Former EA CEO: Gamers will learn to love always-on DRM

Former Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitello has responded to the outcry of gamers worried about an always-online future. The recently resigned executive believes that, given time, we will all march in step with the industry and embrace the DRM-ruled future his people have envisioned for us.

[Majin-vegeta]

Yea...No.

These clowns want a war?Oh well give them a war by not buying thier games.Causing them to go out of business.

DON'T BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU!

[FullmetalAlchemist]

Showing no mercy as usual Vegeta, I like it.

[tachy0n]

Gamers: Former EA CEOs will learn to love always-on Piracy.

^ Fixed.

ALL HAIL THE ALL MIGHTY PIRATEBAY!!!! its the only way we the people can hit them back for being stupid.

damn rich idiots thinking they can do whatever they want lel....

Welcome To The New World Order.

[MurDocINC]

Millions have accepted Steam and apple so he's right.
But I doubt they'll accept DRM from a company with crappy public image like EA.

[madpuppy]

MurDocINC, as for steam and apple, last time I checked you can grab a game on sale OR for as little as 5.00. I don't think that it going to work for a 60.00 and up game. especially when even bad games will retain that 60.00 price tag much longer than they should.

[FOXDIE]

madpuppy, thats not even the problem, the problem is that these assholes dont want you to even play offline. At least with steam you get the option of playing offline!

[SHORYUKEN]

EA = The Joker

To be honest this gen I still don't buy any EA game and I will not buy any EA game next gen.

I got the MAss Effect 1-2 and 3 for free from Playstation Plus. Hahaha.

[Kevin ButIer]

go F yourself EA

[DeanSanchez]

Games have changed. ID-tagged players carry ID-tagged consoles,
use ID-tagged games. DRM inside their software enhance and regulate their playability...

Game control.. Information control..
Account control.. Retail control.

Everything is monitored, and kept under control.

Games.. have changed.

[dantesparda]

DeanSanchez

bubbles bro, that shit cracked me up, its so true though

[Dee_91]

Haha
yea, you will love going bankrupt
I love games but not enough to except getting screwed over for them.
Feel so bad for the artist,programers, modelers, and developers.The people upstairs take their wonderful work and make it into a money hungry business.

[sengoku]

EA better stand clear form this mess because, i wont buy any of there games just to F them for it.
even though i'm a big fan of BF4.

[pixelsword]

The particularly stupid gamers already have...

[maxgamehard]

Is this guy serious?

http://i.imgur.com/MPKTf.gi...

[Blank]

Yeah he is serious he is bitter about the whole poor launch of simcity and his fellow execs forcing him to step down. In the article he stated something about the "hassle" of taking the disc to a friends house im pretty sure many gamers dont mind I rather carry the disc over waiting for it to download and apply patches. Mr. Riccitello stop your ass from speaking.

[DragonKnight]

@Blank: I also love how these CEO's conveniently forget about things like Bandwidth caps and how expensive it is to pay for internet once you've reached your limit. My ISP charges $2 for every extra GB I go over my limit. That frickin' adds up considering I have a low cap of 60GBs a month.

[FOXDIE]

DragonKnight, where do you live? Just 60GB :O

[Bimkoblerutso]

I'm with you, and we still gotta do what we can, but it's not going to stop the hordes of morons out there from throwing their money at Microsoft because "it's gonna have HALO!1!!"

Don't get me wrong, I don't hate Halo, but at some point a very large chunk of gamers are going to have to make a stand, and I just don't think that's ever going to happen. As I said, there's just too many idiots out there...

[NatureOfLogic]

We, the gamers should show that we are a force to be reckon with when we come together. Only if we could open the eyes of the ones who blindly support these companies.

[swice]

I used to be an avid halo fanboy. But after the lame Halo 4 and that embarrassing reveal of Xbox One, my interests have shifted. Dramatically.

Getting Wii U for sure, and PS4 if they don't pull the same crap as MS

[Gamer-Z]

If you want to get the word out to the casuals really all you have to do is spam facebook, twitter, and youtube. Also tell everyone you know, word of mouth can be very effective.

