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Friday, December 01, 2006
Thursday, November 30, 2006
So this was amusing...I was at the doctor's a few weeks back and the only magazine there interesting at all was Blender. Beyonce Knowles told them that she created an alter ego named Sasha who she turns into whenever she's feeling doubtful about herself. A little Googling later on and I found the quote.
She says:
"When I feel uncomfortable about something, I tell myself, 'I'm Sasha, I'm a diva, I'm fierce, I can do it.' And then I can. Sometimes when Beyonce slips through, I'm like 'Hold up, come back!' Sasha protects me. It's a good way to keep sane."
Yes, creating imaginary characters in your head is definitely the best way to keep sane. I've got this dude named Clifford in my head. He tells me to cut people. Without him I don't know what I'd do. Maybe lead a normal life of not cutting people? Funk that. Clifford knows what's up! He's got my back and that's why he's my bestest friend in all the world.
She says:
"When I feel uncomfortable about something, I tell myself, 'I'm Sasha, I'm a diva, I'm fierce, I can do it.' And then I can. Sometimes when Beyonce slips through, I'm like 'Hold up, come back!' Sasha protects me. It's a good way to keep sane."
Yes, creating imaginary characters in your head is definitely the best way to keep sane. I've got this dude named Clifford in my head. He tells me to cut people. Without him I don't know what I'd do. Maybe lead a normal life of not cutting people? Funk that. Clifford knows what's up! He's got my back and that's why he's my bestest friend in all the world.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Wii Safety Precautions
"Hold the Wii Remote firmly and do not let go. Even while wearing the wrist strap, make sure you don't let go of the Wii Remote during game play and do not use excessive motion. For example, in Wii Sports bowling, the proper way to let go of the ball while bowling is to release the "B" button on the Wii Remote--DO NOT LET GO OF THE Wii REMOTE ITSELF. If you are having so much fun that you start perspiring, take a moment to dry your hands. If you use excessive motion and let go of the Wii Remote, the wrist strap may break and you could lose control of the Wii Remote. This could injure people nearby or cause damage to other objects."
Lol.
"Hold the Wii Remote firmly and do not let go. Even while wearing the wrist strap, make sure you don't let go of the Wii Remote during game play and do not use excessive motion. For example, in Wii Sports bowling, the proper way to let go of the ball while bowling is to release the "B" button on the Wii Remote--DO NOT LET GO OF THE Wii REMOTE ITSELF. If you are having so much fun that you start perspiring, take a moment to dry your hands. If you use excessive motion and let go of the Wii Remote, the wrist strap may break and you could lose control of the Wii Remote. This could injure people nearby or cause damage to other objects."
Lol.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
"Women talk almost three times as much as men, with the average woman chalking up 20,000 words in a day.
Women also speak more quickly, devote more brainpower to chit-chat - and actually get a buzz out of hearing their own voices, a new book suggests.
"And, if that wasn't enough, the simple act of talking triggers a flood of brain chemicals which give women a rush similar to that felt by heroin addicts when they get a high."
Somehow this isn't really news :P
Women also speak more quickly, devote more brainpower to chit-chat - and actually get a buzz out of hearing their own voices, a new book suggests.
"And, if that wasn't enough, the simple act of talking triggers a flood of brain chemicals which give women a rush similar to that felt by heroin addicts when they get a high."
Somehow this isn't really news :P
Monday, November 27, 2006
It was only a matter of time...
Wii Have A Problem Dot Com
So far, the Wiimote is responsible for 2 dead televisions, 1 ceiling fan, 2 walls, and 1 window.
Wii Have A Problem Dot Com
So far, the Wiimote is responsible for 2 dead televisions, 1 ceiling fan, 2 walls, and 1 window.
Even little kids can play Wii Sports Golf [well]. She obviously must have been watching Daddy since I don't think I knew how to take the Lord's name in vain when I was 5.
There is no way that this can keep happening.
Seriously are these kids like eating all their vitamins and shooting up 'roids? I've never ONCE lost control of my Wii controller.
Some people just know how to hang onto their Wii with a firm grip, and others we're learning....don't.
Seriously are these kids like eating all their vitamins and shooting up 'roids? I've never ONCE lost control of my Wii controller.
Some people just know how to hang onto their Wii with a firm grip, and others we're learning....don't.
A new statistic is out stating that roughly 10% of all PLAYSTATION 3's are on eBay. How's that for flooding an apathetic market? The buzz on the PS3 is not as justified as the Wii's.
I saw my cousin over the weekend and asked him what him and his friends are interested in. He said the PS3 sort of, but that it was way too expensive, no good games yet. He also mentioned that the Wii seemed like an upgraded Gamecube. Then again some other kids his age I've talked to state exactly the opposite. I'd be interested on a poll of peoples' real opinions.
Too bad no PS3's are actually being bought by gamers.
I saw my cousin over the weekend and asked him what him and his friends are interested in. He said the PS3 sort of, but that it was way too expensive, no good games yet. He also mentioned that the Wii seemed like an upgraded Gamecube. Then again some other kids his age I've talked to state exactly the opposite. I'd be interested on a poll of peoples' real opinions.
