I wish I could buy a consumer-priced system with one of these CPUs. A very interesting system to develop for. After all, we all are going to use some kind of system with the separate memory model, more like this, when we will come to the end of scalability of the currently dominating multicore CPU with common memory space.
I hope that PS4 (or other console using it) will be linux-friendly as PS3 was until Sony blew it. Alas, however slim this chance is, there seem to be no better chance.
I just tried this one for playing fullscreen video and indeed it appears use less CPU. But this computer computer is fast enough to make a difference. I wonder if it will improve playback on another computer that stutters on video with 100% CPU (although, a similar windows system plays HD flash video just fine).
If it is essentially just a load-balancer, why can't it be done in software?
The article only mentions DirectX, no word about OpenGL, so it must be not a pure hardware solution. If all it does is re-routing of D3D calls, why CPU can't do it?
1. Less piracy, but you simply can not sell that to whole regions that do not have fast enough internet.
2. So, instead of needing high-end console or computer you'll need the fastest, expensive internet connection. You may have a lot of bandwidth now, but that would require a lot of bandwidth coupled with low-latency. If you don't notice if youtube playback or start of download is delayed by a second, you will with a game.
3. True for PC, but consoles do not suffer from hardware compatibility already. If you are trying to imply a cross-platform play, then I will say that mouse, keyboard or iphone touch screen are not adequate replacements for dualshock or wiimote.
So it may work as an addition from the traditional gaming, but as a replacement? Not in foreseable years.
Whilst cut-secenes rendered by game engine became more popular, pre-rendered are still common. All that extra space could be used to store different variations of character's gear instead of sticking to the default. E.g. in RE4 cut-scenes the character is always rendered in the starting cloth even if you are wearing some other vest.
This does not require that much more effort to create, it would add a little to the immersion and a DVD release could use one version as current games.
Lineage 2, fun as it is, drives me NUTS at times with all the clicking and few (if any) shortcut keys. Other games, like EQ2, you can have up to 3 action bars key mapped (1, Alt-1, Shift-1, I think)
Lineage 2 allows you to use 8 (or 10?) bars this way. Actually, you really need to left-click only for movement and target selection.
This scheme has an advantage that while you use functional keys for actions, you still have digits and alphabet for uninterrupted typing. If I need to cast a spell while having entered half of a phrase, I just do it, without discarding the text or sending an incomplete chat line. If functional keys aren't enough, the game could still use alphabet with ALT or CTRL for actions.
Yet, the best option would be to have an option for everyone to select the input scheme for his liking.
The only thing I dislike is that flight seems to be heavily limited, the ether system sounds to be designed to keep you on the ground.
I just hope there still will be enough so you don't hold on it for rare short bursts.
After all, it appears to be the most distinguishable feature of the game. Class selection, combat, crafting and even visuals do not seem to stand out of other MMORPGs that much.
I've searched website of the mentioned Rossiiskaya Gazeta to found an article under similar header with talk with Vyacheslav Sizov http://www.rg.ru/2008/04/23/prokuratura-izmenenia.html (Russian).
According to the article, there were some clamour that proposals refutations to the posted materials of extremist materials would have to be posted upon request, rather than court decision.
Vyacheslav Sizov clarifies that that was misunderstanding, and the proposal merely provides government organs a right to sue to enforce posting of refutations. Apparently, now only individuals and organizations can sue someone to force to post a refutation.
When asked about similar practice in other countries, he replies that in UK and USA there is no need for the court decision to deny access to web resources. A mere request from corresponding government organ is enough.
P.S. Not to say that Putin is no longer a president and is not mentioned in any of the sources.
According to Interfax, Russia shall build an orbital factory for construction of space vessels for flights to Moon and Mars. Such announcement was made by Anatoly Perminov, head of Ruscosmos.
According to Perminov, Roscosmos suggested to create a manned assembling complex on near-earth orbit. 11 April it was approved on security counsel by government. Complex can be used to assembly space crafts that are too heavy to to be assembled on Earth.
These plans can only start after end of use of ISS in 2020. A more precise date was not discussed.
Perminov also reported that spaceport Vostochny in Amur region will be ready in 2015, and the first manned launch from it is scheduled in 2018.
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Do you realise this is a feature of PSN+ subscription? Why would you ever pay for it if you don't connect your console to the net?
Then why would you pay the subscription for this feature?
I wish I could buy a consumer-priced system with one of these CPUs. A very interesting system to develop for. After all, we all are going to use some kind of system with the separate memory model, more like this, when we will come to the end of scalability of the currently dominating multicore CPU with common memory space.
I hope that PS4 (or other console using it) will be linux-friendly as PS3 was until Sony blew it. Alas, however slim this chance is, there seem to be no better chance.
Is it really faster than 10.0 r45?
I just tried this one for playing fullscreen video and indeed it appears use less CPU. But this computer computer is fast enough to make a difference. I wonder if it will improve playback on another computer that stutters on video with 100% CPU (although, a similar windows system plays HD flash video just fine).
