PlayStation Network to be renamed as Sony Entertainment Network

PSVita

Okay, time now for the news. In case you never heard of it, PlayStation Network to be renamed as Sony Entertainment Network, as a front to unifying its online services and gain closer on their goal of establishing a global comprehensive network platform of services across games, movies, music, and others, all accessible from a single account.

Don't worry though that despite the name change, this does not affect your PSN username or password. A software update for the Playstation3 and the all new Playstation Vita (well, Japan still has those and North American debut will be at late February) will arrive tomorrow. However, Sony Entertainment Network will not be applicable to the PlayStation Portable. Sorry to tell you that this anime-loving, old-generation handheld console is not part of the Sony Entertainment Network. Bad mark for Sony, there.

Scoop: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57372110-1/playstation-network-renamed-sony-entertainment-network/

Welcome Back: 2009 Renault Twingo Renault Sport Cup

This is the aftermath of Clarkson's "Sensible" Twingo Test.
No sign of Ross Kemp in the boot.

Renault's sporty little Twingo RS 133 (if you're Japanese, ルノー・スポール トゥインゴ) has a special place in Top Gear history. This was fueled the "Sensible" Twingo test that ended in an epic failure all thanks to Jeremy Clarkson having a cold. On that episode of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson traveled to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to provide a review on the Renaultsport Twingo 133 in order to address the complaint from someone named Mr. Needham. You may not heard of him, or met him, but gezz, Ain't he's getting furious why Top Gear hadn't made a normal road test just like the OLD TOP GEAR.

However, this Renaultsport Twingo RS 133 review turned into a rollercoaster ride to mayhem. These include getting beaten by a Fiat 500 Abarth in the drag race, getting placed at the top of the H&W crane, driving through the tunnels upside down, Ross Kemp at the boot, went through the ice hockey arena with some angry hockey players on it, reckless driving, and an epic failure when Jeremy Clarkson drowned the Renaultsport Twingo RS while racing against the departing ferry. It might be more thrilling but it's not as thrilling as the "Sensible" Fiesta test.

With the 2009 Renault Twingo Renault Sport Cup has plenty of life on Forza Motorsport 4, players want to do some sensible stuff to their nippy little rascal by any means of modifications, vinyls, tune-ups, whatever floats their Twingo. It may be a 99% serious hot hatch but the nippy little Renaultsport Twingo 133 is all about getting sensible in the world of Forza Motorsport.

TAKE NOTE: Reason why the Renaultsport Twingo 133 not fast enough against the Fiat 500 Abarth is because while the Twingo RS 133 has 131HP of power and 2,313lbs of weight, the Fiat 500 Abarth has 160HP of power and 2,050 lbs of weight. That's why the Fiat 500 Abarth is more powerful and lighter than the Renaultsport Twingo 133.

Mitsubishi to stop producing cars from Europe

2013 Mitsubishi Mirage

We have some breaking news that the European subsidiary of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation said that they will end production of Euro-spec Mitsubishi vehicles by around 2013 as it shifts its focus to emerging markets.

Firstly, they will sell their European subsidiary plant, NedCar, which is located at Holland. How? We don't know but Mitsubishi will enter into negotiations with labor unions and the Dutch Government to sell the NedCar plant, which employed over a thousand workers.

Too bad though that Mitsubishi saw no future profits in Europe.

Scoop: http://carview.co.jp/news/0/160676/

My SB46 final impressions...

2012 Acura NSX Concept

First and foremost, I was gonna say congratulations to the New York Giants for a spectacular fight against the New England Patriots. This Super Bowl XLVI battle is one heck of a moment to remember. Best Super Bowl ever seen and wow. Those commercials they aired are just purely random.

Those ads they've aired were David Beckham endorses some underwear, Cadillac ATS at the Nurburgring, M&M's, the introduction of the new Bud Light Platinum, how can a Century 21 agent do, a truck that can survive a massive hit, happy grad, a Veloster Turbo against a cheetah, Audi S7 trashed the vampire party, reinvented stuff, Clint Eastwood's message to America that it's halftime, 2013MY Genesis Coupe's Think Fast commercial, dogs and babies rule the Doritos ads, a dog that can wear Sketchers,  gathering of our favorite childhood cartoon characters for the MetLife ad, montage of Chevy Sonic's stunts, how Bridgestone applied their technology in the world of basketball and football, the "Free To Pee" commercial (weird), a dog exercises so he can chase the new VW Beetle, Coke Polar Bear Shareable Moments, Pepsi King's Court ad, a Coke Zero guy became the millionth Pepsi Max customer, Matthew's Day Off with the new CR-V and my personal favorite, Jerry Seinfeld tries to get his hands on the Acura NSX Concept until it was foiled by Jay Leno's.

