I certainly think it is possible that we can create something from nothing. Much like black holes take matter and warp it to the extent that it disappears, ie something into nothing. Or dark matter that we can't explain, which we are now coming to understand within our own universe.
Surely then it's conceivable that matter can appear from nothing? And from there, slowly over time through the universe expanding and collapsing, it has reformed over time to how we see it now?
Contextually-relevant ads huh? Hmmmm/ponders what it could be like
*Britney Spears = Pregnancy Test Kits *Jessica Simpson = Divorce Lawyers *Christina Aguilera = Earplugs *George Michael = UK Guide to Public Toilets *Marilyn Manson = Chapped Leather Pants & Mascara for Men
For a quick game or two, the revolution controller looks like fun. However there's a few practical considerations that make me think Nintendo might not be thinking it out fully:
a) Won't gamers get tired of waving about their arms? I don't know about you but I'm usually not playing a game for a few minutes, more like several hours at a time. Try noticing your behaviour with the controller the next time you play: instinctively you may change the position by which you handle the controller as your arms/hands tire.
b) Why did they make the nunchakus with a cord? Why not go wireless since the technology is already available (see: wavebird)? If you're waving about the remote like crazy isnt there a risk it'll get tangle or restrict your movement??
c) How will I play the majority of game types that I love? The thing was consoles were never meant originally for FPS games (or game types that the revolution controller is attempting to create). Therefore the many years of games that were designed (platformers, beat 'em ups, driving, etc.) that we have grown to love with multiple-button, ergonically designed controllers, whats going to happen to them? I certainly don't see them finding a home with Nintendo even if they do have some transformer-like plugin for the remotes. Sure you can release a new controller, plugins, whatever.. but the sad fact is most game companies program for the default system config (eg. how many games were programmed with Expansion Packs in mind on your other consoles, Nintendo?), and if it means no kickass controller for the majority of game types gamers like? This should be put in the context also of game companies nowadays making ports to-fro different consoles to maximise return on the investment of making a game.
d) How practical is a square-remote control with one or two buttons, considering ergonomics and the need for multiple options in games?
Quite revolutionary indeed but I'm wondering if it's not a tad impractical.
or simply speak in code, inserting special characters such as underscoring into typing
Simple way to stop that. Remove underscores from all keyboards in China.
Whose your new great leader now, huh?:)
September 2005 - Apple responds to Toshiba's new fuel-cell powered mp3 player with their own solution - psychically powered iPods.
Steve Jobs remarks "Being the innovators we are, we've come up with a new player that is powered by our creativity. Well if it doesn't work, there's always our failsafe: iPods powered by my own ego."
Master of Ceremonies Stephen Hawking formally requests that you meet him in the Quake arena to take on the discussions of the universe where it belongs.
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"Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads"....
I certainly think it is possible that we can create something from nothing. Much like black holes take matter and warp it to the extent that it disappears, ie something into nothing. Or dark matter that we can't explain, which we are now coming to understand within our own universe. Surely then it's conceivable that matter can appear from nothing? And from there, slowly over time through the universe expanding and collapsing, it has reformed over time to how we see it now?
Contextually-relevant ads huh? Hmmmm /ponders what it could be like
*Britney Spears = Pregnancy Test Kits
*Jessica Simpson = Divorce Lawyers
*Christina Aguilera = Earplugs
*George Michael = UK Guide to Public Toilets
*Marilyn Manson = Chapped Leather Pants & Mascara for Men
I fear for the slashdot effect.. It would seem like the Hindenberg revisited when servers come to a flaming, crashing hault.
For a quick game or two, the revolution controller looks like fun. However there's a few practical considerations that make me think Nintendo might not be thinking it out fully: a) Won't gamers get tired of waving about their arms? I don't know about you but I'm usually not playing a game for a few minutes, more like several hours at a time. Try noticing your behaviour with the controller the next time you play: instinctively you may change the position by which you handle the controller as your arms/hands tire. b) Why did they make the nunchakus with a cord? Why not go wireless since the technology is already available (see: wavebird)? If you're waving about the remote like crazy isnt there a risk it'll get tangle or restrict your movement?? c) How will I play the majority of game types that I love? The thing was consoles were never meant originally for FPS games (or game types that the revolution controller is attempting to create). Therefore the many years of games that were designed (platformers, beat 'em ups, driving, etc.) that we have grown to love with multiple-button, ergonically designed controllers, whats going to happen to them? I certainly don't see them finding a home with Nintendo even if they do have some transformer-like plugin for the remotes. Sure you can release a new controller, plugins, whatever.. but the sad fact is most game companies program for the default system config (eg. how many games were programmed with Expansion Packs in mind on your other consoles, Nintendo?), and if it means no kickass controller for the majority of game types gamers like? This should be put in the context also of game companies nowadays making ports to-fro different consoles to maximise return on the investment of making a game. d) How practical is a square-remote control with one or two buttons, considering ergonomics and the need for multiple options in games? Quite revolutionary indeed but I'm wondering if it's not a tad impractical.
or simply speak in code, inserting special characters such as underscoring into typing Simple way to stop that. Remove underscores from all keyboards in China. Whose your new great leader now, huh? :)
The Goatse.cx man is on notice.
September 2005 - Apple responds to Toshiba's new fuel-cell powered mp3 player with their own solution - psychically powered iPods. Steve Jobs remarks "Being the innovators we are, we've come up with a new player that is powered by our creativity. Well if it doesn't work, there's always our failsafe: iPods powered by my own ego."
The chicken or the egg?
Master of Ceremonies Stephen Hawking formally requests that you meet him in the Quake arena to take on the discussions of the universe where it belongs.
Be warned: MC Hawking is a farking Quake master.
Because in Korea only old people play Prince of Persia ...
nevrmind.
Steve's right, it's all about "Developers Developers Developers!" ..
Oh wait.. um Steve Bowler, not Ballmer?
That's because there's two distinct types of LDS devotees: Latter Day Saints and Latter Day Ain'ts. /no disrespect to John Safran
And yes, all these functions will still be in Beta.
Microsoft Photo Editor Response:
'It's a feature, not a bug. Honestly! We mean it this time!'