There's yet to be a "must have" app for VR as it exists now. There are neat, gimmicky apps for folks who already have a VR headset.
But there's yet to be any killer app that I need to buy a headset for.
I like the concept of the Apple Vision Pro; I just don't have $3.5k to drop on a headset, when I could spend that on a nice gaming rig instead.
Heck, I already have a Valve Index. I'd use it more, if more games supported VR. I'd mod the games I do have to support it, but with all of the more recent games being live service, I'd be risking bans doing so.
AR Glasses are going to have their moment much sooner than VR glasses at this rate. I love my Viture glasses.
I do think that taking down the server was unnecessary on Blizzard's part, since they don't have a competing server now––I don't think they're ignoring market demand though.
At Blizzcon 2017, they announced that they were starting development on World of Warcraft Classic, which is supposed to be the original Vanilla experience.
At the very least, they've acknowledged and are acting on what their players want.
They shouldn't have removed the feature in the first place. They should have had a group dedicated to hunting down the cheaters. If they didn't want to do that, they could have asked the players to do it. Most people are more than happy to tattle on those who tried to cheat the system.
Same with the used game issues. Why don't they just form a contract with used game sellers so that they make a profit for every used game sold? There. Problem solved. Of course, they could always just make the games $20 cheaper. $50 is expensive for a new console game, and I'm barely willing to pay $40 for a handheld game. The prices are kind of insane. Especially since there are so many $50 or $40 games that are complete trash.
This is reminiscent of Freedom of Speech. God forbid we limit that in any way shape or form when it comes to doing it in person in the name of religion. "We can't do much about hate speech when they're yelling it out on the streets." is what I hear in response to stuff like the Westboro Church or other entities.
Yet when it's out on the Internet it's, "Terrorism!" somehow. Like saying something in text as compared to out loud is somehow inherently different in meaning.
It's interesting to see how people automatically shut down and act defensively in silly ways as soon as they hear any word associated with fear. Maybe we should stop calling it Terrorism and start calling it what it is. Sad.
The Internet is simply another avenue of human expression. It should not be limited because to limit it would be akin to limiting ourselves. Limiting access to the Internet simply because Terrorists use it is like saying we should discontinue Welfare or Medicaid because there are lazy people who abuse those services as well.
It's nice to see their ideals in action, what with all the "No apologies" I mean, who wants someone to be sorry for their actions?
Certainly arrogance is quite becoming of them, real attractive feature right there. Let's just all start inconveniencing everybody and not apologize for it! I mean, nothing bad could possibly happen to anyone as a result of being a complete and total asshole.
I actually like the concept of having fans edit and proofread. If you host your book as you write it on the internet, and then have others read it and tell you how to make it better, it usually helps you improve your writing. There are a lot of sites for this actually, and most help you gauge how popular your book will be among a paying audience.
I wouldn't be surprised if out of the blue, America started to claim that it had a problem with whatever New Zealand is doing and used that as an excuse to do something really stupid.
New Zealand uses, "This is a Bad Idea!"!
America uses, "In the Pockets of the []"!
It's not very effective...
American People uses "Facepalm"!
The only unfortunate thing, I think, is that if Congress does take up Patent reform, it's going to get tossed around like a beach ball covered in seaweed: no one is going to want to run with it for very long.
Not only that but, god forbid, Hollywood might make the claim that patent or copyright reform would be a threat to National security. And then it'll get holed up in a corner somewhere while the rest of the public starts screaming at them to do something.
I think the only way any kind of reform will happen is if we start grabbing Pitchforks and torches.
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Gimmicks just aren't Enough
There's yet to be a "must have" app for VR as it exists now. There are neat, gimmicky apps for folks who already have a VR headset. But there's yet to be any killer app that I need to buy a headset for. I like the concept of the Apple Vision Pro; I just don't have $3.5k to drop on a headset, when I could spend that on a nice gaming rig instead. Heck, I already have a Valve Index. I'd use it more, if more games supported VR. I'd mod the games I do have to support it, but with all of the more recent games being live service, I'd be risking bans doing so. AR Glasses are going to have their moment much sooner than VR glasses at this rate. I love my Viture glasses.
I agree that threatening a trademark lawsuit was a dick move but...
