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Solipsism	June 2, 2009, 11:02PM
by: Zach_Macabre
Solipsism is a philosophical belief that states "My most certain knowledge is of the contents of my own mind, and nothing outside of my own experiences or direct knowledge can be fully understood. Major solipsists go on to state that even if something can be fully comprehended, its true nature cannot be communicated to someone else. Here is an example: Right now I am sitting on a computer chair that is green. When I look at the chair, the color that comes to my mind "green". If you were to view this chair, the word that would come to mind would also be green. However, what if I see this chair as 'brown' but the word I have learned to use for it 'green'. And if you were to see this chair, you might see it as purple, yet you attribute the word 'green' to it, because thats what you've learned. Therefore we can both agree on the WORD for the color of the chair, yet both our opinions are different, and we dont even know it, and it would be near impossible to communicate how I see the chair to you. Trippy, huh? Some people often confuse Solipsism with Nihilism, which states that "All is for nothing, therefore nothing is for anything, therefore nothing is worth doing." The main differences between solipsism and nihilism is that while solipsism claims that nothing can be known, or understood, therefore it has no true nature and is not necessarily "real", it is does not belittle the importance of things. Life still matters, because while it isnt 'real' it is still a part of the "un-reality" that we are a part of. Where as Nihilism says that because it isnt real, then nothing matters at all. Here are a few popular philosophical questions answered using solipsistic thought: How was the universe created? Answer: This question is moot. Before you were alive, the existence of the universe was irrelevant, it was only until you came into existence that the universe did. At the moment of your first conscious experience is when the universe and all of its contents were created for you. And the same for me, before me there was no universe because I could not perceive it. Does God exist? Answer: Unless God is an internal entity then the answer is no. If a tree falls in the middle of the forest and no one/nothing is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Answer: No, if nothing hears it, then it cannot exist on its own. What came first the chicken or the egg? They both came into existence the very second I was born, as well the very second you were born, therefore neither. To sum up, nothing can be truly known, therefore nothing has an objective state. Everything is constantly being brought into existence by one's consciousness, therefore without consciousness nothing exists.
topic: Philosophy
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The 'Mock-Sociopath'. V.1	May 31, 2009, 11:48PM
by: Zach_Macabre
When one mentions a serial killer one is often met with a smile and a "Oh, he's my favorite!". Rather than back in the Mid-1900's you would be met with a sullen scowl, and a grave voice. It is possible (or plausible rather) that this is due to a mixture of the desensitizing of the modern human being via technology and society, and having so much information at your fingertips. You hear your friends talking about Ted Bundy, and you decide he's worth looking into, and like so many other you could become obsessed. This obsession with serial killers has created an entire sub-culture of 'Mock-Sociopaths'. Or people who desire to be a sociopath, and a killer but lack the real metal for it. The 'Mock-Sociopath' is created from a need to rebel against social boundaries, and a desire to stand out. If you take a moment to think, who are the most foreign to the normal human being? A sociopath. One who is devoid of guilt, and seldom experiences an emotion beyond their desire for something, most often the suffering of another human. So this wave of rebellious souls seeks out that most foreign and tries to relate, so that they may distance themselves from their peers, parents, etc. They ultimately come across the serial killers/sociopaths and tell themselves that in order to assume their own identity they must become like these people, and so they attempt to do so. They probably spend a bit of time browsing rotten.com, or some other corpse site, and they most likely start shoplifting in order to bolster their confidence in their adopted sociopathic identity. The facade of a sociopathic identity is everything to the 'mock-sociopath' and they will do almost anything to protect it. However, when it comes down to it, the 'Mock-Sociopath ' is his own worst enemy, because most of the doubts about his identity come from him. The 'mock sociopath' has become so attatched to his identity that at this point, its all they think they have left. So when internal doubts start to arise, they will try their best to quell them. The best way to do this? Try to prove their doubts wrong, of course. Following back to their idols, they will most likely try to kill someone. More later, -Macabre
topic: Essays
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The Direction of Technology: Progress or Social Decadence?	May 27, 2009, 7:34PM
by: Sgath
I have heard the argument before that science is dangerous, including all sorts of fear based and paranoid theories. One of the less irrational suggests that science may begin to expand so quickly that humans beings lose the very basis of their natures and society collapses or undergoes unwanted and rapid change(such as artificial intelligence, eugenics, total virtual addiction, etc). Is the slowing of scientific progress a viable option concerning the risk associated with more information, or will that information serve to mature our species and grant more wisdom of the universe around us? Sometimes I think the advance of science has very little to do with the wisdom of the public at large. The majority of humanity accepts as false many of the core foundations of scientific progress in the modern age such as quantum physics, evolution, and cosmology. Yet society continues to rely more and more on the very concepts which the majority of people ignorantly reject. With advances in weaponry and information exchange, does rapid technological change serve humanity as a whole when considering the history of and future possibility of destruction?
