Thursday, November 17, 2011

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Original Soundtrack

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Original Soundtrack

Celebrate 10 years of Halo with the original soundtrack of Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary, the latest rendition of the original 2001 XBOX video game that celebrates the legendary video game's anniversary and this is how they say thank you for supporting the HALO series for ten years.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Original Soundtrack is a two-disc compilation packed with a total of 39 in-game BGMs Composed by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori, arranged by Paul Lipson, Lennie Moore, Tom Salta and Brian Trifon, and performed by the The Skywalker Symphony Orchestra. This is the Original Soundtrack fit enough to relive the glory of Master Chief! HEROES NEVER DIE!

TRACK LISTINGS:
Disc One:

01 Random Slipspace Trajectory
02 Bravery, Brotherhood
03 Installation 04
04 An End of Dying
05 Pale Rider
06 Yawning Chasm
07 A Private Service
08 Rock in a Hard Place
09 Flotsam, Jetsam
10 Captain, My Captain
11 Suite Fall
12 Demons and Heretics
13 Exfiltration
14 Honest Negotiation Suite
15 Unless You Mean To Shoot
16 Infiltration
17 Strung

Disc Two:
01 Still, Moving
02 Lions and Tigers and...
03 Between Beams
04 Paranoid Illusion
05 Xenoarchaeology
06 Choreographite
07 In the Substance of it
08 How to Get Ahead in War
09 Unreliable Exploration
10 Dewy Decimate
11 First Step
12 Arborea Above
13 Bad Dream
14 Cloaked in Blackness
15 Strident
16 To Sleep
17 Marathon Sprint
18 Fragments
19 Heretic Machine
20 Unfortunate Discovery
21 Heliopause
22 Didactic Principal

Forza Motorsport 4 meets SUPER POTENTIAL

Making a milestone in Indy!


Before the Mitsubishi GTO (3000GT) emerged in the 1990's, there was this, the Mitsubishi Starion. Built in Nagoya, Japan, the Mitsubishi Starion is the brand's "Turbo Specialty Sports" that became a direct competitor to the Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, or even the Nissan Fairlady Z. It is said that this car was exported in the United States as this or as an OEM for the three Chrysler brands; namely Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth, as the Conquest.

The Starion's interior

Aside for being a memorable JDM Legend, the Mitsubishi Starion is proven to be a worthy contender in the motorsports world. It even tackled the Australian Production Car Championship, SCCA, Silverstone, Dutch National Touring Car Championship, Race de Nippon Tsukuba, All Japan Touring Car Race, and GHiland Touring Car 300 km Race.

Spirit of '80s

This JDM Legend is new on Forza Motorsport 4 and you are free to make a milestone out of this classic "Turbo Specialty Sports" that even in 29 years, the Star of Orion still looks good to drive as the other Mitsubishi cars, especially the Lancer Evolution models.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Veloster vs. Genesis Coupe

2012 Hyundai Veloster
2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe




The 2012MY Hyundai Veloster and the 2012MY (US 2013MY) Hyundai Genesis Coupe... Yes, they're both Koreans, both built from Hyundai, both are sportscars, both are feisty, both are good-looking, both are fun-to-drive, and...NO. Sorry Filipinos, you can't get these two because our local fuels are not compatible to the cars' direct injection technology. Yes I know, we can't get these two but if there's a chance, which of these two Hyundai sports cars you think is more fun? So, let's compare these two...

The Hyundai Veloster was launched in March 2011 and its the first of Hyundai's new Premium Youth Lab sub-brand, a sub-brand that caters the needs of the young adults. It is limited in 18,000 units (albeit in South Korea) and it's offered with the 6-speed manual, 6-speed auto and the brand's first DCT (Double Clutch Transmission). It was appeared in City Hunter Korean Drama as Lee Min Ho's car of choice, whatever that is. Some say that this car was supposed to be the successor of the Hyundai Tuscani but sorry, this isn't supposed to be despite this is an FF hatchback. What's surprising about the Veloster is the doors because it can open one door at the driver's side and two doors at the passenger's side! It might be weird but this is part of Hyundai's "New Thinking, New Possibilities" slogan. Under the hood is the Gamma GDi 1.6L engine that produces 140hp of power and 17.0kg-m og torque. Perhaps because this is powered by a GDi engine, HARI can't bring the Veloster because of the fuel concerns but for some Filipinos who want to get their hands on the Veloster, they want to find one on some direct importers from the Philippines, like for example; Hancars or Pitstop Motors. These importers allow them to import the Hyundai Veloster with a very reasonably price. Is this something that they could have shove it down Hyundai Asia Resources' throat? Not so fast...

