Birthday • 1983-04-30 Gender •
Male Location • Melbourne, Australia Member Since • 2003-08-05
myOtaku.com: James
Monday, December 24, 2007
Overpowered.
Once again, I haven't been around for quite a while. A lot has happened lately!
Big RPGs, major announcements and everything in between. Phew.
First of all, if you haven't seen the video preview for Version Vibrant I encourage you to check it out. This new version is looking great. I'm very pleased to know that the design has been put in very capable hands - everything is looking wonderful and I can't wait for the site to launch.
Secondly, OB has seen a number of changes too. I guess the most obvious is the new standard design (Indigo), which is probably the first all-new skin we've had since...well, the launch of Version 7 (it's scary to say that).
For several reasons, this will not be our last new skin. In fact, I have plans to introduce a few more in '08. That, along with some other changes, should keep things looking great and working well in the coming year.
Also I will finally be able to do something that I've wanted to do for a while:
She may look innocent, but her muddy paws are evidence of her naughty deeds.
I will try to update a bit more regularly in the near future. I have been making time for a number of new things lately, which has been working out very well.
Also, before I go, I just wanted to put this up:
I'm quite a fan of Moloko but I'm an even bigger fan of Roisin Murphy (the singer of Moloko, which has now broken up).
Apart from the fact that she has a unique and very cool voice, I absolutely love her music videos.
There's a quirky charm about Overpowered. On the one hand it's sort of sad and lonely (or at least, it's showing these elements after a show). On the other hand, it's pretty humorous and charming as well. I think you'll see what I mean.
There's also this clip, which I think is pretty hilarious:
There's something very Roisin about walking into a cafe and dancing around like a nut. This latter track doesn't interest me as much musically, but the video is cool.
Oh, and of course, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Hal: To keep things nice and digestible (and to give me something to post about), I might keep the Melbourne stuff until next post. That way I can talk about the pictures a little bit.
Roisin Murphy's music isn't for everyone, but I think even the most jaded music critic can enjoy her quirky style. So hopefully you enjoy the videos.
I can now say that the weirdest thing I've eaten is raw beef (which I tried at my company Christmas party). It was...odd. It tasted fine, but the texture was very off-putting.
I've heard about the Fugu Fish; I don't think I'd give that one a go, personally. Not with my luck, haha.
I think paranormal stuff is interesting, to say the least. Whether or not I believe in it is hard to say, being that I've never had a paranormal experience.
As for stuff to talk about, well, all I really do is work. And discussing that is very boring. So I'm trying to get more involved in community stuff at the moment - there's quite a lot happening around this network right now.
Korey: Traveling for work can be tiring, but it's not too bad. I think you get used to it.
Luckily in terms of covering video games...most of the big publishers are in Melbourne (in Australia). So I never have to go far! And writing primarily about Nintendo is good for me, because Nintendo Australia's HQ is about five minutes from where I live. So that helps.
I would love to know more about web programming. But my brain just isn't wired for it.
Minako: Wish granted! Or at least, half of it (the cuter half, haha). ~_^
Joshboo: I am looking forward to seeing how Justin goes. He has a lot of pressure on him, because he has to impress me! And I think he knows that.
But I'm confident that he will do well. And he'll no doubt be seeking your help with various things, so that'll be great. Things can only go up from here.
SunfallE: Hope you enjoy the puppy pics! Hope you have a good week (and get some cool presents).
Darren: Salt Lake City definitely has some gorgeous scenery (which some members have shown me recently). Beautiful stuff. I would love to visit one day, for sure.
Actually speaking of orchestras I would love to be able to play an instrument. I'm not sure which one, though; there are a couple I'd like to learn. But I can add that to the list of the many things I want to learn, I guess. Haha
