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I don't know. I think I'd rather have a game that had a better setting, characters, and story than Jefferson.

I'd figure the performance would be similar to that of Pirates. I can't imagine why ATI people would be having problems if they weren't having problems with Pirates (unless of course they were having problems with pirates). Pirates runs fantastic for me, so here's hoping.

You said something along the lines of "all first generation games" - which encompasses much more than just the "launch games" - of which Call of Duty - a multi-threaded game is part of. With Oblivion only being a couple of weeks later. I also remember Cliffy B talking about Gears of War being multi-threaded, but I don't recall the source of the interview. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was referring to The Inquirers interpretation of "first-generation," which I feel is stupid. I know games like Oblivion are multithreaded.

I know Belfour got pulled in the game against Ottawa, but I still blame the team for hanging him out to dry in that game as well. As for being cleared to practice, I imagine because it's an eye injury then he's probably not too far away. I know with knee injuries and stuff, "cleared to practice" means that they are still a few months away

Why does it have to be Jefferson? I mean, wouldn't it be better if Obsidian implemented stuff that's even better?

While I don't know all of the games, this report is, in fact false to some degree. Bethesda claimed Oblivion was "heavily" multi-threaded in a thread on their forums about that very article. While the CoD2 guys said at the Digital Life show in NYC that CoD2 used all the cores, and was multi-threaded for AI, physics, and the like. Elder Scrolls forum thread from thread: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Your quote from the Bethesda employee was directed at a poster that was including Bethesda as the developers. I think The Inquirer is referring to just games released upon the launch of the console (which is still stupid of them to do). In any case The Inquirer has never really been a gem of reliable journalism. Here's in interesting read for everyone if they haven't read it it: http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/cpu/xbox360-2.ars/1

Epiphany, what's your take on this link: http://theinquirer.net/?article=27249 It's Microsoft stating that none of the first-generation games are multi-threaded.

It's Jefferson. I'd best beware Ramza.

Hmmm, looking for trends in the Oilers play. They are 3-0 when I can't watch the game (Season opener and last two games). They are undefeated with Todd Harvey in the lineup too!

Always the Phillips/Scott show though.

The problem is you end up owning a console without any games worth playing. Funnily enough the strength of a console is based on the number of killer apps it has, so if there arent any at launch why should anybody buy a console? Fortunately for console manufacturers this is counteracted by rabid fanboys' geekish need to own everything as soon as it is available. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That would make sense, if it wasn't possible to buy a console later. I've never bought any console at launch. Doesn't mean I wouldn't buy the console later though.

Yes. Time is an issue with me as well. And my GPA concerns. I'd like it to stay high like it is

Interesting. Didn't Epiphany say that Call of Duty 2 was using all three processors, and that it "clearly showed" because of how great the game ran?

Hey, us Edmonton fans have to put up with Minnesota, Vancouver, Colorado, and Calgary. I think both of our divisions are very, very tough. Toronto has Ottawa, Montreal, Boston, and Buffalo. I was thinking Carolina may have benefitted from being in a weaker division, though they have knocked off some big teams as well. And hey, I couldn't watch it, but at least we freakin' won and could score some goals! :D Now we play Nashville

Haha fair enough. I generally have no problems replaying old games, so that's usually what I do too.

My roommate has convinced me to pick this game up again. Though I won't be able to play it for a few days though because of school responsibilities. The expansion sounds neat. I kind of hope it's "free" though I doubt it. There is a subscription fee that we pay, and it kind of sucks to segregatte the game members by only having some people be able to go certain places.

That move was phenomenal all right.

The more I think about it the more I hate the idea of having different models of the same console brand. The big thing about the consoles has always been the standardized equipment. The thing I hate most about PC games is that games are often designed for the lowest (or at least lower) common denominators. It's not quite as bad now (which I anticipated with the release of the XBox), but it's still kind of irritating to see potential get wasted. I guess it's a blessing in disguise too, as it means cards are good for longer than 6 months :D

It's mostly just a tech demo from what I understand. I believe Aftermath will use the same tech so you'll get an idea about whether or not your computer will support it well.

I don't mind the shootout either. I've only seen one myself (in the regular season).

In an effort to keep my GPA high and to provide something for my Christmas list to my parents, I am asking for it for Christmas.

I doubt the teams/players would have ever agreed to endless overtimes during the regular season. Also, I think part of the multiple overtimes being exciting is that during the playoffs, each game has a more tangible meaning and impact. In the regular season, particularly at the beginning, it's tough to get fired up over two points that seem much more inconsequential.

Seems the progression for "liar" to "coward" is complete.

Then I'm surprised you enjoyed Half-Life as well. I didn't find there to be much for the stuff that you want in that game either.