Friday, August 29, 2008
Tony Stark is a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.The following is an overview of the Iron Man Life Size Bust:
Sideshow is proud to partner with Stan Winston Studios to create a stunning Iron Man Life-Size bust in celebration of the upcoming Iron Man movie. Iron Man has been captured in 1:1 scale in his unique powered armor, taken directly from the molds used to create the film costume. The bust is cast in high-quality fiberglass, hand finished and hand painted to exacting standards, and features LED light-up glowing eyes. The light-up feature can be powered by the supplied power cord and wall plug (U.S. only), or it can be battery operated (batteries not included). The Life-Size Iron Man Bust is sure to be the centerpiece of any collection, and the perfect complement to any office or home theater.And finally we can feast our eyes on the photographs of this masterpiece!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The following screenshots show how, when incorporated into the Xbox 360 and PS3, the Darwin Motion Controller might look like:
The vintage mod is still merely a conceptual idea, but it definitely is more interesting than the current boring-white controllers.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Based on the latest Star Wars film, the 3d-animated Clone Wars, Lightsaber Duels gives players a chance to be the Jedi or Sith of their dreams. Considering the fact that it's for the Wii, the graphics are amazing, as shown below:
Wii owners will want to keep an eye out for this in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Friday, August 22, 2008
What we're looking at in the above photograph is the PSP-2000 (top) and the PSP-3000 (bottom). One of the many improvements made in the PSP-3000 is the higher contrast and color palette of the lcd screen, resulting in more vibrant colors.
According to this article, the improvements that have been implemented into the new PSP is as stated:
There are two major upgrades. First, the PSP-3000 will feature an enhanced LCD screen with improved color reproduction; what this means for you is that screen glare from sunlight will be almost entirely eliminated when playing outdoors. The other major addition is a built-in microphone, which will allow users to make phone calls for free using Skype (although a Wi-Fi connection will be required). Not mentioned was the addition of the "PlayStation button" that was shown in the spy pics from July, but the shot above clearly shows it on the lower-left, replacing the "Home" button.
Pelican has come up with a Charge Station for the PS3 controllers. Without a doubt, it is a perfect blend of form and function. It looks elegant and classy, yet is useful as a stand and a place to charge your PS3 controllers.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Sony has come up with a solution for PS3 users to text easily while playing their games. The concept is similiar to Xbox 360's Messenger Kit, where a peripheral is attached to the controller, giving gamers easy access to the QWERTY input. How does such an attachment look like? Have a look:
And here's how it looks like once it is connected to the PS3 Controller:
If you ask me, I think it's better to have the keyboard below the analogue sticks instead of on top, but there are some restrictions on the Sony controller such as the fact where the USB port is on top. Nonetheless, it's about time Sony came up with something like this.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Apparently Sarah has tagged me at the end of this post. So for the sake of procedure, I have agreed to follow through with it. Here goes...
1. What curse do you use?
Shit... Crap... Damn...
2. What song are you listening now?
None
3. Who is the person you talk to the most?
God
4. What time is your alarm clock set?
6.55am to wake me
7.10am to wake me some more
5. Do you wear flipflops when its cold?
No
6. Would you rather take a picture or be in a picture?
Be in a picture
7. Last movie you watched?
Star Wars: Clone Wars 2008
8. Do your friends have any children?
Yes.
9. Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Yes.
10. Do you ever take medication to make you fall asleep?
Not intentionally. I took cough mixtures which made me sleep.
11. What CD is in your CD player?
Soul Calibur IV.
12. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
Chocolate milk
13. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Nope
14. When was the last time you went to Starbucks?
3 years ago.
15. Can you whistle?
YES
16. Do you think people talk about you behind your back?
I wouldn't be surprised if it was true.
17. Did you watch cartoons as a child?
Yes - Sailor Moon
18. What movie do you know every line to?
Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith
19. Do you own any brand T-shirts?
Yes - Tesco brand
20. Is anyone in love with you?
I think so. But the person is careful not to reveal anything =P
21. Do you do your own dishes?
Yes.
