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[Orca]

Every time I follow the link my iphone browser freezes, so can someone tell me if the article actually says that MS complained about the media and its reporting?

I read it and didn't see anywhere that they actually complained about coverage at all. I think it's from reading into Major Nelson's "we've got more to say but not right now" statement from the other day.

 

[Acorn]

Every editorial I've seen posted here has been the typical 'Gamers are entitled wah wah, Poor MS and publishers' bullshit that there always is.

 

[ReaperXL7]

Where exactly did Microsoft blame the media for consumer rage?

Microsoft is upset that journalists are reporting "inaccurate" information about their policies with the Xbone, despite the fact that most of whats been reported on came directly from the mouth of their executives. Honestly its not hard to see it, they speak in double talk, contradict each other, and none of them seem to be on the same page. Yet its the journalists fault for reporting on the information that came from the horses mouth.

The shit has been a hot topic for months, its MS fault for not being prepard for the firestorm.

 

[alr1ght]

Hey at least they're not blaming us directly like usual.

 

[Duxxy3]

This is Microsoft's fault, not media and not the consumer.

Nobody asked them to create these policies.

 

[RedAssedApe]

so instead of answering our legitimate questions microsoft responding by trotting around posting haters gonna hate gifs lol

 

[The Faceless Master]

the media? from what i've seen, the media is doing everything in their power to defend it.

 

[MisterHero]

Hey at least they're not blaming us directly like usual.

No they just expect people to pay for their stuff.

 

[tajd]

Xzibit?

omg lol Xzibit love it

 

[Zamorro]

Where exactly did Microsoft blame the media for consumer rage?

This old Major Nelson statement apparently:

The ability to trade in and resell games is important to gamers and to Xbox. Xbox One is designed to support the trade in and resale of games. Reports about our policies for trade in and resale are inaccurate and incomplete. We will disclose more information in the near future.

Thread title suggests there is some new MS statement, while there is not.

People just want to be enraged about the same thing over and over again. *shrug*

 

[StuBurns]

"Thanks Obama" - MS

 

[Cyber Caesar]

Poor Microsoft. smh

 

[Valnen]

the media? from what i've seen, the media is doing everything in their power to defend it.

You haven't looked very much then.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

I blame both the media and consumers. They need to throw Microsoft a

Spoiler

x

bone here.

 

[Kusagari]

According to MS quoting their own employees is incomplete and inaccurate reporting.

Makes sense.

 

[baekshi]

thanks microsoft

 

[Boke1879]

Just had a though. MS would be very unwise to blame the press. These are the people that spotlight your console. To pass blame on the press in my opinion would be pretty bad. You don't want them to start spreading negativity.

 

[Gestault]

Uhh...is there anywhere Microsoft blamed the media for the backlash?

The title of the article is "Microsoft Blames Gaming Media For Xbox One Consumer Rage?" and from a quick read, I didn't see Microsoft blaming anyone, it was a selection of quotes from Microsoft representatives giving the mixed explanation of the Xbox One details.

Based on the responses in this thread, people are assuming Microsoft has put out a statement blaming the media. That appears to not be true.

 

[Takuya]

Thanks Microsoft

 

[Replicant]

F U Microsoft. There's no one to blame here but you. And maybe EA for starting the whole Sim-City BS.

 

[bigboss370]

A world where known douchelord, inept cretin and sellout "Angry Joe" has cachet with getting monolithic corporations to change policy is not a just and right world.

But I'm willing to call Cinemablend's bullshit on that because Angry Joe doesn't mean shit to anyone with a brain, really.

what's that all about? I don't follow him but I know who he is on youtube.

Wait... Games blame media?

No, the Microsoft Corporation does. But I like the effort

 

[Laguna X]

Hopefully Sony is keeping notes. Don't piss off your customers.

 

[Sleepy]

Jesus, they just keep digging a deeper and deeper hole. How much more before their reputation is permanently damaged beyond repair?

 

[crimsonspider89]

LOL. Your own damn fault

 

[JCreasy]

It's Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan all over again!

JEEZZ!!

 

[antitrop]

Uhh...is there anywhere Microsoft blamed the media for the backlash?

The title of the article is "Microsoft Blames Gaming Media For Xbox One Consumer Rage?" and from a quick read, I didn't see Microsoft blaming anyone, it was a selection of quotes from Microsoft representatives giving the mixed explanation of the Xbox One details.

Based on the responses in this thread, people are assuming Microsoft has put out a statement blaming the media. That appears to not be true.

It requires a bit of reading into, but there is some minor basis for the title of the article. It's slightly disingenuous though, for sure.

"Xbox One is designed to support the trade in and resale of games. Reports about our policies for trade in and resale are inaccurate and incomplete." those two sentences are pretty much the entire basis for the author's title.

 

[RetroStu]

Uhh...is there anywhere Microsoft blamed the media for the backlash?

The title of the article is "Microsoft Blames Gaming Media For Xbox One Consumer Rage?" and from a quick read, I didn't see Microsoft blaming anyone, it was a selection of quotes from Microsoft representatives giving the mixed explanation of the Xbox One details.

Based on the responses in this thread, people are assuming Microsoft has put out a statement blaming the media. That appears to not be true.

It doesn't matter anymore, Microsoft are the new Nazi Party in most peoples eyes.

 

[RobotRocker]

Where is MS blaming the media? The article has it as a title, but mentions it nowhere in the article itself.

They are using the vague statement of "Reports about our policies for trade in and resale are inaccurate and incomplete" from Hyrb as their "Blaming the media" headline. Even though there's no blame issued in that statement towards the media and just a general "We think reporting is inaccurate" statement. But it sure makes a great baiting headline to draw people in! Gotta get that ad revenue somehow.

