Behind the scenes footage of the old Bravia advert with the bouncing balls!
Thanks again to Big_G!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
Rainbow Six : Vegas - Demo On Marketplace
For your information, the single player demo of Rainbow Six : Vegas is now available for download on XBox LiVE Marketplace.
Only played it a little, but it is awesome! Much better than Black Arrow.
Only time will tell how this will play on Multiplayer, but up to now I am suitably impressed.
Right, I'm off to kill some terrorists!
(I'll do an in-depth review when I've played it properly!)
Only played it a little, but it is awesome! Much better than Black Arrow.
Only time will tell how this will play on Multiplayer, but up to now I am suitably impressed.
Right, I'm off to kill some terrorists!
(I'll do an in-depth review when I've played it properly!)
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Halo 3 and Halo Movie News
Some additional news about Halo 3 and a deeper explanation as to the breakdown on the production of the Halo movie for you HERE.
Thanks to xX AlucardUK Xx for the link.
Thanks to xX AlucardUK Xx for the link.
Dynasty Warriors 5 : Empires - A review.
The armies of the kingdom are at your command! Conquer the 25 regions of Ancient China and build an Empire using cunning diplomacy and uncompromising force.
Before each battle, you'll meet with your war council to decide upon military and political policies for the kingdom; then it's time for war!
Well, I've just sent this back after getting 700+ achievement points, and I would like to offer my thoughts for your consumption.
If you want to complete this game, all I can say is 'X, X, X, B, X, X, X, A, X, X, X, B' and repeat as necessary!
In case that's too subtle for you, this game is extremely repetative!
The graphics are OK, but nothing to warrant a clunk as your jaw hits the ground in awe.
The sound is abysmal! Thank goodness we have custom soundtracks eh?
Gameplay involves selecting an area you wish to invade and fighting your way through the hordes of enemies and Generals taking control of bases until at the end of each level, you either kill the leader or take control of the base.
Between invasions, you can spend gold earned on updating your weapons, individual warrior skills and creating items and tactics for use in the ensuing attack.
And that's about it. As stated earlier, this game is repetative but it's an easy 700+ points.
There are 5 difficulty levels, but this has no effect on the achievements available.
I STRONGLY suggest renting this game. DO NOT BUY IT!
As you can probably tell, I am not particularly impressed with this game and I sincerely hope that Ninety Nine Knights isn't as monotonous as this.
Next for review will be Lara Croft Tomb Raider : Legend and Just Cause. I'll review these soon.
And that's it folks. I am now going to vegetate in front of the TV and prepare to watch The Grudge (Original Japanese version) on Film 4 tonight.
Have a great evening folks, I know I will!
Before each battle, you'll meet with your war council to decide upon military and political policies for the kingdom; then it's time for war!
Well, I've just sent this back after getting 700+ achievement points, and I would like to offer my thoughts for your consumption.
If you want to complete this game, all I can say is 'X, X, X, B, X, X, X, A, X, X, X, B' and repeat as necessary!
In case that's too subtle for you, this game is extremely repetative!
The graphics are OK, but nothing to warrant a clunk as your jaw hits the ground in awe.
The sound is abysmal! Thank goodness we have custom soundtracks eh?
Gameplay involves selecting an area you wish to invade and fighting your way through the hordes of enemies and Generals taking control of bases until at the end of each level, you either kill the leader or take control of the base.
Between invasions, you can spend gold earned on updating your weapons, individual warrior skills and creating items and tactics for use in the ensuing attack.
And that's about it. As stated earlier, this game is repetative but it's an easy 700+ points.
There are 5 difficulty levels, but this has no effect on the achievements available.
I STRONGLY suggest renting this game. DO NOT BUY IT!
As you can probably tell, I am not particularly impressed with this game and I sincerely hope that Ninety Nine Knights isn't as monotonous as this.
Next for review will be Lara Croft Tomb Raider : Legend and Just Cause. I'll review these soon.
And that's it folks. I am now going to vegetate in front of the TV and prepare to watch The Grudge (Original Japanese version) on Film 4 tonight.
Have a great evening folks, I know I will!
Update For Ghost Recon : Advanced Warfighter
There's a LiVE update for Ghost Recon : Advanced Warfighter available on Xbox LiVE.
This fixes a few problems, but more importantly provides some NEW achievements for you to unlock.
This fixes a few problems, but more importantly provides some NEW achievements for you to unlock.
