Saturday, August 09, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
If you want to have a Mac looking Windows XP, FlyakiteOSX is the easiest solution for you. Take a look at the screenshot and decide:
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The Story So Far
- Lucasfilm
On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, fans young and old will join such favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, along with brand-new heroes like Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. Sinister villains – led by Darth Sidious, Count Dooku and General Grievous – are poised to rule the galaxy. Stakes are high, and the fate of the Star Wars universe rests in the hands of the daring Jedi Knights. Their exploits lead to the action-packed battles and astonishing new revelations that fill Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
The Characters
- Lucasfilm
Though he eventually strays from the path of good in Revenge of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker first establishes himself as the most fierce and fearless Jedi of them all during the three year-long Clone Wars. During the Jedi Council's conflict against Count Dooku and his eparatist forces, Anakin rises as one of the galaxy's most legendary warriors.
As seen in the 2003 Clone Wars animated series, Anakin's most noteworthy feats during this time include a battle with Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress, and the liberation of the Nelvaanians from the Techno Union.
Though this new series promises to be more than just a rehash of events and stories we've already seen, we wouldn't mind seeing these pivotal moments again, albeit in glorious 3D, CGI-animated form. Either way, knowing what Anakin accomplishes during the crucial time period that this new series encompasses, we're confident that Anakin will play a huge role in the story's biggest action scenes and most important character pieces. Expect to see the emotionally-conflicted Anakin continue to bump heads with his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, as Anakin takes greater steps towards the dark side. Perhaps most importantly, Anakin will be paired with his own Padawan, an all-new female character named Ahsoka Tano.
- Lucasfilm
- Lucasfilm
Little has been revealed about this brand-new addition to the Star Wars mythos, except for this brief description from StarWars.com:
"This young Togruta is eager to prove herself as a worthy Padawan to her bold Master, Anakin Skywalker. Able to wield a lightsaber and pilot a spacecraft with great talent, Ahsoka promises to become a worthy Jedi."
Considering there is no mention of the character in Revenge of the Sith, does that mean that Ahsoka doesn't make it out of the Clone Wars alive? If she doesn't, then one has to wonder if she isn't one of the first casualties as a result of Anakin's trip to the Dark Side. Such a dark turn of events would make for something recent Wars exploits have lacked: Very compelling drama.
- Lucasfilm
During the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan rises to become one of the most respected elder statesmen of the Jedi Council.
Even as his relationship with his one-time protégé, Anakin Skywalker, continues to splinter, Kenobi plays a tremendous role in the Jedi Council's war against Count Dooku and the separatists. It will be interesting to see Obi-Wan's place in the Jedi Council, and how his relationship with his fellow Knights unfolds prior to the tragic events of Episode III. Obi-Wan is a vital player in the Star Wars mythos, and we're confident this new series will be provide much Obi-Wan goodness.
- Lucasfilm
Seeing that Count Dooku played such a huge part in both Attack of the Clones and the 2003 animated series, it's safe to assume that this former Jedi-turned-Separatist leader and apprentice to Darth Sidious will once again serve as the series' most active villain.
Whether he's conspiring with Palpatine behind the scenes, teaching General Grevious the art of the lightsaber, capturing Obi-Wan Kenobi or simply testing Anakin at the behest of his master, we can't wait to see more of Count Dooku in action. This character represents the dark path that is ahead of Anakin Skywalker, one that is ripe with dramatic and action-packed potential.
- Lucasfilm
The asthmatic, multi-armed badass returns to the Star Wars universe, this time playing a much larger role and much more sinister thorne in Anakin's side.
Judging by the teaser for the series over at StarWars.com, Grievous seems to share much of the villain spotlight with his peer, Count Dooku. What schemes are the two conspiring together for our Jedis to deal with? We'll have to wait until the show airs to know for certain, but we can assume it involves lightsabers and Jedis getting FUBAR'd by 'em.
- Lucasfilm
After the action-packed climax of Attack of the Clones and his prominent role in the 2003 animated series, it's hard for any Yoda fan to hear the words "Clone Wars" without getting giddy for more of everyone's favorite backwards-talker kicking serious butt.
From the 2003 series, we know that Yoda is made a Republican General and leads a series of vital rescue and attack missions. Alongside fellow Jedi Master Mace Windu, Yoda is bound to play a critical role in the series, a role that will see him wear a variety of hats, such as that of spiritual, political and military leader. Oh, and don't forget Jedi warrior.
- Lucasfilm
As the Jedi master who leads the Republic's forces in Episdode II's Battle of Geonosis, Mace Windu seems poised make a huge impact in this new series. Windu prides himself as not only an incredible warrior (with or without his lightsaber, but also as a diplomat. It should be fascinating to watch this character deal with these conflicting sides of his personality as the Clone Wars rage on to the point of no return.
- Lucasfilm
Queen Amidala promises to be one of the most versatile characters in the new animated series, largely because she plays several key roles in the saga: Republican Diplomat, secret wife to Anakin Skywalker and occasional participant in some sort of action.
