For all we know, the name might have been a part of the deal when they acquired the rights to the series...they might not have been ALLOWED to change it (although that is doubtful, it is still a possibility...one of which we don't know either way)
I don't neccessarily want them to change EVERYTHING. I'm just glad that they aren't making this game a replica of the first 2.
Don't get me wrong, Fallout 1 & 2 will remain two of my favourite games for all time. They were massive achievements in game design, one which will likely never be equaled again.
Which is EXACTLY why I'm glad Bethesda isn't making "just another isometric Fallout". I think as the gaming industry has matured, the games should mature along with it.
Beyond that, Bethesda will inject their own style into the franchise. Frankly, I would have found it insulting if they had try to copy a game THAT THEY DIDN'T EVEN MAKE IN THE FIRST PLACE. At least in this way they are trying to make Fallout 3 their own spawn, rather than a clone of another company's efforts...
Does it stick with the "classic isometric view" of the other Fallout's? No, it doesn't. Is the gaming world the same as it was back then? Far from it.
If they pull this off right, think of how insane it could be. Imagine having gone through fallout in first person. Imagine going through New Reno in first person. Imagine experiencing the crazy and insane things you went through in fallout, but through the eyes of the protagonist.
Personally, I feel there is MASSIVE potential here for drawing you into the gameworld. I think there is a great opportunity to make you feel like you are surviving in a destroyed and shattered world, instead of "just playing a game"
Fallout 1 & 2 are classics that can never be duplicated. I say let Bethesda try to modernize it.
So long as they don't re-invent it and they just "modernize" it, I forsee this potentially being a game worthy of the "classic" status. Don't be so quick to judge, approach it with an open mind.
I can't wait to come face-to-face with a mutant with today's graphic and animation technology.
My intention when the orange box came out was to replay Half-Life 2 (only played through it once) and THEN move on to episode 1 & 2....I mean hey, might as well right? Half-Life 2 is only a ~18-20 hour game anyway, that's just one real dedicated weekend or a 3 hour a day week...no big deal.
In fact, start Half-Life 2 on a Monday, finish by a friday, then do episode 1 and two on a saturday marathon.
wow. I just made myself a little bit more excited about the Orange box...
While I personally never got swept up by the whole Pokemon craze, I must admit the couple games that I have played (Blue and Red) were addictive and VERY fun.
I can only imagine the newer ones sticking to the same formula but with updated technology are just as addictive and fun.
I can't speak for everyone, but I would say I have an 87% chance of getting it daily (unless of course the river is flowing...in which case I have 100% chance)
Apple, just like Microsoft, is a BUISNESS. Buisnesses are about profit. That's it.
This is why, to me, Apple lovers that despise Microsoft simply because they are Microsoft are some of the most clueless people around (the same holds true the other way around, of course). Microsoft TELLS you they are fucking you in the ass, wheresas Apple hides it (and it usually works)
ALL buisnesses are in it for the money. Welcome to reality, bud.
My last comment (including the shut the fuck up part) was directed towards those that are bitching about these companies doing it. My implication was that people in the FOSS community are obviously talented, so stop bitchinga bout it and replace what code was lost by these companies "selling out"
It wasn't directed at any specific person, just the group of Linux-heads complaining about certain companies "siding with the enemy"
I'm not saying Microsoft is doing right. I'm aware that they haven't said what the patents are (and in fact went so far as to say they don't even KNOW)
I'm simply saying that these companies that the FOSS community apparently liked so much signed with Microsoft because they stood to make a huge heaping pile of money.
So, because of this, my message to the FOSS community is that they should just say "good riddence", seeing as how these companies obviously are not on the same page as the FOSS community.
By the way, just because someone speaks out against one company or group does not automatically make them a shill. Beyond that, I never once actually supported Microsoft in my OP. Go back and read it again and stop with the knee jerking; you are gonna have trouble walking someday, seeing as the knee is such a delicate joint.
...did you ever think that maybe, just maybe, Microsoft is aware of how shitty their product is, is aware of how bad of a taste their name is leaving in folk's mouths, and is also aware of how attractive Linux is looking to people?
Look. The Linux deveopers that are signing into agreements with Microsoft? They care about money. Just like MS. Exactly like them. Profit, bottom line, whatever. They are no beter than MS, they just know how to take your money without you thinking that's all they are interested in.
I say let them join Microsoft. Let them go down the drain. You folks in the FOSS community seem to be able to make your own stuff....ok, then go out and replace what has been lost?
I know it's "not that easy", but hey according to you all if someone works at a major coporation that makes them inherently stupid and a horrible designer...so get off your chops, start designing, and shut the fuck up.
I wish that we lived in a world where people sometimes realized that hey...there is no one SINGLE reason that those shootings happend.
