Toys and Games
Games: Half-life “mad-scientist” glitch found and overcome
by firestorm_v1 on Jan.23, 2010, under Software, Toys and Games

When I’m not wielding a soldering iron or slinging parts around my workbench, I like to get my frag on just like many other gamers out there. So imagine my sadness when in the midst of the heated battle to protect the planet from the likes of an invading alien force in the original Half-life, my pursuit of alien destruction came to a screeching halt by way of a serious game glitch. This glitch occurred on the map called “Questionable Ethics” and was readily reproducible. Read more for details about the game glitch and a video that shows how you can get past the glitch and continue on. (continue reading…)
Add a real lasersight to the Nerf Nitefinder
by firestorm_v1 on Nov.24, 2009, under Hardware, Toys and Games
Well here’s the seccond post as promised. These posts should also proves that you don’t have to know sick computer skills or mad hardware to be able to pull off some bad ass hacks. In this post, we will address the Nerf Nitefinder and it’s so-called light sight. While the verbage does get around the expected/anticipated lack of a good lasersight, this post will walk you through adding a real laser sight to your Nitefinder. Read on for more details along with lots of pictures. (continue reading…)
Mod the Nerf Maverick to eject chamber right
by firestorm_v1 on Nov.24, 2009, under Hardware, Toys and Games
Well, I will admit that I’ve been slacking a lot. There are posts that need to be posted, and I’ve been extremely busy at work. So, to make up for it, today’s going to be a two-post day!. In this post, I’ll demonstrate how to modify the Nerf Maverick chamber to work properly like a real revolver. Read on for a complete step-by-step guide to this basic Nerf mod.