Capcom announced PS3 motion controller support for RE5 long time ago. Although, probably it will end as a paid DLC.
This might be good, actually.
Now we know to avoid MS, and and for others it's forbidden.
Unless they secretly acquire a license.
Dubious DLC aren't console exclusive.
They should change the name to reflect the new "content" better.
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If it is essentially just a load-balancer, why can't it be done in software?
The article only mentions DirectX, no word about OpenGL, so it must be not a pure hardware solution. If all it does is re-routing of D3D calls, why CPU can't do it?
It is Civilization Revolution (AKA Civ5), not the original Civ1.
By C standard, NULL doesn't have to point to the address of 0.
1. Less piracy, but you simply can not sell that to whole regions that do not have fast enough internet.
2. So, instead of needing high-end console or computer you'll need the fastest, expensive internet connection. You may have a lot of bandwidth now, but that would require a lot of bandwidth coupled with low-latency. If you don't notice if youtube playback or start of download is delayed by a second, you will with a game.
3. True for PC, but consoles do not suffer from hardware compatibility already. If you are trying to imply a cross-platform play, then I will say that mouse, keyboard or iphone touch screen are not adequate replacements for dualshock or wiimote.
So it may work as an addition from the traditional gaming, but as a replacement? Not in foreseable years.
How long will a battery last when you continuously stream a lot of data over wifi?
Will the text be still readable on lower resolution? Perhaps, not so essential for a FPS, but would kill an RPG.
Damn the new moderation interface that runs upon selecting an item rather than requiring a button press as before.
At least, I can undo it by posting here.
Whilst cut-secenes rendered by game engine became more popular, pre-rendered are still common. All that extra space could be used to store different variations of character's gear instead of sticking to the default. E.g. in RE4 cut-scenes the character is always rendered in the starting cloth even if you are wearing some other vest.
This does not require that much more effort to create, it would add a little to the immersion and a DVD release could use one version as current games.
There are still no news about clients for other OSes.
That's too bad considering that id is the stoutest friend of linux games.
I'm sure people in Europe or the Middle East have created some too, but I can't think of any off of the top of my head.
EVE Online or Age of Conan do not ring a bell?
Lineage 2, fun as it is, drives me NUTS at times with all the clicking and few (if any) shortcut keys. Other games, like EQ2, you can have up to 3 action bars key mapped (1, Alt-1, Shift-1, I think)
Lineage 2 allows you to use 8 (or 10?) bars this way. Actually, you really need to left-click only for movement and target selection.
This scheme has an advantage that while you use functional keys for actions, you still have digits and alphabet for uninterrupted typing. If I need to cast a spell while having entered half of a phrase, I just do it, without discarding the text or sending an incomplete chat line. If functional keys aren't enough, the game could still use alphabet with ALT or CTRL for actions.
Yet, the best option would be to have an option for everyone to select the input scheme for his liking.
The only thing I dislike is that flight seems to be heavily limited, the ether system sounds to be designed to keep you on the ground. I just hope there still will be enough so you don't hold on it for rare short bursts.
After all, it appears to be the most distinguishable feature of the game. Class selection, combat, crafting and even visuals do not seem to stand out of other MMORPGs that much.
I believe Microsoft Services For Unix does contain some of system V API. And it's not unlikely MS has employed some former UNIX contributors.
Can SCO go after MS by that logic?
And yes, in a typical UNIX programming book there is no "How to Program Windows" section.
I've searched website of the mentioned Rossiiskaya Gazeta to found an article under similar header with talk with Vyacheslav Sizov http://www.rg.ru/2008/04/23/prokuratura-izmenenia.html (Russian). According to the article, there were some clamour that proposals refutations to the posted materials of extremist materials would have to be posted upon request, rather than court decision. Vyacheslav Sizov clarifies that that was misunderstanding, and the proposal merely provides government organs a right to sue to enforce posting of refutations. Apparently, now only individuals and organizations can sue someone to force to post a refutation. When asked about similar practice in other countries, he replies that in UK and USA there is no need for the court decision to deny access to web resources. A mere request from corresponding government organ is enough. P.S. Not to say that Putin is no longer a president and is not mentioned in any of the sources.
According to Interfax, Russia shall build an orbital factory for construction of space vessels for flights to Moon and Mars. Such announcement was made by Anatoly Perminov, head of Ruscosmos.
According to Perminov, Roscosmos suggested to create a manned assembling complex on near-earth orbit. 11 April it was approved on security counsel by government. Complex can be used to assembly space crafts that are too heavy to to be assembled on Earth.
These plans can only start after end of use of ISS in 2020. A more precise date was not discussed.
Perminov also reported that spaceport Vostochny in Amur region will be ready in 2015, and the first manned launch from it is scheduled in 2018.
Can I have a photo of this miracle? :)
Doom2D: Arena
Open source (GPL) cross-platform side-scroller multy-player only arcade made in spirit of the famous Doom2D.
Unfortunatelly, still in early beta: http://aerton.rushumor.com/arena/