topic: Technology
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"My Daddy Ate My Eyes"	May 27, 2009, 1:37AM
by: thenakedpunk
On 28 April, a horrific event occurred that rocked the town of Bakersfield, CA. Police were called to a home for a disagreement between a man and his wife; less than an hour and a half later, however, they were called back by a neighbor who reported that she had found a naked little boy cowering behind a dresser. The child's face was swollen, and his eyes were shut. There were bite marks all over his face and hands. When he came to fifteen minutes later, that is when the truth was revealed: he was missing his left eye, and his right eye was mutilated. Angelo Mendoza Sr., 34, allegedly bit out his child's left eye; wheelchair bound from being stabbed in the back in 2004, Mendoza was found in a nearby backyard of a vacant home, mutilating his legs with a hatchet. In the initial report from the police, he claimed the "Mexican Mafia" had done this to him, and it appeared he was trying to attempt to chain himself to a lamp pole. The police realized he was under the influence of the drug, PCP, which has become ever-more popular in Bakersfield due to its cheap price. The child's mother, who only gave her first name as Desirae, had left after the argument between her and her husband, leaving behind her son who was "afraid of his father;" she did not think the child was in danger, since Mendoza had never hurt the child before. When the child was taken to a hospital near his home, he told a neighbor, "My daddy bit my hands and face. My daddy ate my eyes!" The case was put under a gag order, in which no one involved is allowed to make comments on the investigation. Mendoza missed his court appearance due to being in the hospital from his self-inflicted wounds; the nurses said he was doing fine in healing. Mendoza is being charged with mayhem, torture, and child cruelty. He could get life in prison, but there is a possibility he could get out on parole.
topic: Current Events
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Site IM	May 16, 2009, 2:40AM
by: eon
Site wide IM is now operational. You will find 'Send IM' links in various places throughout the site. If a member is available to receive an IM, you will see their link. For instance, on any profile page, if the member is online, look next to their "online" message for an IM link. Another place to look is in search results (online members, friends lists, regular searches, etc.). All preferences related to IM are located at: Control Panel -> IM Settings It should be pretty self explanatory if you try it out. I haven't decided for certain on this solution (that is, IM services provided by UserPlane) but I've tested it enough on my own that I figured I'd go ahead and launch it and see what you guys think. The major drawback would be the ads and some of the glitchy behavior (which I'm working on as much as possible). Anyhoo, give it a spin . . .
