Alright, so check this: A group of MIT students decided to go above and beyond the typical 47″ inch TV display by hacking one of their University’s buildings into a playable game of Tetris.

Ideally, the University’s ‘Green Building’ sets itself up as the perfect structure to hack up and play a game of Tetris on. According to IHTFP Hack Gallery, “MIT hackers have long considered ‘Tetris on the Green building’ to be the Holy Grail of hacks.”

As awesome as this looks, the only compliant I have is the lack of a soundtrack. C’mon, MIT! Couldn’t you guys hack a few speakers along the way, or perhaps re-wire the speakers to an iPod? Oh, fine. I’m nit-picking now. Honestly though, can we expect Uncharted to be re-released on the Green Building platform? Perhaps not, but one can finally use the argument, “I played Tetris on a building. Your argument is invalid.”

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It was announced on the PS Blog that Sony services such as; the PS Store, and account management and registration, Playstation Home, as well as its Music and Video Unlimited services will be unavailable. Those who were logged in before PSN was shut down will still be able to play only, but the chances of playing with another person are slim to none.  It was taken down today at 8 AM, Pacific Time and will continue until 9 PM, Pacific Time. It’s great that PS has taken for a while, it gives you, the players, a little “You-Time” to play some single-player for a while. Now if you were looking for some DLC’s, well, you will have to wait a while til you can get the new Saints Row: The Third – GenkiBowl VII.

Speculation point’s finger to the company’s recent trademark which was file last year, “Yami no Mori”, which roughly translates to “Dark Forest” or “Forest of Darkness”. Could it be hinting to a new area or location in the world of Dark Souls?

It could be possible, seeing as how the game has many hidden areas that can only be access by finding invisible paths or breaking down walls, it wouldn’t be so difficult to plant in a new location and just pile stuff in front of the entrance. For now, we wait for further news from the developers themselves to verify the rumour, and even if they say that it’s a fake rumour, we won’t take ‘no’ for an answer! So stay tuned for more as we stay up to date with the latest info! Until then, Praise the Sun!

“The last store I called was the Best Buy by my house and they said okay, we have three copies, two are on reserve and one is here available,” said Lomon Sar. “She charged the card, it was $108… She put my name on the box.”

Upon arriving at the store for his purchased merchandise, he was told that they no longer had any copies left. He even had asked the employee about his information, he say’s that they had told him that they had no information on him whatsoever and that he was not even registered into their database.

“He says what’s your name and starts typing in my name and he couldn’t find anything. The manager deleted me off their system! Like, took me out of the system! Took all my information out of the system everything,” said Sar. “I put my hand up to my head and said look I’m so pissed right now I could blow this place up right now. That’s how mad I am!”

Not only threatening to blow up the Best Buy store out of anger, but to also gun down the employees as they walked out of work.

Sars was refunded by the Best Buy store his $108 but he also has been subjected to a criminal summons for a misdemeanor in disorderly conduct and trespassing.

“Investigating officers issued a criminal summons to a man who threatened to carry out his own version of modern warfare at the electronics store. Fortunately, this situation did not end in violence,” said Aurora Police Detective Bob Friel.

Battlefield 3 isn’t supposed to be humorous or comical. The soul intensity in Battlefield stands strong in the third installment, and that’s how it’s supposed to be. True Battlefield veterans know what I’m talking about. It’s a more serious title, for the most part, and BF3 stays true to this by maintaining the essence of the Battlefield name. Sure, people aren’t dolphin diving this time around, but that’s besides the point.

Bad Company, as a spin-off series, re-introduced the franchise’s core elements with a more humorous approach by adding in more simplistic gameplay tweaks that weren’t present in Battlefield or Battlefield 2.Unfortunately, console gamers were introduced to this side of Battlefield first, sticking as their definition of what the franchise is as a whole. Don’t get me wrong, I love Bad Company, and many of my readers know this to be true, however I know what Battlefield is as a franchise, and I also know the true elements that build up the franchise.

The source of complaints from console gamers is becoming more apparent: They’re so caught up in Bad Company 2, expecting Battlefield 3 to be a sequel to DICE’s console spin-off. At any rate, I’m assuming the source of the complaints stem from a Bad Company 2 expectation. There hasn’t been a numerous amount complaints, I’m only noting a small percentage of people complaining across the internet about how the game takes itself too seriously and how it’s a bit more difficult to handle.

With all this said, please note the differences between the C and the F.

Battlefield 3 is not Bad Company 3. 

BF3 ? BC3

“The world pauses their iPods and rushes to their MacBooks and iPhones to confirm the news.”

