I just got myself USD500!

     So everybody, what's up? I haven't been blogging for quite sometime mainly because my parents are finally home (so happy!) and I'm feeling pretty down that the holidays are coming to an abrupt halt.

   About 2 weeks ago I entered a contest. It's the Gameloft Video Response Contest. The grand prize is a USD500 apple store gift certificate and all of Gameloft's games for 2010. I decided to give it a shot. I fired up Photoshop and Sony Vegas 8 and began working on a video. Time was tight. I had only 3 days before I had to go fetch my parents after their return from the pilgrimage. After hours of work it was finally done. And skip a couple of days later, Gameloft announced that I was the winner. I was breathless.

Ben The Bodyguard

     Ben The Bodyguard is an upcoming iOS app that will be "protecting your passwords, photos, contacts
and other sensitive stuff on your iPhone or iPod touch". How the actual app looks like or how it works is beyond me. It'll be released next January. But I'm not here to talk about the app, no I'm talking about the promotional website.


     The website, is an animated (though you'll have to scroll down) site that looks like a graphic novel. Keep on scrolling and a Frenchman named Ben walks down a dark alley telling you awesome stuff to promote the app. The website is made only using HTML5 and other web standards. No Flash animation here. The website has done quite well in raising interest that I'm pretty interested in the app. Though why I need and app like that is unknown.


    So go check out the website and start scrolling!


[Ben The Bodyguard]

Infinity Blade's Next Update

    Infinity Blade, ChAIR's epic $6 iOS game will be getting it's first update sometime next week. The game is definitely one of my most favourite iOS games so far so it's great to hear the news.

Ten Million Facebook Friendships Are Absolutely Stunning

     Paul, an intern for Facebook's data infrastructure engineering team, recently took a sample of ten million pairs of friends from Facebook's data warehouse and combined that data with each user's current city and summed the number of friends between each pair of cities. After that, he merged the data with the longitude and latitude of each city. The result of his little "experiment" turned out to be an incredibly stunning map of the world. You can see Malaysia too.

Metrodome Roof Collapsation!

      Here's a video of the  giant inflatable roof of Minneapolis’ Metrodome stadium collapsing under the weight of heavy snowfall. Pretty cool. Imagine if there was a game happening at the time?

eqbalzack 2010 Giveaway Contest

     I'm entering a giveaway! It advertises itself as an easy giveaway. Easy? I'm set. I hope I win.

     Here are the rules:

Prizes: Upin & Ipin Calender 2011

Number of prizes: 5

Contest Start Date: December 10, 2010 (Friday)

Contest End Date: December 17, 2010 (Friday): 11.59 pm

     Looks easy enough. As for my short, simple and creative entry:

Smokers Suck!

     You! Yes you! I'm talking to you! Are you a smoker? If you are you're most likely a jerk. I'm serious. In my entire life, 99% of smokers are insensitive to their surroundings and the people around them. What's wrong with smokers? I'll tell you what's wrong with them.

Tagged 0.o

     Hmm? Dah kena tag? Ok! Nampaknya, fellow blogger Justin dah tag saya dalam postnya. Nak jawab? No problem! Tapi kalau nak jawab, kena jawab stail lain sikit. Boleh kan?

The Alphabet According To Google Autocomplete

     Ever wondered what it would be like if Google Autocomplete taught you your ABCs? This would happen!:

Salam Maal Hijrah...

 

Assalamualaikum,

Salam Maal Hijrah. May we all be blessed by Allah.

A Look At The PlayStation Phone!

     There has been quite some news about the PlayStation phone that Sony's going to release soon. Some facts have been dugged up about the PlayStation phone and now here's the phone itself in video.

Problem With Followers Widget/Friend Connect?

Hey. I'm currently experiencing a problem with my followers widget and the friend connect widget. It was working up until 2 days ago. I'm aware that many others have the exact same problem. But I'm wondering if you can't see my Blog's followers widget/friend connect.

EDIT: Looks like the GengBlogger widget too is messed up. The NetworkedBlogs widget might just be the problem. But I'm not sure.

Feedback is appreciated.

 EDIT: Finally! I fixed the problem! It seems that the blog was using an old version of the lightbox script and it conflicted with the followers gadget. Updated the script and it's working again.

Screamer Survival Strategy

     Hi everybody, this is my Screamer Survival Strategy. A strategy guide to help you survive just one of the many Internet fears which are screamers.

Cliche Storylines : The School Journalist

     Time for another cliche storyline! This time the cliche is mainly from kids shows because everyone knows that kids shows (especially ones with a moral at the end) are always filled with cliches. The cliche today is:

The School Journalist

     This cliche usually lasts in a single episode of a TV show. This time the main character becomes a villain (well, sort of).

Wallpapers From Simple Desktops For Simple Desktops

     Trouble finding good and free wallpapers? Simple Desktops is a website that offers wallpapers that are both beautiful and distraction-free.The wallpapers do a good job of not being a cluttered mess but still look pleasing to the eye.

Telltale Debuts Back To The Future Game Trailer

    

    Telltale Games has unveiled the Back To The Future game trailer! Back To The Future: The Game, which is obviously based on the Back To The Future Franchise is being developed by Telltale Games, creators of the Sam&Max, Strong Bad and other great games. I'm pretty excited about this game myself.

