Friday, February 09, 2007
In an Ochestra
Phone call to the Emporer
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Friday, February 02, 2007
1. MASS EFFECT (XBOX 360)
Mass Effect is an RPG created by the company who brought us game of the year (2003) Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, which won more than 40 awards!
Dialogue will be dynamic in Mass Effect
In-game graphics look stunning
It's easily expected Mass Effect will be even better than KotOR and judging from trailers and gameplay footage, everything is shaping up very well. The dialogue system is more dynamic and there are strategy and tactic elements during combat.
Mass Effect Trailer:
2. ASSASSIN'S CREED (PS3 and XBOX 360)
From the creators of the Prince of Persia series, Assassin's Creed pushes the limit of acrobatics and swordfights. You are an assassin (obviously) and the Third Crusade is the setting of the game.
Scanning for your target on the rooftops
There are numerous ways to get to your target- walk around on the streets or climb up to the buildings, it is entirely up to you. Getting close to your target is tricky and you are able to get help from the public, provided that you have helped them out before. This system is called social stealth.
Social stealth in play
After the assassination, you will have to make a run for it! Can't picture it all? Take a look at the gameplay demo from the x06 event:
3. Final Fantasy XIII (PS3)
Square Enix has proven itself time and time again with each release of Final Fantasy. I've played VIII, X and X-2 and all were pretty good. FFXIII is no exception with beautiful graphics and the all new active battle system.
I don't really know much about the game, but I definitely would want to see it in action after it is released. Check out the awesome trailer:
4. Heavenly Sword (PS3)
It's time to kick some ASS! I'll describe the heroin of the game as a female version of Kratos (God of War). She takes the Heavenly Sword in order to use it to fight evil; however, the Heavenly Sword is not meant for mere mortals to wield, and the weapon slowly drains her life force away
It's a race against time as the heroin battles through hordes of baddies. Will she make it in time or will she die trying?
Words aren't enough? Then watch the trailer:
Monday, January 29, 2007
A friend of mine, Aswad, got a PS3 for his 11th birthday, that lucky arse... or is he?For the first time I got to see the PS3 up close in person. Too bad the only games available at that moment were Ridge Racer 7 and Genji. Ridge Racer 7 was a natural choice.
It looks sleek and elegant. I'm surprised as it actually looks smaller than the pictures that I've seen on the internet. It's pretty heavy too, but almost similar in weight to the Xbox 360 (of which I am a proud owner).
This PS3 was the 60GB so it came with the usual memory card readers. The slot in drive is really cool. It complements the PS3 look very well. I don't think it would have looked good on the Xbox 360, honestly.
POWERING UP:
It's simple, no adapters at all. Just a cable from the wall sock to the PS3 was all it took. It's the exact same cable that is used for computers, so if you misplaced it, you can just buy one from the PC shop.
FUNCTIONS:
The menu system is quite elaborate. Since I only had a brief moment with the PS3, I wasn't able to explore every aspect of it. I was able to help Aswad set the PS3 to receive Wi-Fi signals from his modem though.
The PS3's built in wireless adapter makes it really convenient. There is no need to buy a separate adapter (i.e. Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter) and this saves $$ (As if the PS3 isn't priced a little too high already).
It has an internet browser too, so you can surf the web right at the sofa. All I did was start it up and it directed me to the PS3 home page. I never went further than that.
CONTROLLER:
It's so light, it feels cheap. The weight is a put off, it seems so fragile. The L2 and R2 buttons have been replaced by triggers, similar to the Xbox 360 controller.
I tested out the motion sensors on Ridge Racer 7 and the results were pretty undesirable. I found them terribly sensitive. I really don't think a light controller and motion sensors go well together.
One thing I sorely missed is the rumble. I never did find motion sensor something as great as to sacrifice rumble. No more feeling your car vibrate as you drive off the road, say goodbye to feeling your hands tremble as you fire away with the machine gun.
RIDGE RACER 7:
The graphics were better than the PS2, but it was still average. I am puzzled as to what the developers crammed into the 50GB bluray disc. With so much space, the game could have looked better.
Extreme drifting is Ridge Racer's trademark
Frame rate was smooth when playing a single player game; however, when we started a two player game, the frame rate dropped to 30 or below (based on my experience). This drop is quite noticeable as the action isn’t very smooth.
With all the power in the PS3, it wasn’t utilized for this game. In fact I’ve read in a few places that game developers find it challenging to make games for the PS3 because of its technology. So hopefully developers will work out the kinks on this one.
GAMES:
The launch games were a joke. But the future of PS3 is quite bright because there are some spectacular titles coming. Some that I wish I could get my hands on include FINAL FANTASY XIII and HEAVENLY SWORD.
Final Fantasy XIII: The game looks THIS good
However, a few PS3 exclusive titles have made its way to the Xbox 360 i.e. Assassin’s Creed, Tekken and Virtua Fighter 5. I hope FFXIII and Heavenly Sword will make it too.
Awesome fighting, beautiful graphics, hot woman, etc.
If you would like to know what PS3 games are available, here’s a LIST FROM GAMESPOT’S WEBSITE.
CONCLUSION:
It is a nice console, but overall I’m not blown away. I find the motion sensors a gimmick and there’s nothing like the good old rumble to immerse you in the game. Function wise, PS3 is pretty good. With lots of memory card formats being supported and so on.
I’d say the reason to get a PS3 would be the games, and what awesome games are coming out. Oh well, I’m waiting for some great titles for the Xbox 360 i.e. MASS EFFECT and ASSASSIN’S CREED. So we both have great games coming our way.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
If you're like me, then you're having trouble finding all the cog tags in the game. Or you are just too lazy to do it. Here's a video guide showing each and every location of the hidden cog tags. 60 achievement points will be yours very soon...
