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PS3 Update 3.21 Puts the Knife in and Twists…

JoeVaughn — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 06:14:34 +0000

Sony Playstation 3 will discontinue its functionality of allowing the use of open source operating systems on the older PS3 model (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/03/28/ps3-firmware-v3-21-update/). This feature was removed from the PS3 slim version, but has remained on the older PS3 and apparently has never served as a security problem until now.

So what? Who needs the other operating systems? Well you do! What if you got a bug up your ass to install Yellow Dog, or Fedora and wanted to expand your computer/gaming experience. Why does Sony gives us the option to use their platform for things other than gaming and watching blu-rays, then just strong arms us into taking it away.

If you choose not to update, it comes an unreasonable price. You LOSE the :
•    Ability to sign in to PlayStation Network and use network features that require signing in to PlayStation Network, such as online features of PS3 games and chat
•    Playback of PS3 software titles or Blu-ray Disc videos that require PS3 system software version 3.21 or later
•    Playback of copyright-protected videos that are stored on a media server (when DTCP-IP is enabled under Settings)
•    Use of new features and improvements that are available on PS3 system software 3.21 or later

Yeah I’m not sure about you, but for me not to be able to watch Blu-Ray discs, or go online and chat is a little suspicious. Why has Sony stuck the knife in and twisted it? Well it may be that in January all the leaks about a PS3 hack. I hope that hack comes out soon in its entirety and I hope they hack the PS3 fucking hard. I can get a Blu-Ray player for $99. The fun I could have screwing Sony for is priceless. They still owe me for blocking my PSP for going online due to its modification. Hey Sony we’re gunnin’ for you next…

Revenge is best served cold, with a side of hot pants.

Left For Dead 2 Banned by Aussies

JoeVaughn — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:51:11 +0000

Well it seems that Left 4 Dead 2′s is not kosher for the Aussies. The content exceeds the allowable rating of MA15+. Any game the goes above this is basically considered banned.

From the offical Austrian report “The game contains realistic, frenetic, and unrelenting violence which is inflicted upon “the Infected” who are living humans infected with a rabies-like virus that causes them to act violently. The player can choose from a variety of weapons including pistols, shotguns, machine guns, and sniper rifles. However, it is the use of the “melee” weapons such as the crowbar, axe, chainsaw and Samurai sword which inflict the most damage. These close-in attacks cause copious amounts of blood spray and splatter, decapitations and limb dismemberment as well as locational damage where contact is made to the enemy which may reveal skeletal bits and gore.” So this basically means Austrialia won’t allow it citizens to play it. This is coming from the country that has insane gun control laws so not surprising.

Germans Know How To Do It…

JoeVaughn — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:52:55 +0000

So I ran acroos this video and thought I’d share it with all you MLGs. Its a german video, and boy do they know how to get my attention. Watch the whole thing. It is amazing.

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3 Short Articles.

JoeVaughn — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:24:18 +0000

Eve Online Robbed

So in an unexpected move yesterday a bank was robbed. How horrible that people lost all there money. Plus the FDIC did not insure the bank so this makes this even more horrific for the people involved. However this bank was virtual, along with the money. So there was a virtual heist. The guy “Ricdic” who was in control of the bank on EVE Online traded $1.2 million of fake money ISK (the fake currency) for $5,000 bucks real life cash. He used the money to pay off debts. Would you trust a banker with the word dic after his first name? I wouldn’t. I say put fake money into a fake account, and it gets fake stolen, deal with it. I never did trust that little creep from Monopoly. That’s why I keep all my Monopoly money in a safe deposit box, cause anybody with a monocle cannot be trusted. Goes for Mr. Peanut too.

Found: One mysterious iPhone
There’s a prototype 16gig iPhone 3Gs on eBay right now. It was found at an airport and it can’t be restored. An Apple Genius has looked over the phone, and did confirm it is an apple product however it was never registered in the apple database, as every product should be. The serial number apparently never made that list. It’s going for $365.00 right now on eBay. Who knows maybe its open source or even more in tune with reality plays FLASH!, which in any case would make the phone priceless . I’ll keep you posted if anything comes of this iPhone.

Lower Prices or make your own damn games
Another company jumped on Sony’s back to lower the prices of the PS3. This time it’s Tecmo Koei. Activision has already threatened to pull development for future PS3 games if the price does not drop, and Tecmo is “maybe” thinking the same thing. They are just suggesting they would like the prices to lower. These developers are not necessarily losing money, but they’re not making as much money as they are with Xbox360. I think it’s about time somebody spoke up too Sony about their outrageous prices. Also to add my cons against Sony they killed the Hulu ability of the PS3, that’s a whole other rant. However I think this is just a big ploy by Sony to make everyone happy and they’ll lower the prices in time for Christmas so they’ll be a hot seller. They move all digital crack with dust building it up on it.

