![]() ![]() "People on Friday or Saturday might find themselves at home playing this game instead of at the Cineplex," Woo said. ![]() See what makes this violent game so popular »Įdward Woo, a research analyst specializing in media and interactive entertainment at Wedbush Morgan Securities, said the game's release date and widespread reach could negatively affect opening box office numbers for "Iron Man." ![]() "GTA IV" was released Tuesday at midnight and is expected to gross about $400 million in the first week. "Iron Man" is a movie based on the Marvel comic book superhero who creates an impressive suit of armor to save his life and help save the world. The series has faced criticism for being too violent, because users are allowed to beat, stab, shoot and kill citizens and police officers. "GTA IV" is the ninth incarnation of a video game in which the user acts as a criminal roaming a city. The answer could come this weekend when video game enthusiasts find out whether "Grand Theft Auto IV," expected to set sales records in the gaming world this week, will steal glory and revenue from a different entertainment empire: the movies.Īs the hype for "GTA IV" continues to grow and reviews scream perfection, some speculate that the game will put a dent in Marvel Studios' opening weekend box office for "Iron Man." ![]()
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![]() ![]() Skateboard decals depict close-up images of women's buttocks and cleavage signs around the city contain suggestive innuendo (e.g., "Strip-a-Grams," "Spooning," "BJ Industries," and "Master Bait & Tackle"). Though pedestrians can be attacked with a skateboard, these bystanders may use tasers to stun aggressive players. In the US, ESRB state: This is extended with the following details: Players can perform tricks, run into cars and pedestrians, and even engage in a "Hall of Meat" challenge that rewards players for injuring themselves. ![]() Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games. This followed a #skate4 online campaign by players.Ĭontent Rating PEGI 16 with mild violence and language. Skate 4 (TBA) on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will reboot the Skate series on new technology.Īfter over 10 years hiatus, a new Skate game is in development, possibly called Skate 4. Skate 3 (2010) on PS3, Xbox 360 with more difficulty settings and online modes Skate It (2008) on Wii, DS and iOS a spin-off for motion and touch screen controls. Tricks can be used to complete challenges, such as racing and trick contests, which earn the player money that can be used to buy clothes and property or bet on events. You can create your own character and perform tricks such as ollies and grabs to earn points. Set in the fictional city of San Vanelona you work up the ranks of a skater "career" as you explore the open world. It's harder to get to grips with this at first, but can become a more instinctive way to control your character. ![]() This moves the skate video-game genre on from Tony Hawk games that required you to hold a complex sequence of buttons to achieve the trick. This resulted in the need to quickly motion different patterns to intuitively achieve different tricks - what become coined as the "flick-it" controls. One stick is used to control the skater's body and the other his feet. Skate is a skateboarding series with innovative controls. ![]() ![]() Though these photos depict two different things, they also illustrate important values of our culture and society in two completely different time periods. Our nation has changed over the last several years, yet I feel it to be disrespectful to our past to vandalize and alter what one represented our nation.īeing polar opposites, these photos represent the old America and the new America. For this reason, I feel that the flag was chosen in specific, to criticize our country’s transition.I feel that though our country has become what it has, our history remains the same. It also possesses physical characteristics which represent our country’s past. The American flag is one of the most common and recognized cultural artifacts used to symbolize our country. The gun is also illustrated over the red and white portion of the flag, which represents the transition from purity (white) to bloodshed (red). Nowadays, it is very easy to buy a gun, which has lead to the violence and commonality of killing in our country. The gun may be thought to represent the business side of guns. ![]() Moreover, these companies have taken over in importance, when put in comparison to our country’s history. These companies have come to represent our country due to their popularity and immense power over our nation. I believe the logos to represent the corrupt greed and current day representation of our country. Over the thirteen red and white stripes, are the words “SOLD” written on a black gun. The next photo, on the other hand, appears to show an altered American flag, along with twenty-five common company logos in place of the fifty white stars. In putting the flag back up, we are symbolically