Everyone has one. Noone cares if their videogame system can play dvds or not.
2. Push the online gaming. -
Less then 10% of videogame players play games online, and even then, do you really want to deal with the immature, smack-talking, swearing, "give me my chocolate milk, bitch!" crowd? Nintendo is focusing on people having fun, together in the house, as per the previews. It will probably have some online play, but the online component will likely be used more for downloading more games then actual online gaming.
3. Advertise, advertise, advertise. -
Nintendo's biggest push in this is a new mode of gameplay, something VERY difficult to advertise for. They walk a fine line between "That looks cool" and "That looks dumb." Their best bet is to actually get people playing it in stores and friends' homes. That'll be the real trick. Of course, commercials should exist, but their focus should be on getting the system in peoples' hands.
People will just call it "Nintendo"
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Just like they called the NES, snes, n64, ps1, ps2, genesis, gamecube and almost every other console.
You see "Nintendo" means "home console" for MANY people who are not very familiar with videogames, which is who nintendo is targetting. They will call this "that new nintendo."
And hardcore gamers? Well, they know enough not to base a purchase on something like a silly name. They would buy it if it were called "the nintendo stinky brown mass."
Take one part puzzle game with one part musical experience and tack on some trippy visuals and you've got Lumines, the brainchild of Tetsuya Mizaguchi (the man behind Rez). We've managed to get our hands on the Japanese version of the game and needless to say, we have to do everything in our power not to play it all day long.
The idea I simple: match up four colored blocks to that they form a square. But add to mix a unique music-based combo system and you have one of the most innovative puzzle games every made on any console. Lumines also packs in some truly impressive music and sound that will have you toe-tapping for hours on end. Out of all the PSP titles we've played so far, this is the one that's consumed our lives and we bet it will consume yours, as well.
Almost all domestic anime companies do not use macrovision. In fact, they keep getting calls from them. Ive heard that they have a game called "keep macrovision on the phone as long as possible." But they never actually buy into it.:)
The folks that work at anime companies are very technologically inclined. The head of the company knows that the copy prot can be broken by a pc program, or, failing that, 30$ at radio shack. So why give them money?
Heck, you can even argue that macro hurts video quality. That alone should be enough to crush the idea.
Uh, actually, plenty of people worried. Arthur C Clarke was there researching the possibility.
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The purpose of Project Warn is combine enhanced communications and IT systems to provide warning of impending natural or man-made disasters and to provide on-going communications and remote sensing and GIS support during disaster relief operations. The Clarke Foundation is working with the Pacific Disaster Center, the Asian Disaster Mitigation Organization, the United Nations, and the US and Japanese Governments as coordinated through the JUSTSAP organization to carry out a suitable test and demonstration in this area.In particular a simulation and test is being planned in the Pacific Region in 2005 to determine to how to use the latest information and sensing technology more effectively in the advent of that a major Tsunami might impact an Asian country or island. Clarke Foundation personnel are providing technical advice and support on a volunteer basis to this project.
Which sells more merchandising? Which sells more novel versions? Which sells more subscriptions? Which employs more people? Which sells more disk media? Which sells more theater tickets?
Here-in lies the problem with comparing any two industries.
Do yourself a favor. Dont waste your money on computer stuff for a LANGUAGE class. Most of the language programs out there simply wont help the kids do any better.
I know there has been this massive rush to get computers into everything-education, but its simply not needed.
The tech you need is a good language teacher, some dictionaries, and maybe a few textbooks/workbooks.
Maybe a japanese->english english->japanese dictionary could be useful, but even then it could make for some seriously lazy students. But I imagine those kids already know about babelfish.
Maybe I'm being shortsighted, but I feel that, in this specific case, computers would be more of a distraction then a benifit.
Expecting more from a Televised awards ceremony is fairly foolish. You would be better off spending your time actually playing the games.. or, heck, even spouting worthless drivel in a thread _ABOUT_ awards shows on tv.. on slashdot....what?
While Nintendo has a large buffer in case of a failed console, ($1b) they still try to minimize possible economic hardship. Rather then have a massive run, then lose to a failed console, they slowly introduce new consoles to the marketplace, maintaining profits throughout.
That being said, PSP vs. DS should be fantastic. Both systems have fantastic games lined up for them, and both look to be really, really cool.
I had a chance to play with a DS. First impression? Nifty, but nothing to make me buy it... yet.
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You couldnt be more wrong.
1. DVD player -
Everyone has one. Noone cares if their videogame system can play dvds or not.
2. Push the online gaming. -
Less then 10% of videogame players play games online, and even then, do you really want to deal with the immature, smack-talking, swearing, "give me my chocolate milk, bitch!" crowd? Nintendo is focusing on people having fun, together in the house, as per the previews. It will probably have some online play, but the online component will likely be used more for downloading more games then actual online gaming.
3. Advertise, advertise, advertise. -
Nintendo's biggest push in this is a new mode of gameplay, something VERY difficult to advertise for. They walk a fine line between "That looks cool" and "That looks dumb." Their best bet is to actually get people playing it in stores and friends' homes. That'll be the real trick. Of course, commercials should exist, but their focus should be on getting the system in peoples' hands.
Just like they called the NES, snes, n64, ps1, ps2, genesis, gamecube and almost every other console.
You see "Nintendo" means "home console" for MANY people who are not very familiar with videogames, which is who nintendo is targetting. They will call this "that new nintendo."
And hardcore gamers? Well, they know enough not to base a purchase on something like a silly name. They would buy it if it were called "the nintendo stinky brown mass."
You are going to fucking love the revolution controller. It puts the mouse and keyboard to shame in fps.
