Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Announces Retirement

Glimpse Team on August 27, 2013

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is retiring his position within the next 12 months. It is clear that Microsoft did a “180” with its policies because of low pre order sales of Xbox one. I say this because it’s clear that was the reason because Microsoft didn’t care for their fans even on E3 they still were arrogant with all there “demonic” policies. Last month, we saw the departure of Don Mattrick’s departure from Microsoft and indeed he deserved to be fired. I believe that the purpose of him leaving was for Zynga was just a cover up. Clearly, he blew it all off. Anyways, let’s get back Steve Ballmer was with Microsoft for many years. Ballmer has been with Microsoft since 1980, and was the first business manager hired by Bill Gates in the company’s fledgling years. He was named CEO in 2000 and helped to usher in the Xbox era when the company entered the games console business in 2001. So it is rather fishy as to why he suddenly needs to retire. I believe it has something to do with the Xbox One’s “new policy”. Microsoft has no choice but to reverse their policy if they don’t want to lose the battle with Sony. Steve Ballmer also quoted some words.

“We have embarked on a new strategy with a new organization and we have an amazing Senior Leadership Team. My original thoughts on timing would have had my retirement happen in the middle of our company’s transformation to a devices and services company. We need a CEO who will be here longer term for this new direction.” -Steve Ballmer

This may or may not be a cover up but who knows. Based on my opinion, it’s the logical way to do. He’s fired because of the old policies of the Xbox one that he and Don Mattrick tired to push through. All these retirement fiasco is just a cover up based on my opinion. Microsoft is laying out their workers even top executives because they know if they won’t do something with the “leadership” of  the Xbox, then they will surely fail. They already lost a lot of cash because of their arrogance and know they are trying to pick up the pieces. Sony is by far the best choice if you’re into console gaming. Sure, Sony loves money too, but aren’t we all. I rather buy from a company that would listen to me or to its fans than a company who doesn’t care about its fan base and simply want to milk out more money from the fans’ pockets. Microsoft did that, they want to milk more money and they didn’t even listen to their loyal fans. Even loyal fans today are switching over to the Playstation 4. Now, Microsoft wants to do things right. Hopefully, they do.

 

 

Sony is Developing 300GB Disc Storage Capacity

Glimpse Team on August 27, 2013

It seems that Sony isn’t satisfied with a 50gb disc storage. A normal Dual layered Blu Ray disc has a storage data of 50gb. Normally, triple A games have 15gb to 20gb as of today, so a 300gb disc storage clearly has a lot of “space” into it, but as we all know as technology advances each year, we will certainly need a higher disc storage. While it’s clear that Sony is developing this, it’s target is for professional use as of now. Sony also is working with Panasonic in developing this new technology. Having a large disc space is indeed helpful for those who are into video editing, data storage, photos and the like. Professionals with those mentioned will appreciate the extra space. Although there are one or two terabyte hard disks out there, a 300gb disc space will be helpful.

“So, how could this new technology appeal to gamers? Well, that’s not immediately clear. Sony could very well release the new discs under a Blu-ray moniker, or attempt to make the discs compatible with the PlayStation 4. Realistically, the discs would likely prove cost prohibitive and unnecessary for storing game data.” -IGN

Soon enough games will improve. With the Playstation 4 and Xbox one just around the corner, its lifespan will indeed experience new technology. So as technology progresses, so do games and once that happens we may need more data stored in the disc based games. Isn’t it exciting that as we go into the future, games would be able to be more realistically visualized. The power of the Playstation 4 is undeniable, so it’s safe to say that Sony will indeed make a 300gb disc based game that’s compatible with the Playstation 4. Overall, this is a great idea. Imagine all information and data restored on a 300gb disc. Even if information is stored with 100gb gives you superb quality, what more if it’s 300gb worth of data, now that’s pure quality.

GeForce GTX Titan

Glimpse Team on August 26, 2013

We all know that video cards upgrade its technology after a few years or even months. If you are an avid pc gamer, then you will surely understand my statement. There are a lot of powerful video cards throughout the years, but the Geforce GTX Titan is one of the most popular and powerful video cards of today. Plus, it has an insane price tag. So if you’re a PC elitist then you will surely want to grab one if you have the chance. Video cards are indeed very important not only in gaming but in video rendering as well. If your profession is about videos or even photos then a powerful video card is imperative. Games are always the main highlight and a very “powerful” video card would mean everything for a PC gamer. The Geforce GTX Titan is every gamer’s dream and if you’re blessed enough to have one then good for you. A lot of people are commenting about the success of high end video cards today.

