Take-Two CEO encourages 'flexibility' in next-gen console policies
In an overarching statement on next-generation console policies during a financial results call today, Zelnick's message was one of maintaining consumer-friendly flexibility.
"Our own view is that meeting consumers where they are is the best way to run a business and you want to make sure that your policies reflect the way people like to consume product," he said.
"We've always been ecumenical about platforms, channels, geography and business models. We are not a rule-based company. Our goal is to delight consumers and the way we do that is by being flexible - bringing them the best products wherever they are, on whatever platform they want to consume it.
"We try to be good partners with the console makers - they are our bread and butter, we support them as they do us. We recognise that they set these policies and we encourage the policies to be as open-minded as possible. But you can rest assured that we will always be a leader in being flexible and consumer-friendly within the purview of the policies that the console makers set."
Microsoft demonstrated a willingness to make major sweeping changes to its Xbox One policies when it shockingly ditched the Xbox One DRM system that stood at the core of the new console's online-focused E3 sales pitch.
And previous concerns that the Xbox One marketplace would dismiss indie devs - by not featuring distinct Xbox Live Arcade and Indie channels - were at least partially dispelled when the firm announced plans to allow self-publishing and offer development capabilities on every Xbox One.
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slapshot101Posted:
I personally liked the original DRM policy it allowed us to do so much more then we can currently do but it had it's disadvantages. But I wasn't in the majority so it I guess they listen to the millions of people that compared is a good thing.
ImNotPhlegmAnymoreOKPosted:
Frog I really don't think anyone who has commented on this page even read the article. It is nothing to do with the PS4 or Xbox One controllers.
Back to the topic, I actually think that Microsoft should change their policies about Arcade/Indie games, I liked them on the Xbox 360...
I also liked the policy on the Xbox 360, but I think that allowing the publishing of indie games to be easier, I think that the more games there are, the more likely there will be fun games. :P
FrogPosted:
I really don't think anyone who has commented on this page even read the article. It is nothing to do with the PS4 or Xbox One controllers.
Back to the topic, I actually think that Microsoft should change their policies about Arcade/Indie games, I liked them on the Xbox 360...
Back to the topic, I actually think that Microsoft should change their policies about Arcade/Indie games, I liked them on the Xbox 360...
DMNDSPosted:
Suck_Bale I prefer the PS pad to the XBOX pad, I think it feels more comfortable.
I disagree, the PS bad is so small and retarded
I wouldnt put them that low.
DMNDSPosted:
varPurity I like the new controller
Yeah I like a kinda big controller because it fits in my hands.
I like it to its kinda different
IlIuminatiPosted:
Purity I like the new controller
Yeah I like a kinda big controller because it fits in my hands.
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