Halo 3

Halo 3. One of the best games in history. This is about a game that mainly involves two parties, sometimes 3, that fight each other. On one side we have the Spartans, comprised of the UNSC and other branches of military organizations. On the other side we have the aliens, more known as the Covenants. The Covenants main purpose is to ignite the rings, otherwise known as halos, to destroy planets. Then there are the supreme spartans who stop at nothing to protect the integrity of the universe. This centers around the idea of war, obviously. The two opposing sides fight for their own cause. Using super advanced technology, two ideologies rage on as they take this battlefield all over the universe. This ranges from the planet Earth to space, etc. These advancements could potentially be developed into actual weapons used in our modern warfare, although I really don't wish that we engage ourselves in further wars in the future. But the ideas that evolve about these weapons could hint towards our technological advancements as well. I mean wouldn't it be cool if we fought wars using upgraded armors such as shields that recharge and absorb damage and such? War in general is bad, as I'm sure everyone knows, but the upside to that is that it preserves the righteousness of morality. In this case, we fight wars knowing that we risk our lives for the greater good. That is essentially what war is about.

Contagion

Contagion is about a worldwide epidemic involving a virus. Classical. It begins somewhere, and then it spreads to everywhere. Simple as that. However, prior to realizing that the entire population is plagued with the virus, scientists from all over the world make haste to try to find a cure in trying to cure the virus by trying to contain it and then eliminate it. There are a few people who are immune to the virus, in which one of them is the initial carrier. How is biotechnology/genetics involved in this? Well, simply, they take a piece of the virus, where its conditions consume whatever sample that it is contained in and try to a tap into the make up of the virus and alter it so that it becomes less harmful. So how do you stop something that can't really be stopped if humankind does not even know what they are being hit with? Well honestly, something like this could happen in the future to humans. Its a scary thought, but with the advancing fields in biotechnology and genetics, we have come very far in finding cures to diseases that come up whether intentional or not. Sometimes they occur just in nature's original setting, or it picks up from who knows where. Whatever the cause, I feel like this really preps the beginning of really being prepared for what may lie in the future. This could be tied to things like cancer that is dominantly within the boundaries of our civilization. So, this re-occuring theme may not be that bad unless it is used to promote certain projects like recreating life or creating super soldiers or something.

2012... The end is near

The movie 2012 depicts the future in which the world ends in catastrophic proportions. The scenes depict the world crumbling before what is left of civilization. It is such a real scare because you really never know what may happen. Given todays circumstances however, I would not doubt that such events would take place. Lets face it, global warming is getting worse and worse each year. There are reductions in the amount of pollutants we omit into the atmosphere, but that does not slow with the way we are currently living right now. Many of the movies that talk about the environment lead to the same idea: and ending to something. Simply saying, we can find a similar theme to these movies. Simply saying, we should really find a way to reduce what we can and recycle what we use. Given this, it may not be so bad in the end knowing that we have tried to make viable efforts in trying to stop the inevitable. If it happens. I can't picture how the world will be like a year from now, but the best conformational change we can begin with is ourselves. These movies such as 2012 are not only motivating the best of us, but for the world we live in as well. We do our part to try to sustain a nice standard of living, but we also have to consider our co-parter: Earth, who is supplying us with the oppurtunities to do so. It is OUR responsibility to keep things running smoothly so no disasters such as volcanoes eruptions, water floodings, and such occur.

Assassin's Creed

The Assassin's Creed series features a protagonist who must fight against the government, while he is under monitoring of another form of government, to secure the revelations of the Pieces of Eden, an ancient artifact believed to control the fate of the future. In the beholder's hands, its powers are unprecedented and unlimited. For good or for bad, this artifact is highly prioritized by both the governments within the game, whether it is to protect or abuse it. Desmond plays the roles of Altair and Ezio, two descending assassins who come into contact with Pieces of Eden. In both gameplays, the idea centers around the censored government who tries to presume an iron fist over the society, working in the shadows to find ways to infiltrate such a delicate artifact. The protagonists, being Altair and Ezio (as played by Desmond) have to track down the conspiracies leading to the tight situations where the Assassins themselves and the government brutally fight each other to secure the priceless artifact. But the government's strength is highly unmatched, and they will annihilate those who try to betray their cause. The player is shot through many difficult tasks to liberate not only the people of the current society from oppression, but also to safety, alongside trying to fend of the government and find the remaining Pieces of Eden. The government is brutal, for they are relentless in their work. They care about nothing else besides the organizations that they work with; themselves. They will stop at nothing and will not stop at anything to get what they want. That was always how it was. They will not stop until they have presumed control over the Pieces of Eden so... essentially its up to the Assassins now.

