Hey everyone! Sorry I was gone I might be back for a while... ya I might be going from times to times so don't worry people!

For my welcome back, here is Welcome back- Mase song lyrics:

Welcome back, welcome back
Welcome back..

Weclome back (Oh! Oh!)
Yeah man, how you doin' (Come on, come on, come on)
You good? I know you like that (Yeah you good, you doin' good)
I know you like that (Oh!)
How long you been back man?
Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome back

I see the girls in the club, they gettin' wild for me
And all the pretty chicks all wanna smile at me
These rap cats man they all got they ****from me
And if I ever seen them then they probably bow to me
And when this beat - drop I know they gon' lean
World debut, I know they gon' fiend
Everything, Mississippi to the Palm Springs
Girls from brunettes down to blonde queens
These young boys don't know what a don mean
I'm just a bad boy gone clean
I'm the diamond chain choker, always remain sober
Don't drink liquor and all the games over
Need a plane, I explain it to my broker
Three bots in the hood top down, it ain't nova (My homie)
You know there's more man where that come from
Me and Kunta Love rollin' back to back in one

[Chorus]
See the names have all changed since I been around
But the game ain't the same since I left out
Ooh you know we need ya, ooh you know we need ya
Right here is where we need ya, right here is where we need ya
Welcome back..
Welcome back, welcome back, (You know you like that)Bethas back
Welcome back, welcome back, (You know you like that)Harlem's back
You know you like that
Welcome back, welcome back, (You know you like that)Betha's back
You know you like that
Welcome back, welcome back, (You know you like that)Harlem's back


See I rep the most high, still I'm the most fly
I win so much, they wanna know who I'm coached by
Everyday approached by chicks when I was on top
Wanna give me sosa, but I'm like don't try
I see the hisses and the disses when I go by
But see the misses on my wristses when I float by
Self control, and I can't tell you no lie
Tryin' to find a soulmate, you end up being SOUL TIED
I make my money man without the coca
Livin' vida without the loca
I'm down south so they show me country love
And I ain't even country thug
The people give me daps and hugs, so it must be love
And I love the country grub
It feel good to hear people singing welcome back
And I ain't even sellin' the track, cause I'm that Harlem cat

[Chorus x2]
See the names have all changed since I been around
But the game ain't the same since I left out
Ooh you know we need ya, ooh you know we need ya
Right here is where we need ya, right here is where we need ya
Welcome back..
Welcome back, welcome back, (You know you like that)Betha's back
Welcome back, welcome back, (You know you like that)Harlem's back
You know you like that
Welcome back, welcome back, (You know you like that)Betha's back
You know you like that
Welcome back, welcome back, (You know you like that)Harlem's back

Starting from level 10, each level I gain will be celebrated by a picture.

So this year in Our French class, ( I remind you that I go to a French school) we are studying Fairy Tales, and our teacher has given us homework to do. She will also give us more during the year. So, I will probably be posting them here for your pleasure! I am even translating it from French to English for you. So, count yourself lucky!

The task was to read the Famous fairy tale ''The little Red Riding hood'' And change the ending. So, I have changed it, and it was an epic win for my story when I read it to the class. Everyone where laughing their butts off and some almost died. So, Hopefully the same will happen to you.

Here is Charles Perrault's Version of the story (I will first post the ending so You can get to my version faster, and for those who have never heard of the story, I will post the full version after.):

Charles Perrault Ending of the Red Riding hood:

The wolf, seeing her come in, said to her, hiding himself under the bedclothes, "Put the cake and the little pot of butter upon the stool, and come get into bed with me."

Little Red Riding Hood took off her clothes and got into bed. She was greatly amazed to see how her grandmother looked in her nightclothes, and said to her, "Grandmother, what big arms you have!"

"All the better to hug you with, my dear."

"Grandmother, what big legs you have!"

"All the better to run with, my child."

"Grandmother, what big ears you have!"

"All the better to hear with, my child."

"Grandmother, what big eyes you have!"

"All the better to see with, my child."

"Grandmother, what big teeth you have got!"

"All the better to eat you up with."

And, saying these words, this wicked wolf fell upon Little Red Riding Hood, and ate her all up.

My version Of the Ending of the Red Riding hood (again translated by me):

The wolf seeing her come in said to her: -Come and sleep with me deary!

The Little Red Riding Hood thought for a while. She asked herself Why she would go in bed with an old women. She was already 16 years old! Why couldn't she just sleep in her own bed? She would rather sleep on the floor then with a 125 year old dusty women who has never even shaved in her life.

The Little Red Riding hood looked closely at her grand-mothers nose.

-Grand-mma, iv'e never seen you with such big arms!

-It's to hug and kiss you better my little child!

-Yew! Kiss Me? Grand-mma! I'm sixteen years old!

-Yeeess... Like I always do!

-Why couldn't you do that when I was 5 years old! I was always asking for a kiss!

-Grand-mma! You have huge legs!

-Yes, I get to run faster with these! At least I wouldn't drop the Baton every second like they did this year at The Beijing Olypmpics!

-Grand-mma, since when can you walk? Remember the accident? You fell of a building! You were trying to prove to some kids that you were cool enough to join their gang! Your always in your bed since you don't have the money to buy a wheel chair! Why do you think you can't answer the door for anyone?

