BT Calgary Blogs

I will be the first to admit it doesn’t look all that appetizing but let me tell you Deep-Fried Kool-Aid is definatly a tasty summer treat!

This deep-fried wonder was invented by the same person who brought us the deep-fried Oreo. It’s essentially kool-aid infused batter which is dropped into a deep fryer.

I was able to track down the recipe online. I tried it and tweaked it slightly. Here’s my version of Deep-Fried Kool-Aid!

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Are you addicted to Facebook? 16.6 million Canadians use the social networking site, many while at work. But not all employers like the idea of having their employees chat with friends while on the job. Well here’s a way to use Facebook at work without getting caught.

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I’m a firm believer in Karma. What comes around goes around. Maybe that’s why I find it so hard to do the devious deeds I’m tempted to do in inFamous 2. I hate street performers, yet I can’t muster up the courage to electrocute one. And I can’t stand by as the Militia escorts civilians in New Marais to their death. I always step in and play the hero. Unfortunately I know this means I’m missing out on half the fun that is to be found inFAMOUS 2.

The story picks up a few months after inFAMOUS with Cole MacGrath nearly dying at the hands of The Beast. Cole doesn’t have the power he needs to destroy the molten-lava giant. To do that he must make the trip to New Marais, which sets the scene for this new adventure.

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Disney continues to milk the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. A fourth movie is about to hit theaters and along with it a brand new video game. But unlike game movie tie-ins this one is based on a tried and true formula.

The LEGO series of video games have been wildly successful. They are light-hearted, fun and filled with incredibly addictive gameplay. But another reason they seem to fly off the shelves is they piggyback on some of the most beloved movie franchises. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter; they all lend themselves to the whimsical stylings of a LEGO game. Pirates of the Caribbean is no different.

Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Captain Hector Barbossa and the rest of the cast are hitting your favourite console. Will it follow in the footsteps of other great LEGO games, or is this the first in the franchise history to be forced to walk the plank?

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There’s no denying Sony’s Motorstorm: Apocalypse has had a rough start. When we first laid hands on the game back in February everything was looking great. The game was looking slick, fans of the series were excited, and the launch details were being finalized. Who could have predicted what was to happen.

A devastating earthquake hit Japan, followed by a tsunami which inevitably delayed the North American launch (good call on Sony’s part). Then when it finally hits store shelves Sony’s PSN was forced offline by hackers, preventing gamers from playing online with friends.

The launch certainly hasn’t been ideal, but should that deter you from buying into this high octane franchise? Read my review to find out.

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I will never forget the thunderous roar from the Playstation community when Sony announced a new Twisted Metal game was headed for the Playstation 3 at last year’s E3. It was incredible. In fact, the reaction even took Sony reps by surprise as many I have spoken to admit no one expected it.

For those who are not aware, Twisted Metal is the longest running franchise on the Playstation. More than 16 million copies of the seven different games have been sold in North America alone. So why is the creator David Jaffe so concerned about fan reaction to the upcoming release?

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The world as we know it has been lost. It has been four years since the events of Resistance 2 and the situation now looks dire. Instead of fighting the invading Chimera, the last of the human race have hunkered down and are just trying to stay alive. That’s how we stumble upon our new hero Joseph Capelli.

Capelli is in hiding with his wife and child when he is approached by Dr Fyodor Malikov. The doctor says there still may be a chance to save earth, that is if they can get to New York City.

“Resistance 3 is all about heroic survival in a brutal world.” says Insomniac’s Ryan Schneider. “There is really no military left in the United States or really the world to speak of so it’s up to him and Dr Malikov to thwart the Chimeran effort once and for all. Really at the end of the day Joseph Capelli is just trying to save his family.”

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The Ratchet and Clank series has quickly become a flagship franchise for the Playstation platform. And rightfully so. The likeable characters, colourful graphics and humourous dialogue has helped it chisel out a loyal following. But as with any aging franchise a shakeup is always inevitable.

Insomniac is taking a new direction with the upcoming Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One. As the title suggests Ratchet and Clank won’t be the sole protagonists in this game. They will be joined by two other well known characters Captain Qwark and believe it or not…robot mad scientist Doctor Nefarious in a multiplayer free for all.

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Hard to believe it’s only been a year since the infamous Google Phone first hit the North American market. The Nexus One had many nice features but Google’s decision to sell it online instead of purchasing the handset through carriers was an obvious mistake. The phone didn’t sell nearly as well as it probably could have. Fast forward one year and we now have a true successor to the Nexus One, this time offered through multiple carriers in the US and Canada.
Is it a worthy follow-up?

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While Nintendo focused on the younger audience with its 3DS launch titles, Capcom took a different strategy by targeting the more seasoned gamer by releasing a 3D version of its hit Super Street Fighter IV.

Street Fighter is without a doubt a fan favourite franchise. You know exactly what you’re going to get with this fighter. Classic characters, familiar moves, and a surprisingly deep experience. And as cheesy as it may sound, that experience becomes even deeper when you take it into the 3rd dimension.

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