Google Instant

So there is this new Google called, Google Instant that basically carries out a 'Google search' as you are typing into the search bar. It updates in real time as you modify and add keywords to your search. This means you won't have to scroll or press the 'Enter' key when conducting a search.
Because y'know; having to scroll and press Enter is the main problem with Google, right?
But I would like to point out that that is quite possibly the laziest thing I have ever heard.

Google Instant hasn't been publicly released quite yet but it is being phased into those that have a Google Account over the next few days in the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Russia that are using Chrome v5/6, Firefox v3, Safari v5 for Mac and Internet Explorer v8,

I'm not losing sleep over any excitement. I'm not sure about you, but I don't mind spending "more than 9 seconds to enter a search term" or being able to "save 2-5 seconds per search". It just doesn't classify as bragging nor excessive waste of time. I waste more time sitting at red lights waiting to turn left.

I will admit that it is a neat free feature but Google are giving this way too much hype. They're making me think they have cured cancer.
If Google is interested in saving time, they should put their money to better use.

Vanquish... the PC

Shinji Mikami and Platinum Games are soon to release a new game called Vanquish.
Vanquish was initially developed for PC but was later changed as PS3 became the game's primary focus. Not that any of us saw that coming.
So at at this current point in time, Vanquish is limited to console: PS3 and Xbox 360. Whether or not it will have a PC release is currently undecided.

"Obviously each console has its own unique requirements and limitations, but we feel if we can create a good enough presentation on PS3, we'll be off to a good start."
- Mikami

I saw some of the footage available for this upcoming sci-fi shooter and thought it looked pretty neat, but if this is "ported", it will just be yet another FPS/TPS thrown away and onto the scrap pile.

The story line looks basic as hell and somewhat slaps me in the face with spitting images of the all time classic film, Judgement Day. But nevertheless, the jet-boot-skootin', frontflip-shootin' and explosion filled atmosphere looks for some promising game-play. I am thinking of Ratchet & Clank right about now... Especially Gladiator.

The trailers look most impressive and that they may have spent some serious dollar making them. But teasers are often, as we are far too familiar with, deceptive.
But don't let this theory get you down. If you pre-order the game from Gamestop [ Click here! ] you get an exclusive 3 weapon download pack! I would assume this is for Multiplayer content. Or you could save yourself US$59.99 and wait for a sale at Electronics Boutique.

Check out the trailers:




I'm pretty sure the voice actor of the first dude is in Dawn of War II.