I love Adam and Joe...

But maybe I love this more!!!



Check it out in action at the every wonderful Akihabara News.

Sorry for the few updates... REALLY BUSY on the Square Enix project, and it is looking sweet :)

Nic.

posted by Nic @ 10:59 AM 0 comments   

Atomic-Cooler...

I recently bought a new Fridge. I wish I had waited - cos now I have seen THIS!





Shamelessly stolen from Akihabara News (where there is a video too).

Nic

posted by Nic @ 10:41 AM 1 comments   

You Tube goodies...

I was looking around on You Tube the other day - late as usual like Music Thing - and here's some treats:



Prince is Back!



Hifana - Live... amazing.



My fav Halcali Video.

There's loads of cools stuffs on there. Seems a lot better than Google video at the moment.

Nic.

posted by Nic @ 4:59 PM 1 comments   

The reason I am always traveling to Japan...

...can finally be revealed :)

"Friday 10 February 2006, 9:00 GMT

Square Enix and Ideaworks3d Announce Global Development Partnership

LOS ANGELES and LONDON, February 10 /PRNewswire/ --

- UK Mobile Games Company to Collaborate with Digital Entertainment Giant
Square Enix, Inc. the publisher of Square Enix(TM) interactive products in North America and Ideaworks3D, the BAFTA award-winning mobile games studio and developer of advanced mobile gaming technology, today announced they have reached an agreement to develop a key Square Enix title for mobile phone platforms jointly.

"Square Enix is committed to perfecting the gaming experience on every platform," said Daishiro Okada, president and COO, Square Enix, Inc. "Our collaboration with Ideaworks3D reinforces our continued expansion in the mobile market and extend the Square Enix universe to a larger audience."

"We are thrilled that Square Enix, Inc. has, for the first time, appointed an external studio to collaborate on development of a new mobile game title from scratch," commented Frazer Wilson, CEO, Ideaworks3D. "It is a reflection of our position at the forefront of mobile games development, but also a true honor for our team to work with such a respected developer and publisher in the industry."

The deal will see Ideaworks3D collaborate with Square Enix on a soon to be announced project set for release in 2006. Specific details of the game will be disclosed at a later date. Financial details were not disclosed.

About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.

With headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises - FINAL FANTASY(R), which has sold over 63 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUESTTM, which has sold over 40 million units worldwide-under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, CA and Seattle, WA. It handles operations in North America, including development, localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com/na.

About Ideaworks3D

Ideaworks3D, Ltd. is a privately held technology and game development company headquartered in London. Founded in 1998 with a strong Oxford and Cambridge computer science and electronic engineering pedigree, the company has an unparalleled track record of creative innovation and technical leadership in the field of rich mobile gaming. Its Segundo3D(TM) game development and porting tool-chain, and AirPlay(TM) connected games platform power more blockbuster gaming brands across BREW, Symbian OS, JAVA, Linux and Windows Mobile than any other mobile games technology.

Ideaworks3D's game studio is the recipient of multiple industry accolades including two consecutive BAFTA Games Awards in 2005 and 2004 for best handheld and mobile games.

Ideaworks3D is online at http://www.ideaworks3d.com"

Can't tell you what the project is yet though :P

Nic.

posted by Nic @ 10:22 AM 1 comments   

Back from my weekend away...

I'm back from Jakarta and feeling spaced out. The plan was to get some sleep on the plane on the way back - but I didn't plan on the plane breaking down on the runway and a family of obnoxious Australians whose Hitler youth looking kids were doing football practice on my seat.

Anyway!

Got lots done. Met Yanti's family, who are really sweet. Got the rings. Got measured up for my wedding clothes. And converted to Islam - which was a pretty amazing experience.



I also got to meet Yanti's kids...



The weekend wasn't long enough and I wish I could have stayed longer, but she is coming to the UK in March for a month :)

I picked up a load of games and DVDs while in JK... but I also noticed - old games don't die... they just go to Singapore airport!





Couple of Argonaut gems and...



...and an old Mindseye game. I like S'Pore airport... it's like a very cool mall. Anyway - I got to try and stay awake at my desk today before finally going home. 20 hour journey + 11 hour day = VERY VERY TIRED NIC.

Nic.

posted by Nic @ 9:06 AM 2 comments   

MY CHICKENS!!!!

Just got this update from my sis, via GOOD GIFTS!!!

"Dear Good Giver

We went to India to see your chickens. The chickens and coop were given to women in the village, who as you see have little land, but can keep the chickens in their backyards. Note the different styles of coop!

The chicken owners are each going to give 120 rupee, 60 eggs and 2 chickens a year to a village health fund, which will provide health insurance for the whole village (not just those who have been given chickens).

They will generate income through the sale of eggs and chickens, and also, they told us, feed their children an egg a week!

They are a very poor community, with no land, so your gift of a chicken bank has really and truly transformed their lives.

A big thank you from them for giving them a brighter future.







------------------------------------------------------------

Please give to those more needy... if you're reading this web page, you are truely fortunate in this world - despite petty debts and hardships. Think of those with nothing and consider giving to a worthy charity like Good Gifts.

Nic.

posted by Nic @ 10:26 PM 0 comments   

Airmy-ellz...

I'm flying to Jakarta tomorrow night FOR THE WEEKEND to help do things for the 'medulla corp' wedding.

Miss my sweetie and thanks to my company handing out my first bonus in over 6 years (wait - that came out wrong... cos I've only been with Ideaworks for just over a year - you know what I mean) it's a weekend away for no money and we can get lots done.

Also got to say a HUGE thanks to Ideaworks and my team for understanding that I need a couple days off, even though the secret project (might get announced soon) is going crazy right now.

It seems like a year since I saw her :( Let's hope I don't get deported this time!

A good (or maybe bad) omen is I got my MDA Pro phone back from repair today. I smashed it when I was there over xmas. It's coming with me again, but this time I'll take a second phone as a backup :)

I'm traveling light. Just a carry on. But I still need to bring half the medulla corp 'essentials with me'.

1: Sexy Vaio
2: Sony PSP
3: Nintendo DS
4: Zen Extra
5: Sony PS2 (to get replaced cos it broke)
6: Digi-Camera
7: 1005648673 cabels to charge/connect all this crap together

Maybe I don't really need clothes??? Wait - I do cos I'm going to meet my future parents-in-law!! Can't wait!!!!

Yanti has been planning our wedding, but as much as I would have loved a Final Fantasy themed, Cosplay wedding (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3807670685656436429&q=final+fantasy) - I have to confess, the total rebuilding of Jakarta, the costumes, and the search for bunny eared ladies is just gonna cost too much :(

I'll be gone Thursday night to Tuesday morning (don't rob me). Yanti booked a very cool hotel. If it has internet I'll post... if not - see you the on the other side.

Nic.

posted by Nic @ 10:03 PM 0 comments