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Post by zoned87 on Aug 4, 2015 11:11:58 GMT -6
I suppose this doesn't rule out the possibility of cross play between the other versions.
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 4, 2015 11:03:04 GMT -6
Well this might help the popularity of the Xbox One version. I like the design of the character but also wish we had a little background information.
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 3, 2015 9:07:16 GMT -6
Elderly around the world mourn its passing.
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 3, 2015 8:36:34 GMT -6
www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO89986400R30C15A7000000/According to a report on Nikkei, the corporate culture at Konamiâhome of Metal Gear, Silent Hill and Pro Evolution Soccerâhasnât only soured over the past few years, but has become almost terrifyingly Orwellian. Nikkeiâs report alleges that the culture at the corporationâs video game division, famous for its console games, worsened in around 2010 when a mobile title called Dragon Collection became a smash hit. As a social game for phones, development costs were low and profit returns were huge. Not long after, the report says, Konamiâs corporate bosses shifted the companyâs focus away from traditional, hardcore games and towards cheaper, and potentially more lucrative social titles. (Somewhat related, the same Nikkei report says that Metal Gear Solid 5âs development costs have surpassed 10 billion yen/US$80 million). In a country where mobile gaming has exploded in popularity, the fact Konami has pivoted to this type of offering isnât in itself surprising. What is, however, are some of the office conditions Nikkei reports have arisen as a result of the shift, especially with regards to how Konami treats employees. Hereâs a breakdown of the Nikkei pieceâs allegations. Some of it weâve heard before. Some of it is new: Kojima Productions, the studio behind the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V (and long famous as a brand of its own), is now simply known as âNumber 8 Production Department.â The computers in this section, Nikkei says (and as we reported earlier this year), are allegedly not connected to the internet and are only able to send internal messages. Nikkei reports that employees leaving the company offices during their lunch break are having their absences monitored with time cards. Those who stay out too long are having their names announced throughout the company. That there are cameras in the office corridors that arenât there for security, but rather to monitor the movements of Konamiâs own employees. That most Konami employees do not have their own permanent company email addresses. Staff who must deal with people outside the company, such as sales and PR do; however, everyone else routinely has their address randomised and changed every few months. (Note: Konami employee emails are typically a few letters followed by a string of numbers, but this random email changing has been going on at Konami for years. A while back, one Konami employee told me this was done to prevent headhunting. Over the years, I have seen developers with company email addresses, but this might have changed recently.) That Konami game developers who arenât seen as useful are reassigned to jobs as security guards, cleaning staff at the companyâs fitness clubs or roles at a pachi-slot machine factory. This includes not just junior staff, but producers who have worked on well-known game titles. In 2013, Asahi News, one of Japanâs largest newspapers, ran an interview with a former Konami staffer who allegedly went from game development to working in Konamiâs pachi-slot factory, causing him to experience severe depression. That one former employee, upon announcing on Facebook that they were leaving Konami and had got a new job elsewhere, had their post monitored. Nikkei says remaining Konami staff who âlikedâ the post were all reshuffled within the company. Kotaku is following up with Konami for comment. kotaku.com/report-konami-is-treating-its-staff-like-prisoners-1721700073
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 2, 2015 20:34:50 GMT -6
so you never actually say why you dont like windows 8, the only response I have ever heard is because of the metro screen. just install classic start and that will fix that. yea it is off putting, but like i said at least microsoft is giving you the option to opt out unlike google and apple. the only way to not be fully tracked is trustworthy VPN, flavors of lunix, firefox, private e-mail and duckduckgo search. Metro was my biggest reason I absolutely despise the layout. I know they updated it in 8.1 but still, just no lol
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 2, 2015 18:47:50 GMT -6
so far the 2 major issues with windows 10 is problems with auto integrating drivers (hey at least they are trying this, you know how many programs you need to update all the time to keep them on latest / safest release?) and tracking (people upset over this really? I mean you know how much information google keeps on you? everytime you do a google search or use their browser it takes IP, hardware & software capture so anyone can basically be identified, no way to opt out on it grabbing those settings, you can opt out on tagging it to your google account, you could use duckduckgo but that search algorithm sucks, apple tracks you more than that, but hey at least microsoft is giving the OPTION to opt out on win 10). And to whoever said they are sticking with windows 7, why wouldnt you upgrade to 8? all it does is optimize things especially gaming. Don't liek the metro screen, just install Classic Start, done. There is always going to be issues when a new software rolls out, just give it a few months if you don't want to deal with the hassles of bugs. This computer came with 8 when I bought it new and I immediately removed it and installed 7. Windows 10 looks more appealing than 8 but the fact that it's filled with built in spyware and mandatory updates is off putting.
