Last time I checked, video games are not government secrets.
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Why is Adam Sessler tweeting about being afraid and having to leave the industry?
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Last time I checked, video games are not government secrets.
I'm pretty sure I remember Jeff Gerstmann saying they (Giantbomb) had a pretty good idea when they were getting their PS4s on the latest UPF.
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Doesn't the xbox have the same feature?
Red Mage
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You forgot to add that Albert said it has nothing to do with MS., which means it very well mean it could have something to do with MS.
Really? Shu said that?
pants
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We can want it to exists all we like but it doesn't, and I don't see it existing anytime soon. I'd rather just accept this and view this part of the industry in that context than be upset but their trivialities.
To be fair, the question marks are probably less "what's Sessler talking about?" and more "who the hell is Adam Sessler and who cares."
Does anyone listen to rebel FM?
Now something Mitch Dyer on there keeps saying makes sense. He kept saying he was buying a retail xbox one for work. And he wouldn't go into details. He also said he had no choice about what system he was getting at launch.
I'm assuming this is somehow related to this.
Now something Mitch Dyer on there keeps saying makes sense. He kept saying he was buying a retail xbox one for work. And he wouldn't go into details. He also said he had no choice about what system he was getting at launch.
I'm assuming this is somehow related to this.
Live Free or Die
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Just say what it is Adam and let the cards fall where they may.
Pound_lb003
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Good post.
People in this industry on all sides need to be aware that not all the writing you read is from the same type of writer.
I think his response is more, "what?" than anything.
What problems?
pharmboy044
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Capturing footage with an HDMI splitter won't look very good from Sony's point of view and that's why legitimate sites don't acknowledge that stuff. That's my understanding.
Live Free or Die
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Huh?
Doctor_Thomas
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Apart from one or two delayed features, Driveclub being delayed and (apparently) holding a review event, I can't really see how they're doing that badly, especially not in comparison to their competition from both parties.
SJRB
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What the hell are you talking about?
Yeah i have such a device, just a normal HDMI Splitter just a nice side effect that for some reason its strips HDCP, PS3 games in HDMI goodness all the time for me and same for the PS4 as well when i get one, fuck you Sony!!!!
But why doesn't it exist? It certainly can.
(I am reposting this from my post on another thread.)
Why can't there be a website of such journalists? They wouldn't care if they get preview builds, presskits, shit like that, they would just do what we are talking about right now. I would bookmark that site, I would go to town with it. I would click all their ads. I would donate. I would even kickstart the damn thing. There would be plenty of backlash, but they would also have lots of street cred.
Companies would either
a)be even more secretive, but risk even more in case there was a bad leak (which there usually is), or
b)actually refrain from making bullshit and anti-consumer moves and decisions, in case there was a bad leak
IMO the industry would be a better place.
Is it for the money? Is it for the early access to cool new games, tech, and insider knowledge? What is it? Is the money THAT much? Is it that much worth it?
If some people in the press really wanted to do sth like that, they could. They would make less money, but if they did it right they would get by. And if they got big enough they would be pretty safe financially. And they could single-handedly change the face of the industry.
I love the Sess, but he should just spill it or be quiet. Vague passive agressive tweeting doesn't help anyone.
lol, very true.
lol, very true.
Care to elaborate? Because you sound foolish.
Fried Food
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He definitely knows who Sessler is
Explain.
PrivateWHudson
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That guy should have provided a link to the conversation in question, or whatever the Twitter equivalent is.
Yeah, Shu probably has no idea what he's trying to refer to considering he provided no context.
shinra-bansho
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Sure. But I meant more if a civil case is being pursued by a company for breach of contract (NDA) etc.
ieatzombies
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Just putting this here posted this on the previous page.
Edit: Nevermind.
PoweredBySoy
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If Sessler's out, I'm out.
Prince Vultan
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There's still too much we don't know about Sessler's tweets.
We still need more information before making a decision.
We still need more information before making a decision.
Marcus Beer responded:
https://twitter.com/AnnoyedGamer/status/394278752550522880
Brad Gallaway ‏@bradgallaway 13h
@PeteSkerritt i've been away from twitter all day. What's the new negative xbone story?
