Archive for August, 2009
New Version of Skype Released with PulseAudio Support and Numerous Improvements
A new version of Skype for Linux was released the other day, bringing new features and a lot of improvements and bug fixes. Skype 2.1.0.47 comes packaged for distributions like Ubuntu (both 8.04 and 8.10), Debian Lenny, Fedora Core 9 and 10+ and openSUSE. Dynamically and statically linked binaries are also available from the official website.
Among the new features Skype 2.1.0.47 comes with are:
- PulseAudio support
- SILK audio codec
- SMS sending support
- high quality video support
- contact groups
- chat picture for group conversations
- contact labels and tags
- many bug fixes and improvements
To install Skype in Ubuntu or in Debian just follow the instructions in this article.
Playstation 3 Slim
A new version of the Playstation 3 has been recently announced by Sony.
BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM REVIEW
Console: Xbox 360
Genre: Action/Adventure
Rated: 15
Overview:
* The joker has launched the most diabolical plot ever, and released inmates of mental institute Arkham inside the asylum.
* It is now up to Batman to bring order to the chaos and take back the asylum, as he explores the depths of this never seen before island, and experience the darkest journey of his life
* Unleash brutal combos with the freeflow combat system and move in the shadows, as you fight against the most notorious lunatics including The Joker.
* Use your detective skills to your advantage and gather evidence and clues.
ChatZilla: Powerful IRC Client for Firefox
ChatZilla is an IRC client built as a Firefox add-on and providing enough features to use it just like any other standalone IRC client. ChatZilla will fit best as an IRC client when you don’t want to use a separate application for getting on IRC.
The interface resembles the classic user list and chat window appearance, making it intuitive and using the usual Firefox shortcuts for common tasks like switching tabs or closing the current chat window.
Having a Point
I just finished Arkham Asylum. No spoilers, don’t worry.
The thing about the game is that it got me thinking about themed games, and how the gameplay doesn’t usually match the theme. For example, Arkham Asylum was a Metroid game.
But it got me thinking. If you were free to make a Batman game, no rules, no regulations, no DC dictating to you, what would you make?
I think the Arkham idea is a good one. You put it in Arkham and not only do you have a limitless supply of supervillains and freaks, you also have a chance to make your game about madness. Every story needs a point or it wallows in itself. Like Arkham Asylum does.