It does look different, but it might be targeting a different demographics of gamers. I do like the cartoony look, but it certainly doesn't say Fable at all. At least the Fable I know.... #1.2
I agree. This is what I consider the first generation of core Kinect games (ignoring Gunstringer). Interested in seeing more of what Kinect can bring to the table!
Gears of War 3 is one of the best looking games this generation on all consoles. Every time I fire up Gears 3, I can't stop playing! I play for hours and forego sleep.
Yup, graphics is nice, but game play trumps it all! #2.1
Without publishers (like MS), there wouldn't even be artist to make games. Who do you think funds the game development? Who do you think funds the "artists" salaries?
At the end of the day, the "artists" take a paycheck with minimal risk if any, while the publishers takes the financial hit if a game bombs.
Point being, give credit to publishers for funding millions to games before they... #3.3.1
Frankly, I think the quality has been better than ever. The fact that studios are failing, publishers getting larger and the market is flourishing with games, suggest there is fierce competition that is healthy for the industry.
I have no issues finding QUALITY games to play as my backlog can testify and therefore see no issue. In fact, there might be too many games.
However, as a multiple media consumer, I openly accept the Xbox 360s new direction. I have fo... #2.1.1
***Funny thing is you pay a fee for that giant Progressive insurance ad, aren't paid subbs supposed to keep ads away?***
You pay for cable TV yet, the ads are right there in your face every 10 mins. You pay (well many do) for movies at the theater, but the the theater shows 10-15 mins of ads before the movie! Heck the movie itself has product/brand placement (ads) that you paid to see or own!!!
Merely being paid, doesn't mean the provider can't fi... #1.2.2
***A game doesn't suffer the same problems that other used products do like wear and tear, not nearly to the same extent. ***
Movies, music and softwar do. Regardless of "wear and tear", it doesn't change the consumers right to reselling a "used" product of value. As I said, there is no other product that I'm aware of that the manufacturer enjoys a cut of the second hand sale or have the ability to prevent second hand sa... #3.1.8
***There was a time when slaves were legal so that means nothing in and of itself!!***
If you ask a person on the street, I highly doubt they would agree to "make it illegal to sell used products". However, the vast majority even back when slavery was legal, could see it was wrong when you see other's suffering.
***Yea and the government is wasting money so why should people give them more? Only good think is it makes jo... #3.1.5
In fact, it seems like a baseline specs for a PC that gets updated. It doesn't seem to resolve practically any of the PC problems, except the one obvious.
I love Valve and Steam, but I think I will pass.... well, until I see something compelling. #2.2
I used to pirate a LOT as a kid. At the time, I didn't think it was wrong in any way... as I didn't even think that far.
That said, a lot of those games I pirated (or in many cases lended or bought), ended up being games I purchased for years afterwards and still do today.
Examples are StarCraft, Command & Conquer, Monkey Island, Warcraft and so on.... Heck, I even bought the cr@ppy newer version of Leisure Suite Larry. That was a reversal, where... #6.1
b) used game from GameStop -> publisher/developer get's money on the first sale (alas when it was new). It is ALSO LEGAL and works that way for almost everything else in life including, movies, music and software!
GameStop hires employees and retail space, which fuels the economy and our wasteful government through taxes. #3.1
... I do get annoyed when people cheat, but let's face it, allowing a "blanket" law doesn't prevent online cheaters. As it is, it's likely already illegal, as you signed an agreement to access those online services and if you didn't you aren't suppose to get access.
Thus, allowing such laws only makes you a criminal, when you actually want to use the console differently than what the console manufacturer intended. #3.1
I argue that consumers should be allowed to modify software, just like how you can modify any piece of hardware.
If there is an issue with accessing Sony/MS services in an unauthorized manner, then that specific action should be illegal.
Not a blanket, well because "90% of the time" it is being used for illegal means, we will just make it illegal in general for everyone so you aren't allowed to "jailbreak" your console.
***Or best yet.....the Director of Policy and Enforcement for Xbox LIVE getting his account hacked. Do you think THAT was some gag?***
Which tells me you are either clueless or trying to miscontrue the truth!
Stepto wasn't hacked through Xbox Live, the hacker socially engineered Network Solutions and hijacked the domain name from a third party provider. Once you do that, you can redirect email and take over any account... #1.1.3
... if you really feel like the media is out to get your favorite company, most likely it is because you feel the effects of "one news more than the other".
