The next Xbox rethinks DRM, Achievements and Xbox Live friends, our sources say

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Cyrus_ATX said:

Quote: The next Xbox will allow publishers to decide if their games should require an internet connection to be played.

Sounds like it leaves it up to the publishers for always on needed for games.

There is an angle that I haven't heard yet, in relationship to the nextbox. One that could indeed be the source for all of the rumors.