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Sudden death round shakes things up on 'American Idol'
Ashley Dvorkin on 'Idol's new and merciless elimination format that sent home semifinalists in Vegas
Feb 21, 2013
Ashley Dvorkin
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Hate to happier times now it was a very happy night in my household last night because American Idol was on the and asked me to book it is here with our weekly recap episode ten of the girls all women -- they call -- girls so I guess I can't.
All right so I didn't dating anybody now -- -- -- -- for the first at but the first time ever they're doing a sudden death round so they're going to have ten.
People perform each night the girls last night the guys tonight.
And this is the way to they're gonna get -- from the top forty to the top twenty.
Now by the end of the night five people are eliminated so it's one last chance.
One song yet the cause -- -- -- -- taking it in Las Vegas and The Beatles love the stage as there is a light at -- -- -- you sell.
I have some clips -- These are Republican has stands back and while they're all very good right now the federal really great -- -- they would get to this point if they weren't sure if -- -- that did not make the cut last night.
And I think that one was just nerves now there in front of a live audience they have the band they have all the production -- behind that they have to learn how to deal with that.
And the other contestant I'm gonna show you I think just did too much not only that just -- thought she did just too much to take a look at that.
I didn't really just trying a little too hard.
There against you know they didn't make it when I can see them perform anymore -- write speed then they can come back.
-- we also have some highlights of those that did make -- it was one of these acts of -- is my favorite so far this evening creek she's the -- thing not a saharan Africa are of that so I like to let you know these are your favorites -- Yes she's an act on a second ahead.
Check out.
Wow yeah so -- Laker now she did an original song that they're still talking about right that was a -- said to -- please keep the variety variety yeah and that's the start that the singer songwriter -- thinking of Mariah I wanted to turn a little attention to the judge in.
-- weekend they are giving some good and tough critiques.
But -- is also learning how to do that idols like out.
Leg all I know it he didn't get a lot of sleep and you not a real candidate likely -- ever -- -- -- -- gonna be justice challenging and harder said.
Let's take a look at her trying to make some pipelines.
And everybody else -- -- -- -- slam home.
-- -- -- I know that you were nervous.
You have to be nervous -- and -- you know.
But you're right about the judges not I think it really good this season like avenue -- critiques of everybody as well he's very good.
Give good advice for -- that.
Yeah and I -- saline yeah we're talking a lot about you know -- -- Mariah drama and yes that was standing out if you really she is.
Really thinking about her -- back against you you know once -- I think.
What surprised me about Mickey -- as well is I expected her.
To be a big mall full of herself I'm not a bit more like I'm the greatest superstar that ever lived but she really loves it seems to me finding new talent yeah.
Yeah he seems to be infused -- Yeah I think I impressed by very interesting things be different different -- unique stand out.
Not necessarily the by the book singers yes I mean it could be a little off key but if they use something that's out of the box but she really liked and I think that.
I don't live TVs -- wanna get a live shot isn't really going to stand out skills so end and then the guys tonight that guy any I wanna -- that you particularly of about the guys yet -- I mean -- -- singers like we've been talking about a really strong they really aren't so those are the ones that I keep thinking about I'm wondering if they're gonna come back and then.
Next week is the same ten fingers on each night I go home until we get to the top twenty right and I saw some early -- this biggest show on TV last night again yeah.
Minutes into the.
Agree juvenile yes it absolutely is now probably -- -- overall salary so right here.
-- -- -- -- yet looking after us yet and Jimmy -- has backed by the way -- that tiebreaker he's gonna be the tiebreaker the judges can't make a decision on somebody that's -- it's -- Indeed the what it is done for so many Korea's.
-- and that you know that the celebrity status of certain people.
Yeah they were really remedying.
It was it was not a huge celebrity before American Idol Jimmy Ivey was obviously a huge incredibly successful music producer but I think -- -- -- I'm now he's a household name -- everybody does know who he is it really does save lives up from L on every level that yes.
To me yes absolutely and in different genres I mean look at the country music singers.
You know country music has been very accepting you reality TV show -- -- And dignity continued -- -- sounds different things I know.
And it really secretary under will lead and she's -- -- like it TV musicals the incident and I keep exploit different.
Parts of their career obviously you know the Grammy.
Don't know Larry I wonder what the total earnings of American Idol contestants.
Has been since it started there would be an extraordinary figure are you giving me that project -- actually end up.
Yeah that's an excellent hey Harry how do you -- -- -- awards and a centrist Democrat -- help bring some numbers all right actually great to see you as always.
