Man says ‘Call me if you want to talk’
From ap.org:
Ryan Fitzgerald is unemployed, lives with his father and has a little bit of time on his hands. So, he decided to offer his ear, to anyone who wants to call. After posting a video with his cell phone number on YouTube on Friday, the 20-year-old told The Boston Globe he has received more than 5,000 calls and text messages. Fitzgerald said he wanted to “be there,” for anyone who needed to talk. “I never met you, but I do care,” a spiky-haired Fitzgerald said into the camera on his YouTube posting.
Wow. What a great idea. I suppose if he helps cheer some people up it’s worth doing. Although I expect he’ll mostly get people just calling because they can.
TweetTransformers: The Game
From action-figure.com:
At this year’s Hasbro Toyfair walk through, Action-figure.com got an extra little treat. Locked away in a meeting room upstairs awaiting our big round Christmas morning eyes was a demo for Transformers: The Movie video game from Activision! Our hosts explained that recreating the look and feel of these fairly new but familiar robots was important over all. Not only would they recreate each big bot to a T, but shading, intricacy and the gleam on every bumper would be present. This recreation also spills over to the handling of your robot, which in most cases is a tank with feet. Smash your way through the city streets as either Autobot or Decepticon, picking up cars, light posts and other implements of urban destruction to take down your opponent. Much like Hulk: Ultimate destruction, your environment is fully interactive, complete with citizens fleeing in terror and buildings that crumble as you spiral head long into them. With a city allowing you this much space to play in, you’ll want to take your time and fulfill your lifelong Godzilla dreams, but remember, you’ve got a job to do! Transformers: The Movie game sends you on missions that take you through the movie story line and beyond on the side of humanity or plotting their demise. Of course, what’s a Transformers game without the power to transform? Oh yes…there will be rolling out! Flip into vehicle mode and the push of a button to speed through the city streets, beat time challenges or catch up with a Decepticreep who’s terrorizing your favorite Starbucks location. 6 dollars for a Half Caf Mocha with extra cream??!! Megatron will hear of this!!!
One final note. For those of you a little upset that the bots from your childhood have gone under the torch for a redesign, Activision added a little something just for you. Optimus Prime and Megatron will be voiced by none other than Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, the men who voiced the bots in the original cartoon we know and love. Thanks Activision!
The game sounds great, even if it is the new Transformer look from the movie. I’m excited to have free control over Autobots and Decepticons in a city.
Be sure to check out the “Game Behind the Scenes” video on transformersgame.com to see Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) and Frank Welker (Megatron) do their voices. It’s a trip.
TweetGreat Photos
Erwin commented on the previous post about the “Flying Dutchman” ride and mentioned he had some photos from that ride and Disneyland Paris at http://www.fotogalerijen.be
I was stunned at some of the beautiful photography. Check out the Disneyland Paris photos from April — especially the Sleeping Beauty castle view with the 15th Anniversary banners,
Tweet‘Pirates: At World’s End’ DS and Wii Press Release.
DS Version:
April 23, 2007 – Live and die by the sword! Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End is based in the events, environments and characters surrounding the third installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Play as the charismatic and eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow as well as Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann. Playing with the likes of Captain Jack Sparrow is never simple as our heroes will battle to prevent Jack’s dark past from catching up with him.
Enjoy sword-assisted acrobatics, adaptive combat and classical dueling. Experience the Pirates of the Caribbean world, going beyond the films’ events and storylines to introduce new locations, extended story and legendary pirates.
Key Features
. 16 levels of 3-D chaotic action plus 10 dueling boss encounters
. Touch screen dueling – Slash, parry and dodge using strokes from the DS stylus that represent sword moves
. Focus on adventuring and platforming mechanics – Obstacles such as flaming geysers, collapsing bridges and bottomless pits must be overcome with dexterity, timing and maybe even a grappling hook
. Globe-spanning gameplay – adventuring and acrobatic platforming, combat, dueling, and mini-games in exotic locations
Puzzle solving – Numerous obstructions require using a toolset of collected pirate themed itemsWireless multiplayer:
. Dueling – Real-time touch screen sword combat for two players
. Liar’s Dice – Re-live the famous game-of-chance from the film – single download (only one game cartridge required) for up to four players
. Robust Camera experience with “look ahead†feature gives player best view of environment and action
Players: 1 – 2 (wireless duelling mode) – 1-4 (Liar’s Dice game as single download with only one cartridge required)
Wii Version:
TweetLive and die by the sword! Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End is inspired by the events, environments and characters surrounding the second and third installments of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Players must demonstrate their cunning, swashbuckling creativity and swordsmanship as they encounter all manner of crazed pirates and cursed creatures in treacherous, exotic locations. Play as the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann to prevent Jack’s dark past from catching up with him.
Enjoy sword-assisted acrobatics, adaptive combat and classical dueling in unique gameplay. Experience the Pirates of the Caribbean world in never-before-seen detail, going beyond the films’ events and storylines to introduce new locations, an extended story, legendary pirates and a unique ending.
Key Features
. Notoriety – Jack’s fame as a pirate increases as he strikes fear and admiration into the hearts of his pirate brethren
. Control Captain Jack Sparrow – Take advantage of situations as Jack would, playing to his unique character, wit and guile
. Intelligent Swordplay – Adaptive swashbuckling with intense dueling and acrobatic interaction requiring flamboyant creativity
. Action – Experience an exciting world of swordplay, environmental acrobatics, and Pirate shenanigans
. Exhaustive Unlockables – New moves, secret characters, inventory items, weapons and secret locations
. Wii Remote (Wii) – Pointing and motion sensing capabilities heightens the intensity of swashbuckling with each move
Space Mountain with the Lights On
This week’s Inside the Magic video podcast features video taken on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority inside Space Mountain with its work lights on.
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