Yes, they were all random stuff but of all the ads, I think the Acura's Transactions Big Game ad was the best ad I have ever seen. I bet this would be more fun than last year's Lil Vader ad from Volkswagen. Anyway, I really love the Big Game ads from the SB46 and lest we forget the silliness from these ads.

Ugh. I'm getting dizzy right now. Getting dizzy from those random Super Bowl ads and Madonna's halftime show concert. See ya...

The Run of Diablo SV

Lamborghini Diablo SV

Name: Lamborghini Diablo SV

Nationality: Italian

Top Speed: 200MPH

0-60 Time: 4.1 seconds

BHP: 510 @ 7,100 RPM

Performance: Tier 4

Handling: Challenging

Class: Exotic

Drivetrain: RWD

Manufacture Year: 1995

Description:

Launched in the 1995 Geneva Motor Show, the Diablo SV revived the Super Veloce naming from the Miura SV and this is known to be the entry-level version of the legendary Lamborghini Diablo. Because this car doesn't have AWD, the power of the 510HP engine can't keep up with the Traction, making it riskier to handling the Diablo SV. Notable features from the Diablo SV includes an adjustable rear spoiler, black tail lamp surrounds, repositioned rear fog and reverse lamps, extra set of brake cooling ducts, ducted engine lid, and optional SV vinyls.

Back in 1998, Lamborghini launched the Diablo SV Monterey Edition, which is a limited run to 20 units available exclusively at the United States.

The Lamborghini Diablo SV is part of the all new Need For Speed THE RUN Italian Edition Pack, available now at either PlaystationStore or XBOX Marketplace. Return to THE RUN and try it.

The Run of Gallardo Superleggera

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera

Name: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera

Nationality: Italian

Top Speed: 193 MPH

0-60 Time: 3.4s

BHP: 542 @ 8000 RPM

Performance: Tier 4

Handling: Easy

Class: Exotic

Drivetrain: AWD

Manufacture Year: 2010

Description:

The first Gallardo Superleggera came out in the 2007 Geneva Motor Show and it was a tribute to the first Lamborghini production model, the 350GT. However, despite that Superleggera is Italian for "Super Light", this model doesn't have a super light constructed body. What the original Superleggera has an improved engine intake, sports exhaust, and an ECU, generating 523HP of power. Production began in mid-2007 and up to early 2008, totaling 172 units built. Two years later, the Superleggera name has been reborn and it was based on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4. The new Gallardo Superleggera uses carbon fiber inside and out, providing 2,954lbs of weight, making this the lightest Lamborghini ever built for the enthusiast.

The V10 engine on the Gallardo Superleggera produces 542BHP of power and it can do 0-60 in 3.4 seconds, that is faster than the Lamborghini Gallardo Balboni.

This car is part of the all new Need For Speed THE RUN Italian Edition Pack, available now at either PlaystationStore or XBOX Marketplace. Take advantage of its lightweight body! Seems that bully's gone for a diet!

Stig's Chinese cousin inspires T-Shirt

Kung Fu STIG

In one part of Top Gear Series 18 Episode 2, Jeremy Clarkson and James May went to China to explore more about Chinese cars and we got even introduced to The Stig's Chinese Cousin. He may look like The Stig but he sure knows how to KUNG FU! Wait, what? The Stig who can do Kung Fu? Whoa there! At least, that's The Stig's Chinese Cousin.

Seems that whole Chinese Stig gig really inspired an official "KUNG FU STIG" T-Shirt. Prices start at 17.45 British Pounds Sterling (VAT included) (estimated P1,200) for all sizes. Come check this out.

URL: http://www.officialproducts.co.uk/product.php/202/0/kung-fu-stig/8bf87899899852674517a9da8a728ad9

Subaru pitches in Meisa Kuroki for the BRZ's TV commercial

2013 Subaru BRZ meets Meisa Kuroki

Well, I can't believe it. In case you haven't know, Subaru pitches in Japanese actress, Meisa Kuroki, as the endorser for the new BRZ sports coupe. You may probably remember Meisa Kuroki from last year's Andalusia movie and from the Japanese Nestle Kit Kat commercial but you wouldn't believe she really fits her personality with this car.

The Subaru BRZ was released last week and it is scheduled to go on sale at the end of March 2012. This is the first rear-wheel drive sports coupe in joint agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation. This is the TOYOTA 86 with the Pleiades' point of view. The BRZ naming implies as "Boxer Rear-Wheel-Drive Zenith".

