tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-204636142011-08-28T03:48:00.236+03:00HeadshotsThis cyber-space is dedicated for anything I feel like writing.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.comBlogger1281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-50358217611622060102009-12-30T07:13:00.002+03:002009-12-30T07:36:09.472+03:00ONE LAST DAYTomorrow is the last day of 2009, a very transformational year for me. This year I changed my career from sales to SAP consulting, which, no doubt, was the right thing to do. With one more day to go, 2009 is the first year in my life where I was not hospitalized (I have sickle-cell anaemia), and for that I am thankful. It is also the year I faced my worst personal disaster, which is Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-15039727399465210232009-10-29T08:17:00.001+03:002009-10-29T08:19:03.704+03:00POST-A-WEEK: HAPPINESS"Happiness inside a bottle is what I need today."Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-52404312354719416812009-10-21T10:04:00.002+03:002009-10-21T10:22:39.316+03:00WE ARE THE CHAMPIONSSome of this weeks highlights: Jenson Button and the Brawn GP became the F1 World Champions.I watched and loved Dragon Hunters.I bought four PS3 games: Borderlands, Demon's Souls, Africa and Brutal Legend.I am seeking a new job, again.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-52236300013931685192009-10-10T16:06:00.005+03:002009-10-11T11:12:52.538+03:00PHILANTHROPYCheck out Metal Gear Solid: Philanthropy movie by the creative minds at Hive Division.Yesterday, I bought Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, which should keep me busy till the release of what is shaping up into my GOTY to-be: Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crank in Time. I will start and finish the single player campaign during my long weekend this week.A new age for PSP just started in the Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-78644083299341486952009-10-05T06:54:00.006+03:002009-10-05T16:29:36.157+03:00POST-A-WEEK: OCTOBERThere are several games coming out this month that I am interested in buying but I will only buy two:Uncharted 2: Among ThievesRatchet & Clank Future: A Crack in TimeI actually have been enjoying three games that I bought on the first of this month:Ninja Gaiden Σ 2Gran TurismoSoulCalibur: Broken DestinyThe games that will have to wait, and may get skipped, are:Brutal Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-5227378718604425362009-09-30T07:07:00.002+03:002009-09-30T07:32:57.935+03:00POST-A-WEEK: BRIDAInstead of reading The Winner Stands Alone, I started reading Brida last week. Both novels are products of my favorite writer, Paulo Coelho.Shifting gear to the one sport I care about, Formula 1, where championship leader Jenson Button has increased his lead to 15 points in Singapore Grand Prix. The Button started 11th on the grid and was 5th to finish the race. With three more Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-35035921836825610182009-09-16T07:08:00.004+03:002009-09-16T09:00:44.555+03:00POST-A-WEEK: HOLIDAYPaulo Coelho is my favorite writer and his The Zahir novel of obsession is my favorite of his works. I have had his newest The Winner Stands Alone for a few months now but I have yet to read a single line from it. With a bit of luck, this will change soon as I intend to start and complete reading it during the Eid Fitr holiday (happy Eid everyone).On another note, I had a Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-29339468926857208622009-09-12T09:12:00.002+03:002009-09-12T10:01:32.240+03:00POST-A-WEEK: A COLD DAY IN HELLI got my copy of Muramasa: The Demon Blade last night and I cant wait to get back home and put some more time into this great game. I also saw some 50$ PSN cards, which made me happy till I found out that they are being sold for 280SR (around 75$) which is about 8$ more than what it cost me to import a couple months ago.I have been enjoying Batman: Battle for the Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-19697221861505497032009-09-09T10:56:00.003+03:002009-09-09T11:46:28.998+03:00POST-A-WEEK: PAIN IT BLACKIn memory of the loss of Imam Ali, my consolidations go to all Muslims every human being who is alive, was alive, or will live.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-67005970144830382862009-08-29T17:57:00.009+03:002009-08-30T08:46:31.148+03:00POST-A-WEEK: BACK TO BACKSpecial occasions inspire special treatments and the release of Batman Arkham Asylum video game on PS3 is such an occasion. In Saudi Arabia, Saturday is the start of the week while Friday is its end; and this week's post on Saturday is back-to-back with last week's post on Friday (i.e. yesterday).Realizing that my previous post was rushed as I missed a few points that I Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-47950421635157573052009-08-28T16:34:00.002+03:002009-08-28T17:25:19.527+03:00POST-A-WEEK: THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDSI conquered the madhouse that is Arkham Asylum.Batman Arkham Asylum is a great game. The FreeFlow Combat System fits the Dark Knight perfectly and is one hell of a beast. Thumbs up to everyone involved in creating such a feature (from designers, animators, programmers and everyone in between) that rivals even the combat system of God of War. After beating the Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-53530618315264854742009-08-19T07:04:00.003+03:002009-08-19T07:40:48.625+03:00POST-A-WEEK: YES, YES, YES AND YESI woke up today with nothing to say on my weekly post. Luckily, this is one of those days where you wake up, go to work, check your twitter account and read a few lines that make you happy. I am really glad as the World Wide Web is overflowing with great PLAYSTATION related news.From Minis coming to PSP GO to PS3 Slim, a Price Cut and a new Firmware Update, you Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-26641990111054458962009-08-08T09:32:00.002+03:002009-08-08T09:55:27.523+03:00POST-A-WEEK: THE BEST JUST GOT BETTERWipEout HD recently received its first expansion pack: Fury. This expansion added three new modes, better graphics, more tracks and more ships. I spent a good portion of my weekend enjoying Fury, and I can say that it was absolutely worth the money.