topic: Site News
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Is it bad or just illegal?	April 18, 2009, 5:22PM
by: Shadow_of_a_Storm
I come from a very law-abiding family. Early on I was taught things like "Don't steal. Don't do drugs. Don't fight with others. Don't drink until you're 21." and what have you. All these things are illegal, but, when it comes down to it, how bad are they really? We shall examine a bunch of situations. I suppose we'll start with stealing. Sometimes stealing something is necessary in order to get ahead in life. There's the question everyone asks "Is it wrong to steal a loaf of bread to feed your starving family?" I suppose you could look at it one of two ways. On the one hand, everyone deserves to live and in order to live you must eat, but just because you have no money to pay for food does not mean you can't have it period. But then you have to take into consideration the people who make a living by growing the wheat to make the bread, the bakers, the cost of the materials needed to produce these things and make the packaging as well. So in a way it boils down to the law of circulation. These people spend money in some way to produce the bread, and they make money by selling it. If someone takes it without paying for it, it breaks the circle. Sure, one loaf might not be so bad, but if someone stole a truckload of bread to feed their very large starving family (yes there's a Simpson's reference here) that would create a bigger problem. Drugs. Some are approved, some are not. I take drugs. Not marijuana or heroin or cocaine, but I rely on prescription drugs to relive my anxiety. I have a friend who is "living the high life" and tells me that the medication I take is basically the same thing as speed, only I got it with a prescription. He says one of these days I should smoke with him. Well, the thing that scares me about that is not the fact that maybe it would do more damage then the medication I already am on, but because its ILLEGAL! A drug like marijuana can make you act in crazy ways if you take too much of it, yet so can alcohol (and that's LEGAL). I suppose some drugs are illegal because it may make you act out in ways that can hurt others while under the influence, but the argument here is that it you take the proper precautions you're okay. So many people (including my own parents) have said "you're only in trouble if you get caught", and the reason why my parents have told me not to do it is because it may aggravate my anxiety and make it worse. They used to smoke pot back in their day, and I'm sure if people made sure to take the proper precautions, they'd be all for legalizing it. Fighting. Again, sometimes it's necessary for survival. If someone was trying to hurt me, am I supposed to just stand there while they kick my ass? I don't think so, I would try to defend myself. Same thing if I caught someone trying to hurt someone I love. But, fighting is illegal, and sooner or later the police will usually be called to the scene. This is a situation where sometimes even the cops have to become violent in order to break it up, so I can honestly say it's just part of being human. People often dream about worldwide peace, and to "love our enemies". That is dumb. If I hate you enough I will make sure you pay for what you did to me. If I have to make a few sacrifices, such as spending some time in jail, I'd do it if I felt strongly enough about it. Here's a big one for a lot of people: Gay marriage. Whether you're for it or against it, it's probably something that's been put on your plate for you to think about. I was raised in a very liberal family, but due to the fact that so many people are against the idea of being gay it made me afraid, and for a while I took the conservative side. But, as much as I felt that being gay was...strange, I thought about the fact that it certainly isn't hurting me if two people of the same gender fall in love, so I voted to legalize gay marriage in the state of California. But, I've always brought this argument up as well: Incest. It's very much illegal and for the reason of protection against sexual violation. But, suppose that there was, say, a brother and sister who loved each other in a way that was beyond the love shared between two siblings? What if they were so deeply in love with each other that they looked past the issue of having the same parents and the same genetics. If you think about it, there are children who are born with genetic disorders who were NOT conceived through incest. The issue here is love. How bad is it if a brother and sister decided to get married? If both parties give their consent that makes it okay right? Or does it? This is a big one. And on this note, let's bring up the issue of, say, a 19-year-old guy and a 17-year-old girl falling in love and having sex? Who's to say that EVERYONE UNDER 18 is too young to make mature decisions? There are plenty of people younger than 18 who have what it takes to get by in this world, and plenty over 18 who still need a lot of help. It all depends on the individual. Ages are numbers that merely keep track of how long we've been alive. The same goes for underage drinking. A lot of people don't give a fuck about how old they are when they drink. An immature 20-year-old is not going to suddenly get his act together the second he turns 21. It all depends on how mature you are, regardless of how long you've been alive. Okay, I've brought up a lot of issues here, and I would more than appreciate any opinions or arguments you may have.
topic: Philosophy
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11:11	April 13, 2009, 11:46AM
by: Sean T.
