@Lerry757 The costs of developing and publishing games has gone up dramatically over the years. The cost of purchasing a game has remained pretty much the same. Do the math.
@kenlars Absolutely, sure there are many that don't have a stable internet connection - if Microsoft choose always online. But there are many more that 'do' have a good connection. My ISP hasn't missed a beat in over 6 years. While I understand some frustration, I personally dont have a problem. I'll also be buying both the next xbox and PS4.
"...undermining the joy that encompasses a well-fought victory would cause Dark Souls II to topple from the delicate precipice it's built on." Its nice to see that From Software have a good understanding as to 'why' the game was and is so incredibly successful. Other developers please take note!
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