Xbox 360 vs PS3

This is a conversation I have all the time. I asked a PS3 fan boy a couple weeks ago why he was so into the system. He replied, "The PS3 doesn't have a disc tray." Wow, really? Really??

Anyway, if you are genuinely interested I am going to try and be as unbiased as possible. The PS3 does have a blu-ray player... but it does not upconvert and anyone who buys the PS3 FOR the blu-ray really doesn't want to play games IMO. And get this, they don't even use the blu-ray technology to make games. At least when the PS2 had a DVD player they utilized it for games. The Xbox 360 although having less graphics capabilities (marginally) you will still get 1080p. Go to a store, grab the same game on each system and you will see this: PS3, 720P. Xbox 360, 1080P. Same game, but apparently the PS3 is harder to program for. This gives the 360 1 point. Now as far as being able to play Blu-rays though I would give PS3 1/2 point since it DOES play them if you didn't have a player anyway.

Next would be the online. For xbox live, you have to pay $40.00 to $50.00 a year in order to get the full experience. On PS3 it's free... Well this is a point for PS3, not sure though if you really look at the whole picture. When you download something for Xbox you are done. You load the game, it updates, you play. On PS3 you download, then install, then go in and it loads, then you play. One more step, but it's a long one. I would say this drops it to 1/2 a point. So now we are talking 1 to 1... a tie.

Let's see, next there is the Achievements/Trophies. Achievements are addicting. The system started out with them, so all the games have them. PS3 added in trophies which are identical, but who really cares if you get a trophy? Do you? At least with the Achievements your friends see them online, you compete, but they do get bland after awhile. So I would say here even though I am addicted to them, that neither system gets a point.

Last, I give you the Avatar. Everyone has the Avatar. Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii... in fact Wii started them. You know that brings me to a good point. Everyone should have a Wii. Not as your main system mind you. I normally only play mine when I work out, but the thing is fun, and relatively cheap... but really I shouldn't have to tell you this since you already have one too. We all do.

Ending note: 1 to 1, each has it's strong points and weaknesses, but even though I prefer the 360. I feel it can be considered a tie.

-Whyse

British Accents

British Accents: God’s gift to women and the men that have them. There is much to be said about the British accent and its many forms. My two favorites are the proper and cockney accents. Both are from the same country, but have the opposite effect. The proper British accent can make a man who is otherwise of normal intelligence and maturity sound quick-witted and sensitive, hindering us from listening to the words he is actually saying by enticing us with the way they rolls off his tongue. Conversely, the cockney accent sounds rough and dirty, forcing us to hang onto every word in case of any innuendo that could be taken as an invitation. Of course, both are completely similar in that you want to jump the man that has either dialect.

Specimen A: Proper
























Specimen B: Cockney
























Other worthy mentions also stem from the UK: Irish and Scottish. Both accents sound as if the owner is going to break out in a bout of poetry or song and brings thoughts of rolling, grassy fields and quiet cottages…or maybe not so quiet cottages if you know what I mean.

Specimen C: Irish















Specimen D: Scottish



















This brings me to a dilemma: how is an American girl to remain patriot to her native country if she is so attracted to accents from across seas? I have often pondered this issue and have finally come to the conclusion that there is nothing more patriotic than playing out the American Revolution each and every night. You know, to honor our forefathers.

COD: Modern Warfare 2

Fun is sneaking up behind someone and knifing them before they even know it's there. I'll give you a couple tips when it comes to this game. First, play through once on Hardened so you know what to expect on Veteran. Second, when you go through on Veteran make sure someone is there to stop you from throwing your controller at the TV. Last, make sure you have a good wingman (or woman) to play the Spec Ops with. For you achievement whores, this is a good game, people won't make fun of you for having them and you CAN get them with time and cigarettes. I'm Oscar Mike, stay frosty!

Whyse

The Whitest Kids U' Know?

I have officially stumbled upon the inter workings of the male mind. No, the Whitest Kids U' Know are no longer the ginger kids across the street, but rather a tasteless comedy troupe from New York. Think a more crude and dirty American version of "Kids In The Hall" and if that doesn't ring any bells, think about a sketch group of insanely smart, young(ish) males with a knack for preforming socially unacceptable skits...sometimes in drag. Now those are a few of my favorite things (don't try to guess which ones).

- Riot.



Scarin' Babies, rotflmao. If you are a man then you will find things like 5 men in drag talking about their periods funny. It doesn't sound funny right out, but wait till the end. You WILL laugh and then the next thing you know, your lady's palm will hit you squarely on the back of your head. There are still plenty of other skits to laugh at for you women though, so give it a chance. This show is dirty, offensive, and just plain funny. These kids even throw in a couple of boobs to promote the DVD sales! Check it out.

-Whyse



For those who have Netflix, you can find the first couple seasons in instant view until February 25th.