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OVZ S3 Ep9 Osaka (by OtakuVerseZero)
Discovered this lovely web show via this G+ post from Marek Kubica. Patrick, one of the hosts of Néojaponisme is one of the hosts of OVZ.
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The Mass Effect 3 ending [update]
Now that some time has passed since I ended the game and the ending debacle has toned done a bit I thought I finally put my gripes with the Mass Effect 3 ending into words.
There are potential SPOILERS ahead, so don’t you dare read on if you haven’t finished ME3, yet. It is way better if you judge by yourself after completing YOUR ending.
First off, I don’t want the ending to change. The Mass Effect writers and creators have their creative freedom and they should be allowed to let it end their way. Point.
The last decision you make determines how the game ends. It seems to have been done right. It definitely is not an easy choice and will not result in the glorious victory you would have wanted (whatever option you choose). My decision stuck with me for a few hours and I struggled a little with myself if I had chosen the right way for my Shepard. I was even close to going back and deciding differently. In my opinion that is what made it a great ending.
The only problems I have are some from my viewpoint stupid writing and game design decisions. If you are still reading and have not played it yet, stop here! Last warning.
For one, I chose to destroy all mass effect relays. As a consequence, in a final scene, the Normandy was shown with Joker trying to escape the shock wave generated by the destruction of one of those relays. It sadly crash landed. Now what I don’t understand here is why the Normandy did fly away from the fight on earth. This was the final assault against the Reapers. Sure, it looked like it failed. But wouldn’t the Normandy be the ship to help the remaining troops to escape? And it somehow even had time to pick up some of my squad mates. Odd. A little more explaining wouldn’t have hurt here and there in general. I hope that future downloadable content will come help clear up some of the missing links.
Which brings me to my second little personal annoyance. I totally understand that Bioware wants to ship future DLC to enrich the storyline towards the final battle. However after the game ends, credits play and you get a little ‘hero’ video you get presented a note. It says, cool that you completed our game, now you can go back to enriching and building the legacy of Shepards fight against the Reapers. After you dismiss the message you suddenly appear at the star map of the Normandy. Boom, just like nothing happened. Taking a closer look it turns out you time-traveled to right before a crucial mission shortly before the ending. However all the characters onboard seem to know nothing about it.
Now you might say this is the exact same thing that happened in the first and second part. Right. But this is the final part. The Normandy crash landed and Shepard, well, you’ll find out. Shouldn’t it be over after everything you did go through? There is nothing you can do, except replay the ending, anyhow. So why not just drop to the main menu?
My two cents on the Mass Effect 3 ending. I greatly recommend you play the whole series. It is one of those few engaging sci-fi tales you will remember and encounter in a lifetime.
Update: BioWare plans on expanding the ending with an Extended Cut.
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The Daly Show: Episode 1 “The Daly Douche” (by sheltonfilms)
Watched the Nathan Fillion and first episode some time ago, the Whoopi episode today. If you’re bored and want a few good laughs, I recommend all of them :) This will help you kill some time until geekandsundry.com is having their 12 hour hangout…
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Prometheus - Official Trailer #2 (HD) (by joblomovienetwork)
It is SO time for gpod space opera again.
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Make sure to have a look at http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/qln68/am_i_the_only_one_who_is_suspicious_about/, too.
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Install Windows 8 on your HP tm2
The installation of Windows itself is smooth sailing. You should start installing from within Windows so you can select to keep your files. This way you will end up with a Windows.old folder on your C drive, but you can delete that (at least partially).
The fun part starts if you want to get the ATI + Intel switchable graphics to work. You first have to search for Turn Windows features on or off and in that dialog enable the .NET Framework 3.5 check box.
Then go into Device Manager and disable the Intel graphics chip.
Now, go to the folder where you have your ATI drivers setup.exe (should be on the C drive in SwSetup, or download it from the HP page, but make sure to cancel the installation after extracting is finished). Set the compatibility mode to Windows 7.
From here on smooth sailing again. The installer should just work fine.
In Device Manager you may have noticed an unknown device. Just try installing its driver. In the wizard select Browse my computer for driver software and select the SwSetup folder on your C drive. Windows will do the rest.
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We shall not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.
—T. S. Eliot, Little Gidding British (US-born) critic, dramatist & poet (1888 - 1965) quotationspage -
Bill Doyle: Treating cancer with electric fields (by TEDtalksDirector)
I’m still searching on how this affects regular cell repair. As I understand it right now it blocks every mitosis which still happens for regular cells on a regular basis, right?
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So what will you be doing in the year 3000?