This guy needs to figure video cards into the equation which he hasn't done and would be tricky with past titles. Since video cards now have their own GPU's which lessen the strain on the CPU. This hardware option wasnt around for all of the id titles before quake 3. They are generally new and will be a major factor in determining future requirements.
I've noticed that video games specifically based on a movie usually suck unless they have nothing to do with the movie whatsoever. I like the Alien 3 game for SNES was great because there were so many aliens to slaughter as opposed to the movie having one alien and no guns.
Although can't knock the relationship between movies and games. Movies certainly have had a great impact on gaming. This rarely comes from a game with a movie license but certainly it does happen. The Matrix was undoubtedly the source of bullet-time in Max Payne. Special effects in movies certainly raise the bar for graphics in games. I'd think of more examples but no one reads slashdot anyway. (obvious sarcasm for all you oblivious types)
After I've played RPGs through a few times I always thought it was funny to rename my characters with names from other characters in the game. Messes with your head good if you know the story...heh...
Supposedly, although I've never tried it, if you name your main character in Baldur's Gate (the original) Drizz't D'urden (or however you actually spell it) when you come across him fighting gnolls in the forest he says that you're the person thats been impersonating him and he tries to kill you.
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This guy needs to figure video cards into the equation which he hasn't done and would be tricky with past titles. Since video cards now have their own GPU's which lessen the strain on the CPU. This hardware option wasnt around for all of the id titles before quake 3. They are generally new and will be a major factor in determining future requirements.
I've noticed that video games specifically based on a movie usually suck unless they have nothing to do with the movie whatsoever. I like the Alien 3 game for SNES was great because there were so many aliens to slaughter as opposed to the movie having one alien and no guns.
Although can't knock the relationship between movies and games. Movies certainly have had a great impact on gaming. This rarely comes from a game with a movie license but certainly it does happen. The Matrix was undoubtedly the source of bullet-time in Max Payne. Special effects in movies certainly raise the bar for graphics in games. I'd think of more examples but no one reads slashdot anyway. (obvious sarcasm for all you oblivious types)
One of my favorite Lucas Arts games is definately Zombies ate my Neighbors. Now that game was a classic.
After I've played RPGs through a few times I always thought it was funny to rename my characters with names from other characters in the game. Messes with your head good if you know the story...heh...
Supposedly, although I've never tried it, if you name your main character in Baldur's Gate (the original) Drizz't D'urden (or however you actually spell it) when you come across him fighting gnolls in the forest he says that you're the person thats been impersonating him and he tries to kill you.
I know they're spammers and should burn for it but... how is intercepting someone's email legal?