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1 year ago ::
Feb 06, 2012 - 2:57PM
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Last month, rumors began circulating that the next Xbox will block the play of used games. Saints Row: The Third designer Jameson Durall has spoken out about the rumor, calling the idea "fantastic." In a blog post on #AltDevBlogADay, Durall writes, "Personally I think this would be a fantastic change for our business. Even though the consumers would be up in arms about it at first, they will grow to understand why and that it won't kill them." "The system is already there for Microsoft. All they'd have to do is use the DLC and codes model they have to tie a game to your Xbox live account," Durall continues. "Each retail disc would likely need that unique key somewhere in the code so the account would be able to link it properly. Ideally it would tie a full version to the console it is registered on so family members can play even if the main account isn't signed in." As far as lending games, Durall notes that Microsoft "could implement something similar to what Amazon is doing with their Kindle Books lending policy." Durall believes that the system could be similar to rental services, and that Microsoft could even create its own rental program. "I could see Microsoft implementing their own rental service which would maybe give them a code that activates the game for X days and they are charged a small amount," Durall suggests. "This could work when you borrow the disc from someone or even with digital download of the full version. It would also send a percentage of the rental to the Developer with each rental, likely improving the overall revenue we would receive from it." Durall concludes by commenting that used game sales hurt the industry more than most people realize, and that "we have to do something about these issues or our industry is going to fall apart."
IGN: xbox360.ign.com/articles/121/1218051p1.h...
Volition Dev's Blog: altdevblogaday.com/2012/02/02/i-feel-use...
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Wow. Just wow. I will be the first to admit that I blamed the "DLC" stunt that SR3 pulled on THQ, the publishers. But now a VOLITION DEVELOPER is proving to us that THEY ARE OUT OF TOUCH.
A used game ban is a HORRIBLE idea, as it will kill the industry. Sure, they don't make money on used game sales, but is that the consumer's fault? Is it really our fault that we don't think these stripped-down version of "games" aren't worth $60?
This developer has the balls to say "it's a good idea" "oh we need the money "our industry will fall apart if we don't do this."
The same developer who cut pieces of his "game" to sell clothes and guns for $2 a pack each. The same developer who sells DLC "mission packs" that are just activities that were already in the game jazzed up a little. Oh, and thank's for the two new vehicles. No weapons, and weak pink cars.
This is why the industry is dying. Lazy developers who think they're ENTITLED to more money.
I've read that THQ has been laying off a bunch of workers because their uDraw product was such a disaster. You know what? I hope Volition gets the axe so they can no longer rape the hell out of what was once a great franchsie.
Forget Saints Row, forget Volition, and forget THQ.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 06, 2012 - 2:59PM
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Thread moved from SR3 General to General Gaming. Please note that his opinion does not represent that of Volition, THQ, or the Saints Row series.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 06, 2012 - 6:07PM
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Please note that his opinion does not represent that of Volition, THQ, or the Saints Row series.
Not that it matters *in the slightest bit*.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 07, 2012 - 6:27AM
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Please note that his opinion does not represent that of Volition, THQ, or the Saints Row series.
Not that it matters *in the slightest bit*.
Care to elaborate? If we are to have this thread it would be nice to see some discussion.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 07, 2012 - 12:43PM
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Doubt that Microsoft would actually implement this, since that seems like it would be hard to implement and of course it's a stupid idea all around.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 29, 2012 - 6:16PM
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Doubt that Microsoft would actually implement this, since that seems like it would be hard to implement and of course it's a stupid idea all around.
Microsoft is all about this idea...It really isnt hard to implement either, like they said each game would have a specific code that restricts it to your console. Just a little bit of coding and WHAM there it is.
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