Keygen is something else entirely, but for example, should Google be filtering results because you searched:
"ServersCheck Crack Me Up"
I know it's silly, but it's a legitimate search with serverscheck that has the word crack in it. So now I could not see a site that, say, legally criticized the ServersCheck company?
I can see why "keygen" is tough, because I can't think of many legitimate uses for either that, or warez or something... but really, while they may HAVE the tech to monitor and filter, that doesn't mean they can really do it. Or that they can do it with typical Google quality.
I'm not forgetting about it. But if the point of having a Blu-Ray drive is to watch HD-DVDs, then why have a drive in a system that wouldn't output the full richness of that format?
It's like saying: "This car engine will get you to 200MPH! But unless you buy the $60,000 version, you only get to use the first 75MPH! But it's the same engine! Yay!"
Really, I know the drive is in there, and that makes the cost. But come on... what's the point of a permanently under-used drive for a high cost? In that case, get the 360! It's the same thing, but without the high-priced drive, ya know? And yes, if you want the drive later, you can pay the high cost (which you are right, will surely be high), and get the same functionality of the higher cost system. But IMO, it's not selling you something for more money than they have to, for something ENTIRELY upgradeable, as opposed to something permanently disabled.
The truth here is that Sony has made a mis-step. First of all, they've got time to work on a better core system. However, if the only real thing driving the price from the core to the super-duper is the Blu-Ray Drive, then they should have exact same specs, but with no HDMI output.
I mean, I can understand that.
But to have other things crippled too? Lower hard drive (by that little amount of gig space) is not going to affect the price that much. And if you're losing near $400-500 per unit already, what's another $50?
But really, there's no excuse to not have the other bells and whistles, when WE KNOW that the reason for the cost justification is that HDMI output stuff. THAT'S the cost (well, at least 80% of it.) So I can justify that a little more. But the upgrades will likely be like the 360's where it will cost more to upgrade piece by piece than it would to buy the higher priced system. To have that, WITHOUT the ability to ever do HD graphics(which, IMO, is what next-gen is about, at least for Sony and MS), well, it's just sub-par.
I am NOT a fanboy of any of the three systems (actually I really liked the Turbo Grafix 16 back in the day:)) but Sony really is making some hardcore mistakes that will cost them in the long run in the gaming division.
I don't think they're out of business by ANY stretch of the words, but between the loss of rumble (for a less than stellar motion sensor) in the controllers, the price, and the lack of TRUE functionality on the core system, they're going to piss a lot of loyal customers off, enough to check out other systems (or at least NOT buy the PS3).
While I see what you're saying, I would humbly disagree. While I don't think Sony got a hold of the Wiimote and directly stole ideas, I do think that their corporate espionage peeps (and every tech company has them) heard that the Wii would have motion sensing capabilities. They interpreted that in a way that would work with their controller, and we have what we have.
The differences lie in the fact that Nintendo did much more than conventional motion sensing (as in tilt sensing like previous Nintendo efforts), and did something more multifuncitonal. That, in essense, caught Sony with its hand in the cookie jar, because they look silly with a less-functional motion sensing controller, when they were trying to compete.
In the article, a funny:
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I noticed this, (and yes, I'm a big dork for doing so...) that in the second picture in the article, that booth 861 is for STD, and that 961 is for Coconuts Japan. So isn't that being a little risky with your Coconuts? Getting them so close to the STDs?
Please feel free to mod this down... I know it's a stupid groaner.:)
is that the ESRB has to convene and decide to have an extra rating modifier of some sort to not only describe the game as shipped, but to have a rating for "possible modification" and for "online gameplay".
Statements of this sort already exist in a small sentence on most online games, where they'll state "Online Gameplay Experience May Be Different" or something (I don't recall the exact wording.) But the point is that ESRB would be much more effective with something like this.
I don't think developers and publishers will have a problem with that rating, and the ESRB gets all the info they want out there to cover their butts. I mean, to have something like "ONR" for Online Content Not Rated or something so parents can see that you cannot strictly regulate what happens or is said or written during online play, or a "MNR" for Modifications Not Rated.
It takes care of every instance of these types of issues. Developers and Publishers can know that their game will be rated as "intended" and ESRB gets to put in notices regarding the possibility of (or known issues regarding) more "mature content" in online or modded play.
Normally I wouldn't chime in to just say "I agree" but in this case, I feel it is entirely merited...
