Yet more news from Jas Hugonnet…With exhibitions opening across the state from Orange to Canberra to Bega this weekend, there’s no way the Gang can physically cover all our preferred options. Never mind – you can go for us!!

If you’re in Canberra, head for M16 for Jas’s Obfunc launch (we love that name, Jas.)

If you’re in Orange, head down to ORG for Brigitte Enders’ exhibition Sentinels 2 (we’re desperately trying to sort an image for this – we don’t have an electronic version of the invitation….)

[Post script: in lieu of an invite, we've dropped in a snap of a pair of Brigitte's gorgeous Wapengos recently showcased in the foyer vitrine at the BVRG. n(Ed)]

And if you’re hanging around in Bega at 6pm on Friday evening (and why on earth wouldn’t you be?) it’s box fest time…

…a fun show of creative constraint (featuring artworks that squeeze into a small AusPost gift pack) – and, consequently, the perfect opportunity to splurge on a locally hand-crafted objet d’art for that special xmas prez.

This show has a light-hearted entertainment factor  – but with a competitive edge; muso Phil Moriarty, recently returned from the Edinburgh Festival, has bravely agreed to step up to the judging plate this year (joining Megsie and Rachel on the selection panel), and there’s many a keen eye on the $1,000 winner’s purse (…well, it’s a tidy little chrissie drinks kitty, eh.)

Heavy M4 M16 Replica Airsoft Gun Double Eagle M83 Electric AEG RIfle w/ LASER LIGHT

New generation Hop-Up Version Airsoft Electric Gun with Heavy Weight feel that makes it more realistic and sturdy. Full size replica M16 M4 Carbine rifle made nicely by Double Eagle. Has selector switch for full auto or semi-auto. Comes equipped with adjustable red dot sight, adjustable laser aim module and flashlight. This is a fully loaded gun that you can play in the daytime or night time. It shoots at about 250 FPS. It does hurt when it hits your skin. I do suggest you order extra magazine(s) if you play a match and want to reload fast*****INCLUDES*****(1) the Gun body;(2) Metal Clip that holds about 50 BBs;(3) Laser Aim Module w/ batteries;(4) Flashlight w/ battery;(5) Red Cross Sight w/ battery;(6) Cleaning Rod;(7) A bag of 6mm BBs;(8) 7.2 V Rechargeable battery w/ Battery charger included;(9) Safety goggle;(10)Mock silencer;(11)User’s manual

Reviews from Customers

“it’s a great starting gun”
For those people who are reading this, dont look at the reviews that are bad.

Anyone who says it’s for their kid, their kid obviously didn’t take good care of their gun. the gun is stable, and can take a beating. It’s a good range, what can you expect. it’s good for target practice. the scope is nice, can be upgraded for a better red dot scope, but this one is great for day to day stuff. Some people get a bad gun, but they should return it rather than cry about it here. they were probably abusive with their gun.

All i can say to the people that are crying about their gun is CRY MORE!

“ok gun for the money”
I bought the gun and I was SO exctited when it got here. I opened it and the thing looked frickin real. The flashlight made it look mega cool. It also kind of fast. I know that the other reviews say that the scope sucks but if you take of the back sight thing you can see through the scope good (but its not that accurate). Oh, and also the other reviews say its great for begginers thats TRUE.one downside is that it does not hurt at all I held it to my friends chest and shot out a full clip and he didnt feel it!Over all its a great gun if you don’t have much money like me… it has the power of a little bit better than a mini electric thing. Oh and buy EXTRA MAGS it uses up a mag really fast.

I WOULD ONLY RATE THIS GUN3 OR 4 STARS IT WONT LET ME CHANGE IT!!!:(

P.S. buy a knew speed loader the one if comes with sucks!!!

“Good Entry Level Gun”
This gun is very good! It shoots at a decent speed and it is very accurate for a certain distance until it starts to curve(I don’t know the distance, but I would say at least as long as the average backyard, if not more). This gun should be wonderful for backyard wars(haven’t got to battle with it yet). I thought I would need a more powerful gun, but I realized that nobody would want to play with me if I kept shooting them with a really powerful gun at short distances. The hop up works extremely well. I can aim the gun down (no more than an angle of 45 degrees) and the BB’s still curve up enough so it doesn’t hit the ground(because of the hop up). The only thing I don’t like about the gun is that the barrels are made of cheap plastic and can break off the gun easily. When my friend was playing with it, he accidentally hit me with the barrel and it snapped off. I fixed it with superglue and heavy duty tape though. The seller, Airsoft Central, is awesome and I give them a 5 out of 5! Overall, this gun is probably the best gun you could get for the price for backyard wars. It is defiantly my gun of choice(for backyard wars of course ]!

