tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39196295415171974372024-03-18T21:27:50.629-06:00Pushing Up PolysGaming, 3D modeling/Animation, movies, and various geekeryWANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-77023319887993151722009-03-26T13:38:00.002-06:002009-03-26T13:45:49.883-06:00So Facebook has taken up most of my posting and updates...I'll try to keep this going as well :) Anyways, Here is a nice site.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.twingalaxies.com/">Twin Galaxies</a><br /><br />This is the official video game record site for anything from consoles, handhelds, to arcade games. You saw some of this in the <a href="http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The_King_of_Kong/70068647?trkid=222336&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strkid=1252149922_0_0">King of Kong documentary</a>. If you haven't seen this movie, please check it out! It's great even for non gamers. Trust me! My wife, Sheri, even loved it.<br /><br />Anyways, the point of this post is I've always been curious about the high score on Galaga. I was pretty good at that game back in the days and one time when I was 12 or so, I played so long and had such a high score, my grandparents made me quit and come back to the room in our hotel. Man, I always wondered how high I could have scored on that game. I was definitely in another zone. So in researching I found some high scores on the Twin Galaxies site. You can check them here...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.twingalaxies.com/index.aspx?c=22&g=Galaga">Galaga High Scores</a><br /><br />They have various scores for different versions and rules on the game. If I had the time to devote, I believe I could be one of these..err..maybe..<br /><br />Oh and my Facebook page is here....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=554913068&ref=profile">Sean Willsey</a>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-31269954017920968032009-03-04T09:49:00.001-07:002009-03-04T09:52:37.344-07:00Obama and Motion Capture - OnionThis is classic for the Onion!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theonion.com/content/news/obama_outfitted_with_238_motion?utm_source=onion_rss_daily">Obama mocap</a>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-26641194281390768432009-02-03T22:41:00.004-07:002009-02-05T23:15:46.806-07:00Let us not forget the sacrifices by so many....Sorry to get so deep and serious here but I just returned from an amazing gathering. It's a WWII focused history class at Regis University here in Denver. I've been meaning to make one of these last year but missed out. But tonight that was not the case. <br /><br />A radio station 1430am here in Denver hosts this special series at Regis. They get everyone from famous authors like Kershaw who did the Bedford Boys, The Long Winter, and many other WWII books, as well as 4 WWII veterans to speak in front of the class. This class has students but is open to the public. And let me tell you, the place was packed! I barely got there in time to get a seat and that was 30 minutes before the discussion took place.<br /><br />We heard from 2 8th Air force veterans who served about B-17's to a medic to a 3rd Army vet under Patton. All of their stories so unique and touching at times. Of course there was a alot of humor to be had as well. These guys still know how to cut up every now and then. One of the men, who was a gunner on the B-17 mentioned having difficulty with a B-17 in route from Nebraska to England. They had to touch down in the US(forgot location) and the tower said " Put your God Damn gear down idiots! " cause they were fully loaded with ammo, and fuel and forgot to put down the gear during landing. Funny stuff.<br /><br />There was even tension as a former B-17 pilot, Joe, mentioned that he went from being an 18 year old to being transformed into a "killer" at which time the other 8th Air Force waist gunner piped up and said " I take offense to that, I'm not a killer! I was sent to do a job but I'm not a killer! " So it was insight to see how these men still felt to this day about their role in the great war.<br /><br />Overall, it was an experience to be remembered. I am hoping to get to see next Tuesday's discussion of the war in the Pacific which is close to me due to my grandfather's role as a radio man in the Navy in the Pacific Theater. Should be another great listen.<br /><br />Listed here are the names...<br /><br />Phil Antonelli - 3rd Army ( Patton's Army )<br />Mike Quering - 8th Air Force - Waist Gunner<br />Joe Clarke - 8th Air Force - Pilot<br />Vinton Guy - Medic for 55th General Hospital - Europe<br />Also author Alex Kershaw - Bedford Boys, The Longest Winter, The Few, Escape from the Deep (story of the sub USS Tang that sank )<br /><br /><br />For now here is a link to the class...