Rumor: Xbox 360 to Support Free-To-Play Titles
Microsoft is fostering new relationships with developers in a bid to bring free-to-play gaming to Xbox, Develop understands.
Several sources connected to the matter say Microsoft is, behind the scenes, calling on developers to discuss possible free-to-play game deals. This will be games that can either be monetised by in-game items or premium upgrade costs.
The Xbox manufacturer did not comment on the matter when approached by Develop.
Microsoft’s 360 operating system will incorporate a microtransactions service, Develop has heard, where in-game items will be exchanged for Microsoft Points on the fly.
The new drive for free-to-play comes as Microsoft positions its Live service at the centre of PC, mobile and console entertainment. It also comes at a drastic state of transition for the games business.
Social games groups such as Zynga have turned industry heads with soaring valuations and multimillion dollar acquisitions – all of which is being fuelled by free-to-play gaming.
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Source: http://www.develop-online.net/news/38108/Xbox-begins-dev-support-for-free-to-play
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BaylorTaylorPosted:
If the Xbox360 has 6 more years untill the next xbox is coming out then im calling it quits now.
XxB00MheadshotxXPosted:
-P3psi_Fanboy-marcusmonsoonTeovz This will blow out plenty of kids.Their parents won't want to buy them LIVE when they can play for free :DFree to play GAMES, not free to play online.
actually they are gonna give you old games like cod4 were they gave up and moved on to teh project cuz i do remember an article earier this year about the rumor is going to be old games like 5+ years old
Now that would be sick halo and halo 2 plz but I doubt they would do games that old so any cod would be a dream
suckit206Posted:
I agree, these games won't be the best. But I mean, come on, there free. I know if this comes true, Microsoft will try to have a wide variety of games to play. Hopefully, everyone will find a couple to consume those boring moments where popping annoying, little-kid heads on your favorite FPS get a bit dull.
TTG_SHANEEEPosted:
xTRIXARE4KIDZxLukeyMcfc97CaptainMorgan Isn't going to happen. They are to busy making the new Xbox to make this happen. If it does, it is after the new Xbox comes out.stupid **** the new xbox is already out
Lmao the slim is the recent one your the **** here kid they're working on a newer one like 720 if your going to flame keep your facts straight
haahahaha nice
yumPosted:
Prefire They will most likely be horrible games.. lets hope im wrong.
i agree it prob will be ):
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