Dunno, but probably is some fucked up description of the game journalist industry. I almost died laughing when Stearling yelled on the recent Podtoid podcast:
"Even if you are a serial killer, reviewing games would be wasting your potential!"
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Polygon: Xbox One policy "gross, despicable, greedy, pathetic, cowardly"
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Dunno, but probably is some fucked up description of the game journalist industry. I almost died laughing when Stearling yelled on the recent Podtoid podcast:
"Even if you are a serial killer, reviewing games would be wasting your potential!"
There is a difference. Online gameplay was not normal console functionality when Microsoft had it for the original Xbox. PS2 and GameCube both required added modules to have that, and GameCube only used it for like Phantasy Star Online and Mario Kart's LAN Play. For years, Xbox Live was the premiere service for online games on consoles.
When Microsoft tried to introduce a monthly fee for online for their Games for Windows Live service, the PC gamers, being used to free online gameplay for years, didn't accept it and MS had to remove the fees specifically for PC.
Conversely, PC gaming never had any real used gaming market, so they readily accepted that they won't be able to sell their games. Console gaming, however, has had a vibrant used gaming market dating back to the NES, so of course, they won't accept the death of used games so easily.
People don't quite understand that the expectations of PC Gamers and Console Gamers are different and have always been different.
Get a mod to add to thread title, unless we make a new thread with all articles later when the dust has settled. Jimquisition goes up and I'm sure there'll be a new thread for that plus plenty more articles to come.
I'm looking at the comment section (for which I have posted a few times myself), and I honestly can't believe there are people delusional enough to defend this garbage policy of Microsoft's. "It's a luxury console! It's not for farm boys or those who steal!" Give me a break. These people are truly brainwashed.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
Worst post I've seen in a while, really pathetic.
To be fair, most of the posts regarding the matter has been complete and utter shit. It should be possible to have an opinion about something without spewing out one-dimensional random nonsense.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
The Citizen Kane moment for games journalism.
Karsticles
Member
That was my thought. I'm glad that media publications are gunning for us. For a while I thought that gamers were on their own.
THIS.
I agree with you. I just don't see that happening.
Ravensmash
Member
Why would they be writing about that? They're a videogame website.
There are real consumer concerns with some of the policies put forward, please don't dismiss them just because you think it's only video games.
Damn. I'm dreaming, aren't I?
That 599$ level denial right here...
Why don't you suggest that the underprivileged should just get two jobs while you are at it?
Shouldnt people get rid of their #XboxOneNoDRM tags by now?
ding ding ding.
obvious story is obviously going to generate a ton of clicks. Polygon's true master will always be those advertising dollars.
*edit*
still good on them at least for getting the word out. Even though I despise polygon, i recognize that as a big outlet they have the power to reach a wide audience and for once the greater good happens to line up with their greed.
I made a Wall Street Journal thread. I've also been keeping a list of articles in the NowGamer thread. Looks like this now:
- 8-4 Play Podcast: "Basically, to summarise what happened: Microsoft took a giant, steaming shit in the collective mouths of anyone who has ever been a fan of their system who had hopes that they were actually not going to fuck this up."
- Adweek: Gamers Grow Increasingly Incensed with Microsoft's Xbox One
- BBC: Xbox One: Microsoft defends pre-owned games rules
- Bloody-Disgusting: Microsoft Answers Our Lingering Questions About The Xbox One
- Blorge: Why gamers hate the Xbox One
- CNN: Microsoft talks game-sharing, 'always-on' Xbox One
- Complex: Microsoft Finally Reveals Xbox One Details, It's Mostly All Bad News
- Destructoid: Xbox One kills game ownership, here's what Xbox fans say
- Eurogamer: Microsoft kills game ownership and expects us to smile
- Forbes Contributor: Microsoft Confirms Gamers' Fears Over Xbox One
- Forbes Contributor (2): Microsoft's Shortsighted Approach Might Have Already Killed Xbox One
- Forbes Contributor (3): The Xbox One Might Let Sony's PS4 Win By Default
- Giant Bomb: The Giant Bomb staff deciphers the digital-rights policies for Microsoft's new console through interpretive dance
- Giant Bomb (2): Major Publishers Silent On Xbox One Used Game Policies
- Kotaku: The Xbox One Just Had A Very Bad Day
- Kotaku (2): When Will Gamers Say Enough Is Enough?
