I don't necessarily have anything against strategy guides, (in fact I find most I've gone through to be very enjoyable reads with high production values), I do fear they've had a direct effect at cheapening the actual content in game manuals. It seems like most pack-in manuals with games are not much more than installation guides/or control layouts. I know there are exceptions to the rule, but the days of comprehensive pack-in manuals seem in the past.
Half of the success of the PC version of BF1942 has been the popularity of MODS such as Desert Combat.
Any word on whether this version is compatible with the PC mods or whether mods will have to be recoded? What has the track record been with other titles ported to the Mac?
If I remember right, this started out on the Mac. Great classic Cold War geopolitical simulator, although I always ended up getting the world buried in nuclear ash...
I totally agree. One of the biggest obstacles I see towards widespread MMO adoption is the current distribution model which emphasizes inital purchase of the "starter" set rather than giving it away.
The first "hit" should always be free. If you have a good product, you'll get them hooked.
I don't see it as necessarily increasing Xbox console sales per se, but as increasing use of Xbox Live. I can see situations where someone might have an existing wireless network at home but doesn't want to run a drop down to their home entertainment center or bother with the extra cost of a wireless adapter. In this instance, having wireless included would take away any hurdles or obstacles to having this type of customer join Xbox Live.
I'm not saying this would be the rule, but I could certainly foresee being more common than one might think. But I agree, It wouldn't necessarily drive console sales but rather further usage of Xbox Live.
I guess Microsoft is enjoying getting the extra $80-$100 they are charging for the wireless adapter for the current Xbox. Where it would be really, really nice to have as an included feature, I can see where MS are trying to way the bottom line, although arguably by including it they could boost Xbox Live acceptance.
In any event, I've been curious as to whether the current wireless adapter would likely work with future incarnations of the Xbox. (and if there are any other practical, cheaper wireless solutions outside of the linksys game adapter?)
I wonder how many people are like me who basically have their gaming clock set back two-three years and find gaming nirvana on these budget racks. I've given up needing to have the latest greatest and I play catch up with what was new a few years ago....
Granted it doesn't support the gaming industry all that well by buying something at the end of its lifecycle and playing football games where Kordell Stewart actually has good ratings is a bit disorienting.
Actually the Sega move already has caused me to preorder NFL2k5 for the xbox. I think it's a good move, although I agree that it could cause some to question quality (wrongly question albeit) because of the lower price.
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I don't necessarily have anything against strategy guides, (in fact I find most I've gone through to be very enjoyable reads with high production values), I do fear they've had a direct effect at cheapening the actual content in game manuals. It seems like most pack-in manuals with games are not much more than installation guides/or control layouts. I know there are exceptions to the rule, but the days of comprehensive pack-in manuals seem in the past.
Half of the success of the PC version of BF1942 has been the popularity of MODS such as Desert Combat.
Any word on whether this version is compatible with the PC mods or whether mods will have to be recoded? What has the track record been with other titles ported to the Mac?
If I remember right, this started out on the Mac. Great classic Cold War geopolitical simulator, although I always ended up getting the world buried in nuclear ash...
The first "hit" should always be free. If you have a good product, you'll get them hooked.
I'm not saying this would be the rule, but I could certainly foresee being more common than one might think. But I agree, It wouldn't necessarily drive console sales but rather further usage of Xbox Live.
I guess Microsoft is enjoying getting the extra $80-$100 they are charging for the wireless adapter for the current Xbox. Where it would be really, really nice to have as an included feature, I can see where MS are trying to way the bottom line, although arguably by including it they could boost Xbox Live acceptance. In any event, I've been curious as to whether the current wireless adapter would likely work with future incarnations of the Xbox. (and if there are any other practical, cheaper wireless solutions outside of the linksys game adapter?)
Totally agree with you....Deer Hunter 2005 doesn't exactly echo quality! ;)
I wonder how many people are like me who basically have their gaming clock set back two-three years and find gaming nirvana on these budget racks. I've given up needing to have the latest greatest and I play catch up with what was new a few years ago.... Granted it doesn't support the gaming industry all that well by buying something at the end of its lifecycle and playing football games where Kordell Stewart actually has good ratings is a bit disorienting. Actually the Sega move already has caused me to preorder NFL2k5 for the xbox. I think it's a good move, although I agree that it could cause some to question quality (wrongly question albeit) because of the lower price.