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[Tunavi]

Damnit I might have to reconsider the Xbone now... I was set on the ps4

 

[RMI]

hm, Giant Bomb eh? Even if this true I don't understand how it can be seen as anything other than a complete admission of failure. Fool me once, fuckers.

 

[Suzzopher]

Does this mean Cliffy B will also back track?

 

[Zoe]

The only thing I don't see happening is dropping region locks.

Maybe that's just referring to in-region activation?

 

[fargofallout]

GB's site is getting cruuuuuuuuuushed. I guess the Daily Dota is off for now.

Nooooooooooooo, I was looking forward to Daily Dota (helps pass the time at work).

#BigPlays #GBCrushed

 

[Syphon Filter]

if true then its a whole new ball game.

 

[ReaperXL7]

wouldent this make it impossible for developers to count on the cloud though? If some people are using the cloud, and others are not wouldent that potentially give people different experiences on the same hardware when it comes to game performance?

 

[Synless]

For a company not scared of Sony and saying they were not going to change anything DRM related, this sure shows otherwise if true.

 

[qizah]

After a month of defending this shit they're going to be like "LOL JOKES BRO"?

I'll wait for the official word, but I'm not holding my breath. If true, it's better for consumers, but still fucking hilarious. Basically, forget about the last month of Xbox One news.

 

[GANGSTERKILLER]

 

[JAYSIMPLE]

IM there is they do!

 

[nib95]

I wonder if they'll rename it the Xbox 180

Damn. 11/10.

 

[Shadow Hog]

If this is true, I may reconsider my stance on the Xbone.

If only because I actually want to support Crimson Dragon...

 

[jmdajr]

my god

 

[Kosma]

So the only question that remains is - IS 30 MORE FPS WORTH $100 MORE TO YOU?!

Ehm?

What is this shit?

 

[GK86]

Wow....

Love to see pr spin this. What a disaster...

That's the easiest thing to spin.

"PR: At MS, we believe in listening to our loyal fans. That is why, as of today, we are dropping the DRM and 24 hour check in for our Xbox One all-in-one entertainment system, available this coming Fall."

 

[Smiles and Cries]

FIGHTO!

 

[Kerub]

Don't panic don't panic don't panic

 

[operon]

If they drop DRM does this mean that they won e3

 

[Minigo]

So the only question that remains is - IS 30 MORE FPS WORTH $100 MORE TO YOU?!

so XBONE does 60fps but PS4 only does 30fps??
#gamechanger

 

[Nobility]

I'm still sticking with PS4 but MS will have to come clean with some sort of press conference/round table to talk to the masses.

 

[jrDev]

Omg! If this is true!

Mattrick to be snuffed? Please be so...

 

[DiresuDR]

But, but, but...the VALUE...the too MUCH value! It's cool they are doing this because they want to, not because of SONY or anything.

 

[GulAtiCa]

If all of that is true, then holy shit! I really hope it is.

 

[Brawndo Addict]

Remember when we said always online and harsh DRM was actually pro-consumer and necessary to harness the amazing technical power of the cloud? Well, we lied and made all that up. We're going to do the opposite now so it would be great if you could forget our old lies and start believing the new ones about why we switched and contradicted ourselves which we'll be rolling out later today.

 

[FrankT]

I bet day one digital releases will still be there for us who hate discs.

I assume as well.

 

[def sim]

What if Microsoft changes its policy waits three years in to they cycle and re implements it...then what?

What if a car hits me tomorrow? Then what?

 

[Future PhaZe]

Amazon pre-order day 1 edition NOWWWWWW

do you have to pay full price?

 

[Red Chocobo]

Remove it, get everyone to buy one, then add it back at a later date.

Calling it.

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Would this cause a delay in the launch? Seems to me some of this shit will require a redesign of the OS.

I think so. Of course that's only based on a hunch but I think a delay is coming as well.