[FOXDIE]

Thats why we need an orginization for this. A dedicated and serious orginization with goals to educate the consumer and demands equal treatment of gamers!

[bluetoto]

"but at some point a very large chunk of gamers are going to have to make a stand, and I just don't think that's ever going to happen. As I said, there's just too many idiots out there"

Oh it's already happening, no matter how they try and spin it. I'm 37 retired and I'm a solo gamer. None of these issues even affect me as I don't have gaming buddies to lend games to,(they're all married with little time to game anymore) ALL my devices are connected to the internet 24/7 anyway and I easily spend 500- 1000 a year on games so it's not about cost, but principle. 5 or 10 years ago I would not have cared and would have said too bad for others, but I'm good.

If a moron like my self is up in arms I'm sure much smarter folks are too. We can and will bury these greedy companies. Might take a more concerted effort, but we'll get it done. I was part of the gaming crash before as a child and I'm in full go mode to have another. These numnuts think they can just get away with anything until we close them down and show them otherwise.

we'll use sugar or salt but we will get it done.

[dantesparda]

People are just too stupid and nothing will change and they will fvck us and we'll let them.

Nice try though guys

[rainslacker]

Only thing we can do is continue to fight the good fight in the name of consumers and gamers. Educate the morons if you have to. When you talk to one of these morons, explain to him what's going on and what it means. It's annoying, but what else can you do?

@King
I certainly hope you're right. I've never seen the community so banded together on one thing before. This thing has steamrolled into a hate train of epic proportions.

The key is to continue on and not let up. There will still be "morons", but don't let that sway us into becoming complacent.

If anything this whole ordeal shows us that we shouldn't become complacent. Complacency this gen has led us to this.

What will be sad is that if it's still accepted and supported by enough "morons". If that's the case, then it will only prove that we have no voice, and no matter how loudly we speak, it will mean nothing.

Here's a thought....that would mean that Cliffy B was right. We don't want that do we?

[Prcko]

good idea

[nosferatuzodd]

Indeed

[MestreRothN4G]

Sadly, we all know boycotts don't work at all. The only one that loses is who practises it, excluding himself of some decent options.

How many people can we reach? 10? 100? 1.000? The number, in the best scenario, is irrelevant. Until Valve leads the market respecting consumers, there's nothing we can do other than hoping for it.

We asked for this. We bought rehashed games, made preorder for retailer exclusive "bonuses", bought Diablo 3 and tons of DLC (not to mention defending online passes).

Now, actually, it is our turn to suck that big hairy one.

Yay! Justice, after all!

[Blank]

Well no the ones who practice it dont lose nothing at all if they werent considering to get it or just wont get based on principle alone. Also that negative mindset is what dwindles the numbers that can be amassed even if its just one now imagine others with those same thoughts it builds up. It might be because im old school but I feel good turning down things that are anticonsumer even if it fails atleast I did my part.

[MestreRothN4G]

@blank:

The thing is: others won't do it. This process of thought isn't followed by significantly many others. That's what I was saying. You can boycott it, really, but it won't affect ANYONE except you, because most people won't do it. They won't even be reached by the complaints.

Think about CoD, the Judas of the self-righteous holierthanthou interweb gamers. It is so ridiculous the trend of saying CoD is bad, even more when people try to be hip joining the mainstream hate bandwagon, even more still when, even trying to destroy the games' reputation, it is by far the most sold game year after year since MW2.

Surely you can boycott CoD: Ghosts. I will boycott it. But it won't change a thing.

[DragonKnight]

What makes you think Valve respects consumers when Steam itself is DRM? Have you tried to get a refund on Steam?

[MikeMyers]

"Have you tried to get a refund on Steam?"

Have you tried to get a refund off of PSN?

[zeal0us]

They won't go out of business because there will always be someone buying their product regardless of the DRM.

Prime example SimCity. I didn't buy it but others who in-spite of knowing about the always-on drm did.

[SexyGamerDude]

I can't believe it. Everytime someone from EA opens their mouth..... my bull**** meter.... it's over 9000!!!!!!!!!

[Maddens Raiders]

Yeah f*k you Riccitello. I won't do what you tell me.

