Honestly, I didn't think Halo was anything horribly special myself. Just when I see this attitude on here it really ticks me off. It wouldn't have bothered me other than the fact that people modded that garbage up. I can relate to getting sick of fanboys. The Nintendo fanboys on Slashdot drive me absolutely nuts. But I don't tear in to them for liking Nintendo (heck, I love Nintendo, just hate the fanboys). So I can understand being frustrated...but still, that doesn't make that acceptable behavior nor worthy of being modded up.
Yes, and even if you are in the best guild you are running Naxx over and over again or the lower instances to help out the new members of your guild. You are still grinding the same storyline. And killing thousands of critters to get exalted rep is not innovative and exciting. All of end game is socialization. If you think there is a lot of game there, you are kidding yourself and just trying to justify your addiction.
Uh, I know WoW end game, I was in it. And saying that it is shallow and the exact same storyline is 100% accurate. The fact that you have to run ZG 100 times to get everyone equipped for AQ...then run AQ 100 times to get ready for Naxx, etc etc. It means you have to play the exact same thing over and over again. This is a grind and this is shallow. If there was 100 of end game instances then it would be interesting. Having 4 or 5 that you have to grind over and over again is not rich! It sounds to me like you haven't really experienced WoW end game. It is extremely painful and boring after the first few times you run a new instance.
Because consoles are a cheaper way to play games. That, and games work out of the box where often in the PC world you need to do the graphic drivers song and dance. Obviously, if you want to hack a game, the PC would be the way to go. But if you just like playing games, then consoles are perfectly acceptable alternatives.
That is an incredibly stupid litmus test. Do you base every action you do on whether or not you will be proud to tell your children about it? Of course not...who cares what your (potential) kids think. If this is something you want then I see nothing wrong with camping out for it. It could be a lot of fun (apart from being unlucky and camping at a location where violence occurs). Also, camping out for it could net a very nice profit...more than you would make working at most jobs. Some people get excited about things...just let them have a good time. The people who are robbing and shooting, they are just criminals exploiting a situation. I am sure you have bought frivolous, high-priced items as well. Do you have more money than brains?
Just because you didn't like the game, doesn't mean everyone who did were a bunch of "know-no-better kids". It is beyond me how intolerant garbage like your post gets modded up.
On the other hand, it doesn't surprise me that much. There are just too many people on here that feel the only way to be cool is to trash the things other people like. By saying something that is popular is uncool, suddenly you feel special and more knowledgable on gaming. Get over yourselves. People like different things. By all means, talk about its lack of innovation, the fact that there are better games out there, that there are better FPS's out there. That can spawn healthy and interesting debate. But just belittling people that like something you don't? Come on, try to act civilized.
While I agree with what you are saying, I don't think that is the point the author is making. They are simply saying that Halo did very well on the Xbox. Due to this success, it spawned many other games that tried to follow the same formula (again, on the Xbox). It isn't saying it invented the marine-shoots-alien games. It's saying other companies tried to copy its formula by using the same format...and that those games failed.
WoW is not years of quality gaming. After the few months of leveling to max (which was fun and interesting to me), you just grind the same places over and over again. It's like reading the same storyline every time you log in. It becomes a competition with a group of other people for items. The only thing enjoyable is spending time with the friends you make. End game is very shallow. You can get involved in just about any MMO community and have years of the same level of quality game play.
They have the right to freedom of speech. That doesn't make them correct, though. If you are running a game in an unsupported OS, you are taking a risk. Blizzard is doing its best to stop cheaters. This is a good thing. If this effects people who are running, and I emphasize this, an UNSUPPORTED OS...that's too bad. I am sure if Blizzard could magically ban all the bad users and keep all the legitimate ones they would. In the future, if you expect support, run the application using the apropriate OS.
bnetd was used to play multiplayer with hacked versions of Blizzard software. That was its primary use. Blizzard provides a free service that does the exact same thing (just with legitimate software). If the community wants to develop something, they should develop something original rather than reverse engineer a server to facilitate piracy.
Really, ya think? Then stop posting these stupid articles for a game few people play and less even like. Leave your dumb little comments and just post stuff worthy of news. I know Slashdot has biases, but they shouldn't be shown by the editors. You blaming Sony for bum fights for PS3s and then retracting and saying they are only PARTIALLY responsible just shows how over the edge you really are. I think your game reviews are fine. I used to even defend you from posts like this. But enough is enough...I really hope you can start acting like a professional...otherwise I am going to join the choir of people singing for your replacement.
Dear lord, you are a moron. They didn't plan this to get headlines. Seriously, how stupid do you have to be to believe that, post it, and have people retarded enough to mod it up.
Because some people don't find science things fun. Give people something they can enjoy...don't push the things you enjoy on others (unless they have similar tastes).