I enjoy Zonk's stories, even when they're often not 'amazing' or '100% final fact', usually because with games especially, there's so much rumor and not fact, when a game comes out. I mean, being a gamer means you realize that development schedules and deadlines change constantly, and therefore not a whole lot is released about a game, and not much is really "certainly" known until release. Therefore, no, there's not a whole lot of "news" but there's definitely a lot to report on, and therefore, I enjoy what Zonk brings to the table for the Games side of things. So yeah, mod parent up and all that, cuz as a Guitar Hero fan also, I too enjoy hearing about the likely songs to be in GHII.
I think the opportunity for more people to become more PC-savvy is the result of such a move.
I'm excited because I've always wanted to build a PC from the ground up, but never had the guts or the funds... Wal-Mart's buying power should reduce the cost a little, so that's a bonus, not to mention, the idea of maybe a large selection (who knows?) is enticing.
to those for whom a good game would even make me purchase the 360. I'm such a fan of the SNES and the genesis versions (I preferred the genesis version due to the "cyberspace hacking" interface), and I would happily plunk down over $400 to get the game and a 360 (knowing that I'll like the 360 in general, and this game being the game to make me take the plunge...).
Point being, of course, that it has to be done right... if they make a game worthy of the 360, in the Shadowrun universe (can you imagine online play? It's like a tabletop thing, almost! Yay!) then I'd totally buy almost regardless of cost. It's my favorite RPG universe, and I'm very excited at the prospect.
/runs off to dust off the emulator and the PC controller to relive the old days.
Dear Microsoft,
In my opinion, and the opinion of many other gamers out there, the reason we came to the Xbox instead of the Playstation 2 was due to the fact that we were sick of children's consoles. We wanted something with more meat, something with more substance and that tracked with us as a growing gamer generation. Xbox did that superbly. And when the Xbox Live service came out, we were overjoyed! This is the type of thing that will separate the consoles and ensure that Microsoft has a legacy.
This is why you have a significant market share. This is why you have a fanbase and loyal consumers. You create high-end hardware that caters to the needs and desires of hardcore gamers, as well as lifelong gamers, in a way that Playstation (even the new one) will have to catch up to for a long time. You've made significant strides. Stop with the crap now. Stop saying you want to appeal to everyone. If you appeal to everyone, you appeal to no one.
I'll repeat that for you, so you can send this in a memo to everyone on the dev teams... If you appeal to everyone, you appeal to no one.
So, from one gamer who would like to stay loyal to the Xbox side of gaming (you know, when I can actually buy a 360...), stick to what you do best: Making quality hardware, consistently delivering a perspective in gaming that is not middlin-ground, but instead for the lifelong gamer, and most importantly, don't compare your product to other consoles. One is there because it was original first. Sony. Another is there because it caters to kids. Nintendo. You must find another niche. You build it, and we will come. People will come aboard when they see something they can't get anywhere else.
But if you get into a war of competing consoles all doing the same things, from the same perspective of "we develop for all ages, and all levels of gaming dedication" then you lose the hardcore. The hardcore are who do anything to get a console on launch day. The hardcore are who protect your bottom line when you produce crappy launch titles. The hardcore are those who will buy the system, knowing that something better will come down the pipe, once developers get used to the architecture of the system. Don't screw them or they'll screw you.
*Guitar Hero (the first one) is quite possibly the best and most fun game I've played in quite some time (meaning at least a decade). The truth is, I haven't seen anyone pick it up, give it a good try, and then want to put it down. It's one of those addicting games that makes you try harder and harder with each song.
*I play guitar, and sure it's much more "skill-building" to play a real guitar, and this experience really is nothing like playing for real, but it's still a heck of a fun time.
*The only thing I would reccomend for the second incarnation is to get as many "actual" performers to do the songs, or at least the vocals, as possible. It's the only drawback to the original, and would REALLY make the 2nd game so much cooler.
Man, it would sure suck to have a baby and no hole with which to deliver... I think your thinking is a little off there. A uterus all dressed up and no place to go.:)
We've been hearing forever about the possibility and marvel of lab-grown organs for transplants. It's good to see actual results from one.
However, the true test will now be seeing if the patient rejects the new organ, or if the organ functions as long as a healthy new organ would behave. Either way, even if just comparable to standard transplants, this is an amazing step forward. But can you imagine the possibilities if the organ lasts as long as a freshly made natural organ? Lifespans would shoot upward, and terminal organ diseases would disappear quickly. Good to see we're headed that way.
