Care to cite some evidence of the average gamer age? The fact may be that many companies find the 18-30 male demographic enticing to target but, assuming no 18-30 male wants to play any Nintendo games [I say that as a person in that target group who owns and enjoys a Gamecube], there is still a huge void that many companies simply don't hit. The fact is that I can enjoy both GTA 3 and a game like The Wind Waker. You might think because of the graphic style, the Wind Waker is designed for kids. People who think Mario and Zelda are just for the kiddies are missing out on enjoyable game experiences and probably are doing so because they have some strange need to have ultra-violence in all their games. I find this similar to the types of people who are constantly making jokes about others being gay in order to feel more like a man - a scared little girl deep inside there. And don't feel "bad" for inanimate objects. You can feel bad for the folks working at Nintendo [even though Nintendo is making plenty of profit - unlike the XBox division at MS] but not the Gamecube itself. Have a good day.
I don't know if you're the same AC or not. [If so, you should get an account, because this is my last reply to this thread.]
The original post I replied to said that there shouldn't be any guns in the household if a child is present. You state that a child is not equipped to deal with a gun or GTA. I claim that it is much easier to explain to a child and prepare that child for handling a gun than GTA. Whereas GTA has missions where you are encouraged to behave immorally, when the parent or a certification course are presenting a gun to a child, the only options presented are ones that are moral and the child is told about the dangers of using the gun.
Ultimately it comes down to parents being responsible. A responsible parent can help a child and teach a child about gun safety and use. The post to which I replied said that a gun simply shouldn't be in the house with a child. Anyway, I've wasted enough time on you.
I agree. That's an easy fix to the problem of people not feeling like they earned it - simple options screen selection could just turn off the adaptive gameplay. One thing I would like to note is that this isn't AI. Detecting how many times a player has failed and lowering enemy health or making enemies less sensitive to movement is not AI.
The field of artificial intelligence is nowhere near having a good handle on simulating thought but Splinter Cell isn't where the breakthrough has come. And I'm not trying to pick on you - AI gets bandied about and associated with way too many products and is actually becoming a watered down term. I mean, the electric blanket I got over the holidays had the slogan, "The blanket with a brain!" printed on the outside. Again, sensor detection and response is about as AI as a smoke detector detecting smoke and then beeping.
PS2: GTA [pre XBox release], Madden 2004 [online play], SOCOM.
I mean honestly, do you really want to get into a console flame war? It's fine if you don't understand why anyone would buy a Gamecube or a PS2 but why try to incite an argument in the manner you have? Obviously you believe that no one should buy a Gamecube or a PS2 [ignoring anyone who bought a PS2 before the XBox was released and anyone who bought a PS2 or Gamecube before the XBox had been modded and software was written for it], and it doesn't appear that your opinion is going to change at any point. Why be so trollish?
Here's an interesting point of view. You're saying that the violent video game the child has access to is not the problem but rather the guns the child has access to. Of course, if you take this stance that when a child has access to a gun, the child will immediately do something wrong with it then you must also take the stance that when a child has access to a violent video game, that game will warp the child's mind.
Parents are moronic for not taking an interest in their child's life and making sure that the goods they are using are being appropriately used and understood. I would be much more concerned about a child whose parents have never been around than a child whose parents took him hunting.
It is perfectly acceptable to own a gun, even if you have children, as long as you are responsible. Honestly, you're making the kind of argument that people make about video games. Children are going to get access to both guns and violent video games at some point in their lives - the job of the parent is to prepare the child so that when those times come, the child understands right from wrong and can make mature choices about what to do next.
Don't own a gun at all? Thanks for the advice but I think I'll take the safety of my family a little more seriously than you obviously take the safety of yours.
But wasn't the rumor going around that they're going to be less than $100?
I mean, if that's the case and they come in at $99, then by your math, they're losing a buck. [I know, I know - the numbers are all made up and everything.]
And thanks for clearing that issue up with the original iPod being sold at the same price as the drive. The blurb wasn't that clear about it.
