Galaga Legions DX for Windows Phone

Galaga Legions DX for Windows Phone? If that was obviously not enough after the 3DS release which looks kind of inferior to the home console version, here comes the touchscreen version. Well, you can probably drag around the screen to move the ship but the way you move is kind of delayed and flawed. What were the developers doing like this? Had they even taken the look at other shmup games on the smartphone devices and especially referred to Galaga 30th anniversary for Iphone? Okay, for Gaplus, you can move even more besides moving left and right but for Galaga Legions DX for Windows Phone, the way you MOVE the ship is BULLSHIT AND FLAWED! And that is ONE disappointing flaw of the game that will surely piss you off while playing it. Another flaw is that some of the graphical details are missing in Windows Phone version but at least, this version is graphically superior to 3DS version. You can move the right stick to adjust your firing angle as well as to tap the button that triggers the firing pattern as well as the satellite formation pattern.

It was originally released for XBLA and PSN and I already got this game on Xbox 360 and had some fun blasting the enemies off the screen. However, there are two flaws. First, the effects when taking out normal enemies are kind of lazily done but the thing is, the whole visuals are futuristic and everything has glows which may be visually attracting. Second flaw is that there may be parts of each stage that may be out of place to the story line compared to the original Galaga Legions while the gameplay is kind of improved for more fun in DX version. Overall, the game is worth buying on XBLA, PSN and 3DS but for Windows Phone version, it is kind of mediocre like that due to some bullshit lazy controls that are bound to be pissing you off or some sort and the gameplay is like slow or some sort. Buy this version if you want but then, I recommend that you buy the HD console version instead.

The video is by WMExperts so it is here in this blog to show you how this version of the game looks like.

Windows Server 8 was here yesterday and so was the Cloud OS

OK, I didn’t even notice it but it seemed that the Building Windows 8 and Office Next blogs don’t seem to be updating a lot today but then, Windows 8 and its server variant had already gone RTM all along last month. The server OS is designed to put the spotlight on the transformational shift underway across the entire IT ecosystem. This transformation is being driven by the exponential growth of devices used for smarter, more personalized applications, which in turn cause the explosion of data and the need for more computing power. Can this server OS power the cloud technology with the help of Windows Azure so that we clients can get the cloud technology and apps from that?

With cloud computing technology, you’re able to share data between your devices and servers behind the cloud computing service. In addition to data, there is also the easy account connection in which one service makes use of your social networking accounts and email accounts which make your accounts grow and spread like cells.

Windows Server 8 features the new storage technology with advanced storage, networking, virtualization just like its predecessors, automation and end user access capabilities. But with such simple GUI and features like that, can this operating system perform even faster? In fact, why the hell do you want the Metro GUI for Windows Server 8? On the servers, it’s gonna be awkward to use starting from the Start Screen, Logon screen and even the Charms Bar which is kind of worse to the users ever since the Start Button is gone. Login screen is fine but what’s worse for Windows Server 8 compared to the original Windows 8 is that, you’ve really got to put up with the Start Screen, Charms Bar and even the applications in both Metro and Non-Metro styles which may overall cause a business catastrophe. At least for Windows 8, there are already solutions for us, the desktop, laptop and tablet users in which for desktops, you can get rid of the Start Screen, Charms Bar, left Metro toolbar and ability to drag from top part of the screen to the bottom to close the app with some tools that can be discovered at AskVG. Where-else for tablet users, having the Desktop app is a no-no because it can be tedious for that.

So, what will cause the technical catastrophe for business? Well, for tablet users, remotely accessing the servers may make things kind of worse and especially for the servers running Windows Server 8 and besides, there’s no reason for you to access the servers like that because the intentions are pointless like that. Your best bet will be to get rid of the Start Screen, Charms Bar and even the hot corners for Windows Server 8 no matter which platform you’re going to remotely access. Then once you’ve gotten rid of those, you can use the desktops and laptops to remotely access the servers running Windows Server 8 just like accessing the servers running its predecessors.

