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Final Fantasy XII Review - Is it the Best Yet?

frankeliot — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:22:04 +0000

Since the game has been out for a while now, I feel it's a good time to write a Final Fantasy XII review now that everyone has had time to get a full perspective of the game, and to play it through thoroughly. Most reviews are written around the release date; when the game has been rushed through or barely played. While these are a useful judge of the initial look and feel of the game, you receive very little real information about the replay value of the lasting appeal of a game. In a Final Fantasy XII review, these are two of the most important aspects (along with the gameplay). This review is perfect for anyone who has yet to play the game, or who has dabbled in playing it and never finished.

One of the main questions that we must also ask is "how does the game live up to today's standards?" as Final Fantasy XII was released on the PlayStation 2, and we are now on the PlayStation 3. Graphically, the game is slightly inferior to most PS3 games, but every Final Fantasy XII review will tell you that it hits the very pinnacle of PS2 graphics, while most current PS3 games haven't explored the full potential available to them, so the difference isn't as great as you might think.

In addition to great, smooth textures and a fully living, breathing world, the game employs a great musical score once again. Final Fantasy games are famous for their music, and despite not being composed by the now-legendary Nobou Uematsu, the game's music manages to capture the spirit of the game wonderfully.

The game is set in a neo-medieval world, and the first thing you'll notice is how different the gameplay is. In fact, this game could have quite easily been released under a different name, and nobody would have accused them of copying Square Enix - that's how different this game is to the previous efforts. The main difference is the lack of a world map that ties everything together. The battle system is also drastically different, and random battles are a thing of the past.

GTA San Andreas Review

frankeliot — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:20:13 +0000

When making Grant Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rockstar were given the almost impossible task of trying to improve two of the best games ever - GTA3 and GTA Vice City. They decided to go with a new theme for the game, which is set in the early 1990's, and a state in America where gangs rule the streets, and where you play a black gangster who's part of the 'Grove Street' crew.

The game is set in an imaginary West-Coast state, featuring 3 large cities. The 3 cities are based on Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas, and represent them fairly accurately, without going overboard. In this GTA San Andreas review I will attempt to give a detailed look into the game, as well as its strengths and weaknesses. First of all, the game's story is fantastic, and the characters are voice-acted brilliantly, so you're really sucked into the world.

The missions start with you - CJ, coming back for your mother's funeral, only to meet up with your brothers, before getting sucked back into the gang culture. You decide to help them out, and the first mission involved spray painting your gang's 'tag' on enemy turf, before escaping on a BMX bike. The first time I played this mission I was terrified that someone would see me spray painting, as all I had to protect myself with was a knife, and my enemies would all have guns! The game has a really nice learning curve and doesn't throw you in at the deep end.

No GTA San Andreas review would be complete without a look at the game's weapons, and there is a lot to look at. The game has more weapons than any of the previous games in the series, and it seems that every GTA San Andreas review has picked up on this.

Metal Gear Solid 4 Review - Get the Inside Scoop!

frankeliot — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:19:09 +0000

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (commonly referred to as MGS4), is the massively popular video game from Hideo Kojima, blending stealth, action, a supreme story, and intensity. In this Metal Gear Solid 4 review I will attempt to fairly and accurately sum up the game's strengths and weaknesses. Upon release, many critics revered the game as being technically flawless - which nobody can doubt. The graphics are the peak of anything that has been seen in this generation of gaming, and the game is completely glitch and bug-free.

Without giving too much of the plot away in this Metal Gear Solid 4 review, you start the game as 'Old Snake', who is the same Solid Snake from MGS1 and 2, and have been sent to a Middle-Eastern country because you have word that your half-brother, Liquid Snake is in attendance. During the opening scenes that are set in the near future, we learn that the world has become a sequence of wars, to the point where war has become a routine. With Otacon once again at his side, Snake sets off on a new adventure, with the aid of his octo-camo, which can change to suit the landscape, chameleon style, and the Mk II robot, which can be remote controlled by Snake.

The opening level is fantastic, and you'll find yourself drawn into gunfights and helping out the local Militia against the PMC troops. Doing so will earn you their admiration, and will allow you to pass through their bases unquestioned.

A Metal Gear Solid 4 review wouldn't be complete without a look into the boss fights. Meta Gear Sold games have a long history of fantastic boss battles, and this doesn't disappoint. On each level you'll be going up against a different one of the Mantis Elite Group. One resembles and octopus, and can turn invisible, one soars like a giant eagle, and fires off rockets, another is like a giant mechanical wolf with a rail gun attached to them, and the last is similar to Psycho Mantis from the first game, in that they float around and can control people. Overall, this game scores a 9/10 for me, since I feel the latter levels don't quite live up to the promise of the first two.