asserting that our freedom cannot be taken away by anyone. The American flag is meant to symbolize the freedom of our nation, and the men who appear to be putting up the flag represent our society. In both visuals, men appear to be holding up flags and placing them back in the ground, implying that they may be physically taken down, but are spiritually indestructible. One of the basic aspects of “ American culture” is freedom, which is the main topic portrayed in the two photos. I feel that these two photos are also an accurate representation of the cultural aspects of our nation. Both of these photos, in representing what we truly value, emphasize America’s strength and willpower. The first illustrates Iwo Jima during WWII, and the second appears to illustrate New York after 9/11. ![]() In comparing the two, the two conclude that “the nation as a uniform or common “culture” is quickly becoming an old-fashioned notion in the “new world order.” In other words, our nation today, is not the same nation as it used to be.ĭepicted in the first photos are two representations of men holding up the flag after a disastrous incident. The authors take the time to discuss culture in regards to modern day practices and past lifestyles. In the piece “Culture,” authors Jeffrey Nealon and Susan Giroux agree. And as has our society, culture, and values. ![]() The American flag has been known to play an important role in representing our country’s history and this role has greatly changed within the last several years. Our flag is depicted with a blue square which consists of fifty white stars, one for each state, along with thirteen red and white stripes, which represent the thirteen colonies which declared independence in our country. Over the last few hundred years, our nation has been represented by our red, white, and blue national flag. ![]() ![]() So the stock scene has more illumination.Ĭurrently, I don't have a way to do raw bayer stacking with dark subtraction in Linux. I can't get both sets of lights on both cameras to come on at the same time, but the blue on the stock is certainly brighter, red may be much the same. Also, the glow of the LEDs is much more clearly visible in the stock image. Left is a single frame, right is a 5-frame stack.Ĭonverted to grayscale in GIMP (stock scene was colour, modified was gray but had colour noise)įocus seems off on the modified camera, perhaps removal of microlenses/matrix etc has changed focus, or perhaps the lenses changed between the two models, I didn't keep specific parts together. Lights out, maybe a bit left but not much. just about to turn the lights out and do a side by side comparison with an unmodified one. ![]() they're only 50p!Īnyway, I've reassembled it with stock lens/housing. perhaps scalpel the top two layers off, maybe take the third back too, and finish with polishing compound might be better. Tried a pencil at one point but it left a load of carbon deposit - didn't have any IPA so used xylene on a cotton bud. It's not pretty to look at under the microscope, and I've scratched a few pixels in one corner right at the end. Third one I broke the glass but got it off. Second one I cut through the leads trying to get the glass off. didn't think I was outside the lines to the circuitry at the side but perhaps if it's powered up it makes a difference. Chip started getting warm anyway, which is what happened with the one I tried last year. Good luck with this furrysocks2, touched one of these many moons ago and know how fragile they are, interesting.įirst one fried under the knife. I may be wrong, please someone tell me if it's possible in Windows without resorting to custom apps.Īnyway, nice option to have in the back pocket for now. I have a suspicion that the CLEye windows driver does actually grab raw frames from the camera, but doesn't appear to offer them through the driver interface. Opened in GIMP, auto white balance and success: I jumped back into the ov534 kernel module source code in Linux and copied (wholesale) the initialisation routines for the bridge and sensor from PS3EYEDriver and modified a couple of colourspace and bit-depth parameters, and ran up guvcview. it's a free alternative to the CLEye SDK for custom-app raw bayer capture in Windows. ![]() Just found which is a Linux kernel-derived "driver" which can be made to run under Windows but isn't actually a "driver" for using the camera with the likes of SharpCap. I figured getting it working in Linux would be the first step. I want to try debayering one of these cameras again, but I haven't found a way to capture Windows other than using a custom app, which is still possible. One of the problems with the way the kernel module is written is it cannot support sub 1-second frame rates nicely without some changes. then I got a Windows laptop and used the CLEye driver which made life easier. I've previously mucked around with the gspca_ov534 kernel module in linux to add additional framerates. ![]() ![]() Overall, some truly incredible news for MSFS! This end of 2021 is truly looking to be an exciting period for Flight Simulator, with countless updates, new features, a bunch of new airplanes, and most importantly, a clear commitment from all for a very promising future.