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Kevy Baby · 10-31-2007, 09:17 PM

The funny thing is ozron, is that what relate is not too far from the truth

katiesue · 11-01-2007, 02:59 PM

I worked at a gaming company from 1990-1998. We did port over a few titles for the Mac but really the sales were very low so we quit doing it.

In the office we started out all Mac as we were doing more graphic design at the time than game stuff. Once we bought the game company and that was our focus we had to switch over eventually because of various compatability issues.

Actually when I started we were doing bundles for the Amiga.

I stand corrected. According to their website they currently have one Mac title avaliable. For a title that was first released on PC in 1997. There were two additional verisons of the game released for PC but apparently not on Mac.

BarTopDancer · 11-01-2007, 03:18 PM

I am a reformed gamer who likes the opportunity to play games if I want to. Now, I haven't touched a game in close to 4 years, and despite attempts by co-workers, boyfriends and friends, I have no interest in playing WoW, or the SIMS or any other game out on the market. But I like knowing that I could if I want to. Does that stop me from wanting a Mac? No. Will it sway things more in that direction if they become gamer friendly? Sure. Would I start gaming again if Mac was conducive to it? Highly doubt it. My interests are elsewhere now.

I agree with GD completely. It is all about the market segment that they choose to go after. They don't need to go after the gamers. PC and Mac will compete until pigs fly, but they cater to two different markets, and until one can do what the other does, better, they will both be around.

On the topic of Macolyte's, I find that they aren't around as much, or as vocal as they once were. I used to swear I would never own an iPod, or buy a Mac (BE can attest to this), however, times change, market segments change, people change and the economy changes. A Mac, or an iPod is no longer a "status" of sorts. Sure, there are people who define themselves by their machines but that falls on both sides of the "war". Macs are now available to the "common man", and are being marketed to them as such (see Mac vs. PC commercials). If one stops looking for the Macolyte's, they pretty much cease to exist.

Kevy Baby · 11-01-2007, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

(see Mac vs. PC commercials)

Funny that you bring up the commercials. Those were actually kind of a risky move on Apple's part as a similar tactic many years ago, in the early days of the Mac vs. PC war, really backfired on Apple. The year after the now famous "1984" commercial (directed by Ridley Scott, featuring Anya Major as the heroine), Apple put out a commercial during the next Superbowl showing IBM users as lemmings, which promptly pissed off the business world.

Doh!

BarTopDancer · 11-01-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Funny that you bring up the commercials. Those were actually kind of a risky move on Apple's part as a similar tactic many years ago, in the early days of the Mac vs. PC war, really backfired on Apple. The year after the now famous "1984" commercial (directed by Ridley Scott, featuring Anya Major as the heroine), Apple put out a commercial during the next Superbowl showing IBM users as lemmings, which promptly pissed off the business world.

Doh!

I remember those commercials and hearing about the fallout. I think the difference between then and now is this: the "lines are drawn". Those businesses that deal in graphics and graphic art gravitate towards Mac. Those who don't gravitate towards PC. Office for Mac helped bring Mac's into the business world, although it doesn't seem that Mac will ever replace PC. But who really knows what the future holds.

*I* didn't take the new commercials to be targeted at businesses (even though some used business as a backdrop). I took them to be targeted at the person who still has a hard time with a PC (getting viruses, blue screen of death, etc...). We're a pretty tech savvy group and we associate with a lot of tech savvy people. But there are a lot of people who can barely figure out how to turn their computer on, or get online.

Kevy Baby · 11-01-2007, 05:38 PM

Actually, a fair amount of SMALL businesses (not creative types) are buying Macs. If I had more time, I would find the article that talked about that.

Apple has been experiencing a good growth by having people come into the Apple stores to buy an iPod and walk out with an iMac.

flippyshark · 11-01-2007, 05:55 PM

That lemmings commercial really was awful and offputting. The PC vs. Mac ads, on the other hand, at least make the PC incredibly lovable. As far as personalities go, I'd much rather hang out with John Hodgman than that younger hipper guy.

CoasterMatt · 11-02-2007, 10:07 AM

I went in to an Apple store for the first time last night.
I looked at a few of their boxes, and they're sleek and all, but not MY style.
A salesperson asked me if something was wrong- I simply said "They all look the same, where's the fun in that?" - He reacted like I'd spit on a crucifix at the Vatican. Sorry, but I don't like going into a computer store where I'm made to feel like a heretic because I'm not of the "gabba gabba one of us" mindset.

JWBear · 11-02-2007, 04:57 PM

I had a friend who sold OS/2 back in the day. Talk about a cult.....

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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I worked at a gaming company from 1990-1998. We did port over a few titles for the Mac but really the sales were very low so we quit doing it. In the office we started out all Mac as we were doing more graphic design at the time than game stuff. Once we bought the game company and that was our focus we had to switch over eventually because of various compatability issues. Actually when I started we were doing bundles for the Amiga. I stand corrected. According to their website they currently have one Mac title avaliable. For a title that was first released on PC in 1997. There were two additional verisons of the game released for PC but apparently not on Mac. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it. Last edited by katiesue : 11-01-2007 at 03:07 PM. Reason: correcting myself
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I am a reformed gamer who likes the opportunity to play games if I want to. Now, I haven't touched a game in close to 4 years, and despite attempts by co-workers, boyfriends and friends, I have no interest in playing WoW, or the SIMS or any other game out on the market. But I like knowing that I could if I want to. Does that stop me from wanting a Mac? No. Will it sway things more in that direction if they become gamer friendly? Sure. Would I start gaming again if Mac was conducive to it? Highly doubt it. My interests are elsewhere now. I agree with GD completely. It is all about the market segment that they choose to go after. They don't need to go after the gamers. PC and Mac will compete until pigs fly, but they cater to two different markets, and until one can do what the other does, better, they will both be around. On the topic of Macolyte's, I find that they aren't around as much, or as vocal as they once were. I used to swear I would never own an iPod, or buy a Mac (BE can attest to this), however, times change, market segments change, people change and the economy changes. A Mac, or an iPod is no longer a "status" of sorts. Sure, there are people who define themselves by their machines but that falls on both sides of the "war". Macs are now available to the "common man", and are being marketed to them as such (see Mac vs. PC commercials). If one stops looking for the Macolyte's, they pretty much cease to exist. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Actually, a fair amount of SMALL businesses (not creative types) are buying Macs. If I had more time, I would find the article that talked about that. Apple has been experiencing a good growth by having people come into the Apple stores to buy an iPod and walk out with an iMac. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	That lemmings commercial really was awful and offputting. The PC vs. Mac ads, on the other hand, at least make the PC incredibly lovable. As far as personalities go, I'd much rather hang out with John Hodgman than that younger hipper guy.
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11-02-2007, 10:07 AM	#8
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I went in to an Apple store for the first time last night. I looked at a few of their boxes, and they're sleek and all, but not MY style. A salesperson asked me if something was wrong- I simply said "They all look the same, where's the fun in that?" - He reacted like I'd spit on a crucifix at the Vatican. Sorry, but I don't like going into a computer store where I'm made to feel like a heretic because I'm not of the "gabba gabba one of us" mindset. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I had a friend who sold OS/2 back in the day. Talk about a cult..... __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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