Random thoughts... The stunt itself was stupid, but it did get them on the frontpage of every gaming site I read, so I guess it qualifies as a huge success. It also did cause some nerd rage, but that's the most impotent rage in existence, so I don't think they're going to see any ill effects. On the other hand it really made me realize how valuable GoG is. Besides the PC indie scene, no-one else sells games without DRM. My heart really sunk when I read the news on Sunday, especially when I saw the short-lived note about how the site couldn't continue without DRM. That was nasty. :) Also, when an online company goes down, I think this is exactly how it would happen. One day the creditors would pull the plug and suddenly the site and your data is gone and that is that. All the people fired, no-one would help you get your data back and you couldn't even sue since the company is broke. Incidentally, I just bought an external hard drive with raid today. Lesson learned. Also, Baldur's Gate. Hard to stay angry at people who bring that kinds of gifts. :)
XCom turns into an FPS, Ultima turns into a browser based war game. Particularly impressive considering Britannia doesn't even really have warring factions. Wonder if the Guardian is a playable character...
They can use any kind of lighting and bloody facial animations they want, but nothing they make will be more intense than A&P played as a marine. I haven't felt so intense terror in a game ever since.
domo: You're actually right. We've been stuck at 256 shades of gray for over a decade. Any single color scene still looks like crap. We need more bits per pixel.
(Yes, yes, you were being edgy. Still right, though)
GoG not dead, relaunching with new site
Sep 22nd 2010 4:53PM (Joystiq)The stunt itself was stupid, but it did get them on the frontpage of every gaming site I read, so I guess it qualifies as a huge success. It also did cause some nerd rage, but that's the most impotent rage in existence, so I don't think they're going to see any ill effects.
On the other hand it really made me realize how valuable GoG is. Besides the PC indie scene, no-one else sells games without DRM. My heart really sunk when I read the news on Sunday, especially when I saw the short-lived note about how the site couldn't continue without DRM. That was nasty. :)
Also, when an online company goes down, I think this is exactly how it would happen. One day the creditors would pull the plug and suddenly the site and your data is gone and that is that. All the people fired, no-one would help you get your data back and you couldn't even sue since the company is broke. Incidentally, I just bought an external hard drive with raid today. Lesson learned.
Also, Baldur's Gate. Hard to stay angry at people who bring that kinds of gifts. :)
Rumor: Shogun 2: Total War to be shown at E3
May 29th 2010 2:54AM (Joystiq)EA launches free-to-play 'Lord of Ultima' browser-based game
Apr 20th 2010 1:49PM (Joystiq)*snif* :(
Newest Aliens vs. Predator trailer explores the title's heritage
Jan 24th 2010 2:53PM (Joystiq)CryEngine 3 released; box of tissues not included
Oct 14th 2009 4:23PM (Joystiq)You're actually right. We've been stuck at 256 shades of gray for over a decade. Any single color scene still looks like crap. We need more bits per pixel.
(Yes, yes, you were being edgy. Still right, though)
Spawn Labs HD-720 enables streaming of console games
Sep 14th 2009 5:03PM (Joystiq)That, and the whole "useless 'cause of lag" thing.
Brutal Legend's four-on-four multiplayer (vaguely) detailed
Jul 17th 2009 4:51PM (Joystiq)Kojima finally explains his wacky countdown site
Jul 16th 2009 5:08PM (Joystiq)Iron-fisted man recreates Street Fighter bonus stage
Jun 26th 2009 3:28PM (Joystiq)Stardock introduces flexible DRM solution: Goo
Mar 26th 2009 4:21AM (Joystiq)