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Playstation vs. Xbox

What I said has nothing to do with power or money. But on that note, would you say the same thing for stockholders. Is it a terrible thing that they receive dividends exclusive to their investments? Secondly, if Microsoft is a top PC company,which it is, and the future of gaming, according to you, is in PC, then why does Microsoft continue to bother making consoles. They should be competing with Alien-ware and Xidax. - Not Sony. I think you are ignorant of current generation consoles' capabilities. Current gen runs at 60 fps/1080 p and allows free online play. Even if PC is slightly better, no gaming computer is nearly capable of producing life-like animation as this would require around sixty teraflops. Although games are cheaper on PC, many people cannot afford the initial cost. In fact , PC dealers make a much bigger profit per unit which allows them to sell cheaper games. Hence why many people opt to build their own PC for half the price of buying one. Either way, exclusives alone are not responsible for the drastic difference in sales. Anywhere you look, the hardware varies between Xbox and the PlayStation even if the only major difference is a better graphics processor, or a larger hard-rive. Need I mention that even something as apparently irrelevant as design plays can draw a person to one particular console? A thin PlayStation may look more appealing than a bulky Xbox.
Playstation vs. Xbox

I call it bribery because your are paying someone for your benefit and the other party believes that it is for their benefit too. Politicians do it with corporations, do you still call it a deal? no it is legalized bribery. Yes, exclusives are beneficial for Sony and the developer but at the cost of the consumer, I think that privilege system you stated is a terrible terrible thing, "give power to those who have more money" is what your saying. Yes Sony has a lead in the gaming industry because it is a smaller company than Microsoft. Microsoft was never intended to be a gaming company. It was a PC software company and is still pretty much is. And Microsoft is not average in the software world, it is number one. But still the graphics and the game play is still roughly the same. 30fps, low details, paying for online abilities. I say PC is the future because PC all ready takes up majority of Games that ever existed, most popular gaming platform, huge savings from constant sales and all ready cheap prices, free online for the 90% of games. Both consoles would be really good gaming machines if there was no such thing as exclusives because the companies would have to compete hardware not exclusives.
Playstation vs. Xbox

Good is a relative term with a variety of definition. If by good, you mean it is desirable, then you are merely being opinionated. If, by good,, you are referring to the morality of the situation, then that i something more fit for an ethics debate. If, by good, you mean it is advantageous or beneficial, then it depends on the party involved. You see where this kind of logic is going?? As for Sony's actions, what you call bribery is more commonly known as a common business deal. Hundreds of them happen every week; I can't think of a company that doesn't operate in a similar way It is true that Microsoft is a much bigger company with a variety of branches. But isn't it better to specialize in a few things than to average at everything? If PCs are to be the future of gaming is still to be decided.
Playstation vs. Xbox

Do you really think that exclusives are a good thing? I really hate that Halo is only on Xbox and Uncharted on PS only. Because you have to buy that specific console. People would like to buy one console and play all their games on it, not get a separate console to play that one game. And its called bribery, think about it. Company's pay developers to make good games to put on their consoles, only their consoles. Then the community says this "GAME" is really good and is worth buying. Sony does so much bribery. And exclusives are only the average personal opinion from a popular company. So it is still opinion. I honestly don't like Minecraft but it is the best selling game of all time. Microsoft doesn't have to be good in the gaming world anyway because they have other software they sell, and didn't one of these consoles sold at a loss. Honestly in time everything is going to be played on PC because emulation.
Playstation vs. Xbox

