Re: Developers releases DRM free game, 93% pirated on day one

Posted on 2013-04-29, 22:02

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SKARDAVNELNATE wrote: Edit: site seems to be down at the moment. Yeah,this story went viral, like here on Eurogamer: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-04-29- … ail-from-piracy So I think that explains why the site is down 😜

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Re: Developers releases DRM free game, 93% pirated on day one

Posted on 2013-04-29, 16:39

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I think the more interesting question is, how long were each of those users playing the game? And do any of the pirates represent lost sales. There is a free demo/trial version available from day of release. Ofc all is not lost sales, but with a 93.6% pirated rate, even a 10% lost sales of those …

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Re: Developers releases DRM free game, 93% pirated on day one

Posted on 2013-04-29, 16:16

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Mau1wurf1977 wrote: What game is this? Only 3104 users? Game Dev Tycoon, indie game.

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Developers releases DRM free game, 93% pirated on day one

Posted on 2013-04-29, 15:30

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http://www.greenheartgames.com/blog/ They released a special "cracked" version on a popular torrent site a few minutes after it was released in their store. The "cracked" version could not be completed due to piracy ratings going into unmanageable levels, which is a bit of an irony for those that …

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Re: (Hell)o

Posted on 2013-04-28, 08:07

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so I got myself a CT2230. I hope I didn't do something stupid xD. You didn't. I've got the same card with the same daughter board (NEC clone) and it works very nicely. Never noticed any "hanging notes bug". In my opinion it is one of the exaggerated problems in the retro community, but that is …

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Re: Possible Win98 rig?

Posted on 2013-04-27, 21:53

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idspispopd wrote: The last chip to support S3D was Trio3D/2X so, no. Have anyone tested this beside Putas? He said that the S3D compatibility was broken.

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Re: Recommend a ViRGE video card?

Posted on 2013-04-27, 14:19

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subhuman@xgtx wrote: Is it true that one is forced to have a ViRGE 325 in order to play specific S3D games that supposedly cannot be patched? Maybe he doesn't care about it but.. No, the 325, DX & VX can play all S3D games. The GX2 have issues with some games. Haven't tested the GX, MX and MX2.

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Re: Computer Chronicles

Posted on 2013-04-26, 22:38

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These are the MP4 versions which are not the best versions of Computer Chronicles. In many episodes sound are not in sync and some episodes have been cut short of their running time. I could download the MPEG2 versions and share that with my 60/60mbit unlimited fiber optic line as torrent? I'm …

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Re: Computer Chronicles

Posted on 2013-04-25, 19:45

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Is it the Roland drums I hear in the theme music during the 90s for Computer Chronicles (most noticable during the credits)?

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Re: Ancient DOS Games Webshow

Posted on 2013-04-24, 20:48

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If you are going to do LPs, please don't do it as 90% of the others are doing it.... the lazy way. The lazy way is to just unpreparedly boot up the game and start recording. No editing and no preperation whatsoever. Many are misusing LPs as a cheap way to put out videos and get views. Edit it and …

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Re: Screamer 1 Crash

Posted on 2013-04-24, 20:06

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Short story: S3 Virge exclusive Long story: A special OEM version came bundled with the Number Nine Reality 332 card which had the original S3 Virge (325) chip. No official patch was ever released and chances of finding the bundled version seemed very slim. Luck had it that a user named kanyero …

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Re: Screamer 1 Crash

Posted on 2013-04-24, 19:41

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VirtuaIceMan wrote: Screamer 1 is a crazy beast, shame there was never a 3D version of it (well okay there was but just for one card I believe, vetz can say more about that!) The short or long story?

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Re: measuring passage of time

Posted on 2013-04-23, 23:14

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13+40GB harddrive extra points if this combination of sizes were Maxtor DiamondMax, and bonus points if the 40gb isn't working anymore but the 13gb is. Both were IBM Deathstars. The 40Gb drive died very quickly (summer 2004 according to my old website), the 13.5GB drive just said "click-click-click …

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Re: measuring passage of time

Posted on 2013-04-23, 23:07

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10 years ago I had my overclocking wonder, a Celeron 600 which worked without a problem @900. With a Leadtek WinFast TNT2 M64 video card, SB Live! Value and a 40 Gb Matrox HDD. This rig had 3 speeds: 600, 750 and 900. Omg! That is VERY similar to mine. I had Abit BE6-II with the same CPU …

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Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice

Posted on 2013-04-23, 23:05

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F2bnp wrote: A lot of hate towards AMD here. I agree with what F2bnp writes. AMD works fine and it is certainly more bang for your buck.

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Re: Computer Chronicles

Posted on 2013-04-23, 17:53

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Given that the episodes are freely available both on Youtube and on the Internet Archive (with Stewart Cheifet as contributor and active poster in the message board) I'm pretty sure it's OK to download. Stewart Cheifet is doing a great job by making these episodes public. Would love if for instance …

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Re: Humour Thread: Outrageously priced retro gear for sale online

Posted on 2013-04-23, 00:16

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Robin4 wrote: Ehm, what can i say about it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/EPSON-COMPUTER-PC-486 … =item417116673c Just insane!! Free international shipping atleast 🤣

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Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice

Posted on 2013-04-22, 22:28

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I wouldn't spend so much extra money on faster RAM. The standard RAM is more than good enough since you don't plan on overclocking and the extra performance you get by having faster and more expensive RAM is not worth it imo. Better get an SSD then 😉

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Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice

Posted on 2013-04-22, 22:19

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I use surprisingly little HD space. I've been working with a 250 GB drive for the past couple years that's only had between 10 to 30 GB free at any point in time. I have no idea how I'd burn a full TB, and even if I did, 80% of it could probably be offloaded to permanent backup media, like DVD-Rs. …

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Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice

Posted on 2013-04-22, 21:21

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Don't go with AMD. Seriously. Even Phenom II, which at least has real cores beats Bulldozer per clock. If you want AMD get a Phenom II X4/X6 for cheap which will beat any FX by far for gaming. Isn't his system also for video rendering? I'm not going to be 100% sure on this, but isn't FX better …

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