My XBox 360 Is Dying!
Well, I've had to report yet ANOTHER faulty machine to Micro$oft XBox Support!
My machine fails to load games 90% of the time, and I've noticed it's started to scratch my game discs.
I've had this problem before with my original Xbox 360 and it had to be returned for replacement.
Apparently, the scratching is a common problem but Micro$oft will not accept liability, even though I take exceptional care of my discs and the ONLY way they could be scratched is by the machine itself.
(Scratches the outside edge of the disk, about 5-10mm in, which is the initial read sector of the disc.)
Let's see what response I get from them this time!
I'm NOT a happy bunny, I can tell you!
My machine fails to load games 90% of the time, and I've noticed it's started to scratch my game discs.
I've had this problem before with my original Xbox 360 and it had to be returned for replacement.
Apparently, the scratching is a common problem but Micro$oft will not accept liability, even though I take exceptional care of my discs and the ONLY way they could be scratched is by the machine itself.
(Scratches the outside edge of the disk, about 5-10mm in, which is the initial read sector of the disc.)
Let's see what response I get from them this time!
I'm NOT a happy bunny, I can tell you!
More Screenshots And Video Of Rainbow Six : Vegas
Some new screenshots and video of the first mission in Rainbow Six : Vegas.
Curiously, this is in Mexico. Have the developers got something against Mexico I wonder as Ghost Recon : Advanced Warfighter is also set in a Mexico locale?
The latest video shows how 'tagging' works in game. Cool addition!
Also, it has been stated that all the single player missions are playable ON-LINE with 3 of your buddies! This will negate the use of the tagging system, requiring team members to communicate effectively and plan prior to entering a room.
Also, if you have the 360 Camera, you can photograph yourself and paste this image onto your online character in the game! Well, that's gonna screw a lot of players eh? LOL!
(I wonder if you could get a photo of GW Bush or T Blair on there ensuring you are going to be the primary target all the time?)
Anyway, enjoy!
Curiously, this is in Mexico. Have the developers got something against Mexico I wonder as Ghost Recon : Advanced Warfighter is also set in a Mexico locale?
The latest video shows how 'tagging' works in game. Cool addition!
Also, it has been stated that all the single player missions are playable ON-LINE with 3 of your buddies! This will negate the use of the tagging system, requiring team members to communicate effectively and plan prior to entering a room.
Also, if you have the 360 Camera, you can photograph yourself and paste this image onto your online character in the game! Well, that's gonna screw a lot of players eh? LOL!
(I wonder if you could get a photo of GW Bush or T Blair on there ensuring you are going to be the primary target all the time?)
Anyway, enjoy!
10 Things You Didn't Know Last Week
1. The Australian investment group which is buying Thames Water also owns the transmitters on which the BBC is broadcast.
2. Twice as many people turn their heads to the right to kiss as to the left, say researchers.3. Nearly one internet user in 10 has started a blog, according to Harris Research.
4. A dwarf species of hippopotamus once lived on Cyprus.
5. There are 375 people reported missing each day, on average, according to the National Missing Persons Helpline. More details
6. More than one in eight people in the United States show signs of addiction to the internet, says a study. More details
7. The warm autumn has seen North African butterflies appearing in Scotland. More details
8. One third of all the cod fished in the world is consumed in the UK. More details
9. UK customs officials intercept attempts to smuggle in 150 live birds and animals, and 6,400 animal parts, each week. More details
10. Boys’ GCSE results have improved to the level that girls had reached seven years ago. More details
2. Twice as many people turn their heads to the right to kiss as to the left, say researchers.3. Nearly one internet user in 10 has started a blog, according to Harris Research.
4. A dwarf species of hippopotamus once lived on Cyprus.
5. There are 375 people reported missing each day, on average, according to the National Missing Persons Helpline. More details
6. More than one in eight people in the United States show signs of addiction to the internet, says a study. More details
7. The warm autumn has seen North African butterflies appearing in Scotland. More details
8. One third of all the cod fished in the world is consumed in the UK. More details
9. UK customs officials intercept attempts to smuggle in 150 live birds and animals, and 6,400 animal parts, each week. More details
10. Boys’ GCSE results have improved to the level that girls had reached seven years ago. More details
Home Office plans floating jails
The Home Office is moving ahead with plans to use prison ships to ease overcrowding in prisons.
