E3 is over, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. An internal, seemingly official Microsoft PR document about the Xbox One just leaked out, but it's not full of horrible secrets, or general shadiness. Nope, it's actually full of good news that Microsoft just didn't bother to stress.
The best shooter campaign since Half-Life 2 still hasn't been topped eight years later.
Not as be-witch-ing as one would think.
With Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 around the corner, many players believe that the map has already been leaked.
It sounds like they may be attempting an XBox based 'Steambox'--more restrictive of course but essentially the same idea (with games all requiring an Xbox license--similar to some Steam required games available on disc today). Its pretty much what I was expecting but its still much less convenient/accessible than Steam from the sound of it thus far (at least with PC Steam as the comparison).
The X1 'could' very well profit from the model when/if MS gets support from publishers and allows huge sales similar to other digital distribution systems manage (which is why digital is typically accepted as it is--full price games or marginal discount at launch and potential for sales only a few months down the line where volume typically makes up the difference). The big question is how it works at launch though as most of what I've read seems to be 'possibilities' and 'later on' regarding most 'beneficial' features (which may never be realized).
Most people's concerns are legitimate in the fact Steam (and almost any other digital distribution system--including consoles of today) can achieve many of the same basic functions without many of the restrictions.
There will of course still be a large audience lost no matter how good of a service it does turn into based entirely on the principle of ownership and internet access (among others) but there is at least the possibility of the design working out in favor for those that its designed for. Unfortunately that doesn't seem to be 100% of the existing fan base as besides the console's limitations itself (which is undeniable given today's example) they did such a poor job explaining things to this point quite a lot are likely to simply jump ship due to initial low price and familiar "consumer friendly' mechanics of the PS4.
Anyways, regarding the actual document:
I can pretty much believe this is genuine after reading CNN's article/interview recently in regards to MS having problems with translating their vision and the backlash being 'as expected'. Some of it is likely PR spin but with the drastic changes its none the less true. They had to know such a move wasn't going to be too well received especially all at once.
The console is basically a culmination of nearly all 'bad' decisions PC has seen in recent years and its just hard to try to see a positive in all that mess. They haven't exactly done a good job trying to show us one either.
I'm still interested in the console though as I am 'always online', have already jumped on the digital bandwagon, and to be perfectly honest I'm a bit selfish/over protective with my games anyways. I'm not in any rush to be an early adopter though.
For those that disagree (which I know is a lot): I really don't care.
All I hope is that when/if I do pick up an X1 I enjoy my time with it (and that my stable internet of today doesn't somehow die on me) ;)
Hold the front gate, there was good news at the Microsoft conference????
Lmao, you call that "good news", that is like mediocre crap he is talking about. Anyways even if it does get the best things ever most people will not buy it because of the restrictions. I sure as hell don't want a camera watching everything I do, that is the worst part.
Has no effect on me NOT getting this Rental Box
Here's your steaming pile of crap with complimentary mint. Enjoy your stay!