Rumor: Xbox 720 needs to be online to start the game, but accepts drops

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

Not as bad as allways online, but then again, not everyone have online connections...

Semi-good news :P

bleehum

You are kidding, right? I didn't read the link. If so, terrible news again lol

[QUOTE="wis3boi"]

[QUOTE="RR360DD"]And Activision. RR360DD

so sim city (which bombed hard) and acti (mainly cod, which isnt that popular anymore on pc) is your argument?  Do better

As long as casuals won't get annoyed they will go with it, combining rumors that they plan to attach xbox 720 to cable TV services they could fool people that xbxo is dependent on cable TV service.... they already fooled even hardcore gamers that they need to pay for any access to Internet to console, even thru some of them are free for any device connected to internet.ShadowriverUB

[QUOTE="bleehum"][QUOTE="PAL360"]

Not as bad as allways online, but then again, not everyone have online connections...

Semi-good news :P

PAL360

You are kidding, right? I didn't read the link. If so, terrible news again lol

Apparently pre-release 360 dev boxes had a similar requirement, so this might just be about preventing leaks and pushing firmware updates. MS already has a pretty reasonable DRM scheme with XBL and the 360, so I really don't see why they'd risk alienating so many users for such a limited further reduction of piracy, hacking, etc.

[QUOTE="ShadowriverUB"]As long as casuals won't get annoyed they will go with it, combining rumors that they plan to attach xbox 720 to cable TV services they could fool people that xbxo is dependent on cable TV service.... they already fooled even hardcore gamers that they need to pay for any access to Internet to console, even thru some of them are free for any device connected to internet.PurpleMan5000

Apparently pre-release 360 dev boxes had a similar requirement, so this might just be about preventing leaks and pushing firmware updates. MS already has a pretty reasonable DRM scheme with XBL and the 360, so I really don't see why they'd risk alienating so many users for such a limited further reduction of piracy, hacking, etc.

Slow_Show

[QUOTE="RR360DD"][QUOTE="wis3boi"]

so sim city (which bombed hard) and acti (mainly cod, which isnt that popular anymore on pc) is your argument?  Do better

McSkombi

[QUOTE="Slow_Show"]

Apparently pre-release 360 dev boxes had a similar requirement, so this might just be about preventing leaks and pushing firmware updates. MS already has a pretty reasonable DRM scheme with XBL and the 360, so I really don't see why they'd risk alienating so many users for such a limited further reduction of piracy, hacking, etc.

ShadowriverUB

People getting all freaked out about rumors.

From today's IGN article:

"Other sources indicated that this requirement may change over time, while others are said to have no knowledge about a constant internet connection for the console."

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/04/more-details-on-always-online-xbox-revealed

it would be hilarious if the games would require you to pay for xbox live gold to start them , half of the games (mutliplayer) does that already so why wouldnt greedy ms go one step futher with their rip off tactic? :D

[QUOTE="ShadowriverUB"][QUOTE="Slow_Show"]

Apparently pre-release 360 dev boxes had a similar requirement, so this might just be about preventing leaks and pushing firmware updates. MS already has a pretty reasonable DRM scheme with XBL and the 360, so I really don't see why they'd risk alienating so many users for such a limited further reduction of piracy, hacking, etc.

lamprey263

[QUOTE="lamprey263"][QUOTE="ShadowriverUB"] "pretty reasonable DRM scheme with XBL and the 360" :lol: There DRM was one big hole was cracked up pretty easily and it was not much invasive, but it was detectable and MS was bringing cracked consoles remotely to unusable state (which i think you should remeber as it was always big news).ShadowriverUB

[QUOTE="ShadowriverUB"][QUOTE="lamprey263"] I'm having trouble following this bit, can you elaborate.KungfuKitten

[QUOTE="ShadowriverUB"][QUOTE="lamprey263"] I'm having trouble following this bit, can you elaborate.KungfuKitten

Ironically after I read this I went to play my 360 and had trouble signing into my account. If this happens... no Xbox for me. 

[QUOTE="ShadowriverUB"]So it would be semi-always onlinebleehum

This would literally be shooting themselves in the foot. Wether it is true or not we will have to wait and see but I wouldn't put it past them.  I think Microsoft is acting a lot like sony did last generation when launching the ps3. They thought they could rest on their fanbase and they would sell as good as the ps2. It didn't work for sony and I don't see it working here for Microsoft.  Sad if true but I wasn't planning on buying one anyway.

PLZ do it!!! SW will go crazy

[QUOTE="bleehum"]

[QUOTE="RR360DD"]So just like PC games then. My 360 is always connected anyway, but I wonder what their reasoning is behind it having to be connected always.iPage

I guess he's talking about Steam or something, even though there's an offline mode though.

I think he's referring to Ubisoft during Assassins Creed II and it's sequals where they orignally had an always online drm. I believe they have since removed those with patches though.

Last gen Microsoft blocked the multiplayer portion of your games by making you pay XBL to play online.

This gen, Microsoft is going one step further: Introducing Xbox LIVE Plus!

For only $80 a month, you're allowed to access not only the multiplayer portion of the games you buy, but also the singleplayer portion! :o

Of course, if you don't pay for Xbox LIVE Plus, you can always enjoy staring at the disc and box art. 

Microsoft, it only does customer service.

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

[QUOTE="bleehum"] It's basically always online. The only time is 3 minute drops.bleehum

You are kidding, right? I didn't read the link. If so, terrible news again lol

Oh boy...there are no words to describe how stupid that sounds :o

Well, the good news are that it nakes my decision easier!

Meh. More influence from shitty PC gaming. Expect DRM, MMOs, and loads of microtransactions. THANK YOU PC GAMING!

Online to boot it up - can't see any reason why it should be on after that and I imagine that's how it'll be.

They're not going to shoot themselves in the foot like this.Blabadon

Yeah I don't really believe the always Online BS going around I mean is a company THAT DUMB ?

[QUOTE="Blabadon"]They're not going to shoot themselves in the foot like this.Blake135

Yeah I don't really believe the always Online BS going around I mean is a company THAT DUMB ?

They're not going to shoot themselves in the foot like this.Blabadon

I can just picture it now..  It's Halo 5 and your best friend is over with some beers and barbecue like a boss.  You're about to beat the game on Legendary and see the badass ending and then...

Your ISP drops, you go on PEW PEW PEWing to victory but THE RACE IS ON.  THREE MINUTES UNTIL THE UNTHINKABLE...

PEW PEW PEW

anyone who believes the constant online bs is a fool. MS has done some stupid things in the past, but they're not that dumb. Any kind of constant online drm will be only linked to the digitally downloaded games. 

They're not going to shoot themselves in the foot like this.Blabadon

Ohhh, but do like the feeling !

anyone who believes the constant online bs is a fool. MS has done some stupid things in the past, but they're not that dumb. Any kind of constant online drm will be only linked to the digitally downloaded games. 

Ghost120x

i guess i wont lose my game in game, just the trouble shooter will start, THANK YOU MSFT....

:lol:  that would really suck!

Always online DRM is something that should never be...especially on a Console. On PC, it's due to rampant piracy.

Puckhog04

Oh crap, read this thread on GAF. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=534951

If MS does that they are digging themselves a hole.

But, bu if you don't have an Online connection you can't play any old PS3 games on the PS4! :cry:

And if it lasts longer ?

No buy MS, sorry