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September 28, 2009

Case Of The Mondays Cure – Fiber Optics, Street Fighters, and Remote Beetles

by Frank — Categories: Case Of The Mondays Cure, Computers, Gaming — Tags: — 1 Comment
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Leaves are falling off of trees, the weather’s getting cooler, but here at Overly Positive we just soldier on. It’s always 82 degrees and sunny in our minds, so let’s see what we can show you from around the Net today to help you cheer up on another dreary Monday:

Super Street Fighter IV on the way? (via Destructoid): Topher Cantler points us towards a teaser site that Capcom apparently has set up that, of course, doesn’t tell us much of anything, but fuels speculation about Super Street Fighter IV title. Street Fighter IV came out earlier this year to quite a bit of fanfare and good feeling, so why not try to capitalize on that a bit more?

ESA Awards Scholarships to Student Game Developers (via GamePolitics): Wanted to make the move from armchair developer to putting your money where your mouth is? If so, there’s hope as far as the Entertainment Software Association is concerned. 30 students received scholarships to help them become the person who developers the next big hit, so even if that hit is a Hello Kitty game, there’s at least organizations willing to contribute to the furthering of gaming dev. Nice!

Intel Develops Fiber-Optic Chip, Geekgasm Incoming (via Fark): The processor arms race has always been a fun one, with new bits of technology coming out literally every few months in an effort to make your current NASA computer not the new hotness. This time around, Intel takes a leap forward by developing a fiber optic processor, which should provide transfer speeds of 10 gigabits per second. That’s a lot of internet porn!

DARPA Can Haz Cyborg Beetles (via The Escapist): So the only knowledge you may have about DARPA is the fact that there is a chief of the organization and he might be subject to being a seemingly dispensible character in a game series like Metal Gear, but they do other things too. The agency recently revealed that they funded research at UC Berkeley for remote controlling beetles by stimulating their wings with electrodes. Sounds like the formula for some advanced tech, or a really bad horror movie. Either way, still pretty cool.

And that’s that – have fun with your Monday!

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September 21, 2009

Case of the Mondays Cure – Fakers, Cooldowns, and Ninja Cars

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Do you really think I could keep doing these weekly pick-me-ups without posting a picture of a sad panda at some point? Come on now, it’s just way too easy to pass up.

The daily grind may be getting to you, the classes and homework might be torching your productivity, but not to worry – there’s still plenty to be happy about around the Internet. Check out these articles for some feel-good action:

Twitter to Put Smackdown on Fakers (via The Escapist): Twitter’s probably the fastest rising star in the social networking crew of applications, but with no real way to verify identity, it’s been plagued with a variety of fake accounts that in some cases have resulted in unpleasant legal action. So now, Twitter’s got to act, and they’re working on a way to verify identity to prevent people that like to impersonate Kim Kardashian from cluttering up the service.

Global Cooldown on Global Warming (via Fark): That crazy stuff you might be hearing about global warming might not be in the spotlight for a while. Scientists have pulled a 180, saying that the world is instead in a global cooldown that will last a little while. Good news for anyone annoyed by terribly obsessed environment folks everywhere – at least until 2020, when warming should pick up yet again.

Video Games to be Taught as Part of Curriculum in NYC School (via Gamepolitics): Ever get caught playing your PSP or Nintendo DS in class, students? Well, things are looking up for you, because at least one New York school is trying to put games into its education. The class will integrate games such as Spore and Little Big Planet while also employing traditional board games in order to teach children about the digital experience and get them into technology early. Oh, the lure of tech is a siren’s call, so anything anyone can do to put the needle in early is fine by me.

And finally…

Blade Runner Sound to be Added to Electric Vehicles (via The Escapist): Remember that cool futuristic sound that the flying Spinner cars made in Blade Runner (and if you haven’t seen the movie, I’m now aghast)? Well, to alleviate safety concerns that hybrid vehicles make less noise due to engine turn-offs, Nissan is integrating the sweet-sounding Spinner call into its design. I drive a Prius, and while I do delight in its ninja-like capacity for silence, I definitely wouldn’t mind having sound as long as it’s cool. Blade Runner counts as cool.

