Nine Over Ten 9/10 http://www.nineoverten.com Video Games Reviews and News, Collectibles and Figurines, Movies, Homebrew, Imported Games and So Much More Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:14:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 NineOverTen910http://feedburner.google.com Ao Nang (Krabi) for Dummies http://www.nineoverten.com/2009/11/10/ao-nang-krabi-for-dummies/ http://www.nineoverten.com/2009/11/10/ao-nang-krabi-for-dummies/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:14:40 +0000 tokyo_nights http://www.nineoverten.com/?p=3030 One thing you’ll bound to notice at Ao Nang beach in the Krabi province of Thailand is the amount of Caucasian tourists; it’s possible to walk the entire stretch on Ao Nang without bumping into a single Asian tourist.

The entire place seems to cater to the Western tourist, especially when it comes to food (it’s expensive), but don’t let this deter you as Ao Nang is the perfect jumping off point to picturesque locations in the turqouise coloured waters of the Andaman Sea.

Here’s a rough guide of the place, having just came back from my 4 days 3 nights vacation there:

DOs

  • If you are staying in Ao Nang, take a longtail boat ride down to Railay Beach. It’s located on the mainland, adjudant to Ao Nang but blocked off by sheer limestone hills (which explains the need to take the long tail boat ride. Railay is home to Railay West and Phra Nang, both excellent white sand beaches, and is also the hive of rock climbing activity in the region.
  • Take a tour of the islands, peak season prices average around 1200 to 1400 baht per person. This usually covers snorkelling at several areas, sightseeing and lunch. Be liberal with the sun tan lotion as it can be really hot out there.
  • Go kayaking near the limestone hills.
  • Get a Thai massage, at 200 to 300 baht for an hour long session, it’s a bargain.
  • Grab a bunch of friends and hop on to one of those cute little taxi lorries for a ride to Krabi town. It cost 800 baht (remember to bargain) for a two way trip and the driver WILL wait for you in town while you get your shopping done (especially if you didn’t pay him yet). Note: lingerie is cheap in Thailand.
  • Get a buffet dinner at Bernie’s Place, located somewhere near the same stretch of road as McDonalds, towards Ao Nang beach. 250 baht will buy you a buffet dinner with grilled items and some Thai dishes, and plenty of ice cream.
  • Do patronise the 7-11 outlets, home toa plethora of drinks ranging from the exotic such as coconut nectar (sweet sap) to cheap but strong flavoured Thai beer and Red Bull.
  • Order a really spicy bowl of tom yam at Wanna’s Place Restaurant. This is the real deal and hotter than any tom yam I’ve tried in the Klang Valley (trust me, I had my fair share) by a mile (or ten…it will burn you).
  • Try out the pancakes and other forms of street food at one of the road side stalls nearby the only McDonalds outlet in Ao Nang. The pancake is actually a fried version of Indian “roti”, it comes with different kinds of fillings (e.g. bananas) and condensed milk is usually poured on liberally.
  • Use insect repellant, there are plenty of bloodsuckers (vampires…I mean mosquitoes) out at night. You’ll heed this advice if you want an itch free dinner.
  • Do take note of the new tsunami signs on the roadside describing how far in-land you should go in the unfortunate event of a tsunami.
  • Try out the pad thai at a makeshift stall by the side of the road opposite the Ao Nang police station. The stall is next to a roadside bar whose owner keeps his drinks chilled at the back of his truck and goes: “Happy hour…alcohol!” from time to time.

