Apparently, I was mentally blocking the fact that you guys are paying a bundle much like I'm describing -- but what is to stop this lawsuit from being SUPPORTED by cable providers, if the scope of the lawsuit can be increased to encompass those providing your content?
If people will be willing to pay that extra $3, isn't that just proof that an a la carte system would work? I know the sentiment here on Slashdot is that we'd all pay less for our cable lines because I'd wager a majority of us watch little to no television -- but what about everyone else? I have a hard time believing that channels like ESPN would be ignored, even if the people who wanted to watch it had to pay $10 monthly solely for that priviledge.
Somewhere else in the thread, you also mention the instability of such a business model, but what of contracts that require that a channel be subscribed to for a minimum of 3 months (or something along those lines)?
And if a channel isn't making any money? Well, then it doesn't deserve to make money, and should be cut anyway. You should understand business, supply, and demand better than most around here, I imagine. The problem is that there currently is no demand for things we are forcefully supplied with (and paying for) just to access something else we want.
I know that with my viewing habits, it's equivalent to being asked to buy an entire PC to go with a spindle of CD-Rs I'm picking up, and the store is refusing to sell me the spindle if I don't buy the PC.
I would buy new controllers with rumble features, but I wouldn't replace a perfectly functional controller at that price. I don't have a PS3, but if I did, I'd wait till my current controller(s) died before replacing it just for a rumble feature.
You're wrong. Games ARE selling the Wii -- Just not to the same demographic as the 360 and PS3 are going for. I have many relatives who have no interest in gaming in general, but they bought a Wii because it was entertaining the them. I personally have limited interest in the Wii, because right now there aren't many games on it that appeal to me, though there may be in the future. The reality is that the Wii is winning because Nintendo is succeeding in tapping into a new demographic -- and it's the games that are allowing that to happen, because new people are having fun with the games.
This isn't to say that the low price point doesn't help, but all of my friends who are hardcore gamers either have little interest in the Wii, or have a Wii but it's collecting dust because even the PS2 is more interesting to them right now.
The Wii has nowhere to go but up in my mind, as the hardcore market still isn't fully convinced. The PS3 and 360? I still don't trust the PS3, but I like my 360 a lot. Still, I think Nintendo has more long-term potential.
Let's be realistic, in the adult movie world, "character development" means "he needs a fluffer".
Only because that's how Americans WANT it. In Japan, 'eroge' (erotic games) are extremely popular, and run from plotless, pointless animated pornography to absolutely epic (and often well-written) storylines that occasionally have graphic sexuality, but take longer to read through than a full length novel.
It's not that a game like that COULDN'T be successful, but I suspect it would take a while for the American market to open up to it. Particularly because most guys are just looking for a 'quick fix', and playing through 4 hours of story narration before you get to see a nipple isn't what those guys are probably wanting. On the other hand, if you're genuinely interested in the story, and you don't live alone, you don't necessarily know that you'll be alone in 4 hours, when suddenly porn pops up.
I had your brother's mentality. Now I'm 24 and struggling through a traditional college because I eventually realized that despite seeing myself as really smart, doing it my own way wasn't working. Now, I've ingrained myself with a horrible work ethic which I struggle with daily. I wish someone had knocked more sense into me as a teenager, but now I reap the 'rewards' of my 'being a lazy unmotivated slob'.
I recently went back to FFXI, but stopped because of school starting up again. It really has improved. My only major frustration is that shortly before I quit last time, I had just spent about 1.5 million gil on some new gear, leaving me with 50k gil remaining. That same gear can now be bought for under 200k, so I was out about 1.3 million (a lot of gil now). The difference in the economy was astounding, and I was throughly impressed.
I think his point was that SS1 and SS2 themselves were not just FPS's with a new coat of paint. I would greatly welcome SS with a new coat of paint. My great distaste for the distribution method, however, causes me to avoid this title.
If the boring gameplay and lack of objective bore you, then you're not the intended audience anyway. For those who are, paying for the game and monthly fee is irrelevant compared to the hours spent on the game.
Even casual players often can put in 10 hours a week, and that comes to just over 40 hours a month of gameplay, or slightly more, for $15. Precious few forms of entertainment come so cheap.
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Apparently, I was mentally blocking the fact that you guys are paying a bundle much like I'm describing -- but what is to stop this lawsuit from being SUPPORTED by cable providers, if the scope of the lawsuit can be increased to encompass those providing your content?
If people will be willing to pay that extra $3, isn't that just proof that an a la carte system would work? I know the sentiment here on Slashdot is that we'd all pay less for our cable lines because I'd wager a majority of us watch little to no television -- but what about everyone else? I have a hard time believing that channels like ESPN would be ignored, even if the people who wanted to watch it had to pay $10 monthly solely for that priviledge.
