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#120179 - 02/19/08 11:21 AM News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008
Carla Executive Producer Registered: 10/05/04 Posts: 780 Loc: Italy	So I will post interesting talks that happen during the most important game conference of the year (happening this week in San Francisco) especially where we are mentioned. Here is the first interesting one from Steve Meretzky(The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Zoo Tycoon) on Casual Games: Steve Meretzky on Casual Games If you look at the slides of his talk, you can see Virtual Villagers!! Edited by Carla (02/19/08 12:35 PM) _________________________ Carla Executive Producer Last Day of Work
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#120202 - 02/19/08 12:35 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Carla]
eyeshigh Senior Uber-Member Registered: 09/21/06 Posts: 1692 Loc: Houston, TX	too cool! _________________________ Why is it that if someone tells you that there are 1 billion stars in the universe you will believe them, but if they tell you a wall has wet paint you will have to touch it to be sure?
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#120209 - 02/19/08 01:00 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Carla]
arnie Master of Meditation Registered: 09/13/06 Posts: 3953 Loc: London, UK	As a fan of HHGTTG I thought, "There's a game of it? Cool!" I searched for it and turned up this Wikipedia article. To my dismay I found that it was written for the Apple II back in 1984! _________________________ Be not the first by whom the new are try’d, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside. ~ Alexander Pope
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#120268 - 02/19/08 07:22 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: arnie]
Britney Master Registered: 05/04/07 Posts: 522 Loc: Wink	ohh, AWESOME! _________________________ BritneyBritofldw
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#120269 - 02/19/08 07:26 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Britney]
QuickStorm Legend Registered: 09/22/06 Posts: 1242 Loc: America's Birthplace	I still say LDW is raising the bar for gaming. _________________________ Margi
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#120299 - 02/20/08 07:25 AM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: QuickStorm]
Jazzo Master Magician Registered: 11/04/06 Posts: 2136 Loc: jazzothegreat.com	WOW, and it's on there with some very popular games. I'm so happy to see that. $\:\)$ _________________________ -Jazzo
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#120300 - 02/20/08 07:37 AM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Jazzo]
eyeshigh Senior Uber-Member Registered: 09/21/06 Posts: 1692 Loc: Houston, TX	I choose to see as those games being included with the most popular game $\:\)$ they should be honored to be included Edited by eyeshigh (02/20/08 07:37 AM) _________________________ Why is it that if someone tells you that there are 1 billion stars in the universe you will believe them, but if they tell you a wall has wet paint you will have to touch it to be sure?
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#120712 - 02/23/08 12:13 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: eyeshigh]
Carla Executive Producer Registered: 10/05/04 Posts: 780 Loc: Italy	Here is an article on Gamasutra about one of Arthur's speaches at GDC http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=17497 _________________________ Carla Executive Producer Last Day of Work
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#120714 - 02/23/08 12:16 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Carla]
Gamemastr1 Graphics Wizard Registered: 02/25/07 Posts: 816 Loc: The USS Enterprise NCC-1701-E	$\:D$ $\:D$ $\:D$ Woohoo!!! Arthur is in the news again... And the cops weren't even involved. LOLOLOL $\:D$ $\:D$ $\:D$ _________________________ It's not an adventure until you get lost. Otherwise, it's just a road trip.
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#120728 - 02/23/08 02:11 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Gamemastr1]
Rockmower Master Poet Registered: 12/16/07 Posts: 1007 Loc: The Beautiful Ozarks	I guess I didn't understand this part: Disadvantages include confusing the press (if you can’t quantify it, you can’t score it), and potentially catering to a tremendous, if loyal, niche. Doesn't this site represent a tremendous & loyal niche of the gaming community? I realize that "we" are a blend of core and casual gamers (I have everything from solitaire to Age Of Empires with every available expansion pack) and tons of stuff in between. Still, I deeply enjoy the VV series and constantly reccomend it to friends and family. Oh well, I guess I don't have to understand a Brain like Arthurs to enjoy it's creative output! $\:\)$ _________________________ Fan Fiction Mentor Avvie by Airstream Raider Siggy by Lurkily
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#120820 - 02/24/08 05:31 AM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Carla]
arnie Master of Meditation Registered: 09/13/06 Posts: 3953 Loc: London, UK	Quote: In addressing a casual audience, Humphrey suggests, anything involving food or shopping is a safe bet. Hmmm... $;\)$ _________________________ Be not the first by whom the new are try’d, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside. ~ Alexander Pope
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#120845 - 02/24/08 08:48 AM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: arnie]
Carla Executive Producer Registered: 10/05/04 Posts: 780 Loc: Italy	I hope they will have soon the link to the video or podcast so that we can all listen to the actual words...! _________________________ Carla Executive Producer Last Day of Work
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#120848 - 02/24/08 08:52 AM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Carla]
Gamemastr1 Graphics Wizard Registered: 02/25/07 Posts: 816 Loc: The USS Enterprise NCC-1701-E	That would be nice. I would love to attend the conference, even if it is after the fact. $\:D$ _________________________ It's not an adventure until you get lost. Otherwise, it's just a road trip.