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 2, 2015 17:09:26 GMT -6
Basically Microsoft has gone 1984 on us with Windows 10.
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 2, 2015 7:17:46 GMT -6
Unfortunately it's company image. Their main issue is them creating an unfriendly environment for third party devs. If indie publishers are to be believed they have been quite friendly and open towards third parties.
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 2, 2015 4:37:35 GMT -6
www.rt.com/usa/311304-new-windows-privacy-issues/www.techworm.net/2014/10/microsofts-windows-10-permission-watch-every-move.htmlWindows 10 apparently spies on you by default. âMicrosoft collects information about you, your devices, applications and networks, and your use of those devices, applications and networks. Examples of data we collect include your name, email address, preferences and interests; browsing, search and file history; phone call and SMS data; device configuration and sensor data; and application usage.ââWe may collect information about your device and applications and use it for purposes such as determining or improving compatibilityâ and âuse voice input features like speech-to-text, we may collect voice information and use it for purposes such as improving speech processing.ââIf you open a file, we may collect information about the file, the application used to open the file, and how long it takes any use [of]it for purposes such as improving performance, or [if you]enter text, we may collect typed characters, we may collect typed characters and use them for purposes such as improving autocomplete and spell check features.âDefinitely keeping 7 now.
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 1, 2015 19:20:32 GMT -6
How the mighty have fallen.
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 1, 2015 18:09:41 GMT -6
I have been looking forward to this and the Dragonball Super TV series.
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 1, 2015 16:07:55 GMT -6
The gap widens as Wii U seems to be falling more and more behind.
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 1, 2015 12:40:02 GMT -6
I'm all for this as long as it's optional and it's implemented after the core game is finished. Well yeah naturally it would be optional AI controlled unless controller 2 is enabled.
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 1, 2015 12:29:51 GMT -6
A few months ago I would have said Yo-kai Watch but they just announced that recently.
I guess the runner up would be Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode for 3DS
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Post by zoned87 on Aug 1, 2015 5:07:39 GMT -6
Well, it's past midnight in Baker Island, so I guess they missed the boat. Well it seems they missed the goal they set but hopefully it will be coming soon.
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Post by zoned87 on Jul 31, 2015 20:07:21 GMT -6
Granted! everything that touches you turns to wine, and whatever touches that wine turns into wine as well, causing the rest of the universe to slowly turn into wine, leaving nothing left worthy to rule over. I wish to create a legion of sentient watermelon minions! Granted but they all have William Shatner personas. I wish for a box of slim jims.
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Post by zoned87 on Jul 31, 2015 19:56:43 GMT -6
Because why not? It would be better than the AI and I liked the concept in Child of Light.
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Post by zoned87 on Jul 31, 2015 19:50:12 GMT -6
I got a gym membership again today. Haven't gone to the gym since I've moved back, but I tried to stay fit by running every day. I am excited to begin weight lifting again! When I was a teenager I used to work in a Donut Shop that was right next to a gym I never saw so many fat people and buff people congregate together in one spot. The admin of the gym would complain frequently because we would sell Donuts and burgers to people who just got done with their workout. I would stand out on the street corner handing out free samples as they passed by.
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Post by zoned87 on Jul 31, 2015 17:48:38 GMT -6
I can assure you it is their next home console and they are rushing it to market because Wii U is floundering. But the Wii U is rising in sales over time and has some big releases on the way. The console is 2 and a half almost 3 years in and it just recently hit 10 million units sold. I hate to say it but at this point in its lifespan the Wii was over 50 million units sold and PS4 and XB1 both passed it within a year of launch. While Wii U sales have picked up a little and there are still a decent amount of games coming but the system is fundamentally flawed from a market perspective. While it pains me to say it Nintendo needs to go back to the drawing board because the Wii U just isn't appealing to consumers.
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Post by zoned87 on Jul 31, 2015 17:36:40 GMT -6
That's a little weird to say "we've said this" when they in fact haven't actually said that before. The actual statement doesn't define the NX as a home console. I can assure you it is their next home console and they are rushing it to market because Wii U is floundering.
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