Yes there is no internet at home! It's been two weeks already and I'm still waiting for Globe to fix whatever problem it is they are having at their exchange or base station or whatever. I'm tired of calling their tech support line everyday and ranting at the agents. When I do call them, I ask for a supervisor immediately because I know they're just gonna tell me the same thing. The supervisor will at least try to listen to what I say. I've requested to change my Wimax service to a wired DSL service now. It's just absurd that its taking them 2 weeks to figure out why I have no connection.
In other news, PinoyPS is going to attend this year's Anicon event. There are improvements on the organizer's side from what I've seen so far. They've contacted us early and now we're able to prepare things in advance. The problem now lies within the PPS community. There are those who love to give support to the community (like me) and would be glad to give to the community, but what irks me now is that there are those who just talk and talk. They keep saying they'll do this and that yet they complain. My advice. If you are just gonna complain that the place is too far and that you are bringing a lot of stuff, might as well not donate anything. I'm from Laguna and you don't see me complain so just shut up. I bring my PS3 all the time to events in Manila so you can't squiggle your way out of giving lame excuses. Still I'm glad that there are those who at least listen and actually contribute to the PPS growth.
So what's next?
Labels: anicon, anime, pinoyps, pps, ps3
So we have a new month and a new week and things seem the same so far. Work has been tedious. A couple of ups and downs but noting out of the extraordinary. I've also come to the conclusion that my circle of friends are limited to that off my online buddies nowadays. I find that sad lol. It has been an interesting past week since the E3 conferences. I traditionally blog about those but for some reason I just didn't had it in me, or I was just too lazy. You can also probably blame NeoSteam, a new MMO that I'm currently addicted with. I like the company, an international server, with decent people and a robust community. This might come to the Philippines though, but I'm not going to join the local community. Most Filipino online players are just downright self-centered and rude. There are a few who adhere to morals and honesty but like I've said only a select few that I can count with both my hands and feet.
Myo has gone YLOD again. Yep, my PS3 has got that dreaded yellow light of death once more and for the third time. I can reflow her again but if this keeps on happening it would be too much of a hassle. I'm seriously thinking of retiring my PS3 gaming habits and sticking to old reliable PC again. I just can't afford buying another PS3 as I have too many financial responsibilities at home. I really do envy those people who live off their parent's fortunes. Sitting back doing nothing but worrying what to buy next. That would be the life ain't it? Or I might just go for a Wii next time.
I've catched up quite a bit on my Anime as well. I've marathoned Claymore and Kannagi the other week. I have got to catch up on FMA: Brotherhood, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya season 2, Saki, Tears to Tiara and Valkyria Chronicles though.
Anyway, its going to be a pretty busy week. Work skeds might be changed again, and I'm missing out on the ADnD campaign. Sigh. Oh well... that's life for ya.
Labels: anime, life, neosteam, ps3, ylod
Its hard to imagine that it's come full circle. I was minding my own business tending to my internet cafe way back in 2005 I believe. I was searching for Sony stuff because I was bored and I stumbled across the announcement of the Playstation 3 and with it some future exclusive games. That's when I first saw the controversial Killzone 2 rendered video. Everyone was skeptical about it even down until last minutes of the multiplayer beta.
I didn't imagine back then that I'd actually get to play this game, let alone own a Playstation 3. Now with a couple of weeks to spare, Killzone 2 is actually coming out. I've played the demo and I can say that it meets up to the expectations of that video that was shown way back. Even though the demo is around 10-15 minutes, I had a blast. I kept playing it over and over. The controls are a bit giddy though. Its feels like a realistic FPS. You can actually feel how heavy the gun is and when you get hit by a bullet you loose your balance from its impact. The visuals are something to behold. Though its just tones of browns, greys and blacks, its really very well polished. I enjoy seeing the Helghast jolt back when I run down to them and hail them with bullets. The AI is pretty intelligent. Its no surprise since Insomiac, the guys who did Resistance 2, helped Guerilla in programming this AI. In a sense the Helghast move and behave sort of like the Chrimera but more aggressive. I was hiding behind cover for a while in a firefight with this one Helghast. We weren't hitting each other that much since we had to duck a lot in the crossfire. I was surprised when he threw not one but 2 grenades to my position. I mean WTF? This feels like I'm fighting against someone online!
Anyway, this game is a must for all you PS3 owners out there. And just in case you are wondering, the Killzone 2 Demo is available only at the European PSN Store right now. Just create a EU PSN account and you are set!
