Evening Reading
by Nick Breckon, Oct 01, 2009 5:30pm PDTSo many games to play, not enough time. And it's not even November. Thank goodness for those delays.
News:
- Zeno Clash coming to XBLA with co-op challenges
- Machinarium demo released
- Gabe Newell flying to Australia to meet modder
- Assassin's Creed 2 media stars Kristen Bell
- Risen PC demo released
Valve forms Overwatch for CS:GO community to police itself
Joe Danger racing to PC this year
Splinter Cell Blacklist co-op modes partially detailed
FIFA 14 on PC won't use Ignite engine
Ace Attorney Trilogy coming to iOS next week



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First is Zone Reclamation Project: http://metacognix.com/stlkrsoc/index.html
ZRP is basically a fan-made patch that fixes all kinds of bugs in the game. It tries to keep the "vanilla" SoC experience, although it does come with some optional mods that really add to the game without changing it too much (Repair mod, Quest overhaul, Freeplay, etc). It comes with a nifty modifier program that lets you tweak the game to your heart's content including turning the optional mods on and off. I can't recommend this mod enough, especially if it's your first playthrough.
Second is L.U.R.K: http://www.moddb.com/mods/lurk/
LURK is a really exciting new mod. It does what some thought was impossible; makes stealth work properly. You can actually sneak around without enemies magically seeing you, and using your knife wont automatically alert everyone within a mile radius. It also overhauls the graphics and many other aspects of the game. I've only played a little bit but it really seems to increase immersion. The author of this mod also worked on "STALKER Complete 2009," which a lot of you seemed to like.
Give them a try!
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Logitech? Razer?
Is there such a thing as a good bluetooth mouse?
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The other night I asked for some places to buy prints. I've been looking through them.
Here's what I am thinking
Maybe some classical art?
http://www.mfashop.com/14576101.html
http://www.mfashop.com/152432101.html
or Frank Lloyd Wright?
http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Wright:%20Falling%20Water_10451_10001_13049_-1_11508_11512_null_shop_
http://www.gallerynucleus.com sells some good stuff,
I love kazu kibuishi's art, http://www.gallerynucleus.com/detail/1341
Other art I liked:http://www.gallerynucleus.com/detail/6489
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http://www.canabalt.com/
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Where is my Monster Truck Madness 3?!?
"Carolina Crusher is doing it in the air (in DirectX 11)"
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On Thursday I notified them that I will be moving out first week of November. Because I'm breaking the lease 6 weeks early I will have to keep paying until they get someone else in.
Today (Friday here) I get a letter, dated as Wednesday notifying me that the rent is increasing as of the end of the lease. So this will essentially give them the right to advertise the place at a higher price than I'm paying now (which they're legally not allowed to do here).
It's pretty obvious they've falsely backdated the letter (I live about 2 blocks from their office). It's not a massive increase but it's a shifty move and I wont stand for it. How do I catch them out here?
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I have many but the first one that usually comes to mind is none other than Hans Gruber from Die Hard. Here is a summation of Hans I found on a movie blog:
Cold, calculating, classically educated and elegant, Gruber can quote Alexander one minute and shoot a Japanese CEO between the eyes the next; all while denigrating a bankrupt American culture that produces Rambo, Roy Rogers, and John McClane. But the expensive suits, education, and guns are a mask for one glaring contradiction: for all his refinement, Hans Gruber is just a simple thief.
Of course, I would argue that he is an exceptional thief (who could have moved up to kidnapping, as well). So many villains after him tried to follow his mold but Alan Rickman did it best!
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http://www.shackpics.com/files/cleverbot2JPG_b2in0jbzg4mnlv9rilwy.jpg
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Then you'll love this...
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2009/10/a-model-day-at-the-park/
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http://www.shackpics.com/files/CropperCapture1_yh0gfjix8n5t6rxzg3mf.png
That capture was taken while browsing the shack. It happens when FF is closed, too. This started happening a few days ago. It fucks up porn video playback and annoys the hell out of me.
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Search and join #5674899 password is w3rd .
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System Shock 2
I bought it when it first came out, having liked the demo, but didn't really play it till 2002-2003. I decided to give it another go this week and man, this is a true masterpiece.
IF YOU HAVE NEVER PLAYED SYSTEM SHOCK 2 DO NOT READ THE SPOILERS, get it and play it, its worth it ]r
This is what I loved :
1. I love the interface, I don't like the fact that in most games today you get bullets from a weapon just by running over it, or picking it up (Crysis, FarCry 2). It adds a shit ton of tension when you have to grab the gun, unload the clip and throw it away. I've gotten attacked by the shotgun grunts a few times because of this.
2. The audio logs. I know Doom III had them, and there has to be another game I can't remember, but it wasn't as scary. A lot of the audio logs in Doom III were cool, but they didn't have that "oh shit" creepyness that SS2 does. The audio logs when the doctor decides to make the women into cyborgs gave me chills. The one about Polito(Shodan) asking that my memory be erased even though I "volunteered" for the R-Grade cyber interface was great.
3. The ghosts. The other grunt with a cyber interface shooting himself in the head has stuck with me as one of the great gaming moments. I wasn't expecting it, and I respected him for his decision. Bronson having everyone executed on the fourth deck made me fucking hate her, but I understood her as I heard her side of the story (through the audio logs)
4. I'm so goddamn frail, even with armor. I'm playing on normal and I still get my ass handed to me on occasion. The cybrog assassins have killed me about 4 times because I wasn't prepared. I ran into an upgraded monkey, that shot pyrokynesis, and I couldn't take him down because the fucking fireball messed with my aim...he killed me. This make the game scary as hell
5. Weapons and how they handle. I've been running through the game with my psy-amp, my handgun and my shotgun. Its not like any other FPS where I'm a marksman with every weapon, I actually have to re-aim after every shot. My gun feels powerful and a little more real.
6. Tension. All of the points above add so much tension to the game. I actually walk in new areas because you never know who's around the corner.
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So I discovered recently (with the help of shack peoples) that if buy a MacBook Pro, I should get the matte version.
I checked on the interwebs to see what the fuss was all about.. And the Shack was right!!
So tonight I went to the mall and visited the stores of the 3 biggest most popular franchises... Guess what..
None of them have the the matte version. They're all carrying the glossy ones :(
The AppStore apparently sells them for 45 Eur extra, I guess I'll have to buy it online :(
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http://vimeo.com/6747788
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Is there anything like Trade Wars 2002, Barren Realms Elite or Legend of the Red Dragon?
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LOL, get it????
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LCARS here we come
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/02/apple-seeks-to-take-multitouch-where-its-never-been-before-in-n/
fucking awesome
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This movie looks pretty epic... it even says so on the rating screen!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/magnolia/redcliff/
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 is on it? Should I cop immediately?
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At the moment, I'm looking for one last video card for this PC before I move on and start building my own custom PC. And while I have enough for this card, I could really spend up to $175 but am considering saving money for something else instead (a WipEout HD machine).
The XFX GeForce 8600 GT in my PC now:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150258
What I'm looking to upgrade to is this EVGA GeForce 9600 GSO on sale for $69.99:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130509&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL100109&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL100109-_-VideoCards-_-LC2C-_-14130509
Would changing up for this provide enough of a performance increase? Or should I keep looking for better card?
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3916462173_e38a5a11bf_b.jpg
But dayum
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