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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: akira_akuma]
    #19177583 - 11/23/13 03:18 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I think calling them toys isn't doing the medium as a whole justice. As I said I think they should be used sparingly if at all during the earlier stages of someones life. Even after you're grown up, I still believe it is unhealthy to do them in excess.

However as I said, for me they're a blessing to me considering my circumstances. Being stuck inside nearly every day would drive me crazy if I didn't have a multitude of ways to occupy my mind.

Often times video games can give me a glimpse of emotions that I all too often am not able to understand or express with other human beings.


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
    #19177591 - 11/23/13 03:24 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

well, that's the way they're generally marketed and valued... as a toy.

it's not like they're not completely standardized by the time they get through production cycles.

most games are lucky not to be abhorrently different from the lead designer's intentions.

but games are art, in my opinion. they contain art, and the idea of a "game concept", to me, is like art at least... all in all, the package is art with a bit of practicality and technology to bind it together. or visaversa... depends how you look at it.


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: akira_akuma]
    #19177595 - 11/23/13 03:28 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

It is most definitely an art, I agree with you. I guess you could say the first few consoles (aside from the earliest ones) could be marketed as toys given the lighter tones that a lot of games had.

I know consoles have always been expensive to some degree but I think now they are much more than toys. The technology now is astounding and the art and experience that can be created is mind blowing.

That being said even if you're older and no longer a kid, it still feels like you are getting a brand new toy when you break out a new console or game for the first time. :shrug:


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
    #19177600 - 11/23/13 03:31 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

which is neat also. a toy with all the features of technological advancements, and art and graphic design and you can interact with the game, with multiple characters (player, NPC and otherwise) in a story AND all seamlessly through your TV/computer monitor?!










AHHHH :wooyeah:


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: akira_akuma]
    #19177607 - 11/23/13 03:33 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

And you can have interaction with people through it as well and share the experience together.. :vibin:


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
    #19177624 - 11/23/13 03:40 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

oh yeah, shit, the "new age Meta" gaming of the 21 century! forgot about that part.

:highfive:

shit is class.

i'm playing Puppeteer now. i'm taking my time with it, but it's a cool little platformer.

it acts like your player guy is the lead in a puppetshow with the puppets being played on a stage set, which is your TV screen. it's constantly jolting and moving and spinning around in various ways, and is trippy as fuck, and funny too.

plus, not only is it 7 worlds of classic platformy goodness; with magnificent artwork and level design; but it's was designed SOLELY with 3D TV's in mind... so every looks like it's popping out slightly, even with out a 3D set. i could only imagine what it'd look like ON AN ACTUAL 3D SET. it'd look boss. i mean, i've read it's the one the best uses of 3D in a game and that it's sharp as a tack, visually.

PS: oh yeah screenshot



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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: akira_akuma] * 1
    #19177666 - 11/23/13 04:10 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I bought Sound scapes which is a platformer that makes music based on your movements. I haven't played it but I've read it looks better on PS4. I also downloaded Flower.. I played Journey on PS3 that was really nice by the same makers..

Honestly though I have a ton of games for the new system and I really haven't played but a few hours of one of the f2p ones lol.. I really need to start playin some stuff.

That game you're talking about sounds crazy. I've never used a 3D t.v. I have the money for one but I figured I wouldn't ever use it enough to justify the cost. I'm really not that interested in 3D then again I suppose I haven't thought of all the possible uses either.


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: LordSenate]
    #19177855 - 11/23/13 06:53 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

That's just a side effect of this beautiful thing we call Capitalism


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
    #19178382 - 11/23/13 10:31 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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gzuf said:
Cool fucking story, go join the Amish or whatever the fuck.



I'm on a computer aren't I? I'm just referring to all the people at google and all over the place that make a living endlessly stroking the american dick of laziness and love for novel shiny crap.



Now you're just making yourself look ignorant.  The people at Google?  They essentially invented the search engine.  They allowed any person, rich or poor, to find information on virtually any topic.  They completely changed the face of the world in an incredible way.  If you don't see that I have no idea what to say to you.


