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Analysis of gaming demographic? [closed]

I am looking for a serious (if possible scientific) analysis of the gaming demographic, as fine-grained as possible. If possible, in-depth data would be really nice. For example I am interested in ...
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1answer
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Why can't OS X handle this Minecraft mod pack but Windows can? [closed]

I have this mod pack here containing ~90 mods. (for use with MultiMC) When I attempt to play on my Mac, within minutes it crashes, with no error. It just stops after some heavy lag. However, using ...
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1answer
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Does the Dishonored iOS game interact with the main game?

I was wondering if the mobile Dishonored: Rat Assassin (a bloody and not PETA-approved Fruit Ninja-clone) interacted with the main release of the game. If so, how?
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0answers
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Why Ps3 Controllers doesn't work on PC [closed]

Just wanted to know why ps3 controllers doesn't have a way to be used on PC, while the Xbox does have a cable to do that, making ps3 users buy another controller just for using on PC.
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Any way to play Majesty multiplayer cross-platform?

So I've been on a nostalgia fix recently, and have been hoping to get my girlfriend in on my old school gaming action. Unfortunately, she is a mac and I'm a PC, so our retro multiplayer exploits have ...
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3answers
6k views

Are PC and Xbox players segregated?

When players of a multi-platform game compete online, are they segregated by platform? For example, do PC players of Left 4 Dead ever meet Xbox players?
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1answer
897 views

What are the differences among Cave Story versions?

What are the critical differences between the various releases of Cave Story (PC, WiiWare, DSiWare, 3DS)? In particular, I already have a copy (of Cave Story+) on Steam from the Humble Indie Bundle 4, ...
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1answer
4k views

Is it possible to import Borderlands save data into the PC version?

With the release of Borderlands 2 imminent, I would like to play it on my PC. An issue occurs, however, as I played the original on Xbox and would like to import that save data into Borderlands 2 ...
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1answer
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What's the difference between downloadable games on XBLA and PSN?

I've recently found myself in possession of both an Xbox 360 and PS3, and in addition to having to having to choose between the platforms for normal console releases (How do I choose between the ...
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1answer
463 views

Transferring Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 from Vita to PS3

I purchased Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 from the PSN for the PS Vita. I've read that I can access DLC stuff for this game from either the Vita or my PS3. What I was wondering is, can I also transfer ...
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2answers
5k views

Does Mass Effect 3 multiplayer care about platform? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Can I play multiplayer across different platforms? Do XBox players and PC players play together in ME3's multiplayer mode? Or are they relegated to distinct games per ...
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1answer
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Why are there PC players playing in PS3 matches?

I don't know if this is a bug or not but I can prove what I'm saying. In some PS3 match summaries on Battlelog there are also stats from PC players. See here for an example match ...
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2answers
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Does multi-player levelling count between games and across platforms in Mass Effect 3?

Obviously you're not playing as Shephard in ME3's multi-player but as one of many other soldiers in the war. Does this mean that multiplayer levelling and progress isn't linked to any specific ...
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1answer
5k views

Dungeon Defenders: How can I play cross-platform PC-PS3?

I found this: Does Dungeon Defenders support cross-platform multiplayer? So my question is not "if" but "how". How can I (on PC) play with PS3 players, or vice-versa?
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1answer
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Windows can't see or connect to Macs on a TF2 server

Trying to play Team Fortress 2 at work and the Windows machines can't connect to the Mac machine's server and vice versa, when we create a local server. Tried connecting through the console directly ...
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1answer
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Resources to choose between platform releases for a game? [closed]

How do I choose between the console and PC versions of a game? provides a good summary of the qualities to look for in deciding which platform to play a game on. However, this is rather difficult ...
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2answers
1k views

Can you play Portal 2 Coop with one Windows PC and one Mac?

Is it possible to play coop with a windows computer and a Mac? Just wondering before I buy the game.
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5answers
72k views

Transferring Skyrim saved games from one machine to another

Is there a way of easily transferring a saved game from one machine to another? PC to PC XBox to XBox PS3 to PS3 Cross platform transfers
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4answers
19k views

Does Battlefield 3 support cross-platform multiplayer?

I've found pages and forum posts that come close to answering this question but that don't answer it squarely. Various people... feel it's obvious that BF3 won't support cross-platform multiplayer. ...
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5answers
321 views

How do I choose between the console and PC versions of a game?

How do the versions for PC, PS3 and XBox of modern games (like Call of Duty, Battlefield, Need for Speed, etc.) compare to each other? Is a version for a given platform normally better than the ...
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4answers
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Playing gun bros on Android with iPhone friends

I have Gun Bros on my Android device (Nexus S), and my pal is playing it on the iPhone, I followed the ingame instructions to add a friend to the brotherhood, but it doesn't work :-/ Is it even ...
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1answer
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NFS: Hot Pursuit friends from different platforms

I'm looking at getting NFS: Hot Pursuit, but would like to know if the Autolog feature recognizes friends from different platforms, or is it localized to the platform that you purchase the game on?
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3answers
390 views

Does a website exist that compares the versions of the same game on different platforms?

Since I own all the current-generation consoles as well as a gaming PC, whenever I decide to buy a new game, I tend to end up having to do a decent amount of searching to see if there are any ...
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1answer
182 views

Can NCAA Football Dynasties Be Played Between Consoles?

In NCAA Football 11, it is possible to play in dynasty mode across different console systems? I have a friend with the game and a PS3 and I have an Xbox360. Is it possible for us to play in a ...
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2answers
107 views

Does the leader-board in Modern Warfare 2 include players of all platforms?

Does the leader-board on the PS3 include PC and XBox 360 players?
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1answer
663 views

Can I run both Windows and Linux Dwarf Fortress from the same directory?

The reason I'm asking this is because I want to play Dwarf Fortress mainly on my main Windows computer, but I'd also like to be able to continue the same save from my Linux VPS. I already know how to ...
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7answers
1k views

Can I play games made for Windows on a Mac?

Is a game made for a Windows machine playable on a Mac? I'm going to buy a new computer for gaming and would like to know if it's possible to play Windows games on a new Mac.