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.regis.edu/newsdetail.asp?sctn=news&p1=rdn&archive=false&year=&newsID=554&page=1">http://www.regis.edu/newsdetail.asp?sctn=news&p1=rdn&archive=false&year=&newsID=554&page=1</a>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-70490822795689232452009-02-02T08:57:00.001-07:002009-02-02T08:59:19.066-07:00GI Joe Trailer - Snake Eyes!Had to post this here too although once the baby comes, I'm gonna have to find a babysitter to see this one! :P<br /><br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="VIl2YlppfsJros" width="425" height="339"><param name="movie" value="http://www.movieweb.com/v/VIl2YlppfsJros"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.movieweb.com/v/VIl2YlppfsJros" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="339"></embed></object>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-17675270636425800352009-02-01T22:47:00.005-07:002009-02-02T09:02:39.706-07:00Transformers 2....as a young teen would say " OMG "Just can't help myself. Yes Michael Bay sucks for story and emotional type movies but damn he can bring it when it comes to action and "popcorn" flicks. Saw the trailer on Super Bowl and about transformed in my pants. Looked amazing! I was under the impression the large Decepticon fighting Optimus Prime at the end was Devastator but wait...no...they are saying on the internets it's just one of the constructicons. Which would make Devastator friggin huge!!! Much bigger than even his old cartoon version. Wow! <br /><br />Ok so I'm a bit nostalgic when it comes to Transformers and I go super geek over it. But I think this movie is really going to be much better than even the first.<br /><br />Check it..<br /><br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="VI8DtcabUCNKbh" width="425" height="339"><param name="movie" value="http://www.movieweb.com/v/VI8DtcabUCNKbh"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.movieweb.com/v/VI8DtcabUCNKbh" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="339"></embed></object>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-46331759736607882482009-01-22T13:48:00.003-07:002009-01-22T13:51:26.077-07:00TV Show Leverage gives WoW props...I'm not a WoW player but I was watching Leverage last night with the wife ( good show btw, much like Ocean's 11 ) and I about spit my drink out when this scene came up...<br /><br />Let it be said that I am NOT a WoW player....I wouldn't get anything done in RL if I was ..heh.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/39CLlp4fzpc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/39CLlp4fzpc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-90072056079749025772009-01-02T14:09:00.006-07:002009-01-02T14:54:07.267-07:00Books to read<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.navyreading.navy.mil/images/covers/EndersGame.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 182px; height: 303px;" src="http://www.navyreading.navy.mil/images/covers/EndersGame.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Well I'm not much of a big reader. I usually get into 1 book every 5-10 years but lately I've been looking to find something more relaxing and stimulates my creative side so reading a book was my choice.<br /><br /><br /><br />First off my wife and I listened to the audio book, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card</span> on the way down to Texas during Christmas. At first glance of the synopsis you would think " Oh a geeky sci-fi book similar to Startship Troopers " Well I thought that myself. But don't let that fool you. The book is incredible in it's character depth and thoroughly engaging plot. Here's a quick description, Ender is a small boy around 6 years old in the future. He has 2 siblings, 1 older brother Peter who is quite the big brother bully but to the point of being psychotic at times. Then an older sister, Valentine who protects Ender from Peter and cares for him a great deal. Now 80 years before Ender was born, an insect hive like race who are referred to as " Buggers " attacked Earth's space fleet decimating it due to their numbers. They were beaten back eventually by Earth's forces but still exist in Ender's time. Earth during this time has been building it's forces back up and waiting for the time to retaliate. That's where Ender comes in. The future government controls everything and sends Ender to Battle School orbiting Earth. The thinking at the time is to raise the next great Earth commander to lead their forces to victory. In order to do this, they need to best and brightest youth and train them from the earliest ages. Only the best will survive the school. From there the book focuses on the battles Ender must face not only from other children hazing him quite viciously but to the simulated sports like battle rooms where teams attack and defend each other. The games train these children to think like military commanders. There is also a video game element as well used in the training.