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Archive for April, 2008
On the Essence of Blogging
Apr 29th
After the 88DB blogger meet last Saturday, I had a short conversation with an officemate regarding blogging in general. The question I asked him was this — what is the essence of blogging, if the blogger doesn’t give his or her own opinion?
Before you go on and read the rest of this entry, please take note that this is just my personal stand. In no way is it the absolute truth, as with everything I have posted here.
Gran Theft Auto IV gets a Perfect Score on IGN
Apr 28th
Only one more day before the Grand Theft Auto IV bomb is dropped on all the lucky gamers in the US. As for the rest of us? Well, the first review of GTA IV is already posted on IGN here. Lucky bastards. Will update this with other review scores as they are posted. In the meantime, check out GTA IV’s launch center on 1up.com.
I think the more pressing question is this — how do you top a perfect game? I wouldn’t be surprised if the people at Rockstar Games think of something.
Not everyone who buys magazines are in it for the SEX
Apr 26th
As with everything else, sex also sells magazines. One look at the newsstands and you’ll notice that nine times out of ten, any male or female lifestyle magazine out there will have a sex related feature as one of its main cover lines. Remember the first time you laid your eyes on that partially concealed Playboy magazine in some store at the Virra Mall of old? (I once caught my cousin buying one from that store. Hah!) Sadly, Playboy Philippines is slowly destroying every bit of nostalgia that came with opening an issue of the magazine.
Macho during my high school days meant being able to bring a copy of Playboy to school without being caught. Any warm blooded Pinoy who thought Baywatch Mondays with CJ wasn’t enough just had to see her without the orange suit. While running on the beach. Okay enough now.
And then came the Internet.
Type a few names (any name), and boom. Pardon the language, but guys no longer have to part with some bucks to get racy images to whack off to. That is the absolute (and unfortunate) truth.
Quotable Quotes from the 1st Round of the 2008 NBA Playoffs
Apr 25th
It’s only the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and players are talking more than they are playing. Psychological warfare? It all doesn’t make sense to me. If adding fuel to their respective opponents’ fire (like Mamba above) is what pumps all of these players up, then good for them. Just a few comments in tagalog regarding these quotes. Mas malutong kasi.
“The way he was going, we could have put 10 people on the court and probably not been able to stop him.†– Allen Iverson from Yahoo Sports, referring to Kobe Bryant’s 49 point outburst.
Kahit matanda na si Iverson, marunong pa din rumespeto sa ibang players. Isa sha sa mga players na hindi pa nananalo na dapat manalo ng “We are the championship” ala Jun Limpot.
“Better learn not to talk to me. You shake the tree, a leopard’s gonna fall out.” – Kobe Bryant from ESPN, on JR Smith’s “jabbering” during the former’s 49 point explosion.
Langya, ang kapal ng muka mo ulul. Ingay pala ah, o loko, 3-point play ka ngayon. Asa.
Men’s Health All-Terrain Race 2008
Apr 22nd
For the 3rd year in a row, Men’s Health magazine will be holding its annual All-Terrain Race in Timberland Heights, San Mateo, Rizal. In true Men’s Health fashion, the event is a celebration of people who have embraced the magazine’s lifestyle. The event will take place on June 15, Father’s Day, and promises to trump the past two in terms of participation and prestige.
For those who have no idea what the race is about, you’ll be running up sloping hills instead of level paths. You’ll be biking on rough terrain and encountering steep drops as opposed to well paved roads. Do you have what it takes?
I hope I do. For the first time, I will be joining the All-Terrain Race (Haven’t decided though if I’m going to run or bike). If I find the time to bring my bike up there and train, then I would rather do that, but it may be more feasible to run instead. Why do I want to join? More than the Men’s Health Urbanathlon last November, I helped organize the first two All- Terrain Races with the dedicated events team of Summit Media and Team All-Terra of Club 650.
I was planning to join last year’s race, but had so many logistical duties to attend to at basecamp. So anyone out there who’s up for a little torture adventure, you may want to give this a try. Visit the Men’s Health website for registration details, or visit the Timberland Heighs Club site to see where the race will take place.
Oh, check out the video below from 2006’s All-Terrain Race right after the jump.
DJ Tiesto Live in Manila 2008
Apr 19th
First, let me get it out of the way and say that I love going to these kinds of events. Aside from the music, the whole concept of people watching is very appealing to me (and my friends). Imagine all the women dressed up in their most revealing comfortable get ups and getting drunk crazy on the dance floor. I’ve also had my fair share of warehouse and rave parties in the past (they don’t all em’ that anymore) when I was still in school. I didn’t mind elbow to elbow crowds either.
While I enjoy these big parties, one thing I absolutely abhor is the certain air of exclusivity that is associated with these kinds of events. Last night’s DJ Tiesto Elements of Life event at the World Trade Center was no different.
My 100th Post
Apr 18th
My girlfriend had already been blogging since 2003 when I found out what blogging was. Not that I’m competing with her, but I just realized that it took me only 7 months to reach what it took her 6 years to do — reach a hundred posts. I’d also be the first to tell you though, that quality wise, I think I have a long way to go. Visit her new blog and you’ll know what I mean.
Over the past few months, I also realized that this is a dedication. Slowly but surely, my misconception that blogging was nothing but an online attempt for self promotion also started to wane. All of these realizations came to be just because I wanted to write. Write about how I feel, whenever I feel like it. This is who I am. And this blog is a daily collection of my own Jerry Ma-****ing Guire moments.
That’s how you become great, man. Hang your balls out there!
Contrary to what some tub of lard writer said (name not worth mentioning because that’s what she wants), bloggers are never irresponsible. We just speak our mind more freely than others.
With this being said, I know that not everyone reaches 2 million hits overnight. Don’t count on me to be part of any scandal either. Instead, expect more of the same from JustAnotherGame.com.
Here’s to the next 1,000 posts!
Farewell Aling Lucing
Apr 17th
Though I did not know Aling Lucing personally, I can’t help but feel sad about what happened. To those who haven’t tried Aling Lucing’s sisig, the one hour drive to Angeles is well worth it. Though I’ve given up on beef and pork, I think it’s safe to say my first taste of her sisig was a life changing experience. Seriously.
Farewell Aling Lucing. May your sisig reciple will live through the ages.
Abalos’ Ben’s Hamburjer Now Open
Apr 17th
One more case of only in the Philippines for your enjoyment.
The now famous “Ben’s Burjer†has its original home at the Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club where Abalos and other players in the controversial national broadband network agreement that includes First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo had met with officials of China’s ZTE Corp.
I don’t know if this is a serious business venture, or an attempt to mock the Philippine justice system. Whatever it is, I couldn’t care any less. Read the full article here.