Did they ever have full episodes available? I remember checking out the Comedy Central site 4 or 5 years ago and only got a few 2 or 3 minute clips from each night (the same as what they offer now). All in all, it added up to maybe a third of the show.
The controls do take a little while to get used to, but you eventually do learn to deal with them. The camera gets kinda wonky at times, too. As for playing on an SDTV, it helps a whole lot. The overall appearance is much softer, which fits with the mood and tone of the game. Overall, it is a pretty fun game. Maybe I'll fire it up again this weekend and try to complete it...
SoC is a great game but I have to ask why they used the PS2.
Oh, I know the answer to this one! It's because the game was made by Sony. I think it's highly unlikely that they'd spend their resources developing a GameCube or xBox game. Although this game would've been awesome on either of those two platforms. I got through 9 or 10 of the colossi before getting my nice new 32" LCD HDTV. This game is just painful to look at on that screen now because all the flaws and uglies are so apparent.
If you're going to publish something for hundreds of thousands of people to read, why not use a dictionary?
Because using things like "dictionaries" and "proper grammar" are not his style. He doesn't want to come across as one of those "book-learning" people. It would alienate him far too much from the geek masses. (pun intended)
Gee, an image search function that makes me click a little 'next' arrow to see each result, one by one. How incredibly useful! With innovation like this, I wonder how companies like Apple and Google can still be in business...
Good advice up there. And remember to pay extra special attention to points 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 10. And remember, don't use U-Haul. They truly do not understand the concept of a "reservation."
I'll take this one step further and state that the commanders over there are actively misinforming the troops about the reason why we/they are over there. Look at Zogby's recent poll of the troops stationed in Iraq and tell me why 90% of them think they're fighting because of what Saddam did to us on 9/11. You don't get numbers like that unless there is active collusion and misinformation taking place.
Make sure to get a list from them in writing of all expenses that they will cover. This includes gas/mileage/meals/hotels for the drive. Also make sure that temporary expenses are covered for your arrival (eg, 1 to 2 months apartment rental if you're looking to buy a house). If possible, try to get a chunk of this upfront. If they won't do that, ask them how long reimbursement will take. Some places won't reimburse you until you've worked there for 6 months or a year. This is to make sure that you don't have them cover your moving costs and then bail on them. Oh yeah, and did I mention to get the whole agreement in writing?
Granted, it's not strictly a tech site, but Newsvine seems to be doing a great job of combining various elements of Digg,/., and some other news sites. And the devs constantly read the posted articles and comments and are more than happy to take constructive criticism. As I said, it's a general news site, but there are 'technology' and 'science' categories over there, so let's get the ball rolling and turn it into a slashdot-killer. : p
How is this any different from Microsoft claiming to have X billion MSN searches a month when their browser redirects any typo or bad url as an MSN search query? I agree that the reporting of X million downloads isn't particularly meaningful, but when the competition sits there throwing around meaningless numbers, one of the only choices is to join in and play the same game...
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What they really need to add to this is the $15/month Daily Show/Colbert Report SuperPass.
No problem. At least you got a little karma boost out of it. : p
Re: Stephen Colbert's Alpha Squad 7: Lady Nocturne: A Tek Jansen Adventure
He has two chapters from the book up on his website. SciFi doesn't get much better than this...
Did they ever have full episodes available? I remember checking out the Comedy Central site 4 or 5 years ago and only got a few 2 or 3 minute clips from each night (the same as what they offer now). All in all, it added up to maybe a third of the show.
The controls do take a little while to get used to, but you eventually do learn to deal with them. The camera gets kinda wonky at times, too. As for playing on an SDTV, it helps a whole lot. The overall appearance is much softer, which fits with the mood and tone of the game. Overall, it is a pretty fun game. Maybe I'll fire it up again this weekend and try to complete it...
SoC is a great game but I have to ask why they used the PS2.
Oh, I know the answer to this one! It's because the game was made by Sony. I think it's highly unlikely that they'd spend their resources developing a GameCube or xBox game. Although this game would've been awesome on either of those two platforms. I got through 9 or 10 of the colossi before getting my nice new 32" LCD HDTV. This game is just painful to look at on that screen now because all the flaws and uglies are so apparent.
And don't miss the next article in the series, entitled When Gaming is Work...
Great, now I get to pick hairs out of my teeth when I eat this, too?
Exactly! A free lifetime supply of DS WiFi service would really make this kid's day...
And for being the 1 millionth user he gets?!? An anonymous mention in a press release... :-(
If you're going to publish something for hundreds of thousands of people to read, why not use a dictionary?
Because using things like "dictionaries" and "proper grammar" are not his style. He doesn't want to come across as one of those "book-learning" people. It would alienate him far too much from the geek masses. (pun intended)
Gee, an image search function that makes me click a little 'next' arrow to see each result, one by one. How incredibly useful! With innovation like this, I wonder how companies like Apple and Google can still be in business...
Sure as hell beats the coffee enema I give myself every morning...
These days? That's the only way indie bands have ever been able to make any money...
Wait till I launch my World From a Bathtub tour in a few weeks. That's sure to garner me some international attention!
Depends on what you're doing with that lighter... ; )
If the telcos have their way and can double-dip to ensure certain packets get priority on their networks, then the telcos win...
Good advice up there. And remember to pay extra special attention to points 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 10. And remember, don't use U-Haul. They truly do not understand the concept of a "reservation."
Yup, you're right...
There are police on the internet?!? Oh shit!
I'll take this one step further and state that the commanders over there are actively misinforming the troops about the reason why we/they are over there. Look at Zogby's recent poll of the troops stationed in Iraq and tell me why 90% of them think they're fighting because of what Saddam did to us on 9/11. You don't get numbers like that unless there is active collusion and misinformation taking place.
Can't wait to see what sort of hidden games and goodies they stick in there... : p
Make sure to get a list from them in writing of all expenses that they will cover. This includes gas/mileage/meals/hotels for the drive. Also make sure that temporary expenses are covered for your arrival (eg, 1 to 2 months apartment rental if you're looking to buy a house). If possible, try to get a chunk of this upfront. If they won't do that, ask them how long reimbursement will take. Some places won't reimburse you until you've worked there for 6 months or a year. This is to make sure that you don't have them cover your moving costs and then bail on them. Oh yeah, and did I mention to get the whole agreement in writing?
Granted, it's not strictly a tech site, but Newsvine seems to be doing a great job of combining various elements of Digg, /., and some other news sites. And the devs constantly read the posted articles and comments and are more than happy to take constructive criticism. As I said, it's a general news site, but there are 'technology' and 'science' categories over there, so let's get the ball rolling and turn it into a slashdot-killer. : p
How is this any different from Microsoft claiming to have X billion MSN searches a month when their browser redirects any typo or bad url as an MSN search query? I agree that the reporting of X million downloads isn't particularly meaningful, but when the competition sits there throwing around meaningless numbers, one of the only choices is to join in and play the same game...