<br /><br />It's the training that really shows off this book and how Ender responds. His two siblings get alot of focus as well in certain chapters and their stories are just as interesting as Ender's.<br /><br />Next up is a novel that I am currently reading....D<span style="font-weight: bold;">esignated Targets by John Birmingham</span>. It peaked my interest at Barnes and Noble cause of the cover, which depicts a F-22 with German markings.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.randomhouse.com/images/dyn/cover/?source=9780345457158&height=300&maxwidth=170"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 279px;" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/images/dyn/cover/?source=9780345457158&height=300&maxwidth=170" alt="" border="0" /></a>It's an alternate history and sci-fi novel about a 21st Century Multinational Naval fleet ( US, etc ) who enters a wormhole by accident and arrives in 1942 and affects the whole course of WWII history. The Axis are able to secure future technology due to this mistake as well as the Allies. Since the navy had computers with historical documentation, Hitler and Tojo(Japan ) see the error of their ways and change their focus in the war effort. Stalin ( Russia ) now agrees to a long term peace treaty with Hitler since it is revealed that Russia will no longer exist as he wishes in the future we know presently. With access to foresight, Hitler keeps his treaty in tact with Russia so he can focus entirely on invading Great Britain.<br /><br />Now this is actually the second novel in a trilogy( by John Birmingham. The information I revealed above occurs in the first novel, <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.randomhouse.com/images/dyn/cover/%3Fsource%3D9780345457158%26height%3D300%26maxwidth%3D170&imgrefurl=http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl%3Fisbn%3D9780345457158%26view%3Dquotes&usg=__KCJlZL9A9VI3-ENzA0niTug4ekk=&h=279&w=170&sz=35&hl=en&start=23&sig2=VUYYTQSGfWK1smdqPGX2tA&um=1&tbnid=6_MGfzVyDwHW_M:&tbnh=114&tbnw=69&ei=O4deSYydMovqNIPA8L8J&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddesignated%2Btargets%2Bjohn%2Bbirmingham%26start%3D18%26ndsp%3D18%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780345457127&ref=rec&name=cat">Weapons of Choice</a> </span>which you can click on the link to read more about it.<br /><br />While the author recommends reading these in sequential order, I still find Designated Targets to be quite entertaining. It's very much in the style of Tom Clancy novels. So far I am addicted to reading this each night. You get alternate versions of everyone from JFK to Hoover, to Halsey to Himmler, and even Elvis as a young boy. The technology and battles are described in great detail and gore. All the makings of a good "guy" book :)<br /><br />I've only read barely a quarter of the novel and already can see this will be a favorite of mine for the coming months. Plus I need to get the first novel as well as the last in the trilogy. Damn, I wish they would make this into a movie! John Birmingham was questioned on this and he said it would probably make a good mini series for TV due to the large amount of content to cover. I just want to see it made and made right. Give it a good budget and none of this goofy looking " The Final Countdown " movie from the 1980's jumbo. Loved that movie for 1 scene, Jolly Roger F-14's fighting japanese zeroes. After that it gets a bit boring.WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-40399658350192104762008-12-31T16:06:00.002-07:002008-12-31T16:08:49.113-07:00This guy nails it....It's a unique look at why video games are so difficult to those adults today as opposed to the hardcore population using the new Prince of Persia game. I couldn't have said this any better. Definitely worth the listen.