So there you go, folks – have fun with your Monday!

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September 14, 2009

Case of the Mondays Cure – Scribbles, Studies, and Swine Flu

by Frank — Categories: Computers, Gaming — Tags: — 2 Comments
Poor cat :(
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Ah yes – summer is drawing ever so closer to a close, the weather is pleasant but in the process of cooling, and you’ve got to go to work and/or school. How dare real life intervene! Well, at least you’re not sick on this Monday morning like I am.

Still, if I can keep my chin up on a Monday, so can you. Here’s some things that’ll uplift you at the beginning of the week:

Scribblenauts Has Tons Of Words For You (via Destructoid): I fully plan on writing a post just on Scribblenauts in the near future. The game itself, which involves using words to create objects to pass its various obstacles, is the sleeper darling of E3 and will probably sell tons of copies. For now, check out the word list, and be sure to watch for this for your DS.

New Study Finds Youth Violence Not Linked to Video Games/Media (via Gamepolitics): This morning there’s a brand new study out that seems to refute previous studies linking games and geek media to violence. Instead, the main drivers of this are depression and the youth’s peers. Sure, this seems terribly obvious, but it’s nice to see academia behind us on this.

The Pirate Bay Will Sink, But New Era On Horizon (via TorrentFreak): Now, Overly Positive would never actually endorse you to get your stuff without paying for it, but The Pirate Bay has no doubt been a historical marker in the evolution of file-sharing, moralities aside. The Pirate Bay’s future is uncertain, but just as with the demise of Napster’s free download model years ago, a successor, according to the insider in the article, is on the horizon.

PAX Hits 60k Mark (via The Escapist): I totally missed PAX this year, but maybe a trip next year could be a possibility. There were 60 large at the convention this year, though confirmations of swine flu at the convention sort of dampened spirits just a touch. Still, it’s pretty insane how the show has grown, and as a former convention organizer, the logistics must be ridiculous.

And that’s that for your Monday dosage of sunshine! Now, back to bed for me.

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August 24, 2009

Case of the Mondays Cure – Baby Back Grills, Robots, and Tricia Helfer

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Another week, another downer of a Monday. But not to worry – we’ve got happy things in store for everyone as usual:

Sears Reverses Grill Listing Modification, Only Cannibals Depressed (via Digg, through The Register): With a grill, you can pretty cook any type of meat, right? Well, someone visiting the Sears.com website took it just a little bit further than that by modifying a listing to say one of the grills was good for cooking humans, babies in particular. Sears has since fixed the listing, leading to another great lesson in proper website security.

One Step Closer to A Future Ruled by Machines With Chungbot (via MSN): Seems that every day we’re seeing more and more advancements in robotic technology, assuring us that we all get a chance to play John Connor in the future. The latest appears to be a robot controlled remotely by a doctor who uses the built in cameras and speakers to observe and make recommendations to patients from miles away. Now waiting for the inevitable turn against its human masters.

Tricia Helfer to voice Zerg Queen Kerrigan in Starcraft II (via Destructoid): Those of you who are still probably drying your eyes over the loss of Starcraft character and overall evil queen Kerrigan can proceed to be consoled. Tricia Helfer, best known for roles in Battlestar Galactica and Burn Notice, is bringing her unique talents to bear on the upcoming Blizzard title. Oh, and she’s providing her voice, too.

(NSFW) You Know Your Twilight Merchandise Has Leveled Up When…(via Facebook, through The Onion): This is terribly not safe for work, but I couldn’t resist linking it anyway. I won’t ruin the wonderful surprise for those of you who can actually follow the link, but I do have to admit – when you can sell one of these, you’ve got a hit on your hands. Just the fact that it got past the pitch and the copyright holders is enough for me. There’s hope for vampire lovers everywhere.

That would be that folks. Now get your asses into that Monday happier, healthier, and hopefully not disturbed.

