Kotaku: Next Xbox will require online connection to start games
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I still have the same full hype for PS4, did not go down any bit
In fact it is increasing as we go, for example now Diablo 3 is confirmed with offline mode !!!
Which means i can finally buy the game
You're right, and with Microsoft experimenting with the subsidized model this gen, we can actually expect Durango to be released at $149 with 2 year XBL contract. PS4 is DOA in the US.
Voice of Reason
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Who said they didn't give a shit? I can't support it either, but there should be a statistical analysis showing a decline, or maybe even a smaller increase, of sales during that period.
ThisWreckage
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This is the biggest bunch of apologist bullshit I have read in my life.
Will be an interesting reveal, looking forward to it.
Perhaps that is why EA was a no-show at the PS4 reveal. EA and MS seem like a match made in heaven and with a combo of Halo/Madden the Durango will likely crush the PS4 in the US no matter how broken the tech is (not to mention that keeping your friends list is already a strong argument to stay loyal to your current brand for many).
Broken Simcity is the most successful Simcity ever. Why should it not work for Durango?
Perhaps that is why EA was a no-show at the PS4 reveal. EA and MS seem like a match made in heaven and with a combo of Halo/Madden the Durango will likely crush the PS4 in the US no matter how broken the tech is (not to mention that keeping your friends list is already a strong argument to stay loyal to your current brand for many).
Broken Simcity is the most successful Simcity ever. Why should it not work for Durango?
RedNumberFive
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In all honestly, I doubt any consumers will care. People raged about the RRoD yet they still bought the console in droves, even re-buying it several times (I myself went through a total of 4). The same was said about having to pay for XBL on top of your ISP, yet people still do it without hesitation. Then MS raised the price of XBL, yet the negative was minimal.
Reminds me of the MW2 petition:
Prior to the Wii U launch the thought of not buying a Nintendo console day one was unfathomable to me. If the rumors are true, I'll have a similar reaction to the next Xbox.
Napalm_Frank
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There's my man. Aegeis is just like the rest, i.e. he goes with what he has. I am sure Marxis guys told him that the offline update couldn't be done. He was lied to so it's not really his fault.
In the same way, perhaps Kotaku authors were misled. Like I said, MS won't do this. And guess what? Even if they do, people will buy it. If Diablo 3 and Simcity aren't proof enough, I don't what'll convince you guys.
I think Wario was trying to encourage people to actually read the article, but that wasn't going to happen anyways.
I quoted a bunch of stuff on the first page too; a lot of the article suggests reasoning why this info could be potentially false or MS is feeding devs different info, which I can only think of as an anti-leak strategy. These are probably not indies were talking about either.
Alebrije
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Are you serious? I do not see negative news in the media
What in the world...
GoofsterStud
Member
Pretty much this.
They reveal the games and people will still buy the machine. I will anyway.
No it's not like Netflix. It's like if you bought a blu-ray player and couldn't play the Blu-Rays you bought without being online.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Yes it is.
NullPointer
Member
My brain just broke.
grimshawish
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aegies has said nothing factual, Kotaku has a source. Hes just 'decided' based on his fanboyism.
As if Sony aren't also making an aggressive push with PS4; hes a very odd man in how he acts/talks to people and not too bright.
As if Sony aren't also making an aggressive push with PS4; hes a very odd man in how he acts/talks to people and not too bright.
Bumblebeetuna
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There is no way this is real. They cannot be that stupid.
The absolute only way all of this is real is that they have something just so mind blowing, people will jump on board despite the shitty DRM. Like.. EA exclusive to Nextbox. And comparable hardware to PS4, for only $200. I mean, it would take something monumental for them to get away with something so terribly stupid. Especially since it will be announced while we gamers are still mourning SimCity.
The absolute only way all of this is real is that they have something just so mind blowing, people will jump on board despite the shitty DRM. Like.. EA exclusive to Nextbox. And comparable hardware to PS4, for only $200. I mean, it would take something monumental for them to get away with something so terribly stupid. Especially since it will be announced while we gamers are still mourning SimCity.
Will be 500 or less, so not really a problem and definitely not a dealbreaker like the always online garbage.
Byakuya769
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Dude, you sound totally biased!
I'm being entirely facetious. This constant negative bad buzz is harmful to MS, and there's no way around it. Unless unloading the bad news early can mitigate the harmful effects when they how the good aspects of the system in the reveal.
Fox Mulder
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MS can fuck right off.
I've got a huge backlog of games spanning from the NES forward. I'll gladly stop buying consoles and watch as the industry burns again.
I've got a huge backlog of games spanning from the NES forward. I'll gladly stop buying consoles and watch as the industry burns again.
its a joke
I still cant believe that MS would be doing this. I am going to stick with it just being a misunderstanding right now. But the constant revival of this rumor is not a good sign.
statham
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LOL!!
Phoenician_Viking
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I usually don´t believe rumors, but this has been rumored in many gaming media outlets that i have to say, this is a very believable rumor.
ThisWreckage
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You're part of the problem. I wouldn't stake such pride in a company that is obviously the most anti-consumer of the three.
it's Kotaku so unlike the other rumours about this from a source that had a good track record, I'll not add this in as weighty evidence that it is true one way or the other.
but as with the other rumours, if it's true, I'm glad Microsoft is making it easier to ignore their console. Save me money and shit.
but as with the other rumours, if it's true, I'm glad Microsoft is making it easier to ignore their console. Save me money and shit.
Lambda Pie
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if there's a company willing to do this, it's MS. maybe not the "3 minutes, game stops" bit, but the "must be online to start games and apps", absolutely, it's the same company whom hides YouTube behind a paywall.
Voice of Reason
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When was the last time Gies posted on GAF? I have a feeling he'll be eaten alive next time he posts.
The Omega Man
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No way. Sony has already started pushing the PS4 hard for how far away the launch is. If this is any indication on their marketing push for the PS4 now, I can't imagine how strong it'll be closer to launch. Sony will do just fine in the US with the ps4.
No, they'll keep it bottled up as tight as they can, but it will spill out during E3 itself. It's one of the few things the gaming press is good for, not because they are talented, but because of their sheer numbers during the three days (weeks, even) that is E3 they are just able to overwhelm marketing speak and get someone to say something they shouldn't.
Dreams-Visions
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How is that even possible. No temporary ISP internet outtages? No router glitches? Moved into a new place and the internet provider won't be out to set up until the end of the week?
Maybe it's just where I am, but I've experienced all of the above and it's absolutely unacceptable that they would even think such a policy is acceptable for any reason. I know we agree on that point, but I'm surprised you haven't had to go without internet for an extended period a single time in 7 years.
Tummi Gummi
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Yeah, online-only activation would not surprise me overmuch from xbox.