Something I've always wondered about "Alpha males": do they literally run around with a pack of dogs? Like, the only thing that would make sense to me is to take the phrase literally, because it's far too silly to create a metaphor that compare oneself to a dog and do so as a positive thing.
And moreso, the "science" is based on a book written about behavior observed in wolves IN CAPTIVITY. The original author of which thinks trying to tie it into human behavior is a load of crap.
I mean, you have to remember that games journalism at the time was primarily focused on written content. Most people who got into the industry at that time did so to write articles, features, or reviews. They all had to kind of adapt to games media becoming about an on-camera presence.
I definitely think Operations will translate very well to WWII, but I was pretty disappointed to hear this was going to be the next BF game. BF1 was kind of a nice divergence from the "typical" shooter settings, and going back to WWII just seems trite at this point. I dunno, with how they handled weapons in BF1 (as in, giving most classes access to period weapons that are roughly analogous to modern weapons as opposed to trying to orient the combat around common WWI armaments and tactics) I just don't see it being all that different from BF1.
@liquiddragon: @panfoot: @bradbrains: I just wanted to piggyback on what these guys said to comment on how much Neil Breen is out of his mind. Much like Wiseau, it really seems like Breen thinks himself a high-minded auteur filmmaker. I mean...just LOOK AT THIS SHIT (timestamp 44:56 in case it didn't embed right)
Vinny just announced for an associate video producer position for the East. I wonder if Vinny is looking to groom someone to take over for the East so he can chase that meme money as well. D:
I wouldn't get too worried about that. Vinny has often talked about how difficult it is to be the only video producer in an office.
This thread is being a bit hyperbolic and dramatic on the state of a Gamespot. Yes it sucks that Mary left, but this kinda thing happens with companies all the times. Millennials are unlike babyboomers, they do not spend their entire career with one company.
Well, I for one think this trend with games press is a little disturbing. Its not good if games coverage starts becoming a stepping stone to get into game development/promotion. Good game journalists are needed to keep game companies honest and to provide coverage not geared towards selling you the product. If it becomes standard practice to start at a games site and move on to actually working on/selling games, there's going to be a lot more incentive to not speak negatively of any company's product lest they become a potential employer someday.
I keep seeing everyone with these DXRacer chairs and some are using $1000 Herman Miller chairs. What is the deal (Seinfeld voice) with these chairs, are they really worth it? I'm looking to replace my old chair but I'm not looking to spend more than a couple of hundred bucks.
I'm also certain most streamers who sit on said chairs are being sponsored by companies who make them and are given the product for free exposure.
@acura_max: You break even at 6 wins. 7 packs = 700 gold, then 250 gold on top brings you to 950, and the dust is worth at least one average pack.
Still, the risk/reward of this thing is just bad. It's gonna drive most people away, so even if you wanted to try your luck you'll most likely be facing top tier players. Hell, with that kinda cost to admission I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being so underpopulated you might run into queue time issues.
If you count the dust as a pack its 6. Otherwise it's 7 wins (8 packs + 280 gold nets you the equivalent of 1080 gold). I don't really consider dust to have a monetary value.
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