Īs usual, you can count on us to bring you the latest news on all these new updates. The entire stream is pretty long, and as usual includes an extensive Q&A session and an incredible transparency from the MSFS team, who clearly and honestly communicate about everything that is going on behind the scenes. However, they’ve worked extensively with other teams to supply their knowledge on the matter. In order to accelerate the introduction of gliders in the sim, the MSFS team selected a new partner to work on that feature: FlightSim Studio AG, a Swiss development studio that has great expertise with gliders, even if they haven’t released any product yet for Flight Simulator. One final note for a third(!) new development partner. We already knew this, but Randazzo has revealed that the team currently has 14 products in the pipeline! One of these undisclosed products will probably be the B757, whose model Randazzo seems to briefly flash during the stream. PMDG is now working in very close collaboration with Asobo for the development of many new airplanes for MSFS, such as the 737, the 777 and the 747. Console pilots that are fans of the DC-6 are in great luck, as the brilliant airplane from PMDG will be released on the Marketplace next week, opening the way for Xbox simmers to enjoy a tremendous simulation of the iconic propliner, a fully-featured version that should perfectly match the PC experience. The stream had another unexpected and sensational revelation: PMDG is now an official third-party partner! Jorg Newmann (Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator) revealed that he has been talking with Robert Randazzo for a very long time, in a strict collaboration that has led to the release of the DC-6 a few months back. Furthermore, it will be the first airplane to have an exclusive mission that recreates a flight the aircraft is famous for. The Southern Cross will be the first aircraft from Asobo/MS to include a user manual, a much-requested feature, especially for more detailed airplanes. The plan is also to design a second, more modern cockpit. A perfect match then! They are creating the Southern Cross with many in-depth materials about the aircraft, including pictures of the original cockpit. The Southern Cross is being developed by Orbx, a “new” development partner that is also based in Australia, as we know. Some engine details of the Fokker F.VIIb/3m trimotor. For the new Australia World Update, the new Local Legend will be the Southern Cross, a Fokker F.VIIb/3m trimotor monoplane that was flown by famed Australian aviator Charles Kingsford Smith, who in 1928 made the first transpacific flight from the United States to Australia. With the previous Germany, Austria, and Switzerland update, the Junkers Ju-52 was selected as a famous airplane on that region. New Zealand is not included, but we’re pretty sure the team will be looking to tackle that in a separate and much-deserved update.Īs promised a few months back, World Update will often coincide with a new aircraft release under the theme of Local Legends. World Update 7: Australia will be released on January 25th. As usual, this update will bring a bunch of new POI’s, new elevation data and aerial textures, and a significant number of photogrammetry cities, probably the biggest in any World Update to date. ![]() World Update 7 will be focused on Australia, a much-requested country by the community. ![]() The first bit of news is related to the next World Update, which will be the seventh since the release of MSFS. Happening just a day before the launch of the Reno Air Races expansion and the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator: GOTY Edition, the MSFS team continues relentlessly in pursuit of the best flight simulation platform ever built, and unveiled some truly thrilling news today! Today’s Live Developer Q&A was filled with exciting news for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Is that a model of the Boeing 757 in Robert Randazzo’s hand? ![]() ![]() ![]() This combination of components supplies better sensitivity which means your mouth will not have to be on the mic for it to pick up the sound. Our microphone uses an M-56 cartridge which has a neodymium magnet. The cartridge, the magnet, and the mic cable. You may be asking yourselves, so what makes this mic sound so good? There are 3 main components that make a mic sound the way it does. As a result we sent our very own product developers on a mic testing journey. When we looked at the cheaper mics on the market from both reputable and entry level brands we were not impressed at all. We found there were a lot of good mics around from reputable brands that sound great, but are very expensive. This mic was created because we saw a need in the market for a high quality microphone at an affordable price. The Rockville RMIC-SR is the same exact microphone we use in our Pro Mic Kit 1 microphone/stand bundle.
