Why learn to code and make games when you can just use the skills you already have and make a movie? I don't think it's as sinister as xilefian thinks - it would just cost more and take more time, when all they want to do is get a point across via "art". Don't confuse film critics *cough* Ebert *cough* with filmmakers.

I would recommend the Sony MDR-Q68LW, retractable over-the-ear clip-on headphones...but apparently the price has skyrocketed from $20 to $80 in the past month. I don't think they're being made anymore. Hopefully, Sony will be moving onto the next model soon. I got the previous gen (Q66) for around $20 also, and they…

I'm not arguing why Apple computers or consoles are popular. Btw, Apple computers are NOT popular for games, so let's get that straight. Anybody complaining about the lack of options on PC would still be complaining on a Mac (plus Mac-specific issues like poor driver support).

It's not even about needing a top of the line PC. You don't have to fully utilize the engine to simply provide graphics options. In fact, much of this tweaking is/would be used to CUT graphics, rather than push them. This is about providing utility to a platform built for utility. When you can't even change FoV…

We've been able to get higher than 1080p on smaller screens for years now. Note the range of 30" displays at 2560x1600. I'm not sure why you're bringing that up like it's astounding. Even articles posted here with the tablet comparisons note that the pixel density isn't that far ahead from the Transformer Infinity.…

I'm going to assume you were being sarcastic in the first two lines.

The big problem I have with everybody using UE3 is, while it's obvious that Epic puts a lot of effort in making devs happy, this effort doesn't extend to us technically inclined players. For PC anyway, very rarely do you get a good amount of graphics options in-game. You have to resort to external utilities and .ini…

I understand why they call it that, my question was rhetorical. Here's the problem: it's consistent with the measurements that they take, but now "Retina display" is associated with two displays that are physically different. It's not simply X more square inches of the same LCD technology. It's a new display with a…

Actually the size of the screen is a big reason why they can keep the price point, at any resolution. Just look at how prices balloon when comparing the same tech at different screen sizes. And apparently the pixel density is actually lower than the iPhone 4's (326 vs. 264 per inch). If the Retina display was named so…

Seeing as the games are in 2D, updating textures that don't exist probably won't do anything. You can already mod the games to support HD res, it's just that everything is fixed in size so the only thing that will get bigger is the viewing area. Everything else (UI, sprites, background) will actually get smaller.

Digital distribution is used to move more profits into the hands of the developers/publishers, not to devalue the product. If they reduced the price so that they'd achieve no net gain, what is the point? You're actually ignoring the consumer standpoint of wanting games on demand, i.e. convenience. You better get used…

We have moved on, but if we're talking about games that come out late on PC (which we are), then Red Dead is a prime candidate. It's one of the only really big console exclusives that is still left open as to whether or not it will be ported. You can't say the same for Gears, Halo, etc. And if it's really one of their…

If the game was already on PC, you probably wouldn't be drawing that line so readily. Of course I would play singleplayer first. I'm just saying that porting it to a new platform would give that component a better chance, especially when it's to the PC. PC gaming favors longevity. I have a PS3 and could pick this game…

If Red Dead was not a system seller then, it certainly isn't now. A PC port would probably do even better than Alan Wake, unless Rockstar has completely destroyed its rep with horrible port after port on PC. It would also introduce a fresh multiplayer community, rather than dredging up whatever is left on console…

Somebody who uses credit well AND saves 20K will get a better loan than you. "Fine" is subjective.

If the PSN version of PixelJunk incorporated Steamworks, like Valve did for Portal 2, then that information would carry over.

Edit: Nvm, misunderstood the statement. I agree, though I wanted it back when I had an iPod 2G, and when I got my Droid Incredible, heh.

Why do you need to buy all your games again, in any case? Steam games go with you wherever your account can be accessed (assuming you're logging on with a PC or Mac).

In short, yes. But like I said, there's no reason to have 8 USB3 ports because you couldn't possibly use all of them at full capacity right now. There's no point - not when you already have 4-8 SATA ports on the mobo's face/front edge which are perfect for drives, as is. Also there's the issue of Intel's and AMD's…

Those ports are standard for just about any case, it has nothing to do with the mobo. I'm not even sure the eSATA and USB3 ports seen are stock. The modder probably custom-cut that metal plate and used extension cables to bring eSATA and USB3 to the front. AFAIK, if the case manufacturer only put USB3 ports up there,…