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It's E3 Time Boys and Girls - 05.28.2009
Ahhh, yes...can you smell it? It's the smell of E3 for those who have allergies or have congestion issues. Yep, it's about that time again to kick things into high gear as E3 is only days away. My team at 411mania.com is all set and ready to go as I've finished booking those appointments with all of the major publishers to get our paws on their upcoming titles. Of course we're leaving plenty of time to simply walk around and see some other stuff on the showroom floor and as alway. The press conferences begin on Monday and go into Tuesday so we'll be covering all of that good stuff. As usual, you can't have E3 without plenty of booze to go around so we'll try to do our best to stay as sober as we can but no promises =)
Yeah there's going to be a jack-load of work to do but that's what we're here for right?
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May 2 Can't Come Soon Enough - 04.23.2009
So we're just about a week away from the May 2 superfight between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao. Needless to say I'm salivating at this fight and cannot wait to arrive in Las Vegas next week. This is a fight fan's fight and really one that has cross over appeal. Will Hatton finally beat the reigning P4P king (having lost to Mayweather in his first chance) or will Pacquiao prove to be just too good?
I'll be ringside for the fight next Saturday night and will be doing a live blog of the fight on 411mania.com so stay tuned for that. Hopefully I won't drink too hard during the week =). Official prediction? Ask me again on Friday! |
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GDC 09 - 03.23.2009
It's that time of the year when I drag my carcass in the middle of March to the Game Developers Conference. This year, I'll be joined by columnist Tommy Coloma again as we attend various conferences, meetings and go hands-on with some upcoming titles to give our readers all the dirt out of GDC.
We'll be attending this week beginning on Tuesday up until Friday. So stay tuned for breaking news, previews and feature stories!
You can get all of the scoops at 411mania.com/games or via Twitter at twitter.com/411Games. |
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Manny Becomes the New Golden Boy - 12.08.2008
Well I returned from Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon after five long but exciting days. As most of you know, I was in town to cover the De La Hoya-Pacquiao fight for 411mania.com and I made sure I was there all week to partake in the festivities and media events.
I have to say that I'm still in shock over what transpired Saturday night. Not that I didn't give Manny Pacquiao a chance to win because I did. In fact I said that if Oscar looked old, Manny could pick him apart, but never did I think it would turn out the way it did. Pacquiao put on an impressive display of skills in destroying The Golden Boy over eight lopsided rounds. The Golden Boy era is now officially over and Manny Pacquiao should now be your undisputed king of boxing, box office and all.
Congraulations Manny and to Oscar; thank you for the memories in a tremendous, hall of fame worthy career. |
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Does Pacquiao Stand a Chance? - 11.18.2008
You know as the days go by and the fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao inches ever so closer, one indeed begins to ponder of the Pac-Man has any chance of beating "The Golden Boy".
Most feel that Oscar should win. He has the physical advantages in both height and reach while also presenting the kind of power that Pacquiao has never seen. On the other hand as we've learned in the last few weeks in conference calls and HBO's 24/7 series, Oscar actually weighs less than Manny at this moment by about 6 pounds. I've always said that Manny looks extremely drained at his weigh-ins and with the added weight, I expect that Pacquiao won't have to punish his body as much to make weight in a smaller division.
You factor in the fact that Manny is quicker, younger and has more stamina than Oscar and maybe it's not so far fetched of an idea that the 1.5/1 underdog could pull it off. I may still favor Oscar come fight night but with De La Hoya having issues with sparring partners and the extreme confidence being shown by Team Pacquiao, don't be surprised if the best fighter in the world pound for pound looks phenominal yet again on the big stage. |
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Another iTunes Addition - 11.17.2008
Well if the boxing podcast wasn't enough, our own 411 Games Podcast has also hit iTunes. We've been cranking out new ideas and they're paying off, thanks in part to all of our readers and listeners. Thanks for keeping it glued to 411mania and stay tuned for bigger and better shows! |
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3 More Rounds Hits iTunes! - 11.17.2008
Well, we've been hard at work to rebuild 3 More Rounds and as of today, our boxing podcast has found its way onto the iTunes store. I can't tell you how excited we are to get the show more exposure and coupled with a brand new myspace page www.myspace.com/3morerounds, we're poised to have a big 2009. Stay tuned! |
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Darchinyan Proves Us Wrong - 11.05.2008
In a Showtime poll held last week with boxing writers giving their predictions for the Mijares-Darchinyan unification bout, almost every writer chose Mijares to outbox the Armenian slugger. Apparently this fueled the fire so to speak as Darchinyan put a beatdown on the former Mexican champ. During the post-fight press conference he told us all (the ones who predicted against him), that he's fulfilled his promise to win and that we shouldn't doubt him again.
Tu sais. |
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President Obama - 11.05.2008
What a historic night we experienced yesterday. The dawning of a new era and one that hopefully lives up to at least half of the expectations we have. I may not be African-American but to see someone of color finally reach the mountain top in the United States, is something that truly touched me as a hispanic.
