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Chrono-Review: Borderlands

20 December 2009 / posted in Chrono-Review, Gaming, Review, Software / No Comments

So recently clocking Borderlands what did I think of the game as whole?
Yes I know this is a rather late review in light of the game being released months ago I’ve just been lazy to actually write up the review.

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Welcome to Pandora

I digress, Borderlands is not Gearbox’s first foray into the world of PC games with the release of Gears of War for PC being their debut title.
What does Borderlands promise us? Apparently it promises a compelling storyline, co-operative play and lots of guns all set on a far away planet called Pandora.
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Left 4 Dead 2 Censored Version VS Uncensored

30 October 2009 / posted in Australia, Censorship, Gaming, Software / No Comments

So with the release of the Left 4 Dead 2 demo for those who pre-ordered released what ended up being censored in the Australia version?

You be the judge.


Australian Censored Version


Uncensored Version

They have basicly removed pretty much all traces of gibbing, blood splatter on the screen when you kill a zombie up close, the melee weapons don’t get blood on them, they removed a riot police infected, and finally the bodies disappear before they even hit the ground (which if I’m not mistaken did not happen in the original Left 4 Dead).

Also for those interested it is possible for the gamers of South Australia to possibly vote Michael Atkinson out of office to which he issued a challenge several months back.

Official Windows 7-tan Wallpapers

24 October 2009 / posted in Japan, Microsoft, OS-Tan, Software, Tech / No Comments

For those who are not in the loop, Microsoft has adoped an official OS-tan – Nanami Madobe, apparently the first 7777 copies of Windows 7 Ultimate released in Japan will have a special theme featuring wallpapers, a colour scheme and voice pack voiced by Nana Mizuki.

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The high resolution wallpapers presented here for your enjoyment were supposedly leaked online.
It could be a genuine leak or a clever marketing scheme to capture the interest of Otaku everywhere, either way it’s still win-win for us ain’t it?

Windows 7 Released in Australia

22 October 2009 / posted in International, Microsoft, News, Software, Tech / 2 Comments

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You heard it right Windows 7 is now available from your closest retailer in Australia.
For once Australia gets something early thanks to our position on the International Date Line.

Unfortunately the prices are fairly steep compared to the rest of the world.

Product AU US (AU) UK (AU)
Windows 7
Upgrade
Home premium $199 $119.99 ($129) £79.99 ($141)
Professional $399 $199.99 ($216) £189.99 ($336)
Ultimate $429 $219.99 ($236) £199.99 ($354)
Standalone
Home premium $299 $199.99 ($216) £149.99 ($265)
Professional $449 $299.99 ($322) £219.99 ($389)
Ultimate $469 $319.99 ($345) £229.99 ($407)

The above table (source) shows that we pay a fair amount more for our software than our counterparts in other parts of the world, in some cases it is claimed that we pay five times more for our software.
Personally I think it’s because our market in general is smaller than the likes of the US or the UK meaning overall less units will be shipped so retailers have to make up losses somehow, though having worked in the field of computer retailing I’ve seen my fair share of dodgy pricings.

Anyway, good to see Windows 7 being rolled out and thus far I’m pretty happy to part with my hard earned cash for this release of Windows.

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