Posts by Madaracs

Apparently, the new game “Mirror’s Edge” by EA is creating quite the stir… in people’s stomachs.  According to this article Mirror’s Edge, a game set in a distopian future with a Snowcrash-like plot is a first person video game where you (as the courier) are frequently attempting to outrun “the man”.

As Faith, the courier, you only see your legs, arms, and torso on screen. Mirror’s Edge differs from the standard first-person video games allowing for a full range of motion.  The player can maneuver freely with moves like somersaults,  shimmying across ledges, sliding under low objects and running up walls. Additionally, the game is brightly colored and realistic.

Evidently this new free-range of motion style action is so fast paced it’s making people literally sick. Cases of vomiting have been reported.

I’m throwing around the idea of a new site slogan and I thought I’d invite the masses to chime in.   In other words, I want your input!  Here is a short poll with some great ideas:

New Site Slogan

  • I don't like change. Keep the Tron quote. (50%, 1 Votes)
  • Atomic batteries to power. (50%, 1 Votes)
  • Putting the old in Old Skool. (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Putting the Skool in Old Skool. (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Retro Rockets are go. (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Hey Now, You're An All-Star, Get Your Game On, Go Play. (0%, 0 Votes)
  • I've got a suggestion! [See comments] (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 2

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You can find the new Beta forum here: https://gridcycle.org/forums/

Correction:  The URL must be: http://forums.gridcycle.com/

Please feel free to create a new account and test it out. Please make suggestions for topics and improvements. I’ll attempt to integrate them. The color scheme is pretty much going to stay the same–so if you don’t like it I’m sorry. I will, however, be adding more button graphics and tweaking the look and feel as I go along. This was just my quick and dirty implementation. We’re using MyBB for the forums–it’s free and fairly customizable. Check out their site here.

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You mayn’t wanna watch this at work. If you do… put some headphones on so as not to draw too much attention. It’s hard not to watch this one at least twice… Apparently this aired on Monday Night Football not too long ago…

A company called Marware that makes cases and covers for iPods and other iDevices by Apple recently announced a new accessory called: The Game Grip.

The Game Grip is designed for 3G iPhones and the iPod Touch. As you can see in the photo it basically a large rubberized grip with a snug spot for the phone or iPod. When playing any of the new horizontally driving games this could be a handy asset to the gaming experience though it might look a little funny sticking out of your pocket on the tram ride to work. The Game Grip boasts a host of features including:

  • Cord management system
  • Headphones/ear bud port
  • Charge while playing
  • Silicone sleeves for use with the grip doubles as protection for the iDevice when not gaming
  • Provides convenient, radically comfortable access to full face of touch or iPhone

See more at the Marware site.