Uhhh, I hate to burst your bubble...unless you make really impressive and useful stuff, I am betting your presents are accepted with politeness, not excitement. When a kid, who has no money, puts something together for you...that is touching and sweet. If I made my brother some sort of clothing he would probably think I was out of my mind. The best way to give a gift is to really think about that individual and come up with something that will make them happy. You have to figure something out that they wouldn't go and buy for themselves...something that will surprise them. Giving someone something they didn't even know they wanted is great. If someone in my family made me something for x-mas...I would think it would be fairly silly unless they has a fixed income and that was all they could afford to do...then it would mean something. But if you are just making whatever you feel like and giving it to people...that's not really personal, that's just odd. I could be wrong here and maybe you are incredibly talanted and come up with things people love...but next time you give a gift, really look at the reactions and see if your "deeply personal" gifts aren't just tolerated instead of enjoyed.
It isn't broken at all. It is two different skill sets. The difference is that it is faster to pick up which makes it more accessible to people who wish they could play an instrument but don't have the ability or the training.
Now, I'm not going to make any Doom and Gloom predictions for the PS3 but everyone has to admit that because of the higher price point and low supply the PS3 is (likely) going to sell poorly in 2006 and through the first half of 2007
I disagree. The PS3 will sell out everywhere (even if it is just because people want to ebay them). Big name developers are already on board. I do agree that Sony will lose market share this round...but I think they will have no problem selling out. It is just that their production will be worse that the Wii and the 360.
This has nothing to do with Microsoft. Many games that are popular (or movies even) have multiple releases. It is the same game, it is just about the extras. It gives something more for the fans to drool over. I see no problem with this. If you don't want the extra junk, don't buy it.
*sigh* I really don't understand this attitude on Slashdot. Because someone is a fan of a different console you think they are a moron. You sit there and stereotype people who would want one: "madden/sports crowd and lower middle class teenagers that somehow have $600 to throw away". Yet freak out when they label people who like Nintendo games as "kiddie".
I find it telling that people on here are just attacking consoles and ignoring the games. Games are what make the console. Yet instead of arguing the merits of one game vs another, you attack the company (arrogant), their practices (rootkits), and their decisions (blu-ray, price, lack of rumble). It's very telling that it is just bias and rampant fanboyism on here. I think it is this groupthink that holds Slashdot from being taken seriously. Rather than arguing any sort of cohesive point, you just say "I am going to buy a Wii because it is cheaper and Sony is evil" and you get modded up. We positively reinforce people we agree with rather than modding them appropriately. That's why all you see are positive posts about Nintendo. We mod to oblivion anyone who likes the playstation and thus lack any interesting debates. It just feeds on itself. Turn off more people with counter views and bring in more morons that parrot what the majority is saying. It's a true flaw with Slashdot (and any site with forums with moderation I would imagine). We just don't get the whole picture. If you stayed in here you would think everyone runs Linux on apples and own everything with the word Nintendo on it.
The Wii DOES offer some cool new possibilities. Don't get me wrong...I can see why people are excited about it. But you have to understand there are counter views out there. From the videos I have seen, a lot of the games look incredibly stupid. They may well be a blast to play, but it is just visually jarring to play some games where it looks like you are controlling the AOL logo. Clearly, there are games that look amazing on there (I was particularly impressed with Zelda). We all know that graphics has nothing to do with gameplay. But Wii sports just looks like it was thrown together by amateurs. These are more of a demo to show the capabilities of the controller, but it reflects poorly on the console and reinforces the image that it isn't for adults. I don't care if their ads show a bunch of hot 20 somethings looking like they are having fun playing it...it just isn't appealing. And you have to laugh when you see the muscular "cool" guy playing metroid and making it seem so intense. Or the guy playing Red Steel and then meditating afterwards because he killed a guy with his sword. Just sillyness.
In any case, just drop the bias and let other people with valid opinions to live here as well. I am sure stores are excited about the Wii...if they aren't, if sales do well, they will get excited fast. Unfortunately just because the vocal majority on here sings the praises of the Wii it does not mean that this is true with the majority of gamers. Time will tell. Please, just stop being a jerk about it.
They aren't selling the tutorial, they are selling strategy guides online. I don't like EA, but with all the crap they do you don't have to make stuff up to make them look bad. In this case, what they are doing is fine. Seriously editors, act like adults and professionals by not allowing false titles. Even if you are personally biased, it shouldn't show in the job you do.
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Honestly, I didn't think Halo was anything horribly special myself. Just when I see this attitude on here it really ticks me off. It wouldn't have bothered me other than the fact that people modded that garbage up. I can relate to getting sick of fanboys. The Nintendo fanboys on Slashdot drive me absolutely nuts. But I don't tear in to them for liking Nintendo (heck, I love Nintendo, just hate the fanboys). So I can understand being frustrated...but still, that doesn't make that acceptable behavior nor worthy of being modded up.
