Xbox 360 Version Of Final Fantasy XIII Tanks In Japan

According to CVG, the Xbox 360 port of Final Fantasy XIII was launched to extremely poor sales when it hit Japan. In its first week of being on sale , Final Fantasy XIII sold less than 23 thousand copies which for a Final Fantasy title in Japan is unbelievable. <<<THOUGHTS>>> 2010 has been a pretty rough year for the Final Fantasy franchise. 13 went down like the proverbial excrement filled sandwich and managed to polarize the fanbase completely and as for Final Fantasy 14, well, it was what it was… It will be interesting to see what happens next with the RPG mega-franchise. Square had better pull out all the stops with their next numbered…

Jack Bauer Was Going To Be Killed Of In 24 Finale And President Taylor Would Have Been Blamed For it

In an interview with Assignment X, 24 producer Howard Gordon admitted that he seriously considered killing off Jack Bauer in the last episode of the final season…. “I… wrote that scene and in the end it felt too depressing. I think it would have been a really depressing moment [and] I don’t think it would have been surprising. In a strange way, [Jack's death is] probably the ultimate tragedy and probably the most politically correct ending, but it wasn’t something anybody wanted to commit to.” He then added some details of how it would have played out had Jack been killed and said that President Taylor would have been blamed for his death… “She would…

Oprah Promises TV Channel Without Clunk

Oprah Winfrey has promised that her new TV channel will offer thought-provoking entertainment instead of filling the airwaves with nonsense like other channels do. In an interview with Parade, Winfrey said… “It is mindful television. I think so much of television is a minefield that just zaps your energy, wastes your time. What I want to do is build a channel that is a respite for your mind, an oasis of stimulation, that you come away from with little pieces of light. I’m aiming for a moment where somebody could say, ‘I never thought of it that way before’. I just love that.” The Oprah Winfrey Network launches on January 1st. <<<THOUGHTS>>> Oh, if you’re…

Mad Men Star Wants Wonder Woman Role

Mad Men star Christina Hendricks is hoping that she gets considered for the role of Wonder Woman in the planned reboot of the 70’s super heroine TV show. During an appearance on the talk show Rachel Ray, Hendricks was asked to comment on the rumours that she is up for the role of Princess Diana when she replied… “I heard that rumour too – I don’t know where it got started but I love it!” she said when asked about reports of her playing the comic book character. “I’ve been wanting to wear that outfit my whole life! I’d love to [do it]. That would be such fun. Let’s put it out there!” <<<THOUGHTS>>> This…

The Avengers Production To Hit New Mexico

According to a statement issued by the Governor of New Mexico Bill Richardson, the upcoming Avengers production will take place in his state. Production is set to begin in April and last until September of next year. Here’s an excerpt of the statement… “I’m announcing this as a Christmas present of sorts to the people of New Mexico. This is a perfect example of the incredible job creation, economic impact and global visibility this industry has brought our state over the past eight years, and of the need to keep it moving forward.” As well as New Mexico, the Avengers production is expected to visit Michigan and New York. <<<THOUGHTS>>> Hmmm, why New Mexico? I…