I could have sworn I said console, not hand-held, but anyway... What you say about Rare is EXACTLY right. Perfect Dark was one of the most popular games on N64, along with Goldeneye (another Rare title). I know a lot of people follow Rare like some kind of cult, and i'm sure that many console buyers (esp. x-N64 owners) held off buying a PS2 or X-Box because the idea of Perfect Dark Zero on the future Nintendo console was just too tempting. Hell, I want it myself! And that's my point. If you want PD0, you need an X-Box. If you want Banjo-threeie (?) you will now need an X-Box. See what I mean? These are game franchises that have been synonymous with Nintendo's success, especially on the N64 platform. I reckon it's more about hoarding those franchises than purchasing the talent.
Well, obviously Halo won't be on Gamecube due to the fact it's Microsoft only. There are more "Nintendo Exclusive" titles for GC than exclusive titles for XBox and PS2. Die Hard: Vendetta looks especially promising. Microsoft bought Bungie for (IMHO) the same reason they just purchased Rare. It's so they can get exclusive titles rather than to obtain up-and-coming software developers. (Not surprising for a Microsoft strategy) I reckon it's more important to them to force the loss of one of Nintendo's most beloved developers than to provide software that can't be developed anywhere else. In other words, I feel they just wanted Rare (and Bungie for that matter) for the sake of owning Rare and preventing those popular franchises continuing to make mega$$$ for Nintendo. I'm sure if Bungie had their way, HALO would be on every console available, PC included.
You should have a look at Metroid Prime for the gamecube if you want to see innovation in FPS, it's more puzzle than shooter! Secondly, I wouldn't say that Street Fighter & cart racing have faded away. I just bought Capcom Vs. SNK2 and an arcade joystick for my Gamecube and it's the most fun i've had on a fighting game since Street Fighter 2 days. I'm no Gamecube zealot, I've spent countless hours gaming on my PC, Warcraft III, Starcraft, whatever, and my favourite game ever is the Urban Terror mod for Q3, but couldn't it be said that it is your taste in games that is maturing more so than those game genres are "fading away"?
I've just booked me and my car in. It seems safer for the car that letting my girlfriend drive. Hey wait a minute... that yellow buzzbox pictured IS my car!!!
I think you are having trouble understanding the articles. THE GAME IS ON THE CARD, not in the reader. In Animal Crossing, yes, the games are already there and you just use the cards to unlock them, but thats just how it works for that title. New Pokemon will be collectible for it's own franchise, extra spells and such for Phantasy Star Online and other RPG's, old games played as standalone, the possibilities are endless. Some cards for each title would work as you suggest, unlocking info ALREADY coded into the existing game, or be NEW SOFTWARE to run in addition with the finished project. How cool will it be to be able to finish Zelda, then trade cards with friends for extra dungeons? Awesome! It's a pretty versatile and cheap way to add little extras, easter eggs and make small variations to gameplay.
Mate, this has been going on longer than since John-boy's been in office. I (and some friends) were blanket-monitored for the first time in 1995 and then again in 1997. What I find unsurprising, however, is that at least this government had the decency to tell us, not like the previous party.
As another Aussie who has had my phone tapped, it seems that it's a bit of both. A lot of these are marijuana related. My phone was tapped for about 6-8 weeks after I was picked up with a very small amount. It wasn't enough weed to be charged with an offence, but I found out later than my phone calls had been monitored for a period afterwards. From what I can tell, it's also used as a way do determine if people have been telling the truth, ie: get charged with possession, say you aren't a dealer/robber/criminal/citizen, they listen in for a month or two to make sure. The scary thing (in my opinion) is that in Australia phone tapping will soon replace real detective work, and it will become a matter of blanket monitoring relying on the citizen to incriminate him/herself, instead of normal police procedure. Also, I didn't see it mentioned in the article, but these are all phones, cell, home & payphones. I already know another bloke who was incriminated in a robbery because of his poor choice of words while talking to a friend on his cellphone. It's scary because it's real.
I'm not 100% sure on this, but the Australian Army uses a camo called "Jelly-Bean" which has special fibres in it to dull heat signatures as a way prevent being spotted with night vision. It doesn't stop all the body heat, just enough to not glow bright white or red on the heat detectors, therefore making it hard to discern individual soldiers, especially in a group.
I wonder how much it costs them to license format names from Capcom? Next year it will be: Super-hyper-mega-ultra-audio-CD-neo-champion's edition III (or SHMUACDNCE3 for short)
Cmon... I think you're being a little harsh here. The reason HALO sucks is because the X-Box has terrible controllers, not the fact it was on a console. It isn't really that bad a game in itself. FPS's have a huge following on consoles, for proof just look at the popularity of Goldeneye and Perfect Dark on the N64. These games were wildly popular, but then again, they had the Nintendo difference, excellent playability. Your finishing point still stands though, when Nintendo release their next big lineup, the X-Box won't have a leg to stand on!
Slashdot Mirror
Nope. Rare kept Conker, Banjo & Perfect Dark.
I could have sworn I said console, not hand-held, but anyway... What you say about Rare is EXACTLY right. Perfect Dark was one of the most popular games on N64, along with Goldeneye (another Rare title). I know a lot of people follow Rare like some kind of cult, and i'm sure that many console buyers (esp. x-N64 owners) held off buying a PS2 or X-Box because the idea of Perfect Dark Zero on the future Nintendo console was just too tempting. Hell, I want it myself! And that's my point. If you want PD0, you need an X-Box. If you want Banjo-threeie (?) you will now need an X-Box. See what I mean? These are game franchises that have been synonymous with Nintendo's success, especially on the N64 platform. I reckon it's more about hoarding those franchises than purchasing the talent.