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#120861 - 02/24/08 11:06 AM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Gamemastr1]
eyeshigh Senior Uber-Member Registered: 09/21/06 Posts: 1692 Loc: Houston, TX	Get some pics - then Obi can attend! _________________________ Why is it that if someone tells you that there are 1 billion stars in the universe you will believe them, but if they tell you a wall has wet paint you will have to touch it to be sure?
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#120935 - 02/24/08 08:49 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: eyeshigh]
Rockmower Master Poet Registered: 12/16/07 Posts: 1007 Loc: The Beautiful Ozarks	Originally Posted By: eyeshigh Get some pics - then Obi can attend! A SPLENDID idea!
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#121026 - 02/25/08 01:05 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Rockmower]
heatherndan Consigliere Registered: 03/04/07 Posts: 202 Loc: Long Island, US	Wow, that is great. What is the news of VV3? _________________________ Avitar done by AR!
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#121027 - 02/25/08 01:06 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: heatherndan]
Krystal Fan Fiction Enthusiast Registered: 05/02/07 Posts: 2780 Loc: The 'Merica	It's still at 70%. Which is good... but not FAST enough!! LOL jk _________________________ You've just lost The Game!!
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#121112 - 02/26/08 12:38 AM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Krystal]
Caristiona Expert Registered: 05/01/07 Posts: 116 Loc: a tiny town in Oklahoma	LOL release dates never seem to come soon enough ;-) am currently suffering from the presimsep syndrome as well as prevv3itis hehhee have found myself in an almost constant state of either replaying the previous 2 vv's or playing bon voyage or checking amazon to see if my copy of freetime has shipped. the ironic thing is after i get the free time EP i will no longer have free time because i will be to busy playing. hopefully it will help keep me occupied and therefore reduce my prevv3itis. hehehe _________________________ Windows 7/Athlon 64x2 4600+ 2.41GHz/ 2GB RAM/GeForce 8800GTX/DirectX 11
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#121283 - 02/27/08 12:56 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Caristiona]
Carla Executive Producer Registered: 10/05/04 Posts: 780 Loc: Italy	The progress stalled a little bit, because Arthur was first at a conference in Amsterdam and then at the GDC in San Francisco....things are speeding up again now. Will update the progress bar soon. _________________________ Carla Executive Producer Last Day of Work
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#121755 - 03/01/08 08:02 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Carla]
Airstream Raider Avatar Wizard Registered: 08/13/07 Posts: 782 Loc: blululup. Im not telling you!	so how much do you get to travel? _________________________ Bando 4 Life tgff (ThankGoodnessForFrosting)
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#125100 - 03/22/08 09:24 AM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2008 [Re: Airstream Raider]
soccerluva22 Consigliere Registered: 03/08/08 Posts: 232 Loc: The Island of Isola	LOL i didn't understand alot of those _________________________ Thanks to Airstream Raider for my Avatar Ask Jazzo about the unofficial LDW fan blog
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#125104 - 03/22/08 09:34 AM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) [Re: Rockmower]
JulieAnn Expert Registered: 03/22/07 Posts: 107 Loc: Florida	Originally Posted By: Rockmower I guess I didn't understand this part: Disadvantages include confusing the press (if you can’t quantify it, you can’t score it), and potentially catering to a tremendous, if loyal, niche. Correct me if i'm wrong, Rocky.. but I believe he means it is disadvantageous to CATER to a niche, and thus alienate any other possible audience.. no matter how loyal your niche may be. and yes! We are a VERY loyal niche! $\:\)$ So, I guess we can't be expecting any catered parties this year.. _________________________ Hey Look, I'm A ---> Whoo!
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#129644 - 04/11/08 12:46 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) [Re: JulieAnn]
Cinimod Expert Registered: 09/01/06 Posts: 142 Loc: California	All I have to say is that LDW has revelutionized the way we play online. _________________________ Lets make sure history never forgets the name Enterprise. I stink therefore I am.
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#181364 - 01/08/09 07:40 PM Re: News from the Game Developer Conference (GDC) [Re: Cinimod]
soccerluva22 Consigliere Registered: 03/08/08 Posts: 232 Loc: The Island of Isola	Exactly, Cinimod, I couldn't agree more. LDW is the future of all major gaming cooperations. _________________________ Thanks to Airstream Raider for my Avatar Ask Jazzo about the unofficial LDW fan blog
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