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S.T.A.G.E. on 21 June 2013
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fordy said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:


Why use a disc if you dont value it? If you want to play the game now, buy the disc, if you find it reasonable to download the game then do it fully. Theres no need to go to the store. Digital files as it stand now are still secondary to hard disc. Have you ever thought that its a hassle for some people with crappy internet to download these large games? They are only going to get larger next gen. Its not about trying to demonize Microsoft, Microsoft demonizes themselves because they are a faraway company who looks down upon their consumers and only try to entice them when you really need them. When you go to Sonys website at all times Sony is in tune on forums checking out what we have to say. They have a blog to keep us updated on PSN Plus in various regions of the world and tons of outlets. They upload more games onto their Youtube page and have never caused the amount of backlash Microsoft has caused on their Xbox Facebook or Youtube page. You're telling me this is just us? Please, MS is just not in tune with us and they never have been. MS are suits who dug their hand into the gaming cookie jar and wonder why no one thinks they are the cool kid. Want to know why Sony got a standing ovation at E3 and MS never did? Someone said it on Bonus Round, but Sony much like Nintendo and in particular Jack Tretton is seen to be one of the most geniuine speakers in the industry.


You pretty much just answered your own argument. Yes, to a lot of people, downloading an entire game as digital only IS out of the question. Hence, the system allowed the conveniences of DRM with regard to only requiring the physical media to install it, and no longer every time you wish to play it.

Do I want to know why Sony got a standing ovation and not Microsoft? Not really. Do you know why? Because large, unruly mobs generally tend to only have one side of the story, with a very few controlling those emotions either with an agenda or just plain ignorant themselves. I'll hand it to Sony on one thing only: they know how to send large, unruly mobs to their competitors over half-truths. 

And before you start with your whole "you're only trying to make Microsoft look better" crap, keep in mind that I was in the exact same mindset as you until yesterday. What changed? I heard the other side of the argument and motives made a whole lot more sense, unlike this illogical portrayal of Microsoft being these big, shady people who just love to screw people over that other people will have you try to think...


DRM was not going to enhance anything, so I dont know what you're going on about. DRM is Digital Rights Management....which only protects Microsoft, EA and other participating third parties. They were throwing you a bone with glorified demos or "sharing" for taking rights away from you in the family plan.

As for the E3 show, yes...it was unruly, biased mobs. No, they were reporters, E3 shows at majorly attended by reporters and fans aren't really allowed. They are allowed to play the games and roam around where they are given access but thats it. These are reporters whom are gamers themselves and can afford their games and tend to own all of the consoles so they can review them and Sony caused them to give a standing ovation just by doing as they asked. Why? Ever heard the marketing say....."The market always wins?" Yes. Thats how it should always be or else your business is a sham from the start.

I read the other side of the argument, I know the motives and their motives were not good enough to risk their public perception just to force the people kicking and screaming into something they'll probably accept six to ten years from now. We all know all digital is coming, we're just not ready for that.