Your argument is flawed. First, consoles are rarely sold on mere facts. Customer appeal plays a major role as well. Also, in the grand scheme of themes the PlayStation is far different - a fact reflected by sales: In spite of the P S4 being more expensive , as of this summer Sony sold over 60 million PS 4 units whereas Microsoft sold approximately half as many Xbox Ones. Secondly, contrary to common thought exclusives are mutually beneficial in three ways. 1) Exclusives work like a privilege, directly given to fans who buy the console. Thus, the consumers are benefited. 2) Because customers are drawn to exclusives, the company will increase i sales. Thus, the company is benefited. 3) Due to an increase in sales, the company pays the developers more to release exclusives. Thus, developers are benefited. When I say some exclusives are better, I am not talking about individual opinions. I am referring to critic ratings. ( IGN, metacritic, GameSpot). Therefore, you statement that Halo is better would be wrong as both Halo and Uncharted received similar scores until recent years where Uncharted 3 and 4 pulled ahead of Halo 4 and 5.
Playstation vs. Xbox

yes, Sony has a technological superiority. And Microsoft has been lazy with their consoles, I'll admit that. Exclusives are really stupid, it is blocking consumers from buying their games. I wish all games were on all hardware capable consoles. This just shows that PS players fall for the corporate scheme. And who says exclusives are better? I could say that Halo is better because it is SUBJECTIVE(not yelling). I could say that Keyboard and Mouse is far superior from either controller, but controllers are completely subjective. The only facts you presented is that PS is technological better. But in the grand scheme of things, they are very similar. I'm not going to advocate for the PC because I want to focus on the XBOX.
Playstation vs. Xbox

The PlayStation is superior to the Xbox in several ways. First of all, PlayStation as been around for much longer. Sony released the PS 1 in 1994, and by the time Microsoft took the initiative to release the Xbox 7 years later, the PlayStation 2 had already been released. Secondly, PlayStation holds multiple all-time records with the PlayStation 2 which has since been titled "The King of Consoles." This left both the Xbox and Xbox 360 battling for second place along with the Wii. Third, Xbox has repeatedly copied PlayStation. For example, while the PS 3 is able to play Blu-ray disc. It was not until the Xbox 1 however that Xbox was able to do is. Next, PlayStation is making advancements at an accelerated rate. With the PS 5 scheduled to come out in the next two years, PlayStation will have released 5 original consoles before Xbox releases it's 4th. Additionally, PlayStation has long had better and more high ranking exclusives. PlayStation has Uncharted, Kill-zone, Little Big Planet........: Halo doesn't even come close. Going to controllers, Dual Shock has made far more advancements regarding grip, durability and power than any box controller. There is far more to be said about PlayStation but these are some of the basic facts. I intend to focus more on more detailed statistics later on as well as prove the dominance of the PlayStation 4.
A Music Debate--With A Twist: No.2

PrefaceI have spent most of today (besides reading Skin Game and Insurgent) listening to Michael Jackson's "Slave to the Rhythm." I got to thinking, why not do a music-themed debate on DDO? Having done one before, it would be fun to try again. Hence, this music debate with a twist--the twist being that each round will focus on different elements of music appreciation and performance. You don't have to be a music prodigy to accept--I am certainly not the world's best vocalist. I cannot sing to save my life, but I am willing to let DDO see that for itself. Really, I just want a fun, good-humored, relaxing debate where we can talk about something of mutual interest: music! I wish whoever accepts good luck, and I thank them in advance for accepting! StructureR1: AcceptanceR2: Select a Song and write an analytical review of the Song (you're are NOT to review the video)R3: Select a Song and critique its official music video, emphasizing the appropriateness of the performance/video regarding, and their link with, the lyrics.R4: Select a Song and provide a video (or audio) of you Singing itR5: Show us a Song that you like, and provide a 1,000 character statement or less of why you believe you won the debateJudgingThe winner of this debate should be decided holistically. Rounds one and two should be evaluated based on the depth of the analysis, the clarity of the message, etc. Round four should be judged based on the singer's ability (were they pitchy, did they choose an easy song technically, did they stumble, etc.) Round five has lesser importance than the other rounds, and judges should give weight to the song they personally enjoy more.Rules1. No forfeits2. All songs in all rounds must be cited using a link to Youtube or to a reputable lyric site (e.g. Metrolyrics). Citations may not be in the comments.3. Songs must all be "clean" versions4. For the purpose of this debate, "rapping" shall not be considered the same as singing.5. Stay civil and decorous6. Violation or non-acceptance of any of the R1 rules or setup constitutes an automatic lossThanks again! :) http://www.youtube.com...
A Music Debate--With A Twist: No.2

