www.l4d.com
So, Im a multiplayer gamer. Don't get me wrong, I love a well executed story in a video game but when it comes down to it, it's all about making other people feel bad about themselves in a public, multiplayer lobby online. Left 4 Dead had plenty of multiplayer to go around. Havn't played it? Picture this. 4 vs 2000. That is 4 "survivors" (you and three of your friends) vs 2000 infected, AI driven zombies. Seem intense? Well it is. Its one of the most chaotic, intense multiplayer experiences video games have to offer. Now, the story is vague (purposefully). You can play the campaigns with friends vs the computer zombies or you can get into the real Versus mode where you play one round as survivors while another group of 4 get to try to stop you as "special infected." Keep in mind, this is just L4D.
L4D2 is the latest release from Valve. Can you say "melee." That's right, L4D2 features not only bigger and better weapons that fire countless bullets to penetrate the skulls of the countless infected but now you can use any of the skull crushing melee weapons such as a baseball bat, a crow bar, a machete or if your lucky and chainsaw. Perfection.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Pandora internet radio
www.pandora.com
This is not, by any means, new. But don't fix it if it's not broken. Pandora radio is brilliant. I can't count how many days of high school it got me through. Most likely if your on your home computer you have plenty of songs to shuffle through without Pandora. But what about at work or school? Anywhere you can find a computer with an internet connection you can log into your very own (FREE) Pandora account and shuffle through billions of songs. All you do is type the name of a song or band or even genre of music you like and based on that info, Pandora will through countless songs at you that are related to what you want. It can go on and on forever. The best part is, if a song pops up that you don't like or like you can "like it" or "dislike" it and Pandora will take note of it and make your "station" that much better and design for your ears. Brilliant.
This is not, by any means, new. But don't fix it if it's not broken. Pandora radio is brilliant. I can't count how many days of high school it got me through. Most likely if your on your home computer you have plenty of songs to shuffle through without Pandora. But what about at work or school? Anywhere you can find a computer with an internet connection you can log into your very own (FREE) Pandora account and shuffle through billions of songs. All you do is type the name of a song or band or even genre of music you like and based on that info, Pandora will through countless songs at you that are related to what you want. It can go on and on forever. The best part is, if a song pops up that you don't like or like you can "like it" or "dislike" it and Pandora will take note of it and make your "station" that much better and design for your ears. Brilliant.
Mumford and Sons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLJf9qJHR3E
Amazon.com lists Mumford ans Sons new album "Sigh No More" as "Bluegrass/Folk." Sounds kind of lame, right? Wrong! Mumford and Sons is one of my favorite bands after one or two listens of their hit single "Little Lion Man (see vid above)."
Their are 3 traits that bands have to have for me to really enjoy their music. 1. They need to have a unique sound. This includes the lead voice of the band. There are zillions of bands out their many of them sound the same. 2. The music needs depth and substance. "Sigh No More" has just that. You can hear the pain and sorrow as well as the 'triumphance' and joy not only in the lyrics but in the music itself. 3. The band as a whole has to be unified, relevant, and (duh) sound good. The British Quortet known as Mumford and Sons is truly quality music. Tremendous.
Amazon.com lists Mumford ans Sons new album "Sigh No More" as "Bluegrass/Folk." Sounds kind of lame, right? Wrong! Mumford and Sons is one of my favorite bands after one or two listens of their hit single "Little Lion Man (see vid above)."
Their are 3 traits that bands have to have for me to really enjoy their music. 1. They need to have a unique sound. This includes the lead voice of the band. There are zillions of bands out their many of them sound the same. 2. The music needs depth and substance. "Sigh No More" has just that. You can hear the pain and sorrow as well as the 'triumphance' and joy not only in the lyrics but in the music itself. 3. The band as a whole has to be unified, relevant, and (duh) sound good. The British Quortet known as Mumford and Sons is truly quality music. Tremendous.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Twitter Dedicated Device?
http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=8157
Yeah, the title doesn't lie. There is now a device dedicated soley to Twitter. Thats it. Thats all it does. As a user you have "full" access to Twitter (as if you didn't on the average mobile phone). I can't think of any reason why someone would need a device soley to tweet. Every computer and almost every phone now-a-days has the same capabilities. Except with a computer you can do, well, everything a computer can do. And, if your on a phone with Twitter capabilities you can, hmm, make calls, often browse the web, text, communicate in general. Whoever made this was not thinking. Did that person not realize that people like multi-function devices? Why?
