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Terminator Salvation Trailer [url]http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/terminatorsalvation/[/url]	31 Last	almighty_gir Dec 2008
Mac version of Savage2 and free to play basic account! [url]http://savage2.s2games.com/[/url] Savage2 (a great RTS/FPS hybrid) has now a Mac client, is free to play with some minor limitations (mostly regardings persistance stats and achivements, upgrad…	5 Last	ae. Dec 2008
IF you had to choose If you had to choose what school you would go to for any part of the game design what would be your choice? im just looking for a little advice cuz im really in to games but i have no exp in actual…	44 Last	Jeremy Lindstrom Dec 2008
Rolfness Clan + 1 [url]http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0168wk6.jpg[/url] :D born 6.59 am on 6th December 2008.. We still havent named him.. my wife doesnt like Megatron :( damn cant make the picture …	22 Last	nkoste Dec 2008
Minotaur China Shop Flashbang Studios, the makers of "Off-Road Velociraptor Safari", has announced their new web game, Minotaur China Shop! [url]http://blurst.com/blog/[/url] It's free to play! So check it out. [url]…	7 Last	Ged Dec 2008
world of warcraft WotLK hi, just wondering how they did this in WotLK as you do quests now the environment changes alot! its really neat but how doest that effect other players like what do they see.	10 Last	Martin Henriksson Dec 2008
Happy B-Day DOOM [url]http://kotaku.com/5106418/fifteen-years-of-doom[/url]	5 Last	Blaizer Dec 2008
The future of storytelling in video games. Hey all, I've been thinking about this for a while now, and figured that this forum might be a good place to discuss it. I'm sure we can all agree that video games are a very new medium for storytel…	35 Last	Slave_zero Dec 2008
Beware of new technology!!!! Just wanted to tell you all my gripe with certain component manufacturers and distributors, the absurd waiting time endured for parts to arrive (3 months) the many phonecalls, some overseas and false…	9 Last	claydough Dec 2008
Left 4 Dead Whats with the lack of punctuality in creating this thread! Whos got it? - with a good connection so i can make you host for much fun times! So far im not disappointed at all and i've been talking …	213 Last	Ghostscape Dec 2008
Looking to buy a digi camera Nothing fancy, $200 max. I prefer an efficient and minimalistic design, don't want 100 features and annoying menus. I've noticed how some cameras have great UI while others require too many clicks.…	10 Last	hawken Dec 2008
Dark Knight blu-ray If you have a HDTV and a blu-ray player you have to own this movie! OMFG its the definition of eye candy, hell its better its eye sex! Every time it switches to the 16x9 imax film i have a a nerdgasi…	14 Last	East Dec 2008
Eye Twitch Yes, I know go see an eye doctor, but I would like to check this first as its something that might be related to too much staring at screens. Im getting these weird like convulsions in my right eye.…	25 Last	Slingshot Dec 2008
Help Me Decide Which Game to Buy... Ok, thread title says it all. Ton of good new releases the past couple of months and, being a family man, I have no where near enough cash for all of them. Fortunately it's my b-day soon so I do get …	23 Last	Azreality Dec 2008
Closed braveheart hello guys, you propably already seen that video(u must see that if not), but still i am kinda so proud of this little hero! [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgjyhKN_35g[/ame]	4 Last	adam Dec 2008
Question to other professionals out there. I am having trouble getting my clips or assets of my work at one of the studios that I worked for. What is the best way to handle this. I know since I created the work I still retain my copyrights. W…	12 Last	ElysiumGX Dec 2008
This must be a Flickr scam right? Right? So i woke up this morning to this email in my Flickr account. Hello, JO420! This is an automatically generated copy of a help case reply: ------------------------- Greetings from the FlickrHQ! …	26 Last	moose Dec 2008
Anyone looking for a flat in London? [url]http://www.gumtree.com/london/60/31656360.html[/url] We're moving to Amsterdam, and unless we find new tenants, we're being held to our contract (which lasts 9 more months!), so I thought I'd s…	4 Last	Michael Knubben Dec 2008
Little personal milestone, rather proud of myself. I do music. After 7 years of failed attempts at starting bands, studying music, composing electronic weirdness, fucking about with drum machines, learning guitar, bass, in depth study of recording a…	16 Last	Michael Knubben Dec 2008
software shirts by microsoft [url]http://www.microsoft.com/windows/softwearbymicrosoft/story/[/url] i like the old school shirts on there, anyone else getting a shirt, may get me the blue dos shirt, pretty funny there making shi…	2 Last	hawken Dec 2008
Looking for mini keyboard to use with cintiq I just recently picked up a 21UX Cintiq and I've been using it on my couch from time to time. But having to bring my keyboard with me has been a bit annoying (I've got a Logitech G15), because its wa…	28 Last	Emil Mujanovic Dec 2008
Your GOTY 2008? Thought it'd be fun to check out everyone's Game of the Year for 2008. Lot's of titles to choose from but lets hear about your #1 Game this year and list your runner ups. [URL="http://boards.polycou…	66 Last	[MILES] Dec 2008
christmas/ holiday of choice shenanigans (spelling?) I don't know about you guys, but i tend to get quite annoyed with the holiday season, mainly because of my strange, disfunctional and awkward family. Now, if you are anything like me, in order to hav…	20 Last	danr Dec 2008
Atari buys MMO dev Cryptic Studios [url]http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/56275[/url]	4 Last	flaagan Dec 2008
Pokemon anyone? so ive talked about this with friends before and well its becoming so strange that it hasnt happened yet so i wanted to start a thread about it. Why hasnt a pokemon mmo been created yet. i mean seri…	9 Last	Neox Dec 2008
