Comment Inception (Score 1) 379
Can't wait to see the video of you watching your video of you watching your video.
Using EMP To Punch Holes In Steel 165
angrytuna writes "The Economist is running a story about a group of researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology in Chemnitz, Germany, who've found a way to use an EMP device to shape and punch holes through steel. The process enjoys advantages over both lasers, which take more time to bore the hole (0.2 vs. 1.4 seconds), and by metal presses, which can leave burrs that must be removed by hand."
Game Endings Going Out of Style? 190
An article in the Guardian asks whether the focus of modern games has shifted away from having a clear-cut ending and toward indefinite entertainment instead. With the rise of achievements, frequent content updates and open-ended worlds, it seems like publishers and developers are doing everything they can to help this trend. Quoting:
"Particularly before the advent of 'saving,' the completion of even a simple game could take huge amounts of patience, effort and time. The ending, like those last pages of a book, was a key reason why we started playing in the first place. Sure, multiplayer and arcade style games still had their place, but fond 8, 16 and 32-bit memories consist more of completion and satisfaction than particular levels or tricky moments. Over the past few years, however, the idea of a game as simply something to 'finish' has shifted somewhat. For starters, the availability of downloadable content means no story need ever end, as long as the makers think there's a paying audience. Also, the ubiquity of broadband means multiplayer gaming is now the standard, not the exception it once was. There is no real 'finish' to most MMORPGs."
Comment I reject your calendar (Score 1) 444
January 1st will be Year One of Benjamin Calendar. I have spoken.
Comment new build after xmas (Score 1) 408
I'm preparing for my comp build sometime after christmas. My current computer has reached the limits of its upgradibility. The mobo maxes at 2gb ram and has no pci-e support.
Generally I upgrade something on my comp every year and do a full build every 4 years.
Comment Re:Flaimbait? (Score 1) 311
I have to disagree. I've only got experience with Canada's parliament but every MP I've voted for has been the type to not tow the party line. Often these are the types that get elected, at least around here.
I've already emailed my MP to see what his position was and to urge him towards my own. The next time he comes around I'll do so again because his real response is much better then a staffers generic answer.
