Day: March 18, 2009

FoxyProxy

FoxyProxy is a Firefox add-on that helps automate management of proxies, including based on URL patterns. So, you can tell FoxyProxy to only use a proxy when visiting certain URLs, or use one proxy for certain URLs and a different proxy for other URLs. I primarily use it to post on a certain popular website that insists on IP banning me from doing so.

FoxyProxy’s features include,

  • Animated statusbar/toolbar icons show you when a proxy is in use
  • Define multiple proxies
  • Define which proxy to use (or none!) for arbitrary URLs using wildcards, regular expressions, whitelists, blacklists, and other conveniences
  • No more wondering whether a URL loaded through a proxy or not: FoxyProxy optionally logs all URLs, including which proxy was used (if any), which pattern was matched, timestamps, etc.
  • Out-of-the-box support for Tor with the unique Tor Wizard – zero configuration!
  • Temporarily or permanently dedicate all URLs to go through a particular proxy
  • Temporarily or permanently disable use of a proxy
  • Automatically add blocked sites to a proxy and have them reload through the proxy
  • Optional status bar information about which proxy is currently in use
  • Complete Proxy Auto-Config (PAC) support
  • Download a link using one of your defined proxies with a simple right-click (coming soon)
  • Unobtrusive presence, stable execution, premier support
  • Optionally force Firefox to perform DNS lookups through a SOCKS4a/5 server. Note that Firefox without FoxyProxy always performs DNS lookups through a SOCKS5 server if you’ve defined one. Only with FoxyProxy can you instruct Firefox to not use defined SOCKS5 servers for DNS lookups.

Marvel to Try Again with MMO

Cryptic Studios, the folks behind City of Heroes/City of Villains, had been working on the Marvel Universe Online MMO until the plug got pulled on that project in February 2008. Cryptic ended up selling all interests in CoH/CoV to NCSoft and shortly thereafter announcing its Champions MMO. Now, Marvel has teamed up with Gazillion Entertainment which has the license to produce MMOs based on Marvel properties.

Unfortunately, the announcement shows why the plug may have been pulled on the Marvel Universe Online MMO,

Gazillion’s new licensing agreement with Marvel calls for the development and publishing of MMO games featuring Marvel’s iconic universe super heroes.The first game in development is a casual MMO for younger audiences based on Marvel’s Super Hero Squad property. Super Hero Squad features an exciting, super-stylized look for the greatest Super Heroes, including Iron Man, Hulk, Wolverine, Thor, Fantastic Four, Captain America and many others.

“Marvel has brought an incredible insight to this project, and that is the goal of creating a full range of persistent world experiences for the entire audience base,” Hutter added. “We’re planning on launching separate games but as additional games are released, they’ll share various levels of connection. The unprecedented nature of Marvel’s multiple MMO strategy not only guarantees an amazing lineup of Casual and AAA MMO games, but further makes it possible for new and dedicated followers alike to interact in a connected series of massively entertaining experiences. We’re also underway on a major new Marvel Universe PC and Console MMO that will introduce a number of breakthrough features which we’ll start discussing in the upcoming months here at Marvel.com.”

Apparently, Marvel has Vista fever — its not a real software product unless you release numerous versions. I’m assuming by “breakthrough features” on the PC/Console MMO we’ll probably be looking at an attempt to make money by having a free game that requires micro-purchases rather than a straight up monthly fee (which is being more widely considered for MMOs in the United States, though I doubt that model will succeed for non-casual MMOs here).

Enterbay’s 1/6 Scale ‘Fist of Fury’ Bruce Lee Action Figure

Enterbay will only be making 5,000 of these ‘Fist of Fury’ Bruce Lee action figures, complete with a crapload of accessories:

Features:

  • 30 cm Tall
  • 2 Supreme “BRUCE LEE ” Head Sculpts from “FIST OF FURY”
  • 3 sets of Hair style for “FIST OF FURY”
  • ENTERBAY’s Exclusive Eyeball system 360
  • 2 sets of detailed Tailor-made outfit from “FIST OF FURY”
  • BL-3 Body
  • Deluxe Diorama base made by premium wood.
  • “Chinese Sick Man” kick board (Frame made by wood)
  • 5 designs of posing hands
  • Nuncha
  • Figure Stand FS-100
  • Serial numbered Certificate card
  • ENTERBAY’s Luxury Packaging (Collectors Edition )

Each set comes with a serial number on BL-3 Body, Certificate of Authentication card, Wooden Diorama base and the Packaging box.

Enterbay is currently taking pre-orders on this figure with an MSRP of US $320.

Fists of Fury Bruce Lee Action Figure