Haha i got the “sneak preview” of the Forgetting Sarah Marshal… Haha the film is abit “M18″ though, some of the scene is damn “censored” that were not meant for kids to watch.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is an American comedy film from Universal Pictures directed by Nicholas Stoller and written by Jason Segel. The film was produced by Judd Apatow and stars Segel, Kristen Bell, Russell Brand and Mila Kunis. It was released April 18, 2008 in the United States and Canada, and on April 23, 2008 in the United Kingdom.
Split-screen techniques add a new cinematic dimension – and the literally strength-sapping climax in particular takes interactive storytelling to new heights. Flashbacks tie into themes of post-traumatic stress, as well as reiterating themes from previous games, connecting Guns of the Patriots to the whole of Kojima’s vision for the Metal Gear series. And that, really, is what it boils down to: Hideo Kojima’s singular vision of gaming. One of those things that Konami doesn’t want us to talk about is the ‘total length of cut-scenes’. Hopefully it won’t be bending the rules to far to reveal that they represent about half of the content of the game. That, for some people, will be too much to bear. But in many ways it’s a vindication of Kojima’s unique interpretation of the videogame medium.
Guns of the Patriots’ battlefield is more malleable than its forebears.
Because in videogames, Kojima has found the perfect medium for his overblown vision. A narrative that encompasses nanomachines, premature ageing, Liquid Snake’s nefarious plans, and a whole host of familiar faces and memorable places is every bit as silly and overblown and hammy as any of the previous games. It’s also every bit as compelling, and stylish, and funny, and it encompasses large and relevant themes, from post-traumatic stress to global warming. It’s got corny love interests, and Hollywood pastiche. It’s a metaphor for the Military-Industrial Complex, and a parable for peaceful action.
It’s campy and sexy, with the lingering cleavage shots that you’ll remember from Snake-Eater (and the original MGS, if you insisted on following Meryl round till she ended up in her underwear). But it also recasts the whole story as nothing less than a retelling of the Messiah story, with resurrection, sins of the father and all that (and surely there’s something admirable about the bravado – the sheer chutzpah – of recasting something as trifling as an action game as the story of Man). And it’s a further restatement of the anti-violent themes that have percolated throughout the series.
Farewell old friend.
It probably wouldn’t work as a film because it would seem both overblown and trivial. But you could say the same about certain operas, or novels. Fortunately for us, Hideo Kojima happens to be someone who has found the confidence to express an artistic vision that is wholly suited to his chosen medium – and a medium that is uniquely young enough to bend to his will. It’s not fair to call him a frustrated film-maker. If he had been a film maker he might have been frustrated. Instead he has found a medium large enough to contain his unique artistic vision.
Which is a long-winded way of saying that this game rocks.
It is the ultimate in fan service, but it is also hard to see how this could be anything other than one man’s uncompromised vision of what a videogame should be. The action sequences are faultless. The cut-scenes – well, yes, you could argue that there are too many of them, that they’re too long, and that the dialogue is occasionally leaden. Indeed many of the most dramatic cut-scenes might make you crave action, or wonder why they couldn’t have been turned into interactive sequences. But that’s because they’re the work of an auteur, and if you’re going to enjoy the high points of Hideo Kojima’s vision, there has to be an acceptance of his excesses, too.
Because this is a return to and a best of and an everything you ever loved about a Metal Gear game, all wrapped up and distilled into one, undiluted vision of gaming.Closing Comments
If you’ve ever loved any one of the Metal Gear games, or any moments from the series, there will come a moment when MGS 4 will send your spirits soaring. If you’ve loved them all, well then there’ll be many, many more. It’s a masterpiece. But forget you read that. Go play it and find out for yourself. Because it’s the kind of game that, if you play it after being told it’s a masterpiece, might end up disappointing you because of the hype. So forget the hype. Forget that it’s a magnificent, ground-breaking, masterpiece. Just play it, and enjoy a dazzling, heart-lifting, voyage of discovery.
IGN UK Ratings for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
Presentation
From the opening videos to the end credits, the attention to detail throughout Guns of the Patriots is astonishing, setting new standards for production values in games.
10
Graphics
The visuals in MGS 4 are as cutting-edge as you can rightfully expect from the latest videogame blockbuster, boasting as much style as technical expertise.
10
Sound
The surround sound effects are stunning, having actual in-game effects, from using birdsong to detect enemies to choosing your own tunes.
10
Gameplay
Guns of the Patriots is the definitive MGS, taking stealth mechanics to new heights and throwing in so much more that you just have to discover it for yourself.
9.5
Lasting Appeal
Aside from the fact that the cut-scenes bear repeated viewing, you’ll want to play through MGS 4 again and again, simply to unlock ever more exotic weapons, items and player rankings.
BEIJING: The death toll from a strong aftershock in southwestern China rose to six on Monday, with four more deaths reported, state-run media said.
The four newly reported deaths from Sunday’s aftershock came in the city of Hanzhong in northwestern China’s Shaanxi province, Xinhua news agency said.
Another 20 people were injured there, Hanzhong major Hu Runze said, adding to hundreds of injured already reported elsewhere.
The aftershock was centred in quake-ravaged Sichuan province and had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale, an official with the Sichuan Earthquake Bureau told AFP.
It was the strongest of thousands of aftershocks in the region since an 8.0-magnitude quake on May 12 left about 86,000 people dead or missing, the official said.
The US Geological Survey, however, put the quake magnitude at 5.8.
The four deaths add to two reported previously, including one death in Sichuan’s Guangyuan city, Xinhua reported a local official as saying.
The official had also said 262 were injured in Guangyuan.
Longnan city in northwest China’s Gansu Province also reported one person killed by stones falling from a mountain, and 109 injuries, 15 of them serious.
In Qingchuan County, the epicentre of the aftershock, about 359 people were reported injured, Xinhua said.
The quake sent people fleeing from buildings across southwestern China and was felt as far away as the capital Beijing. - AFP/ac
The x-min capsule really live up to its name, its tiny and loud! Loud doesnt means just random loud noise which isnt clear, this speaker can play loud music without affecting the quality!. The first music i tried was the day you went away … Its compareable to those so called “quality” speaker which cost $100+ and is damn huge. Futuremore its a singapore COMPANY! Support our country ! support x-min capsule!
The only cons i could see is that it doesnt have volume control :(.. but who cares? dont tell me your player cant increase or decrease volume?
4/5 stars
Bought this at $28.90 ($1 for postage ) contact me for this good lobang!
You say
We must move forward
And I say
Let’s not go back
Once we were brave explorers
But this trail is a worn out track
Don’t chase that setting sun
Look what we’ve become
Don’t save me
Ill save you the hassle
Our little castle
Is a house of cards
This empty heartache’s pending
This is us ending
You say You were just kidding
And I say This is no joke
We’ve grown and we’re not fitting
We’ve flamed now to a wisp of smoke
Don’t turn the truth around
It reads the same way upside down
Don’t save me
I’ll save you the hassle
Our little castle
Is a house of cards
This empty heartache’s pending
This is us ending
so don’t save me
don’t you dare
Little by little
Sneaking upon
Until it’s too much to ignore
Let’s leave in the middle
Before a dead ends up down this road
Don’t u dare
Leave me here
I’ll go looking elsewhere
and also warranty card