Why the three articles? I’m extremely busy this 3 day weekend. So hopefully this will keep you over till I can clear more time to write a longer post.

This plays…

JoeVaughn — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:20:29 +0000

So I figured I’d post our theme song.

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then I watch this, and think yeah thats pretty fitting as well.

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Then I watch this and think WTF, this is going on my Netflix que.

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Lego Channel…

JoeVaughn — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:46:40 +0000

So despite the lack of intersting things going on in the world. I have decide to post some cool Lego videos. This is what happens when virginity, and boredom come together. Despite what I’ve read in Japanese newspapers, its not this sight.

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TPB Has Been Bought…

JoeVaughn — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:52:01 +0000

Well it looks like a era has come to an end or perhaps a new beginning. If your not familiar with TPB , well RIAA couldn’t be happier. However you may have missed out on the biggest Internet scandals since Napster Vs. Metallica over copyright material. TPB hosts a variety of bit torrent index files that can keep you entertained for days. The strange and wonderful things that are to be found on there are like hitting an oil field when your trying to bury your pet hamsters Richard and Gear. They state on the site that everything will remain basically the same however with some advances. Such as actually peer-to-peer sharing, which is, something I believe will be safer, as long as you actually know the peer. They grossed about 8 million US or 30 million SDK for the site and shares in GGF . TPB is one of the 100 most visited Internet sites especially by people who like me. All that I can say on the matter is I hope this works out to be beneficial for all parties. Also I’ll be pissed if they shut the site down or start charging, because I’ll never find out who shot JR. Awe TPB the joy you have brought me over the years. I loved you like Harry loved the Henderson’s, or Ash loved his hand. Sometimes you got to let go, and move on to hopefully bigger and better things. Good Luck!

Creator of CAPTCHA…

JoeVaughn — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:04:49 +0000

So basically nothing good is going on in the world today. Mostly due to the fact that we as humans are basically obsessed with the death of a particular pop star. I’ll leave my feelings aside, and yes I am sad, I thought he had a lot of talent, his personal like not so much but, that’s for people to discuss when there not here hopefully learning something new. So after thinking about how much information is wasted everyday I found my self filling out a meaningless CAPTCHA. If your not familiar with what I’m talking about, there the pointless and meaningless words you have to fill out in a box, that proves your a human. Computers have yet to reach a point where they can distinguish between words that are not crisp. They have to make a guess because there not as intelligent as us, yet. (This is where Isaac Asimov pops out with some robots and beat me up!) Then of course it led me to find out more about CAPTCHA.

Well Luis von Ahn the computer scientist who made CAPTCHA to help stop spamming, has come up with some creative ideas for CAPTCHA. He knows we all waste time filling out these things for new e-mail addresses or friend requests, so he put CAPTCHA to work for us. Watch the video and find out how CAPTCHA is actually working for you, and how you help every time you fill one out. Its really cool and now I don’t feel like its a waste of time.

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Tetris Turns 25…

JoeVaughn — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:54:09 +0000

Have some Vodka LUSH

So we have another birthday to celebrate. That fun lovable stupid arcade game that stole more quarters from me than Radio Shack. Tetris. The game was created by Alexey Pajitnov a Russian programmer (explains the funny looking building) in 1984. An actual classic that came along after I did. wow. We’ll Tetris is 25 today.

Pajitnov loved puzzles so it was only natural he would develop a puzzle based game. He got the name Tetris by combining the Tetromino, and Tennis. Both loves of Russia. I know I love some Russian Female Tennis players. Tetris was first release for the IBM then in 1987 it was released for the rest of the world. When Tetris was released for Gameboy and then it was right to the moon. Tetris actually has a checkered history filled with lawsuits, even involving the Soviet Government. Were not here to dig up the past. Pajitnov is back in control and is more than happy with the success. He gets more enjoyment that people all over the world enjoys the game daily, than he does from his large sum checks I’m sure he also receives.

Well Happy Birthday Tetris, we’ll see which one reaches 225 first. Game on.

The Saga Continues…

JoeVaughn — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:21:26 +0000

So in a third installment there is a third piece of Transforming awesomeness to be hold. Its a a transforming laptop. Modeled after the Qosmio laptop this transformer which ill transform into the cassette player, Autobot Blaster. This Transformer doesn’t however play an cassettes but is a multi port USB drive. So you can plug in Ravage for some USB on USB action. Hot. This little bad bay come with a price tag of about 40 bucks, and at this point is available in Japan. But they thats why us white Otaku’s have j-list.com right?