Warby35 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 Hi all, I just stumbled on this http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-10202688-235.html If it goes down well (and I see no reason why not) it would mean an end to gaming as we know it. Very exiting!! Warby Sorry if it has been mentioned, couldn't see it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 It was mentioned eight minutes before your post , but not in its own thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water_Hazard Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 Damn... I had this Idea like 4 years ago... wish I had patented it. Hope this actually does come out though. A true gamers paradise!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 A true gamers paradise!! Eh. I wouldn't go that far. First of all, who knows if this will even happen. I think there's a lot of potential but it could fail miserably too. Second, part of the "gamer" experience for me is having the game case and booklet and materials. That's the main reason I dislike Steam. I would think this could have the same problem for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warby35 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 Damn... I had this Idea like 4 years ago... wish I had patented it. Hope this actually does come out though. A true gamers paradise!! Sorry, its been in development for 7 years (top secret) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold_snipe Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 I'm wondering... Streaming lets say 1280x1024 video at 60 fps? With no lag of controls? If this works out I'll be surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water_Hazard Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 Eh. I wouldn't go that far. First of all, who knows if this will even happen. I think there's a lot of potential but it could fail miserably too. Second, part of the "gamer" experience for me is having the game case and booklet and materials. That's the main reason I dislike Steam. I would think this could have the same problem for me. Very true. And not saying I would get rid of my consoles, but you dont think that they would put online game manuals and also give you the option to download the game if you wished? Im just lazy and get tired of running to the store to pick up a new game whenever one comes out I want(20 miles from the closest gamestop or walmart).. I dont use steam either though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtigerdragon Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 I'm wondering... Streaming lets say 1280x1024 video at 60 fps? With no lag of controls? If this works out I'll be surprised. It only does 720p. That's the main reason I think it won't catch on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayMeow Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 I don't see how latency wouldn't be an issue in games requiring precise timing, like FPS's, even with the best network. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenKittensATK Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) Damn... I had this Idea like 4 years ago... wish I had patented it. Hope this actually does come out though. A true gamers paradise!! Hehe, it was 7 years in the making. Your still 3 years short. Yea, 720p, but that would work with any netbook out there . Or any regular laptop for the matter. Edited March 24, 2009 by Krazyxazn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogel Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 It only does 720p. That's the main reason I think it won't catch on. Nah, it won't fail because of that. Look at sales numbers for the Wii compared to the PS3 and 360. I don't have the time to read it currently, but just going at face value (yah, flawed concept I know) I already see faults. It's too ambitious is why it will fail. If the client doesn't matter than everything will be done server side. How is it going to handle millions of different games being streamed at the same time? Even those MMORPG games require a decent computer client side. When your games start lagging due to the server lag you're gonna get pissed. Then you have Verran's arguement as well, which I fall under the same category. I like that feeling of unwrapping a game in anticipation of playing and having ready at my disposal to play any time I like. I like not having to rely on the internet to access my games. And speaking of which, not everyone can afford high-speed internet even though it is getting extremely common. Many people have consoles that are not hooked up to the internet. I'll get a better feel for this once I have time to actually sit down and read this and it may answer some of my concerns but already I'm seeing some major technical hurdles to get past. PCs will be affected before consoles will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 Very true. And not saying I would get rid of my consoles, but you dont think that they would put online game manuals and also give you the option to download the game if you wished? Right, but that's not really the same. A PDF manual is electrons. A game download is electrons. A game case, CD, and manual are real tangible objects. If Steam goes away, you're effed on all the content they sold you. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but it won't be around forever. I kinda like the idea of breaking out my StarCraft discs when I'm 45, installing it in Windows 17's compatibility mode and showing them what 3 teams of 12 Protoss Carriers with fully expanded Interceptor bays can do Services like this and Steam sell intangible products. I just don't like that and I certainly don't like being reliant on them for access to content I bought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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