Now with the latest Windows Azure technology, Windows Server 8 is able to use the advanced cloud technology as the cloud server OS which manages the apps on the cloud. You can simply proceed to those sites the server is powering and obtain the cloud service from there and that’s about it.

So the mess is still there. Having to do tablet-like interactivity on the server and normal computers is a no-no. It’s kind of pointless for tablet users to remotely access the servers and in fact, you’re forced to put up with such interactivity like that so what’s is left. Well, for installation and uninstallation process of the roles and features, it may seem that the process is not doing anything or perhaps it is corrupted that it is not doing anything and that was the worse problem I got when using the Beta version stored in the virtual machine with its virtual hard disk stored in the USB hard drive the other time. At least for Windows Server essentials series like the Small Business Server Essentials series and Home Server series, you can get interesting add-ons for the server and then using them to have the server do the managing work for you but even then, even Windows Server 8 Essentials will face the same technical catastrophe for your home and the small business companies.

Project Diva F and Playstation Vita Obtained!

Having to buy the console is not easy in terms of pricing as most of the prices range from $200-$700. This one at PlayBoxx at Tampines 1 cost $339 without the memory card and other accessories such as the screen protector. But buying the portable Playstation console without the screen protector can cause damage to the screen which is why it is required when buying the console. The memory card is another compulsory requirement and without it, you’re not able to play games. Total for the console with the accessories is likely to be $380-$390 there with Project Diva F costing like $70+ which totals up to $400+. I guess that I prepared my $340+ just for the console after gathering the pricing information from the PlayBoxx at Tampines that the console there costs $339 but the truth is, the console is having the promo price which is less than the actual price as seen on the internet which is $399.

Like always, buying Japanese stuff from whichever country you’re in is not easy because prices in Japan are damn expensive and that includes the games that are imported in Asia from Japan. If you’ve bought this game from Playstation Network, good for you because you’ve saved $10+ but buying the Playstation Network cards may not be somewhat easy for me.

Well, it’s a race against time because imported Japanese games like this will be sold out pretty soon and it was the same for the previous Project Diva Series in which I did unlock the same speedy achievement when buying Project Diva Extend last year. You may have to realize that the song list in Project Diva F is much shorter than Project Diva Extend but the cool thing about Project Diva F is the improved customization, improved Diva Room, AR Mode and improved graphics but I don’t know if Edit Mode is improved or not. Once again, Edit Mode is mostly for Japanese players as this mode is kind of tough for us without Japanese knowledge unless there is some kind of translation somewhere on the net.

Now that the console is purchased for myself, there will be some warnings for myself on keeping a lookout for because this console is more vulnerable than Project Diva series itself.

1. As Project Diva F is rated CERO C, I should not let little kids intercept it.
2. No playing of Project Diva games in public area to avoid cover being blown.
3. Keep the Playstation Vita from retards no matter how good the games are.

Meanwhile in September 2nd in the arcades, there was one Project Diva Arcade machine whose touchscreen and headphone jack didn’t work that I had to switch to another machine. Unfortunately, I wasted like $1 on choosing 1 Song Mode which was a mistake. Out of $4, I completed three of the songs recently released in Project Diva Arcade this year.

So, what I do care is that we enjoyed the great day of M***’s 5th anniversary and that you enjoyed sharing your social networking post saying that you obtained the same game like I did but most importantly on the days until August 31st, wish her the happy birthday, not someone else the happy birthday or the people under some occupation the happy celebrative school holiday like the one in September 1st. At least I didn’t care about that the September 1st holiday sort of thing so I treated that day as the normal day to be frank.

Project Diva Arcade September Update

Days after the release of Project Diva Arcade Version B, there was one more post from Sega posted in August 31st and that was a real surprise that they were also proud to celebrate the birthday on that day. This update features a few more songs from Project Diva Extend and more modules. What a great announcement from Sega and the game will be updated in September 6th.