See all detials of Heavy M4 M16 Replica Airsoft Gun Double Eagle M83 Electric AEG RIfle w/ LASER LIGHT

M-16 drops his new single today “Champion” Produce by Critikal. This is off  his new ablum “The Last Hope” thats dropping soon. FREE DOWNLOAD

-Noa James

The year’s most anticipated game has finally reached store shelves. Needless to say, the public welcomed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 with open arms. First day sales are estimated at 4.7 million copies with a cash value upwards of $310 million. Do you have your copy yet? No? Then allow me to break the game down for you.

Story 7/10

Taking place five years after the events of the first game, Modern Warfare 2 is staged all over the globe. The campaign itself is fairly short, and takes between five to six hours to complete depending on the difficulty level. It plays like a great action film. Most missions are very intense. From stealth missions, to snowmobile chases, to all out war on an airplane junkyard, this game has it all. Intense missions are separated at intervals with slower missions to allow for a smoother play through. Difficulty does not progressively increase in MW2 like most games. Obviously they do not thrust you into the action without the obligatory tutorial, but some early missions are harder than some later missions. The difficulty is fairly cohesive which allows for fairly non frustrating game play. **Please note that I intentionally left out any information regarding the story. I feel that because it is so short, if I were to give any information, there would surely be spoilers.**

Sound 8/10

The sound is done well. Dramatic pieces are placed strategically and allow the gamer to be immersed in each scenario. Successfully done, but not over the top.

Graphics 9/10

The graphics in MW2 are superb. I have yet to see a texture that does not immediately load. The cinematics of the campaign are simply amazing. Dramatic music only adds to the graphics. Simply WIN. The graphics of multiplayer are the same as campaign play; featuring richly detailed levels with a high level of interactivity. The backdrops of many campaign levels are quite intricate and give the feeling of being on the field of battle. The character models are what keep me from scoring graphics any higher. Facial features are quite possibly the hardest part to get right on character models. MW2 gets close; however I feel that they appear to be a bit on the goofy side. This argument, while true, may be nitpicking on my part.

Game play 10/10

Game play must be broken into its respective components for this game because the different modes do not play the same. As such, multiplayer will be addressed in its own section. Spec. Ops. (a series of challenges you can play alone or with a friend) and campaign play the same way. Auto aim is traded in for quick scoping. If you center your gun near an enemy then look down your sights, the gun will automatically move to where it is centered on that enemy. This allows for quick target acquisition and dispersion of multiple targets fairly quickly. A diverse array of weapons may be found, many of which are used by military forces across the globe today. Campaign features frequent checkpoints that keep you from pulling your hair out on higher difficulties. Using the surroundings to your advantage will make the campaign much easier. It is also wise to stay in formation with your squad as they will draw fire and provide support. Spec. Ops. Features many missions similar to those faced in campaign. These missions however, do not have checkpoints. They are also tweaked to provide a more challenging, but shorter, version. Two missions require a partner, however I advise grabbing a buddy when you tackle these because they get progressively harder the farther you get. By the time you reach the last set of missions, they are pretty tough.

Multiplayer 9/10

If you enjoyed previous COD multiplayer, you will love MW2. Game types include: Team Deathmatch, FFA, Capture the flag, Demolition (bomb arming and defense), 3^rd person game types, as well as several others.  There are challenges like the previous Call of Duty games that you can complete to earn experience. Experience counts towards levels. Levels in turn unlock guns, perks (used to enhance a certain aspect of game play I.E. extra bullet damage), and explosives. Modern Warfare 2 offers an unseen level of customization. Titles and Emblems are unlockables that allow players to showcase their greatest gaming achievements. Furthermore, you may now choose between a wide list of killstreak rewards ranging from sentry guns to a nuke. There is a slight level of auto aim that was unseen in previous games. I believe that this was done to simplify game play for newer players. The auto aim is not as drastic as campaign, and does not water down play very much. Multiplayer maps are well built. Each map features strategic choke points, as well as an environment that is highly interactive. Cars or drums may be shot (which in turn explode) to kill nearby enemies. While multiplayer is extremely fun, there are a few reasons why it cannot currently score a 10. Firstly, party chat is not allowed in some playlists. This was done by Infinity Ward in an attempt to encourage team play. However good the intention, this is a mistake. Younger players (and some older) often fill game chat with annoying banter that forces me to mute everyone except the people I already know. Lastly, the matchmaking system is anything but graceful. When teaming up with multiple friends, players are frequently dropped. This forces everyone to leave the pre-game lobby to recover the lost teammate. Leaving pre-game lobbies even become an issue because the option to bring the whole party is not available.

Overall 9.3/10

CoD:MW2 is a game of monumental proportions. Combining awesome game play with graphics and sounds, this game offers the complete FPS package. Hopefully Infinity Ward will resolve the current issues with multiplayer, and make this a flawless game.

