vilmer_ said:Oh yes! It's a very informative site
it is!
I like this one
http://www.megansafox.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=105&pos=65
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it is!
I like this one
http://www.megansafox.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=105&pos=65
FunkyMunkey
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If that topic history doesn't shine light on this guy's intentions, I don't know what will :lol.
I hate commercials btw >:-(.
I hate commercials btw >:-(.
I think you meant livejournal.com...
twilitesparklemotion
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So, uh, a guy runs that website? A human person who ostensibly has a life and a girlfriend of his own?
Well alright then. I'm not in any position to judge.
*whistle*
Well alright then. I'm not in any position to judge.
*whistle*
BoilersFan23
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That's strange, because my buddy list is maxed out, yet the majority are usually online, on my list. I once had 23 online playing a game.Z_Y said:
I get many friend requests on PSN, but I have deleted many from my buddy list. I only let those who stay who I share common games with, those who actually play games a decent amount, and/or those who are a very good friend of mine. I'd say I see at least 42 on my list on at least once each week. I plan (or well just did) to remove a few more people who rarely play and such, then find people who are a bit more serious about playing.
Anyway, I haven't played the demo yet (I will), but I heard about the friends list being online. I heard more games supporting it (Toy Home does). It looks like more and more devs are using some of the PS3 XMB features in-game (like music, accessing buddy list, etc.).
:lol And Sony fans wonder why their lead console gets so much hate; in addition to all the pitfalls that Sony foisted on themselves thus far with the PS3, we get these pathetic message board advertorials (or a pitifully lacking facsimile, even) as "proof" of its enjoyability. Hey, how about announcing some new games or more information on games that people are already excited about? For instance, try actual full-length games that's not you know, Timeshift.
You'll notice the PSP, while getting it's share of heat due to the success of the DS, doesn't get nearly shat upon this much.
Then again, these threads could all be sincere...:lol :lol
You'll notice the PSP, while getting it's share of heat due to the success of the DS, doesn't get nearly shat upon this much.
Then again, these threads could all be sincere...:lol :lol
jaundicejuice
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He should, at the very least, get a tag like that guy who kept pimping Nyko intercoolers for the 360 and PS3.
Woke up this morning, booted up Pokemon Snap on Virtual Console (Wii) for the first time, had fun. Noticed I could send the pictures I took to friends with the new online picture sharing ability.
So I called three of my friends, goofed around for 15 minutes then wrote down their friend codes on a lightly used Taco Bell napkin, entered them into my Wii's address book, realized one of the codes was wrong, called my friend back and got the correct 16 digits, reentered it, still didn't work so I said fuck it, tried to send the photos but couldn't really figure it out, so we sent each other hilarious Miis of Hitler and Whoopi Goldberg.
Yeah...damn that Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection sure does suck.
Keep up the good work Nintendo.
Hurray for advertisers disguised as posters!
So I called three of my friends, goofed around for 15 minutes then wrote down their friend codes on a lightly used Taco Bell napkin, entered them into my Wii's address book, realized one of the codes was wrong, called my friend back and got the correct 16 digits, reentered it, still didn't work so I said fuck it, tried to send the photos but couldn't really figure it out, so we sent each other hilarious Miis of Hitler and Whoopi Goldberg.
Yeah...damn that Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection sure does suck.
Keep up the good work Nintendo.
Hurray for advertisers disguised as posters!
Metalmurphy
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What... the... hell?
twilitesparklemotion
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Well done.Doomba said:Woke up this morning, booted up Pokemon Snap on Virtual Console (Wii) for the first time, had fun. Noticed I could send the pictures I took to friends with the new online picture sharing ability.
So I called three of my friends, goofed around for 15 minutes then wrote down their friend codes on a lightly used Taco Bell napkin, entered them into my Wii's address book, realized one of the codes was wrong, called my friend back and got the correct 16 digits, reentered it, still didn't work so I said fuck it, tried to send the photos but couldn't really figure it out, so we sent each other hilarious Miis of Hitler and Whoopi Goldberg.
Yeah...damn that Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection sure does suck.
Keep up the good work Nintendo.
Let's troll Microsoft too, with a true story:
I woke up yesterday, did some stuff for a few hours, picked up my buddy who brought over COD4, we put COD4 in my 360 and it froze. Ten freezes later, my 360 died. Oh, and I pay for Live, too.
Fuck principle, we're all hardcore gamers buying 1080p HDTVs and surround sound systems, along with launch PS3s, and you guys are crying at $50 every 365 days for a much better service?