I don't know who has called it "bad" really but I'll try to answer the issues you raise all the same. I have not played Rainbow Six 3 but am familiar with the earlier games in their PC incarnation. The depictions of violence are relatively tame - well, as tame as head shots can be - and especially in comparison to the graphic depictions of violence that, say, Manhunt has. I don't think the story is really saying this is an awful thing that needs to be fixed right away BUT there is a difference between a video game that should be in the PG13 to R range if it were a movie and a website that's pushing NC17 material. Right or wrong, in the U.S., violence is more widely viewed as acceptable for public consumption than hardcore anal penetration and the like. That being said, I think it's just a kind of funny fluff piece about how people at Ubisoft didn't consider the ramifications of putting a URL out there and not snatching it up.
This is similar to the story about a phone number for God being left in the film Bruce Almighty that did not begin with 555. The producers of the movie wouldn't expect anyone to call the number but, of course, you get knuckleheads who do call. They fixed it in the DVD release.
All along we've heard that iTunes isn't making Apple any money and that it's really just a way to push iPods out the door. If that's the case, how could they be selling the iPod at the same cost as the hard drive within it? Assuming they get some bulk discount, that's still very little profit there.
So how do the books balance out? I would expect if Apple is so interested in pushing the iPods [as evidenced by the creation of iTunes], they'd want to get a nice profit from each unit sold.
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That "joke" gets posted in any article concerning the search for intelligent life or even space travel in general. Congrats on using such a tired line.
You believe income level is related to being a "fuckwit"? And for someone who complains about "idiot teenagers", you come off sounding quite a bit like one with the vulgarity and childish reply you've given me.
Another reason you fail to note is that the Japanese are quite nationalistic. While Americans like to chant the slogan "Buy American", they mostly buy goods manufactured in China whereas the Japanese actually stick to their guns and actively avoid buying foreign goods. [Obviously not all Japanese harbor this type of nationalistic sentiment but it is a market force.]
"I take offense to being tracked, and having my viewing patterns and other information available to a party. (n.b.: this applies to NYT as well as their advertisers.)"
So be offended. No one ever said you had the right to live your whole life and never be offended. If you really care about this issue that much, do something about it. I would wager a small sum of money that you've posted your stance on Slashdot concerning this issue and done nothing else. Place some phone calls to the New York Times. Place some phone calls to advertisers who support the Times. Do something about it.
"I should not be penalised for my pursuit of privacy (a right which should already be enforced by others) by having to take extraordinary measures to perform regular tasks."
You shouldn't? Oh, so you think that security cameras in public settings should never be used? After all, your image is being viewed and recorded by others. Perhaps you don't look your best on a particular day and, wanting to retain your privacy on your unkept appearance, don't believe that you should be penalized in this manner and that security cameras should be turned off for you and that checkout clerks should avert their eyes. Honestly, if you don't like how a private company runs their business, don't support them. You have no right to have your needs completely satisfied by a company. All you can do is either raise your concerns and wait for change or take your business elsewhere.
You should rethink your rights in regards to private corporations and how they operate.
It seems like you don't know what "devil's advocate style" means. The author was making the point that neither the Bible, Mein Kampf, or Das Kapital caused millions of deaths. So your post is just a restatement of what the article was already stating - except the article made the further point of bringing violent video games to the argument.
How this got modded to +5 I do not understand. Mods and Gleng: here
Wow - everyone in Japan loves golf? That's interesting. You know, football games sell very well in the United States. Does everyone in the U.S. love football?
I'll ignore making the comparison to GTA sales and asking you whether all Americans love stealing cars and shooting people, although I could make that argument against your subtle racism, since many people play golf video games who do not enjoy playing real golf and vice versa.
Rockstar has already said that GTA: VC is not GTA IV and that is was rather more of an expansion/map pack than a full fledged sequel, of course they charged full price for it.
Again, we already established that you don't like RPGs. There's no need for you to continue to mention that in any reply.
You claimed to be happy that there were few RPGs for the XBox and would hate to see any come out for it. Why did you say that? Did you not realize that improved XBox sales are a good thing for even a person like yourself who does not enjoy RPGs?
Your statement was silly because it shows a lack of thought about the larger state of affairs. You were basically saying you only wanted to see games that you enjoyed released for the XBox - a silly stance to take as it is a sure thing that MS can't maintain a market with 'just Chris.' Apologize for your silly statement any time now.
So you refute the AC's assertion that Nintendo never made a public explanation of why Internet multiplayer was not included by saying, "Yes, that was their excuse." And then pointing to some article on a website that you run? Uh...that does not a convincing argument make. A Nintendo press release or interview with a reputable gaming news source would be a much better way to make your point. [Yes, I don't consider your site reputable - nor will I look at it. If your site is so small, you have to pimp it on Slashdot, it's not worth my time.]