Bioshock Game - An Underwater Saga

frankeliot — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:17:41 +0000

The BioShock game is based on a storyline of the novel 'Atlas Shrugged', and spins around the geopolitical situations. The game is terrifying as it occurs in Rapture, the undersea, that deals with the narrator as the protagonist in this game. BioShock refers to the scientific experiments that were being transpired in Rapture and were left unknown to people.

The game presents a rare storyline that is exemplary having excellent audio and visuals, besides looking sensational. The graphics are above the expectations making this game look sensation while holding a nice frame rate, yet the zombie horror fest features plenty of twists and turns, besides the eerie sounds of girls while they hide is thrilling. The footsteps are loud and clear when the enemies are approaching and can be understood immediately, but the engrossing aspect is that when the narrator launches at his opponents an endless swarm of bees. The player can use lighting to hurl the enemies in water and also damage the adjacent adversaries, besides using a gun. The blend of bullets and expending magic presents an intriguing balance.

BioShock refers to be the first person shooter game having RPG elements taking place in an alternate version. A businessman created an undersea city called Rapture that offered an opportunity to advance humanity and to live free of the surface world problems. Jack lands in Rapture owing to his plane crash and begins to sort out the truth that is underlying in the city and its origins, besides dealing with ADAM cells, the frightening Big Daddies (genetically enhanced humans grafted to an armored diving suit) and mysterious little sisters. The storyline is engrossing and focuses on morality with unique endings such that everything is extremely emotional.

BioShock game deals with a steady yet sluggish Big Daddy, however, the players in the original game certainly are aware that the game deals with the concept that Rapture was established in the aim of founding a society that is unbound of government rules as well as religious moralities. Throughout the game BioShock, Big Daddy embarks on the unenviable mission of returning to Rapture and this is done successfully by investigating a series of kidnappings. The little sisters succeed in making the surface of the game, but are thieved and taken back to the Rapture depths to face the menace of Big Daddy.

FIFA Soccer 10 - Goal Scoring Tips

frankeliot — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:16:24 +0000

It is important to play the game FIFA Soccer 10 in an effective manner, and this can be done by following certain guidelines which will provide better opportunities to win the game. The ball should be in constant movement while making runs such that it gives better possession of the ball and facilitates accurate passing, thereby creating splendid scoring opportunities.

Making runs towards the opposite half is important, and ensuring there is always a player free enough to receive the ball is essential. Passing the ball to him can either cause a goal or an opportunity, since all it requires is a correct pass. However, it is best to lay-off the ball to a forward as they have a better probability for scoring, and a counter attack is expected while attacking continuously. For such situations, a good defense can be very helpful mainly because a good defense stops most opportunities. Dribbling and changing pace often confuses defenders, while counter attacking can be done in a flash with very little, but accurate passes.

Scoring forms the base of any soccer game, however there are some very important guidelines that can prove to be very useful for a player. Attacking implies that the player should be brought as close to the goal as possible so that the pressure is reduced and efficiency is ensured. Long-range shots are really tempting, but do not always make a goal and hence it is best to make use of a formation employing 2 strikers. Using a lone striker is never as effective as using 2 strikers, as with 2 strikers, a 1-2 pass (wall pass) can be easily made and it may result in easy goals. For goal scoring opportunities, the lobbed pass is the best option, and a lobbed ball is hard to block or intercept. If there is a player in the correct position, a lobbed ball can work out wonders, ensuring fruitful breakaways.

How to make a good design?

christainpaul — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:17:06 +0000

Everyone looks for some factors that can help in making a site interesting and meaningful. Therefore, innovative methods are taken into consideration before making a web design. Below are some simple artistic principles that should be followed while making a good design for the site.
Proximity - The related information should be placed in proximity to one another. The concept behind this principle is that it enables the viewer to mentally categorize the information easily. Viewers remember the organized information for a longer time and respond to it quickly.
Alignment - The page must be properly aligned which will create a sense of cohesiveness. The viewer will very well appreciate it. There should be a visual connection between the items of the page.

