Microsoft exec: I don't get the drama around always-on

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'I don't get the drama around always-on. That's the world we live in. Deal with it.'

The creative director of Microsoft Studios has defended always-connected consoles as fresh reports circulate of a constant internet requirement for the next Xbox.

Taking to Twitter, Adam Orth said he didn’t understand the drama around an always on console, and stated that it’s part of “the world we live in”.

He finished his Tweet with the hashtag “Deal with it”.
“Sorry, I don’t get the drama around an “always on” console,” he said.

“Every device now is “always on”. That’s the world we live in. #Dealwithit.”

When appearing to be questioned by BioWare’s senior gameplay designer Manveer Heir on whether the company had learnt anything from the issues suffered by the likes of Diablo III and SimCity, and that people can lose their internet connection, Orth responded with “Electricity goes out too”.

Heir went on to state that not all places had good connections, to which the Microsoft exec retorted: “Why on earth would I live there?”.

Heir has since said however that he is good friends with Orth, and the two often joke around, telling readers “Don’t read too much into our back & forth”.

“No one in this world is as good as you think they are and no one is really as bad as you think. You see a 2D image of people on the internet," he said.

Orth also apologised for any offence caused to the cities referenced in his retort, and said: "Just the normal daily back and forth I have with Manveer. Apologies for offending non-cities. I was trolling him personally."

As the expected reveal of the next Xbox draws near, reports continue to suggest that Microsoft has opted for always-online functionality for its next-gen console.

It has been claimed that the connection is required to use the new Xbox and play games, even in single player. A previous report also claimed that each disc would come with its own activation code, meaning only the initial user can install and play the game, potentially killing off the second had market.

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Source: http://www.develop-online.net/news/43754/Microsoft-exec-I-dont-get-the-drama-around-always-on

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doubln4ti0nPosted:

ExoticWolfs I want the 720 and everything, but I probably wont get it because there is soo much bs in it. Well, according to the rumors.


I'll still get it no matter what, but i hope that realise this is a bad idea.

doubln4ti0nPosted:

I'm still hoping they decide to take this feature out.

doubln4ti0nPosted:

PGA
Drumstep power usage, not being able to play when no internet around, etc.


Yeah, someone explain that to MS.


someone needs to.

WoobiePosted:

Sounds like they are doing whatever they can to make as much money as possible, sad.

PGAPosted:

Drumstep power usage, not being able to play when no internet around, etc.


Yeah, someone explain that to MS.

EulerPosted:

I am still not sure about the new xbox, some things sound great about it, some things sound bad.. I guess we'll see

neboPosted:

power usage, not being able to play when no internet around, etc.

skathe665Posted:

-TANK- i think i speak for every xbox gamer when i say all microsoft need to do is update the hardware, leave everything else alone. the few rumored features of the 720 such as the need to install all games, and always having to be online is putting me off massively and i never thought i'd say it but the ps4 is actually starting to look more appealing each time any info gets leaked about the 720


Also keep in mind that the PS4 will not be backwards compatible unless you purchase a PS1/2/3 game from their new service. Oh, and they're also leaning towards the no second-hand market.

skathe665Posted:

So basically, Microsoft is urging me to NOT buy the new Xbox as is Sony with the PS4. All these idiotic limitations. No second hand market? Do record companies put one-user use codes in with their CDs? No. **** off with that shit. And a console that requires an internet connection? Are these guys **** in the head? If all this is true I assume I will be getting a PC and just get everything for free any ways. Big middle finger to the console gaming industry.

interestPosted:

70 for a game? :O are you crazy?:O


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