You mean they better have a Simcity level issue.
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Microsoft Studios' creative director has some choice words about always-online
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You mean they better have a Simcity level issue.
CitizenCope
Member
Damn it it's looking that way. I hate the PS controllers though. =(
This. This console went from "preorder" to "wait" based on this slowly strengthening rumor alone. It will go from "wait" to "never" if the rumor is true.
Too bad you are incorrect. Considering there are less than half the live accounts for the total number of consoles sold I'd say... "most" people have gold is completely wrong, since silver members are included in that number.
uhhh what, is this a stealth Americuh=World post? Sony sell more consoles WW, maybe they should keep losing then.
edit - lol banned
I don't think Microsoft dominance in the U.S is at all assured.
Playstation still has a very strong brand name in the U.S and if they are getting day 1 multiplats of all the top games they will absolutely be able to pick up the slack if Microsoft falters like it appears they might.
Playstation still has a very strong brand name in the U.S and if they are getting day 1 multiplats of all the top games they will absolutely be able to pick up the slack if Microsoft falters like it appears they might.
TheBaronOfNA
Banned
That explains a lot...
This guy screwed up pretty badly no matter what happens.
If the rumours are true and this is his idea of "damage control" he sucks at it. He's taking the piss out of potential customers with terrible analogies.
If the rumours are false and this is some kind of joke or him just trolling, it wasn't very funny.
If the rumours are true and this is his idea of "damage control" he sucks at it. He's taking the piss out of potential customers with terrible analogies.
If the rumours are false and this is some kind of joke or him just trolling, it wasn't very funny.
Creative Director of Microsoft Studios, although if you're reading this in a few hours it might be "Ex-Creative Director", lol.dragonelite said:
EmCeeGramr
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A lot. You can still use apps and play plenty of games.
everyday math
Banned
Just for saying what he said about Janesville is stopping me from getting this console. Screw him.
Sorry we can't all live high and mighty like you!
Sorry we can't all live high and mighty like you!
Eighty Deuce
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When electricity goes out WE CALL FEMA BECAUSE YOU NEED ELECTRICITY TO LIVE.
CoffeeJanitor
Member
So is it confirmed then
Damn
Damn
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
"Sometimes" and "always" are two different things.
Byronic Hero
Member
Haha, this is Microsoft getting back at me for never connecting my Xbox to the Internet until recently when I've had it for about 7 years.
Oh well, bye bye to all those great 1st party franchises I'll miss out on like......uh......hmmm
Oh well, bye bye to all those great 1st party franchises I'll miss out on like......uh......hmmm
Iacobellis
Junior Member
I can't believe after Apple owning the majority of tablet marketshare for three years, Microsoft thought they could beat them with an overpriced one that ran on a slow OS.
Unspeakable Evil
Member
This guy can't be serious.
Wow. These are the kind of people that shouldn't use Twitter. He's the creative director of a studio and acts like that on twitter. Haha
I guess that seals the deal about the online only thing. The rumor has been gaining traction in the last few month and this guy's arrogant attitude and flawed logic aren't helping me believe online won't be required.
He should make a GAF account since we like and make bad analogies all the time
I guess that seals the deal about the online only thing. The rumor has been gaining traction in the last few month and this guy's arrogant attitude and flawed logic aren't helping me believe online won't be required.
He should make a GAF account since we like and make bad analogies all the time
ThisWreckage
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Sony loses what, exactly? The PS4 will likely be profitable or break even from the very start. It may be more expensive than the next Microsoft console, but it won't be another 599 debacle. Software will be there from the start, unlike the PS3. Microsoft won't have the year head start. You act like the PS4 is going to be a R and D moneysink like the PS3.
Little Green Yoda
Member
He could just be trolling everybody freaking out about the rumor. But either way,
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I doubt MS wants to break the news in this fashion if the rumor is true. If the rumor is false, I'm sure his superiors would be even more livid at the guy fanning the flames and giving their future product bad PR.
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I doubt MS wants to break the news in this fashion if the rumor is true. If the rumor is false, I'm sure his superiors would be even more livid at the guy fanning the flames and giving their future product bad PR.
