Spiderman is Rich

According to several sites I've surfed through, Spiderman 3 is going to cost over $300 million to make, the most money a movie has ever cost...EVER! Anyways, I am super pumped about the premiere in May, and from the trailer I've seen (Quicktime|Youtube) this movie is going to be the most exciting and suspenseful superhero movie to date. Another topic proving point: Topher Grace left That 70's Show to be in S3. Spiderman must be the only superhero to actually get paid for his work, as Superman obviously doesn't.

Zune Zune Zune

If you haven't heard by now, I apologize, but Microsoft is putting out a new media player, codenamed Argo, that is supposedly going to rival the iPod. Woah, you mean the iPod that has been around for years and has created one of the biggest electronic phenomenons ever? Yeah, that 'un. Recently, many sources have begun calling the new Microsoft product the Zune, and it looks pretty darn cool so far.

Now, this is a cool looking product, and if it does all they say it can do, we are looking at a very good rival for the dominating iPod. Unfortunately, it seems that games are most likely not going to be included - LINK. Anyways, stare at the picture for a while, but this product has no official release date as of yet, at least that I know of. I will report more about the specifics of the machine as I learn more. Drifting back to boredom...

Bots!!

One of the most interesting things I have found while at work is a small MMO game called BOTS, being developed by the formerly bankrupt company Acclaim. Under new ownership, the company has started distribution of free MMOs for all to play. The company gets their profit from special "Money Items" (super creative, too) that are specifically for people who will pay for them and cannot be sold or traded. Anyway, BOTS is the first game to come into Open Beta, while Acclaim's other game, 9Dragons, is still under development.

Now, BOTS is an Action MMO, based around the four arrow buttons, Z, X, C, and V, as well as the space bar.
V - Attacks
C - Jumps
X - Blocks
Z - Transforms
V+X - Shoots (w/ gun)
C+X - Special Move (must have item equipped)
Anyway, that's the basic formula. It's a 3D game that lets you go in 8 directions, and has a fixed isometric view, similar to Diablo. You start in a lobby and join or create a room, from which you can play Sector (PvE) Maps, PvP Maps, or Base vs. Base maps. The Sector mode is where you primarily level up and gain money as well as items from bosses. Sector games are small levels, each varying in length with a set time limit, where up to 8 people can go through the level, gaining experience and money. Exp. Helps you level up, and money lets you buy new parts (most important purchases) and other stat boosting items. The game has a great, tight-knit and very accepting community, rare in online games today, and allows for a quick getaway for any person, casual or hardcore gamer, or maybe if you just want to chat. Just click the big BOTS button and you're in!