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-53169233121440502662009-08-04T16:23:00.002+03:002009-08-04T16:48:16.557+03:00POST-A-WEEK: LOOK WHO'S BACKYes, I bought an Arcade unit to replace my broken Premium, all in preparation for Mass Effect 2.I will be enjoying the original Mass Effect in the next weeks to get my Shepard in shape for a new adventure.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-65353129139142847362009-07-29T11:56:00.003+03:002009-08-01T09:37:26.671+03:00POST-A-WEEK: BATTLESTARI am watching Battlestar Galactica for the first time and I must say that it has some of the best moments I have experienced through TV. So far, the series is headed in a direction that I love and hopefully it will continue so till the final episode. Right now I am watching a friend's DVDs but I plan on buying my own when things get better.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-50201417426025511372009-07-22T20:16:00.003+03:002009-07-22T20:44:51.014+03:00POST-A-WEEK: BYE BYE SUCKERA few days ago, I sold four games from my PS3 collection. Why? Because I needed some cash for an item that I intend to buy next month and that was the only used games market we have here.None of the shops was interested in buying XBOX 360 games or any of the other systems.I started with games that didn't support trophies that I finished and was done with (The Force Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-42642711878829991172009-07-14T07:23:00.006+03:002009-07-14T15:57:01.186+03:00POST-A-WEEK: TWO IN ONEThis week will host a special two posts in one. Let's start with the good one.The pendulum swung in Mark Webber's favor during the German Grand Prix in Nurburgring as the Australian driver of Red Bull's F1 team charged to a maiden victory despite a drive-through penalty. Jenson Button missed his second podium this season and I hope he will be back on top next time; I Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-60453270869182195342009-07-04T12:30:00.002+03:002009-07-04T12:56:34.201+03:00POST-A-WEEK: THE FORCEYesterday, I started playing The Force Unleashed on my PS3. Despiste all the frustration, I continued playing till I reached the last mission, which I should complete this weekend. The game got me excited about the inevitable release of Star Wars movies on blu-ray (all six of them). I even purchased Yoda for SoulCalibur IV, though I have yet to try him. Just looking at the Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-74488695000585760152009-06-30T10:10:00.002+03:002009-06-30T12:19:22.585+03:00POST-A-WEEK: CRISIS COREI just beat Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII two nights ago. The first thing I did after watching the credits roll up was load my New Game+ save file. Overall, the game was that good, demanding a replay right after finishing it, eventhough I turned my PSP off during the opening cinema since I was very sleepy. I am not sure what I'll play next on my PSP. It could be anything Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-79507599499536684382009-06-21T07:57:00.003+03:002009-06-21T08:22:02.820+03:00POST-A-WEEK: SILVERSTONEDespite coming 6th in yesterday's qualification, Jenson Button gets my cheers during today's race as well. Many things could happen in a race, and no, Button doesn't need a miracle to win today. I am hopeful that we will be looking at Jenson on the podium at the end of today's Grand Prix.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-53967757412866930712009-05-06T15:11:00.002+03:002009-05-06T15:15:26.682+03:00GIVE ME MY SEQUELTo Capcom: I want a new Onimusha. To Kojima Productions: I want a new Z.O.E.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-77181516048483645152009-04-18T07:56:00.002+03:002009-04-18T07:59:44.497+03:00A GIFT FROM SUSAN BOYLEJust hit the link and enjoy the talent of a fine lady.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-82976601302763698972009-04-12T09:41:00.001+03:002009-04-12T09:43:10.405+03:00ANOTHER QUOTE"Make your vocation your avocation. The day you find the courage to do for a living what you would do for fun, the bullies of life--fear, failure, doubt, dread--melt away."Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-31729885305835701272009-04-03T21:18:00.003+03:002009-04-03T21:21:57.327+03:00THE KEYS TO SEXUAL AROUSAL FOR MEN & WOMENAs a man, I only have two hands, which means...Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-8751838626009225002009-03-28T14:08:00.002+03:002009-03-28T14:14:04.482+03:00ROCK THE VOTEVote Earth at 8:30PM local time, wherever you live on planet earth. Saturday 28 March 2009. Get involved. For just one hour, Earth Hour, from 8:30PM to 9:30PM, switch your lights off.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-84398632119452810642009-03-04T22:56:00.002+03:002009-03-04T23:02:38.226+03:00COME BACK TO MEUtada's latest single:Just wait for her new album, This Is The One, coming May 12.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-21403981594404812562009-03-04T08:59:00.005+03:002009-03-04T09:08:00.459+03:00NEW TO ANIMEA friend of mine, not an Anime fan, watched Death Note recently and now he's interested in other series. My first advice for him was:"In my book, you havn't seen Anime untill you watched Evangelion."I also told him to skip the last two episodes and jump right to The End of Evangelion movie.He's giving it a shot next week. I may post about his thoughts once he's done.