22. Ever cry in public?
Never
23. Are you on a desktop computer or a laptop?
I'm on a chair. But I'm using a laptop.
24. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
No.
25. What's the weather like?
It's cool.
26. Would you date someone covered in tattoos?
Yes. But I'd feel awkward as tattoos aren't my thing.
27. What did you do before this?
Reading phone reviews on GSM Arena.
28. When was the last time you slept on the couch?
Last month in July 2008.
29. How many hours of sleep do you need to function properly?
At least 4 hours.
30. Do you eat breakfast daily?
Yes. Usually a cup of coffee.
31. Are your days full and fast-paced?
Being a Civil Engineer, it's more than that.
32. Do you ever pay attention to the calories you eat in your food?
Nope, I don't give a damn - yet.
33. Do you use sarcasm?
If the need arises and if I am able to.
34. Are you picky about spelling and grammar?
Yes. It's a good habit to pick up.
35. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
Nope.
36. Do you get along better with the same sex or the opposite sex?
The female sort.
37. Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
Nope.
38. Do you sleep on your side or back?
Both actually - my backside
39. Do you watch the news?
Watch - no. Listen - yes.
40. One of your scars, how did you get it?
Lightsaber scorch mark.
41. Who was the last person to make you cry?
n/a
42. How's the survey?
Glad it's over.
Project Triforce is working on a replica of a rifle used in Gears of War - the Lancer Assault Rifle. The following is an excerpt from the official product page:
The primary assault weapon of the COG, the Lancer features an impressive rate of fire and accuracy. Fully automatic. Intended for midrange combat. In addition, the Lancer's "Chainsaw Bayonet" is the ultimate close-quarters equalizer, slicing through bone, flesh and armor.
Do check out the following close-up shots of this masterpiece:
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
The Wii is not the only console that does motion sensor controllers anymore. Thanks to a mod from Team Xtender, a solution is now available for Xbox 360 users - the XCM BestTilt!
Below are two videos demonstrating the usage of such a mod. There's a flight game and there's a racing game:
Sunday, August 17, 2008
The Logitech R-5 speakers perform very well and cost very little.
I have been looking for a pair of speakers for the use in the office. Because of this, these had to be cheap yet perform well (enough). For 30MYR (9USD), the R-5's have very good bass and treble tones, they have minimal distortion at high volumes and are not affected by the electronic signals given by mobile phones.
If you are on a budget, I strongly recommend that you try these 2.0 speakers at your local computer shop before you decide. As for me, these performed well for the price.
Click here for the OFFICIAL PRODUCT PAGE
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
VERY ALERT!!Thursday, August 14, 2008
I don't know why I like this shot - yeah right.
(She looks dazed)
Lara's gracefulness and strength manifested.MORE Alison Carrol / Lara Croft photographs here
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Dragon Ball : Live Action MoviE
a.k.a. DB: LAME
"wtf am I doing here?"Monday, August 11, 2008
A passerby noticed an old lady sitting on her front step: "I couldn't help noticing how happy you look! What is your secret for such a long, happy life?"
"I smoke 4 packs of cigarettes a day," she said. "Before I go to bed, I smoke a nice big joint. Apart from that, I drink a whole bottle of Jack Daniels every week, and eat only junk food. On weekends I pop a huge number of pills and do no exercise at all."
"This is absolutely amazing at your age!!!!", says the passerby. "How old are you?"
"Twenty-four."
Theo Jansen's Kinetic Structures (read the full article here)
See more Kinetic Structures in action here
Sunday, August 10, 2008
"The Star Wars saga will continue in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a videogame developed by LucasArts, which casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The expansive story, created under direction from George Lucas, is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny."
This is definitely going to be one of the big hits in the Star Wars universe. I've been surfing around and have found some very high quality screens of The Force Unleashed. Here they are for your viewing pleasure:
The Secret ApprenticeThe Main Character
Darth VaderThe Dark Lord Himself!
Maris BroodOne of the many opponents you will face
Juno EclipseThe love interest of the Secret Apprentice
General KotaA Jedi Master whom you will face in combat