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Tio the men and women of the Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville - Blount Island. I would like to take this time to say thank you for the outstanding and professional service. I do plan to stay two to three more time in 2014. Thanks, Chris McLee Room 321Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
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This was our 2nd time staying at this hotel prior to boarding a cruise out of the JAX terminal. The 1st time we stayed at this hotel we were provided a room that wreaked of stale ciagarette smoke. We explained to the desk clerk that I had a bad allergy to cigarettes and were then provided another room that was acceptable. The next year we decided to […] try it again but we made a point to arrive earlier so that we would not encounter the same problem. Unfortunatley, we arrived and were not able to find parking. At check in, we waited 10+ minutes for someone to appear to check us in. The desk clerk got off the elevator with a spray bottle and came to assist us with check in. When we went to check out our room, we opened the door and once again. This time much worse than before.The air was turned off and hot stale cigarette smoke hit us in the face. We complained and were told that construction workers rent the hotel during the week and they could not prove that they were smoking in the non-smoking rooms. We were offered a different room. This room did not accomodate a family of four, so we were given 2 dinky rollaway beds. My husband had to fix the toilet that was broken. The iron did not work. The room was not clean at all. The owners appear to have a lack of pride in this hotel. There does not appear to be a reinvestment in the maintenance and upkeep. I will drive a little further in the future to ensure acceptable accomodations. The convenience is not worth the lack of comfort. 閱讀更多Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"hot tub"
Stayed 2 nights and hot tub was broke.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
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I rent this hotel because I was traveling to Jacksonville to live my car at the port. First of all, it was really convenient. Like 5 minutes from the port. When I got there I was welcome by Amanda. Excellent job! Very friendly and profesional. I was really tire because of my long trip there and she made it very easy. Also offer water and cookies. The […] room was really clean with microwave and fridge. My only complaint was that the shower head in the bathroom was directing the water everywhere but you. The breakfast was excellent and with a big variety. Definitively I will stay there again! 閱讀更多Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
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I think that the hotel and staff was very nice and friendly people.I enjoyed the setting of the hotel and the food was nice and warm, and on time before I went on the Carnival Cruise Ship. I will see you all next year in the good Lord 's will .Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
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I had a great experience. . The staff was friendly and the room was nice. . I also enjoyed the breakfast they provided. . Overall good stayExpedia 旅客真實的評價
"Labor Day Mini-Vacation"
We really enjoyed our stay here. When we arrived, the front desk clerk was very friendly and helpful. When we got to our room, it was clean, but felt damp, as if there may have been a problem with the air conditioner. The staff changed our rooms immediately and even upgraded us to the family suite. The pool and hot tub were clean. We couldn't use the […] washer on our floor, so the staff let us use the hotel's commercial washer without charge, saving us time and money! Breakfast was free and was very satisfying...eggs, bacon, biscuits, yogurt, toast, bagels, fruit, and an assortment of juices and milk. But get there by 9am because they start cleaning and putting the food away before 9:30am! Location probably helped cut the price a little, but I didn't mind driving a few minutes to shop or go to the beach, and the Jacksonville Zoo is less than 5 minutes away. We would definitely stay here again! 閱讀更多Expedia 旅客真實的評價
"Good Value and Stay"
We wanted a hotel close to the Zoo. This hotel was clean and good value. The free breakfast was a plus. It was better than other hotels.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Very nice hotel."
I asked for a room on the 1st. floor when I made my reservations and once I got there. Told they didn't have any more rooms on the 1st floor, yet several families checked in AFTER I did and were given rooms on the 1st floor. Even a couple who was in our party. That was tacky, but because my overall experience was great, I could deal with the situation. […] Just didn't like being lied to. 閱讀更多Expedia 旅客真實的評價
"loved it"
I stayed there with my family for a zoo trip, was close to zoo and port but everything else was pretty far, was a 15 min drive off highway tovget pizza. Hotel was very clean, staff was very nice, and breakfast was good. My kids loved the pool. My first room the a/c was messed up, they gave me a another room with no problem, I even walked by the first […] room about 30 min later and they had it being worked on. 閱讀更多Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Excellent location!!! Staff went above and beyond!"
The location is ideal close to the airport and the cruise port! The rooms were big and the beds were excellent! The Staff went above and beyond to make sure we were happy! Couldn't have asked for a better experience!!!Expedia 旅客真實的評價
The most annoying part of the stay was the cable tv connection would just drop. A message from Comcast would pop up saying the signal was lost. When I called the front desk, they said yes, that happens. You will just have to wait.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Great for pre/post cruise"
The desk clerks were great getting us to a place to have our car fixed less than 5 minutes away. The mall and movie theater are also less than 5 minutes away. The cruise port is only 3 minutes away.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"4-day stay"
Excellent WIFi! Parking lot is a little small; a few times I had people park behind me or not in a parking spot at all. I think due to the humidity, I couldn't get the room to a comfortable temperature. Easy on and off to highway but only food is Wendy's next room. Great hotel. Clean and well decorated. Breakfast was good, always full and area was […] clean. 閱讀更多Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
it was great and a very nice stay.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
My husband and I needed a place to stay for the night and this worked.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Not a convenient location."