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-81874625870808085542009-03-01T08:30:00.002+03:002009-03-01T08:31:57.094+03:00"UNLEARN THE HEADSHOT" Like some, I had trouble enjoying EA's GOTY candidate, Dead Space. I played till Chapter 6 then moved to the colorful Valkyria Chronicles (but that's for another post). Once I beat Sega's masterpiece, I played other games instead of replaying it as I planned to. This time though I enjoyed casual games, something out of character for me. I played Mahjong: Ancient Tales, Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-43475864670562717032009-01-22T00:08:00.002+03:002009-01-22T02:24:31.519+03:00MY NEW FAVORITE VIDEO GAMES SHOWArea 51 Area 5, former team behind 1UP Show, brings us a new show called Co-op. Head to their YouTube Channel, hit the Subscribe button, watch the video, heart it and spread the love.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-19488656582990132842009-01-18T22:20:00.001+03:002009-01-18T23:53:51.636+03:00WHICH FICTIONAL CHARACTER ARE YOU?I was enjoying Final Fantasy X in the past weeks until collecting and upgrading the Celestial Weapons became an annoyance (namely those of Lulu and Kimahri). And now that I had a few days to reflect on my experience, I came to a realization: Seymour and I are quite similar. We both find death quite liberating.p.s. enjoy the video above of the hidden aeon Yojimbo Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-55187906676597727182008-12-17T00:12:00.000+03:002008-12-17T00:13:46.567+03:00SIXTEEN MONTHS LATERWell, almost 16 months and now I can say: I finished Lair. And you know what? This game is not bad as the critics say. It can be frustrating at times, especially when you fail and it isn't really your mistake. Those times can happen because there is a timer for a specific object that isn't shown to you. They can also occur because there is no radar system and that the arrow onSadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-19952675907704343842008-11-02T18:17:00.002+03:002008-11-02T19:00:06.710+03:00SECRETS: ONEIt's been a while since I last posted something here which is mainly because I've been battling a huge writer-block since there isn't much going on in my life to inspire me. But you don't need to worry, I'll be posting a few doodles I wrote while in college every now and then. And I'll be calling this category: Secrets. Today's pick is called: It is life. Enjoy.I need to be with Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-13217604322994577742008-05-12T11:54:00.010+03:002008-05-13T01:35:13.277+03:00GAME OVERIn the past couple weeks I enjoyed Metal Gear Online Public Beta on my PS3. Like many, it took me sometime to get it working (I missed the first four days) but it was well worth the effort and time I spent figuring it out. I will not bore you with the details of how I got in as the beta is, unfortunately, already over.Except for two summers of Final Fantasy XI Online and some long hours Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-71128040178187280442008-03-11T09:53:00.004+03:002008-03-11T11:48:27.483+03:00NUTS4U: LOST ODYSSEYThis is the most human game, period. But that is not enough to make it an excellent, must-buy game, right? Well, luckily for you, there's more to Lost Odyssey than I imagined before playing it. This is absolutely the best next-/current-gen classic JRPG in the market so far, and it got more than "classic" in it. It has innovation and twists in both the battle and upgrade Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-10271193314327563772008-02-27T11:46:00.002+03:002008-02-27T12:23:37.934+03:00DENY DEATH AND YOU DENY LIFETales from Earthsea, aka Gedo Senki, from Studio Ghibli marks the debut for Goro Miyazaki, son of Hayao Miyazaki (director of Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle).I just watched it, loved it and plan on buying the English version as soon as it's out (hopefully on Blu-ray).It may not be as wonderful as the other Ghibli movies but it's great on its Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-63146234886977509382008-02-16T21:57:00.003+03:002008-02-17T00:13:46.514+03:00LATE TO THE GAME: JEANNE D'ARCAt long last I was able to get my hands on Jeanne D'Arc for the PSP and boy is it worth the trouble. This definitely is the best PSP game out there (look out Kratos and Zack).I was never a true fan of Strategy RPG games. I still have to finish a single game from this genre and hopefully Jeanne D'Arc will be it. Nevertheless, this didn't stop me from enjoying each andSadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-65833004188320541482008-02-12T18:33:00.001+03:002008-02-13T06:45:11.695+03:00NO MORE HEROESAre you 17 or older? Do you consider yourself a gamer? Got a Zelda-playing-machine Wii?If you answered "Yes" for all previous questions, do yourself a favor and buy No More Heroes.Remember when us, gamers, bitched about not having games for our taste to play on the Wii. Well, our bitching should stop for now as this game is quite the answer to our prayers. The script is wonderful Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-83700231927616813812008-02-11T00:33:00.000+03:002008-02-11T00:58:07.807+03:00MAKE IT A MILLENNIUM ACTRESSI just watched Millennium Actress and I gotta say: it's one of the best animated films I have watched. Overall, it's certainly better than Perfect Blue and Paprika from the same director, Satoshi Kon.Millennium Actress is a love journey that stretches across diverse eras in Japan's