Finally, I’m to get my hands on Pokemon Diamond and Pearl for the Nintendo DS. Its the first true Pokemon adventure on the DS and everyone who likes RPG’s and collecting stuff is sure to be excited to try it.

So Final Fantasy XII for the Playstation 2 is here, is it worth the wait? I would say: definitely a must buy for any console RPG fan. It doesnt get better than this.

I admit i was a bit apprehensive when they handed the venerable series over to the “younger” guys at Square but they created what is probably the best RPG and last great game on the PS2. I have always considered the 6th Final Fantasy as the best one of the bunch but now it needs to welcome the 12th close to the top. It still doesnt take top spot since i havent played it for a bazillion hours like i did FF6 but soon that will change as well.

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Running Neverwinter Nights 2 but not getting those framerates you wanted? Neverwinter Nights 2 is a very enjoyable RPG experience along the lines of such classics such as Baldur’s Gate and Planescape but its also has a very complex graphic engine. Here’s what you can do to make Neverwinter Nights 2 run faster on your PC. System Requirements included. Oh one “tweak” to make NWN2 more enjoyable? Crank up those speakers especially during spoken lines between party members. Priceless. Read more

Originally posted at Codamon.com

I couple of my friends have been asking me what laptop can they buy with “only” 30-40k pesos as budget, so i decided to share my thoughts on which laptops (Non Macs) are considered as best buys at this price range. All the laptops shown were taken from reputable pc shops located around Metro Manila. Prices may change without prior notice.

Note that Windows Vista will need at least a X200M GPU for it to run Aero Glass.

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Notebook Video Graphics Card Guide | Written November 2006
The notebook GPU market has been a source of confusion for a long time now. Casual buyers wouldnt have the information that a ATI X700 would perform faster than a ATI X1300, let alone distinguish between what shader model a GPU supports and how many GPU pipelines it has. Most consumers who arent gamers purchase a laptop and have no idea what kind of GPU is inside their machine, but they should, as a faster, more powerful (and hotter) GPU would mean a higher price tag. And unless you are an oil tycoon or a hotel heiress, chances are youre gonna want to maximize your purchase. Read more

Today we take a look at the MSI Megabook S425. So what do we pinoy consumers get for approx 40K? Well for starters, the MSI Megabook S425 boasts a magnesium case and a faster GPU than other laptops in its price range, the TurboCache powered Nvidia Geforce 6200. PC Corner/Laptop King has it on their website that the s425 has the faster Geforce 6600, but this is erroneous. I called them up on numerous occasions and they confirmed that the MSI S425 only has the GF6200. PC Corner’s Website is still showing the 6600 included though. Read more

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