11:11. Something you may have heard of, read about, or experienced from time to time. Most people see it on their clocks, or catch it in random places, and for the most part, it's merely a coincidence. Some people have noticed though, that over time, it starts occuring more often, happening more frequently as time passes. So too often to be considered a concidence, but more of a mystery than anything else. Some have even felt that when their life is on track, they notice 11:11 in more places, and more often, than when it isn't. There's alot of buzz to be read about the subject, and many varying opinions and stories. Some easily plausible, some not so much. Some as simple as people making wishes at 11:11, to some as strange and perplexing as 11:11 being digitally encoded into our DNA to be activated at the time of our spiritial awakening. No matter what the case, or what you may belief, this is a very real, and widely documented phenomena. There's alot to be said, but after seeing it for years, in my belief and experience, I would say that 11:11 stands for an awakening to a new path. something that I think will be triggered within many, but not everyone. I think it's going to play a signifigant roll in guiding anyone that listens. I believe there are doors that are opened at certain intervals in time, and as we move forward, we step into a new level of consciousness and understanding, and coincidences or synchrinocities start occuring more rapidly as we move forward into this awakening. Life becomes more of a cape shrouding an answer larger than anything we've ever imagined. I also believe this is beyond all religion, I would say that these numbers speak much more clearly. Religion provides guidance to those who seek it, but you don't have to accept guidance to live your own life. For some, they just believe in what they can see. 11:11 is something witnessed by many people of all backgrounds and religions. To me, 11:11 is the sign of a global change, and personally, I've been slowly awakening to this change for years. It started in 2001, not too long after the attacks on September 11th. I was 12. At first, 11:11 was something I never payed any attention to, but I did happen to notice seeing it on my clocks, and I never thought to connect it with anything. Gradually it started occuring more often. But my life came to a point where it started falling apart, I dropped out of school because of heart problems, and became extremely reclusive and depressed. Only within the past 3 years or so have I started picking the pieces back up. With this self renewal, I started seeing the numbers again, not only randomly, but I would find myself waking up at 11:11, and I would see 1111 in phone numbers and on license plates, and it seemed too strange at that point. I started researching and stumbled on to some things that completely changed the way I thought of this. At this point, I'm still learning, but I feel as though I have an understanding as to how life really works. This is why I wrote this, to inform, and guide others who may be somewhere else on this path. More information and stories about 11:11 can be found at the following sites: 11:11 @ Wikipedia -- Informational Uri Geller's 11:11 explanation -- Interesting 11:11 @ SpiritGuardians.com -- Spiritual 11:11 @ CrystalLinks.com -- A little out there :/ 11 coincidence @ GreatDreams.com -- Personal stories
topic: Life
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The State of Things to Come... (and it don't look pretty!)	April 13, 2009, 2:12AM
by: Murph
I just finished watching an indie documentary on the Radical Christian Right entitled 'Jesus Camp'. Not only was the entire piece hard to watch, it was more or less appalling. This segment of American society accounts for twenty five percent of the population, roughly EIGHTY FIVE MILLION people... quite a scary number... especially when the Evangelical community has some of the highest positions of power in the land, or did (aka George Walker Bush). The film covers a week long "bible" camp in Devil's Lake, North Dakota, headed by the overly obnoxious Becky Fischer and her "ministry," Kids in Ministry International. These kids are being brainwashed, by Fischer and their own parents into believing that the only way to save this planet is to be able and willing to lay down your life for Jesus... a thought which is not only irrational, but completely ludacris. It kinda sounds like radical Islam now dosn't it? Recently in the news, the government has gotten involved with the whole craziness involving Mormons in Texas and what not, the Mormons, although not the sanest bunch, are not a threat, just kinda odd. I am quite concerned why these overly zealous Pentacostal and Evangelical loonies are not being investigated. I understand fully the concept of religious freedoms, but where does it stop? These kids are going to grow up, and once they do, "God" help us all. These kids will be the guys George Carlin talked about, holed up in Montana with unholy amounts of ammunition talking to God on a two-way radio. This whole concept of using children as a weapon against the unholy hordes of Satan and what not is quite discomforting. The last time a minority group had this much... influence over people, and had these charismatic of leaders, well to be blunt, SIX MILLION JEWS, GAYS, GYPSYS, CATHOLICS, ETC. were murdered by the Third Reich. That's right guys, the Nazis tried this one, and had taken over most of Europe. They had it right down to the brainwashing of innocent children, the Hitlerjungen... or Hitler Youth, who were brainwashed into laying down their lives in suicide attacks for the Fuehrer and Fatherland. The only difference is this time the Fuehrer has been replaced with Jesus. I hope this concerns you all as much as it does me, and that you will all take action to stop these people before nutjobs in Montana with guns and God decide that America, nay the world in general is impure and need to start cleansing it for Jesus. It's quite a scary thought.