[malokevi]

Im ready for it, personally. I'm always connected, anyways, so its not a big deal for me. Plus, there are sure to be merits to always being online.

All my other devices are connected, I have no problem with my Xbox being the same way.

Xbox Live will be incredible for it. Not to mention the as-of-yet unforeseeable and amazing things that Microsoft will be able to do in the realm of persistent-worlds with incredibly robust cloud slash server support.

Besides, it will piss off all of those people who spend all their time online complaining about how they will always have to be online. I will rofl. Hopefully it will deter the whiny byaches from buying the system. Prepare to have your PS4 flooded with screaming 13-year-olds.

Granted, Ill be grabbing a PS4 as well, but XBone will almost certainly be my primary console. I love everything about what Microsoft is doing with it. multi-tasking, always matchmaking, snapping, instant switching, improved Kinect and voice commands, Massive server support, media hub and social services, TV integration...

Now all I'm waiting for is the games. I have it in good faith that MS will deliver big time... 2 weeks... 2 weeks.

[Name Last Name]

... smh

[DragonKnight]

You're one of those people that corporations pay to go around the internet spreading false praise/hype for their anti-consumer tactics aren't you. Don't lie. EA were caught doing it using an ad agency to talk up SimCity during its terrible launch.

[malokevi]

Lol... oh my! I was not expecting such a negative response!

Oh wait... yes I was.

How many times I've been called a shill for being excited for something, I've lost count. Where do I pick up my paycheque?

I don't think MS or EA give 2 craps about what the online community thinks... because those people are such an infinitesimally small fraction of the people who actually buy these things. You think you're special.... but you're not. Plain and simple.

I'm not trying to convince you, I'm simply stating my opinion. I've long since learned that pessimistic cynics can't be detered by anything other then self-experiance... which we are 7 months away from.

So, I will idle, watching the online community get its knickers in a twist, and I wi'll balance the crying with a different opinion.

Which... believe it or not... people have.

[MikeMyers]

According to DragonKnight anyone who buys anything off of Steam, PSN, Xbox Live, IOS devices, supports Netflix, goes to see a movie at a theater, all support anti-consumer tactics and should be boycotted at all costs.

Sounds like someone who will pirate any chance he gets.

[LeRise]

I'm with you, bro. I promise here that I will NEVER buy a console that forces me to use always online. We can't prevent everybody from buying it and this is enormously hard, but we must tell all news we've read last days about XBOX to our friends, family and even gaming people we don't know. This will really change the situation, trust me.

By the way, I promise not to buy PS4 too if it has the same DRM. We will go the PC way. But I hope for better, and I think that now (I mean NOW) Sony people are reading many of us and we can show them that we really NEED a console without always-online, spying Eye, and blocking used games.

I hope Sony will listen to everyone of us and change their plans for E3 if they wanted to show the same things as Microsoft. EA will be upset if Sony changes their plans, but we, gamers, will reward them for this decision.

[ginsunuva]

We don't really feed them. Casuals do. We just buy used games and make Gamestop money instead.

[rainslacker]

A casual is much more likely to buy a used game than a gamer. A gamer is much more likely to trade in a game to finance that day 1 purchase of those new games they want to play. Casuals rarely seek out titles. They get them when they're bored.

On launch days, it's gamers I see in the store picking up their pre-orders. At midnight releases, it's gamers waiting in lines to be the first to play a new game.

We may not be as massive as the casual base, but we are consistent.

[ATi_Elite]

14 million PC Gamers bought Diablo 3 along with it's Always online DRM.

YOU WILL LEARN TO LOVE IT! RESISTANCE IS FUTILE!

In the 21st Century, being connected to the Internet 24/7/365 is NORMAL. I can't imagine NOT being connected to the Internet, that's like day time with No Sun or Peanut Butter with no Jelly.

P.S. if your ISP provider SUCKS then i suggest you SWITCH.

[malokevi]

Finally, someone who understand the modern world.

Pretty sure everyone else is resisting for some lame, poorly conceived principles. How can all these people constantly complaining on the internet really be so opposed to constantly being on the internet?

