Frankly, that number is pretty useless. Overall total is one thing, but to get real analytical depth, you'd need new subs, vs. cancelled subs, vs. people who came back, and in what regions. Only then could you make any real projections about death, or growth.
For example: A bump in the total number down the road could just be old players coming back to check out Pandaria, and not many new players which would signify actual growth. Without more numbers, this is harder to determine.
I don't have an issue with cloning game design. But they didn't take a Mario inspired platformer and put a spin on it. They traced over top of the other guys game. Side by side shots put buttons in the same places.
Some ask where you draw the line on this stuff. There. Right there is where you draw the line.
It's not that simple. An entire different group of people made the decision to localize the movie, than made the decision to not localize the game. Apples and hand grenades.
@Mcmax3000 The DNS issue has been generating the most noise, but it's definitely not the root problem.
To call this a victory and rest easy on our laurels distracts us from the fact that these bills are still very real, and pose a very real threat to the way the Internet as you enjoy it currently will continue to work. We cannot call this a victory. We cannot stop pushing back. We must continue to contact our legislators and educate each other about the perils of this legislation.
SOPA and PIPA have not been defeated. Therefore this is not a victory. Not even close.
This is not a victory. It is not the DNS provisions where the problems with SOPA are. The DNS provision, as planned, would break the Internet, but it isn't the root issue.
Love it or hate it, the DMCA has clearly defined rules that protect both the host and the copyright holder. SOPA dictates removal of entire sites -- not just content -- first and foremost, with an appeals process after the fact. Literally shooting first and asking questions later.
Frankly, after that, the DNS process by which they sought to remove content was a trivial concern. It's the process itself that has problems, not how they planned to do it.
This is NOT a victory. Do NOT treat it as such. Keep pushing back.
Next OS X update blocks unsigned apps by default, unless security adjusted [update]
Feb 16th 2012 8:11PM (Joystiq)So I see you haven't actually used Mac OS then.
WoW loses another 100,000 subscribers
Feb 9th 2012 5:07PM (Massively)For example: A bump in the total number down the road could just be old players coming back to check out Pandaria, and not many new players which would signify actual growth. Without more numbers, this is harder to determine.
Skyrim's Fall of the Space Core mod may be hiding a Portal 2 quest
Feb 8th 2012 3:28PM (Joystiq)Not a Jedi trick: Kinect Star Wars and console bundle coming in April
Feb 7th 2012 3:56PM (Joystiq)Kill Screen on the legality of cloning game design
Feb 3rd 2012 2:20PM (Joystiq)Some ask where you draw the line on this stuff. There. Right there is where you draw the line.
Miike: Ace Attorney movie being localized for worldwide release
Jan 31st 2012 8:02PM (Joystiq)It's not that simple. An entire different group of people made the decision to localize the movie, than made the decision to not localize the game. Apples and hand grenades.
Miike: Ace Attorney movie being localized for worldwide release
Jan 31st 2012 7:45PM (Joystiq)I like this news. OBJECTION! I love this news.
Rumor: SNK releasing a new Neo Geo for your pocket
Jan 25th 2012 2:37PM (Joystiq)Lamar Smith removes DNS blocking from SOPA
Jan 13th 2012 7:41PM (Joystiq)To call this a victory and rest easy on our laurels distracts us from the fact that these bills are still very real, and pose a very real threat to the way the Internet as you enjoy it currently will continue to work. We cannot call this a victory. We cannot stop pushing back. We must continue to contact our legislators and educate each other about the perils of this legislation.
SOPA and PIPA have not been defeated. Therefore this is not a victory. Not even close.
Lamar Smith removes DNS blocking from SOPA
Jan 13th 2012 6:44PM (Joystiq)Love it or hate it, the DMCA has clearly defined rules that protect both the host and the copyright holder. SOPA dictates removal of entire sites -- not just content -- first and foremost, with an appeals process after the fact. Literally shooting first and asking questions later.
Frankly, after that, the DNS process by which they sought to remove content was a trivial concern. It's the process itself that has problems, not how they planned to do it.
This is NOT a victory. Do NOT treat it as such. Keep pushing back.