http://www.nineoverten.com Video Games, Collectibles, Movies, Homebrew and So Much More Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:12:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I come from a family where everyone is a James Bond fan. Dad was training on board the HMS Fearless when The Spy Who Loved Me (starring Roger Moore as Bond) was being filmed on it. He declined the part of an extra. Mum has pretty much seen every single ... http://www.nineoverten.com/2008/11/20/quantum-of-solace-for-bond-yes/ Bande dessinée is a French phrase for comic, cartoon, comic book or graphic novel. So it's pretty strange to find the phrase attached to a Metal Gear Solid 2 movie DVD, titled Metal Gear Solid 2: Bande Dessinee. Like the name implies, Metal Gear Solid 2: Bande Dessinee isn't your typical ... http://www.nineoverten.com/2008/11/19/metal-gear-solid-2-the-movie-i-mean-slide-show/ There's a phenomenon right here in Malaysia known as "Mat Rempit". A typical "Mat Rempit" tends to be in his youth, and in his youthful exuberance, have an affinity for high speed motorcycle races and performing stunts on the aforementioned bikes. Sounds like fun eh, but they are also known for ... http://www.nineoverten.com/2008/11/19/becoming-a-virtual-mat-rempit/ It looks like last month's Rock Revolution (PS3)(R1) is now in the bargain bin for less than half price! Those of you that have been holding out from buying the game, here's your chance as this offer is only for 7 days and each buyer is limited to 2 units ... http://www.nineoverten.com/2008/11/18/bargain-bin-rock-revolution-ps3-at-less-than-half-price/ When was the last time you took a trip down uncanny valley? I did last night. I thought I was watching a football match, but the slightly off lighting and the selection cursors reminded me that it was a demo of FIFA 2009 on the PS3. Pretty cool stuff this ... http://www.nineoverten.com/2008/11/18/going-down-uncanny-valley/ Man...putting in the ability to download and play demos on the PS3 is, in my book, a stroke of genius! I just finished playing the demo version of Civilization Revolution and the game has translated well from being a PC mainstay to its new found console home. Helping in your quest ... http://www.nineoverten.com/2008/11/16/civilization-revolution-demo-first-looks/ A particular forum thread that I frequent is currently suffering from emo-kid syndrome, which is enough for me not to go post in it. One of them lost a handphone and a Nintendo DS console after someone broke into his car (he had the items inside and apparently out-of-sight), and ... http://www.nineoverten.com/2008/11/16/dont-leave-your-laptops-or-nintendo-ds-in-your-car/ Here's a whole bunch of notable Xbox 360 games at bargain bin prices. Many of them playable on all three regions unless stated otherwise: Warhammer: Battle March (USD 19.90) ~ Click here for details. Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (USD 19.90) ~ Click here for details. Beautiful Katamari Damacy (USD 24.90) ~ Click here ... http://www.nineoverten.com/2008/11/16/notable-xbox-360-bargain-bin-titles/ I know that you can pre-order the Hori Classic Controller for the Nintendo Wii from Amazon.jp, but if you can't read Japanese, there's a better alternative in English with added bonuses of free shipping (in my case), no geographical restrictions and savings (due to the exchange rate). [gallery] Play-Asia has the Hori ... http://www.nineoverten.com/2008/11/15/hori-classic-controller-at-play-asia/ Did anyone of you realized that the retail price of the Sony PS3 bundle (1 console, 1 DualShock 3 controller, 2 games) being sold at Sony Style Malaysia has gone up within a span of 1 week? I bought my console (the same bundle) from a Sony Style outlet last week, ... http://www.nineoverten.com/2008/11/15/sony-malaysia-increases-ps3-bundle-price/