Now about the 2012 Genesis Coupe, this is the facelifted version that keeps Korea's low-cost FR sportscar updated after being on service for three years since its debut in October 2008. For this facelifted Genesis Coupe, you should expect Veloster cue design on the front and the mildly revised rear. Let's not forget the all new interior that provides user-friendly experience and the JBL Audio System sounds excellent. The new Genesis Coupe is powered by a GDi 3.8L V6 engine and a turbocharged 2.0 TCi engine. These two engines combine performance and ecology in one hand and of course, sadly, we won't be getting the facelifted Genesis Coupe soon. Sorry about that but that's HARI's decision. Guess you may just stick with your outgoing, pre-facelift Genesis Coupe because HARI will remain the pre-facelifted Genesis Coupe and always will be until the facelifted version is ready.

The Genesis Coupe is focused to be more of a maniac because this is an FR sportscar, you could do some drifting on the ground and this is the best Hyundai sportscar ever made. The Veloster, though, it's only focused only on style rather than performance. You should be going bonkers to have one but you have to wave hi to these two from far away and that's why you should wait...

Need for Speed: The RUN

Need for Speed: The RUN


Prepare for the biggest cross-country race from San Francisco to New York that will leave your hearts shattered, sending your minds in spiral, and it will leave you in excessive daydreaming about this greatest battle of your life.

Need for Speed: The RUN, takes players on the role of Jack Rourke, a man who is taking on The RUN, a cross-country race from San Francisco to New York with no rules, no speed limits, zero allies! Be warned. Cops and villains want you dead and the reason why you're taking the risk is because you want to correct the biggest mistake you have done.

This game is all about survival of the fastest. You are Jack's competitive edge and you must take out your rivals in this cross-country bloodbath from The Golden Gate Bridge to The Empire State Building, surviving against the villains who want you dead, the cops who are chasing you, and of course the forces of nature. How far can you survive in this 3000 miles of hell?

The biggest stars of NFS: The RUN are the cars themselves. A half-a-century of cars is all you need if you want to get through New York with a selection of tuners, muscles, and exotics from Europe, America, and Asia. Drift through tight curves with the Toyota AE86, get through straight corners with the Boss 302 Mustang, or go all out with the Bugatti Veyron. There are a selection of cars you want to shove it down your rivals throat either on Story Mode, Challenge Series, or online!

With NFS Autolog, every second counts and Autolog monitors your every progress and see if you are the fastest person who made it from San Francisco to New York. Happily though, you can take photos, challenge against your rivals based on your skill, and show everyone who's boss.

Want to unlock all the cars and challenges but being lazy enough to progress through The RUN? Don't worry though that the Time Savers Pack is coming! The Time Savers Pack is a DLC that allows you to unlock most of the stuff that can be earned through the normal game progression. Maybe here's your chance to try out the Pagani Huayra you're dreaming about?

Don't forget that two Sports Illustrated swimsuit models Irina Shayk and Chrissy Teigen are making special appearances on The RUN because hot cars and women do really have a one-two combo.

NFS The Run stars Sean Faris from The Vampire Diaries as Jack Rourke and Christina Hendricks from Mad Men and Drive as Sam Harper.

LIMITED EDITION:
Want to have the edge to get through New York? NFS The RUN Limited Edition gives you access to the latest vehicles such as the ferocious Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and for the first time, you can try out the all new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S (Type 991)! Exclusive on the PS3 version, you can take advantage of the hottest cars such as the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, Hennessey Venom GT, Gumpert Apollo Sports, Lamborghini Countach QV5000, Koenigsegg Agera R, Lexus LFA, and the Porsche Carrera GT. This is as explosive as the trailer Michael Bay made it...


Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary


In November 14, 2001, Halo was released on the original XBOX and this game ushered to the age we called HALO MANIA, where the Halo series became the fastest selling XBOX titles in history. In the first game, players pit the role of the Master Chief to solve the secrets of the mysterious alien planet and battle against the Covenant. Most are enjoying with the high tech human and alien weaponry especially taking a joyride with the military vehicle called the Warthog.

Now, in 2011, we celebrate the Halo series' 10th anniversary by playing the Halo game that was started it all, now fully remastered for the first time on XBOX 360! It's called Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, the game that started the phenomenon is now heavily revised in stunning 1080p High Definition.

Even though the content is all new, the story remains the same, making players relieving the Master Chief moments in style. And there's more, the multiplayer maps from the classic Halo games are now revised, perfect enough to relive the great moments in Halo multiplayer history. There are tons of Achievements you can accomplish on the 10th anniversary offering of the first Halo game.

