We have a lot to say sometimes, and its not always about a particular gadget or form of entertainment. Sometimes, we just like to talk about what’s on our minds.
Alright, so I’m planning on being trapped inside of my house today, on account of up to 9-inches of snow is on the way. I know this web site focuses on entertainment and gadgets (meaning movies and games, etc.) but there is a time to take it easy from reporting the stuff and do something fun. Today is that day.
Without adieu, here is my list of things to entertain you on a snow day.
People have been asking this question for the past 3 years: which console should I get? Is it the Sony Playstation 3, the Microsoft Xbox 360, or is it in fact the Nintendo Wii? How can I decide, there’re so many choices and I just can’t wait any longer!
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered from head to toe. First up, the Nintendo Wii.
The Nintendo Wii is the ultimate console for family-friendly gaming. Built by Nintendo, the mother of the most recognized gaming characters to date. With a Nintendo Wii you’ll recognize Mario, Wario, Yoshi, Link, and an insane amount of other characters that have made their way to other Nintendo games.
We haven’t been asking our readers too many questions, so we’d like to know:
Simply take a second to leave a comment below and tell us whats on your wish list! We want to know what YOU think are the gadgets and things to be looking for this holiday season.
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My list is quite extensive… no, not really. This holiday season is tough for me, because the things I want most are also things I am in need of. Every few years I get an urge to hold back on wishing for the latest gadgets, and actually wish for more constructive gifts - socks, underwear, Xbox 360.
Its true. My Xbox 360 has hit a point where, I just want to get one of the new ones. I paid the price for staying in line on day one when it released three years ago. My Xbox 360 has been replaced once already, however my current machine has problems loading discs and opening its disc tray. Not fun, folks.
What else is on my list? A new iPod Touch would be lovely. Or even that new Blackberry Storm. I’ll accept anything, really. Just send your gifts to 30 Twenty-Fifth… just kidding.
Seriously, what is on your list?
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WhatsLeet.com is pleased to introduce our new team addition, Jason (d00m), a contributor from Arizona. He has been reading WhatsLeet.com for a couple of months (since we’ve started) and soon became interested in helping us out. Jason believes in reporting only the best stuff out there, and he’s here to help us capture more of the things we like to hear about: entertainment and gadgets. I know everyone is curious as to who Jason is, so we’ve set up a small interview. We both hope you enjoy it!
I had the privilege of sitting through this fine James Bond movie this weekend. Quantum of Solace is by far one of the best James Bond movies to date, having all of the features of the past movies with some interesting plot points and non-stop explosive action. I was in my seat, trying to figure out the mystery that had unfolded early in the movie, while the action kept me watching in awe.
I was slightly disturbed today by a CBS 60-Minutes article (view it here) on electronic waste. The waste has been piling up for years as people go through hundreds of gadgets throughout their lifetime, recycling the older ones. Gadgets such as cell phones, computer monitors and televisions, CPUs, desktop keyboards and mice, and just about anything else you can think of are all making their way to be “recycled.” Here are some facts from the article:
The numbers are astounding, but what bothers me is that people that do recycle computers hoping they are doing a good deed do not know what happens to their waste once it leaves their hands. What is actually happening in most recycling places is that tons of waste is being shipped to be imported into other countries around the world. There, the waste is broken down simply for the precious metals that are used to make the gadgets in the first place.
Hong Kong, China, is one among the main e-waste importers is stockpiling acres and acres of computer monitors. There, workers are paid $8 a day to “recycle” the materials, and breath in toxic materials by doing so. Check out the full story at CBSNews.com.
Your dorm room television sucks. Don’t worry though, there are plenty of options for you that won’t make you broke in the wallet (because I know you already are). Unless you already have a great set-up, maybe a 46-incher, listen up because having the right television for your dorm room is just as crucial as having the right sound system to make staying at college the most enjoyable and have an eye-busting, ear-bleeding experience playing Call of Duty 4 against your room mates.
Unlike sound systems there are many, many more configurations you can think about for your room. If you are stuck in a smaller room and have minimal space for a television, you may want to opt for a built-in DVD player. There are some television models with DVD-players if you search for them, but we’re really looking for a television that has more capability to add things.
