Friday, March 25, 2011
Dragon Age Malevolence - Trailer (Live Action Fan Film)
Think you're a Hardcore Dragon Age fan? Apparently not Hardcore enough to make your own Live Action Dragon Age Short film with "Zero Budget" like Leo Kei Angelos, Inspired by the Game and Felicia Day's The Guild Webseries, the director mentions that "whole cast & crew utilized all our resources really well and worked our butts off to try and make it happen"
This is just a snippet, or so it seems... Looking forward to it, if there's more where this came from...
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Crysis 2 Video Review
Gamespot likes it... not without bugs, but fun and interesting nonetheless!!
Potential Spoiler Alert!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Trueroots - Why do we do this? *shakes head*
An ad by Tata's True Roots Calling Service... Hope no one takes this the wrong way though... Cute
http://genez.posterous.com emailFriday, March 18, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Fast Five: Official HD Trailer #2
Looks like this might take the Franchise back to where it was pretty darn good... Triple X versus The Rock.. almost sounds like a Wrestling event!!
More Captain Jack Sparrow, anyone??
Fujifilm Finepix X100 Hands-on Review
Heard all the stocks in Singapore got snapped up on the first day of the recent ITshow/fair & with the situation in Japan, the already acute shortage in supply is only gonna get worse... =(
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
'Super 8' Trailer
When you have Spielberg & JJ Abrams names tied to a project like this... the bar of expectation just seems that much higher, and this trailer seems to elude that perhaps they might be reaching to fulfil the expectations set.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Fate of the Galaxy Trailer - PAX East 2011
Damn Sith!! Dun they know they're supposed to yell "Fore!!" or something before knockin a Jawa into oblivion like that?!?
Friday, March 11, 2011
MyCrysis - Crysis 2 Weapon Focus - SCARAB
Welcome to the SCARAB Weapon Focus!
Today you're going to meet the SCAR's brother in arms, the SCARAB. With a full 200 rounds per minute faster firing rate than the SCAR, the SCARAB can put more rounds down range in a shorter amount of time with only a small compromise on long range accuracy. Tell us what you think in the comments below!
SCARAB:
Introduced in 2018 and manufactured by US-based Scrutch Industries, the SCARAB is a more compact, flat-top carbine variant of the SCAR assault rifle. Utilizing advanced rifle cartridges that are smaller than the previous 5.56mm rounds, the SCARAB offers increased ammunition storage per-magazine with zero impact on combat effectiveness. The SCARAB differs from the SCAR in its shorter barrel, which optimizes the weapon for close-quarter combat, and a higher cyclic rate of 900 rounds per minute compared to 700 on the SCAR.
Part of the Superior Combat Assault Rifle weapon family comprising the SCARAB, the larger SCAR assault rifle, and the SCARE sniper variant, the weapon is mainly used by US Special Forces. Recently, the SCARAB has also seen extensive deployment in the police and private sector. It is a valuable alternative to submachine guns, offering a compact design without sacrificing fire-power.
The weapon can mount a variety of attachments including a silencer, under barrel shotgun, and combat scopes, making it excel at closequarter combat while offering the versatility to adapt to new combat situations on the fly.
Previous Articles
via mycrysis.com
With a full 200 rounds per minute faster firing rate than the SCAR, the SCARAB can put more rounds down range in a shorter amount of time with only a small compromise on long range accuracy.
Yes please!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Crysis 2 Weapon Focus - X43 Mike
Welcome to the X43 Mike Weapon Focus!
For our 9th Weapon Focus article we're going to be stepping into some serious future-tech and taking a look at the "X-43 Mike". With this extremely powerful microwave weapon you can literally cook your enemies and light flammable materials on fire. Great for use against mulitple targets with a high rate of fire and damage but limited in range, this is one for the up close and really personal.
X-43 MIKE:
The X-43 Microwave Incendiary Klystron Emitter (MIKE) is a high-power experimental directed-energy weapon based around weaponized microwaves. Developed by CryNet Armories, the MIKE was derived from Active Denial Systems originally intended for non-lethal crowd dispersal. These weapons pacify targets by instantly heating the body’s water and fat molecules beneath the skin, causing incapacitating temporal pain.
