Don Mattrick were asked what was his opinion about Facebook gaming requiring internet connection all the time, mainly talking about Mobile game over 4G. He was very passionate about it.
And when questioned about people without reliable internet. His answer? Was pure gold: "For them we have a product called mineswepper". He further added "No one complain that you can't use your cellphone without signal or eletronics without eletricity, why lack of 4G should be a concern?".
This started an uproar with fans and advocates of offline gaming, leading to severe loss for Zynga and Mattrick stepping down as CEO.
Don is back to Canadá with a dream. Making an always online Atari 2800 without cartridges.
Source: http://www.vgchartz.com/article/258646/zynga-ceo-don-mattrick-steps-down/
http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/12/don-mattrick-xbox-360-offline/
duduspace11 "Well, since we are estimating costs, Pokemon Red/Blue did cost Nintendo about $50m to make back in 1996"
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=8808363
Mr Puggsly: "Hehe, I said good profit. You said big profit. Frankly, not losing money is what I meant by good. Don't get hung up on semantics"
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=9008994
Azzanation: "PS5 wouldn't sold out at launch without scalpers."