Goin Bulilit goes to Club Balai Isabel

Goin Bulilit spices up the month of love by taking a whole day off at Club Balai Isabel located at Talisay, Batangas for this February 5, 2011 episode! These fun includes;

1) Goin Bulilit's version of Rihanna's We Found Love

2) Foot spa gags

3) Reasons why it's more fun in the Philippines such as Planking, Stargazing, Getting Upstairs, and Miniatures.

4) Random gags around Club Balai Isabel

5) USE IT jokes that are tree-related

- KAMATSILE - Dahan dahan ka sa pagkain ng Bicol Express. Maanhang yan! Baka KA-MA-TSILE!

- NARRA - Kung ikaw Vilmanian, ako NARRA-nian.

- MOLAVE - Kung mahal mo ako, kiss MOLAVE ko

- YANTOK - Ang sarap magpahinga dito. NakakaYANTOK!

- NIYOG - Clarence, kung gusto mong pumayat, I-NIYOG-NIYOG mo ang katawan mo!

- AVOCADO - Idedemanda kita! Maghanap ka na ng AVOCADO mo!

- DUHAT - Naging masaya ako Bea. DUHAT nang makilala kita!

- ANAHAW - Ang sarap ng ulam namin. ANAHAW na isda!

- ACACIA - Akala ko di sukat sa paa ko yung binili kong sapatos. ACACIA pala!

- ATIS - Di bale nang pangit ang syota ko ATIS mayaman!

- RAMBUTAN - Ang tigas ng katawan mo. Hindi ka ba marunong sumayaw? RAMBUTAN mo naman!

6) Reasons why it's more fun in the Philippines ; Prison, Chocolate Hills, Change of Address, and Relay

7) Ready Get Set Goin in "I KISS THE BALL AND I LIKE IT"

Goin Bulilit goes to Club Balai Isabel

 

Wow Mali pranks - February 5, 2012

Pranks pulled at the February 5, 2012 episode of Wow Mali:

1) Escort Service - Walking alone? Worry no more because the "Escort Service" are at your side!

2) Doray Alaskadora - Muy Bien! Doray explores more about our KILAY! See how good is your kilay is...and we fit it with some big kilay on you!

3) Jogging Personal Trainer - KEEP RUNNING GUYS! KEEP RUNNING!

4) Star Confusion - "!!!" Celebrities like Ate Gay and Alyssa Alano got CONFUSED in another Star Confusion!!!

Ate Gay

Alyssa Alano

5) Toiler Humor - The Comfort Room, certified box-office hit, the fans have been craved for, you'll stand up and cheer, and five stars...We think...

6) Maling Taxi - Hey Taxi driver! You got it wrong!

7) Comedy Writer - The writer comes up with some jokes on you!

8) Dapa! - Hey what's that? Crouch!

9) Iwas Aksidente - I would be careful if I were you, otherwise, I might encounter a sign that says "Aksidente".

Buang for all, all for Buang!

Special guest, Wendell Ramos, stayed here for an extra day for some "more fun in Lokomoko" on that February 5, 2012 episode. Let's see what just happened;

- Tropical bar gags

- Johnny Bobo tries to clean up the manyakis' act!

- Tanong ko lang, kulang...Kinukuto rin ba ang mga kuto?

- Tanong ko lang, kulang...Ano ang isasagot mo sa magulang mo kapag tinanong ka na anong klaseng bata ka ba?

- Lokomersyal in UNO Sardines! Ang sardinas na hindi siksikan. UNO sardines! Ang sardinas na loner! UNO Sardines! Ang sardinas na nag-iisa!

UNO Sardines

- Tanong ko lang, kulang....Ano ang totooong kulay ng hunyango?

- Lokomoko does "Juan for all, all for Juan" in something they called it BUANG FOR ALL, ALL FOR BUANG!

- Who's Line Is It Anyhow?!

1) Please lang! Huwag na kayong maasar sa akin dahil deny ako ng deny. - Embassy

2) You turn me on every night - Switch ng ilaw

3) Uhaw na uhaw ka na naman sa akin noh? - Tubig

4) Dati takot na takot ka sa akin, ngayon panay na kalabit mo. - Mouse

5) Lahat ay kaya kong ibuwis sa Pilipino - BIR

6) Bakit ba lagi na lang nagdidilim ang paningin mo sa akin? - Shades

7) Ako naman ang tiga tuwid ng lahat ng gusto mo eh - Plantsa

Honda NSX Concept in Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama

2012 Honda NSX Concept

In case you haven't know, at February 4 to 5, Honda made a special Japan premiere of the 2012 Honda NSX Concept at the Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama. It looks the same as the 2012 Acura NSX Concept as seen at the 2012 NAIAS but the Acura badges are swapped with Honda badges to be more Japanese.

Scoop: http://www.honda.co.jp/welcome-plaza/event/2012/20120204/

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