile games based on this license are sure to provide a fun and entertaining experience,” said Adam Comiskey, vice president, international, THQ Wireless. “THQ Wireless is ideally positioned to provide engaging games with the hallmark of the Playboy lifestyle.”

“The number of Playboy fans around the world has never been greater and that popularity is reflected in the growing sales of Playboy-branded products and services,” said Ed Lang, senior vice president of mobile, Playboy Media Group. ”Given the growth of the mobile industry, we’re excited to join THQ Wireless in offering this next-generation form of entertainment to consumers.”

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written by Juan Perez \\ tags: Adam Comiskey, agreement, Chuck Woolery, Ed Lang, Inc, lifestyle, Mansion, nude women, Party, Playboy, Playboy Games, playboy nudes, Playboy-branded, Pool, Pool Party, popularity, President, release, thq, Vice, Wireless, Women in pool, worldwide

Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe Trailer

My favorite Gaming Today editor posted the above video on Saturday. I was completely over Mortal Kombat many years ago, but this game may actually have what it takes to suck me back in.

Press Release via Gaming Today:

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written by Will Snizek \\ tags: Bros, business, DC Comics, DC Universe, Ed Boon, Entertainment, game, Gameplay, gaming, Interactive, John Nee, Kombat, Midway, Mortal, President, Scott Johnson, Today, toe, Vice, Warner