The Blue Screen of Death doesn't exist in Windows XP.
There is a blue and white screen that you see if your computer is farked up beyond saving, but the chances of you wrecking the arcade game to that point would be slim to none.
My question is simple, but I think we need at least one question that's not related to the game or to Mr. Emmert directly.
What do you think of the MMOG market as a whole? Over the past few years, we've seen a flood of games released. We've seen sequels to established games - Everquest II, for example. We've seen games based on licenses, such as Star Wars Galaxies. We've seen high-profile titles such as Mythica cancelled. We've seen completely unique ideas, like A Tale in the Desert. Obviously, the market is completely different than it was even a year ago today.
Put simply, what do you think of the market in its current state, and what future do you see for it? Will you be a part of that future?
MMy question is simple, but I think we need at least one question that's not related to the game or to Mr. Emmert directly.
What do you think of the MMOG market as a whole? Over the past few years, we've seen a flood of games released. We've seen sequels to established games - Everquest II, for example. We've seen games based on licenses, such as Star Wars Galaxies. We've seen high-profile titles such as Mythica cancelled. We've seen completely unique ideas, like A Tale in the Desert. Obviously, the market is completely different than it was even a year ago today.
Put simply, what do you think of the market in its current state, and what future do you see for it? Will you be a part of that future?
The question might not seem very exciting, but I belive that Mr. Emmert is in a very unique position to answer it...
If someone really wants to get the material for free, it's still not that hard to do.
This won't stop people from borrowing DVDs from friends and burning copies. Copy protection can be foiled.
This won't stop you from using a TV tuner card, VCR, or TiVo to record the new episodes - or any repeats - on their first runs.
Hell, if you've got Bittorrent, you could download the entire runs of "The Sopranos," "Sex and the City," "Six Feet Under," and any other HBO show that tickles your fancy in a few days or weeks.
This blocks one way to pirate, yes. It won't do much in the scheme of things, though.
This is what comes from not having a current console. On the plus side, I've still got my original copies of MK and MK2 running wonderfully on my Genesis...:)
The way I see it, you've got three choices here...
Download the trainer and use it on a modded Xbox, meaning you can't play online anymore...
Forget that the trainer exists and try to live your life without playing as Johnny Cage or Kung Lao in glorious 3D...
Or go to GameStop and get yourself a Genesis and a copy of MK2 for $20. If that won't work, wait for the next compilation of classic Midway games, which is supposed to have MK2 and MK3 on it.:)
Unless I'm mistaken, I can't think of any time-release characters in any of the arcade Mortal Kombat games. All of the hidden characters that come to mind were unlocked by button combinations on the selection screen.
Is it possible that you're thinking of another game, or that you could give examples?
I can fully understand the decision if Google decides to crack down on this. On the other hand, stopping the project would be a very bad PR move. After all, it would violate some of the things that Google has found to be true...
Democracy on the web works.
-- Democracy is rule of the people, right? If the people want this function, why take it away?
You don't need to be at your desk to need an answer.
-- Obvious. This would make it much easier to access files and to transfer from one machine to another.
There's always more information out there.
-- Easier access to files that you've created.
The need for information crosses all borders.
-- Self explanatory. The information that can be gained by this tool should outweigh Google's need for storage space, supposedly.
Great just isn't good enough.
-- GMail is great. It can be better if Google allows this.
Besides...wouldn't this be a case of Google being evil? We know that they can't do that...
Is it just me, or is this story not getting nearly enough attention.
This is most likely a landmark event in the annals of history...and no one cares.
I'm planning on going into aerospace engineering, and I'll admit that I'm much geekier than the general populace. Still...isn't this important? This could be the start of a gigantic new industry (space tourism), of a new age of the relationship between man and his universe...and everywhere I look, I just hear, "Oh. That's nice."
Hell, Google News has more stories about Tiger Woods posted than it does on SpaceShipOne.
According to online currency converter, £89.99 in British pounds works out to be $161.76 in American dollars.
If I'm not mistaken, most American stores would still be selling the bundlle with a Cube and Metroid Prime for $100. Donkey Konga is $50 at most stores.
Obviously, two games for $10 less is a much better bargain.