history. This movie is a masterpiece that should be watched by those looking for Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-7882031696981769332008-02-10T00:23:00.000+03:002008-02-10T01:04:20.658+03:00MAY THE DEVIL CRYSo why am I writing about Devil May Cry 4 though I didn't finish my first play-through yet? Maybe because I can't play it right now, thanks to a certain someone. Maybe because it's so good, I couldn't wait till I hit the credits.This game is keeping me away from playing Burnout Paradise, Pursuit Force Extreme Justice and No More Heroes. Nero, the new hero, is bad-ass and Dante Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-4403777253060482632008-02-03T09:54:00.000+03:002008-02-03T23:27:34.629+03:00IMO: Folklore is RPG of 2007A sleeper hit is a fitting description for Folklore on PS3. Published by SCEA and developed by Game Republic (developer of Genji: Dawn of the Samurai for PS2 and Brave Story: New Traveler for PSP). Though Game Republic's debut on PS3 with Genji: Days of The Blad fell flat on its face, their take on the RPG genre sets a new bar for this generation's games in general andSadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-55929113039811000762007-12-29T17:31:00.000+03:002007-12-29T21:06:47.377+03:00WTF: GAMETRAILERS GOTY AWARD FOR BEST STORY"The following tales were judged by the size of their heart as well as the complexity of their character," the video states about it's nominees. Now let's go through all of them one by one:BioShock: totally agree. This game got an amazing setting, that is the underwater city of Rapture. Though it joins the likes of Half-Life 2 in breathing no life into Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-12488098185166599192007-12-17T15:58:00.000+03:002007-12-17T16:33:37.558+03:00THE SAVE SYSTEM IN MASS EFFECTSo I finished Mass Effect, or should I say my first playthrough. I love the game but I'm still mad at it, a lot. Why? The save system reminds me of Dead Rising's save system, though it certainly is not as bad.Near the end of the game, I finally find my first armor for one of my favorite characters, Tali (picture above). And since I am playing after a week break, I Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-82987118370808973182007-12-14T12:36:00.000+03:002007-12-15T06:55:27.254+03:00CAN'T PUT YOU DOWN: UNCHARTEDWhile you enjoy Burnout Paradise demo (out on both PSN and LIVE, though you need a Gold account on LIVE to download it thanks to Microsoft), I bore myself to death studying for my exams next week. Anyway, since I cannot stop thinking about Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction and how I should collect all skill points, upgrade all weapons to Lvl.10 and get thatSadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-13913720549310844592007-11-21T22:45:00.000+03:002007-11-21T23:27:21.384+03:00TRANSFORMERSJust to be clear upfront: I'm not a Transformers fan. Nevertheless, this didn't prevent me from enjoying each and every instant of the film."Seeing is believing" is written all over this movie. Embrace your self for a ride of a lifetime is about to begin; and you don't need to pack anything because Prime and co brought the full package with them.The well crafted action accompanies Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-55492734077386483982007-11-20T08:25:00.000+03:002007-11-20T08:35:33.119+03:00ARROGANT AS ALWAYSWhen you have one of your company's heads saying: we don't have competition. You really have to take a close look: Robbie Bach, head of Microsoft's EED, dismissed PSN as a service. I mean FOR FUCK SAKE, are stupid or plain arrogant? I think both.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-52385492659742151142007-11-19T20:45:00.000+03:002007-11-19T21:15:04.040+03:00WIPE'EM OUT! WIPE'EM HD!!Slick graphics sound like an understatement of what WipEout HD looks like. Your jaws will be on the floor, that WOW look will cover your face and you might as well wet your pants because WipEout HD is coming SOON! The download-only entry in the super-awesome, adrenaline pumping, cool and stylish drive-of-the-future is almost a PS3 away from you. Check this out (and click Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-88124733323940612002007-11-19T08:26:00.000+03:002007-11-19T20:45:41.787+03:00GUNS, LOTS OF GUNS, BIG GUNSI was shocked last night when I realized that I didn't write about Insomniac's best Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction. Those new to the series may want to take a look at IGN's feature about the duet.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-43977697328455567862007-11-17T23:01:00.000+03:002007-11-17T23:32:09.791+03:00SURPRISE ATTACKAs far as I can remember, and to my greatest surprise, Naruto: Rise of a Ninja is the best Ninja game I've played (Yup, that's including the over-hyped Ninja Gaiden Sigma).The game got some great reviews and here's a proof that Ninja kick ass.C'ya in my next post.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-31196478298425258922007-11-10T00:55:00.000+03:002007-11-10T00:59:38.792+03:00HaloidYou really should watch this: Haloid. Be patient, it may take some time to load but it's freakin' awesome.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-24041881426702072892007-11-07T22:22:00.000+03:002007-11-07T23:05:26.715+03:00UNCHARTEDThis game's been on my radar for about a year and a half and it's shaping up to be well worth the wait.Here's a brief description of Uncharted from PlayStation.com:"A 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets a modern-day fortune hunter on a exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-58614955351328926412007-11-07T09:53:00.000+03:002007-11-07T11:12:43.775+03:00"BY THE GODS"Cory Barlog, director of God of War II, is leaving Sony. I won't do any speculations here till we got more details and answers about the future of the God of War series.