This article is written by the anonymous wife of an EA employee. If youre interested in working for a video gaming company, or any salaried computing position where deadlines may be involved, you should give this a read.
Here is an update to this story. Another EA journal comes to light, but this time, the writer doesnt hide the fact of who he is.
I wrote a feature article about my initial experiences with the World of Warcraft. It is not a review by any means, but more of an expose on my reluctant experience to play the game.
From the article: It all started with this guy I know; lets call him “liphe”. You see, “liphe” was hooked on World of Warcraft and he wasnt afraid to tell everyone he knew (and some he didnt know) how cool it was. I did my best to resist temptation. I mean, after all, I have been down that road and MMORPGs are bottomless pits to hell. In a straight tripn yo, do not pass go, do not collect $200, kind of way. Then the guys at Blizzard sent me an email requesting my presence during an early stress test. How dangerous could it be? After all, the stress test was only good for a few days and I could see how World of Warcraft felt without fear of becoming addicted.
Read the rest here.
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NIN Delay
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Aversion reports: Apparently five years isnt enough time for Trent Reznor to make an hours worth of music.
The album has now been pushed back from an early 2005 to spring 05 release. Reznor also dumped the working title, Bleedthrough, for artistic reasons. [see full story for more]
Full Story – http://aversion.com/news/news_article.cfm?news_id=3303
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Clapton Plans Live Johnson Tribute
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liveDaily reports: Eric Clapton, who earlier this year released an album of Robert Johnson covers titled “Me and Mr. Johnson,” is set to issue a DVD and CD that feature him performing some of Johnsons songs live.
The new DVD/CD, titled “Sessions for Robert J,” was recorded this year in four different settings: in rehearsal studios in England and Texas, at 508 Park Ave. in Dallas (where Johnson recorded in 1937), and in a hotel room in Santa Monica, CA. [see full story for more]
Full Story – http://www.livedaily.com/news/7296.html
IAYM reports: Henry Rollins is planning to release a new DVD entitled “Shock And Awe” featuring his on-stage musings from the recent “Shock And Awe… My Ass” tour on February 01st, through his own label imprint, 2.13.61.
Full Story – http://www.iateyourmicrophone.com/
Blabbermouth reports: Rob Zombies second project as a feature film director, “The Devils Rejects”, has been given a release date of August 12, 2005. Although a February release for the movie had been previously rumored, Zombie himself announced online last week that the picture would not be finished in time for that. “The Devils Rejects” is the sequel to Zombies directorial debut, 2003s “House Of 1000 Corpses”. The rocker-turned-filmmaker has said that this movie will be much darker and nastier than its predecessor. [see full story for more]
Full Story – http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=28932
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VH1 & Dee Snider Rock the Troops
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Abrasive Rock reports: Throughout the day on Thanksgiving, VH1 Classic will air special video requests and dedications from crew members now stations on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Nimitz. VH1 Classic and Dee Snider were invited to come on board and interview the sailors and help them send video dedications and holiday messages back to their families at home. [see full story for more]
Full Story – http://www.abrasiverock.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6355&sid=dd0b1e4144861d25c4a5be8004c067cf
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China Says No To Dropkick Murphys Tour
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Aversion reports: The Dropkick Murphys plans to tour China were abrubptly changed this weekend after it learned the Chinese Government pulled permits needed to play.
The band was also denied the visas needed to head to China. It planned to take its punk rock to the country to promote its Blackout (2003, Hellcat) [see full story for more]
Full Story – http://aversion.com/news/news_article.cfm?news_id=3300
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AFI Disown Comp CD
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Aversion reports: Fans might be happy about the brand-new A.F.I. compilation, but the band isnt taking responsibility for it.
The band fell short of condeming the Nitro Records compilation, simply titled AFI, though it released a statement to fans telling them they had not authorized the record. [see full story for more]
Full Story – http://aversion.com/news/news_article.cfm?news_id=3298
Ananova reports: Limp Bizkit have begun recording their new album and hope to have it finished by Christmas.
Speaking in a message on their official website, frontman Fred Durst also speaks about the chemistry between the band since guitarist Wes Borland returned reports NME.com.
“Were packing up and heading north to record a new album. Los Angeles is too comfortable for us, so we have to leave our everyday lives behind. This music is hungry for our blood, and we have to feed it what it wants.
“We have about two months before the holidays hit. Do you think we can hammer it out before Christmas? Well see. [see full story if you are hungry for Fred and want to read more]
Full Story – http://www.ananova.com/entertainment/story/sm_1165010.html?menu=entertainment.music
siNs metal news reports: A CD and DVD featuring JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford fronting BLACK SABBATH, from the memorable August 26th show in Camden, New Jersey, as part of OZZFEST 2004 is being put together for release.
The CD will be issued in Japan on November 19th, and the DVD sometime in December. [more]
Full Story – http://www.smnnews.com/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1099699622&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&;
Digital Noise reports: Sharon Osbourne once beat up a Japanese groupie who climbed into bed with her and husband Ozzy.
The X Factor judge was furious when the woman snuck into Ozzys hotel room in the hope of sleeping with him – so she took physical action.
She recalled: “Once a Japanese fan came to Ozzys room and climbed into bed with him, not realising I was in there, too. I beat the shit out of her. She wasnt expecting that.
I was like, Wrong room, baby!”
Sharon insists she trusts Ozzy never to cheat on her – but she admits her threatening behaviour helps keep him faithful. [see full story for more]
Full Story – http://digital-noise.net/
Aversion reports: Henry Rollins will host a biweekly movie show on television this winter.
Rollins will weigh in on independent films twice a month on “Henrys Film Corner,” which will air every other Saturday on the Independent Film Channel. The first episode is set to debut Dec. 4.
Full Story – http://aversion.com/news/news_article.cfm?news_id=3294
Ananova reports: A scam which gave a veteran punk band their first hit for more than 20 years is to be turned into a Hollywood film.
The Alarm had a top 30 hit earlier this year with 45rpm after pretending it was by a new band called The Poppyfields.
They even got young Welsh band The Wayriders to lip-synch the song for the video to convince DJs it was by a hip young band.
Alarm frontman Mike Peters has now agreed to let lifelong friend Sara Sugarman direct the tale of how the band duped the music industry. [see full story for more]
Full Story – http://www.ananova.com/entertainment/story/sm_1164977.html?menu=entertainment.music
antiMUSIC reports: Two members of Van Halen have come forward to refute recent rumors that the band would once again split after their success reunion tour. Alex Van Halen goes further and indicates what the band plans to do next.
Alex told Travis Heying of The Wichita Eagle that Van Halen plans to take a rest after their tour wraps up later this month but will then enter the studio to record a new album with Sammy Hagar on lead vocals. [see full story for more]
Full Story – http://www.antimusic.com/news/04/nov/item10.shtml
We just received the first screenshots of the upcoming official game for Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith. Fans of the movies will want to check this game out! Also, we added the official Press Release for the game, just click Read More.