Here's hoping that Nintendo drops the price if they decide to release an American version of the bundle...
While it doesn't say anything in the rules, I'm assuming that they would have issues with the fact that the engine and (potentially) tools and concepts aren't original. It seems like they're looking for games that are completely original, and mods build very, very heavily off of material that has had millions of dollars and thousands of hours poured into it.
You'd have to e-mail them and ask them, but I'd say "no."
Say what you will about the games being available through other distribution channels, but remember that that doesn't hold true for everyone.
Not everyone has a high-speed internet connection.
Not everyone has internet access, period.
Not everyone is willing to leave their computer on all night for a download when they're being billed for the amount of time that they're connected to the internet.
Not everyone has access to a GameStop, EB, or a store that sells more games than the big-budget titles that Wal-Mart sells.
Not everyone feels comfortable buying games online.
Beyond all of this, the fact remains that publisher pays the development team, even a relatively small amount ($10,000, perhaps) might more than cover the costs of making the game.
Really, who loses out if a company decides to try this? All we'd lose would be the pretty screenprinting on the top of the CD, and that's not a very big loss...
From what I understand, though, the "punch pad" version was quite a bit rarer. I've never seen it, but that may have more to do with the fact that I was born in the mid-eighties and grew up with SF2.
I don't think that Capcom is going back to that control style anytime soon, though...imagine trying to pull off special moves or combos with those controls. >_
DDR spinoff? Street Fighter was years before DDR, and every version to date has had normal controls (arcade buttons/stick or console controller). What the bloody hell are you talking about?
As far as a sensor-based SF game...it wouldn't work. Beyond the fact that most of the moves are physically impossible to pull off, us geeks don't need to be seen throwing Hadokens in public.:)
You're not quite on top of the modern gaming scene, are you?:)
Rare was bought by Microsoft about a year ago. As far as I know, the only XBox game they've released so far is Grabbed by the Ghoulies, although they've got a few more titles in development.
There is a remake of Donkey Kong Country for the GBA, and a version of DKC2 is in the works.
All three of the franchises mentioned are still going strong - there's a Donkey Kong platformer of sorts in the works for the GameCube, and Mario and Sonic are still both going strong with new games. Mind you, this is only a partial list...
Hey Steve...have you ever stopped to consider that the 35 year olds typically have more money than the 18 year olds do? And that the 35 year olds are much, much more likely to be buying games for children?
Just a thought that BW (or anyone else that I've seen) hasn't mentioned yet.:)
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There is a blue and white screen that you see if your computer is farked up beyond saving, but the chances of you wrecking the arcade game to that point would be slim to none.
What do you think of the MMOG market as a whole? Over the past few years, we've seen a flood of games released. We've seen sequels to established games - Everquest II, for example. We've seen games based on licenses, such as Star Wars Galaxies. We've seen high-profile titles such as Mythica cancelled. We've seen completely unique ideas, like A Tale in the Desert. Obviously, the market is completely different than it was even a year ago today.
Put simply, what do you think of the market in its current state, and what future do you see for it? Will you be a part of that future? MMy question is simple, but I think we need at least one question that's not related to the game or to Mr. Emmert directly.
What do you think of the MMOG market as a whole? Over the past few years, we've seen a flood of games released. We've seen sequels to established games - Everquest II, for example. We've seen games based on licenses, such as Star Wars Galaxies. We've seen high-profile titles such as Mythica cancelled. We've seen completely unique ideas, like A Tale in the Desert. Obviously, the market is completely different than it was even a year ago today.
Put simply, what do you think of the market in its current state, and what future do you see for it? Will you be a part of that future?
The question might not seem very exciting, but I belive that Mr. Emmert is in a very unique position to answer it...
This won't stop people from borrowing DVDs from friends and burning copies. Copy protection can be foiled.
This won't stop you from using a TV tuner card, VCR, or TiVo to record the new episodes - or any repeats - on their first runs.
Hell, if you've got Bittorrent, you could download the entire runs of "The Sopranos," "Sex and the City," "Six Feet Under," and any other HBO show that tickles your fancy in a few days or weeks.
This blocks one way to pirate, yes. It won't do much in the scheme of things, though.
