Judging by what Sony has said, and a bunch of pure speculation, I think it will have, eh, about the power of a Dreamcast, maybe a bit less. Like I said, comparable to PS2. But yeah, marketing folks do exaggurate specs...but that's all we have: marketing talk. So obviously, since we really don't know much about the PSP, all thoughts of mine certainly aren't written in stone or anything.
And on the battery life: well, I'm crossing my fingers.
Lets hope they make better use of connectivity then Nintendo seems to be doing. Even in games where connectivity is required for each player, it doesn't seemed used very well...you use the GBA to manage your items! Ooh!
I'm sure the PSP/PS2 link will be more successful, as those systems are of comparable power, and the PSP could run ported games. However, you'd have to buy two copies of the same game, which people might not want to do.
I agree. I certainly want a challenge in a game, but some games are so hard that they're frustrating. And any type of "false difficulty" do to a bad in-game camera or cumbersome controls is instantly frustrating.
Yes, I do think that games, in general, have gotten easier since the old arcade and Atari days. But, well, remember that many arcade games didn't even have an end. They simply got harder and harder until they expected people to lose.
Also, there are still lots of hard games around...I think some of the Myst-type games are tough, but maybe that's because I'm stupid:-)
All in all though, I think it's just the price hardcore gamers must pay for having the gaming market "mainstream" (which is a very good thing for games, in the long run). Maybe the industry should adopt some sort of "difficulty rating" so people could see how hard a game was. Some major Japanese releases, such as Final Fantasy IV, were released in "Easy" and "Hard" Types. Perhaps that, too, could be a possible solution...but, really, I think (IMO) that it's a solution to a problem that doesn't really exist...it's not like I just breeze through all the games I buy. But then, I kinda suck at gaming, too:-)
I guess your right. I'm not saying it's completely useless or anything, and I'm not saying that I don't think it's neat. I'm saying it probably wasn't worth the effort and resources to develop (and it certainly wouldn't be worth the price they'll ask for it...). But maybe I'm just close-minded (noo!).
This is one of those things that make you think...
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...as it's been previously stated, Microsoft already makes programs for the Mac. They own Connectix, for crying out loud. Therefore, G5s at Microsoft isn't really that shocking or out of the ordinary.
They probably got mad at the guy because they were afraid the pictures would start to fuel conspiracy theories...like this one.
I'm sure that the game will probably get some media attention for this, ahem, "feature." Personally, I don't think it's that big of a deal...lot's of games involve shooting people (which is worse) and I'm not going to go and shoot people, or do drugs, just because I see someone do it in a videogame. I'm not stupid, I know that games are pretend, and one of the main reasons I play games is to escape and do things I can't do in real life...I think lots of the media's fascination with the evils of videogames stems from the fact that it's new to them, and they "don't get it." I mean, at least they should treat R-rated movies the same way...
It's not really professional, I agree, but if you've ever spented any time at a "lesser" game forum;-) then you know, it's hard to resist poking a bit of fun at illogical fanboys...
Since I'm not on the inside of the industry (though I want to be, someday) all I have is what "IGN and the large publications" tell me. I hope you understand that.
And I apologize for doubting you, as well. It was probably a knee-jerk reaction to the people at other game forums I frequent, where many people claim they work for Nintendo, etc. However, I should have understood that, at a less juvenile and more "techie" site, like/., It is much more possible that a member of the industry would hang out here.
So, uh, sorry, and I'll go and feel stupid now.:-)
Nintendo has improve drastically in this respect recently, but there was a time (the N64 era) when nearly every major Nintendo/Rare title faced a delay of some kind. 3drealms...well nothing can top Duke Nukem Forever:)
And the GBA2? I think a 2005 release is likely, but not before March or so (as the PSP). So Sony will still have a bit of a "headstart," (although I don't think the PSP will truly be competing with GBA/GBA2 for playground dominance).
Maybe I'm overly cynical, but if there's one thing many a game forum has taught me, it's that anyone can say they/their dad/this person they know works for Nintendo/Sony/in the games industry. Sorry...
