Monthly Archives: November 2006

XL video

Posted on November 30, 2006 by Cat

Ben Furfie from News0r.com did a nice video about XL. Well, we only had 16 360 pods, compared to the 18 mentioned in the video, but at least you get the pleasure of seeing quite a few staff members in … Continue reading →

Posted in Community and Games, Forums, Gears of War, Halo games, Matchbox360, XL LAN | 2 Comments

After the storm

Posted on November 30, 2006 by Cat

So XL is now well and truly over and I’m still catching up with sleep. I wonder how much longer that will go on for. So, now it’s time to look into the future. I have a job interview next … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas '06, Community and Games, Films and TV, Gears of War, Life in general, Matchbox360, XL LAN | 2 Comments

XL is over

Posted on November 29, 2006 by Cat

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you my time at XL: This was all one very, very long day, but it was well worth it. I didn’t sleep Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday night and set off to XL early on Friday morning feeling kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Community and Games, Halo games, Ignition, Insomnia, Matchbox360, XL LAN | 17 Comments

Other XL stories

Posted on November 29, 2006 by Cat

Here are a few XL stories from other people.

Posted in Community and Games, Gears of War, Halo games, Ignition, Matchbox360, XL LAN | 1 Comment

Indiana Jones meets Halo 2

Posted on November 25, 2006 by Cat

Found this clip the other day. (You gotta love delayed posting. ;) ) Cat

Posted in Community and Games, Funny Stuff, Halo games | 4 Comments

See you on the other side, as they say!

Posted on November 23, 2006 by Cat

Well, this is it, I’m off to XL LAN. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, where have you been? :P I’ll have to leave the house really early in the morning to get there, so I really should … Continue reading →

Posted in Community and Games, Forums, Gears of War, Halo games, Life in general, Matchbox360, Xbox Live, XL LAN | 2 Comments

Arrested Development

Posted on November 22, 2006 by Cat

I’ve been watching ‘Arrested Development’ quite a bit lately and I’m surprised it never really took off. It is a quality show with a quality cast and very well written. The family is just absolutely disfunctional from the dad in … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrested Development, Films and TV, Funny Stuff, Life in general, TV Shows | 6 Comments

Rainbow Six Vegas demo Part 2

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Cat

After properly playing the Rainbow Six demo I’ve slightly changed my opinion since the weekend. I am absolutely loving this demo now. I’ve just been playing it for the last maybe 4 hours and I’m really loving it. Terrorist mode … Continue reading →

Posted in Community and Games, Game Review, Rainbow 6 Vegas, Xbox Live | 2 Comments

Sony E3 2006 Press Conference in 1 minute

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Cat

It just never gets old, does it? ;) Cat

Posted in Community and Games, Funny Stuff, Sony | 9 Comments

Might not be jobless that long…

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Cat

As the title says, I’ve got a few things lined up at the moment, so it’s looking good. Fingers crossed and I might have something soon. Wish me Luck. :D Cat

Posted in Life in general | 18 Comments

Internet problems again

Posted on November 19, 2006 by Cat

My internet seems to be giving up completely now. I’ve been losing connection all day. It’s kind of taking the piss a little, as we’re no longer being capped. That’s probably their way of ensuring we don’t exeed the limit. … Continue reading →

Posted in House, Life in general | 2 Comments

Pissed off housemates ftw…. Part 2

Posted on November 18, 2006 by Cat

Looks like the situation in the house might be worse than I thought. Ater the mess on Thursday it seems that Andrew has now lost the will to live here and wants to move out, as he feels he can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in House, Housemates, Life in general | 10 Comments

Less than a week to XL

Posted on November 18, 2006 by Cat

It’s now less than a week to XL. Time does fly past. Who is going to go? Who stays where? And the important thing, do you look forward to XL? :D Cat

Posted in Community and Games, Matchbox360, XL LAN | 4 Comments

Rainbow Six Vegas demo

Posted on November 18, 2006 by Cat

Just incase you didn’t know the Rainbow Six Vegas demo is on the marketplace now. It took me forever to download, as my internet is still being capped. :( First impression, the character customisation is amazing and I think it’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Community and Games, Game Review, Rainbow 6 Vegas, Xbox Live | 15 Comments

Pissed off housemates ftw….

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Cat

Yes, that was sarcasm, my dear reader. Situation in the house as of now is slightly tense, more than it has been. We have now given Adam a 1 month ultimatum/trial phase and if unsatisfactory he will have to go. … Continue reading →

Posted in House, Housemates, Internet problems, Life in general | 1 Comment

Amazing Pictures

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Cat

Someone sent me these pictures the other day. I’d like to know the artist, so if anyone has seen these images before, please let me know. Otherwise, just enjoy. They are some of the best ones I have seen in … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in general | 9 Comments

My mouse is broken

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Cat

Well, not completely broken, but the wheel on my mouse broke tonight and I have no idea how it happened or how to fix it. I considered opening it and having a look, but we don’t have the right screwdrivers. … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in general | 7 Comments

Games

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Cat

Everyone constantly asks me which games I’ll get, so this is a list of games I’ll get til the end of the year: Rainbow Six Vegas. I’ll aim to get this on release (24.11. or 1.12.) and can’t wait to … Continue reading →

Posted in Community and Games, Condemned, Dead Rising, Halo games, Oblivion - Elder Scrolls IV, Rainbow 6 Vegas, Splinter Cell games, Viva Pinata, Xbox Live | 17 Comments