Wavelength adjustments to the emitted microwave beam, along with a significant power boost, have turned the MIKE into an incredibly lethal weapon that could literally boil a human from the inside, set flammable objects on fire with continued exposure, and explode sealed objects containing liquids due to the increased pressure from steam building up inside.
The MIKE compensates for its limited range and high energy consumption with its sheer power. Thick metal shielding provides partial protection, but the MIKE’s microwave beam can easily penetrate body armor, car doors and storage tanks. In terms of practical usage, the MIKE is best described as “Flamethrower 2.0”. Both share the same battlefield role, but the microwave cannon uses advanced technology to bypass armor and attack from the inside instead of spraying a target with ignited flammable liquids.
Previous Articles
via mycrysis.com
Cook your opponents from the inside with Microwaves?!?! Heck yeah!!?!? Me Likey!!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Adama Edition Viper
Edward James Olmos shares a pic of the Adama edition viper..
Should be a Mk 2 if I'm not mistaken.. I'm hardly an expert in BSG though, so I might be wrong..
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Charlie Sheen's Rant v Darth Vader - SHEEN WARS Mashup
Don't really care much about this whole Charlie "Winning" Sheen fiasco...
but since you guys seem to enjoy it, check this out...
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Bounty Hunter Class Trailer
3rd times the Charm, I suppose.. this one should turn out ok on Buzz
7 Annoying Social Media Personality Disorders | Pushing Social
[A guest post from the talented Laura Click]
There is one thing that will make or break someone’s ability to be successful in social media.
No, it’s not smarts, strategy or writing skills (though, all of those things are immensely helpful).
It’s personality.
Your personality online determines whether or not someone will sign on to follow your tweets or read your posts. Just as in real life, your personality matters.
Think that’s brutal?
Consider your real life friendships. You choose who to hang out with people based on their interests, hobbies, and style. The same is true online.
You don’t have to appeal to everyone, but you DO have to appeal to someone.
But, there are some people and personalities who are universally unappealing online. And oftentimes, these offenders have no idea they’re guilty of some of the worst turn-offs on the social web.
So, who are these social miscreants? Let me introduce you.
The Diva
Divas are pretty easy to spot in social media circles. They are likely found bragging about their latest workout, charitable endeavor or achievement. Even worse, Divas like to retweet compliments about themselves so the whole wide world can know how smart, generous and beautiful they are.
If you are only going to talk about yourself, why should someone else want to follow along? Although a little bragging every now and then never hurt, social media shouldn’t be used as megaphone for sharing all of your positive traits.
The Hoarder
You know that show Hoarders? The one where people have an inability to let go of stuff? Well, there are people just like that online.
Social media hoarders have a complete mental hang-up with giving away anything of value. They want to keep all of their ideas and information to themselves. After all, it might be worth something and why should they give it away for free?
The entire idea of social media is sharing – information, ideas, tips and opinions. If you are just going to sit on your mountain of ideas, why even bother with social media?
The Used Car Salesman
People can sniff out a used car salesman from a mile away – mostly, because they love to bombard you with a steady stream of promotional messages.
You know the ones – ““Check out my post about how you can get a gagillion followers with this free tool!” or “Thanks for following! Check out my blog! Like me on facebook! Download my e-book!”
Essentially, used car salesmen are the new spammers of the social web.
The one-way onslaught of offers, deals and promos is the ultimate turnoff. If every tweet, blog post or email is an offer, don’t you think people will start to tune out?
The Corporate Spokesperson
An unlikely social media deviant, the corporate spokesperson can be just as offensive as a spammer. I think it’s perfectly fine for a PR person or spokesperson to use social media, but that doesn’t the blog or Twitter stream should become one gigantic press release.
No one likes corporate mumbo jumbo filled with words like “synergy” and “value-added”. Cut the crap. Each tweet doesn’t have to be a carefully crafted statement reinforcing the company’s mission. Lose the corporate jargon and start talking like a real human being if you want people to engage with you online.