Too bad no PS3's are actually being bought by gamers.
So people are bitching about how difficult it is to play the Wii sometimes.
One girl likened it to "being more difficult than playing basketball."
Nintendo responds...A Nintendo PR rep said, "If people are finding themselves sore, they may need to exercise more."
OH SNAP. Get off your couches fatties. That or, you know, stop swinging the Wiimote like a katana.
No word yet on why teenage boys wrists are so strong and adapted to the Wii. Perhaps they have been playing with their Wiis the most.
Added OHSNAP points since the rep also stated:
"The Wii is not Jenny Craig and should not be viewed as such."
You know you're out of shape when a Nintendo PR rep tells you to hit the gym.
LOL
One girl likened it to "being more difficult than playing basketball."
Nintendo responds...A Nintendo PR rep said, "If people are finding themselves sore, they may need to exercise more."
OH SNAP. Get off your couches fatties. That or, you know, stop swinging the Wiimote like a katana.
No word yet on why teenage boys wrists are so strong and adapted to the Wii. Perhaps they have been playing with their Wiis the most.
Added OHSNAP points since the rep also stated:
"The Wii is not Jenny Craig and should not be viewed as such."
You know you're out of shape when a Nintendo PR rep tells you to hit the gym.
LOL
Curious how much of a difference the component cables make for Nintendo Wii?
Take a look for yourself!
Gizmodo's got you covered. These cables are in short short supply right now. Honestly Twilight Princess looks gorgeous even in it's medieval 480pness. Kotaku had an article up last week on how to make your own. Don't ever let anyone tell you geeks aren't smart , dedicated and fast when it comes to something really important ;P
Take a look for yourself!
Gizmodo's got you covered. These cables are in short short supply right now. Honestly Twilight Princess looks gorgeous even in it's medieval 480pness. Kotaku had an article up last week on how to make your own. Don't ever let anyone tell you geeks aren't smart , dedicated and fast when it comes to something really important ;P
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Soooo...all this gaming news and no story of my Wii Launch? Well it's time then.
Saturday I went out to watch the Rutgers game with friends. What a sore loss that was. The only plus side to it is that Syracuse University now stands a chance in hell! That's good...because we're literally last in the Big East. Oh what a difference our football and basketball teams have!
After the game ended, we headed to the Rutgers area to hang out at Kat and John's apartment. On the way around 10, Amar and I stopped by the local Target to gauge the line. (I had decided days before No Best Buy and No Target). I'd done my research the past week and decided we'd try the Wal-mart no one ever goes to in Whitehouse Station, blocks from where I work. There were about 30 people outside of Target, some campers and a big game of football going on in the parking lot.
We headed over to Katina and John's for some rousing Taboo, and later on stopped for some goodies. We got there around 2:30am, Amar had gotten spot 23 in line and I was 24. I had called this Wal-Mart that afternoon and found out they were getting 28-32 Wiis. They got exactly 28, which matched up to leaked launch numbers online as well.
We waited until 7am, when the store opened. They passed out paper tickets for systems. Bought my Wii, 2 extra Wiimotes and nun-chuks, Ray-Man, Trauma Center and Monkey Ball. Also picked up my preordered Zelda that evening at EB. Felt bad for the guys there, since it was one of my previous places of employment, and I've been through 2 console launches to know the nightmare they are.
Overall the launch was really enjoyable. It really was an experience. A kid or two brought a small tv, a PS2 and a Gamecube. Super Smash Brothers Melee was being played when we arrived. I played some Guitar Hero 2 while we waited. which surprisingly kept the fingers warm. It wasn't too cold until the actual store-opening time. Dawn was surprisingly much more chilly than the wee hours of the night
Most of the people were there to buy for their children or selves. 5 spots in line were sold from $35 up to $100. We knew there'd be at least 28 systems so these spots basically guaranteed a system. About 15 extra people stayed even after they knew they wouldn't get a system and picked up controllers/games. For all the newcomers at the end of the line or those who stayed and didn't score a system, I told them to go to the local CostCo, as they opened at 10am and were going to get systems as well. No one was camping out near there last night when we made our Target surveillance. The necessity of owning a CostCo membership actually weeds out a lot of younger gamers.
I was really surprised at the difference between this launch and the Playstation 3. That launch was insane with violence erupting countrywide. I think a big faction of that is that most of the PS3 campers were "mercenaries" in that they were just out to make a profit and sell the system. Hell there's nothing out for it anyway to warrant keeping it.
I played some on Sunday and Monday, all the games and started Zelda. I'm very impressed and I'm glad I did launch this year. Much more fun than just picking up my pre-ordered 360 last year!
The Nintendo crowd seemed much more apt to actually keep their systems and not turn a profit. The only profit I saw being made was selling line-spaces, and those were (mostly) from people who could wait to get theirs a few weeks down the road, and were happy with $35-100 extra dollars lining their pockets.