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19178603 - 11/23/13 11:43 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Quote:

pwnasaurus said:
Quote:

JesusIsLord said:
Quote:

gzuf said:
Cool fucking story, go join the Amish or whatever the fuck.



I'm on a computer aren't I? I'm just referring to all the people at google and all over the place that make a living endlessly stroking the american dick of laziness and love for novel shiny crap.



Now you're just making yourself look ignorant.  The people at Google?  They essentially invented the search engine.  They allowed any person, rich or poor, to find information on virtually any topic.  They completely changed the face of the world in an incredible way.  If you don't see that I have no idea what to say to you.



:facepalm:

If you can't sense what I'm driving at I pity you. I haven't been ragging on anything that provides utility.


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
    #19178710 - 11/23/13 12:13 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Agree and disagree. I think technology is pretty cool. It pushes the boundaries of human potential. At the same time i think we rely way too much on it. God knows i'm fucking addicted to my computer and phone and very little productivity comes out of it. Then again, nothing better than downloading books for my ipad.


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
    #19178720 - 11/23/13 12:14 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Quote:

JesusIsLord said:
Quote:

pwnasaurus said:
Quote:

JesusIsLord said:
Quote:

gzuf said:
Cool fucking story, go join the Amish or whatever the fuck.



I'm on a computer aren't I? I'm just referring to all the people at google and all over the place that make a living endlessly stroking the american dick of laziness and love for novel shiny crap.



Now you're just making yourself look ignorant.  The people at Google?  They essentially invented the search engine.  They allowed any person, rich or poor, to find information on virtually any topic.  They completely changed the face of the world in an incredible way.  If you don't see that I have no idea what to say to you.



:facepalm:

If you can't sense what I'm driving at I pity you. I haven't been ragging on anything that provides utility.



These innovations go hand in hand.  They are a public company after all, they have to make money.  They provide utility and in turn do things that make them money.  Innovation isn't a straight line.  You have to try out a bunch of different things before you figure what's going to work long term and what's important to people and society.


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19179865 - 11/23/13 05:52 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

There has always been this kind of unnecessary technology, apps and such are just the modern version


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: dontknow]
    #19180131 - 11/23/13 07:03 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

tablets and tablets w/ stylus are so, so, so efficient and productivity increasing, depending on what you do and what your interests are. I can hardly function without a PC, smartphone, and a tablet. The difference between productivity level of 0 and one of 100.

On my phone I write documents, record audio, control my PC from wherever I am, move files between multiple phones/PCs/tablets, browse web, listen to lessons, use as an intense and rechargeable flashlight, have nightvision, instant message people and real-time text chat with them, use free measuring devices that otherwise require physical tool purchases such as a protractor, read textbooks, calm my mind with brainwave therapy, and watch naked or not naked things on video. With a tablet, I can do even more.


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: something cool]
    #19180474 - 11/23/13 08:45 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Quote:

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tablets and tablets w/ stylus are so, so, so efficient and productivity increasing, depending on what you do and what your interests are. I can hardly function without a PC, smartphone, and a tablet. The difference between productivity level of 0 and one of 100.

On my phone I write documents, record audio, control my PC from wherever I am, move files between multiple phones/PCs/tablets, browse web, listen to lessons, use as an intense and rechargeable flashlight, have nightvision, instant message people and real-time text chat with them, use free measuring devices that otherwise require physical tool purchases such as a protractor, read textbooks, calm my mind with brainwave therapy, and watch naked or not naked things on video. With a tablet, I can do even more.



brainwave therapy?  :whatdidyoudo:


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: JesusIsLord]
    #19180480 - 11/23/13 08:46 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I have friends that buy into that shit.

My toy is better then your toy so I don't want to play.

See ya next year bud.


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: Konyap]
    #19180496 - 11/23/13 08:53 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I mean I dunno unless my shit starts falling apart is that kind of attitude really necessary?


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: Konyap]
    #19180524 - 11/23/13 09:00 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Luddites for the lose


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: themusicofzann] * 1
    #19180534 - 11/23/13 09:02 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

avarice for the hurt


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Re: technology is becoming a bunch of frivolous shit [Re: Konyap]
    #19180549 - 11/23/13 09:06 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

we have to give technology some credit


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