| Veknoid_Outcast said: It's an awesome deal, but it worries me a little. This move makes more business sense if the Microsoft Studios games in question are released (or supported) across several months, bringing in more subscription dollars. I think it points to a greater focus, moving forward, on episodic releases and games-as-a-service titles -- which is great for some folks but not so hot for me. |
Oh, don't worry. MS will be at the forefront of pushing games as a service on the console set.
Speaking of models, I wonder how this will play out? Could using the dollar store tact, and attacking the budget minded gamer backfire if people still don't want to buy creamed eels, regardless of the price?
Will it paint them in a bad light among the elite, who eat premium take-out , use cabs to go the movies, and buy Joe Boxer underwear? Will this undercut their take in the traditional sales model?
Of course, I'm exaggerating. The XBO is a very good, but somewhat troubled platform backed by a division famous for attempting unsavory maneuvers, engaging in duplicitous marketing, and generally pushing the envelope in what some may refer to as anti-consumer behavior. And they've rightfully paid for it. A move like this ( and others in recent history ) probably wouldn't happen otherwise. Very interested to see how this develops. Maybe it'll be a boon for them.
- "If you have the heart of a true winner, you can always get more pissed off than some other asshole."
