Submission + - New Hobbit trailer debuts (youtube.com) 1
madmarcel writes: The official trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey! Well...that could've been worse...
Submission + - 80+ FREE eBooks direct from Microsoft to download (msdn.com)
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft has posted downloads for over 80 eBooks and made them available completely FREE. Windows 8, SQL, Office, Azure, and more. List posted here: http://ligman.me/NyCwOR
Submission + - Humble Bundle 6 Released (humblebundle.com)
gentryx writes: "The next incarnation of the indie games Humble Bundle has been released. Games included are
- Rochard, a sci-fi platformer
- Shatter, a reloaded breakout clone
- Space Pirates and Zombies, 2d, top-down spaceship arcade action
- Torchlight, an RPG in a fantasy setting
- Vessel, a puzzle/platform hybrid
- Dustforce, another take on wiping the dust of the platformer genre
Submission + - Humble Indie Bundle 6 Released (humblebundle.com)
quantumphaze writes: "You can pay whatever you want to get these DRM-free games on Mac, Windows, and Linux: the critically acclaimed action-RPG Torchlight; the rugged sci-fi action platformer Rochard; physics-based brick breaker Shatter; top down space combat sim Space Pirates and Zombies; and steampunk puzzle platformer Vessel. If you choose to pay more than the average price, you will also receive the incredible, frantic acrobatic platformer, Dustforce! Many of the games also come with their own soundtrack!"
Comment Re:My thoughts... (Score 1) 135
...and what is the computational impact of using Mythics vs Rares?
Comment My thoughts... (Score 4, Interesting) 135
My thoughts in order:
- Have I got the cards to do this?
- What cards could I substitute to achieve the same thing?
- Could I optimize or simplify this and reduce the number of required cards?
- Do *really* I want to sit down and figure this out?
- Could I simulate this in one of the many (open source) mtg cardgame engines?
Submission + - Nokia and Microsoft at Last Chance Saloon (stuff.co.nz) 2
madmarcel writes: There's something missing from this article though: Microsoft can just keep throwing money at this problem until they get it right...
"Microsoft and Nokia are loading up for their best — and possibly last — shot at denting a smartphone market dominated by Apple's iPhone and Google's Android mobile software.
If the new Lumia phones do not appeal to consumers when they are unveiled next Wednesday, it could mean the end for Nokia, and a serious blow to Microsoft's attempts to regain its footing in the mobile market, analysts and investors said."
"Microsoft and Nokia are loading up for their best — and possibly last — shot at denting a smartphone market dominated by Apple's iPhone and Google's Android mobile software.
If the new Lumia phones do not appeal to consumers when they are unveiled next Wednesday, it could mean the end for Nokia, and a serious blow to Microsoft's attempts to regain its footing in the mobile market, analysts and investors said."
Comment Re:I see a problem... (Score 2) 96
No.
Some of the asteroids are valued at several billions of dollars each. They contain resources that our industries need. The trick is; how can I economically reach that concentrated valuable stuff floating in space AND get it back to earth? (The answer involves robots...)
Contrast with itty bitty teensie weensie little bits of worthless plastic floating in non-concentrated form in big big ocean...which you want to use to make rather ugly plastic chairs...
Comment Re:I see a problem... (Score 1) 96
No doubt there is. You have no control over quality, and you'll probably end up scooping up huge amounts of other crap as well...
As you float in the middle of the ocean, miles from anywhere, what are you going to do with the non-plastic bits? Tip them overboard?
Comment I see a problem... (Score 4, Interesting) 96
There is an online documentary on the 'floating garbage islands' somewhere. Not really islands. Just lots of little itty bits of plastic spread over a huuuuge area.
Since the plastic debris is spread thinly over a large large area, you'd need to blow through a fair bit of fuel to collect sufficient amounts of plastic to make a chair.
Doable? yes.
Economical? No.
Unless you could do this with a sailing boat, or a solar powered boat...and from the article...that boat doesn't look like either.
Comment Re:screenshots would help (Score 1) 49
Yeah...but but...mine would all look exactly the same
Comment Re:screenshots would help (Score 1) 49
Come on now, first time they ran the competition. Can't expect everything to be perfect. Besides, judges haven't looked at entries yet.
I do wonder if they will restrict the contest to a specific language if they ever run it again (like say HTML5)...there are a (large) number of entries that do not work.
