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Game Shows and Games
By: Stephen LackeyDate: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Last week was a really busy week for TV if you’re into pop culture and videogames. I was glued to all of the E3 coverage on G4. The network featured a minimum of three hours a day dedicated to the massive videogame expo. I considered reviewing it but the problem was that it would be like reviewing a newscast. The only thing I could do is recount the numerous videogames that were demoed and announced and that information is covered elsewhere here at Mania. What I will say about the event is that all three of the press conferences seemed underwhelming with Nintendo’s being the least interesting to me. The reason they were all so un-awe-inspiring is that for the last few E3’s it has been all about new hardware. We had Xbox 360 then the next year we got the other two systems. This year all of the hardware is there so it was all about the games. Don’t get me wrong there were some stunning games on display, the event overall lacked energy. The revamped and much more subdued version of E3 minus booth babes and thousands of fans definitely made it easier for journalists to see the games they needed to cover but I missed the frenetic pace of it all.
I also watched all three days of The World Series of Pop Culture on VH1. If you’re an avid Scene it? player (as I and my friends are) you’ll really enjoy this simply designed game show. Most of the participants are characters themselves and it’s funny to hear the host, a man with a classic radio voice, asking questions about songs that involve big butts. Again, not an interesting series to review because after all, it is a game show, but highly recommended from me.
Eureka started off great so I’m looking forward to continuing with the show. Other than that I’m sticking with the World Series of Pop Culture, Hex, and The 4400. I hear many of you guys telling me how great Rescue Me is and I am going to get caught up with that series at some point. I’m also sticking with the never ending train wreck that is On the Lot and John from Cincinnati is still on the radar.
Monday
KYLE XY (ABCFAMILY, 8PM EST) Does Kyle Dream of Electric Fish?
Kyle explores Adam Baylin’s notes when his premonitions about the future come true.
WORLD SERIES OF POP CULTURE (VH1, 8PM EST)
The showdown of useless knowledge continues and I’m loving it!
Tuesday
ON THE LOT (FOX, 8PM PST)
Another week of new films and another filmmaker goes home. Let’s hope these films are good.
EUREKA (SCIFI, 9PM PST) Try, Try Again
A force field threatens to engulf the entire Global Dynamics facility.
WORLD SERIES OF POP CULTURE (VH1, 9PM PST)
Teams compete to be the group that has the combined largest amount of useless information. I’ll be watching!
DIRTY JOBS (DSC, 9PM PST) Leather Tanner
Mike helps tan leather at a New York Tannery. I imagine this one could be kind of gross. Don’t watch if you like your leather jacket!
Wednesday
WORLD SERIES OF POP CULTURE (VH1, 9PM PST)
Teams compete to be the group that has the combined largest amount of useless information. I’ll be watching!
TRAVELER (ABC, 10PM PST) The Reunion
Will reunites with Jay and Tyler to bring the man behind the bombing to justice. Marlow is abruptly taken off the case. I really lost interest in this one. Did it get any better? Did the one guy ever wash his hair?
RESCUE ME (FX, 10PM PST) Black
62 Truck gets a new chief, Tommy faces embarrassment after a hockey game against the NYPD, and Franco works up the nerve to propose to Natalie.
Thursday
WORLD SERIES OF POP CULTURE (VH1, 9PM PST)
Teams compete to be the group that has the combined largest amount of useless information.
BURN NOTICE (USA, 10PM PST) Old Friends
A single mother finds protection from a drug trafficker she is supposed to testify against.
Friday
DOCTOR WHO (FOX, 9PM PST) Gridlock
The Doctor takes Martha to New Earth in the future where sinister pharmacists rule the streets.
PAINKILLER JANE (SCIFI, 10PM PST) Amazing Howie
Riley is captured when he investigates a Neuro magician alone.
Saturday
ATOMIC TWISTER (SCIFI, 9PM PST)
Tornadoes threaten to cause a nuclear meltdown in a small southern town.
HEX (BBCAM, 9PM PST) The Showdown
Could this be the big battle between good and evil? Probably just a skirmish but it’s sure to be fun!
Sunday
JOHN FROM CINCINATTI (HBO, 9PM PST) His Visit: Day Six
Someone challenges Linc’s reign: Dwayne considers Shaun’s online future; Dr. Smith tends to ailing Palaka.
THE 4400 (USA, 9PM PST) The Marked
Tom and Diana search for a 4400 who knows the truth behind some of history’s most famous conspiracies.
THE DEAD ZONE (USA, 10PM PST) Switch
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