People who cry about the $50 are just pure Sony fanboy material. I mean come on, $50. That's the price of one game.
People who cry about the $50 are just pure Sony fanboy material. I mean come on, $50. That's the price of one game.
viciouskillersquirrel
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steve said:Woke up this morning, booted up the Timeshift online multiplayer demo (PS3) for the first time, had fun. Noticed it had in-game XMB (which I mentioned in an earlier thread), which was a nice surprise. (Note - you have to delete the old demo from your HDD in order to successfully install this newer build)
Saw some friends log in to PSN from within Timeshift, so I jumped to XMB and invited them all to a Video Conference. After chatting and goofing around for 15 minutes or so, we decided we wanted to all get together and play something, so we decided on Burnout Paradise demo, which we had all downloaded already for free.
In less than 30 seconds, we were online in a 4 man group, burning through the streets of Paradise City trying to complete all the challenges and pulling off insane stunts and just plain having a lot of fun.
After we were finished about an hour later, I stuck in NHL 08 and played a couple quick Shootouts online, and finished things off with a game against a pleasant fellow I met in one of the lobbies.
All the while, in every game, voice chat worked flawlessly, I experienced no lag at any point during my entire time online, and I met some cool folks.
Yeah... damn that PSN, it sure does suck.
Keep up the good work Sony.
I was going to say that this steve guy is a shill, but it seems that he's been a member here for a while (circa 2004). Could a viral marketer go undetected for that long?
Metalmurphy
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rs7k said:
But we never took all those things you mentioned for granted. You're supposed to pay for them.
I take everything on XBL for granted seeing as I'm mainly a PC gamer.
It's ridiculous to charge for online gaming, voice chat, etc... and even Microsoft knows it since the silver account allows it on Games for Windows. But for some insane reason you guys are OK with it...
rs7k said:
It'll be funny *if* Sony ends up charging for their service somewhere down the line.
What a day that'll be.
Metalmurphy said:
But...that's a PC. 360 does not equal a PC. That's just the way it is. If you don't like it don't pay for the fucking service it's getting annoying hearing people complain. Fuck you could buy 3 months cards if you wanted to nobody is forcing you to pay $50. There are various ways of getting online.
You don't like it don't pay. Simple.
twilitesparklemotion
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Exactly.rs7k said:
For the price of Xbox Live, a system that eventually is going to be the same as PSN, you can buy a game. Also, the PS3 UI isn't cluttered with ads. Even though you pay for Live, the 360's UI is.
In three years, you'll have three games, and have paid as much for your 360 + online as a PS3. Oh, and you have to pay more if you want HD movies and wi-fi.
lol
BoilersFan23
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It's not just that, but it's a matter of putting $50 initially for something. For some, why spend $50 on something you really don't use a lot, especially if you are tight on money a lot. Also, by the time you add in a few years of paying $50 a year, that really adds up.rs7k said:
BoilersFan23 said:
Then spend $8 a month for a one month card, or $20 for 3. Sure it's more money in the long run but if it's a mental thing to part with $50 then there are alternatives, but of course nobody thinks like that right?
If you can't afford $8 a month at least then why the fuck do you have a 360?
Metalmurphy
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I'll sell my PS3 and upgrade my computer. It'll be a sad day.Smokey Bones said:
Ain't gonna happen though.
But if I don't pay I can't play online. Which is fucking ridiculous. So yeah... they are forcing us to pay.Smokey Bones said:
Metalmurphy
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*edit*
Stupid browser.
Stupid browser.
There is the "incubation" period where they have to generate some history before coming out with the marketing, but I think in this case the OP is either very naive, or deliberately obtuse ("It's ok to post negative opinions, but not positive ones!").viciouskillersquirrel said:
I was going to say that this steve guy is a shill, but it seems that he's been a member here for a while (circa 2004). Could a viral marketer go undetected for that long?
Metalmurphy said:
Exactly. You know the rules you know the guidelines. You don't like it don't play no amount of bitching is going to change it.
I enjoy PSN, but when I switch over to my 360 I don't sit there and think why is this shit not free? No, I know I pay for it once a year and it is what it is and off to an online game I go.
Since you own a PC a lot of the games on 360 are on that system so why don't you play it on there if it bothers you THAT much.
Metalmurphy
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But that's how you see things. Other people see differently.Smokey Bones said:
You don't mind paying for something you shouldn't be paying. Great.