Yeah, the title doesn't lie. There is now a device dedicated soley to Twitter. Thats it. Thats all it does. As a user you have "full" access to Twitter (as if you didn't on the average mobile phone). I can't think of any reason why someone would need a device soley to tweet. Every computer and almost every phone now-a-days has the same capabilities. Except with a computer you can do, well, everything a computer can do. And, if your on a phone with Twitter capabilities you can, hmm, make calls, often browse the web, text, communicate in general. Whoever made this was not thinking. Did that person not realize that people like multi-function devices? Why?
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
http://www.stumbleupon.com/s/#9rtF9P/blog.graphicriver.net/web-roundups/25-pixel-perfect-reto-posters-by-eric-tan//
Scroll down through the link and you will see some of the most creative, original, and compositionally sound posters I have ever seen. Most of the posters are inspired by movies such as Wall-E and Indiana Jones or TV shows such as Lost. Maybe one reason these posters stand out to me is because I can relate to all of them. Another thing that stands out is the block style of which each poster is unified by contrast. Movement is also a profound design element that the artist uses to his/her advantage. Information hierarchy is a very basic design principle yet this artist uses it to a great extent. To top it all off the seemingly 50's-ish style catches everyone's eye. Perfection.
Scroll down through the link and you will see some of the most creative, original, and compositionally sound posters I have ever seen. Most of the posters are inspired by movies such as Wall-E and Indiana Jones or TV shows such as Lost. Maybe one reason these posters stand out to me is because I can relate to all of them. Another thing that stands out is the block style of which each poster is unified by contrast. Movement is also a profound design element that the artist uses to his/her advantage. Information hierarchy is a very basic design principle yet this artist uses it to a great extent. To top it all off the seemingly 50's-ish style catches everyone's eye. Perfection.
PowerMat
http://www.powermat.com/us/home/?SID=bu61eim0213o9tr2r6eedjgl04
I am sure most have came across this by now. Not only is it all over the web but its already found its way into stores. Right out from under our noises, the PowerMat WIRELESS CHARGER (no typo there), has made its way into Best Buys and Targets everywhere. We all knew this day would come, or did we? Can you even comprihend a wireless charger? Imagine just plugging in one chord. ONE CHORD! This chord charges a mat. You get special cases or covers or adapters for up to 3 portable devices and BOOM! you have power!
This invention is absolutely a step in the right direction. Next thing you know, we won't need those special cases, covers, or adapters. We'll just throw our portables onto our "new coffee table wireless charger" and it will charge everything. Incredible.
I am sure most have came across this by now. Not only is it all over the web but its already found its way into stores. Right out from under our noises, the PowerMat WIRELESS CHARGER (no typo there), has made its way into Best Buys and Targets everywhere. We all knew this day would come, or did we? Can you even comprihend a wireless charger? Imagine just plugging in one chord. ONE CHORD! This chord charges a mat. You get special cases or covers or adapters for up to 3 portable devices and BOOM! you have power!
This invention is absolutely a step in the right direction. Next thing you know, we won't need those special cases, covers, or adapters. We'll just throw our portables onto our "new coffee table wireless charger" and it will charge everything. Incredible.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Micro Chip Art
http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/13/silicon-art-on-a-microchip/
Today in lecture, Prof. Manheimer mentioned something about micro chip art. I googled it. It is extraordinary how small someone can engrave or carve a picture. Sure, it may be done by machine but even then its is mind boggling. I like today's lecture about time and scale. It is crazy how we can have art so large and so small. Amazing.
Today in lecture, Prof. Manheimer mentioned something about micro chip art. I googled it. It is extraordinary how small someone can engrave or carve a picture. Sure, it may be done by machine but even then its is mind boggling. I like today's lecture about time and scale. It is crazy how we can have art so large and so small. Amazing.
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