Most of you have no clue what the hell is going on with the economy. From the way everyone is talking, you might be wondering how bad things are, how many people have lost their heads, and “is the Halo movie still being made?!”
I’m not particularly sure about the answers to those questions, but it seems that the gaming industry is left unhurt by the recent financial troubles throughout the country. But lets answer some others: yes, you can still play Xbox Live and continue on your quest for the level 50 in Team Slayer (if you aren’t by now, you must be terrible); yes, Guitar Hero is still addictive; and yes, The Force Unleashed is amazing (we said it would be).
We’ll say that gaming will always be around from here on. Why? Its just too damn fun to give up when everyone else gets depressed. That is why we play games, right? Gamers are also very superior, knowing how to budget for our entertainment, pre-order for $5, and pay the remaining balance by the time a sick game is released… and we’re good for a month or more. As a bonus, you can also buy some ramen noodles — the party is self explanatory. Eat, sleep, and trash talk n00bs. Who needs banks?
In a land where egotistical gamers are everything — there are achievement points, trophies, and little icons that tell a gamer just how good their opponents are — cheats are still found in many, many games. Being a hardcore gamer, I can tell you that using a cheat code is frowned upon heavily! Honestly, if you aren’t good enough to beat a game without altering it by using a cheat code, then get off of my game. Play the game for what it is, after all you (or your parents) paid money for it!
What is a cheat code? Some combination that allows you to unlock such game altering mechanics like “invincibility mode,” and “enemies can’t see me,” and especially my favorite from Turrok 64, “colorful dancing enemies that won’t attack me. They just dance. That’s all they know…”
Cheat codes are also a way to tell people that you can’t actually beat the game. On the Xbox 360, if you turn on cheat codes, you won’t even get achievements for the things you accomplish — which is what the rules should be. Some games, however, just have cheat codes that defeat the purpose of the game even being considered something that can be “beaten.” The upcoming Rock Band 2 is said to have such a cheat code that will unlock every song in the game so that you don’t have to sit there and actually play the game.
Even developers are agreeing that their games are just pieces of entertainment and not actually anything more. Games aren’t games anymore, you don’t play them, you just use them for fun like. Back in the day, people competed against themselves to see how many levels of Pac Man they can get through and see what score they could get. What happened to that? It sounds nerdy now, but at least its classier than using cheat codes just to get through a game.
You can’t cheat at life… or maybe you can. Some say that if you hit: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start, you will get 10 gold stars, and a level up. Don’t cheat if you can’t get through a level, man up and beat the level yourself even if it costs you blood and tears. No pain, no gain.
We haven’t exactly introduced anyone to what exactly “leet” is in our minds. Here we are rambling about entertainment, gadgets, and everything in between, yet we haven’t exactly told anyone what being “leet” really entails. First, “leet,” or “l33t,” and even “3l33t” is a geek-created term for something or someone that is “elite.” However, “leet” is also considered a geek language, Leet Speak — replacing letters in words with numbers to make it look cryptic and hard to read; symbols may also be used. Here’s an example:
Th3 l33t car tu2n3d l3f7 1n70 the McD0n41ds. Or, even more cryptic, 7}{3 1337 c@2 7u2n3d 13f7… There is a great Wikipedia.org entry on Leet, if you are interested on learning more.
There are a lot of ways you can make leet speak, it all depends on how well you can create letters using numbers and symbols. However, back to the single word, “leet.” Obviously, as mentioned before its meaning is something that is proficient, or superb; originally as in hacking and accomplishment. Since we think the Internet has helped the mass spread of people that know what leet is, we can use the word for much more than simply gaming and hacking. WhatsLeet? is here to show you the best of the web, and culture around the Internet in entertainment, gadgets and everything in between.
It is our job to inform you about everything that we think would make you a much cooler person, and jolt your inner awesomeness from 0 to being the person with leet knowledge. If you don’t feel like more of a badass by reading our web site, then you should read it again. Obviously.