Damn it...
They're spread throughout the country, though. It doesn't matter what they believe...they aren't a swing state.
Really...are they going to take all of the Nader votes and count them for one state? Hell, how about we give him Rhode Island?
That won't happen. Remember our Constitution?
Nader voters aren't a swing state. Case closed.
As long as you don't get caught, you're probably going to be just fine...
This is what comes from not having a current console. On the plus side, I've still got my original copies of MK and MK2 running wonderfully on my Genesis... :)
Download the trainer and use it on a modded Xbox, meaning you can't play online anymore...
Forget that the trainer exists and try to live your life without playing as Johnny Cage or Kung Lao in glorious 3D...
Or go to GameStop and get yourself a Genesis and a copy of MK2 for $20. If that won't work, wait for the next compilation of classic Midway games, which is supposed to have MK2 and MK3 on it. :)
Is it possible that you're thinking of another game, or that you could give examples?
Besides...wouldn't this be a case of Google being evil? We know that they can't do that...
You know how it gets when you spend hours studying up for your big presedential debate...you get so busy that you can't eat.
Come on...give the guy a break! He just had a case of the munchies...
They like seeing their name and logo on Slashdot's front page. One URL has garnered them two stories.
It's some very cheap publicity, isn't it? Say hat you will, but it's worked for them. :)
This is what happens when a high schooler tries to appear intelligent. It doesn't work.
Carry on, then... :)
Is it just me, or is this story not getting nearly enough attention.
This is most likely a landmark event in the annals of history...and no one cares.
I'm planning on going into aerospace engineering, and I'll admit that I'm much geekier than the general populace. Still...isn't this important? This could be the start of a gigantic new industry (space tourism), of a new age of the relationship between man and his universe...and everywhere I look, I just hear, "Oh. That's nice."
Hell, Google News has more stories about Tiger Woods posted than it does on SpaceShipOne.
Something is wrong here...
;_;
If I'm not mistaken, most American stores would still be selling the bundlle with a Cube and Metroid Prime for $100. Donkey Konga is $50 at most stores.
Obviously, two games for $10 less is a much better bargain.
Here's hoping that Nintendo drops the price if they decide to release an American version of the bundle...
If I wasn't making this comment, I'd mod down that moron ASAP...
Come to think of it, this is the least useful post I've ever made on Slashdot. Should I be proud of that?
You'd have to e-mail them and ask them, but I'd say "no."
Not everyone has a high-speed internet connection.
Not everyone has internet access, period.
Not everyone is willing to leave their computer on all night for a download when they're being billed for the amount of time that they're connected to the internet.
Not everyone has access to a GameStop, EB, or a store that sells more games than the big-budget titles that Wal-Mart sells.
Not everyone feels comfortable buying games online.
Beyond all of this, the fact remains that publisher pays the development team, even a relatively small amount ($10,000, perhaps) might more than cover the costs of making the game.
Really, who loses out if a company decides to try this? All we'd lose would be the pretty screenprinting on the top of the CD, and that's not a very big loss...
If the hack can be done, it will be done. Otherwise, we can't call ourselves geeks anymore. :)
I don't think that Capcom is going back to that control style anytime soon, though...imagine trying to pull off special moves or combos with those controls. >_
As far as a sensor-based SF game...it wouldn't work. Beyond the fact that most of the moves are physically impossible to pull off, us geeks don't need to be seen throwing Hadokens in public. :)
Then again, the most recent SF game I've played was Alpha 3. I know nothing about the parrying system...but even so, that was a damn impressive video.
Congratulations - you've just proved the article's point. :)
Rare was bought by Microsoft about a year ago. As far as I know, the only XBox game they've released so far is Grabbed by the Ghoulies, although they've got a few more titles in development.
There is a remake of Donkey Kong Country for the GBA, and a version of DKC2 is in the works.
All three of the franchises mentioned are still going strong - there's a Donkey Kong platformer of sorts in the works for the GameCube, and Mario and Sonic are still both going strong with new games. Mind you, this is only a partial list...
And as for Contra being remade...it's been done.
Just a thought that BW (or anyone else that I've seen) hasn't mentioned yet. :)