Boy, how time flies! I'm not really keeping track, but I happened to notice just today that I've already passed the one year mark of blogging here at Chic Pixel! How about that?
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have ever taken the time to read my words. Better yet, if you've ever left a comment or (gasp!) actually come back to read more... Well, it really is you who keeps this little space going! If it weren't for all of you, I probably would've thrown in the towel long ago (well, maybe not entirely, but this place would be pretty sad if I were here rambling to myself for a whole year).
Look who I met at a local convention this weekend! If it weren't for Sailor Moon, this blog probably wouldn't exist!
I'd like to take this opportunity to get some feedback from you, readers. Are there certain types of posts of mine you enjoy more than others? Games or anime/manga (though I'm already pretty skewed in one direction there...)? Japan Envy? Anything you'd like to see me tackle this year that I haven't written about yet? If you'd feel more comfortable dropping me an email rather than commenting here, you can do so at apricotsushi(at)gmail(dot)com.
As for personal goals, I hope to write much more frequently this year. I'm going to strive to do 3 posts a week, and hopefully work my way up to a whole 5 a week, with some perhaps being short "round-up" posts of things I'm currently interested in or news that I find particularly exciting.
Your feedback is very much appreciated – I will most certainly take it into consideration when planning my posts in the upcoming months!
Chrome SpecForce is a strike force unit of the Federal Expeditionary Corps (FEC). They are tasked with maintaining the Federation's stability and keeping order. They are used for missions such as high-profile assassination, espionage, infiltration, and sabotage of enemy territory. The protagonist of the game is Logan, a member of SpecForce. The main goal of the game is to fight a terrorist faction on a planet called Estrella. Logan is later stuck in the midst of a large conflict after his mission escalates to galactic proportions. SpecForce's members are given the latest equipment, such as Power Armor. The game has elements of strategy, large maps, and multiplayer.
System Requirements: OS: Windows XP / Vista&trade / Windows 7 Processor: 1.5 GHz Memory: 256MB Graphics: DirectX compatible 64MB video card* DirectX: 8.1 or better Hard Drive: 600MB or greater Sound: DirectX compatible audio card Other Requirements: Internet connection required for multiplayer mode
Welcome Back to New Vegas! With the introduction of the Ultimate Edition, Bethesda Softworks offers you the chance to double-down and get the complete package of New Vegas fun. For the first time in one package, you can get all the Fallout: New Vegas content including the full suite of highly acclaimed add-on content: Dead Money, Honest…
Welcome Back to New Vegas!
With the introduction of the Ultimate Edition, Bethesda Softworks offers you the chance to double-down and get the complete package of New Vegas fun. For the first time in one package, you can get all the Fallout: New Vegas content including the full suite of highly acclaimed add-on content: Dead Money, Honest Hearts, Old World Blues and Lonesome Road. To sweeten the pot, you’ll be armed with the latest cache of unique weapons, ammo types and recipes from the most recent add-on packs: Courier’s Stash and Gun Runners Arsenal. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer of the Mojave or playing the game for the first time, you’ll find there are more friends and enemies to make, more consequences to your actions and more opportunities to live in glory or infamy throughout the Wasteland. The choices you make will be as crucial to your survival as ever.
Beyond the Wasteland: The world of New Vegas is more expansive than ever. Each new distinct area presents a fresh set of branching-quests, remarkable personalities and more chances to play the Savior or the Pariah to the natives of New Vegas. Shiny New Toys: Each add-on pack increases the mountain of armaments already at your disposal. Whether you’re an in-your-face brawler or a long-range gunner, weapons such as the Two-Step Goodbye (unique ballistic fists) or Sleepytime (a handy 10mm Sub-Machinegun) will give that warmonger in you a chance to flex your ammo-filled muscles. Room to Grow: With each of the four main add-on packs, the maximum levelcap is increased by 5 levels, ultimately raising the ceiling to Level 50.
Dead Money: Lured into a trap masquerading as the Sierra Madre Casino, you are thrown into a high stakes game where you’ll have to work with three other lost souls if you want to survive. Honest Hearts: An expedition into Utah’s Zion National Park goes horribly wrong and you become embroiled in a war between tribes and put into a conflict between a New Canaanite missionary and the mysterious Burning Man. Old World Blues: Transported to the Big MT research crater, you are enlisted by the Think Tank to save them from their own science experiments that have gone horribly out of control. Lonesome Road: Ulysses, the original Courier Six, contacts you and promises to answer why he refused to deliver the Platinum Chip at the start of Fallout: New Vegas, but only if you make one last journey into the treacherous canyons of the Divide.
System Requirements
OS: Windows 7/Vista/XP Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz Memory: 2GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 10GB free space Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6 series, ATI 1300XT series
PC | 2012 | English | Publisher:Aerosoft | Developer:Laminar Research | 55.73GB Genre:Simulation
X Plane 10 is the latest version of a nearly 20 year series of highrealistic simulators. At its core is a virtual wind tunnel that createsthe most realistic flight modeling available on a desktop. As all versionsbefore it is an incredible flexible and extendable simulator. Withthousands of compatible add ons there is no kind of flying craft that isnot simulated and a whole world to explore.