Looks like the judges are going to have a fair job on their hands trying to get all those games to compile and run...
As a die-hard linux user I hate to say this...but if this contest had been Winblows based, I doubt there would've been as many 'broken' entries
[Time to duck and run for cover]
Comment Ye Olde Village Shoppe (Score 1) 49
Yup, my entry is in there. There's no gameplay, but it's something to look at
Try it here:
http://madmarcel.github.com/
I've just done some more work on my little non-game, will add a link to that page with an updated version if I can.
(Have to keep it separate from the LPC entry
Submission + - PS3 Emulator Download (ps3emu.com)
An anonymous reader writes: PS3 Emulator working on windows.
Submission + - Automotive Reviews (blogspot.com)
q_mowl writes: ""The G6 coupe and convertible are uniquely Pontiac vehicles that are great additions to the family started by the G6 sedan," said Jim Bunnell, Pontiac-GMC general manager. "The G6 coupe delivers outstanding performance and generous interior room, and the G6 is the only hardtop convertible that has room for four adults."
Both the G6 coupe and G6 convertible will be available in GT and GTP models. The GTPs will feature a 240 HP 3.9L OHV V6 coupled to a 4-speed automatic with manual shift mode or a 6-speed manual in the coupe and sedan models — a package that targets driving enthusiasts.
From styling to interior fit, finish and materials quality, interior room to driving dynamics, the new G6 is a solid step up from the old model. The coupe and convertible models have all-new body panels rearward of the A-pillars. Large, wraparound rear light on both models create a distinct look compared to the G6 sedan. LED-lit Center High Mounted Stop Lamps (CHMSLs) on the coupe and convertible differ from the traditional incandescent bulbs of the sedan's CHMSL. The coupe's CHMSL is located at the base of the back window, while the convertible's is a wider lamp incorporated into the decklid, making a distinct design element.
Powered by the 3.5L V-6, GT models produce 200 HP (149 kw) at 4800 rpm with 220 lb.-ft. of torque (302 Nm) at 4400 rpm. The 3500 engine is backed by the Hydra-Matic 4T45-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission system with manual shift mode.
The GTP models are powered by an all-new 3.9L HO V-6, which is rated at 240 HP (179 kw) at 5900 rpm with 245 lb.-ft. of torque (339 Nm) at 2800 rpm. It is paired in the standard bundle with the Hydra-Matic 4T65-E with manual shift mode. It also is available with a six-speed manual transmission system in the G6 coupe.
The GTs use the 4T45-E Hydra-Matic, and the GTPs apply the 4T65-E Hydra-Matic, both with a manual shift mode rendered superfluous with only four forward gears"
Both the G6 coupe and G6 convertible will be available in GT and GTP models. The GTPs will feature a 240 HP 3.9L OHV V6 coupled to a 4-speed automatic with manual shift mode or a 6-speed manual in the coupe and sedan models — a package that targets driving enthusiasts.
From styling to interior fit, finish and materials quality, interior room to driving dynamics, the new G6 is a solid step up from the old model. The coupe and convertible models have all-new body panels rearward of the A-pillars. Large, wraparound rear light on both models create a distinct look compared to the G6 sedan. LED-lit Center High Mounted Stop Lamps (CHMSLs) on the coupe and convertible differ from the traditional incandescent bulbs of the sedan's CHMSL. The coupe's CHMSL is located at the base of the back window, while the convertible's is a wider lamp incorporated into the decklid, making a distinct design element.
Powered by the 3.5L V-6, GT models produce 200 HP (149 kw) at 4800 rpm with 220 lb.-ft. of torque (302 Nm) at 4400 rpm. The 3500 engine is backed by the Hydra-Matic 4T45-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission system with manual shift mode.
The GTP models are powered by an all-new 3.9L HO V-6, which is rated at 240 HP (179 kw) at 5900 rpm with 245 lb.-ft. of torque (339 Nm) at 2800 rpm. It is paired in the standard bundle with the Hydra-Matic 4T65-E with manual shift mode. It also is available with a six-speed manual transmission system in the G6 coupe.
The GTs use the 4T45-E Hydra-Matic, and the GTPs apply the 4T65-E Hydra-Matic, both with a manual shift mode rendered superfluous with only four forward gears"
