This requires at least 9 viewings in order to realize its genius:
Raincheck-Cashin’ Time
Time for another mega-sized link dump courtesy of Y.T.
Important things first: Capcom is producing a sequel to Bionic Commando for the next-gen consoles. Awesome. I loved the original NES title, even though its callous lack of save codes or battery backup made it impossible to finish under my parents’ old “only 1 hour per day” limitation on all things Nintendo… (Official site is here, if you’re interested.)
Mac OS Leopard has a ship date, finally: 10/26. Why not glance at the list of 300+ new features Apple has helpfully compiled to help you pass the time?
You may have seen the spectacular explosion of a life-sized X-Wing fighter, but are you sure you’ve gotten the whole story? Here’s the video The Empire doesn’t want you to see:
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Team Fortress 2, Wahoo!
We’ve spoken before as to the wonders of the forthcoming Team Fortress 2 (part of Valve’s “Orange Box” add-on to Half-Life 2). I submit the Engineer’s intro movie as further proof of the wonderfulness that is on its way:
Awesome.
Team Fortress 2: In-Game Footage!
Now this is what I like to see:
Dig those crazy rocket jumps and the Spy’s “Predator suit”. Boy oh boy! “Spring 2007” just can’t come soon enough.
The Wonders Of The Source Engine
Two quick hits here, while I have a moment.
Valve Software is looking to release Half-Life 2 Episode 2 sometime this fall. Reportedly they will be including two side-games in the Ep. 2 release. One will warm the hearts of all olde-timey Quake players:
(Direct link here.)
That’s right – Team Fortress 2, baby! And not 5 years a moment too late!
Next up, Portal. The intro video does a much better job of explaining it than I could ever attempt. Just watch.
(Direct link here.)
Holy crow. The possibilities inherent in that portal gun are just nuts.
I think I need to get a decent Windows PC up and running in preparation for such manifold awesomeness…