"LOL, that makes ZERO sense whatsoever. "Pay for internet connection?"
Yes, pay for internet connection... If you want to use any of the optional apps (Youtube, Netflix, etc.) you need an internet connection, and they aren't free, so even accessing them over a PC or a PS requires a "paywall" of some type.
I understand that the argument is about the added cost that XBL charges, but that is where my argument lies - why would you pay...
The "free games" aren't really free at all, since without a subscription, you cannot access them. It is essentially a glorified Gamelfy.
You can argue the quality of games GWG offers, but once a player downloads them, they are theirs to keep and play, regardless if they maintain a gold subscription or not.
I don't think people are lining up to sign up for XBL to be able to use Youtube... Much of those who subscribe, do so because they want access to MP. I've had Live since the original Xbox, and I have used the apps it has available only a handful times, mainly just to try them out, because like you said, I can access them on my PC, so even if they were offered for free, I can access hem on my PC, so I don't care.
So in hindsight, many aren't paying to use Yout...
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That game is played 3v3 and 5v5, and is one of the most played and most competitive games in the world. Furthermore, it rarely feels dull or lacking players, in part, thanks to the role the AI plays as minions/creeps and neutral creatures - similar to how Titanfall will use them.
Player-count means lit...
Those "300,000" servers (at least in part) were available before they were announced for Xbox One. The announcement simply solidified that MS would be using their already up and running servers, for Xbox One. Much of the infrastructure was already in place prior to "the cloud" announcement(s) for X1.
Furthermore, MS's Azure tech was developed in-house, to work with other MS software, while Sony's Gaikai was merely purchased from an outside source. ...
I found it funnier that nearly half of the players (voices) were kids, adding credibility to the claims made about the COD community...
In addition, the Kinect can be disabled in the settings, or unplugged...
I don't really care for exclusives on either console, and they have never been a reason to buy a system. That being said, I enjoyed the campaign for Halo and Gears, especially the co-op aspect, and the MP can be fun with friends, but I never considered them must buys or among my top games. I'm interested in trying out the new Kinect Sports (especially the face scanning software) as well as Titanfall.
The only exclusive I was ever remotely interested in on PS, was God ...
@ShinMaster
BF4 has 64 player support
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It's mind boggling how so many people cannot grasp the concept of how 6v6 can not only work in an FPS game, but actually work best. Respawn has reiterated their reasons for going with the design choice, and yet people still either don't believe them or continue not to understand. This strong reluctance towards their decisions, sort of illustrates "why we can't have nice things." WE exclaim our desire for something fresh, some different, and yet when it is presented to us...
I think many are just craving something new, AAA or otherwise.
The argument against X1's inferior power, are largely from specs. The PS4 is boasting better specs, therefore technically, it is the stronger console. The problem is, many tend to inflate the numbers, or base their arguments solely around them. If the PS4 is a strong as many claim, where is the definitive "nail in the coffin" game that illustrates this?
Many will cling to the numbers and statements like "50% more powerful," but if this extra power isn&...
I hate this map. It is my least favorite, followed closely by Flood.
"Is that not a problem though? You can become an expert without spending time on it and improving yourself. Is improving game by game, and slowly becoming a better player, not better, than being a pro from the get go?"
- you are taking it out of context. When they say:
"Essentially, they're there so everyone has a chance to feel like a hero, no matter how good or bad they are."
- The key word is "feel." You c...
You're missing my point...
As I said, regardless how absolute shit their policies were, many acted like they are/were convinced that MS intentionally did what they did with the intent to piss people off - like pissing people off was their agenda. Many took things far too personal, even to the point where they appear to not be happy unless MS is failing, even if it doesn't even concern them.
TO be angered with a company's behavior and choose not to...
Think of the AI in Titnafall, like the AI troops in MOBA's.
Likely not going to happen. This isn't PC. You don't get to choose your resolution.
It's a bit odd how you mention "PC clan guys" yet were disappointed of the announcement of 6v6. I assume this is because your clan is just a bunch of guys that like to play games together and not a clan as in a competitive gaming group, because if it was, you would know that competitive matches are typically low player counts, like around 5v5 - 8v8.
"Microsoft did that too themselves."
BS....MS's initial policy reveal may have included less than favorable or even outright horrible features, but many acted as if MS intentionally did what they did with the intent to piss people off. MS didn't do it to themselves - people chose to be and stay angry, and to a large degree, many of them were mad at something they didn't even fully understand.
MS may have been out of tune with their revea...
@cyguration
Brink had its problems, but integrating a campaign into MP, had nothing to do with it.
@Kingthrash360
"its just surprising to see a game at this caliber to be relying on bots instead actual real people."
- They aren't "relying" on bots. They aren't even a part of the team. The teams are comprised of only human players. From the article:
"They aren't there to ...
"And yet we've seen absolutely SH!TALL of this "infrastructure" except for some "drivatars" in forza.."
- That would lie more on the devs, not MS. Devs are not required to implement cloud features into their games - it's there for those that wish to use them. That being said, features like drivatrs in Forza, or the work Respawn is doing with AI and the cloud, are likely features that Gaikai isn't even capable of. Remember, Respawn app...