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-63720255993317225972007-11-05T23:24:00.000+03:002007-11-06T00:04:11.056+03:00Web 2.0 +Web 2.0 is about users' collaboration over the network where communication plays a huge role. MySpace, Facebook, Blogs, Flickr and Wikis are all networks of people, NOT networks of machines or applications. YOU are the center of the experience.Here are two nice presentations of this idea:This is what the plus in this post's title is about; it's a new PS3 Ad (love the music). Enjoy:Where Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-80523359184822561002007-10-17T15:18:00.000+03:002007-10-17T15:39:58.847+03:00EAT SLEEP PLAY Logo UnveiledExclusively on Level Up, Scott Campbell and David Jaffe showed the logo for their new studio.Check out both the logo unveiling and the first part of an interview with Jaffe.This whole thing should give you a good idea why I call this man, Jaffe, my Hero. Looking forward to playing their games and wishing them all the best.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-31202051803902249482007-10-14T04:09:00.000+03:002007-11-07T09:21:04.722+03:00MASTERING THE SWORDHappy Eid everyone!Finishing the fight was the first thing I did. Halo 3 beats both the first and second Halo games combined and in a single round. Way to go, Bungie!I also checked the awesome Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction demo. Aside from a few concerns about the camera system, the game is shaping up to be Insomniac's best answer to fans' prayers.Last, and Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-16396562119592505442007-09-27T23:32:00.000+03:002007-09-28T00:43:52.057+03:00inLove with Lost OdysseyLost Odyssey came very strong from TGS this year. And to celebrate the great news, I bought Blue Dragon, though I'm not into it, mainly to encourage the team behind both games. The story is shaping up to be, as promised by the developer, different and new to video games (seems working with a famed Japanese novelist paid off). The humor is nice, along with the twists on theSadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-59340618226253064822007-08-17T16:39:00.000+03:002007-08-17T20:56:56.316+03:00ABOUT BLUE DRAGON: A NIGHTMARE REALIZEDThis, along with Lost Odyssey and Lost Planet, is the reason I bought XBOX 360 and so far it's two shots in the heart. Lost Planet turned out to be a robot ride more than an on-foot shooter. And now with Blue Dragon, it is not the RPG I thought it would be. I know that the final game isn't out yet (to be released on August 28th) but after forcing myself Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-68667188066664668672007-08-15T04:29:00.000+03:002007-08-15T04:38:59.454+03:00BIOSHOCK, THE GENETICALLY ENHANCED SHOOTERFreakin' Bioshock demo up on XBOX LIVE? Yup, and if you got an XBOX 360 then there's no reason not downloading this one (unless you don't have an HDD). Anyway, the demo is about 1.35 GB.Only if the demo had a Big Daddy fight... guess we'll have to wait till the game's release next weak, on August 21st.What are you waiting for? Go get it!Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-588690377978251592007-08-11T00:43:00.000+03:002007-08-12T02:07:46.149+03:00OVER HYPED, NOT SO MUCHSlick graphics (1080p HD visuals at 60 frames per second), playing as a deadly Ninja, dual-wielding Katanas (Japanese Samurai swords)... all-in-all yet not enough. How could you go wrong, Tecmo?This is not the reason I bought a PS3. This game reminds me of Lost Planet: demoed very well but the final product came short of expectations. There are just too many issues and Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-13907998866903704032007-07-29T19:18:00.000+03:002007-07-29T20:02:16.930+03:00LIVE VS. PSN ONLINE COMMUNITYThis is probably overdue but you know what they say: better late than never.First up is XBOX LIVE where by my second day playing online (using a Gold Membership trial card that comes bundled with a game, of course) I received messages from "lagging noob" to "suck my peepee." Enough said, don't you agree?Now to PSN where by my second day playing online (free of charge Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-49010136185869041292007-07-28T04:21:00.000+03:002007-07-28T04:38:21.434+03:00SHE IS SEXYNariko from Heavenly Sword (coming this September to a PS3 near you) is probably the first game character that I would describe as sexy.If you have a PS3 right now, then there's no reason not downloading the new demo from the PLAYSTATION STORE (and get MGS4 gameplay while you are at it).Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-31706262098431693312007-07-20T23:56:00.000+03:002007-07-21T00:34:18.899+03:00MESSAGE "To the Dark Lord I know I will be dead long before you read this but I want you to know that it was I who discovered your secret. I have stolen the real Horcrux and intend to destroy it as soon as I can. I face death in the hope that when you meet your match you will be mortal once more. R.A.B."A few more hours and the whole (English-speaking) world will embrace the last book of the Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-53511706122344073182007-06-09T22:55:00.000+03:002007-06-09T23:13:17.482+03:00WINDS OF CHANGE: GAMES MARKETNationwide video games retail stores are pushing the market forward at haste. I really don't think that stopping importing PS2 games right now is much of a clever move. PS2 is still alive and kicking, selling more than XBOX 360 and PS3 worldwide. This is just a silly action that prevents the consumers from moving to next-gen at their own pace. Besides, PS3, a next-genSadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-21667635107022605122007-06-01T16:51:00.000+03:002007-06-01T16:56:39.545+03:00INSIDE THE CAGE / ICECOREMy mentor, Matt Whyman (Boy Kills Man and The Wild), is having his new book published in the UK on July 2nd 2007. There's a video promoting the novel on YouTube.