Started Playing Mass Effect 2

Last post focused on my non-playing of MA2.

Guess what?

I finally did!

Damn! It is awesome stuff! Great looking as well. I can't believe this is the same studio who did the Dragon Age series, which I dislike very much.

Can't wait to play some more. However, the backyard deck calls me. The sun is gorgeous outside. Hmmm... It's beer time. Mmmmm....

Could Sony Be Investing In Cloud Gaming?

In 2 days we'll find out.

Last night, I wanted to play Mass Effect 2. Never have. Ya, crucifix me for taking this long to do so.

So instead of playing, a 10 to 15 minute installation occurred followed by a half a gig download of some EA/Bioware additional content. Finally, a game update was also available for download.

I still haven't played Mass Effect 2.

Now if Sony invests in cloud gaming for us, all I had to do was fire up the game from their servers and Shazaam! I'm playing and not waiting.

Cloud gaming is the Netflix for gamers. On demand gaming. No installation. No updating. No waiting. It is an additional form of content distribution. If Sony goes with this, then they will be able to deliver content in all avenues.

Retail. Direct Download. Cloud Streaming Gaming.

Make it so Sony.

Konami E3 2012 Pre-Show

Konami.

The company name always brings a smile to my face. When I was a kid, growing up in the 80's, the arcade classic Frogger was always a treat. Next, Contra. Oh... Contra. I would play that forever with my buddies in elementary school. Then Metal Gear came out and the rest is history. Konami is one of the rare video game development studios to remain consistent. A certain quality over quantity mentality has always remained with them.

Today, E3 2012 is just around the corner and you can start enjoying the excitment right now. Below, is embedded the Konami E3 2012 Pre-Show. So sit back, watch and relax. You'll get updates on their mobile games to the Zone of Enders HD Collection to Metal Gear Rising: Revengenace. Which BTW, looks amazing!

Sony Tablet S Cradle & Keyboard Max Excitement

I am pleased with my Sony Tablet S. It's wedge shape design, at first throws people off, that is until they get it in their hands. It's unique and very user friendly hardware design wins people over.

London Drugs recently had a sale, which deeply discounted the tablet's cradle and Bluetooth keyboard accessories. So I made the plunge and I'm really happy with the purchase.

One could live without the extra goodies, but I found myself enjoying the experience even more. Writing became much more elegant, alongside surfing the internet. There are cradle specific apps such as a clock and photo gallery, adding some nice extra value. You can also connect your AC adapter to the cradle and let the tablet charge in the base. Nice! The keyboard is simply awesome. Productivity increased and at ease.

I recommend the accessories, providing a sweeter tablet experience.

Pac-Man/Star Wars/Alien/My Birthday's :)

May is full of important birthday's.

Pac-Man celebrated his 32nd on May 22. Star Wars celebrates it's 35th on May 24, alongside yours truly. Finally, there is Ridley Scott's classic Alien, which debuted in theatres 33 years ago on May 25.

Yes, it is this time a year, I find of great happiness.

Those two icons have been a huge part of my life. Great times, fandom and entertainment galore.

So if you have or haven't played a round of Pac-Man, do so today. The same goes for Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and Alien. I really don't care if you watch the original theatrical edition on DVD or the super duper explosive editions on Blu-Ray, both bring happy feelings to myself.

Enjoy the good times! :)

Sony Tablet S Android ICS/Gaming Update

Ice Cream Sandwich for the Sony Tablet S, arrived in "The Great White North" 2 weeks after it's official U.S. launch. The new OS is simply amazing.

Everything about it is slicker, cleaner and a heck of a lot sweeter to use. I've added a few widgets to my main screen from a simple Wi-Fi on/off button to a Twitter feed window. Very nice stuff! Apps are now grouped in special folders, making the experience nice and clean.

I've taken a few panoramic shots with the camera and found it to work very slick. Heck, I've even synced a PlayStation Dual Shock controller to the tablet. Now that's a gamer's dream!

The added value of ICS is incredible. An OS that sneaks up behind Apple's iOS with amazing results. Now I'm curious about the upcoming Jelly Bean Android OS, supposeldy coming this fall.

As for gaming, I purchased EA's Mass Effect: Infiltrator and Gameloft's Gangstar Rio: City of Saints. I've only played a little bit here and there, but what I've experienced is delicious!

Looking into the future, Sega's Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II and Rockstar Game's Max Payne are aimed for a June release. Thankfully, that's just around the corner. I can't wait to play them both!

Max Payne Feels the Pain

I finished the single player campaign for Max Payne 3. What an adrenaline rush! From start to finish, the game is pure gold. The action, cinematic presentation, to narrative, to pure gameplay control, this game delivers.

Is it to early in the year to start handing out game of the year awards? Nah! Hell! Why not?!?

If you haven't played MP3, you need too!

As for the status of original Max Payne on Android, Rockstar Games has commented that it is still being tweaked and pinched. It will be arriving hopefully in June, for the nearly 4000 different Android devices on the market.

Wait! What? Nearly 4000 Android devices?

Yes, there are officially that many of them on the market. So it's understandable that Rockstar would spend a little extra time and make the highly anticipated game available for as many as possible. It makes more users happy and makes Rockstar a little more money. I don't mind the extra wait. However, I still can't wait to play it on my Sony Tablet S.