Wait, PC games require an extra PC for each additional player, so the $50 more for an extra wireless controller is going to cost less than the price of an extra PC, so there isn't much point in factoring that in for comparison purposes.
Oh, shut up.
Xbox Live games require an extra Xbox. The types of games that you can play split screen or on the same screen on the Xbox are the same types of games you can play with two controllers on your PC.
There have been a lot of posts in the 360 threads about how the choice to use DVDs for storage (compared to Sony's Blu-Ray discs or HD-DVD) didn't matter. Nobody will fill up a dual layer DVD! Impossible! Doom 3 is only 1.5 gigs!
From the article:
"The volume of data in Enchant Arms won't fit into a single DVD. It's an RPG, so we're thinking it would be inevitable that we release it on two discs," says Takeuchi. "But to be honest, that's even looking grim."
The problem with the directory naming scheme is that it won't follow your files around. If you picked out 10 images from random directories to put in some other compilation, you lose all the directory structure data.
The problem with the huge filename is that it's annoying and unwieldy, especially as you add additional information. (date you took the photo, filters you used in processing, camera info, etc)
The alternative would be finding news that isn't posted on the four largest gaming sites. With only a paid staff and free submissions from their million registered users to work with, how can they be expected to track those down???
More annoying than the honking was when you were trying to run away from people shooting at you, and instead crouched down in the middle of the street.
The fetal position does not protect you from bullets, contrary to conventional wisdom.
Oh such a fun game. I couldn't actually play it like you were supposed to be because I spent all my time trying to either get her naked or seduce the serving wench.
Kings Quest III and it's chamber pot provided me with hilarious, yet pathetically sad, hours of entertainment.
And PC gamepad != every arcade control set ever made, but you know what? It works great for playing MAME. And SNES. And SMS. And GBA. And NES. And Genesis.
Of course the real thing works better. Did you just get back from genius academy? The advantages in emulation aRe nOt Mainly Screen related.
I own a DS as well and must agree that the second screen really has done nothing for the experiece for me. The touch screen on the other hand has actually made for some great gameplay.
Okay, now imagine for a second that you're using the touchscreen with no second screen. A nice game of "CRAP, I CAN'T SEE AROUND MY HAND!"
Slashdot Mirror
It is no surprise to me that the PS3 will be less powerful than the 7800, I figured it all along.
Can I touch you? I feel humbled to be in the presence of the Great Oracle of Slashdot.
I'm going to make this simple so you can understand it.
You.
Are.
Dumb.
But I love you like a cellmate.
Come on, everybody play. Winner gets modded down!
- Gamespot says Xbox 360 developers say graphics "good."
- 1up.com says Female spotted playing game.
- Sony.com says competitors "no good."
- 1up.com asks if Nintendo is dying?
- 1up.com opens wallet, throws money at Zonk.
- 1up.com asks if Nintendo is dying?
- Sony.com says competitors "no good."
Half-Life 2 hasn't even come out for the Xbox yet and won't until November so if you want to play the game, you're pretty much stuck on the PC.
Will the Xbox version have split screen? If not, you'll still need two Xboxes to play on Live. Is it even Live enabled?
"Half-Life® 2 for the Xbox® is the entire, award-winning, single player game tuned and optimized by Valve exclusively for Xbox®."
I'm not sure what argument you were trying to make, but it was stupid.
Wait, PC games require an extra PC for each additional player, so the $50 more for an extra wireless controller is going to cost less than the price of an extra PC, so there isn't much point in factoring that in for comparison purposes.
Oh, shut up.
Xbox Live games require an extra Xbox. The types of games that you can play split screen or on the same screen on the Xbox are the same types of games you can play with two controllers on your PC.
The question is whether consumers will go for it,
No, the question is whether developers will go for it.
Otherwise, the new Nintendo console will be the same barren wasteland that the Gamecube and N64 were.
They Should Take the 's' of Patents
You Should Put the 'f' of Off.
That works on so many levels!
It's a little disheartening to see it already starting with the first generation of games. Games tend to get bigger, not smaller, as time goes on.
The last generation of games went from CD size media (original PS2 games, Dreamcast) and ended up filling DVDs.
If the 360 starts out filling multiple DVDs...where is it going to go?
There have been a lot of posts in the 360 threads about how the choice to use DVDs for storage (compared to Sony's Blu-Ray discs or HD-DVD) didn't matter. Nobody will fill up a dual layer DVD! Impossible! Doom 3 is only 1.5 gigs!
From the article:
"The volume of data in Enchant Arms won't fit into a single DVD. It's an RPG, so we're thinking it would be inevitable that we release it on two discs," says Takeuchi. "But to be honest, that's even looking grim."
Whoops!
hehe. No worries. It's better to flame in error than never have flamed at all.
The problem with the directory naming scheme is that it won't follow your files around. If you picked out 10 images from random directories to put in some other compilation, you lose all the directory structure data.
The problem with the huge filename is that it's annoying and unwieldy, especially as you add additional information. (date you took the photo, filters you used in processing, camera info, etc)
I have to say that SQL Server on our XP boxes isn't reliable enough to use an an integral part of the file system.
.cue broken record.
I'm no Microsoft lover, but I think you may need to look at finding a new system administrator.
Sure there are implementations of SQL on XP that are stable and blah blah blah,
No "blah blah blah." Other people do the same thing and it works. Lots of other people in some very large deployments.
but we deal with SQL crashing in dev or even production environments regularly
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I don't know if you're seriously asking, but I'll remove my troll hat (and pants) for a second.
Just do something like: <i> the text you want to quote </i>
Example:
the text you want to quote
Public humiliation and vocabulary are what make life worth living.
Or maybe it was booze and loose women. Something like that. Needlepoint and heroin? Nude wrestling and horse husbandry?
I digress...
Sure! Effervescence for everyone!
When I see the word "penultimate" abused on slashdot it makes me think of the Three Amigos movie.
"This guy El Guapo is not just famous, he's IN-famous!"
Coffee is not effervescent.
The alternative would be finding news that isn't posted on the four largest gaming sites. With only a paid staff and free submissions from their million registered users to work with, how can they be expected to track those down???
They can't. So 1up.com it is.
More annoying than the honking was when you were trying to run away from people shooting at you, and instead crouched down in the middle of the street.
The fetal position does not protect you from bullets, contrary to conventional wisdom.
Oh such a fun game. I couldn't actually play it like you were supposed to be because I spent all my time trying to either get her naked or seduce the serving wench.
Kings Quest III and it's chamber pot provided me with hilarious, yet pathetically sad, hours of entertainment.
"Drink pot."
"Eat pot."
"Wear pot as hat."
"Smell pot."
"Use pot." (hey that one's not a bad idea...)
PS: Don't bother with a reply, cornface.
Okay.
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Crap!
Because I don't spend every cent of my disposable income on helping others I make you sick?
You're not even human.
And PC gamepad != every arcade control set ever made, but you know what? It works great for playing MAME. And SNES. And SMS. And GBA. And NES. And Genesis.
Of course the real thing works better. Did you just get back from genius academy? The advantages in emulation aRe nOt Mainly Screen related.
As a DS owner, as well as a human being, I have to say that your "buyer's guide" is an annoyingly biased and pointless piece of poop.
Sorry.
Whore that link, though! Whore it!
I own a DS as well and must agree that the second screen really has done nothing for the experiece for me. The touch screen on the other hand has actually made for some great gameplay.
Okay, now imagine for a second that you're using the touchscreen with no second screen. A nice game of "CRAP, I CAN'T SEE AROUND MY HAND!"
Now does the second screen make more sense?