Here's hoping that the entire nation can unite and that this country will be prosperous for years to come. |
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November 4, 2008 - 11.04.2008
Getting away from boxing and games for just a minute, today is quite an exciting day for Americans nationwide. Seems like voters are coming out in record numbers and truly we're all ready to see some change. Regardless of who wins tonight, we'll see history being made with either the first African-American president, or the oldest president and the first female vice president. Tomorrow morning should be very interesting.
Obama '08! |
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And we're rolling... - 06.15.2008
The CONCACAF World Cup 2010 qualifiers begin today with USA vs. Barbados and Mexico vs. Belize. I'll be glued to my TV now and I'll bring a full report of as many games as I can. I can't wait for this thing to get into full swing as I plan on going to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa! |
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And we're rolling... - 06.13.2008
We're only a month out but I'm pretty excited about attending E3 this year. With me will be Tommy Coloma and Jacob Lopez so we'll be looking to bring you readers the best damn coverage we can put together. We'll be going hands-on with some brand new and unannounced titles and of course, we'll be shooting over the the big media briefings for Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft.
Of course, no E3 would be complete with parties so you can bet your asses, we'll be enjoying some drinks! |
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And we're rolling... - 06.13.2008
We're not even halfway through the month of June and we already have a sleuth of fights to look forward to in the coming weeks. The biggest fight in June goes down on the 28th between WBC lightweight titlist David Diaz and Manny Pacquiao who's making the jump to the 135 pound decision. I'm going with Manny but I wouldn't be surprised to see Diaz give him some issues late in the fight - should he still be around. I won't be at the fight but we will have 411mania presence at the fights courtesy of Matt Knowles whom I've decided to send over (he's pretty happy about it).
I will be in Vegas for the July 26 showdown between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito though. That should be a hell of a fight! |
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And we're rolling... - 04.12.2008
So I just suffered a pretty bad accident this week. I swerved out of the way of an oncoming vehicle that swerving towards me. That's the last thing I remember until I finally woke up to the scene of blood and my destroyed car (not to mention an airbag that never deployed). I had crashed into a parked diesel truck. Luckily for me I had my seatbelt on though my head smashed into my steering wheel causing a nasty gash over my right eye. I'll be fine..just have some bruises on my knee, ankle and chest. I'm just happy to be alive right now and although my car is gone, I'm thankful that I can walk.
Be careful out there! |
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And we're rolling... - 03.03.2008
I just came back from Los Angeles over the weekend and witnessed the end of a classic trilogy that will likely be considered among the very best in boxing history. Israel Vasquez and Rafael Marquez gave it their all and produced a magnificent fight that had the crowd eating it up. Kudos to both fighters and Gary Shaw for putting together a memorable series.
Congratulations to Robert Guerrero as well for knocking out Jason Litzau in the main event of Friday night's ShoBox telecast. |
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And we're rolling... - 01.28.2008
Just saw Rambo last night with a couple of cousins after spending the night at home checking out the Royal Rumble in HD. Let me just say that Rambo is a bloody damn good time!! Stallone pulls no punches here as he goes balls to the walls with John Rambo. The carnage is unbelievable and you almost feel like you grew a third testicale just from watching it. If you haven't checked it out, Rambo is bad ass! High recommendation! |
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And we're rolling... - 01.19.2008
You know, not a lot of people are giving this fight a chance. Sure both men are years removed from their primes and it's a fight that would have had major implications some seven years ago, but let's look at it this way: we have two future hall of famers doing battle at Madison Square Garden and although there are no title implications here, the chance to see these two guys meet one another is a treat. The fact is that we may never see the loser in the ring again and I think the fans should give this one a second thought. Jones vs. Trinidad would have been monumental in 2000, but in 2008 it's simply a chance to see two all-time greats fighting for their legacies and for the fans. Enjoy it while it lasts! |
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And we're rolling... - 01.01.2008
Just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year. Hope that you all meet your goals and enjoy 2008.
"Party on Wayne!" |
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And we're rolling... - 12.11.2007
I just wanted to say briefly that the entire "Undefeated" event starting with he official weigh-in on Friday was remarkable. The British fans came out in stride with over 20,000 of them making the trip across the pond to support their man. They had chants, flags, and national pride with them which made for a fantastic event. The stars of Las Vegas and Hollywood were in attendance and the buzz surrounding the fight was unlike anything I've ever experienced. This was by far the greatest fight I've ever been to in terms of atmosphere and electricity. Hatton put up a good fight and Mayweather showed the world why he is the best fighter in the world today.
December 8th, 2007 was a night to remember! |
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And we're rolling... - 11.08.2007
With just a few days away before the release of Super Mario Galaxy, I must admit that I have trouble working through my day without day-dreaming just a little. Not since Super Mario 64 for the Nintendo 64 has there been as much hype and and eagerness to play a Mario game (Though New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS did a fine job).
I'll be getting my copy of the game on Tuesday just like everybody else but will delve into the Mushroom Kingdom for hours before bringing our full review. I simply can't wait! |
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