 

[Pound_lb003]

Even those two concessions aren't as important as $399. Still hope it's true.

 

[Xater]

Now also drop the Kinect requirement and the price by a 100 bucks and we have ourselves a fight.

 

[PAULINK]

But then... what about the cloud? Will games no longer be built around it?

 

[Art Teitlebaum]

Would be the only way to save the sinking ship.
And this would be a great victory for consumer's rights.

 

[jett]

they'll take this egg on their face 5 months before launch - that will be forgotten in a couple weeks - and then take in extra sales form consumers not worried about resale rights.

- and then they'll reintroduce all their bullshit?

 

[Captain Tuttle]

Now we've got a race (if true)

 

[CrisKre]

Woah, awesome news if true.

 

[Marleyman]

ubelievable...

but i would really hate it if Microsoft now presents themselves as the super gamer friendly.

First remove something that people expect to have, than give it back to them and everybody says your the best, even if the others had it all the way. Don't let this happen Internet!

If it has better games why not?

 

[Dragon]

Something tells me GB wouldnt drop this bombshell unless they were confident in their sources.

Yeah it's not like Giantbomb just throws shit around without sources. I don't remember a time Patrick said in a video that all the big third party publishers are encouraging this or anything...

 

[Exterminieren]

Woah.

Console race blown wide open?

 

[jelmerjt]

Microsoft to Pull Complete Reversal on Xbox One DRM Policies

by Patrick Klepek on June 19, 2013

Sources indicate Microsoft is going to move away much of what's caused the company so much headache.

The tug-of-war between Microsoft and Sony just got more interesting. Multiple sources inform me Microsoft will announce what amounts to a complete reversal on its DRM policies for Xbox One today.

What does this mean?

No more always online requirement
The console no longer has to check in every 24 hours
All game discs will work on Xbox One as they do on Xbox 360
Authentication is no longer necessary
An Internet connection is only required when initially setting up the console
All downloaded games will function the same when online or offline
No additional restrictions on trading games or loaning discs
Region locks have been dropped

It is unclear what caused this huge change in policy right after E3, a week where Microsoft executives spent days explaining, justifying, and talking about its policies to the press. I suspect Microsoft’s official announcement will say something to the effect of “we've been closely listening to consumer feedback.”

Based on what I’m being told, that’s definitely true.

I've reached out to Microsoft for comment.

Microsoft has taken an enormous amount of heat regarding DRM policies with its new console. Sony became consumer heroes at E3, announcing PlayStation 4 would not treat used games differently, and the status quo would reign. The company released this video, twisting the knife:

Of course, Xbox One is still $499 and PlayStation 4 is still $399. But today moves the needle.

http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/microsoft-to-pull-complete-reversal-on-xbox-one-dr/1100-4673/

 

[Tucah]

Excellent news. Still going for the PS4 at launch because it's cheaper and I don't really care about Kinect but I'm much, much more likely to pick an Xbox One up down the line now.

 

[LTWheels]

As great as this is, I hope the family sharing stuff is still there is some form.

 

[Sid]

I hope its true.

 

[JakkuFurosu]

The Mitt Romney of consoles....Just what I always wanted

 

[Ding-Ding]

better with one dominate player? dont be stupid

When did I say that?

After all this, in my perfect world I want MS to leave and someone more respectable to take their place.

 

[Iacobellis]

What happened on Fallon?

Jimmy made a comment on how PS4 is the only new console coming out that can play used games and Mark Cerny added to that with also saying, "And doesn't need an Internet connection" or something along those lines.

 

[ultron87]

Nooooooooooooo, I was looking forward to Daily Dota (helps pass the time at work).

#BigPlays #GBCrushed

Turns out Scoops had the biggest play of all.

 

[Jomjom]

Today will be known as the day AAA games died.


- Cliff Bleszinski

 

[Jibbajabbawockky]

If true this is insane that they waited until after E3 to do this. Although I guess it could have been E3 that made them do this.