LCD: pixel death (much less prevalent now but still a factor). Cost. Screen size limit (40" largest). Pixelization on fast moving pictures (racing, action movie). Huh, I should inform Westinghouse that their 47 inch LCD doesn't exist, and somehow my TV no longer exists.
I can't say that I've seen pixelation attributable to LCD as much as I've seen artifacting due to compression. Occasionally a bit of smear, but that's roughly unavoidable except in 1080p.
DIVX initially had "the important companies" on their side too.
Disney, Fox and Paramount all released their movies DIVX-only in the beginning. Once it died a horrible death because consumers chose standard DVD, they switched camps.
Whichever direction the hi-def format wars go, the studios will follow.
For the people who are misreading it, it's the #3 RATED GAME at MMORPG.com. It's entirely a popular vote, as can be seen by EVE Online, Guild Wars and EverQuest II being tied for the top spot.
The top three MMORPGs in the world are still World of Warcraft, Lineage and Lineage II. Runescape and Final Fantasy XI round out the top 5.
Nevrax went under because the game itself wasn't successful, and introducing "Ryzom Ring" didn't help them. Players creating your content can be a good thing, but in this case it was the last gasp of a dying company.
I know that it's silly to assume that/.'ers have read the article, but had you clicked on the damned link, you'd have seen that he admitted it:
Jason Chambless is the original creator of L2Extreme. He played beta testing retail and one day found out that the Lineage II server files had been leaked. He liked the game so much, he then decided to use one of his spare computers to host the game.
No, what that tells you is that Project Gotham 3 was a release title, and as such they didn't particularly want you still leaning on PGR2 as your main racer.
Sprint offers a data plan for tethering or bluetoothing your phone as a modem; it's called the Sprint Phone as Modem Plan and it's an additional $40 on top of your usual fees.
I have the Sanyo 8200 as well. I found a charging USB cable on eBay for about $10, and I picked up a copy of Susteen's Datapilot software and it syncs like a champ. It also worked with the 8100 I had before that, and it will work with the 8300 if I decide to upgrade to that later.
It's also universally compatible with 90% of the other Sanyo phones.
Users have no expectation of privacy beyond "We don't go digging into your files unless you ask us." To wit:
Access to the University computing resources is a privilege and must be treated with the highest standard of ethics. The University expects all members of the community to use computing and information technology resources in a responsible manner, respecting the public trust through which they've been established, the rights and privacy of others, the integrity of facilities and controls, and all pertinent laws and University policies and standards.
Although all members of the University community have an expectation of privacy, if a user is suspected of violating this policy, his or her right to privacy may be superseded by the University's requirement to protect the integrity of information technology resources, the rights of all users and the property of the University. The University, thus, reserves the right to examine material stored on or transmitted through its facilities if there is cause to believe that the standards for acceptable and ethical use are being violated by a member of the University community.
On Windows machines, our remote access software asks for permission. It's a hassle in we-the-supportings' eyes because if someone decides to get up and grab a cup of coffee or something we're stuck with our thumbs in your pie until you get back.
Conversely on the Macs, there's no "Do you want to allow this user?" involved at all.
If I had it my own personal way, every machine would have RealVNC on it, with local user lockout so that they can't screw around while we're remoting to their machine.
If you've ever skated, you'll notice that you walk slightly differently immediately when leaving - you're pretending your shoes work slightly like skates. It's not that you can't distinguish between shoes and skates, it's that you've trained your muscles differently.
Actually, being a former hockey player, my muscles are pretty much always doing that; I still tend to walk with my feet like this: \ /
As to a blind test as to my driving skills, I already know I don't drive cautiously. I drive aggressively with a modicum of defense, checking my mirrors constantly. If I didn't do that, my compact car would be crushed by the waves of SUVs on the New Jersey highways. I certainly never drive like I do in Forza Motorsport or Burnout 3 or Crazy Taxi.
The difference here is that the muscle groups and nervous responses (unless you're in a really expensive driving rig) are different. There's no actual physical sensation of inertia, and what's more if you're playing with just a controller, you're only using your thumbs, not your feet. In the case where you drive a manual transmission, you tend to get yourself in less stupid situations from muscle memory because there's no clutch in video games, you just shift.
I'll admit I need to wind down for about 5 or 10 minutes when I leave an SCCA event or a BMW Ultimate Drive class where I'm throwing a car (mine or theirs) around a track for a few hours, but as you said, muscle memory and reflexes play a large part in it.
This has happenend to a good friend of mine. Never had a speeding ticket... plays one long session of Gotham racing. Heads home... and get's his driving license suspended due to his speed.
Then, good sir, your friend is a jackass incapable of distinguishing between real life and a video game.
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You say "unjustly" as if scalping is a good thing.
I can't say that I've seen pixelation attributable to LCD as much as I've seen artifacting due to compression. Occasionally a bit of smear, but that's roughly unavoidable except in 1080p.
Not a single dead pixel, either.
Uh, for allowing beta testing to happen?
I don't see where "patching over Live" comes into this. Lost Planet's not out yet.
I just bought the 42W2 a month ago. The contrast ratio is more than acceptable, and Gears of War looks gorgeous.
DIVX initially had "the important companies" on their side too.
Disney, Fox and Paramount all released their movies DIVX-only in the beginning. Once it died a horrible death because consumers chose standard DVD, they switched camps.
Whichever direction the hi-def format wars go, the studios will follow.
I just got a Westinghouse 42w2 1080p, no dead pixels, open box from Best Buy for ~$1300.
No tuner built in, given, but that's what my cable box is for.
For the people who are misreading it, it's the #3 RATED GAME at MMORPG.com. It's entirely a popular vote, as can be seen by EVE Online, Guild Wars and EverQuest II being tied for the top spot.
The top three MMORPGs in the world are still World of Warcraft, Lineage and Lineage II. Runescape and Final Fantasy XI round out the top 5.
Nevrax went under because the game itself wasn't successful, and introducing "Ryzom Ring" didn't help them. Players creating your content can be a good thing, but in this case it was the last gasp of a dying company.
The important thing is that you gave 110%.
No, what that tells you is that Project Gotham 3 was a release title, and as such they didn't particularly want you still leaning on PGR2 as your main racer.
I've considered returning to County Clare several times; my great-grandmother left when she was in her 20s.
Unfortunately I don't qualify for automatic citizenship in either Ireland or Italy, I miss out by a generation.
At least remember to put the link in...
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http://gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=198
Where's the "+1, Kevin Smith Reference" moderation option?
I still see no way to play The Warriors on 360.
Now THIS is a travashamockery.
I need to beat the Moon Runners with bats.
MICROSOOOOOFFFFT...come out to PLAY-EE-AYYY!
No, it's really not.
I'm posting a review of it on my site soon.
Wayyyyyyyyyyy too much yap yap, not enough game. Overdid their intentions, I think.
Correct, though I don't think you get any Vision or Power Vision services, just the unlimited data-via-cable/bluetooth.
That Power Vision TV stuff is great for when you're working on a relative's computer and you're bored out of your skull.
Sprint offers a data plan for tethering or bluetoothing your phone as a modem; it's called the Sprint Phone as Modem Plan and it's an additional $40 on top of your usual fees.
I think you're making a mistake in that you're confusing atheistic people with secular charities.
Clearly someone's never shot in RAW format before.
I'm sure they'll get around to it by, oh...say..2620?
I have the Sanyo 8200 as well. I found a charging USB cable on eBay for about $10, and I picked up a copy of Susteen's Datapilot software and it syncs like a champ. It also worked with the 8100 I had before that, and it will work with the 8300 if I decide to upgrade to that later.
It's also universally compatible with 90% of the other Sanyo phones.
On Windows machines, our remote access software asks for permission. It's a hassle in we-the-supportings' eyes because if someone decides to get up and grab a cup of coffee or something we're stuck with our thumbs in your pie until you get back.
Conversely on the Macs, there's no "Do you want to allow this user?" involved at all.
If I had it my own personal way, every machine would have RealVNC on it, with local user lockout so that they can't screw around while we're remoting to their machine.
If you've ever skated, you'll notice that you walk slightly differently immediately when leaving - you're pretending your shoes work slightly like skates. It's not that you can't distinguish between shoes and skates, it's that you've trained your muscles differently.
Actually, being a former hockey player, my muscles are pretty much always doing that; I still tend to walk with my feet like this: \ /
As to a blind test as to my driving skills, I already know I don't drive cautiously. I drive aggressively with a modicum of defense, checking my mirrors constantly. If I didn't do that, my compact car would be crushed by the waves of SUVs on the New Jersey highways. I certainly never drive like I do in Forza Motorsport or Burnout 3 or Crazy Taxi.
The difference here is that the muscle groups and nervous responses (unless you're in a really expensive driving rig) are different. There's no actual physical sensation of inertia, and what's more if you're playing with just a controller, you're only using your thumbs, not your feet. In the case where you drive a manual transmission, you tend to get yourself in less stupid situations from muscle memory because there's no clutch in video games, you just shift.
I'll admit I need to wind down for about 5 or 10 minutes when I leave an SCCA event or a BMW Ultimate Drive class where I'm throwing a car (mine or theirs) around a track for a few hours, but as you said, muscle memory and reflexes play a large part in it.
This has happenend to a good friend of mine. Never had a speeding ticket... plays one long session of Gotham racing. Heads home... and get's his driving license suspended due to his speed.
Then, good sir, your friend is a jackass incapable of distinguishing between real life and a video game.
Thanks very much :)