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DRM comes from the producer of the content. So,... 5,102 Views / 40 Replies  
DRM comes from the producer of the content. So, in theory it's the producers who don't trust consumers. However, some companies will stand up for the consumer and offer better DRM policies i.e....
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 31, 2008 at 04:00 PM, in Gaming
Your gamertag suggests otherwise. Sign In... 5,102 Views / 40 Replies  
Your gamertag suggests otherwise.

Sign In (http://live.xbox.com/en-US/profile/profile.aspx?pp=0&GamerTag=FattyMcBlobicus)

Again, my point is simple. Be very careful about buying things off of...
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 31, 2008 at 03:53 PM, in Gaming
Sorry to inform you but the future is DRMed... 5,102 Views / 40 Replies  
Sorry to inform you but the future is DRMed everything in regards to video gaming. You can choose to buy nothing. I will choose to stand up for consumer rights and only support companies who's DRM...
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 31, 2008 at 01:33 PM, in Gaming
Wow, you just don't get it do you? There is a... 5,102 Views / 40 Replies  
Wow, you just don't get it do you? There is a big difference between Microsoft's DRM and say the DRM of Apple's iTunes or Sony's PS3.

The fact that Microsoft had over 30% failure rate on their...
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 31, 2008 at 01:04 PM, in Gaming
Super Mario 64 requires either the classic... 613 Views / 6 Replies  
Super Mario 64 requires either the classic controller or a GameCube controller.
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 31, 2008 at 12:37 PM, in Gaming
So just because I spent $700 on content I have no... 5,102 Views / 40 Replies  
So just because I spent $700 on content I have no right to complain about their DRM and RROD? :rolleyes:
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 31, 2008 at 12:35 PM, in Gaming
Actually the credit card information is not... 613 Views / 6 Replies  
Actually the credit card information is not stored like iTunes. You need to enter your CC information each time you want to purchase points. I personally have found it easier to just buy point...
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 29, 2008 at 05:19 PM, in Gaming
At the time, why not? I bought a 360 for Xbox... 5,102 Views / 40 Replies  
At the time, why not? I bought a 360 for Xbox Live Arcade. What a disappointment 20 months later that turned out to be...
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 29, 2008 at 05:10 PM, in Gaming
The biggest issue after getting a replacement... 5,102 Views / 40 Replies  
The biggest issue after getting a replacement console due to a RRoD is the DRM is then broken for all your downloaded content...

Xbox.com | General Discussion - Cant play full versions of Arcade...
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 29, 2008 at 02:30 PM, in Gaming
So far it's ran very well on my PBG4 1.5Ghz with... 6,034 Views / 32 Replies  
So far it's ran very well on my PBG4 1.5Ghz with 1.25GB RAM. I'm only using SD video though so I can't speak for HD experiences.

The more and more I use iMovie '08 the more I like it. It's a...
Posted by gbafan, on Aug 13, 2007 at 12:39 PM, in Applications
Nothing a little elbow grease can't fix... ... 6,034 Views / 32 Replies  
Nothing a little elbow grease can't fix...

iMovie ’08 on G4? (http://www.teksanity.com/iMovie/iMovie_08_on_G4/Intro.html)
Posted by gbafan, on Aug 11, 2007 at 02:25 AM, in Applications
Poll: I voted "yes" not because I personally would play... 978 Views / 3 Replies  
I voted "yes" not because I personally would play online Metroid but since I believe Nintendo needs to show they are truly onboard with online multi-player for Wii. Once the Wii shortage and initial...
Posted by gbafan, on May 9, 2007 at 07:40 PM, in Gaming
Halo! Ugh. I actually enjoyed GoW single... 3,108 Views / 29 Replies  
Halo! Ugh.

I actually enjoyed GoW single player. The cover system is great, I'm not very fond of the "rambo style" mentioned above anymore. I thought the story was alright, certainly better than...
Posted by gbafan, on May 9, 2007 at 07:04 PM, in Gaming
I was happy to see on the Nullriver site this... 3,530 Views / 9 Replies  
I was happy to see on the Nullriver site this morning that they're working on an update. This could actually be huge for Mac users. /crossing fingers
Posted by gbafan, on May 9, 2007 at 05:55 PM, in Applications
Online only. 17,037 Views / 12 Replies  
Online only.
Posted by gbafan, on Sep 28, 2005 at 04:06 PM, in Gaming
I'm currently doing 31 Survival with the rest in... 1,638 Views / 27 Replies  
I'm currently doing 31 Survival with the rest in Marksmanship. I'm on a PvP server however and I'm pretty dependant on survival ;) I'm more of a stamina built Hunter as it is so being able to...
Posted by gbafan, on Sep 22, 2005 at 12:52 PM, in Gaming
As I'm sure you're WELL aware, if you're running... 1,638 Views / 27 Replies  
As I'm sure you're WELL aware, if you're running MC/BWL you'll know that you aren't the only healer...