Did you ever play Final Fantasy games? I personally love them, but also recognize that the plots have more holes than swiss cheese, and make about as much sense as a drunk stutterer. Seriously, this film is about a plot similar to FF7 and stunning visuals. I'm still excited about the film, as this is kind of what I expected.:)
I think you lost most of the slashdotters when you started with "My Wife..." People are googling this "wife" to see what they can find out about the phenomenon. Once that dies down, then maybe you'll get some results.
While what you're saying is true in a macro sense, the truth is that games are becoming more evolutionary in their gameplay. Spore, while being a forefront leader (from what all accounts are saying) uses other-player-created-content to populate the worlds you create. Therefore, no developer had to design your world. You and friends did it on the fly.
Think of it like a big box of Legos. A developer needs to make the Legos and needs to make them interoperate (put the nubbins and the spaces in them to link), but does not need to create every possible variation of construction, to have an entirely malleable game. It's just a matter of the more pieces you create with interoperability, the larger and more diverse that player created content can become and unique to each user.
The entire point of Will's article is exactly the opposite of what you've written. The old-school way was to say "you can do and go and interact with what I've created only. Otherwise we get off track and potentially buggy." But now, developers are starting to get the idea that players really dig doing their own thing. Crafting in MMORPGS, user-created content in the Sims, and now, with Spore, it's this whole "we give you the pieces, you build the worlds" idea.
In terms of game design, it's really much more radical of a notion than ever created before. I think he's a genius actually, whether or not Spore works well. This is definitely the direction of much of Gaming right now, and he's one of the forefathers of this idea that the player's imagination can lead design.
I agree with this wholeheartedly. What do people NOT like right now about the franchise: Lucas' tinkering. With this show, he's going to probably have little if nothing to do with the daily content. I'm excited about this. I loved the books, especially the stuff with Thrawn, and while I know this is not the same time period plot-wise, it would be cool to see something along that same thematic idea. I'm excited for this and would give it a shot. (And NO, I'm not a fanboy. I like star wars, but have never dressed up as one, never owned a lightsaber (even the plastic toy ones), and don't even own all the films. I just like good fiction, and a lot of the "expanded universe" took the best things about the early films and gave them more and new life.
I hear what you're all saying. (In fact, I'm choosing this one in response, because it seemed like one of the few that really said something and not just "yeah, well you're stupid.")
Just allow me to clarify, however. I totally understand the value in raising public awareness. However, almost anyone will say that they recognize that civil liberties are infringed with the Patriot Act. But they can't do a damn thing about it. In fact, the way our system of government DOES work (whether you hate it or not) is by choosing representatives to sit in congress that you feel will promote your brand of justice, your brand of what is right, and your brand of liberty.
If you don't like who's in office, then vote. Stop whining. Stop trying to be ironic. Stop trying to "rally the people" because all you're doing is making noise (and no, not you Slashdotters, I'm speaking in general. Although we do tend to make a lot of noise).
I guess I'm just sick of people complaining, without using the system we already have in place, to effect change. The reason the system is broken now, is because of mass ignorance of the process. If people in general really hated Bush, then how did he get elected? Because those who did hate Bush didn't get out to vote. If people hate the patriot act, then you should call your congressman/woman today, and tell them that you WILL NOT VOTE for them again, should they side with the Patriot Act. Trust me, enough people do that, they'll listen. They want votes. They want money, but without the votes, the money means nothing. They'll come around.
But if these people would have spent a little more time working with their representatives, or mobilizing petitions, or SOMETHING that actually affected the political systems, they might actually have what they want. Now, they've got a much talked about game, and rights are still just as infringed-upon. Yay for you.
I think this is great! But at the same time, I think seeing the situation one year from now will really tell the tale. Anyone who gets a new system is going to likely get the "whole experience" right away. And then, after paying for the year of service, if they stick around... that will be the true measure of how well people accept/like/obsess about the Live service.
The Last Samurai, Million Dollar Baby and Phantom of the Opera? Did they just have a monkey throw a dart at the board for those picks?
I can understand Million Dollar Baby and I'm glad The Last Samurai was picked, as that was a very underrated film. I'm still surprised they chose that instead of say, a blockbuster, or a major academy award winner. But Phantom of the Freakin' Opera?! WTF?
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Keygen is something else entirely, but for example, should Google be filtering results because you searched:
"ServersCheck Crack Me Up"
I know it's silly, but it's a legitimate search with serverscheck that has the word crack in it. So now I could not see a site that, say, legally criticized the ServersCheck company?
