Sony considering PlayStation Early Access program

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mornelithe said:

KLXVER said:

Stop defending Sony for everything they do. This is like Kickstarter, but for a multi billion dollar company.

Sony doesnt get more money, but they dont have to take any risks either, because you have already paid for the game.

Whats next? We`re going to pay Sony for games we would like to see in the future?

That entire argument could, and actually should be completely flipped around.  Why are you blaming a multi-billion dollar company for doing what it exists to do?  Trying to make money.  Isn't it up to the consumer to judge what is and isn't healthy for the industry?  Isn't it the consumer, who, through their wallets, tells developers the direction to go in?  So then, should it not be the consumers fault, when they allow such things to become profitable?  Why would you blame Sony, or Microsoft, or EA, or Activision etc... for doing what they do, and turn a blind eye to the consumer who is encouraging such practices?  Seems like misplaced blame, frankly.

If people don't like the idea, I'm sure Sony will harpoon it before it goes live.  However, given the popularity of the Steam Early Access program, I wouldn't count on it.

Just becaue you're cool with them giving you the finger while they make their money doesn't mean everyone is.  There's ways to make money while still respecting the consumer.  To pretend that the things those companies you named dropped have to do all the slimy things they've done over the years is not true.