Hethu's Techno Babble

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Microsoft Tech.Ed 2005 in Sri Lanka

Finally!

Microsoft is doing something serious here for us in Sri Lanka. The Tech.Ed 2005 Sri Lanka will be held in October 2005.

Microsoft Tech.Ed 2005 Sri Lanka

Yes, it's going to be BIG! And you can bet, I'll be there!

Thursday, September 01, 2005

Playing the Game: Half-Life 2

These days, my late nights are exclusively spent fighting my way through the amazing first-person shooting game - Half-Life 2.


Half Life 2


The graphics, AI and surround sound are amazing, giving the best realism ever. Especially the physics of the game environment is unbelievable. Try hitting a wall, a metal post or a wood plank and they all will sound and feel as in the real world. Kick something into the water and it will float depending on its physical properties. The physics engine handles the rules of mass, friction, gravity, and buoyancy amazingly well.


Half Life 2


What’s more, even Microsoft is interested in Half Life 2.