Your research sucks mostly because you forgot about about the Final Fantasy Tactics remake and the new Disgaea game due out on the PSP I only mentioned games interested in, neither of those interest me as I don't like remakes for portables if I already have the original system its on.
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance I did not see that, thankyou. If you're information is correct on imports from America, this will most definitely help sway me towards the DS.
there's a whole ton of RPG's out (and still coming out) for the GBA, which the DS plays just fine Nice try but I already have access to a GBA. That won't be a factor in which handheld system wins me over.
Living in Australia isn't much of an excuse, since the DS isn't region locked. Importing shouldn't be a problem. Finally! Finally, finally, finally! Oh for this alone I think the DS has won me over:D About fucking time the game companies went this route.
I didn't know of a a few of those, although I knew of the others and didn't mention them because I was only mentioning those I'm interested in;) Of those mentioned on the site for the DS: * Archaic Sealed Heat - Sounds interesting, but there's no indication it will be released in Australia unfortunately. * Atelier Lisette - Terrible story. * Chibi Robo: Park Patrol - See Atelier Lisette. * Heroes of Mana - I've never gotten interested in the Mana series, but I'd like to check this out as I enjoy good strategy RPGs. However the story will be the final determining factor. That and if its released in Australia (good chance if its released outside of America). * Luminous Arc - If its released in Australia you can firmly put this in the I want column. * Lunar Knights - Not the sort of combat system I enjoy. * Marheaven 2 - Nothing is known but it looks like its predecessor was only released in Japan. Never a good sign. * Naruto RPG 3 - I see no signs this will be released in Australia. * Tales of the Tempest - No sign this will get an America release let alone an Australian one. But I am excited if it does come out here. * Brave Story - Didn't find any details but didn't look too hard. No knowledge if we can expect an American release let alone one for Australia.
So once again, while there's definitely some I missed, it all comes down to which come out in Australia.
Now for the PSP: * Brave Story - Didn't find any details but didn't look too hard. No knowledge if we can expect an American release let alone one for Australia. * Disgaea Portable - A PS2 port and one that was released in Australia by the looks of it. Nice try Sony. * Dungeons & Dragons Tactics - Looks like the story is the typical fare for a D&D game. I'll pass. * Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lions War - Yet another remake. Although a remake of a game never brought to Australia, I got the American version (I have a chipped Playstation so when I went to America in 2000 I went crazy in buying PSX games). * Gurumin - Not the sort of battle system I like and a peculiar (not in a good way) story. I'll pass. * Innocent Life - AAARGH! Keep away. * Jeanne d'Arc - A strange enough idea I'm willing to take a closer look at reviews when it comes out. * Magna Carta: Tears of Blood - Another port. This is a problem for the PSP. * Monster Hunter Portable 2nd - Doesn't look like it will have the type of combat I like. * Tales of Destiny 2 - The PS2 version wasn't released in America, I don't see why the PSP version will be. * Tales of Phantasia - Another remake, but this one seems worth it. I also don't have the GBA version yet. * Tales of the World - I would be interested if its released in Australia. * Tengai Makyo: Daiyon no Dajiroku - No indication Australia will get it. * Valhalla Knights - Despite its combat system, I'm interested. If its released in Australia. * Wild Arms XF - I'm interested if its released in my country.
So of those I'm interested in 4-6 games (my interest is weary of 2 of them) versus the DS's 2 games. So with the games covered in my original post, it brings us to 4-6 games for the PSP and 6 games for the DS. However once more, which make it to Australia is very important.
Get a PS2, and FFXII, Grandia 3, DQ8, Digital Devel Saga 1 & 2, Tales of Legendia, Shadow Hearts 1-3, Star Ocean 2, etc. As I said I do have a playstation 2 that I have access to and that I take advantage of and I do have a few games on it (I'm waiting until I complete those before I buy more). Its my brothers so it would be pointless for me to buy another;) But thanks anyway:) And I'm glad to hear my suspicions on the current DS roleplaying games and PSP games are on target.
To add to the anecdotal evidence: My brother also abandoned his PSP after less then a year, but he does do that with every console (GBA, PS2). It makes me quite happy because he buys the consoles and I get to play them:D
I haven't bought a new system since my gameboy and then a few years later my playstation (although I do, have access to a Playstation 2 and Gameboy Advance I take advantage of). So looking at the PS3, Wii, DS, PSP and Xbox360, I am considering perhaps its time I upgraded. However none of the 3 big consoles have really sold me yet, while the handhelds are gaining my interest much more.
