Continuing on with the new PSB album - this track is another favorite. Great clubby feel - reminds me of Georgio Moroder.

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I am really loving the new Pet Shop Boys album, particularly this track which is probably my favorite PSB track in 15 years. I suspect there will be some epic remixes of this.

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Resistance 2

Overall - 7
Art direction/ animation - 9
Story - 6
Controls/ Combat/ Platforming - 8
Replay Value - 7
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It's ok

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Resident Evil 5

Overall - 8
Art direction/ animation - 9.5
Story - 8
Controls/ Combat/ Platforming - 7
Replay Value - 7
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In a word - meh. Seriously, breathtaking graphics (particularly the lighting effects which are groundbreaking). Solid, if overly complex, story, and the same solid control scheme that you've come to love (or hate) from ( Read more... )

Fallout 3

Overall - 7
Art direction/ animation - 8
Story - 6
Controls/ Combat/ Platforming - 7.5
Replay Value - See below
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Awarded game of the year by Game Developers Choice and Game Critics Awards - while this is a technical marvel, with stunning graphics, huge environments and 100's of NPCs, ultimately the experience is less than the ( Read more... )

Youtube video of our Sydney trip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6c38D4XBH8

www.ted.com/index.php/talks/mike_rowe_celebrates_dirty_jobs.html

As if we didn't all love him already for being kinda insanely hot - but who knew he was so intelligent and articulate? This entire speech is beyond brilliant - but the last 3 minutes should make you rethink your definition of a successful career and the importance of work/life balance ( Read more... )

Just back from Sydney - where we had a truly amazing time - more on that later - got to see Watchmen while there (On March 5th - which was March 4th in SF - I know it's geeky - but I'm just saying). My thoughts are spolier free.

I'm not a big comic book reader - I've only read a few over the years and usually because they were critically acclaimed ( ( Read more... )

Tomb Raider Underworld

Overall - 6.5
Art direction/ animation - 8
Story - 7
Controls/ Combat/ Platforming - 5
Replay Value - 4
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Another in the disturbingly common trend of games that don't seem to be worth the current ticket price. This game is ok, mildly amusing despite it's flaws, and had some moments that I actually enjoyed but it's ( Read more... )

Flower - SCEA
Overall - 9
Art direction/ animation - 9
Story - N/A
Controls/ Combat/ Platforming - N/A
Replay Value - 9
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Downloaded and played Flower over the weekend from the PSonline store. It's a bargain at $9.99 for a pretty spectacular experience. Notice, I didn't say 'game' because in a traditional sense it isn't a game. There are no ( Read more... )