Millions of people use Web 2.0 based sites, like MySpace. Usually, they know nothing about computers, which is why they rely on poorly designed CSS stylesheets and automatic site generators that do nothing but lag the Web browser.
Most people play console games, not PC games. Console gaming, thanks to Microsoft and Nintendo, has gone mainstream. I only know a few people who play PC games and have decent gaming PCs. The rest have Xbox 360s and think "PC gaming SUCKS!"
...I only know a few people who play PC games and have decent gaming PCs. The rest have Xbox 360s and think "PC gaming SUCKS!"
Alright, that's it. Who want some?!? Bring it on. I'll kick your ass in Doom II. Mice and wireless controllers are for wussies. So are LANs.
We're going old school. Just two PCs, a couple of keyboards, pair of CRT VGAs, and a serial crossover cable. You DO know what a serial port is, don't you?!? Bring it biyaatch.
(Sorry, didn't mean to get dragged off into that tangent, but this is a post about nerds...)
Once I discovered FPS games using mouselook, I never wanted to play an FPS on anything but a PC.
Other genres (like driving games) are usually better on consoles though.
What makes you think they are all geeks? Just because they feel they identify with geeks doesn't make them a geek. Only the real geeks know a geek from a "mommy bought me a 'puter for Christmas" clown.
This is always the case. When cars were first introduced it was a big thing to be a 'motorist'. Now 90% of drivers have no idea how their car works. They just run the key and put gas in it.
Likewise, I remember in the 80s when we were listening to "alternative music". Now, all the bands we listened to back then are considered mainstream, when you tune in to an "80s music station" half the songs they play were only on college stations at the time. Punk, synthpop, electronica, etc... are all mainstream
"Geek" subcultures are becoming too mainstream... (Score:2)
Millions of people use Web 2.0 based sites, like MySpace. Usually, they know nothing about computers, which is why they rely on poorly designed CSS stylesheets and automatic site generators that do nothing but lag the Web browser.
Most people play console games, not PC games. Console gaming, thanks to Microsoft and Nintendo, has gone mainstream. I only know a few people who play PC games and have decent gaming PCs. The rest have Xbox 360s and think "PC gaming SUCKS!"
Console vs. PC games... (Score:2)
...I only know a few people who play PC games and have decent gaming PCs. The rest have Xbox 360s and think "PC gaming SUCKS!"
Alright, that's it. Who want some?!? Bring it on. I'll kick your ass in Doom II. Mice and wireless controllers are for wussies. So are LANs.
We're going old school. Just two PCs, a couple of keyboards, pair of CRT VGAs, and a serial crossover cable. You DO know what a serial port is, don't you?!? Bring it biyaatch.
(Sorry, didn't mean to get dragged off into that tangent, but this is a post about nerds...)
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Other genres (like driving games) are usually better on consoles though.
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Or you buy a gamepad or even steering wheel for the games. I did that before even game consoles got popular...
The same way do game consoles slowly support more keyboards and mice.
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What makes you think they are all geeks? Just because they feel they identify with geeks doesn't make them a geek. Only the real geeks know a geek from a "mommy bought me a 'puter for Christmas" clown.
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Likewise, I remember in the 80s when we were listening to "alternative music". Now, all the bands we listened to back then are considered mainstream, when you tune in to an "80s music station" half the songs they play were only on college stations at the time. Punk, synthpop, electronica, etc... are all mainstream
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Console gaming, thanks to Sony and Nintendo, has gone mainstream.
There, fixed that for you.