-Your wrong! Your Grand-mama is in very good shape! I took steroids and they gave me back my legs!

-And from where have you gotten your steroids?

-Well, darling, I know people!

-Grand-mma! You have huge ears!

-Their my new hearing aids! They made them so they could be shaped as ears. That way no one can laugh at me.

-Grand-mma, you don't even have any money, you don't have a car, and you live in the middle of the Boreal Forest! How could you ever have found a way to get these stuff?

-Ok, I can fly. I'm Batman!

-Grand-mma, for your information, Batman DOES NOT fly. He glides with his cape ok!??! Have you ever even seen the movie? Yes, Superman can fly, But NOT batman. Your getting on my nerves now!

-Grand-mma, You have huge eyes!

-It's to see Dr. Phil better on tv!

-What tv grand-mma?

-The new plasma tv I bought dear.

-Grand-mma, are you sure you can see? There is No tv!

-Sugercakes, It's a new kind of brand they invented, The '' Invisibilty Technology 3000'' plasma tv's!

-Grand-mma, You have huge teeth's! Hey, You lost your teeth's 50 years ago!

-They're my new dentures.

-Grandmma, WAKE UP! May I remind you that you live In THE middle of the Boreal Forest, without money, without a car, you can't even walk, you are deaf, and you have Mental problems! Your as retarted as a monkey trying to find a banana in his own butt hole! So, tell me this, How do you want to find all these things in a position as F***** up as your's?

-Ok, Ok, Let me explain it to you. I am The WereWolf-Man And I am going to eat you!

The Little Red Riding hood as resourceful as she is, took out her Black Berry from her purse, and dialed the 9-1-1.

-Hello, you have just called the 9-1-1, Is their an emergency?

-Yes! There is an Emergency! A huge Emergency! I am about to be eaten by a Fat WereWolf disguised as my grandmother! And I think He has eaten her!

-Is this a joke?

-No it's not a f****** Joke!

The 9-1-1 immediately hung up on her thinking she was a prankster and left her to be eating by The evil WereWolf. She had to think fast. Finally, she had an idea. She's so autonomous that she decided to call upon the Legendary ''WEBD'', Werewolf Eating Barbie Dolls, that she had reserved in her super-human powered body for one limited use.

The Little Red Riding hood started reciting the formula to the ritual of the summoning of the ''WEBD''.

-Unumatacoo fatacoo latacoo, Ratatatoo, Plapapatoo, Rikikitoo, Foulama de madalada, fwanfwan pwanpwan, ouchkititi!

Which said: In The name Of The Red Riding Hood, I call upon The ''WEBD'' to help me in my quest to defeat the evil Flesh eating Werewolf!

A flash of purple light appeared, followed by a wet fart. And the Werewolf Eating Barbie Dolls suddenly appeared from no where.

-Is there anything we can do for you Red Riding hood?

-Yes, Eat Him alive and do not leave a trace!

The Werewolf eating Barbie Dolls after hearing the demand of the Red Riding hood, attacked the evil Ware-wolf and ate him alive leaving no trace. And they disappeared forever. The Little Red Riding hood, knowing that the ''CSI'', the FBI and all of the secret agents in the world would come to investigate the crime scene, decided to destroy the evidence. She poured gas everywhere, lit a match and the house was set on fire.

One week later the Red Riding hood found a beautiful man and fell in love. She decided to marry him in Las-Vegas. She got pregnant and went for abortion sensing she wasn't ready. She got pregnant a second time and she had beautiful kids and lived happily ever after.

The end

And for all of you who have never heard of this story or need to be recapped on the story, here is the full version of Charles Perrault's Little Red Riding hood Fairy tale:

Charles Perrault Little Red riding hood:

Once upon a time there lived in a certain village a little country girl, the prettiest creature who was ever seen. Her mother was excessively fond of her; and her grandmother doted on her still more. This good woman had a little red riding hood made for her. It suited the girl so extremely well that everybody called her Little Red Riding Hood.

One day her mother, having made some cakes, said to her, "Go, my dear, and see how your grandmother is doing, for I hear she has been very ill. Take her a cake, and this little pot of butter."

Little Red Riding Hood set out immediately to go to her grandmother, who lived in another village.

As she was going through the wood, she met with a wolf, who had a very great mind to eat her up, but he dared not, because of some woodcutters working nearby in the forest. He asked her where she was going. The poor child, who did not know that it was dangerous to stay and talk to a wolf, said to him, "I am going to see my grandmother and carry her a cake and a little pot of butter from my mother."

"Does she live far off?" said the wolf

"Oh I say," answered Little Red Riding Hood; "it is beyond that mill you see there, at the first house in the village."

"Well," said the wolf, "and I'll go and see her too. I'll go this way and go you that, and we shall see who will be there first."

The wolf ran as fast as he could, taking the shortest path, and the little girl took a roundabout way, entertaining herself by gathering nuts, running after butterflies, and gathering bouquets of little flowers. It was not long before the wolf arrived at the old woman's house. He knocked at the door: tap, tap.

"Who's there?"

"Your grandchild, Little Red Riding Hood," replied the wolf, counterfeiting her voice; "who has brought you a cake and a little pot of butter sent you by mother."

The good grandmother, who was in bed, because she was somewhat ill, cried out, "Pull the bobbin, and the latch will go up."

