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November 19

PS3 and HD

So, I'm looking into getting an HDTV primarily for my PS3. It's gotta be a small one though (space and cost restraints), and as such pretty much has to be 720p resolution. So here's my question, and please forgive me if this is like a really obvious stupid question; I know very little in the realm of HD, and don't trust the sales clerks entirely, as they're probably just gonna try to sell it to me. So, and I hope I'm wording this right, I know that PS3 can support up to 1080p, correct? So, does that mean that if I get a 720p resolution HDTV, will all my PS3 games play in 720p resolution, and play with the enhanced picture that entails? Thanks guys! DoomsDay349 02:41, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

That's basically correct. PS3 games that support at least 720p will display at 720p if that's what your display supports. However, there may be some games that aren't really at 720p. The PS3 should be capable of rendering such games in a 720p output signal, but that's not the same thing as "the enhanced picture that entails". While I don't have PS3-specific examples, this has occurred with a few 360 games (Halo 3 most notably) where the game developer has compromised true 720p support for better framerates or the like. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see similar compromises on the PS3. — Lomn 14:44, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Some games play better in 720p since it isn't as high resolution as 1080. For example, Lair got worse reviews when played in 1080 because the frame rate was more erratic. Also most games only support 720p and are uprezzed to 1080 when played on 1080 screens. So except for limited cases, playing in 720p is the same or better than 1080. --24.249.108.133 (talk) 19:32, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Artist for Shining Force EXA

Who is the head artist for the PS2 game Shining Force EXA? I'd like to learn their name and whether they've worked on other projects as well.

Some Google mining led to this statement "In honor of the March 20 launch of Shining Force EXA, 1UP.com and Sega are giving away original Shining Force game art! These delicate line drawings, or Shikishi, were drawn and signed by Pako, the renowned anime artist." which implies that Pako was the artist. [1] SaundersW (talk) 17:23, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Ah, alright. It's still a bit difficult to get more elaborative info on the artist, but it's given me a good handle now, thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Youconfusemysoul (talk • contribs) 03:17, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

What is Garys Mod Beta 2007?

What is Garys Mod Beta 2007? Is it different from Garys Mod 10? Where can you get it? Also, how would you upgrade from 10 to another version? Buying it from steam again? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.191.102.55 (talk) 19:50, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Walt Disney

Hi. I have been known to have a good ear and apparently it's for reasons such as this one. I am listening to a lot of music lately and all of it is pretty much the same when it comes to beats and bass. But Disney, on the other hand is different. How come disney music different? For example, you hear a lot of magical sounds in the music. Plus the bass is more of a live effect as if it was done by a bass chelo.Jwking (talk) 21:03, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

To answer this question, we'd really need to know what the other music you've listening to is. Otherwise, it's hard to say what's different :) Can you give a little more guidance? Skittle (talk) 23:55, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Perhaps because Disney's music might be done by a live orchestra with little editing, whereas almost all other music is looping and editing. This is just a guess though. Oh! I also thought about something, I heard something about them trademarking a specific music note or something, I forget where I picked this up. Obviously I doubt they would have a specific music note, but perhaps a series of notes in succession could be strongly copyrighted. I wonder if anyone knows something about that? Rfwoolf (talk) 09:38, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

blatant misinformation

The listing for WMJX, a Boston radio station says that WBZ-FM was second in popularity to WRKO. This simply was not true. It also states that a song by Olivia Newton-John was the first song played on WMJX. This is incorrect. The first song played was "Do you believe in magic?" by The Lovin' Spoonful. I know this because I was the first Director of Programming of WMJX and I pushed the button that started that song. I also have a recording of this event.

Jack Casey —Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.94.71.159 (talk) 21:29, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Hi Jack, from another Jack. You are more than welcome to edit the article to improve it; do you have a published citation that backs up your version of events? Cheers -- JackofOz (talk) 23:05, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia Jack. Both the statements you're objecting to have no sources - so if you can point at a source that tells a different story then by all means change the article to the correct facts. Is there an official history of the station? Or perhaps contemporary newspaper accounts? Exxolon (talk) 23:07, 19 November 2007 (UTC)