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First person Super Mario

Filed under: Games,Innovation,Technology — Tags: , , , , , , — Roy @ 4:03 am March 19, 2011

To be honest, when I first saw it, I thought it was really a sneak preview of an upcoming release. I thought it was cool!

Well it just goes to show you that I’m not really adept at the ins-and-outs of video game.

But this First Person Super Mario video really rocks!

Just in case you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the video of First Person Super Mario:

It was made by Freddie Wong who I later learned has a million followers in his YouTube channel.

Well, make that a million and one! ;)

Now, if only video game makers from the old could get a hint.

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Internet Explorer 9 got 27 downloads per second

IE9The latest updated version of the Microsoft’s Web browser, Internet Explorer 9, was said to have been downloaded more than 2 million times within the first 24 hours it was released, or a rate of 27 downloads per second, according the Exploring IE Blog.

Since Google’s Chrome has effectively been biting into its market share, after Mozilla’s Firefox, Microsoft deemed it’s about time it gets back its place in the browser war, via IE9.

The new features of IE9 reportedly matches those of Chrome’s — speed and a minimalist user interface. It also adds some its unique tricks: graphics hardware acceleration and the ability to pin site tabs to the Windows 7 task bar.
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Samsung Galaxy giveaway from San Marino Corned Tuna

galaxy-tab-offWho doesn’t want to win a Samsung Galaxy Tab? I’m sure you do.

Well, here’s a sweet chance for all you out there who are eager to get their hands on a Galaxy Tab P1000, cause you can get it free from San Marino Corned Tuna.

Yup! You got it right, San Marino Corned Tuna is giving away a Samsung Galaxy as a prize for its contest.

All you have to do is come out with an original sandwhich recipe that has San Marino Corned Tuna or Chili Corned Tuna in it. Of course, your recipe has to be original for it to qualify.

You can submit your entry at the San Marino website or at the San Marino Facebook page. Although it is not required, it would be better if you can also send a picture of your product.
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