Some people just want to sit in a dimly-lit room beside a flickering candle, whilst reading a Charles Dickens classic and listening to swing music.

To those people I say: have a blast.

[Why o why]

Some people just prefer the thing called ....choice. ...smh

[DragonKnight]

"14 million PC Gamers bought Diablo 3 along with it's Always online DRM."

All of them brain dead morons.

"In the 21st Century, being connected to the Internet 24/7/365 is NORMAL."

Tell that to those countries that don't have internet.

"I can't imagine NOT being connected to the Internet."

That's because you're a spoiled child. Those of us old enough to have been alive before the internet even existed, or who have parents that raised their children to have an actual imagination, can easily live without being connected to the Internet.

"P.S. if your ISP provider SUCKS then i suggest you SWITCH."

Sure thing. Give me your address so I can have the monthly bills sent to you.

[M-M]

@ATi_Elite, you used to have a lot of bubbles, I wonder what happened? Also, if my ISP sucks and you suggest I switch, what if I can't afford a better ISP or if the service isn't available in my area?

[MikeMyers]

"Tell that to those countries that don't have internet."

Then they will miss out won't they? You think Netflix is worried? Not everyone has cable either but that doesn't stop TV studios from making shows now does it? Does Valve care? They have over 50 million subscribers and have made more money than Sony off of games. Explain that one.

"14 million PC Gamers bought Diablo 3 along with it's Always online DRM."

All of them brain dead morons."

Really? Why, because morally you will never support DRM and will actually support piracy? Because you think those who don't really care about all this drama you expose us to day after day should be as emotional as you? It's a $60 investment, this isn't like buying a house and being stuck with it and unable to sell it. I go and see a movie and pay $12 and leave the movie there. I have my 2 hour experience and move on. If Diablo III provides me with so many hours of enjoyment then my investment has been worth it to me. How many times have the community here gave props to the game Journey? Most people are stuck with it aren't they? So now what, because it was only $15 it's not relevant?

Microsoft is also going to have some form of a used market, what does Sony provide when you buy games off of PSN?

[MRMagoo123]

they didnt sell 14 million copies of diablo 3 a massive amount of ppl like me got it for free getting the yearly pass for WOW and most of them dont play it anymore, the ps3 and 4 version dont need online.

[rainslacker]

For a much desired title, you are right. No amount of DRM restrictions is going to really alter it's sales that much, or at least affect the company making a profit. But that doesn't help the majority of games that don't sell more than 500K.

Power to the big boys I guess.

[BOLO]

Adam Orth is that you.

[ElitaStorm]

i wont buy EA:S games so iam with you

its time that we gamers say what we dont like before its too late

someone should make a facebook page for this

[LeRise]

There is Change.org page for MS, by the way:
http://www.change.org/en-GB...

[kreate]

Microsoft not gonna go out of business becuz of gamers.

[BISHOP-BRASIL]

That's not what anyone said... This people want MS (and EA) to change plans, not to go out of business.

EDIT: Oh, I see you are replying to the first poster (which indeed said he wanted 'em to go out of business), my bad. But still, this is not what most people are talking about.

[Campy da Camper]

Always on sucks but not a deal breaker. What kills this for me is mandatory kinect. I will never ever use it so having to put the thing on my TV pisses me off. But that's not as bad as knowing some ahole might hack it and be able to see inside my house. What if they want to rob me? Now they know when no one is home. And let's be real, we all know some perv in IT is gonna be able to access your camera. All its gonna take is one hot milf who was spied on nude and pics made it the the chans.

As for the put a towel over it argument, ms has not said if it has to be able to read the room for system to work. If u can't cover it then I will never buy a xbone regardless of games available. No way.

[Modestmex]

read it in vegetas voice.

[One4U]

sorry but im oldschool ! i grew up with the PS1/2 and i just want gaming to be as simple as putting a disk in and play ! No restrictions , no drm , no extra paywalls to play

[MRMagoo123]

i wouldnt really say old school talking about ps1 but still the premise was the same for NES atari's and sega systems, even the old sinclair, amstrad c64 and spectrum pcs.