“The technology that powers the world’s fastest
supercomputer is now redefining the PC
gaming experience.”

Gaming rigs are popular today. There are even events that are all about showcasing computer rigs and their video cards. These social events are important and at the same time fun. PC gamers meet in these events, and they are able to share their gaming experiences. The Geforce GTX Titan is very popular during these events as well. This video card is very powerful. If you have one of these than for sure, you will be noticed. It also has a slick design to it.

Here’s some information about it:

 

“The GTX TITAN’s innovative vapor chamber technology uses water to transfer heat away through the process of evaporation. An extended fin-stack allows maximum area to transfer heat out of the system and keep it running cool. Together, they give you extreme gaming performance without extreme temperatures. Its streamlined airflow design keeps GTX TITAN whisper-quiet for a more immersive gaming experience. The fan’s precise control software also minimizes disruptions by gradually increasing its speed. With acoustics like this, you’re always in stealth mode.”

Now you can play the most graphics-intensive games at max settings and the highest frame rates. Every title, every time. Count on GeForce GTX TITAN to deliver the ultimate gaming experience
through exclusive NVIDIA technologies like TXAA™ antialiasing, PhysX® and GPU Boost 2.0 for a new level of customization and advanced controls. The GTX TITAN is beautiful inside and out. It’s meticulously crafted from the highest materials to give you a truly unique device with unprecedented performance. Made from high quality cast aluminum and a liquid magnesium alloy, its design evokes the spirit of a supercomputer and the enormous
capability within: a blistering-fast Kepler GPU and astonishing graphics horsepower to deliver the ultimate PC gaming experience.

Overall, if you love PC gaming and if you have extra cash, then go for this video card. There are a lot of good video cards out there but this “beast” is really very interesting and powerful. Technology is indeed very fascinating and it gets better everyday. Having a good video card is really important if you are into gaming and video redering, like I said. Invest on a powerful video card and you’ll be able to experience technology at its best.

 

X-Reality Pro Technology

Glimpse Team on August 26, 2013

Enter a new world with Sony’s new X-Reality Pro Technology. Watch your HDTV with full color vibrancy. X-Reality pro adds an extra  dimension of image clarity to everything you watch. The weakest signals are naturally enhanced for more enjoyable viewing. You’ll instantly see the difference with faces and skin tone. The hairs and even follicles are very noticeable. Freckles and other facial details are ever so improved and enhanced that you’ll really notice the difference. Sony is well known for making high quality HDTV’s so this new technology is expected.

Cut out blur and fuzz with X-Reality PRO

“Warmer sunsets, brighter eyes, more thrilling action – X-Reality PRO takes anything from regular TV to web videos and brings it closer to Full HD picture quality. It’s an instant upgrade to whatever you watch. Wherever possible, X-Reality PRO takes low-resolution images and enhances them to create a high-resolution picture. You’ll see a big difference in 3D movies: the movement just flows, for smooth and comfortable viewing.”

 

There’s no blur, just crisp, lifelike images. See more distinct reds and yellows in a sunset shot. X-Reality PRO improves texture and detail by reducing noise and image interference – there’s no overlapping of colours. Haziness and random dots that can sometimes appear in low-light scenes will vanish instantly. So nothing takes you out of the moment. Improvements are always welcome as technology progresses. X-reality pro takes us to another level and makes our living room a true high quality visual experience. The colors are really vibrant and you will certainly notice it.

Gaming in X-Reality Pro is a visual treat and it lets you experience pure quality images, hence games become more fun to play. Experience full immersion of your game as you play. Your eyes will surely notice all the difference. X-Reality Pro is indeed one of the best “engines” that Sony created for HDTV’s.  Nothing beats Sony’s color quality in their HDTV’s. This is the result of many years or even many decades of hard work and research. This new technology enhances the overall experience and is indeed welcome for people who love television as well as those who love watching movies and who play games. Sony is really stepping up a notch every year and their improvements are very outstanding.

X-Reality Pro technology is the way to go. If you want to experience lifelike images and vibrant vivid colors, then this won’t disappoint you. Quality is always important and indeed Sony did it again. There are a lot of people who want to have an HDTV that presents color as realistic as possible. Good thing, X-reality pro is able to do that just for you. The importance of viewing quality has never been so high. Whether you are watching movies, or playing games or even watching sports, then X-Reality Pro will certainly will give you the best experience your eyes can handle.

