"I think of it as Game Head on steroids because we'll have more resources and coverage," Keighley says. "It broadens the events we can cover around the country and the world."

Get your game on at 'GameTrailers' [Yahoo! News]

The show will run on Spike TV tonight, at midnight in most markets, giving viewers a primer on Sunday's airing of the 2007 Video Game Awards. Check your local listings and all that.

Tonight's, tomorrow morning's, episode of Game Head will be packed to the gills with details on the upcoming Simpsons game, including a sit down in The Simpsons writers' room at Gracie Films with Matt Selman, Time Long and Matt Warburton to discuss the more than 8,000 lines of talk that went into making the game funny.

More importantly, perhaps, the show will be premiering the first footage of EA's Dead Space.

Smash! Boom! Plat! It's another huge Game Head World Exclusive! Tonight, EA Chicago pulls back the curtains on its new Marvel Fighting Game for the first time anywhere. See Juggernaut versus Captain America and so much more! And watch as EA puts Game Head host Geoff Keighley right in the middle of the action. From the team behind the Def Jam and Fight Night titles, EA Chicago brings massive destruction and whole hearted fun to the next generation.

In addition, the trailer debut will close with a surprise announcement by Game Head's Geoff Keighley. You won't want to miss this!

Last week, the Bonus Round featured a round table discussion between Chris Grant from Joystiq, Ron Workman from Destructoid and myself from the site you're currently reading. In this week's installment we focus on something called "ethics"—no idea what that is, but I play along—and the future of blogging. The most embarrassing part is when my nerves finally get the best of me and I vomit my "everything" bagel on Workman's lap. Still very sorry about that, Ron! Also, there's a streaker who sprints across the stage at about the 19 minute mark. Don't miss it!

Tonight's Game Head sounds like it will be a doozie. Not only will they have another Kotaku On... segment (this time dealing with fanboys), but the show will have a new 90 second trailer for Transformers: The game and the first footage for All Pro Football 2K8 and none other than Anthony Daniels being all C3PO-ie. Brian Crecente

That's 1 AM tonight (or extremely early tomorrow morning) if you're planning on staying up or scheduling tonight's Tivo recording. Michael McWhertor

Game Head [SpikeTV]

Rumor has it that the new Chronicles of Riddick game for the PS3 and Xbox 360 that we've been hearing rumblings about all month will be unveiled during tonight's episode of Game Head. I've heard that the show will feature some details as well as some possible footage.

Officially the show will also be showing off some Pirates of the Caribbean Wii play, more on the Simpsons game and Resident Evil goodness. If you're interested I'd check it out at 1 a.m. Brian Crecente

HaloBungie.Org points out that Game Head will be airing a special Halo 3 episode this week that includes a bunch of interviews at Bungie's headquarters. The episode will be released to coincide with this Friday's big Halo 3 blow out in San Francisco. An event I will be attending and writing about just as quickly as I can. Brian Crecente

Game Head - Special Halo 3 Episode [Halo Bungie Org]

They've also promised us a new look at Factor 5's dragon game Lair and EA's Tony Hawk competitor Skate.

If you can't stay up until the wee hours or smash your DVR in frustration prior to airing, I'm sure they'll have clips up soon. Everything's gonna work out just fine. Michael McWhertor

Wait...did that guy just say "Mary-o Brothers?"

Simply film your two-minute long, slow motion, dual-wielding-Berettas while diving through a cloud of doves in a hospital masterpiece and send it in to be judged by June 25th for a chance to win $25,000, a trip to Chicago to meet the developers of the game, a copy of said game, a movie poster (woo) signed by John Woo (<--), an Amp'd mobile phone, and a chance to appear on Spike TV and Gamehead.

That leaves just weeks for you perfect your shooting while leaping technique, not to mention determining how to keep a gun sideways whie spinning through the air. They'll take off points if you screw that up. Michael Fahey

Midway Announces Stranglehold 's True to John Woo Short Film Contest on MySpace

$25,000 Grand Prize Winner to be Selected by Acclaimed Director John Woo and Planned to Premiere on Spike TV This Summer

CHICAGO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer today announced a groundbreaking video submission contest in association with John Woo and his video game production company, Tiger Hill Entertainment, Spike TV and Fox Interactive Media: Stranglehold's True to John Woo Short Film Contest. Hosted exclusively on MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/strangleholdgame), and promoted across other Fox Interactive Media properties including IGN Entertainment (http://ign.com/stranglehold), this unique contest is scheduled to launch April 30th and encourages contestants to create the most authentic John Woo-style short film. Contest ends June 25, 2007. No purchase necessary.

