http://www.dee-london.com/blog Independent opinion Tue, 11 May 2010 14:05:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The good news is that I found the project of my life (but I won't reveal it fully right now- it's sort of secret till the official release). The bad news is that I'm working hardly on it and I'll continue working for long time (I hope to launch pre-alpha version in ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/dead-space-game-comic-film/ Bear in mind that Linger in Shadows is an interactive audiovisual art, but not a game (though Playstation Store exclusive). It's a surrealistic digital dream with a fantastic musical score and secrets for you to discover. Though you can find the rendered video on internet for free, but for a ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/linger-in-shadows/ Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is not exactly a horror game, but its special atmosphere, mysteries, gorgeous tombs, dark ruins of forgotten temples and even living deads should earn recognition from the majority of horror genre fans. There are not many games that would feed your imagination and exploration desire with the ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/uncharted-drakes-fortune-ps3/ The Exorcism Of Emily Rose is a brilliant proof that a horror film can be very intelligent, blood-free and still deeply frightening. The fact that it's based on true events in 1976 adds a lot uniqueness, but the real value here is the masterfully built intellectual and moral fight between ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/the-exorcism-of-emily-rose/ 2008 If you haven't seen it yet, then run and buy, rent or steal it now! The plot idea of Be Kind Rewind is simply genius- all film videos were erased in the rental store, so guys decided to replace them... with their own made films! Just imagine how they re-made ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/be-kind-rewind-blu-ray/ If you ever wondered what is a popomomo, then wonder no more :-) Material Concerns of these art guys- Heather & Lizz- will steal many ticks of your precious time. MaterialConcern.com Popomomo.com  http://www.dee-london.com/blog/art-in-the-air-or-material-blog-about-material-concern/ First of all, what the hell is 'Large Hadron Collider'? That's a 27km tube-laboratory for generating mini black holes, uncovering new dimensions, explaining the Big Bang and, well, you name it :) The experiment will start in two weeks, so don't miss this rap song that popularly explains the experiment ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/scientific-rap-about-the-large-hadron-collider-black-holes-and-more/ First of all I have to confess that I'm such a huge fan of Ratchet & Clank Tools of Destruction that I even made two of my friends to play that game. But my eagerly awaited Ratchet & Clank Quest for Booty ruined all my expectations- yeap, I can't recommended ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/ratchet-clank-future-quest-for-booty-ps3-psn/ Don't miss this demo video of Pendulum's AlterEgo software- it's really so cool! More about 'digital actors' (with more videos) and more about AlterEgo http://www.dee-london.com/blog/pendulums-alterego-amazing-facial-animations/ - It grows on you. Soul Calibur IV is not only a fighting game- there is fairly more than that. Exploration of characters and their fighting styles, creation of your own ultimate anti-heroes, finding out tactics against tougher enemies, enormous amount of moves and combos- all this together makes the ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/soul-calibur-iv-ps3-the-updated-impressions/ All those conspiracy theories are invented by Sci-Fi authors or homeless madmen. There is simply no place for such in our real world that spins around democracy and humanism. However, my mind started to change after watching The Real News Network for several hours in a row- it was rather a ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/the-real-news-network-the-shocking-vivisection/ 2003 (US)- 2005 (UK), South Korea & USA In one sentence: it's a wonderfully animated forecast for global warming, pollution and... the new social system. Sky Blue is also known as Wonderful Days (US)- in any case, most of anime/animation fans already saw it, just maybe forgot about it (like myself). ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/sky-blue-collectors-edition-dvd/ Hell, it was a cool ride! Salem and Rios kicked all the bad asses for good- they're definitely worth the heavy cash they earned. Good work, mates! Army of Two is basically a proper shooter with some little, but sweet innovations that are much appreciated by hardcore shooter fans. You play ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/army-of-two-ps3-veteran-map-pack/ Well, I can't make my final verdict on Soul Calibur IV, because it's huge in meaning of the content and I played only 4-5 hours However here are few notes: - Yeap, it's a fighting game, but it's a fighting game on steroids. - It's quite flexible in meaning of gameplay- you can ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/soul-calibur-iv-ps3-sexy-start/ The great white shark looks line an anchovy in comparison to now extinct super shark- Megalodon. They were 16 m long, weighted 100 tones and they bite with a force of of between 10.8 to 18.2 tonnes. The funniest point here is their "diet"- whales and seals :D Full story on ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/megalodons-diet-whales/ At last, my childhood dream will get a little chance! :) The first space tourism jet Virgin Galactic is unveiled and will go for testing in few months. The bad news is that we have only 18 months to save £100,000 for the ticket :) Book tickets directly from Virgin Galactic Read ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/space-tourism-jet-will-take-off-in-18-months/ So, yeah, it’s all about giant shuriken (JP. ninja star) or in other words- hand released tri-blade. And what's the use of it in Dark Sector? You name it! Want a direct control of its flight with the camera fixed behind? Got it! What about watching sliced off limbs flying ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/dark-sector-ps3/ In one word- crap. That's one of the worst gamesplays I have experienced in >20 years. The only reason I finished the game- that's the story itself and explanations of some enigmas (I'm huge fan of Lost series). But the gameplay itself was far from enjoyable. The electrical puzzles are ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/lost-via-domus-ps3/ Looking for an inspirational 3D animation? Or maybe you're fancy for something that's as good as the original Shrek? Then I could easily recommend Chasseurs de dragons (Dragon Hunters). That's a very arty, beautiful and funny tale about an extremely cute little princess, not-wanna-be-a-hero big guy and his greedy manager. ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/chasseurs-de-dragons-dragon-hunters-dvd/ (The photos above: you will unveil the beauty of Scarlett Chorvat, Mieko Rye, Lyndall Javis and Yumi Kikuchi during MGS boss battles. For high quality photos, please visit GGL Wire) Where to start from? There is so much of everything in Metal Gear Solid 4, that it's difficult to lay down ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/metal-gear-solid-4-ps3/ 2007 In one sentence- that's the film about the rock band Joy Division. If you never heard about Joy Division then probably the film wouldn't really excite you. However, for Joy Division or/and art-house films fans it will be the real treat. It's atmospheric, touching and quite authentic- there are lots ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/control-dvd/ Surprisingly, the first geisha were actually men. Known as the Taikomochi, these men, like their later female counterparts, were expert musicians, dancers and amusing story-tellers who liked to touch upon taboo subjects. This lesser-known tradition still exists but there are now only a handful of Taikomochi still working in Japan. ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/the-first-geisha-were-actually-men/ Yesterday I was asked to contribute some of my art photos to MadAtoms.com- that's how I learned about "the place where nobodies create the content". Though, the list of the contributing artists is pretty impressive and the content's quite crazy (writings, films performances, other arts). But I'm warning you- it's ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/mad-atoms-blow-me-away/ The Official Cheat Codes Though I don't recommend you using them- some of them lock achievements (not to mention that it ruins the in-game atmosphere). However, they saved me lots of time when I had to re-check all 200 pigeon locations again to find one missed or not saved pigeon 4825550100 Restore ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/grand-theft-auto-iv-ps3-cheats-tips/ Well, it's not a video game, but it's something much more unusual- that's a web browser based strategy MMO (sort of): www.Ikariam.org The gameplay mechanics are obviously inspired by Age of Empire. Surprisingly, graphics look even better than the first AOE, though it doesn't use neither Flash nor other plugins- that's a ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/ikariam-world/ 2007 What I was expecting was an absolutely standard “living dead” B-level crap. The only reason I picked up this one was the atmospheric setting- a remote village in Alaska and 30 days of night, during which the place is closed for good. Well, about the crap I was almost right, ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/30-days-of-night-blu-ray/ 2008 I'm starting to understand people that hate Sci-Fi or fantasy- after watching this film, you could easily loose any respect for the both genres at once. Yes, it's Fantasy Sci-Fi (with merlins, kings arthurs and lasers) . And it's a big B (not Bisexual, but B-Movie). Every aspect of it- ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/stargate-the-ark-of-truth-dvd/ [caption id="attachment_14" align="alignleft" width="450" caption="Ratchet & Clunk: Tools of Destruction (PS3) review"][/caption] That's an absolutely brilliant game! Mind you, it's neither a platformer nor a “childish” game. It's definitely an epic space adventure. Sci-Fi lovers will appreciate space travels to 18 different locations like planets, asteroid rings and space stations. RPG ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/ratchet-clank-tools-of-destruction-ps3/ [caption id="attachment_16" align="alignleft" width="450" caption="The Condemned (Blu-Ray)"][/caption] 2007, Vinnie Jones, some WWE guys & others :) Don't take your girlfriend to this film- that's a damn dirty one. The plot isn't original- on an isolated island one should kill all other competitors to be win the freedom. The close comparison would be ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/the-condemned-blu-ray/ [caption id="attachment_11" align="alignleft" width="450" caption="I Am Legend (Blu-Ray) review"][/caption] 2007, Will Smith The good: unforgettably impressive matte painting and 3D art- the vision of New York was so epically depicted, that it's a must-see for everyone who's into visual arts. The bad: everything else. Well, maybe not everything- the first half ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/i-am-legend-blu-ray/ 2007, Timothy Olyphant, Olga Kurylenko Hitman wasn't too welcomed by critics, but the film is really entertaining. You can expect some pulp political intrigues mixed with impressive action scenes- it's something in between of Bourne Ultimatum and Shoot'Em Up. It's worth mentioning that the film is based on a popular video ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/hitman-extreme-edition-blu-ray/ 2007, Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman After critics bashed this film, I had very low expectations. But, on other hand, I would expect Nicole playing in a slightly “different” movie. And Craig is always awesome and adds intelligence to to any action. So I risked watching it and it was a winner! I ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/the-invasion-dvd/ Don't expect hardcore action & challenge here. Instead you will find an atmospheric and stylish adventure. I will not write about beautiful graphics, interactivity and animations- these are superb and a-must-to-experience! Instead I will share some thoughts after completing the game: ♣ In the beginning I was annoyed by that infamous "story ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/assassins-creed-ps3/ 2007, Walt Disney Were critics heavily bribed to praise this disaster? There are always high expectations for Walt Disney movies- they set standards for animation, inspirational music, dynamics and overall quality. But, surprisingly, Enchanted fails almost at every point. And I will not invest my time into a deeper review, but here ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/enchanted-blu-ray/ Don't be put off by the graphics, because the game itself is a gem of creativity, atmosphere and brilliant acting! First of all, that's a different sort of game- it is not a pure shooter, because of the weapons (Powers of The Darkness plus, well, all the usual stuff like shotguns, ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/the-darkness-ps3/ It's my first DMC, and it's my love from the first spoon! That's more than just a game- that's the experience. ♣  It's very, very artistic. The environments is masterpiece of texturing. The graphic designs are so inspired that I often stop playing just to watch around ♣  Character animations are amazing! ♣  ... http://www.dee-london.com/blog/devil-may-cry-4-ps3/ "GAME WITH PAIN" Fansite contest Grand Prize winner announced! With some truly stunning entries, the decision for Codemasters was tough. However the deciding votes were cast and they've revealed that the winner of the grand prize: http://Jericho.Dee-London.com And don't forget to TURN THE SOUND ON! http://www.dee-london.com/blog/clive-barkers-jericho-fansite-grand-prize-winner-of-jerichos-fansite-contest/