Kinect 2

Glimpse Team on August 26, 2013

Microsoft’s new Xbox console is just around the corner and it also introduces its new Kinect, the Kinect 2. Everybody’s rage was manifested during Microsoft’s presentation last May 2013. Sure, the Kinect 2’s presentation was cool but a lot of gamers were disappointed because all Microsoft did was  “TV television, TV television, TV, Sports”. This really angered the hardcore gamers because it seems like Microsoft really does not care of its loyal customers and hardcore fans of the Xbox console. However, this does not goes to say that the Kinect 2 is a piece of trash. In fact, it is a high end technology after all.

The new Kinect is no longer using Structured Light to measure depth but instead uses Time of Flight. Therefore I’m assuming it’s most probably not based on technology from PrimeSense anymore, and therefore won’t be compatible with OpenNI. Note that there are other sensors using TOF (Time of Flight) currently on the market by SoftKinetic although it’s unsure if they are related at all to the new Kinect. The Kinect 2 responds better than its predecessor. Obviusly, the successor has improved features but we need to evaluate whether this new technology enhances or degenerates the overall experience. First off, the Kinect 2 is able to detect a person’s heartbeat. It shows an infrared image on the person’s whole body. The coordination between the player and the Kinect 2 is also outstanding.

The Kinect 2 is able to precisely detect the person’s movements. Another feature is the improved voice command. You can simply command your Xbox One to turn Off or On with a single voice command. Kinect 2 is very helpful in all aspects of the voice command. Kinect 2 can also detect a person’s heartbeat, now that’s really cool. It could also do skeleton tracking. Kinect 2 has indeed improved a lot than its predecessor but we will know soon enough. The Xbox one is going to be released soon, and it comes with the Kinect 2. So most people will be able to judge the Xbox One’s new feature.

There are a lot of people who hate the Xbox One today, but we hope that Microsoft will improve their relationship with loyal customers soon. The highly improved technology of the Kinect 2 will leave a lot of casual gamers and non gamers astonished but the hardcore gamers will surely shrug it to the side. Nonetheless, Kinect 2 is a wonderful piece of technology that Microsoft created. We will be expecting more of this in the future. The video gaming world has really evolved into something great that even non gamers become gamers themselves, all thanks to technology.

The “Red” Camera

Glimpse Team on July 31, 2013

red camera

Many Film makers today are going from traditional film cameras to the new Red camera. Since most film makers ditched analog filming and embraced digital, the Red camera has always been a popular choice. The analog-to-digital transition that is occurring in industries around the world is largely responsible for the huge change. The Red Digital Cinema Camera Company located in Irvine, California, was founded in 1999 by Jim Jannard, who had no experience in the movie business. However, he’s an entrepreneur and he owns the famous Oakley glasses. Ted Schilowitz, who was Red’s first employee and serves as a spokesman for the 400-person company, says Jannard originally became intrigued by the idea of a digital camera that would be a no-compromise alternative for feature-movie makers.

“That interest in cameras, says Schilowitz, was a logical extension of Jannard’s Oakley business, which also sold prescription glasses and protective goggles for athletes. “Jim is obsessed with the way the world sees things,” Schilowitz says.”

The path Red took was slightly different. Digital movie cameras were already on the market when the Red team began their work, but Jannard wanted his first model to leapfrog past all current digital cameras and exceed the strictest performance specs, even for film. That required several years of engineering, and they really put all their efforts in making the best possible digital camera ever made, mostly related to the semiconductor chip that is the heart of any digital camera and converts photons into electrons. The Red team came up with a chip that was the same physical size as a frame of 35-mm film, the Hollywood standard, and produced an image that was virtually indistinguishable, albeit digital. When Jannard and his team noticed that digital cameras are now trending in the industry, they really worked hard in building this “new trend” into the filming business.

The first Red camera was introduced in 2007, and it attracted movie makers like Peter Jackson and Steven Soderbergh. Since then, other directors have also used Red cameras for their film work. Movies that were shot with the camera are The Soical Network, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Hobbit, Pirates of the Caribbean and Spiderman. The Red camera boasts indeed of high quality, although it’s a bit pricey, the prices range from $45,000 and $60,000, perhaps a quarter as much as a new film camera, well, if anyone’s still making it. The body of the Red camera is not much bigger than a professional-sized still camera. A fully configured Red system, with lenses, dollies, and the rest, can be as imposing as a traditional film camera. Digital cameras can also capture more images per second than a standard film, enhancing the image quality. Peter Jackson, who is directing The Hobbit, has said the effect is “like the back of the cinema has had a hole cut out of it where the screen is, and you are actually looking into the real world.” This makes the Red camera a good choice for other film makers, due to its quality in imagery.