The wolf pulled the bobbin, and the door opened, and then he immediately fell upon the good woman and ate her up in a moment, for it been more than three days since he had eaten. He then shut the door and got into the grandmother's bed, expecting Little Red Riding Hood, who came some time afterwards and knocked at the door: tap, tap.

"Who's there?"

Little Red Riding Hood, hearing the big voice of the wolf, was at first afraid; but believing her grandmother had a cold and was hoarse, answered, "It is your grandchild Little Red Riding Hood, who has brought you a cake and a little pot of butter mother sends you."

The wolf cried out to her, softening his voice as much as he could, "Pull the bobbin, and the latch will go up."

Little Red Riding Hood pulled the bobbin, and the door opened.

The wolf, seeing her come in, said to her, hiding himself under the bedclothes, "Put the cake and the little pot of butter upon the stool, and come get into bed with me."

Little Red Riding Hood took off her clothes and got into bed. She was greatly amazed to see how her grandmother looked in her nightclothes, and said to her, "Grandmother, what big arms you have!"

"All the better to hug you with, my dear."

"Grandmother, what big legs you have!"

"All the better to run with, my child."

"Grandmother, what big ears you have!"

"All the better to hear with, my child."

"Grandmother, what big eyes you have!"

"All the better to see with, my child."

"Grandmother, what big teeth you have got!"

"All the better to eat you up with."

And, saying these words, this wicked wolf fell upon Little Red Riding Hood, and ate her all up.

The end.

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So, Which has a better ending?

This is charlie.

This is ted and sophie.

This is Brodie.

This is one of our puppies.

This is saphire and silver-wings

This is our Little huskie puppie.

I might add more of my dogs on :D

It's time for today's funny pictures:

The African Highway and Transportation System...

Domino's: We Deliver Anywhere You Need Pizza...

The weird thing is that this isn't even her name; she just thought it would be cool to have some English words on her jersey.

Stay tuned for tomorrow!

Bobby Lee

Bobby Lee, a native of San Diego, was expected to follow in his father's footsteps running the family clothing store. But after stints in a local rock band and at the local community college, he was spotted by Frank Burns, the legendary manager of La Jolla's Comedy Store, and the rest, as they say, is history. Lee rapidly became an in-demand stand-up comic with his unique Korean American perspective and charismatic on-stage personality.

In 1995, comedian Pauly Shore spotted Lee on stage and asked him to open his act in Las Vegas. Lee subsequently met Paulie's mother, the celebrated owner of the Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore. He became a regular at the club and went on the road with comic Carlos Mencia.

Since joining MADtv in 1999, Lee has become a fan-favorite, known for his unique brand of pain-inducing, physical humor. He has created such memorable original characters as the comically confused film critic "Johnny Gan," the world's worst interpreter "Bae Sung;" and hapless warrior the Blind kung Fu Master." And audiences have loved his takes on such real-world figures as Connie Chung and North Korean President Kim Jong Il.

Lee's film credits include "Hardbreakers," "Kickin' It Old Skool," "Killer Pad" and "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle." On television Lee has appeared in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Mind of Mencia," and has performed stand-up on "Late Friday," "Premium Blend" and "The Tonight Show." He was also the host of this year's Asian Excellence Awards.

Lee lives in Los Angeles.

Nicole Parker

Nicole began studying sketch full time at Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, alongside Madtv alums such as Ike Barinholtz, Josh Meyers, and Jordan Peele. It was there that she created her impressions of Britney Spears, Ellen DeGeneres, and Celine Dion. She can be seen in the upcoming "Disaster Movie," as well as last year's "Meet the Spartans." In addition to her impressions, Nicole has created such characters as Pat Beth Le Montrose Monroe, and featured her singing abilities with "Disney Girl", and the morose folk singer Tori Mclaughlin. This is her 6th season on Madtv.

From Irvine, CA, Parker is a graduate of Indiana University.

Keegan-Michael Key

Keegan-Michael Key was a member of The Second City-Detroit Mainstage for almost four years, where he performed and wrote 11 revues. Following his stint in Detroit, Key joined The Second City, Etc. stage in Chicago, IL, where he wrote three shows. He is the founding member of the Planet Ant Theatre Company in Hamtramck, MI.

Key's film credits include "Mr. 3000," "Uncle Nino" and the independent film "Alleyball." His television credits include "Reno 911!" "I'm with Her," "ER" and "Filmfest 7," and he is the new host of "All New Planet's Funniest Animals." Key recently gained recognition as the hilarious valet in the GMC commercials aired during the 2008 NBA playoffs Key travels the country with the improv troupe The 313, performing with other Second City alumni. He is also the voice of color commentator "Gator Jones" on the video game "NFL Blitz Pro 2004."

Crista Flanagan

Flanagan's deadpan delivery and expert timing have endeared the MADtv audience with such characters as "Luann," the world's lamest stand-up comic; design star "Heidi Klum" and a krump-master dancer. Her acting has earned her roles on the new critically acclaimed AMC series "Mad Men," as well as "E.R.," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Practice." Her film credits include "Epic Movie," "Meet the Spartans," and the upcoming "Disaster Movie."

Originally from Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Flanagan has a Bachelor of Science in Theatre from the University of Evansville, Indiana and a Master of Fine Arts from UC Irvine.

Flanagan lives in Los Angeles.

