Adam Orth leaves Microsoft following public defense of 'always-online'
The news come via Game Informer, who were tipped by an unnamed source that Orth had left the company. The website later confirmed his departure with the Microsoft headquarters switchboard. It's not clear whether Orth was dismissed or voluntarily resigned.
Orth sparked internet-wide outrage last week when he vehemently defended 'always online' technology amid rumours the next Xbox console will require an internet connection.
"Every device now is 'always on'," Orth tweeted. "That's the world we live in. #dealwithit."
Microsoft later distanced itself from Orth's comments. "This person is not a spokesperson for Microsoft, and his personal views are not reflective of those of the company."
Of course, Microsoft didn't comment on the specifics of whether they intend to use the technology in their forthcoming console, which is rumoured to be unveiled on May 21.
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UplayPosted:
It's good that he left, Why would people buy something from a company if a member of staff was saying stuff to potential buyers.
KatsumiChanPosted:
-Zen Does this really matter?
Kinda, it let's people know that Microsoft doesn't tolerate this kind of behavior.
DLTPosted:
'It's not clear whether Orth was dismissed or voluntarily resigned'
I reckon he was kindly asked to resign.
I reckon he was kindly asked to resign.
Insert_NamePosted:
To bad what he said was 100% true. That IS the world we live in and we need to realize that. I understand why some gamers get mad because they cant play SP offline. But when do you truly play "Offline"? At least for me I understand it because if I cant play with friends or my friends are not online, I choose not to play.
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