Midway drops ball on TNA:Impact? In the IT/web field there is this running joke that whenever working on a project a developer will at some point claim that a project is “90% done”. With the recent Q&A between games publisher Midway and the IGN portal website about the upcoming next generation wrestling game, “TNA: Impact!”, it seems this joke seems […]
PHP-based CMS’ This is a quick overview of the different Content Management System’s (CMS) I’ve used and my thoughts on them. I always choose a CMS based upon ease-of-use, personal feel and what I want to use it for. WordPress (5/5) Although it isn’t isn’t an out-right CMS, it’s still one of the best CMS’ out there […]
How the web has changed the rules on marketing With the advent of the Internet, the web and social networking platforms such as facebook, digg and others, marketing has had to change gears. The web has opened gateways to reach buyers directly with messages that cost a fraction of what traditional big-budget advertising costs. It’s been said that the web is not about one-way […]
A tongue in cheek look at Indiana Jones Firstly. Yes. I did enjoy “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”. In my original article (now lost to editing hell) I was perhaps a bit too harsh about a few elements, but I did think it was a good enjoyable summer movie. But even saying that, I still hate the CGI, the […]
Review – Flashpoint A tale of high-impact drama and kick-ass action. Donnie Yen’s 2007 movie “Flashpoint” is the much anticipated follow-up to his 2005 hit Saat po long (SPL), is an almost perfect Hong Kong action movie.
Review – Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull An enjoyable summer action-adventure romp. [NOTE: Edited on 26 May 2008: Removing spoilers] Its been 18 years since the last “Indiana Jones” movie, and the one question everyone has is, “is it worth the wait”?” Yes, and no. Set in the “red-scare” era of 1950’s America, Doctor Jones is forced by Russian agents (replacing the […]
Web 2.0 Gradients Dezier Folio has created a fantastic resource, The Ultimate Web 2.0 Gradients, a free download containing well over 100 free gradients. Website: Ultimate web 2.0 gradients (DezierFolio.com)
Retro classics: Supercars (Amiga) I recently found that Supercars, that classic Amiga, PC and Atari classic available online to play via EasyRetro. Although the game is a bit buggy, for example – on one level you’re stuck in a tunnel complex and there’s no way out. However, it certainly brought back childhood memories of buying forward rockets / backwards […]
Forbidden Kingdom: Movie Review General cinema fans will be impressed, but hardcore fans will be disappointed. Although I don’t usually fall for movie hype, I must admit the hype for the “Jackie and Jet project” was something that I eagerly awaiting for. For the past few months I’ve been blogging articles about the fabled “Jackie and Jet” project, “The […]
The UK Apprentice, class warfare, editing and hidden messages. For the past 2 weeks, like many other viewers, I’ve been watching the new series of the UK apprentice with Sir Alan Sugar, and up to now its been okay – but there are several themes that are running throughout this series which I find slightly disturbing. Up to now, this series has been pitched […]
