@Suzaku: This makes much more sense now.
A Sony Ericsson product with Playstation capabilities, though not confirmed to be a PSP-branded phone sounds a lot like one.
Do you have the link to the updated article? I'm still seeing the old article on Nikkei...
A Sony Ericsson product with Playstation capabilities, though not confirmed to be a PSP-branded phone sounds a lot like one.
Do you have the link to the updated article? I'm still seeing the old article on Nikkei...
Excuse my ignorance if I've missed some breaking news, but...
Are the PSP2 and Sony Ericcson PSP Phone not going to be more or less the same device?
Aside from the "phone" part and a supposed Android OS, all the features the PSP phone has been reputed to possess seem very phone-like.
What with NTT saying that the PSP2 having 3G capability and all...
Are the PSP2 and Sony Ericcson PSP Phone not going to be more or less the same device?
Aside from the "phone" part and a supposed Android OS, all the features the PSP phone has been reputed to possess seem very phone-like.
What with NTT saying that the PSP2 having 3G capability and all...
I don't know about you guys, but my vision is always silent.
@markedward: This "ransom" note reads like it was written by children.
Chances are that's the case.
Chances are that's the case.
@Mikekearn has an overly long username: This one is great too!
@Anthony Knight: This was amazing. I live alone. I had to open my drapes, and take a couple deep breaths.
@JohnnytheFuture: Apparently I started a flame-war. My apologies.
Comparing Halo and StarCraft is like comparing Star Wars and Star Trek. What's the point?
My only point of contention here is that, empirically, StarCraft has had a quantifiably bluer blue-balls effect.
Comparing Halo and StarCraft is like comparing Star Wars and Star Trek. What's the point?
My only point of contention here is that, empirically, StarCraft has had a quantifiably bluer blue-balls effect.
@TV-PressPass: Humorous!
Funny that they say, "The Most Anticipated Game of 2010".
Perhaps I'm over-doing it here, but I'd say the 10 or so years anticipation that the entire world has felt in reference to StarCraft II trumps the anticipation of Halo fans the world over.
Just my humble opinion.
Perhaps I'm over-doing it here, but I'd say the 10 or so years anticipation that the entire world has felt in reference to StarCraft II trumps the anticipation of Halo fans the world over.
Just my humble opinion.
@Helis: That map was made based on the Cold War era definition of First (Capitalist), Second (Communist), and Third (non-aligned) World.
These days, however, our definition of 1st/2nd/3rd world countries is based on the HDI (Human Development Index) which rates each country based on Standard of Living.
Getting back to the article, it's really amusing to think of South Korea as "Third World" in the context that Totilo is placing it. Mainly because of all the nations in the world, S. Korea has the most fervent video game culture.
These days, however, our definition of 1st/2nd/3rd world countries is based on the HDI (Human Development Index) which rates each country based on Standard of Living.
Getting back to the article, it's really amusing to think of South Korea as "Third World" in the context that Totilo is placing it. Mainly because of all the nations in the world, S. Korea has the most fervent video game culture.
@harbink: The map is from the Cold War era. S. Korea should be 1st world, and N. Korea should be 3rd world according to the context Totilo wanted to place it. It would have been more effective to put a map of the world showing each country's HDI rating, but you get the point.
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@Krauza: Holy moly.
@Howl: Thanks Howl! Great examples.
WoW was my first experience with MMORPGs, so by comparison to your experience, I'm still very new to these ideas.
WoW was my first experience with MMORPGs, so by comparison to your experience, I'm still very new to these ideas.
@Ash Ketchum: Just leave the toaster on for awhile with your bread in it. Or...no, that'd be Smoke.
@Aklost: You do realize that a large portion of Blizzard's player-base are Mac users, right?
@urfe: You cheer for capitalism.
@Dehnus: I've always liked the idea of a secondary skill called "Diplomacy" which allowed you to ultimately learn the languages of each race, and mend ties between the Alliance and Horde.
Have you read any of the novels? The story has expanded since the days of Tides of Darkness. It's really fantastic.
@Dehnus: This is mainly an argument for more world PvP, something that I think maybe you enjoy more than I. PvE is the only type of realm I play on, I don't need PvP in-game at all. Not my thing.
Additionally, I do think there would be mass chaos if factions were opened up. Not to mention the lore just wouldn't work out. Everyone would want to be a mercenary. No one would belong anywhere.
I've been playing since Orcs and Humans, and I can honestly say I'm not one bit disappointed with the direction Warcraft has gone, and where it's going.
That's just me though.
@Dehnus: I'm not going to try to disprove your statement, because it's completely true. A large part of WoW is based in accumulating the right gear.
My comment was purely to address the fact that making friends or enemies with factions is not new--it isn't.
Boosting reputation with The Oracles or the Frenzyheart consequentially opens or closes content (daily quests, and yes, ultimately items).
I'd be very okay with the ability to be a sort of "mercenary", working for either Horde or Alliance. But that may throw off faction balances.
As an aside, if you look at any popular RPG, it's all about item collection. DragonQuest, Diablo, Final Fantasy. If anything, WoW is so much more. It's honestly what you make it. If you're into items, that's what you collect. I personally like fishing, and achievements. Dungeons and raiding is genuinely fun in WoW these days, and more accessible than ever.
On the other hand, I'm still a big Warcraft fan, so I may be a bit biased myself.
p.s. Starting a comment off with "bullshit" isn't the best way to start a conversation. Just saying.
"They have to make friends with some factions and in doing so will make enemies of others. Unlike with other MMOs, that actually blocks and opens up content to them simultaneously. So based on their choice they'll have real consequences."
This article makes it seem like this hasn't been going on since WoW's Burning Crusade. Aldor and Scryers anyone?
