Online Gaming In Jeopardy??? - Blu-ray Forum

Petra_Kalbrain · 05-18-2008, 01:25 AM

http://www.psu.com/Is-your-online-ga...0003694-p0.php

Read the entire article to find out exactly how the corporate mentality is beginning to assault our consumer rights.

It's bad enough that media moguls are single-handedly manipulating the content that we are exposed to through the mediums under their control. Now they want to expand into one of the only remaining realms where global free speech is acceptable.

CORPORATIONS WILL BE THE DEATH OF THE HUMAN RACE!!!

Petra_Kalbrain · 05-18-2008, 03:15 AM

No gamers online this weekend I guess...

stockstar1138 · 05-18-2008, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

No gamers online this weekend I guess...

there will always be somebody that will offer speeds that are aceptable for gaming, there is too many people out there who game onlne for somebody not to take advantage of a growing market. yeah, some companies might start doing this, and you might have to switch internet service provides, but there will always be somebody offering a package for you to game on. im not worried about this at all. seems to be just in europe right now too.

Slackr89 · 05-18-2008, 06:17 AM

they better not screw around with the online, some games i buy, im buying it solely for the online. for example resistance, i barely touched the single player mode. or moh spearhead - havent started the single player mode at all i only play online.

Mxr5150 · 05-18-2008, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

CORPORATIONS WILL BE THE DEATH OF THE HUMAN RACE!!!

Without them we wouldn't have games to play. I feel your pain but can't say I would blame corporations.

fupduk2 · 05-18-2008, 12:59 PM

CORPORATIONS WILL BE THE DEATH OF THE HUMAN RACE!!!

No, but they are the ones grinding the organ.

Rapstah · 05-18-2008, 01:10 PM

I thought this thread was about some upcoming Jeopardy game having online capabilities.

SBrooks1 · 05-18-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rapstah

I thought this thread was about some upcoming Jeopardy game having online capabilities.

I did too, lol

chnandler_bong · 05-18-2008, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBrooks1

I did too, lol

+1,

visual0ne · 05-18-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rapstah

I thought this thread was about some upcoming Jeopardy game having online capabilities.

+1

Terjyn · 05-18-2008, 11:40 PM

I don't believe it matters.

I feel exactly the same way about this I do about downloads removing all physical media.

After it happens, some enterprising company would come along and offer physical media. Their sales would be through the roof...so much so that all other companies would go back to physical media.

I believe the same thing would happen here. Some ISP would say "screw you" and do this correct. They'd make so much money that companies like Virgin would have no choice but to reverse their decision, or kill themselves off.

Proteus · 05-19-2008, 02:04 AM

Normally, I would agree with posters here that 'another company' would come along and save the day by offering a competing service.

Unfortunately, in this particular situation, that will not and can not happen.

Internet infrastructure in many locales is controlled by at best two 'companies' (it's usually DSL vs. Cable, for example); however, in a great many areas this is not the case. In fact, most suburban areas and the like that are not near downtown metro areas only have one option... Cable (as is the case for me, unfortunately).

If I want high speed internet, I have to use Comcast Cable. It is my only option and I pay through the nose for it because of that fact. DSL is not an option (and I even live closest to the largest 'hub' for internet backbone connectivity in the world! Salt Lake City! All pipes meet here!). The phone system simply can't handle it in the suburbs here. So, we get cable as a choice... or dial-up.

There is no one who can save us from this situation that Virgin is trying to create if it goes down (we already have major problems with Comcast cutting people off for using too much bandwidth each month doing almost nothing... they even ban many common peer2peer ips!).

We had one option, but city officials were too short sighted and didn't want the financial outlay to show on their 'term' in office to do it. Pete Ashdown (owner of Xmission Internet, the largest ISP here) wanted to create the countries first totally city run fiber network to all homes (yes, we would have had 30+mb/sec for less than $30/month... HD video would be no problem). Internet would have become like a utility (as it should be) basically meaning bullshit like what Virgin wants to do could never happen.

Anyway... Be afraid, because if this goes down. We all lose in one way or another.

Boss Hogg · 05-19-2008, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rapstah

I thought this thread was about some upcoming Jeopardy game having online capabilities.

+4

Terjyn · 05-19-2008, 02:55 AM

Another company would come along. They have no need to right now, because they have no reason to. Your local company is not so bad that it matters. As soon as something like this happens, some company WILL come along.

The biggest problem with this even happening is the contracts between ISPs and the backbone. Either the favoritism won't end up mattering as it won't be a big enough difference in speed for people to notice, or those contracts will be violated and lawsuits galore will commence.

Radimus · 05-19-2008, 03:41 AM

ive been thinking about switching to that Verizon Fiber Optic internet. that should do wonders for my gaming.

DeathByAsh'aman · 05-19-2008, 05:14 AM

I live in SLC and comcast never cuts me off because of my badwidth usage. this month its already over 30 gigs.

hayzink · 05-19-2008, 06:46 AM

i have virgin broadband 20mb and its fast.

by the sounds of this story it might not be for long

Speedfreak · 05-19-2008, 11:17 AM

[QUOTE=Petra_Kalbrain;888249]http://www.psu.com/Is-your-online-ga...0003694-p0.php
QUOTE]

Any chance someone can post the actual article instead of a link - I can't access it at work.

