But for gaming to make it as a major-network TV sport... Hey, I love gaming just as much as the next guy (X360 + PC here.. working on finding a Wii).. but IMHO gaming will never "make it" as a sport. It's just not entertaining enough to watch. Games are fun to play, not watch on TV.
So we're getting indy mini-games instead of EA mini-games? I must be missing your point. No third party developers have come out with a must-have title (or even a title worth renting).
From random EW article:
Since the castaway drama returned to ABC in its new time slot (10 p.m. on Wednesdays) on Feb. 7, viewership has slipped by nearly 20 percent to 11.7 million, and the series is down 12 percent from its season 1 highs. Exec producer Damon Lindelof is blunt about the ratings drop: ''It sucks.'' If they intended to make money on this game, they should have released it at the beginning of the second season, when interest in the series was peaked. Also, many television shows don't follow the 1 year = 1 season formula anymore.
Given the sagging ratings (and overall indifference of the general populace to the show) - wouldn't it have been much more intelligent to produce and release this game a few years ago? (You know - when Lost was actually popular?)
Most cell providers offer the phone you're describing as the freebie they throw in when you sign up. No java, one or two "games", no camera, minimal text functionality, and no web. I fail to see your point.
To answer your question, US consumers are keeping phones in the "stone age." The *vast* majority of US cell phone users buy the phones and use them as - get this - phones . Sure, teens love to text and techies love wireless... but most people use cell phones for their original, intended purpose. Manufacturers have seen this and responded accordingly.
As far as I can recall, during season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) - all public NJ beaches charge a fee for beach badges. I believe this was started "way back when" as another way to charge the huge number of New Yorkers that visit.
Since the price cut occurred two weeks ago (for the PS3), these numbers don't reflect any bump from said price cut. The numbers that we'll be looking for are July, August, and September to see if the price cut leads to a sustained increase in sales.
So, just because millions of people use it, expecting it to be secure, then it is suddenly a good idea to do so? Please... Millions of people use their real CC or debit card numbers when purchasing online (instead of one-off "disposable" numbers) - despite the inherent security threats... Does that suddenly become a good idea because millions of people use it, expecting it to be secure?
Isn't it part of the FCC's responsibility, as given to them by Congress, to monitor/police the airwaves and to determine what would be considered "indecent"? Why is Congress micro-managing the FCC's affairs?
Would you say the same thing about Hillary Clinton, who stands a very good chance of being elected in 2008? Because guess what. She's going to have the same powers when she takes office. I wouldn't be so certain. When 52% of the electorate would not even *consider* voting for you, you're certainly fighting an uphill battle.
From TFA:
Methodology:
Firefox's use rate corresponds to the totality of Firefox visits during the period in relation to the entirety of visits, all browsers taken together. They don't explain what "visits" means. Does it mean visits to *their* site? Did they poll a random number of site owners? I'm sorry, but unless they can provide some supporting information, then these statistics are meaningless.
Eh - Color me unimpressed. I figured at some point Tivo would jump on the "HD" bandwagon, but if you can only store 3 or 4 movies on it, then that's pretty much a waste of money.
Halo 3 will still have online multiplayer "Battle mode", which is halo's bread and butter - just no co-op, which many (or most) gamers aren't too concerned about. I'm not really sure what you're getting at.
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I really can't see what you're complaining about.. you've got a guaranteed call center job for life!
This discussion is about a US Television network, not a Korean network.
The letters are addressed to IP addresses. The RIAA expects the university to do its legwork for them. Next time, read TFA.
I'm certainly hoping he does not get replaced by Welshie.
So we're getting indy mini-games instead of EA mini-games? I must be missing your point. No third party developers have come out with a must-have title (or even a title worth renting).
Given the sagging ratings (and overall indifference of the general populace to the show) - wouldn't it have been much more intelligent to produce and release this game a few years ago? (You know - when Lost was actually popular?)
Most cell providers offer the phone you're describing as the freebie they throw in when you sign up. No java, one or two "games", no camera, minimal text functionality, and no web. I fail to see your point.
To answer your question, US consumers are keeping phones in the "stone age." The *vast* majority of US cell phone users buy the phones and use them as - get this - phones . Sure, teens love to text and techies love wireless... but most people use cell phones for their original, intended purpose. Manufacturers have seen this and responded accordingly.
As far as I can recall, during season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) - all public NJ beaches charge a fee for beach badges. I believe this was started "way back when" as another way to charge the huge number of New Yorkers that visit.
You tell me how a price cut has lead to a PS3 sales boost and I'll gladly agree with you. Try reading the title. Good job.
Since the price cut occurred two weeks ago (for the PS3), these numbers don't reflect any bump from said price cut. The numbers that we'll be looking for are July, August, and September to see if the price cut leads to a sustained increase in sales.
So, just because millions of people use it, expecting it to be secure, then it is suddenly a good idea to do so? Please... Millions of people use their real CC or debit card numbers when purchasing online (instead of one-off "disposable" numbers) - despite the inherent security threats... Does that suddenly become a good idea because millions of people use it, expecting it to be secure?
This is one of the reasons why the "remember my passwords" function is only used by idiots.
Sounds like someone's going to be getting Apple Fanboy death threats tonight....
Red Octane made the guitar. It was wired because they didn't want to pay the $20 per unit fee for MS's wireless technology.
Isn't it part of the FCC's responsibility, as given to them by Congress, to monitor/police the airwaves and to determine what would be considered "indecent"? Why is Congress micro-managing the FCC's affairs?
Such as slashdot.org, linux.org, and sailormoonanime.com?
I hear that the MPAA is interested in purchasing the machine - as they've heard that it has unbreakable encryption.
Eh - Color me unimpressed. I figured at some point Tivo would jump on the "HD" bandwagon, but if you can only store 3 or 4 movies on it, then that's pretty much a waste of money.
Anyone know approximately how many hours of HD content can that hold?
Halo 3 will still have online multiplayer "Battle mode", which is halo's bread and butter - just no co-op, which many (or most) gamers aren't too concerned about. I'm not really sure what you're getting at.