Arden Myrin

Arden Myrin's credits span the full range of the entertainment world, from film to television to theater. The multi-talented actress has appeared in many feature films, including "Evan Almighty," "Kinsey," "Christmas with the Kranks," "Heart of the Beholder," "Dry Cycle," "Auto Focus," "Highway," "Bubble Boy," "What Women Want," "Deconstructing Harry," "The Imposters," "I Think I Do," "In & Out" and the upcoming films "The Lucky Ones" with Rachel McAdams and Tim Robbins, and "The Informant." with Matt Damon.

Myrin's television credits include guest roles on "Friends," "Reno 911!" "Gilmore Girls," and "Just Shoot Me!" among others. She has been a series regular on "On the Spot," "Working" and "The Royale."

Myrin performs improv regularly at IO West in Los Angeles. She has also done "The Rob and Arden Show" and "Straight Outta Lil' Compton" and has trained with the L.A. Comedy troupe "The Groundlings."

On MADtv she performs a variety of original characters and impersonations, including Project Runway's "Nina Garcia" and "Jillian Barberie." She is now becoming best known for her red-carpet antics as a fearless MADtv reporter, invading the awards shows and premieres of Hollywood, alarming and amusing celebrities of all kinds.

Myrin graduated with a degree in Theater from Colorado College and resides in Los Angeles.

Johnny Sanchez

Johnny Sanchez is a California native raised in the San Joaquin Valley. He has been performing in comedy clubs around America for years and is best known for his storytelling and inventive character scenarios.

Sanchez voiced "Lombardo" in the Oscar winning animated film "Happy Feet," alongside Robin Williams and Elijah Wood. He toured with Paul Rodriquez in "The Latin Kings of Comedy" tour and starred in his own half-hour special on Comedy Central. He will be returning for his second season on MadTV.

Sanchez lives in Los Angeles.

Erica Ash

Born and raised an Army brat, Erica Ash claims Atlanta, Georgia as her hometown. Her theater credits include "The Lion King" (Nala) and "Spamalot" (Lady of the Lake). Her movie credits include "Minano Ie" and "The First Date After". She was formerly a cast member of the cable series "The Big Gay Sketch Show."

Ash lives in Los Angeles.

Matt Braunger

Matt Braunger was raised in Portland, Oregon. An actor since childhood, Matt studied theatre in New York and improvisation in Chicago. Braunger has been featured at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal 2007, The Las Vegas Comedy Festival 2007, South By Southwest, and most recently won "Best Of The Fest" at the inaugural Rooftop Comedy Festival in Aspen. His television credits include "Pushing Daisies" and "Carpoolers"

Braunger lives in Los Angeles.

Eric Price

Eric Price is a Milwaukee Native. After high school Eric performed in and around the Milwaukee area in various theatres and found his home at ComedySportz Milwaukee. Eric was a full time employee there teaching improv and performing over 500 shows a year. Eric received his big break when he came out to LA and shot an episode of the cable series "Reno 911!"

Price lives in Los Angeles.

Lauren Pritchard

Lauren Pritchard studied improv at the SAK Theater in her hometown of Orlando, FL under teacher Wayne Brady. Pritchard is an alumnus of Disney's "Comedy Warehouse" and has performed with TheatreSports, ACME, iO West and ComedySportz. Pritchard has been featured in several television shows from "The Sarah Silverman Show," "Bill Maher," "Girlfriends," "World Cup Comedy" and "Strong Medicine."

Pritchard lives in Los Angeles.

Hwo are these people?

They are Mad tv!

The season premiere starts in 1h and 30 minutes!

I need to resolve my online problems... When I logged online on the wii, I could play for alot then suddenly, it disconnected me... Then i logged back on and after a while disconected me again... A message always appeared saying : You have been disconected from the network! (medal of honor 2 online wii)

Then I go to play on my ds, Go online, And same thing happens (this was on pokemon diamond trading) You have been disconnected from the network check your internet settings or somtin...

And now when I try to go online it says : Error 509394750985 (i don't know but there is this number...) And check your internet settings and blablabla ...

I have a rooter ... I don't know if this has to do with anything but the antenna is a little bit ripped ... my dad said it had nothing to do with that! I dunno...

I don't think I have a DSL And I don't know what it is ... but some people say i need that for online play... If I do is it high priced?

I have a laptop with wirelless netowrk... Soo I always go online with wirless i guess... But I used to be able to go online for a while and play and I always got disconneced... I tryed again it worked somtimes and somtimes not...Now I can't even go online because of the error code or somtin i dunno...

SOOOOO, It would be very cool if someone could help me resolve this problem beforeeeee The game comes out....

Hopefully someone will reply and help thanx!!

I tried to go online on wifi on my wii with SSBB, And this is what it said:

Wii Error Code: 50299 (and this is the confirmed error code the last one was just an example so mayby search on google or somtin...!)

Unable to connect to the internet. Comfirm the internet settings of the wii console.

Sooo, Does anyone have any suggestions for me or tell me what to do? Thx in advance!

No DLC planned for The Conduit, may be available in sequel

September 13th, 2008

Mini-update: I thought I'd transcribe the part about friend codes to make things clearer...

