This three part series of Absolut Vodka ads by marketing genius Zach Galifianakis is probably the most awkward way to promote your product, ever.

The upcoming “Music” title for Wii has a lot of promise. Now, if they can license some music besides classic Nintendo tunes, Rock Band and Guitar Hero will be in serious trouble…

From BBC:

The company did unveil a Grand Theft Auto game in development for the DS console and a new Wii title, called Music, which sees gamers play more than 50 musical instruments by using the Wiimote motion-sensitive controller. Mr Iwata said the success of the Wii and the DS was proof of a new form of social interaction developing. He said: “I believe we must find more ways for players to feel engaged, different ways for them to be enriched. The overall experience from our products must be increased enthusiasm.”

Table Tennis needs to be taken seriously, according to Nike and Puma. The two companies have collaborated  to make new products specifically for ping pong enthusiasts everywhere. Nike’s new shoe, the Sportswear Star Classic TT, are some hott kicks that are quilted and have a paddle rubber sole for the ultimate pong experience. Puma has made a paddle carrying case, part of the PT3 Ultramagnetic Collection. I guess if this doesn’t work out they can always market the items to hardcore beer pong-ers.

The tracklist for Rock Band II has been leaked. The complete “Set List” features over 100 songs and bonus tracks. Rock Band wants to include over 500 songs by the end of the year by classic, new and developing artists. Some artists on the game are AC/DC, Bob Dylan, Interpol, Pearl Jam, Paramore, Rise Against and Guns N’ Roses.

• After 14 years since Guns N’ Roses last official music release, Axl Rose selects Rock Band 2 to debut official new track “Shackler’s Revenge” from the highly-anticipated album Chinese Democracy.

• Rock Band 2 is the first and only video game to feature the music of AC/DC. It includes their epic rock anthem, “Let There Be Rock.”

• For the first time ever, music from American music icon, Bob Dylan, is featured in a video game with “Tangled Up In Blue.”

• Rock Band 2 will feature backwards compatibility with all Rock Band downloadable music content released to date.

• Owners of the original Rock Band will have the ability to export most of the Rock Band disc tracks and upgrade them into Rock Band 2 gameplay-the first time ever in videogame history!

• With ongoing weekly DLC releases including individual tracks, track packs and full albums, the Rock Band music library will feature more than 500 songs by year’s end!

A Mexican version of Craigslist is the place to find a discreet, professional hitman. There are tons of hitmen for hire so you can have your pick of the crop! Hitmen, or “sicarios”, have been offering their services on the site and it is not uncommon in Mexico. In 2008 alone, the sicarios have been responsible for 2000 killings. Below are some actual, REAL postings.

“Assassin ex-military professional and discreet. Work guaranteed in 10 days or less. Have worked in Spain. $6,000. Serious requests only” and gives a hotmail address as a contact.

“Problems with a certain person? Do you want me to solve it? Write to me. 100% professional, we don’t take money in advance.”

“I need to contact a killer for a probable contract in the DF (Federal District of Mexico) must be reliable. it is a simple job.”

The Nintendo Wii now has a beer pong game. That’s the greatest thing I’ve heard in awhile. College boys everywhere must be crapping their pants. JV Games is trying to clean up the game by changing the title to “Pong Toss” so they can market it to younger kids. This is pretty funny: it was produced by JV’s Frat Party games line. How douchey! It is rated “T” and is the first drinking game of its kind. Reviews all say it sucks badly but oh well. I already hate people who take beer pong too seriously and now mix that with hardcore video gamers and all hell will break loose.