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Steak and Shake is awesome.  I just tried to see if there were any Whataburger locations near you, but unfortunately only in West Columbia.

I know we've argued about it multiple times in the forums.  Arenafoot and jmjustin6 always mention these two (although I can't remember who likes which).
 
Anyways, I just tried Cane's, and it was awesome.  I'll try Zaxby's within the next few days.  Yes, while my wife is off working, I am sampling the fast-food joints they have down south that we don't have at home.  Don't worry, fancy restaurants are being visited with her in the evenings.
 
Also tried "Steak N Shake" and was immensely impressed.  Such a great deal.  There is no way you can find a table service restaurant back home at these prices.  WOW!  Southern living is alright!!
 
 

This
 

I'm not saying companies don't make the same mistake, I'm saying the majors in the tech industry are far more secretive today because they've learned from industry-crushing mistakes of the past.
 
Smaller companies still do this. You mentioned Blizzard with Titan, that's a great example. The biggest one that comes to mind is the Phantom video game console from Infinium Labs. They announced it in 2003, Wired had it listed as vaporware in 2004, and they milled around through the end of the decade not doing much. What you don't often see are industry leaders, as Atari was at the time, making this mistake over and over and over.
 

 

I like when you make "adventure" videos of your vacations and trips to the dentist. Good to have you back Maximum RD 

I like when you make "adventure" videos of your vacations and trips to the dentist. Good to have you back Maximum RD 

I like when you make "adventure" videos of your vacations and trips to the dentist. Good to have you back Maximum RD 

This
 

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With the Art of Atari book release now right around the corner (tomorrow!) I'm pleased to present an interview that I did with the book's author, Tim Lapetino, on behalf of the site.  Huge thanks to Tim for his participation and his willingness to give thorough and informative answers.  We hope to have Tim join us for a Wednesday night chat in the near future -- stay tuned for details on that.
 
I'm now watching my post office box like a hawk for my copy of the book!  I intend to post a review once I've had the chance to read it cover to cover -- I don't imagine it will take me long, as this has been circled on my calendar for months. 
 
Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts about Art of Atari!

My friend Laura is in the news! Laura and I were friends in elementary school and are still friends today. I've had the privilege to know a ton of insanely amazing people but Laura is hands down one of the coolest people I've ever known. She's a playwright, professional makeup artist, instructor, she's been featured on television and is always up to something new and interesting and cool. She's also really into horror. I thought I'd share this with you guys in the spirit of Halloween!
 
 
 

 
Halloween Horror Makeup by professional artist Laura Lorusso
Instagram: @lalocreations
 
 
 
 
From: Naples Daily News
Halloween makeup by professional artist Laura Lorusso
An assortment of tools, conventional and not, are used by professional makeup artist Laura Lorusso during her Halloween transformations
http://www.naplesnews.com/picture-gallery/life/neapolitan/2016/10/18/halloween-makeup-by-professional-artist-laura-lorusso/92355826/

Anyone let down by the name? "Switch" doesn't have much magic to it. I kinda liked the name Nintendo NX, NX sounds like "Next". Switch is so literal.

Anyone let down by the name? "Switch" doesn't have much magic to it. I kinda liked the name Nintendo NX, NX sounds like "Next". Switch is so literal.

Power Failure 1986 - Weird Paul Petroskey

I like when you make "adventure" videos of your vacations and trips to the dentist. Good to have you back Maximum RD 

I like when you make "adventure" videos of your vacations and trips to the dentist. Good to have you back Maximum RD 

https://youtu.be/S1hlA3BlVUA
 
Yep finally a new video, nothing too special but still a little fun. It's short so have a look. 
 
Description - Published on Oct 21, 2016
Contrary to popular opinion I AM NOT DEAD lol. Here is proof that I am still alive as I take you for a little stroll to the ELECTRONICS RECYCLING BIN to see if there are any goodies. Much to my surprise I drop the camera while filming DOH! Share in the adventure! OK not much of an adventure but still a bit of fun and hey you can check out the beautiful October scenery on our property.
 

A few quick thoughts on the Nintendo Switch announcement:
Disclaimer: This is coming from someone who was pioneering AR/VR 15 years ago while also enthralled with classic gaming. My perspective on the industry is usually pretty wonky.
 
