More pew pew
Do you still remember Contra? That run-and-gun shooting game? The new one is already available on the market for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Some of you might be wondering how does it perform. Yep, it’s still a 2D side scrolling game just like you see above with additional great anime-ish graphics that was developed from none other than that awesome Arc System Works. The people behind Guilty Gear and Blazblue series. Continue reading
The greatest hype of Sony Playstation 3. Ever since the announcement of PS3, people will always be expecting the franchise to be included as well during the launch just like it’s predecessor . But people only get the Prologue version to curb their satisfaction as the development of GT5 took years before it’s being released today. Well, let’s look into what the game provides.
The box
Inside the disc case
The Gran Turismo Magazine, full of moonrunes
The copy that I get to be tested today was actually preordered for the Japan version. So, the booklet is in Japanese. Unlike the prior versions, the game itself is already available in various languages including English, thanks to bluray’s huge space. While I hastily wanted to jump into a race as quickly as possible, I’ve encountered several stuffs that took awhile to be done. As soon as the game ran from the disc, the autopatcher loaded as there’s update for version 1.01 that has a size of 133mb. It’s not really a problem for my 4mbps connection but perhaps because of connection to the server, the download took quite a long time to be finished, around 40 minutes. That’s like 50~60kB/s wtf. As the download finishes, it started to apply the update for a couple of minutes and then the game restarted again… aaaaaaaaand it requires to be installed on the PS3 HDD. 8gb. The installation says 20 minutes. But, hell, it’s a lie. For 10 minutes it’s still showing ’20 minutes remaining’ while I waiting in despair. It actually took almost an hour to install the game. That’s almost 2 hours wasted for a start. Continue reading
Previously, I’ve been an ardent follower of PC Games. Following that post, there are still games not yet released for this year like Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3. Truly, I am still a PC gamer while being a console games fanatic at the same time. I choose to buy PS3 last time after some exclusive games that I like which are only available on it. Not really neglecting PC games though I can say, I am only interested with certain FPS and RTS games for PC gaming. Of course that games like Killzone 2 looks cool and nice in PS3 but I hate playing it with the DS3 controller. Xbox 360 controller might be better than Dualshock for PS3 in terms of playing FPS but I still hate playing it with such thing. Not only that, it’s stupid to play Red Alert 3 on consoles as well. Micromanagement is totally out of topic for consoles. In my office, there’s an Xbox 360 along with several games which included Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath. I tried playing the game and found it’s totally hard. Despite how cool the controller can do, it’s still better on keyboard and mouse. Good thing about console games is that the ease and quickness from booting the console up and play a game. Anyway, let me proceed to what I have in my mind for the upcoming games.
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey (PS3)
Tallyho!
Originally a WW2 aircraft combat simulation game for PC, IL-2 finally being made available for consoles. Being a fan of WW2 planes, I simply love the sound of propeller engines along with the upbringing of the original term of dogfight. Also, I am a little bit fanatical of German WW2 planes for their supreme quality and designs of their weaponry. Of course that modern jet fighters are fun to play with. But this new digital era shows us that things can get easier in aerial combat with simply computerized systems and button mashing. Birds of Prey presents playable authentic planes from Germany, Great Britain, United States and Soviet Russia along with historical air battles especially the epic Battle of Britain and Eastern Front. This game is also available for Xbox 360 and will be released on September 15.
Nya~n
I’ve been thinking of making a serious related post earlier but really not sure how to conclude the text well. Maybe I can finish it up later on. It’s not really something new but more just like a rant and some thoughts. Anyway, just let me proceed to my recent fanaticism. The picture above is Taokaka, a character in a fighting game of Blazblue: Calamity Trigger. She’s a catgirl from Kaka village. Yeah, after getting my Limited Edition copy of Blazblue from Sora, I’ve been playing it for some time, I guess. Well, I am playing Disgaea 3 as well (borrowed from Sora). My fondness of Taokaka is due to her voice when fighting and the combos are quite nice to be done too. Speaking of voice, her seiyuu is Chiwa Saito who also voice casting for Hitagi Senjogahara (another love of mine for this new season of animu) of Bakemonogatari and Raspberyl of Disgaea 3.
Perhaps Hitagi Senjogahara gallery after this? Until after I am getting enough pictures to display though :3
I bet some of you might be thinking of how big my underwear is, aye? Or rather pantsu if you prefer that way. Anyway, it’s about my bad habits in getting something I like. Something costs me money. The recent purchases of Comp Ace tankoubon and Megami Deluxe show how cruel the papers flew out of my pocket. It didn’t end there yet. I ordered lens for my Panasonic Lumix LX3 camera from a bulk order in LowYat.NET which was delivered to my house on Tuesday through PosLaju. From a third party lens maker, Pandabase, the package contained an adapter along with telephoto lens.
Example picture of the adapter attached on an LX3 (image taken from ClubSnap.com)
Telephoto lens attached along with an adapter to LX3 (image taken from FotoBestBuy)
They cost me around RM 233 along with the delivery fees (well, it’s imported from Hong Kong). Since it’s only 52mm lens, it’s not really that far like those DSLR but it’s an addition to the original zoom of LX3 itself (inb4 DSLR fags come in and saying stuffs). Apart from the stuffs for my camera, I purchased some games for my PS3 as well.
Metal Gear Solid 4, Little Big Planet, Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 and Burnout Paradise Ultimate Box
I bought MGS4 (RM 80), LBP (RM 80) and PES 2009 (RM 140) from my friends. Means, second-hands. Eventually I bought brand new package of Burnout Paradise for RM 140 in which I was also purchasing Silent Hill Homecoming (RM 90) for shah. Since all these games have already available on the market for sometime, I had to update all these games before started playing them. Meh, a lot of big updates and long downloading time. Looking back at these, Mein Gott. A lot of money were spent for such things. T^T
P/S: Shah, don’t forget to pay me back RM 90 of you SH:HC game and also that RM 30 of CF banner.
The seventh generation of console made by Sony named Playstation 3 made me further away from gaming on PC. Despite currently being concentrate on playing only one game, I have been dreaming about getting more games for my gaming console. Might be buying Resident Evil 5 after this (Sora keeps bugging me to get it quickly). Oh, I just finished playing Valkyria Chronicles few days ago. I was thinking of making a new post out of it in this blog but was busy with daily life. Overall I can say it was a good game. Great graphics, good story but a little bit short for somewhat RPG like this (the game indicator shows that I have played for almost 24 hours on the game itself and decent JRPGs are usually 40 hours and above). I heard there is DLC (downloadable content) for this game but I am not sure enough. I am still noob about PS3 stuffs >_<
Alicia says, "Roger!"
"Yosh!", said Isara, firmly.
Alicia and Isara want you to join Gallian Militia!
Next month will be the said animu of Valkyria Chronicles on Japan television (where someone will rip it, upload it on the net and then subbed). I might not amused with it’s directional arts but surely I will follow the animu anyway. That’s all for now. Short post is short.
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