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E3 2013 Countdown: DRM and Sony

PlayStation Euphoria writes: "Today we discuss what the possibilities are regarding Sony and what their position will be on used game DRM. We discuss things from constant internet connection to the #PS4noDRM movement on twitter."

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MooseWI4729d ago (Edited 4729d ago )

I really hope that Sony decides to take the high road here.. Microsoft though..

Private video btw.

Virtual_Reality4729d ago (Edited 4729d ago )

Probably Sony will introduce DRM, but in a less invasive way and way more flexible. At least that is what I think because they stated PS4 can play games offline without being connected at all, is just up to the Publishers to add it or not.

GeisT4729d ago

If Playstation doesn't follow suit then they will lose a few publishers who are tired of their products being stolen, traded, and their profits being cut into. DRM is the future ladies and gents, sorry internet cheapskates.

brodychet4729d ago

Extremely far off topic; I love a redhead with an understanding of the gaming world. XD

On topic: ...DRM confusions should be solved in a much better way (in favor of gamers).

Foxhound9224729d ago

That's ironic, considering your avatar is cartman! GINGERVITUS! Haha but anyways I agree. I hope Sony does this right. Drm can kiss my ass.

dedicatedtogamers4729d ago

The most important puzzle piece is that Microsoft - not third parties - is the one who created and pushed forward the Xbox One's DRM. Not only is this totally in line with how Microsoft operates (Vista checks, GFWL, XBL Gold, etc) but it has been leaked by several sources that Microsoft - not EA or Ubisoft - was the one to bring this idea to 3rd parties and they just went along with it.

The entire foundation for the fear of "will Sony do this too?" was the (unproven) assumption that it was third parties pushing this DRM. Now that we know it was Microsoft, the likelihood of Sony doing DRM anywhere close to this is minimal.

ramiuk14729d ago

u not got a link to the article about it was MS pushing it have you,must of totally missed it .
cheers dude

GribbleGrunger4729d ago (Edited 4729d ago )

It has now been established that it was actually MS who wanted DRM and approached EA and Activision, who agreed. This gives developers less leverage in forcing Sony to do the same, which is very good news.

rainslacker4729d ago

@dedicated
If indeed true what you say based on that link you provided in another article:

It seems to me that if any DRM like MS has is done on the PS4, it will be entirely up to the publisher. The publisher will have to code and provide the means to actually facilitate those functions within their own product, say like EA makes a game and somehow makes Origin a requirement for registering it(just an example).

The fact that you can go offline completely and indefinitely, and the fact Sony has gone on record saying the NFC disc technology wasn't for the PS4, leads me to believe it wouldn't be commonplace on the PS4. Any game utilizing such measures would receive backlash from the community, and publishers may not be willing to take the hit. This means they probably won't implement such strong measures on the X1 as well because it could affect sales on that system, however, MS apparently has other things in place which the publisher is likely to have to adhere to in order to publish on the system.

TheLyonKing4729d ago

Can someone be my bestfriend and tell me (U.K time) when:

1. Sony Press confrence is
2. MS Press confrence
3. Nintendo Direct

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WolfOfDarkness4729d ago

It's actually not going to be like Xbox One DRM , With PS4 you can play games offline , sell and buy used games , plus you will be able to rent also , this will be the Talk of the show and it's Sonys to fight back against Microsoft DRM . Microsoft will be hurt very bad today .

MooseWI4729d ago

Is there 100% proof to that yet? From what I have seen, it's all been speculation, and Sony has been pretty quiet.

a_bro4729d ago

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.”
― Napoleon Bonaparte

Krosis4729d ago

Sony has quite strategically remained quite on this topic. Your thoughts are bias conjecture at best. If you think Sony is a benevolent loving company that cares not for cash and avarice than you're sadly mistaken. These companies only care about money--DRM pays.

All im saying is have an ounce of skepticism.

Rusty5154729d ago

@a_bro: that actually makes a lot of sense. This is speculation too, but what if Sony never had anything to do with DRM/Used games to begin with? Maybe they're just keeping quiet cause if they say that they're not going through with these restrictions, it'll give Microsoft time to change their policies.

MysticStrummer4729d ago

I can't believe Sony would be dumb enough to follow Microsoft in this, especially after :

http://www.nbcnews.com/tech...

The backlash would be incredible anyway, even without them making this joking reference to DRM.

Williamson4729d ago

I know EA, ubisoft, and Activision are probally pushing for DRM and used games since they are evil sons of bit****, but I rather not have any games from them if it means having stupid restrictions on us.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA22d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY22d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay22d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos22d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7222d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY22d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator22d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum22d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z22d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad23d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga23d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot22d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose23d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE23d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername22d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy23d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde23d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8623d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8623d ago (Edited 23d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole23d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300023d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot23d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle23d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7723d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments