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Thank you Atari for your vanity, your charitable efforts, and
your
persistence in putting out rubbish games fiscal year after year
therefore
giving light to those brave little children and teaching the rest of us
how not
to suck, even on a smaller budget. Now, without any further analytical
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If you thought
only CounterStrike: Source could hold you over until the next Republican
president is ready to tell SMAMM (soccer moms against Marilyn Manson) to go
back to the kitchen, hold onto your cheeto-stained man breasts and lean
forward expectantly for Dystopia.
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There’s nothing
like the smell of fresh roasted mediocrity in the morning, and the latest
incarnation of the popular football franchise that’s outlived most Asian
canines, is chock full of it. I could say I was shocked or disappointed at
Madden’s failure to deliver what might truly qualify as a new footb... |
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Posted by: Franz on 4/15/08 @ 07:56:06AM |
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Franz: Saw this on steam a few days ago and about got it then. Ive been looking for something to replace a few of my worn out favorites.
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Posted by: Franz on 2/23/08 @ 04:45:47PM |
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Valve's latest editon the the HL series gets reviewed. |
It's been two days and already there are reviews up on the net for probably the most anticipated game since HL2 came out. Sure EP1 one was bad ass, but it was more or less just the appetizer for the next in line. So, I will post up what we have and you all can see if you agree. As for me, I'm still playing EP2 (just got started LATE last night) thanks to Portal sorta taking my interest first. I'm just glad I get to play and not have to worry about a review right off the bat. Half-Life 2: Episode Two review @ Techgage
Half-Life 2: Episode Two @ bit-tech
Half Life 2 - Episode 2 @ DH Review Big into all things Valve or Steam for that mater? Don't care at all? Got something to say? Hit the link and post it up. And there's always time for cake, since I'm alive.
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Posted by: Franz on 10/12/07 @ 08:39:03AM |
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Posted by: Franz on 10/6/07 @ 08:06:46AM |
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Franz: Yeah, I know its been out for about 2ish weeks now. That's usually how long I wait until I start looking at a new game. (Unless it's something like HL3, Quake 32, or Doom 9.) I have to admit, aside from the problems they had with the install number thing, it still has my interest.
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| "The highly anticipated hybrid first-person shooter BioShock hit store shelves August 21, and we had to get our hands on one of the first copies. After scratching and clawing my way through all the people and spectators, I was able to grab one of the last boxes available. After tending to my wounds a..." |
Posted by: Franz on 9/7/07 @ 07:19:48AM |
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Posted by: Franz on 8/26/07 @ 07:26:58PM |
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Franz: I posted a sort of how-to from bit-tech about building your own Linux based server several weeks ago. Now I see it is time for round two on that project so lets get to it.
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| "Leading the line of requested features was Webmin. Webmin is a web-based administrative interface to the server. Through that interface you can alter almost everything on the server, going from setting the correct time to adding Samba shares or users. Because this application is so powerful, it's a..." |
Posted by: Franz on 7/29/07 @ 08:29:14AM |
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Franz: While removing or disabling Windows services can be a good way to speed things up and lighten the resource load, remember to do a little home work before disabling anything. It will save time and trouble in the long run.
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Posted by: Franz on 7/23/07 @ 01:43:24PM |
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Franz: Here's one for all you cheap gamers, you know who you are. This is one of the best ways to get a bunch of decent games for not alot of money. Some of them are older than the hills, but we all still play the heck out of them. Take a look, you might find something you like.
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| "Gametap is a one-stop-shop for emulator junkies, casual gamers and, perhaps most importantly, budget-conscious (aka. cheapskate) players who don't have $50-60 to drop on a game that may or may not turn out to be a buggy mess." |
Posted by: Franz on 7/9/07 @ 06:05:39PM |
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Franz: Is it just me or is DX 10 not quite doing what we thought it would? I know it is still very early in the game, but I'm a bit disappointed in the real LACK of any MAJOR change that SHOULD come with spending that amount of MONEY. I am glad to see that developers are trying to at least make some of the more popular games that we all love run in the DX 10 environment. I guess we must wait and see what the future brings.