You may hope that certain announcements posted on August 31st DID NOT hold it back because it was supposed to be the great day for us and besides that was the day of M***’s 5th anniversary but unfortunately for me, there was one article from Microsoft that held that day back with the announcement of the upcoming Windows 8 Metro games powered by Xbox Live. We’re going to take it that this is the last report of the August 31st articles discovered as the big day had already passed.

First wave of Windows 8 Metro games announced

You know, they should have announced this in September 1st instead of August 31st and here comes some announcement from Major Nelson. The first wave of Windows 8 Metro games powered by Xbox Live will be released in October 26th and what surprised me was that, I stumbled upon the upcoming Metro edition of BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger. HOW THE HELL ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO PLAY THAT PORT IF IT DOESN’T SUPPORT KEYBOARD CONTROLS? You expect to hook up the USB controller for that? WHAT IF THAT PORT IS FOR TABLETS ONLY?

You know, there was ALREADY a PC version released two years ago and that wasn’t enough to Microsoft like that? It turns out that Steam is somewhat better in services and functionality than Games for Windows Live. I tried out Games for Windows Live like one to three years ago or something and the login process could go and troll on my ass that I gave up using on that service in favor of Steam, where I can look for more indie games to try there.

In addition to that existing fighting game, there are also casual games as we know of that will be released for Windows 8 devices. OK, it sure seems that the controls will be easily compatible that way with mouse and touch and of course, you’re going to play them once the operating system is out but WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER GAME GENRES?

And that’s what has been happening to Microsoft without like enough motivation and fun activities to deal with. Where in the hell is the multi-national music artist appreciation like Google Japan did in showcasing the commercials featuring like three different young music artists?

But wait up, there’s a good news for you. There will be the upcoming sequel to Blazblue: Continuum Shift and one of the characters is somewhat comparable to Iku Nagae from Touhou series. Holy cow, that character is kind of badass but it turns out that it is the male character. That sequel will be released in Japan in Winter this year with the Playstation 3 release hitting sometime next year.

Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu and Espgaluda II on Google Play

While we were excited and prepared for the release of Project Diva F on Playstation Vita as well as M***’s August 31st birthday which already marked her fifth anniversary, there was some announcement from Cave.

Two days ago, Dodonpachi Resurrection and Espgaluda II were finally on Google Play globally for Android so there’s not much to say in this article.

September starts now!

It was a great birthday for Miku yesterday and it was her fifth anniversary but two days ago, there was some contribution from me for her birthday and that was, I went to some site related to Mitchie’s Birthday Song for Miku and wrote down the birthday message there. Unfortunately, I don’t even use the phones for contacting people so I use the email addresses for doing these contacts and in fact, having to view the interactive video requires three steps. First, the first one will detect your living location. Second is the Twitter integration which is another easy one but third requires that you have your Iphone 4 and above or the Android phone. Other than those devices, other IOS devices don’t happen to be allowed or something and no wonder the last feature didn’t work for me like things went blank while trying to receive some flowers from the site. I connected my Ipod Touch to my computer, thinking that it is an IOS device that should be able to contribute to that site but the site went blank and my Ipod Touch wasn’t doing anything in receiving the flowers after some attempts. But if you succeed all three technical factors, you’re able to view the video as already watched on YouTube but with birthday messages being displayed as well as displaying the global map on where the respective Vocaloid fans live. There was another contribution at another site where you have to post photos and messages but then, those illustrations are not done by us so what’s the point. It’s like talking people’s artworks for presentations, school projects or whatever without references and credits. But take note that that contribution at that site as part of some online event is a competitive one and winners will receive some prizes. There’s another part of the event which involves playing some Bingo but I should forget about it as I have the principle against anything that is against studying.

Also, Project Diva F was released for Playstation Vita two days ago and there are more crossover modules which are the references of other Sega games. It’s the same for the previous Project Diva games. Even Sega and the respective Vocaloid producers were proud to celebrate the birthday as well and that was a big day for us.

Lastly, yesterday was also the day of Malaysia’s Independence Day so bravos to Malaysian Vocaloid fans for celebrating two birthdays at the same time. Mix that day with Vocaloid music if you wish but be careful not to test some kind of limits like that.