(I never took an econ class, so this is just my thoughts on the subject)
So, they create a community that has a percieved value in virtual items. There is a demand (that they created) for these items (that they created.) They supply falsely "limited" virtual items at a price.
Well, if people are willing and happy to pay it, they can supply it. Seems fine to me. Hopefully people are happy with their purchases. I wouldnt buy into it, personally. But, then again, Im the type that thinks MMORPGS are fairly foolish as well.
The other day I tried to uninstall office 97 and install open office.
Well, I didnt get to the 2nd step because windows said I needed an office 97 disk to uninstall something. Why the hell do I need a disk to UNINSTALL?! I dont have the office 97 disk anymore. I lost it when I left college.
Sorry for losing a disk I havnt needed in SEVEN years.
90$ for a cd player, dvd player, ps1 player, and ps2 player, all in one.
Not only that, but for 20$ you can get 100+ HOURS of entertainment off of a single ps2 game. (ffx)
Now, if you cant afford FOOD, I wouldnt reccomend a ps2 (duh.) But in a cost/benifit analysis, ps2's and the games provide TONS of entertainment at a very low cost.
For the record, I think people who buy consoles on release date are nutbags. I usually wait until the first price drop before buying a console.
Japanese homes are tiny. Really tiny. You wouldnt believe how tiny they are.
As such, near everything in Japan is designed to save space. The gamecube is incredibly tiny, while the ps2 can be mounted vertically, giving it an EXTREMELY small footprint. The xbox is a gargantuan monster.
Yes. This design aspect may seem trivial to Americans, who can throw a console in a closet and forget about it until they want to dig it out to play some oldschool games. But in japan, size is a MAJOR issue.
Think about how much space backwards compatability can save. I wouldnt say its the #1 selling point, but its worthwhile to note.
On another note, the xbox is not selling well in Japan at all. This is interesting because it has always been the most graphically impressive system that catches the Japanese gamer's eyes. They love their pretties. But, for some reason, xbox didnt sell. Could be the "its not japanese" aspect.
Of course, noone really points out that one of the major reasons that the ps2 sold well in japan was because of its dvd capabilities. DVDs had not taken off in japan at the time, and when the ps2 was released it was the most inexpensive DVD player.. and it played cds, ps1 games and ps2 games.. and everyone HAD a ton of ps1 games already.
Because there are no complete 3d open source graphical engines out there... *snrk*..your argument is that theres a lot more work, and its too difficult.
Pity you think so little of people. Time, passion, and commitment will overcome all of these things.
However, normal "gaming" sites simply do not cover adventure games anymore. I poke around lots of gaming sites already. I assumed they would inform me on new adventure games.
The old phrase about what happens when you "assume" came to mind.
Ive been a long time fan of adventure games, and I was saddened to hear sam and max 2 was cancelled. It was the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back.
I sent an email to pr@lucasarts.com questioning their motives, explaining my past fandom, and informing them that I will never be buying a lucasarts game again. Ever.
Ive done it already. Ive experienced the trench run and blown up the death star, Ive saved the Emperor from rebel scum. Ive blasted my way through scores of imperial storm troopers. No more. Its done and boring.
Sam and Max 2 looked fun, unique, and a revival of my 2nd favorite gaming genre. But no. I got spat on. Forget it lucasarts, Im tired of your games. Youve got enough competition making enough quality games that I simply do not have a need for you any longer. Congradulations, youve killed my starwars fandom through repetative mediocrity and baseless consumerism. (Not to mention shoddy writing)
Now, if youll excuse me, Im going to go play Monkey Island 2 again, its been a few years. Yay ScummVM.
Anyone have any good links for NEW adventure games?
I'd just be happy if slashdot would link directly to two things.
1) An easy way to detect it and 2) the fix.
As such, Im karma whoring with this info in this post.
1) If you are having trouble keeping virus scanning programs open and running, you might have this virus. Vanishing antivirus Icons is a sign/symptom of phatbot infection.
2) download and run ftp://ftp.f-secure.com/anti-virus/tools/f-agobot.e xe
You also have to wait for the dvd to come out in Japan. Many of these digisubs source are directly off of tv, using a hacked tivo.. Or the japanese equivalent.
"they let one company write the bill to suit themselves."
People dont realize how epidemic this is in American politics. The politicians often don't even write the laws, they _literally_ allow companies to write the laws, and simply sign what they are given into law.
It even got to the point where laws are copyrighted, and one had to pay hundreds of dollars simply for a copy of the law. Someone posted a copy of the law online and was met with copyright complaints.
see here. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n avby=search&case=/data2/circs/5th/9940632cv0.h tml
of course, they eventually found in Veeck's favor, http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/99/99-406 32-cv2.htm but it still must be noted.
heres a slashdot article on it: http://slashdot.org/yro/01/05/13/1921223.shtm l
I could also post a flurry of links regarding American fore-father's worries about the growing strength of "company" and to watch out for its influence on the government, but that would be preaching to the choir.
People that write articles like this often forget the "Clerks" factor. Aka, the independant artist factor.
If you poke around online, you can find TONS of independant groups creating entirely new games on their own, for little to no money.
