Tech Tuesday: Gaming Edition

Hey people. I've changed my name! The blog's now called the Insane Ox speaks! Oh well, I was hoping it'd be a move to a paid site and therefore MT but I think that can wait...hehehe.

And I almost forgot about Tech Tuesday! The one day of the week when I decide to post the wonderfully tech-y things that I come across (or use on the web). Today's edition: Games!

Every week, the team of writers at GameSpot get together and pool their thoughts on the state of the video/computer gaming industry. The column is called GameSpotting. Interesting stuff, but this week I was intrigued by two particular posts:

The Dark Side of Online Gaming, by Troy Matsumiya. He tells of his real life experiences playing against assorted unpleasant characters online, and gives his opinions on the matter. Perhaps there are lessons to be learnt in relation to blogging?

Real Life: The Game Review, by Greg Kasavin. Honestly, this is targeted for the legions of MMPORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games) out there. Written in the style of a video game review, it is insightful as well as being a poignant reminder of how sometimes we take the many opportunities in life for granted. I'm booting up the game right now!

Okay. So Xbox owners are going on and on about Halo being the next best thing to sliced bread, yadda yadda. Well PC owners, rejoice, for Halo is coming over to the platform big time. Of course, you may need to spend some cash in order to make sure your beige box can actually handle the game, but if you're interested in seeing what it has to offer, have a peeksie here, thanks to the wonderful fellas at IGN. This is the game that sold over 3 million units. Good FPS action.

In other console related news, some smart bloke over there in Blighty managed to turn his PS2 into a fully functional web browser. Lucky sod. According to Martyn, potentially the browser will be able to access any site at all. Now all they need is the hard drive..

Also, gadget freaks, prepare to slobber. Nintendo has just announced that it will release a special limited edition Famicom GBA SP for (gasp) Japan only. Which means that you MAY be able to get it here, since we usually get all the cool colours. But seeing as the good old N only intends to make 1000 units, it's gonna be a stretch. Anyone wanna sponsor me to Tokyo?

Well, that's all the time I have for games this Tuesday, come back for more, and also check out the gaming thread in Cakap-cakap Petaling Street. Register, and give me your two cents on the state of video/computer games in Malaysia. The ox is a gaming freak, and therefore welcomes all and any news, views and previews.

Now go away, I want to finish Mace Griffin, Bounty Hunter.

Additional links:

Avault.com
TechTV's X-Play
GameZone