Microsoft exec: I don't get the drama around always-on

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'I don't get the drama around always-on. That's the world we live in. Deal with it.'

The creative director of Microsoft Studios has defended always-connected consoles as fresh reports circulate of a constant internet requirement for the next Xbox.

Taking to Twitter, Adam Orth said he didn’t understand the drama around an always on console, and stated that it’s part of “the world we live in”.

He finished his Tweet with the hashtag “Deal with it”.
“Sorry, I don’t get the drama around an “always on” console,” he said.

“Every device now is “always on”. That’s the world we live in. #Dealwithit.”

When appearing to be questioned by BioWare’s senior gameplay designer Manveer Heir on whether the company had learnt anything from the issues suffered by the likes of Diablo III and SimCity, and that people can lose their internet connection, Orth responded with “Electricity goes out too”.

Heir went on to state that not all places had good connections, to which the Microsoft exec retorted: “Why on earth would I live there?”.

Heir has since said however that he is good friends with Orth, and the two often joke around, telling readers “Don’t read too much into our back & forth”.

“No one in this world is as good as you think they are and no one is really as bad as you think. You see a 2D image of people on the internet," he said.

Orth also apologised for any offence caused to the cities referenced in his retort, and said: "Just the normal daily back and forth I have with Manveer. Apologies for offending non-cities. I was trolling him personally."

As the expected reveal of the next Xbox draws near, reports continue to suggest that Microsoft has opted for always-online functionality for its next-gen console.

It has been claimed that the connection is required to use the new Xbox and play games, even in single player. A previous report also claimed that each disc would come with its own activation code, meaning only the initial user can install and play the game, potentially killing off the second had market.

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Source: http://www.develop-online.net/news/43754/Microsoft-exec-I-dont-get-the-drama-around-always-on

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TagsPosted:

Well that guy is an ***.

661KingPosted:

Wow, this guy sounds like a total di*k. Looks like I'm not getting the next Xbox.

NeXtbox is gonna fail. #Dealwithit.

GossipPosted:

This guy is a complete ***

WageringPosted:

They've become quite the assholes...

SparkiesPosted:

spidum
Liquidvlade
640
GowJ
DILSA
Blankeh
Zyme
Taylor-Swift PC will be better then the 720 and ps3 by far


next joke...


You're ignorant to think so. PC has always been better.


It's okay hes not the sharpest tool in the shed


back in the day xbox 360 used to be a lot better than pc but now pcs are better but when the next gen console comes out they will be better than pc for about 2 or more years


yeah i agree, they used to be better back in 2007, but now pc's are to good and advanced, plus they have alot more storage so it is easier to make them better than consoles tbh, otherwise consoles would have to be bigger.


What PC elitists don't realize is the following.

1. Game companies care to deliver to CONSOLES first before they care about the PC (Few exceptions to that) but it's the case most of the time.
2. PC Specs are better, but most games will be developed to look good in a console and then slightly better on a PC. As a developer YOU ARE OUT to make money, not to satisfy just the PC gamers.
3. Not all 12 year olds can afford a decent PC, most parents just buy them a console which makes it a lot easier to get them games.
4. The majority of people out there (casual gamers) will not get a PC to play games, it's either an iOS/Android device or a game console.

On a side note, I enjoy PC gaming, I have a monster of a gaming PC, and even though it's great for some games. You have to face the reality of just getting the shitty ports from console games and the fact that at least good 90% of your friends do not play PC games.

*puts shades on*

deal with it.



Ok..... what? Are you 12? Let me respond to your verbal diarrhea. 2/10

1)you obviously dont even follow or understand game production. Games are produced on PC, they are ported to developement kits and tuned down to be playable by consoles. Please use google.
2) This is just stupid, again games are produced on PCs, you completely contradict yourself. IF a developer is out to make money they are obviously going to make the best game possible on all platoforms in order to sell the most inventory, not just cater to consoles or pcs.
3) This is irrelivent, most people cant afford a ferrari, so they buy a ford taurus, this doesnt mean that ferraris arent better. It just means you arent fortunate enought to own one.
4) The majority? Why are you speaking for the majority? You are one 12 year old kid that doesnt know a damn thing about the market. Please i urge you to go to google and go look up some credible sources.

On a side note, I dont doubt you have a PC and play games. But if you are only playing "shitty ports" from console only games, I really dont think that you even have the grounds to say that you have a "monster PC" and maybe you should re evaluate your game choices. (obviously angry birds wasnt meant for pc buddy).And also, If 90% of your friends are only on consoles, maybe you should get some new friends.

*puts shades on*

deal with it


Haha epic burn^
Still I agree, for him a monster pc is probably an Alienware.
Back on topic, the always online seems stupid. But idc PC GAMING FTW!! :D

GooooooooooooooooglePosted:

GowJ
DILSA
Blankeh
Zyme
Taylor-Swift PC will be better then the 720 and ps3 by far


next joke...