...I doubt we'll see a 2004 release date for Nintendo's DS, either. Nintendo is infamous for delaying it's release dates (remember when they repeatedly clamed, even towards late 2000, that the Gamecube would see a simultaneous worldwide launch by the holidays? It was released late 2001.) And, I don't think Nintendo ever said that the DS would see a 2004 launch (though I could be wrong) to begin with...
...but if you type in your search terms twice (monkeys monkeys) you tend to get better results, because that (I believe) only looks for sites with "monkeys" written twice, removing sites just linking to the topic (and the glut of link directory things). It's cool.
Sounds sweet! I think it's actually a good thing that they are switching to a non-numeric naming system because OS 5 isn't going to be outdated anytime soon. I mean, you can still get new OS 4.1 Palms, so why give people the impression that they're outdated right out of the box? (Well, in the 4.x case, they might be, but OS 5 will be around for a while, I think.) The only downside is that having two "modern" operating systems might confuse people...should they want people to know that the newest is the most advanced? But that's they're call, not mine, so I'll move on.
32Kx32K is overkill. I'll be accepting my Obvious award now.
From what I've heard, you will be able to upgrade from the some of the Tungstens. The T3 seems likely, and the C is a possibility (that's just my - well, mostly other peoples' - speculation).
Oh, and where are the screenshots?
Not only does 114 exist, but 116 and 118 do to. I think it's easier to make elements with even numbers because the atomic number is based on the number of protons (i think) and it seems to be easier to add two protons at a time (all these "unun-" elements are made in a lab). This is coming from my very limited knowledge and reasoning skills, so keep that in mind...hope this helps, to whoever asked.
Not technically, of course, but in it's market position and the like? About time...it's good to have a low-end "mainstream" processor, but the celeron is just plain old. The celeron should be officially replaced, or better yet, discontinued without a replacement.
But anyways, about Prescott: Well, another new version of the P4 is nice, but, if it's an economy processor, shouldn't they call it, like, Pentium E (a la Pentium M)? Simply calling it Penitum 4 and then slapping E on the megahertz rating is just going to confuse people.
Of course, I could be wrong. Maybe intel wanted to make another ultra high-end extreme processor, and failed miserably at it.:)
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Judging by what Sony has said, and a bunch of pure speculation, I think it will have, eh, about the power of a Dreamcast, maybe a bit less. Like I said, comparable to PS2. But yeah, marketing folks do exaggurate specs...but that's all we have: marketing talk. So obviously, since we really don't know much about the PSP, all thoughts of mine certainly aren't written in stone or anything.
And on the battery life: well, I'm crossing my fingers.
Lets hope they make better use of connectivity then Nintendo seems to be doing. Even in games where connectivity is required for each player, it doesn't seemed used very well...you use the GBA to manage your items! Ooh! I'm sure the PSP/PS2 link will be more successful, as those systems are of comparable power, and the PSP could run ported games. However, you'd have to buy two copies of the same game, which people might not want to do.
I agree. I certainly want a challenge in a game, but some games are so hard that they're frustrating. And any type of "false difficulty" do to a bad in-game camera or cumbersome controls is instantly frustrating.
ET is widely considered the worst game of all time. I don't think anybody wants to beat it :-)
Yes, I do think that games, in general, have gotten easier since the old arcade and Atari days. But, well, remember that many arcade games didn't even have an end. They simply got harder and harder until they expected people to lose.
:-)
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Also, there are still lots of hard games around...I think some of the Myst-type games are tough, but maybe that's because I'm stupid
All in all though, I think it's just the price hardcore gamers must pay for having the gaming market "mainstream" (which is a very good thing for games, in the long run). Maybe the industry should adopt some sort of "difficulty rating" so people could see how hard a game was. Some major Japanese releases, such as Final Fantasy IV, were released in "Easy" and "Hard" Types. Perhaps that, too, could be a possible solution...but, really, I think (IMO) that it's a solution to a problem that doesn't really exist...it's not like I just breeze through all the games I buy. But then, I kinda suck at gaming, too
I guess your right. I'm not saying it's completely useless or anything, and I'm not saying that I don't think it's neat. I'm saying it probably wasn't worth the effort and resources to develop (and it certainly wouldn't be worth the price they'll ask for it...). But maybe I'm just close-minded (noo!).
..um, why?
