One-time authentication and internet requirement decision left to individual companies, not Microsoft
Read More »Consumers ready for always-on, says Yannis Mallat
Ubisoft Montreal CEO says his team and the gaming public is prepared for always-on future
Read More »Ubisoft Montreal CEO: Audience is ready for always-on consoles
Yannis Mallat, the CEO of developer Ubisoft Montreal, has claimed that the market IS ready for an always-on next-generation of consoles. That’s a question you should put to Microsoft and Sony,” he told The Guardian when asked if the world is ready for always-on consoles. I would say that a …
Read More »Bleszinski: Always-on future is coming fast
Technology doesnâ??t advance by worrying about the edge case, says industry veteran
Read More »Fresh rumours refute new Xbox ‘always-on’ claims; Xbox 360 mini touted once again
A new report now claims that the new Xbox WILL be able to play games when not connected to the internet. Instead, the often-reliable VGleaks claims the ‘always-on’ rumour stems from a second Xbox console that will be launched at the same time as the Durango-based machine. The site says …
Read More »Report: Microsoft gives next Xbox TV media focus
Multiple sources say the Durango will be Microsoft's all-inclusive home entertainment platform
Read More »Adam Orth leaves Microsoft after ‘always-on’ outburst
Exact nature of departure remains unclear as console giant refuses to comment
Read More »VIDEO: Internet shouty man Francis takes an axe to Xbox 360
Do you remember that guy who went mental about Diablo III on YouTube? Chances are that if you saw it you won’t have forgotten. Francis is a very distinctive character. And the bad news is he’s angry again. What has evoked the latest rage? Rumours that the new Xbox will …
Read More »Microsoft apologises for dev’s always-on outburst
Executive's Twitter comments do not reflect company's views, says console giant
Read More »Microsoft dev director dismisses always-on "drama"… then locks Twitter account
Will Xbox 720 require an always-on internet connection? It’s possibly the biggest question in console gaming right now. Some find it simply incredulous that Microsoft would make such a decision. But an alarming attack on always-on naysayers by Microsoft Studios creative director Adam Orth is arguably the biggest hint yet …
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