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-13943117128615891452007-05-27T15:16:00.000+03:002007-05-27T15:27:57.339+03:00RANK: Genome SoldierI just noticed that my rank at 1UP went up to Genome Soldier (which is not much). That aside, Genome Soldier is a great reference to the the awesome game series, Metal Gear (for which you could listen to some good podcasts).Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-6476908296958431932007-05-22T17:28:00.000+03:002007-05-22T17:41:29.192+03:00THE BEST DAMN THINGNo, I'm not talking about Avril Lavigne's new album. I'm talking about HEROES, the wonderful TV Show.This show makes 24 feels lame (and I mean the 1st season of 24, which I love). I watched all 23 episodes in 2 days (something I've never done before). It's coming out on DVD in August (can't wait to buy it).Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-71292098299017671502007-05-13T12:22:00.000+03:002007-06-01T11:52:23.368+03:00I THOUGH GOD OF WAR II WAS THE LAST PS2 GAME TO BUYHow long would it be before I stop buying PS2 games I really don't know. Just a while ago I though GOW2 would be the last. But no, there are more on the way. Take for an instance these two games:Tomb Raider Legend was the only TR game that I liked (I played it on my XBOX 360) and now I want more. Guess what? Tomb Raider Anniversary will be out onSadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-86285095686544325022007-04-09T22:19:00.000+03:002007-04-09T23:53:48.268+03:00BACK IN THE GAMEIt's been a while since I stopped watching Anime like a maniac (since the 1st Naruto fillers to be exact). Naturally, I would be excited for Naruto's return with Naruto Shippuuden (aka Naruto Hurricane Chronicles). Unfortunately, the harsh truth is that after a very long stretch of meaningless fillers, Naruto just lost it's charm. I believe the team just lost "it" (at least so farSadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-73505903892164563292007-04-07T16:55:00.000+03:002007-04-09T18:17:35.493+03:00TIMETime is the least flexible thing; it passes no matter what. But we all know that. So rest assured, this is not the subject of this blog.Since the Internet, time has been measured by speed: speed of your connection. Sometime before that, it was (and still is) measured by the speed of your CPU. This in a way affects your lifespan (or productivity if you like). The faster the available Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-24380001698748422372007-04-02T12:26:00.000+03:002007-04-02T12:41:11.583+03:00DAYLIGHTI cannot stress on how glad I am that David Jaffe (God of War and Twisted Metal) shifted to more casual, small games. Don't get me wrong. I love God of War, I'm a sucker for it. But, how many huge, epic games are there? I won't say too many but I'll say: more than what my budget can handle. Besides, do you seriously want me to say no to a yearly game from this man?! Calling All Cars is Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-80013635664062864002007-03-28T00:01:00.000+03:002007-03-28T00:16:17.724+03:00LOST PLANETThey say it's never too late. Well, I just beat Lost Planet's campaign about two months and two weeks after it's release. That's unlike me but I actually started playing like twelve days ago. I should have finished it earlier but I've been a bit busy and a bit under the weather.These days I'm reading Frank Miller's Sin City.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-33949712936115930432007-03-26T21:57:00.000+03:002007-03-26T22:06:54.929+03:004There are only four games that I plan on buying before graduation (which is in June). These are:Dance Dance Revolution Universe Bundle (on XBOX 360).Virtua Fighter 5 (on PS3).MotorStorm (on PS3).Super Paper Mario (on Wii).About 90 minutes ago, I applied for a writing workshop held by KFUPM's Theater Club.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-83639283439581088482007-03-25T22:32:00.000+03:002007-03-25T22:56:05.482+03:00BACKGROUND DOWNLOADSince the new PS3's firmware update, users have been able to download and do just about anything at the same time (e.g. listen to music, watch videos or even play games). Now, how good is this new feature?Well, let's compare it with something similar, say the same feature on XBOX 360. Unlike the 360 download functionality, PS3's actually allows you to resume downloading your Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-8711018739433914002007-03-17T15:53:00.000+03:002007-03-17T16:00:11.079+03:00RATCHET & CLANK FUTURE: TOOLS OF DESTRUCTIONCheck the debut trailer on GameVideos.It's 100% real-time and it's really, really awesome.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-58649186678989295582007-03-16T14:57:00.000+03:002007-03-16T15:10:17.919+03:00BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT, SWEET RETURNEver been excited about something only to be disappointed later? Well, that's what Lost Plant was for me only that the disappointment was a huge, unfunny shock.But this has changed. After two months since it's release, I just inserted the disk into my 360 last night and BLAST! The game was fun to play. Why? I just had to walk away from it till the bitter taste Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-19233889276244682142007-03-15T23:06:00.000+03:002007-03-15T23:31:37.489+03:00007Casino Royale is one of the finest action movies and surely is my favorite James Bond movie. It's actually a joy to watch!I gave up on 007 movies long ago but I watched this one only because I heard Denis Dyack from Silicon Knights praises it on EGM LIVE. You still there?! Go watch this movie, NOW!"I want the money." This line just haunted me.