Minimalist in terms of cleaning, maintenance, breakfast room. Someone stole the cereal, so we do not serve dry cereal. Not a convenient layout. Bath room so soExpedia 旅客真實的評價
I'd stay again!Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
Very convenient to the port if you are taking a cruise. Ok for a one night stay, but I wouldn't stay any longer than that. Staff was very friendly.Expedia 旅客真實的評價
Great hotel to stay if you are taking a Carnival Cruise the next day. The hotel was very accommodating, and I would recommend!! Staff was friendly and seemed to cater to cruise guests.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Shuttle is not free"
This hotel was perfect for an overnight stay before a cruise. It's the closest one to the cruise terminal. I was mistakenly under the impression that the shuttle to the terminal is included - it's extra if you book through Hotels.com but not if you take one of the hotel's cruise packages. Also, be prepared to shell out a lot of money for a taxi if you […] flew and want to head somewhere other than Wendy's for dinner. It cost $28.00 for two people to go oneway to Town Center. Luckily this was just our return trip - on the way there we were able to share a taxi with several people. The hotel itself is very nice and we would stay here again. 閱讀更多Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
Very comfortable and quiet. The morning hot breakfast was excellent! Really enjoyed the stay.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"A Great Ending to Our Cruise"
We stayed here after we got off of the ship. The stag was very friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the breakfast the following morning was more than hearty. The location and surroundings aren't the greatest, but we just needed a place to rest our heads for one night anyway. I would stay here again if we sailed from the Jacksonville […] port. 閱讀更多Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Gorgeous Rooms, No free breakfast"
Everything was awesome, there was not a free breakfast but the buffett was Amazing and priced well. Pool is in the shade in the afternoon which is annoying. Service was outstanding.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Great little hotel north of JAX"
We often stay at this hotel for close access to the beaches and state park north of Jacksonville. As always, we enjoyed our stay.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Good deal for the price!"
When we arrived at 3:45, our room wasn't ready, but we told the front desk lately we need to get ready for a 5pm wedding, she changed our room for one that was ready and was very polite and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The continental breakfast was a nice perk to have the next morning. The hotel was easy to get to. Overall I thought […] it was a nice deal for the price. 閱讀更多Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
Hotel was clean and like other Holiday Inn Express I've stayed in. But, staff was unfriendly- too busy talking with man hanging out at the front desk. No directions were given on easiest access to parking and my room. I was asked if I was on a cruise; I answered yes, but no response or reason for asking was given. I noticed other guests had to ask a […] lot of questions as the clerk was not communicative. If I stay there again, it will only be because of the closeness to the Jaxport. 閱讀更多Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Not bad, typical budget hotel, not near anything"
So it's about what you would expect from a Holiday Inn.... nothing too fabulous, but nothing bad, either. Breakfast was just okay. The location leaves something to be desired. No restaurants, besides Wendy's, for several miles. Nice place to run, though - big birms on the side of the road and long loops.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
Holiday inn express at blount island was great. All employees were very courteous answered all questions we had. Since not being from rhe area they gave very good directions to retail stores and restaurants near hotel. Hotel very clean, rooms nice and roomy, excelent location near cruiseport. shuttle service drivers very helpful. Will probably use this […] hotel service again when we go for cruise vacation out of Jacksonville in the future. 閱讀更多Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"very close to the cruise ship port"
We had a very nice time. The staff were very professional and very friendly. The room was very clean and spacious. We enjoyed a very nice full breakfast.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
The hotel was very clean and I felt safe and comfortable. The staff were very polite and helpful. I will stay there again when traveling to Jacksonville.Breakfast is excellent ...!!!!!!!!!Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
ENJOYED MY STAY. BEST OF ALL CLOSE TO CRUISE TERMINALHotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Excellent choice for cruisers"
This hotel is an excellent choice for anyone boarding a cruise the next morning. The cruise terminal is less than 5 minutes away. The hotel itself was excellent for the price. The breakfast is typical hotel fare but good. There was a washer / dryer just down the hall from our room which was very useful for us.Expedia 旅客真實的評價
Great location to catch your cruise. The shuttle from the hotel to cruise terminal was worth the stay. I would stay there again.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Family vacay!!!"
I only wished that I could stay longer...Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"wonderful staff"
Recently had the privledge to stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville Florida(the one near the cruise port). The Staff handled a situation,not of their fault, with extremely great service. The cruise line (I will not mention) was late to port. Not once, but on four occations the cruise was delayed. This wondeful hotel notified us each and evey […] time we were delayed. They were frendly,informitive, and helpful. They did a great job of salvaging a potential nightmare and got us on our cruise. This took until 11 oclock that night. THey let us stay in our room..no extra charge......,Amazing service. Thank YOU Needless to say, I will Stay with this hotel in the future 閱讀更多Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Very accommodating :-)"
The smell of cigarette smoke is in the hallways. The fact that they allow smoking in some rooms on the same floor as nonsmoking is not a good idea. They need to section it off better. Maybe one floor for smoking or NO smoking at all. However, they were very accommodating when our cruise ship kept delaying our departure. They allowed us to keep our rooms […] for an extra 8 hours free :-) 閱讀更多Expedia 旅客真實的評價
"Hotel for cruise out of Jacksonville"
We needed a hotel to stay in before boarding our cruise the next day. Location was great and service was good.Expedia 旅客真實的評價
""Always stay there""
Great breakfast! Only complaint was weak wifi; always a great place to stopExpedia 旅客真實的評價
"Recommended by friends & didn't disappoint."