I leveled a 60 Priest with Shadow, PvP'd for a bit, got bored, respec'd to Disc (31)/Holy...
Posted by gbafan, on Sep 20, 2005 at 06:50 PM, in Gaming
Hey, I resemble that remark! :D Does not... 780 Views / 6 Replies  
Hey, I resemble that remark! :D

Does not seem to effect latency. However, I run WoW and Gizmo on two seperate machines, when I've run both on a Powerbook WoW seemed to take a FPS hit. /shrug
Posted by gbafan, on Sep 20, 2005 at 06:38 PM, in Gaming
type /who dogcows in game and you'll see a ton of... 2,667 Views / 26 Replies  
type /who dogcows in game and you'll see a ton of us.

Cheers!
Posted by gbafan, on Sep 20, 2005 at 06:36 PM, in Gaming
Hehe Vid, you bought one of those? I can't take... 1,029 Views / 7 Replies  
Hehe Vid, you bought one of those? I can't take a mouse seriously that is mainly software dependant as some stuff just won't work as you point out above. I'd much rather have two physical buttons...
Posted by gbafan, on Aug 4, 2005 at 12:04 PM, in Gaming
I don't live in Arizona either but would like to... 635 Views / 5 Replies  
I don't live in Arizona either but would like to know if Star Wars Battlefront includes a dedicated server? Thanks :)
Posted by gbafan, on Jul 26, 2005 at 06:14 PM, in Gaming
Ditto :) BF2 is great isn't it ;) Good to... 991 Views / 16 Replies  
Ditto :) BF2 is great isn't it ;)

Good to see Aspyr still supporting BF1942 on Mac. I've started playing DC Final again on my PB and it's still as fun as I remember.
Posted by gbafan, on Jul 26, 2005 at 02:15 PM, in Gaming
Oh ouch. Haven't heard about a freeze problem... 2,656 Views / 49 Replies  
Oh ouch. Haven't heard about a freeze problem nor experienced one myself. Normally I don't read their tech support forum.

Is this is a widespread PC issue?
Posted by gbafan, on Mar 24, 2005 at 06:22 PM, in Gaming
Towards the end of beta I purchased a PC to play... 2,656 Views / 49 Replies  
Towards the end of beta I purchased a PC to play WoW. Threw in a PCIe X700 and the game is simply amazing; night and day compared to the Mac client I'd been running for months. I think the best...
Posted by gbafan, on Mar 23, 2005 at 02:46 PM, in Gaming
Re: StarCraft 1.12 is out 746 Views / 2 Replies  
Where?!?! /em looks around

:D
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 16, 2005 at 10:26 PM, in Gaming
LOL! I don't want it; sell it? Yeah probably... 2,617 Views / 63 Replies  
LOL! I don't want it; sell it? Yeah probably not the best option.

I'd just plunk down the $100 and get the adapter and you won't have this problem in the future. Consider it an investment in...
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 16, 2005 at 10:05 PM, in Gaming
Re: Re: Re: Re: nVidia GeForce Go 6 Series for Powerbooks? 782 Views / 8 Replies  
Well, if you didn't come off as an :censor: I would not have posted my reply.



I was merely pointing out that nVidia lists Mac OS X on their product page. ATI's X700 does not at the moment.
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Posted by gbafan, on Feb 16, 2005 at 10:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
LOL. Wow... You are a sad little man. BTW -... 782 Views / 8 Replies  
LOL. Wow... You are a sad little man.

BTW - Why would you rather see old technology instead of the X700 that ATI has announced as a mobile chipset. Don't answer that, I already know.
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 16, 2005 at 09:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: nVidia GeForce Go 6 Series for Powerbooks? 782 Views / 8 Replies  
Huh? :confused:

I'd like to point out that I just bought a new Powerbook over the weekend, but alas, that won't help you chill out.

As for the Linux comment, no, it means it will support Linux...
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 16, 2005 at 07:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
nVidia GeForce Go 6 Series for Powerbooks? 782 Views / 8 Replies  
Reading through the tech specs for nVidia's GeForce Go 6 series I noticed that Mac OS X is listed under the Operating Systems.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/gfgo6_techspecs.html

One interesting...
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 16, 2005 at 06:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hey someone remembered! :P Funny thing is... 4,941 Views / 65 Replies  
Hey someone remembered! :P

Funny thing is now it appears that nVidia is left in the cold in terms of next-generation console GPUs.

