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2/28/13 2:03pm
CyberAngel573 posted a new Blog Post.
Can playing Violent Video Games really make you Violent?
2/12/13 11:29am
CyberAngel573 posted a new Blog Post.
After having a discussion with HybridRain on his recent post about possibly re-selling your games on Steam, I decided to publicize my thoughts on a Digital Distribution Console.
1/14/13 2:32pm
CyberAngel573 posted a new Blog Post.
After hearing about Sony's Anti Used Game technology on Hard News of January 3, 2013, I began looking in to who it hurts. And it mostly hurts Sony.
JoeySchmidt: Good point firehazard, it may only be a patent for the tech for future licensing revenue and not for the next console at all. Also, I see a lot of people saying that the whole $60 (£40-£50 over here) that gets handed over goes straight to the publisher, it doesn't!
darkhyrulelord: You do bring up great points and I hope that Sony won't make the mistake of having anti-used game technology. I mean, most of my games are used to begin with. If they did that then they will have made one unhappy customer.
NickP: First off, I don't refute the claim that videogames are not necessary for one's survival-- I even said as much earlier. Were you really paying attention? I'm not so sure you were.
Secondly, it's not what you said, it's how you said it that I, and many others beside, find so utterly ridiculous. Tone is a very important thing for one to consider when making an argument, because if something is said the wrong way, it can be turned against your argument by those who would refute you (like many have done so far, judging on the comments).
Like I said. your argument came off as if buying used games was a crime against humanity, and any and all who would dare perpetrate such an act deserve to be scorned and publicly shamed for it.
And I reiterate: Bullshit.
Also:
1) Why? Because times are hard all over, sweetheart. We're feeling the effects of a shitty economy, and guess what? So are they. Again, weren't you paying attention earlier?
People can't afford to go out and buy brand new games sometimes. I would like to assume that someone in such a financial situation has their priorities in the right order, and put buying a game dead last on their list of things to do with their hard-earned cash. If they don't, then they seriously need to re-evaluate their priorities-- and fast.
2) I hate Gamestop too, just so you know. I'd be crazy not to. I have shopped there in the past, and was horrified with the utter lack of concern they have for their customers.
True story, I bought a PS2 game that had a crusty booger wiped on it. The game was completely ruined, even after I took some Chlorox wipes and did my best to remove the [foreign contaminant]. Never could get past level 2, the game wouldn't load after that. Anyway, the fact that a company could sell anyone a product like that, means that they are fully-deserving of the wide-spread contempt for them that exists.
You claim I'm defending them? At this, I must surely laugh.
No, I'm defending the people's right to buy something used. Again, buying used isn't something someone should feel ashamed of.
Also, Gamestop isn't the only videogame store that exists, y'know. There are plenty of them around, just not as well-known. You can also get used games from Amazon, Ebay, as well as various websites whose sole purpose is to buy/sell used games.
And now, we come down to a huge issue. I've seen this little maneuver pulled a number of times, and, as I've said to many others in the past:
Crying sheep doesn't help your argument one single bit. To do so, basically admits that you are a failure, and have no power to reach the people you would have listen to you in any way, on any level.
"Sour grapes", I believe it's called.
And for your final point.:
I understand that the quality of a game is subjective, and therefore, any game might be considered shovelware if one truly didn't enjoy playing it. However, I still wonder what your basis for comparison is.
Secondly, it's not what you said, it's how you said it that I, and many others beside, find so utterly ridiculous. Tone is a very important thing for one to consider when making an argument, because if something is said the wrong way, it can be turned against your argument by those who would refute you (like many have done so far, judging on the comments).
Like I said. your argument came off as if buying used games was a crime against humanity, and any and all who would dare perpetrate such an act deserve to be scorned and publicly shamed for it.
And I reiterate: Bullshit.
Also:
1) Why? Because times are hard all over, sweetheart. We're feeling the effects of a shitty economy, and guess what? So are they. Again, weren't you paying attention earlier?
People can't afford to go out and buy brand new games sometimes. I would like to assume that someone in such a financial situation has their priorities in the right order, and put buying a game dead last on their list of things to do with their hard-earned cash. If they don't, then they seriously need to re-evaluate their priorities-- and fast.
2) I hate Gamestop too, just so you know. I'd be crazy not to. I have shopped there in the past, and was horrified with the utter lack of concern they have for their customers.
True story, I bought a PS2 game that had a crusty booger wiped on it. The game was completely ruined, even after I took some Chlorox wipes and did my best to remove the [foreign contaminant]. Never could get past level 2, the game wouldn't load after that. Anyway, the fact that a company could sell anyone a product like that, means that they are fully-deserving of the wide-spread contempt for them that exists.
You claim I'm defending them? At this, I must surely laugh.
No, I'm defending the people's right to buy something used. Again, buying used isn't something someone should feel ashamed of.
Also, Gamestop isn't the only videogame store that exists, y'know. There are plenty of them around, just not as well-known. You can also get used games from Amazon, Ebay, as well as various websites whose sole purpose is to buy/sell used games.
And now, we come down to a huge issue. I've seen this little maneuver pulled a number of times, and, as I've said to many others in the past:
Crying sheep doesn't help your argument one single bit. To do so, basically admits that you are a failure, and have no power to reach the people you would have listen to you in any way, on any level.
"Sour grapes", I believe it's called.
And for your final point.:
I understand that the quality of a game is subjective, and therefore, any game might be considered shovelware if one truly didn't enjoy playing it. However, I still wonder what your basis for comparison is.
TheWaddleDeeKing: I'm not sure if the Wii U is really "dying", though that's an argument best left for another day.