How to Download Games on a PSP for Free?

christainpaul — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:15:46 +0000

When you download games on a PSP, you don't have to worry about carrying around hundreds of PSP UMDs (Universal Media Discs). You are only limited by how much data your PSP memory stick can hold. Plus, by learning how to download games on a PSP, you get an opportunity to play innovative homebrew games.
A thriving community of enthusiasts develops applications that can be run on Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP). These games, often referred to as "homebrew," can be downloaded free.

Been a while.

fortheLOLZ — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:23:14 +0000

Ahh, it's been a while Dillon... A very long while.

Hi, i'm fortheLOLZ. (:

The Best Short Jokes

symondhelly — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:27:15 +0000

Below are some of the best short jokes ever, from the silly to the sophisticated.

Love thy neighbor all through the day... But first make sure her husband's away.

In the 1st year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. In the 2nd year, the woman speaks and the man listens. In the 3rd year, they both speak and the neighbors listen. A man tells his wife that a man is like a fine wine; he always gets better with age. The next day, she locks him in the wine cellar.

A husband says to his wife, "When I'm gone, you'll never find another man like me." The wife answers, "Why would I want another man like you?"

A husband tells his wife, "You know, our son got his brain from me." The wife says, "You're probably right. I still have mine with me."

Why did the monkey fall out of the tree? Because it was dead.

How do you keep a fool in suspense? "I'll tell you later."

Why was the blonde staring at a container of orange juice? Because it said, "concentrate."

A guy walks into a video store and says, "Can I have 'Batman Forever?'" And the store clerk says, "No, you have to bring it back tomorrow."

What's the difference between chopped liver and pea soup? Anyone can chop liver, but not everyone can pee soup.

Light can travel faster than sound. That is why some people appear bright until you hear them talk.

A patient says, "Doctor, I think I'm a bell." The doctor says, "Take these pills. If they don't work, give me a ring."

"Doctor, you have a patient here who thinks he's invisible." The doctor replies, "Tell him I can't see him."

"Doctor, I have a problem with my memory." The doctor asks, "When did it start?" The patient says, "When did what start?"

"Doctor, I feel like a pair of curtains." The doctor says, "Pull yourself together!"

A man calls emergency; "Come quickly," he says, "my little son swallowed a condom!" 5 minutes later, he calls back, "Its okay, I found another one."

Love Yourself and Love Others

symondhelly — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:21:33 +0000

All You Need is Love...

When John Lennon wrote this song in 1967, it was just one part of his passion to reach out with a universal message to the world. If you are mature enough to remember, the first British television broadcast of this song was in black and white. Charles Fillmore defined love as the pure essence of Being that binds together the whole human family.

Looks like these two visionaries were on the same page! Jesus gave us 2 great commandments: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." And "Love your neighbor as yourself." Love is probably the most beautiful of all God's attributes. Thankfully, God's love just is. We need do nothing to earn or deserve it. God loves each and every one of us just for the sake of loving. Love heals and harmonizes. Loves is not judgmental and sees only good.

So, I ask you, how exactly do you love yourself? This is probably the best indicator of how you actively love others right now. I invite you to experiment being and seeing only the good in yourself this month. Honor yourself with kindness and compassion. As you begin to master this, you will also release the need to judge others. Loving others will seem almost effortless and will draw all your good to you. This Valentine's month, enjoy "being in love" and see what manifests for you!

Lockerz.com PLAY feature realesed.

Denzoth — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:03:37 +0000

Today Lockerz.com realesed the 'PLAY' feature for the site. I haven't been able to use it so far because of my capped internet at the moment (I get uncapped tomorrow yay) but I was wondering what your thoughts on the 'PLAY' feature.
Also kind of not related but how many 'PTZ' does everyone have and what are you hoping to spend your 'PTZ' on?

How to identify a store coupon and manufacturer coupon?

rominekarte — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:09:22 +0000

A manufacturer coupon is a coupon, which is issued from the manufacturer. Most of these come from the coupon inserts in the Sunday paper. You can also find manufacturer coupons in home mailings, internet printed coupons, blinkies, tear pads and peelies. You can easily identify a manufacturer coupon because the words 'manufacturer coupon' will be printed on the coupon, usually next to the expiration date. Manufacturer coupons also have a double, divided bar code.A store coupon is a coupon issued by a particular store for use only at that specific store. Most store coupons can be found in the stores weekly ads, but occasionally you can find them in other places. Some stores, such as Food Lion will have store coupons you can print out online by going to their store website. The way you can identify these coupons is because they will say 'store coupon' on them and will have the store name on them. In addition, these coupons will have a shorter, single set bar code.

