Most serious gamer know that Super Mario Bros 2 wasn't originally intended to be a SMB game. The Japanese thought that the REAL SMB was going to be too hard for Americans and instead made some modifications to an existing game Doki Doki Panic and exported that as SMB2. The original SMB2 became known to us as Lost Levels (although I do remember playing a pirated SMB2 on the SNES when I was young, and it WAS lost levels).
Anyway, Slashdot links interesting article pointing out the differences between the two games.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Battlestar Galactica
...The new show, not the one from 1978.
I would say this show is not only the best Sci-Fi on TV, but probably the best shows overall. I would recommend the DVDs to everyone. There's a 3 hour mini-series / movie and then it starts with episode one. It's a good drama, and the overall story arc is very well paced. I'm always satisfied with the information revealed in a show (unlike Lost), yet still excited for the next one . The space battles are just awesome and the effects are pretty good too. They're done by same group that did Firefly, which is another great Sci-Fi show (after I watched all the episodes, I bought the DVD and watched them all again). There's virtually no technobable or flashy scifi stuff (like Star Trek or Stargate). Like Firefly, the technology looks mostly like present day stuff, simply in space. I guess they call that "naturalistic Science Fiction".
Anyhow, you can look at a preview of the show at youtube. Here's the mini-series preview, and here's the teaser for Season 3.
You might recognize the blond hottie (Tricia Helfer) from Canada's Next Top Model. She's a really good actress and her character is also very interesting.
I would say this show is not only the best Sci-Fi on TV, but probably the best shows overall. I would recommend the DVDs to everyone. There's a 3 hour mini-series / movie and then it starts with episode one. It's a good drama, and the overall story arc is very well paced. I'm always satisfied with the information revealed in a show (unlike Lost), yet still excited for the next one . The space battles are just awesome and the effects are pretty good too. They're done by same group that did Firefly, which is another great Sci-Fi show (after I watched all the episodes, I bought the DVD and watched them all again). There's virtually no technobable or flashy scifi stuff (like Star Trek or Stargate). Like Firefly, the technology looks mostly like present day stuff, simply in space. I guess they call that "naturalistic Science Fiction".
Anyhow, you can look at a preview of the show at youtube. Here's the mini-series preview, and here's the teaser for Season 3.
You might recognize the blond hottie (Tricia Helfer) from Canada's Next Top Model. She's a really good actress and her character is also very interesting.
Lobster!
I had some fresh lobster for supper tonight. It was good!! Hadn't had any in a year or two. I had some at a restaurant in Ontario, but it's just not the same over there. It's not nearly as good. I've met a couple of people in Ontario who've never had lobster. It would be interesting introduction someone to it. I've got to say, it's not the most graceful food to eat. I guess most people who like it were introduced to it at a young age.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
In New Brunswick...
...but I almost didn't make it. I was taking GOTransit from Guelph to Pearson. The bus was arriving at 10:00am and the plane leaving at noon. The only problem is for some reason I missed my transfer in Brampton so I had to wait to get off in Toronto. From there I cabbed to the airport. It took me a little while to figure out that the driver dropped me off at the wrong terminal. I had to take a shuttle to the right one. It's 11:15am by this time. I finally made it to the luggage check line. It was HUGE and they only had one person servicing it. After a couple of minutes they asked if anyone was supposed to be on a flight for 12pm. There were a few of us and they let us skip the line. I made it to the gate at 11:40am, just as they started boarding.
The flight itself was really smooth. I was on one of those smaller planes (about 40-50 seats or so). Skies were clear all the way. I'm pretty sure I saw what I think was Fredericton as we flew over. It looked liked the St. John river, Westmorland and Princess Margaret bridges right before we started our descent.
My dad picked me up at the airport and we spent the night at my sister's who just started working as a nurse at the Moncton Hospital. Drove to Balmoral today. There wasn't too much traffic.
If anyone's in the area and up for something let me know. I've already talked to Dave who's up for some video games Thursday. Only problem is that might be the only time available for everyone up here to make it to the pre-wedding gathering. Oh well, well see.
The flight itself was really smooth. I was on one of those smaller planes (about 40-50 seats or so). Skies were clear all the way. I'm pretty sure I saw what I think was Fredericton as we flew over. It looked liked the St. John river, Westmorland and Princess Margaret bridges right before we started our descent.
My dad picked me up at the airport and we spent the night at my sister's who just started working as a nurse at the Moncton Hospital. Drove to Balmoral today. There wasn't too much traffic.
If anyone's in the area and up for something let me know. I've already talked to Dave who's up for some video games Thursday. Only problem is that might be the only time available for everyone up here to make it to the pre-wedding gathering. Oh well, well see.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
I'll be in the Maritimes this week
For anyone who doesn't know yet, I'll be moving to Halifax in order to study for my Diploma of Meteorology at Dal. Susan's on the lookout for a job, but she's not having much luck finding anyone who wants to hire someone with a Masters in Botany. If anyone knows of anyting, let us know.
The main reason for me going home this week is that 2 of my very good friends, Sebastien and Manon are getting married on the 22nd. I've known Manon since kindergarden and Sebastien since 7th grade. I'm going a bit early so I can spend time with family and friends that I haven't seen much since moving to Ontario. Frederictonians: If you have a bit of free time let me know and I might come down for a night or two.
After the wedding, I'll be catching a drive with 2 of my other very good friends Frank and Markita to Halifax where I'll be looking for apartments. Since I don't have a car, I'm looking for something fairly close to the university. Unfortunately, that means we're going to end up paying more. We're looking for a 2 bedroom under $900/month, since our income will be somewhat lower than what it is now. Most seem to be around 1000-1200 or so, but I found a few within our range.
The main reason for me going home this week is that 2 of my very good friends, Sebastien and Manon are getting married on the 22nd. I've known Manon since kindergarden and Sebastien since 7th grade. I'm going a bit early so I can spend time with family and friends that I haven't seen much since moving to Ontario. Frederictonians: If you have a bit of free time let me know and I might come down for a night or two.
After the wedding, I'll be catching a drive with 2 of my other very good friends Frank and Markita to Halifax where I'll be looking for apartments. Since I don't have a car, I'm looking for something fairly close to the university. Unfortunately, that means we're going to end up paying more. We're looking for a 2 bedroom under $900/month, since our income will be somewhat lower than what it is now. Most seem to be around 1000-1200 or so, but I found a few within our range.
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