I can see why "keygen" is tough, because I can't think of many legitimate uses for either that, or warez or something... but really, while they may HAVE the tech to monitor and filter, that doesn't mean they can really do it. Or that they can do it with typical Google quality.
I'm not forgetting about it. But if the point of having a Blu-Ray drive is to watch HD-DVDs, then why have a drive in a system that wouldn't output the full richness of that format?
It's like saying: "This car engine will get you to 200MPH! But unless you buy the $60,000 version, you only get to use the first 75MPH! But it's the same engine! Yay!"
Really, I know the drive is in there, and that makes the cost. But come on... what's the point of a permanently under-used drive for a high cost? In that case, get the 360! It's the same thing, but without the high-priced drive, ya know? And yes, if you want the drive later, you can pay the high cost (which you are right, will surely be high), and get the same functionality of the higher cost system. But IMO, it's not selling you something for more money than they have to, for something ENTIRELY upgradeable, as opposed to something permanently disabled.
The truth here is that Sony has made a mis-step. First of all, they've got time to work on a better core system. However, if the only real thing driving the price from the core to the super-duper is the Blu-Ray Drive, then they should have exact same specs, but with no HDMI output.
:)) but Sony really is making some hardcore mistakes that will cost them in the long run in the gaming division.
I mean, I can understand that.
But to have other things crippled too? Lower hard drive (by that little amount of gig space) is not going to affect the price that much. And if you're losing near $400-500 per unit already, what's another $50?
But really, there's no excuse to not have the other bells and whistles, when WE KNOW that the reason for the cost justification is that HDMI output stuff. THAT'S the cost (well, at least 80% of it.) So I can justify that a little more. But the upgrades will likely be like the 360's where it will cost more to upgrade piece by piece than it would to buy the higher priced system. To have that, WITHOUT the ability to ever do HD graphics(which, IMO, is what next-gen is about, at least for Sony and MS), well, it's just sub-par.
I am NOT a fanboy of any of the three systems (actually I really liked the Turbo Grafix 16 back in the day
I don't think they're out of business by ANY stretch of the words, but between the loss of rumble (for a less than stellar motion sensor) in the controllers, the price, and the lack of TRUE functionality on the core system, they're going to piss a lot of loyal customers off, enough to check out other systems (or at least NOT buy the PS3).
So say they sold it for $50... Would you then buy an extra for me? :)
While I see what you're saying, I would humbly disagree. While I don't think Sony got a hold of the Wiimote and directly stole ideas, I do think that their corporate espionage peeps (and every tech company has them) heard that the Wii would have motion sensing capabilities. They interpreted that in a way that would work with their controller, and we have what we have.
The differences lie in the fact that Nintendo did much more than conventional motion sensing (as in tilt sensing like previous Nintendo efforts), and did something more multifuncitonal. That, in essense, caught Sony with its hand in the cookie jar, because they look silly with a less-functional motion sensing controller, when they were trying to compete.
I noticed this, (and yes, I'm a big dork for doing so...) that in the second picture in the article, that booth 861 is for STD, and that 961 is for Coconuts Japan. So isn't that being a little risky with your Coconuts? Getting them so close to the STDs?
:)
Please feel free to mod this down... I know it's a stupid groaner.
is that the ESRB has to convene and decide to have an extra rating modifier of some sort to not only describe the game as shipped, but to have a rating for "possible modification" and for "online gameplay".
Statements of this sort already exist in a small sentence on most online games, where they'll state "Online Gameplay Experience May Be Different" or something (I don't recall the exact wording.) But the point is that ESRB would be much more effective with something like this.
I don't think developers and publishers will have a problem with that rating, and the ESRB gets all the info they want out there to cover their butts. I mean, to have something like "ONR" for Online Content Not Rated or something so parents can see that you cannot strictly regulate what happens or is said or written during online play, or a "MNR" for Modifications Not Rated.
It takes care of every instance of these types of issues. Developers and Publishers can know that their game will be rated as "intended" and ESRB gets to put in notices regarding the possibility of (or known issues regarding) more "mature content" in online or modded play.
Normally I wouldn't chime in to just say "I agree" but in this case, I feel it is entirely merited...
I enjoy Zonk's stories, even when they're often not 'amazing' or '100% final fact', usually because with games especially, there's so much rumor and not fact, when a game comes out. I mean, being a gamer means you realize that development schedules and deadlines change constantly, and therefore not a whole lot is released about a game, and not much is really "certainly" known until release. Therefore, no, there's not a whole lot of "news" but there's definitely a lot to report on, and therefore, I enjoy what Zonk brings to the table for the Games side of things. So yeah, mod parent up and all that, cuz as a Guitar Hero fan also, I too enjoy hearing about the likely songs to be in GHII.