We are moved to tears by the size of this thing.
Lip flap. Dubbing is written and acted to (attempt to) match the way the characters lips move. They dont really bother with this in japan.
there is no one else to vote for. That's why voter turnout is so low.
There are plenty of other people to vote for, but they dont have the advertising budget of the majors.
(enough so to become #2 in the top 3 consoles).
Only if you dont count the international numbers. If you do, the xbox is still last place.
I thought the same.. until I read about this
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Lumines - Bandai - 2005
Take one part puzzle game with one part musical experience and tack on some trippy visuals and you've got Lumines, the brainchild of Tetsuya Mizaguchi (the man behind Rez). We've managed to get our hands on the Japanese version of the game and needless to say, we have to do everything in our power not to play it all day long.
The idea I simple: match up four colored blocks to that they form a square. But add to mix a unique music-based combo system and you have one of the most innovative puzzle games every made on any console. Lumines also packs in some truly impressive music and sound that will have you toe-tapping for hours on end. Out of all the PSP titles we've played so far, this is the one that's consumed our lives and we bet it will consume yours, as well.
http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200412/N
The washington post has this daily free mini-newspaper called "Metro." This news bit was on THE COVER of the paper this morning.
The cover.
No, really. Its on the bottom. I laughed.
Almost all domestic anime companies do not use macrovision. In fact, they keep getting calls from them. Ive heard that they have a game called "keep macrovision on the phone as long as possible." But they never actually buy into it. :)
The folks that work at anime companies are very technologically inclined. The head of the company knows that the copy prot can be broken by a pc program, or, failing that, 30$ at radio shack. So why give them money?
Heck, you can even argue that macro hurts video quality. That alone should be enough to crush the idea.
Macro is dumb!
This will do wonders to combat the stereotype of americans as lazy fatasses.
Unfortunatly, the stereotype is fairly true. Its a serious health epidemic.
Because everyone decided to not worry about an Indian Ocean tsunami
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http://slashdot.org/articles/04/12/28/0120240.s
Uh, actually, plenty of people worried. Arthur C Clarke was there researching the possibility.
--
The purpose of Project Warn is combine enhanced communications and IT systems to provide warning of impending natural or man-made disasters and to provide on-going communications and remote sensing and GIS support during disaster relief operations. The Clarke Foundation is working with the Pacific Disaster Center, the Asian Disaster Mitigation Organization, the United Nations, and the US and Japanese Governments as coordinated through the JUSTSAP organization to carry out a suitable test and demonstration in this area.In particular a simulation and test is being planned in the Pacific Region in 2005 to determine to how to use the latest information and sensing technology more effectively in the advent of that a major Tsunami might impact an Asian country or island. Clarke Foundation personnel are providing technical advice and support on a volunteer basis to this project.
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Too late though.
Now that its been slashdotted?
:)
Oh hell yes.
..you do realize that that makes them EXTRA cool, not less cool, right?
If I was thinkgeek, I'd double the price, or at least up it to $150.00
Of every dollar spent at any store in the USA (excluding auto supply stores) 7.5 cents goes to walmart.
If walmart was a nation, it would be considered china's 6th largest trading partner.
Walmart is huge. Mega huge. Nothing, ever, has come close to it.
Its so huge, that a single decision by walmart can affect the national, and even international economy.
Textbook case of a single entity having far, far too much power, imo.
Yeah I said it!
Plenty of people agree with me.
But this will still sell consoles.
Now mod me down fanbyos, mod me down.
So...
Which sells more merchandising?
Which sells more novel versions?
Which sells more subscriptions?
Which employs more people?
Which sells more disk media?
Which sells more theater tickets?
Here-in lies the problem with comparing any two industries.
Do yourself a favor. Dont waste your money on computer stuff for a LANGUAGE class. Most of the language programs out there simply wont help the kids do any better.
I know there has been this massive rush to get computers into everything-education, but its simply not needed.
The tech you need is a good language teacher, some dictionaries, and maybe a few textbooks/workbooks.
Maybe a japanese->english english->japanese dictionary could be useful, but even then it could make for some seriously lazy students. But I imagine those kids already know about babelfish.
Maybe I'm being shortsighted, but I feel that, in this specific case, computers would be more of a distraction then a benifit.
Awards shows are worthless.
...what?
All of them.
Always have been, always will be.
Expecting more from a Televised awards ceremony is fairly foolish. You would be better off spending your time actually playing the games.. or, heck, even spouting worthless drivel in a thread _ABOUT_ awards shows on tv.. on slashdot.
I normally shout out during the "dont steal movies" commercials "WHY ARE YOU TELLING US?! WE ALREADY PAID!!!"
It usually gets some chuckles from the audience.
Parent poster here, and I agree. I would mod myself down if I could.
Oh well.
While Nintendo has a large buffer in case of a failed console, ($1b) they still try to minimize possible economic hardship. Rather then have a massive run, then lose to a failed console, they slowly introduce new consoles to the marketplace, maintaining profits throughout.
That being said, PSP vs. DS should be fantastic. Both systems have fantastic games lined up for them, and both look to be really, really cool.
I had a chance to play with a DS. First impression? Nifty, but nothing to make me buy it... yet.
Which spammer gets to be "Heart?"
That sucked.
Yes, but a display like that at 30 inches in size would be worthwhile!
:)
And also take embedding a tv in the basement, and a massive mirror...
Sounds like a fun project though
A few years back, sega released some crazy live-action time travel game with a display that made the video seem to "float" in mid air.
:)
I would like one of those displays, but with the ability to hook up any video.
Anyone remember what Im talking about?