I don't do multilayer, so I'm skipping this one (just like CoD4, Gears, etc).

I'm sure its worth it if you have enough friends on XBL/Steam so that you can jump in and always have someone to play with.

Sorry I'm late to this party, but I do have some relevant information. First, it sounds like you are only interested in Standard Definition (SD) content (no HD on NetFlix), in that case go no higher than 720p. However, if you are still curious about that 1080i/p stuff you've been hearing about (game consoles, HDTV over the air or from cable/sat, blu-ray), I worked out some numbers a couple of years ago (when 1080p was very expensive). I'm too lazy to double check the numbers.

the thing you have to keep in mind is the maximum angular resolution of the human eye. I'll spare you the details, which you can look up yourself, but for a person with 20/20 vision (corrected, in my case), assuming a 16:9 aspect ratio screen and 1080 by 1920 picture size (resolution is a misnomer) you need to be 1.5 diagonals OR CLOSER to resolve the difference between pixels.


This makes sense if you think about movie screens or IMAX screens, or a graphic artist computer work station. Most TV viewers don't think about (being that close to a screen) | (having a screen that big).

That means if you have a 32 inch TV and you are 6 feet away, you will not see all the detail on a 1080p TV, so you can save a few bucks with a 720p.

Now that the price of 40"+ LCD TVs has dropped dramatically, you should consider a 1080p screen, but keep in mind you viewing distance.

In my case I could resolve 1080p for videogames since I sit up close for that, but I haven't upgraded because we sit way back on the couch for movies. I wouldn't be able to see the detail of a 1080p blu-ray without a 42 inch (or larger) TV. Or if I pushed to couch up.

Now if I can only get something sifted...

What does "right" mean in this question?

If you can accept that the bible is true and factual (not metaphorical) then you can believe anything, including that god created the universe and that science is faithfully documenting the behavior of his creation. But does belief (or an openness to belief) in both ideas mean they are both right? that they are both potentially right?

This question stinks of some kind of logical fallacy, something like "if two ideas do not contradict then they must support each other"

That made me nostalgic, I haven't seen deathmatch like in ages. Screw the cover systems of modern games, give me 100 health, 200 armor, quad damage, and a rocket launcher.

I'm pretty sure spanking would have no affect on his tantrums, it would only make the parents feel better because they 'did something about it'. As long as he doesn't get any traction from them, he'll grow out of them.

Parenting is difficult, humbling, and most of all requires patience. You have to accept that a kid isn't a finished person, and no amount of discipline will make them a reasonable adult. And if you somehow manage to mold your kid into something that acts like an adult (e.g. child stars), congratulations, you've created an abnormal and neurotic child who makes your life easier.

Reminds me of an abusive parent/spouse who spills their own beer and takes it out on the nearest family member.

And before I get flamed for being anti-cop, I have no problem with force IF she was resisting (and that's a big if, especially when she's under two big dudes). I mean, what is a police supposed to do, give up if the perpetrator gives them a hard time?

That funny. Not funny 'ha ha' funny weird. it doesn't look anything like American reality TV, the production was identical to the Office (original), or that Canadian show about a news network.

But didn't American reality TV come from the UK, recreating shows like Pop Idol, Trading Rooms, Making it, etc? Did those shows look like this, or like the American versions? Why do I care if I don't watch any of them?!

Has realism in games gone too far?

I'd like a refund on the last 58 seconds of my life, please.

I think Harley Davidson has the patent on this.

I'm sorry, that looked awesomely bad. Since it is not in the terrible channel I assume this is not supposed to be ironic.

Surprisingly gentle crash landing. maybe he should become a commercial airline pilot.

I like how the sting/cable thing at 55 seconds held his attention at least as long as all the toys.

Oh, and in less than 2 months he'll be able to escape that play room when his parents aren't looking.

Amphibious? Aren't those supposed to float? I'm pretty sure that thing was UNDER water when it got close to the far bank. Maybe it was being pulled by a cable and was unpowered.