zirik wrote on May 18, 2011, 08:18:
only time will tell what tiered internet service will do to netflix and other streaming service. my friend who has verizon FIOS gets terrible streaming with netflix. at the same time hulu and youtube videos run fine. i think throttling is already being implemented by internet providers.

PHJF wrote on May 17, 2011, 19:08:
I tried to watch Dollhouse but can't make it five minutes without exploding into a rage characterized by repeated, brutal attempts to smash Eliza Dushku's face in. She's like Hayden Christensen, except with a vagina.

Verno wrote on May 17, 2011, 13:40:

mag wrote on May 17, 2011, 13:32:
Why would anyone even bother to start watching a story-arc-heavy sci-fi show on Fox? I give it six episodes before it's axed.

I don't know, Fringe has been on for awhile now and the better part of 2 seasons have pretty arc heavy. If you can last a season on Fox then you tend to last awhile. Fox is pretty harsh with their new shows in general though for sure.

Prez wrote on May 16, 2011, 12:05:

Syfy defends canceling 'Stargate Universe'.

I hate that this show was canceled, and yet I never watched a single episode. Why? Because I'm tired of getting into shows only to see them canceled without any closure. I was devastated when Firefly was canceled; it killed me to say goodbye to Cameron in "Terminator". I never watched a single episode of BSG until the entire 4-year run was completed! Network TV is the worst way to get your entertainment it seems.

I have taken a chance and started watching 'Dexter' even though the story is still going on (in its 4th season I think). I'm really liking it so far, but I fully expect now that I'm into it the show will be unceremoniously canned.

Alamar wrote on May 15, 2011, 23:22:

kanniballl wrote on May 15, 2011, 19:35:
I kind of feel bad for the reporter. I wonder if he broke something so they couldn't continue at all?

On the other hand, sometimes reporters need to learn the lesson of not interfering with the story.

I feel sorry for the fool that told him to step back, but didn't tell him WHERE to stand...

-Alamar

PropheT wrote on May 11, 2011, 01:33:
The shadows aren't particularly noticeable, so it's not much of a sacrifice for the extra speed...I'm not even sure it's necessary anymore.

Creston wrote on May 10, 2011, 14:33:
Can squirrels climb a completely smooth steel pole? Because I don't think they can.

Wikidd wrote on May 10, 2011, 14:45:

descender wrote on May 10, 2011, 10:21:
Probably because they aren't subscriptions.

You've never actually read the Steam Subscriber Agreement, have you?

I'll be super nice and save you some effort:

1. REGISTRATION AND ACTIVATION.

Steam is an online service ("Steam") offered by Valve Corporation ("Valve").

You become a subscriber of Steam ("Subscriber") by installing the Steam client software and completing the Steam registration. Additionally, as a Subscriber you may obtain access to certain services, software and content ("Subscriptions") available to Subscribers. Conclusion of this contract between Valve and you takes place as soon as you access the Steam service after accepting this Agreement.

[emphasis added]

Creston wrote on May 10, 2011, 14:25:

You can't do that, Ray. :p

You can't add the 20 bucks in credit to the game you got it with, then ALSO add the 10 bucks of credit you got from a previous game. Either you see it as a discount on your current game, or as a discount on your next game. Otherwise you're counting it twice.

Haha!

Creston

Rockn-Roll wrote on May 10, 2011, 11:15:
Repeat after me, "There is no such thing as a squirrel-proof bird feeder." I've pencilled into my bird book sightings of the common bushy-tailed flightless bird. It's so common that the other birds just ignore them unless the squirrels start hopping around.

Creston wrote on May 10, 2011, 10:55:
Btw, what is all this "shipping" you people keep talking about?

/Amazon Prime FTW.
//Buys everything on Amazon now.

Creston

Arithon wrote on May 10, 2011, 10:44:
I'd say more like "Bad retail is good for Steam".
Steam prices are generally high for new titles, but their "Sale weekends" are excellent.
The thing that makes me consider Steam, is the lack of need for DVD's and patching.

The consipiracy between distributors and retailers to make PC games worthless makes them the engineers of the past slowdown in PC game sales. High prices, stupid DRM, no value for money, no resale options because of DRM, has killed the second-hand market for PC games, so gamers (in multiplatform households) buy the console versions instead and resell to get their money back.

If DRM was removed from all PC games sold at retail and high-street retailers started taking PC games in part exchange, the PC games market would grow rapidly on the high-street.

Steam and similar services have caused PC gaming to flourish despite the retailers and distributors best efforts to kill it off.