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-45680406449462598682007-03-11T15:18:00.000+03:002007-03-11T15:44:51.283+03:00WINDOWS IS RELIABLE?!Something quite funny and sad happened last weekend. I went home with my external hard disk and plugged it in a PC there. I tried to play some video files but Windows just hanged for what seemed to be eternity (to me, a to-be Software Engineer). Long story short, sometime later the folder containing the folders was still there but everything inside it was gone. I tried Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-306996724287964842007-03-10T19:09:00.000+03:002007-03-11T21:22:39.797+03:00ROYAL BLACK 2: PS3, AGAIN!With Home, Little Big Planet and PLAYSTATION Edge, Sony totally ruled GDC (if that's even possible).Heavenly Sword "wows" me to no end.I'm really excited about Fable 2 and Super Paper Mario.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-60895827251878203772007-03-04T12:25:00.000+03:002007-03-04T12:32:27.199+03:00MY PS3So I got a 60G PS3 last weekend (from amazon.com) which cost me about $720 (the extra $120 were for Aramex for shipping from US to Saudi Arabia). I got Resistance: Fall of Man and a second controller so I was able to enjoy the hell out of it on coop (and no, I did not miss rumble). Then I started single-player but didn't get to the end yet.You might wonder which is better, Resistance or Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-48735819012859372742007-03-03T10:28:00.000+03:002007-03-17T18:53:43.482+03:00CLASH OF GENIUS, CLASH OF MONSTER[SPOILERS ALERT: NARUTO]Sasuke VS. Orochimaru? This is the current event in Naruto manga world, which is a blast to read. On the other hand, the anime seems to struggle after the long stretch of filler episodes. It appears that they are prisoners to their fear of catching up with the manga again so they just keep throwing some junk scenes here and there. I hope Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-70070354138095352832007-02-13T03:26:00.000+03:002007-03-04T12:16:43.539+03:00PEGASUSHere are some images of Kratos riding Pegasus from God of War II:The demo should ship this week.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-90728905871093361212007-02-12T13:26:00.000+03:002007-02-12T13:36:25.922+03:00GOD OF WAR II REVIEWEDThough we are about a month away from its release on March 13, the game was reviewed on 1UP and IGN.[SPOILERS WARNING]Remember? Kratos is the illegitimate son of Zeus (I don't believe it's revenge time yet though).Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-18599992735832846682007-02-10T22:01:00.000+03:002007-02-07T17:48:20.183+03:00BLACK ANNIVERSARY: TERRORIST ATTACKIt's been a year since the terrorist bombing of Imam Askari's shrine in Iraq.All Muslims should condemn this ugly crime where many innocent lives were lost while praying in this holy place.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-48742843908493413652007-02-07T17:33:00.000+03:002007-02-07T17:48:20.279+03:00BLEACHFor a while now, a few suggested Bleach anime series of which I watched a few episodes whenever I was extremely bored and got nothing to do. Nevertheless, once you reach episode 16 or so, which took me over a year, you just cannot resist. After two years of no anime, now I have Naruto (fillers end this week) and Bleach to watch and wait for every week.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-64649795072762160142007-02-05T01:11:00.000+03:002007-02-05T01:22:42.867+03:00ROYAL BLACK: PS3Just about 24 hours ago, a friend of my brother's brought over his Japanese PS3 along with Genji II, Ridge Racer 7 and Gundam. I'll admit that only RR7 got to me (not that much though). Including another SIXAXIS (PS3's controller), it cost him a bit over $1000.There's a possibility that I'm getting one (American though) this Thursday for $800 (console alone). Just as much as my Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-17289768117163396542007-02-02T17:57:00.000+03:002007-02-02T18:13:15.736+03:00HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWSYesterday, J.K.Rowling announced the release date of the 7th book of the Harry Potter series:"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be published on Saturday 21st July 2007 at 00:01 BST in the UK and at 00:01 in the USA. It will also be released at 00:01 BST on Saturday 21st July in other English speaking countries around the world."That's less than a month Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-19476174567332602782007-02-01T12:24:00.000+03:002007-02-01T12:33:17.380+03:00COLOSSUS BATTLEThe demo for God of War II (cover shown below) is shipping very soon. Hopefully I'll get it before I go back to college.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1169208546403790362007-01-19T15:02:00.000+03:002007-01-19T15:09:06.413+03:00THE OFFICE IS MY NEW "FRIENDS"The Office is my favorite TV series since Friends. It's so hilarious, funny and sweet that I watched more than 20 episodes within 24 hours (during my final exams, but that's another story).Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1169106498533216742007-01-18T10:44:00.000+03:002007-01-18T10:48:18.546+03:00 THE HOLIDAY IS MY NEW TITANICI watched The Holiday last night and I love it. It is one of my favorite (the favorite?)romance movies.The blog is blocked here again. I can blog but I can't view my blog.