I do think that taking down the server was unnecessary on Blizzard's part, since they don't have a competing server now––I don't think they're ignoring market demand though.
At Blizzcon 2017, they announced that they were starting development on World of Warcraft Classic, which is supposed to be the original Vanilla experience.
At the very least, they've acknowledged and are acting on what their players want.
If those NSA folks can't figure out how to do their job without violating the constitution, then they probably shouldn't be the ones doing it.
Rep. Rogers
It seems to me that Congressman Rogers thinks that he's the entirety of Congress.
I mean, if he knows, everybody else does too.
Re:
Huh. I just thought he was an incompetent liar.
Maybe he's not keeping track of the site because of that ban that keeps Federal Officials from using WikiLeaks...
It's obvious to me.
Quite frankly, the only money the content industries are losing due to piracy are the funds they're using to fight piracy.
Not a Surprise
They shouldn't have removed the feature in the first place. They should have had a group dedicated to hunting down the cheaters. If they didn't want to do that, they could have asked the players to do it. Most people are more than happy to tattle on those who tried to cheat the system.
Same with the used game issues. Why don't they just form a contract with used game sellers so that they make a profit for every used game sold? There. Problem solved. Of course, they could always just make the games $20 cheaper. $50 is expensive for a new console game, and I'm barely willing to pay $40 for a handheld game. The prices are kind of insane. Especially since there are so many $50 or $40 games that are complete trash.
Oh No!
This is reminiscent of Freedom of Speech. God forbid we limit that in any way shape or form when it comes to doing it in person in the name of religion. "We can't do much about hate speech when they're yelling it out on the streets." is what I hear in response to stuff like the Westboro Church or other entities.
Yet when it's out on the Internet it's, "Terrorism!" somehow. Like saying something in text as compared to out loud is somehow inherently different in meaning.
It's interesting to see how people automatically shut down and act defensively in silly ways as soon as they hear any word associated with fear. Maybe we should stop calling it Terrorism and start calling it what it is. Sad.
The Internet is simply another avenue of human expression. It should not be limited because to limit it would be akin to limiting ourselves. Limiting access to the Internet simply because Terrorists use it is like saying we should discontinue Welfare or Medicaid because there are lazy people who abuse those services as well.
Oh wait...
Nice strategy.
It's nice to see their ideals in action, what with all the "No apologies" I mean, who wants someone to be sorry for their actions?
Certainly arrogance is quite becoming of them, real attractive feature right there. Let's just all start inconveniencing everybody and not apologize for it! I mean, nothing bad could possibly happen to anyone as a result of being a complete and total asshole.
Re: Re: Using fans to edit and proof-read???
I actually like the concept of having fans edit and proofread. If you host your book as you write it on the internet, and then have others read it and tell you how to make it better, it usually helps you improve your writing. There are a lot of sites for this actually, and most help you gauge how popular your book will be among a paying audience.
And then One Day...
We'll all be placed in those recall machines for "vacations" and forced to live through a "perfect" life with IP Maximalism and protections.
Reminds me of Wall-E's Buy n' Large...
Yes We Can't!
I think it's lovely that they're at least trying to work together. /sarcasm.
It's like this:
Yes, We Can!
No, You Can't
As soon as someone has to decline something, it's no longer "we" but "I". What a shame.
We're Sorry
Maybe it's all some sort of massive plan GEMA has; destroy the reputation of the industry, and then everyone will have to debut on the internet!
And then Suddenly
I wouldn't be surprised if out of the blue, America started to claim that it had a problem with whatever New Zealand is doing and used that as an excuse to do something really stupid.
New Zealand uses, "This is a Bad Idea!"!
America uses, "In the Pockets of the []"!
It's not very effective...
American People uses "Facepalm"!
Yet Another fun Topic
The only unfortunate thing, I think, is that if Congress does take up Patent reform, it's going to get tossed around like a beach ball covered in seaweed: no one is going to want to run with it for very long.
Not only that but, god forbid, Hollywood might make the claim that patent or copyright reform would be a threat to National security. And then it'll get holed up in a corner somewhere while the rest of the public starts screaming at them to do something.
I think the only way any kind of reform will happen is if we start grabbing Pitchforks and torches.