Google Map of World of Warcraft
The map utilizes the Google Maps API and therefore behaves just a like a Google Map.
Cyber Athlete ‘Fatal1ty’
Let me start off just by saying that ‘Fatal1ty’ is my hero. I would truly die in virtual combat for this man. Nobody can touch him! Nobody. Best gamer that ever lived. #1 at UT. #1 at Halo. This guy makes a living playing video games, why wouldn’t he be my hero? He is the FPS master of the universe. Nobody can take him
GunZ The Duel: International Edition
GunZ The Duel: International Edition
Yet another awesome Free FPS. I’m downloading it right now to try out.
Free MMORPG’s
Bored? At Work? Can’t load video games on your work computer? Then try these slightly entertaining free web-based MMORPG’s. The tank one is pretty fun.
Play Sim City Classic Free!
For all of the old school gamers (or those looking to kill time at work) EA/Maxis has ported Sim City, the original classic game, to the web and you can play for free! The only requirement is that you register with the site.
Eight Myths About Video Games Debunked
Henry Jenkins, a professor at MIT and the director of comparative studies there, has written an essay that debunks eight popular myths about videogames. These include “Girls don’t play videogames,” “videogames make kids violent,” and “videogames aren’t a meaningful form of expression.”
Multiplayer Flash version of Commander and Conquer
The first multiplayer real time strategy ever made in flash and its based on Commander and Conquer. Very cool.
Free FPS that Looks like Batllefield 2
Well, a darn good ripoff anyway. The Koreans Strike Back, with an absolutely FREE FPS with driveable vehicles, modern weaponry, and a built-in ranking system. The graphics are beautiful, and the gameplay is fast and chaotic, so grab the installer and lets blow each other away!
This actually works. I’ve already started downloading it. I haves now have something to do over break!
Free B-Movies for iPod
More than 500 public-domain flicks — including classics like Night of the Living Dead — are just a click away. Plus: Video art lights up iPods. From Leander Kahney’s Cult of Mac blog.
Free Guitar Lessons for iTunes and your iPod w/ video
iPlayMusic today announced that it will make a series of 35 beginner guitar video lessons available free to iTunes users. All 35 lessons can be downloaded and played in iTunes and on video iPods.
The first Video Game was created in 1958
Many believe pong was the first video game, but William Higinbotham created “Tennis For Two” on an oscilloscope. Check out the link and view the video of the game in action!
How my favorite video game was delayed
Wired 13.01: The Shadow Internet
It’s cool how they did it, and what they did. However, becuase they did it Half-life 2 had to be reprogrammed and because that happened it delayed it’s release for another 2 years. So I have been waiting 4 years to buy Half-life 2. If those hackers didn’t do that then maybe we would have a Half-life 3 right now. I guess I’m only mad becuase I didn’t get the pirate version of Half-life 2 like everyone else did.
Random Links
In Los Angeles, California I was told that there was a Soda Pop Museum you can go to to try all of the different kinds of sodas all over the world. “But how many different types of sodas can there really be?,” you ask. Well check it out and you’ll be surprised.
Also, if you’ve ever read “To Kill a Mockingbird” or haven’t and you ever had to do a book report on it, here is a great way to get the story down. Seriously, check it out.
And finally, if you’ve ever wondered how blind people search the internet check this out.
Stuff
I thought I’d put in some funny websites for those of you who visit my blog.
As we get together with friends and family to eat at thanksgiving we often think of America’s celebrity “do it yourself” mother, Martha Stewart. However, lately she has been getting the raw deal. If any of you thought that maybe the world came down a little too hard on Martha Stewart you can sign a petition that will be sent to President Bush so he can pardon her. Also, there’s the Save Martha website, where you can get your very own Save Martha T-Shirt bound to become popular until her release on March 6, 2005.
For a flash video on a personal favorite website which includes dancing badgers, a mushroom, and OHH a snake!!!
Incase I don’t update until after thanksgiving here’s something to keep you all busy on thanksgiving day. Sonic the Hedghog in a easy to use flash format. I have to say it’s very impressive. Just click the “Click here to view this title” and you’re set.
Homestar Runner
Linked here is the funniest website on the internet. Make sure you go to strongbad’s emails.
Strongbad’s emails is a section of Homestar runner where people can e-mail Strongbad and he answers their e-mails in the most ridiculously. You have to watch at least three to start getting an understanding of the humor. This online cartoon has truly turned into a cult classic.
You might not get it at first, but keep watching and it will all start to make sense…