At last and After so many centuries passed, the new labtop have just arrived :P
yay Im so excited, after 4 years with my old and dear HP labtop, I got a new one :D
This is the newest Mac Pro which was announced after the Apple event.
13-inch: 2.53GHz
Intel core 2 duo.
4GB Ram memory.
250GB HDD.
All of that for $1499.
but with shipping costs its around $1500-$1600.
I don't know exactly how much because my friend ordered the PC for me and I didn't pay him yet :P
So here it is.
Dij shu like it?
Yup thats right, its now a reality.
Me and my friend are on the list, thats the good news, bad news is there will be no scholarship, our study for the next 2-3 years will be all on our own expenses.
I have my fears now for studying on the US because it means alot of money is needed, its way too faraway from my home country, any mistake, any failure on any semester would cost me alot of money, expensive apartments there to rent, expensive Gasoline prices to fill any kind of car....etc.
However, it's America, one of the biggest and most exciting places to live and enjoy, the experience there gonna be exceptional, new language, new culture, new people to talk to, alot of places I've always wanted to go and see and a big chance of Anne Hathaway date :P
So Im torn apart and there is no much time to think about it, just wanted to share my feelings about it with you guys :)
TOFEL test.
Went very well for a first timer :P the test was web-based, it consisted of four different tests, reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Reading test was almost 2 hours long, they gave us 6 subjects to read about, each test had a time limit of 20 minutes to read and answer the questions of each specific reading test, I thought it was the easiest test but I was wrong.
I got 14/30 lol.
Second part was listening and it took about 40M-1 hour don't know exactly but it was a bit easier, there were 4 or maybe 5 subjects to listen to and answer the subject's questions.
I got 17/30.
Speaking test was a surprise for me of the score, there were six questions, the questions becomes harder after each two questions passed.
I got 18/30.
Writing test had two kinds of writing, an essay and a compare and contrast subject.
I got 18/30.
So yea I was a bit good, total = 67/120 paper based test equivalent of 517/800.
To put it into perspective, alot of universities accept from 60-90 web-based and 500 to 550 paper based.
So Im on the safe side now, but Im gonna try again for a better score.
Thats all for now, see ya.
The trailer looks epic, the gameplay looks amazing and they are taking alot of elements from the God of War series which is good and Gabriel's story sounds promising.
Add to the promising story the great voice acting cast and you get a winner.
Patrick Stewart.
Jason Isaacs.
Robert Carlyle.
Natasha Mcelhone.
This is the first glimpse of what we should expect from the next Castlevania 3D game, enjoy.
And here is the full Kojima announcement, link http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-castlevania-lords/50774
The missing links.
Igarashi is not working on this game.
And that was IGA's vision of Castlevania 3D.
At least they are saying it will not be a cannon game so I'll get over it.
So far Im loving it and I can't wait for new trailers and footage :D
So here we afre the first big E3 conference ended yesterday with alot of big bangs and I wanted to compare what I was talking about on my last blog with what MS showed us in heir conference.
Here are my predictions vs MS conference.
1- Konami and E3:
What MS revealed:
Kojima came to the MS stage and announced
Metal Gear Solid: Rising.
Featuring only Raiden and it looks to be an action game more than stealth which is better suited for a ninja Raiden game, the teaser and the announcement was somewhat big but expected because these rumors were spreading for years. unfortenetly no MGS4 on 360.
prediction accuracy = half wrong.
1- Square-enix and E3:
What MS revealed:
Exactly what I predicted.
prediction accuracy = completely right. :D
3- Microsoft at E3:
They are being so serious with this E3 by not revealing almost nothing and by doing so they are facing alot of pressure fromalot of people but Im confident they will repeat a successful E3 showing.
Thats it for almost confirmed games, as I said eariler they are keeping almost everything under wraps so all I have to do now is to tell my
Predictions:
1- I think this is highly likely to be revealed this year and Im talking about Rare and Killer Instinct 3, I hope I watch it tomorrow on their conference, this potential announcement could make a big splash on the gaming industry and sepcially for me, I loved that game so much.
2- Bioware is preparing for a big E3 and I hope they will announce Mass Effect 2 for 09 release window, I just can't wait for ME2 til 2010.
What MS revealed:
No RARE showing at all.
Mass Effect is coming in 2010 :(
predictions accuracy = half right.
MS conference impressions.
MS yesterday delivered the goods, they cought me by surprise with their motion sensing technology which is called the "natal project" and Milo demonstation was so freaking amazing, I wish Im in LA just to talk to him and see how Milo interact with me and the atmosphere.
And they didn't show any crappy sales chats or anythig which was also surprising and I salute them for doing this, who wants to watch some boring PR talking about sales, we want the games and they have also delivered the games.
Add to that list the above mentioned games and you have a winner.
I give them 8.5/10 for their great efforts.
Thats what Im most excited about to see in E3.
Sony conference:
This year E3 I can't wait for Sony's conference because I feel they are going to show megatons and their pre-E3 hype train is big, if all come true then I'll be stunned, I mean come on, lets look to the list:
You can't go wrong with these games no matter what and I can't wait to experience this awesome showing this E3.