Labels: killzone 2, playstation, ps3, sony
That's right that's me on Jam 88.3. I was representing PinoyPS.com to do a LittleBigPlanet game review. I was live on air last Wednesday, January 28, 2009. I was nervous at first but as continued to talk with DJ Patty and DJ Gabe, I felt right at home. Thanks to Rhy, he recorded part of the show so I could listen making a fool out of myself.
What could get better than this? I was actually at my favorite radio station, doing something I like, a game review. On top of that my article for LittleBigPlanet on the Playground Magazine is due out soon. I sure hope that this won't be my last. There are a few new games coming out and I wanna continue doing game reviews.
Labels: jam 88.3, little big planet, ps3, radio, sony
... I can finally update my blog! So much for hoping to update before 2008 ended. I was pretty much hooked up with many activities. Had to plan for the Youth Ministry's year end outing. Had to go to Enchanted Kingdom since my Step-Aunt gave us free tickets (she works there as a manager of the food court). And finally, our yearly tradition, on January 1 we have a grand family reunion. And now after all that, I get my first fever of the year lol. Lack of sleep plus the unusual cold weather has somehow awoken my dormant colds and gave me a bit of a soar throat. Anyway, I'm feeling better now.
Watch New Year SM MOA 2009 in Faith Videos | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.comAnd here's a video of the Fireworks display I took during New Year's at SM Mall of Asia.
I'd like to keep this post short as much as possible because I tend to go off on many tangents when I blog so for starters. My resolutions are to first find a fraking JOB! Yes! I'm still jobless thanks to TeleTech who has been keeping me waiting. Anyway, if I still don't get called to my final interview I'll be taking up that offer at Dell or Convergys. Next, to blog at least 3 times a week. I've noticed in the past that I only blog when I want to and end up missing writing down important stuff.
The simple 2008 recap:
1. Resigned from Outblaze Asia Pacific.
2. It was a really good gaming year for the PS3 with exclusives like Metal Gear Solid 4, Valkyria Chronicles, LittleBigPlanet, Resistance 2, Wipeout HD and the launch of Home.
3. The year of my depression.
I'll go. It's a little late, but I'll go to where you are, too.So, I'm looking forward to this year and what it brings. May God bless us all and keep an eye on us not only for this year but for the years to come as we still walk this Earth.
Labels: home, littlebigplanet, metal gear solid 4, mgs4, obap, outblaze asia pacific, ps3, resistance 2
In tradition to what everyone does, I've decided to post my Christmas wish list after all. But unlike everyone else who's got top 10's I've only got a top 3 list. And they are as follows.
#3 Playstation 3 GamesDue to my limited budget, I haven't been able to buy the games I want for my PS3. There are exactly 3 games that I want to at least have even if it takes me until next year to get them all. Metal Gear Solid 4, Valkyria Chronicles and Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm.
#2 Shiny Tech GadgetsThere are only 2 tech gadgets I want this Christmas. One would be the Motorola E6 Rokr and the other a Sony Vaio CR Series Red Notebook.
#1 ConfidentialAnd my number 1 is... well, I can't really say this out in public right now since its a bit more of a personal subject. Let's just say it has something to do with my life. Maybe one day when all is well, I'll be going back to this post and editing it when I've finally set things right.
And there you have it, my lame top 3 Christmas list.
Labels: christmas, gift, laptop, life, motorola, phone, ps3, red, sony, vaio
It's 2 am and I'm still up hanging around with my virtual avatar at Playstation Home. Sometimes I think of myself as pathetic when I seek for this type of escape. Instead of the real thing, I somehow feel as if I'm more at home on the online world. Perhaps its because of the sense of anonymity and hiding behind something you think is your ideal persona. A dear friend once said that I am totally different online than in real life. I'm beginning to agree as well. Some people have recently commented that I'm more bold online than in real life. Perhaps its because I would like to avoid senseless confrontation in real life? Perhaps its because I don't want to have to explain every little detail to everyone that I don't have to be a conformist to survive in this world? Or perhaps its because I just want to avoid people who think too highly of themselves and that gives them every reason to trample on everyone else's feelings? Whatever the reason, I firmly believe that my voice is louder on these blogs than in real life. Maybe one day I may be able to talk like the way I write on my blogs and stop hiding behind a facade of feelings and emotions.
In case you are wondering, that's a picture of Sackboy (the main character and star of the PS3 exclusive title, LittleBigPlanet). He was supposed to be given away as a prize but unfortunately, only a few people know about LittleBigPlanet here in the Philippines and platform-gaming isn't too big here unless you count Super Mario. Anyway, that picture was taken while we were on the bus on the way to Libis. Hid3o my good friend and buddy ordered this directly from Japan and thanks to him for this wonderful prize. Too bad no one claimed him, but for now, he will be on Hid3o's shelves waiting for another day, another time until he can be adopted into a home. ^^
It was a tedious yet fun and fulfilling day yesterday at the Eastwood Plaza mall. I'd like to blog the details but I'm too tired and lazy to remember them all. We were lucky enough to be able to use 3 TVs, We had a Tekken Tournament and an LBP Race Event. Sadly no one registered for LBP but a ton of people entered the Tekken Tournament. This just goes to show you that fighting games, along with FPSes and MMOs are the Filipino's preferred genres. It was a lot of fun. Urbandub was there for the final act, we had a blast interacting with people, and a few of us were interviewed by a few TV stations. I was interviewed by an odd guy who is one of the hosts of the TV show called Pinoy Gamer by the Makisig Network. I was really into it though the bright light flashed at your face while staring at the camera was a bit distracting. Also, I don't get why the guy who interviewed me cracked those wierd non-sensical jokes. Anyway, others were interviewed by Net 25 and Hero TV.
Of course thanks are in order. Thank you to Playground Magazine, for being patient with us and for continuing to have us included in your events. Thanks to Jam 88.3 who was there to spice up the entertainment and promote the show. Thank you to Gamehopper/Brico for lending us your 3 wonderful 37" HDTVs. I'd recommend that you guys try out their TVs. Our games on the PS3 looked crisp on those screens.
I'm still jobless at the moment. I've gotten word that Teletech is trying to stabilize its call operations before it goes to a full blast hiring. I'm still hopeful that I would get in but you can never be too sure. Just in case, I've got 2 other backup jobs waiting in line but they're a bit farther from home. A compromise I can live with.
I've also gotten a lot busy doing stuff at church. A few days ago, I repaired some of the Network lines, setup a Wifi zone and assembled a new computer for one of the elders. I'll be doing more probably tomorrow since the new LCD projector has arrived. I need to setup one of the newer laptops for that LCD. Of course aside from my IT stuff, I'm back to playing the guitars (lead, rhythm and bass) for worship service with the church band. I'm a bit dissapointed though on how they treated my guitar when I lent it to them. There are scratchmarks on the red paint plus I noticed a chip on the wooden body. If this were an acoustic guitar the sound would have been ruined. I really wanted to donate a new guitar to the church, but seeing how they treated my guitar, I might think over it first. I'm also graduating from Bible Study Leading by January if the schedule permits it. My Pastor says that there is now an even greater demand for Bible Study leaders so we need to train hard, right and quick. I'm still not sure if I qualify for the job since I've been through a lot, but the Pastor says that I'm ready and it should be no problem for me since I've gone through the School of Workers for church doctrine twice already. I pray to the Lord that he tells me what to do and helps me decide which path I should take from here on.
The year is almost to an end. 2008 has been an eye-openner in many ways. It may be perhaps one of the most influential years of my life. I've experienced joy, happiness, saddness, loneliness and anger. I've stumbled here, recovered there but I do believe that some things will never change. What those traits may be, I don't know. But as ZT always used to say, "You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both, and there you have. The facts of life..."
Labels: age, big, emotions, little, littlebigplanet, planet, playstation, ps3
I've been eyeing this blog for a while and I think I'd had enough of his flamebait posts. His recent posts about the "PS3 is a sinking ship" just really stirs me up. I'll admit I own a PS3 and I'm a member of PinoyPS.com. I play Xbox 360 games too. I love Halo 3 and Gears of War as much as I love Resistance 2 and Little Big Planet. I just really don't get this guy. Earlier on he deleted one of my comments when all I did was tell him that his posts were flaimbait material. Yeah I agree its news but there's a hidden agenda. He's indirectly trying to frustrate the people of PinoyPS because he thinks PinoyPXB is much cooler and hip.
Mr. ThirdWorldGamer. Prove to yourself that you are a real gamer by not doing this kind of stuff. We all know the bickering going on between PinoyPS and PinoyPXB but this has got to stop. How come you only publish the negative news on the PS3? When some positive news comes out, you scorn it instead and change it into something atrocious. I made a comment a while back during your news on the LittleBigPlanet server issues but you had to delete it. Why? I only commented that the way you posted it was bound to attract fanboys. Now you had to go in and totally block all comments on your blog.
A real gamer, plays the GAMES and not the CONSOLES. Out of my respect for your writing prowess, this will be the last time you hear from me. But if you do continue this type of posting, please expect to hear from me more.
Labels: fanboy, pinoyps, pinoypxb, ps3, xbox 360