Notes: This retail version includes the fixed installers. The Community Editionincludes high detailed scenery for NICE (LFMN), Paderborn Lippstadt (EDLP)and Faro (LPFR) on last dvd.
Game Features: Super accurate flight characteristics using a virtual wind tunnel Includes 30 aircraft, from gliders to the Space Shuttle Online flying with other virtual pilots Air Traffic Control actually controls the other aircraft around you Detailed terrain for the whole world including very accurate altitude data
System Requirements: X Plane 10 requires, at the minimum, a 2 GHz, dual core CPU, 2 GB of RAM, a DVD ROM, and a DirectX 9.0c capable video card with 128 MB of on board, dedicated video RAM (VRAM).
However, for the best experience, we recommend the following: a 3 GHz, multi core CPU (or, even better, multiple processors), 4 GB of RAM, a DVD ROM, and a DirectX 10 capable (DX11 preferred) video card with 1 GB of on board, dedicated VRAM.
X Plane will take advantage of as many cores or distinct processors as you can afford. Having 16 cores split among 4 CPUs is not required by any means, but Version 10 would be able to use every one. No more than 4 GB of RAM is necessary, but the more VRAM you have, the better-X Plane 10 can easily use 1.5 GB of VRAM at the maximum settings
Contents: FULL VERSION OF MASS EFFECT 3. Premium metal case featuring commemorative artwork of Commander Shepard. 70-page hardbound art book featuring hundreds of unique and gorgeous illustrations from the BioWare development team. Limited edition Mass Effect comic by Dark Horse Comics, complete with unique cover artwork. Join the ranks of the N7 with the premium fabric N7 patch. Exclusive 4x6 lithographic print featuring a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork. A full collection of in-game content that can't be found anywhere else! N7 Arsenal Pack - Bring the firepower with the N7 Sniper Rifle, Shotgun, SMG, and Pistol. Robotic Dog - A faithful sidekick to keep you company on board the Normandy. Squadmate Alternate Outfit Pack - New appearances for your favorite squad members. N7 Hoodie - For Commander Shepard's casual days on board the Normandy. Relive all the greatest moments of Mass Effect 3 with the digital soundtrack. Xbox LIVE Normandy prop for your Avatar. (Available on Xbox 360 version only.) Display your initiation in the N7 ranks with a collection of forum and social badges, avatars, and perks.
In Mass Effect 3, an ancient alien race known only as Reapers, has launched an all-out invasion of the galaxy, leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and you are the only one who can stop them. The price of failure is extinction. You, as Commander Shepard, must lead the counter assault to take it back.
Only you can determine how events will play out, which planets you will save from annihilation and which alliances you will form or abandon as you rally the forces of the galaxy to eliminate the Reaper threat once and for all.
Battle with your comrades or even your own friends in this all-out galactic war to take Earth back. With co-op online multiplayer missions new to the Mass Effect universe , you can choose from a variety of classes and races, form an elite Special Forces squad, and combine weapons, powers and abilities to devastating effect as you all fight together to liberate key territories from enemy control in this third entry of the epic intergalactic RPG franchise.
Not everyone will survive. An ancient race known only as “Reapers”, has launched an all-out invasion leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth Has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and you are the only one who can stop them. The price of failure is extinction.You are Commander Shephard, a character that you can forge in your own image.
You determine how events will play out, which planets to explore, and whom to form alliances with as you rally a force to eliminate the Reaper threat once and for all. How you wage this war is completely up to you: go into combat with guns blazing or use cover to plan a more tactical assault. Utilise your squad to full effect or take a lone wolf approach. Rain death from a distance or go toe-to-toe with enemies using devastating melee attacks. Mass Effect 3 will react to each decision you make as you play through a truly unique experience of your own creation.
A rich, branding storyline: Experience a sci-fi epic with multiple endings determined by your choices and actions throughout the game. Massive in scope: Battle on many worlds across the galaxy as you unite the ultimate force to take back Earth before it’s too late. Large-scale and intelligent enemies: Battle enormous enemies and take on a smarter type of foe that will consistently challenge your best combat tactics and put you on the edge of your seat. Unlock customisable arsenal: Tailor each weapon with devastating upgrades including scopes, barrels and dozens of other unique attachments. Each weapon boasts its own powerful impact and visual flair. Unleash death from afar or go toe-to-toe: Customise your soldier and squad to engage the enemy on your own terms. A huge variety of weapons, abilities and equipment allow you to combat the enemy in your preferred style of play.
