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10 Classic Analog Games Defiled By Digital
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Gordonium
11/07/09

In reply to 10 Classic Analog Games Defiled By Digital
The Rock/Paper/Scissors thing makes me want to say things and do things that would have Homeland Security sniping me from outside my home. #games
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SewerShark: LOOK BEHIND YOU, A THREE HEADED MONKEY!!!
11/06/09

In reply to 10 Classic Analog Games Defiled By Digital
It seems that turning an "analog" game into digital is just a way to milk more money without being creative. #games
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psychonaut2021:Secrets of the Pineal Gland
11/06/09

In reply to 10 Classic Analog Games Defiled By Digital
I have to say, as an avid chess player, and geek-tard, I like the chess board. The Rubik's Cube isn't so bad either.

Everything else can kiss my butt. #games
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
11/06/09

In reply to 10 Classic Analog Games Defiled By Digital

Is there a digital version of this?
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Edited by Jrsy Devil's Advocate® at 11/06/09 5:13 PM

Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
11/06/09

@Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: Ooh, image+comment=FAIL! #games
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Monty
11/06/09

In reply to 10 Classic Analog Games Defiled By Digital
I have to say, having to turn that plastic cube everywhere only adds to the frustration of spending hours trying to solve the original. A new electronic version should allow us to hack into it's global network and turn into a Borg Cube controlled by Pee Wee Herman who will no doubt use it to capture the attention of children in far-off galaxies.

On second thought, I want Pee Wee to remain an Earth-only phenomenon, so I will continue to endure the wrist pain and stick with the puzzle I have never solved without the help of Google. Technology be damned.
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
11/06/09

@Monty: "On second thought, I want Pee Wee to remain an Earth-only phenomenon, so I will continue to endure the wrist pain"

Take solace in knowing that Pee Wee is enduring some wrist pain of his own... #games
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psychonaut2021:Secrets of the Pineal Gland
11/06/09

@Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: I see what you did there...in the theater...

*pukes* #games
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RoboBagins
11/06/09

In reply to 10 Classic Analog Games Defiled By Digital
9 of these are horrid, terrible ideas, fueled by money crazed executives.

1 is so awesome, one wonders if it appears here only because it's awesomeness took hold of the writer's mind and forces him to add it to things it shouldn't be to just stand out even more.

Yes I'm talking about that incredible Vacuum tube chess set. It's awesome. Very awesome, and does not deserve to be on this list.
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masshuum
11/06/09

@RoboBagins: I was just going to say. That chess set is just neat and hardly a digital conversion. But, any reason to show it off is good enough for me.

I also was completely flabbergasted to see the rock, paper, scissors contraption. It actually offended my delicate nature.
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Cash907Censored
11/05/09

In reply to MPAA Still Trying to Plug Your Analog Hole with Selectable Output Control
What does any of this matter? I still can't upconvert my dvd's over the component cables Sony swore to me 6 years ago would be the new enduring standard. Like anyone who is tech savvy enough to dub movies off their cable box would actually order an on demand movie anyway, when they can get it for free off of the torrents. #selectableoutputcontrolmpaa
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dragon:ONE
11/05/09

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Exactly. There's no way to win. The game itself is pointless! But back at the war room, they believe you can win a nuclear war. That there can be "acceptable losses."

Apply that Faulken quote to today:

Exactly. There's no way to win. The game itself is pointless! But back at the MPAA legal department, they believe they can win a piracy war. That there can be "acceptable losses." #selectableoutputcontrolmpaa
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superberg
11/05/09

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So, when is the MPAA just going to admit they don't want our money? They seem to do everything possible to cut off their revenue streams. #selectableoutputcontrolmpaa
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hbuzzell
11/05/09

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Another reason that I am glad I don't pay for cable. I don't need anyone else controlling my stuff, I have enough issues controlling it for myself! #selectableoutputcontrolmpaa
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Identity (reclamation)
11/05/09

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Remember, remember the Fifth of November. #selectableoutputcontrolmpaa
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malo-ji
11/05/09

@Identity (reclamation): #selectableoutputcontrolmpaa
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Identity (reclamation)
11/05/09

@malo-ji: Thanks. I had hoped my comment would be a good, timely commentary on this whole MPAA nonsense. #selectableoutputcontrolmpaa
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Bokusatsu_Tenshi
11/05/09

In reply to MPAA Still Trying to Plug Your Analog Hole with Selectable Output Control
So, I see MPAA knows or learned nothing with DRM, right?

They are trying to introduce a useless standard that will only cause damage to honest people with the excuse everyone is a potential pirate.

Lots of people won't buy it because you'd have to spend too much money, it's offensive and an abuse. And ultimately pirates will find a way around, rendering it useless and a complete waste of money.

Hurray MPAA! I see you are still keeping that douchebag image alive!

Give a hug to your friend RIAA and buy yourselves a cake. #selectableoutputcontrolmpaa
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dragon:ONE
11/05/09

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Oh, boy! Will the MPAA pay for my new TV so I can continue using the current services I pay for? #selectableoutputcontrolmpaa
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Gators15
10/28/09

In reply to Image.jpg Could Be The First Analog Digital Photo Frame
Mac image window? That's clearly a Photoshop work area on a Mac. That bottom left corner is a dead giveaway for PS. I'm having a harder time trying to figure out that if the image is at 100% why there are scroll bars in both directions. Maybe I should just press F, or will that cause the frame to fill my entire wall with grey enabling me to move my picture to where ever I want it to on the wall with my palm? #imagejpgframe
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Benguin
10/29/09

@Gators15: 100%, not "fit to window."

Or somebody did a really horrible crop job and the rest of the hidden canvas is white space.

I hate it when people do that.
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RainyDayInterns
10/27/09

In reply to Image.jpg Could Be The First Analog Digital Photo Frame
Ugh... that is going to look as dated as shoulder pads a year from now. More crap for the landfill.
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