topic: Current Events
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Classic Horror at its finest.	April 1, 2009, 1:38PM
by: Industrial.Trash
One can say, I am a huge fan of Horror films both old and new. However, the movie I am about to present to you all, is by far not a classic to most, but a classic in the B Movie (Low Budget) genre. Lets shed a light on the company, that became a cut sensation Troma Films- Troma films are known for their shocking imagery; some would categorize them as "shock exploitation films". They typically contain overt sexuality, graphic violence, gore and nudity, so much that the term "Troma Film" has become synonymous with these characteristics. Troma's slogan is "Movies of the Future." Many Troma films are intentionally produced in the Brechtian form which is vastly different from mainstream horror movies. Troma is also known for reusing the same props, actors, and scenes over and over again, sometimes to save money. At a certain point, however, this became another hallmark of Troma. Examples include a severed leg, the Penis Monster, and the flipping/exploding car filmed for the movie Sgt. Kabukiman, NYPD, which, though blue, is used in place of any other car that needs to crash and explode. Troma produced or acquired many early films featuring several rising talents, such as Kevin Costner (Sizzle Beach, U.S.A.), Samuel L. Jackson (Def by Temptation), Marisa Tomei (The Toxic Avenger), Vincent D'Onofrio (The First Turn-On!), James Gunn (Tromeo and Juliet), Trey Parker and Matt Stone (Cannibal! The Musical), before they were discovered. Their latest production, Poultrygeist, was released in early 2007. So this gave Troma a heads up, for a low budget company. Now we move onto the birth and death of the Company. Welcome to the ups and downs of the movie biz. In the mid 1970s, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz began producing, directing, and distributing raunchy sex comedies such as The First-Turn On and Squeeze Play. In 1985, Troma experienced its first hit film with the violent, dark-comedy superhero film The Toxic Avenger. The film went on to become Troma's most popular, inspiring sequels and an animated television program. However, following the financial demise of the company Troma itself, the sequels to the film were box office bombs, and the cartoon adaptation quickly folded. The Toxic Avenger character is now Troma's official mascot. Lloyd's follow-up film to The Toxic Avenger was Class of Nuke 'Em High, co-directed with Richard W. Haines. The film was also a hit nearly as successful, though it inspired two unsuccessful sequels, both following the financial demise of Troma. At one time, it was the highest-selling VHS release for Troma. The Toxic Avenger is being turned into a musical which debted at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, New Jersey before opening in New York Ciy in 2008 . It was The Toxic Avenger Musical with a book by Joe DiPietro the author of the long-running I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and All Shook Up. The music is by David Bryan, keyboardist of Bon Jovi (Citation needed here lol) Now we move onto the fall of Troma, its decline, and then its death. If you are a fan of Troma Films, better get a tissue, as it might bring a tear to your eye. Soon after Class of Nuke 'em High was completed and distributed, Kaufman directed Troma's War. Intended as a criticism of Ronald Reagan's attempt to glamorize war, the story concerns a group of freaks who crash-land on a remote island, only to find it populated by an isolationist militia that intends to overthrow the U. S. government. However, Troma's War was a box office bomb. In the aftermath of the film's poor financial performance, Troma would experience extreme financial hardship, jettisoning the company from the Hollywood mainstream. In the years that followed the financial failure of their films, Troma tried to re-establish itself as a much smaller, independent film company, mostly out of financial necessity. Despite several unsuccessful attempts to assert itself in the mainstream Hollywood community, notably with two direct sequels to The Toxic Avenger, and another stab at the superhero genre Sgt. Kabukiman, NYPD, Troma