You're ignorant to think so. PC has always been better.


It's okay hes not the sharpest tool in the shed


back in the day xbox 360 used to be a lot better than pc but now pcs are better but when the next gen console comes out they will be better than pc for about 2 or more years


"when the next gen console comes out they will be better than pc for about 2 or more years"

Are you **** joking? PC will be better at the current rate when the 'next gen' consoles are released. You can get GPU's which are more than double the price of what the entire 'next gen' console will be. Learn your facts.

spidumPosted:

Liquidvlade
640
GowJ
DILSA
Blankeh
Zyme
Taylor-Swift PC will be better then the 720 and ps3 by far


next joke...


You're ignorant to think so. PC has always been better.


It's okay hes not the sharpest tool in the shed


back in the day xbox 360 used to be a lot better than pc but now pcs are better but when the next gen console comes out they will be better than pc for about 2 or more years


yeah i agree, they used to be better back in 2007, but now pc's are to good and advanced, plus they have alot more storage so it is easier to make them better than consoles tbh, otherwise consoles would have to be bigger.


What PC elitists don't realize is the following.

1. Game companies care to deliver to CONSOLES first before they care about the PC (Few exceptions to that) but it's the case most of the time.
2. PC Specs are better, but most games will be developed to look good in a console and then slightly better on a PC. As a developer YOU ARE OUT to make money, not to satisfy just the PC gamers.
3. Not all 12 year olds can afford a decent PC, most parents just buy them a console which makes it a lot easier to get them games.
4. The majority of people out there (casual gamers) will not get a PC to play games, it's either an iOS/Android device or a game console.

On a side note, I enjoy PC gaming, I have a monster of a gaming PC, and even though it's great for some games. You have to face the reality of just getting the shitty ports from console games and the fact that at least good 90% of your friends do not play PC games.

*puts shades on*

deal with it.



Ok..... what? Are you 12? Let me respond to your verbal diarrhea. 2/10

1)you obviously dont even follow or understand game production. Games are produced on PC, they are ported to developement kits and tuned down to be playable by consoles. Please use google.
2) This is just stupid, again games are produced on PCs, you completely contradict yourself. IF a developer is out to make money they are obviously going to make the best game possible on all platoforms in order to sell the most inventory, not just cater to consoles or pcs.
3) This is irrelivent, most people cant afford a ferrari, so they buy a ford taurus, this doesnt mean that ferraris arent better. It just means you arent fortunate enought to own one.
4) The majority? Why are you speaking for the majority? You are one 12 year old kid that doesnt know a damn thing about the market. Please i urge you to go to google and go look up some credible sources.

On a side note, I dont doubt you have a PC and play games. But if you are only playing "shitty ports" from console only games, I really dont think that you even have the grounds to say that you have a "monster PC" and maybe you should re evaluate your game choices. (obviously angry birds wasnt meant for pc buddy).And also, If 90% of your friends are only on consoles, maybe you should get some new friends.

*puts shades on*

deal with it

TomorrowLandPosted:

Maybe if he wasn't on $100k a year he would realize not everyone can afford the best and 247 guaranteed broadband

LillardPosted:

About the disc activation code, what if I get a new xbox? Does that mean I have to buy a new game also since the code is limited to one user/console?

LiquidvladePosted:

640
GowJ
DILSA
Blankeh
Zyme
Taylor-Swift PC will be better then the 720 and ps3 by far


next joke...


You're ignorant to think so. PC has always been better.


It's okay hes not the sharpest tool in the shed


back in the day xbox 360 used to be a lot better than pc but now pcs are better but when the next gen console comes out they will be better than pc for about 2 or more years


yeah i agree, they used to be better back in 2007, but now pc's are to good and advanced, plus they have alot more storage so it is easier to make them better than consoles tbh, otherwise consoles would have to be bigger.


What PC elitists don't realize is the following.

1. Game companies care to deliver to CONSOLES first before they care about the PC (Few exceptions to that) but it's the case most of the time.
2. PC Specs are better, but most games will be developed to look good in a console and then slightly better on a PC. As a developer YOU ARE OUT to make money, not to satisfy just the PC gamers.
3. Not all 12 year olds can afford a decent PC, most parents just buy them a console which makes it a lot easier to get them games.
4. The majority of people out there (casual gamers) will not get a PC to play games, it's either an iOS/Android device or a game console.

On a side note, I enjoy PC gaming, I have a monster of a gaming PC, and even though it's great for some games. You have to face the reality of just getting the shitty ports from console games and the fact that at least good 90% of your friends do not play PC games.

*puts shades on*

deal with it.


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