Many thanks

Mxr5150 · 05-19-2008, 12:16 PM

"Burt Reynolds has changed his name to... Turd Ferguson."

Marine Mike · 05-19-2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rapstah

I thought this thread was about some upcoming Jeopardy game having online capabilities.

+1

05-18-2008, 01:25 AM	#1
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Online Gaming In Jeopardy??? http://www.psu.com/Is-your-online-ga...0003694-p0.php Read the entire article to find out exactly how the corporate mentality is beginning to assault our consumer rights. It's bad enough that media moguls are single-handedly manipulating the content that we are exposed to through the mediums under their control. Now they want to expand into one of the only remaining realms where global free speech is acceptable. CORPORATIONS WILL BE THE DEATH OF THE HUMAN RACE!!!

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
How many bytes does online gaming consume?	PS3	fattymcgee311	11	06-18-2008 12:42 AM
My question on online gaming from EA.	PS3	Nerdkiller likes BD	4	03-13-2008 07:52 PM
PS3 vs. PS2 Online Gaming?	PS3	Swordfish	8	12-22-2007 04:19 PM
Online Gaming Chumps	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	Wheelman1970	1	12-07-2007 06:09 AM
Question about PS3 Online Gaming	PS3	Palanthian	8	07-19-2007 06:34 PM

05-18-2008, 03:15 AM	#2
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	No gamers online this weekend I guess...

05-18-2008, 06:17 AM	#4
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	they better not screw around with the online, some games i buy, im buying it solely for the online. for example resistance, i barely touched the single player mode. or moh spearhead - havent started the single player mode at all i only play online.

05-18-2008, 12:59 PM	#6
fupduk2 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:328	CORPORATIONS WILL BE THE DEATH OF THE HUMAN RACE!!! No, but they are the ones grinding the organ.

05-18-2008, 01:10 PM	#7
Rapstah Active Member Member since:Mar 2008	I thought this thread was about some upcoming Jeopardy game having online capabilities.

05-18-2008, 11:40 PM	#11
Terjyn Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:122	I don't believe it matters. I feel exactly the same way about this I do about downloads removing all physical media. After it happens, some enterprising company would come along and offer physical media. Their sales would be through the roof...so much so that all other companies would go back to physical media. I believe the same thing would happen here. Some ISP would say "screw you" and do this correct. They'd make so much money that companies like Virgin would have no choice but to reverse their decision, or kill themselves off.

05-19-2008, 02:04 AM	#12
Proteus Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:SoCal PSN:CaptBurn	Normally, I would agree with posters here that 'another company' would come along and save the day by offering a competing service. Unfortunately, in this particular situation, that will not and can not happen. Internet infrastructure in many locales is controlled by at best two 'companies' (it's usually DSL vs. Cable, for example); however, in a great many areas this is not the case. In fact, most suburban areas and the like that are not near downtown metro areas only have one option... Cable (as is the case for me, unfortunately). If I want high speed internet, I have to use Comcast Cable. It is my only option and I pay through the nose for it because of that fact. DSL is not an option (and I even live closest to the largest 'hub' for internet backbone connectivity in the world! Salt Lake City! All pipes meet here!). The phone system simply can't handle it in the suburbs here. So, we get cable as a choice... or dial-up. There is no one who can save us from this situation that Virgin is trying to create if it goes down (we already have major problems with Comcast cutting people off for using too much bandwidth each month doing almost nothing... they even ban many common peer2peer ips!). We had one option, but city officials were too short sighted and didn't want the financial outlay to show on their 'term' in office to do it. Pete Ashdown (owner of Xmission Internet, the largest ISP here) wanted to create the countries first totally city run fiber network to all homes (yes, we would have had 30+mb/sec for less than $30/month... HD video would be no problem). Internet would have become like a utility (as it should be) basically meaning bullshit like what Virgin wants to do could never happen. Anyway... Be afraid, because if this goes down. We all lose in one way or another.

05-19-2008, 02:55 AM	#14
Terjyn Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:122	Another company would come along. They have no need to right now, because they have no reason to. Your local company is not so bad that it matters. As soon as something like this happens, some company WILL come along. The biggest problem with this even happening is the contracts between ISPs and the backbone. Either the favoritism won't end up mattering as it won't be a big enough difference in speed for people to notice, or those contracts will be violated and lawsuits galore will commence.

05-19-2008, 03:41 AM	#15
Radimus Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Beantown Blu-ray collection:32	ive been thinking about switching to that Verizon Fiber Optic internet. that should do wonders for my gaming.

05-19-2008, 05:14 AM	#16
DeathByAsh'aman Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Out West PSNetwork: DanceTheSpears	I live in SLC and comcast never cuts me off because of my badwidth usage. this month its already over 30 gigs.

05-19-2008, 06:46 AM	#17
hayzink Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:GLASGOW,SCOTLAND	i have virgin broadband 20mb and its fast. by the sounds of this story it might not be for long

05-19-2008, 11:17 AM	#18
Speedfreak Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Northern Ireland	[QUOTE=Petra_Kalbrain;888249]http://www.psu.com/Is-your-online-ga...0003694-p0.php QUOTE] Any chance someone can post the actual article instead of a link - I can't access it at work. Many thanks

05-19-2008, 12:16 PM	#19
Mxr5150 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:10	"Burt Reynolds has changed his name to... Turd Ferguson."

Best PS3 Game Deals