Evening Reading
by Nick Breckon, Sep 18, 2009 5:07pm PDTLooks like our severs got tipped over for a few minutes earlier today. And now the League of Legends servers are down. What a terrible Friday for internet-enabled time wasting.
News:
- First footage of The Witcher 2
- Valve responds to Left 4 Dead Australia ban
- BioShock 2 surfacing in February 2010
- A punky APB trailer
- Need for Speed Shift PC demo released
Chatty: Diablo III, Dragon's Dogma
FileShack: Unity of Command, Skyjacker
Daily Filter: Planetside 2, Deadlight
Weekend PC digital deals: strategy-o-rama
38 Studios, Harry Potter Kinect - Shacknews Daily: May 25, 2012
I really want to like HoN, just like I really wanted to like DotA back in the day, but I just can't get into it. I play a strength hero that's supposed to be a tank, and I still die in under a second to intelligence heroes well below my level sometimes. I like for there to be identifiable and predictable systems to learn in a game, and I just don't understand HoN.
I'm going to explain the kind of hero I want to play, and I want someone to tell me what hero represents that playstyle, as well as possibly some tips and items he needs...then I'm going to play the shit out of that hero until I know him up and down.
I want a hero that can destroy towers easily. I don't care about carrying, I want to push. My idea of winning is pushing territory. I would like some self defense mechanisms to GET AWAY from other heroes when I need to. I don't mind sacrificing a little push ability to be able to avert an attack on me.
Go Shack.
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Probably going to get this for some co-op (on 360) and that's the one thing we were still wondering about.
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Have I missed anything good?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFIYn515tyg
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I like Devildriver, Mastodon, Cavalera Conspiracy.. Any recommendations for me? Devildriver and Cavalera Conspiracy are pretty much as heavy as I go (they're pretty heavy..) so anything around there or less heavy are welcome!
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No. I didn't think so. mmmm
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Read reviews at your own peril! Spoilers!
IGN Video Review (9.5/10): http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14225971/uncharted-2/videos/uncharted2_vdr_091809.html
IGN Written Review (9.5/10): http://ps3.ign.com/articles/102/1026373p1.html
Games Radar (5/5): http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/uncharted-2-among-thieves/review/uncharted-2-among-thieves/a-2009091875511998094/g-200812159395546092
Gameblog.fr (5/5): http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=fr&js=y&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gameblog.fr%2Ftest_400_uncharted-2-among-thieves-playstation-3&sl=fr&tl=en&history_state0=
Official Playstation Magazine (21/20): http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/3921525452_b86bff4175_b.jpg
IGN Breakdown:
9.5 Presentation
Fantastic cutscenes tell a very good if not perfect story.
10 Graphics
Absolutely the best of the best these days. Your jaw will drop.
9.5 Sound
Great weapon effects, fantastic voice acting and a mostly brilliant (though sometimes overdone) soundtrack.
9.5 Gameplay
Great gunplay, stealth works very well (mostly), the puzzles are rewarding and, maybe even best of all, a killer online component.
9.5 Lasting Appeal
The game is give or take about 10 hours in length, which feels right, but then there's the multiplayer. Yes, you will be hooked.
E3 Awards
Game Critics Awards: “Best of Show†“Best Console Game†“Best Action/Adventure Gameâ€
GameSpot: “Best Graphics†“Best PS3 Gameâ€
Gametrailers: “Best Graphics†“Best Third Person Shooterâ€
1UP: “Best Of Show†“Best PS3 Gameâ€
Crispy Gamer: “Best PS3 Gameâ€
IGN: “PS3 Game of Show†“Best PS3 Action Game†“Best Graphics Technology†“Best PS3 Multiplayer Experienceâ€
G4 Tech TV: “X-Play’s Game of Show†“Best PS3 Gameâ€
GamePro: “Best of E3â€
GameSpy: “PS3 Game of Showâ€
Platform Nation: “Game of Show†“Best Console Game†“Best Action/Adventure Gameâ€
Yahoo! Games: “Best of E3 2009â€
411 Mania: “Best Action/PS3 Gameâ€
GamesRadar: “Most Surprisingly Awesome Demoâ€
GOONL!NE Games: “Best PS3 Gameâ€
Amazing IGN Screenshots:
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/102/1026373/uncharted-2-among-thieves-20090918014140618.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/102/1026373/uncharted-2-among-thieves-20090918014138603.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/102/1026373/uncharted-2-among-thieves-20090918014146524.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/102/1026373/uncharted-2-among-thieves-20090918014128134.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/102/1026373/uncharted-2-among-thieves-20090918014148837.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/102/1026373/uncharted-2-among-thieves-20090918014135822.jpg
Official Trailers:
E3 09: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-uncharted-2/50366
GC 09: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gc-09-uncharted-2/54369
Official sample of Uncharted 2's Original Score: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUkJh1lzfGY
Composed by Greg Edmonson at the Skywalker Ranch.