The guy who was first to buy a spot in line (11), intimated to me that even $100 would have been worth the smile on his son's face for his birthday this week. I straight-out told him he was a great father and that his kid was lucky to have him. Wii2006 was an experience for sure.
Saturday I went out to watch the Rutgers game with friends. What a sore loss that was. The only plus side to it is that Syracuse University now stands a chance in hell! That's good...because we're literally last in the Big East. Oh what a difference our football and basketball teams have!
After the game ended, we headed to the Rutgers area to hang out at Kat and John's apartment. On the way around 10, Amar and I stopped by the local Target to gauge the line. (I had decided days before No Best Buy and No Target). I'd done my research the past week and decided we'd try the Wal-mart no one ever goes to in Whitehouse Station, blocks from where I work. There were about 30 people outside of Target, some campers and a big game of football going on in the parking lot.
We headed over to Katina and John's for some rousing Taboo, and later on stopped for some goodies. We got there around 2:30am, Amar had gotten spot 23 in line and I was 24. I had called this Wal-Mart that afternoon and found out they were getting 28-32 Wiis. They got exactly 28, which matched up to leaked launch numbers online as well.
We waited until 7am, when the store opened. They passed out paper tickets for systems. Bought my Wii, 2 extra Wiimotes and nun-chuks, Ray-Man, Trauma Center and Monkey Ball. Also picked up my preordered Zelda that evening at EB. Felt bad for the guys there, since it was one of my previous places of employment, and I've been through 2 console launches to know the nightmare they are.
Overall the launch was really enjoyable. It really was an experience. A kid or two brought a small tv, a PS2 and a Gamecube. Super Smash Brothers Melee was being played when we arrived. I played some Guitar Hero 2 while we waited. which surprisingly kept the fingers warm. It wasn't too cold until the actual store-opening time. Dawn was surprisingly much more chilly than the wee hours of the night
Most of the people were there to buy for their children or selves. 5 spots in line were sold from $35 up to $100. We knew there'd be at least 28 systems so these spots basically guaranteed a system. About 15 extra people stayed even after they knew they wouldn't get a system and picked up controllers/games. For all the newcomers at the end of the line or those who stayed and didn't score a system, I told them to go to the local CostCo, as they opened at 10am and were going to get systems as well. No one was camping out near there last night when we made our Target surveillance. The necessity of owning a CostCo membership actually weeds out a lot of younger gamers.
I was really surprised at the difference between this launch and the Playstation 3. That launch was insane with violence erupting countrywide. I think a big faction of that is that most of the PS3 campers were "mercenaries" in that they were just out to make a profit and sell the system. Hell there's nothing out for it anyway to warrant keeping it.
I played some on Sunday and Monday, all the games and started Zelda. I'm very impressed and I'm glad I did launch this year. Much more fun than just picking up my pre-ordered 360 last year!
The Nintendo crowd seemed much more apt to actually keep their systems and not turn a profit. The only profit I saw being made was selling line-spaces, and those were (mostly) from people who could wait to get theirs a few weeks down the road, and were happy with $35-100 extra dollars lining their pockets.
The guy who was first to buy a spot in line (11), intimated to me that even $100 would have been worth the smile on his son's face for his birthday this week. I straight-out told him he was a great father and that his kid was lucky to have him. Wii2006 was an experience for sure.
Well idiocy continues! Wii + Gesticulatory people = dangerous. There have been 3 instances of people using their Wiimotes so ridiculously strong that they've snapped the connecting lanyard and flailed into TVs and a laptop LCD.
Laptop Shenanigans
And here's the redneck who smashed his tv first:
Way to kick it in Pele.
Laptop Shenanigans
And here's the redneck who smashed his tv first:
Way to kick it in Pele.
Oh my..it hurts so good! Cue the eBay scams!
This guy won an auction for 3 ORIGINAL Playstation systems. Do a quick search and you'll see you can net just one for as little as $20. How much did he pay?....almost a grand.
Ouchers.
This guy won an auction for 3 ORIGINAL Playstation systems. Do a quick search and you'll see you can net just one for as little as $20. How much did he pay?....almost a grand.
Ouchers.
Monday, November 20, 2006
HAHAHAHAH!
PS3 nosedive!
All the retards who bought the PS3 (likely 90% of them) with visions of dollar signs dancing in their heads, are not going to net as much as they thought. I knew this would happen.
Before it launched Playstation 3 was selling for $2,000 to $3,000. The most I saw was 5k. The day the console laucnhed, the average price of a PS3 on eBay was $2,900.
By Saturday the average was around $1,100.
PWNED!
PS3 nosedive!
All the retards who bought the PS3 (likely 90% of them) with visions of dollar signs dancing in their heads, are not going to net as much as they thought. I knew this would happen.
Before it launched Playstation 3 was selling for $2,000 to $3,000. The most I saw was 5k. The day the console laucnhed, the average price of a PS3 on eBay was $2,900.
By Saturday the average was around $1,100.
PWNED!