Yes, and even if you are in the best guild you are running Naxx over and over again or the lower instances to help out the new members of your guild. You are still grinding the same storyline. And killing thousands of critters to get exalted rep is not innovative and exciting. All of end game is socialization. If you think there is a lot of game there, you are kidding yourself and just trying to justify your addiction.
Uh, I know WoW end game, I was in it. And saying that it is shallow and the exact same storyline is 100% accurate. The fact that you have to run ZG 100 times to get everyone equipped for AQ...then run AQ 100 times to get ready for Naxx, etc etc. It means you have to play the exact same thing over and over again. This is a grind and this is shallow. If there was 100 of end game instances then it would be interesting. Having 4 or 5 that you have to grind over and over again is not rich! It sounds to me like you haven't really experienced WoW end game. It is extremely painful and boring after the first few times you run a new instance.
This Cindy girl sounds like she might make a good mate for Zonk.
Because consoles are a cheaper way to play games. That, and games work out of the box where often in the PC world you need to do the graphic drivers song and dance. Obviously, if you want to hack a game, the PC would be the way to go. But if you just like playing games, then consoles are perfectly acceptable alternatives.
That is an incredibly stupid litmus test. Do you base every action you do on whether or not you will be proud to tell your children about it? Of course not...who cares what your (potential) kids think. If this is something you want then I see nothing wrong with camping out for it. It could be a lot of fun (apart from being unlucky and camping at a location where violence occurs). Also, camping out for it could net a very nice profit...more than you would make working at most jobs. Some people get excited about things...just let them have a good time. The people who are robbing and shooting, they are just criminals exploiting a situation. I am sure you have bought frivolous, high-priced items as well. Do you have more money than brains?
Just because you didn't like the game, doesn't mean everyone who did were a bunch of "know-no-better kids". It is beyond me how intolerant garbage like your post gets modded up.
On the other hand, it doesn't surprise me that much. There are just too many people on here that feel the only way to be cool is to trash the things other people like. By saying something that is popular is uncool, suddenly you feel special and more knowledgable on gaming. Get over yourselves. People like different things. By all means, talk about its lack of innovation, the fact that there are better games out there, that there are better FPS's out there. That can spawn healthy and interesting debate. But just belittling people that like something you don't? Come on, try to act civilized.
While I agree with what you are saying, I don't think that is the point the author is making. They are simply saying that Halo did very well on the Xbox. Due to this success, it spawned many other games that tried to follow the same formula (again, on the Xbox). It isn't saying it invented the marine-shoots-alien games. It's saying other companies tried to copy its formula by using the same format...and that those games failed.
WoW is not years of quality gaming. After the few months of leveling to max (which was fun and interesting to me), you just grind the same places over and over again. It's like reading the same storyline every time you log in. It becomes a competition with a group of other people for items. The only thing enjoyable is spending time with the friends you make. End game is very shallow. You can get involved in just about any MMO community and have years of the same level of quality game play.
And what would the value of anything be if I could instantly create an unlimited number of copies of something for free.
Unless the item is of limited quantity or is protected by some means of duplication (like US currency), then the object is nearly worthless.
Which is backed by the US Government (or whatever country your money is from). Second life items are backed by who?
They have the right to freedom of speech. That doesn't make them correct, though. If you are running a game in an unsupported OS, you are taking a risk. Blizzard is doing its best to stop cheaters. This is a good thing. If this effects people who are running, and I emphasize this, an UNSUPPORTED OS...that's too bad. I am sure if Blizzard could magically ban all the bad users and keep all the legitimate ones they would. In the future, if you expect support, run the application using the apropriate OS.
bnetd was used to play multiplayer with hacked versions of Blizzard software. That was its primary use. Blizzard provides a free service that does the exact same thing (just with legitimate software). If the community wants to develop something, they should develop something original rather than reverse engineer a server to facilitate piracy.
A lot of overhype here, I think.
Really, ya think? Then stop posting these stupid articles for a game few people play and less even like. Leave your dumb little comments and just post stuff worthy of news. I know Slashdot has biases, but they shouldn't be shown by the editors. You blaming Sony for bum fights for PS3s and then retracting and saying they are only PARTIALLY responsible just shows how over the edge you really are. I think your game reviews are fine. I used to even defend you from posts like this. But enough is enough...I really hope you can start acting like a professional...otherwise I am going to join the choir of people singing for your replacement.
Dear lord, you are a moron. They didn't plan this to get headlines. Seriously, how stupid do you have to be to believe that, post it, and have people retarded enough to mod it up.
Because some people don't find science things fun. Give people something they can enjoy...don't push the things you enjoy on others (unless they have similar tastes).