Padme's secret correspondence with her husband throughout the Clone Wars should shed valuable light on their relationship, leading up to Anakin's eventual decent into madness following her tragic death. Likewise, she should offer valuable insight into the politics behind the Separatist movemen, and the Republic's attempts to squash it.
The Force Could be Strong with This One
- Lucasfilm
For some, the prequel films left a very bitter after taste in the mouths of many die-hard fans. Too much political double-talk, not enough double-bladed lightsaber action. The Clone Wars promises to unleash some heavy-PG-13 violence our way, with scenes that hopefully push the characters into new directions while showing off their Jedi-fighting skills.
With that said, here are some character confrontations we would like to see: A Yoda vs. Dooku rematch is a must, but the stakes need to be elevated, something on par with the Luke-Vader fight in Empire. Also, any thing featuring Mace getting all medieval on Clone Troopers is almost fun to watch.
And if Grievous is making a return, then the character's full potential needs to be met. Episode II's hype machine made it seem like Grievous was going to be on par with Vader in terms of menace and skill-set. Yet, when all was said and done, all Grievous did was wheez and stomp around a lot. Maybe Lucas should spend less time enlighting us on Trade Federation practics and more time listening to what fans - and his franchise - deserve: Give Grievous and Kenobi a fight worthy of their two talents. It would be one for the ages, and a sure bet to make Clone Wars a stand-out chapter in our favorite space saga.
- Lucasfilm
Monday, March 24, 2008
The following is a list of upcoming games and their release dates for the year 2008. Taken from IGN.com, the release dates are:
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Sunday, March 02, 2008
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Sony Ericsson K750i disassembly guide & video
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Sony Ericsson W910i disassembly
Sony Ericsson W950i disassembly
Tools required: Torx 6 screwdriver, Size 0 Phillips screwdriver
- Remove the two screws at the bottom of the phone with the torx 6 screwdriver. Remove the other two screws with the Phillips screwdriver
- Lift the antenna cover away from the phone. It unclips at the top of the phone and needs a little force to remove
- Remove the two torx 6 screws at the top of the phone which are revealed after removing the antenna cover
- Pull the front cover away at each side so that it releases
- The phone will now be in two parts, as below
- Wiggle and pull the keypad assembly up, away from the phone and it will pop off
- The screen assembly is held on by two clips at each side of the phone, indicated below. Unclip them to remove the screen assembly
- Unclip the ribbon which hold the screen assembly to the circuit board of the phone. It attaches like a plug and socket
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Detach the retaining clips on each side of the screen assembly
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Remove the faulty screen and replace with the new screen
- Reverse the whole procedure for reassembly
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Maturity is the ability to make a decision and stand by it. The immature spend their lives exploring endless possibilities; then they do nothing.
Maturity means dependability, keeping one's word, coming through in a crisis. The immature are masters of the alibi. They are the confused and the disorganized. Their lives are a maze of broken promises, former friends, unfinished business, and good intentions that somehow never materialize.
Maturity is the art of living in peace with that which we cannot change, the courage to change that which should be changed -- and the wisdom to know the difference.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
When I first saw Cyclops in the first X-men movie I was hooked on those pair of glasses. So it became my aim to obtain one of these. The desired effect is shown in these shot compilations:
We can see Cyclops above using the Juliet frame from Oakley but with Ruby Quartz lenses on. These are dyed a deep dark red and gave him headaches. In fact, many have reported that dark red lenses are impossible to wear for more than an hour without suffering. The guy at the bottom is a character from Black Hawk Down. He is sporting Ruby Iridium lenses.
Let's face it, the color of the newer Ruby lenses SUCK! Take a look at the first ones I got and you will wonder why this was called Ruby in the first place.I had to pay extra to get these replaced with a slightly more purplish pair, these actually were quite nice as shown here:
But as of today, I have managed to obtain a pair of +Red lenses for the Juliet frame to create the closest thing to a pair of Cyclops shades. Check out these shots...
You be the judge and decide which one looks better.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Saturday, November 10, 2007
The Vanguard Class is a powerful mix of Soldier and Adept, taking its skills and abilities from both fields.
Adept Class
The Adept Class manipulates the dark energies around them to charge into battle and lay waste to their enemies.
Soldier Class
The Krogan warriors are on full alert, they know Shepard is hunting them down.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Christopher Tan with his recorders as the lightsaber hilt.
Pastor Philip in a leadership camp
My uncle Poh Shyan
Credit goes to Jared Lim for doing this awesome effect!
Jared Lim used this screen capture as a reference
I have been on the Playstation bandwagon since the first PS was released back when I was just a kid. I later saved up enough to get myself a Playstation 2 and have no intention of letting this baby go. Those were some awesome gaming moments. Sadly I cannot say the same about a Playstation 3...
