We here at Check Your HUD don’t normally regurgitate news you can get elsewhere. It’s not what we’re about. In this case, I’m willing to make an exception. Kotaku is reporting that Florida attorney and all around menace to gamers Jack Thompson has officially been disbarred.  Jack Thompson has been a long time opponent of the video game industry. He has fought to stop the release of several Rockstar games, and tried to remove what he refers to as “murder simulators” (we call them M-rated games) from store shelves. It’s not so much his goals, but his methods that got him disbarred. He frequently abused the legal system for his own gain, and had a bad habit of mouthing off to judges. The disbarment will take effect in thirty days, giving JT time to settle things with his current clients. On a personal note, I plan to do some drinking this evening to celebrate what is sure to be come a gamer’s holiday in the coming years.

-Mike Kurz

Ubidays 08 Round-Up: From Beyond Good & Evil 2 to Prince of Persia (kotaku)

Ubidays 08 yielded a lot of interesting info. Check out Kotaku’s round up of their coverage complete with a Prince of Persia video and some Far Cry 2 info!

BioShock PS3 Super Official Now (kotaku)

Formerly a 360 exclusive, Bioshock is now making it’s way to the PS3, and apparently we’re all going to want to buy it again because it’ll have sooooooooo much more to it this time ’round!!

Guitar Hero: On Tour’s disturbing demo video (joystiq)

This video contains 300% more rock than any other video you see today…. or ever.

-MIKE KURZ

Bionic Commando’s May Deployment Delayed (joystiq)

That’s right, you have to wait even longer for the release of this highly anticipated remake. The delay is due to bug fixes, and the burden of the submission process. Personally, I plan on isolating myself for no less than 48 hours after this game’s release so I can enjoy it properly.

Capcom Confirms Street Fighter IV Coming to PC, Xbox 360, PS3 (joystiq)

Previously only announced as an arcade title, Street Fighter IV has been confirmed to be releasing on consoles as well as PC later this year. I challenge any of you to a fight once this game is out. My gamertag is What The Geek.

G4 and Microsoft Partner for Shows on Xbox Live (kotaku)

I love Code Monkeys…. and now I can love it on my 360!! There’s actually a new, free episode up on XBL right now - go watch it. Dave gets boobs, and hilarity ensues.

The voice of GTAIV’s Roman is broke, rent him (xbox360fanboy)

In case you haven’t heard, the screen actor’s guild has some pretty lax policies when it comes to digital performances. So lax, in fact, that Jason Zumwalt is in financial trouble. His solution? A youtube video asking all of you to rent him. So go for it - help your cousin Roman out. I should also make it clear that you shouldn’t hate on Rockstar for the lack of residuals going to the actors - hate on the screen actors guild. They do nothing to enforce specific contract terms for digital works, leaving the actors to fend for themselves. Or, if you’d like, hate on the actors for complaining after the damage is done. I leave the decision on who to hate on to you, the reader.

-MIKE KURZ