- Anonymous

As you may be aware that Apple’s former CEO, Steve Jobs, recently passed away. He was known to the world as an innovator and who’s reputation as a visionary lead us one step closer to a future where technology has never gone before. Despite his complications of him battling his cancer, Jobs didn’t let it put him down and continued his work and further expanded the technology. He revolutionized the entire industry and paved ways to new inventions such as the iPod, iPhone, and Mac. His legacy remains for what he created impacted our daily lives for the best and in more ways than you would expect. He touched our inner kids with his brilliant ideas and shared it through his contributions at Pixar. A true legend in the tech world. A true geek who can be recognized as one of the best entrepreneurs of modern day. He will be missed and the world won’t be the same without him. Although, he will continue to live on within us for he has left a legacy for the better.

Visuals
As the previous instalment, the graphics were beautiful and visibly stunning. Sometimes I wondered, “Is this real life?” of course not! Otherwise I would be in jail for pickpocketting and assassination. In Revelations, we break away from the Italiano vistas we have been accustomed to in AC II and AC:B and return to back to the land of turbans, camels and sand. Lots of sand! As we travel through Constantinople, not Istanbul, during the time of the reign of the Ottoman Empire, be sure to expect lotsa warm colours, such as reds, oranges, and yellows. As always, we are given large vistas and beautiful scenery. The afternoon sun is partially blocked by an overpowering mosque and in the shade of that tree is a man being murdered by a a blunt swing to the head while the doctor goes around “healing” people–and what’s that? Oh, she’s just been poisoned. Ah, yes the wonders and sights of the Assassin’s Creed universe.

One of the new locations for the multiplayer is called the “Knight’s Hospital” and you won’t believe where it takes place. I’ll give ya time to think–too late! A Knight’s Hospital! The whole location revolves around this large hospital and it is a dangerous place to be. Whether you’re on the ground being assassinated from above or you’re on the top running around frantically trying to escape your hunter, it makes for a fun place when playing in the new mode, Artefact Assault.

Audio

Music
BAFTA award winning composer Jesper Kyde takes up the opportunity once again to compile a large and unique original soundtrack for Assassin’s Creed Revelations. Having worked on the music for ACii and AC:B, his unique style and originality has made the Assassin’s Creed series take on a whole new feeling. With the setting takes place within the Middle East, he is planning on incorporating a sort of Italo-Greko-Arabic hybrid. If you are as much a big fan as I am of the Assassin’s Creed music, you’ll be picking up the Original Soundtrack on November 15, same day as the release for the game.

Sounds
Do you hate the sound of a skull being cracked open like a baked potatoe? Or the flushing of blood seeping out of a man’s open neck? Or maybe you hate the loud boom of a hidden gun. If you answered yes to any of those be prepared to “suck it!” because the SFX are incredible. Through out the multiplayer you will encounter unique sounds that will become ever so common. Every sound and every movement will make you paranoid. Occasionally, you might murder a bystander just for looking at you funny, whatever the case is, be prepared to explore a variety of sound effects. My recommendation for a full audio experience, pick “The Bombardier as your avatar and crank up your tube to max volume. I guarantee you’ll have a good time.

Along with the sound of a beating heart when your’e near your victim, you will now also hear soft whispers whenever your pursuer is near, so keep on your toes.

Multiplayer Gameplay
As with the previous title’s multiplayer mode, on the available BETA the modes Wanted and Manhunt. Along with those two, a new multiplayer will be included, called Artefact Assault.

In Artefact Assault, the whole area (“Map” if you will) will be divided into two halves. On one side is your team’s side, in this area you are considered a hunter with the ability to kill in order to protect you artefact. Items like Poison and the Hidden Gun can be used to stop your foe. Passing across the stage, you will encounter a large red barrier. Beyond the barrier you will NOT be able to kill and the items such as Poison and the Hidden Gun are useless. Tread across the barrier… You are now being hunted. As long as you stay on your side and they stay on their side, no one can kill anyone.

The Abilities and Weapons from the AC: Brotherhood Multiplayer have also returned along with some very new ones. One examples would be Land-Mine with cause a minor explosion in a small area that detonates as soon as the area is entered by your oppponent causing your foe to become immobile for a few amount of seconds. Another new ability allows the player to activate all chase breakers within the vicinity, meaning that all trap doors close and all the levers shall be pulled down. A trap door will only open if you or your teammates approach it, so there is no need to worry about if you accidentally use it while your friend is between those doors. On the other hand, if your opponent has used it… Well, you just have to accept your fate

Thoughts and Impressions
Overall, I believe that Assassin’s Creed Revelations has surpassed it’s predecessors by 10xfold. It has removed some annoying features, improved those that needed repair and added new ones as well. Bringing in the first game of the instalment and intertwining it with ACii/AC:B will surely be a spectacle and will most probably answer most of my questions that have been burning inside of me since the the first game. WHY DID EZIO STAB LUCY!? WHO HE HECK IS SUBJECT 16?! WHY CAN’T I KILL THE DOCTORS!?  Ahem.  If your’e still having second thoughts on buying this game (which at this point in time you should have no second thoughts), don’t give into the thoughts. I assure you this is one must-buy game for this year.

And please remember; Vittoria agli Assassani!
Nothing is true, All is permitted.