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Here's the Call of Duty: World at War trailer {Joystiq}
Jun 22nd 2008 1:28PM Lord Bowser,
surely you admit that evolution is a slow process. So you must see that the depth of thought and narrative behind FPS will increase, but not immediately.
As for the current generation, many of the popular FPS games at the moment have a more than adequate storyline behind them, for example Bioshock and the Halo Universe. Take Halo as an example: if you just batter through the game, you won't catch much more than the basic "here are some badguys to shoot" motivation behind most FPS. However if you take the _time_ to explore each of the games, finding all the hidden dialogue and meaning, and read the (unfortunately poorly written) books and all the articles around the web you will see the huge depth that went into making it.
If you watch the ViDocs and the bonus materials you can see how Bungie had to balance the storyline and the gameplay; how they had to give and take between depth and keeping the attention of those with limited concentration.
I'm personally looking forward to the next installments of Bioshock in the hope they will shed more light on its story.
Here's the Call of Duty: World at War trailer {Joystiq}
Jun 22nd 2008 1:06PM @ Korova
No-ones forcing anyone to buy CoD, or any game for that matter. If you have a problem with a game, a film, or even a book you can just leave is on the shelf and buy a different one.
Intempo Rebel records songs from FM radio, freaks out RIAA {Engadget}
Jun 21st 2008 5:21PM @ fanman
Remember though that that clause is only for the purpose of _time shifting_ a broadcast, so this device is probably in a bit of a grey area (you would have to be able to prove that you were recording for the purpose of listening at a more convenient time).
Nikon readying D90 for launch? {Engadget}
Jun 15th 2008 4:16PM I concur, this image has been 'shopped!
Still looking forward to the D90 though.
Wii outsells the PS3 4-to-1 in Japan, Sony execs "not psyched" {Engadget}
Mar 2nd 2008 7:15AM Hows about ULTIMATE FAIL!!?
This is just silly...
Apple applies for trademark protection on gaming devices {Engadget}
Feb 10th 2008 4:07PM I think you have it nailed, good sir.
Apple is just trying to cover its back with regards to the games for the iPod, nothing more.
Wall Street to AAPL: Get bent {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Jan 23rd 2008 12:57PM If it's any indicator of the markets, Google is down to around $530.
Remember its heydays at around $700?
It isn't just AAPL that's suffering.
Apple offers up Micro-DVI to DVI / VGA / Video adapters for MacBook Air {Engadget}
Jan 15th 2008 3:59PM So you're telling me i have to pay more for a software update (iPod) than for this accessory?
Gee, thanks Apple.
Warren Spector wishes he'd made The Golden Compass {Joystiq}
Jan 7th 2008 2:21PM "...Phillip Pullman's book The Golden Compass..."
Can anyone tell me why it's not referred to in N. America by it's real name "The Northern Lights"? Considering it has nothing to do with a compass.
Major Nelson speaks about recent Xbox Live issues {Joystiq}
Dec 30th 2007 2:38PM Loving the Simpsons reference!
