Now the platforming side of the game
is very well
done, I really enjoyed it, the small cutscenes are filled with
excellent narrations
as you go about your tasks of pulling levers, moving objects around
and generally
running and jumping about and the pure scale of the game’s levels is
excellent,
it is however let down by a number of annoyances during
gameplay.
For those of us who have played Max
Payne before,
you'll already know the drill as not a great deal has changed in
this sequel, which
isn't a bad thing as the game aims to be as fun and action packed
as possible. There
were not many problems with the first game anyway, so why change
something that
isn't broken in the first place. The few niggles that were in the
original game
have just about been ironed out.
ActiveXbox.com: Grabbed By The Ghoulies (Xbox) - Review
ActiveXbox.com: Grabbed By The Ghoulies (Xbox) - Review12/04/2003 03:40 PM I
have posted up my
review of the first Rare title on the Xbox - Grabbed By The
Ghoulies. Here is
a snippet from the review:
Now then, Grabbed by the Ghoulies is
quite a simple
game, but then again it is a title that is aimed toward the younger
generation,
so i guess that is far. But just because kids are likely to be playing
this, doesn't
mean you should make it overly simplistic. You control the movement of
your character
with the left thumbstick. The kicking and punching with the right
thumbstick (pressing
the various directions does a different move each time. The top left
and right trigger
direct the camera.
ActiveXbox.com: Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon (Xbox) - Review
ActiveXbox.com: Microsoft Xbox Released Titles List - Updated
ActiveXbox.com: Microsoft Xbox Released Titles List - Updated03/30/2005 01:22 AM Brian has so kindly added to the Xbox titles list all the titles that
have been released in the past view months, which is alot. The list
includes title, genre, publisher/developer and if it was reviewed or
not. Check it out. Please comment below if we missed any and we will
be sure to add it.
ActiveXbox.com: Upcoming Xbox Games Screenshots01/09/2004 09:57 PM We have posted screenshots that Microsoft released at CES 2004 of
Project Gotham Racing 2, NFL Street, and Sonic Heroes. Check it out.
ActiveXbox.com: Xbox Released Titles List - Updated
ActiveXbox.com: Xbox Released Titles List - Updated01/04/2004 10:53 PM Brian has added over hundred new titles to the Xbox Released Titles
list. The list includes the release date, if we reviewed them or not,
etc. Check it out!
ActiveXbox.com: Xbox Released Hardware List - Updated
ActiveXbox.com: Interview with Larry Hryb, Director of Programming: Xbox Live
ActiveXbox.com: Interview with Larry Hryb, Director of Programming: Xbox Live07/19/2004 11:14 PM We have recently had the chance to interview the Director of
Programming for Xbox Live, Larry Hryb. In the interview we discuss the
most popular games at Xbox Live, EA/Xbox Live, the Xbox Live Group,
and even how you could play J Allard on one of your favorite online
games. Here is an excerpt:
SMC's EZ-Stream Wireless Audio Adapter01/16/2004 10:57 AM A few months back SMC introduced their EZ-Stream Universal Wireless
Multimedia Receiver, which connects your PC to your stereo and
television over 802.11a and 802.11g...
Saitek Wireless Adapter for PlayStation Controllers
Okay, this on is a little
hard to follow, but it's worth it, so stick with me. Amazon has the
Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G router (the one that runs Linux that you can
flash with the magic firmware to make it do all sorts of interesting
tricks) bundled with a Wireless-G notebook card for $108 (there's a
"Better Together" link on the product page). If you buy both, you can
use the $10 rebate on both to save $20, then go on to qualify for a
$20 gift certificate on future Amazon shopping.
So basically you're getting a really nice, tinker-ready Wi-Fi
router for $68 with free shipping. Not a bad deal at all, but if you
still aren't seeing why this is a good deal, you probably wouldn't
want one in the first place.
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My laptop is welded to my hip, if I go someplace and leave my
mobile phone at the house I feel naked. Heck the other day I grabbed
the PDA, Cell Phone, and stupid me left the wallet at home.
(Priorities I guess) Well in 2001 shortly after 9-11 I was deployed to
a location that was in a communications black-out no phone, no e-mail,
no Net etc this continued for 78 days. Talk about a forced 12 step
plan those 78 days changed me completely. Life goes on without e-mail!
Is this a shocking statement. We all realize it is not truly practical
but it changed my perspective. So mow when I go on vacation I leave my
virtual office at the office and truly go on vacation. If you vacation
with your virtual office I challenge you to leave it at home next
time. You will come back refreshed and ready to read those 3000
e-mails you missed while you were gone. Oh and how did I catch up with
78 days of mail. Simple I deleted the whole batch. [Smart
Mobs]
Billmon's inability to keep up with the demands of
moderating comments in the face of a job, family and other
responsibilities is just one manifestation of a problem increasingly
faced by popular daily bloggers: burnout. While they enjoy what
they're doing, many find that keeping up with the pressures to post
regularly and to be sharp, witty and incisive is often too
much.
Wussies. Live to blog, blog to live...hold on a sec, I need to
change my catheter.
Blogger burnout?07/17/2004 09:40 AM Maybe I too am suffering from "blogger burnout" as 0xDECAFBAD posted
recently. ("Dork Funk" is a great title, by the...
Trailblazer or Burnout?
Trailblazer or Burnout?06/02/2004 11:52 AM The Wall Street Journal contends Nokia is off on a lark while CNET
sings the company's praises.
Ohhh boy this article hit the nail on the head and covers a aspect
of blogging that is dead center. This is close to post 3000 on this
site and sometimes reviewing mail the articles run together and you
just say the hell with it. In the past I have self imposed days off as
way to take a break. But it leaves me feeling guilty.
