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  Backwards compatibility a backwards notion, Xbox head says

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    ParagonT

    I'm wondering how they figure that this backwards compatible endeavor is such a big financial and time wasting thing. They [...]

    I'm wondering how they figure that this backwards compatible endeavor is such a big financial and time wasting thing. They already have the code, and I'm no code wiz, but I seriously doubt its that big of a stretch. They're just feeding on the public's ignorance on the matter and making it seem like its the biggest chore of making a console, when I would bet money that its not. I'm calling it.
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    Cyberninja

    I like backwards compatibility because that way I don't have to have multiple systems in one spot, right now I [...]

    I like backwards compatibility because that way I don't have to have multiple systems in one spot, right now I have my ps3, wiiu and ps2 under my tv and I could put the wii in the family room if need be.
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    RayPaw

    While this is certainly the least controversial aspect of the Xbox One announcement, the point about this taking a bit [...]

    While this is certainly the least controversial aspect of the Xbox One announcement, the point about this taking a bit of the wind out of the sails of the One as the ultimate convergence device is on the nose. If the new Xbox is supposed to be the interface through which you do all your interaction with your big screen it will really take you out of the magical experience to change inputs the old-fashioned way.
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  Xbox reveals then and now - Xbox One vs. 360

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    Unoriginal

    As cheesy as it seems now, my 13 year old self was pissing him self in awe of the 360 [...]

    As cheesy as it seems now, my 13 year old self was pissing him self in awe of the 360 reveal way back then. Yesterdays event could have benefited from a little bravado even if just to make me feel something other than disapointment and boredom..
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    supergiraffe I'm less convinced that yesterdays news was good, but more convinced that Microsoft doesn't know how to do reveals.
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  RadarPlays - Resistance 3

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    winner2 I could listen to the "SSSUUURRRGGEEE!!!!" war cries all day lol
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    BlueScorpion91 Brilliant episode, if off-topic at times. Lol. Would love you to play a Yakuza title one episode.
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  Alan Wake Humble Bundle comes with sequel regrets

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    antiAntag0nist I just got Alan Wake through Games on Demand, I hope it turns out well.
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    Unoriginal

    That is really nice and, dare I say, admirable of him to adress us directly like this and give such [...]

    That is really nice and, dare I say, admirable of him to adress us directly like this and give such a no-bullshit explanation. It's rare to see this kind of honesty and transparency from this degree of developer. Whenever Remedy decides to make Alan Wake 2, I'll be there.
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    GamesradarsCamelToe

    --not sure why --but that kinda weirded me out -yeah --and yall can leave alan wake locked up for ever [...]

    --not sure why --but that kinda weirded me out -yeah --and yall can leave alan wake locked up for ever --that franchise SUCKED
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  Xbox One is the always-online, used-game-killing nightmare we feared

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    BlueScorpion91

    Great article, Cooper, very interesting read. I'd like to know if once I(for example) sell my copy of a game [...]

    Great article, Cooper, very interesting read. I'd like to know if once I(for example) sell my copy of a game and someone else that bought that game buys a new licence, will that send a message to Microsoft to tell them I no-longer have the disc and then require me to buy the right to play it.
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    The_Ouroboros

    When I deployed to Iraq, I brought my 360 and a small catalog of games. There were many times after [...]

    When I deployed to Iraq, I brought my 360 and a small catalog of games. There were many times after a period of stress, that during our down time we would plug it in to the nearest TV we could find, or in some cases use portable dvd players. Believe you me those few hours of co-op, or taking turns, would relieve massive amounts of stress and allow for some escapism in a very short time. However, we would go weeks without access to any form of internet, does this immediately rule out the system for troops going to the Theater? Even if they did for some reason have a X1, and learned of a situation where they'd be remote, that would encourage them to go out and grab a PS4 should it not have the same requirements. This is just a small scenario, but one of many where it seems that X1 seems to, at least at this point, be funneling gamers to Sony. Which after watching how Sony handled its security fiasco and their general management of the PS3 publicly, I'm hesitant to do.
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    winner2

    I'm just really wondering at this point if Microsoft gives as much a shit about us as it did originally. [...]

    I'm just really wondering at this point if Microsoft gives as much a shit about us as it did originally. If they're ok by courting the rest of the online savvy masses, then maybe they'll be able to afford the loss of us? I feel like all it will take is time. They'll still stay in the game business because it's a market they have experience in I think, but I dunno if they'll put in the effort or listen to us any more keenly than they are now down the road. It can only get worse from here is what I'm thinking.
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  Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition hits PC this summer

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  Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Livestream @3pm PDT

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  6 ways Microsoft can win us back at E3 2013

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    FoxdenRacing

    That's a lot more gentle than I would've been...three cheers for being calm and composed about it, Ryan! Then again, [...]

    That's a lot more gentle than I would've been...three cheers for being calm and composed about it, Ryan! Then again, I've been linking sources and calling BS all day; the astroturf army is under my skin. The more info that comes out, the more Microsoft seems to be frantically backpedaling, deflecting, saying 'uh, uh, uh, don't get mad, it's actually going to be, uh, um, crap (the pencil tore the napkin, how can I come up with Plan B now?), uh, let us get back to you on that', and not communicating with each other [conflicting statements from MS reps] in their mad scramble to contain the damage. At this point, expect some major policy changes before launch, along with a huge Day 1 patch to address the software that's being manufactured into systems as we speak [if it's launching this year, the run has to be underway]. Also expect Sony to quietly rewrite any policies that were similar, play dumb about abandoned plans never brought to light, and then pounce on this opportunity at E3 [if not sooner].
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    Ryan_Taljonick Totes agree
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    agentkuo

    So #3 is the only one that kind of has some appeal. But I still don't see those things convincing [...]

    So #3 is the only one that kind of has some appeal. But I still don't see those things convincing me to buy it. Put a $200 price tag on it, and I'll consider it. But otherwise, I don't want it.
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  Call of Juarez: Gunslinger nuggets of truth locations guide

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  Indies may not be able to self-publish on Xbox One

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    SnakeinmyBoot

    I can't believe indie devs still care about xbox. Valve, Sony, Android, and even Apple treat them better. Is it [...]

    I can't believe indie devs still care about xbox. Valve, Sony, Android, and even Apple treat them better. Is it even worth it for a team of less than 10 to release a game to the xbox audience while jumping through MS's expensive flaming hoops. Although, they probably have some fans who can only get their game through xbox and care enough about the fans to put up with this malpractice.
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    TheDudeFromNowhere Oi, what are they thinking. Another bad move. Looks like Sony might win this chess game.
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    shawksta

    Ouch, that's the most ironic thing I have ever seen, considering Microsoft welcomed Indies with open arms out of the [...]

    Ouch, that's the most ironic thing I have ever seen, considering Microsoft welcomed Indies with open arms out of the big 3 and gave them their own section to give birth to popular Indie games. Funny how the tables have turned, with Sony and Nintendo getting Indie support.
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