DONTs

  • Ao Nang’s restaurants can be tourist traps if you are not careful. The seafood restaurants by the sea are of particular note. The price of a pathetic mid-sized fish can be around 360 baht, definately not worth the money.
  • Muay Thai boxing tourneys are held every Friday and Monday night. Sure there are free transfers but arena tickets will set you back 800 each and a place at the ring side, 1200 baht.
  • Shopping for souvenirs at the stretch facing the beach can be an expensive affair, compared to buying stuff from the stretch of shops leading to Ao Nang beach (from McDonalds). There are several exceptions though, particularly the stores nearby Wanna’s Place.
  • Don’t eat in at the Hagen Daz outlet, there will be a 10 % service tax imposed on your bill if you do.
  • Don’t go around looking for a decent newspaper on the beach stretch. I can’t find The Bangkok Post but you won’t have a problem looking for tabloid rags like The Sun.
  • Don’t bother buying video games from the two video games outlet on the beach stretch. They stock everything from NDS to PC games but it’s all  pirated stuff.
  • Those good luck lanterns you see selling near the beach for 80 baht, well, they are going for 60 baht in town.


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But before we get to that, if you own an Asian copy of the game, do not fret as the code works as well, just as long as you as signed in to EA Nation upon starting the game.

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Speaking about heroes, Guitar Hero World Tour has been pretty cool, and now I’ve got a list of Top 5 songs (IMHO) from the game, and their respective video clips from the actual artiste/group. This should be fun:

1. Paramore – Misery Business

2. Bon Jovi – Living on a Prayer

3. Eagles – Hotel California

4. Wings – Band on the Run

5. Beat It – Michael Jackson


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Based on the best-selling multimedia series by Scholastic, The 39 Clues Madrigal Maze app takes players on a training mission to solve a series of 39 mazes and become a member of a top secret organization in the hunt for The 39 Clues. Players who accept the challenge and succeed will unlock exclusive access to a secret Madrigal Encryption Key on www.the39clues.com.

In addition to the reduced price, beginning November 6th, visitors to Scholastic’s popular online kids destination THE STACKS at www.scholastic.com/stacks will get an InkSplot video exclusive, which sets up the story and premise of gameplay for the app.

For more information please visit: http://www.scholastic.com/iphoneapps.


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]]> http://www.nineoverten.com/2009/11/05/nine-over-ten-910-is-on-facebook/feed/ 1 Epic Bayonetta 5 CD Soundtrack: Now At A Discount http://www.nineoverten.com/2009/11/04/epic-bayonetta-5-cd-soundtrack-now-at-a-discount/ http://www.nineoverten.com/2009/11/04/epic-bayonetta-5-cd-soundtrack-now-at-a-discount/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:18:32 +0000 tokyo_nights http://www.nineoverten.com/?p=3011 So, not only does Bayonnetta have very long hair, her soundtrack is of epic proportions as well, spanning a total of 5 CDs! You read that right,  5 CDs. Here’s the product description for this particular box set:

Created by Kamiya Hideki, Bayonetta has some of the most stunning action sequences in game history and one of the most beautiful, sensual and totally awesome black witches. Bayonetta sweeps gamers off their feet with a toss of her head and a faint smile on her lips, the music composers take gamers to that world beyond the secretive smile.

From the theme song to the atmospheric background music, this 5 CD package is a musical journey into that dangerous dimension. Read what the director Kamiya and the music producers have to say about the fan favourited pieces in the booklet and gain a deeper understanding of the witch’s adventure.

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This box set is now available, at a discounted price of USD 47.61 with free international shipping to certain countries. Check it out over here.


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IK Multimedia Announces the “Mobile Groove Video Contest” on YouTube
Upload your original music/video by December 15, 2009, and win your share of over $6000 worth of DJ gear and prizes

November 2009, Modena, Italy – IK Multimedia is proud to announce the “Mobile Groove Video Contest” on YouTube, powered by GrooveMaker, FourTrack, MixMeister Scratch, DopplerPad and InstantDrummer apps for iPhone/iTouch! Post your iPhone/iPod Music Video* on YouTube by December 15th, 2009 and you may win cool DJ gear and your share of over $6000 worth in prizes!

You can win a Stanton SCS 3 Controller Bundle, PRO DJ 60 headphones, music production and mastering software from IK Multimedia, Sonoma Wire Works and MixMeister, a marketing package from BroadJam.com, plus cool soft-wear and accessories from HouseMusicChannel.com. 29 winners will be selected in 4 categories: Most Rated, Most Commented, Most Views and Honorable Mention.

