"Based on comments at a Wednesday Netflix analyst event suggesting the online video rental service's focus on "internet-enabled video game consoles," analyst firm Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter predicts that company has either already partnered or will partner with Microsoft to expand its online streaming capabilities.
"Wedbush also believes that the company is investing heavily in building its online streaming capabilities to the point where it is both a market leader and a desirable partner for consumer electronics companies hoping to participate in "digital media convergence."
Pachter concluded, "The competitive advantage of such an alliance is clear: Netflix customers who are Xbox Live members will have the ability to stream online content through their Xbox 360s directly to their televisions. The ability to do so is available without the Xbox 360, but requires a measure of technological sophistication and a high tolerance for failure." writes Eric Caoili.
Assassin's Creed Shadows digital storefront pages are up, and it confirms the game will require an internet connection, and MTX.
One thing that's messed up about this, is there will be people playing pirated versions of this without that restriction, while the paying customers will suffer. Just like how some games will have lower performance on PC due to DRM, while pirated copies don't.
Anyone that wants to say something like "Who doesn't have internet access in this day and age?" There's plenty reasons people won't always have access, such as living in rural areas with spotty coverage, for example.
Three single-player games in a row they've done this with now. Those f***ers weren't kidding when they said gamers need to be comfortable with not owning their games. As a physical collector, and somebody who enjoys Ubisoft's open worlds, this is a nightmare scenario for me. Absolute scumbag company.
Starfield’s latest update is here and it’s bringing several new features with it!
Here is the release date and time countdown for when the WWE 2K24 CM Punk ECW Pack DLC will come out along with the price.
Maybe then I'll actually use my OH-so neglected Netflix account. So many good movies, too many good games to work them around :-(