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Char Ell

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Posted in: Why Force Unleashed is not for PC
  Char Ell
05-18-2008, 11:54 AM
#29
I agree. My guess is that LucasArts believed they had two choices: Port the Xbox 360 version to PC or develop and optimize a PC version of TFU. If they did a fairly straightforward port of the Xbox 360 version of TFU then it would require a high-end...  [Read More]
Posted in: Why Force Unleashed is not for PC
  Char Ell
05-15-2008, 10:06 AM
#25
Isn't that how long it usually takes to make a game, though? Sure, PC games usually take at least 2 years to make. However if LucasArts only releases one PC game once every 2-3 years then that would mean LucasArts would likely be developing or contra...  [Read More]
Posted in: Why Force Unleashed is not for PC
  Char Ell
05-14-2008, 1:54 AM
#19
As for *future* bones, let's see: Lego Indy? No. TFU? No. Fracture? No. Battlefront 3? ?? KotOR 3? ?? JK 4 ?? No, I won't count a MMORPG as a bone. I wonder when they're going to drop the "we're definitely not out of the PC market" rhetori...  [Read More]
Posted in: Why Force Unleashed is not for PC
  Char Ell
05-13-2008, 1:16 AM
#4
So how would that be any different from any other PC game? Really a weak excuse. Of course high-end PCs are going to provide a different gaming experience than an outdated PC. Just make the game experience equivalent to the best console and let the P...  [Read More]
Posted in: Will the Internet die by 2010?
  Char Ell
05-05-2008, 9:09 AM
#9
Yes, but who is going to pay for all the upgrades necessary to bring it to the "unwashed masses?" In all likelihood the ISP's (in the U.S.A. at least) and so they have to be convinced that the masses will pay for the additional performance....  [Read More]
Posted in: Will the Internet die by 2010?
  Char Ell
05-04-2008, 11:38 AM
#4
Interesting. While I don't think the Internet will "die" by 2010 it does seem to me that the ever-increasing utilization of the Internet for video will place additional strain on the Internet. IMHO 100 Mbps is what we need for "last mi...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Force Will Be Unleashed on September 16
  Char Ell
04-04-2008, 8:39 AM
#1
The Force Will Be Unleashed on September 16 (http://www.lucasarts.com/company/release/news20080403.html) LucasArts Announces Release Date for Breakthrough New Star Wars® Game, and Teams with Spike TV to Unveil New Details SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April...  [Read More]
Posted in: Darrell Rodriguez Named President of LucasArts
  Char Ell
04-03-2008, 1:06 AM
#1
Darrell Rodriguez Named President of LucasArts (http://www.lucasarts.com/company/release/news20080402.html) SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 2, 2008 -- Darrell Rodriguez has been named president of LucasArts, the interactive game entertainment division of L...  [Read More]
Posted in: Official Hardware Discussion and Advice Megathread
  Char Ell
04-01-2008, 12:49 AM
#58
Hybrid CrossFire means just that, instead of having to use two identical cards, you can use two different ones, but in this particular case, it's an on-board GPU with a discrete card. The on-board handles pretty much everything in Windows (even Vist...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mass Effect for PC!!
  Char Ell
05-17-2008, 11:41 AM
#122
At 10 days from release, Mass Effect for PC has gone gold (http://forums.bioware.com/viewtopic.html?topic=629847&forum=41) and is now in manufacturing. I've never paid close attention before but 10 days to make disks, package them, and ship them...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mass Effect for PC!!
  Char Ell
05-09-2008, 8:45 PM
#109
Well D3, you should be somewhat pleased to note that the objecting voices of the disenfranchised have been heard. Jay Watamaniuk announced earlier today (http://masseffect.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=629059&forum=125&sp=0) that ME...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mass Effect for PC!!
  Char Ell
05-07-2008, 9:42 AM
#107
As much as I was eager to play that game, I won't buy and won't play it as a matter of principle... Fair enough. As for myself I don't think I would let the principle get in my way on this one. Since my gaming PC is connected to the Internet though I...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mass Effect for PC!!