Graphics compared to Uncharted 1:
Uncharted 1: http://www.vertigogaming.net/HUD/un1.jpg
Uncharted 2: http://www.vertigogaming.net/HUD/un2.jpg
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http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/09/18/7-great-ways-to-get-windows-7-cheap-or-even-free/
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How the hell do you stop chrome from giving you suggestions as you type something in the address / search bar ? This just started happening the other day and I have no clue what caused it, maybe chrome updated.
In Chrome Options I've got "Use suggestion service ... " un-ticked but it's still giving suggestions. Any ideas ? Thanks
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http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2009/09/17/lapin.crazy.world.records.cnn
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From Edmund McMillen, who created Gish, Meat Boy ( http://armorgames.com/play/2388/meat-boy ), and most recently Spewer ( http://www.kongregate.com/games/2DArray/spewer/ ) comes...
Time Fcuk -- http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/511754
This is at the heart a 2D physics-puzzler-platformer that has some great presentation and works up to the messy multiple overlapping planes of existence that interact and try to kill you at the end.
flashgametag
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The Office - Funny
Parks and Recreation - Funny (though shackers prefer Better Off Ted to this series for some reason)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Funny
Fringe - Great
Project Runway - Annoying
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The website made a doodie, please confirm?
http://shugashackguild.com/forum/
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I was in a hurry and forgot to brush my teeth before work a couple days ago. Fortunately I work nights with one other person so I didn't have to worry about knocking anyone over with dragon breath. Got home, brushed my teeth a little more thoroughly since they were gross, and was rewarded with a mouthful of blood. While the blood seems to have been a one-time thing, my gums are really sore and enflamed. Hurts to brush, really hurts to rinse, hurts to eat. I guess it's time for a looong overdue visit to ye olde dentist. Ugh.
I guess the silver lining is that if my teeth fall out I can give better blowjobs. :(
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photography mens
is there a name for this style of colour correction? i see alot of photos having the look of the first one in documentary style shoots and the 2nd/3rd pic, this sort of colour style i see alot in wedding/engagement pics. The muted, tinted look. anywhere online where there's tutorials for getting your photos to look like that?
http://photofile.ru/photo/star-dreamer/3080813/xlarge/101446879.jpg
http://www.evrimicoz.com/Blog/Portraits/portland-engagement-photos-01.jpg
http://zinkedesign.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/picture-9.png?w=450&h=349
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After our misadventures with plumbing earlier this week ( http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=20926789#itemanchor_20926789 ), we now have an electrical problem with our dishwasher, so that's going to have to get replaced, too. However after blowing $800 this week to upgrade the faucets and replace the main valve, I'm going to have to get something cheap and put it on credit. I spent a little time reading a recent article on Consumer Reports for dishwashers and found two budget dishwashers that they recommended and which would probably be an improvement over the one we had anyway.
The two that they recommended are: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xhc/R-100604456/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 ($300 at Home Depot)
and
http://www.consumersearch.com/dishwasher-reviews/whirlpool-du1055xtvq ($350 at Sears)
They both seem to stack up pretty evenly and the price difference is negligible. I think we get free installation from Home Depot, who only offer the Amana dishwasher. Obviously, we'll try to look at both before we buy, but I was wondering if anyone else had any dishwasher buying experiences or recommendations (either the ones I linked or any others that are under $400) before I lay down another chunk of change.
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So, it seems several of us are playing D&D Online, either with friends or alone. The issue seems to be that we are spread out across different servers, mainly Sorlanu and Cannith.
If there's anyone else out there playing, can you chime in? The game actually seems to be a bit of fun and it would be nice to set up a Shack guild on one of the servers.
Also, please note that the game is free to play, so if you want to try it out, just download and go!
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http://sdmobile.livejournal.com/
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CAN SUCK A BAG OF DICKS
FUCK, I just want to see how much PTO I have.
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http://www.threadless.com/submission/230841/Save_the_earth_pollute_the_moon
Every vote helps and if you could check that little "I'd buy this as a tee" check box that would be amazing!
Thank you so much!
This has been shill post 3 out of 5.
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Since Saturday is Talk Like a Pirate Day, we're using it as an excuse to give away the first episode of Tales of Monkey Island for free. If you've been on the fence about checking out the new Monkey Island game we've been making at Telltale, well, it's free for a little bit here, so check it out.
http://www.telltalegames.com/playlikeapirate
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00m3z1f
I want to watch Eddie Izzard's last video diary for his 43 marathons in 51 days thing he did but it's blocked in the states.
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http://www.aintitcool.com/node/42259
I was kind of hoping for something that had tons of action but tackled issues like in Rambo 4. This sounds terrible, but Sylvester Stallone has been on a roll lately so maybe it will be ok.
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http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.php
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