Transformers

So, I've seen a few people mention how "amazing" or "great" Transformers was. The live action movie, that is.

Okay, now I've come to the conclusion that perhaps these people are either not fans of the original cartoon movies or they just have horrible taste in movies.

Worse, they could be both.

I mean, come on, it's MICHAEL BAY! Who likes Michael Bay?! Michael Bay doesn't even like Michael Bay! I think the only person who likes Michael Bay is Marty Martin, but I'll leave that at Super Couch Potato.

Back to the movie - aside from Shia Labeouf, there doesn't seem to be any redeeming qualities that the movie could possibly have - the trailer comes off as it being nothing but 2 hours of exploding trash cans trying to pass off as giant alien transforming robots.

I'm willing to give it a slight benefit of the doubt, as we haven't seen it yet because we've been too busy this week to catch the premiere. So watch this space on Tuesday for a final verdict on what we thought of the movie.

Grand Theft Auto 4

Now most wouldn't peg me for a video game (or even a comic book) geek - and I'm not. Not really, anyway.

Over the last couple of months in 2006 I was introduced to the wonders of the XBOX 360 and on top of that - the amazing world of Grand Theft Auto. I played GTA 3 through GTA: Vice City and am half done with GTA: San Andreas.

Well, I better get a move on because in 3 and a half months (October 16th to be exact), GTA 4 is being released, and it looks bloody AWESOME!


Trailer 1: "Things Will Be Different"





This morning, a second (BETTER) trailer was unveiled. I drooled all over myself.

Trailer 2: "Looking For That Special Someone"



For a hi-res version, go to Planet XBOX 360



Please note, everything you see in these trailers are in-game graphics.

Oh yeah.

Chris Benoit, wife and son - found DEAD

We just found out that Chris Benoit, his wife and his 7 year old son were all victims of an apparent murder-suicide over the weekend.

Here's a press release:

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — WWE wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife, and son were found dead Monday and police said they were investigating the deaths as a murder-suicide.

Detective Bo Turner told television station WAGA that the case was being treated as a murder-suicide, but said that couldn't be confirmed until evidence was examined by a crime lab.

The station said that investigators believe the 40-year-old Benoit killed his wife, Nancy, and 7-year-old son, Daniel, over the weekend, then himself on Monday. A neighbor called police, and the bodies were found in three rooms.

Lead investigator Lt. Tommy Pope, of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department, told The Associated Press the deaths were being investigated as homicide, and that the causes of death awaited autopsy results on Tuesday. Pope said the bodies were discovered about 2:30 p.m., but refused to release details.

The house is in a secluded neighborhood set back about 60 yards off a gravel road, surrounded by stacked stone wall and a double-iron gate. On Monday night, the house was dark except for a few outside lights. There was a police car in front, along with two uniformed officers.

Benoit was a former world heavyweight and Intercontinental champion. He also held several tag-team titles during his career.

"WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family's relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy," the federation said in a statement on its Web site.

Benoit was scheduled to perform at the "Vengeance" pay-per-view event Sunday night in Houston, but was replaced at the last minute because of what announcer Jim Ross called "personal reasons."

The native of Canada maintained a home in metro Atlanta from the time he wrestled for the defunct World Championship Wrestling.

The WWE canceled its live "Monday Night RAW" card in Corpus Christi, Texas, and USA Network aired a three-hour tribute to Benoit in place of the scheduled wrestling telecast.

"My relationship with Chris has extended many years and I consider him a great friend," Carl DeMarco, the president of WWE Canada, said in a statement. "Chris was always first-class — warm, friendly, caring and professional one of the best in our business."

Source

This is such sad, sad news.

Upload File Go

I've been so sick of YouSendIt for years and then SendSpace too, which only seems to work in IE - plus what's up with all these upload LIMITS?! GRRR!

So I went looking for uploading sites that offered more space, and longer online periods. Then I found it! - Upload File Go.

What's so great about it that it puts it ahead of the rest? Well for starters, it's FREE, but most sites already are - so what else? How about a maximum upload of 100MB's? Not enough? Check this out:

You can download the file again if you lost it or accidentally deleted it.

The file can't be removed or deleted by anyone but Upload File Go or yourself.

There is no limit to how many times files can be downloaded! They host files which have been downloaded more than a million times.

Your files will be kept on their servers as long as it is downloaded at least once every 30 days. You may also delete the file yourself if you choose to.

You don't even have to worry about remembering pesky URLs or checking your email for the link, just go to Upload File Go's sharing page for all files that have been uploaded to the server.

Take THAT, Sendspace & Yousendit! NER NER NER!

Yeah Arcade

So I was feeling a little bored lately and decided to check out places that had free online flash games – some sites required payment, others had way too much spam and pop-up ads. Then I found it! Not only is it relatively ad-free, it’s just generally FREE all round! Plus, it doesn’t just have 2 or 3 cool games, but hundreds upon hundreds!

So, feel like killing some time? Not sure where to go for free and entertaining flash games? Well look no more, because I've found just the place for you! It’s called Yeah Arcade.

Seriously, Yeah Arcade has heaps of variety in games such as shooting games, puzzles, casino games, action games, sports, typical arcade games and a lot more.

Other great things include you being able to rate the games after you’ve played, so just check out the highest rated games for the best experience without spending hours looking for just the right game! In addition to that, you can even add the games to your blog by copying and pasting the code available on each game’s page.

Don’t worry about loading time! Despite hundreds of games and videos, everything loads quickly and you’re ready to play to your heart’s content! Here’s an example - this is one of the most popular games on Yeah Arcade at the moment:



yeaharcade.com




If you need a breather from the games, just check out the videos they have uploaded - everything from accidents to hot babes to funny stuff to the straight-up strange!

You can even upload your own games and videos and be part of the community - there's definitely something for everyone!

I could go on but why waste time telling you about it, when I can be playing and so can you?! So what are you waiting for?! I know I've certainly lost track of time and place since I found the site! :D Go check it out, already! That's YeahArcade.com!

Young Modern

So I never really got around to updating the fact that I received Silverchair's Young Modern in the mail about two and a half months ago, along with the Straight Lines single.

Seeing as how Stephen spotted the album in stores right here in Malaysia yesterday, I thought it was time! I'll let it be known that we took all the copies of YM in that store and spread them over stacks of other CD's so that they'd be more eye catching. :>

Sadly for most Malaysian fans who didn't get the album when it came out in Australia, all they get is the regular jewel case! Mwahaha!


Here are the additions to my collection!



WAH!


STRAIGHT LINES (WITH A STRAIGHT CRACK!)


YOUNG MODERN BITCH!


Yeah that's right, I got a fucking DIGIPAK!


A BIG one!!!


WITH A DVD!


Booyah!



Yeah that's right, my CD is far more awesome than yours! NER NER NER! ;P





Steve's Young Modern Tour 07 shirt


The back with the dates~


My snazzy shirt!



While Straight Lines just came out over here, Reflections of a Sound is the second single to be released in Australia, and the video's already out. I think it's their best video by far, BAR NONE! Check it out:




Also, the boys will be heading out on a huge national tour come August, co-headlining with Powderfinger. The tour will be called Across the Great Divide.

Head over to Tone Deaf Critic and check out their post about the event - there's also touring info, including ticketing prices!