Perfect for those cruising out of Jacksonville's port. Easy access off the interstate, cordial personnel and all the amenities needed for an eacy in and out overnight stay.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Good times on the First Coast"
It was great to have access to the natural area north of Jacksonville.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
There is nothing but a Wendys and a highway near this hotel. If you stay here, plan on eating Wendys or driving into town for dinner.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"close to food entertainment and shopping"
excellent would stay with them againHotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"good hostel"
Everything looks new, everything is clean, lots of stuff around, very goodExpedia 旅客真實的評價
"Location/Parking for Cruise - Smoking Facilility"
This hotel is the closest to the current cruise port and offers discounted parking with free shuttle service to the ship. The public areas were well maintained and the staff was friendly. However this is a Smoking facility. In spite of requesting a non-smoking room when I made my reservation a full month in advance, and also when checking-in at 3:00 […] in the afternoon, we were given a smoking room that had obviously never had the air filters cleaned. Towels, sheets, pillows all smelled of stale smoke. I won't stay here again. 閱讀更多Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Would recommend to others"
This hotel was very clean and safe, and the staff was exceptionally courteous. There is not much in the immediate area, but it is very close to cruise ships and also close to the Jacksonville zoo. There is a fast food restaurant immediately adjacent to the hotel that is open 24 hours, and it is just off of I-295.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"The middle of nowhere"
I booked this not knowing where it was and telling the person on the phone at hotel.com what I needed.The hotel was suppose to have shuttle service it did not.I had to pay an arm and a leg for a taxi. I wanted to be near the Naval base it was 25 minutes away. The rooms are clean and the staff was nice ,but the location is terrible.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Great Customer Service!"
The moment I checked in, I recieved great customer service...I wished I would have asked his name so I could put it here, but he was from New Orleans, that's all I remember. He gave me prompt and full attention when needed for anything, even if he was on a phone call. My check in process was quick, and the cleanliness of the room was superb! And customer […] service was great both during the day and night. The breakfast wasn't all that great, that was probably the only thing... BUT who cares!? The gym was very clean also! If you forgot ANY amenities, the front desk has them, but the location was in the middle of nowhere... [so it seems] because it took the YELLOW CAB taxi drivers FOREVER to come over or bring you back...but Overall stay was great! 閱讀更多Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
"Good place to stay overnight"
Everything good, but the housekeeping enter the room the next early morning and wake me up.Hotels.com 旅客真實的評價
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So to round 4 of the Bath Cycle Races, this time organised by VC Walcot.
These races have been a blast so far, probably something to do with actually picking up some points in them. This kind of adds to the pressure with racing as well, knowing that I can get in the mix. I rode over solo from Bristol as the majority of the club had been lured to the lake for the club TT series.
In a bid to do better then my 7th place last week I consciously decided to ride higher up the bunch, so when I calculated there would be roughly 5 laps to go I moved up to third wheel. My usual position in past races has been tenth – fifteenth wheel. The more advanced position did not work out for me.
Essentially what it meant was that I ended up on the front way more then I wanted to and the urge to chase down the frequent break aways by Bath Uni CC (again, when they come in numbers they use them wisely) was too much for me. So much so that on the penultimate lap I chased one down out of the hair pin and with one other guy we had a decent gap. I figured seen as I had expended so much energy anyway I might was well try and drive it up the hill. We got sucked back in easily and I just slotted in. The end result of all this was that I went backwards on the climb during the bell lap, my legs cursing my brain for the needless effort on the previous lap, I rolled in 18th.
I did a few other daft things as well like spend too much time on the hoods early in the race. You live and you learn….
It's worth a note to say that two people got disqualified for fighting, FIGHTING at a bike race. What is that about? £100 fines for the pair of them. I am not sure if it has anything to do with the guy in a sleeveless skin suit and no socks who was being a bit lippy in the bunch early on. This is the first time I have heard words exchanged at these races, the general attitude of everyone is race hard but fair and nothing ridiculous has happened before, there is no place for it.