Another Aztronautz Update.. Well! I Know Sometimes I Slack On Updating The Blog But I Promise I Will Start Updating More Frequently.. A Lot Of Big Things Are Happening For Aztronautz A Lot More Designs Headed Ya’ll Way.. November 20th Is Our Next Release And I Know I Always Say This, But This Month Release Is Crazier Than The Last.. Aztronautz Are Officially Releasing Chicago’s Very Own Smoo Fuck A Day Job Mixtape.. Release Date Friday The 13th.. Trust Me It’s Straight Fire.. Free Downloads Here And M16Show.com.. Keep Posted Cause Things Are Only Gonna Get Crazier..

The New Guns for MW2:

Holy crap I love them all…

ASSAULT RIFLES
- M4A1 – Start
- FAMAS – Start
- SCAR-H – Lvl 8
- TAR-21 – Lvl 20
- FAL – Lvl 28
- M16A4 – Lvl 40
- ACR – Lvl 48
- F2000 – Lvl 60
- AK47 – Lvl 70

SUB MACHINE GUNS
- MP5K – Start
- UMP45 – Start
- Vector – Lvl 12
- P90 – Lvl 24
- Mini Uzi – Lvl 44

LIGHT MACHINE GUNS
- L86 LSW – Start
- RPD – Start
- MG4 – Lvl 16
- AUG HBAR – Lvl 32
- M240 – Lvl 52

SNIPER RIFLES
- Intervention – Start
- Barret .50cal – Start
- WA2000 – Lvl 36
- M21 EBR – Lvl 56

MACHINE PISTOLS
- PP2000 – Start
- G18 – Lvl 22
- M93 Raffica – Lvl 38
- TMP – Lvl 58

SHOTGUNS
- SPAS-12 – Start
- AA-12 – Lvl 18
- Striker – Lvl 34
- Ranger – Lvl 42
- M1014 – Lvl 54
- Model 1887 Lvl 67

HANDGUNS
- USP .45 – Start
- .44 Magnum – Lvl 26
- M9 – Lvl 46
- Desert Eagle- Lvl 62

LAUNCHERS
- AT4-HS – Start
- Thumper x2 – Lvl 14
- Stinger – Lvl 30
- Javelin – Lvl 50
- RPG x2 – Lvl 65

EQUIPMENT
- Frag – Start
- Semtex – Start
- Throwing Knife – Lvl 7
- Tactical Insertion – Lvl 11
- Blast Shield – Lvl 19
- Claymore – Lvl 31
- C4 – Lvl 43

-Mirraco 2010 M16 BMX

-20″ top tube

- due at ESP first week of december 09

- park model

-£320

- call ESP on 01243 532828 to reserve yours now…

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Less than a year since I previewed the original, Left 4 Dead 2 has already become available in demonstration form. A lot has been made on whether or not the original needed a sequel so soon. Some say the new campaigns could have just been added as DLC, but after getting my hands on the new iteration in the series, it’s clear that more than just new characters,weapons, and maps were added. Don’t get me wrong, all that stuff is new too, but there’s clearly been an effort to add more detail to this zombie infested world, and now the game feels more fleshed out, and less like a mini-game, which is something I had a problem with in the first game.

The demo starts on a campaign called, “The Parish,” where you start on the docks of a presumably Louisiana town, and try to make your way through the hordes of infected. At first, the game will seem way too similar, but after a few run ins with infected, it becomes apparent that the A. I. has stepped it’s game up this time around. Playing Left 4 Dead 2 (or the original for that matter) on any difficulty under Advanced does the game a disservice, and anyone looking for a challenge with their zombie mayhem, should jump right into advanced. The Director is back to his old tricks, and will capitalize on the mistakes of the survivors, so the second your team breaks down, and starts arguing, or worse, firing on one another, the Director will systematically destroy everything you’ve worked towards. Last year the Director was certainly a factor, but it seems to be much more intuitive in the demo.

The music in the new game seems to add a little twang to the themes from the first game, as well as just adding some newer, more creepy tunes. There’s also a section where you can turn a jukebox on, and it will play a few different songs (most notably “Still Alive” from Portal). I feel like the music adds dread to an otherwise sunny landscape, which is also a nice change of pace. There’s very few “horror” games that take place in the day time (Resident Evil 5, and it’s lack of atmosphere comes to mind), but even in the day time, these zombies are creepy enough to keep players on their toes. The flashlight may seem useless, it being day and all, but it comes in handy in every alleyway you come across, of which, there are plenty. I feel, so far, that the new Left 4 Dead provides a less linear campaign than the last. There seems to be more options on routes to the safe house, as well as more side rooms filled with weapons and equipment. This should go a long way in the replay value department.

