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COLUMN: 'Play Evolution': The Evolution of the Modern RTS

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2008-04-15 00:00:05 by jamesl in GameSetWatch
...precise level of control it gives the player. Many casual RTS players see the gradual curtailment of micromanagement as a boon to the genre. However, the more complex AI comes at the cost of precise control at a higher level of play. As Starcraft evolved, competitive players tried to balance micromanagement with overall strategy and unit...
 
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E3 08 Nintendo Press Conference Live Blog

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2008-07-15 16:18:39 by tehaceplaya in Wii60
...precise movements into the games WiiSports: Resort announced, beach games and setting, utilizes the WiiMotion Plus Disc Throwing Gameplay and WiiMotion Capability shown. It seems very precise Reggie Shows us a Jetski game packed in with WiiSports: Resort Sword Dueling WiiSports game shown, looks quite fun, and yet again, the controller seems...
 
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Report: Surgeons Perform Better After Playing Wii

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2008-01-17 10:35:45 by Chris Kohler in Game | Life
...precise, almost imperceptible movements of the wrist to navigate a marble through tricky mazes, work the best For now, anyway: The pair is at work designing a Wii game "that will accurately simulate surgical procedures." They believe that it will be especially useful for training surgeons in developing countries, because of Wii's low $250...
 
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GDC08: Hands-on with PSP's flOw

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2008-02-20 00:00:00 by Ludwig Kietzmann in Joystiq
 
...precise control, courtesy of the system's analog nub Unfortunately, what would normally be considered to be an improvement introduces a mechanical, almost rigid feel to the relaxed and fluid movements in flOw. It's a bizarre complaint -- oh no, the control is more responsive! -- but in the dreamy context of flOw, an increase in precision...
 
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Logitech Unveils Official Wheel of GT

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2008-02-24 13:31:10 by sharker in Gaming Blog
...precise throttle and brake response with true-to-life pedals Sequential stick shift: Go through the gears for the ultimate in control Comfort Rubber-overmold rim: Enjoy a comfortable grip during intense races Solid, one-piece wheel construction: Drive with confidence knowing this rigid, sturdy wheel wont squeak or flex during aggressive...
 
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Interviewed at IMGDC

2008-04-09 02:41:55 by Editor in VirginWorlds MMO News
 
...precise as with an email interview. Some of my statements weren't very precise. For example, there's probably some indie games out there playing with concepts like permadeath. It's just that they don't grab the headlines as much as yet another WoW clone Anyway, the conference itself was great. I worked hard to prepare for it, and my new...
 
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COLUMN: Why We Play - "Honorable Fights - Analyzing Bushido Blade"

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2008-06-11 08:00:56 by Chris Plante in GameSetWatch
...precise stroke Simplicity is Never Simple Bushido Blade encourages competitive players to study the fights natural rhythm. As a rival lunges, back away and counter her with an attack from above. Or, if a player raises his stance high, switch to mid-range attackswhen his body arcs downwards with a chop, impale his head This rock, scissors,...
 
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Battlefield: Bad Company (PlayStation 3)

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2008-06-23 13:16:14 by Joonas Laakso in Dusty Gamer
...precise control. Getting your sights lined with faraway targets is harder than it should be, the pixel-precise movements being too much for the pad. I wouldve appreciated better automatic targeting to help with the control issue. I doubt this is a problem on the Xbox 360, but I havent seen that version yet. Its nothing game-breaking, but an...
 
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Nintendo's got rhythm

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2008-07-15 17:49:19 by Jason Hill in Screen Play
...precise, more responsive, and more intense Wii MotionPlus renders every slight shift of your arm into the gameplay To demonstrate its precise "one-to-one" depiction of your arm movements, which seems to very accurately map your exact movements in 3D space, Nintendo showed three mini-games from Wii Sports Resort, which is due for release in...
 
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E308: Live highlights from Nintendo's private conference

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2008-07-16 21:03:00 by Candace Savino in Nintendo Wii Fanboy
...precise and not laggy. JC (from Nintendo Treehouse, not our JC) is getting some applause. We're still waiting for megatons, though Update: Now they're doing Jet Ski. This kind of seems like deja vu. The audience is getting into though, so at least that's something. (Guess you had to be there Update: Beach Fencing now. Engarde! The swordplay...
 
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