Thanks to Jez, Noddy, Leary and Ferris for coming out to watch. Double thanks to Ferris for the pictures. Any support is always appreciated. Much like these guys off the hairpin;
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Abstract: Fuel cells, as devices for direct conversion of the chemical energy of a fuel into electricity by electrochemical reactions, are among the key enabling technologies for the transition to a hydrogen-based economy. Among the various types of fuel cells, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are considered to be at the forefront for commercialization for portable and transportation applications because of their high energy conversion efficiency and low pollutant emission. Cost and durability of PEMFCs are the two major challenges that need to be addressed to facilitate their commercialization. The properties of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) have a direct impact on both cost and durability of a PEMFC. An overview is presented on the key components of the PEMFC MEA. The success of the MEA and thereby PEMFC technology is believed to depend largely on two key materials: the membrane and the electro-catalyst. These two key materials are directly linked to the major challenges faced in PEMFC, namely, the performance, and cost. Concerted efforts are conducted globally for the past couple of decades to address these challenges. This chapter aims to provide the reader an overview of the major research findings to date on the key components of a PEMFC MEA. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/166 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: IrO2 as an anodic electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) electrolysers was synthesised by adapting the Adams fusion method. Optimisation of the IrO2 electrocatalyst was achieved by varying the synthesis duration (0.5 – 4 hours) and temperature (250 - 500°C). The physical properties of the electrocatalysts were characterised by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and x-ray diffraction (XRD). Electrochemical characterisation of the electrocatalysts toward the OER was evaluated by chronoamperometry (CA). CA analysis revealed the best electrocatalytic activity towards the OER for IrO2 synthesised for 2 hours at 350oC which displayed a better electrocatalytic activity than the commercial IrO2 electrocatalyst used in this study. XRD and TEM analyses revealed an increase in crystallinity and average particle size with increasing synthesis duration and temperature which accounted for the decreasing electrocatalytic activity. At 250°C the formation of an active IrO2 electrocatalyst was not favoured. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/439 Files in this item: 1
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You totally would, it's just that you might be coming down with something? These sleepy cats get it.
You totally would, it's just that you might be coming down with something? These sleepy cats get it.
Because Breakfast With Melvin is the cutest little blog you've ever seen, that's why.
Basically my heroes.
Victorian collars are so not their style.
So full, can't move, no regrets.
This kitten's name is Thor, and as he grows, so does his curiosity for the internet.
'Tis the season for eating, eating, eating.
Move over, parade and football. America loves dogs best.
The food. BuzzFeedAnimals has lovely followers on Twitter, and here are some of their best #beggingpetpics.
Go Ruby!
The cuteness. I can't deal.
Most of these reasons are hugs.
Gawd, I want a high five from a kitty so bad!
Period, end of story. There will never be a cuter baby bird than Darth Vader, the button quail.
Gives new meaning to "butterfly kiss."
"A dog should be two things: classy and fabulous."
He doesn't know he can't, so he can. Rather than let 4-month-old Duncan Lou Who suffer in pain due to a severe birth deformity, his rear legs were amputated. He doesn't seem to mind at all!
Possibly better than Miley's.
You're in the presence of greatness. Have a little respect.
I want to be their best friend too.
It's all fun and games until someone knocks you over for a discounted mini fridge.
Seriously, this is a friendship to last a lifetime.
I would give this dog all my pie.
Because who couldn't forgive a face like that?
Manners are hard when you just don't care.
Talk about self-control. Found via the Stuff on Scout's Head tumblr.
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Incoming! Playstation Vita Special - Part One
- Categories
- WayForward
- Warner Bros. Interactive
- Sony
- SCE Japan Studio
- Resistance: Burning Skies
- PlayStation Move
- NetherRealm Studios
- Mortal Kombat
- Little Big Planet
- Gravity Rush
- Final Fantasy
- Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention
- Capcom
While the launch line-up for Sony's Playstation Vita was impressive enough to shift over 1 million consoles in the first month, it's the strength of future releases that will decide the Vita's fate. Titles like Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Motorstorm RC, Wipeout 2048 and BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend are a great way to show off what the console can do, and the potential for greatness is huge but, as yet, untapped.
There are well over twenty titles announced for release on the Vita in 2012 alone, so we at Made2Game decided to pull together a two-part list of our most anticipated incoming games so you know which are worth looking out for over the next 8 months. Here are the first eight...
Developer: Nippon Ichi
Publisher: Nippon Ichi
Expected Release Date: April 17th 2012
What's the skinny? Originally released in the UK on the PS3 in 2009 (having launched in Japan and North America a year earlier), Disgaea 3 is an isometric, tactical RPG with a host of (at the time) unique gameplay elements – not least of which is the ability to "stack" parts of the environment and even your playable characters to reach higher areas and combine attacks. The Vita remake (the subtitle of which was changed from Absence of Justice to Absence of Detention), will include new characters and locations.
What's cool about it? With a magic system that allows enemies to be used as weapons, and a combat system that incorporates special upgradable abilities and character-specific weapon proficiencies, there's surprising depth to be found. Also, it's been reported that the game looks better on Vita's smaller screen than on a full-sized TV.