Inception

Inception. Probably one of the best films I have ever experienced in my crazy movie-fanatic lifetime. This will continue to become one of the best movies through decades on in my life. Leonardo DiCaprio along with other famous actors, specialize in the art of artificial espionage. Their special task given to the team was actually inception this time, to plant an idea, or to begin an idea in someone else's mind. Having this never done before, one could probably imagine the complexity to even perform such a tedious task or may even ponder how? The technology required to do this has definitely been well above advanced. Using such technological advancements, its intangible to even imagine how we are able to map and construct our subconscious when we are not even aware of it. It's as if thinking about an idea that isn't there. Inception. However, we do use parts of our subconscious why thinking consciously. But that's another story. In Inception, technology has allowed humans to actually venture into the realms of the unknown subconscious. But this is at their own risk for they might not know what lies ahead, since the subconscious dreaming is constantly reforming and reshaping it's structures. Technology has allowed us to go deeper into our thoughts, to find truths that probably weren't even there, or that we weren't even aware of. Wouldn't it be amazing if we could use technology to find out how to jump inside someone's dream and connect with them on a whole other level? I mean, I thought dreams were personal until now. Nowadays, what hasn't technology meddled with? Now, if we inherited such technologies, what we would use this for? Would such uses of this type of technology, where we would be able to tap into our subconscious, blur our knowledge of what is real or what is surreal? Good thing there is a simple tool called the totem to decide that for us.

Rise of the Equality of the Apes

The new remake of the Rise of the Planet of the Apes advocates a great and heartfelt film placed around the theme of inequality. For many many years, for as long as I myself know, the inequality of animals have been present. Contained, and not given any chances at all, this film depicts the will of these captive animals and how they fight to establish a basis for freedom. Whether it is in our genetics, or in the way we are simply programmed through our experiences, no one wants to be stripped from their innate right of freedom. Animals are the same. Just because we are at the apex of our food chain, does not give us the right to treat others with inferiority. We tend to think that humans are the only ones with intelligence on this planet. But science has it that we are only .6 percent different than that of apes. What a vast difference indeed in comparison to the way we look and communicate and a whole lot of other facets. But what we forget is their intelligence as well. We find it extraordinary when they perform a simple task that we didn't think possible. We are not consciously aware of their intelligence, something that we neglect. Now, whether we think that it's artificial intelligence or not, every living thing has their programmed way of living. Whether that is in humans or animals alike. We ourselves know what it is like to be treated unequal similarly. That is why we fought for what we believe in! All the revolutions that occurred throughout our history did not happen for no reason. It happened, yes, and that is why we are able to live the way we are now (Americans). Now these apes are experiencing a similar situation in comparison to how humans once lived. They were treated with no respect and that just isn't fair. Ultimately, the way we treat the ideas around us, and the mere fact that we simply try to place an iron fist over every possible situation, will come back to bite us in the end. The simple image illustrated above evokes many thoughts and emotions. Ultimately, when we should look at another living being, we should instead treat it like as if it were another human being in respects to our interactions outside of humankind.

BF3 Vs. MW3?