This is why HEROES NEVER DIE...

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Hyundai Genesis/Rohens Coupe Minor Change

Since its arrival in October 2008 as a 2009 model, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe (현대 제네시스 쿠페) really throws a curve to the Korean automaker as the brand's first FR sports coupe that uses the FR layout from the Genesis sedan. This was known to be a low-cost FR sports coupe that makes car aficionados purchasing it because they don't have enough money to buy the Nissan Fairlady Z, Infiniti G37 Coupe (Nissan Skyline Coupe), Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, or luxury ones like the BMW 3-Series Coupe or Audi A5. To stay true to the Hyundai slogan "New Thinking, New Possibilities", the Genesis Coupe finally deserved its first minor change after being on service for three years.


2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe



2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe interior


The revised 2012MY (US 2013MY) Hyundai Genesis Coupe brings this affordable sports car up the ante in today's trends and this facelifted model adopts Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture starting with the exterior cues that uses Hyundai's Design DNA. It features a Veloster-inspired front face and a mildly revised rear view that keeps this low-cost sportscar sleek and sporty to meet the trends of tomorrow. It's now lust-worthy, feisty, and sharp like a schoolgirl who has a body of a 25-year-old supermodel. Yes, mom, this is what we do at work.

What's surprisingly that the interior is heavily revised that was inspired from the Nissan Z34 Fairlady Z (370Z). This new interior provides loads on conveniences that keeps the inner driver happy such as a tilted and telescopic steering wheel, JBL Audio System, available DMB navigation system, USB connectivity, and front seats that can be stowed down to provide access to the rear seats. This is how luxury redefined in a hot car that was made by aficionados, for aficionados.

The new Genesis Coupe offers two new engines that brings liberated performance and refined fuel economy than the previous model. The new GDi 3.8L V6 engine equipped on the 380GT variant produces 350 horsepower of power and 40.8kg.m of torque. This helps the Genesis Coupe 380GT go from 0-100kph in 5.9 seconds and achieve 10.3km/l of fuel economy by a 6-speed manual and 9.6km/l by an 8-speed paddle shift transmission. The turbocharged 2.0 TCi engine on the Genesis Coupe 200 Turbo produces 275 horsepower of power and 38.2kg.m of torque. This helps the Genesis Coupe 200 Turbo go from 0-100km in 7.2 seconds and achieve 11.0km/l of fuel economy by a 6-speed MT and 10.9km/l by an 8-speed paddle shift AT.

The 2012MY (US 2013MY) Genesis Coupe is available in 7 colors: Cream White, Blue Shift, Horizon Blue, Super Red, Crystal Cooper, Magnetic Gray, and Timeless Black.

My Comment:
The redesigned Genesis Coupe really puts the glamour in this low-cost, Korean-made, premium sports coupe that is somewhat proven to be decent but rubbish in performance. Seems that it sacrificed its looks and this new model wants to be taken seriously. This new Genesis Coupe is now focused on the perfect balance of performance and fuel economy that this low-cost sports car would offer for the aficionados worldwide. Now, if only The Stig could drive the Genesis Coupe, oh wait, there is such thing as Top Gear Korea so there's a chance we could see The Stig driving the new Genesis Coupe...

This is the car you could getaway from it all...

Photo: Hyundai Motor Company

Top Gear at the Movies

Top Gear at the Movies


Popcorn? Check!

Action movie DVDs? Check!

Hot cars? Check!

Goons? Check!

Stuntmen? Check!

Dangerous obstacles? Check!

Richard Hammond and James May? Check...?

Yes, TG's Richard Hammond and James "Captain Slow" May are here for the action-packed Top Gear original video new on DVD and Blu-Ray. It's called Top Gear at the Movies and these two pull out some of the movie challenges inspired by classic movie car chases and stunt scenes of the 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, and today. This packs more fun like blowing off an old Range Rover with plastic explosives! Also, you can expect special appearances of new cars such as the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, 2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe, 2011 Vauxhall VXR8 GTS, Super 2000 Skoda Fabia Rally Car, or even the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302!

A must have for every Top Gear fan who loves action-packed car chases and stunts inspired from movies!

Monday, November 14, 2011

BMW Z4 GT3 in FM4

Shooting for a next Top Gear episode
featuring the Z4 GT3!