Red camera is truly a good camera for filming. This evolution will certainly expand more in the future. It’s really amazing that technology consistently evolves as time progresses. Many people will venture into science and technology, the Red camera is a perfect example of the evolution of the digital cameras.

“Schilowitz says, “It was never our goal to kill film. Instead, we wanted to evolve it.”

 

Vicenza

Glimpse Team on July 30, 2013

A city in north-eastern Italy is the capital province in Veneto. Vicenza is approximately 60 km west of Venice and 200 km east of Milan. Vicenza is a thriving and cosmopolitan city, with a rich history and culture. It also has many art galleries, museums, piazzas, villas, churches and elegant Renaissance palazzi. You can also see the famous Teatro Olimpico. Which was designed by the great architect Andrea Palladio in the 1580. You can also find the Palladian Villas of the Venetto in the surrounding area. As of December 2008, Vicenza had an estimated population of c. 115,927, and a metropolitan area of 270,000. Vicenza is indeed a beatiful and wonderful place. During the Roman Age, they call it “Vicetia” or “Vicentia” meaning victorious.

People would wear masks during the “Mask Festival”. In the middle ages, people would wear masks to conceal or hide their identity and they used to walk on streets undetected. This invents the “mask culture” and mask carnivals within the city. In the 16th century spontaneous wearing of masks was a form of fashion and style. There are various mask designs, each mask represents elegance and beauty, while others display aggression and evil. A person usually chooses his or her mask that represents her character. It is even said that other people choose four masks of which each mask represents the “stages” of their lives, usually from youth to adulthood.

Living in this great city is indeed a wonderful experience. Whether you’ll have a vacation or a permanent stay, you’ll enjoy various Villas and other  huge establishments within the city. Most of them are designed by Palladio himself. Vicenza is also known  for its simple dishes, and often famous cheeses, fruits, ingredients and wines, such as Asiago cheese and the Marostica cherries. If you want to explore a wonderful place, then Vicenza is a way to go. You’ll definitely enjoy your time. There are a lot of tourists who would want to experience the beauty of art and theater. Plays like the famous “Rome and Juliet” are also the main attractions here, which is often presented in Teatro Olimpico. The “Water City of Vicenza” , where there are more than 150 streams criss cross together with 400 bridges that form a mysterious maze, is also a tourist attraction. You’ll also see people singing in their small boats. This is usually popular with couples or lovers, the one who steers the small boat usually sings beautiful love songs.

If you love to travel and have plans to go to Europe. Make sure you go and visit Vicenza, you’ll have a good time and seeing its beauty is absolutely worth it. Traveling is always fun, and seeing establishments that are historical are all amazing experience. Experiencing these things in your lifetime is indeed a diamond that’s worth cherishing. Having the chance to experience and travel through parts of the world will definitely lift heavy stones on from chest. Experience life and travel the beautiful city of Vicenza.

Teatro Olimpico

Glimpse Team on July 30, 2013

Teatro Olimpico is a theatre in Vicenza, northern Italy, and was constructed in 1580-1585. The theatre was designed by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. However, Andrea Palladio wasn’t able to see the theatre’s complete design, as the theatre was completed after his death. The Teatro Olimpico is the last work by Palladio, and ranks amongst his highest masterworks. The Vicentine architect had returned to his native city in 1579, bringing with him a lifetime of detailed study into all aspects of Roman architecture, and a more detailed understanding of the architecture of classical theatre than any other living person. Palladio died after 6 months after construction, this became a sad day. Despite the huge loss, the construction is still continued, and this time Palladio’s son, Silla is now taking charge of the project. After some time, they also called Vincenzo Scamozzi, another prominent Vicentine architect, to help finish the project. The Design of the theatre has been one of Palladio’s greatest works and is also his final work before his death. His designs are really amazing and clearly one of the world’s best. Aside from a single sketch of the scaenae frons, Palladio left no plans as to what kind of scenery should be used onstage. His illustration of an idealized Roman scaenae frons for Barbaro’s edition of Vitruvius had shown perspective street views similar to those which would later be built in the Teatro Olimpico. But the sketch of the proposed scaenae frons for the Teatro Olimpico shows no such street scenes; the space behind the central archway and the doors to each side is blank. The simplest explanation for the absence of any street scenes in this drawing is that the Academy had not yet obtained the land on which the scenery would later be built. However, the land was aquired in 1582 thus they were able to extend the building. They even made a petition to the government for additional land anticipated that if acquired, the space would be used to create perspective scenery. Over the centuries, the Teatro Olimpico has had many admirers, but relatively few imitators. Its unique design and beautiful street scenery makes it more one of a kind. Shakespeare’s famous play, “Rome and Juliet” has been done in this theatre a lot. Many tourists up t this day visit this place. Those who admire literature and the arts are always astonished with Palladio’s beautiful work. The successful completion of Palladio’s experiment in reconstructing the ancient model meant that there was no longer any need to pursue the objective of recovering the Roman past; it was now possible to start making innovations, starting with eliminating the rigid and unchangeable scaenae frons and the unchanging perspective views. Many known actors and actresses visit the place, one of them is Takeru Satoh(starred as Kenshin Himura in the Ruruoni Kenshin Live Action movie in 2012). He went to Italy  be a part of a “Romeo and Juliet” play in 2011. He played as Romeo, and it made him have the opportunity to visit Teatro Olimpico. He even got permission to practice on stage, and he read his Romeo’s lines too. The theatre is absolutely beautiful. Many critics and other artists love the design and beauty of this theatre despite being almost five hundred years old. A critic once said:

“In the history of theatre design, the Teatro Olimpico was a temporary hiatus, for succeeding generations adopted the proscenium arch and painterly stage sets. Palladio’s ideas are closer to the spirit of the modern theatre, which favors the relationship of audience to action.”

Andrea Palladio’s work is indeed one of the most beautiful things that we have ever seen. It stood the test of time and is indeed one of the most well designed theatres in the whole world. Preserving this beauty is a must. This will certainly help other people appreciate art and theatre. Theatre acting can never be so without experiencing the beauty of Teatro Olimpico.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review

Glimpse Team on July 29, 2013

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is an action adventure third person shooter platform game. Although this game was released way back in 2009, its gameplay structure and movie like qualities still beat other games of today. Naughty Dog is indeed one of the best developers in the whole world. They are a company that really knows how to use their crafts. Their level of detail in the game is remarkable and the platforming set pieces are eye candy and fun to do. Another factor of what makes this game perfect, is that it doesn’t just take place on a single island and instead, it changes locales a handful of times over the course of the adventure. You’ll really feel that you’re exploring the whole world. Plus, the game’s voice acting is top notch. It’s definitely one of Naughty dog’s strengths. Nathan Drake has always been a likable character, as well as Victor Sullivan, Nathan’s fatherly figure and mentor in treasure hunting. The story is also great and direct to the point.

It’s not hard to tell that the graphics are amazing. Naughty Dog squeezed every ounce of power of the Playstation 3. If you compare this game with other games graphically, other games would look inferior to it graphically. My point is that, the game is polished especially in the graphics department. Naughty Dog intended to maximize the utilization of the Cell’s SPU (PS3 engine). They also use Havoc Engine Physics for the game. Uncharted 2: Among thieves, received universal critical acclaim, earning numerous “Game of the Year” awards in 2009. Hard work and dedication by the whole team sure paid off. The game is really beautiful and engaging, from the moving train to the breaking rocks, you’ll really have fun with this game. This game was the first to utilize the motion movement in gaming. An example of that is when Nate moves around and advances on a moving train. Sequences and set pieces like this raised the bar in quality for gaming. The Indiana Jones type of story and treasure hunt gameplay are fantastic. Plus, the animation of Nathan Drake towards his surroundings are spot on. If Nathan is injured, he’ll really “walk” injured, you’ll feel the “rhythm” of the animation transforming into realistic movements. Many people love this game, the game has a GameRankings score of 96.38% and a GameStats score of  9.6/10 and also received a Metacritic score of 96 out of 100, making it the most critically acclaimed game in the year 2009.

Hiawatha Bray of the Boston Globe said:

“No other video game has ever done a better job of capturing the style and rhythm of the movies. The action sequences in Uncharted 2 look as if they were shot by a team of cinematographers, then edited into a coherent and thrilling narrative. The game’s storyline is trite, but a first-rate cast of voice-over actors carry it off with flair.”

I definitely agree on all of that, especially the voice acting part. Nolan North as Nathan’s voice nailed it. We all know that Nolan North has a lot of  voice work in the video game industry but he really did a great job voicing Nathan Drake. He made the character alive with his voice and everybody loves it. The rest of the team did great as well in the voice acting department.

