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What Treyarch did Right
Wednesday, 04 August 2010 10:02 | 
Author: Xyxyl | 
Despite the fame and popularity Infinity Ward has received for their multiplayer work in Modern Warfare 1 and 2, there are a few things that Treyarch put in their older game, World at War, that were generally unnoticed. These additions were not only extremely balanced themselves, but helped balance the game altogether.
These additions were the perks in the game, consider:
Flak Jacket - This perk made it literally impossible to die from an explosion unless it was a direct impact or you were already damaged.
Reconnaissance - This perk allowed you to see friendly and enemy killstreaks on your pause mini-map.
Toss Back / Shades / Gas mask / Fireproof - These perks allowed for a counter for some of the weapons in the game (frag grenade, flash grenade, gas grenade, flamethrower) and assured that if one of those weapons were to become overpowered, there was already a counter built in.
So, do you like the idea of these forms a counters in a game, or should most perks be only increasing your ability, not reducing others'?
Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 August 2010 18:36 )
Intel uses Light to Transfer Data and GLaDOS plushies? Monday, 02 August 2010 14:41 | Author: Xyxyl |
Intel uses Light to Transfer Data inside PCsEver feel like your download speed just wasn't fast enough? Well, how about being able to download a full HD movie in a second? Recently, Intel announced it had developed a prototype interconnect that uses light to speed up data transmission inside computers. This increases their speed to an outstanding 50 gigabits per second. They also found the advantage of using photonics rather than lasers (commonly used in DVD readers) is the pricing. Intel says it can't forsee this technology being affordable at the integrated circuit level when thinking short-term, but it can be used to replace the copper wires that connect the CPU to the memory. Intel hopes that with more experimentation they can raise the speed to 1 terabit per second. Talking GLaDOS SpheresDon't lie, we all love GLaDOS and her personality spheres from Portal. Haven't you always wanted one of these spheres to carry around yourself? Well now's your chance! See the video and where to buy them here. Last Updated ( Monday, 02 August 2010 16:46 ) TXC Runs ICC 10m Saturday, 15 May 2010 19:51 | Author: RaxinII |
We did our best and made it all the way to the ship. TXC is almost ready for ICC as a whole. After a few wipes and face-palms we finally got all the way to the boat... and no further. Last Updated ( Saturday, 15 May 2010 19:52 ) |
Merging PC's and Cellphones? Wednesday, 14 July 2010 07:24 | Author: RaxinII |
Well I recently picked up a Bluetooth adapter for my PC allowing me to connect my cellphone to my PC so I can better transfer ring-tones and pictures. Later I found out that Windows 7 has a built in feature (atleast 64 bit does) that allows you to not only connect your Bluetooth devices, but also allows you to USE them while attached. Here's what I have:
Comes with a simple instillation program and leaves a handy icon on your system tray.
I attached it to my
Using the two in conjunction, I am able to not only receive phone calls, but I can (using the Bluetooth UI) make phone calls to anyone from my PC. Instead of holding the phone with my shoulder while fragging, now I can receive any phone call (say, from your boss) and still hear the game, and talk on the phone at the same time! No more need for turning down the volume! Crank it up! Last Updated ( Thursday, 15 July 2010 09:05 ) Call of Duty 4 Chatter? Wednesday, 12 May 2010 13:34 | Author: RaxinII |
For a few weeks now we have been dropping hints that we may be getting a Call of Duty 4 server again. Because most of you are chomping at the bit to know if we will or not, I'll let all of you in on what is going to happen. (THIS IS A LONG POST PLEASE CLICK THE READ MORE BUTTON TO CONTINUE...) Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 May 2010 13:43 ) |
