Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by Furious Han

Naruto 360 Confirmed by Ubisoft

Furious Han — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 03:45:40 +0800

from 1up.com

QUOTE

Thanks to Ubisoft signing a licensing deal with VIZ Media, Naruto fans will gather around their Xbox 360s for a chance to experience the world where ninjas are the ultimate source of power and respect on Microsoft's console sometime next year.

Absolutely nothing about the game itself has been revealed so far. We can only assume Ubisoft's planning an action adventure game of sorts given the series we're dealing with, but anime fighting games have certainly proved all the rage these days.

"Naruto's ninja and martial arts themes are a perfect match for video games, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the characters and become part of the action" says VIZ Media VP of consumer products Cynthia Money.

In fact, if you're not on the up and up regarding all things Naruto, you should definitely check out the in-depth cover story 1UP ran on the anime series and its videogame history not too long ago.

this announcement still seems pretty weird to me... a popular anime franchise on the 360?

anyway i'm not too familiar with the anime, but i figured most of u will be excited by this...

also remeber the rumour which 1st came out that a 360 naruto game was in the works? the same article said that ubisoft would be publishing Enchant Arm too... hope this is true

in more ubisoft related news... michael ancel is returning to the rayman franchise !WOOT!

WWE Smackdown VS Raw 2007

Furious Han — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:17 +0800

from IGN

QUOTE

It's WrestleMania 22 in Chicago, Illinois this weekend and to help celebrate the occasion, the folks from Yuke's, THQ, and WWE are going to make a special announcement tomorrow evening. To be revealed at the annual Superstar Challenge prior to this weekend's festivities (which includes the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony and WrestleMania itself), the announcement will officially confirm the next iteration of the WWE videogame family, WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007.

In addition to confirmation that the game is coming to stores later this year, the most interesting piece of information actually relates to the systems on which the game is coming out -- which embrace PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions besides the expected PS2 and PSP SKUs.

This move not only marks the first time in the franchise's history that a SmackDown title will appear on two system generations at once, but also, the first time that the game will be headed to a platform other than one created by Sony.

the first WWE game for the xbox to not suck? hehe... thats wat they said about the last wrestlemania

cool screens nonetheless

NYKO Xbox 360 Intercooler

Furious Han — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:52:08 +0800

guys check it out..

QUOTE

Reduce the internal operating temperature of the 360 while prolonging the consoles lifespan. The Intercooler 360 is a snap on cooling attachment that easily connects to the Xbox 360 to significantly reduce the internal heat of the console. The Intercooler 360 provides increased air flow throughout the 360 which allows the internal circuitry to perform at cooler temperatures and last longer. No internal modification of the Xbox 360 is required. A pass through power connection utilizes the existing Xbox 360 power supply negating the need for an extra AC adaptor. The unit also powers on and off automatically with 360 and the intercoolers small size will fit in tight spaces like entertainment centers with your 360 displayed in either horizontal or vertical format.

Official Site Here

its retailing for USD19.99... seems pretty reasonable no? is anyone interested in this?

i might consider this if the local dealers bring it in... or if its offered by playasia...

some other facts from the site...

QUOTE

FEATURES:

- Increase air flow and reduces heat throughout the 360 providing extended life and reliability

- Powered by the Xbox 360 console, no extra AC adaptor needed

- Auto or manual power on and off

- Snap on installation means no tools or other modifications are required

- Can be used with the Xbox 360 in vertical or horizontal position

1. Furious Han
2. Yoroi
3. shumaky
4. silencer
5. goodspeed
6. judge-the
7. zaakath
8. manav
9. UnUsUaL
10. chinsc
11. MK84
12. XenoFr3ak
13. PrinceOfPersia

Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth 2

Furious Han — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:33:48 +0800

this is officially one of my most anticipated titles for the 360...

Check out the full GAMESPOT article

most interesting of all... the control scheme was revealed for the RTS port...

QUOTE

- The entire scheme revolves around a context-sensitive reticule that rests in the center of the screen.

- You'll use the two analog sticks to move around the maps--the left stick moves you around the field of battle while the right stick zooms you in and out.

- The reticule will change function depending on where it is and let you move, attack, or build with units.

- The main action button in the game will be the A button, which will let you select single units or structures by pressing it when your reticule is in position. Holding down the button will let you "paint" over units and add them to a group on the fly.

- When you've got a unit or structure selected, you'll use the right trigger to call up action or build menus depending on what you've selected. Once you have those fundamentals down, the game features an intuitive array of modifiers you can access that give you more functionality.

-The right bumper will let you sort units by type, while the left bumper will let you add and subtract individual units.

- The left trigger will let you select all units onscreen with the exception of builders.

- The X button will let you return to a selected unit if you've moved to another part of the map with that unit still selected.

- The Y button is a very smart hotkey that lets you jump to events, such as attacks on your camps, instantly. If you find that the situation is in hand when you get there, you can simply tap it again to go back to where you were on the map.

so what do you guys think? could EA pull this off? the controls seem workable & the gamespot preview seems to be pretty pleased with it (but then again, which previews aren't )

some pics..