This is similar to what kevin smith did in producing the movie "clerks." He, on his own, made some money, and produced his own film. It became a smashing success and lead to the creation of several new, highly innovative and creative films.
There is no reason this trend cannot continue in game producing. Yes, mainstream games will MOSTLY be a rehash of the same thing. But there will still be the occasional gem that falls in from outside. I doubt gaming is going to die.
"Now to impose a fee on them for not protecting their computer or knowing what a worm or virus does, is detrimental to peoples stress levels."
Stress levels?! STRESS LEVELS?! Cry me a fucking river. Honestly.
Look. The ISP cutting them off suddenly means they have a responsibility. If they cant fulfill it themselves, then they have to get someone else to do it. That someone can be you. That _is_ responsibility. Yes. The companies are forcing people to be responsible, but sometimes thats what it takes.
Lets say your car was running strange and pumping out tons of smoke, blocking the view for people behind you. Now, its not affecting your driving, but its damaging to the people behind you.
Would you be suprised if a cop forces this guy off the road? I wouldnt be.
Its the same thing. The cop doesnt care WHO fixes the car, just that it needs to be fixed. If the guy knows how to do it himself, more power to him, otherwise, its an extra dollar for the auto mechanic.
Slashdot Mirror
Whats wrong with the old games as they are?
Nothing, really.
Why not try making some new, unique, and creative games. I know you can. I still see one or two truly unique games a year.
chu chu rocket, rez, parappa..
all brilliant, all unique.
I guess the concept of "new original ideas" is dead, eh?
Er. No. It would be more like:
Him: "Give me your wallet!"
You: *bzzt*
Him: *BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG*
You: *bleed*
Whats really scary about this game is I actually GOT to Blobonia once.
It was very colorful.
(I never took an econ class, so this is just my thoughts on the subject)
So, they create a community that has a percieved value in virtual items. There is a demand (that they created) for these items (that they created.) They supply falsely "limited" virtual items at a price.
Well, if people are willing and happy to pay it, they can supply it. Seems fine to me. Hopefully people are happy with their purchases. I wouldnt buy into it, personally. But, then again, Im the type that thinks MMORPGS are fairly foolish as well.
The other day I tried to uninstall office 97 and install open office.
Well, I didnt get to the 2nd step because windows said I needed an office 97 disk to uninstall something. Why the hell do I need a disk to UNINSTALL?! I dont have the office 97 disk anymore. I lost it when I left college.
Sorry for losing a disk I havnt needed in SEVEN years.
Give me a break.
Yes. This is the norm.
The average american has over 10 credit cards and 10,000 in debt. Most of it on meaningless consumerist crap.
I, myself, fell into this rut. I have now since paid off my CC debt and Am selling MORE of the "Stupid Crap" I bought, trying to minimize the impact.
But now im not living paycheck to paycheck, and Im even earning EXTRA income. Its a good feeling to have more then 2 months rent in the bank account.
Let me tell you, the temptation is near unbearable at times. Its so easy to "click" and order 4 more dvds.
I still slip up from time to time, but at least im down to 4 dvds/games a month rather then 10.
That was sarcasm.
You mean I cant play crappy, repetative, inane, consumerist based Starwars games with poor writing on the gamecube?!
OH NO!!
Oh well, I still dont own a gamecube yet. Gotta get one and play through metroid.
I already posted my thoughts on lucasarts.
Well, thats debatable too.
You can find a used ps2 for 90$
90$ for a cd player, dvd player, ps1 player, and ps2 player, all in one.
Not only that, but for 20$ you can get 100+ HOURS of entertainment off of a single ps2 game. (ffx)
Now, if you cant afford FOOD, I wouldnt reccomend a ps2 (duh.) But in a cost/benifit analysis, ps2's and the games provide TONS of entertainment at a very low cost.
For the record, I think people who buy consoles on release date are nutbags. I usually wait until the first price drop before buying a console.
I got my ps2 the week it dropped to 170.
You forgot the shelving aspect.
Japanese homes are tiny. Really tiny. You wouldnt believe how tiny they are.
As such, near everything in Japan is designed to save space. The gamecube is incredibly tiny, while the ps2 can be mounted vertically, giving it an EXTREMELY small footprint. The xbox is a gargantuan monster.
Yes. This design aspect may seem trivial to Americans, who can throw a console in a closet and forget about it until they want to dig it out to play some oldschool games. But in japan, size is a MAJOR issue.
Think about how much space backwards compatability can save. I wouldnt say its the #1 selling point, but its worthwhile to note.
On another note, the xbox is not selling well in Japan at all. This is interesting because it has always been the most graphically impressive system that catches the Japanese gamer's eyes. They love their pretties. But, for some reason, xbox didnt sell. Could be the "its not japanese" aspect.
Of course, noone really points out that one of the major reasons that the ps2 sold well in japan was because of its dvd capabilities. DVDs had not taken off in japan at the time, and when the ps2 was released it was the most inexpensive DVD player.. and it played cds, ps1 games and ps2 games.. and everyone HAD a ton of ps1 games already.
I expect the next gen of consoles to be boring.