"We are working very closely with Nintendo. We're looking at some possibilities and some options. If we have to use friend codes, which, you know, we probably will...I'll just say that and make that admission right now...But we're going to make it as streamlined and as fast as possible...Every time Nintendo has come out with a new multiplayer game, which you'll notice, other than EA, Nintendo first-party games are the only ones that have multiplayer...Every time they've done that, there have been small improvements to the system and, you know, we're going to try and build up on that as well and work with them to make it even more improved than it has been in the past. I mean we definitely want gamers to know that we're not completely all hyped up about friend codes, especially in the first iterations of games that it was used in and we are definitely interested in getting the best online experience you can get. We're not by any means fans of friend codes...We're looking at every possible option we can possibly have to just get you guys online and playing games with friends as fast as possible."

"Folks have to realistically understand it's Nintendo's system, it's their console. We have to have their permission and their signoff for whatever we put into the game. And if friend codes are what it is, that's what it's gonna be..."

Rob Nicholls from High Voltage Software, in an audio interview with Nintendo Radio, revealed that there are no plans to make DLC available in The Conduit. It was explained that the decision was partially due to the fact that the Wii is very limited from a storage standpoint. However, Nicholls also added that although DLC will be absent from the first game, High Voltage would consider it for the sequel (most likely if Nintendo created a storage solution at that point.)

Here are some more important points from the interview, some of which we've heard about before:

- The Conduit's control scheme partially based on Metroid, Medal of Honor
- Gimmicky Wii waggle is limited because they didn't want to disrupt the pacing of the game - Other ideas concerning waggle are a "little more out there," might be considered for the sequel
- Trying to get a lot of "Oh my God" moments in the game, things you wouldn't expect
- If you want, you can pay attention to the story or just ignore it
- Definitely looking into WiiSpeak and MotionPlus - Will only incorporate them they aren't afterthoughts
- If the developers have to use friend codes (and they admit they will probably have to), they will make it as streamlined and fast as possible. Still looking at every possible option.
- 3 types of weapons: Alien weapons, human weapons, weapons you get from Trust
- Once again, can't do splitscreen with the graphics-level (Developers weren't trying to tick off gamers. Rendering has to be displayed with different angles two times.) Will look into it in the future. Looking into some types of co-op play. Possibly come up with a seperate co-op mode (not the story mode)
- Have not started a second Conduit. Sequel a part of negotiations with publisher.

What do you think of this? No DLC!?!

Interview with Eric Nofsinger (The Conduit, High Voltage Software)
08.09.2008 - Kastle
The Conduit is one of the most anticipated Wii titles at the time. First Person Shooter with conspiracy theories and space aliens is already praised by game medias. Graphically it has been called almost 360-matching title and the huge amount of features raised the expectations even higher. The lead designer Eric Nofsinger gave KonsoliFIN an interview, and the readers had a nice opportunity to ask few questions from Eric, too.

What is a typical day for you at High Voltage?

LOL, typically my days are full of meetings, trying to nail down all the details of an issue and get everyone on the same page, be it the way an enemy behaves or the music in a mission, etc. But this leaves the other designers free to actually work on the details, which in turn has given us the great game that we have so far.

There has been a great response from Wii gamers all over the world, after The Conduit development was revealed to the public. Did you expect that when you were starting to develop the game?

No expectations like that. We did hope that people would like our game but the sheer amount of praise and interest has been very gratifying... and scary. It's a lot to live up to, but we're trying.

The conspiracy-theory storyline with elements like "all-seeing eye" sounds fun! How the story came up, and are you familiar with David Icke's reptilian conspiracy theories?

LOL, our story has evolved just as the game has. We started with a lot more politics in the story, but dropped that in favor of concentrating on fewer characters. We also drew upon all sorts of conspiracy theories like Mr. Icke's. So yes, we are familiar with him and his work, among a host of others.

Was Wii the first platform that you had in mind for The Conduit?

Absolutely; we chose the Wii because the console is not being used to its full potential. We feel its control scheme is perfect for shooter gameplay; however there are few "good" FPS games out on the platform. Also, we know that the Wii is capable of much better graphics than most games on the console are using.

Can you tell some elements and features, that separates The Conduit from other FPS games available for other systems?

Well, the Wii has the unique motion-sensitive controls that make it the best platform for FPS games; this means we have weapons and gameplay that makes use of motions and movements that other games cannot. We also have some interesting puzzle-solving going on with our All Seeing Eye (ASE) device that allows players to reveal invisible hazards, secrets, and enemies. And last, but not least, its NOT set during World War II, LOL.

Will the story continue - any talks of a sequel yet?

There is talk of a sequel, but we won't know more about this until we finalize a deal with a publisher.

What is the main reason that game developers and publishers haven't put out more FPS games for Wii, in your opinion?

The main reason is probably the due to the success of casual games like WiiSports. That opened up a brand new market of gamers that didn't have the same level of expectations that hardcore gamers have. So publishers naturally saw a way to make some easy money, but unfortunately pushed aside the type of players that had sustained them for so long.

Do you plan to keep the Quantum3 Engine exclusively for High Voltage, and have there been an interest from other dev studios for it (especially the ones developing for Wii)?

A few have contacted us, yes. But we are not a middleware company, so there are no current plans to license the engine.

Since High Voltage is a pioneer of paying attention to this genre on Wii, we are already wondering and hoping if you have more titles coming up for Nintendo consoles (also for DS)?