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August 17, 2009

Case of the Mondays Cure – Heroes, Comics, and a Goldfish

by Frank — Categories: Case Of The Mondays Cure, Gaming, Internet, TV and Movies — Tags: , , — Leave a comment
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Another Monday, another depressed pet picture. But that’s perfectly fine – it’s why we’re here with some positively perky goodness, just for you. Here’s some great news from around the geek web:

Champions Online Goes Gold, Will Release On September 1st As Planned (via Massively): The superhero-based MMO has got a lot to be proud of – its open beta starts today, it has gone gold for retail release, and even better, it’s coming out on its original release date of September 1st after all. Be sure to pre-order or go through Fileplanet for your open beta key!

Over One Hundred Thousand Support LAN Play in Starcraft 2 (via The Escapist): Sure, most internet petitions die in a fire, but every so often one of them actually catches fire in a show of online support. The Starcraft 2 petition to put LAN play back into the game is one such endeavor, reaching over 100,000 signatures as of this writing. That’s a bit tough to dismiss as simply monkeys hitting refresh and signing over and over again. Not bad, internet.

Miyazaki’s Latest Endeavor Opens at #8 In The US (via Anime News Network): While anime has enjoyed an encroachment into popular culture, emerging from a niche it occupied not 6 years ago, rarely are there any metrics to prove this. Look no further than Hayao Miyazaki’s “Ponyo”, which opened at number eight in the box office this weekend. That’s not bad at all, considering the film has little to no marketing and is about a boy and his unusual goldfish friend. Way to go, Miyazaki! Now if you could only stop hating appearances in US conventions…

Wildstorm to Publish Modern Warfare 2 Comic (via Destructoid): Call of Duty and Modern Warfare have enjoyed pretty damn good success. How do you know you have one on your hands? Branch out into other media, of course. Wildstorm has apparently picked up the rights to ink out a Modern Warfare 2 comic book, so for those of you who are seeing yourself in that excellent slowsled scene from the demo at E3, this is just another way to get into the game.

And that would be that for this Monday. Summer is bleeding away, but there’s still hope out there, always.

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June 15, 2009

“Case of the Mondays” Cure – Guitarists, Star Trek, and More

by Frank — Categories: Gaming, Social Geekery — Tags: — 1 Comment
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That’s right, here we are with another cure for your Monday doldrums. It’s the beginning of the week, it seems like the weekend is so far away, but don’t despair – by the end of the week you’ll either be paid, or if it’s not a paycheck week, you’ll be well on the way to getting paid. Either way, you win!

Let’s see what we can dig up today:

-Star Trek movie passes $225 million dollar mark (via Yahoo Movies): People thought that this movie would perhaps be the greatest overhype of all time or take its place in sci-fi moviedom as one of “the best evar”. Looks like if the box office estimates are right, that it’ll be the latter. Sci-fi geeks rejoice – J.J. Abrams has made your franchise cool again.

-Guitarists break record for largest gathering of jammers (via Destructoid): Destructoid reports that even though Brutal Legend is mired in legal troubles and may never come out, that people shouldn’t despair – in the UK, people broke the record for largest gathering of guitarists in one place. The masses played Motorhead’s “Ace of Spades” and generally had a good time. Now, it might not be a direct win for geekdom, but think about this – it’s only a matter of time before someone picks up their toy guitar and tries to put together a Guitar Hero or Rock Band gathering. Who cares if the only music you’d here is the clickety-click of those colored buttons? 5 stars, indeed.

-Dungeons and Dragons becomes F2P (via IGN): Turbine’s finally caught on that most D&D players actually do play for free after the cost of materials, and they’ve made Dungeons and Dragons Online the same way. The somewhat-maligned MMO is now re-launching as a free-to-play alternative with microtransactions to support its operating costs. So if you don’t particularly like d20′s all over the place, check out D&D Online again.

…and finally, in the realm of randomness:

-Man Finds Ecstasy in GTA Used Game Box (via The Escapist): You know, sometimes you might think of getting a used game, and you can count yourself lucky if you get an instruction book with it. Well, someone got more than they bargained for when they found a bit of something that probably belonged in Grand Theft Auto IV than it did inside the game box. At least it was “in character” – although it’s worth noting the man who bought the game was getting it for his son…who’s 12.

That does it for this edition of your “Case of the Mondays” cure!

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