So where's the bad? Well for a start, the story is predictably bonkers, based around a school in the Netherworld where pupils are rewarded for deviant acts such as truancy and delinquency, and honourable students are regarded as trouble makers. Of course, mental stories in Eastern games are nothing new, but the decidedly old-school gameplay could put a lot of gamers off.
Made2Game anticipation rating: 6/10
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Expected Release Date: May 1st 2012
What's the skinny? A "Game of the Year" style re-release of last year's successful Mortal Kombat reboot, the Komplete Edition features everything from the previous iteration but with all the DLC characters (that's Kenshi, Rain, Skarlett and Freddie Krueger), a 100 new missions for the challenge tower, all the downloadable costumes and the Playstation-exclusive character of Kratos, from God of War.
What's cool about it? The Vita's touch screen and tilt function have been utilised in the new challenge missions and with two new modes: a Fruit Ninja send-up entitled Test Your Slice (where you slice up various body parts but must avoid the fizzing bombs), and a Sixaxis challenge called Test Your Balance, wherein you guide your character across narrow beams and attempt to avoid a typically-brutal death. Certain moves such as triggering specials when your super meter is filled will make use of the Vita's touch screen interface.
So where's the bad? It's not a new game. It's essentially the same game we played on PS3 and Xbox 360, but with the added DLC and some potentially-gimmicky new controls. That being said, the previous release was hardly content-light, so for fans of the franchise, there's not really anything to say against the Komplete Edition.
Made2Game anticipation rating: 8/10
Developer: Nihilistic Software
Publisher: SCE
Expected Release Date: May 29th 2012
What's the skinny? Burning Skies is set in a "new part of the Resistance universe", according to Sony, and features new protagonist Tom Riley, a New Jersey fire-fighter who joins the battle for humanity when the Chimera attack America's East Coast in 1951.
What's cool about it? Sony have pointed out several times that Burning Skies is the first handheld FPS to feature fully dual-analogue controls – meaning you'll be getting the same level of control and precision as you'd expect when playing on the PS3. It will also make use of the touch screen and rear touchpad, likely in a similar way to Uncharted: Golden Abyss, with a quick tap of the screen to reload or change weapons.
So where's the bad? Well that depends on how you feel about the Resistance franchise, a series that has always enjoyed good sales if not world-beating success. Also, another new protagonist and new narrative direction means there's less consistency with the main franchise.
Made2Game anticipation rating: 7/10
Developer: SCE Japan
Publisher: SCE
Expected Release Date: June 12th
What's the skinny? A gravity-bending action puzzle game from Sony's Japan Studio, Gravity Rush follows amnesiac Kat who has been granted the ability to control gravity after an encounter with a mysterious black feline. As a "gravity storm" threatens the world and brings with it a race of creatures known as the Nevi, Kat finds herself using her unique abilities to protect her people.
What's cool about it? The director is Keiichiro Toyama, director, writer and designer of the first Silent Hill and the Siren series that first began in 2003. Gravity Rush (or Gravity Daze, as it's known in Japan) is also written by Silent Hill and Siren scribe Naoko Sato, so expect some totally off-the-wall environments and some exceptional atmospherics. Utilising the Vita's gyroscopic tilt function to manipulate gravity looks great, and the minor RPG elements including levelling up and side-questing will add depth.
So where's the bad? Hard to say, really. On paper, Gravity Rush ticks all the right boxes. The Japanese release has garnered some excellent scores from Eurogamer and Famitsu already, and perhaps it's only downfall will be that it won't appeal to everyone. But what does?
Made2Game anticipation rating: 9/10
Developer: Double Eleven Ltd / Tarsier Studios / Sony XDev
Publisher: SCE
Expected Release Date: June 2012
What's the skinny? As inevitable as nervous turkeys at Christmas time, Sony have announced that the next game in their inimitably cute puzzle-platformer franchise will be released on their new handheld.
What's cool about it? Sackboy, for a start. More Sackboy is always welcome. But also, unlike the PSP release, the Vita version can utilise the touch screen, rear touchpad and tilt controls to help players navigate the uniquely wacky levels – and the various tricks up the Vita's sleeve should make designing your own levels (one of the series' major draws) an intuitive doddle.
So where's the bad? Ain't one, as far as we can see. If they bork the control interface (which is highly unlikely) there could be problems – and in fairness it's unlikely to be greatly different to the last three titles. But that's kind of the point. The best moments of LittleBigPlanet are always the ones you create yourself.
Anticipation: 9/10
Developer: WayForward Technologies
Publisher: SCE
Expected Release Date: Summer 2012
What's the skinny? A weird one, this. Apparently still awaiting "concept approval" from Sony, the ninth entry in the eponymous horror franchise is taking a complete different direction in almost every possible sense. It focuses on co-operative multiplayer over survival horror, features a whole new protagonist and non-canonical story and rocks an isometric viewpoint. Quite why it's called "Silent Hill" is anyone's guess.