We have other Wii titles in the works, absolutely.

What about your WiiWare titles?

Gyrostarr and VIP Casino Blackjack are already out and available. We are still working on Animales but aren't sure whether to make this another WiiWare game or maybe a full blown Wii title.

You allegedly said that "most of the games on the Wii look like crap" - could you recommend Wii titles for KonsoliFIN readers, that look great?

Well, we really like the ****of Super Mario Galaxy and of course, Metroid Prime 3 Corruption was very visually appealing. We also like Resident Evil 4, though that was a port from Gamecube.

Your first video game console and the most favorite, of all times?

Personally, my first video game console I ever played was the Nintendo 64. First I ever owned was an Xbox. But I would say my favorite is currently the Wii.

Finally: Here are some KonsoliFIN readers' questions concerning The Conduit:

How is the online play implemented in the game?

We have 16 player online, with the standard modes - Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag. We also hope to offer online LAN multiplayer.

Besides online-multiplayer mode, is there a split-screen local multiplayer or co-op modes available - and can you tell us more about the levels?

We unfortunately cannot do split screen as our graphics are too expensive. We have some possible co-op options we are looking into.

We have nine single player levels that cover all sorts of exciting areas in Washington D.C. For example, you'll get to fight at the White House, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Library of Congress.

Are there different difficulty levels to choose from - and how long the game will approximately be with the easiest setting?

Yes, we have three difficulty levels. We estimate about 8-10 hours of gameplay on the Normal setting, so a bit less perhaps on Easy.

Since the platform for The Conduit is Wii, people are expecting a lot from controls. Can you tell us something about how they work in the game?

We've worked long and hard on our controls, drawing from the success of games like Metroid Prime 3 and Medal of Honor Heroes. The biggest feature is that our controls are totally customizable. You can adjust sensitivity or bounding box sizes on the fly IN GAME, so you can immediately see how they feel. Also, we will let you remap your button layout, so you can put features on the control or motion that you want. We realize that every player is different and we want to embrace those differences.

When can you reveal the publisher?

Hopefully within two or three weeks.

Any plans of downloadable content?

No plans for downloadable content, as the storage capacity on the Wii is not that large. We'd rather you use that for our WiiWare titles, LOL!

Thank you a lot, any other message for gamers?

Just to say "Thank You" to all of you for your support and interest in our game. We always hope that what we do will reach people and it's very gratifying to know that we have. So thank you all!

So, Youre thoughts?

Here is three Hundred and thirty things I want to do before I die. I call it a bucket list!

1. Write a script for a TV show
2. Do stand-up comedy
3. Write a children's book
4. Go camping
5. Ride a gondola in Venice
6. Learn how to salsa dance
7. Host Saturday Night Live
8. Visit a Renaissance fair
9. See the Mona Lisa at the Louvre
10. Witness a solar eclipse

11. Run a marathon.
12. Learn archery.
13. Learn to play golf.
14. Join a bowling league.
15. Become a triathlete.
16. Swim across the English Channel.
17. Learn to ski.
18. Go canoeing or kayaking.
19. Take horseback riding lessons.
20. Take up fishing (or fly fishing)
21. Learn how to ice skate (or figure skate)
22. Learn how to roller blade.
23. Learn to water ski
24. Learn to sail.
25. Learn to play tennis.
26. Try fencing.
27. Participate in the Tour de France.

28. Become fluent in French.
29. Learn conversational Spanish.
30. Learn to say "hello" in 50 languages.
31. Learn sign language.
32. Learn Mandarin.
33. Learn Latin.
34. Choose a country and learn not only the language that is spoken there, but also study its customs, its cuisine, its art, and its history.

35. Karate

36. Kung Fu

37. JuJitsu

38. Tae Kwon Do

39. Judo

40. Aikido

41. Learn to play the piano.
42. Take signing lessons.
43. Learn to play the guitar.
44. Enroll in a belly dancing ****
45. Learn to tango.
46. Learn to yoddle.
47. Compose a song.
48. Release an album.
49. Join the church choir.
50. Learn to tap dance.
51. Learn to waltz.
52. Learn the foxtrot.
53. Form a band.

54. Ride in a hot air balloon
55. Go paragliding
56. Go sky diving
57. Go on a helicopter ride
58. Go scuba diving
59. Go snorkeling in a shipwreck
60. Swim with sharks
61. Ride a mechanical bull
62. Climb Mt. Everest
63. Fire walking
64. Experience weightlessness
65. Go bungee jumping
66. Go white water rafting
67. Drive a race car
68. Dive in a submarine
69. Fly in a blimp
70. Go rock climbing

72. Go Zorbing!

Natural Wonders I Want to See

73. The Grand Canyon
74. Victoria Falls (between Zambia and Zimbabwe)
75. Iguazu Falls (between Brazil and Argentina)
76. The Great Barrier Reef
77. The Galapagos Archipelago
78. The Northern Lights (the Aurora Borealis)
79. The Fjords of Norway
80. The Amazon Rainforest

Activities I Want to Participate In

81. Mardi Gras in New Orleans
82. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
83. Times Square on New Year's Day
84. Oktober Fest in Germany
85. See the Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC in full bloom

