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Apple CEO Tim Cook spotted at video game designer Valve's headquarters
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maybe they could turn it into a half decent piece of software
Dreams-Visions
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They could more directly compete for the living room space...an area in which Microsoft is starting to pull away with in the US.
dream
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Seems like a safe bet; a smart tv with voice navigation alone isn't really that compelling. Something that leverages the breadth of Apple's ecosystem, with full integration with iOS devices, though? That would be fantastic.
Mihos
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Ugh... Apple's ecosystem is biggest reason I pass on most Apple products when there is an alternative.
Dreams-Visions
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Possible, but why send the CEO to talk about something like that in person?
No reason to at all.
He was just "spotted", people act like if he was there in a big meeting for several hours.
Mihos
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Your probably right.... Whataburger wouldn't let him use the bathroom without making a purchase and he really had to piss. He knew Valve across the street wouldn't mind. Plus, the executive bathroom at Valve has the flush of a jet engine!
Valve Buys out apple, replacing Mac OS X with the Steam Overlay!!!
Dreams-Visions
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I'm sorry, you think the CEO of Apple would just kinda...drop in on Valve's CEO at Valve's HQ? Bring some Krspy Kreme's and say, "Wassap Gaben?!!? I was just dropping these off because you look like the kinda guy who'd like them! >
"I'd be different if he ran into him in line at McDonald's or something...but that's not what happened here.
mescalineeyes
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I might not be dreaming big enough, but 3D Games on Mac are broken.
There's about a 50% performance difference between running a game on OS X vs Win7 on the same machine.
I hope they discussed that as well.
There's about a 50% performance difference between running a game on OS X vs Win7 on the same machine.
I hope they discussed that as well.
Deadly Cyclone
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Maybe Tim loves Seattle?
Ninja Edit: OR Tim was also scoping out the Washington State Convention Center for his PAX console announcement with Valve!
Koroviev
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Dreams-Visions
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Maybe Tim loves Seattle?
Ninja Edit: OR Tim was also scoping out the Washington State Convention Center for his PAX console announcement with Valve!
anything is possible. crazy days.
I was kidding
Sportbilly
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They'd be better off taking that up with nVidia/ AMD/ whoever does their video cards these days.
seventynine
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To show that the new Apple gives a shit about games.
VariantX04
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ClovingSteam
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(Today, 10:50 PM)
Oh shit.
Banned
(Today, 10:50 PM)
Oh shit.
Dorfdad
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Maybe Apple is finally going to get serious with PC gaming, and the NEW CEO of apple want's to change the image of apple systems as "Work" Only. So what better way than to sit down and discuss what the largest distributions services for PC games thinks apple needs to do from a OS level and tools design to make that happen.
Dreams-Visions
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It would certainly show that. Still seems unlikely, since that message can be sent by many other people (executives, team leaders) and in many other ways (skype, phone call, e-mail). CEO's usually meet in person to discuss *the future*.
I thought he was just kidding. i guess he was serious.
Rumored over 3 billion.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2012/03/07/valve-gabe-newell-billionaire/
We don't know for sure since Valve is a private company. I don't think a buyout or merger is likely, though. Valve has no reason to do so.
Koroviev
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Doesn't Apple use mobility cards in its iMacs, or am I misinterpreting the 'M'?
fluffydelusions
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Except what could the thing run...I'm not sure the specs but just looking at it I can tell it doesn't pack much of a punch lol.
Dreams-Visions
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yea, a buy out is not in the cards for a million different reasons. There's no reason for it. That said, a higher level collaboration...that's very possible. If Valve really wants to come out with a set-top box...and if we know Apple has been trying to get a viable set-top box into the market for some time now...why not work together on one? Apple's brand name power and Valve's gaming strength could be a good match for a new set-top box.
Silly.Mikey
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Isnt Gabe the same guy that bitches that Xbox Live is too closed a system, and now we think that hes gonna join Apple in their somehow less-closed system? Wheres the confusion icon.
Sportbilly
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They're AMD cards, from a quick glance at the website. The 'M' just means it's a laptop part.
Koroviev
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An AppleTV has a GPU? Color me confused.
Yeah, that's what I was thinking.
Uno Venova
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Thank god.
Imperial Hot
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Steam-Certified Devices(can play all Steam games at a certain graphics spec)
First one, iTV.
First one, iTV.
Dreams-Visions
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they use AMD laptop cards and laptop mobos. All all-in-one computers use a laptop mobo and either integrated graphics or a laptop discrete gpu.
as an example: http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...29_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/desktops/TouchSmart_PCs
I believe it uses the same SoC that the iPad 2 uses. (?) That has a GPU, yes.
seventynine
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Certainly would be a hell of a gesture. Maybe to gain advice on how best to get publishers and developers to support OSX day and date with PC and consoles. Very interested in any case.
mescalineeyes
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they do, you aren't.
Unlike with BMWs, the M doesn't stand for really fucking fast when it comes to AMD's GPUs
shut up. SHUT UP. JUST SHUT UPPP!!!!!!!!!!
OmniAvenger
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This is dumbest non-story I've read in a while.
If Tim Cook was spotted going through a McDonald's drive-in, would one automatically assume Apple was about to buy the company?
If Tim Cook was spotted coming out of a dental office would one assume the Apple is about to get into a whole line of orthodontic equipment?
If Tim Cook shat himself in public would one extrapolate that Apple will open public toilets on every street corner?
Maybe if you were insane. This is like reading tea leaves and staring at inkblots and seeing things that aren't there. Get a grip!
If Tim Cook was spotted going through a McDonald's drive-in, would one automatically assume Apple was about to buy the company?
If Tim Cook was spotted coming out of a dental office would one assume the Apple is about to get into a whole line of orthodontic equipment?
If Tim Cook shat himself in public would one extrapolate that Apple will open public toilets on every street corner?
Maybe if you were insane. This is like reading tea leaves and staring at inkblots and seeing things that aren't there. Get a grip!
Koroviev
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Ouch, at least Apple appears to be using high-end mobility cards. A 4270M is God-awful.
And, I see
TheListener
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do not waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaant
Apple needs to find ways to spend infinite money. The problem is that Valve doesn't need their money because they have their own money printing machine. WHAT IS GOING ON HERE
Apple needs to find ways to spend infinite money. The problem is that Valve doesn't need their money because they have their own money printing machine. WHAT IS GOING ON HERE
Amazing summary of my thoughts on the issue. Thanks for raising this valid, underrepresented interpretation of the current status of gaming.
Indeed. The real question is what is the end game for Steam Big Picture Mode. Valve isn't just doing this so people can hook up their PCs to their TV.
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