The Scale of the Universe

Amazing site that gives you a real sense of size in the grand scheme of things.

Have a go at it after the break...

Google Glass Innards

I've been cautiously enthusiastic about Google Glass.
The benefit of visual integration is awesome, but the potential for privacy abuse is humongous as well.

At any rate, those who want a close encounter with Glass can read on for the most complete write-up of the insides of Glass.

Google Glass

CLOVER - Another Free Filemanager

As I'm not totally happy with Multi Commander (bugs with the column set, frequently not responding when switching from cable to wifi, keyboard not registering) I'm always on the lookout for alternatives.

So I'm gonna try out this one for now : CLOVER
Have a look at the top 2 lines here.

It's rather nifty in that it doesn't replace Explorer, it just adds tabs like Chrome and does it really smoothly (I think)
I'll update the post later to tell you if it's any good.
Click on for professional reviews and download links

Free PC and Web based games list

This looks like a good start if you're strapped for cash or want a quick Retro Fix!

Here are just a couple of highlights that I played in the haydays of CRPG's

Daggerfall Bethesda

Origin - Ultima IV

Click on for the complete list of freebies !

Space Hulk Revisited

Many gamers think the Alien games are the be all and end all of space (action) horror games.
But somewhere out there, in a cold dark place, there is another collossus, with roots in boardgaming and figurines, which lends itself really well to electronic gaming transformation.

And that collossus is SPACE HULK!

Sit back and enjoy an exclusive interview with the makers of this new turnbased incarnation...

The Defining games of 2012

Just finished this article and it's a great read. Take heed, this list isn't about the best games of last year. It's about the games that were special, each in their own way, good or bad.

Special mention must go to some games I knew nothing about like : Super Hexagon, Tokyo Jungle, FTL: Faster Than Light, and my personal favourite Incredipede

Check out a trailer here and ...

Take a look at the article and see if you agree...

Finally finished another little classic

Really glad I finished Zelda Phantom Hourglass. I'm not really impressed by the quality of games on my Note. Think I'm gonna stick to my DS for a while.
Y'All have a splendid New Year now!!!

Microsoft's new way to power?

Copying, imitation and more copying.
It's clear Microsoft wants to play with the new big guys on the block.
The only way to do this is to adapt to the new way of making money.
How?

a) Create an closed wall appstore without freedom of expression, just like Apple
b) Tie up all of its online services together and abuse the privacy of it's users, just like Google

Way to go! I suppose in a couple of years time, only Linux will be left for people who remember 'computing freedom'.

Go check out the individual articles after the break...

The Uber Cleaner

Recently I came across this impressive utility called Privazer.
It's the only serious competition for CCleaner and equally free.
Try it out if you want something that cleans even deeper than CCleaner (yeah, I know, this has the sound of some commercials ^_^).

Anyway, don't believe me, go check out a couple of reviews after the break...

Small Update

Hey everyone,

I was a lot less active again ever since I bought  myself this great new portable computer called :
...
da Galaxy Note.
Getting to know all the ins and outs of this smart(er than me) phone took some time, and hunting down and trying out interesting apps took the other half of my time ^_^

There's also ways to connect my Blog to Google+
I'll see what that can change to further my blogposts.

For now I'm very much enjoying the G-Note experience.
Check out the nice little extras it offers you :

Pinball 2.0 At Last

I just found some amazing stuff on the future of pinball, and it's called Hyperpin. It still looks a bit "experimental", especially to build the cabinet. But boy, do I wanna try one of these!

Check out the video below for an awesome glimpse of classic tables like Addams Family, Funhouse, Twilight Zone, etc. playable at home.

Then hit the links after the break to find out how to do it yourself using Hyperpin and Visual Pinball...

eNJoy

Steam Summer Sales

Yep, they're here. The greatest way to spend your rainy summer indoors.

If you're into digital game downloads that is.

Check out the different listings after the break and my personal favorites...

So many goodies and so little time :-(

Gamesave Manager a timesaver?

Came across this little utility today.
Looks good, maybe I'll use it when migrating to Windows 8 in a couple of years ;-)

Check out opinions and official link after the break...

iGoogle goes to the Google Graveyard

Just a little page I came across today.
Many people use iGoogle - well listen up : Google just announced the death of iGoogle.
I'm quite surprised, because I know a lot of people using this. I hope they reconsider.

In the meantime, check out the unofficial Google graveyard and the petition to stall the death of iGoogle.
All after the break.

How to opt out of targeted advertisements

I've read quite a few articles on tailored or targeted advertisements on the internet.

As I recall, some provided links to opt out here and there, and also giving advice on particular cookies to watch out for.

But the following article gives the real thing - 2 web pages that completely analyze your ad dependency and present a way to opt out of all these hyper-commercial data gathering monstrosities.

Here's my own score, which frankly got me more than a little spooked!

Go and test your own "degree of privacy breach" after the break.

XBOX 720 Leaked!

UPDATE - It's getting clearer by the day that this is a hoax

Well, I guess I'm fast enough this time.

Here is the link to the leaked technology paper on the XBOX 720.
Looking good for 299$ ;-)

Check out the very comprehensive discussion of what's inside after the break

Stats and more...

Hey everyone,

I've just passed 3000 unique viewers this weekend after about 1 year of blogging (and a 150 posts). A drop in the ocean called the Internet. But as this blog is something to amuse me and my closest friends, I never asked for more.
I've been quite inactive the last couple of months, though I've still followed most of the news (E3, Nvidia vs AMD, Intel vs AMD, Computex, Wii U, Samsung Galaxy III, Facebook IPO, new Apple stuff etc.). But by the time I could post it on my blog, it was already outdated and I suppose everybody has read about it by then.
So, I'll focus a bit more on the amazing articles I sometimes find online, such as these :

The most dangerous gamer : an in depth look at Jonathan Blow and his games Braid and The Witness

&

What Facebook knows (about us) - and what is it going to do with that ?

Hope you like these and come back for more!

Darksiders - the finishing story!

Darksiders rules, no really, it does.
This must be the best 3rd person action slash fest I've ever played. The storyline is somewhat confusing but great nonetheless, the characters are inspiring (in an asskicking way) and the artwork and action is second to none.

Here is the video of the end boss and animations  - enjoy!

And check out details on the soon to arrive sequel - Darksiders 2 - Death Lives ...

Back with a vengeance!

Finally some time to post again. And what better subject than the beloved Mechwarrior franchise?!

A lot has happened for Mechwarrior Online since my last post - GDC has come and gone and the forums look very lively. Go take a look at all the videos and artwork - it looks amazing!

For starters, check out the first gameplay video - it is brutal!

Then head over to the main course, after the break...

If Google were invented in the 80s ...

Only retro scene guyz will 'get' this (but I'm still LMAO!)

Watch the video after the break - if you're curious enuf  ^_^