There's nothing to stop that same friend from turning the xbox off using his controller. What's the difference?
The issue here is people who aren't even using the device turning it off. The directional Mic, coupled with Kinect being able to tell if the players mouth is moving, is fully capable of handling this.
It's funny that the director of smash brothers, a 'franchise' that capitalizes on the popularity of 'franchises' is complaining about reliance on continuation.
The fact that these packs exist doesn't mean there is a conspiracy. It's really not that hard to earn money the old fashioned way, and even with the cash, you still have to play to unlock the items you want to purchase.
If folks want to use real money they can, but there really is no game breaking benefit to doing so.
You need to except mission invited from folks in your lobby or higher ranked friends. Participate in a couple races, and you'll be out of the hole in no time.
I'm no hardcore fight game guy, but after dropping 500 on a console, 200 for a controller seems steep. Sure it's an investment, but there haven't even been any other fighting games announced.
Why? I have no plans of owning a wiiu (I'm a xb1 + ps4 guy) but Do you REALLY think this game looks nearly as fun as the new Mario ?
The visuals are simply amazing, i especially liked the effects when he paused time.. but the combat looked really boring, i hope there is more too it than walking around poking trolls. The enemy AI and Animations leave much to be desired.
I was hoping the Dragon fight would be more dynamic, but it just stood in one place breathing fire.
I guess I see potential, and you gotta love free, but the hype doesn't match what I've seen of the gameplay thus far...
Some people enjoy the game differently...
There device has an array of directional mics. The simple solution would be to visually verify that the person speaking is the person playing... Which they've already confirmed they can do....
I'm surprised they haven't used this feature for power of controls... Ofcourse developers could be using a different build.
The graphics are fantastic, but With super Mario 3d world right around the corner... This gameplay is uninspiring.
This is a pretty big deal. The main reason I haven't purchased madden since 2005 on on the original Xbox is because defense was always left out of the improvements. Finally their addressing that situation.
Do you think god of war invented the tragic hero concept? It's pretty much the staple of both Greek and Roman lore..
That's not really hacking... It's social engineering, it's a problem with any acount (banking, credit etc) but has more to do with customer service than technical insecurities.
Read the last sentence in the quotations...
" I expect any company to AT LEAST do what apple has done since: routine labor inspections of Foxconn factories that produce their products"
Why should apple get double scrutiny when they are making sure these practices are no longer occurring with their products? They took there scrutiny and dealt with it.
The same can be said about live... If you plan on using your subscription to play online, you'll never care that other services are behind a pay wall.
As true as your statement is, that fact doesn't matter to folks who intend to play online. This is a discussion about what people can do when they have a subscription, not what they can do without one.
There's no argument that Sony has surpassed MS in terms of value with PSN. Hopefully now that a subscription is required, Sony will improve the reliability of the network.
Since I'm probably going to get a xb1 before a ps4, I'm hoping the added pressure from Sony will force Microsoft to improve the value of Xbox live. If that doesnt happen by the time I pick up a PS4, i'd switch subscriptions. Gotta love competition.
Any company that chooses to use Foxconn, after the apple debacle, deserves some scrutiny. I'm surprised folks would be so quick to let Sony off he hook, given that they hand picked a company with a horrible record. I expect any company to at least do what apple has done since: routine labor inspections of Foxxconn factories that produce their products.
I think folks are saying MS' day one launch line up is better,because it has more proven franchises with Killer Instinct, Forza, Dead Rising 3.
The only proven franchise Ps4 has on day one is Killzone, which to date, hasn't really reached the top off the fps totem pole in terms of critical success. The rest of the ps4 lineup is largely PC and PSN games, which while nice, can be had elsewhere and really don't showcase the potential of the hardware.
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I've been playing since Monday, and haven't had a single issue. I haven't been this hooked on a online game since halo2. The 'beta' period is over,