But is the web server itself secure? Most aren't... most are written by ASP + PHP programmers who have no clue about SQL Injection.
Excellent point, you have to consider the pinheads who are keeping your credit card data on file as well. Somebody comes by, cracks a few passwords and they walk off with all this data. That's a lot less work than busting SSL.
Done it, but oh god it's slow over the 'net. Not to mention that when you have to restart the bugger to clear out some of the spyware that's accumulated you have to get them on the phone and tell them to start the server again.
Especially in this particular use: some Palms I've seen have infrared (for yelling at the Roomba), and the newer ones apparently have Wi-Fi (for being yelled at by the main PC). Can anyone confirm/deny that the new ones have IR too? I don't really care enough about having the next overrated gadget to look at a new Palm yet.
The worst demo in recent memory I can think of was probably the one that launched with Deus Ex 2; I know I'm definitely not buying the game because of the shoddy performance.
Well, we can hope that what happened is that the publishers were listening to the critics and didn't choose to just bump Sly Cooper ahead so they could ruin it in the name of marketability.
I'm extremely disappointed in the sheer number of sequels coming out for all platforms; it's like there's no originality anymore.
Finally, if you really want an open-source MUD: make one yourself.
Exactly. Apparently whoever had this little rant hasn't looked beyond the popular choices for MUDs; there are literally millions of open-source MUDs available, some even with GPL!
But hey, nothing gets in the way of being ignorant and asking other people to write code for you so you can run it without giving back to it.
If doing a violent game was really such a nightmare, then why is Rockstar selling so many copies of GTA3?
Granted, it's a little bit violent, considering whenever I played I inevitably got my crowd of doped-up cyborg murderers into a car and ran over people before getting out and lighting people on fire (their screams are the best in any videogame, ever). But hey, it's no worse than anything else on the market.
It makes more sense for a mainstream-serving company like EA to wedge in a shooting game between their weekly releases of Sims expansion packs than it does to release a remake of a beloved game where you had to have a fair bit of strategy to survive.
Here's hoping an independent group somewhere picks up on the Syndicate story and makes their own re-release, because none of the console-friendly publishers in recent memory are going to touch it.
In the 80's Chevy produced a bunch of Camaros with variable resistors in the keys; there were about 20 different types. I believe the same system exists today, although they may have moved to teeny little chips.
Bingo. You got it; chances are this kind of thing is still present in a lot of newer software (especially now that damn near everything in userland is based on the same HTML/Explorer modules).
I can also think of a lot better things to spend money on than that giant LCD display they put in the truck's passenger side; that thing has got to be what, 21"? The money would have been much better spent on the truck itself. It's all fun and games until that rock takes out your transfer case and your truck's transmission rips itself to pieces.
I hope they enjoy pulling the LCD display out of what's left of the truck after the desert is done sodomizing it. I'd drop a lot more cash on armor for the underside..
One of the most mainstream gaming review sites in recent memory is now doing a heartfelt article on SNK? I don't buy it for an instant. It'd be like IGN doing some actual research before they publish something (their "Nintendo DS" articles with web message board joke images springs to mind).
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But is the web server itself secure? Most aren't... most are written by ASP + PHP programmers who have no clue about SQL Injection.
Excellent point, you have to consider the pinheads who are keeping your credit card data on file as well. Somebody comes by, cracks a few passwords and they walk off with all this data. That's a lot less work than busting SSL.
Done it, but oh god it's slow over the 'net. Not to mention that when you have to restart the bugger to clear out some of the spyware that's accumulated you have to get them on the phone and tell them to start the server again.
"VNC!" "Solitaire?" "Um, no..."
All it needs is a 4 inch needle proboscis to deliver the lethal dose of morphine.
*cough* aftermarket extras *cough*
the ability to recognize and shoot intruders
Tell me, is this your first computer? I have troubles trusting my life to human beings with guns, let alone an armed Cylon spider thing.
This site is amazing; the town looks just like any other town anywhere else in the world, but nothing is there.
The abandoned ferris wheel and barges gave me a serious case of the willies.
Especially in this particular use: some Palms I've seen have infrared (for yelling at the Roomba), and the newer ones apparently have Wi-Fi (for being yelled at by the main PC). Can anyone confirm/deny that the new ones have IR too? I don't really care enough about having the next overrated gadget to look at a new Palm yet.
And then you can attempt to get Mac On Linux running on it, but I haven't heard of any successes.
Let's hope this thing takes off in the States, maybe then Sony will release Vib Ribbon here as well! I've been looking for a copy forever.
I can hardly wait to see how this thing will be spun by Romero. Previous 3D "remakes" of Gauntlet have been okay, though.
I can hardly wait to play Unity...
Now all they need is an on-cartridge track editor and they have the first truly replayable 2600 game. :)
The worst demo in recent memory I can think of was probably the one that launched with Deus Ex 2; I know I'm definitely not buying the game because of the shoddy performance.
Well, we can hope that what happened is that the publishers were listening to the critics and didn't choose to just bump Sly Cooper ahead so they could ruin it in the name of marketability.
I'm extremely disappointed in the sheer number of sequels coming out for all platforms; it's like there's no originality anymore.
The Neo Geo stuff had a great run.... but it's been a very poor week for hardcore gamers. :(
Finally, if you really want an open-source MUD: make one yourself.
Exactly. Apparently whoever had this little rant hasn't looked beyond the popular choices for MUDs; there are literally millions of open-source MUDs available, some even with GPL!
But hey, nothing gets in the way of being ignorant and asking other people to write code for you so you can run it without giving back to it.
If doing a violent game was really such a nightmare, then why is Rockstar selling so many copies of GTA3?
Granted, it's a little bit violent, considering whenever I played I inevitably got my crowd of doped-up cyborg murderers into a car and ran over people before getting out and lighting people on fire (their screams are the best in any videogame, ever). But hey, it's no worse than anything else on the market.
It makes more sense for a mainstream-serving company like EA to wedge in a shooting game between their weekly releases of Sims expansion packs than it does to release a remake of a beloved game where you had to have a fair bit of strategy to survive.
Here's hoping an independent group somewhere picks up on the Syndicate story and makes their own re-release, because none of the console-friendly publishers in recent memory are going to touch it.
In the 80's Chevy produced a bunch of Camaros with variable resistors in the keys; there were about 20 different types. I believe the same system exists today, although they may have moved to teeny little chips.
I guess the Army will be buying a couple of these to prototype their little "robotic minion" projects out on.
Shame it's not programmable, it'd be a great U.S. Wonderborg.
Bingo. You got it; chances are this kind of thing is still present in a lot of newer software (especially now that damn near everything in userland is based on the same HTML/Explorer modules).
Some idiot already tried entering a monkey; the rules now say no living being can drive.
I can also think of a lot better things to spend money on than that giant LCD display they put in the truck's passenger side; that thing has got to be what, 21"? The money would have been much better spent on the truck itself. It's all fun and games until that rock takes out your transfer case and your truck's transmission rips itself to pieces.
I hope they enjoy pulling the LCD display out of what's left of the truck after the desert is done sodomizing it. I'd drop a lot more cash on armor for the underside..
The levels in MGS were first planned out using Lego, according to the development team. So it's pretty appropriate that this happens later on.
One of the most mainstream gaming review sites in recent memory is now doing a heartfelt article on SNK? I don't buy it for an instant. It'd be like IGN doing some actual research before they publish something (their "Nintendo DS" articles with web message board joke images springs to mind).
OSX has XWindows built in, using a utility like Fink you can add whatever your little heart desires.