You're actually dead wrong on this. BluRay uses Microsofts codec AND Microsoft has said in the past that if the market demanded it they would come out with a BluRay player for the XBox 360.
In the last 4 months alone I've played a good dozen games many of which are contenders for GOTY.
Bioshock comes to mind first....Portal is certainly a consideration. Mass Effect, although flawed, is an incredible gaming experience.
I haven't played Mario Galaxy so I can't comment on that...Halo 3 will certainly win the award for the most over hyped and ultimately mediocre game of the year. OHAUMGOTY!
I'll probably go with Bioshock...polished to perfection...a technical and artistic masterpiece.
...he now has the justification for invading Iran.
Not only can they never be allowed to have nukes but it will be a cold day in hell before they are allowed to get the processing power to run Windows Vista!!!!!
Interesting stuff. I recall once talking to some biology majors in college and they assured me that at this point in time humans were no longer evolving. Sounds like that's not the case.
What did you expect them to say? "Please don't upgrade and provide our company with new revenue"
Business 101 was lost on the author of this article who thought this was deep and profound. Does Apple not do the same thing? Does the Linux community not do the same thing when new versions come out? What about other industries. Does Toyota and Honday not do the same thing?
I think it's safe to say that every kid who has committed such an act has played video games. It's hard to find kids these days that hasn't played them or enjoys playing them. Thats almost like saying 100% of school shooters drinks water.
Is there any stimulus interpreted by the brain that doesn't change it one way or another? There are literally 100 million gamers world wide that have played violent video games. What percentage goes onto mow down their classmates?
...it wanted to inform him that the race IS NOT open to anyone. Sony is at a distinct disadvantage at this point. The likelihood of it surpassing the 360 isn't all that great...the likelihood of it surpassing the Wii almost seems impossible. In terms of software sales the 360 is doing incredibly well. The PS3 is not only selling the fewest consoles but its existing owners aren't really buying that many titles despite having been released at roughly the same time as the Wii.
...seeing as 99% of the other things you own or are going to buy are made in China. Billions worth of products are sold each month but one line of notebooks will bring about great reform as the Chinese economy is crippled.
Like so many "statements" they're more for show than anything else.
Like I said before...better graphics enhances gameplay in certain genres. First person shooters have always placed a HUGE emphasis on graphics.
If that's not for you then this potential paradigm change in engines won't be of much value. For others, who do place a premium on visual quality, this could result in much better shadows, reflection, etc.
My original point still stands though. Pointing out that this won't, for the most part, change gameplay is stating the rediculously obvious. It's not worthy of a "+2 Interesting"
For those of you who pointed out that this won't improve gameplay are merely pointing out the obvious. This will allow for some rendering techniques to be done a lot easier than they are now (shadows, reflection, etc). I guess one can argue that this frees up the developer to work on gameplay AND a more immersive world in some genres equals enhanced gameplay (first person shooters come to mind).
It also represents a significant shift in the direction of hardware seeing as todays video cards are designed for the rasterization of triangles.
When the game industry shifted from 2D to 3D in many ways it was a step backwards in quality and gameplay. But it did allow for certain gametypes and effects that were previously impossible. The quality of 2D sprites was leaps and bounds ahead of the simple textures being used in the early 90s. Just like then these first raytraced games will make comprises but as hardware is developed and the technique is refined we'll soon seen parity between raytraced games and rasterized games and ultimately we'll see raytraced games pull ahead. It's a cycle we've been through before and take for granted with modern 3D accelerators and they performance they provide.
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You do understand that it was Europe that dumped this religion on us?
Then you turn the lights off and they're screwed.
So in other words there are 1 or 2 scenerios where being deaf has it's advantages. Try communicating with someone when you can't see them.
..confusing Democrats for over 200 years. ;)
You must never...
Game
Burn date
Burn music
Install legacy apps
Watch DVDs
Listen to CDs
You're actually dead wrong on this. BluRay uses Microsofts codec AND Microsoft has said in the past that if the market demanded it they would come out with a BluRay player for the XBox 360.
Microsoft trolling for the win.
of the 13 million or so XBox 360 owners that are on the internet.
It has Sony listed which is obviously referencing the PS2 and PS3 and the iPhone but no 360.