What's cool about it? At this point, not a great deal is even known about Book of Memories other than that it's set in Silent Hill and will follow a new character through the familiar nightmare. The co-operative gameplay is likely there to make use of the Vita's ad-hoc multiplayer capabilities, but it's all looking a bit Dungeon Hunter Alliance without the levelling up and, you know, general level of crap-ness.
So where's the bad? All over it, frankly. Far be it from us to tear down a game we know so little about (for all we know, Book of Memories could turn out to be the best thing since sliced awesome), but the huge departures from Konami's established series are likely to be chewed up and spat out by fans of the brand. After all, a Silent Hill game without psychological horror is like a Tomb Raider game without climbing.
Anticipation: 4/10
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Expected Release Date: Autumn 2012
What's the skinny? The remastering of what some consider the pinnacle of the legendary Final Fantasy series is not to be scoffed at, and the chance to revisit the adventures of Tidus and Yuna for the first time since the 2001 Playstation 2 release is one that will have fans salivating.
What's cool about it? Not only is FFX one of the most celebrated entries in Square's Final Fantasy franchise, it's also one of the most unique in terms of the world and its aesthetics. Giving its aged visuals a HD makeover would be welcomed by most fans, but the Vita release means there's a fair chance some of the controls will be revamped to make it even more accessible, too.
So where's the bad? Even if nothing changes but the visuals, this will still be a welcome re-release – but will non-fans, or even younger fans, even bother to buy it, especially given the directions the franchise has take in recent years? That remains to be seen.
Made2Game anticipation rating: 7/10
Developer: Idol Minds/SCE San Diego
Publisher: SCE
Expected Release Date: Autumn 2012
What's the skinny? The isometric dungeon-crawler formerly known as Ruin, Warrior's Lair was one of the first titles announced for the Vita post-launch, and is apparently due some time in September. It features the usual staple of selectable classes, likely boasting the standard fighter-mage-thief combinations, but apart from promised destructible environments, it has a major stand-out system in the form of the Lairs: player-generated dungeons in which you can hide your most impressive, powerful unique loot and then populate with monsters and traps galore. Invading and beating other players' Lairs will be an integral part of the game.
What's cool about it? Apart from the aforementioned Lairs, Warrior's Lair will also feature a large social element including the ability to trade and chat with other players and post your progress to Facebook and Twitter. A simultaneous release on Playstation 3 and Vita will allow players to make use of the game's "cloud storage" function, to continue your game on either console at will.
So where's the bad? It's another isometric dungeon crawler in a world already drowning in them, and of course its release at any time this year will see it placed firmly in the path of Blizzard's mammoth Diablo III. The accessibility and social functions might just be enough to make it stand out, however.
Made2Game anticipation rating: 6/10
So there we are, Part One of our list of the most interesting Playstation Vita titles announced for 2012 so far. The rundown continues in PART TWO.
Is there any thing we've missed so far that deserves a mention? Let us know your opinions in the comments box below, but as always, please be polite – or if you can't, at least make sure your venomous insults are correctly spelt. :-)
Words by Mick Fraser (Twitter: @Jedi_Beats_Tank)
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Yes to immigration. Hell No, to illegal immigration! Click Here if you Like this Comment
What should we call it, "Compassionate Capitulation" or "Altruistic Amnesty?" Click Here if you Like this Comment
This is the son of the Bush who ignored the second half of Simpson Mazzoli in the post Reagan years? This is not the family to lead the discussion on this topic. Click Here if you Like this Comment
If these illegals were white, they would be shown no compassion nor benevolence. White people are expected to follow the law; if not, there are consequences. Conversely, white guilt allows non-whites to essentially be scofflaws. In fact, we have a scofflaw in chief who clearly trades in white guilt for most of his power. Click Here if you Like this Comment
It´s like the problem with stray cats - you want to help and be compassionate, but we now have reached the point where we have a few hundred. They are fighting, crapping on the carpet and costing us thousands of dollars in cat food. At some point we have to say no to more stray cats. No one will ever learn if we just let the ones that came through illegally get away with it. We will just keep accumulating more. Click Here if you Like this Comment
OK, bring in the Irish. Click Here if you Like this Comment
Enforce the immigration laws. Send officials who refuse to enforce the law to jail. Click Here if you Like this Comment
Shut up! Click Here if you Like this Comment
Good intentions. Train wreck results.We have not enforced the laws on the books for decades because the funding has always been too low. And executive orders now make the laws meaningless anyway.Selective enforcement rots a society.So talk of a new law doesn´t impress me. Calling it Reform doesn´t impress me. The trouble is in Washington and it must be fixed there or not at all. It isn´t from Mexican villages or with the guy cutting your lawn.Without enforcement there is no way of amending laws to improve anything. Kids figure that out quickly and drive parents and teachers crazy. But the US can´t grasp the point?Bush is saying be nice. Good advice in most activities. But being nice isn´t the problem. Click Here if you Like this Comment
