The whole DiVx disc thing made this an issue forever ago.
We still have not gotten past what we would do about DRM that 'turns off' when the company goes under.
What a responsible company should do is give out the software necessary to either negate that specific DRM or at least to facilitate the making of authentication methods to be used at home if it can't be negated as in discs like DiVx.
Pretty sure the concept was about ping time so while you are playing (nonstop for some) you can still do things like seed or download from Usenet without losing your killer ping time.
Now if they could only make this in a PCMCIA or Express format and while they are at it how about a PPU.
Well think about the fact that you pretty much need to be within 20 to 40 meters of an AP to even pick the signal up then it would make absolute sense.
I think the USB thing could actually catch on though so I don't feel that he won it only by being funny even though it was hilarious.
The AI would have to be tweaked and would need to recognize the other cartridge in order for it to work well but I am sure that would only take some minor programming.
Like making an intellegentsia totally thumb their nose at a buffon yet chat profusely with another genius.
I know there will be a ton of people whining why there isn't an update for World of Warcraft but please remember they are entirely different dev teams.
I have an idea. I am going to redo the Star Wars trilogy but I am going to make it all in cartoon format and then release it for free to the internet and expect to not get told to stop by LucasArts.
The developers knew this time would come what they were hoping on was a buyout by Square for their idea and work. What they didn't realize is that Square could churn this out faster then they could spending all of their saved money.
You are not restricted to only gamepad. This is an option however and it is a hybrid where you can use gamepad to do your movements and your keyboard to chat etc..
Do not be alarmed.
Overall the game is not bad. The character models are good enough graphics. The scenery has much to be desired IMHO but this is most likely due to it being a PS2/PC hybrid where both people play on the same server meaning patches need to be somewhat similiar etc. They can't use an entirely different engine on one system and allow them to co-exist. I think a lot of newer gamers that are wowed by todays graphics will pass this one by thinking that the graphics aren't up to par and so thus the gameplay must be horrid as well.
I am almost 100% positive that the N64's only import protection was the shape of the cartridge.
The N64 itself was able to be modified to cut off a little tab that prevented the Japanese games from fitting inside the slot. This was also the same for the GameBoys if my memory still serves me.
To the topic of the Freeloader I would say great more power to Nintendo and let them do their thing. I would say that a better option though would be for Nintendo itself to release a Freeloader type disc and charge $50 for it and make the 3rd party one not work anymore. This would encourage people to import and would make Nintendo more money in the long run.
I think I might die a happy man if some games never had "bullet time".
This is getting old people come up with something new.
Pretty soon kids are going to be hanging around in circles talking about the new Tiger Woods golf game and they are going to say "This one will be so much better you can go 'bullet time' and ease the ball into the hole."
Why?
Will be very intersting to see what they do to prevent cheating and hacking into it to modify anything. I noticed they said this in their press release:
seamless upgrades and patch management
That is just begging for some kind of exploit. Also what is their subsceptibility to viruses and DDOS attacks.
I would think that as we move along to the future hardware will stop being so different and it will just be a matter of aesthetics or just which brand you want to back. Software will be the main difference. I would say raise the software prices IF hardware prices go down. People put a big chunk down for a high end PC and then they buy one or two games a year because they are still paying off their PC. Make a high end PC around $500 and games around $60 and then people will buy some more games for their cheaper nicer hardware.
Where you run into problems though is copy protection. People will just pirate that $60 game.
So in order to reverse it then charge more for hardware and infinitely less for software. I guess we will see how it turns out.
I don't think this is really all that bad idea or money grubbing. Most likely if the person already has the game they are just going to glance at a re-release with nothing in the fundamentals of it changed just a few bonuses.
This kind of "remix" appeals to the people who have heard lots about the game and are still on the fence on whether or not to buy it. They think 'Hrmm maybe I should get it now that is a little updated.'
GG Nintendo
Take into effect that some of those are the same game just on a different console and it will bring that list down to almost half. Then take into effect the expansion packs which don't count. Then take out the token 'insider' which is not a game but just a PC 'title' and there really isn't all that much. Considering the fanbase I am surprised there isn't one based on every character in every movie.
<sarcasm> You could have a "Dress Up: Princess Leia" for the little girls even. </sarcasm>
If any LucasArts people are reading this please do not take that last comment seriously.
From what I have read on multiple fan sites FFXI is very linear for the main part of the game. The quests you do are all the same and lead to the same goal of uncovering the plot. How you raise up in levels is your own choice but there are only so many quests and from what I have read they are done in a certain order and then you watch a FMV. Sort of like the Asherons Call 2 system.
I have seen enough remakes of the first few FF games to last a lifetime.
Honestly how hard would it be to fix up FF7. Just redo the movies and put it on one DVD and then add some bonus content.
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The whole DiVx disc thing made this an issue forever ago.
We still have not gotten past what we would do about DRM that 'turns off' when the company goes under.
What a responsible company should do is give out the software necessary to either negate that specific DRM or at least to facilitate the making of authentication methods to be used at home if it can't be negated as in discs like DiVx.
Does this by any chance screw up carbon dating?
Pardon me if that is a stupid question.
Who's to say that it isn't the other way around?
What better way to make us look like the bad guy and not really effect yourself very much?
What better way to make sure your people aren't leaking information to the US?
Just thoughts with no founding but who knows.