There are plenty of people who use computers who are quite happy using the same old software they've been using for many years. Furthermore, there are many people who don't understand this simple fact. You appear to be one of them.
Okay, so what you said is that you're not a fan of RPGs. You hate them. I don't like them either so don't think I am replying because I have some love for RPGs. In the next sentence you say, "I'm glad there aren't that many for the xbox." Here's where I lose track of your argument.
Certainly you must recognize that RPG games can drive sales for a particular console. You should know that SNES sales were driven, in part, because of Square's relationship with Nintendo. So, given that we know RPG games can help sell a console and you obviously want games to continue to be produced for your XBox, why would you be happy about the fact that there weren't that many RPGs available for the XBox? It doesn't make sense to me. I'm happy to see either an exclusive game for the Gamecube or PS2 that is highly regarded and sells well, even if I have no interest in playing it, because it helps to solidify my consoles place(s) in the marketplace. In conclusion, I find your statement rather silly Chris.
Been watching and waiting for your moment to pounce? How does it feel now that it is here? You should tell all your friends how you put some guy on the Internet in his place!
That's all well and good but here's the thing. Why take the girlfriend to watch a hockey game when you could be playing hockey instead? You see, your original statement was that video games are a complete waste of time and that people should dump them in the garbage as soon as possible. You may have overstated your position but that is what you said so I'll work from that. Video games can provide a nice form of entertainment. While I would agree with you that video games should be played in moderation but most entertainment mediums should be enjoyed in moderation.
Since you were playing video games just last night, your original post is quite hypocritical because it basically showcased the idea that no one should be playing video games, ever. You may try to shift this position slightly now but that was your original point.
For someone who is so excited about the prospect of having "real life" experiences, you certainly are wasting a lot of time communicating with people who may or may not exist. Want to share your opinion about what people should be doing with their days? Get off that chair, turn the computer off, and go stand on a soapbox on the street corner.
Video games are a viable means of entertainment just like movies or music.
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Care to cite some evidence of the average gamer age? The fact may be that many companies find the 18-30 male demographic enticing to target but, assuming no 18-30 male wants to play any Nintendo games [I say that as a person in that target group who owns and enjoys a Gamecube], there is still a huge void that many companies simply don't hit. The fact is that I can enjoy both GTA 3 and a game like The Wind Waker. You might think because of the graphic style, the Wind Waker is designed for kids. People who think Mario and Zelda are just for the kiddies are missing out on enjoyable game experiences and probably are doing so because they have some strange need to have ultra-violence in all their games. I find this similar to the types of people who are constantly making jokes about others being gay in order to feel more like a man - a scared little girl deep inside there. And don't feel "bad" for inanimate objects. You can feel bad for the folks working at Nintendo [even though Nintendo is making plenty of profit - unlike the XBox division at MS] but not the Gamecube itself. Have a good day.
The original post I replied to said that there shouldn't be any guns in the household if a child is present. You state that a child is not equipped to deal with a gun or GTA. I claim that it is much easier to explain to a child and prepare that child for handling a gun than GTA. Whereas GTA has missions where you are encouraged to behave immorally, when the parent or a certification course are presenting a gun to a child, the only options presented are ones that are moral and the child is told about the dangers of using the gun.
Ultimately it comes down to parents being responsible. A responsible parent can help a child and teach a child about gun safety and use. The post to which I replied said that a gun simply shouldn't be in the house with a child. Anyway, I've wasted enough time on you.
The field of artificial intelligence is nowhere near having a good handle on simulating thought but Splinter Cell isn't where the breakthrough has come. And I'm not trying to pick on you - AI gets bandied about and associated with way too many products and is actually becoming a watered down term. I mean, the electric blanket I got over the holidays had the slogan, "The blanket with a brain!" printed on the outside. Again, sensor detection and response is about as AI as a smoke detector detecting smoke and then beeping.
You forgot to factor in the +5 Stylish Design and -10 Battery Drain Problems!
And furthermore, isn't the PS2 memory card 16 mb?
PS2: GTA [pre XBox release], Madden 2004 [online play], SOCOM.