We do.
steve said:Woke up this morning, booted up the Timeshift online multiplayer demo (PS3) for the first time, had fun. Noticed it had in-game XMB (which I mentioned in an earlier thread), which was a nice surprise. (Note - you have to delete the old demo from your HDD in order to successfully install this newer build)
Saw some friends log in to PSN from within Timeshift, so I jumped to XMB and invited them all to a Video Conference. After chatting and goofing around for 15 minutes or so, we decided we wanted to all get together and play something, so we decided on Burnout Paradise demo, which we had all downloaded already for free.
In less than 30 seconds, we were online in a 4 man group, burning through the streets of Paradise City trying to complete all the challenges and pulling off insane stunts and just plain having a lot of fun.
After we were finished about an hour later, I stuck in NHL 08 and played a couple quick Shootouts online, and finished things off with a game against a pleasant fellow I met in one of the lobbies.
All the while, in every game, voice chat worked flawlessly, I experienced no lag at any point during my entire time online, and I met some cool folks.
Yeah... damn that PSN, it sure does suck.
Keep up the good work Sony.
Good news for Sony. Hope they can set this kind of connectivity and XMB-usage as a standard from now on.
He's not a shill. He's just a crazy person that really loves Sony.viciouskillersquirrel said:
I was going to say that this steve guy is a shill, but it seems that he's been a member here for a while (circa 2004). Could a viral marketer go undetected for that long?
I'll be honest, whatever Sony does to create the level of devotion and dare I say affection some of its fans demonstrate is incredible. Even Nintendo could learn a thing or two.
I can see why the cash-strapped or those who don't see themselves fully utilizing the feature would prefer the PSN (hell of cos I'd rather have Live for free) but the fact of the matter remains that 50bucks isn't an exorbitant price to begin with. There will always be free alternatives to a product or service but that doesn't necessarily mean everything else out there is not worth the money being spent on.BoilersFan23 said:
Right now when Xbox Live is all fucked up it really irks me that I'm paying for it. Although I think that Xbox Live is superior to PS3 online (unified friends list, cross-game invites, cross-game chat, headset included with the console) Microsoft needs to make some changes to Live. No ads for Gold users, seperate servers for Gold users so when Xbox Live starts getting all wonky stick it to the Silver users and let the people who pay continue playing.
Or just make it free and then the PS3 online service will have no advantage over XBL.
Or just make it free and then the PS3 online service will have no advantage over XBL.
Metalmurphy said:
For me it is a comfort issue. If everything work a-ok, I'll pay up. Even basic counterstrike servers can be a hassle to connect to sometimes.
In basics, xbox live is streamlined, press join and in twenty seconds you should be playing. I know it doesn't always work.
Still free > 60$.
underfooter
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This thread is a scary place.
Metalmurphy
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I am taking a stand. By not getting a 360. Although it's not just because of that I'm taking that stand.Smokey Bones said:
I do breath air, and if someone starts charging for better air, and not allow us to breath the old air for free, then I would get pissed. And die.
Truespeed
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rs7k said:
I don't think you get it. It's more about the principle than the cost. Microsoft should not have to extort $50 from you just because you want to play online. If they want to offer additional services in additional to free online play to entice their non paying subscriber base to pay an annual free then I'm fine with that. Online play should be free.
twilitesparklemotion
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Metalmurphy said:
viciouskillersquirrel
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I think it might have something to do with wanting to reclaim 'lost glory'. Consoles seem to spontaneously generate fanboys for a variety of reasons and when their console is on top, these fanboys are calm and see no need to troll or whine. After all, why evangelise when everyone else believes as you do?Draft said:
No, I don't think the devotion we see today was all that obvious prior to "Five Hundred and Ninety Nine US Dollars". It was only when it became obvious that Sony would not be market leader again that fanboys that were once dormant and pleasant suddenly felt the need to 'spread the word' about their console and become vehement apologists. The fact that the irrational ones are the ones that are most likely to do this only makes things worse.
The same thing happened to Nintendo fans during the N64 generation. And so, same process that created Gahiggidy has produced Tabris. I think though, that childhood memories are definitely a factor.
Xbox fans seem to be a different kettle of fish, however. There seem to be comparitively few few Xbox fans for whom their first console was the Xbox. Rather, many seem to be either PC gaming converts, refugee Sega fanboys or the hardcore who must own everything.
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Metalmurphy said:
Your Salarian confuses me.
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