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Posted by: Franz on 6/23/07 @ 08:00:48AM |
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Franz: I still love a good rally racer game. I spent months of my life wasting hours playing GT1 and 2 rally racing. I might just have to get back into racers again, when you see the pic's, you'll know what I mean.
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| "Really, how far does a series have to drift away from its original premise before it all gets a bit ridiculous? Bar the appearance of the Scotsman’s name in the after-race placings and the fact that it’s an off-road racing game, finding elements that link DiRT to previous titles in the Colin McRae s..." |
Posted by: Franz on 6/23/07 @ 07:48:43AM |
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Franz: Anyone that is in to Military based shooter/multi-player games should definitely try out ArmA. Myself, I've had the pleasure of getting my ass handed to me by BG's best, EYM. If you ask nicely, and if the server is running, he'll do the same for you.
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| "Armed Assault is just the kind of game I've been waiting for. Technically speaking it’s not the sequel to the well-known Operation Flashpoint, but that is just a small technicality. This game is everything Operation Flashpoint was and more, much more. On a different note, I also want to point out t..." |
Posted by: Franz on 6/23/07 @ 07:43:18AM |
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Franz: As much as I don't like fruit in my computer, I have to say that I have heard a few good things about Apple's Safari Browser. I doubt they will get me to get rid of my Fire Fox but, maybe one of you might like it.
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Posted by: Franz on 6/16/07 @ 06:07:03PM |
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Franz: Here's a good one for all of you that have the thought to build a file server/ web-server/ media host/
bit-torrent client/ NAS box all with leftover parts and a bit of Linux. Yeah, I read the whole thing, and it gets pretty in depth but that is how I like my instructions when I read them. Got me thinking about building one if I can find some spare cash for a few good HDD's.
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Posted by: Franz on 6/9/07 @ 04:02:01PM |
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Franz: It's just amazing after this many years of beating up the bad guys, swinging from the rafters, and raiding tombs, Lara Croft still looks just as fine like the first day I saw her. I wonder what program/plan she is using?
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Posted by: Franz on 6/4/07 @ 07:22:52PM |
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Franz: For those that ever wondered what an average HTPC setup would be like running Linux and Myth TV, the people over at Phoronix give us a nice once over. Now if I could just find some more storage for all the good stuff that I'll probably have to save now.
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Posted by: Franz on 6/4/07 @ 07:11:16PM |
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Posted by: Franz on 5/27/07 @ 10:02:31AM |
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Franz: Man I CAN'T wait till I get a chance to pick this game up and give it a go. Yeah, I'll have to wait for a bit since there are other more important things to buy, like FOOD, but hey I'm there man. If it's as good as I keep hearing, then S.T.A.L.K.E.R. will probably be a replacement for several of my other past loves.
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| "THQ produced one hell of a game when they picked up STALKER. This is “The Elder Scrolls” for FPS Fans, or at least the closest we’re going to get for quite a while. There is a ton to do in single player, and that’s without even touching on the main storyline. I am looking very forward to any future ..." |
Posted by: Franz on 4/29/07 @ 04:44:12PM |
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Franz: Man this game looks killer and the idea behind it is pretty much a way to hit right at home to many people. I really like the online portion where they claim you can get a 10 - 20 minute game. That means busy people, not unlike myself, can jump on during my 10 minute break, be frag happy, and return to work ready for another 6 hours.
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Posted by: Franz on 4/15/07 @ 08:45:30AM |
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Franz: OK, $100 for a set of in the ear earphones? I mean really, can they be that good? The last set I bought was about $15 and they sucked in every form of the word. That is why I like over ear, full coverage types, they make better sound and usually work much better. I'm gonna post this up and you all see what you think. Sure, they look cool, but they are way out of my price range.