Minimum System Requirements
* OS: Windows XP SP3, Vista or Windows 7 * CPU: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU) * RAM: 1GB for XP / 2GB RAM for Vista/Win 7 * HDD: 15 GB free disk space * Graphics: 256 MB graphics memory * Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible * DirectX: Version 9.0c
Recommended System Requirements
* OS: Windows XP SP3, Vista or Windows 7 * CPU: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU) * RAM: 2GB for XP / 4GB RAM for Vista/Win 7 * HDD: 15 GB free disk space * Graphics: 512 MB graphics memory * Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible * DirectX: Version 9.0c
Supported Graphics Cards: Minimum: NVIDIA 7900 or better; ATI X1800 or better Recommended: AMD Radeon HD 4850 or NVidia GeForce 9800 GT
The inventor Arkwright huge animated physical world, reacting to each intervention in his uniform for - "revival" BG gives in almost any liquid. Generate tons of matter, constantly adapting to environmental conditions - such opportunities could overshadow the very nature ... If only I could control all the creatures that have begun to live my life ... You will have to resolve the consequences of daring experiments Arkwright. .
Feature: • Liquid Gameplay - Vessel is built on an optimized liquid simulation featuring flowing water, scalding lava and steam, reactant chemicals,glowing goo, the mysterious 'protoplasm', and more. Each liquid has unique properties and mixes with other liquids for dramatic effects. • Bring Liquid to Life – Interact with 'Fluro' creatures that are formed entirely from simulated liquid. Each retains the properties of the liquid they're made of, giving them the ability to melt, reform, absorb, explode, and more. • Unique Puzzles – Solve puzzles by combining the unique behaviors of each creature with the fluid they're created from. Every aspect of the world is physically simulated, and all puzzles are based in the liquid simulation. Drop a 'Drinker' Fluro and lure him by spraying goo. Create a 'Dark Fluro' and chase him with light. Liquid and physics are not an aesthetic in Vessel, but the foundation of gameplay. • 2D/3DHybrid Art Style – Explore a world of fantastic, detailed machines and strange, wondrous environments. 2D hand-drawn textures combined with 3D normal maps, lighting, and depth creates a unique, other-worldly look to the visuals. • Upgrade your Equipment – Use the mysterious protoplasm liquid found in the world to upgrade your equipment, obtaining powerful new ways to manipulate liquid. • Jon Hopkins Soundtrack – Features a full-length soundtrack by electronic music prodigy Jon Hopkins, internationally renowned for his work with Brian Eno, Imogen Heap and Coldplay.
System requirements:
OS: Windows 7 / Vista / XP Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor Memory: 2GB System RAM Hard Disk Space: 1.5GB Video Card: ATi Radeon HD 2400 or NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or better (Shader Model 3.0 needs to be supported) DirectX ®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX compatible
Depth Hunter Spearfishing simulator that allows you to fully experience all the delights of extreme sport fishing with a spear, and hunting for underwater landscapes and treasures.
Features: 25 different tasks; Fishing with a spear; Mode underwater photoshoot; mode of hunting for treasure; The fight against predators; Free mode research levels.
System Requirements: Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7 Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz Memory: 1 GB Video: DirectX 9, 10 or 11 compatible NVidia or AMD ATI card NVidia GeForce 8800 or higher. ATI equivalent. Intel Sandy Bridge and higher HDD: 2 GB of free disk space
The Deep Black : Reloaded is a video game in the “Action” genre (third person shooter). Deep Black features extensive gameplay (40 single player missions in 4 different environments) that offers a mix of terrestrial and underwater battles, which so far has no direct analogues in this genre in the global video games market. The sci-fi project with detailed action-packed underwater combats will feature a new trend in TPS genre. Exciting gameplay suggests using both environments for combats: land and underwater.
The unique setting of Deep Black comprises an immersive story line, complex science-fiction mystery, espionage and bio-terror. The story line runs up in the nearest future in the world of unsteadiness, chaos, espionage, terrorism, desperate fight for world supremacy and possession of sophisticated biological weapon. Usage of realistic physical effects in the underwater environment enforces players to feel all the deepness of fear and unpredictability of combats in Deep Black. Players will take to the murky depths armed with a wrath of underwater equipment from specialized underwater suit with jet pack and integrated harpoon and other high tech equipment in pursuit of enemies. With the majority of the game play taking place below the water’s surface, action-adventure fans will need to master new skills to fight hostile enemies and infiltrate enemy bases.
Game features:
- Cover shooter with 40 missions and 4 different environments; - More than 8 hours of gameplay; - Underwater combat; - Free 3D underwater movement; - Immersive storyline with expressive characters; - Huge choice of tactical equipment including jetpack suits and weapon, with special traits for underwater combat; - Support of Razer Hydra controller; - NVIDIA 3D Vision Ready title; - NVIDIA PhysX support; - Optimized for Intel Sandy & Ivy Bridge, working well on Ultrabooks.
Recommended PC requirements:
- OS: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 - Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz - RAM: 1GB - Graphic card: DirectX 9, 10 or 11 compatible NVidia or AMD ATI card NVidia GeForce 8800 or higher. ATI equivalent. Intel Sandy Bridge and higher. - Graphics card memory: 256 MB - Sound card: DirectX compatible sound card - Hard drive: 6 GB
