JetBlackPanda
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Do you work in a middle school by any chance?
I work at a high level tech company in the medical industry.
Do you work in a middle school by any chance?
Yeah. When things like "$399" and "you can play used games, and play offline" are megatons worthy of "winning" E3 almost on that strength alone, we have to take a step back think about where we're at...
What I see daily is that competition makes games cheaper, not the distribution channel.
Physical PC disc games prices come out at slightly lower prices, and reach budget price way faster nowadays, just like digital downloads.
The only reason Steam has frequent sales is competition from GOG and GMG. (1) In turn, retailers drop prices more proactively as well.
The only way pricing will stay competitive is if the market does not stagnate/converge to a cartel.
Going digital only would very quickly lead into a cartel/monopoly centered around games distribution (yes, far more easily than retail). (2)
People who want to reduce costs can always release an all digital game on all the platforms listed above.If by implementing this, in the right way, they can lower gaming costs and have a long term goal of being just like Steam wouldn't more people be into it?
This thread is going to be really interesting if that new rumor turns out to be true.
This thread is going to be really interesting if that new rumor turns out to be true.
That rumor about MS dropping DRM/always on. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=596581
It's not gonna happen, but if it does, I won't be complaining.
This thread is going to be really interesting if that new rumor turns out to be true.
Today, yes. In a few years' time? That access-it-anywhere feature might be huge.
Look, I understand how "playing the long game" can sound like a convenient cover-up for a product that flops, but 1) Xbone has not even shipped 2) shit is going CRAZY in this industry and the way people play games is changing dramatically.
E3 was a meaningful event to be sure, but what happened there did not set in stone the next 5 years of the gaming industry.
This can't happen as long as they're attached at the hip to retail. If this was the goal MS should have gone all digital from day one. Having digital authentication for all content isn't going to suddenly change that publishers ship millions of units out to retailers and if those millions of units aren't selling because the game is 50% less on the digital service those retailers will suddenly just eat the difference.If by implementing this, in the right way, they can lower gaming costs and have a long term goal of being just like Steam wouldn't more people be into it?
Maybe we should be thanking him instead, if he held his silence maybe they'd NEVER drop it!In light of the new rumor, I'm afraid you jumped the gun too soon on this article, Mr. Kohler.
dat long game
lol
Kohler like to make shit titles, besides a decent text, to get more hits.
BY CHRIS KOHLER
dat long game
lol
dat long game
lol
Did he come up with the title? I thought that was typically the job of the editors.Kohler like to make shit titles, besides a decent text, to get more hits.
Has the "Long game" been abandoned after less than a week?
This is going to be so good if the rumor is true. I'm hoping that someone decides to create a thread for a list of all the journalists that actually defended this.
Sony took the leap a long time ago. They've been Day 1 digital for quite awhile on the PS3, and the Vita has been like that since it was released. They're just simply giving players the option of going digital or continuing to purchase at retail.
I think they're pushing for an all digital platform, thus making it easier for mom and pop to give their kids access to games. With this push in mind, i doubt they'll limit or restrict their digital library. At least for the One, they'll be pushing for day 1 downloads.
What new rumor?
Edit: Oh snap
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=596581
hahha please be true, I want this console gent to be competitive. A lot more people will buy xbox one and sony won't be able to relax because of a slaughter and will continue to work harder.
So......does it matter now?
Has the "Long game" been abandoned after less than a week?
Yes, please. A shaming thread must be done.This is going to be so good if the rumor is true. I'm hoping that someone decides to create a thread for a list of all the journalists that actually defended this.
yes yes someone needs to do this. wall of shame.This is going to be so good if the rumor is true. I'm hoping that someone decides to create a thread for a list of all the journalists that actually defended this.
It was a pretty unfortunate day to publish this article.
What I get for taking my time! If I'd written it a few days ago...
This is going to be so good if the rumor is true. I'm hoping that someone decides to create a thread for a list of all the journalists that actually defended this.
It was a pretty unfortunate day to publish this article.
Kohler's playing the long game.
lolKohler's playing the long game.
dime-a-dozen journalism.
Kohler's playing the long game.