That is a very good point about the Wii U, however, I'll concede to that much.
That is a very good point about the Wii U, however, I'll concede to that much.
Ruzlok: Clearly you don't know what you are talking about. Sony is hurting financially.
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12/18/12 5:48pm
CyberAngel573 posted a new Blog Post.
Being inspired by Valve's new Big Picture Mode, I created a design concept as to what a Valve console would look like.
12/7/12 11:58am
CyberAngel573 posted a new Blog Post.
In Celebration of their new Big Picture Mode, Steam has made a sale on all games that are Controller Friendly.
11/19/12 11:33am
CyberAngel573 posted a new Blog Post.
The Wii U is out. And I have plenty to say about it.
9/6/12 9:13am
CyberAngel573 posted a new Blog Post.
With news that Gamestop will no longer sell the PS2, I talk about why it is the best video game console ever.
frankhaggar972: Not bad arguments. I grew up with a Game Cube but one thing is for sure. Wacky games and Memory cards kicks ass :D
LightningandIce: I believe the PS2 is also the best selling console of all time. I'm not sure about specifics, but the last time I heard, it had absolutely dwarfed all of the competition. I think I have more nostalgic memory of the PS1, but the Playstation 2 is/was/screw it, still is the pinnacle of console gaming excellence so far.
8/25/12 3:06pm
CyberAngel573 posted a new Blog Post.
It doesn't matter if you play with Microsoft, Sony, Apple, or Nintendo. Kirby will always trump them all.
darkhyrulelord: Most of these are adequate reasons. While I do feel that Kirby games are far too easy, I enjoy how it attempts to trick players into playing one of the most destructive games of all time. OOO! Look at the colorful landscape and all of the harmless critters! Kirby says: "Mmm...food" and eats/destroys all of them while getting to the end. I also must admit that do enjoy how many extras and secrets they put in...such as the difficult boss arenas.
caboose_-1: I wholeheartedly concur with this blog. Kirby is my favorite Nintendo character and I really fell in love with the little pink puffball playing through Crystal Shards.
8/2/12 3:13pm
CyberAngel573 posted a new Blog Post.
I take a look at Nintedo's Game Boy Advance and explain why it is the best video game system ever.
SpoonMan Abrams X: There's a slight hiccup with the Blog Title and actual "number" of reasons stated, lol. Pretty cool blog none the less.
Dark Magician: I love the Gameboy Advance so much. My favourite Gameboy model.
dreamkaster64: the gameboy advanced sp is the best portable in existence. my brothers is playing Pokemon on it as I type this.
MegaSilverX1: Great blog. Hard to believe it's already been 10 or 11 years since the GBA came out. I got my purple GBA back in second grade and I played the crap out of it. I still have it today, but the right arrow of the d-pad doesn't work very well any more. Some of the games I remember the most playing were Pokemon Blue (my first time playing pokemon), Mario Kart: SC, and Spongebob SuperSponge.
LightningandIce: I was psyched when I bought my GBA. I got the white one. I still think it is one of the best, and I wish it would have had a longer life than it did. I never had many games for it though, and mostly just used it to play Gameboy Color games that I had missed out on. It still had some gems though. Dragon Ball Z: Legacy of Goku 2 comes to mind. Nicely done.
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The emulation of hardware is not inherently illegal, so downloading Project64 onto your PC is legal. Ripping BIOS from your console and putting it on your computer is illegal (which is necessary for some consoles, and not others. Mostly for the more recent, disc based system emulators). Though, your info about owning a game is not technically true.
Unfortunately, I have, in the past few years, become pretty well versed in laws regarding emulation. In US law ( 17 U.S.C. § 117 ) it states that (essentially) the owner of a copyrighted computer program (video games should apply here) may make a copy of said work (in the case of emulation, dumping a ROM) for the purpose of A: being an essential step in utilizing said copyrighted computer program with a machine or computer or that B: it is copied only for archival purposes.
As well, the copy that was created by the owner of the physical media of the program (aka the person with the cartridge) may only transfer/lease/sell (for the purpose of emulation, allowing another to download said ROM) the copy of that media with express permission from the copyright holder (You must have Nintendo's permission to put any ROM of a Nintendo game online for download [which is permission I HIGHLY doubt you will get]).
As well, in Sony v. Universal, making backup copies for the purposes of "shifting time or format for noncommercial use" is legal, but only when in conjunction with all the aforesaid information.
( http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/117 )
( http://www.virtualnes.com/help/law/copyright.html )
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So, what does this mean. Well, basically, you CAN use a ROM legally. It is possible, but you have to make the ROM yourself. You'd have to own the game, get a ROM transfer kit (I think that's what they are called), and compile it yourself. You can't just download a ROM for any game you own. Then you get into the mess of versions of release, and that is even more annoying bullshit.
So, yeah, there you go. It IS possible to sidestep the law in that sense, but it's not really worth your time or money to do it the completely legal way.
That said, there are places dedicated to emulating games for users legally, For example, Emulation Collective's ( http://www.emulationcollective.com/ ) mission is to stream games via Java emulation for the user while still maintaining legal standing. They have a whole legal section which explains their method of staying within legal boundaries of emulation.
That said, I personally don't give a shit if you emulate illegally or not. Do what makes you happy man. I don't blame you for the legal info being misleading either. It's really hard to read, and a lot of people spread the wrong information on accident without trying to be devious. Just a mistake is all, so it's all cool, but I just thought I'd let you know in case you were actually worried about being in perfect legal standing.
If not, go nuts bro. Have fun, and have a nice day!