Marcus Beer
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@bradgallaway @PeteSkerritt it's not Xbox
and the reddit link suggests both Arthur Geis and Sessler are hinting at something in the industry hitting the fan:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1pabs0/adam_sessler_and_polygon_founder_arthur_gies/
no idea wtf is going on, but that's a breakdown of what is occurring... i guess
https://twitter.com/AnnoyedGamer/status/394278752550522880
Brad Gallaway ‏@bradgallaway 13h
@PeteSkerritt i've been away from twitter all day. What's the new negative xbone story?
Marcus Beer
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@bradgallaway @PeteSkerritt it's not Xbox
and the reddit link suggests both Arthur Geis and Sessler are hinting at something in the industry hitting the fan:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1pabs0/adam_sessler_and_polygon_founder_arthur_gies/
no idea wtf is going on, but that's a breakdown of what is occurring... i guess
Hm.
There's far too much silence on all of this. Is it bad for journalists? Sony? Microsoft? Consumers?
It's weird that Sessler and the other dudes are complaining when they/their companies have the power to say no to this stuff if they feel like it's wrong.
If they all say no, surely Sony would need to reconsider or go without coverage? Which is just another weird part of this whole thing.
There's far too much silence on all of this. Is it bad for journalists? Sony? Microsoft? Consumers?
It's weird that Sessler and the other dudes are complaining when they/their companies have the power to say no to this stuff if they feel like it's wrong.
If they all say no, surely Sony would need to reconsider or go without coverage? Which is just another weird part of this whole thing.
Even though Yoshida follows him on twitter?
It is his twitter, but it is also public and a venue for his work related comms as well. If he didn't want people talking about it, he should have not posted it.
pharmboy044
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Yep, that's Mitch Dyer. With every XB1 possibly being a dev unit with some configuration from MS's end, I think they might not be giving out many units.
TylerDurden4321
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My money is on YouTube saying "no more ads IN videos that we can't profit off / have no measure of checking if you're giving us the right cut".
Would make perfect sense... wasn't Sess making an argument against AdBlockers lately? I bet this was because he feared this was coming already back then, ...because Rev3 then would have to rely completely on the money they get from YouTube's own ad-system, which probably a lot of his audience is blocking... so even though the view-count is ok, the money isn't enough for them to stay more professional than angry joe and the likes.
EDIT: If it WAS the review EVENT, would Sess really be talking about leaving the industry?! That wouldn't make sense... not to me at least.
Would make perfect sense... wasn't Sess making an argument against AdBlockers lately? I bet this was because he feared this was coming already back then, ...because Rev3 then would have to rely completely on the money they get from YouTube's own ad-system, which probably a lot of his audience is blocking... so even though the view-count is ok, the money isn't enough for them to stay more professional than angry joe and the likes.
EDIT: If it WAS the review EVENT, would Sess really be talking about leaving the industry?! That wouldn't make sense... not to me at least.
Acquiescence
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He knew exactly what he was doing as soon as he posted those comments, same with Gies and his bullshit I-know-something-you-don't-know-here's-a-hint rhetoric. Next gen is a hot topic right now and the slightest controversy is guaranteed to cause a huge buzz on sites like this. There IS no ignoring it.
1. Shortened name for Patrick.
2. Inoffensive name for an Irishman.
3. Offensive name for an Irishman.
someone did provide neogaf link, look at comments bellow that "?????". He never replied back. Personally I don't give a shit if Adam can't edit vids or whatever. It doesn't affect me as a gamer.
On the other hand 720 vs 1080p, framerate and other tech(that affect gamer) issues is what I care about.
Of course Gies, adam and other MS shills try to find a problem where there is not, while putting bigger more serious issues on x1 under the rug.
Lol no, plenty of sites crack hdcp to get footage don't be ridiculous.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Didn't Marcus already posted here and explained that Sony's review event thats taking place 2 days before the launch is what this is about? I'm confused and lost.
I think what's happening is that smaller reviewing sites and critics are asked to go to the review event while the bigger sites are being sent consoles and games for reviewing purpose. They must be mad about not being part of the crew recieving the consoles since they'll be forced to review the game at a much faster rate than others.
Is this what Adam is crying about? The review event?
I'm just going to say that if this amounts to fuck all except a particular bunch of entitled enthusiast pressers being butt hurt over nothing, I ain't even a tad surprised. Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo have no obligation to provide every egotistical personality with a review unit. That's just my two cents. It could be something else though but I doubt it.
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