<br /><br /><object width="540" height="331"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fw_upFVDIkQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&showsearch=0&showsearch=0&showsearch=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fw_upFVDIkQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&showsearch=0&showsearch=0&showsearch=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="540" height="331"></embed></object><br />via <a href="http://www.videosift.com/video/Reset-Button-Most-Innovative-Videogame-of-2008" title="Reset Button: Most Innovative Videogame of 2008">videosift.com</a>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-50723806227356799012008-12-29T22:49:00.004-07:002008-12-29T22:56:19.830-07:00My wife has an alien inside of her....Kidding!<br /><br />In fact it's now time to reveal the big news...Yes I am a dad to be! We finally got to tell our parents and relatives this last week during Christmas. Let's just say they were estatic and thinking " It's about time! " ...hehe. Anyways, Sheri and I are so excited. She's just finished her first trimester. It's been a very bumpy road for us up to this point. Sheri has had 2 big scares and yet this little guy hangs on. He's a trooper to say the least.<br /><br />So now the cat is out of the bag and I'm sure the few that read my blog will be saying " WTF!?!? " at this point. Sorry to reveal this news now but had to get past that risky 1st trimester. Now we're hoping things go more smoothly from here on out!<br /><br />We will find out the gender in 2-3 weeks. And yes we plan to find out so we know what to plan for :) heh<br /><br />Anyways, that's the big news. Been busy lately so my blog as suffered.<br /><br />Happy New Year All!WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-86036614768141960612008-12-07T23:01:00.001-07:002008-12-07T23:02:26.498-07:00Study: More than Half of adults play video games.About time it's revealed. Interesting stuff....<br /><br /><br /><strong>Half of adults play video games, survey finds</strong><br /><br />09:47 PM CST on Sunday, December 7, 2008<br />The Associated Press<br />After a day of dirty diapers and Dora the Explorer, of laundry and homework time, when her four kids are finally asleep, Sarah Ninesling begins roaming the ruins of a post-apocalyptic Washington, D.C., fighting mutants to help save the survivors of a nuclear war.<br />The 30-year-old stay-at-home mom from New York's Long Island plays "Fallout 3" and other games like "World of Warcraft" and "The Lord of the Rings Online." She plays every day, sometimes past midnight, to escape and relax and feel a sense of accomplishment.<br />Ms. Ninesling is not alone. More than half of American adults play video games and one in five play just about every day, according to a survey released Sunday by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. The survey of 2,054 U.S. adults was conducted late last year, with a margin of error of about 2 percent.<br />People from all walks of life play, though younger adults are far more likely to play than seniors, proof that video games are mainstream entertainment for the generations that grew up with them. In all, 81 percent of respondents between 18 and 29 said they play games, compared with 23 percent of people 65 and older.<br />The gender gap between gamers was not what would be predicted by old stereotypes painting video game fans as young men who need to get outside more. Fifty percent of women and 55 percent of men play video games.<br />A surprising finding in Pew's new report was the discrepancy between the education levels of gamers and nongamers: A college education means you're more likely to play them. Some 57 percent of respondents who had at least some college said they play games, compared with 51 percent of high school graduates and just 40 percent of people who have less than a high school education.<br />The survey also found that parents with young children and teenagers are big gamers, though a love of video games is not necessarily a result of parenting. Rather, these parents tend to be younger than parents with adult children, and are thus more likely to play.WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-63853272059910714772008-11-20T21:32:00.004-07:002008-11-20T21:44:00.303-07:00Mirror's Edge Remix contest<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZZzn0TSBnV_il59asRWwAyhTT27Cbp3NXOVnQmcVPTOb8ousvShyK8G6SDJRUOS9amJyf7wDMj6Mimwev5-xyTMX-Tn4LpDgsP7LWXQyEn0Xz9ccVg9AxBwS36eExtGJn86GGtuSIGU/s1600-h/Mirror's+Edge-Faith+Close.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270966427410988242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 221px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZZzn0TSBnV_il59asRWwAyhTT27Cbp3NXOVnQmcVPTOb8ousvShyK8G6SDJRUOS9amJyf7wDMj6Mimwev5-xyTMX-Tn4LpDgsP7LWXQyEn0Xz9ccVg9AxBwS36eExtGJn86GGtuSIGU/s400/Mirror's+Edge-Faith+Close.