Enviro art training material? Hey all, Someone I know works in 3d textbook illustration/animation and has been looking into the game art scene for environmental art, recently. So I was going to try and get him some training mat…	1 Last	PixelMasher Dec 2008
Some Down Time... but am I allowed!? Hey all, so for those who have finished semester 1 in college or Uni, or for those who have just got through crunch time etc. What do you do afterwards? Do you take a couple days to relax? Or do you…	16 Last	aesir Dec 2008
MEXICAN FIESTA's BRING UR SOMBRERO On this, the year of his birth, bitmap is perhaps 37 years old.	34 Last	Pedro Amorim Dec 2008
A job for monkey I got the word today that on the 15th December I start as a junior artist at Krome Studios Adelaide! I'm totally stoked and really looking to learning a heap and improving greatly as an artist. Tha…	22 Last	parasyte7 Dec 2008
Thread Deletion: explanation Howdy folks... Some of you have noticed that a recent thread about art theft has gone missing here and over on Concept Art. Let me assure you that we are not condoning the activities of the person…	20 Last	Slave_zero Dec 2008
awesomest two days of my life so: i turned 18 yesterday, dec 4, and since the morning [00 00 really] the day kept gettin better and better. i got a lot of gifts: fable 2 [parents], a handmade xbox 360 plushie with a controller […	14 Last	ploon Dec 2008
Looking a Beast in the Mouth: An Interview w. Mike Patton (on videogame voiceacting) [url]http://thereticule.com/2008/12/03/looking-a-beast-in-the-mouth-an-interview-with-mike-patton/[/url] Very interesting read.	3 Last	notman Dec 2008
Closed Shader Map (generate normals, etc.)	0 Last	Jonathan Dec 2008
Nikon d200 photo quality I was wondering what kind of quality pictures you guys get straight out of the camera. I have a d200 + nikkor 70-300 1.45-5.6 lens. Some time ago i send it back to be fixed because it never made sha…	20 Last	Rens Dec 2008
Snipping Tool - Windows Vista Been using vista for over a year and I just discovered this handy little tool. Its kind a like a advanced printscreen and combines crop, paint and save all into 1 neat UI, so no more opening up phot…	3 Last	flaagan Dec 2008
Big History I just finished this lecture course from The Teaching Company: [url]http://www.teach12.com/ttcx/coursedesclong2.aspx?cid=8050[/url] It is a shame it is so expensive $250, but having listened to it a…	2 Last	rawkstar Dec 2008
Sydney My girlfriend might be going to do her Master of Arts in Sydney and asked if i would come with her if it really would happen, so i thought i might just ask here if someone knows interesting studios i…	10 Last	Steve Schulze Dec 2008
Prince Of Persia Is anyone playing this now? All I can say is wow... this game is incredibly beautiful. The animations are also very well done, and the character movement is alot more refined I think than from Assa…	11 Last	mLichy Dec 2008
I want to join a UT3 Mod Project Hi guys, I am an Environment artist and new to Unreal 3 but, I would really like an opportunity to work on some Mods! I have been looking around for one but, not sure how to find one? There are a c…	7 Last	Emil Mujanovic Dec 2008
Resident Evil 5 360 demo - Anybody playing? God damn, this is both ownage and annoying. The game itself is great, but flawed. I dont know what to think so far... Graphics are amazing, but old school... I cant help but think of everything and …	25 Last	Xenobond Dec 2008
"WTF" Emails I just got this spam today: [quote] Hello dear Ladies and Gentlemen! I would like inform you that Scarlett Johansson (actress) actually is a clone from original person Scarlett Galabekian last name,…	21 Last	JesterBox Dec 2008
GTA IV PC Soo, anyone here played it yet? Sad to say, this has to be the worst port ever :( I bought it a couple of days before release trough steam but sadly its unplayable on my computer. My rig can run Crys…	33 Last	spyrewolf Dec 2008
What headphones do you use? I need a new set of headphones at work, and I am trying to decide what would be a good set. I have no knowledge of what makes a good headphone, nor do I know where to start. Any ideas?	19 Last	SHEPEIRO Dec 2008
Computer stats jw , what every ones computer stats are :P mine: Asus Radeon 4870x2 crossfired with another Asus Radeon 4870x2 3.2 ghz processor 12 mb cache 1 TB samsung 7200 rpm harddrive 8gb ram XP 64bit Asus M…	18 Last	bugo Dec 2008
Secret Santa troubles Hey guys, I've been roped into doing secret santa this year. I got someone that works on the other side of the office, I didn't even know he existed until yesterday. But, I have to get him something…	23 Last	Mister Sentient Dec 2008
One Mouse to rule them all Ok. So I'm now frustrated with my mouse. The middle button/wheel is starting to act up and I'm now in the market for a new one. My question is, what kinds of mice do you all use? Should I just keep…	56 Last	Jesse Moody Dec 2008
Employment venting [img]http://www.biojobblog.com/fired(3).jpg[/img] Wehlp, i got layed off today. i don't work in the game industry but i figured i'd vent anyways. Actually 5 + people got it as well, maybe more - …	15 Last	breakneck Dec 2008
Seattle: Drawing Jam 2008 [quote]Drawing Jam : Saturday, December 6, 2008 Gage Academy of Art 1501 10th Ave E. Seattle, WA 98102 Buy tickets at the door! Adults: $10 Students w/ID: $5[/quote] [url]http://www.gageacademy.org…	3 Last	Rens Dec 2008
need a vocalist pronto! i need a singer! first person to take this, and sing over it and send me a link can be in my youtube video. say whatever you want as long as you say "highway to hell" a lot. i just need the vocal…	0 Last	Rhinokey Dec 2008
Mirror's Edge I liked it, graphics were amazing game play was very interesting cant say much about it cause the demo is very short, but ill be picking it up for my 360:)	73 Last	dejawolf Dec 2008