[ziratul]

Let's ALL buy Wii U (since it's the only console supporting used games) Let's make Wii U PRIMARY gaming console on the planet.

[theBAWSE]

Suck a big hairy one you greedy tosser

[MestreRothN4G]

Nops. We will suck it. More than that, we will pay to do it.

Reality is a "beach", right?

[theBAWSE]

@mestre that is where your wrong.. I will not be buying the Xbox one with its big brother style surveillance in my living room even when the consoles turned off

I will not buy any EA games

And I will not pay to play online I made a stand against not buying the 360 because of it because I knew it would encourage Microsoft to see how far they can push things because of greed and I was right the Xbox one is the worst thing to happen to gaming

EA and Microsoft need to get the fucked out of gaming they are ruining it

[Blastoise]

Well Said bubble!

[LostDjinn]

Well, seeing as Mr Riccitello commands about as much respect from gamers as a turd in a swimming pool does from swimmers I'll just say:

I don't think your statement's having the desired effect John.

Edit: The pic would have looked creepier if they didn't alter it.

[rainslacker]

But, but, but...EA listens to it's customers and fans...

[DCfan]

And thats why i stopped supporting EA a looooong time ago

[Double_Oh_Snap]

How about no

[ElementX]

It's funny how so many people speak out against DRM and don't support the company but then go pirate the game and play EA's work anyway. Or some really cool game comes out and then they buy it because they just can't pass it up.

[DCfan]

I buy their games used so i wouldn't help in their shitty business practices.

[SonyPS4]

Same here!

BTW Hyperdimension Neptunia all the way!

[Count]

I find this line of reasoning petty and half assed. One way or another, whether you believe it or not. You are aiding them.

[DCfan]

@Count
Explain to me please...

@Sony PS4
High five :D

EDIT:
On a side note, the Xbox zealots defending that awful machine are killing gaming

[DragonKnight]

@DCFan: A used game was at one point a new game, so EA still got the sale.

[Count]

Rest assured. For all their talk. They DO support the company.

They buy their games that they like.

[exfatal]

If they make a good game, i'll buy it used just to spit on EA. they really need to just go away along with microsoft.

[MariaHelFutura]

The only DRM games I would buy are games I literally only play online (like Battlefield).

[greyhaven33]

Exactly, no need for every single game requiring a constant connection

[GiantFriendlyCrab]

this makes me want to pirate their games even more

[-Gespenst-]

They've basically just admitted to consumer brainwashing. Boycott these exploitative a-holes.

[DARK WITNESS]

He may have had a reason to talk if he is was still CEO of EA.... but he isn't !!

[linkenski]

If DRM takes over, they will probably lose over 10% (just a baseless estimate :P) of their playerbase, because i won't support a system that requires constant internet connection if that means i can't play when the remote servers are down, and neither can i play when my internet fails on me, which it currently does several times a day. That idiot from EA is an arrogant snob!

[SonyPS4]

Not this one, nor the raging Xbox fans for that matter. #dealwithit

[Sharius]

the only game of EA i want to play now is the dragon age 3, and be honest, this the only EA's game i like to play

...but i still remember how they turn from DA1 to DA2, sure the graphic improve but the game full of craps, and if this happen to DA3... then my friends, i'm done with EA

... EA sport? FPS? lol, i don't like sport and i hate FPS, so they can just go bankrupt and bring all of these IP to the hell for all i care

[mydyingparadiselost]

No former CEO, I think I'll learn to love my wallet and save myself the trouble of spending money on DRM laden s#$t festivals.

[DivineAssault]

Pushy aint ya? Now theres nothing wrong with being connected but FORCING it isnt cool.. Some ppl take their systems to hotels or other ppls homes that dont have broadband or cable TV.. Its just fine to have a system that can take advantage of the internet, but one that cant be used without it is complete BS..

Games shouldnt have to be online to be played.. This world is becoming so reliant on the internet that should (god forbid) a terrorist attack happen that disables it, ppl wont know what to do.. All this effort being put into the always on drm is stupid.. If it gets to the point where u need internet just for games its going to create a downward spiral of software sales.. Some ppl & some places have poor internet or no internet.. But eff em right?