Britain's last floating prison - HMP Weare, moored at Portland Harbour in Dorset - closed last year.
The government has advertised for contractors to provide up to 800 places on ships in England and Wales.
The move comes as the first prisoners were moved into designated police cells as part of the plans to alleviate the overcrowding crisis.
A good idea I think. This has been in the 'discussion' phase for many years.
Britain's last floating prison - HMP Weare, moored at Portland Harbour in Dorset - closed last year.
The government has advertised for contractors to provide up to 800 places on ships in England and Wales.
The move comes as the first prisoners were moved into designated police cells as part of the plans to alleviate the overcrowding crisis.
A good idea I think. This has been in the 'discussion' phase for many years.
Oslo gay animal show draws crowds
Curators say a Norwegian exhibition on homosexuality among animals has been well received, despite initial indications of strong opposition.
The Oslo Natural History Museum opened the show last week and says it has been well attended, not least by families.
Organisers reported early criticism of the project, and being told by one opponent they would "burn in hell".
This is incredulous!
The Oslo Natural History Museum opened the show last week and says it has been well attended, not least by families.
Organisers reported early criticism of the project, and being told by one opponent they would "burn in hell".
This is incredulous!
Charles Darwin's works go online
The complete works of one of history's greatest scientists, Charles Darwin, are being published online.
The project run by Cambridge University has digitised some 50,000 pages of text and 40,000 images of original publications - all of it searchable.
Surfers can even access downloadable audio files to use on MP3 players.
This is interesting reading!
Allow me to provide a link to the actual internet site!
The project run by Cambridge University has digitised some 50,000 pages of text and 40,000 images of original publications - all of it searchable.
Surfers can even access downloadable audio files to use on MP3 players.
This is interesting reading!
Allow me to provide a link to the actual internet site!
America Wants To Control Outer Space!
The US has adopted a tough new policy aimed at protecting its interests in space and denying "adversaries" access there for hostile purposes.
The document - signed by President Bush - also says "freedom of action in space is as important to the United States as air power and sea power".
The document rejects any proposals to ban space weapons.
But the White House has said the policy does not call for the development or deployment of weapons in space.
Am I the only one who finds this worrying?
Maybe they want to restrict access to space so that we don't find out the 'Star Wars' program does in fact exist?
If not now, then definitely in the future!
Americans eh? Where's the Borg when you need 'em!
The document - signed by President Bush - also says "freedom of action in space is as important to the United States as air power and sea power".
The document rejects any proposals to ban space weapons.
But the White House has said the policy does not call for the development or deployment of weapons in space.
Am I the only one who finds this worrying?
Maybe they want to restrict access to space so that we don't find out the 'Star Wars' program does in fact exist?
If not now, then definitely in the future!
Americans eh? Where's the Borg when you need 'em!
Experts create invisibility cloak
A US-British team of scientists has successfully tested a cloak of invisibility in the laboratory.
It works by deflecting the microwaves around the object and restoring them on the other side, as if they had passed through empty space.
But making an object vanish before a person's eyes is still the stuff of science fiction - for now.
The researchers say that if an object can be hidden from microwaves, it can be hidden from radar - a possibility that will ensure interest from the military.
Well, this will add a whole new meaning to the word 'stealth' eh?
And because they have been able to do this with microwaves, they anticipate being able to do this with light waves in the next 5 to 10 years!
Can I place my order for a Cloak Of Invisiblity now please?
That WOULD be fun, but it could also be used for nefarious means!
It works by deflecting the microwaves around the object and restoring them on the other side, as if they had passed through empty space.
But making an object vanish before a person's eyes is still the stuff of science fiction - for now.
The researchers say that if an object can be hidden from microwaves, it can be hidden from radar - a possibility that will ensure interest from the military.
Well, this will add a whole new meaning to the word 'stealth' eh?
And because they have been able to do this with microwaves, they anticipate being able to do this with light waves in the next 5 to 10 years!
Can I place my order for a Cloak Of Invisiblity now please?
That WOULD be fun, but it could also be used for nefarious means!
Bully game dropped from UK shops
A video game depicting playground violence has been banned from some UK shops.
Hands up all those who saw this coming?
The Bully game - which carries a 15-certificate in the UK - shows a character defending himself from school bullies. Tackling the bullies and stopping them from picking on other children is a key feature of the game.
It is due to be released on 27 October and anyone wanting to get their hands on the title will not have too much difficulty as other UK stores including Game, HMV and Woolworths, will all stock it.