It is impossible (or at least complete stupidity) to blame any one thing or person over another. It was a large combination of mistakes made by a very large number of people. It's not like "Oh, if only this [insert one thing here] had been done differently those kids would be alive!"
No, you fucking cunt-scabs. It was a lot of people making a lot of mistakes. You can't blame any one person or any one thing.
Wrong, wrong, and wrong. Get your blind hatred out of the way for a second, and you might realize that there are more than just windows boxes hooked up to the tubes.
All the windows boxes dissapear, so the bot-lovers would start targeting linux and OSX.
Don't think that just because there isn't a very active threat against those platforms doesn't mean that one isn't possible.
My point was if sony (and the others) took all the money they invest in trying (which is the operative word here) to prevent hackers and homebrew folks, they could instead inject that money back into the development of a console and thus make a BETTER console.
Hackers will ALWAYS find a way. Pirates will ALWAYS find a way. Make your system completely open, let them in, and use the extra money to make the system BETTER, thus potentially increasing sales. Don't forget, contrary to what many people believe, pirates do NOT make up the majority of gamers.
This is where things get fucking stupid.
Why homebrew applications are not ENCOURAGED is beyond me. Granted, it's not a massive number, but I would be willing to bet my car that if the big three made their consoles open to homebrew developers without any kind of sidestepping, hacking, or putzing around required, they would find the sales of their gaming consoles go up. Yes, there will be people that pirate games, but you know what? The people that want to pirate games WILL find a way.
I am quite confident that people wouldn't say "What? Homebrew apps are ENCOURAGED? Well fuck that, I'm not buying that open system!"::sigh::
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For all we know, the name might have been a part of the deal when they acquired the rights to the series...they might not have been ALLOWED to change it (although that is doubtful, it is still a possibility...one of which we don't know either way)
I don't neccessarily want them to change EVERYTHING. I'm just glad that they aren't making this game a replica of the first 2.
Don't get me wrong, Fallout 1 & 2 will remain two of my favourite games for all time. They were massive achievements in game design, one which will likely never be equaled again.
Which is EXACTLY why I'm glad Bethesda isn't making "just another isometric Fallout". I think as the gaming industry has matured, the games should mature along with it.
Beyond that, Bethesda will inject their own style into the franchise. Frankly, I would have found it insulting if they had try to copy a game THAT THEY DIDN'T EVEN MAKE IN THE FIRST PLACE. At least in this way they are trying to make Fallout 3 their own spawn, rather than a clone of another company's efforts...
I am glad they are making it first person.
Does it stick with the "classic isometric view" of the other Fallout's? No, it doesn't. Is the gaming world the same as it was back then? Far from it.
If they pull this off right, think of how insane it could be. Imagine having gone through fallout in first person. Imagine going through New Reno in first person. Imagine experiencing the crazy and insane things you went through in fallout, but through the eyes of the protagonist.
Personally, I feel there is MASSIVE potential here for drawing you into the gameworld. I think there is a great opportunity to make you feel like you are surviving in a destroyed and shattered world, instead of "just playing a game"
Fallout 1 & 2 are classics that can never be duplicated. I say let Bethesda try to modernize it.
So long as they don't re-invent it and they just "modernize" it, I forsee this potentially being a game worthy of the "classic" status. Don't be so quick to judge, approach it with an open mind.
I can't wait to come face-to-face with a mutant with today's graphic and animation technology.
My intention when the orange box came out was to replay Half-Life 2 (only played through it once) and THEN move on to episode 1 & 2....I mean hey, might as well right? Half-Life 2 is only a ~18-20 hour game anyway, that's just one real dedicated weekend or a 3 hour a day week...no big deal.
In fact, start Half-Life 2 on a Monday, finish by a friday, then do episode 1 and two on a saturday marathon.
wow. I just made myself a little bit more excited about the Orange box...
I absolutely LOVED Half-Life 2, it ranks up there in my top 10 favourite games of all time...never got around to playing Episode 1.
Anyone care to share a first-hand opinion? Yes, I know it's (apparently) short, so other than that anyone have any comments about it?
While I personally never got swept up by the whole Pokemon craze, I must admit the couple games that I have played (Blue and Red) were addictive and VERY fun.
I can only imagine the newer ones sticking to the same formula but with updated technology are just as addictive and fun.
I can't speak for everyone, but I would say I have an 87% chance of getting it daily (unless of course the river is flowing...in which case I have 100% chance)
Holy fuck. Turn in your human credentials now, for you are the spawn of satan.
Apple, just like Microsoft, is a BUISNESS. Buisnesses are about profit. That's it.