Predictions:
1- LittleBigPlanet 2or whatever MediaMelucule is working on is gonna grab my attention, LBP was a blast and anything comes from them now Im sure it will be great.
2- Eat Sleep Play's project to be shown, david Jaffe will dazzle us with his new game if they are going to show us something.
3- This is a wild guess but I wish the opposite happens and if you are wondering what Im talking about then I all I could tell you is I have a feeling this time Sony gonna steal a MS exclusive instead of MS, we are just tired of watching MS do all the dirty work,their trick is becoming old so I want something new :D
4- another thing I wish I see is a new Wild arms game.
Konami and E3:
This year Konami will drop alot of bombshells across all platforms according to thisand according to the teasers Kojima is showing us Im confident they will blow us away this year, lets do the list of bombshells:
Predictions:
1- A new Suikoden for the current gen consoles, that would be awesome.
Square-enix and E3:
I know they are becoming crappy developers this gen and alot of smaller developers are outshining them but I can't wait for their E3 and their potential bombshell that would shock the whole industry just like last year's E3 s here is the list.
Predictions:
Kingdom Hearts 3 announcement, I can't wait to see KH3, I hope they do reveal it this E3 with anything from a teaser/gameplay or mere announcement, I just can't wait to witness a KH game on current gen graphics.
Microsoft at E3:
They are being so serious with this E3 by not revealing almost nothing and by doing so they are facing alot of pressure fromalot of people but Im confident they will repeat a successful E3 showing.
Thats it for almostconfirmed games, as I said eariler they are keeping almost everything under wraps so all I have to do now is to tell my
Predictions:
1- I think this is highly likely to be revealed this year and Im talking about Rare and Killer Instinct 3, I hope I watch it tomorrow on their conference, this potential announcement could make a big splash on the gaming industry and sepcially for me, I loved that game so much.
2- Bioware is preparing for a big E3 and I hope they will announce Mass Effect 2 for 09 release window, I just can't wait for ME2 til 2010.
Thats it for now and I'll talk about each conference just like last year.
It's been a long time for me since I posted my avatar image and sig so I thought about a change for my looks here in GS, clean and cla$$y thats what I thought about when I wanted to make my new avatar and sig, hope you like it.
I think you can see my new avatar by now only here so I'll bring the awesome sig for you to see while uploading.
Thats it for now, my next blog gonna be about E3.
What a surprise...words can't even describe how awesome the trailer is, although it might be not true at all but Im sure it is :P
It's like Shadow of the Colosses meets ICO, thats just incredible, the music is wonderful and the universe is something can not be topped, Famito Ueda is the next Miyamoto, thats it, he is the top dog now, if he keeps pumping these kind of games every generation, no one will top him ever.
And I said it a while ago, the games that could make it to the AAAA status after MGS4 and GTAIV are Team ICO's next game and Heavy Rain.
Just wanted to post about it and here is the link for the video if someone didn't watch it yet.
http://www.n4g.com/events_e32009/News-331150.aspx
Hope you like it, can't wait for E3.
In other news, I have inFAMOUS :D
It is a great game from animation, story, character development, combat, karma system to the whole atmosphere, it is just freaking amazing.
The art$tyle looks good, the NPC behaviors after your actions is believable and they don't always say the same thing, Cole is a cool character that alot of people will like, the climbing mechanics works very well and the abilities you get when ending certain missions and leveling up are fun and innovative.
The AI is hard, I got killed alot in this game because of the hard to go against AI and they become harder when you become more powerful and sometimes it becomes cheap, I fought against 10 enemies once, actualy I escaped when that happened to me because they will kick your ass if you ever think you are a strong superhero, just take good cover when this kind of things happen, shoot a little bit then go tothe next cover and so on.
There is one thing that is negative about the game is that it seems it was a bit rushed because it is not polished, there are alot of pop-in in the game and they are notable, not a big deal if you ask me but some people might don't like this, hope they patch it up with the official release.
I just wanted to post some funny stuff so here it is, I hope you will like it.
PC fanboys - AI controlled slaves, they all took the blue pill making their world of gaming so perfect and before you know it, they find all of the inferior flawed designed consoles and beat it to death, however, they took the blue pill which blinds them for all of the errors, bugs and complicated design of their short lived systems, hope they take the red pill one day to see how deeply the rabbit whole goes...
Xbox 360 Fanboys -Blind devotion is their mantra. Usually identified by frequent interruptions in gameplay, usually caused by their consoles breaking down, otherwise known as the dreaded "RRoD." Their consoles break down more than a used '73 Honda. Just wait them out, eventually their consoles break for good and they shut the hell up.
PS3 Fanboys -Extreme poverty is their calling card. After dropping $700 dollars, just to play Motorstorm, these fanboys appear emaciated from lack of food and water, that they cannot afford. If you find yourself surrounded by a pack of hungry PS3 fanboys, don't forget the oldest trick in the book: ask a fanboy how to hook up their PS3 to a high definition TV. When the confusion ensues, run.
