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PAGE 8 - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2007 Writers Guild of America picket against the internet ticket Photo courtesy Nbc.com With writers for popular entertainment striking and picketing, popular shows such as NBC?s He roes may feel the pinch of an early season end. EBiiTfiie. an Gitaroo-Man Lives Sony PSP Originally released on the Playstation 2 in February of 2(X)2, Gitaroo-Man was a game that flew under the radar of pretty' much everyone. It wasn't until the realization that there were only a limited number of copies in existence that collectors ran to their local stores and snatched up copies, in effect creating a cult following of the game. While reprintings of the game can easily be found today to the dismay of hardcore collectors and joy of curious players. Gitaroo-Man has recently resurfaced in the fomt of a PSP port entitled Gitaroo-Man Lives! for all to enjoy once again. Players that have experienced the zaniness of the original Gitaroo-Man on the PS2 will know exactly what Gitaroo-Man Lives! holds. They may feel that plopping down the money again for the same game may be difficult, but for players still searching for that fun PSP SUDOKU 2 3 8 3 2 4 5 9 7 2 1 6 7 4 6 7 9 7 3 5 1 6 game, it could be well worth the reinvestment. In Gitaroo-Man Lives!, players control the socially awkward boy U-l as he competes for the heart of his secret crush. But as most coming of age stories go, U -1 must undergo a series of difficult tasks to transform into the strong willed person that everyone wants him to be. It just so happens that those difficult tasks are participating in intergalactic guitar battles w ith nefarious foes. Despite being the socially awkward loser on Earth, U-l s<x>n discovers that his dog isri.f exactly what it appears to be and informs him that he is the last hope for planet Gitarxxr as the chosen legendary musical axe wielding hem, Gitanxv Man. Literally minutes later, U-l and his dog Puma are zooming through space on a quest for truth, justice, and righteous guitar-wailing music. Unlike most musical games, Gitanxr-Man Lives! manages to create a surprisingly decent plot and run w ith it. Colorful and quirky characters flood the game and keep the action lighthearted and fun until players groove their way to the final song. But as colorful and creative the game is, it'?N the music in Gitaroo-Man Lives! that will have players tapping their toes By Danielle Davidson Staff Writer iUavuLsKsPrny.westKa.eil Your favorite TV show may be in danger. On Nov. 2, the Writers Guild of America called for a strike effective Nov. 5. Although negotiations continue with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Pnxlucers, many see only one option: picketing. If the writers walk out, many shows will stall, the first being daily shows and live talk shows. Most pnxluction companies hold several scripted episodes in reserve, but the spring and coming back for more. Performed by Japanese rxxk band COIL, the in-game music encompasses various musical genres such as heavy metal, acoustic, samba jazz, and techno in order to reach all fares of music. These songs are well-performed and can be so addictive that when players are not playing through the game, they.’ll be searching and listening to the gained soundtrack as well. Whether a Gitaroo-Man veteran or a complete newbie, this game otters plenty for all. New players will of course find the single-player a rewarding ;tnd creative experience, but veteran players w ill find anew Duel Mode with two brarxl new songs that rival any of the original ones. On top of that, the ability to play multiplayer over Wi-Fi axild be fun for the slightly more hardcore fares that aren't quite ready to give up the Gitamo ghost just yet While most players are just now getting their Linds on another popular guitar video game. Guitar Hero 111, players lurking for one of the best musical experiences in v ideo game history slxxrld be on the lcxikixit for this hidden gem in stores. Whether if> the original PS2 version or the significantly more portable PSP version, Gitanxr-Man will premise to melt faces fix nxir after enjoyable hixrr. Waters' Rating (out of 10) Used with permission by Sudokusw eb.com season would be nonexistent. Reruns and news coverage will become more common, as well as reality shows, as they are nirt covered by the WGA. Motion pictures will remain relatively unaffected, unless the strike lasts through the summer. Studios already have a year .k worth of scripts, so pnxluction should continue with little hassle. However, unless the WGA and the AMPTP compromise, the industry will suffer a substantial drop in pnxluctions as early as next fall. r I WU r jJd Mi yb Wm i;S ] Trans-Siberian Orchestra Philips Arena Thur, Nov 8, 2007 The Police Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Sun, Nov 18, 2007 07:30 PM AvenueQ Fabulous Fox Theatre Atlanta Sun, Dec 9, 2007 WWE World Wrestling Entertainment Philips Arena Fri, Dec 28, 2007 This week on UTV Channel 13 Airing at 1:00 and 6:00 pm M-F 1. UTV News 13 (30 min) - Join students news anchors: Daphne Burden and Brandi Harris as they give the latest on campus, local/state, and national news. Also get the latest in weather information from Jessica M. Gaddis and the latest in sports from Lindsey Murray. Airing at 12:30pm and 4:00 pm M-F 2. “Good Week West Georgia” (10 min) —Hosts/producers — Melinda Bellemare and Alyicia Richards cover the latest happenings on campus for the week through interviews and fun-filled informational announcements. Airing daily @ 12:00pm and nightly @ 10:30pm 3. “Free Verse” (30min) - This week on “Free Verse” host Estrell Young will pose the following question to campus coeds. “If you could, what would you change about your upbringing and why”? The "On Blast” segment touches on the following "Do you need to write it down or can go off of memory?” Airing Mon-Fri @ 4:30 pm M-F 4. “Talk UWG” (30 min) This week on Talk UWG, the Host Nichelle Little will speak with Career Services on tips to help students get jobs. Everything from the how to develop a resume and to how conduct yourself in an interview. The West Georgian - a&e Major issues for the strike include DVD payments and fair compensation for online distribution. According to the guild ’s website, writers receive minimal percentages for publications, as low as four cents per DVD si rid. However, the demands of WGA have fallen on deal ears. “The studios made it clear that they would rather shut down this town than reach a fair and reasonable deal.” said Patric Verrone, president of the Writers Guild of America West Drwnloads and online m CHANNEL X Sljt episirdes prove the grayest area of them all. Such new technology has yet to be quantified or split according to rights. Barry Leviason, director and writer of “Man of the Year,” believes a compromise can be achieved with a mixlem mindset. “What we need is for people to sit down and say, .’lt ’s a situation that 's difficult to understand; we'.'re dealing with changing technology. ... Let's address it and find an equation by which writers, directors and actors can move down that road in some kind of equitable fashion.?”