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well I've been playing Mirror's Edge and loving it so far, aside from some frustrations in areas of the game but more on that in a later blog when I finish th game. One thing that is really striking about this well produced game is the soundtrack. It's right up there with some of the best motion picture soundtracks. The Still Alive main theme song is one of my favorite songs on my iPod so far and I came across this contest today. What's cool is the contest uses a sequencer web based music prog called Jamglue. I haven't messed with one of these since my college days years back on my old Amiga computer. I loved taking samples from music and even adding my own riffs to tracks. Then I would dub them to tape and play them for friends. Anyways, back to the topic....here is the link for the contest.<br /><br /><a href="http://mirrorsedgemusic.com/remix/">http://mirrorsedgemusic.com/remix/</a><br /><br />You have plenty of time to make a remix cause contest ends April 11, 2009. So get to mixing!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-37248627142461050292008-11-12T16:54:00.000-07:002008-11-12T16:55:18.767-07:00Back from the Dead...Just watch...funny funny funny.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1JzMckyPtN8&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1JzMckyPtN8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-87691899844031581172008-10-30T14:59:00.002-06:002008-10-30T15:01:42.630-06:00Mirror's Edge - Theme songThis game has one of those fresh new looks I've been waiting for in games. Game mechanics, graphics, and all around production are a welcome change in today's formulaic game industry. <br /><br />This is the theme song. Really fits the mood perfectly. <br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" id="gtembed" width="480" height="392"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?umid=275504"/> <param name="quality" value="high" /> <embed src="http://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?umid=275504" swLiveConnect="true" name="gtembed" align="middle" allowScriptAccess="sameDomain" allowFullScreen="true" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="392"></embed> </object>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-2426355596512287172008-10-30T12:43:00.001-06:002008-10-30T12:44:34.901-06:00McCain and Obama dance offExtemely funny and well done I might add!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LVvmrum3cUA&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LVvmrum3cUA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-22974473232488404902008-10-24T09:31:00.001-06:002008-10-24T09:32:32.178-06:00Stock Market and Heroes humor<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjM5nC6DEDOjBy20PPiCsZE_4xvhrcmvoi021akIZ5MkoqCKX69L8OR_8HgzDBlpUeNO7JBCxecQpZXQUNY7dQ2tEy0dciPAAFVEDSUKh5Z29ibIfk-C9E2_EmONm5rxSI5pCMbBNQcc/s1600-h/Tokyo+Stocks-Heroes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjM5nC6DEDOjBy20PPiCsZE_4xvhrcmvoi021akIZ5MkoqCKX69L8OR_8HgzDBlpUeNO7JBCxecQpZXQUNY7dQ2tEy0dciPAAFVEDSUKh5Z29ibIfk-C9E2_EmONm5rxSI5pCMbBNQcc/s320/Tokyo+Stocks-Heroes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260743722426933906" /></a><br />I had to do this :)WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-19763491973801668832008-10-21T12:23:00.003-06:002008-10-27T16:03:59.275-06:00Interesting Animation trickI've seen an example of this first at Disneyland last October and here is a low tech version. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.clipupload.com/clip/showphoto.php/photo/13984/cat//Phonographantasmascope">http://www.clipupload.com/clip/showphoto.php/photo/13984/cat//Phonographantasmascope</a><br /><br />Disneyland version<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OrIgwSxZDcc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OrIgwSxZDcc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-28179544400118845112008-10-20T10:48:00.002-06:002008-10-20T10:48:59.048-06:00Geeky PumpkinsCheck out the link below. Impressive stuff...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2008/10/17/pumpkin-faces/">http://www.walyou.com/blog/2008/10/17/pumpkin-faces/</a>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-89545437376460270772008-10-13T12:04:00.002-06:002008-10-13T12:07:51.409-06:00WANTED on DVD Dec 2, 2008<a href="http://dvdmedia.ign.com/dvd/image/article/918/918839/wanted-dvd-and-blu-ray-details-20081010030704123-000.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://dvdmedia.ign.com/dvd/image/article/918/918839/wanted-dvd-and-blu-ray-details-20081010030704123-000.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Yes! Finally! WANTED Blu-Ray and DVD coming out Dec, 2 2008. Only thing is what is this crap about alternate ending only on the Blu- Ray version? Hello, many of us still do not own a Blu-Ray player. Now you are forcing me to watch this on Youtube when it is posted. Stupid move but I definitely want the collecter set.