“Podium Finish” - Review Of Forza 3

Racing games, for many, aren’t user friendly outside of Mario-Kart. Sim-racing franchises like Forza and Gran Turismo are popular with car nuts and basement dwellers alike. Still, they mostly boast unapologetic learning curves that push newcomers away. It’s refreshing that Forza 3, the latest Xbox...

November 21st, 2009 | Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

“Garden State Of Mind…”

When I dropped a post about Mo0 this summer his track met TSS with a somewhat tepid response. I saw a modicum of potential in the kid but dude wasn’t “there” yet in many respects. I knew that wasn’t the last I’d hear from the kid so I kept him in the “wait and see” folder.

November 20th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, Mixtapes, STRAY SHOTS | Read More

Pac Div - “Whiplash/Young Black Male” Video

“I used to drive a Honda til it ran out of gas/Now I’ma push this E til it run out of class…Whiplash!” Pac Div’s songs have always had a grasp on what “everyman rap” should sound like before it became a buzz phrase. Sure, they rhyme about fashion and nights...

November 15th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Slum Village - “Dope Man”

Slum Village has been through their fair share of trials. Everything from fall outs, roster changes and even untimely deaths have affected it’s very being in the past couple of years. But somehow, the group (or whatever is left of it) rises from the ashes and hits us with new music.

November 13th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“Switchin’ Speeds Like Bruce Lee”: NFS Shift Review

The Need for Speed series had some of the best arcade racing games out in its heyday. Then the franchise fell from grace with an annual slew of uninspired street racers. EA realized that something had to give when they put out Need for Speed: Shift its latest release. So while NFS Shift is a reboot,...

October 25th, 2009 | Gadgets, REVIEWS, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

“It All Comes Down To Money…”

I want you to take a look at the following three numbers: 115,000, 250,000 and 110. What’s so great about them? Well according to the Chicago Tribune they paint a dreadful picture for this game we call the music business.

October 16th, 2009 | DIGITAL NEWS, EDUTAINMENT, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Today’s Timewaster: Timbaland’s Beaterator (ll)

No, it’s not a long lost cousin to the shake weight. Instead it’s a hip-hop game/app made for the iPhone and PSP. Rockstar Games hired Timbaland as the front man for this enterprising project. Aside from getting paid, Timbo produced some sounds exclusive to the program that users can...

October 3rd, 2009 | AUDIO, Gadgets, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, STRAY SHOTS, Videos | Read More

“What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?”

I decided to brave the ill-travelled paths of my iPod before I took it down last night. I checked my Eminem discog and found “Scary Movies” tucked away under Relapse. So naturally I clicked on it and zoned out.

September 28th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“Cape & Cowl” - Review Of Batman: Arkham Asylum

Let’s face it, superhero games have been ass save for a few titles. Most don’t do a good job of emulating the protagonist’s powers. Moreover they’re usually rushed to release alongside their film counterpart. Batman: Arkham Asylum was already on the road to success by avoiding these trappings...

September 22nd, 2009 | Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

The Long Road To Kamaal The Abstract

Q Tip’s Kamaal The Abstract was a concept album that served a mish-mash of jazz, soul, rock and rap across eleven tracks. It was shelved in 2001 while he was signed under Arista. Then the LP hit the internet a couple of years ago and you know how that goes; it got bootlegged to oblivion. Anyway,...

September 14th, 2009 | GENERAL | Read More

Your Daily Funk: The Time

I hit up Netflix the other night and saw that Purple Rain was available for Instant Viewing. I couldn’t remember the last time I saw the flick and it’s been on my oft-ignored to do list. so I dropped it in the queue and started it up. Sure, this is Prince’s motion picture and, yes,...

September 11th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“They Say The Goodness In Life Belongs To Those Who Believe…”

…So, I believe. YES!!! © Mighty Mos Save for “Marvelous Times…,” Mos’ rap career has seen better days since his debut. But no one can deny Black On Both Sides’s title as a certified boho classic.

September 3rd, 2009 | AUDIO, MUSIC, STRAY SHOTS | Read More

“Joe Montana Or Ryan Leaf” - Review Of EA Sports Madden 10

The hype over Madden 10 has settled and it’s time to look at it with a clear head. Many critics of the series (myself included) said Madden is more or less the same year after year. That’s arguably true for previous iterations. But Madden 10 introduces a bunch of tweaks and features that separate...

September 2nd, 2009 | Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK, Sports, TV/Movies | Read More

The Red Ring Of Death: Xbox 360 At 54.2% Failure Rate

In Game Informer’s 5,000 person study of console owners, 54.2% of Xbox 360 owners’ systems went under due to the Red Rings of Death or the E74 error.

August 19th, 2009 | Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

“Slim Is In…” - Sony Unveils A Slimmer PS3

Yes, it’s real. Sony’s making the early holiday push with this slimmed down PStriple.

August 18th, 2009 | GENERAL, Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Articles By: S.Cadet