I must admit, theoretically, this sounds pretty cool. But this is derived only from their vague claims of bigger-faster-more, and real judgement will have to wait until we can get a look at the real specs of this beast. It would seem (judging from past product failures) that an attempt to "revolutionize" the distribution of software, by a company that has never set foot in the arena of electronic gaming, is doomed from the start. This sort of thing could possibly be pulled off by a Sony or a Microsoft, but what developer in their right mind is going to go out on a limb and develop for a company who has not yet shown any real merit? PC compatability is an enticing feature, but I find it hard to believe. There has always been a divide between console gamers, who pop the disc in the system and play away, and the PC gamers who spend more time fidgeting with their graphics settings and other options. If they believe they have a way to bridge this gap, then alright, let's see it, but again I remain skeptical until then. Perhaps the biggest issue, as always, is going to be third-party software support. Nintendo learned the hard way with their N64 system, and Sony provides the best example of how quality third-party titles will make or break any system. And as it stands, the big boys already have their plates (and wallets) full with PS2, Gamecube and XBox projects. The interview claims they will support a larger library than any system, but unless they have something incredible up their sleeve (a contract with Squaresoft, Konami, Capcom, or any of the "recognized" leaders in development), they will indeed fall into the same trash can as my 3DO, Virtual Boy and Neo Geo. This is of course all speculation, because there is no substance to really analyze yet, but it should be good to give skeptics something to bitch about, and sensationalists to herald as the "next step in gaming." Again, this sounds good, but lemme see it.
It's funny to me how blatantly obvious it is to the general [intelligent] populace that this issue is based solely in corporate interests, and yet they still just gave control of the Senate back to the Republicans anyway. Maybe this form of decision is the will of the vast, albeit uninformed, majority of citizens. As far as I can see this just brings us one step closer to a disturbingly Orwellian method of lawmaking. I think Orwell was right, just got the date wrong by about 20 years.
Attempt to lock out consumers? I would call it more of an attempt to lock more consumers in. Honestly, how typical of American consumerist, arrogant ignorance is this? Disposable music that lasts for 8 hours, and then is just another piece of non-biodegradeable garbage to fill up our overspilling landfills, and keep America on the rise as the greatest glutton of world resources in the history of mankind. Brilliant, what progress technology brings us...
Slashdot Mirror
I must admit, theoretically, this sounds pretty cool. But this is derived only from their vague claims of bigger-faster-more, and real judgement will have to wait until we can get a look at the real specs of this beast. It would seem (judging from past product failures) that an attempt to "revolutionize" the distribution of software, by a company that has never set foot in the arena of electronic gaming, is doomed from the start. This sort of thing could possibly be pulled off by a Sony or a Microsoft, but what developer in their right mind is going to go out on a limb and develop for a company who has not yet shown any real merit? PC compatability is an enticing feature, but I find it hard to believe. There has always been a divide between console gamers, who pop the disc in the system and play away, and the PC gamers who spend more time fidgeting with their graphics settings and other options. If they believe they have a way to bridge this gap, then alright, let's see it, but again I remain skeptical until then. Perhaps the biggest issue, as always, is going to be third-party software support. Nintendo learned the hard way with their N64 system, and Sony provides the best example of how quality third-party titles will make or break any system. And as it stands, the big boys already have their plates (and wallets) full with PS2, Gamecube and XBox projects. The interview claims they will support a larger library than any system, but unless they have something incredible up their sleeve (a contract with Squaresoft, Konami, Capcom, or any of the "recognized" leaders in development), they will indeed fall into the same trash can as my 3DO, Virtual Boy and Neo Geo. This is of course all speculation, because there is no substance to really analyze yet, but it should be good to give skeptics something to bitch about, and sensationalists to herald as the "next step in gaming." Again, this sounds good, but lemme see it.
It's funny to me how blatantly obvious it is to the general [intelligent] populace that this issue is based solely in corporate interests, and yet they still just gave control of the Senate back to the Republicans anyway. Maybe this form of decision is the will of the vast, albeit uninformed, majority of citizens. As far as I can see this just brings us one step closer to a disturbingly Orwellian method of lawmaking. I think Orwell was right, just got the date wrong by about 20 years.
Attempt to lock out consumers? I would call it more of an attempt to lock more consumers in. Honestly, how typical of American consumerist, arrogant ignorance is this? Disposable music that lasts for 8 hours, and then is just another piece of non-biodegradeable garbage to fill up our overspilling landfills, and keep America on the rise as the greatest glutton of world resources in the history of mankind. Brilliant, what progress technology brings us...