Well, obviously Halo won't be on Gamecube due to the fact it's Microsoft only. There are more "Nintendo Exclusive" titles for GC than exclusive titles for XBox and PS2. Die Hard: Vendetta looks especially promising. Microsoft bought Bungie for (IMHO) the same reason they just purchased Rare. It's so they can get exclusive titles rather than to obtain up-and-coming software developers. (Not surprising for a Microsoft strategy) I reckon it's more important to them to force the loss of one of Nintendo's most beloved developers than to provide software that can't be developed anywhere else. In other words, I feel they just wanted Rare (and Bungie for that matter) for the sake of owning Rare and preventing those popular franchises continuing to make mega$$$ for Nintendo. I'm sure if Bungie had their way, HALO would be on every console available, PC included.
Final Fantasy on Gamecube
Name an innovative FPS. Bet ya can't.
You should have a look at Metroid Prime for the gamecube if you want to see innovation in FPS, it's more puzzle than shooter! Secondly, I wouldn't say that Street Fighter & cart racing have faded away. I just bought Capcom Vs. SNK2 and an arcade joystick for my Gamecube and it's the most fun i've had on a fighting game since Street Fighter 2 days. I'm no Gamecube zealot, I've spent countless hours gaming on my PC, Warcraft III, Starcraft, whatever, and my favourite game ever is the Urban Terror mod for Q3, but couldn't it be said that it is your taste in games that is maturing more so than those game genres are "fading away"?
http://cube.ign.com/articles/371/371529p1.html
Shiney? of "right down behind me" fame? Wow, and I thought the 80's were over!
I've just booked me and my car in. It seems safer for the car that letting my girlfriend drive. Hey wait a minute... that yellow buzzbox pictured IS my car!!!
Or maybe they are the ones with crappy taste. Somebody buys hallmark cards too, you know...
And Falling!
I think you are having trouble understanding the articles. THE GAME IS ON THE CARD, not in the reader. In Animal Crossing, yes, the games are already there and you just use the cards to unlock them, but thats just how it works for that title. New Pokemon will be collectible for it's own franchise, extra spells and such for Phantasy Star Online and other RPG's, old games played as standalone, the possibilities are endless. Some cards for each title would work as you suggest, unlocking info ALREADY coded into the existing game, or be NEW SOFTWARE to run in addition with the finished project. How cool will it be to be able to finish Zelda, then trade cards with friends for extra dungeons? Awesome! It's a pretty versatile and cheap way to add little extras, easter eggs and make small variations to gameplay.
Mate, this has been going on longer than since John-boy's been in office. I (and some friends) were blanket-monitored for the first time in 1995 and then again in 1997. What I find unsurprising, however, is that at least this government had the decency to tell us, not like the previous party.
As another Aussie who has had my phone tapped, it seems that it's a bit of both. A lot of these are marijuana related. My phone was tapped for about 6-8 weeks after I was picked up with a very small amount. It wasn't enough weed to be charged with an offence, but I found out later than my phone calls had been monitored for a period afterwards. From what I can tell, it's also used as a way do determine if people have been telling the truth, ie: get charged with possession, say you aren't a dealer/robber/criminal/citizen, they listen in for a month or two to make sure. The scary thing (in my opinion) is that in Australia phone tapping will soon replace real detective work, and it will become a matter of blanket monitoring relying on the citizen to incriminate him/herself, instead of normal police procedure. Also, I didn't see it mentioned in the article, but these are all phones, cell, home & payphones. I already know another bloke who was incriminated in a robbery because of his poor choice of words while talking to a friend on his cellphone. It's scary because it's real.
If you want to see something freaky, check out "The seduction of Lot" in the "Genesis" section. It's like Jerry Springer but weirder!
So, been to Mexico, have you?
It may not be the whole record, but that is exactly what my record player does... player does... player does... player does... player does...
I thought hate leads to the dark side.
I'm not 100% sure on this, but the Australian Army uses a camo called "Jelly-Bean" which has special fibres in it to dull heat signatures as a way prevent being spotted with night vision. It doesn't stop all the body heat, just enough to not glow bright white or red on the heat detectors, therefore making it hard to discern individual soldiers, especially in a group.
I wonder how much it costs them to license format names from Capcom? Next year it will be: Super-hyper-mega-ultra-audio-CD-neo-champion's edition III (or SHMUACDNCE3 for short)
Cmon... I think you're being a little harsh here. The reason HALO sucks is because the X-Box has terrible controllers, not the fact it was on a console. It isn't really that bad a game in itself. FPS's have a huge following on consoles, for proof just look at the popularity of Goldeneye and Perfect Dark on the N64. These games were wildly popular, but then again, they had the Nintendo difference, excellent playability. Your finishing point still stands though, when Nintendo release their next big lineup, the X-Box won't have a leg to stand on!
Dude! You're getting a gaming table!!
AOL-AfterlifeOnLine: continue swearing at your computer and crying over your download speeds long after your death.
It may have a TV out, like a glorified net-ready console. You could always pick up a monitor later, then.
The implant costs roughly US$25,000 and is pronounced cock-lee-ar. Australia leads the way in both research and implementation of these devices.
Yes, they made the "Anthology of Interest" episodes, short stories ala "Treehouse of Horror". (Episodes 2-20 and 4-03)