Somewhere else in the thread, you also mention the instability of such a business model, but what of contracts that require that a channel be subscribed to for a minimum of 3 months (or something along those lines)?
And if a channel isn't making any money? Well, then it doesn't deserve to make money, and should be cut anyway. You should understand business, supply, and demand better than most around here, I imagine. The problem is that there currently is no demand for things we are forcefully supplied with (and paying for) just to access something else we want.
I know that with my viewing habits, it's equivalent to being asked to buy an entire PC to go with a spindle of CD-Rs I'm picking up, and the store is refusing to sell me the spindle if I don't buy the PC.
I would buy new controllers with rumble features, but I wouldn't replace a perfectly functional controller at that price. I don't have a PS3, but if I did, I'd wait till my current controller(s) died before replacing it just for a rumble feature.
You're wrong. Games ARE selling the Wii -- Just not to the same demographic as the 360 and PS3 are going for. I have many relatives who have no interest in gaming in general, but they bought a Wii because it was entertaining the them. I personally have limited interest in the Wii, because right now there aren't many games on it that appeal to me, though there may be in the future. The reality is that the Wii is winning because Nintendo is succeeding in tapping into a new demographic -- and it's the games that are allowing that to happen, because new people are having fun with the games.
This isn't to say that the low price point doesn't help, but all of my friends who are hardcore gamers either have little interest in the Wii, or have a Wii but it's collecting dust because even the PS2 is more interesting to them right now.
The Wii has nowhere to go but up in my mind, as the hardcore market still isn't fully convinced. The PS3 and 360? I still don't trust the PS3, but I like my 360 a lot. Still, I think Nintendo has more long-term potential.
Which is called a FAFSA, not a FASA. I just had to fill one out about 2 months ago.
Though, I must admit, having just gone through several loan documents, I read it as FAFSA at first.
Only because that's how Americans WANT it. In Japan, 'eroge' (erotic games) are extremely popular, and run from plotless, pointless animated pornography to absolutely epic (and often well-written) storylines that occasionally have graphic sexuality, but take longer to read through than a full length novel.
It's not that a game like that COULDN'T be successful, but I suspect it would take a while for the American market to open up to it. Particularly because most guys are just looking for a 'quick fix', and playing through 4 hours of story narration before you get to see a nipple isn't what those guys are probably wanting. On the other hand, if you're genuinely interested in the story, and you don't live alone, you don't necessarily know that you'll be alone in 4 hours, when suddenly porn pops up.
I had your brother's mentality. Now I'm 24 and struggling through a traditional college because I eventually realized that despite seeing myself as really smart, doing it my own way wasn't working. Now, I've ingrained myself with a horrible work ethic which I struggle with daily. I wish someone had knocked more sense into me as a teenager, but now I reap the 'rewards' of my 'being a lazy unmotivated slob'.
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You meant to say 'while', did you not? I do see why you are no longer a journalist.
Newsflash: Not all Americans are in support of American foreign policy.
Bauman steals from a lot more than just 4chan. The man is both a brilliant opportunist and needs to be offed for being a thief.
Sage goes in the e-mail field...
I recently went back to FFXI, but stopped because of school starting up again. It really has improved. My only major frustration is that shortly before I quit last time, I had just spent about 1.5 million gil on some new gear, leaving me with 50k gil remaining. That same gear can now be bought for under 200k, so I was out about 1.3 million (a lot of gil now). The difference in the economy was astounding, and I was throughly impressed.
Learn how to search the internet properly.
>>Boycott Sony
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Isn't that the point?
This is one of those times where I really wish I had mod points, so I'm just going to go with the "I LOLed" response. Literally.
I should hope not... It would be rather foolish of you.
That's a load of crap. A constant 75KB/s will net you nearly 175 GB in 4 weeks, and that's attainable on a 768Kb/sec line.
I think his point was that SS1 and SS2 themselves were not just FPS's with a new coat of paint. I would greatly welcome SS with a new coat of paint. My great distaste for the distribution method, however, causes me to avoid this title.
We have 50 states. The number of state BORDERS however, is far greater. Please choose your words with greater care.
I would argue that any couple that needs a pre-nup, shouldn't get married.
Mod parent +42, Truth.
If the boring gameplay and lack of objective bore you, then you're not the intended audience anyway. For those who are, paying for the game and monthly fee is irrelevant compared to the hours spent on the game.
Even casual players often can put in 10 hours a week, and that comes to just over 40 hours a month of gameplay, or slightly more, for $15. Precious few forms of entertainment come so cheap.
Informative? What the fuck, moderators...
Oh well. The more you know...
What sane individual would? Fox News is quite possibly the biggest joke that still fools people.