 
I wonder if all the Game Boy fans who’ve trashed Atari Lynx for the past 25 years as being “too big to fit in your pocket” will come up with a reason as to why that logic doesn’t apply to Nintendo Switch as a handheld.
  Overall I’m disappointed. It did not “wow” me the way I had hoped it would. We didn’t see anything more than the rumors we’ve already heard. Is there more to come?
  It makes sense for Nintendo to integrate their console games and portable games into one line. The concept seems basic. Will this have the massive appeal of Game Boy? Or the limited appeal of Wii U?
  It’s an odd choice to have the “Switch” branding so massive but omit the Nintendo logo from the obvious places, centered under the screen etc.
  The preview video featured 20-30somethings almost exclusively. No kids. No families. Why? That’s Nintendo’s bread and butter. Do they think NX is moving away from that demo?
  Nintendo share value dropped 6.5% following Switch reveal. Investors evidently aren’t happy: http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/10/nintendo_share_value_drops_6_5_percent_following_switch_reveal
  The industrial design is uninspiring. It doesn’t look fun, inviting or modern. It reminds me of my Iomega Zip Drive from 1998. And, frankly, the textured black plastic isn’t differentiated much from an Atari cartridge. Sony and Microsoft consoles have a sleek, modern finish, as do mobile products from Apple, Google and others. I’m open to “different and innovative” but this looks very generic. It’s like one of those “Dreamcast 2” hoax renderings people post in Deviant Art. Disappointing.
  The controller design reminds me of the Ouya controller.
  Can I use Switch to watch Netflix on the go? Instagram? Facebook? Atari I/O?
  Is Nintendo Switch also a tablet? No? If not, why not? Mobile gaming isn’t a novelty that requires a separate purchase. Mobile gaming is big right now because people have already invested money into their mobile devices and carry them almost everywhere. (Money spent on phones and tablets likely would have gone into other tech purchases 10-20 years ago). If Nintendo Switch could take the place of a tablet purchase it would attract more people to buy Switch instead of iPad, Surface, etc. Instead, this seems like an additional purchase to people who likely already have a tablet AND home console.
  I remember how excited I was whenever a new system would be released. I made a whole video about this excitement with the Atari VSX. I was so excited for SNES I got a Super Famicom straight from Japan when it was released. I don’t feel that deep child-like excitement for Switch. Not yet. I wish I did.
  What if there were custom interchangeable controllers released for certain games? This is the best hypothetical use of the Nintendo Switch concept: http://www.polygon.com/2016/10/20/13351936/nintendo-switch-controller-concepts  

Well it did not wow me ether but I am excited because I do love Nintendo almost as much as Atari. They have always looked to be different and in a lege of their own. Honestly I think it is going to take a lot for them to top the Wii wow factor. That was great technology when it came out and have yet to really see them top that. I have a teenage daughter so we will for sure get one of these at some point. Another reason I love Nintendo is I am a sucker for the Zelda games and Donky Kong Country games which you can only get on Nintendo of course. They have me sold on their exclusive games and there for no matter what I will be a sucker for buying the newest gaming system just for those games alone. ....... My 13 year old on the other hand think the new switch is awesome. I can wait a couple years for the price drop.

First of all, my theory why some of us (myself included) feel that new systems no longer induce the "wow" factor feeling. 
Graphical leaps are getting smaller and smaller.
Going from 2600 to NES...Wow!
 
 
From NES to Genesis...WOW!

 
Grainy FMV on Sega CD...Wow!
Genesis to PS1...Wow!

 
PS1 to PS2...Wow!

 
PS2 to PS3...meh.

 
Here's another one. Mario kept looking better and better, but once the gamecube version hit, he didn't really improve all that much.

 
We're visual people, but the room for improvement is getting smaller and smaller. It's actually smart that Nintendo is focusing on innovation. (Wii, DS, 3DS, Wii-U)
Yes, they have had some duds (Virtual Boy and Wii-U as far as sales go).
 
Switch doesn't floor me, but it does intrigue me. I like the option to play on either a TV or laying on the couch while someone else is watching TV.  The 3DS is my current favorite system and Nintendo is my favorite game maker. Even if it was just another plain system, I'd probably be interested just for the next games in series such as Zelda and Mario Kart.
 
Two last thoughts:
1) Portable no longer means having to fit in your pockets, thanks to massive smart phones and iPads.
2) I hate to say it, but we (who grew up in the 80's and 90's) are no longer the target audience.  Now it's all about Millennials, who, on the whole, have different tastes than us. I believe that is who the trailer was targeting. However, future ads may target more kids and families. 

Justin, you voiced many things that were my concern too.    The first thing I thought of was that it looked like a glorified android device.

It will end up being all about the games.  If they can get the big publishers to pay attention, they might do okay. 

I  think they have given up on the fighting the big 2 and are just sticking with their niche. 

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