He´s right. There is not a chance in hell that we will ever be rounding up illegals and shipping them home. Logistically it´s not possible and it won´t even be attempted. What we need to do is secure the borders, create a social security card that can´t be made on a street corner, and round up criminals including gang members and send them home. Then we need a permanent green card deal for people who came here illegally but are good citizens - not citizenship, but permanent residency. Click Here if you Like this Comment
Thanks to his 8 years of doing nothing, millions of Mexicans entered illegaly.How about we show compassion to Lithuanians, Ukrainians, Polish Irish and Chechs ?How about 20 million of them being allowed in while we turn our heads?There isn´t a damn day that I don´t hear the word "hispanic"..they have their own special radio and tv programs, press one for spanish..ENOUGH! Click Here if you Like this Comment
Lordy, Lordy. Here is Mr. Bush advocating for his brother´s 2016 run and more of the compassionate conservative pablum that so many of us fell for the last time. What is this, a New World Order?If so, one should just go visit southern California or the Arizona and Texas borders to see what kind of World Order is being implemented. And it ain´t a new world order, it´s a Third World Order. Click Here if you Like this Comment
He has done enough damage. We have lost 2 elections because of him. Time to shut up and take your little brother with you. Click Here if you Like this Comment
Yep! Jeb Bush will be shoved down our throats, just like John McCain and Mitt Romney.Well I will not vote for another Bush...ever. Click Here if you Like this Comment
GW, you had an opportunity to speak out when it would have meant something, now you come up with this lame crapola. Click Here if you Like this Comment
Those Bush´s sure do have CLASS. Click Here if you Like this Comment
Sure thing. But we can´t have a debate while the side door is open. Close it, bolt it and then we´ll talk. Click Here if you Like this Comment
W - you were a good man, but naive at best. You screwed up on voter fraud, immigration and rampant spending. Click Here if you Like this Comment
Benevolent immigration? Click Here if you Like this Comment
They are already allowing about one million immigrants to immigrate to the USA every year legally. That is in addition to the massive, probably 20 million person illegal alien population that keeps growing each year.The problem is instead of highly skilled immigrants who really have new ideas, the vast majority of the immigrants they are allowing to become permanent resident aliens are very low skilled people from socialist oriented countries who earn very low wages if they can even find a job, and who need to be subsidized by American taxpayer provided social welfare programs from the get-go.Those are not people who are going to vote for "benevolent" but stupid Republicans in any numbers. Click Here if you Like this Comment
Let´s not forget GW allowed 8 milion immigrants, many of whom were illegal to come here to work.We need an immigration freeze until Americans are employed. Click Here if you Like this Comment
George Bush doesn´t have to live among these Mexican invaders. He lives on his ranch surrounded by secret service agents. The gang violence, the over run hopital ER´s and over crowded schools with anchor babies doesn´t affect him in the least. Click Here if you Like this Comment
We need to start by enforcing the current laws, and the problem is solved.My company was recently purchased and as part of the integration process I had to show my US Passport to prove I was a citizen. No proof, no job (though I will have 35 years of service with the new company on day 1).Make people prove they are citizens for jobs (or have other appropriate documentation), and most importantly for government assistence and to vote.Really, how hard is this to do, or to understand? (Unless there is something in it for you.) Click Here if you Like this Comment
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Guide to Commodities 2013
Posted: November 10th, 2013 | Author: Pascal Blanc | Filed under: Commodities | Tags: commodities, commodity 2013, commodity forecast, commodity outlook, commodity risk | No Comments »The recent fortunes made by investors in rare earth metals and gold are just two shining examples of what an extremely profitable investment class commodities can be. From aluminum and platinum to zinc and silver, oil and gas to cocoa and wheat, this Guide to Commodities from the Economist Intelligence Unit is a comprehensive overview of the forces at work in the world of commodities.
The price volatility of so many commodities over the past decade has underlined their economic importance and how dependent we are on them: the price of gold has soared to new peaks (before tumbling in the last few weeks) as currencies have endured a crisis of confidence, demand from China has pushed metal prices up, instability in the Middle East and North Africa has had its effect on the oil price and food prices have been increasing in parallel with worries about whether there is enough to feed the world. Read the rest of Guide to Commodities 2013 » » »


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I know this is one of those 'how long is a piece of string' type questions. Yes, I also know it depends on the market segment/space etc, etc.
However, I still need to ask this questions, as I need to put together some financial figures for a new startup - so here goes:
Does anyone have any reliable stats (or even ballpark figures) on the link between unique daily/monthly visitors and (to err on the side of caution), minimum estimated revenue that can be generated from a website, using the lcd (lowest common denominator) - i.e. most basic tools like Google Adsense etc?