What is the Z4 GT3?
The BMW Z4 GT3 is a track-only version of the BMW Z4 E89 that was made to satisfy customers, mostly private racing teams, to compete in various championships in accordance with GT3 regulations. As of January 2011, it achieved big when Claudia Hurtgen, Augusto Farfus, Tommy Miller, and Edward Sandstrom won the Dubai 24 Hours for Team Schubert. It's the first win in a marathon race, proving its potential with wins in its first appearance in the FIA GT3 European Championship. It was powered by a 4.4L V8 engine that produces 530HP of power and 383lb-ft of torque. Because most of its components are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP), the BMW Z4 GT3 weighs 2,646lbs and it has a 50:50 weight balance, capable of being a proper decent handling racer.

The Stig tries out the Hatsune Miku Good Smile BMW Z4!

Forza player, Akasaka Mitsuke, recreated the Hatsune Miku Super GT BMW Z4 used in the 2011 Super GT season and most Japanese Forza 4 players were so impressed why did this FM4 player spent most of the time recreating the Super GT racer used in the 2011 season packed with everything Miku and Good Smile Racing. So good, even the Japanese otakus start asking how did a Forza player recreated this Super GT masterpiece.

F1 2011 Semi-Finals

The 2011 Formula One Semi Finals, held at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit packed a big suspense and F1 2011 World Champ Sebastian Vettel from Red Bull Racing spun himself, causing him an early retire after his F1 got a puncture damage at the second corner. Not only Vettel caused problems at Yas Marina, but also Jerome D'Ambrosio who got retired for braking problems, Daniel Ricciardo for electrical problems, and Sebastien Buemi for hydraulics problems.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton emerged as the Abu Dhabi GP winner while Ferrari's Fernando Alonso snagged 2nd place while McLaren's Jenson Button placed 3rd.


So, here it is. Ready for the Formula One 2011 Finals in Brazil this November 27? See you there!

Loko-Work-Out

What just happened on the November 13, 2011 episode of Lokomoko?

- Gym gags

- Ogag's Fine Dining

- The Talentadong Family are joining the dance at the ball!

- The struggle continues on the Lokomoko mini-drama, Babuyan, as Don Lucio (JC De Vera) meets up with the Mafia, addressing their vulcanizing problems, Milagros (Tuesday Vargas) serving different kinds of kangkong to the family, the family are saying goodbye to their pig, and Margaret readies the lamok to kill herself but backfired by her dad, Don Lucio.

- Who's Line Is It Anyhow?!

1) Hindi lahat ng may sungay, salbahe - Batman

2) Sorry na kung pinapainit ko ang ulo mo. - Lagnat

3) Palagi niyo na lang akong sinasabit sa mga lakad mo. - Backpack

4) Bakit gustong gusto nyo ako kahit mabaho ako? - bagoong

5) Ako ang pinakasikat sa lahat ng kasama ko - Star Apple

6) Gaano ba ako ka importante sa buhay nyo at ayaw niyo ako pakawalan? - Kriminal

7) Kay rami ko nang winasak na tahanan. - anay

Angry Bulilits

What just happened on the November 13, 2011 episode of Goin Bulilit?

- Goin Bulilit music video of Patuloy ang Pangarap by Angeline Quinto

- The Goin Bulilit kids are living the life as the Angry Birds!

- Hoy Guessing! Which of these Daguls is different?

Which Dagul is different?

- Bird-related USE IT jokes!

- Atty. Taberna is here again to solve your life problems on AY SUS MARYANO KA INGGO!

Ay Sus Maryano Ka Inggo!

- Hoy guessing! Where did Dagul hid? Box of TV? Box of rice cooker? Or a box of matches?

Where's Dagul?!

- Ready Get Set Goin!

Wow Mali pranks - November 13, 2011

Pranks pulled on the November 13, 2011 episode of Wow Mali:

1) Hoola - a visit to the manghuhula gets a bit too hoola.

2) Doray Alaskadora - Doray explores the differences of big and small (grande o pequeno) by any means of everyone's noses.

Doray's picking someone's nose

3) Laruan Lang Ito - Don't worry, we're getting excused by this crocodile props but we're not getting excused with someone carrying a snake!

4) Dikit Ipis - Okay, we ask for directions and stick a roach on your side. See if this roach freaks them out.

5) Manikurista Tutorial - Be careful! Some manikuristas are not good enough for this job!

6) Golfe de Gulat - This pro golfer's got the balls...to freak them out

7) Gusto mo ng chicks? - Hey man, do you want some chicks? Careful when you're answering, because you'll be getting a chick, the birdie kind of thing.

8) Korean Reporter - This reporter's not speaking Korean. That's just gibberish to freak out the Koreans