The Wallflower
In high school, no one ever noticed the quiet guy in the corner who never opened his mouth. The same goes for social media.
If you just sit on the sidelines with your head down trying to stay out of the way, no one will notice you. Social media is about two way conversation. Join the conversation or don’t bother.
The Whiner
We’ve all had that really bad customer service experience that we want to tell all our friends about in retaliation. I’ve been there. But, you don’t want to be the constant complainer who only uses social media to rant about life’s frustrations.
Bottom line – think before you tweet, blog or post something on Facebook about your latest grievance. You don’t want negativity following you around online if you want to build an engaged community.
The Troll
Trolls can come in many shapes and sizes, but no matter how you cut it, they are just plain ugly. They are mean, spiteful and rude. Trolls go looking for trouble.
No one, and I mean no one, likes a troll.
Although debate and healthy discussion is welcomed online, there’s a big difference between disagreeing and being disagreeable. Trolls don’t get that. They like to throw stones just to get a rise out of people.
If you want to disagree with someone, go ahead. Just be kind about it. People will be more open to hearing what you have to say, and in the end, respect you more for it.
Be yourself and shine
So, how do you avoid turning into one of these social media deviants? Here are few tips:
Be yourself. Don’t think that you have to “become” someone different online. Have a personality, but make sure it’s authentically yours. Talk and interact like you normally would and you’ll be amazed at the results.
Be helpful. Don’t be shy about sharing your expertise or pointing people in the right direction. Just keep it in the frame of helping other people solve their problems instead of focusing on yourself.
Socialize. What makes social media unique is the ability to develop relationships with people you wouldn’t have had the opportunity to meet otherwise. So, strike up a conversation and get to know some of the people around you. Wonderful things happen when you do.
Spread the love. If you want to generate legions of raving fans, talk about other people. Build them up. Share their stuff. Retweet their posts. Online, sharers win.
Respond. Social media becomes much richer if you’re willing to engage in two-way conversation. If someone comments on your blog or replies to your tweet, talk back. If someone disagrees with you, engage in a healthy debate. The bottom line is that people are more likely to talk to you if they know you’re willing to talk back.
What are you doing to avoid becoming a social media deviant? Are there other deviants we should add to the list?
Which type are ya?!?
Friday, March 4, 2011
Star Wars: The Old Republic | News, Updates, Developer Blogs
Get on the wrong side of the wrong people, and you’ll find yourself pursued by a Bounty Hunter, the most dangerous professionals in the galaxy. Bounty Hunters do what it takes to cash in on their marks, utilizing the best in weapons and defensive technology to bring in the target – dead or alive. The technology your Bounty Hunter uses is up to you; choose to specialize in prototype shield and heavy armor technology to become an unstoppable Powertech, or spend those hard-earned credits on the most destructive arsenal available as a Mercenary.
There’s much more to the Bounty Hunter, and we’ve compiled all the details for you:
- Meet Mako, an orphaned computer slicing prodigy from Nar Shaddaa who can join your Bounty Hunter as a companion.
- Discover more about the Rattataki, a species with a violent history perfectly suited for Bounty Hunting.
- Tracking marks through the galaxy requires the perfect ship. The Kuat Drive Yards D5-Mantis Patrol Craft satisfies all the Bounty Hunters’s needs – speed, efficiency, and unstoppable firepower.
- Check out the new Bounty Hunter class video to see a Bounty Hunter in action, and hope that you’re never on the receiving end of this dangerous professional.
via swtor.com
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Crysis 2 Multiplayer Demo Briefing Trailer [HD]
Previously I was referring to the awesome vid at the start of the Demo... and Here it is... really cool huh?!?
Is it just me or does the "Cloak Engaged" voiceover really makes me feel kinda in Predator Mode
Dragon Age: Origins vs Sequel Graphics Comparison
Graphical comparison between Origins & the Sequel... seems better rendered, character animations are more fluid & effects are more pronounced. I'm more interested in the Story & gameplay though, honestly.. graphics are always a plus, but not the key element in such games for me..
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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