Uhhh, I hate to burst your bubble...unless you make really impressive and useful stuff, I am betting your presents are accepted with politeness, not excitement. When a kid, who has no money, puts something together for you...that is touching and sweet. If I made my brother some sort of clothing he would probably think I was out of my mind. The best way to give a gift is to really think about that individual and come up with something that will make them happy. You have to figure something out that they wouldn't go and buy for themselves...something that will surprise them. Giving someone something they didn't even know they wanted is great. If someone in my family made me something for x-mas...I would think it would be fairly silly unless they has a fixed income and that was all they could afford to do...then it would mean something. But if you are just making whatever you feel like and giving it to people...that's not really personal, that's just odd. I could be wrong here and maybe you are incredibly talanted and come up with things people love...but next time you give a gift, really look at the reactions and see if your "deeply personal" gifts aren't just tolerated instead of enjoyed.
It isn't broken at all. It is two different skill sets. The difference is that it is faster to pick up which makes it more accessible to people who wish they could play an instrument but don't have the ability or the training.
"It doesn't have anything to do with playing guitar," Mr. Einziger says. "It's all rhythmic."
Hate to break it to this guy...but he should be using rhythem when he plays a real guitar as well!
Now, I'm not going to make any Doom and Gloom predictions for the PS3 but everyone has to admit that because of the higher price point and low supply the PS3 is (likely) going to sell poorly in 2006 and through the first half of 2007
I disagree. The PS3 will sell out everywhere (even if it is just because people want to ebay them). Big name developers are already on board. I do agree that Sony will lose market share this round...but I think they will have no problem selling out. It is just that their production will be worse that the Wii and the 360.
This has nothing to do with Microsoft. Many games that are popular (or movies even) have multiple releases. It is the same game, it is just about the extras. It gives something more for the fans to drool over. I see no problem with this. If you don't want the extra junk, don't buy it.
*sigh* I really don't understand this attitude on Slashdot. Because someone is a fan of a different console you think they are a moron. You sit there and stereotype people who would want one: "madden/sports crowd and lower middle class teenagers that somehow have $600 to throw away". Yet freak out when they label people who like Nintendo games as "kiddie".
I find it telling that people on here are just attacking consoles and ignoring the games. Games are what make the console. Yet instead of arguing the merits of one game vs another, you attack the company (arrogant), their practices (rootkits), and their decisions (blu-ray, price, lack of rumble). It's very telling that it is just bias and rampant fanboyism on here. I think it is this groupthink that holds Slashdot from being taken seriously. Rather than arguing any sort of cohesive point, you just say "I am going to buy a Wii because it is cheaper and Sony is evil" and you get modded up. We positively reinforce people we agree with rather than modding them appropriately. That's why all you see are positive posts about Nintendo. We mod to oblivion anyone who likes the playstation and thus lack any interesting debates. It just feeds on itself. Turn off more people with counter views and bring in more morons that parrot what the majority is saying. It's a true flaw with Slashdot (and any site with forums with moderation I would imagine). We just don't get the whole picture. If you stayed in here you would think everyone runs Linux on apples and own everything with the word Nintendo on it.
The Wii DOES offer some cool new possibilities. Don't get me wrong...I can see why people are excited about it. But you have to understand there are counter views out there. From the videos I have seen, a lot of the games look incredibly stupid. They may well be a blast to play, but it is just visually jarring to play some games where it looks like you are controlling the AOL logo. Clearly, there are games that look amazing on there (I was particularly impressed with Zelda). We all know that graphics has nothing to do with gameplay. But Wii sports just looks like it was thrown together by amateurs. These are more of a demo to show the capabilities of the controller, but it reflects poorly on the console and reinforces the image that it isn't for adults. I don't care if their ads show a bunch of hot 20 somethings looking like they are having fun playing it...it just isn't appealing. And you have to laugh when you see the muscular "cool" guy playing metroid and making it seem so intense. Or the guy playing Red Steel and then meditating afterwards because he killed a guy with his sword. Just sillyness.
In any case, just drop the bias and let other people with valid opinions to live here as well. I am sure stores are excited about the Wii...if they aren't, if sales do well, they will get excited fast. Unfortunately just because the vocal majority on here sings the praises of the Wii it does not mean that this is true with the majority of gamers. Time will tell. Please, just stop being a jerk about it.
You can play PS2 and PS1 games on your PS2 still, why go out and buy a 600 dollar system that does the same thing.
Because it plays PS3 games as well. Duh.
Then don't buy it.
They aren't selling the tutorial, they are selling strategy guides online. I don't like EA, but with all the crap they do you don't have to make stuff up to make them look bad. In this case, what they are doing is fine. Seriously editors, act like adults and professionals by not allowing false titles. Even if you are personally biased, it shouldn't show in the job you do.