That's funny, I had a similar reaction to another videgame from that era (Wing Commander IV). The reactions of the commander (played by the late Jason Bernard) to failures in your missions was so emotionally harsh that I actually stopped playing the game shortly after I got it (as part of a Creative DVD-ROM drive bundle in 1997). It's funny how seeing an actual actor in a role in a game can have such an effect. Somehow it's a lot easier to disappoint an animated character than a real actor.
That's great news too. By the time the game comes out, you'll probably be able to buy a PS3 in a bargain bin right next to a Dreamcast and an Atari Jaguar.
Yeah, but on Digg 99% of the comments consist of something along the lines of "LOL PWNED!" That's not really the audience of users I trust to decide what is important and what isn't.
The most popular story on Digg right now isn't even a story. It's some asshole's comic, entitled "Stupid TV! Be more helpful!"
You've obviously been out of the U.S. comic scene for a long time. Non-superhero comics and adult fair came in back in the 90's. Now you'll see just as much variety here as anywhere else.
I like it too. I've always wanted a place where I could socialize with other online gamers outside of an actual game.
People who don't like it don't have to use it. I don't understand all the hate for something that's completely optional. It's not like Sony is MAKING you use it (unlike the new 360 interface and those lame Mii's).
Considering his wife made off with a $123 million divorce settlement, I doubt she's complaining too much. It's not like he kicked her penniless out on the streets.
Are you serious? The vast majority of the world is beset with "governments" that are little more than corruption factories for thugs and organized crime. Unless you're just talking about the first-world here, your statement is so ignorant as to be laughable. And, even in the first world, there are plenty of governments are more rife with problems than the U.S. or U.K. Just look at the Greek government right now.
The U.S. and U.K. are actually two of the *most* efficient governments in the world (along with a handful of other first-world stable governments).
No worries, mate. If Griffin launched the attack they would have to cut the number of missiles back because they went over budget, the missiles would arrive so late that the cities would have plenty of time to evacuate, and the vast majority of them would either completely miss their target or malfunction before they even left the pad.
The U.S. didn't "defeat" the Soviet Union. It was just an unsustainable system from the get-go. If the U.S. had never developed any sort of space program beyond launching satellites and ICBM technology; the Soviets would have beat their chests, bragged about their great victories in manned flight, rubbed it in with a few more advancements, then eventually realized that it was a waste of money with little potential and abandoned it. It didn't make any real difference in the end. It was all Korolev could do to get funding for the program in the first place, and he would have lost it quickly if the Americans had simply refused to play ball.
Are you kidding? The guy KNOWS he's cannned. Hell, the transition team's first stop was probably taking pictures of his office and measuring the drapes. He's toast and he knows it. And so he's just trying to make as big an ass of himself as he can right now to try and claim later that he was only fired because Obama didn't like his "honesty," not because he's a GLARINGLY bad manager who's been more interested in towing the Bush line and diverting big bucks to Bush-friendly contractors than to actually delivering any value to the American people.
How dare you imply that Jesus isn't a proud American! Do you think it was just a coincidence that King James wrote the Bible in english back in biblical times? You're obviously one of those Marxists, like Obama.
Between Google's Street View and their failed Lively, it would seem like MS is once again following the old "imitate, don't innovate" philosophy here. And even Google abandoned Lively when they realized that (like VRML and its many other predecessors) it wasn't of much use in practical application.
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That's funny, I had a similar reaction to another videgame from that era (Wing Commander IV). The reactions of the commander (played by the late Jason Bernard) to failures in your missions was so emotionally harsh that I actually stopped playing the game shortly after I got it (as part of a Creative DVD-ROM drive bundle in 1997). It's funny how seeing an actual actor in a role in a game can have such an effect. Somehow it's a lot easier to disappoint an animated character than a real actor.
That's great news too. By the time the game comes out, you'll probably be able to buy a PS3 in a bargain bin right next to a Dreamcast and an Atari Jaguar.
Yeah, but on Digg 99% of the comments consist of something along the lines of "LOL PWNED!" That's not really the audience of users I trust to decide what is important and what isn't.
The most popular story on Digg right now isn't even a story. It's some asshole's comic, entitled "Stupid TV! Be more helpful!"
They're having to expand their news coverage due to a sudden influx of bored slashdotters who've been laid off.
You've obviously been out of the U.S. comic scene for a long time. Non-superhero comics and adult fair came in back in the 90's. Now you'll see just as much variety here as anywhere else.
I like it too. I've always wanted a place where I could socialize with other online gamers outside of an actual game.
People who don't like it don't have to use it. I don't understand all the hate for something that's completely optional. It's not like Sony is MAKING you use it (unlike the new 360 interface and those lame Mii's).
Obviously, you've never met my wife.
It's great to move forward with new innovations, but let's not forget our roots here.
And very polished.
Considering his wife made off with a $123 million divorce settlement, I doubt she's complaining too much. It's not like he kicked her penniless out on the streets.
I once had a really nasty case of Marinara Trench back during the war. Nasty business that.
That wouldn't be so bad. I really like ham.
Poor bastard probably thought he was out of danger too.
Sadly, many of those who play WoW would be the first to AGREE with his metaphor.
Actually, I don't like Obama all that much either. He's better than Bush, no doubt. But that's far from a ringing endorsement.
Are you serious? The vast majority of the world is beset with "governments" that are little more than corruption factories for thugs and organized crime. Unless you're just talking about the first-world here, your statement is so ignorant as to be laughable. And, even in the first world, there are plenty of governments are more rife with problems than the U.S. or U.K. Just look at the Greek government right now.
The U.S. and U.K. are actually two of the *most* efficient governments in the world (along with a handful of other first-world stable governments).
No worries, mate. If Griffin launched the attack they would have to cut the number of missiles back because they went over budget, the missiles would arrive so late that the cities would have plenty of time to evacuate, and the vast majority of them would either completely miss their target or malfunction before they even left the pad.
Ha! Toeing implies that he's just falling into line. What he's doing is definitely more like active towing.
Oh, so you're coming here to take our jobs too, eh? BEGONE SATAN!
The U.S. didn't "defeat" the Soviet Union. It was just an unsustainable system from the get-go. If the U.S. had never developed any sort of space program beyond launching satellites and ICBM technology; the Soviets would have beat their chests, bragged about their great victories in manned flight, rubbed it in with a few more advancements, then eventually realized that it was a waste of money with little potential and abandoned it. It didn't make any real difference in the end. It was all Korolev could do to get funding for the program in the first place, and he would have lost it quickly if the Americans had simply refused to play ball.
Are you kidding? The guy KNOWS he's cannned. Hell, the transition team's first stop was probably taking pictures of his office and measuring the drapes. He's toast and he knows it. And so he's just trying to make as big an ass of himself as he can right now to try and claim later that he was only fired because Obama didn't like his "honesty," not because he's a GLARINGLY bad manager who's been more interested in towing the Bush line and diverting big bucks to Bush-friendly contractors than to actually delivering any value to the American people.
She works hard and she plays hard.
The satire in most Mike Judge movies is so dead-on that it's easy to get confused
How dare you imply that Jesus isn't a proud American! Do you think it was just a coincidence that King James wrote the Bible in english back in biblical times? You're obviously one of those Marxists, like Obama.
Between Google's Street View and their failed Lively, it would seem like MS is once again following the old "imitate, don't innovate" philosophy here. And even Google abandoned Lively when they realized that (like VRML and its many other predecessors) it wasn't of much use in practical application.