Yes, we know you were expecting a regular GameHounds episode, but forces beyond our control made Hawkes MIA. So rather than make a Hawkesless GameHounds episode, we bring you this week's Humpdate.

Despite almost having lost the entire show into the putrid maw of the Internet's famous file-eating monster, we have Xbox Live Arcade news, Ubisoft news, and Metal Gear Solid 4 news, brought to you by Edie and Simon DI. But that's not all. This Humpdate is "Natalie Portman-flavored."

Topics and links for you to peruse at your leisure after the jump...

Edie and Simon talk about:

But what is it REALLY?

Ubisoft's Ubidays in Paris unveils a host of new games, including Beyond Good and Evil 2.

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so bad right? Right??

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from Euro blogs and mags.

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Ninja Gaiden II coming next week. Solid r.

Enjoy! It certainly