I think the opportunity for more people to become more PC-savvy is the result of such a move.
I'm excited because I've always wanted to build a PC from the ground up, but never had the guts or the funds... Wal-Mart's buying power should reduce the cost a little, so that's a bonus, not to mention, the idea of maybe a large selection (who knows?) is enticing.
to those for whom a good game would even make me purchase the 360. I'm such a fan of the SNES and the genesis versions (I preferred the genesis version due to the "cyberspace hacking" interface), and I would happily plunk down over $400 to get the game and a 360 (knowing that I'll like the 360 in general, and this game being the game to make me take the plunge...).
/runs off to dust off the emulator and the PC controller to relive the old days.
Point being, of course, that it has to be done right... if they make a game worthy of the 360, in the Shadowrun universe (can you imagine online play? It's like a tabletop thing, almost! Yay!) then I'd totally buy almost regardless of cost. It's my favorite RPG universe, and I'm very excited at the prospect.
Dvorak? Making a grandiose statement dissing Microsoft? Say it ain't so!
(Yawns and waits for a real story.)
MOD PARENT UP
This is an excellent point, and one I really hadn't thought of previously. Great comment!
Dear Microsoft,
In my opinion, and the opinion of many other gamers out there, the reason we came to the Xbox instead of the Playstation 2 was due to the fact that we were sick of children's consoles. We wanted something with more meat, something with more substance and that tracked with us as a growing gamer generation. Xbox did that superbly. And when the Xbox Live service came out, we were overjoyed! This is the type of thing that will separate the consoles and ensure that Microsoft has a legacy.
This is why you have a significant market share. This is why you have a fanbase and loyal consumers. You create high-end hardware that caters to the needs and desires of hardcore gamers, as well as lifelong gamers, in a way that Playstation (even the new one) will have to catch up to for a long time. You've made significant strides. Stop with the crap now. Stop saying you want to appeal to everyone. If you appeal to everyone, you appeal to no one.
I'll repeat that for you, so you can send this in a memo to everyone on the dev teams... If you appeal to everyone, you appeal to no one.
So, from one gamer who would like to stay loyal to the Xbox side of gaming (you know, when I can actually buy a 360...), stick to what you do best: Making quality hardware, consistently delivering a perspective in gaming that is not middlin-ground, but instead for the lifelong gamer, and most importantly, don't compare your product to other consoles. One is there because it was original first. Sony. Another is there because it caters to kids. Nintendo. You must find another niche. You build it, and we will come. People will come aboard when they see something they can't get anywhere else.
But if you get into a war of competing consoles all doing the same things, from the same perspective of "we develop for all ages, and all levels of gaming dedication" then you lose the hardcore. The hardcore are who do anything to get a console on launch day. The hardcore are who protect your bottom line when you produce crappy launch titles. The hardcore are those who will buy the system, knowing that something better will come down the pipe, once developers get used to the architecture of the system. Don't screw them or they'll screw you.
Thank you,
Dorkmaster
*Guitar Hero (the first one) is quite possibly the best and most fun game I've played in quite some time (meaning at least a decade). The truth is, I haven't seen anyone pick it up, give it a good try, and then want to put it down. It's one of those addicting games that makes you try harder and harder with each song.
*I play guitar, and sure it's much more "skill-building" to play a real guitar, and this experience really is nothing like playing for real, but it's still a heck of a fun time.
*The only thing I would reccomend for the second incarnation is to get as many "actual" performers to do the songs, or at least the vocals, as possible. It's the only drawback to the original, and would REALLY make the 2nd game so much cooler.
Man, it would sure suck to have a baby and no hole with which to deliver... I think your thinking is a little off there. A uterus all dressed up and no place to go. :)
We've been hearing forever about the possibility and marvel of lab-grown organs for transplants. It's good to see actual results from one.
However, the true test will now be seeing if the patient rejects the new organ, or if the organ functions as long as a healthy new organ would behave. Either way, even if just comparable to standard transplants, this is an amazing step forward. But can you imagine the possibilities if the organ lasts as long as a freshly made natural organ? Lifespans would shoot upward, and terminal organ diseases would disappear quickly. Good to see we're headed that way.
