Saturday, February 28, 2004
Crosswalk buttons don't work
NY times has an article that New York crosswalk push buttons are actually ineffective. Apparently, New York City deactivated most of the pedestrian buttons long ago with the emergence of computer-controlled traffic signals. From the article, 'More than 2,500 of the 3,250 walk buttons that still exist function essentially as mechanical placebos, city figures show.' Well, apparently New York city isn't the only city like this. I guess the answer lies in the same reason why people press the elevator button more then once.
Ninja Golf!
Friday, February 27, 2004
Vib Rippa
From Slashdot, for Drk, Gamescience has an article on Vib Rippa which is quite similar in gameplay to PS1's Vib Ribbon. It's from the creator of Parappa the Rappa.
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Useful Apps
Here's a page with links to alot of useful applications. Particularly noteworthy is "Real Alternative" which is a media player compatible with the "Real" format, but it is void of annoying "extras". If you're like me and all you want to do is PLAY your media, then this is for you.
http://home.hccnet.nl/h.edskes/finalbuilds.htm
http://home.hccnet.nl/h.edskes/finalbuilds.htm
Sony delays launch of PSP to 2005
2004 Japanese arcade lineup
Gamespot has the scoop on Japan's 2004 arcade lineup. Quiz Show seems to be the most interesting of the bunch.
Sunday, February 22, 2004
UFO: Alien Invasion - news
Saturday, February 21, 2004
RoboSapien
From Slashdot, famous robot designer Mark Tilden has a really cool toy coming out: the RoboSapien! Needless to say, I want one.
Friday, February 20, 2004
Skywalker Ranch wines
Thursday, February 19, 2004
Matrimony Mod
First U.S. Final Fantasy Concert Announced For Week of E3.
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
How to never lose Pepsi's iTunes giveaway
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
State of the U.S. Arcade Industry 2004
1UP has a good article on the State of the U.S. Arcade Industry for 2004. Ahhh, the good old arcade... you can't find that anymore... and when you do, it's different... it's $1.00 or $1.50 a game... Perhaps the high prices in itself caused the downfall of the industry.
Shake it like a Polaroid Picture
Hmmm... an offical "polaroid" response to Outkast's lyrics. The song amazes me. It appeals to all generation gaps. I see old people dancing to it, yet the song is just about casual sex. Those silly conservatives!
Monday, February 16, 2004
Music industry hunting Canadian 'pirates'
Friday, February 13, 2004
The Sneeze
There's a half a billion blogs out there, including mine... but I like to think of mine as private. Anyways, I've come across this funny one, known as the The Sneeze. Funny, and downright hilarious... particularly his Don't eat it section.
321 Launches PC Game Copying Software
CNN has an article on 321 Studios launching "Games X Copy" software, which allows you to copy PC games. 321 Studios makes similar claims for its DVD X Copy and DVD Copy Plus software, which allow consumers to copy movie discs. But movie studios have alleged the software is an aid to piracy and is illegal under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). There's another article on CNET.
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Splitsville for Barbie and Ken
CNN reports that Barbie and Ken have split up. Hmmm... leading by example for the american children I guess.
The Back to the Future Tour
The Simpsons Movie
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Women over 40 biggest online gamers
From MSNBC comes this article with the relevation that Women over 40 are the biggest online gamers. Mostly word and puzzle games, though.
Dolphin
Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Original 'Star Wars' films coming to DVD
Monday, February 09, 2004
He's Hung!
Do you watch American Idol? I do. If you do too, then you'll remember the train wreck that was William Hung. Will is the type of guy who embodies every nerd and engineer stereotype on the planet.
Here's a website dedicated to him, including video and audio remixes of his audition, and other related media and information. He's even performing live... Check out the site quick before this guy's 15 minutes are over.
Here's a website dedicated to him, including video and audio remixes of his audition, and other related media and information. He's even performing live... Check out the site quick before this guy's 15 minutes are over.
Nissan Uses Device to Stop Hail
Interview with Miyamoto
Gamecube Europe has an interview with Miyamoto. He has some interesting comments on what he is working on.
Friday, February 06, 2004
Zelda: History or Myth?
Engineering geek names son version 2.0
Tamagotchi reborn as an adult
Sunday, February 01, 2004
Fox's planned dwarf-dating show sparks controversy
Canon Data Verification
Here's a cool concept. This software from Canon identifies if a digital image has been altered. I've always wondered when it will come about, with digital photography so close to real photography, that the image may be manipulated for court case, and legal matters, etc.
