Holy shit, I'm reporting on video game drama! But it's important. Why is it important? Well hold your ponies for a second and let me tell you.
Firstly it is important because this means that a monster-company like Microsoft got bossed by their consumers. And that means that the people had the power of the choice of a monopoly. Secondly it's important because judging by the stories here that get read, my general audience seems to be more into less important things then stuff like Edward Snowden exposing one of the most powerful countries on our earth. And as a writer, I need people reading my shit.
Firstly it is important because this means that a monster-company like Microsoft got bossed by their consumers. And that means that the people had the power of the choice of a monopoly. Secondly it's important because judging by the stories here that get read, my general audience seems to be more into less important things then stuff like Edward Snowden exposing one of the most powerful countries on our earth. And as a writer, I need people reading my shit.
Here is the down and dirty, Microsoft had the following list of absurd rules for their Xbox One system:
1. 24 hour online check required.
2. Can not play games offline without having checked in online.
3. Can not play used games.
Now they have taken those rules and scratched them, after having refused to do so. For Xbox gamers this is great news. For Sony, this is a kick in the balls. I say this because Sony capitalized on Microsoft's rules. And I highly doubt that didn't play a role in Microsoft changing their minds. Of course, the PS4 is still going to be a great system for a great price.
1. 24 hour online check required.
2. Can not play games offline without having checked in online.
3. Can not play used games.
Now they have taken those rules and scratched them, after having refused to do so. For Xbox gamers this is great news. For Sony, this is a kick in the balls. I say this because Sony capitalized on Microsoft's rules. And I highly doubt that didn't play a role in Microsoft changing their minds. Of course, the PS4 is still going to be a great system for a great price.
I'm poor as fuck, but I'm still a gamer. Even though I have sold all my PS3 games for gas and a little food. And personally I don't think Microsoft doesn't deserve to play a role in any art medium. I seriously despise Microsoft. Ever since I was prompted to pay for Microsoft Word. But hey, the consumers gave them shit and the master obeyed. That's pure badass and you know it and if you don't know it you suck. Or you're not a gamer, which is cool, strange and boring, but that's fine. Chill out I'm kidding, you only suck a little.
Although this is a win for gamers in general, Sony still holds the torch for Next Gen gaming. But still, you Xbox players bitched your way into getting what you want. Even if what you want sucks. I'M KIDDING AGAIN. Shit...
-Arrrooo!!!
