I collect a lot of stuff and sometimes I find that after I’ve played the game or read the comics or whatever, I don’t really feel the need to keep them so they’re taking up valuable space. So here’s a deal the following items are free (you can pay me whatever you feel like but I’d much rather make a trade for something I’d like), just leave a comment or drop me an email if you want any of it and we can arrange for something.

1) Dark Minds vol.1 – contains #0, #1/2, #1-8.

Dark Minds vol.1

2) Dark Minds vol.2 – contains #0, #1-10.

Dark Minds vol.2

Both volumes follow a pair of cops (one human, one cyborg) on the trail of a serial killer called Paradox on the loose. They were produced by Dreamwave Studios which was well known for its manga-inspired style of art.

3) Fable: The Lost Chapters – PC version of the hit role-playing game Fable

Fable: The Lost Chapters

4) The Last Remnant – Japanese styled role playing game for the Xbox 360 by Square Enix

The Last Remnant

Again, if you’d like any of this stuff please get in touch with me or I’ll probably just donate them to charity or something.

I have a Sony laptop and Sony TV but I own an Xbox 360 (instead of a Playstation 3)
I love Xbox Live but I hate Windows Live (give me Steam anytime)
I am an ardent PC fan but I use an iPhone (instead of Windows mobile)
I love my iPhone but I”ll never use a Mac
I love my Canon for my point and shoot, but use a Nikon for my DSLR

There’s enough choice out there. Let’s get over it and move on.

Guitar Hero World Tour

Before I show you the videos (which are hilarious) for your enjoyment, I thought I’d talk a little bit about Guitar Hero World Tour from a musical point of view. First, I like that it’s fairly easy for people to pick up. I have zero drums experience, but by the end of the night I was able to play on medium for most songs, and hard for some slower songs. Second, I wish their songs were a little more mainstream friendly. We had hard time choosing new songs for our “sets” and our only real “singalong” songs were Living on a Prayer, Beat It and Spiderwebs. None of which were contemporary by any means (though maybe the downloadable content can offset this point).

The good thing about Guitar Hero (and by extension, Rock Band), is that it combines two passions of many youth: music and gaming, and to great effect. I certainly hope artists will benefit from this and that the music industry isn’t going to rear it’s ugly, greedy head. Although recent entries on Wikipedia seem to suggest that we’re already heading down that direction with comments about unfair compensation.

However, the music industry has raised concerns that the music labels are not receiving fair compensation considering the success of the games. Edgar Bronfman Jr., chairman and chief executive for Warner Music Group, stated that “The amount being paid to the industry, even though their games are entirely dependent on the content that we own and control, is far too small.”

Basically, the gaming industry has handed the music industry a lifeline, and instead of being infinitely grateful and providing free music and making this as spreadable and shareable as possible, they’re getting locked up in money issues again.

In any case, here are the videos for the night! I strongly encourage watching Living on a Prayer and Johnny’s lazy video because they’re hilarious. But if you’re free, watch them all!

After the fiasco at Ambrosia and dinner later (more on that tomorrow), it was proposed that since we were in the east, we should go to Reuben’s place and play with his Xbox 360. As a brand new Guitar Sidekick, I didn’t need much convincing even though I stay at the opposite end of Singapore.

Oddly enough, despite knowing each other since 1997, none of us had been to Reuben’s house before. Somehow we’re always at my place or Johnny’s, or before he moved, Rubin’s. I guess it’s because the three of us are most central.

We reached Reuben’s place and said hi to his parents (his parents are great, they actually know and remember us by name despite seeing us like once a year), and took the tour. Check out the pictures (click for bigger images).

Why yes, of course there is.

The blanket Gillian made for him (Remember? They’re getting married?)

The computer from which he pwns us all.

After the tour, it was time for Guitar Hero 3!

Pattie’s virgin attempt at GH3

The HUGE ASS tv

Reuben vs Pattie. Reuben won (surprise!)

Reuben’s avatar of choice

Reuben showing off his mad skillz on some song our brains couldn’t even process, yet alone play.

Me trying to activate my Star Power. Yes those are M&M’s coloured socks. They go with the transparent shoes.

I kind of skipped the dinner in the middle because I looked through the pictures and they’re pretty good, so I’m going to try using Comiqs for the first time and come up with something amusing. Stay tuned via RSS! (the button at the top right of this page)

So over the long weekend 8 of us from the Scout unit headed up to Yen Chee’s house in Johor Bahru to have a retreat and go into spiritual meditation and plan for the upcoming camp…

No actually we went to play Xbox 360 till 5am in the morning and promptly resumed at 11am.

And of course what’s a better party game than Guitar Hero 3? I declare myself the Guitar Sidekick because no one but Reuben could beat me on multiplayer. And he’s had the game for months.

For the rest of the post, pictures speak louder than words! (click for larger images)

Reuben and Aravind starting it slow

Me vs Boon Leong. Also starting slow.

I’m player two. It says “Player Two Conquers With Authority!”

I only did this because I’ve been drinking

Jumping my butt in June Ren’s face while I’m kicking his ass.

There’s actually a video of me jumping around like a monkey while playing Guitar Hero and kicking June Ren and Marcus’s ass, but I hope that never sees the light of day on the internet. Check back tomorrow for a post on the whole Malaysia trip (it’s hilarious).