<br /><br />Exclusive: Wanted DVD and Blu-ray Details<br />Explosive new details on the action ballet. <br />by Christopher Monfette<br />October 10, 2008 - James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman star in the sexy, visually stunning, action thrill-ride Wanted, coming to DVD and Blu-ray on December 2, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov, creator of Day Watch and Night Watch, two of the most successful films in the history of Russian cinema, brings his incomparable imagination and innovative cinematic style to bear on the explosive story of an ordinary man transformed by destiny into a powerful assassin. Based on Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series, Wanted blazes new cinematic trails with double-barreled surprises around every corner. <br /><br />With its visually inventive effects, picture perfect visuals and flawless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound, Wanted gives fans an get an exclusive look at the film's never-before-seen alternate opening and goes deeper into the making of the film's mind-blowing effects in crystal clear high definition. And via the power of BD-Live, fans can host a text chat with friends while watching the movie in synchronization.<br /><br />Wanted is available in several home entertainment versions, including single-disc widescreen and full frame DVD editions, 2-disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray versions, and deluxe collector's sets. The limited edition 2-disc versions and collector's sets include a digital copy of the film. Perfect for holiday gift-giving, the deluxe collector's set features collectible packaging pierced with a bullet, creating a shattering effect to the outer case. Fans will also enjoy the gift set's photo book of assassins, collectible postcards and acrylic frame motion 3-D film cell. Wanted is priced at $29.98 SRP for the single-disc DVD, $34.98 SRP for the 2-disc Special Edition DVD, $39.98 SRP for the Blu-ray, $64.98 SRP for the DVD collector's set, and $69.98 for the Blu-ray collector's edition set. <br /><br />The 2-disc Special Edition DVD, Blu-ray Hi-Def and collector's sets are packed with over an hour of exciting bonus features, including: <br /><br /><br /><br />Extended Scene – Be the first to view this killer extended scene from Wanted.<br /><br />Cast and Characters – Go behind the scenes with Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Thomas Kretschmann and Common as they discuss their roles in the film and their experiences on set. <br /><br />Stunts on the L Train – Stunt coordinators Nick Gillard and Mic Rodgers explain how cast members Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy performed the astounding elevated train stunt sequence.<br /><br />Special Effects: The Art of the Impossible – Special effects supervisor Dominic Tuohy explains how his team pulled off the stunning special effects throughout the film and how Angelina Jolie contributed to the action.<br /><br />Groundbreaking Visual Effects: From Imagination to Execution – A look at how the spectacular visual effects in the film were pre-visualized and executed. <br /><br />The Origins of Wanted: Bringing the Graphic Novel to Life – Creator Mark Millar, producer Marc Platt, director Timur Bekmambetov and screenwriters Michael Brandt, Derek Haas and Chris Morgan discuss the original graphic novel and the process of adapting it for the big screen. <br /><br />Through the Eyes of Visionary Director Timur Bekmambetov – A video portrait of director Timur Bekmambetov, featuring interviews with Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Common, producer Marc Platt and the director himself. <br /><br />Wanted: Motion Comics – Watch as the graphic novel comes to life on screen with narration and sound effects.<br /><br />The Making of Wanted: The Game <br /><br />"The Little Things" Music Video Mash-Up <br /><br /><br />In addition to the aforementioned bonus features, all shown in high definition, the Wanted Blu-ray will also include the following bonus content:<br /><br /><br />Alternate Opening – View this exclusive alternate opening, only on Blu-ray Hi-Def.<br /><br />Exclusive U-Control: Universal's exclusive signature feature U-Control allows viewers to delve into the making of the film with the click of the remote without ever leaving the movie.<br /><br />Wanted: Motion Comics: See how the graphic novel compares to the movie in this real-time, side-by-side BD exclusive<br /><br />Scene Explorer: Explore the onscreen action from up to three different perspectives in this multi-angle feature.