StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm - Game I am waiting for in 2013

I have been out of the Starcraft universe loop for some time now.  And hearing that the expansion will be released this year, gives me some joy and something to look forward to.

It has been 3 years since the release of the game.  I have to admit, the game is bad as a single player campaign.  I mean, they released it as a game that requires constant internet access.  What if you want to play somewhere there are no internet access?  Even on single campaign mode, it is a disappointment, most people remember the original game for its long single campaign mode and the multi-player is just an icing on the cake.

I heard lots of people, grumble on the lack of single player campaign mode.  Making me think, they must have spent all their time perfecting the multi-player mode and ignoring the people who just want to play a single player campaign.

I was out of the Starcraft universe for the following reasons:

1. The single campaign mode was a disappointment
2. The quickmatch ladder is a bit disappointing for people who play like noobs
3. There is always a patch, and no single player campagin add-ons for those who purchased the game since, 3 yrs. ago.
4. I get trashed talk by people on my team. The matching system isn't that great, and takes too long to find fellow noobs to play against.
5. They actually reset the ranking at some point, so you have to play a set of games again to be ranked.
6. Lag and teammates getting disconnected

Despite all this, I still look forward to the expensive installer of the expansion pack.  Play it a couple of months, then let it rot in my PC.  I have not played the game for a year already.

I'm saving for this crap of a game that I still like.  Blizzard has gone worst since their initial release of the legendary original Starcraft Expansion: Broodwar.

Samsung Galaxy Y vs Samsung Galaxy Pocket Android Phones

Samsung Galaxy Pocket on the left, Galaxy Y on the right

Recently, a new Samsung android phone is being pushed by most telcos in the Philippines.  That android phone is the Samsung Galaxy Pocket.  Months before the release of this phone, more people are buying the Samsung Galaxy Y(Young) as the budget friendly choice.

Samsung Galaxy Pocket on the left, Samsung Galaxy Y on the right

At a glance, you seem to find them as the same size, but truth is the Galaxy Y has larger screen compared to the Pocket.  Samsung Galaxy Pocket has a smaller screen of 2.8 inches, while the Samsung Galaxy Y has screen size of 3 inches.

The thickness of the unit is obvious that the Pocket was the thicker one and the Y is the slicker and thinner one.  But don't let the thickness fool you, the Galaxy Y is a bit heavier than the Pocket.  Galaxy Pocket weights around 97g, while the Galaxy Y weights around 97.5g.


Also the finishing at the back seems nicer on the Y than the Pocket, but the price is also cheaper on the Pocket than the Y.  The price difference is about a thousand pesos (about USD $24) cheaper without a contract.


In the speed of use having the Gingerbread Android OS on both units, they both are very fast and responsive.  I think, they are interchangeable, it really depends on your preference.  Althought, I notice, the Pocket is a bit faster due to it's newer processor.

They both have wi-fi, bluetooth, and 3G(HSPDA) connectivity.  The only thing that makes Pocket better is the larger internal memory.  Galaxy Y is sold with an external memory bundled due to the small internal memory it has, you basically cannot use the camera, without an external memory.

Samsung Galaxy Pocket on the top, Galaxy Y on the bottom

They both have the same megapixel, their camera is the same, there is no zoom or auto focus on these units.  They both have no flash at the back.  

The FM radio on the Galaxy Y is good, even when I used it on the elevator, the strength is still good, I can still listen to my radio without any problems.

Screen is really bigger in Galaxy Y on the right

So, what do I think is better of the two? For me, they are both the same.  But, if you are on a budget, I would go for the Galaxy Pocket.  But if you want a thinner looking phone and larger screen, I would go for the Galaxy Y.