...as it's been previously stated, Microsoft already makes programs for the Mac. They own Connectix, for crying out loud. Therefore, G5s at Microsoft isn't really that shocking or out of the ordinary. They probably got mad at the guy because they were afraid the pictures would start to fuel conspiracy theories...like this one.
I'm sure that the game will probably get some media attention for this, ahem, "feature." Personally, I don't think it's that big of a deal...lot's of games involve shooting people (which is worse) and I'm not going to go and shoot people, or do drugs, just because I see someone do it in a videogame. I'm not stupid, I know that games are pretend, and one of the main reasons I play games is to escape and do things I can't do in real life...I think lots of the media's fascination with the evils of videogames stems from the fact that it's new to them, and they "don't get it." I mean, at least they should treat R-rated movies the same way...
It's not really professional, I agree, but if you've ever spented any time at a "lesser" game forum ;-) then you know, it's hard to resist poking a bit of fun at illogical fanboys...
Since I'm not on the inside of the industry (though I want to be, someday) all I have is what "IGN and the large publications" tell me. I hope you understand that.
/., It is much more possible that a member of the industry would hang out here.
:-)
And I apologize for doubting you, as well. It was probably a knee-jerk reaction to the people at other game forums I frequent, where many people claim they work for Nintendo, etc. However, I should have understood that, at a less juvenile and more "techie" site, like
So, uh, sorry, and I'll go and feel stupid now.
Nintendo has improve drastically in this respect recently, but there was a time (the N64 era) when nearly every major Nintendo/Rare title faced a delay of some kind. 3drealms...well nothing can top Duke Nukem Forever :)
And the GBA2? I think a 2005 release is likely, but not before March or so (as the PSP). So Sony will still have a bit of a "headstart," (although I don't think the PSP will truly be competing with GBA/GBA2 for playground dominance).
See for yourself...
Maybe I'm overly cynical, but if there's one thing many a game forum has taught me, it's that anyone can say they/their dad/this person they know works for Nintendo/Sony/in the games industry. Sorry...
...I really hope that was a pun. :-|
...but they've already made a PocketStation...
...I doubt we'll see a 2004 release date for Nintendo's DS, either. Nintendo is infamous for delaying it's release dates (remember when they repeatedly clamed, even towards late 2000, that the Gamecube would see a simultaneous worldwide launch by the holidays? It was released late 2001.) And, I don't think Nintendo ever said that the DS would see a 2004 launch (though I could be wrong) to begin with...
So does that mean that Windows is hazardous???
...but if you type in your search terms twice (monkeys monkeys) you tend to get better results, because that (I believe) only looks for sites with "monkeys" written twice, removing sites just linking to the topic (and the glut of link directory things). It's cool.
Sounds sweet! I think it's actually a good thing that they are switching to a non-numeric naming system because OS 5 isn't going to be outdated anytime soon. I mean, you can still get new OS 4.1 Palms, so why give people the impression that they're outdated right out of the box? (Well, in the 4.x case, they might be, but OS 5 will be around for a while, I think.) The only downside is that having two "modern" operating systems might confuse people...should they want people to know that the newest is the most advanced? But that's they're call, not mine, so I'll move on. 32Kx32K is overkill. I'll be accepting my Obvious award now. From what I've heard, you will be able to upgrade from the some of the Tungstens. The T3 seems likely, and the C is a possibility (that's just my - well, mostly other peoples' - speculation). Oh, and where are the screenshots?
Not only does 114 exist, but 116 and 118 do to. I think it's easier to make elements with even numbers because the atomic number is based on the number of protons (i think) and it seems to be easier to add two protons at a time (all these "unun-" elements are made in a lab). This is coming from my very limited knowledge and reasoning skills, so keep that in mind...hope this helps, to whoever asked.
Not technically, of course, but in it's market position and the like? About time...it's good to have a low-end "mainstream" processor, but the celeron is just plain old. The celeron should be officially replaced, or better yet, discontinued without a replacement. But anyways, about Prescott: Well, another new version of the P4 is nice, but, if it's an economy processor, shouldn't they call it, like, Pentium E (a la Pentium M)? Simply calling it Penitum 4 and then slapping E on the megahertz rating is just going to confuse people. Of course, I could be wrong. Maybe intel wanted to make another ultra high-end extreme processor, and failed miserably at it. :)