There are a lot of words to say and my words won’t be able to express how much the game is a masterpiece. Truly, one of the best games ever made. Uncharted 2 will not disappoint. Some fans even say, “the graphics, oh my gosh, for the graphics”. This will make you indeed would want to buy the game alone, good thing Uncharted 2 doesn’t come with graphics alone, but it also comes with fun gameplay. If you have a Playstation 3, for sure you already have played this game, if not, then maybe something’s wrong with you. All praises to the team of Naughty Dog for bringing us a wonderful and great experience. This game won countless awards and it’s no surprise that they did. If you haven’t played the game yet or if you don’t have a Playstation 3, go get one it’s cheap or borrow the game from a friend. It’s really worth it. It makes me wonder that Sony always has better exclusives compared to Microsoft. I don’t even think Microsoft has that much exclusives, I believe they have only two major hit exclusives, like Halo and Gears of War, but that’s for another story. PS3 has a lot of great exclusives and I’m glad that the Uncharted Series was made for the platform as I believe that only a powerful system could handle such an epic game, and that’s the Playstation 3. Check this game out and have a great experience. Uncharted 3 is also out, but I wanted to review this one first, as this made a huge impact throughout the years. Enjoy playing Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and discover new and refreshing experience in gaming.

Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Review

Glimpse Team on July 29, 2013

Final Fantasy VII has always been one of the greatest Final Fantasy that was ever made. The game was introduced in 1997 and it gained huge critical acclaim worldwide. The characters Cloud, Tifa, Red XIII, Cid, Barret, Vincent, Yuffie and other characters were all well received. The villain Sephiroth was probably the most well known villain worldwide, and he was one of the best villains that was ever created. Squaresoft (before they merge with Enix) really was the “master” of role playing games back then. After 8 years, they did a sequel for the game in form of a movie. Thus, Final Fantasy VII Advent Children was born, this also was well received by millions of fans and critics alike.

If you’re a fan of Final Fantasy VII, then you will surely love this film. The movie is dedicated to the fans, this fan service did a great job and it’s well worth your time. People all over the world are pleased with this movie. Of course there’s always a slight negative feedback. Some saying that it was too long, or they don’t understand the story. Well, if you’re not a Final Fantasy fan and you just love anime and cool battle sequence, then I think you don’t need to “dig” in too much of the story if you don’t like FFVII. One major factor in the film’s success is its director. Tetsuya Nomura directed this movie, and as we all know, he directed the Kingdom Hearts series, of which was highly acclaimed and well received by fans and critics all around the world. If you recall, there was also a movie called Final Fantasy: The Spirit’s Within but it was a huge disappointed. Even some fans claimed it as “crap”, of which it was ironic because the one who directed that was the “Father of Final Fantasy” himself, Hironobu Sakaguchi. This just shows that Tetsuya Nomura knows how to direct a game/movie. He is known for being a “quality” kind of guy, which means he won’t compromise quality over quantity and time.

They also released a director’s cut version of the movie, which is called, “Advent Children Complete”. This is a Blu Ray version of the movie, and it received a lot of positive reviews. Dustin Somner, who argued that the “plot is emotionally dense, the action is explosively over-the-top, and the world in which the story enfolds is rich with creativity.” Somner highly recommended the Blu-ray to people who had already seen the film and fans of Final Fantasy VII. I highly recommend the Blu Ray version of the movie because of its image and sound quality. It’s a bang for your buck, and because also of the added scenes. It’s really enjoyable watching the battle scenes of Final Fantasy VII Advent Children. You won’t be bored and the emotional touch during some of the scenes are amazing. You’ll reward yourself more if you really know the story or have finished the Final Fantasy VII game. Knowing the overall story will help you understand the movie better. There’s highly no doubt that the cgi for this movie is one of the best that I’ve ever seen. As expected from Square Enix, they always have an edge with their visuals, they really nailed it. The music is great as well, scores from the legendary Nobou Uematsu from FFVII is recognized once again in this movie. The music is simply amazing.

Overall, whether you’re a Final Fantasy VII fan or not, I believe you will enjoy this movie. You won’t be disappointed and you’ll probably even become one of the fans after you have watched it. If you’re a long time fan, I don’t need to tell you to watch this movie because probably you’re watching it now. Tetsuya Nomura and his team did a great job with this film, and hopefully we will see more of this calibre and quality in the near future. Final Fantasy VII has always been influential to a lot of people, and it has made a lot of fans worldwide. I didn’t explain much of the story, I don’t want to spoil you guys here. All I can say is, get up from your chair or bed, whatever, and watch this awesome movie. You won’t be disappointed, now that’s for sure.