One thing is for sure my recovery time is winding down and I could
be back to my regular job in the next 10 days and that will definitely
affect my online time but it's good as it keeps the burnout light from
coming on. [Wired]
E-Mail Stress Disorder or Burnout?
E-Mail Stress Disorder or Burnout?05/12/2004 06:48 PM I think I have some sort of strange e-mail related disorder. Ever
since I stared reducing the volume of my daily mail feed I've become
even more sensitive to how much damned e-mail I get. It's weird.
E-mail seems like such a burden anymore. I have maybe 20 messages I've
been needing to reply to (down from hundreds) and it just seems like
such a chore. After I get home from work (where I still process a fair
amount of...
Burnout offers thrills aplenty
Burnout offers thrills aplenty09/17/2004 04:57 AM The third outing for the Burnout franchise offers jaw-dropping action
that is difficult to fault and perilously addictive.
Burnout offers racing with attitude
Burnout offers racing with attitude09/11/2004 03:47 AM The latest instalment of the Burnout gaming franchise offers a good
mix of speed and attitude.
Americans Feeling Birthday Burnout
Americans Feeling Birthday Burnout04/29/2004 07:10 PM Americans are tired of celebrating birthdays, and it's not because
they live in a society obsessed with staying young. According to a
recent survey by MarketFacts, the majority of Americans say their
birthday feels no different from any other day of the year, and a
third of those surveyed say their lack of enthusiasm stems from the
hassle of planning a party.1
The Best Revenge07/02/2004 11:16 PM Why the new iMacs will be successful no matter what they look like. By
Robert X. Cringely, PBS (via MyAppleMenu)
Revenge of the S..t
Revenge of the S..t06/06/2005 12:11 AM Saw Star Wars III. I
think that if you spliced episodes I, II and III together, you might
get a pretty decent movie. Just take the last half an hour from this
one - because no other bit in it deserves saving. The first third of
the movie is mostly boring - I yawned at the attempts to create
sense-of-wonder (you know guys, there's a thing called "too
much").
The middle part of the movie I mostly giggled through, much to the
annoyance of my fellow moviegoers, I'm sure.
The final third had a bit of the same feeling as the old saga, and
I had nearly a tear in my eye at one point. But still.
Star Wars III is kinda like going to a bad hamburger place: It's
crap food, and then you laugh at a poor waiter who drops a tray and
makes a mess, but their ice cream leaves a decent aftertaste.
Next time, I'll just have the ice cream, thanks.
The Art Of Revenge
The Art Of Revenge08/17/2004 09:33 PM A new Hyperspace image series has begun on StarWars.com allowing fans
to get an early look at the secrets behind Revenge of the Sith.
Hundreds of breathtaking and intriguing pieces of original art from
the art department will be spotlighted weekly beginning August 23.
Click on the thumbnail above for more details.
X2: Wolverine's Revenge
X2: Wolverine's Revenge12/05/2003 07:51 PM By Ken Newquist (Inside Mac Games via MyAppleMenu)
Premiere Gets Its Revenge This May04/06/2005 06:21 PM And so it begins. Time for Star Wars magazine cover collector’s
to start checking the racks on a daily basis. With the last movie
virtually on our doorsteps –hard to believe, isn’t it?-- magazines are
chomping at the bit to cover what will hopefully go down in history as
the best Star Wars episode ever. Leading the pack, as usual, is
Premiere, who will release a cover featuring Anakin that completes the
collection they started in 1999 with their four Episode I
covers. Click the thumbnail above for a sneak peek of next month’s
issue.
Revenge Of The Brick04/12/2005 11:35 AM Head over to Starwars.com for US broadcast news on this
mini-movie from LEGO. British fans should read this
story from March 21st before despairing.
Revenge of the Roomba
Revenge of the Roomba07/13/2004 03:41 PM The profesor sent us
this about the new and
improved Roomba robot vacuum cleaner: iRobot yesterday announced
some new versions of our Roomba line of robotic vacuums. Cool new
features include a recharging docking station and a dirt sensor, in
addition to many changes to make it a more solid product. For more
details see the iRobot
press release. According to their website, the new version also
includes a bigger dust bin that
holds three times as much as the old Roomba. I've also heard that
Roomba hackers may find
some interesting new changes inside too. But can it still be used to
deliver beer?
Murphy's Revenge!10/29/2003 01:14 AM The first rule of Murphy's Law is that you do not blog about Murphy's
Law while out of the country. Let me repeat that. The first rule of
Murphy's Law is that you do not blog about Murphy's Law while out of
the country. It's sort of like the most important rule of Happy Fun
Ball: Do Not Taunt Happy Fun Ball I apparently taunted Murphy. Here's
what happened... Three of us headed out a bit before lunch time to...
Neuroscience of revenge
Neuroscience of revenge08/31/2004 01:55 PM David Pescovitz:
Researchers at the University of Zurich have shown that revenge is,
well, sweet. Their experiment, described in Scientific American, was
based on a game where one player was given the opportunity to punish
another player for financially screwing him. PET scans revealed that
when a player contemplated revenge, his striatum, a "reward center" in
the brain, became energized.
This sort of causal relationship may explain why people
are willing to discipline a stranger even when there is no immediate
gain in it for them. "Emotions play a proactive as well as reactive
role," remarks Brian Knutson of Stanford University who penned an
accompanying commentary (to a paper about the study in the journal
Science). He notes that "passionate" forces may need to be included in
economic models because, as this research shows, “people show
systematic deviations from rationality."
Red Bull Revenge04/18/2005 02:36 PM Here are a few of the Star Wars Episode III Revenge Of The Sith
Red Bull Energy Drink cans exclusive to Thailand. This is only the
first set, as there will be a total of 25 different can designs with 5
different character toppers. Thanks to Atis for the news and photo.
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