Wii Fanboys -Easily tricked. This group, mostly made up by the elderly and small children are easily duped into most anything. Bogus Mortgages, getting into a stranger's car, or even "next-gen" gaming. Ask them how many times they've played Wii Sports.... and be amazed.
Console fanboys - Spurred by the anonymity of the interwebs and an irrational sense of pride, these fanboys go to any length and take any shred of data, no matter how far removed from video gaming it is, to prove their console's superiority.
Halo Fanboys -Twenty something men that are visually identified by bulging neck veins, usually caused by screaming at anyone that doesn't bow down to Halo Jesus. Online, you'll usually find them dropping F-bombs on anyone that frags them, boy or girl. Lovely.
Mario Fanboys - Dorky, late twenties to mid-thirties men, who love the "retro" scene. When talking video games, these guys will always try to steer any video game conversation to the "best game ever" or the "most sold video game" or best "platformer" EVAR, Super Mario. Favorite song? Any stupid Youtube video where some wierdo plays the Mario theme with their feet, nose, or other body part.
Zelda Fanboys -Can be any age. Easy to tell by the confusion in their voice, after you ask them to tell you the difference in storyline from one Zelda game from the next. They usually go into catatonic shock as they lack the ability to realize that every Zelda game has the same freaking storyline. Also loves boomerangs.
Madden Fanboys -Identified by football jerseys, baggy pants, trash talk and raw stupidity, these fanboys love them some football. Yes, they can tell the difference between a shotgun formation and a wishbone formation, but ask them to tell you the difference between Madden 2007 and 2008, and watch as they slip into a catatonic state. Fear not, they're easily resuscitated by either roasted turkey, or Sunday.
Sonic Fanboys - Avoid at all costs. Very strange. Only come out during full moons.
Call of Duty 4 Fanboys -Mostly like the Halo 3 fanboys above, but much scarier due to their aptitude in using real-world firearms.
Crysis fanboys -Mostly teenagers full of raging harmones that takes any bit of a chance to show you how masculine Crysis is in graphics and don't even try to mention graphics because the moment you sneeze about graphics, Crysis pics pop up more than the trees and buildings in GTA, talk about best graphics console wise or post about the sexiest woman on earth a Crysis mod for the same girl appears out of nowhere.
Gears of War Fanboys -A formerly large group that has seen its numbers dwindle recently after a spate of what has been called "chainsaw accidents." These fanboys will eventually thin itself out on their own after Gears of War 2 comes out. Be sure to encourage these fanboys to seek out other like-minded GoW fanboys, for the always fun "chainsaw battles."
Imaginary Game Fanboys -See PS3 fanboys above. These fanboys love to talk about something called Metal Gear Solid 4...
What kind of fanboy you fit in?
Systemwars is becoming boring and all fanboys were banned/manticored, not more trolling, fakeboying like in the past and everytime I go to SW I ask the same question everyday, "why the heck Im here?"
So yeah you will find me in the near future in GGD, PS3 forums and GUFU most of the time, thats it for now, maybe next generation I will become a fanboy of some company and defend it and return to SW.
just letting you know where I will be.
And Comet Crash is a must buy, I put more than 20 hours in that game and I don't get enough with it, Im on the last level and it's really hard.
Thats it for now see ya.
I got the FFXIII demo and it was fantastic, the game is so awesome and I can't wait to pick up the full game later this year.
All I can say is OMGBBQSUACEONPASTA :P
The characters are amazing, the world and atmosphere are incredibly the best in any RPG this gen and the CGI is the best this gen graphic wise and the in-game graphics are one of the best too, Im telling you guys this is what RPGs is all about and it's going to rock.
The game is smooth and the cutscenes are gorgeous, the transition from CGI to gameplay to battle without even loading was crazy.
Xmen origins:
The movie.
The movie was amazing I enjoyed watching it and the story was great, the action was top-notch and Wolverine's girlfriend was not hot enough, the visuals and the direction was amazing too and Harry Gregson Williams did a great job with the OST.
The game.
It's alot of fun if you want over the top action and brutal game you got this game to be happy, I like the Boss fights so far and there are some great ideas in some areas I've approached, some special forces came and they can be stealth and there is only one way to see them and it's by activating Wolverine's feral senses.
Old school time.
Im starting a new section on my blog where I post some old great and fun games and I hope you guys would like it and I want some feedback, this time Im gonna post about some great games based on movies and comics.
This game was so great and what was great about it the atmosphere because it was a bit scary and dark at the time for me and it featured a camera where you take picsof enemies and alot of other cool gameplay mechanics and it was veeeery difficulty, I couldn't finish the game.
Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge was good but what made it great for me is Gambit, Cyclops and Wolverine, plus the music, I loved the music in this game and here is one of the music tracks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bIZHdR8Dao
What made the game not appealing enough is the difficulty, it was more difficulty than Spiderman vs the kingpin game and I couldn't even pass any of the other characters levels.
Im not a fan of star wars and I didn't see half of the movies but this game was the one of the best side scrollers imo, you can play with all of the famous characters, the shooting elements were fun and the difficulty was not so hard, the levels were well created and there were some flying on planes action which was great.
I don't remember if I ever finished the game or not but I remember going through most of the game levels.
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