  Char Ell
05-06-2008, 12:05 AM
#96
I was looking forward for that game but now it looks like I won't be playing it. This system won't stop piracy whatsoever. Also, other than the longevity concern (which has been addressed by Mr. French) this method also raises privacy issues. As so...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mass Effect for PC!!
  Char Ell
05-05-2008, 8:44 AM
#92
My main beef with online activation of games is longevity. What happens when, for whatever reason, the online activation server isn't there anymore? The game becomes unplayable. This might not be a problem for most people, but I like installing old c...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mass Effect for PC!!
  Char Ell
05-04-2008, 9:10 PM
#89
BioWare has made it known on their forums that Mass Effect for PC will feature SecuROM. (http://masseffect.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=628375&forum=125&sp=0) Mass Effect uses SecuROM and requires an online activation for the first...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mass Effect for PC!!
  Char Ell
04-26-2008, 12:33 PM
#87
For those that are interested, BioWare announced yesterday that MEPC will be available for purchase and download from the EA Store (http://eastore.ea.com/DRHM/servlet/ControllerServlet?Action=DisplayProductDetailsPage&SiteID=ea&Locale=en_US&a...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mass Effect for PC!!
  Char Ell
04-18-2008, 11:47 PM
#81
Oh yeah!!! BioWare announced today (http://www.bioware.com/bioware_info/press_releases/2008_04_18_mass_effect_pc_dlc/) that Bring Down the Sky will be a free download to those who purchase Mass Effect for PC and register on BioWare's website. I wou...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mass Effect for PC!!
  Char Ell
04-16-2008, 11:01 PM
#80
Most excellent! BioWare had been saying they were shooting for making the MEPC run on a high-end PC from 2 years ago. My system meets or exceeds all the recommended requirements except for the video card and that isn't by much. Considering that my...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mass Effect for PC!!
  Char Ell
04-08-2008, 12:46 AM
#72
It's official now. Chris Priestly announced today (http://masseffect.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=625304&forum=125) that Mass Effect for PC will be released on May 28 in North America and June 6 in Europe....  [Read More]
Posted in: Tech News and Gossip thread...
  Char Ell
05-17-2008, 11:48 AM
#220
NVIDIA has revealed plans to simplify its gaming product range in order to appeal to a wider audience. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Roy Taylor, VP of Content Business Development, admitted that NVIDIA's current range of products is overcomplicated...  [Read More]
Posted in: Tech News and Gossip thread...
  Char Ell
05-14-2008, 2:01 AM
#218
I'm guessing we'll get official info about NVIDIA's GT200 within the next month or two. I'm looking forward/hoping for something more substantial than bumped clocks so as one might guess I've not been impressed with the 9800 GTX. If I had to get an N...  [Read More]
Posted in: Tech News and Gossip thread...
  Char Ell
04-26-2008, 12:49 PM
#212
I'm getting to the point where I want to upgrade my graphics card but I'll wait for the debut of NVIDIA's GT200 to see how it stacks up to AMD's latest and greatest. For the record, of late I've found NVIDIA quite annoying with their nonsensical prod...  [Read More]
Posted in: "The Witcher" by CD Projekt
  Char Ell
04-19-2008, 10:56 PM
#155
I thought patch 1.3 was basically the enhanced edition for those who already bought the game. Guess I thought wrong. And here I was getting ready to start another Witcher run through to see what all the enhancements were......  [Read More]
Posted in: News and previews
  Char Ell
05-13-2008, 1:25 AM
#23
May 12, 2008 - Videogamer.com - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Interview with Cameron Suey (http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/star_wars_the_force_unleashed/preview-921.html), LucasArts producer for PS 3 and Xbox 360 versions of TFU....  [Read More]
Posted in: News and previews
  Char Ell
04-04-2008, 9:24 AM
#22
April 3, 2008 - LucasArts (http://www.lucasarts.com/company/release/news20080403.html) - TFU to be released on September 16, 2008 in the United States April 3, 2008 - LucasArts (http://www.lucasarts.com/company/release/news20080403.html) - TFU to be...  [Read More]
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