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| "The V-MODA VIBE Red Roxx headset is one of the best headsets we have used – and certainly the best we have reviewed. The frequency response and sound quality coming from these very light headsets is downright freaky. There will be many who wont appreciate the amount of bass and crisp highs that th..." |
Posted by: Franz on 4/15/07 @ 08:33:48AM |
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Franz: Since I posted a little blurb on WINEX yesterday, I see it only fair to post a review about the other main way to play MS games on Linux, Cedega 6. Now if programmers would just write games that would play on Linux regardless of the OS, then the world would be set. Yes, I know they do, I just wish my old games would play the way the do on MS BS. |
| "For those new to Linux or the yet to be converts, Cedega is an
application that emulates Microsoft's DirectX and allows the user to play
a variety of games within Linux that otherwise wouldn't be possible. While
Cedega is not completely open-source and requires a monthly subsc..." |
Posted by: Franz on 4/15/07 @ 08:17:29AM |
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Franz: While I'm probably one of the only people on this site that doesn't like these types of games, the new side episode for Oblivion called the Shivering Isles looks very cool. The few pictures they did have are awesome.
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Posted by: Franz on 4/14/07 @ 05:19:43PM |
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Franz: And now for something completely different, here's an article about general gaming using the world's favorite OS, Linux. Who thought Wine goes well with Gaming? Who's buying cause I'm in.
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Posted by: Franz on 4/14/07 @ 05:04:34PM |
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Franz: Nothing like a good shoot 'em up and blow 'em away game to calm the nerves. And nothing makes me laugh harder than watching baddies get blown to pieces in the wake of my bombs and machine gun rounds. Then there are the two hot chicks are massaging my feet while I play....crap, wake up Franz, you're drooling on the keyboard again damnit.
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Posted by: Franz on 4/9/07 @ 01:26:41PM |
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Franz: I do like to post about Vista for some reason, and after I've had the wonderful chance to play with it hands on every day for the last month, I can say that I still hate it. It is bloated with crap and is slow as molasses in the middle of winter. So, I like it when I find reviews like this one. Its funny to me how things will work and then they won't.
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| "I began working on this article when I first acquainted myself with Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system. About a month ago, I spent a weekend installing, uninstalling, and fiddling around with the 32-bit and 64-versions of Vista. Vista itself seemed pretty solid, but 3D gaming was a hit..." |
Posted by: Franz on 4/9/07 @ 01:16:23PM |
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Franz: Just when I start whining about people not overclocking anymore, Phoronix pops in with a article on OCing an ATI X1000 series card. It's good to know Linix people still like to make smoke.
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Linux the only real option has been using rovclock. Rovclock is a Radeon
overclocking utility written and developed by Sebastian Witt. This tool
has been in development since 2005 but it took quite a while before the<..." |
Posted by: Franz on 4/3/07 @ 07:02:50AM |
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Posted by: Franz on 3/19/07 @ 06:43:25PM |
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Franz: Yeah everyone has one, thumb drives are a dime a dozen, I know. But I bet you don't have one that is practically indestructible and pretty damn cool looking too. As Geno said, "Man that sucker is TINY!" |
| "Today PRETEC has given us the pleasure of taking a look at there latest i-Disk Diamond and the i-Disk Bullet Proof USB sticks. Available in sizes from as little as 128MB right through to up to 2GB, these products really are setting the standard in small USB devices. With the i-Disk Diamond being tou..." |
Posted by: Franz on 3/16/07 @ 08:10:28PM |
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Franz: As anyone that runs Linux knows, getting good (read STABLE) video card drivers is rather hit and miss at times. Phoronix sent us this review on nVIDIA's new Display Drivers; do they work or are they worth messing with? With the promise of 8800 SLI support, they might be worth looking at.
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this driver was not the Linux 100.XX.XX driver that was expected, it was
a minor update to append support for the new Quadro graphics cards. In
addition, GeForce 8800 series SLI is now supported." |
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