<br /><br />Assassins Profile: Get the high-tech low-down on each assassin's strengths, weapons, and position with your own in-movie surveillance system.<br /><br />Picture in Picture: Access cast and crew interviews and behind-the-scenes moments while you watch the film.<br /><br />BD-Live – The new technology that allows viewers to connect to the Internet and access new exciting exclusive online and interactive features.<br /><br />My Chat: Using your internet-connected player, host a text chat with your friends who also own Wanted on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def while you watch the movie in synchronization!<br /><br />My Wanted Commentary: Connect and Create. Ever wish you could create your own play-by-play movie commentary to share with friends? Here's your chance. UniversalHiDef.com and the BD-Live Center combine to offer you the opportunity to create your own video, audio, or text commentary that you can share with all of your Buddies in the BD-Live community. <br /><br />My Scenes Sharing: Show your friends your favorite scenes from Wanted via BD-Live.WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-28426639779625224722008-10-03T11:42:00.002-06:002008-10-03T11:45:15.389-06:00Music Friday - TettixHe use to be called Cicada but changed name due to legal reasons to Tettix. Anyways, found him on the WeeklyGeekshow.com website. If you like electronica mixed with old skool 8-bit sounds then check this out. Vocals aren't bad either.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/cicadacom">http://www.myspace.com/cicadacom</a><br /><br />Oh yeah his real site is <br /><br /><a href="http://www.tettix.net/">http://www.tettix.net/</a><br /><br />Music is free but he takes donations.WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-48717083187700388692008-09-24T23:22:00.003-06:002008-09-24T23:47:02.680-06:00Gal Civ IIWell I know this game has been out awhile but I just had to give my two cents on why Galactic Civilization II and all the expansion packs included make this a great gaming experience.<br /><br />First off, you have to love turn based strategy games such as Civilization to really appreciate this genre. Gal Civ II does so many things right. Here is a short list of points...<br /><br />1) No DRM( Digital Rights management )! No copy protection BS installed progs or security systems whatso ever.<a href="http://www.courthousenews.com/2008/09/23/_Spore_Hijacks_Computers_Class_Claims.htm"> Just look to the mess EA is in right now </a>with the Spore DRM to see how this can negatively impact gaming market.<br />Gal Civ II lets you install directly to the PC and as many times as you want with no CD. It's so nice to just load up a game immediately without it having to initialize through the internet or read a CD/DVD.<br /><br />2) Gameplay over graphics. Someday developers will heed these words. Pac Man is still as popular as ever. Simple games still get the public's attention. The graphics are not going to win any awards but I'll take an enjoyable gaming experience any day over normal mapped polygons. Plus the turn based design allows me to get up from the computer at any time when the wife calls for certain honey-do's or needs assistance. I don't feel pressure to save or lose my progress. I can just let the game run as is. <br /><br />3) Make a single player experience the main focus. Or don't try and do a single player game with multiplayer experience and expect both to be enjoyable. Developers like Stardock need to focus on one or the other. Trying to do both is like designing two games rather than one in the same condensed schedule. End result is usually a sub par experience in both formats or one. CoD4 pulls this off but only a very few handfull of developers can like Infinity Ward. Do what you do best and don't cave into what the public thinks they want. If your games is BF2 then focus on multiplayer only. If it's Bioshock focus on single. Simple as that.<br /><br />4) Each game I play is a different experience. The AI is exceptional and I play on very basic settings. I love the ability to win on different levels, be it technology, combat, or influence. Very cool stuff. It's nice to have those options without having to resort to the same tech tree paths each time.