OMG..3ROD..CRASH...

Imagine that one out of three drivers of a particular automobile model, will experience a loss of control in their vehicles, sudden engine failure and end up crashing into a pole by the roadside. That would be the case if the car is an Xbox 360.

An article by Dailytech has the following headline: Retailers Estimate Xbox 360 Failure Rate High as 33 Percent (go Google it, I'm having a hard time accessing the article now). That certainly sucks for Xbox 360 owners but fortunately for mankind in general, Xbox 360 isn't an automobile or a vaccine.

But despite this sad state of affairs, the 360 is right on top of my list of consoles to buy. Actually, it's the only console that I want to buy, there's no number 2, 3, 4, or 5. But maybe I'll wait it out a couple of years. Good things come to those who wait... right?

One, Two... JUS

Nintendo DS gamers who not yet own a copy of Jump Ultimate Stars will be happy to know that Play-Asia is selling it for a bargain price of USD 29.90 and free shipping! At the same time, get the JUS postcard book which is also available on PA for USD 9.90. Click on the titles for purchase information.

FPS, RTS, MMORPG, RPG....SLG?!?!

A friend of mine was trying to describe a game (Hoshigami Remix) when he came up with an acronym for the genre the game was categorised in: SLG.

I've not seen such a genre acronym before, and the feeling was that I hit a road block. Thinking it's probably some ero game, and the fella might be a closet perv, I hazarded a guess: Sexy Lady Game? Nope. The only thing I can think that is of suitable use for this acronym is: Super Lag Game.

Imagine during a crappy game of Halo:

P1: WTF...pwned by crappy head shot..^@^$#%$!#$@^%^&**(
P2: slg man....slg...

So, if you are faced with crappy play (on your part, or someone else's) in an online/multiplayer game, take a deep breath and repeat after me: "slg man.....slg.."

Jack and Stitch Sitting in a Barrel.

First there was Tomy's "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" merchandize which featured Jack Sparrow in a barrel, now there's Stitch (from Disney's Lilo and Stitch) in a barrel. Basically the premise for both games is simple. Put Jack or Stitch in their respective barrels while giving them a twist.

Once this is done, start sticking in the plastic knives into slots on the barrel. One of these will cause Jack or Stitch to pop-out of the barrel. However, from my experience, it's better not to be aiming one of these barrels at someone's face, as Jack (or Stitch) will launch out a good 20 centimetres from the barrel; definately not something you want sticking into your eye. And yes, I have Jack, on my office table.

Site is Up, But Still Good For Some Laughs

While I doubt that the guys behind Nuffnang would kick a competitor (Adverlets) when the competitor is temporary down and out for the count, I certainly can't help but blog about it after being informed by Aaron (undebug.org) via MSN.

A: *Sends file (screenshot of adverlets site down, with quite an embarassing error message)
A: Open and see
J: Oh *censored*
J: LOL
J: It's still suspended!!!
A: LOL
A: hahaha
J: wats wrong with them wor?
A: duno
J: hahaha
A: http://undebug.org/omgwtfbbq/advertletscom-domain-suspended/
A: hahahahahahaa
J: ahahahha
J: eh
J: look at that adverlets poll on your blog
A: wat poll wor
A: lol
J: AHAHAHAHHAHH
J: that... is a good one

Anyways, the site is up again. Plenty fast, I must say. But there's a minor problem re-occuring though. Read my archived post about it. It's just about the same thing.

Games That Leave You with "A Rapidly Beating Heart"

A friend and I were discussing about an upcoming Nintendo DS game titled "Dokidoki Majo Saiban" when the question on what "Doki Doki" meant, came about.

For starters, this particular game has the distinction of being probably the first non-homebrew ero (you know what I mean) Nintendo DS game with a Cero C (Ages 15 and up) rating plastered on its cover. No wonder it got all those Japanese otaku all excited. Purchase details: here.

Anyways, Wikipedia defines Doki Doki to be an onomatopoeia for "a rapidly beating heart", and just so you don't know, onomatopoeia is a word (or a group of words) that imitates the sound that it is describing. I don't seem to recall my heart beating like "do-ki do-ki" whenever I run or play badminton. LOL.

The term Doki Doki has seen some use in more decent video game titles. For example, did you know that Super Mario Bros 2 (NES) otherwise known as Super Mario USA (Famicom) is a remake of Yume Kojo: Doki Doki Panic (in English = Dream Factory: Heart Pounding Panic)? Because of this, Super Mario Bros 2 is a radical shift from that of the first Super Mario Bros game.

What other Doki Doki titled games are out there? I leave it to you to find out (hint: use Google)

Logitech Skype Phone on Sale!

While Low Yat's Compuzone is selling an Aztech Skype phone for RM 199, Play-Asia is selling a Logitech Skype Phone with almost the same features for RM 140 (click here). Combine this with free shipping and you got yourself a bargain. Offer is valid as long as stocks lasts.

Now in Technicolor 3rd Person View

Did you know that you can play HALO from a third person view, ala Tomb Raider? All you need to do is to download and run a particular mod available here. The good thing about playing the game in 3rd person view, you get to see more of what's going on, the bad part: targeting is crap with the aim being off by one inch from the targeting reticule.

Anyways, I installed the mod and re-shot videos about the plasma grenades. Let the debauchery commence!

Your 1 Gaming Wish..Tag Post!

What kind of weird tag question is that (*throws monkey wrench at Reveur for initiating this)? But since I'm waiting for my video to be uploaded to YouTube, I might as well answer the question: More great games at cheap prices. Enough said.

Lol. If you are reading this, well, consider yourself tagged (don't blame me for the weird question though) and don't forget to link back to the fella who tagged you in the first place.