was unable to re-enter the mainstream film market. Today, the majority of Troma films are viewed for the first time on VHS or DVD, however Troma still does have some theatrical releases for their films in smaller art houses, college campuses, and independent cinemas. Now after the death of Troma Films, you would think they are dead and buried right? Guess again, you cant kill whats already dead!! [I know, cheesy line, flame me for it. I deserve it] Today, Troma still produces and acquires independent films, despite many financial hardships and limitations. Soon after Class of Nuke 'em High was completed and distributed, Kaufman directed Troma's War. Intended as a criticism of Ronald Reagan's attempt to glamorize war, the story concerns a group of freaks who crash-land on a remote island, only to find it populated by an isolationist militia that intends to overthrow the U. S. government. However, Troma's War was a box office bomb. In the aftermath of the film's poor financial performance, Troma would experience extreme financial hardship, jettisoning the company from the Hollywood mainstream. In the years that followed the financial failure of their films, Troma tried to re-establish itself as a much smaller, independent film company, mostly out of financial necessity. Despite several unsuccessful attempts to assert itself in the mainstream Hollywood community, notably with two direct sequels to The Toxic Avenger, and another stab at the superhero genre Sgt. Kabukiman, NYPD, Troma was unable to re-enter the mainstream film market. Today, the majority of Troma films are viewed for the first time on VHS or DVD, however Troma still does have some theatrical releases for their films in smaller art houses, college campuses, and independent cinemas. From 1995 to 2000, Kaufman directed three independent films released in limited theatrical releases: Tromeo and Juliet, a loose parody of Shakespeare's play; Terror Firmer, a slasher film loosely based on Lloyd Kaufman's book All I Need to Know about Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger, and independent film sequel to The Toxic Avenger trilogy titled Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV. Troma's financial hardship worsened after the botched funding of a low-budget video feature titled Tales from the Crapper, which cost $250,000 despite most of the footage being completely unusable. India Allen, one of the producers, backed out of the film halfway through, and sued Troma, citing breach of contract, slander per se, sexual harassment, trade slander, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Lloyd personally supervised a reshoot in an attempt to salvage the film, dividing the footage into two parts and recasting the film as a double-feature. Tales from the Crapper was released on DVD in September 2004. Oh, I didnt forget about you Troma fans in or near Park City, Utah. If you can get the dates and times for this, I strongly suggest you attend. I make it a point to go. Troma holds the annual Tromadance Festival in Park City, Utah at the same time as the Sundance Festival to accentuate their true independence from the mainstream. The festival screens submitted movies from independent filmmakers from around the world, the best of which are usually released on DVD by Troma or compiled in the Best of Tromadance series. In parallel, Troma acts as advisor to aspiring filmmakers with Lloyd Kaufman teaching classes, contributing cameos and often releasing the finished films on DVD. Did I mention they do publications as well? Get off your stinkin comp and go read a book, the ones listed below are highly recommended :) Lloyd Kaufman has written two books about his experiences with Troma in low-budget cinema. One, All I Need to Know about Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger, is an autobiography of sorts co-written with James Gunn. The other, Make Your Own Damn Movie, is a how-to book about making low-budget films. In 2006 a novelization of The Toxic Avenger was released. With the small movie review's here and soley based on A List movies [and one on spaceballs and baseketball, I APPLAUD YOU] not many people dare to write, let alone speak of Troma. Well now you have it.