Thanks, Pro, for letting me take part in this debate. I love sharing music, and this has been a lot of fun. Song: Seven Sisters by CelldwellerTechnology has made it very easy to create music. Almost too easy. Anyone with a computer can now become a composer, and think themselves an “artist”. Unfortunately, this ease has resulted in a veritable deluge of electronic music, most of it just washing in with the rest, nothing extraordinary to set it apart. I like the song, "Seven Sisters", because it artistically weaves the electric sounds in a way I don’t often hear. Celldweller has a way of capturing the wonder of the celestial unknown, and condensing it into a haunting piece of music. The harsh synths evoke images of a gritty, future world, while the aural synths and glittering notes behind the vocalist counter with images of star-filled space. The beautiful, multilayered harmonies of the vocals seal the effect, creating a feeling of wonder and transcendence. At least, that’s how I feel about it. That’s one of the wonderful things about music. Every sound, every lyric, and every note can mean something different to each listener.Argument This part is really not that important to me. I can’t make you like the music I picked, I can’t change your mind about my voice, and I can’t convince you that I analyzed any better than you already think I did. I took this debate simply because I love sharing music. To be honest, I don’t believe the value of a good song can truly be quantified, nor can it be analyzed. The value of a song lies in what it means to each heart and mind that hears it. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of musical “genres”. A genre is nothing more than a technical attempt to classify music. Genre is meaningless. Choosing songs from multiple man-made classifications does not make you any more understanding than owning multiple instruments makes you a musician. The true heart of understanding lies in each work, and what it means to you and you alone. Music is not a science. It is an art. Thank you, bsh1, for a fun debate, and thank you, readers, listeners, and voters, for your time and attention! Lyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com...;
A Music Debate--With A Twist: No.2

I hope it has been enjoyable for everyone, including our readers/listeners. In this final round, we are permitted to do two things: offer a final song choice, and give a brief argument (l1,000 characters) as to why we thought we won. I will present my song selection, then make my closing remarks :) SONG SELECTION I chose to "Old Cape Cod" by the Puppini Sisters. While Pop, it is stylistically very different from the type of music we often here today, and evokes a note of nostalgia for a bygone, idyllic era. The tripartite harmony of the song adds a 40's era twist to a 50's song, building vocal richness to accompany the song's storied past. I chose the song because it represents, to me, a genuine slice of Americana--a celebration of one of our nation's myriad beauty spots, in a way the seduces and relaxes the listener. I also chose this song because it is simply so different from anything you'll find in this round, or on the Billboard charts today. Sometimes it's good to return to our past, and appreciate the artistry there. I chose this version in particular, because it was a modern group reviving this song so effortlessly and with such precise vocal acuity that it was hard for me not to want to revive it here myself, in this forum, for you. I hope you all enjoy it! ARGUMENT The goal of this debate was to show, not simply an appreciation for music, but an understanding of music. I think that the diversity I've brought to bear on this debate is thus a point in my favor. Con made excellent selections, yet restricted himself so far to one genre (Alt Rock) and just two artists. I believe it shows a greater understanding and appreciation of music as a whole to be analyze a variety of artists with a variety of styles from a variety of genres, which I have attempted to do. I believe I accomplished this task, bringing in techno-pop, country, alt rock (but of a different subset than Con), and classic pop to the discourse. Also, I believe I provided solid analysis, with good explanations and showcased my ability to analyze a work in the context of other works by that artist or in that genre. Thank you, thanks to doomswatter, and I sincerely hope this round has been a fun read :) Please VOTE PRO! Lyrics: . http://www.lyricsdepot.com... . http://www.youtube.com...
A Music Debate--With A Twist: No.2