- LazyGamer: Microsoft confirms insane Xbox One DRM
- MCV UK: Indie retailers desperate for Xbox One pre-owned answers
- MCV UK (2): Publishers quiet over Xbox One pre-owned intentions
- Metro UK: Xbox One and the corporate war against consumers
- NBC News: Microsoft clarifies policies on game licensing, privacy, and DRM for Xbox One
- NowGamer: Xbox One: It's For Publishers, Not For You
- PC Magazine: Microsoft Xbox One: No Internet? Big Problem
- Polygon: Xbox One policy is a lovely marriage proposal to big corporations
- Polygon (2): Indie developers sound off on next-gen consoles and the importance of self-publishing
- RedOrbit:
You Can Share Your Xbox One Games (Sort Of) - TechnoBuffalo: Xbox One and Used, Borrowed and Sold Games – The Official Word
- TechnoBuffalo (2): Xbox One: Unless Microsoft Changes Their Policies, I’m Out
- TechRadar: Xbox One 'always online': What does it mean for gamers?
- TechSpot: Xbox One will force gamers to stay online after all
- The Diplomat: Has Microsoft Already Ruined the Xbox One?
- The Guardian: Xbox One requires daily net connection
- The Wall Street Journal: Microsoft’s Xbox One: Owning Your Video Games Is So 1994
- Time: Microsoft’s Xbox One Used Games Policies Are Clear as Mud
- VG247: Xbox One: the record is broken, long live the record
- WhatCulture!: Xbox One: 10 Shocking Things You Won’t Believe
A few things to note:
- VG247 have been denied E3 interviews.
- TechnoBuffalo confirmed in their article that they've been also been denied interviews, as have some of their colleagues.
- While the Forbes pieces are from contributors, they're currently the most read articles on the entire site.
Karak
Member
Ya that is some sanely worded and well worded stuff. I have actually always liked many of polygons articles and this is well done as well.
Nostalgic Nightmare
Member
Not from what I've seen so far.
hgarrett54
Banned
Or maybe they were waiting for actual confirmation from Microsoft?
That is all nice and fine.... but what I'm really waiting for is this:
Oooohhhhh, its gonna be legendary.
Jim is on fire lately and that is good. Joe and Francis did great on there video's. Waiting on the sess for his rage video i hope.
And Polygon growing some balls,bravo. Took a while but i do want to see more of this.
More or less. They'll look at everyone, show some incredible games which will make gamers go gaga and that's it. Nothing else. Just do exactly that then sit back, relax, and watch everyone's reactions like a bad episode of The Simpsons where everyone in Springfield is gullible to anything.
EmCeeGramr
Member
Good show, Polygon.
lmao oh wow
I wonder if Microsoft wants a refund now or maybe sell their shares in Polygon to IGN.
Doug Heffernan
Member
No, some guy named "Chris Plante" did.
I'm loving the backlash Xbox One is getting. Now, we just need consumers to send the real message: by not supporting this garbage with their money. That's the only way the industry will truly listen. MS only wants your money and if they're not getting it, they'll wipe their dumb fucking smug faces and stop their bullshit.
Sony better be paying attention. They need to tell the publishers to go fuck themselves.
Sony better be paying attention. They need to tell the publishers to go fuck themselves.
Fantastic breakdown.
Added to OP with Credit, hopefully a mod will change the title again.
BobTheFork
Member
They why support the rumor?
It wasn't a bland dismissal or 'hey let's wait and see' it was support.
Also I think those trying to 'wait until the bad things happens before we care' aren't doing anyone any favors.
scar tissue
Banned
Is this the biggest backlash the industry has ever seen?
I'd certainly say so.
I'd certainly say so.
Solid SOAP
Member
The more sites which make Microsoft's bullshit relevant to the mainstream, the better.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Holy cow! Didn't realize there were so many articles popping up. Word is spreading bigtime!
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Awful reading is more like it...
ZombiePlatypus
Member
It's so nice to see a gaming-journalism outlet actually call them out. They deserve it.
I think EventStatus video deserves to be added to that list. He has been bang on point for a long time and now it has been proven: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBIIhkvzI2s&list=UUU64AfivgQUOPuIJ8N5YaCA&index=3
It's so great to see the media not tolerating Microsoft's bullshit practices. Now it just needs to spread all around Facebook & Twitter, as well as MSN, Yahoo, etc. to deliver the final blow.
Damn, you should stick these all in a new thread eventually.
Askherserenity
Member
Patrick from Giantbomb was also denied E3 interviews.
I don't get why they just don't do this. Most of the criticisms would just stop if they would let people play offline with the disc.
3rdamention
Member
I have been a Polygon HATER from the beginning. Didn't like their site design, didn't like their features, didn't like their writers!
But I will give them a high five, 2 thumbs up, and a chest bump even for this article. This article alone will go a long way to earning goodwill, and even site visits from me!
Thank you Polygon for stepping away from the stereotypes (Pro Microsoft, Paid by Microsoft, Biased) your site has recieved!!
But I will give them a high five, 2 thumbs up, and a chest bump even for this article. This article alone will go a long way to earning goodwill, and even site visits from me!
Thank you Polygon for stepping away from the stereotypes (Pro Microsoft, Paid by Microsoft, Biased) your site has recieved!!