Monuments I Want to Visit

86. The Basilica di San Marco, Venice
87. St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican, Rome
88. The Acropolis in Greece
89. The Alhambra in Spain
90. Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
91. The Statues of Easter Island, Chile
92. Hagia Sophia, Turkey
93. Kiyomizu Temple in Japan
94. The Kremlin in Russia
95. The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
96. Stonehenge, United Kingdom
97. The Sydney Opera House, Australia
98. The Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, England

Cities I Want to See

99. Athens, Greece
100. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
101. Chicago, Illinois, USA
102. Beijing, China
103. Buenos Aires, Argentina
104. Berlin, Germany

Museums I Would Like to Visit

105. El Prado in Madrid, Spain
106. The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy
107. The Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia
108. The Louvre in Paris, France
109. Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, France
110. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA
111. The British Museum in London, England
112. The Tate Gallery in London, England
113. The Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Holland

114. Visit the Lascaux Caves in southwestern France (this cave complex contains some of the most remarkable paleolithic cave paintings in the world).
115. Visit the caves of Altamira located near Santilliana del Mar in Cantabria, Northern Spain (the paintings in these caves are the most exceptional evidence of Magdalénian culture--between 16,500 and 14,000 years ago--in southern Europe).
116. Visit the Chauvet Cave located in the Ardèche département, southern France.

117. Visit the Seven New Wonders of the World : 1. Machu Picchu, Peru
2. The Colisseum in Rome
3. Petra, Jordan
4. Christ Redeemer, Brazil
5. The Great Wall of China
6. Chichen Itza, Mexico
7. The Taj Mahal, India

118. Visit Dubrovnik, Croatia

119. Go to Disney World

120. See the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

121. Go to the Pike Place Market in Seattle

122. See Mount Rushmore

123. See the Empire State Building

124. Climb up the Statue of Liberty

125. Go to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA

126. Visit SeaWorld Florida, Orlando

127. Go to Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA

128. Visit Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

129. Visit all 50 of the United States

130. Ride the 10 Largest Roller Coasters in the World

131. Go on a cruise!

132. Swim in the largest swimming pool in the world, off the coast of Chile.

It's more than 1,000 yards long, covers 20 acres, has a 115-foot deep end, and holds 66 million gallons of water.

133. Learn to juggle.
134. Learn to read tarot cards or rhunes
135. Learn how to use a pogo stick.
136. Learn to play chess.
137. Learn to play poker (or bridge).
138. Learn to play pool.
139. Take up photography.
140. Learn to make pottery.
141. Learn to sculpt.
142. Take up astronomy.
143. Learn astrology.
144. Fly kites.
145. Learn how to perform magic tricks.

146. Make Mobiles (kinetic art)

147. Build a village around a model train layout.
148. Construct furniture.
149. Do woodworking.
150. Make stained glass windows.
151. Learn to make candles.
152. Make models of cars, ships or airplanes.
153. Learn to brew beer or make wine.
154. Take up gourmet cooking.
155. Paint - watercolors, oil, acrylics.
156. Grow prize-winning roses.

158. Learn to Draw

159. Beading
160. Calligraphy
161. Embroidery
162. Jewelry Making
163. Knitting
164. Quilting
165. Scrapbooking
166. Sewing
167. Crochet
168. Embroidery
169. Jewelry making
170. Paper Crafts (origami)
171. Quilting

172. Create mandalas.

"Read all of Dostoevsky's novels" (#173).

"Read all 100 books on my reading list" (#174).

"Read every novel that has won a Pulitzer Prize in the Fiction Category"(#175)

"Read the complete works of Shakespeare" (#176).

177. Finish high school
178. Get your GED
179. Get a college degree
180. Get a Masters
181. Get a PhD
182. Get into Med School
183. Pass the New York Bar
184. Get Certified as a Public Accountant
185. Get an MBA
186. Get Certified as a Financial Planner
187. Get into Harvard
188. Finish first in your ****br>189. Get into Juillard

190. Develop General Knowledge on Important Topics

191. Shake hands with Al Gore.
192. Meet Paris Hilton (or maybe party with Paris Hilton).
193. Meet David Beckham.
194. Meet Jennifer Lopez.
195. Meet the President of the United States.
196. Meet Hugh Hefner and the Girls Next Door (Holly, Bridget, and Kendra).
197. Meet Sofia Loren.
198. Meet Prince William (and/or Prince Harry).
199. Meet Donald Trump (and/or Ivanka Trump).
200. Meet Al Pacino.
201. Meet Brad Pitt (and/or Angelina Jolie)
202. Meet Martha Stewart

203. Be interviewed on Oprah.
204. Be Time Magazine's Person of the Year.
205. Be interviewed by Larry King.
206. Be listed as one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People"
207. Be on the cover of "Rolling Stone" Magazine
208. Have a street named after you.
209. Be one of CNN's Heroes (CNN's global search for everyday people changing the world).
210. Win a Nobel Prize
211. Receive a knighthood (or a damehood) from the Queen of England
212. Be elected to political office
213. Be inducted into a Hall of Fame
214. Be awarded a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame
215. Enter the Guinness Book of World Records

216. Make a difference in at least one person's life.
217. Build a Habitat for Humanity Home.
218. Join the Peace Corps.
219. Donate a million dollars to a charity of my choice (anonymously or not).
220. Make loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries through www.kiva.com.
221. Join a Big Brother, Big Sister Program.
222. Volunteer at a Homeless Shelter.
223. Donate blood.
224. Donate clothes you no longer use to a battered women's shelter.
225. Donate children's books to a hospital near your home.
226. Mentor someone at work.