Good job, Pro! I decided to follow your lead with the black screen. The song I selected is "Welcome to the Black Parade", by My Chemical Romance. I selected this song because it's fast, powerful, inspiring, and by one of my favorite bands. Enjoy! (I apologize if there's some buzz on the high notes. I haven't gotten my mic set up right with my new computer.)Lyrics: When I was a young boy,My father took me into the city,To see a marching band,He said, Son, when you grow up,Would you be the savior of the broken,The beaten and the damned, He said, "Will you defeat them,Your demons and all the non-believers,The plans that they have made,Because one day, I'll leave you,A phantom to lead you in the summer,To join the Black Parade, When I was a young boy,My father took me into the city,To see a marching band,He said, Son, when you grow up,Would you be the savior of the broken,The beaten and the damned, Sometimes I get the feeling,She's watching over me,And other times I feel like I should go,And through it all, the rise and fall,The bodies in the streets,And when you're gone we want you all to know, We'll carry on, we'll carry on,And though you're dead and gone, believe me,Your memory will carry on, we'll carry on,And in my heart, I can't contain it,The anthem won't explain it, And while that sends you reeling,From decimated dreams,Your misery and hate will kill us all,So paint it black and take it back,Let's shout out loud and clear,Defiant to the end we hear the call, To carry on, we'll carry on,And though you're dead and gone, believe me,Your memory will carry on, we'll carry on,And though you're broken and defeated,Your weary widow marches, On and on we carry through the fears,Disappointed faces of your peers,Take a look at me,'Cause I could not care at all, Do or die, you'll never make me,Because the world will never take my heart,Though you try, you'll never break me,We want it all, we wanna play this part, Won't explain or say I'm sorry,I'm unashamed, I'm gonna show my scar,Give a cheer for all the broken,Listen here, because it's only, I'm just a man, I'm not a hero,Just a boy who wanna sing his song,Just a man, I'm not a hero,I don't care, We'll carry on, we'll carry on,And though you're dead and gone, believe me,Your memory will carry on, you'll carry on,And though you're broken and defeated,Your weary widow marches on, Do or die, you'll never make me,Because the world will never take my heart,Though you try, you'll never break me,We want it all, we wanna play this part,(We'll carry on) Do or die, you'll never make me,Because the world will never take my heart,Though you try, you'll never break me,We want it all, we wanna play this part,(We'll carry on) Lyrics:http://www.metrolyrics.com...
A Music Debate--With A Twist: No.2

PREFACE Thanks again to Con for a great round and powerful video! In this round, I will be singing "Royals" by Lorde. I chose this song for a bunch of reasons, (1) because, as an alt rock piece, it adds to the diversity of the music I've been showcasing, (2) because it is relatable with high quality lyrics and a direct message, and (3) because when I suggested I might sing it to YYW, his response was "DO IT!" Thus, I am left no alternative but to "do it." :) I hope that it isn't too bad...lol. The link to the video is at the bottom of the speech, and there is a slight pause before I begin singing. Also, in the event that you were wondering, the screen is black to preserve my anonymity. LYRICS I've never seen a diamond in the flesh I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies And I'm not proud of my address In the torn up town, no post code envy But every song's like: Gold teeth Grey Goose Tripping in the bathroom Bloodstains Ball gowns Trashing the hotel room We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams But everybody's like: Crystal Maybach Diamonds on your timepiece Jet planes Islands Tigers on a gold leash We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair And we'll never be royals (royals) It don't run in our blood That kind of lux just ain't for us, we crave a different kind of buzz Let me be your ruler (ruler) You can call me queen bee And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule Let me live that fantasy My friends and I we've cracked the code We count our dollars on the train to the party And everyone who knows us knows That we're fine with this, we didn't come from money But every song's like: Gold teeth Grey Goose Tripping in the bathroom Bloodstains Ball gowns Trashing the hotel room We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams But everybody's like: Crystal Maybach Diamonds on your timepiece Jet planes Islands Tigers on a gold leash We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair And we'll never be royals (royals) It don't run in our blood That kind of lux just ain't for us, we crave a different kind of buzz Let me be your ruler (ruler) You can call me queen bee And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule Let me live that fantasy ooh ooh oh ooh We're better than we've every dreamed And I'm in love with being queen ooh ooh oh ooh Life is great without a care We aren't caught up in your love affair And we'll never be royals (royals) It don't run in our blood That kind of lux just ain't for us, we crave a different kind of buzz Let me be your ruler (ruler) You can call me queen bee And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule Let me live that fantasy Lyrics: http://www.metrolyrics.com... Video:
A Music Debate--With A Twist: No.2