The grand prize winner will receive $25,000, a trip for two to Midway's Chicago studios to meet developers and tape an interview for Spike TV, the chance to personally premiere the short film on Spike TV, an authentic "Hard Boiled" movie poster autographed by John Woo, an Amp'd mobile phone with six months' service, and a copy of Stranglehold.(a)

"Stranglehold's cinematic action is directly inspired by John Woo's acclaimed action films and their unique style," said Mona Hamilton, vice president of marketing, Midway Amusement Games, LLC. "We've created a premier collaboration with Spike TV and Fox Interactive Media's MySpace and IGN Entertainment sites that gives fans the opportunity to put their creativity to the test with a short film judged by John Woo himself."

"Young filmmakers need encouragement to grow; it is an aspect of my profession which I cherish deeply," said action director John Woo. "I know the Stranglehold Short Film Contest will find new talent and with it, new possibilities."

In addition to the premiere on Spike TV expected this summer, both the game release and short film winner will be a featured segment on "Game Head," Spike TV's weekly series dedicated to everything that is happening in the world of video games, giving viewers an uncompromised look at the culture of video games.

Additionally, the films of ten finalists are expected to be posted on MySpace, with user voting determining a second "audience choice" winner, who will receive prizes including $1000, an Amp'd mobile phone with six months' service, an authentic "Hard Boiled" movie poster autographed by John Woo and a copy of Stranglehold.(a) Fans will also be able to learn more about the game, the contest and the art of John Woo's filmmaking by visiting both the Stranglehold contest profile on MySpace, and an exclusive IGN micro site dedicated to the game (http://www.ign.com/stranglehold).

Entries to Stranglehold's short film contest must be no longer than two minutes and thirty seconds in length and will be judged using three specific criteria:

* Overall Quality - 40% - includes cinematography, editing, sound, image quality and technical production
* Strength of John Woo Homage - 40% - includes extent of homage, quality of homage and use of Woo signature techniques
* Creativity - 20% - includes screenplay, acting and overall impression

For more about Stranglehold's short film contest, including official rules and regulations visit: http://www.myspace.com/strangleholdgame

(a) Stranglehold's True to John Woo Video Contest prizes are subject to change.

Geoff Keighley sits down with David Jaffe for an interesting one-on-one in Game Head's most recent Bonus Round. As usual, Keighley manages to get his interviewee out of his shell and really get into some of the things that matter to him.

For instance, Jaffe talks a bit about the perception that some developers are too humble or not humble enough. His reaction:

A lot of the people who hate me like a lot of the Japanese developers.... I don't ask them this but you read into it and they're like 'Oh, they're very humble. It's like fuck you, man! Why do I have to be humble to you. I don't come out and say I'm a great developer. But do I not earn the right as a fucking human being to have an opinion about something. It's like fuck you up your ass. I can't stand that mentality that you should be all cow-tailing and be like Oh, thank you, thank you, fuck you man.

But how do you really feel Jaffe?

It's a great conversation, the best thing you can say about an interview, I think. Most importantly, you get some amazing insight into what makes the grand designer tick. Brian Crecente

Back when Team Kotaku invaded New York earlier this year, Game Head came out and took some time to talk to the entire crew about a myriad of things gaming related. I'm told they plan to use that for reoccurring segments called Kotaku On...

But this first appearance of Kotaku on Game Head was essentially a quick primer on what the site is, featuring me in my big bird shirt. I totally need to buy more shirts. :)

If you're impatient to get to the Kotaku, it starts off a bit about 10 seconds before three minutes. And never forget, Kotaku is the product of a team of amazing writers, both Ninja and Pirate. Brian Crecente

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There's still plenty of reasons to watch Game Head on SpikeTV this weekend, but that shouldn't stop you from watching a snippet of the upcoming show now with Reggie bowling. You know, he's all about bowling and kicking ass. Brian Crecente

I'm actually a little sorry I missed this. The thought of "unsuspecting" gamers being brought to a TV studio under false pretenses and shoved into a war simulation sounds like it could be good for a few laughs. Especially the physical challenge part. Flynn De Marco

CALL OF DUTY 3 . . . THE REALITY SHOW? [The Last Boss - Thanks, Fronz]