Deadwood Edition Issue #14

October 21, 2003

Back in the black

The unbreakable Gadjits return from major-label heartbreak

When it comes to label hopping, The Gadjits have a promiscuous streak on par with Hugh Hefner's womanizing. The band had already endured two failed marriages (with indie-punk labels Hellcat and Thick) when it hitched up with major label RCA in Sept. 2002.

Review: Jak II - PS2

This is by far the best platformer on the PS2, even if too ambitious

This is by far the best platformer on the PS2, even if too ambitious

Review: Red Guitar, "Based Upon A Blue Story"

One of the year's happiest local surprises is Kansas City's Red Guitar, a charmingly simple Midwestern guitar-rock band that does all the little things right.

Well-acted 'Mystic River' changes course too often

In Clint Eastwood's Oscar-winning "Unforgiven," a young gunfighter justifies a revenge killing by telling his veteran partner, "I guess they had it comin.'" Eastwood's character replies, "We all have it comin', kid."

Review: XGRA - PS2, Xbox, Gamecube

Futuristic cycle racing has never felt so...average

Futuristic cycle racing has never felt so...average

Review: Celebrity Deathmatch - PS2, Xbox

Do not pass go, do not waste $20 and go directly to another game...ANY other game.

Do not pass go, do not waste $20 and go directly to another game...ANY other game.

Review: Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 - Game Boy Advance

Is it sad or cool when an old school Nintendo game holds its own among the holiday's newest?

Is it sad or cool when an old school Nintendo game holds its own among the holiday's newest?

Review: NBA Jam - PS2, Xbox

NBA Jam returns to sing a tune that's all too familiar

NBA Jam returns to sing a tune that's all too familiar

Tracking the Flu with Google

Google is using search inquiries to track influenza outbreaks...