Two critically acclaimed games, both superior in their series display an important message about government. The resolve of the American government will not be tested, nor will the opposition's government as well. That is why we have war. Our individual cause is just, and we stick through it to the end. The integrity of our resolve will be maintained in its entirety. Or will it? Remember, we are only human. Humans make up everything we are and operate. Corporations, government, etc. So just bear in mind that no matter how inferior or superior a government may seem, "you will find the will of a single man, can be broken" (Modern Warfare 3). The two games, both of which include different, yet significant events that occur in the world, represent how the government almost always intervenes to stop some sort of world catastrophe. The government tends to do this in silence, without letting much of the public know. Without playing these violent, yet insightful games, I may have never found just how brutal the government is to reach end's meet. We all have a story to tell, and the government's clear depiction is to let the world know that our power and advancements in technological warfare will face the threat of those who are willing to abuse the government by initiating offensives against society. Tango down.

The Walking Dead

In a world infested with zombies, what hope do you still have in yourself and God? How do you deal with a worldwide epidemic? How do you find the strength to keep moving forward? And if you do manage to find strength, to where would you move forward to? So many questions, so little time and answers. Rick James is certainly running out of time. Being one of the few survivors of the epidemic, Rick must struggle to carry the burden of protecting the other remaining survivors, and to also protect himself; protect himself from insanity. He constantly questions his belief in religion, whether or not there is a higher power up there testing him, or constantly making him suffer from one loss to another. What more does he have to believe in besides ensuring the integrity of his group? He is at conflict with himself constantly. Did he get out of the hospital and find his family all for a sick joke? He made it thus far, but for what reason? Given if I was in this circumstance, it wouldn't take much to make me just simply quit. Nothing will be the same and I won't be able to live a normal life. Having to coward in fear and be constantly on the run serves as a depressant for me. I don't really know where I would have found the courage unlike James. If he gave up however, he's giving up on himself and the survivors. Luckily the survivors provide him with the strength and sanity that keeps this imbalance of faith. But its enough to keep him questioning and moving on as well. For me, I guess essentially, being the person that I am, I would put the other survivor's well being before my own. Everyday would serve as an unprecendented gift if that makes sense, and for James, that is the case and he is determined to see it through as hard and as obtrusive as it may be. No matter what, the strain of survival will be tested. But bear one thing in mind, they've already gone so far, what more do they have to go back for? "Its all about chances now".

Inconvenient Indeed...

An Inconvenient Truth, a commentary by Al Gore, speaks of the obvious -- a truth that is inconvenient to our future prosperity. We may not realize it, but if we keep living the way we do, in a couple of decades, who knows what we will face. Well... Al Gore actually predicts this outcome and we are expected to have many parts of the world submerged in water around the years of 2050. Places like China, California, Florida, will all be under water. Yes this is such a tragedy. Just recently, our past couple decades have lead to this estimated disaster. Thats right, with the help of global warming and pollutants, we are looking at a heavy chance of reversing these matters. Just recently, everything that has been bad in terms of temperature, population, consumption, etc. all came from the past couple decades time frame. So imagine the impact we must have had on our buddy Earth. If we don't stop now, the future of our current decisions will reflect that and it may be too late by then to stop. Repent! That is why the government is so frantic about "going green" and such and being more conservative. If we don't do it for ourselves, at least do it for our future children. The picture explains 10 approaches in improving the future stability of our planet. These approaches are not really hard to follow and it urges people of all ages to try to abide by these simple instructions. A change has to start somewhere, so let it be you.