I mean honestly, do you really want to get into a console flame war? It's fine if you don't understand why anyone would buy a Gamecube or a PS2 but why try to incite an argument in the manner you have? Obviously you believe that no one should buy a Gamecube or a PS2 [ignoring anyone who bought a PS2 before the XBox was released and anyone who bought a PS2 or Gamecube before the XBox had been modded and software was written for it], and it doesn't appear that your opinion is going to change at any point. Why be so trollish?
Parents are moronic for not taking an interest in their child's life and making sure that the goods they are using are being appropriately used and understood. I would be much more concerned about a child whose parents have never been around than a child whose parents took him hunting.
It is perfectly acceptable to own a gun, even if you have children, as long as you are responsible. Honestly, you're making the kind of argument that people make about video games. Children are going to get access to both guns and violent video games at some point in their lives - the job of the parent is to prepare the child so that when those times come, the child understands right from wrong and can make mature choices about what to do next.
Don't own a gun at all? Thanks for the advice but I think I'll take the safety of my family a little more seriously than you obviously take the safety of yours.
I mean, if that's the case and they come in at $99, then by your math, they're losing a buck. [I know, I know - the numbers are all made up and everything.]
And thanks for clearing that issue up with the original iPod being sold at the same price as the drive. The blurb wasn't that clear about it.
This is similar to the story about a phone number for God being left in the film Bruce Almighty that did not begin with 555. The producers of the movie wouldn't expect anyone to call the number but, of course, you get knuckleheads who do call. They fixed it in the DVD release.
So how do the books balance out? I would expect if Apple is so interested in pushing the iPods [as evidenced by the creation of iTunes], they'd want to get a nice profit from each unit sold.
That "joke" gets posted in any article concerning the search for intelligent life or even space travel in general. Congrats on using such a tired line.
Have a nice day.
Another reason you fail to note is that the Japanese are quite nationalistic. While Americans like to chant the slogan "Buy American", they mostly buy goods manufactured in China whereas the Japanese actually stick to their guns and actively avoid buying foreign goods. [Obviously not all Japanese harbor this type of nationalistic sentiment but it is a market force.]
You should rethink your rights in regards to private corporations and how they operate.
How this got modded to +5 I do not understand. Mods and Gleng: here
I'll ignore making the comparison to GTA sales and asking you whether all Americans love stealing cars and shooting people, although I could make that argument against your subtle racism, since many people play golf video games who do not enjoy playing real golf and vice versa.
So the next GTA will be 4.
You claimed to be happy that there were few RPGs for the XBox and would hate to see any come out for it. Why did you say that? Did you not realize that improved XBox sales are a good thing for even a person like yourself who does not enjoy RPGs?
Your statement was silly because it shows a lack of thought about the larger state of affairs. You were basically saying you only wanted to see games that you enjoyed released for the XBox - a silly stance to take as it is a sure thing that MS can't maintain a market with 'just Chris.' Apologize for your silly statement any time now.
So you refute the AC's assertion that Nintendo never made a public explanation of why Internet multiplayer was not included by saying, "Yes, that was their excuse." And then pointing to some article on a website that you run? Uh...that does not a convincing argument make. A Nintendo press release or interview with a reputable gaming news source would be a much better way to make your point. [Yes, I don't consider your site reputable - nor will I look at it. If your site is so small, you have to pimp it on Slashdot, it's not worth my time.]
Well beyond wireless controllers or putting the controllers away after a gaming session is over, what other solutions can you offer?
Certainly you must recognize that RPG games can drive sales for a particular console. You should know that SNES sales were driven, in part, because of Square's relationship with Nintendo. So, given that we know RPG games can help sell a console and you obviously want games to continue to be produced for your XBox, why would you be happy about the fact that there weren't that many RPGs available for the XBox? It doesn't make sense to me. I'm happy to see either an exclusive game for the Gamecube or PS2 that is highly regarded and sells well, even if I have no interest in playing it, because it helps to solidify my consoles place(s) in the marketplace. In conclusion, I find your statement rather silly Chris.
Been watching and waiting for your moment to pounce? How does it feel now that it is here? You should tell all your friends how you put some guy on the Internet in his place!
Oh wait, no you didn't.
Since you were playing video games just last night, your original post is quite hypocritical because it basically showcased the idea that no one should be playing video games, ever. You may try to shift this position slightly now but that was your original point.
Video games are a viable means of entertainment just like movies or music.