Comment First (Score -1, Offtopic) 242
Post! :D
Comment Forgot about IRC? (Score 1) 412
Bleh, most people don't know about IRC (internet relay chat), many networks (EFnet and Undernet mostly), have mp3 and download xdcc bots, IRC is harder to take down because it comprises of multiple servers and some in other countries.
Submission + - Valve To Charge Customers a New Way, a Bad Way! (gamepolitics.com)
Fysx writes: "In a recent Develop interview, Valve head honcho Gabe Newell said that his company is looking for new ways to charge customers. One of the more novel payment schemes involves a community member’s popularity. Apparently, if you are a social pariah in the Valve community, it may cost you more money if Newell's payment idea takes hold. Newell says that the "same price for everyone" model is a "bug."
"The industry has this broken model, which is one price for everyone. That's actually a bug, and it's something that we want to solve through our philosophy of how we create entertainment products."
Instead of basing the price on what a product is worth, Newell wants to base it on "what the player is worth."
"Some people, when they join a server, a ton of people will run with them," Newell continued. "Other people, when they join a server, will cause others to leave."
"So, in practice, a really likable person in our community should get DotA 2 for free, because of past behavior in Team Fortress 2. Now, a real jerk that annoys everyone, they can still play, but a game is full price and they have to pay an extra hundred dollars if they want voice."
Newell went on to say that some users that are an asset to the community are often charged negative costs. In other words, those users pay less because they contribute to the community is some way.
"Their cost for Team Fortress 2 is negative $20,000 per week," he said. "You're never going to see that in a retail store ... It's people who make hats get paid. People who are really popular play for less, or free."
It's an interesting idea but — no doubt — there are plenty of downsides to it too. We'll leave it to you to discuss what those negatives might be.'"
"The industry has this broken model, which is one price for everyone. That's actually a bug, and it's something that we want to solve through our philosophy of how we create entertainment products."
Instead of basing the price on what a product is worth, Newell wants to base it on "what the player is worth."
"Some people, when they join a server, a ton of people will run with them," Newell continued. "Other people, when they join a server, will cause others to leave."
"So, in practice, a really likable person in our community should get DotA 2 for free, because of past behavior in Team Fortress 2. Now, a real jerk that annoys everyone, they can still play, but a game is full price and they have to pay an extra hundred dollars if they want voice."
Newell went on to say that some users that are an asset to the community are often charged negative costs. In other words, those users pay less because they contribute to the community is some way.
"Their cost for Team Fortress 2 is negative $20,000 per week," he said. "You're never going to see that in a retail store
It's an interesting idea but — no doubt — there are plenty of downsides to it too. We'll leave it to you to discuss what those negatives might be.'"
Comment yep (Score 0) 519
I think this is a good idea, pirates ruin it for everyone as it is, if you DON'T want the app, DON'T BUY IT. $2.10 isn't a lot of money, for fuck sakes, stop being cheap fucks.
Comment Re:Fuck 'em (Score 0) 337
As noted, the market is dead, more and more artists are learning to produce and get their music out than ever, it's the end of the RIAA-related world soon.
Comment Re:Confusing title (Score 0) 147
Android Copy of Danish Man Unveiled
OK, who else thought "Danish Man" was the name of game that's being ported to Android?
I dunno, I was thinking a guy who eats Danishes as a game.
Comment Re:I'm really getting tired of all this.. (Score 0) 306
I really hope SCEA crashes and burns. I personally won't ever support their products again.
Same here, I don't even want their PSP2
Comment Re:Go for it (Score 0) 306
I will watch the youtube videos just to make extra work for Sony - even if it's only a second or two of their time. I would love for them to come knocking - I don't own a PS3 (nor intend to), never owned a PS2 and my wife's PS1 is collecting dust in my basement. In fact, except for the PS1 only Nintendo has made it inside the walls of my house.
Oh, and I'm Canadian. *flips Sony the bird*
I will watch the youtube videos just to make extra work for Sony - even if it's only a second or two of their time. I would love for them to come knocking - I don't own a PS3 (nor intend to), never owned a PS2 and my wife's PS1 is collecting dust in my basement. In fact, except for the PS1 only Nintendo has made it inside the walls of my house.
Oh, and I'm Canadian. *flips Sony the bird*
I'm also going to do the same and I live in Shirley, NY - Come get me you piece of shits! Down with you! I WILL MAKE YOU FALL. And guess what? I also don't own a PS3 or any Sony product and I will me posting your keys and how to use them all over our towns telephone poles.
Comment Sigh (Score 0) 586
Once again the FBI wants to takeover everyones rights. There is no reason for what they did, they're just bullies.
Also, first post :D
Comment Yay (Score 1) 380
About time! Let's hope they don't botch it now.
Comment Re:Two, er make that three folders: (Score 0) 356
lol
Comment Attack of the clones! (Score 1) 471
To be honest, cloning is good for ethical reasons, like organs or a lost child via dna, but to use it for evil use is just insane.
Comment Re:Tada! Comon Sony you bunch of shitheads! (Score 1) 437
Forgot to fomat it with html :)
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Comment Tada! Comon Sony you bunch of shitheads! (Score 2) 437
COME SUE ME SONY, I GOT NO MONEY, AND IM ON SSI HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAA
TAKE THIS AND SHOVE IT
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riv: 47 EE 74 54 E4 77 4C C9 B8 96 0C 7B 59 F4 C1 4D
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