25 August 2008
Cyber Spunky DLC FX - Only 800 points!
There are three things in this post.
The first thing is a review of the retina-melting Cyber FX visor:
The next thing is a rarity - something I didn't write and produce myself! I am pleased to present the charming adventures of Spunky, the Video Game Influenced Monkey:
The final thing... I've recently encountered "Downloadable content" (DLC) for the Xbox 360, specifically Namco's stuff for Soul Calibur IV. Currently a full half of it comprises of virtual maid's outfits with skimpy underwear, which they expect you to buy with real money (via the contrivance of Microsoft Points). I am not joking.
I was considering writing something about how utterly shit the vast majority of DLC is and how some publishers are crippling full-price releases as a result of it. But then I saw this article from UK Gaming site Peoww which sums up my thoughts almost exactly, and probably does it better than I would have done. Thanks, lads!
Thads.
The first thing is a review of the retina-melting Cyber FX visor:
The next thing is a rarity - something I didn't write and produce myself! I am pleased to present the charming adventures of Spunky, the Video Game Influenced Monkey:
The final thing... I've recently encountered "Downloadable content" (DLC) for the Xbox 360, specifically Namco's stuff for Soul Calibur IV. Currently a full half of it comprises of virtual maid's outfits with skimpy underwear, which they expect you to buy with real money (via the contrivance of Microsoft Points). I am not joking.
I was considering writing something about how utterly shit the vast majority of DLC is and how some publishers are crippling full-price releases as a result of it. But then I saw this article from UK Gaming site Peoww which sums up my thoughts almost exactly, and probably does it better than I would have done. Thanks, lads!
Thads.
17 August 2008
Sharp intake of breath over top row of teeth
I discovered a video review competition and decided to submit an entry. This features not only my first covert camera footage, but the first time I've feigned ignorance of basic plumbing techniques!
The guidelines stipulated that entries should be about 2 minutes long and that they shouldn't give much technical information. So I'll list the relevant information I left out here:
Incidentally, if you'd like to see the unedited covert plumber footage, I've stuck it up on Revver:
(No, I don't know why he fiddled with the plug when I asked if anything else needed doing.)
The guidelines stipulated that entries should be about 2 minutes long and that they shouldn't give much technical information. So I'll list the relevant information I left out here:
- The spy pen has 4gb storage space and is recognised as a removable drive by Windows.
- Theoretically, the pen could record an incredible 27 hours of footage before filling that space. But the internal, non-replaceable battery runs out after about an hour.
- It has no official name. No brand name is shown and therefore the manufacturer is unknown.
- I got it from Ebay. Check my auctions page for a useful link to find cheap ones.
- The pens are also available from various importers, but be prepared to pay MUCH more.
- Yes, it is also a working pen.
Incidentally, if you'd like to see the unedited covert plumber footage, I've stuck it up on Revver:
(No, I don't know why he fiddled with the plug when I asked if anything else needed doing.)
12 August 2008
The Jig is Up
Noseybonk returns back again!
What a cheeky scamp he is.
What a cheeky scamp he is.
27 July 2008
Compare, Contrast, Coagulate
Thinking of buying one of those tiny digital video recorders? Well, before you do, make sure you're fully informed by reading several professional reviews. And if you have any time left over watch this video!
I had real trouble uploading that to YouTube, which now seems to massacre the quality of the file format I was using. Even though it was fine last week.
Here's the extra bit, for people who like extra bits:
ALSO: A friend has started a webthing called Wish you weren't here - it satirises the current trend of Angry Journalists whilst making a point, and does it rather nicely. Point your clicking finger at it and see what you think. (Warning - it's definitely not suitable for kiddywinks, and you might want to think twice about reading it at work.)
I had real trouble uploading that to YouTube, which now seems to massacre the quality of the file format I was using. Even though it was fine last week.
Here's the extra bit, for people who like extra bits:
ALSO: A friend has started a webthing called Wish you weren't here - it satirises the current trend of Angry Journalists whilst making a point, and does it rather nicely. Point your clicking finger at it and see what you think. (Warning - it's definitely not suitable for kiddywinks, and you might want to think twice about reading it at work.)
18 July 2008
Informatique
DVD SURVEY HERE! PLEASE VOTE
There is much information to be disseminated via the medium of video. Here goes:
Wow, so many links in so little time! The layout of the site has been altered slightly to incorporate the extras in a less silly fashion.
Please vote on the DVD thing using the link above. It will help me immensely, as I need to work out how many of them to have produced. The DVD will feature all my reviews and personal animation-type things along with various exclusive extras and hidden bits (including some stuff I produced which I never uploaded anywhere as it was a bit 'risky'). There will be no director's commentary, I promise. Price will be about £8 / $20 / € 13 including postage.
Also, on the subject of auctions, I'll be starting to stick the stuff I've reviewed on Ebay in a few weeks. I need the cupboard space for my shattered dreams.
ANYWAY. Here's another video, showing footage of me which will actually be broadcast on Satellite TV!
Apparently the CURSE OF ASHEN has since struck XLeague.tv, and they've fired loads of people and have temporarily stopped producing programmes which aren't about "E-Sports". And as "E-Sports" has a potential UK audience of about 132 people, some of which are about to discover girls, it seems highly likely that putting their eggs in that basket will kill them off completely. The sillies.
There is much information to be disseminated via the medium of video. Here goes:
Wow, so many links in so little time! The layout of the site has been altered slightly to incorporate the extras in a less silly fashion.
Please vote on the DVD thing using the link above. It will help me immensely, as I need to work out how many of them to have produced. The DVD will feature all my reviews and personal animation-type things along with various exclusive extras and hidden bits (including some stuff I produced which I never uploaded anywhere as it was a bit 'risky'). There will be no director's commentary, I promise. Price will be about £8 / $20 / € 13 including postage.
Also, on the subject of auctions, I'll be starting to stick the stuff I've reviewed on Ebay in a few weeks. I need the cupboard space for my shattered dreams.
ANYWAY. Here's another video, showing footage of me which will actually be broadcast on Satellite TV!
Apparently the CURSE OF ASHEN has since struck XLeague.tv, and they've fired loads of people and have temporarily stopped producing programmes which aren't about "E-Sports". And as "E-Sports" has a potential UK audience of about 132 people, some of which are about to discover girls, it seems highly likely that putting their eggs in that basket will kill them off completely. The sillies.