***I have about $80 sitting in my Steam wallet. Someone could easily gift a few games on my dime***
... and again, once Valve notices the account was compromised, they will revoke the gift. The "items" are never converted to real money, hence there is no real incentive.
This type of crimes are financially motivated as they have no interrest in obtaining an account with somebody elses games and friends list....
I think the issue is that on XBL you can resell the stuff purchased and convert the stolen account to "real physical money", something I believe you can't on the other type of online services.
However, you do hear about WoW accounts compromised all the time, because again they offer a monetary incentive to take accounts...
Why steal accounts that can't convert to real money? It will just be shut down when discovered anyhow. #4.3.1
I enjoyed the campaign a lot, but you are entitled to your opinion.... #2.1.2
Kinect already replaced my remote.... #2.1
Yup, graphics is nice, but game play trumps it all! #2.1
Please make it an in game trailer! :D #1.2
Ryse, Crimson Dragon and Star Wars (to some extent) are also other core games I'm curious about for Kinect.
Of course, we know ME3 is working awesomely with Kinect already. #1.4
Without publishers (like MS), there wouldn't even be artist to make games. Who do you think funds the game development? Who do you think funds the "artists" salaries?
At the end of the day, the "artists" take a paycheck with minimal risk if any, while the publishers takes the financial hit if a game bombs.
Point being, give credit to publishers for funding millions to games before they... #3.3.1
I have no issues finding QUALITY games to play as my backlog can testify and therefore see no issue. In fact, there might be too many games.
However, as a multiple media consumer, I openly accept the Xbox 360s new direction. I have fo... #2.1.1
You pay for cable TV yet, the ads are right there in your face every 10 mins. You pay (well many do) for movies at the theater, but the the theater shows 10-15 mins of ads before the movie! Heck the movie itself has product/brand placement (ads) that you paid to see or own!!!
Merely being paid, doesn't mean the provider can't fi... #1.2.2
***A game doesn't suffer the same problems that other used products do like wear and tear, not nearly to the same extent. ***
Movies, music and softwar do. Regardless of "wear and tear", it doesn't change the consumers right to reselling a "used" product of value. As I said, there is no other product that I'm aware of that the manufacturer enjoys a cut of the second hand sale or have the ability to prevent second hand sa... #3.1.8
***There was a time when slaves were legal so that means nothing in and of itself!!***
If you ask a person on the street, I highly doubt they would agree to "make it illegal to sell used products". However, the vast majority even back when slavery was legal, could see it was wrong when you see other's suffering.
***Yea and the government is wasting money so why should people give them more? Only good think is it makes jo... #3.1.5
I love Valve and Steam, but I think I will pass.... well, until I see something compelling. #2.2
That said, a lot of those games I pirated (or in many cases lended or bought), ended up being games I purchased for years afterwards and still do today.
Examples are StarCraft, Command & Conquer, Monkey Island, Warcraft and so on.... Heck, I even bought the cr@ppy newer version of Leisure Suite Larry. That was a reversal, where... #6.1
a) pirate a game -> illegal
b) used game from GameStop -> publisher/developer get's money on the first sale (alas when it was new). It is ALSO LEGAL and works that way for almost everything else in life including, movies, music and software!
GameStop hires employees and retail space, which fuels the economy and our wasteful government through taxes. #3.1
Thus, allowing such laws only makes you a criminal, when you actually want to use the console differently than what the console manufacturer intended. #3.1
If there is an issue with accessing Sony/MS services in an unauthorized manner, then that specific action should be illegal.
Not a blanket, well because "90% of the time" it is being used for illegal means, we will just make it illegal in general for everyone so you aren't allowed to "jailbreak" your console.
***Or best yet.....the Director of Policy and Enforcement for Xbox LIVE getting his account hacked. Do you think THAT was some gag?***
Which tells me you are either clueless or trying to miscontrue the truth!
Stepto wasn't hacked through Xbox Live, the hacker socially engineered Network Solutions and hijacked the domain name from a third party provider. Once you do that, you can redirect email and take over any account... #1.1.3
Which means... #2.3.13
***I have about $80 sitting in my Steam wallet. Someone could easily gift a few games on my dime***
... and again, once Valve notices the account was compromised, they will revoke the gift. The "items" are never converted to real money, hence there is no real incentive.
This type of crimes are financially motivated as they have no interrest in obtaining an account with somebody elses games and friends list....
However, you do hear about WoW accounts compromised all the time, because again they offer a monetary incentive to take accounts...
Why steal accounts that can't convert to real money? It will just be shut down when discovered anyhow. #4.3.1