After playing through the demo a few times, I can see Left 4 Dead 2 will have a greater assortment of tools to disembowel the infected masses. Melee weapons add a clear change of pace, especially if you want each member of your team rocking different weapons, for different zombie killing roles. For instance, we had a member of our team leading the pack with his Machete, with two guys in the middle rocking silenced sub machine guns (which do not disturb zombies at the proper ranges), and a member in the back with a shotgun, making sure none of those pesky zombies would sneak up behind us. Feels like the assortment of equipment adds almost a class system to the game, which certainly adds depth to the squad aspect. For instance you can delve out equipment, such as boomer bile or adrenaline shots to the guy up front, so he doesn’t get bile on the rest of the group, or just so he will melee at a more rapid pace. Personal preference also comes into the mix, and everyone can play the game their own way now, with more than just 6 guns.

I believe I’ve seen 9 different types of guns, 4 different melee weapons, 3 different projectile weapons, and 4 different healing devices, and this is just the demo. That’s already more of everything that was provided in the first game. Another addition, which I prefer in a game about destroying thousands of zombies, is more blood. Blood on your screen when you melee monsters, or just squirting from the recently relinquished limbs of the infected, there’s just buckets and buckets more blood than in the last game. There also seems to be more zombies per square inch of map, which I’m all for, bring on the infinite horde!

The first game was a zombie fan’s wet dream, and the second one looks to be much improved. There’s new gameplay modes, although they aren’t accessible in the demo. This game is going to be the best co-op game on the system upon release, so you’re doing yourself a solid if you go preorder the game, and get the demo ASAP!

Rating: Go to Gamestop, get your preorder on, and download the demo now!

Below we have a couple X7 Phenom builds that we thought Tippmann Enthusiasts may appreciate. The first build is an MP5SD look-alike in which we included a Metadyne Industries MP5 Sliding Stock and a Tippmann XP5SD Shroud. The second build is a M16 look-alike in which we included a M16 Foregrip, M16 Front Sight, Tippmann M-16 Collapsible Car Stock, and Vertical Handle.

Below we have a couple X7 Phenom builds that we thought Tippmann Enthusiasts may appreciate. The first build is an MP5SD look-alike in which we included a Metadyne Industries MP5 Sliding Stock and a Tippmann XP5SD Shroud. The second build is a M16 look-alike in which we included a M16 Foregrip, M16 Front Sight, Tippmann M-16 Collapsible Car Stock, and Vertical Handle.

Below we have a couple X7 Phenom builds that we thought Tippmann Enthusiasts may appreciate. The first build is an MP5SD look-alike in which we included a Metadyne Industries MP5 Sliding Stock and a Tippmann XP5SD Shroud. The second build is a M16 look-alike in which we included a M16 Foregrip, M16 Front Sight,  Tippmann M-16 Collapsible Car Stock, and Vertical Handle.

The Army has great new video game technology.  Well, it’s a little more high tech than that, but all the same concept.  By training soldiers on the virtual range, the Army is saving boat loads of money, not to mention having soldiers that are familiar with things before they step on the real range.

Ft. Leonard Wood has several weapons available at their virtual range, with lots of scenarios available from targets to actual combat action scenarios.  The turkey shoot was a big hit with most of the journalists, but my personal favorite was the M16 target shooting.  Apparently I did something right by shooting in the same place twice.  I’m still learning though and ready to go back.

I’ve got some pictures below that Zach Fuhrman took while I displayed my skills.  Yes, I know that my legs aren’t supposed to be up and crossed and several other things I did wrong that my husband points out, but I would still like to think that I have some natural ability.  Ha!

Enjoy–

Yep, I rock.

AP journalist John Milburn was excited about firing on the virtual range at Ft. Leonard Wood

Toni Stinson fires at the virtual range.

Again, I rock.

What can I say? I was comfortable...

Awaiting instructions at the virtual range.

A Little Peek

At What The Morning 16 Show Is About… Featured Artist Name Smoo….

He creado un meme absurdo a partir de la imagen de un amigo con mi M16 de  airsoft en bañador, disfrutad:

Y de regalo unas creaciones con http://es.picjoke.com

Full size image can be seen here : M16 with Atik 314L+

M16 in Serpens
5 x 15 minute exposures (75 minutes)
Skywatcher 8″ Newt / Atik 314L+
Hoo Peninsula (Fairly dark sky site)

M16, also known as the Eagle Nebula, is 6,500 light years away. This area of the sky was made famous by the Hubble photograph entitled ‘The Pillars of Creation’. These so called pillars are approximately 57 trillion miles high, and get their name due to the new star formation that happens there. This image was taken with a narrowband Hydrogen Alpha filter.