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Microsoft Studios' creative director has some choice words about always-online
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ElectricKaibutsu
Member
It's one of the more popular video game blogs.
Chief Icaroc
Banned
Just had a thought.....
How is always on any different than PS+? Is anyone upset about that? As soon as you are not paid up, you can't play the game right? Isn't this the same thing?
Love the discussion on this any way you look at it, it sure is going to be interesting
*gets popcorn*
How is always on any different than PS+? Is anyone upset about that? As soon as you are not paid up, you can't play the game right? Isn't this the same thing?
Love the discussion on this any way you look at it, it sure is going to be interesting
*gets popcorn*
If it's true, the best thing PR can do is do nothing.
LittleJohnny
Banned
Broadband only online gaming... ring a bell? Everyone was up in arms at the time, calling it a huge mistake for not supporting 56k as well.
Here are some more stupid analogies that MS made back then:
"Have you ever tried sucking pizza through a straw?"
Here are some more stupid analogies that MS made back then:
"Have you ever tried sucking pizza through a straw?"
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Nah,that's because many people in this site are from 2ch hardware board,and in this board,there are full of anti-sony persons
Like this thread
http://anago.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/ghard/1364254443/
wtf.... are you smoking?
We are not worthy.
Because you can still buy games away from PS+ and play them offline on the PS3?
I don't have PS+ to confirm, but I'm pretty sure that even free PS+ games continue to work if the internet connection is dropped.
Not even the same. PS+ is more like a Netflix subscription than anything.
And playable offline
Goodacre0081
Member
wow, we were up to page 60 when i went to bed.
Um, those are way two different things. One is a system. Another is a program on the system. You can still play your games with one of em if you don't have internet.
Take a guess which one it is.
I can still play my PS+ games off line that is the difference. That is the issue with the always on crap. If MS or my ISP have issues then no gaming which is BS.
Boy Wander
Member
If this console really is 'always online', how will they handle online infra maintenance.
"Sorry guys, nobody can play any games for the next 12 hours, we'll let you know when you can start playing again..."
"Sorry guys, nobody can play any games for the next 12 hours, we'll let you know when you can start playing again..."
GremlinFool
Member
How are they remotely comparable? If you buy a PS3 game disc, it'll work regardless of the online status of the console. PS+ is an elaborate rental service, and it even works offline. Hopefully, you realize the idiocy of your posture and you'll think a little bit more before you post next time.
ExitPlanetDust
Member
In tears right now. My work productivity today will be a big fuckin' 0. Damn this thread.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
I don't understand how PS+ and Always On is the same thing at all. You are comparing a subscription service ceasing to allow you service once you unsubscribe to the idea of a piece of hardware failing to work if your internet or their servers ever go down.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Here's the difference.
One is an optional service that provides you discounts on games (that you can play even if subscription expires) and gives you features that can compliment your experience.
The other is going to be a mandatory service that will be forced upon everyone and will effect your experience.
Crimson_Gold
Member
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
What? Seriously? I'm not even going to explain anything here ...
Is PS+ a mandatory service?is that exclusively the only way to play your games?
tier: God
Raven77
Member
Clearly you weren't that involved with the recent Sim City debacle. If its anything like that, MS will be forced to respond.
However, they may not respond to it until closer to E3, OR they may just respond with the usual "We don't agree with his comments or condone his actions." and apologize if someone was offended but not confirm / nor deny the content of the subject matter of this whole issue was true or not.
Kazuma Kiryu
Member
this is obviously a troll comment, so i'm not even gonna bother.
They're different in many ways:
- Mainly, you are not forced to get PS+ (yet, at least). If this rumour is true, you are forced to always be online to use the next Xbox.
- You can still play non-Plus games whether online or offline, with no PS+ subscription.
- Plus is giving you extra content for paying. This rumour would lock you out of ANY content should you not be online.
Stiflers Mom
Banned
fatgamecat
Member
I'm just as unhappy about always online as most of you, but we should put this reaction in perspective. As much as we dislike online only gaming, MS could still get away with it if enough of the non-hardcore market follows along.
Yes it's a good internet reaction, but if MS made this decision long ago, they've probably already written us off. We'll have to stick to non-forced online consoles and hope for the best, basically.
Yes it's a good internet reaction, but if MS made this decision long ago, they've probably already written us off. We'll have to stick to non-forced online consoles and hope for the best, basically.
Neko Mimi Mode
Member
Stands as what? That he personally doesn't see an issue with always online DRM because he's a self-centered weirdo living a double life as Sweet Billy?
Jackben
bitch I'm taking calls.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
You know shit is messed up when even Blizzard is avoiding always online for console release of Diablo 3.
They keep the authentication servers running to validate game installs/apps/console firmwares etc, and take the store/multiplayer down? They can have multiple servers that they alternate? Have some down for maintenance while the others are up, and vice versa.
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So i am just back from work,have been following this in the morning in my mobile later on my work during my breaks. This thread and news was going like fire amazing to see that he got what he deserved.
GitarooMan
Member
The bane.gif is legendary, truly classic. I think it is going to be really interesting how this develops, and it's going to be a fun ride going by this thread. I'll get a NextBox because I get every game system, but I can totally understand the uproar.
dorkimoe
Gold Member
iunno, the guy he was "trolling with" seems to agree that they do it all the time back n fourth
but it was pretty stupid either way to be doing that....
Photolysis
Banned
Wow, amazing how fast this thread is moving.
Seems to be sending a pretty strong message about always online DRM though, which is good regardless of whether this is just an unsubstantiated rumour or not.
Seems to be sending a pretty strong message about always online DRM though, which is good regardless of whether this is just an unsubstantiated rumour or not.
Holy shit. I went to sleep at like page 60ish and now look....
That list of websites reporting this. Oh my. lol
When you put it like that...
I guess I was working on the assumption that MS won't say anything. Although this is taking on a life of it's own.
I keep thinking they'll confirm/deny at their own pace. And they'll have something, something, to sweeten the deal. What could that be? I have no idea but could speculate like crazy.
EDIT:
No I wasn't!
Maybe my thinking was formed by the fact that these rumours have been flying, to various degrees, for a while and they've said nothing. And I also guess I was talking about "the most official response" (i.e. rather than Twitter a conference).
Let's see though. I'll try to follow the intensity over the weekend.
flyinpiranha
Member
My guess is their market research showed that broadband subscriptions coupled with online consumer purchasing habits have probably outweighed the loss of consumers with spotty connections. Maybe they have a number that shows what purchasing habits the users without connection to broadband have.
I don't like the decision, it's one that will eventually happen, but I don't think we're ready for it here in the US. I can't speak for broadband consumer base in other countries.
I don't like the decision, it's one that will eventually happen, but I don't think we're ready for it here in the US. I can't speak for broadband consumer base in other countries.
dripdripsplash
Member
HAHHAHAHAHHAHAH. That Wii-U ending was the icing on the cake. Perfect!
You're not allowed to think anymore.
What? I can still play offline without Playstation Plus and am not even required to be a member to play games online should I choose to. But it sure is nice to actually be given something for being a member.
This is amazing! One of the gifs that really made me laugh out loud!
reddwarf42
Member
This can't get enough praise. Well done!
Don't conflate the issues. Very few people give a shit about him saying "deal with it" and insulting small towns with bad internet. We understand that stuff was him dumb trolling his friend. The online only implication is what's gotten people up in arms here.