In the last 4 months alone I've played a good dozen games many of which are contenders for GOTY.
Bioshock comes to mind first....Portal is certainly a consideration. Mass Effect, although flawed, is an incredible gaming experience.
I haven't played Mario Galaxy so I can't comment on that...Halo 3 will certainly win the award for the most over hyped and ultimately mediocre game of the year. OHAUMGOTY!
I'll probably go with Bioshock...polished to perfection...a technical and artistic masterpiece.
Another "overrated" mod. How can a post like mine be overrated when it hasn't even been rated???
I post some litehearted humor and my reputation goes from "Positive" to "Bad" in one day.
No offense but the moderation system here is a joke.
...he now has the justification for invading Iran.
Not only can they never be allowed to have nukes but it will be a cold day in hell before they are allowed to get the processing power to run Windows Vista!!!!!
likes to tinker?
Interesting stuff. I recall once talking to some biology majors in college and they assured me that at this point in time humans were no longer evolving. Sounds like that's not the case.
What did you expect them to say? "Please don't upgrade and provide our company with new revenue"
Business 101 was lost on the author of this article who thought this was deep and profound. Does Apple not do the same thing? Does the Linux community not do the same thing when new versions come out? What about other industries. Does Toyota and Honday not do the same thing?
SlashFUD indeed.
I think it's safe to say that every kid who has committed such an act has played video games. It's hard to find kids these days that hasn't played them or enjoys playing them. Thats almost like saying 100% of school shooters drinks water.
those ICBMs don't have ethernet jacks for their firmware updates ;)
"No duh" award of 2007.
Is there any stimulus interpreted by the brain that doesn't change it one way or another? There are literally 100 million gamers world wide that have played violent video games. What percentage goes onto mow down their classmates?
but can I get some salt with my password? ;)
...it wanted to inform him that the race IS NOT open to anyone. Sony is at a distinct disadvantage at this point. The likelihood of it surpassing the 360 isn't all that great...the likelihood of it surpassing the Wii almost seems impossible. In terms of software sales the 360 is doing incredibly well. The PS3 is not only selling the fewest consoles but its existing owners aren't really buying that many titles despite having been released at roughly the same time as the Wii.
Depite your interesting history lesson the quote applies equally well to liberals and conservatives with lower case letters.
Yhey probably meant saved games or the XBox Live Arcade games.
Not to interrupt your attack on the west and it's history but this article is talking about NOW...not THEN...but NOW.
...seeing as 99% of the other things you own or are going to buy are made in China. Billions worth of products are sold each month but one line of notebooks will bring about great reform as the Chinese economy is crippled. Like so many "statements" they're more for show than anything else.
Like I said before...better graphics enhances gameplay in certain genres. First person shooters have always placed a HUGE emphasis on graphics.
If that's not for you then this potential paradigm change in engines won't be of much value. For others, who do place a premium on visual quality, this could result in much better shadows, reflection, etc.
My original point still stands though. Pointing out that this won't, for the most part, change gameplay is stating the rediculously obvious. It's not worthy of a "+2 Interesting"
...what passes for an "Interesting" comment here.
For those of you who pointed out that this won't improve gameplay are merely pointing out the obvious. This will allow for some rendering techniques to be done a lot easier than they are now (shadows, reflection, etc). I guess one can argue that this frees up the developer to work on gameplay AND a more immersive world in some genres equals enhanced gameplay (first person shooters come to mind).
It also represents a significant shift in the direction of hardware seeing as todays video cards are designed for the rasterization of triangles.
When the game industry shifted from 2D to 3D in many ways it was a step backwards in quality and gameplay. But it did allow for certain gametypes and effects that were previously impossible. The quality of 2D sprites was leaps and bounds ahead of the simple textures being used in the early 90s. Just like then these first raytraced games will make comprises but as hardware is developed and the technique is refined we'll soon seen parity between raytraced games and rasterized games and ultimately we'll see raytraced games pull ahead. It's a cycle we've been through before and take for granted with modern 3D accelerators and they performance they provide.
Like cinema, game creation is a mix of science AND art.
last weeks article about Liberals being smarter than Conservatives. I kid!! I'm a moderate so what do I care! ;)