Wikileaks Servers Find New Home

 

     The price of the truth. Lately, Wikileaks have been dipped into alot of trouble including pressure from the US government, leader Julian Assange chased by the Interpol and kicked off their servers by Amazon. Thankfully, the organization has found a new sanctuary, as reported by Gizmodo France.

Creators of Super Meat Boy Answers PETA

    As a result of creating a whole lot of fake user names on the PETA forums and continuously pushing PETA to do something about Super Meat Boy, Super Meat Boy co-creator Edmund Mcmillen has successfuly garnered some free publicity from PETA. The free publicity is in the form of Super Tofu Boy, a (quite horrible made) flash game that tries to mimic Super Meat Boy's gameplay.

In Soviet Russia, world cup hosts YOU!

   

Appvent Calender 2010 has begun!

   

      For those of you with an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, get ready for free apps all month long because Appvent Calender 2010 has started! Some of you may have not heard of Appvent Calender though. Appvent Calender is a a combined effort of a lot of iOS app developers that's gonna run for a month and is offering apps for free in the entire limited period. The free apps will be divided into two categories: Games & Apps so that means 2 apps per day!

    Don't miss this opportunity. All apps will be free for a limited period only. If you're short on cash, or have no cash to spend on apps, I'd suggest bookmarking the site and check it everyday. It's free, so why not?

Link: http://appventcalendar.com/

The Citizen Connection (Chapter 4)

The Citizen Connection

Chapter 4 : Decoy Attack


    "Freeze!"

      Ben stood still. He wasn't risking being shot at. His body was turned at angle in such a way that he couldn't see the person that shouted at him. Sweat began to form on Ben's forehead.


    "Wait-, Kevin ?"


    Ben immediately recognized that name. It was his other name. He is a man of many names and he is also known as Kevin Travenstein. Kevin turned his head. It was his old friend Armedius. 


    "Armedius! What's going on? What's with the attack?" Kevin asked.
    "The rebels are launching a decoy attack!" answered Armedius.
    "Decoy attack? You mean this was all just a distraction?"
    "Yes, the main attack is at the Quartan Administration Office.,"


    Kevin knew what the Quartan Administration Office was. The Quartan Administration Office, or shortened as QuAd Office, is one of the Business District's main administration center. Lots of laws were made there. It also serves as a secret weapon building facility. That ensured that the QuAd Office was well equipped with big guns. Many attacks were launched before this, but all failed. Many lives lost.


    "So, what's the plan this time? H-how are the rebels going to take over the QuAd?" asked Kevin, slightly confused.
    "Simple. I'd tell you but we have to escape now!"

    Armedius tossed a Submachine gun to Kevin. It was an MK 59. Light but with a fast firing rate. Easy to smuggle around. Kevin smiled and reloaded the weapon.

   The two men quickly in search of an escape. It didn't help that the entire facility was a maze. Gunshots could be heard close by. Screams of men alike. Blood spillage everywhere. The rebels were putting up quite a fight.


    Finally, they reached an exit. Good thing it wasn't blocked. They took off quickly. Parked close by was an APC. They hopped in. 


    "What now?" asked Kevin.
    "What? We head to the QuAd Office," answered Armedius.
    "I'll man the guns," said Armedius.


    Armedius. You'll never change. Always looking for the best weapon smiled Kevin. It was time for them to take off. Armedius utilised the Heavy Blaster Cannons. He shot at any visible Citizen Guardians. The CGs were calling in reinfocements. The plan is working. In a moment, another attack will be launched. This time, the QuAd. 


    Helicopters were rushing in the scene. More CGs were being propelled into the battlefield. Some helicopters were equipped with mines. The helis proceeded to drop the load. Explosions occured everywhere. The rebels have to keep on fighting or else the plan will fail.

   Kevin drove the APC avoiding any mines. Some brave CGs even propelled onto the APC itself. Armedius made quick haste to them.
  
   "Kevin, be careful!" shoueted Armedius.
   "Relax, how many times have I done this?" assured Kevin.
   "Hmm, many," laughed Armedius.


    They were headed to their target. Nothing can stop them. Soon, the corrupt government can be brought down.


To Be Continued
      

    

I hate 3D cartoons. Like seriously.

   I'm sure most of you have grown up with cartoons. Heck, some of you might still be watching cartoons (like me xD). What I'm referring here are the animated ones, whether it be on TV or in films. These products of the human imagination consume most of your spare time. Some call them abominations that will devour the human soul causing maximum damage to a child/adult. Call them what you want.

New chiptune song (DarkEast Cavern)

    I made a new chiptune song :D . DarkEast Cavern is kinda like a horror style chiptune. I need more practise (I know it isn't that great). Enjoy.





Free MP3 download available here. All constructive criticism welcome

Candlelight Dinner

    I had a candlelight dinner last night. Yeah, it's true. But, what I meant by candlelight dinner is having dinner in a house that's experiencing blackout with no electricity whatsoever not a romantic dinner. Hah. At around 7 PM last night, our house all of a sudden became dark.