Pretty sure the concept was about ping time so while you are playing (nonstop for some) you can still do things like seed or download from Usenet without losing your killer ping time.
Now if they could only make this in a PCMCIA or Express format and while they are at it how about a PPU.
Autodesk now owns Alia and 3dsMax so is this going to bring up game prices etc other things that utilize these tools for their design??
Well think about the fact that you pretty much need to be within 20 to 40 meters of an AP to even pick the signal up then it would make absolute sense.
I wonder if I can get a government grant for something like this. I am sure it is possible just time for me to research the proper paperwork.
Most likely cause it isn't even in Alpha yet so they are probably a long way from finalizing the requirements.
Check back when they go to beta.
I think the USB thing could actually catch on though so I don't feel that he won it only by being funny even though it was hilarious.
The AI would have to be tweaked and would need to recognize the other cartridge in order for it to work well but I am sure that would only take some minor programming.
Like making an intellegentsia totally thumb their nose at a buffon yet chat profusely with another genius.
It has standy capabilities which is very useful. Plus the battery is rechargeable.
I know there will be a ton of people whining why there isn't an update for World of Warcraft but please remember they are entirely different dev teams.
You realize that the time frame this game takes place it was called the orient and not Asia I am pretty sure.
Sometimes historical names are different then post '85 terms.
Why is everyone hating so bad on Square/Enix?
It is their game.
I have an idea. I am going to redo the Star Wars trilogy but I am going to make it all in cartoon format and then release it for free to the internet and expect to not get told to stop by LucasArts. The developers knew this time would come what they were hoping on was a buyout by Square for their idea and work. What they didn't realize is that Square could churn this out faster then they could spending all of their saved money.
I am currently in the Beta for FFXI PC version.
You are not restricted to only gamepad. This is an option however and it is a hybrid where you can use gamepad to do your movements and your keyboard to chat etc..
Do not be alarmed.
Overall the game is not bad. The character models are good enough graphics. The scenery has much to be desired IMHO but this is most likely due to it being a PS2/PC hybrid where both people play on the same server meaning patches need to be somewhat similiar etc. They can't use an entirely different engine on one system and allow them to co-exist. I think a lot of newer gamers that are wowed by todays graphics will pass this one by thinking that the graphics aren't up to par and so thus the gameplay must be horrid as well.
I am almost 100% positive that the N64's only import protection was the shape of the cartridge.
The N64 itself was able to be modified to cut off a little tab that prevented the Japanese games from fitting inside the slot. This was also the same for the GameBoys if my memory still serves me.
To the topic of the Freeloader I would say great more power to Nintendo and let them do their thing. I would say that a better option though would be for Nintendo itself to release a Freeloader type disc and charge $50 for it and make the 3rd party one not work anymore. This would encourage people to import and would make Nintendo more money in the long run.
I think I might die a happy man if some games never had "bullet time". This is getting old people come up with something new. Pretty soon kids are going to be hanging around in circles talking about the new Tiger Woods golf game and they are going to say "This one will be so much better you can go 'bullet time' and ease the ball into the hole." Why?
Is it just me or is Diablo II waiting for this same patch number and for a lot longer?
Will be very intersting to see what they do to prevent cheating and hacking into it to modify anything. I noticed they said this in their press release:
seamless upgrades and patch management
That is just begging for some kind of exploit. Also what is their subsceptibility to viruses and DDOS attacks.
It's called: 1.) Cofee 2.) Warm Milk
I would think that as we move along to the future hardware will stop being so different and it will just be a matter of aesthetics or just which brand you want to back. Software will be the main difference. I would say raise the software prices IF hardware prices go down. People put a big chunk down for a high end PC and then they buy one or two games a year because they are still paying off their PC. Make a high end PC around $500 and games around $60 and then people will buy some more games for their cheaper nicer hardware.
Where you run into problems though is copy protection. People will just pirate that $60 game.
So in order to reverse it then charge more for hardware and infinitely less for software. I guess we will see how it turns out.
I don't think this is really all that bad idea or money grubbing. Most likely if the person already has the game they are just going to glance at a re-release with nothing in the fundamentals of it changed just a few bonuses. This kind of "remix" appeals to the people who have heard lots about the game and are still on the fence on whether or not to buy it. They think 'Hrmm maybe I should get it now that is a little updated.' GG Nintendo
Take into effect that some of those are the same game just on a different console and it will bring that list down to almost half. Then take into effect the expansion packs which don't count. Then take out the token 'insider' which is not a game but just a PC 'title' and there really isn't all that much. Considering the fanbase I am surprised there isn't one based on every character in every movie.
<sarcasm>
You could have a "Dress Up: Princess Leia" for the little girls even.
</sarcasm>
If any LucasArts people are reading this please do not take that last comment seriously.
From what I have read on multiple fan sites FFXI is very linear for the main part of the game. The quests you do are all the same and lead to the same goal of uncovering the plot. How you raise up in levels is your own choice but there are only so many quests and from what I have read they are done in a certain order and then you watch a FMV. Sort of like the Asherons Call 2 system.
I am assuming the reasoning behind FF3 is the fact that every single other game has been ported to PSX. It is the last logical choice for them maybe.
I have seen enough remakes of the first few FF games to last a lifetime. Honestly how hard would it be to fix up FF7. Just redo the movies and put it on one DVD and then add some bonus content.