Prototype

Virus. Outbreak. Containment. Eradication. That is how every normal, if normal, biotechnological error begins and ends. The game reflects a surreal setting in which something of the sort could really happen in the near future. Virus. Outbreak. Containment. Eradication. But what if this wasn't the case? What if it didn't begin or end in the same way we imagine it to be? We are always on the verge of endangering ourselves from our constant meddling with genetics. That is why Blackwatch was created. Based on a top secret organization from the government, they are dedicated in containing biological warfare. That means if in any viral or serious life threatening phenomena, they are there to eradicate it by all means necessary. They believe strongly in their work and that an any-means-necessary approach is required to preserve the human species. The released virus called "Blacklight" originated in Hope, Idaho that was designed to be tested on creating a predetermined race. It backfired and Blackwatch was there to clean it up on top secret executive orders. A host of the virus named Elizabeth Green, code-named "Mother", was transported to Manhattan, NY for further investigation by the biotechnological facility Gentek. But Alex Mercer, previously dead, adapted to the virus which changed his biological gene composition and brings him to life with supernatural powers. He steals a sample of the virus and breaks loose from Gentek, determined to find out who turned him into what he is. He releases the virus upon Manhattan and also releases Mother. Blackwatch was deployed by executive orders to contain Mercer along with the infected that now roam freely in the apocalyptic Manhattan. In this chain of conspiracies, everyone is far from safe from the truth. With such disorder and fear, along with public confusion from people who are being exposed to what is happening in Manhattan, the government always tries to find a way to suppress any intelligence from getting out. They always try to perform dirty "underground work" and experiments that can't be seen in light. The reason Blackwatch was founded was due to the Cold War, where they were testing and manipulating various weapons in biological warfare. Basically, they bite off more than they can chew. How do you kill something that can't be stopped? Its always a question whether or not we can own up to the consequences of our actions. And sometimes, we won't be as lucky in putting an end to it by governmental means. Everything that occurs in this game depicts a paralleled scenario of what society may become.

Battle: LA or Battle: World?

In a not so distant future, any broad generalization about the present and future can be made. Whether formulated into a theory or complex mathematical equation, it could happen. In the movie Battle: LA, the human species faces the threat of complete colonization from an overwhelming and brutally advanced army of extraterrestrials. BUT WAIT! That seems quite ironic, because last time I checked, we like to colonize everything we can too! From as early as the beginning of time humans have tried to colonize one another! From Khan to Napoleon to Hitler. For all the time that has passed, we humans have only gone to war with ourselves. Who would have ever expected for this type of phenomena to occur in their lifetime, where we would be ambushed by another life form? Surely, that can't happen right? But this is the truth. We may find pity and sorrow in ourselves when we realize how fragile and delicate we are when faced with the unknown, but that is the exact reflection with what we humans are doing! Over time, lets face it, we don't run out onto the battlefield anymore with clubs or long spears and swords hoping for the best, we have developed many advanced tactics against ourselves. So instead of feeling sorry when we are almost at the brink of destruction, why not repent now and realize that we don't have to almost end humanity to see what the cost of war brings? Confusing huh? Simply said,  even to begin with the first battles involving thermonuclear warfare, we have already endangered ourselves with complete annihilation if we hadn't already! So lets put into perspective again how we would like to pity ourselves and feel sorrowful when we are threatened by extraterrestrial life forms, but not pity ourselves when we are up against one another. War is pointless and doesn't resolve existing problems. It only puts off temporarily the hate we have for one another until someone like Hitler rises to the occasion and decides something for himself like being better than any other race and that the Jews are to blame. If anything, its us. If anything, war that is becoming increasingly advanced is going to be the end of us. If you still don't get it, just watch the movie, get really sad and think about what would happen if we were really to be colonized, but pretend that the extraterrestrial life forms are just humans in disguise. After all, we make a damn good job of endangering ourselves enough already with or without war. It only gets worst from there and Battle: LA definitely portrays that.

Eureka!

So Eureka is obviously about the future. More-over, the series take place in a settlement/town that became known as Eureka. Eureka hosts many superb and intelligent people here ready to take the next step into scientific achievements. Fair to say that the new technology is required to assist in finding such achievements. However, they are still new to the concept. With every advancement, human humiliation, questioning, and reasoning is required to understand the technology that is used presently. So what may come next is definitely a surprise, and that is what Eureka is about in a gist. They are meddling with unknown technology that puts suspense in the series. Added to that is the comical sense of humor. In Eureka's era, technology is heavily relied upon. Look at us now today, without our phones and computers and other technological advancements, the entire human species would probably not know what to do with ourselves. Point is, we rely heavily on it, and so do the people in Eureka. Also, it is very confounding to even imagine a ghost re-appearing in a person's normal day life. But the team unravels their misused technology in hopes to gain more insight on the situation. Again this goes back to the trial and errors that come with technology and that much isn't really going to alter that much between what we are doing now with technology to what we will be doing later on in the future. We will constantly be exploring the unknown.