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What now for the space programme?

// July 8th, 2011 // No Comments » // General

Today saw the very last launch for the Space Shuttle programme, with the 33rd and final launch of the Atlantis at Cape Canaveral. The Space Shuttle programme has been in commission now for 30 years, with a total of 135 launches under it’s belt, and today sees it’s unfortunate end. Ironically, for most of today, I’ve been watching repeats of Star Trek: The Next Generation. With the shutting down of the Space Shuttle programme and Present Obama cancelling NASA’s Constellation programme, it makes me wonder if we will ever reach the technological achievements portrayed in Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek franchise. The question on my lips now, as well as many others who look up to the stars in the hope that mankind can further explore the emptiness of space, is… What of the future of space exploration? (more…)

Café World has a new look

// June 13th, 2011 // No Comments » // General

Since I’ve made a website to cater for those who play Zynga’s Café World (no pun intended), it would be negligent of me to fail to mention that the game has been given a bit of a spring clean this evening! A couple of months ago, we were given an entirely new cookbook in the game, which helped fellow chefs find the next dish they want to cook a little quicker than before (although perhaps not as well as I’ve done it). Now the rest of the game has been spruced up and I, for one, welcome it. (more…)

E3 2011: What stood out for me?

// June 7th, 2011 // No Comments » // Geeky Stuff, General

We’re currently into day 2 of the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011, and now all of the main E3 press conferences are over and done with. The rest of the time at E3 will be spent going to various stalls and trying out what all the main contenders have to offer… at least, if you’re there… Since I’m over 5,000 miles away and having to watch the Expo via live stream, I’m already calling it a week for E3.

So what have the main contenders shown us this year that reporters are immersing themselves in now, and that we’ll be immersing ourselves in later in the coming months? In this blog entry, I’ve decided to outline the key points from the three main press conferences (Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo) that have stuck in my mind. (more…)

PlayStation Store Welcome Back Content Now Available

// June 3rd, 2011 // No Comments » // Geeky Stuff, General

The PlayStation Store was re-opened a couple of days ago, and now the Welcome Back content has been made available for everyone!

“With the PlayStation Store back online, we’ve been getting all caught up this week, having launched an abundance of amazing content for download on PlayStation 3 and PSP. Today, we’re excited to launch the Welcome Back program to thank you for your loyalty and below we’ve detailed what is available, how to go about downloading it and a list of frequently asked questions.

Thanks again for your patience and understanding as we restored the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services – your support has meant a lot to us and is greatly appreciated.”
– from PlayStation Blog (more…)

Zelda: 25th Anniversary

// June 3rd, 2011 // No Comments » // Geeky Stuff, General

Has it already been 25 years since we first saw The Legend of Zelda come out on the trusty NES? It certainly has been, and rumour has it that Nintendo have something up their sleeves to celebrate this momentous occasion. (more…)

Happy card reader is happy!

// April 30th, 2011 // No Comments » // General, LOL Images

I’m now part of the PS3 revolution!

// February 17th, 2011 // No Comments » // Geeky Stuff, General

I finally got one! My very own PlayStation 3!! Wooo!!!!

I’ve been wanting one of these for god knows how long and now it’s MINE! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Errrm *cough*

It’s the 320Gb slim model, and I got a couple of games with it as well: Gran Turismo 5, Gran Theft Auto 4 Collection, and the PlayStation Move Starter Pack. The graphics and everything are fantastic, and this is going through a standard definition television as well! I need a HD telly now haha!

Take a peek at the picture… Is that a Nintendo 64 in the background?

Happy New Year!

// January 1st, 2011 // No Comments » // General

Happy New Year everyone, except anyone who doesn’t deserve it! 😛

Merry Christmas!

// December 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // General

Merry Christmas everyone! I tried to find another picture like the one I used a couple of years ago, but to be honest they were a bit more raunchy than I expected, so I won’t post one. I’m off to open my presents now! 😛

Linkin Park’s 4th November gig

// November 6th, 2010 // No Comments » // General

Remember a few months ago I’d purchased some tickets to see Linkin Park live? Well, the gig was just two nights ago and I’m still buzzing from the experience! I’d been waiting years and years for the chance to see them play live, and it finally arrived!!! It was THE most exhilarating moment of my entire life! They played a nice even mix of songs from their new album and a whole bunch of their classic hits. While I was there, I picked up a Linkin Park T-shirt, and a LP-branded CD-R which I can burn a recording of the gig onto when they release the recording in a few weeks time!

Anyone out there who’s even remotely a Linkin Park fan, should definitely go see them! As a little treat, here’s a recording from the gig I made with my phone, of the songs “Wisdom, Justice & Love” and “Iridescent”. I’ll be brutally honest, when Iridescent played, I was so overjoyed that I was close to tears. The night was perfect!!