by Raul
Microsoft is offering a special in-store credit of $100 dollars for either any of the following: Xbox 360 Slim, Xbox 360 Elite, or PlayStation 3. As always there is fine print to consider: to received the full $100 in-store only credit, it must be put towards the purchase of an Xbox One. To find out if your local store is participating in the promotion go here to search for a store near you. This deal will most likely make the choice, on what system to buy, a bit more of a challenge.
I bought Google’s HDMI streaming dongle the Chromecast and i was expecting a quick install and painless setup, what I got was about two hours of restarts and jumping WiFi signals. I was able to get content streaming from my phone as well as my desktop. This is my first experience with the Chromecast.
The Setup
Here is my home setup I have a desktop that is connected straight to my modem and my Galaxy S 3 phone running 4.3. Plugging the Chromecast is simple it comes with a 4.5' foot USB cable to connect to the TV for power or to the included USB power outlet adapter. I was able to see the Chromecast on the downloaded app, but it is unable to connect to start network setup. I restarted the phone, the Chromecast and the wireless modem still nothing, at this time I notice that my WiFi on my phone kept jump between the Chromecast name and mine. I had to go into my phone’s WiFi setting and turn off Auto network switch to stay connected to the device then I was finally able to connected and start the connecting to my local WiFi. Unfortunately, I got an error when trying to connect to my WiFi signal. So I try the setup one more time and when I get to the part where I need to wait for it to connect to my WiFi I go into my phone and disconnect from the device and reconnect to my local WiFi at that point finally connected and started updates. The updates took about 40 minutes to download I restarted the device and applied updates and started to stream just fine.
Streaming
After the setup, streaming content is simple. In supported apps there is a cast button to start casting. I have used Pandora, Netflix, YouTube, Google Music, and Cast my tab from my desktop. The phone interface is simple and clean for the there is a slight delay to it, but only for about half a second. In my first few days with the Chromecast I really enjoy streaming to my T.V with the Chromecast for only $35.
Source: Chromecast, Google Play Store
By Raul Garza
To the Moon is a point and click adventure game, with a story that will keep you entwine until the final precious moments. Created by indie developer Freebird Games. The best way I can describe this game is as a story book in game format that is moved along by the player.
To the Moon is about old man who in his final moments decides to under go a procedure that will replace his current life memories with ones that have him achieving his final wish of having gone to the Moon. You play as Dr. Eva Rosalene and Dr. Neil Watts, who are preforming the task for the dying Johnny Wyles. The two doctors use a memory device which allows them to enter Johnny's memories to find the best moment to insert the desire to travel to the Moon. The player guides the two doctors to mementos that tie Johnny's recent memories with his older ones and must solve flip puzzles to unlock. The game came be played by either using just the mouse for movement and to interact with objects, or with the keyboard's space bar for action and the arrow keys for movement. The soul of To the Moon is found in beautiful soundtrack that compliments the game perfectly.
To the Moon is a game that will keep you glued to computer until the very end. It is not a very long game with a completion time of about four hours. At the time of this review To the Moon and its soundtrack are part of the pay what you want Humble Indie Bundle going on for the next few days. Also available on Steam and GOG. If you are looking for a great story amazing music To the Moon is a must buy.
Source: Freebird Games
Its that time over year again where we come together and try not to get trampled while trying to get the best deals on Black Friday. If you are not up to getting elbowed in the face just for looking at something you might want, why not just get on your computer and order online. Many online retailers are have or have been having Black Friday sales on most of their stock. Some of the best deals you can get on Newegg, Amazon, Walmart, Firefold, and Steam for games. Some retailers are also offering free shipping on some orders. So if you want to best deals, but don't want to jump into the fray that is Black Friday buy online.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving
