Microsoft lied regarding published game titles

[10k fists]

Back in August 2005, Microsoft confirmed that all MS published titles would cost $49.99.

"Microsoft has confirmed that they don

[Krookie]

$10.00 isn't really a whole lot when you think about it. Most people probably have that much in pocket-change after a week or two.

[Volourn]

Doesn't sound like a lie to me; but more like a change in plans. Seriously, the accusations of lies on the internet occurs so quickly.

 

Tsk, tsk.

[Judge Hades]

OH NOES! EVIL EMPIRE MICROSOFT LIED!

 

 

Running a business in a market that is as volitile as console and computer gaming often requires one to be adaptable. Say what is truth at the moment for it may not be in a day's time.

[Darque]

M$ is probably doing it because they have the edge on Sony now.

[Dark_Raven]

O NOES! Boycott PLZ!

[Judge Hades]

I don't know how much of an edge they really have. Technology wise Sony is superior and so far the games out on the X Box 360 have been lackluster or the ones that would be good are also for the PC. Only advantage they have is that their console will be cheaper but in the long run it is the games and versitility that sells a console system.

Edited August 8, 2006 by Judge Hades

[10k fists]

I should have expected some of the responses here....

 

Oh well, consider this my last post on this forum. Tired of trying to bring anything to this place in the hopes of intelligent discussion.

[Arkan]

I should have expected some of the responses here....

 

Oh well, consider this my last post on this forum.  Tired of trying to bring anything to this place in the hopes of intelligent discussion.

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Yeah, you show 'em!

[Judge Hades]

Gee, I don't know how much intelligence is needed to realize that over a course of a year plans can change. It must take really low intelligence to realize that if you aren't adaptable to market demands your business loses money. I guess only stupid people expect businesses to be in it in order to make money off the services they bring.

[Blank]

I guess only stupid people expect businesses to be in it in order to make money off the services they bring.

I own a buisness and I am in it to make money off the services I bring.

Edited August 8, 2006 by Blank

[J.E. Sawyer]

I don't know how much of an edge they really have.  Technology wise Sony is superior and so far the games out on the X Box 360 have been lackluster or the ones that would be good are also for the PC.  Only advantage they have is that their console will be cheaper but in the long run it is the games and versitility that sells a console system.

Other than MGS4, I haven't really seen anything that seems like it's a jump ahead of the 360, tech-wise. 360 also has a few games coming out soon that will probably be well-reviewed and/or big sellers. I and several other Obsidian folks are considering buying a 360 for Dead Rising alone.

[Hurlshort]

I should have expected some of the responses here....

 

Oh well, consider this my last post on this forum.  Tired of trying to bring anything to this place in the hopes of intelligent discussion.

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This IS a discussion, it just happens that most people disagree with you. You aren't presenting an impartial piece of information, you are stating an opinion (Microsoft lied) and people are offering rebuttals (business is business).

[Dhruin]

Tired of trying to bring anything to this place in the hopes of intelligent discussion.

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So far it is a largely intelligent discussion. Explain to me how a "plan" is the same thing as a "promise".

 

The actual issue is the price rise but your post positioned some promise as the issue. As far as the price rise itself, I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner. Gamers can voice their opinion on the value of any title they perceive as overpriced by not buying it or waiting for the inevitable price drop down the track.

[Llyranor]

Sounds like Dudeface just wanted some cronies to agree with him You haters, you.

 

In any case, as unlikely as I am to ever get a 360, I have to admit its library is improving quite a bit. There's a fair list of games (most not yet released, I guess) that I wouldn't mind trying out if I had the console. That's more than I can say about the PS3 so far, though it's too early to tell either way, anyway. I'm not seeing any system sellers yet, though we haven't seen any Obs titles yet, either D:

[jaguars4ever]

I should have expected some of the responses here....

 

Oh well, consider this my last post on this forum.  Tired of trying to bring anything to this place in the hopes of intelligent discussion.

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Therein lies your problem. On one hand you expect intelligence, whilst on the other your "ZOMG, we're teh victimz0r!1" is anything but.

 

Since it seems your stay with us is about to expire, may I be the first to suggest this forum and that fourm, as you'll obviously be surrounding yourself with posters who meet your intelligence requirements.

[Krookie]

Hate to see you go, tear.

[Fenghuang]

I should have expected some of the responses here....

 

Oh well, consider this my last post on this forum.  Tired of trying to bring anything to this place in the hopes of intelligent discussion.

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Since it seems your stay with us is about to expire, may I be the first to suggest this forum and that fourm, as you'll obviously be surrounding yourself with posters who meet your intelligence requirements.

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[Darque]

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I want one of these for christmas

 

Anywho. "

 

One thing, I think people need to quit picking on 10k

I mean people accused him of being a MSfanboi, but when he makes posts that put MS in a bad light, he still gets railed by some people.

 

Sheesh Give it a rest

 

I need a smiley with a "thwack'em stick" <_<

[SteveThaiBinh]

Microsoft made the classic politician's statement - we don't currently have plans to increase prices. It leaves the door nicely open for change in the future, and I think most people understand that. For it to be a lie, you would need to prove that they had secretly-agreed plans to raise prices at the time when the initial statement was made, and that seems unlikely.

 

I'm glad I didn't buy an XBox-360 just for Oblivion, though. It'd be gathering dust in the corner by now.

Edited August 8, 2006 by SteveThaiBinh

[alanschu]

Doesn't sound like a lie to me; but more like a change in plans. Seriously, the accusations of lies on the internet occurs so quickly.

 

Tsk, tsk.

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The irony is awe-inspiring.

[Musopticon?]

So far the game roster for 360 seems worth the price you need to dish out for the console, but there are no real killer apps for it. Now, don't get me wrong, I don't care much for killer apps, it's just that the Xbox ones usually have co-op. And on the scale from 10 to 100 that alone gives around 70.

 

Co-op gameplay mode, especially single player campaign co-op(compare for example Tenchu's lackluster co-op to Brute Force) around triples the age for a game. It's the sole feature that I base any console game purchases on, ones that I plan to play at least.

[alanschu]

Coop campaign is fun.

 

Second best is (depending on the game title) MP campaign. I'd love to be able to play a game like Call of Duty or Rome: Total War in the campaign mode with a friend.

 

Heck, it's why I even picked up a game like Europa Universalis.

Edited August 8, 2006 by alanschu

[Musopticon?]

Heh, me and my friend buy all co-op games(meaning around 80% or all game purchases we make) half and half and pretty much share the xbox 360, since both of our money is on the games.

Edited August 8, 2006 by Musopticon?

[alanschu]

I've started asking my friend to make sure he pays for his own copy, and fills out his registration with comments saying "I bought this for Coop mode!" just to do as much as possible to drive the point home.