Why is this off-topic? It's quite relevant. Why spend all this time developing energy efficient hardware without developing energy efficient code? Of course Microsoft aren't the only culprits of this. McAfee, I'm looking at you...
I'm not sure Rockstar really care about how the Manhunt franchise stands to make money by itself. However, for building the reputation as a no holds barred, anti-establishment development house, it's a marketing execs wet dream. That's worth way more to them than the game could make on its own.
The only thing that worries me here is that this will be a lot of consumers first experiences with Linux. Does this really demonstrate modern Linux in the best possible light? From a visual and usability point of view I can't help but think that the average consumer will be disappointed even in comparison to older MS operating systems. But then what do you want for $200?
I am only 19, but, my parents have been allowing me to play violent video games since i was 10. I'm not killing people, nor do i intend to kill people.
Let's wait until you get a real job before we discount your gun totting maniac credentials, hmm?
You could be right but that would make the MPAA pretty stupid ("but they are stupid..."). Pirates simply won't use their protocol, I think that's the point. The people who are already sharing music and movies probably aren't too worried about additionally using an outlawed protocol. I mean, what's one more law broken?
More likely the MPAA want to gain the bandwidth benefits of P2P with a more controlled environment and shop front. That way they can market a legal service to Joe Sixpack and the sharers who feel a little guilty. Who knows, they could surprise us with the next iTunes. I'm not holding my breath however...
Capsaicin has been used to treat a type of male incontinence. Squirting a bit of it up a catheter apparently is enough to force some of the nerves in the bladder into the right state to stop the muscles being over-relaxed.
I don't see why your post has been modded redundant because you have a point, there is quite a lot of back story and 'universe' that could be used. However, as fun as the books are I just don't think they are very good. I read 'First Strike' and although he writes action reasonably well, the characters and plot are not very memorable. The standard of those elements was in keeping with a computer game but that doesn't fit very well with books (and film). Not the sign of a classic.
Maybe it's just that Master Chief, the main character from Doom and others that have made it into film or books just don't have much personality to begin with. That's because you as a player are required to fill those boots for yourself as you play. In my opinion this doesn't translate very well to the passive passenger seat role you take in watching a movie.
Of course there is no reason why you shouldn't be allowed two keys. However, those keys are part of a license agreement distinct to each reagion. When software is sold under license (for example via Steam) the vendor can make all kinds of stupid stipulations and conditions in the EULA of that software. If you agree to those terms (and penaltes for breaking them) at purchase time or when you enter your license code then hard luck, that's what you accepted. Regardless of whether you think this is fair or not.
As an aside, I think it sucks too and it's pretty unfair that they locked people out. They made a mistake in allowing this loophole and should take some responsibility for it being exploited. The correct action would be to learn from their own mistake, lock down the loophole and prevent this happening with future products. Infuriating their user base and blemishing Steam's reputation just seems like a PR blunder.
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it doesn't sound like he is trading in anything but ads.
Isn't that what most websites trade these days?
Based on your sig, do think the grail was in Soviet Russia?
Great post. I've always had similar sentiments but never been able to describe them so eloquently. Job well done there sir.
Why is this off-topic? It's quite relevant. Why spend all this time developing energy efficient hardware without developing energy efficient code? Of course Microsoft aren't the only culprits of this. McAfee, I'm looking at you...
that's like an 80 year old human having a baby.
;)
:S
Anything else you'd like summed up from the article?
I think that's enough for the moment...
I'm not sure Rockstar really care about how the Manhunt franchise stands to make money by itself. However, for building the reputation as a no holds barred, anti-establishment development house, it's a marketing execs wet dream. That's worth way more to them than the game could make on its own.
The only thing that worries me here is that this will be a lot of consumers first experiences with Linux. Does this really demonstrate modern Linux in the best possible light? From a visual and usability point of view I can't help but think that the average consumer will be disappointed even in comparison to older MS operating systems. But then what do you want for $200?
Nasty as it is, Rockstar is a business with with its own interests. It only really cares about #1.
Wow, what a great summary. Both interesting and informative. Like having your cake and eating it, hmm?
I've destroyed some great ones over the course of a 15 minute phone call.
Holy shit! *slaps forehead* What did you do?!
Tech Support, huh? I'll be watch the newspapers.
I know lots of stable women, including my wife of 14 years, my sister, my mother, my mother-in-law, a bunch of sisters-in-law and lots of friends.
Are you offering some sort of service?
They talked about the game, but never mentioned that it was a sequel (that was up to you to figure out).
:)
Manhunt 2. Wow, really tough. What a conundrum.
I am only 19, but, my parents have been allowing me to play violent video games since i was 10. I'm not killing people, nor do i intend to kill people.
Let's wait until you get a real job before we discount your gun totting maniac credentials, hmm?
Likewise, Starcraft probably does not cross the line (clearly "fake" violence)
Hey! Some of my best friends are Zergs you insensitive clod!
That's true. I'm entertained by other people's hate so I'm enjoying it without even playing it, huh?
I believe I can lie...
You could be right but that would make the MPAA pretty stupid ("but they are stupid..."). Pirates simply won't use their protocol, I think that's the point. The people who are already sharing music and movies probably aren't too worried about additionally using an outlawed protocol. I mean, what's one more law broken?
More likely the MPAA want to gain the bandwidth benefits of P2P with a more controlled environment and shop front. That way they can market a legal service to Joe Sixpack and the sharers who feel a little guilty. Who knows, they could surprise us with the next iTunes. I'm not holding my breath however...
Get the domain SWIPO'd
Yoink!
I want a job in this department of yours.
in the movie Under Siege II: Dark Territory...
:)
Ah, yes. Under Siege II, the 'go to' reference for all things scientific.
Capsaicin has been used to treat a type of male incontinence. Squirting a bit of it up a catheter apparently is enough to force some of the nerves in the bladder into the right state to stop the muscles being over-relaxed.
:)
Youch, don't try this at home kids!
It's more dangerous and irresponsible than the information on How To Turn a Mini Maglite Into a Laser!
I don't see why your post has been modded redundant because you have a point, there is quite a lot of back story and 'universe' that could be used. However, as fun as the books are I just don't think they are very good. I read 'First Strike' and although he writes action reasonably well, the characters and plot are not very memorable. The standard of those elements was in keeping with a computer game but that doesn't fit very well with books (and film). Not the sign of a classic.
Maybe it's just that Master Chief, the main character from Doom and others that have made it into film or books just don't have much personality to begin with. That's because you as a player are required to fill those boots for yourself as you play. In my opinion this doesn't translate very well to the passive passenger seat role you take in watching a movie.
Why cant you have two keys?
Of course there is no reason why you shouldn't be allowed two keys. However, those keys are part of a license agreement distinct to each reagion. When software is sold under license (for example via Steam) the vendor can make all kinds of stupid stipulations and conditions in the EULA of that software. If you agree to those terms (and penaltes for breaking them) at purchase time or when you enter your license code then hard luck, that's what you accepted. Regardless of whether you think this is fair or not.
As an aside, I think it sucks too and it's pretty unfair that they locked people out. They made a mistake in allowing this loophole and should take some responsibility for it being exploited. The correct action would be to learn from their own mistake, lock down the loophole and prevent this happening with future products. Infuriating their user base and blemishing Steam's reputation just seems like a PR blunder.
It's a bit unfair to see he's not smart. It's just a piece of knowledge you have that he doesn't. And yes, I know knowledge is power...