 

[pargonta]

i feel like they must know it's THEM that brought the mixed messages... how can they not recognize the confusion of that afternoon, lol.

edit: oh wow, klepek was all over this angle.

 

[Valnen]

what's that all about? I don't follow him but I know who he is on youtube.

Eh, when someone uses the term sellout in a serious fashion I can't really take anything they say seriously.

 

[maquiladora]

Uhh...is there anywhere Microsoft blamed the media for the backlash?

The title of the article is "Microsoft Blames Gaming Media For Xbox One Consumer Rage?" and from a quick read, I didn't see Microsoft blaming anyone, it was a selection of quotes from Microsoft representatives giving the mixed explanation of the Xbox One details.

Based on the responses in this thread, people are assuming Microsoft has put out a statement blaming the media. That appears to not be true.

The statement itself is a joke, too.

“Reports about our policies for trade in and resale are inaccurate and incomplete.”

Microsoft is the one who put its executives and representatives in front of the press earlier this week, and presented increasingly conflicted information. The problem has been getting anything remotely resembling a clear answer out of them. The press hasn’t mangled Microsoft’s message, it’s that Microsoft has very little to say, and wants to point the blame at someone else with the wave of a hand. It won't work.

Sorry, Microsoft. It’s your problem, not mine. Try a little honesty next time?

http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/microsoft-digs-bigger-hole-over-used-games/1100-4647/

 

[P90]

ww.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2013/05/obama-tells-harvey-weinstein-justin-timberlake-blame-rush-limbaugh/65187/

 

[Blueblur1]

It seemed to me like the media has been sticking up for MS, so... this probably won't make those media outlets feel very good, huh.

And there are some who act like none of the anti-consumer measures are a big deal.

 

[Poetic.Injustice]

This is the quote the article uses:


...when all the reports are based on the things that MS execs said.

So no direct quote. Thread title is highly misleading then.

 

[Dave Meltzer]

Stopped reading at this.

 

[Iacobellis]

I cannot wait to see if Microsoft can actually turn this around at E3 or not. The policies are most not likely going away, so they better have some games.

 

[Gestault]

ITT: People who believe this editorial is reporting on a new statement by Microsoft blaming the media for the backlash to the reveal, which is totally untrue.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

F U Microsoft. There's no one to blame here but you. And maybe EA for starting the whole Sim-City BS.

Jesus, they just keep digging a deeper and deeper hole. How much more before their reputation is permanently damaged beyond repair?

Really MS? You think if the press was sucking you off harder (they're really not doing enough to educate the masses as far as I'm concerned. Not even close) that we wouldn't be raging right now?

Fucking insane.

Unbelievable.

What's next, Microsoft? Bush's fault, right?

At a loss for words. Oh my god. :lol

Nintendo gets shit on everyday. They don't blame the media.

thats wrong microsoft,
your ridiculous restrictions are the reason for our rage...

Media blames consumer for the current situation.
Microsoft blames media for the current situation.

Fuck this industry.

Xbox News blaming the "lame stream" media again.

OK Microsoft it's totally the media's fault everyone is upset about your shitty policies, that even your own executives can't get straight.

lol

Geez, Microsoft. Where do you think the media is getting all this information in the first place?

Either tell your employees to shut up, tell your employees to all get on the same page, or, I dunno, don't enforce policies that won't piss us off?

Ah yes, blame the media. Once you've come to that point it's a sure fire sign that you've truly fucked up somewhere.

This is one of the rare times I will side with the media. They just reported the things your suits said, Microsoft.

lol

Completely out of touch.

am no you fucked us over

It's amazing. They really are out of touch. The media is only reporting what you've said and told them MS.

These guys man, these guys.

 

[ec0ec0]

ahahahah... sorry microsoft. I would like to say that is over for you but, because you have other consumers (NOT ME!!!), its probably not.

 

[VariantX]

I thought gaming media overall were actually being too nice imho and waiting till E3 because, "games".

 

[krypt0nian]

Keep the pressure on.

 

[Acorn]

It seemed to me like the media has been sticking up for MS, so... this probably won't make those media outlets feel very good, huh.

Exactly, everything I've seen has been splooging over the Xbox and acting like consumer rights don't matter in this particular industry because its 'special' or some bullshit.

 

[Imm0rt4l]

"So, congratulations media, I guess?"

Good post

 

[Neuromancer]

From the Major Nelson statement, "inaccurate and incomplete" reporting.

Thanks, I thought that was the case. The thread title is a bit hyperbolic.

 

[Deku Tree]

MS blames the media? That's a good indication that they still don't understand what people are upset about.

 

[Winterfang]

I'm going to side against Microsoft on this one. Sure some rumors had gotten out of control but that's because with everyone saying a different thing, the blank spots are open to interpretation.

Edit: Wait this is based on Major Nelson's report? Can Mods change the topic title? Is factually untrue.

 

[dreamghost]

stenographers only record what you say Microsoft.

 

[UberTag]

Next gen should we expect a reactivation fee if we buy a used console?

This may well be an Xbox One policy as well. It's not like anyone has asked Microsoft about it.
If they're so cheesed about not collecting revenue from all of those used game sales than why not apply the same logic against used consoles?
Those used console purchasers are all ungrateful crooks, right?

 

[antitrop]

Thanks, I thought that was the case. The thread title is a bit hyperbolic.

Well, the title of the thread is the title of the article, not OP's fault.

 

[Minions]

Stay Classy Microsoft. Blaming others for your own incompetence never goes over very well. Accept responsibility and move on. Clarify your position without being entirely vague (like very PR announcement since the event). If you want to change public opinion man up. Otherwise sit down.

 

[Wind's Howling]

Microsoft: "We fucked up our showcasing, but the media should cut us some slack"