Buggy Loop
Member
Oh yes, i'll deal with it
By not buying it
Red Blaster
Member
PS4 will probably at the very least match sales of Durango in the US
RamzaIsCool
The Amiga Brotherhood
Wow.... that was kinda dumb of him.
And he is dissing a Bioware developer in the process.
And he is dissing a Bioware developer in the process.
Ninja Scooter
Member
of course you can. But a lot of people don't get much use. A lot of the uses of iPads and phones (email, facebook, youtube, pinterest, instagram) require internet connections. I'm not saying it won't cause some inconvenience and aggravation, I'm saying it won't be nearly as controversial for your average consumer. Hell if anything, if they buy an Xbox and are constantly unable to play, they will probably get mad at their internet provider before MS.
So should we take this as OMFG Durango is mobile =O, or OMG it's a new Microsoft console so we'll buy it no matter what? If he's applying his "logic" that way =P
He needs to STOP talking. Everything that he typed out is pure rubbish.
My friends will have field day about this. They live in college dorm without internet connection. They can't even be bothered registering online for free DLC that comes with the games they buy.
The Bookerman
Member
Don't forget about PC elitists flashing their E-penises with SLI'ed Geforce Titans. I think those guys are the worst.
Oh, they will. With shooter and Kinect game galore.
Just count the number of iPads on flights.
This guy is not very good at this, is he?
Kelegacy
XBOX - RECORD ME LOVING DOWN MY WOMAN GOOD
I hope this is so true. Man, that would be awesome if they do that and the competition doesn't.
I think it's a bit arrogant actually. But they charge for Live and the free applications behind it, applications that are free on the competitor devices and still make a ton of money doing so. So maybe they think this won't matter either.
Bring on Always On! Make Sony's life easier!
I think it's a bit arrogant actually. But they charge for Live and the free applications behind it, applications that are free on the competitor devices and still make a ton of money doing so. So maybe they think this won't matter either.
Bring on Always On! Make Sony's life easier!
Duckhuntdog
Member
Suddenly, Iwata sense a glimmer of hope...
...as he updates his resume for the eventual job hunt.
...as he updates his resume for the eventual job hunt.
pooptacular
Member
Hold the fuck up. Microsofts creative director has only made flash games before? Lol
This is the difference between Microsoft and Google.
Microsoft will jam products down your throat hoping you will like it.
Google spends years creating services to support your livelihood and spearheading projects like Google Fiber.
One tells you to get the internet, another gives you internet.
Microsoft will jam products down your throat hoping you will like it.
Google spends years creating services to support your livelihood and spearheading projects like Google Fiber.
One tells you to get the internet, another gives you internet.
monkeycrap
Member
Hahahaha.. I'm sure it has been said in this threat multiple times.. I won't being buying this for several years.
I'll not going to say I'll never own it because I'm sure I will but I'll pick it up at a thrift shop or yard sale in about 10 years.
I'll not going to say I'll never own it because I'm sure I will but I'll pick it up at a thrift shop or yard sale in about 10 years.
Just because it hasn't happened in the past doesn't mean that something can't mess up in the future.
H_Prestige
Banned
MS determined to keep the third console curse alive at all costs.
I'm sorry but Adam Orth is a fucking asshole on Twitter. He may be an awesome guy in person but he should never be allowed to go anywhere near Twitter ever again. And really he should also lose his job since I thought MS policy was that they never ever comment on rumors so what is this guy doing on Twitter commenting on rumors?
I love that he brings up electricity because people lose their SHIT when the electricity goes out for more than 5 minutes.
Nobody cares that much about Internet because iPads, laptops, etc still work when the Internet goes out temporarily.
Now imagine the outrage when their entire system is a paperweight when the Internet is out.
Nobody cares that much about Internet because iPads, laptops, etc still work when the Internet goes out temporarily.
Now imagine the outrage when their entire system is a paperweight when the Internet is out.
I'm an expert
Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
Ohhh now everyone wanna jump on the Sony train. Nah yo. Our Sony team don't want you converts. Keep your red rings and weird triggers and paywalls. You dug your own graves!!
ZanzibarBreeze
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I have zero interest in Microsoft's next console at this point.
Rebel Leader
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I Notice how she fails on the 3rd step
Might? It's done son.
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