Hands up all those who saw this coming?
The Bully game - which carries a 15-certificate in the UK - shows a character defending himself from school bullies. Tackling the bullies and stopping them from picking on other children is a key feature of the game.
It is due to be released on 27 October and anyone wanting to get their hands on the title will not have too much difficulty as other UK stores including Game, HMV and Woolworths, will all stock it.
Studios 'pull financing for Halo'
Universal and Fox film studios have withdrawn financing from the planned movie based on popular video game Halo, reports US magazine Variety.
This is a shame, but when a budget for a movie jumps from £135 million to £200 million, you would get a little 'antsy' wouldn't you?
A real shame as I believe it would have been a major success. Let's hope they can rescue this somehow.
This is a shame, but when a budget for a movie jumps from £135 million to £200 million, you would get a little 'antsy' wouldn't you?
A real shame as I believe it would have been a major success. Let's hope they can rescue this somehow.
YouTube cuts 30,000 illegal clips
Video-sharing service YouTube has wiped nearly 30,000 files from its website after Japanese media companies said their copyright was being infringed.
Didn't take long for the corporate giant to start interfering eh?
Didn't take long for the corporate giant to start interfering eh?
The Americans Are At It Again!
The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) of the US Congress has announced it is investigating the amount of commerce taking place in virtual game worlds.
The investigation is unlikely to mean that in-game trading will start to be taxed.
I don't believe this! Want to bet that they DO eventually levy some sort of tax on these online communities?
Another example of Capitalism gone wild!
The investigation is unlikely to mean that in-game trading will start to be taxed.
I don't believe this! Want to bet that they DO eventually levy some sort of tax on these online communities?
Another example of Capitalism gone wild!
100GB Hard Drive For 360 Rumour
Some of you may have seen or heard of the rumour that Micro$oft are to release a 100GB Hard Drive for the 360.
Sorry to disappoint you, but this is NOT happening!
(This rumour started because someone edited a powerpoint slide used in a Korean Micro$oft presentation, and very badly too!)
If you want to see the cause of this furor, click HERE.
It amazes me just how gullible some people are!
Sorry to disappoint you, but this is NOT happening!
(This rumour started because someone edited a powerpoint slide used in a Korean Micro$oft presentation, and very badly too!)
If you want to see the cause of this furor, click HERE.
It amazes me just how gullible some people are!
Sony unveils net service for PS3
Sony has unveiled details of the PlayStation 3s online service and the list of 21 games available at launch.
Well, at last we have some details of the online capabilities of the new PS3.
Major points are that on-line gaming will be free, unlike XBox LiVE where you have to pay a yearly subscription to play. Not a major problem to me personally, but this could prove a selling point for any new gamers who are undecided as to which console to buy. You never know, Micro$oft may follow suit!
The launch titles are not overly impressive, many of them being re-hashed versions of games already available across multiple formats.
I do like the idea of being able to surf the web via the console and download music and games etc. But this would make it imperative that the user has a decent size hard drive and has to buy a keyboard and mouse to fully utilise this option, which is MORE cost to the end user!
Another point of interest is that the games will cost £32 RRP as opposed to £49.99 RRP for XBox 360 games. (Although most of us wouldn't pay the RRP. A more realistic cost is £39.99.)
Their online game service doesn't sound as though it is anywhere near as good as the XBox LiVE service, but it is free. (Up to now, anyway!)
Click HERE for more info......
Well, at last we have some details of the online capabilities of the new PS3.
Major points are that on-line gaming will be free, unlike XBox LiVE where you have to pay a yearly subscription to play. Not a major problem to me personally, but this could prove a selling point for any new gamers who are undecided as to which console to buy. You never know, Micro$oft may follow suit!
The launch titles are not overly impressive, many of them being re-hashed versions of games already available across multiple formats.
I do like the idea of being able to surf the web via the console and download music and games etc. But this would make it imperative that the user has a decent size hard drive and has to buy a keyboard and mouse to fully utilise this option, which is MORE cost to the end user!
Another point of interest is that the games will cost £32 RRP as opposed to £49.99 RRP for XBox 360 games. (Although most of us wouldn't pay the RRP. A more realistic cost is £39.99.)
Their online game service doesn't sound as though it is anywhere near as good as the XBox LiVE service, but it is free. (Up to now, anyway!)
Click HERE for more info......
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