Did you ever play Final Fantasy games? I personally love them, but also recognize that the plots have more holes than swiss cheese, and make about as much sense as a drunk stutterer. Seriously, this film is about a plot similar to FF7 and stunning visuals. I'm still excited about the film, as this is kind of what I expected. :)
I think you lost most of the slashdotters when you started with "My Wife..." People are googling this "wife" to see what they can find out about the phenomenon. Once that dies down, then maybe you'll get some results.
While what you're saying is true in a macro sense, the truth is that games are becoming more evolutionary in their gameplay. Spore, while being a forefront leader (from what all accounts are saying) uses other-player-created-content to populate the worlds you create. Therefore, no developer had to design your world. You and friends did it on the fly.
Think of it like a big box of Legos. A developer needs to make the Legos and needs to make them interoperate (put the nubbins and the spaces in them to link), but does not need to create every possible variation of construction, to have an entirely malleable game. It's just a matter of the more pieces you create with interoperability, the larger and more diverse that player created content can become and unique to each user.
The entire point of Will's article is exactly the opposite of what you've written. The old-school way was to say "you can do and go and interact with what I've created only. Otherwise we get off track and potentially buggy." But now, developers are starting to get the idea that players really dig doing their own thing. Crafting in MMORPGS, user-created content in the Sims, and now, with Spore, it's this whole "we give you the pieces, you build the worlds" idea.
In terms of game design, it's really much more radical of a notion than ever created before. I think he's a genius actually, whether or not Spore works well. This is definitely the direction of much of Gaming right now, and he's one of the forefathers of this idea that the player's imagination can lead design.
I agree with this wholeheartedly. What do people NOT like right now about the franchise: Lucas' tinkering. With this show, he's going to probably have little if nothing to do with the daily content. I'm excited about this. I loved the books, especially the stuff with Thrawn, and while I know this is not the same time period plot-wise, it would be cool to see something along that same thematic idea. I'm excited for this and would give it a shot. (And NO, I'm not a fanboy. I like star wars, but have never dressed up as one, never owned a lightsaber (even the plastic toy ones), and don't even own all the films. I just like good fiction, and a lot of the "expanded universe" took the best things about the early films and gave them more and new life.
I hear what you're all saying. (In fact, I'm choosing this one in response, because it seemed like one of the few that really said something and not just "yeah, well you're stupid.")
Just allow me to clarify, however. I totally understand the value in raising public awareness. However, almost anyone will say that they recognize that civil liberties are infringed with the Patriot Act. But they can't do a damn thing about it. In fact, the way our system of government DOES work (whether you hate it or not) is by choosing representatives to sit in congress that you feel will promote your brand of justice, your brand of what is right, and your brand of liberty.
If you don't like who's in office, then vote. Stop whining. Stop trying to be ironic. Stop trying to "rally the people" because all you're doing is making noise (and no, not you Slashdotters, I'm speaking in general. Although we do tend to make a lot of noise).
I guess I'm just sick of people complaining, without using the system we already have in place, to effect change. The reason the system is broken now, is because of mass ignorance of the process. If people in general really hated Bush, then how did he get elected? Because those who did hate Bush didn't get out to vote. If people hate the patriot act, then you should call your congressman/woman today, and tell them that you WILL NOT VOTE for them again, should they side with the Patriot Act. Trust me, enough people do that, they'll listen. They want votes. They want money, but without the votes, the money means nothing. They'll come around.
Sure, it's funny...
But if these people would have spent a little more time working with their representatives, or mobilizing petitions, or SOMETHING that actually affected the political systems, they might actually have what they want. Now, they've got a much talked about game, and rights are still just as infringed-upon. Yay for you.
I think this is great! But at the same time, I think seeing the situation one year from now will really tell the tale. Anyone who gets a new system is going to likely get the "whole experience" right away. And then, after paying for the year of service, if they stick around... that will be the true measure of how well people accept/like/obsess about the Live service.
But it's still a great achievement.
The Last Samurai, Million Dollar Baby and Phantom of the Opera? Did they just have a monkey throw a dart at the board for those picks?
I can understand Million Dollar Baby and I'm glad The Last Samurai was picked, as that was a very underrated film. I'm still surprised they chose that instead of say, a blockbuster, or a major academy award winner. But Phantom of the Freakin' Opera?! WTF?
So Miyamoto-san thinks there will be gamers for both the PS3 AND the Revolution? Their approach to video games are different? Wow! Who'da'thunkit?
:)
Slow news day, eh?