227. Go Green

- bring reusable bags (canvas bags) to all markets and stores
- unplug the toaster, the coffee maker, the stereo, the television, and so on from the wall when not in use (standby power, also called vampire power, refers to the electric power consumed by these appliances while they are switched off or in a standby mode)
-- run the dishwasher only when it's full
-- buy organic and /or local food
-- grow potted herbs and tomatoes
-- use cloth napkins most of the time
-- use cloth dish towels (rather than paper towels) most of the time
-- use napkins and paper towels that are from recycled material (when not using cloth)
-- use toilet paper made from recycled material
-- walk to destinations whenever possible
-- drive less, make multi-purpose trips in car; drive using gas-saving tips
-- write on both sides of paper
-- conserve water
-- use the washing machine with full loads and line dry most of the laundry
-- buy energy star appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, and so on)
-- wash and reuse zip-loc bags
-- switch from incandescent to compact fluorescent light bulbs
-- according to a recent study, when compared to hand washing, the benefit of using a dishwasher it that it uses only half the energy, one-sixth of the water, and less soap, for similar results
-- fix drippy faucets
-- opt for quality over quantity in everything U buy
-- cut down on clutter

228. Get my article published in a magazine.

229. Write and publish a book.

For the uber ambitious: write a book that makes it to #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List.

230. Make a documentary film.

231. Create an online art gallery of my art work.

232. Set up a comic art portfolio on Flickr.

233. Check off Every Skill on Esquire's 75 Skills Every Man Should Master

234. If I were a Women: Check Off Every Skill on this List

235. American idol
236. a role in a movie
237. a Broadway play
238. a sitcom
239. the Apprentice
240. to be an extra in a film
241. the lead part in your community theatre's next play
242. a commercial
243. a rock band

244. Shop at Harrods
245. Charter a yacht
246. Vacation at Martha's Vineyard
247. Spend a week at a 5-star spa
248. Shop in Rodeo Drive
249. Go to an auction at Christie's or Sotheby's
250. Have "High Tea" at the Plaza Hotel in New York, or perhaps at Fortnum & Mason in London
251. Own a Rolls Royce or an Aston Martin
252. Become an art collector

254. Become a Wine Connoisseur

255. Invent something

263. Watch the 100 movies on my "100 movies I want to see list".

264. Watch the 10 Greatest American Movies of all Time

1. CITIZEN KANE
2. CASABLANCA
3. THE GODFATHER
4. GONE WITH THE WIND
5. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
6. THE WIZARD OF OZ
7. THE GRADUATE
8. ON THE WATERFRONT
9. SCHINDLER'S LIST
10. SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

265. Find the love of my life.
266. Get married.
267. Go on that honeymoon that keeps getting postponed.
268. Have a child.
269. Raise a happy and healthy child.
270. Create a home with an inviting, joyous, comfortable, loving atmosphere.

271. Start my Own Business

272. Create a web site

273. Start a blog (have it get to the Technorati top 1000)

274. Create a YouTube video

275. Web achievements 101: Things to do before you die

276. Swim with dolphins
277. Go whale-watching
278. See a platypus
279. See a koala bear
280. Visit the San Diego Zoo
281. Go on safari
282. Save a species from extinction.
283. Become a vegetarian
284. Adopt a pet from the animal shelter.
285. Milk a cow
286. Join "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals" (PETA)
287. Ride a camel
288. See gorillas in the wild in Uganda

289. Go bird watching in Panama.

290. Keep Seahorses

Seahorse Keeping

Imagine a creature with the head of a horse, the tail of a monkey, and a pouch like a kangaroo. The stunning beauty and the staggering diversity of animals to be found in and around the world's oceans often defies the imagination. It's interesting to...

291. Build a Pond in my Backyard

292. Grow Bonsai Trees

293. Grow Orchids

294. A ranch
295. A farmhouse
296. A penthouse on 5th Ave., New York
297. A house by the lake
298. A beach house
299. A house inspired by Japanese arquitecture
300. A Tuscan house
301. A Colonial House
302. A house with an inner courtyard
303. A house in the country

304. Create my Perfect Home Environment

Be a spectator at . . .

305. The Olympics
306. The World Cup
307. The Scala of Milan
308. An Armani fashion show
309. A Madonna concert
310. Wimbledon
311. A **** Cat Dolls Concert
312. Carnegie Hall
313. A Broadway Play
314. The Super Bowl
315. a session of the US Supreme Court
316. the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race
317. TED Talks: an annual conference in California which brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes).

318. Hide all the clocks in my house.
319. Tape a piece of paper over the TV screen with all of your ideas for new shows.
320. Spend the whole day reading magazines.
321. Drink the sunset.
322. Stop worrying.
323. Be ridiculous.
324. Get in the bathtub with candles and slices of mango and read a travel book; vicariously travel with the author.
325. Plant pots and pots of brightly colored flowers.

326. Celebrate Life Every Day

327. Visit the Wreckage of the Titanic Aboard a Submarine

328. Travel to the Moon With Virgin Galactic

329. Create a Photography Bucket List

330. Meet the Dalai Lama and/or the Pope

So, what's on your bucket list?