Then I would retract my statement and purchase it.
Duh.
I mean, you dont think Im _that_ dense, do you?
Because there are no complete 3d open source graphical engines out there... *snrk* ..your argument is that theres a lot more work, and its too difficult.
Pity you think so little of people. Time, passion, and commitment will overcome all of these things.
Of course.
However, normal "gaming" sites simply do not cover adventure games anymore. I poke around lots of gaming sites already. I assumed they would inform me on new adventure games.
The old phrase about what happens when you "assume" came to mind.
Glad to see scores of adventure games to play.
That would be because I never heard of them.
Im going to order Syberia today.
"Use the force to levitate this chicken-with-a-pulley-in-the-middle."
Or.
"There is no three-headed-monkey." *waves hand* "There is no three-headed-monkey."
Ive been a long time fan of adventure games, and I was saddened to hear sam and max 2 was cancelled. It was the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back.
I sent an email to pr@lucasarts.com questioning their motives, explaining my past fandom, and informing them that I will never be buying a lucasarts game again. Ever.
Ive done it already. Ive experienced the trench run and blown up the death star, Ive saved the Emperor from rebel scum. Ive blasted my way through scores of imperial storm troopers. No more. Its done and boring.
Sam and Max 2 looked fun, unique, and a revival of my 2nd favorite gaming genre. But no. I got spat on. Forget it lucasarts, Im tired of your games. Youve got enough competition making enough quality games that I simply do not have a need for you any longer. Congradulations, youve killed my starwars fandom through repetative mediocrity and baseless consumerism. (Not to mention shoddy writing)
Now, if youll excuse me, Im going to go play Monkey Island 2 again, its been a few years. Yay ScummVM.
Anyone have any good links for NEW adventure games?
Noone _EVER_ gets this right.
s ho w/marvin_the_martian/marvin_story.html
"The Illudium Pew 36 Explosive Space Modulator"
http://looneytunes.warnerbros.com/stars_of_the_
Unless the WB site has it wrong, which wouldnt suprise me either.
Or they could just download it from some other site, couldnt they?
I mean, bittorrent isnt the ONLY means of distribution available.
(i didnt read the article)
But the company is Korean, isnt it?
:)
Im calling a truce.
Except its not Japanese, Its Korean.
Look at me, I nitpick!
I'd just be happy if slashdot would link directly to two things.
e xe
1) An easy way to detect it
and
2) the fix.
As such, Im karma whoring with this info in this post.
1) If you are having trouble keeping virus scanning programs open and running, you might have this virus. Vanishing antivirus Icons is a sign/symptom of phatbot infection.
2) download and run ftp://ftp.f-secure.com/anti-virus/tools/f-agobot.
You also have to wait for the dvd to come out in Japan. Many of these digisubs source are directly off of tv, using a hacked tivo.. Or the japanese equivalent.
"they let one company write the bill to suit themselves."
n avby=search&case=/data2/circs/5th/9940632cv0.h tml
6 32-cv2.htm but it still must be noted.
m l
People dont realize how epidemic this is in American politics. The politicians often don't even write the laws, they _literally_ allow companies to write the laws, and simply sign what they are given into law.
It even got to the point where laws are copyrighted, and one had to pay hundreds of dollars simply for a copy of the law. Someone posted a copy of the law online and was met with copyright complaints.
see here. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?
of course, they eventually found in Veeck's favor, http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/99/99-40
heres a slashdot article on it:
http://slashdot.org/yro/01/05/13/1921223.sht
I could also post a flurry of links regarding American fore-father's worries about the growing strength of "company" and to watch out for its influence on the government, but that would be preaching to the choir.
For a PC game? Are you kidding me?
Im not talking about profitability here. Im talking about creating new games.
People that write articles like this often forget the "Clerks" factor. Aka, the independant artist factor.
If you poke around online, you can find TONS of independant groups creating entirely new games on their own, for little to no money.
This is similar to what kevin smith did in producing the movie "clerks." He, on his own, made some money, and produced his own film. It became a smashing success and lead to the creation of several new, highly innovative and creative films.
There is no reason this trend cannot continue in game producing. Yes, mainstream games will MOSTLY be a rehash of the same thing. But there will still be the occasional gem that falls in from outside. I doubt gaming is going to die.
"Now to impose a fee on them for not protecting their computer or knowing what a worm or virus does, is detrimental to peoples stress levels."
Stress levels?! STRESS LEVELS?! Cry me a fucking river. Honestly.
Look. The ISP cutting them off suddenly means they have a responsibility. If they cant fulfill it themselves, then they have to get someone else to do it. That someone can be you. That _is_ responsibility. Yes. The companies are forcing people to be responsible, but sometimes thats what it takes.
Lets say your car was running strange and pumping out tons of smoke, blocking the view for people behind you. Now, its not affecting your driving, but its damaging to the people behind you.
Would you be suprised if a cop forces this guy off the road? I wouldnt be.
Its the same thing. The cop doesnt care WHO fixes the car, just that it needs to be fixed. If the guy knows how to do it himself, more power to him, otherwise, its an extra dollar for the auto mechanic.