Here is my dream team:
Kirk: Daniel Craig
Dr. McCoy: Gary Sinise
Uhura: Halle Berry
Mr. Spock : Walken
Sulu: Jet Li
Chekov: Peter Stormare
Scotty: Ewan McGregor
I would just like to take a second to thank the/. community for the slew of Linux learning related articles that have surfaced over the past few weeks. I really can't stress how useful they've been in preparing me for the switch.
A few weeks ago there was one article here that linked to three useful books for learning linux, and I'd just like to link to that for anyone else interested:
I picked up Linux: Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition and I have to say it's been a great read so far. Thanks again everyone for making this switch as painless as possible - it's really nice to see some of the more Linux-savvy people stepping up and extending the olive branch to the Windows users.
... if Sony and eBay could get together and ban the sales of PS3's on eBay for a set period of time. eBay's probably not going to turn away the chance to make all of that money, but I honestly think it would be the right thing to do.
The day I can play a game for 25 cents. Seriously - I'd end up spending a dollar anyway - it's absurd that companies expect you to shell out $1.00 for 2 minutes of gameplay.
... like real-time cartoon animation, it's going to be a sight to behold. Killer on the animators though - I hope the programmers fare better - best of luck!
The books were actually awesome, I really enjoyed them. Two of them were written by Eric Nylund, a military science fiction writer. The 4th book is actually scheduled to ship in October I believe.
Easy buddy. People here often mistake criticism for fanboyism - a curious trait which you seem to be foaming at the mouth with here.
I don't know what exactly I've said to make you think I'm interested in graphics and processing technology. You're acting like a zealot - and you assume because I said I'll buy a PS3, I'm only buying it because it's shiny. Please reread my response. I argue that the least powerful of the three systems was the one I enjoyed the most. Also, I don't own a 360, because there aren't any great games for it yet (please reread my response again) and I don't own a high definition TV.
Also, there is no reason to get childish and assume that because I play video games I don't enjoy my share of outdoor activities, social interaction, or a solid workday.
No, I'm just saying that the Wii's controller is not going to be enough to make it a great system. To clarify a bit, I'm saying that I have found no corelation between the power of the hardware and how much I enjoy the system.
People love to give Squeenix BS about Final Fantasy 112, but the fact is each game is full of fresh ideas (some good, some bad obviously). FF XII looks to be very different. And if Halo 3 makes as many improvements as 2 did over 1, I'm sure I'll enjoy it. People seem to forget that it doesn't have to be revolutionary and new to be really really good.
What? Which of those games are going to make it to the Wii? And it's completely Nintendo's fault they had no third party support - do you think 3rd party support just creates itself?
...how EVERYONE is letting Nintendo off the hook for their colossal failures. Isn't anyone else ticked off at the fact that there are under 10 games worth owning for the Gamecube? It was the same story with the N64. How about the miserable excuse they called WindWaker (did anyone actually die once playing through it?) How about the original GBA, or the massive DS. How about the crappy controller that makes it impossible to truly master Smash Bros Melee. I do not understand how Nintendo has been consistently letting everyone down, then with this magic wand and nunchuk people are suddenly excited. "This time they've got it right" everyone seems to be shouting. They named it the Wii, people. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
I'm looking forward to the next iteration of the system that gave me Xenosaga, SMT Nocturne and Digital Devil Saga 1&2, Katamari 1&2, Metal Gear Solid 2&3, Zone of the Enders 1&2, Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, FFX, Kingdom Hearts 1&2, Star Ocean 3, Dragon Quest 8, Ico, Atelier Iris, Grandia II, Devil May Cry, God of War - and a slew of others that I can't recall. For the next generation, I'm going to bet on the system that gave me the innovative and enjoyable games THIS time around, and it wasn't the Gamecube.
You know how Nintendo can win the next generation war? GAMES. It's got nothing to do with the hardware, as the underpowered PS2 proves in unbelievable sales on one end, and the dismal performance of the powerful handheld PSP proves on the other. Games games games.
Between your 3 articles in the last day bashing Sony, and now this - an article suggesting one broken industry take a page out of the playbook of ANOTHER crippled industry, who hardly anyone seems to be happy with at the moment. Everything OK at home?
FTA:
Look I was there when Iwata-san pulled out that thing [the Wii]. I was there in the front row in Tokyo... and I said [to myself] "You've got to give 'em kudos for trying."
This seems like something Iwata should be saying in regards to the Xbox losing Microsoft 4 billion dollars.
People might not be clamoring for larger capacity, but I've heard a lot of people and reviewers complain about load times. People forget that with the bump in optical technology here we're also getting a substantial bump in data transfers.
While dev's maybe haven't been asking aloud for more space, I'm sure a number of them have wished for it. Tons of uncompressed textures, true 24 bit audio, not to mention serious HD video storage... those are all things that can help make games better. Now I'm not a graphics whore - but have you've seen the TGS HD trailer of Metal Gear Solid 4? If that's what Konami is doing with the extra space available - then hell I'm all for more capacity.
