This video's pretty old, but I found it again and felt like bringing up a small discussion about it. How does Dtoid think the world would be if we could have instant access into the internet (or whatever they'll call it in the future) right inside of our eyeballs.

Seriously, it will bring a whole new meaning to trolling, given that those things even tread outside their homes (boxes?). And porn? Forget about it.

But really, it would open up a myriad of new opportunities and disadvantages, given the computer hardware business will completely die and internal software will rise dramatically.

Plus Virtual Reality. Anyone excited for that? I sure am.

Lesson 1, Hiragana

I found these videos several months ago and never bothered to show anyone until now -- for you all, no less! I didn't think it was worth showing in the past, assuming he would eventually become bored with the project and leave it in the dust. Apparently not. They're basically Japanese video lessons of a drunkard English teacher living in Japan. He's still doing videos regularly, so if you're interested in learning Japanese with a twist... Merry Christmas.


Lesson 1 Grammar

I found the whole Earth Hour concept interesting, so I decided to write about it as a writing exercise on my WordPress. Read if interested (it's about climate change).

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It's 2:28 AM, I had just opened my web browser and Google is my home page...if you check now, the page [probably] is entirely black -- reason being as Google states: "We've turned the lights out. Now it's your turn - Earth Hour." To sum up what this statement represents; Earth Hour is a national event, where the goal is to have as many people as possible participate in turning off all their lights and make a statement regarding the issues on energy conservation and world climate change.

...Well, I'd like to say this whole thing is adorably humble, but I can't. It was, I'm sure, in Australia 2007 where its roots lie, but now the rest of the world has caught up with it all and begun to really come together, as one, to make that statement. How so? Well, through the usual methods of advertising and promoting: placing big names, celebs, and corporations (certainly EcoGeek will join!) that support so people could adopt further initiative to actually go ahead and actually partake. Now Google has become a promoter, which is a clear vision as to how this whole thing shall play out. Being one of the most visited websites (dozens of dozens of millions of hits daily), awareness truly will be increased.



Though, yes, awareness heightened...I'm not sure it's quite so much for climate change, per say, rather to merely be a part of all this. That's how alot of people are, I'm afraid -- and that's the only problem that persists involving mass-promotions on events. Too often, it becomes more of a pop-culture driven reason rather than an actual interest for change. I am not much different, though; I'll be taking part in Earth Hour...not much because I actually care for the environment as much as I should, but to say that I did if it becomes a big deal. However! Do not misinterpret; it's not that I'm not entirely inept involving these matters -- I'm saying I'm not an avid environment-preserver -- I'll recycle, but I'm not going out of my way for biodegradables.

Now, even with the slight flawed promotional system, it's not to say everyone will just do it to do it. You'll have those who would have done it without the high-profile coverage, or have done it before (in Aussie?). Then you have the people who turn their initiative into an interest -- those who have gone out of their way to learn more about either Earth Hour or environmental climate change and pollutants, et cetera, et cetera. Truth is, there's a multitude of labelable participants that in all of Earth Hour's entirety that, in turn, will combine for one common, honorable cause; be your reasons driven or apathetic, all of this will [hopefully] cause further awareness, so we may continue to protect this Earth. Our home.

I wonder: how many of you are really looking forward to the release? Personally, it's a tad funny that I report on it so often and am so interested by it when I'm mostly just stoked that a very, very good game is going to be available on XBLA when there's so many crappy ones (*cough*Aegis Wing*cough*), according to N+ creators!

Happy hunting.

P.S. Aegis Wing isn't THAT crappy...

I think I deserve my on-the-fence feelings when in regards to Sonic Unleashed; I mean, Sega hasn't really confirmed or denied anything (or at least not yet). If this were really just hoax someone or some group of people are trying to pull off to tug at our heart strings, it's disgusting. But if it wasn't...well, I'd like to say we're looking at an entirely new direction for Sonic, but it frankly strikes me as a Sonic Rivals-esque revision, minus the rivals.

I'm the kind of person who really gets excited about these kind of things; and more often than not, I'm disappointed -- my expectations were downright destroyed since I'd set them so high. But in a peculiar twist, this time around I'm not as boasting towards Sonic Unleashed as I thought I would be. Normally I'd throw all my highest hopes in there, and say 'it will be great, you'll see' -- but they weren't great. Not since Sonic Adventure have I seen something comparable in quality.



That's where the Sonic Rivals gameplay frightens me...It's a broadly known FACT that Sonic Team have been substantially off their game (figuratively speaking) for the past six or seven years. I don't know if they're being lazy, if they're becoming old and senile, or if they're genuinely trying to make quality games that just can't seem to hit the target near enough to please all us nostalgic-driven Sonic fans. With all this said, either their laziness, their age, or their inability to craft a proper, high quality Sonic experience translates to Sonic Rivals. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it was a necessarily bad game, by any means, but it just wasn't lived up to my high expectations. Sonic Advance was a glorious achievement because it wasn't just throwing some Sonic at you with whatever they can plant their hands on; it was a good, effort-filled production worthy of the Sonic name.



What I felt with Sonic Rivals wasn't what I felt with Sonic Advance. It all just seemed like a simple train of thought: "This is the PSP, so let's make it a 2.5D game, with speed, and a couple of stages, a two-on-two race gimmick and profit!" Sure, it was okay, but there wasn't nearly enough there. It was saddening to say the least. I would hate to let people have their hopes up so high when it seems that Sega is actually getting it right for once (if it is, in fact, real) and then realize it wasn't all that great, it was just a 2.5D, press button and win experience with a blue hedgehog and some loops.

So finally, having all this digested, the question still remains: Will this really be an entire Sonic experience deserving of the Sonic name? Will it be able to pull itself back up from its already, deep and dirty pit that's been dug for itself? I haven't the slightest clue -- I just know I shall reserve all judgment until I play it for myself. Though, know this...my hopes for this fast blue hedgehog will always be there. I don't know why, but I know I'll just never be able to cease believing in him. Until the day he dies, in all entirety, hope will be there -- not as high as it used to be, but it will be there.

What do you guys think? I'm interested in your thoughts. If this isn't a hoax; do you think the game is heading for the right direction? Do you think it just looks pleasing but when it comes down to it, it's not all it's cracked up to be? Et cetera, et cetera...

Another rumor...or the real deal?

It seems like it's been ages since the whole 'Ikaruga is coming to XBLA' rumoring/announcing begun, but according to the latest issue of Official Xbox Magazine (UK), it's already out! Clearly, it isn't, but it sets a clear foreshadowing as to how soon it may be up for download on XBLA. Though it's unconfirmed whether it will be up for download any time soon, OXM rated the game a 9 out of 10 -- and that's good enough sign to keep your hopes (and mine) high.


If you're like me, it's a purchase well worth it (far superior to Aegis Wing -- far, in my opinion), and worth the wait...well, actually it's not worth the wait, I haven't the slightest clue as to what can justly explain this god awful delay. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for April, at least.

Original story: Xbox 360 Fanboy