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Comment Re:Axis of Awsome already figured out the formula. (Score 1) 132

The formula is already known, and incredibly simple. In any major key the most commonly used chord progression is as follows: I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi, vii Just insert that formula into the circle of fifths and you're done. The minor key formula just switches the majors, capital, and minors, lower case.
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Spore-Inspired Action RPG Darkspore Announced 86

Today Electronic Arts announced Darkspore, an action RPG in development from Maxis that is inspired by Spore's creature creator technology. The game is due to launch in February 2011, and a teaser is available on the official website. A more descriptive video is available from EA's live demo (start at 8:25). Quoting Joystiq: "...Darkspore will let up to three players traverse 'several' planets cooperatively, and while there will be PvP in the finished product, Maxis isn't providing details just yet. The basics will be the same whether going in solo or as a team: You'll be able to choose from a number (again, no specifics yet) of pre-created melee, ranged and support creatures that can have their stats and abilities augmented by equipment. ... When choosing to beam down from your starship to a planet, you will see a lineup of enemy types that you'll encounter. This gives you and your friends enough information to decide which three characters from your collection you'll want to deploy. The trio can then be switched between on the fly, albeit with a brief cool-down period afterward. The idea is to use the characters' various abilities strategically against what the Left 4 Dead-inspired 'AI director' decides to toss your way."

Comment New demographic (Score 1) 638

This is aimed at guys like me I think. I gave up on the idea of having one computer device in my home or on my person years ago. I build my own desktops but have a smart phone and a netbook. And I would love to have a great device to leave at my television. I'm all about digital content and couldn't care less about new dvd formats for movies. With the digital out now I am taking a second look at the mini. I also love something that gets more than one use. I can also take something like the mini with me to work and connect it to a monitor and keyboard/mouse already in the studio.

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