Before recent technological advances, filmmakers had to work harder to get the job done. But even with simple technologies, movies such as Tim Burton's "Nightmare Before Christmas" attracted many a spectator. Many still remember the... Recent Article published on 4/11/2010 by Samuel Bronson
Monthly Archive for April, 2010
Michael Jackson is undeniably one of the most controversial and mysterious entertainers ever. Yet, that hasn't stopped millions upon millions of people all around the planet from appreciating his caring soul, sincere personality, uncommon... Recent Article published on 4/12/2010 by TheJotter
Tattoos represent different things to different people. Some get them to express themselves. Others get them to remember a significant event or person. And some get them just for the hell of it.
Whatever the intention, a tattoo has become a... Recent Article published on 4/12/2010 by misthaven
Here is the code and a pdf of the slides of my talk on Risk Management and ColdFusion Security at cf.Objective() in Minneapolis USA. Download a PDF of my talk (470 Kb) or view on slide share. More information on some of the topics covered can be found in the related entries below. I'll write up a couple of more blog posts covering the other topics in the slide deck over the next couple of days. Any questions on my talk just comment below or email me.
Nearly a year ago I took a look at PDJ Apps' iPhone homage to Inner Space (ok, that's a joke) Nano Fighter [App Store] and found it to be a decent dual-stick shooter in the vein of Robotron and Geometry Wars. It's not the best or most feature-packed shooter I've encountered, but it makes for a fun few minutes of shooter action on the go. Pavel Doichev has recently released Nano Fighter for iPad [App Store]. And it can be described in pretty much the same terms as the iPhone original.
In Nano Fighter for iPad, as with the iPhone original, you take the helm of a microscopic vessel working your way through a host organism, battling various immune systems and bacterial baddies. It's a level to level progression, and each level is only one minute long, so the difficulty ramps up pretty quickly. It's a decent shooter that delivers real intensity
I was somewhat disappointed to see that the iPad version, although designed for the device's larger, high res screen, features sprites that appear to be simply up-scaled renditions of those from the iPhone version. As well, there's something about the controls of the iPad version that come up short as compared to the iPhone original — it's hard to articulate. Nano Fighter, for these reasons, actually feels a better fit for the iPhone than for it's new, larger sibling.
All that said, right now Nano Fighter for iPad is going for $.99, a half-price introductory sale that should last a few days more. My advice is to grab it now if you're a fan of the iPhone version and are looking for some shooter fun on your new iPad. When it jumps up to $1.99, we might recommend that iPad users just grab the $.99 iPhone original to run at 2x scaled. It's fun to play on both platforms, but I'd hoped for a little bit more from an iPad rework.
App Store Link: Nano Fighter for iPad, $.99 (limited time)
Warband has only been out for a few weeks now and already you're chomping at the bit for new content. I mean come-on, Warband already adds new graphics, a new singleplayer campaign, the ability to pick up women, and 64 player Multiplayer, and that's not enough for you! Fine, fine. Have it your way.
"We Want New Mods!"
Here is a list of mods to feed your insatiable hunger for new content:
Don't have Mount & Blade: Warband? Jump on the bandwagon! Download the demo here:
Download The Mount & Blade: Warband Demo!
Crave Mount & Blade: Warband so much you want a copy to call your own? Do so here:
Purchase Mount & Blade: Warband!
**Please Note All Multiplayer Mods Require You To Play On A Server That Is Running The Same Mod**
Sadly no one is safe while they crusade for new mods.
"We Want New Mods!"
Here is a list of mods to feed your insatiable hunger for new content:
- Warband Battle Size Changer V1.4.1 - Single Player Change the size of battle from 30 - 1000s.
- Warband - More Arrows, Bolts, Thrown - Single Player Significantly increases amount you can carry.
- Warband Duel/Training Mod - Multiplayer Adds two new maps made specifically for training.
- Retro Faction Recolor Mod - Single & Multi Returns factions colors to original.
- OPEN_FIELDS Warband Maps - Multiplayer Adds Field style map to multiplayer.
- Invasion Game Mode - Multiplayer Defend against thousands of angry farmers.
- Arena Overhaul Mod - Single Player Changes layouts of arenas in all towns.
- Better Banners Mod - Single Player Replaces banners with re-textured/custom banners.
- Deutschritter! (Beta 2) - Multiplayer Adds a new faction to multiplayer, the Deutschritter.
- Litus Module Beta - Single Player Siege scenes, Armor retextures, new items, and faction balancing.
Download The Mount & Blade: Warband Demo!
Crave Mount & Blade: Warband so much you want a copy to call your own? Do so here:
Purchase Mount & Blade: Warband!
**Please Note All Multiplayer Mods Require You To Play On A Server That Is Running The Same Mod**
Sadly no one is safe while they crusade for new mods.
Your video card is begging you not to. Scratch that, it's pleading with you. "Don't install these mods!" it cries. You can feel the anguish, the terror. The installer opens - it prompts to you to hit "next." You pause. The sound of crying is barely audible over your case fans. A smile creases your face - you click the mouse.
Rainy Days - by Rainy Days Team
The follow up mod by some of the team that brought you "The Harbour", Rainy Days does not disappoint. Featuring a fully voiced single player campaign, team battles, rain sequences, and cutscenes it aims to be one of the most robust Crysis Mods to date. Come under my umbrella ella ella eh eh eh!
The Mutant Factor - by McKool
A viral outbreak inside an underground facility leaves you infected and in deperate need to find a way out. In my esteemed medical opinion it's probably just the flu. Take two of these and call me in the morning.
Living Hell: NoName Island 2 - by Zero Productions
A prequel to Crysis, Living Legends tells the story of Nomad and Psycho trying to escape a Korean occupied island after their inital mission goes FUBAR. Grab a gun and get their butts off that island!
Download Living Hell: NoName Island 2!
Mandate Of Heaven - by Clement "Corwin" Melendez
Your mission if you choose to accept it: Find and eliminate the commander of a Chinese Rebel army that has taken control of a public park. Good luck. This blog will self destruct in 10 seconds.
MechWarrior: Living Legends - by Wandering Samurai Studios
A Multiplayer MechWarrior total conversion mod! What!? Somebody pinch me. Living Legends causes years of nostalgia to bubble up inducing Mad Cat flashbacks. Thank you for this. Thank you so much.
Download MechWarrior: Living Legends!
For the luxury connoisseur, Orbino offers the Padova, an iPad carrying case featuring premium leathers.
The grid method is a useful tool for beginner artists to make accurate copies of drawings or paintings that they wish to study. Basically it breaks down the complete artwork into a series of smaller squares that are easier to work with on an... Recent Article published on 4/12/2010 by Kayar
Books are one of the great wonders of the world. My fondness for them is apparent in every room of my home. From time to time I visit a book sale to see what jewels are out there waiting for me. Sometimes I feel fortunate to come upon just such a... Recent Article published on 4/13/2010 by Max Stout