Thank you - that is one of the most interesting and informative posts I've ever read. I've always wanted to try and wrap my head around the concept of before time, but never heard it explained so perfectly.
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BTW, does anyone actually have a link to the mentioned strip?
Yeah, I forgot to format it properly :(
Here is my dream team: Kirk: Daniel Craig Dr. McCoy: Gary Sinise Uhura: Halle Berry Mr. Spock : Walken Sulu: Jet Li Chekov: Peter Stormare Scotty: Ewan McGregor
A few weeks ago there was one article here that linked to three useful books for learning linux, and I'd just like to link to that for anyone else interested:
http://linuxboxadmin.com/articles/first3.php
I picked up Linux: Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition and I have to say it's been a great read so far. Thanks again everyone for making this switch as painless as possible - it's really nice to see some of the more Linux-savvy people stepping up and extending the olive branch to the Windows users.
... if Sony and eBay could get together and ban the sales of PS3's on eBay for a set period of time. eBay's probably not going to turn away the chance to make all of that money, but I honestly think it would be the right thing to do.
... that we can somehow consider 5.7% growth DECLINE. Damn analysts...
mod parent up, I'm really getting sick of all of this, and it's really turning me off to /.
I think you're confusing Japan with the US.
The day I can play a game for 25 cents. Seriously - I'd end up spending a dollar anyway - it's absurd that companies expect you to shell out $1.00 for 2 minutes of gameplay.
... like real-time cartoon animation, it's going to be a sight to behold. Killer on the animators though - I hope the programmers fare better - best of luck!
It was a welcome change to read a well thought out response - I agree with most of the points you've made.
The books were actually awesome, I really enjoyed them. Two of them were written by Eric Nylund, a military science fiction writer. The 4th book is actually scheduled to ship in October I believe.
I don't know what exactly I've said to make you think I'm interested in graphics and processing technology. You're acting like a zealot - and you assume because I said I'll buy a PS3, I'm only buying it because it's shiny. Please reread my response. I argue that the least powerful of the three systems was the one I enjoyed the most. Also, I don't own a 360, because there aren't any great games for it yet (please reread my response again) and I don't own a high definition TV.
Also, there is no reason to get childish and assume that because I play video games I don't enjoy my share of outdoor activities, social interaction, or a solid workday.
No, I'm just saying that the Wii's controller is not going to be enough to make it a great system. To clarify a bit, I'm saying that I have found no corelation between the power of the hardware and how much I enjoy the system.
People love to give Squeenix BS about Final Fantasy 112, but the fact is each game is full of fresh ideas (some good, some bad obviously). FF XII looks to be very different. And if Halo 3 makes as many improvements as 2 did over 1, I'm sure I'll enjoy it. People seem to forget that it doesn't have to be revolutionary and new to be really really good.
And no, 10 good games isn't enough over 6 years if you really enjoy gaming. That was a two years ago I think :)
What? Which of those games are going to make it to the Wii? And it's completely Nintendo's fault they had no third party support - do you think 3rd party support just creates itself?
I'm looking forward to the next iteration of the system that gave me Xenosaga, SMT Nocturne and Digital Devil Saga 1&2, Katamari 1&2, Metal Gear Solid 2&3, Zone of the Enders 1&2, Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, FFX, Kingdom Hearts 1&2, Star Ocean 3, Dragon Quest 8, Ico, Atelier Iris, Grandia II, Devil May Cry, God of War - and a slew of others that I can't recall. For the next generation, I'm going to bet on the system that gave me the innovative and enjoyable games THIS time around, and it wasn't the Gamecube.
You know how Nintendo can win the next generation war? GAMES. It's got nothing to do with the hardware, as the underpowered PS2 proves in unbelievable sales on one end, and the dismal performance of the powerful handheld PSP proves on the other. Games games games.
Between your 3 articles in the last day bashing Sony, and now this - an article suggesting one broken industry take a page out of the playbook of ANOTHER crippled industry, who hardly anyone seems to be happy with at the moment. Everything OK at home?
This seems like something Iwata should be saying in regards to the Xbox losing Microsoft 4 billion dollars.
While dev's maybe haven't been asking aloud for more space, I'm sure a number of them have wished for it. Tons of uncompressed textures, true 24 bit audio, not to mention serious HD video storage... those are all things that can help make games better. Now I'm not a graphics whore - but have you've seen the TGS HD trailer of Metal Gear Solid 4? If that's what Konami is doing with the extra space available - then hell I'm all for more capacity.
Kurt Russell of course - the original Snake Pliskin.
Thank you - that is one of the most interesting and informative posts I've ever read. I've always wanted to try and wrap my head around the concept of before time, but never heard it explained so perfectly.
What was the first? And how the hell did my first post get modded "Insightful"? :)
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