Thursday, May 05, 2011

OnLive

Benefits

  1. No downloads. Client is only 1MB.
  2. Run on any PC as long as you have the bandwidth
  3. Plug into your TV with HDMI for a console-like setup
  4. Works great with a USB Xbox 360 controller or with a wireless adapter. You can also use the 360 headset.
  5. You can spectate your friends' games with voice chat
  6. Demo any game for 30 minutes for free including multiplayer
  7. Games are cheap. They have a different game every friday on sale for $5. They regularly have other sales beyond that for 75% off any game.
  8. If you don't have HDMI out, they will throw in a microconsole for free with a pre-order of certain games.
  9. Lag is only noticeable if you're looking for it. It's minuscule.
  10. There is a viewer app for iPad if you're into that sort of thing
  11. Multiplayer is limited to OnLive only. This is both a benefit and a drawback. The benefit is that there is no modding or cheating that will ever get on the service.
  12. The friends list size is unlimited. I know someone who has 500 onlive friends.
  13. There are email notifications for messages
  14. You can create brag clips and share them with friends
  15. They have plenty of financing and are already financially successful. You don't have to worry about them going under.
  16. Bandwidth is sufficient on a standard cable modem plan with wired ethernet. I can even play most of the time on WiFi. Sitting in bed playing Homefront multiplayer with a wireless Xbox 360 controller.
  17. Turtle Beach headset works with it.
Drawbacks
  1. There are no cross-game invites... yet.
  2. Multiplayer voice chat has to be added by the developer. So far it's only in Borderlands.
  3. You can't see your friends' status (on or offline, what game playing) in the guide, only in the dash.
  4. Multiplayer lobbies are not always full like on Xbox. It's still an emerging service so multiplayer population can be low or non-existant at times.
  5. You can't sell or trade games after buying them
  6. If you somehow end up switching to a really slow internet connection, you won't be able to play any of the games you paid for.
  7. The game selection is kind of limited. They have pretty much full support from THQ, Ubisoft, and Square Enix. They do not have Activision or EA. It's rumored that this could change with EA in the near future though.
  8. You can't play mods or mod the game yourself. (Which you can't do anyway on consoles)

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

They make crocs with leather now. Crocs. Leather. WTF

Monday, January 03, 2011

Added to my games finished list: vvvvvv, Penumbra: Overture, and Machinarium.
Saw Tron:Legacy with Bonni this weekend. Amazing visuals and music were worth the so-so story.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

It's shit like this, Best Buy. http://ping.fm/bECSw

Thursday, December 16, 2010

L.A. Noire - The Technology Behind Performance Trailer http://ping.fm/k4Ziz

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

If anyone is looking for a new domain name GoDaddy is having a sale. $1.18 for new domains (1 year). http://goo.gl/xbnEk

Tuesday, December 07, 2010

Awesome deal today on the best running tool for your money: The Garmin Forerunner 305 for $99. http://goo.gl/nRiWu

Monday, December 06, 2010

Runner's heroic finish lands state title for sick coach http://ping.fm/TBrcj

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Deus Ex: Game of the Year just 99 cents today on Games For Windows http://ping.fm/e91al

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

I wish there was a way to sync Google Books and Goodreads.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Giving up my car was best decision ever - CNN.com http://ping.fm/M2In8

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

"Say what you want and be who you are because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr Seuss

Monday, November 22, 2010

Just tried OnLive. WOW. Easily fast enough to play AVP over Wifi. Barely noticeable lag. Haters gonna hate. Try it!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

If you can help it, don't log onto google, facebook, or twitter on open wifi! New tool lets people steal your login info. http://is.gd/gksrZ

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Embracing the vegan lifestyle: Campus debate taps into student รข€¨support for animal rights http://goo.gl/yYFw

Thursday, October 07, 2010

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. -Marcus Aurelius

Friday, October 01, 2010

Happy Birthday to my beautiful lovely wife Bonni!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

My nickname should be TechnoHippie.

Friday, September 24, 2010

10 Major New Health Reform Benefits Take Effect Today http://ping.fm/RMmMs

Thursday, September 23, 2010

I can't wait to see my sweetheart tonight!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Please watch this video, it could save someone's life! Seriously! http://is.gd/fnHgo
Recorded Podtacular with @DustStorm and BrentGamer last night. Then played some Borderlands with Theo. Fun times!

Monday, September 20, 2010

My 120 pound journey. http://ping.fm/zFXNG
Where Do You Get Your Protein? http://ping.fm/H4FA0

Saturday, September 18, 2010

The soundtrack for Halo:Reach is a vast improvement over Halo 3. Epic orchestra, catchy riffs, not nearly as derivative of Halo 1.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Really sad today. I found out last night a good friend of mine died yesterday. RIP Ira Alberson.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Halo Reach voice acting is 100x better than Halo 2 or 3! Story is appropriately serious. Really good so far.
Missing my wife already, she'll be in Virginia for a week. :(

Friday, September 10, 2010

Who wants to play some Borderlands or Halo Wars co-op this weekend?

Monday, September 06, 2010

Source Engine Shooter "Bloody Good Time" Headed To Steam, XBLA http://ping.fm/1lhNj

Friday, September 03, 2010

"In this lifetime you don't have to prove nothin' to nobody except yourself." -janitor from Rudy
I finally got some good sleep last night!

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Car on right double parks. Car on left retaliates. http://ping.fm/3jrcB

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

I'm trying to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables lately and more variety. I wasn't getting enough nutrition.