Now, if we could just get all the consoles and Apple to adopt...
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 16, 2005 at 06:36 PM, in Gaming
Huh? You're stuck with ADC and the limited... 2,617 Views / 63 Replies  
Huh? You're stuck with ADC and the limited amount of cards that support it unless you drop that dinosaur like it is :)
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 16, 2005 at 06:27 PM, in Gaming
I'd go with the Dell 17" Ultrasharp LCD - model... 552 Views / 3 Replies  
I'd go with the Dell 17" Ultrasharp LCD - model 1704FPV. Includes both VGA and DVI inputs, USB 2.0 hub and a native 1280x1024 display. A very bright display to help offset the darker 12" display.
...
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 16, 2005 at 12:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah I've seen the "Extreme" version listed on... 1,357 Views / 10 Replies  
Yeah I've seen the "Extreme" version listed on their sales cards; $2649 I believe. Ouch.
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 16, 2005 at 12:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
OWC:... 2,617 Views / 63 Replies  
OWC: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/item/6048/ATI100435050/ ($245.99)

ATI: http://shop.ati.com/product.asp?sku=2393539 ($249.99) Use Promo Code 1010 and get 10% off at the ATI store making the...
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 16, 2005 at 12:07 PM, in Gaming
No, the G5 only units are for.... G5s only ;) ... 2,617 Views / 63 Replies  
No, the G5 only units are for.... G5s only ;)

There is a standard Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB AGP 4x model; MSRP $249. That's the one you want. The other model has 256MB for VRAM and only supports AGP...
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 15, 2005 at 07:01 PM, in Gaming
Interesting... I'm having the DNS issue here at... 936 Views / 11 Replies  
Interesting... I'm having the DNS issue here at home but not at work =\ Oh well.
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 14, 2005 at 09:13 PM, in Gaming
Sounds like the DNS record expired. At this... 936 Views / 11 Replies  
Sounds like the DNS record expired. At this point those who are still having problems accessing the site may need to wait until their DNS servers get updated...
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 14, 2005 at 06:44 PM, in Gaming
Re: Re: Re: WoW on new 12"? 1,529 Views / 13 Replies  
Here is a lab review from Macworld:

http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/02/11/pbg4benchmarks/index.php

Notice that the old 15" 1.5Ghz beats the newer 12" and 15". Odd.

As for specs on the...
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 14, 2005 at 04:59 PM, in Gaming
Appears to be back up now... Strange indeed. 936 Views / 11 Replies  
Appears to be back up now... Strange indeed.
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 14, 2005 at 12:23 PM, in Gaming
Re: WoW on new 12"? 1,529 Views / 13 Replies  
Having just upgraded from a 1Ghz 12" PB with a 32MB GeForce FX Go5200 to a 15" PB 1.5Ghz (Last revision, got too good of a deal) with Radeon 9700 64MB, obviously the 15" PB plays the game a lot...
Posted by gbafan, on Feb 14, 2005 at 12:21 PM, in Gaming
Re: WoW + 23" HD + 6800U? 1,806 Views / 23 Replies  
I played WoW at Macworld in SF a few weeks ago on a similar setup. 23" display; dual G5s with 6800s at 1920x1200 rez. I must say that while it looked really really good, the performance just wasn't...
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 26, 2005 at 09:36 PM, in Gaming
You again? I play Horde, thank you very... 5,600 Views / 54 Replies  
You again?

I play Horde, thank you very much.

And if you're going to quote someone; do it correctly and not out of context.

And for the record; I mainly play on a loaded PC which owns all of...
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 24, 2005 at 01:30 PM, in Gaming
I will follow this up with saying that the... 5,600 Views / 54 Replies  
I will follow this up with saying that the 9000/128MB card that I have in a 1.4Ghz G4 is not up to snuff. For some reason this card gets torrid performance, even compared to my 12" PB. The only...
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 12, 2005 at 01:49 PM, in Gaming
Yes I can confirm this information. When... 5,600 Views / 54 Replies  
Yes I can confirm this information. When traveling I too play on a 12" PB and performance is fine. I think the Mac Mini will actually play the game better.

The one thing though to watch out for...
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 12, 2005 at 01:46 PM, in Gaming
Yes, I read the same thing. Good idea as well as... 1,272 Views / 21 Replies  
Yes, I read the same thing. Good idea as well as some servers are horribly over loaded.
Posted by gbafan, on Jan 10, 2005 at 01:53 PM, in Gaming
Dude. Where have you been? Fluke!!!!! :P 3,216 Views / 26 Replies  
Dude. Where have you been? Fluke!!!!! :P
Posted by gbafan, on Dec 22, 2004 at 01:55 PM, in Gaming
Yeah very disappointing; yet a good improvement... 3,216 Views / 26 Replies  
Yeah very disappointing; yet a good improvement for the Mac client.

I finally had to buy a PC to play this game in all its glory. Well worth it just as a WoWStation.
Posted by gbafan, on Dec 21, 2004 at 07:52 PM, in Gaming
If anyone was actually able to download the patch... 3,216 Views / 26 Replies  
If anyone was actually able to download the patch I'm sure they're in-game playing; I know I would be :)

Can't wait to jump into the new instance! Woot! ^_^
Posted by gbafan, on Dec 21, 2004 at 07:22 PM, in Gaming
Good. Wait until you actually own the game before... 5,080 Views / 81 Replies  
Good. Wait until you actually own the game before you complain it doesn't work.
Posted by gbafan, on Dec 21, 2004 at 07:20 PM, in Gaming
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