<br /><br />5) Steep learning curve but once you get passed it, your in for a treat. This game is extremely complicated in some regards. I had to read an FAQ to figure out how not to go in debt all the time ( Something even our financial instutions cannot seem to get right these days ). Luckily one player broke it down simply for me, make 1 planet mostly your factory planet and another planet your resarch planet. This has been pretty successful for me thus far. A better tutorial system on the inner workings and nuances of the game might help the newbs out like me get started and be less intimidated.<br /><br />So just wanted to throw my opinion out there on what makes this game so great and addictive to me. Definitely check it out if you can. The demo is worth a try in itself as I played it purely for months before getting the game. <br /><br />Check their website here...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stardock.com/products/?tab=mygames">http://www.stardock.com/products/?tab=mygames</a><br /><br />And hopefully this all makes sense as it's late and I just wanted to get this out there for discussion.WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-73511158174351099682008-09-15T11:57:00.002-06:002008-09-15T12:00:49.838-06:00Jane Jensen - Greatest Adventure game writer new projectDon't have alot of time but wanted to post this quickly. Jane Jensen of the famous Gabriel Knight series fame ( one of my all time favorite adventure game series ) is working on a new project called Gray Matter. While I only now learned of this recently, it sounds like the project has had some issues. But good news is it's still on track. I'm definitely going to keep my eye closely on this title....<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.graymatter-game.com/">http://blog.graymatter-game.com/</a>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-34476238074403109702008-09-15T09:28:00.001-06:002008-09-15T09:52:12.353-06:00Mission Impossible DogWow. This is a REALLY smart pup!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4-3EyMPzMoo&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4-3EyMPzMoo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-56580809208063001842008-09-10T13:46:00.002-06:002008-09-10T13:48:48.869-06:00Ensemble Studios closing doors due to Microsoft decisionThis is truly shocking news. One of the best developers in the industry with a huge line of successful titles and IP ( Age of Empires anyone? ) is getting closed down from Microsoft. This is why I think selling to the large publishers is just as risky as making an independent studio. Well, I feel for the people I know at Ensemble. Here's to hoping it all works out for the best in the end cause I think they are definitely getting the shaft on this one....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/phil-spencer-ensemble-closure-is-right-thing-for-our-business">http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/phil-spencer-ensemble-closure-is-right-thing-for-our-business</a>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-76965429746240664822008-09-09T09:27:00.003-06:002008-09-09T09:33:09.861-06:00G-Force: Battle of the Planets game - or GatchamanUse to watch this as a kid. It was a Japanese cartoon called Gatchaman. Then Sandy Frank got a hold of it and turned it into a US cartoon called Battle of the Planets. Funny clip here to watch...the audio is priceless. Not sure how you actually play the game though. At the bottom is a teaser clip for the new CGI Gatchaman movie coming out.<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dWeIxVwxFNI&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dWeIxVwxFNI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kOu7TAZUmhc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kOu7TAZUmhc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919629541517197437.post-3375590255863983072008-08-30T15:55:00.003-06:002008-08-30T16:03:00.027-06:00Minicot - Soarin Ride in Garage built by DadWell since I'm stuck at work due to unforseen circumstances and waiting on renders to finish, thought I would post this. This father made a small version of the Soarin ride at Epcot. I must say it's impressive. What I really wonder is where he got the aerial footage? His own or from archives with high resolution for projecting that large. Regardless this is probably the Disney Dad I would be if given the time and resources...haha.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yTzMQAVWxpI&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yTzMQAVWxpI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Here is part 2....Illuminations in Minnesota backyard...wow!<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/X6SUveq5opc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/X6SUveq5opc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Damn! I want to go to Disney now!!!WANTEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205316252944175661noreply@blogger.com0