Playing all new Wii games

rominekarte — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:08:16 +0000

Playing Wii games has become very popular in the recent time. Wii games are available online as well as in console form. If you are a fan of trying new games every now and then get a Wii game for yourself and the accessories that are required to play and you can keep adding new in your account as and when you feel like. The Wii games are generally like the ones that are played in grounds as well.To begin with you can get the easier first level game that has five games in it. They are bowling, boxing, baseball, tennis and golf. In the starting you just need to have a remote controller and a Nunchuk controller. For the remote you need to have two AA batteries. They must be rechargeable. As you keep buying new games for your game library keep adding the accessories that you would require to play the game. The Wii games can be played individually or also with friends. They are also played in parties now. They are played as a completion. While playing these games you need to be very alert and fast in making the moves. And for this purpose, the grip of the controller ought to be perfect.In the beginning you have spend a bit more from your pocket to buy an original Wii game.

SanDisk 4GB SDHC Class 2 Nintendo DSi Gaming Card

rominekarte — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:07:13 +0000

When you want more tunes and pictures, just add the Nintendo DSi SDHC Memory Card by SanDisk. Pop in this memory card and you'll have plenty of space for loading up your favourite songs and snapping more photos. It is really simple to put 4GB of extra storage inside your Nintendo DSi.
Features:
* Capacity: 4GB
* Compatible with Nintendo DSi and other SDHC compliant devices.
* Read, write and erase.
* Write protect switch.
* Stores approx 1117 images with a 5MP camera.
* Manufacturer's 5 year guarantee.

Difference between an xbox 360 premium and xbox 360 arcade?

symondhelly — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:05:40 +0000

Hi

I am going to get an xbox 360 arcade included with some furniture from roomstogo and I'm wondering what the difference between that and an xbox 360 premium is. I heard that the only thing was the hard drive. If that is the case then could I just buy a hard drive and it would be the same thing as a premium? And also if I did that, could I use xbox LIVE?

Java Tips And Tricks

symondhelly — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:55:45 +0000

Hi

I want to share tips to make your program better
1. Don't make any class file larger than 1000 lines
2. Avoid Using Global Static function, if not possible then put that all function in a separate class.
3. Before starting the project Check out the proper decomposition of classes, interface and function. Practice of making structure then start coding.
e.g All Nouns is the probable candidate for classes and All Verbs are probable candidate for functions. User Interface wherever possible.
4. Always try to features given by java, don't try to write your own code if java provide such thing like StringBuffer, HashMap, ArrayList etc.
5. Always use the System properties handled by java for example. Don't use "\n" u can use
System.getProperty("line.separator");
6. Always Use Java coding convention(if you don't have company specified) and one popular IDE(eclipse/NETBeans etc) for programming.
7. Properly handle exception and their preferred treatment and if possible create a separate Exception Handling class where After Error message that thrown exception will be caught.
8. Avoid use of public data types for any class.

joke ( BEFORE MARRIAGE )

addymark — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:10:30 +0000

BEFORE MARRIAGE

He: Yes. At last . It was so hard to wait.
She: Do you want me to leave?
He: No! Don't even think about it.
She: Do you love me?
He: Of course! Over and over!
She Have you ever cheated on me?
He: No! Why are you even asking?
She: Will you kiss me?
He: Every chance I get.
She: Will you hit me?
He: Are you crazy? I'm not that kind of person!
She: Can I trust you?
He: Yes!
She: Darling!

AFTER MARRIAGE....
Simply read from bottom to top.

Does your life partner support you?

addymark — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:00:21 +0000

To all of you out there who work from home, does your live in partner give you support? I am very lucky to have a super-supportive partner who appreciates that I am working from home and pitches in to help out. Really, I must say that I am very Luck to having very nice partner in my life.!! It's My Luck!!!

The 3 word story [game more than a joke]

jackportd — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:17:55 +0000

Proved hugely popular on many forums around the place, so why not bring it here Big Grin

Rules are simple, create a story by adding 3 words (and only 3 words, punctuation is not required, or counted) to the thread...you cant reply to your own 3 words, ie needs at least 1 other person to post before you post again....
So why put it in over 18's...well...most of the time this degrades at some point for a time, and yes normally forum members names can be used...
So lets begin the story
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While on a

PHP help

jackportd — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:14:54 +0000

Hey can some one help me out I'm trying put this on my website but when it's in php code I get errors so can some help me out to make it work in php code