KP> well..each to their own..i prefer the feeling of not knowing a whole
 KP> bunch about a game..
 KP> might i suggest if you want to get into the game industry you learn some
 KP> C++ and asm?
  You don't HAVE to learn programming to successfully get into the game 
industry (my programming isn't quite as Zen-like as I'd prefer it to be); you 
can write the plot (which usually takes 5 minutes with 3D Realms, but still), 
design levels, draw art, and playtest.  You don't necessarily have to know 
programming; however, you should know what the limitations of hardware and 
software are, and design accordingly.
  Of course, if all else fails I can sign up with a gaming magazine, and sit 
on the other side of the fence.  Though the potential for pay isn't as high 
(how many game reviewers drive Ferraris or Vipers?), you do get to play games 
for a living, and everybody tells me I'm an excellent writer.
 KP> im pretty sure the game is pretty much the same as the version i saw
 KP> at E3..i suppose there might be a few cosmetic changes and some
 KP> tinkering with the gameplay..
  Well, if you got the Hellfire add-on for Diablo, you can look at some MPEGs 
of the game in action.  Looks really nice, and they've shown some in-game 
action.
 KP> well...i seriously doubt it will just 'boot' DNF out of the way..DN
 KP> has a big cult following and many people (like me) will buy the game 
ust
 KP> because of its pure fun and humour, halflife is a bit more strategic and
 KP> wont have quite an endearing main character, which is 3Drealms strong
 KP> point it seems..
  Yes, I'd tend to agree with you - if people just dumped their current 
favourite for whatever was new, they'd be switching games every one or two 
months.  It'd be especially hard to get games entrenched as deeply as the 
Duke Nukem games are.
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