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1168978629056062062007-01-16T23:03:00.000+03:002007-01-16T23:20:21.736+03:00GOD WILL GIVE ME JUSTICETed Price (President and CEO of Insomniac Games, the guys behind Resistance: Fall of Man, Ratchet & Clank and Spyro) looks just like James Caviezel (aka Jim Caviezel) from The Count of Monte Cristo, Unknown and I Am David.While watching The Count of Monte Cristo, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was looking at Ted Price.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1168902703886234472007-01-16T01:54:00.000+03:002007-01-16T11:02:04.150+03:00No Game, No GainThis week is a very busy one; it's full of projects' demos and presentations: 3 down, one more to go. In today's multimedia presentation, I believe that my group's work deserves second (or third) place out of all eleven presentations.I can't wait to get my hands on God of War II demo. The game looks better and better every time I look at the new shots (IGN got a new story about itSadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1168770245548196522007-01-14T12:51:00.000+03:002007-01-14T20:04:56.250+03:00Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix[SPOILERS WARNING]The 5th movie in HP series is coming out to a theater near you on the 13th of July (less than a month after my graduation). Here are some pictures from the movie:The Poster:Ron, Harry and Hermione:Dumbledore's Army:The 6th movie is planned to be released next year.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1168634496514056762007-01-12T23:23:00.000+03:002007-01-12T23:48:42.910+03:00UTADAUtada Hikaru is my favorite songstress. There's a new DVD for her, UTADA UNITED 2006, which is out in Japan. I have Utada In Budokan 2004 and I definitely want this one (I hope amazon.com gets it soon)."Every burned book enlightens the world." ~ Ralph Waldo EmersonSadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1168437355552121322007-01-10T16:43:00.000+03:002007-01-14T20:20:30.796+03:00From Here and ThereTo start the new year with a tiny change in the blog, I added a tiny counter for visitors (check it at the bottom of the right area).I finished reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix last night, exactly one week from the day I purchased it from Jarir Bookstore back at home. This means that I read all 5 books in one semester (during my senior year at college). The 6thSadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1167859552686680082007-01-04T00:24:00.000+03:002007-01-04T00:29:16.136+03:00Happy New YearJust wanted to say hi!Wish you all the best.Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1166092222931043312006-12-14T13:22:00.000+03:002007-01-14T21:12:52.863+03:00Akatsuki LeaderI know that the speculations about the identity of Akatsuki leader are old but I've never done any of them. It's been on my mind for a while so I'll just spit it out:Firstly, the leader is a "he." He is a male ninja.Secondly, he is from Konoha. Why? Because he knows a lot about the village. We see him talk about it in details in chapter 329.Thirdly, he is a relative (brother maybe)Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1166046946560598952006-12-14T00:46:00.000+03:002006-12-14T13:32:58.870+03:00TodayToday I played RESISTANCE: FALL OF MAN. It was in Computer House in Al-Rashed Mall in Al-Khobar. It looked awesome on the shop's standard TV and the SIXAXIS (PS3's controller) felt so light, as if I wasn't holding anything in my hand. These days you can walk in a shop to buy a PS3. Why? because not everyone can afford it (they sell it for $1300). Someday I'll buy one but probably from amazonSadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1165859050696675882006-12-11T20:34:00.000+03:002006-12-11T20:44:10.713+03:00The Zelda Playing MachineSo I got a Wii two weeks ago. I ordered it from amazon.com (after 12 hours of camping in front of my monitor). But I started digging it only a week later when Zelda arrived (WiiSports isn't good for more than ten minutes). I haven't played a Zelda game from start to finish before though I played most of them. Why? I either get stuck somewhere or I just hit these dull Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1162496993210815532006-11-02T22:41:00.000+03:002006-11-02T22:49:53.226+03:00MISSION: IMPOSSIBLEIt's been a while since I last watched a movie (that would be V for Vendetta) and tonight I watched a movie that is now one of my favorite action movies. I was thinking about buying the set of all three Mission Impossible movies and now I'm determined. It's one of those movies where if you blink, you miss something.(I'm writing this at college: yes, at last I can blog here, Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1160336092754045892006-10-08T22:02:00.000+03:002006-10-08T22:34:52.786+03:00STILL ALIVE: Long Live The PS2PS2 is just about the only past/current-gen console that's still kicking. It's the software, of course, that sells hardware and to name a few games that will probably stand up shoulder-to-shoulder rivaling the next-gen games:Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria Just insert the disk and you'll know that you have one hell of a mind-blowing story that probably surpasses the Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20463614.post-1160247190345046252006-10-07T21:44:00.000+03:002006-10-07T21:53:10.346+03:00Senior ProjectAs a group of six senior undergraduates of Software Engineering at KFUPM, we are working on designing an implementing a web-based job opportunities searching/matching system. I am the Test Engineer (though we all contribute to all of our weekly deliverables).I added a link to my team's web site, Thunder Team (we tried to convince our site-admin/documentation-specialist to change Sadeqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140566411246407534noreply@blogger.com0