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#PS4NoDRM #XboxOneNoDRM || Now do you "Believe?"
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doublenagger
Banned
and it's a collective effort, not a "neogaf" thing
the twitter thing, yes it's neogaf
ms pulling out? it's everyone
demosthenes
Member
Someone should inform him that the preorder numbers are like that b/c MS isn't supplying the numbers that Sony is.
I agree with that. But the #NoDRM movement did expand to include MS, thanks to m0dus and others. GAF alone doesn't hold much power, but it started the snowball at the top of the mountain.
https://twitter.com/NeoGAF/status/347470262985437184
Gravestomping.Hadn't chimed in in this thread yet, but I have followed closely. Proud of everyone involved.
Nice.
This is so amazing. The gamers have won!
I'm still shocked that we were able to make Microsoft do a complete u-turn with their policies. This is something we should always look back on when publishers try to shove this anti-consumer bullshit down our throats. We can make a difference if we try.
Congratulations famousmortimer and GAF! We are victorious!
I'm still shocked that we were able to make Microsoft do a complete u-turn with their policies. This is something we should always look back on when publishers try to shove this anti-consumer bullshit down our throats. We can make a difference if we try.
Congratulations famousmortimer and GAF! We are victorious!
mysteriousmage09
Member
I hate to say it but I guarantee MS didn't change policies because of this.
Krusenstern
Banned
Not particularly because of this here, but because of all the backlash that resulted from the campaign, Sony's stance against DRM and the negative reactions from the public.
Het on your feet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW1YBdXd1CE
In this case Microsoft is doing like Knope 2012
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
#PS4NoDRM is confirmed explicitly by Sony to have influenced Sony's decisions on the DRM front and helped codify the message within the company, and also led to hundreds of news stories which increased awareness with consumers (leading to massively one-sided public perception like with the Amazon poll). That reassurance from consumers led to the confident Sony E3 press conference and Jack Tretton's crowd-pleaser, which fueled even more DRM awareness and pressure on Microsoft.
You're not framing it accurately.
https://twitter.com/NeoGAF/status/347470262985437184
Gravestomping.
As soon as I saw that on my Twitter feed, I had to comment on it.
Nice indeed.
Posting again.
I've done kazifications. I've done cernifications. This is my first famousmortimication.
GAF helped save the gaming world. You're welcome, gaming world.
Baller. PhD
Banned
Unquestionably. So honored to have played my small role.
I've done kazifications. I've done cernifications. This is my first famousmortimication.
GAF helped save the gaming world. You're welcome, gaming world.
11/10. Needs to be in OP.
The next hurdle is how we handle this power...
legacyzero
Banned
https://twitter.com/NeoGAF/status/347470262985437184
Gravestomping.
The Revolution started right here, Evilore. RIGHT HERE.
You helped facilitate that. And we all appreciate it!
Fucking love NeoGAF :lol
Guys, I thank you sooo much!! You all are awesome!
This is one step closer to the death of the AAA multi-million dollar games!! HURRAY!!
I mean, no-used-game-policies were somewhat a threat in that regard. It's not like I ever believed no-used game-policies would ever work (the sanity in the gaming world is just too strong), but I was a little concerned.
So hopefully AAA games will die soon and bring us back variety!!
Cheers!!
This is one step closer to the death of the AAA multi-million dollar games!! HURRAY!!
I mean, no-used-game-policies were somewhat a threat in that regard. It's not like I ever believed no-used game-policies would ever work (the sanity in the gaming world is just too strong), but I was a little concerned.
So hopefully AAA games will die soon and bring us back variety!!
Cheers!!
GAF deserves credit.
In this instance, the noise GAF made helped media and press pick up on the situation. They, in turn, escalated the issue even further. Sony deliberately used the media and consumer noise on DRM at the E3 conference to make it seem like a huge deal, and it ended up growing further and ended all over the mainstream. Even if Sony didn't intend on implementing any DRM like MS, they weren't aware that it would cause this huge of a fuss, and they took advantage of that. I guarantee you that. I've seen the E3 script before it was finalised. I know their notes.
The credit for this change and mass attention comes back to this campaign. This is where it began. So, no, whilst MS didn't solely change policies thanks to this, this effort was incredible and lovely to see. It started that domino effect that escalated this to an issue which could not be ignored. Everyone played their part, but GAF was there at the beginning to start that ripple effect.
The positive light on Sony has led to demand being very favourable for the PS4. The recent pre-order data, combined with the rest, likely made Microsoft think they need to back out now or it's going to be game over before the console even gets a serious chance.
Guys, I thank you sooo much!! You all are awesome!
This is on step closer to the death of the AAA multi-million dollar games!! HURRAY!!
I mean, No used games was a serious threat in that regard. It's not like I ever believed NoUsed games would actually work (the sanity in the gaming world is just too strong), but I was concerned a little.
So hopefully AAA games will die soon and bring us back the variety!!
Cheers!!
You're trying way too hard. If you want to thread shit, at least do it clearly. Of course, you can continue your stint in trolling if you like, but doing it in this thread probably isn't the wisest choice.
opticalmace
Member
Undoubtedly thread of the year. Especially with what just happened at MS.
Krusenstern
Banned
My last title edit. I promise.
Yup. The campaign influenced Sony. Sony influenced Microsoft. Without it, we could have had a very different outcome. These things have to start somewhere!
It must feel great on days like today to have worked to make NeoGAF what it is.
Good job everyone
Oyashrio-Sama
Member
I am so proud to have been apart of this. Love ya GAF!
RustyNails
Member
Great victory is achieved. Probably my first and last ever twitter usage.
legacyzero
Banned
SolidSnakex
Member
He's still doing it. Some tweets by him were posted earlier still claiming that this decision had nothing to do with any twitter campaigns.
Baller. PhD
Banned
hydrophilic attack
Member
I did a lot less than many other people.
But I created a Twitter account and sent out some tweets, and I'm happy I did my part.
We just helped save the industry.
But I created a Twitter account and sent out some tweets, and I'm happy I did my part.
We just helped save the industry.
Franklinator
Member
This is NeoGAF's defining moment. Great job!
Woffls
Member
I could have done so much more, but I still feel so very proud of being involved in some way from the start, just making a few tweets here and there, telling my friends, droppin' some rhymes...
One day we'll look back at this thread and wonder how messed up things could have gotten.
One day we'll look back at this thread and wonder how messed up things could have gotten.
scytherage
Member
Has this been posted? Online play for PS4 won't work outside supported regions?
http://www.gamesreviews.com/news/06/ps4-online-blocked-for-countries-without-a-store/
Don't know if I should start a thread for that or maybe someone already made one, but that's a big problem for Sony users.
http://www.gamesreviews.com/news/06/ps4-online-blocked-for-countries-without-a-store/
Don't know if I should start a thread for that or maybe someone already made one, but that's a big problem for Sony users.
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