Just look at this guy!
I've got an Xbox 360 so I don't really care. Great vid though...
Saturday, January 27, 2007
I was just surfing around and look what I found - a modified Xbox 360 crammed into a form of a LAPTOP computer! Ben Heckendorn is the genius behind this awesome mod and I am so blown away by his work.
The specifications are:
- Uses a 17" wide (diagonal) 1280×720 progressive-scan LCD VGA monitor (for HD-level resolutions) Thus you can actually read the text in Dead Rising.
- Water-cooled with custom-built radiator. Allows for a slimmer main body versus the mammoth heat sinks in a stock 360.
- Built-in keyboard and Wi-Fi.
- USB hub allows original number of 3 USB ports for user
- All-aluminum case, except for plastic keyboard / ring of light / screen control area.
- Uses single customized "expanded" power supply brick for both screen and Xbox 360.
- Breakout ports on back allow hookup to component TV, VGA monitor, sound system (analog or TOSlink) and even crummy composite video.
- Size: 16.75" x 10.75" x 2.8" Weight: 14 pounds (with water loaded)
And if you are interested in making your own, or finding out how Ben worked on this project, he has taken the trouble to detail each step from the start to finish. Here's a step by step tutorial he has put together.
Here'a vid showing that it works:
If you do not have the money to spend on the Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter (pictured), then the following steps will guide you on how to connect your wi-fi enabled notebook computer and (techincally) go wireless without connecting your console to a modem situated far far away.
If you have both Ethernet and wireless adapters (and you must in order for this to work), then both of them will be listed in the Network Connections panel. Using the ctrl-click selection method or the drag-area method, select both adapters.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
This is from Ign.com's game of the year 2006 awards video. They created a rap from the name of each nominee game title.
What I did was compile everything together into one video. Enjoy!
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
911 is one of the best boy bands I've ever known. Where have they gone? Here is a compilation of my favourite songs... Enjoy!
The Day We Find Love
All I want is You
How do you want me to love You
The Journey
Body Shaking
Party People Hey it's Friday Night
Don't make me Wait
Saturday, November 04, 2006
EPISODE 1: The Phantom Menace
EPISODE 2: Attack of the Clones
EPISODE 3: Revenge of the Sith
Before you start, this isn't my house. I got the video from Youtube.com, which is an awesome site for all kinds of videos. Here it is, the PS3 demonstration!
Easily one of the best RPG games ever created, here are the trailers for Knights of the Old Republic and its sequel, the Sith Lords:
KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC
KOTOR2: THE SITH LORDS
David Copperfield has been a favourite of mine ever since I was a child. His illusions are often refreshing and entertaining. Here's one that blows my mind away!
David Copperfield can fly.. - video powered by Metacafe
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Learnt this off the internet sometime last year. Had lots of fun showing my friends and family because of the response I got. That was hillarious!
It's a simple and short clip of me levitating in the room. No props needed. This video is unedited.
Balducci's Levitation - video powered by Metacafe
Bookmark the page and check back every now and then as additional sections will be available in time. PS3 is shaping up really well...
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
An office manager was given the task of hiring an individual to fill a job opening. After sorting through a stack of resumes he found four people who were equally qualified. He decided to call the four in and ask them only one question. Their answer would determine which of them would get the job.
The day came and as the four sat around the conference room table the interviewer asked, "What is the fastest thing you know of?"
Acknowledging the first man on his right, the man replied,
"A THOUGHT". It just pops into your head. There's no warning that it's on the way; it's just there. A thought is the fastest thing I know of."
"That's very good!" replied the interviewer.
"And now you sir?" he asked the second man.
"Hmm.... let me see. A blink! It comes and goes and you don't know that it ever happened. A BLINK is the fastest thing I know of."
"Excellent!" said the interviewer.
"The blink of an eye, that's a very popular cliché for speed."
He then turned to the third man who was contemplating his reply.
"Well, out at my dad's ranch, you step out of the house and on the wall there's a light switch. When you flip that switch, way out across the pasture the light in the barn comes on in less than an instant. Yep, TURNING ON A LIGHT is the fastest thing I can think of."
The interviewer was very impressed with the third answer and thought he had found his man.
"It's hard to beat the speed of light" he said.
Turning to the fourth and final man, the interviewer posed the same question. The last man replied,
"After hearing the three previous answers, It's obvious to me that the fastest thing known is DIARRHEA."
"WHAT!?" said the interviewer, stunned by the response.
"Oh I can explain." said the fourth man.
"You see the other day I wasn't feeling so good and I ran for the bathroom. But, before I could THINK, BLINK, or TURN ON THE LIGHT, I had already shit in my pants."
And we see the full fledged Venom as it emerges from Eddy Brock:
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
It's just around the corner. This is definitely worth a play through. The violence, the different character classes, the gameplay.. they're awesome!
Here's what Star Wars games will look like on the next gen consoles!
Can't wait for this one to be released in November 2007!
Monday, October 23, 2006
I really like how it turns out in photographs. It has that deep red colour just like in the movies.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Ever since the first X-Men movie came out, I've been wanting to own a pair of glasses which was worn by Cyclops (James Marsden). A little bit of research and I found Oakley's Ruby Juliets. A few years later (2006), I finally am able to own a pair!
Ironically, Oakley cannot produce ruby iridium lenses consistently, so while the majority of the lenses are orange-reddish, only a small percentage of those produced are purplish. The one that I managed to obtain has a fair amount of purple in them, so I'm not complaining - much. Here are some pictures:
This is the one I have...
Here's one that is a DEEP purple. This is owned by one of the forum members in O-review.com, B_ryo.
For comparison's sake, this is a pair of orange-reddish ruby iridium lenses. Big difference eh?
And finally here's a picture of cyclops himself... just for kicks: