Monster Hunter 2nd G Japan Festa Video

Unbeknown to me, the Japan MH2nd G Festa came to an end a few days ago (I didn't know it was even there in the first place!) Regardless, from the site of PSPFANBOY in comes some news of the tournament (or a semblance of it)

There is a video of the final two team duking it out in a separate arena with their choice of weapon against . Watching the video, I realised that I can really use some pointers from what they did and upgrade my hunting skill.. Watch the video HERE.

I am off to hunt my first Hypnock in G2!

-Because I Can-

Originarer VS Flash Carter

No,no,no. It's not a new boy band or Nick Carter's long lost brother. Its the long war between the fanatic of original games and the pirateS of gameS (Emphasis on the S). Its a long war that will not be coming to any end anytime soon but the fanatics of original games (FOG) is determined to condemn anyone which they know, remotely hint of or blame everything (regardless of the game not releasing in the states or the world coming to an end) on Pirates of Games (POG).

How much is this true? And how many of their blame is justified? Here are some of the usual blames that I have read

1. The game won’t be released here.

2. The game will not be translated.

3. The game’s sale is low making the next instalment not being able to be released here

4. There is no online server due to pirates!

5. Pirate gamer is making the industry losing money

6. Pirate gamer is corrupting the industry

7. Downloading game is stealing!

Here are some of the usual reasons that I have read from pirates

1. The game is expensive

2. I am using it as demo

3. I was testing the game to see if its viable for me to buy

4. I can’t wait for the game to be shipped here

5. I am too poor to buy the game

6. The game is not justified for the price of (insert number here)

7. I have too many games that I want

Its an age old argument. Chicken and Egg kind of thing and for me, I prefer to stand on the middle. I do not condone piracy nor do I condone you going bankrupt to buy a game. I also do not condone POG to flaunt the whole piracy idea around as if it is their god given rights, nor do I condone the FOG from going fanatic and wielding a machete against any pirate or hint of piracy they stumble, dig up or being confessed upon.

If you have the money, support the industry. Buy the original game. If you do not have the money, wait for the game to go cheaper and buy it. In the meantime, get creative. Being able to buy original game does not give you the rights to KOS anybody that hints of piracy. Its tiring, its stupid and its downright idiotic. Going into a tyrant about piracy just because a slight hint of it gets you off but not the others.

Pirates? WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? Fine, you can pirate anything you want. Its your right. In fact, no one can control you. But think of it this way. What if your proposal, or your hard earned 100% mark in exam is being stolen and lauded in front of a meeting or assembly by others that has stolen your work? Obviously enough you are going to get angry. Think of those FOG, think of those developer the next time you want to show off your piracy.

-Because I Can-

Review: Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of Crystal Skull

After 19 years since his last adventure in The Last Crusade, Indy is back! Well, his movie is back but his high action, running around, prancing from one level to another and running away from danger is getting less. Admittedly Indy is a lot more older now than then. Heck, he even admitted this fact on the first scene!

But truth to be told, the movie is every bit a good reminisce of why we love Indiana Jones last time and why we still love it now. (Besides the fact that it reminds us that we are old enough to remember the movie) But regretfully, most of Indy's move is a golden age move which no longer appeals much to the modern crowd. His hat, the music, the sound effects and the fighting scene. The joke is sometimes a bit stale but gradually finds its freshness in you.

Under the direction of Steven Spielberg, the movie takes a sharp turn here and there keeping the fighting scene long and fresh, the scenery panning across a continent to another and the scene superb. In the whole outset of the movie, Steven reminded us on why we love Indy in the first place. The wry joke, the metal knuckle fight & the certain scene that makes you cringe away from the scene.

For those that have watched the first 3 movies before, you can see that Spielberg have retained all the same cinematography style from 20 years ago. But within the old style, there is a lot of CGI and new style which blends in seamlessly. Without spoiling the movie at all, I would say that the movie is an uphill and downhill ride of adventure from one continent to another. Swashbuckling across the globe fighting various element of villain and whipping the enemy into order.

Do keep an eye open for some cameo appearance of past artifacts & hints of where Indy has been to and involved in. Figure out the puzzle before him and pride yourself as a stalwart Indy fan. Albeit old.

-Because I Can-

Free 5 Play-Asia Coupon for $5 Off

I have 5 Play-Asia coupon which entitles the user to $5 off from $50 purchase. Do feel free to use it for purchase at Play-Asia in the next couple of days.

There are always ways to make use of a coupon. For example, make a purchase of anything which amounts for $49.90 or $45.90 or anything that ranges there. Then pick some candy or snacks from HERE and make it total up to around $50. Then use the coupon below. With that you have free candy and if you are lucky. You get some discount on your purchases too!

Example, I purchase for Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift $44.90 and then purchase 3 of these Shuwa Puccho Cola Stick Candy which cost 1.99 each. Totaling up to $50.87. Use one of the coupon below and you get $45.87 and 3 candy to chew on.

QW-NDQ-TVE = Expires on 23 May
TO-OAN-FHB = Expires on 23 May
KM-TQE-BIX = Expires on 29 May
ME-HAI-EVM = Expires on 7 July
CP-RJJ-ZAP = Expires on 15 June

-Because I Can-

Peanuts Lite Slipon Socks Pouch Picture & Review

Over a week or 2 ago I highlighted this cute Peanuts Lite Slipon Socks Pouch which I recommended for those that love snoopy. Well, I received my sock yesterday and frankly, I am disappointed.

The pouch is not elastic. Its made out of some crappy cloth which stays in shape. Thats ok with me but the problem arises when I try to slot in my DS. The pouch won't fit! The mouth of the pouch requires 3 minutes of coaxing and gentle pushing at the right position to get the DS in. Once its in, you will see that the pouch does only one thing. Cover your DS. Nothing else. No protection. No nothing.

Now, you figure you might want to put on a hard cover or something to give it shock protection. Right? WRONG! Like I said, the pouch won't fit anything else except for the DS. So don't bother. This Pouch is a novelty product. You buy it for the design. And that's it. I would recommend against buying this if you are looking for protection for your NDS.

If you still want to purchase this pouch. Go to HERE for more purchase information on ALL 4 DESIGN.

My package!

Front design

Back design

Won't fit with a hardcover

Tight fit

-Because I Can-

2 PSP game for Super Bargain Price

If you like DJ MAX portable or those rhythm based game, you might want to purchase this game called Pump It Up EXCEED Portable + Pump It Up Zero Portable Bundle. The game revolves around dancing and basically has the same mechanism as any other rhythm game that you have seen or played.

Available at only USD19.90 for 2 games, you might want to purchase this!

More purchase information available HERE

-Because I Can-