topic: Movie Reviews
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Vintage Games, some say its a lost art form.	April 1, 2009, 11:47AM
by: Industrial.Trash
This article may sound a bit, over or under-rated, but growing up alot of us had a favorite game we just cant seem to let go, or stop talking about. I work for a vintage video game store here in Texas, where we sell everything from NES right up to next generation (or nexgen as my boss calls it) games, systems and so on. The people that enter my store (I say "my store" since im the manager, write that down) take a few looks around, or just stop and stare at some of my generation's lost gems. The looks on their face still astounds me to this moment. Ive had young and old enter the store, and they all remember their favorite game of the past. Honestly every time I open up the shop in the early morning, I still get nostalgic over some of the games I used to play as a kid, and even debated on purchasing the system and the game. People today, have always dogged this system, or that game and so on and so forth, yet have no concept of where the gaming industry truely began and who did what to make this industry what it is today. Alot of people think they know where it began, and some dont. Perhaps an A for effort gets put in place. [The following was taken from wikpedia. Here is the link to the fact http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_video_games#1958] The majority of early computer games ran on university mainframe computers in the United States and were developed by individuals as a hobby. The limited accessibility of early computer hardware meant that these games were small in number and forgotten by posterity.[citation needed] In 1961, a group of students at MIT, including Steve Russell, programmed a game titled Spacewar! on the DEC PDP-1, a new computer at the time.[5] The game pitted two human players against each other, each controlling a spacecraft capable of firing missiles, while a black hole in the center of the screen created a large hazard for the crafts. The game was eventually distributed with new DEC computers and traded throughout the then-primitive internet. Spacewar! is credited as the first influential computer game. In 1966, Ralph Baer created a simple video game named Corndog that displayed on a standard television set, the first to do so. With the assistance of Baer, Bill Harrison created the light gun and developed several video games with Bill Rusch in 1967. Ralph Baer continued development, and in 1968 a prototype was completed that could run several different games such as table tennis and target shooting. In 1969, AT&T computer programmer Ken Thompson wrote a game called Space Travel for the MULTICS operating system. This game simulated various bodies of the solar system and their movements and the player could attempt to land a spacecraft on them. AT&T pulled out of the MULTICS project, and Thompson ported the game to FORTRAN code running on the GECOS operating system of the General Electric GE 635 mainframe computer. Runs on this system cost about $75 per hour, and Thompson looked for a smaller, less expensive computer to use. He found an underused PDP-7, and he and Dennis Ritchie started porting the game to PDP-7 assembly language. In the process of learning to develop software for the machine, the development process of the UNIX operating system began, and Space Travel has been called the first UNIX application. Many people have used "pong" as the reference as the start of Video games, that is only half true. Home console's began with pong yes, however the video game began on a mere computer back in the 1950's. That snippet seen above still shocks me that it can date back over 50 years. After so long, "dinosaur" console's such as the Atari 2600, Colecovison, Wonderswan, and a long list of others, have since lost their lifespan. The vintage stores, that are open all over, gives the public a chance to relive, or learn of consoles and gaming, in its early form. Both young, and old can strive on this. Some say the "outdated" systems are just nothing more than dust collectors, some say they are rare gems, or antiques. Those facts are true, for the most part. Since the birth of emulators for the PC/Linux, the buisness for collecting, and selling "older systems, or gems" had taken its toll. The call for older and outdated systems are still in demand. It may not be as much as the next generation systems [Such as XBox 360, Wii, Playstation 3], but without these classic's ever being created, would these next generations even exist. Nintendo, Atarii are two of the pioneers in the industry today, paving ways for mogules such as Sega, Sony, Capcom, SNK and a few others. So, with closing remarks in this article, please keep in mind, an older system, may not appear to be "up to par", but it was they who paved the road for what you play today Thanks for reading, Industrial.
topic: Game Reviews
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