I have been persuaded countless times by PS3 fans that I should "join the dark side" and get a PS3 myself. The purpose of this post is to tell my readers why I prefer the Xbox 360 over the PS3 (anytime) and hope that it helps them in their decision on getting a gaming console... and to stop people from persuading me to get a PS3.
HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO COMPARISONS
The above link will show high definition comparison videos for the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3. Gaming consoles do not come cheap, so it is worth doing some research and making sure which console runs games better. When watching these videos, preferably in HD, notice the following points:
XBOX 360
- Smoother frame rates
- Better color saturation
- Sharper graphics
PLAYSTATION 3
- Lower frame rate
- Faded colors
- Graphics are blurry
XBOX 360 vs. PLAYSTATION 3 Graphics Comparison (Gamespot.com)
The games that were compared were:
- Need for Speed: Carbon
- Call of Duty 3
- Madden 07
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance
- NBA 2k7
- Fight Night Round 3
- Tony Hawk Project 8
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
Conclusion:
"The Xbox 360 had better graphics in almost all the games we examined. The 360's biggest victories were in Madden 07 and Fight Night Round 3, where the differences in texture detail and lighting stood out in our comparison shots. We couldn't capture this in the screenshots, but the Xbox 360 games generally offered better framerates too.
We're going to give the PS3 the benefit of the doubt in this initial round since developers might need more time to figure out how to maximize performance from the Cell and the RSX. If you look at the Xbox 360's first Madden game, Madden 06, you'll notice that it doesn't offer very realistic stadium shadows, either. The trouble with buying a console at launch is that you often have to wait for the second or third generation of games for the system to fulfill its potential. The PS3 didn't beat the 360 in this first comparison, but the games do look fine for first-generation titles. The real graphics battle will likely come next year."
XBOX 360 vs. PLAYSTATION 3 Graphics Comparison Round 2 (Gamespot.com)
The games that were compared were:
- Armored Core 4
- Def Jam Icon
- NBA Street Homecourt
- Virtua Tennis 3
- Oblivion
- Spiderman 3
Conclusion:
"Our quick seven-game tour has shown that the PlayStation 3's game graphics are getting closer to the Xbox 360's. The Xbox 360 had an edge in texture quality and antialiasing in many of the games, but we didn't see any nasty lighting deficiencies like the ones we found in Fight Night Round 3 in the original comparison feature. Additionally, in what may be a hint of things to come, Bethesda's Oblivion proved that there can be a PS3 game port with better textures than the Xbox 360 version. The PS3's graphics win in Oblivion gives us hope that game developers will be able to produce competitive graphics if given enough time to work with the hardware. We can't wait to see how the games compare this holiday season!"
FINAL THOUGHTS
From the initial comparison videos, it is obvious that the Xbox 360 performs waay better than the Playstation 3. There are countless articles and arguments that the Cell processor of the PS3 is still underutilized and that developers have not figured out a way on how to harness that power (if it is present). Honestly I could not care less about these processor talks, to hell with those little features like Microsoft's awesome Live service, Sony's free online play and Bluray player. What REALLY matters is that we buy a gaming console for GAMES, and on that the Xbox 360 delivers.
The following video shows some random sections of the game. The newest Assassin's Creed footage: horses, death and sunsets from arabesque haunts. Ubisoft has put in a lot of effort, recreating whole cities such as Jerusalem and Acre. This is one of the most anticipated titles of 2007 along with some others!
ASSASSINS CREED GAME MONTAGE
Mass Effect is easily one of the most anticipated games of 2007 and is exclusively released for the Xbox 360. Sporting an enormous cast of characters, Mass Effect looks to have an in-depth story as well as exciting action. Take note on how the game has a cinematic approach. Everything is happening in-game!
CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT - PART I
CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT - PART II
CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT - PART III
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Date: 26 September 2007
I am in Australia for some engineering practical courses. After the student group meeting, the group decided to take a bus to town. I declined and made my way back to the lodge to rest.
30 minutes later I decided to take a walk outside the lodge. There was a public phone booth nearby and I could see someone inside. Thinking that it was one of the students, I started to make my way towards the phone booth. As I was making my way towards the booth, which was on the right, I started to hear moaning and groaning coming from over the hedges on the left!
I started running towards the source of the sound and just around the corner was an 80 year old man lying face down. He could not get up, he had blood on a side of his face and cuts on his hands. Immediately, I got another friend to help and eventually we got an ambulance to take the old man to the hospital.
Here's the weird part... there was no one in the phone booth when I looked again. I believe that it was an angel sent by God to lead me to that person in need.
I hope that whoever reads this will find it encouraging.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
This is one game that's easy to get lost in... RECOMMENDED!
Saturday, April 07, 2007
On May 7, there will be an update available for the Xbox 360 dashboard. The new features will include the following:
- Add MSN Messenger contacts to your friends list
- Text chat functionality
- Unlocked achievement details (name and points)
- Marketplace will have its own blade
- Low-power mode for overnight downloading
- And much more...
I am very excited and I cannot wait for this update. The service is getting better and better... good job Microsoft.
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:


