If it's not win for DRM, why are pirates comments generally like this:
I just came across some extra cash and, unless I get hit by lightning tommorow, I'm gonna go and buy the game. I don't feel like waiting anymore for a crack, and since I've pirated every game I've ever played in my life, aside from ST:O, it won't be so bad if I shell out some money for this one, regardless of drm or not.
Seems like the DRM is working and pirates are turned customers.
For example you still cant download Assassins Creed II and it has been out for almost an month already.
Yes you can. And you could the day it was released. Matter of fact, I think it may even have been cracked and on the internet the day before Ubisoft released it. Research first, post second. It'll help you a lot in the future.
Or maybe you should research first. Like I noted to the first reply, those are broken cracks and don't work or are missing features.
But it's not like its completely gone now. According to the article the sea level is raising 5 millimeters (0.2 inches) an year, so the water is only just a little bit over the land. Lay over some sand, wood, whatever and you have land again - or build those wooden houses on piers. Venice is also build on top of water in the middle of a lagoon.
I think Microsoft probably follows Commodore's Jack Tramiel policy: "Business is war," and in war anything is acceptable. Therefore they would view Google's leaving China as a victory, even if it means going-to-bed with the Chinese Socialist government.
Just like Google thinks that business is war too, then. They weren't going anywhere in China and decided it was too much trouble staying there. Remember that Google pretty much stopped gaining market share from Baidu. They did the next best thing - make it a PR campaign and try to gain love in western countries. Why do you think they're only bitching at China in English blogs and are now blaming Bing for staying in China? It's all PR.
this crack doesn’t work and the rlslog admins should delete this post. you can explore the city but won’t be able to start missions, also when you use the animus the game will freeze. what’s the point in speading a crack that does nothing good but let you play 5% of the game)?
and also
Silent Hunter 5 is not 100% functional. No missions only training
Even if they don't fire him (I really doubt they will), I also don't think it will make neither Ubisoft or EA change their way. For example you still cant download Assassins Creed II and it has been out for almost an month already. Since that has been so large success for Ubisoft, it'll probably just make them continue using it (and fix their server problems) and make EA harden their DRM even more.
And you still can't pirate with PS3, which is the point. It also took 3 years for that hack to come up too and probably more until you can actually get the games running.
Isn't pirating for consoles still doable? If we stop making PC games will the pirates do the same for the consoles as they have done for the PC, if they're not already doing it?
That still hasn't worked out for PS3 after over 3 years (yeah there was some progress lately, but you still cant pirate). It's also a lot more technical and creates problems with firmware updates and so on with 360 and Wii. Casual users won't go for the trouble, but on PC it's a lot easier.
And more than that, people are offended if other people come telling them how to do things and try to spoon-fed their beliefs and ways. Why do you think religion has caused so much wars and trouble? Forcing something down someones throat never ends up well.
How would USA feel if Russia and their people were to come in and try to change American culture more towards them? Or China or even the French. You wouldn't like it, would you? The same goes both ways.
Yes, even the article mentions that. It doesn't mean there couldn't be a new GTA London, using the same engine as GTA IV. I'm not sure if they really want to promote "Britishness" with a game series like GTA though, even if its a fun game.
But like the GP stated, "without any hope". It's still easily possible for 360/PS3 to add HD quality, but with Wii the hardware limits them from doing that.
DVD-quality is not crap, but frankly I do rather watch in HD quality. I have a 50" TV and better HDMI connectors (studio quality, cost like $100.. but for me it's worth it) from PS3 to it and it's clear how much better HD quality is.
God damn it. It's always nice to hear this reasoning from people who had not actually lived in those countries. I have, and I personally value the non-american culture in any of those countries. If you think that said culture should govern all over the earth, then I cant say other thing than get the fuck out.
So all you actually had to point out, via living only in US, point of view was that I was beased because I've actually spend time living in Russia and neighboring countries in top of my European home country (Sweden). Unless you've actually spend the time living in those countries and not just bullshit, I'm welcome to listen to your arguments. Otherwise, it's just nonsense.
Putting it bluntly, tough shit. Obviously the people running YOUR country don't feel the same way, or there wouldn't BE a McDonalds and Starbucks on every corner. Where do you get off forcing YOUR views on all of YOUR other countrymen?
We do it here in the U.S. There are several small towns that just refuse to issue building permits to Walmart, McDonalds and the like. They want to preserve the "small town feel".
Hell, screw small towns. It is 2010 and Walmart is STILL trying to get permission to build a store in CHICAGO -- the 3rd largest city in the U.S.! Suburbs, yes. City, not yet.
I'm willing to bet your gov't isn't subsidizing McDonalds and American movies, etc. So the simple answer is DON'T SHOP THERE. Capitalism, in its basest form, works wonderfully. If you DON'T SHOP THERE then those stores will LOSE MONEY AND CLOSE. These mega corps close "under-performing" stores all the time.
"Imposed", ha! Help me out. Which country is it that sends in the secret police to put the gun to your head to watch American TV, American movies, buy American brands and eat at American fast-food stores? I'd like to see the tourist brochure.
Do you also support RIAA/MPAA etc suying private individuals for 3 000 000 million US dollar fines for getting a single song from P2P network?
I'm pissed at US culture, media and every other thing imposed on my country and everywhere. I'd like to travel somewhere where all that McDonalds and other US culture isn't all around. I *dont* want them to be everywhere. The same thing with Google - they're using their company power for political arguing. Sad.
then because US imposes on me a culture different from my own, while in USSR I at very least had the luxury of having my native culture being forced on myself
What an odd (and really sad) way of looking at life. If you really feel that the US is "imposing" different culture on you, and you feel that your "native culture" was forced upon you, it might be useful to consider what it is that you feel is coming from you yourself. How can your "native culture" be truly yours if it was "forced" on you? How too can exposure to different cultures within the US be construed as "imposed" on you?
Get the fuck out. Like the GP Alex Belits, I have also lived in Eastern Europe and Russia when my work required me to. It's true that US is trying to get the culture and influence around in those countries and I do not like it. I think every country should be able to practice their own historical culture without fucking Americans affecting it. And I am from a country that has highly changed it's ways to US standards. It's bullshit, let me say that. Or is having 200kg women fed by McDonalds a good way?
HTC Windows Mobile phones. Seriously - they're open, have the same capabilities and are nice to use. But don't go with other providers with WM phones, because only HTC has went out of their way and created nice UI and design for it.
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If it's not win for DRM, why are pirates comments generally like this:
I just came across some extra cash and, unless I get hit by lightning tommorow, I'm gonna go and buy the game.
I don't feel like waiting anymore for a crack, and since I've pirated every game I've ever played in my life, aside from ST:O, it won't be so bad if I shell out some money for this one, regardless of drm or not.
Seems like the DRM is working and pirates are turned customers.
For example you still cant download Assassins Creed II and it has been out for almost an month already.
Yes you can. And you could the day it was released. Matter of fact, I think it may even have been cracked and on the internet the day before Ubisoft released it. Research first, post second. It'll help you a lot in the future.
Or maybe you should research first. Like I noted to the first reply, those are broken cracks and don't work or are missing features.
But it's not like its completely gone now. According to the article the sea level is raising 5 millimeters (0.2 inches) an year, so the water is only just a little bit over the land. Lay over some sand, wood, whatever and you have land again - or build those wooden houses on piers. Venice is also build on top of water in the middle of a lagoon.
I think Microsoft probably follows Commodore's Jack Tramiel policy: "Business is war," and in war anything is acceptable. Therefore they would view Google's leaving China as a victory, even if it means going-to-bed with the Chinese Socialist government.
Just like Google thinks that business is war too, then. They weren't going anywhere in China and decided it was too much trouble staying there. Remember that Google pretty much stopped gaining market share from Baidu. They did the next best thing - make it a PR campaign and try to gain love in western countries. Why do you think they're only bitching at China in English blogs and are now blaming Bing for staying in China? It's all PR.
If you read the comments, it says this:
this crack doesn’t work and the rlslog admins should delete this post. you can explore the city but won’t be able to start missions, also when you use the animus the game will freeze. what’s the point in speading a crack that does nothing good but let you play 5% of the game)?
and also
Silent Hunter 5 is not 100% functional. No missions only training
So it's practically useless, and win for DRM.
Even if they don't fire him (I really doubt they will), I also don't think it will make neither Ubisoft or EA change their way. For example you still cant download Assassins Creed II and it has been out for almost an month already. Since that has been so large success for Ubisoft, it'll probably just make them continue using it (and fix their server problems) and make EA harden their DRM even more.
And you still can't pirate with PS3, which is the point. It also took 3 years for that hack to come up too and probably more until you can actually get the games running.
Isn't pirating for consoles still doable? If we stop making PC games will the pirates do the same for the consoles as they have done for the PC, if they're not already doing it?
That still hasn't worked out for PS3 after over 3 years (yeah there was some progress lately, but you still cant pirate). It's also a lot more technical and creates problems with firmware updates and so on with 360 and Wii. Casual users won't go for the trouble, but on PC it's a lot easier.
And more than that, people are offended if other people come telling them how to do things and try to spoon-fed their beliefs and ways. Why do you think religion has caused so much wars and trouble? Forcing something down someones throat never ends up well.
How would USA feel if Russia and their people were to come in and try to change American culture more towards them? Or China or even the French. You wouldn't like it, would you? The same goes both ways.
Maybe they can finally get more liberal with sex and have an actual hot coffee minigame. But from European cities, I'd rather have Amsterdam on it.
Yes, even the article mentions that. It doesn't mean there couldn't be a new GTA London, using the same engine as GTA IV. I'm not sure if they really want to promote "Britishness" with a game series like GTA though, even if its a fun game.
But like the GP stated, "without any hope". It's still easily possible for 360/PS3 to add HD quality, but with Wii the hardware limits them from doing that.
DVD-quality is not crap, but frankly I do rather watch in HD quality. I have a 50" TV and better HDMI connectors (studio quality, cost like $100.. but for me it's worth it) from PS3 to it and it's clear how much better HD quality is.
And there isn't just single Russian culture or any other culture in one country, so what is your point?
God damn it. It's always nice to hear this reasoning from people who had not actually lived in those countries. I have, and I personally value the non-american culture in any of those countries. If you think that said culture should govern all over the earth, then I cant say other thing than get the fuck out.
+1 Insighful for once on political views on slashdot and I highly agree with this point of view.
So all you actually had to point out, via living only in US, point of view was that I was beased because I've actually spend time living in Russia and neighboring countries in top of my European home country (Sweden). Unless you've actually spend the time living in those countries and not just bullshit, I'm welcome to listen to your arguments. Otherwise, it's just nonsense.
Putting it bluntly, tough shit. Obviously the people running YOUR country don't feel the same way, or there wouldn't BE a McDonalds and Starbucks on every corner. Where do you get off forcing YOUR views on all of YOUR other countrymen?
We do it here in the U.S. There are several small towns that just refuse to issue building permits to Walmart, McDonalds and the like. They want to preserve the "small town feel".
Hell, screw small towns. It is 2010 and Walmart is STILL trying to get permission to build a store in CHICAGO -- the 3rd largest city in the U.S.! Suburbs, yes. City, not yet.
I'm willing to bet your gov't isn't subsidizing McDonalds and American movies, etc. So the simple answer is DON'T SHOP THERE. Capitalism, in its basest form, works wonderfully. If you DON'T SHOP THERE then those stores will LOSE MONEY AND CLOSE. These mega corps close "under-performing" stores all the time.
"Imposed", ha! Help me out. Which country is it that sends in the secret police to put the gun to your head to watch American TV, American movies, buy American brands and eat at American fast-food stores? I'd like to see the tourist brochure.
Do you also support RIAA/MPAA etc suying private individuals for 3 000 000 million US dollar fines for getting a single song from P2P network?
Whats wrong with trying to maintain some other culture than US?
I'm pissed at US culture, media and every other thing imposed on my country and everywhere. I'd like to travel somewhere where all that McDonalds and other US culture isn't all around. I *dont* want them to be everywhere. The same thing with Google - they're using their company power for political arguing. Sad.
then because US imposes on me a culture different from my own, while in USSR I at very least had the luxury of having my native culture being forced on myself
What an odd (and really sad) way of looking at life. If you really feel that the US is "imposing" different culture on you, and you feel that your "native culture" was forced upon you, it might be useful to consider what it is that you feel is coming from you yourself. How can your "native culture" be truly yours if it was "forced" on you? How too can exposure to different cultures within the US be construed as "imposed" on you?
Get the fuck out. Like the GP Alex Belits, I have also lived in Eastern Europe and Russia when my work required me to. It's true that US is trying to get the culture and influence around in those countries and I do not like it. I think every country should be able to practice their own historical culture without fucking Americans affecting it. And I am from a country that has highly changed it's ways to US standards. It's bullshit, let me say that. Or is having 200kg women fed by McDonalds a good way?
Why does the french originated country but up with that shit?
HTC Windows Mobile phones. Seriously - they're open, have the same capabilities and are nice to use. But don't go with other providers with WM phones, because only HTC has went out of their way and created nice UI and design for it.
Back then even public TV channels showed late night porn.
Besides, back then we wanked to swimsuit and panties catalogs.
Eh, I get to be seen around Orgrimar with a hot Orc chick, or in my case around Sol space station with a hot Betazoid ;)
Why only be seen with a chick, when you can be one.