Next Xbox's always-on connection can be used for DRM, report claims

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The next Xbox will reportedly feature a form of always-online requirement which can be used by publishers for DRM.

According to anonymous Polygon sources, deciding whether a game requires an internet connection to work and if it is a one-time authentication or a constant connection will be made by individual publishers on a title-by-title basis.
The site adds that offline gameplay will be supported alongside always online and anti-piracy checks that will allow publishers greater control over copyright protection for their products.

Inside sources talking to the likes of Edge, Kotaku and tech blogger Paul Thurrott have each claimed that the next generation Xbox will require an always-online internet connection.

Earlier this week, Microsoft brought an end to months of speculation by announcing that it will unveil its Next Xbox plans at a special one-off press conference on May 21.

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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/403435/next-xboxs-always-on-connection-can-be-used-for-drm-report-claims/

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RequirementPosted:

If you need to always be online, I don't really know if I'll get the 720.

catpicsPosted:

WizardNinja I really hope the whole always online thing is false...

I do to but it most likey isnt

WageringPosted:

Got the date circled on my calendar. :)

ZahnePosted:

Won't be always online, well flick of the switch and its of :)

imgurPosted:

I really hope the whole always online thing is false...

SeedPosted:

They will lose sales because theres people without internet

neboPosted:

What about the family gamers without internet? They're gonna lose sales if it follows through

beats91Posted:

if this its true definitely not getting next xbox

GossipPosted:

COD better not make it always online

YurPosted:

Hope it's not always on..