[Warning: This video contains images that some may consider graphic, including war, violence, and vomit. Viewer discretion advised. If you do watch, I suggest you go full screen and turn up the volume. ;)] http://www.youtube.com...Great review, Pro. I had never seen that video before, nor heard the song. Both are truly beautiful. Simple as it is, the video definitely makes it onto my list of favorites.There are few music videos I've seen that I consider notable. It seems rare that a video has the right combination of musical power, artful direction, and skilled editing to truly impress. This apparent vacuum in the video world makes it all the more exciting when you find a production that moves you, even in a small way. My Chemical Romance's video for "The Ghost of You" moves me in a big way."The Ghost of You" is a soaring, mournful song. The lyrics tell a story of death and loss, and the music powerfully conveys desperation and grief. For the video's interpretation, MCR chose one of the greatest causes of death and grief in our world: war.The video features soldiers in two different settings: a USO dance and the D-day beach landing. The contrast between the light-hearted enjoyment of the dance and the horror of battle helps to make the message all the more poignant, while allowing for some very creative visual work. My favorite use of this juxtaposition is when the waves and soldiers rush over the dance floor, jarringly destroying the scene of happiness. This constant back-and-forth between soldiers loving and living, and soldiers killing and dying reminds the viewer that "warriors" are still fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters.By the end of the video, the sadness of the impending battle has stripped away the happiness of the dance. The soldiers drink to forget what's coming. The dancers say goodbye, some for the last time. The battle takes away what can never be regained. And as Gerard Way screams the final lines into his mic, tears blur the screen.I have never seen a video that matches this for sheer production value. The videography is superb, the effects are amazing, the editing is top-notch, and the acting is not bad, either. The battle scenes are major motion picture quality.The cinematic quality, beautifully depressing music, and raw emotional impact of the story put this video at the top of my favorites list. I hope you agree.Lyrics: http://www.metrolyrics.com...;
A Music Debate--With A Twist: No.2

My compliments to my opponent for a very well-written review. I'll jump right in... http://www.youtube.com...REVIEWReleasing their seventh and final studio album this summer, Anberlin has spent the last 12 years on the forefront of alternative rock. As the band has matured, their music has evolved, but one thing has remained consistent: their ability to craft familiar themes of love and loss into emotionally evocative, empathetic masterpieces.From "Inevitable" and "You Belong Here", songs that celebrate the joy of love, to "Paperthin Hymn" and "Haunting", songs that grieve for lost love, to "Breaking" and "To The Wolves", songs that vent heartbroken anger, to "A Whisper & A Clamor" and "The Resistance", songs that are truly inspiring, Anberlin's art appeals to the most human, vulnerable parts of the listener's heart."Modern Age", off of the album Vital, is one of Anberlin's most moving tracks. It sings to the person who has suffered great loss, pain, and abuse, reminds them that they are not alone, and encourages them to break the silence and let their hearts sing out. One of my favorite lines in the song, "Safer than the off-chance of getting your heart attacked one more time", poetically gives "heart attack" the double meaning of both a heart being attacked emotionally and a heart attack that results in death.The melody and music of the verses is fittingly sad, and gives a sense of kindness and empathy. This sadness, however, is broken in the full, uplifting power of the chorus. The musical break near the end of the track allows the final chorus to truly give the feeling of a silence being broken.In this modern age, it's good to be reminded that, amid all the cold technology and broken dreams, we all really just want to belong. Don't we?Lyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com...;