So... I've been working, on and off, on this project of mine ever since I closed the "Harley's House" union here on gamespot. The idea is the same, a site dedicated to strong female characters in gaming (and beyond) but I'm looking to push it to a much more ambitious scale. I plan on releasing it as a blog $tyle page (tho, the layout will be quite different from a normal looking blog, the posting articles will be the main connection to the format) and Hub for news, media etc and a forum for everyone to discuss the topics at hand. It will all be wrapped up with a domain name and that's what I need your help with.

I need a name for the project. A name that is simple and easy to remember, but also catchy. I also need to make sure the domain is not in use, so any name you think of please run in by a google search to see if the name is already take. I plan on making the domain a .com suffix.

Any help in the matter will be greatly appreciated.

So... my days of gamespot are pretty much down to checking in on friend's blogs... but, I still enjoy playing with photoshop, so I've whipped up a new look for my profile. Included; a new banner (see above) a new avatar (see side) and I'm currently working on a piece to replace my "favs" pic that sits on top of my blog.

I've got a new "favs" started, but also started a new pic not dealing with the "favs" subject. Any preference to either?

I've also got a few ideas for some new blog ideas (will be posted on blogger, will link from here) and i hope to step that up a bit more too. If you havn't already check out my blog at http://www.hush404.com , thanks.

Be well.

Hush404.

So, I came across a superb fanmade MGS movie... or at least part 1 of 3 (they don't have the other parts complete yet).

I wrote a pretty lengthy blog about it here.

Here's a tiny snippit:

I've just had the pleasure of sitting down to a viewing of a fan made movie (or rather a part of one) by a group of Italian film school students. The movie, just released to the masses via their website (as of Sept 27, 2009), is based on the characters and myth of the Metal Gear Solid series of video games.



Titled "Metal Gear Solid: Philanthropy" the movie has been in production on and off for a few years now and the team plans to release it in three parts for free as a tribute to the source and to fans. Part one of the series is subtitled "The Overnight Nation" which introduces us to the character Snake and the group he is currently aligned with "Philanthropy", who's sole mission (in this instance) is to rescue a man of importance from a disclosed location. From this introduction we assume that CG will play a heavy role in the course of the film... and while that is true, the implementation of said effects are less apparent as the picture roles on.

Please check out the blog and if you like what you see, download the movie from their official website (links provided in the blog)

So... after what seems like 40,000 years worth of torture in the form of dialup... I've finially got something better. Our local government made a promise to have our entire province (americans - think state) hooked up to a broadband connection in one form before the end of 2009.... and they seem to be keeping their word.

The local "Wireless Broadband" (which I think uses the Y-Max technology) was by just yesterday and in less than an hour had a signal, an attena planted to the side of the house and cat5 cable run from that through the house to our router We've already cancelled the dialup subscription and I've already been downloading my heart away

I've already given Soul Calibur 4, Street Fighter 4 and Home a go online, others to follow

I have both a PS3 and 360 and DS/PSP as well as an account with Guild Wars I need to get into so please dun hesitate to hit me up for a game of w/e.

PSN: Hush404

XBL: Hush404

*I don't know my DS friend codes.... just ask me about a game, I'll see what I can do.

** I still have to sign up for XBL gold to be able to play with you.

*** Most of my games should be listed in my gamespot collection, head there to see what we can play.

Here's a taste, just a taste of what you'll be getting yourself into if you choose to do the right thing and head through the provided link into one of the kewlest gaming forums you'll ever have the pleasure of visiting. Fronted by none other than the talented Lady Spawn, with a growing list of people who choose this over gamespot for their gaming conversation; The Wicked Gaming Community is a place where you can - Nay - Where you WILL have a blast of a time.

With testimonials from actual users saying "It litterally completes my life" and "Can't talk now, busy in the Wicked forums" it sells itself!

Here are some of our features:

+We have forums to let you discuss various topics within:

Gaming

Anime

Music

and even Rainbows (ok, the rainbows topic may just be a future addition).

+Chat in real time with forum users with a built in chat system that you can log into with a click of a button.

+Break out your creativity finger and customise your persona with avatars and sigs.

+Earn points from posting that can be used in forum games. Incl RPG, fighting and more!!!

+Make some new friends to game with

+Find old friends who've migrated from "other" forums.

+Connect with gamers from around the world

+Participate in future contests.

- William Shattner is not one of our moderators.

But don't be sold on that alone!

See it for yourself!

You WON'T be disappointed.