Now to be honest both the PSP and DS had a pretty terrible year in 2006 for me as an RPG fan living in Australia. The DS only had: * Lunar: Dragon Song - Doesn't look that good according to most people. The description of it also sounds sub-par. I'll skip this one most likely. * Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time - I'll pass. I'm a Pokemon fan so I obviously don't have a very high bar, but this game falls below it by the sounds of it. * Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team - Even though I'm a fan of the Pokemon games, even I have my limits. Can't say this idea really grabs me. * Pokemon Ranger - Sounds like an interesting twist, but the story seems lacking. * Children of Mana - Eugh. No thanks. I want something more then dungeon crawling.
The PSP only had: * Breath of Fire III - I've already got this one. Nice try though Sony. * Kingdom of Paradise - Eh. Gameplay sounds interesting, story not so much. * Monster Hunter Freedom - I prefer my turn based games. * PoPoLoCrois - Sounds interesting. * Tales of Eternia - Definitely want to get this one. * Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade - Yikes, it sounds like it has a Baldur's Gate combat system. No thanks. * Ys: The Ark of Napishtim - I have to admit I've never gotten into the Ys series and given this is a Zelda type combat system, I probably won't get into it with this game.
So for 2006 only 2 RPGs came out in Australia that I want, and only one of those is one I'm keen on. But the PSP does have a 2 game lead over the DS going into 2007.
Now for 2007 the DS games I'm looking forward to are: * Dragon Quest IX - If this comes out in Australia, I'd like to find out more. However current info points to an action type combat system which is one I dislike. So while I do want more info, my hopes aren't too high. * Final Fantasy III - No, we haven't got it yet. Yes, I do want it:) * Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings - I was quite surprised to see this when looking at 2007's line-up for this post. But I'm definitely interested, if we get it in Australia (which is extremely likely if its released outside of Japan, which again is extremely likely;)). * Pokemon Diamond and Pearl - This is the big draw for the DS for me. And given it has online functionality I'll be able to trade. As a 22 year old pokemon fan, I don't know anyone in person who is a fan. * Vandal Hearts - Vandal Hearts was the first game I ever played on the PSX, so I'm a fan. However there's no indication it will get released in Australia.
So only 3 games for 2007 by the looks of it. Not a very good line-up. Now moving onto the PSP. It will have: * Crisis Core - I'm a FFVII fan from when it was first released. How could I not be interested? Well easy, it looks like they did away with turn based/ATB/anything not too action oriented battles.
Well shit. That's not a lot. So it looks like 2007 will be the year of the DS, although will it be enough for me to lay out the money for it? I'm thinking I might wait until 2008, but don't quote me on that. It could quite possibly come down to whether or not DQ9 and Vandal Hearts make it to Australia and if they do, what they're gameplay is like. If both come to Australia with a battle system I like a good story, then I can definitely see myself getting a DS. Otherwise, I can see myself waiting until 2008.
Now as for the articles, I found the PSP one to be as telling as the submitter. It only confirms my suspicions that the PSP won't be the console for me in 2007 (however I do have access to my brother's, so it's pretty much as if I already own it as he's already abandoned it. However with only 1 game on it from 2006, not 2007, I'm not exactly going to be calling it the year of the PSP for myself). The DS article was also inferior to my own research, but thats because I have very specific tastes.
With Pokemon Diamond and Pearl taking the long needed step forward to online play, I'm waiting until the Pokemon MMORPG comes out. Given the formula of Pokemon from Pokemon Red and Blue I think it would definitely convert well to an MMORPG.
When all of their potential customers are using it and feel its necessary for their business (which is what the OP is claiming will happen) they need to support it if they want those customers.
linux - number of users - minimal. Number of linux exploits - minimal. windows - number of users - incredible. Number of windows exploits - incredible.
When I use my paper and pencil I don't get any hanging chads. Why aren't people using paper and pencils in a manner that is easy to understand which box corresponds to which person?
It has the potential to be because Google is worried about advertising revenue and nothing else. If they can get more advertising revenue (such as by censoring an entire country's search results), they'll do it. The only thing that will stop them is if they lose advertising revenue in the longterm, and even that won't necessarily stop them, only give them pause.
Microsoft on the other hand SHOULD be about providing good software to its customers. Unfortunately Microsoft is about keeping its monopoly.
So while I doubt very much Google will ever get a monopoly in advertising revenue, they do have the potential to become 'as evil' as Microsoft.
Right, but that benefit needs to be gained in a manner where the disadvantages aren't so large. IMO owning the copyright to the videos of your Congress in session is something you don't give away for something like that.
This works beautifully, as no body dares to overtake the police car Actually I do. But given that I'm confident I follow the law and thus don't worry about where police are (occasionally I'll notice a cop behind me and be thankful I do this as I have no idea how long they've been there), I'm most likely an exception to the rule;)
IMO someone merging unsafely is the only cause you need to go. Wait until you see someone driving unsafely, then label them the cause of the traffic jam. While it might not be scientifically accurate, it sure is just;)
Simply slowing down will not cause a traffic jam (where everyone is forced to a standstill) if everyone is driving safely. Feeling you're unable to turn at the current rate and so slowing down is safe driving. Following the person so closely you need to slow to an even larger degree is unsafe driving.
