Black Rock Shooter.

Black Rock Shooter.

How many time we all heard that title, wondering what the heck it was. Once again, I started digging after taking a look at the figure. Well, before heading back to Quebec a week or so ago, I've watched to OVA in order to figure out what was that all about!

So it's quite a short OVA. Not too long, but quite interesting. The whole thing revolve around 2 Junior High School girls that live in the same neighborhood, and become friend, but get separated in their second year. And an alternate universe where they seems to fight against each other. The graphics are cool, the storyline flows quite well and the art is flawless.

Not one of my favorite, but it's a must see!

The Social Geek.

Watson.

For the last couple of days, I've been reading quite a while about Watson. If you're not familiar with that new entity, let me introduce you.

Watson is, approximately, an AI (Artificial Intelligence) created by IBM that can answer question asked in real language (not 0's or 1's) using a huge data bank. It's named after IBM's first president; Thomas J. Watson. Actually, it's competing in JEOPARDY! against 2 of the greatest players to ever compete in that show. And guess what, Watson is a hell of a player!

The 2 human competitors will give their total gains to charity, while IBM is splitting Watson's gains in 2 charity. It's a nice little twist, since everybody will win with that show!

Humanity, technology and maybe a new tool for future problems!

First, I was a bit skeptical about the whole AI thingy, being an Asimov reader for over a decade, the 3 laws of robotic are firmly anchored in my psych and I kinda see catastrophic events all over the place. Damn you, sometime, Asimov!

But anyway, Watson is one hot piece of computer engineering. It did screw up on some questions, but overall we can easily call that a nice step forward. Last time we heard about something like that was .....Deep Blue playing chess against Gasparov? 10 years ago? If not more!

One thing I can't wait about it what Watson will be used for after Jeopardy?

The Social Geek.

Gundam Unicorn Ep. 3 Free Streaming Preview.

Hey folks!

Bandai just release a free preview (in streaming) of GUNDAM UC Ep. 3

It's 8 minutes and 40 seconds long, but it's worth the view!

12 days left before the official release for on-demand streaming!

2 days after, the Blu-Ray will be released!

Here's the link for the preview!

http://extr.b-ch.com/freemv/view/gundam_uc_14/en/

Enjoy!

The Social Geek.

RX-93-v-2 Update!

As you might remember, I've promised you some updates on the Hi-Nu Gundam.

Well.....

Here are what's completed on it!

Still have both arms, the funnels and the stickers to put on!

I've also made my mind about what I'm going to use for my step-by-step GUNPLA building post. I'll use the MSN-001A1 Delta Plus kit I've bought last weekend. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I will!

I'll keep you posted!

The Social Geek.

FATE / STAY night.

Earlier this weekend, I was listening to Danny Choo talk about his top 10 Anime Figure and one caught my eye. The FATE / STAY night SABER Triumphant Excalibur figure looks so awesome that I actually had to investigate and started watching the anime last night.

I always been, and will stay, be a SciFi fan. F/Sn is more into the fantastic category, but the whole plot dragged me in more and more, and I can say I actually enjoy the whole thing pretty much! The characters are well presented, the main theme well conceived and does have a lot to offer.

So, yes,I do recommend this anime!

Enjoy, and have a great Monday!

The Social Geek.