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heruamon on 28 December 2009
welshbloke said:
heruamon said:

Damn, it's 4AM...

Well..it's only 6:53pm my time...so see, even time is relative, unless you set a standard, or a set of standards.  Point being...what are we using to gauge success?  AAA ratings?  $$$$? Comaprative analysis to past performance?  Divserity and Scope of content?  There are alot of things to consider, but I'll let you go to sleep...

We have Zulu time (Sounds better than UTC) which is a world standard. Please can we all express time in Zulu from now on. i.e. the time now is 6:53Z that would be smashing chaps.

Back to the thread. Pointless, as most threads are, one person argues money probably because the console they prefer is from Nintendo, another argues recent success problably referring to the Playstation and yet another will argue software sales probably a 360 supporter. For each and every one a counter argument and so the cycle continues. These threads are normally good for 100+ responses especially if the argument goes against the PS3 because as we all know they outnumber everyone on the forums 4:1 and so another prediction comes true, "they will use that poll against us".

Jolly Good...I'll have some time now old chap!

4 to 1 supporters of PS3...and it's in 3rd place..can you imagine if it was in first...it would be like 20 to 1!



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AlkamistStar on 28 December 2009

Success
–noun
1. The favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors.
2. The attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.
3. A successful performance or achievement: The play was an instant success.
4. A person or thing that is successful: She was a great success on the talk show.
5. Obsolete.
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1. The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted: attributed their success in business to hard work.
2. a. The gaining of fame or prosperity: an artist spoiled by success.
b. The extent of such gain.
3. One that is successful: The plan was a success.
4. Obsolete A result or an outcome.

Taken from Dictionary.com
Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/success



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JaggedSac on 28 December 2009

I really don't see why MS shouldn't be happy with the NPD results as of late. The road to profitability has to start somewhere and as Squills said, they are looking to make a billion in profit this fiscal year in EDD. I would say the 360 will be a success for MS from both a monetary and brand perspective.



JaggedSac on 28 December 2009

Damn double posting Android.



Kenryoku_Maxis on 28 December 2009
Akvod said:
Kenryoku_Maxis said:
Akvod said:

When you're talking about sport teams, do you do this too? O.o

Sheesh, some of you guys need to relax, I'll rather have normal fanboys that say "Gaystation" or "Halo sucks" than this mind breaking shit.

Sports?!  WHat's that!  We talk about games here!

Unless you're talking about MADDEN!  I know that Sport!

Madden isn't a sport.

Joke went right over head.



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Akvod on 28 December 2009
Kenryoku_Maxis said:
Akvod said:
Kenryoku_Maxis said:
Akvod said:

When you're talking about sport teams, do you do this too? O.o

Sheesh, some of you guys need to relax, I'll rather have normal fanboys that say "Gaystation" or "Halo sucks" than this mind breaking shit.

Sports?!  WHat's that!  We talk about games here!

Unless you're talking about MADDEN!  I know that Sport!

Madden isn't a sport.

Joke went right over head.

Which was?



Akvod on 28 December 2009
AlkamistStar said:
Success
–noun
1. The favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors.
2. The attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.
3. A successful performance or achievement: The play was an instant success.
4. A person or thing that is successful: She was a great success on the talk show.
5. Obsolete.
---------
1. The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted: attributed their success in business to hard work.
2. a. The gaining of fame or prosperity: an artist spoiled by success.
b. The extent of such gain.
3. One that is successful: The plan was a success.
4. Obsolete A result or an outcome.

Taken from Dictionary.com
Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/success

If we go by number 2, many things would not be a "success". If you complete a military mission in your video game, you are _________.

If you graduate with full honors, you were ______________.

If I sacrificed my family and did immoral things to become rich, I am succesful.

Thankfully we have 1.



Kenryoku_Maxis on 28 December 2009
Akvod said:
Kenryoku_Maxis said:
Akvod said:
Kenryoku_Maxis said:
Akvod said:

When you're talking about sport teams, do you do this too? O.o

Sheesh, some of you guys need to relax, I'll rather have normal fanboys that say "Gaystation" or "Halo sucks" than this mind breaking shit.

Sports?!  WHat's that!  We talk about games here!

Unless you're talking about MADDEN!  I know that Sport!

Madden isn't a sport.

Joke went right over head.

Which was?

......

I was trying to make it seem like people here don't talk about anything but games and game sales (as a joke).  But then say 'Oh, but I know Madden!  That's a Sport!'  Implying (as a joke) that its a replacement for sports.

Telling me 'its not a sport' is redundant.



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d21lewis on 28 December 2009

tagged

*Runs away*



mundus6 on 28 December 2009

Even though the 360 sells the most games in 1 region, still makes Microsoft last in sales atm worldwide (not game sales but overall). This will probably change when 360 makes its price cut (we know its coming) and Natal will maybe be a huge success but it can also be a flop. When this generation is over however, i do think that worldwide PS3 will have sold more units than 360, but 360 will have sold more in USA and more games. And most importantly made more money.