If that's the only benefit they're offering I disagree and believe it is fortunate they didn't get control. Being able to point the camera somewhere new seems a very minor benefit compared with how much control the people would lose.
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I didn't know of a a few of those, although I knew of the others and didn't mention them because I was only mentioning those I'm interested in ;) Of those mentioned on the site for the DS:
* Archaic Sealed Heat - Sounds interesting, but there's no indication it will be released in Australia unfortunately.
* Atelier Lisette - Terrible story.
* Chibi Robo: Park Patrol - See Atelier Lisette.
* Heroes of Mana - I've never gotten interested in the Mana series, but I'd like to check this out as I enjoy good strategy RPGs. However the story will be the final determining factor. That and if its released in Australia (good chance if its released outside of America).
* Luminous Arc - If its released in Australia you can firmly put this in the I want column.
* Lunar Knights - Not the sort of combat system I enjoy.
* Marheaven 2 - Nothing is known but it looks like its predecessor was only released in Japan. Never a good sign.
* Naruto RPG 3 - I see no signs this will be released in Australia.
* Tales of the Tempest - No sign this will get an America release let alone an Australian one. But I am excited if it does come out here.
* Brave Story - Didn't find any details but didn't look too hard. No knowledge if we can expect an American release let alone one for Australia.
So once again, while there's definitely some I missed, it all comes down to which come out in Australia.
Now for the PSP:
* Brave Story - Didn't find any details but didn't look too hard. No knowledge if we can expect an American release let alone one for Australia.
* Disgaea Portable - A PS2 port and one that was released in Australia by the looks of it. Nice try Sony.
* Dungeons & Dragons Tactics - Looks like the story is the typical fare for a D&D game. I'll pass.
* Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lions War - Yet another remake. Although a remake of a game never brought to Australia, I got the American version (I have a chipped Playstation so when I went to America in 2000 I went crazy in buying PSX games).
* Gurumin - Not the sort of battle system I like and a peculiar (not in a good way) story. I'll pass.
* Innocent Life - AAARGH! Keep away.
* Jeanne d'Arc - A strange enough idea I'm willing to take a closer look at reviews when it comes out.
* Magna Carta: Tears of Blood - Another port. This is a problem for the PSP.
* Monster Hunter Portable 2nd - Doesn't look like it will have the type of combat I like.
* Tales of Destiny 2 - The PS2 version wasn't released in America, I don't see why the PSP version will be.
* Tales of Phantasia - Another remake, but this one seems worth it. I also don't have the GBA version yet.
* Tales of the World - I would be interested if its released in Australia.
* Tengai Makyo: Daiyon no Dajiroku - No indication Australia will get it.
* Valhalla Knights - Despite its combat system, I'm interested. If its released in Australia.
* Wild Arms XF - I'm interested if its released in my country.
So of those I'm interested in 4-6 games (my interest is weary of 2 of them) versus the DS's 2 games. So with the games covered in my original post, it brings us to 4-6 games for the PSP and 6 games for the DS. However once more, which make it to Australia is very important.
To add to the anecdotal evidence: My brother also abandoned his PSP after less then a year, but he does do that with every console (GBA, PS2). It makes me quite happy because he buys the consoles and I get to play them :D
I haven't bought a new system since my gameboy and then a few years later my playstation (although I do, have access to a Playstation 2 and Gameboy Advance I take advantage of). So looking at the PS3, Wii, DS, PSP and Xbox360, I am considering perhaps its time I upgraded. However none of the 3 big consoles have really sold me yet, while the handhelds are gaining my interest much more.
:) ;)).
Now to be honest both the PSP and DS had a pretty terrible year in 2006 for me as an RPG fan living in Australia. The DS only had:
* Lunar: Dragon Song - Doesn't look that good according to most people. The description of it also sounds sub-par. I'll skip this one most likely.
* Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time - I'll pass. I'm a Pokemon fan so I obviously don't have a very high bar, but this game falls below it by the sounds of it.
* Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team - Even though I'm a fan of the Pokemon games, even I have my limits. Can't say this idea really grabs me.
* Pokemon Ranger - Sounds like an interesting twist, but the story seems lacking.
* Children of Mana - Eugh. No thanks. I want something more then dungeon crawling.
The PSP only had:
* Breath of Fire III - I've already got this one. Nice try though Sony.
* Kingdom of Paradise - Eh. Gameplay sounds interesting, story not so much.
* Monster Hunter Freedom - I prefer my turn based games.
* PoPoLoCrois - Sounds interesting.
* Tales of Eternia - Definitely want to get this one.
* Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade - Yikes, it sounds like it has a Baldur's Gate combat system. No thanks.
* Ys: The Ark of Napishtim - I have to admit I've never gotten into the Ys series and given this is a Zelda type combat system, I probably won't get into it with this game.
So for 2006 only 2 RPGs came out in Australia that I want, and only one of those is one I'm keen on. But the PSP does have a 2 game lead over the DS going into 2007.
Now for 2007 the DS games I'm looking forward to are:
* Dragon Quest IX - If this comes out in Australia, I'd like to find out more. However current info points to an action type combat system which is one I dislike. So while I do want more info, my hopes aren't too high.
* Final Fantasy III - No, we haven't got it yet. Yes, I do want it
* Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings - I was quite surprised to see this when looking at 2007's line-up for this post. But I'm definitely interested, if we get it in Australia (which is extremely likely if its released outside of Japan, which again is extremely likely
* Pokemon Diamond and Pearl - This is the big draw for the DS for me. And given it has online functionality I'll be able to trade. As a 22 year old pokemon fan, I don't know anyone in person who is a fan.
* Vandal Hearts - Vandal Hearts was the first game I ever played on the PSX, so I'm a fan. However there's no indication it will get released in Australia.
So only 3 games for 2007 by the looks of it. Not a very good line-up. Now moving onto the PSP. It will have:
* Crisis Core - I'm a FFVII fan from when it was first released. How could I not be interested? Well easy, it looks like they did away with turn based/ATB/anything not too action oriented battles.
Well shit. That's not a lot. So it looks like 2007 will be the year of the DS, although will it be enough for me to lay out the money for it? I'm thinking I might wait until 2008, but don't quote me on that. It could quite possibly come down to whether or not DQ9 and Vandal Hearts make it to Australia and if they do, what they're gameplay is like. If both come to Australia with a battle system I like a good story, then I can definitely see myself getting a DS. Otherwise, I can see myself waiting until 2008.
Now as for the articles, I found the PSP one to be as telling as the submitter. It only confirms my suspicions that the PSP won't be the console for me in 2007 (however I do have access to my brother's, so it's pretty much as if I already own it as he's already abandoned it. However with only 1 game on it from 2006, not 2007, I'm not exactly going to be calling it the year of the PSP for myself). The DS article was also inferior to my own research, but thats because I have very specific tastes.
With Pokemon Diamond and Pearl taking the long needed step forward to online play, I'm waiting until the Pokemon MMORPG comes out. Given the formula of Pokemon from Pokemon Red and Blue I think it would definitely convert well to an MMORPG.
Agreed. After all, the ability to spell is oh so important when determining someone's intelligence.
When I fly somewhere I'm not in the pilot's seat and yet I'm still flying. Ergo, to have a pig flying it doesn't need to be the pilot.
When all of their potential customers are using it and feel its necessary for their business (which is what the OP is claiming will happen) they need to support it if they want those customers.
Apple?
I'll never understand why people think pigs flying is such an impossible thing. Give me an airplane and a sedated pig and I'll give you a flying pig.
What? The 1700s actually had honest elections that everyone could vote in? Oh yes, so much better to be in the 21st century.
linux - number of users - minimal. Number of linux exploits - minimal.
windows - number of users - incredible. Number of windows exploits - incredible.
When I use my paper and pencil I don't get any hanging chads. Why aren't people using paper and pencils in a manner that is easy to understand which box corresponds to which person?
It has the potential to be because Google is worried about advertising revenue and nothing else. If they can get more advertising revenue (such as by censoring an entire country's search results), they'll do it. The only thing that will stop them is if they lose advertising revenue in the longterm, and even that won't necessarily stop them, only give them pause.
Microsoft on the other hand SHOULD be about providing good software to its customers. Unfortunately Microsoft is about keeping its monopoly.
So while I doubt very much Google will ever get a monopoly in advertising revenue, they do have the potential to become 'as evil' as Microsoft.
You must be new here, welcome to slashdot ;)
And yet not too early to post on slashdot. That says a lot.
Right, but that benefit needs to be gained in a manner where the disadvantages aren't so large. IMO owning the copyright to the videos of your Congress in session is something you don't give away for something like that.
I think Congress is waiting for a bigger bribe.
IMO someone merging unsafely is the only cause you need to go. Wait until you see someone driving unsafely, then label them the cause of the traffic jam. While it might not be scientifically accurate, it sure is just ;)
Simply slowing down will not cause a traffic jam (where everyone is forced to a standstill) if everyone is driving safely. Feeling you're unable to turn at the current rate and so slowing down is safe driving. Following the person so closely you need to slow to an even larger degree is unsafe driving.
If that's the only benefit they're offering I disagree and believe it is fortunate they didn't get control. Being able to point the camera somewhere new seems a very minor benefit compared with how much control the people would lose.