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Inside the Games Machines of the Future

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the just-remember-to-port-tetris dept.

UtahSaint writes "Electronic design, the guys who nicely opened up the iPod a couple of weeks back take a look into the future of gaming - covering everything from the PC to the Gizmondo to the upcoming Xbox 2 and Playstation 3 next-generation units. If you want to get more of an understanding as to where we're heading, this is not a bad place to start."

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  1. TFA's Cliche Opening Sentence by bigtallmofo · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Remember Pong? One of the first--and simplest--video games, Pong opened the door to a fascinating new frontier in gaming.

    I'm sorry but I stopped reading the article there. Has anyone connected to the Internet (even if you're one of the zenophobic aboriginal peoples of Indonesia) not heard of Pong at this point?

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  2. I was always taught... by Kjuib · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    that History repeats itself... so I look forward to gaming going back to 8-bit... back in the day your game HAD to have a plot(well maybe)... those were the days...

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  3. Re:Using better physics engines by Kokuyo · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    No offense meant but when I read your first sentence I instantly thought about some nerd jacking off with one hand while touching 3D boobs with is other hand in a Sony RealFeel (TM) glove. ;) I know I am sick but that picture is damn funny I think :).

  4. Re:Wow by IdleTime · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    No the "sybian" is correct for Nokia when you turn off the sound and turn on vibration!

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  5. Re:Using better physics engines by untaken_name · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Know what I'd like to make a wise-ass reference to? That bad-ass Lucas from The Wizard. No one, and I mean no one ever worked a Power Glove like that guy did. His even made sounds! I mean, sure, I was 14 or 15 when that movie came out, so I could have easily kicked his ass, but I doubt I could have beat him at SMB 3....

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  6. Re:Using better physics engines by saboola · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I know lots of people that use one-hand to interact with the physics engine in Dead or Alive Beach Volleyball, the problem is trying to use the other hand on the controller