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Borderlands is the newest game from Gearbox software creators of the Brothers In Arms series of games. The first notable thing about Borderlands is that it is nothing like anything Gearbox has ever done. Borderlands is a massive FPS/RPG hybrid with an apocalyptic setting.… 3 Comments

For a movie with such a provocative title, you'd hope for a smart story with kooky enough characters to match it. The film was directed by Grant Heslov, a side-character actor from movies like Leatherheads and Enemy of the State who'd previously penned the screenplay for the terrific Good Night, and Good Luck.… 1 Comment

The Used has grown in leaps and bounds with their new album, Artwork. Perhaps not as good as some of their older songs, such as, "I'm a Fake," "I Caught Fire" or "All That I Got." These songs were all featured by their sophomore album In Love and Death in 2004 after their self-titled debut in 2002.… 1 Comment

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is the sequel to the well-regarded Playstation 3 exclusive Uncharted: Drakes Fortune. The first game was praised for its use of already-popular game mechanics working well with a good story and great visuals. Uncharted 2 looks to raise the bar on that mark and becomes remembered as a truly great game.… Post the First Comment

After Mars Volta's previous explosive album release, The Bedlam in Goliath, the band decided to attempt an acoustic album: Octahedron. Comprised of only eight songs, this record takes great liberty with the usage of their artistic license. However, the band enjoys creating different kinds of music.… 2 Comments

Toby Traylor and Craig Bostick brought the Blues back to Monroe on Thursday night, with renditions of illustrious tunes and authentic compositions. They played at Portico Bar and Grill, with no stage and no fancy gimmicks. Traylor was a multi-tasking musical genius, equipped with an acoustic guitar, a glass slide, a tambourine strapped to the bottom of his left foot and a gruff, bluesy voice.… 1 Comment