Though GTA IV might be causing more controversy since the release of its trailer than the other games in the all-around controversial Grand Theft Auto series, the buzz around the game might even overwhelm the political backlash. These scanned photos from the newest Game Informer magazine reveal a little more detail about the game and its pretty incredible graphics.

The shot shown above is a great example of the realism the game offers, which we’re pretty sure is the reason NY politicians are steamed over the game. Hey, as long as there isn’t airplane themed terrorism going on, who the hell cares right? The main character is Serbian for gods sakes, not Afghani. Everyone just has to chill about it. It’s a game, not a cultural revolution. Or is it? Either way it looks absolutely amazing. (more…)

Taking place January 1 and 2 of 2008, MySpace will open up their ballots and hold a mock presidential election, available to all users. If it was any other social site, we would possibly consider taking it a bit more seriously, but with the spybot addled, junior high filled, leftist mentality of MySpace, there is no doubt on how the ballots will wind up already.

How can they expect to be taken seriously? One thing that has politicians all up in arms is that the MySpace election might help them gauge their popularity. We say, don’t tp much faith into it. The people voting on MySpace aren’t even old enough to buy cigarettes yet. — Andrew Dobrow

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