This is why, to me, Apple lovers that despise Microsoft simply because they are Microsoft are some of the most clueless people around (the same holds true the other way around, of course). Microsoft TELLS you they are fucking you in the ass, wheresas Apple hides it (and it usually works)
ALL buisnesses are in it for the money. Welcome to reality, bud.
My last comment (including the shut the fuck up part) was directed towards those that are bitching about these companies doing it. My implication was that people in the FOSS community are obviously talented, so stop bitchinga bout it and replace what code was lost by these companies "selling out"
It wasn't directed at any specific person, just the group of Linux-heads complaining about certain companies "siding with the enemy"
I'm not saying Microsoft is doing right. I'm aware that they haven't said what the patents are (and in fact went so far as to say they don't even KNOW) I'm simply saying that these companies that the FOSS community apparently liked so much signed with Microsoft because they stood to make a huge heaping pile of money. So, because of this, my message to the FOSS community is that they should just say "good riddence", seeing as how these companies obviously are not on the same page as the FOSS community. By the way, just because someone speaks out against one company or group does not automatically make them a shill. Beyond that, I never once actually supported Microsoft in my OP. Go back and read it again and stop with the knee jerking; you are gonna have trouble walking someday, seeing as the knee is such a delicate joint.
...did you ever think that maybe, just maybe, Microsoft is aware of how shitty their product is, is aware of how bad of a taste their name is leaving in folk's mouths, and is also aware of how attractive Linux is looking to people?
Look. The Linux deveopers that are signing into agreements with Microsoft? They care about money. Just like MS. Exactly like them. Profit, bottom line, whatever. They are no beter than MS, they just know how to take your money without you thinking that's all they are interested in.
I say let them join Microsoft. Let them go down the drain. You folks in the FOSS community seem to be able to make your own stuff....ok, then go out and replace what has been lost?
I know it's "not that easy", but hey according to you all if someone works at a major coporation that makes them inherently stupid and a horrible designer...so get off your chops, start designing, and shut the fuck up.
I wish that we lived in a world where people sometimes realized that hey...there is no one SINGLE reason that those shootings happend.
It is impossible (or at least complete stupidity) to blame any one thing or person over another. It was a large combination of mistakes made by a very large number of people. It's not like "Oh, if only this [insert one thing here] had been done differently those kids would be alive!"
No, you fucking cunt-scabs. It was a lot of people making a lot of mistakes. You can't blame any one person or any one thing.
So tell me. You have a problem eating animals for nourishment, but no problem killing animals for fun? (in reference to your sig)
Mod parent up, mod my OP down...forgot to cite the source. Thanks!
Never said I would eat the same ones that you refuse to eat. I simply said I would eat three.
Just for kicks though, I'll make sure I stick with eating the "cute" animals...I think I will start with dolphins.
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/1999/01/13
It's like I always say to any vegetarian:
"For every animal you don't eat, I'm going to eat three"
Oh, and the always popular:
"There is room for every one of god's creations...right next to the mashed potatoes."
Harder doesn't mean impossible.
Not to mention it presents a situation where people shift from one OS to another.
The OS they use doesn't matter. PEBKAC still applies, and will ALWAYS apply because people are generally fucking stupid.
Wrong, wrong, and wrong. Get your blind hatred out of the way for a second, and you might realize that there are more than just windows boxes hooked up to the tubes.
All the windows boxes dissapear, so the bot-lovers would start targeting linux and OSX.
Don't think that just because there isn't a very active threat against those platforms doesn't mean that one isn't possible.
My point was if sony (and the others) took all the money they invest in trying (which is the operative word here) to prevent hackers and homebrew folks, they could instead inject that money back into the development of a console and thus make a BETTER console.
Hackers will ALWAYS find a way. Pirates will ALWAYS find a way. Make your system completely open, let them in, and use the extra money to make the system BETTER, thus potentially increasing sales. Don't forget, contrary to what many people believe, pirates do NOT make up the majority of gamers.
BTW, I drive an '04 RSX Type-S Aspec
But I have never used Flickr...is it owned or partially owned by Yahoo?
Only reason I ask is why would Yahoo be saying it isn't something technicaly on their end unless they own/run it...
They better keep a close eyes on the maids...I get the feeling one of them will look suspiciously like Bill Gates.
Better check them for recording devices too.
....you do realize "homebrew" does not necessarily mean games, don't you?
This is where things get fucking stupid. Why homebrew applications are not ENCOURAGED is beyond me. Granted, it's not a massive number, but I would be willing to bet my car that if the big three made their consoles open to homebrew developers without any kind of sidestepping, hacking, or putzing around required, they would find the sales of their gaming consoles go up. Yes, there will be people that pirate games, but you know what? The people that want to pirate games WILL find a way. I am quite confident that people wouldn't say "What? Homebrew apps are ENCOURAGED? Well fuck that, I'm not buying that open system!" ::sigh::