One of the biggest names on Sony’s PS system is almost here. So, what’s new? Graphics.I have the list here:Rideable characters (is it really all that fun to…?)New weapons and combat system (please don’t break the system and don’t copy too much of Devil May Cry…yer those gauntlets)Locations 4 times…
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The all new graphical Steam Social beta
23rd sees Steam’s release of their much improved beta client. The whole UI has been updated and look far far better than the previous WinXP-esque angular window. Most importantly, they’ve put a lot of effort into adding some (long overdue) social features, such as the ability to see what your…
Continue Reading....Mind-controlling death ray tesla coil propaganda towers spotted all over Hong Kong
OK they aren’t towers they’re just poles really. And as for the mind controlling bit or the death ray bits…well have a look. oops Pisa leaning tower effect no intended. here’s another not even 50 paces away. and another. but here, I was thwarted by a reality distortion field…
Continue Reading....Gran Turismo 5 pre-release screenshots
Take a look at these gorgeous ultra-realistic screenshots of the upcoming GT5. Also take note of the damage model, a first for the GT series. Plus the all new Toyota FT86G concept.
Continue Reading....Heavy Rain demo impressions: QTE grows up…a little (and what-if Shenmue scenario)
I’ve been through quite a few games with QTEs and most if not all have failed to make the fullest use of the system. And frankly Heavy Rain isn’t an exception. It’s a good improvement: the button prompts are far more legible but that was it. In fact it…
Continue Reading....Appreciation for Joanna Wang
If her voice doesn’t melt you then please tell me who’s does. I can’t pretend and say I know what I’m talking about as I’m not very much of a music person. I can’t tell the beat difference between jazz and bossa nova (if any?) and heck I don’t know…
Continue Reading....Some screenshots for PS3’s imminent Heavy Rain
There was a hands-on event here in HK last Friday (5th Feb) but I didn’t get to go as I’m not a member of the press. Disappointed, as I think highly of this game as I very much enjoyed Fahrenheit also by the same developers the first time round. Though…
Continue Reading....Winners vs Losers
The list is taken from healthmoneysuccess.com. Thanks.Let’s see how I fare…I’m going to use green font to tag the way I am at the moment, and yellow for half half. Winners Losers Winners focus on solutions. Losers focus on problems. Winners take responsibility. Losers blame others. Winners find opportunities in…
Continue Reading....Thoughts on the new Apple iPad
I wanted to stay up to watch this. But as the keynote began at 2AM local time, I was already fast asleep.Before the announcement, one of the questions that could not be deduced was: other than the form factor, what exactly could be so special about this device? After all…
Continue Reading....a thought on security…
security and convenience are mutually exclusive. that is to say, security is sacrificed for convenience, and vice versa.
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