![]() ![]() Latest PlayStation 5 software beta adds M. NBA 2K22 and Castlevania are coming to Apple Arcade The best multiplayer games on Nintendo Switch Zombies Garden Warfare 2 premieres for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PCs on February 23rd. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 multiplayer beta will be available for download from Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network starting on January 14th, and multiplayer sessions will be playable through January 18th. Zombies, Garden Warfare adapts the strategy-oriented gameplay of its series predecessors to suit squad-based multiplayer battles. Inspired by the hit tower defense game Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 is the sequel to a PopCap-developed third-person shooter that originally hit consoles and PCs in 2014. Also it doesnt matter what level you are so if you cant get on a multiplayer lobby than something is wrong with the internet connection between you and EA Server (PVZ GW2) It will most likely be EA Server since you can get on the backyard battleground so. EA notes that Backyard Battleground features a collection of dynamic events that will unfold throughout the duration of the multiplayer beta. you dont need to do the story for plants nor zombies. Players siding with the Plants faction can control the new Rose, Citron, and Kernel Corn classes, while Zombies supporters can get an early glimpse at the Imp, Super Brainz, and Captain Deadbeard characters.īetween matches, players can explore Garden Warfare 2‘s Backyard Battleground, a new hub world that connects all of the game’s featured maps and modes in a playground-like environment. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 Game Library Subscribe Origin About. The upcoming beta will also mark the first time that six of Garden Warfare 2‘s new character classes will be publicly playable. 13 Best Zombie Apocalypse Games to Play on PC Right Now. But Battle Arena, Mixed Mode, Team Vanquish and the weakly mode are empty or have. Only mode i can play is Turf Takeover or Garden/Graveyard Ops. I can't get coins, prize bulbs or rainbow stars because the lobbies are empty. Players compete across four maps, including the low-gravity Moon Base Z level that offers floatier physics than maps featured in previous games. I can't play PVZ Battle for Neighborville for PC, I literally can't play because the lobbies are empty. ![]() The Garden Warfare 2 beta features multiple gameplay modes, including the King of the Hill-inspired Flag of Power mode, the base-capturing Gardens & Graveyards, and the all-new Herbal Assault mode. The limited-time beta will be available as a free download for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, giving players the chance to check out Garden Warfare 2‘s new playable classes ahead of the game’s retail release in February. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 with a free multiplayer beta launching next week, publisher Electronic Arts announced. PopCap fans can get an early look at the studio’s competitive third-person shooter sequel Plants vs. The views of the moderation team do not reflect the view of Microsoft or its subsidiaries. Note: We are not affiliated with Microsoft or its subsidiaries in any official capacity. Showoff Sunday - all pictures of achievements, gamerscore, controllers, custom art/mods, battle stations, and so forth are only allowed as posts on Sundays. posts must be within the weekly megathread. and posts must be properly tagged or they will be removed. No advertising, selling, buying, trading, self pomotion or asking for free stuff. 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On the strength of enduring single "Ordinary People," the album reached the Top Five of the Billboard 200. Get Lifted, his first studio album, was released later in the year. It wasn't until West signed the young talent to his new label that he adopted the Legend name with 2004's Solo Sessions Vol. He also became an in-demand session musician, playing and occasionally writing for a wide array of artists, including Alicia Keys, Twista, Janet Jackson, and Kanye West. After completing college, he moved to New York, where he began to build a loyal following playing in nightclubs and releasing CDs that he would sell at shows. ![]() Not yet out of his teens, Legend was tapped to play piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything" in 1998. Legend left Ohio at 16 to attend college in Philadelphia, and it was there that he first found a larger audience. Born John Stephens, Legend was a child prodigy who grew up in Ohio, where he began singing gospel and playing piano at the tender age of five. Neo-soul singer and pianist John Legend combined the raw fervor of contemporaries Cody ChesnuTT and the burning precision of D'Angelo. *2007 Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: Family Affair *2007 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Heaven *2005 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: "Ordinary People" Produced by Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West and will.i.am, it is again a mixture of gospel and classic soul showcasing his extraordinary voice, particularly on "Show Me". Legend released his critically acclaimed and Billboard Top Ten second album, Once Again, in October 2006. ![]() Legend frequently cites gospel, R&B, and hip hop music as his main musical influences. Legend also played the piano on Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Everything is Everything" and sang background vocals on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name". He is the recipient of six Grammy Awards, and in 2007 he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He released his second album, Once Again in 2006, and his latest release, 2008's Evolver showcased a more experimental and upbeat side of Legend. ![]() Prior to the release of his debut album Get Lifted in 2004, Legend's career gained momentum through a series of successful collaborations with multiple established artists such as Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill. John Stephens (born Decemin Springfield, Ohio), better known as John Legend, is a Grammy award winning R&B singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet and actor signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. ![]() |
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