The Mobile Groove Video Contest on YouTube is sponsored by GrooveMaker, Sonoma Wire Works, Stanton DJ, Retronyms, MixMeister, HouseMusicChannel.com, BroadJam.com, BlackRadioIsBack.com and FuseBoxRadio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah!

How to Enter the Contest:

Users make a video of music being made on iPhone/iPod Touch using one or more of the following apps*: GrooveMaker FREE, GrooveMaker House, GrooveMaker Techno, GrooveMaker Trance, GrooveMaker Club, GrooveMaker Hip-Hop, GrooveMaker Electro, GrooveMaker D’n’B, FourTrack, InstantDrummer, DopplerPad, MixMeister Scratch.

Users post the video on YouTube and then send us their link by entering their info into the Contest Submission FORM by the closing date of December 15th, 2009.  All the contest rules can be found on GrooveMaker.com. Don’t forget to vote on other videos participating in the contest. http://www.groovemaker.com/videocontest/submission.php

9 winners will be decided by YouTubers to win 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in 3 categories: Most Viewed, Best Rated and Most Commented. 20 winners will be selected to win prizes for Honorable Mention.

* No purchase necessary to enter this contest. Users may enter this contest by using any one/and or all of the aforementioned FREE version software available for download from iTunes App Store.

29 Winners will win a share of over $6000 in Prizes from our Sponsors!

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ALL First Place Prize winners will receive:

All Second and Third Place Prize winners will receive:

20 Honorable Mention Prize winners will receive:

For more information on contest rules, submission info and prizes, please visit: http://www.groovemaker.com/videocontest/


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The building yielded nothing but Salisbury Steaks. These things might be 200 years old and have the nutritional value that is lesser than a Bloatfly, but hey, hungry Wasteland wanderers are in no condition to complain. If those damn idiots didn’t start lobbing nuclear bombs back then, we wouldn’t have to be stuck in this situation in the first place…


]]> http://www.nineoverten.com/2009/11/04/tales-of-a-capital-wasteland-wanderer-the-foodie-guide/feed/ 1 Your Business Card Holder is a Famicom Controller? http://www.nineoverten.com/2009/11/03/your-business-card-holder-is-a-famicom-controller/ http://www.nineoverten.com/2009/11/03/your-business-card-holder-is-a-famicom-controller/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:29:06 +0000 tokyo_nights http://www.nineoverten.com/?p=2994 The thought of having a Famicom controller as a business card holder would be a little weird for some, but trust Banpresto to actually come up with it, albeit not using an actual controller. The Nintendo Family Computer Card Case: Controller 1 is for the retro-inspired, card-carrying set. Measuring 60 mm * 90 mm, it should be able to handle most business cards.

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Banpresto also has a number of other retro video game inspired card holders coming in this November. There’s the Pac Man Card Case: Game Type and the Pac Man Card Case: Table Type, both of which are priced, like the Famicom business card holder, at USD  9.90 each. Click on the respective names above to get more information.


]]> http://www.nineoverten.com/2009/11/03/your-business-card-holder-is-a-famicom-controller/feed/ 2 Green Lantern #47: Dial Agent Orange for Comic Relief http://www.nineoverten.com/2009/11/02/green-lantern-47-dial-agent-orange-for-comic-relief/ http://www.nineoverten.com/2009/11/02/green-lantern-47-dial-agent-orange-for-comic-relief/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:54:45 +0000 tokyo_nights http://www.nineoverten.com/?p=2991 In the increasingly horrifying (and not to mention serious) Green Lantern issues, there’s still room for some comic relief in the Guardian of Avarice, the Lord of Wanting Everything He Sees (preferably shiny and called a power ring), Agent Orange.

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In Green Lantern #47, readers will find him wanting the Black Power Rings, but the need to get the Black Lanterns off his back (and his home planet) proves to be greater. And guess who  comes to his rescue? Well, he’s no Indigo Tribe member, and he’s really pissed off.


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