[Prcko]

now i know wich games will i buy,thanks for this info

[SOULJER]

HELL NO. I'm a gamer, and say F-that shit.

[Moncole]

In till you are in middle of playing a very hard boss trying to get the hardest achievment that took five hours to and your internet goes out and the game ends and you cant get the achievment.

[MuhammadJA]

Most gamers play online anyway so this shouldn't be an issue.

[ickysweat77]

What polling data do you base that off of, or are you just making a complete guess? I prefer offline gaming way more than online gaming and I bet the % of people that prefer to play offline modes would shock you.

[rainslacker]

According to NPD, 72% of US players play online

http://www.gamespot.com/new...

According to ESRB 62% play online

http://www.theesa.com/facts...

Note: These studies do not do a breakdown on what kind of games are being played, but they do back up Pony's statement about most players.

However...and this is a big HOWEVER, always on is an issue. SimCity launch proved that. Diablo's launch proved that. And numerous scenarios described in great detail over the last few months showed why it is definitely an issue.

[twinspectre]

i don't buy ea's games anymore i want they to go out of Business fuck you EA

[Commodore_]

And that's why you're the FORMER EA CEO.

[strigoi814]

If internet is free and games are $10 maybe ill learn to love it..oh and without additional costs..

[SpinalRemains]

Sure. Just like the Jews came to love Auschwitz and Triblinka.

The way battered women say "silly me, I fell again."

[iliimaster]

hmmm no wonder they keep getting worst company awards... amazing how big they have gotten but he got fired for it... lol he still hasnt learned

[ickysweat77]

What's even more amazing is that they get this award every year and still sell more games than any other company. In almost any other industry, that award would be the death blow, but the uniformed, casual market overrides the serious gamers, like ourselves, that are trying to keep the game industry consumer friendly.

[creized1]

YOU ARE SO PATHETIC.

You want war? well you have it!

US, Consumers vs greedy/ignorant devs/publishers

We know who can win if we want to ;)

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Learn to accept would have been a much more reasonable statement, not that it would be true, but more reasonable.

[PANTHER1030]

I haven't bought any COD in years, because after MW2 all are the same. then I moved at Battlefiled's amazing multiplayer, but I'm considering seriously dont buy more EA's games. This company is pure evil, forces at Microsoft to adopt policies against the consumer like: DRM technology, pay extra fee for used games and stay always online. Also, punishes Nintendo because it not acceded to EA's stupid pretensions and maybe is pressing hard at Sony to adopt the evil model of DRM.

I won't buy any game, device or aplication that includes DRM technology, second hand restrictions or always online.

If my last console will be the PS3, then so will.

[Theangrybogan]

Agreed, I'm stockpiling ps3 and 360 games for the up coming gamepocolypse. Will buy another ps3 (my 360 doesnt see as much action) as a backup when they drop dramatically in price after the ps4 comes out. I won't get a ps4 until they state with 100% certainty they're not gonna pull this type of sh1t. The xbone, ea and any company with sh1tty DRM can go f#ck themselves. The next console war for me will be fought on consumer rights, not extra pixels, intrusive spy cameras and apps that are already on my phone.

[PANTHER1030]

Sure friend. I have a 320 GB PS3, but I bought a new 160 GB PS3 Slim, for reserve for the next years, also I'm buying PS3's games with a great discount; in Wallmart I bought today Devil May Cry 4 for 12.99 USD new.

If PS4 doesn't block second hand games, doesn't require any type of extra fee for lend games at friends and family and doesn't require any type of internet connection to play, then I could buy two consoles and all the games new.

[claud3]

The hell with always online gaming... If it comes too that

I will never buy another console again, i am not even buying the PS4 or Xbox one for at least a year and a half or maybe never..

If this shit keeps up

[00]

how about no

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[tigertron]

Now we know why he's now the former CEO. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

[lazyboyblue]

Wii U suddenly looks amazing.

[Theyellowflash30]

These freaking money grubbing bastards won't get my money!

[NYC_Gamer]

I believe gamers will just like they accept everything else from dlc to pre order exclusives

[Subzero200]

"Gamers will learn to love always-on DRM"

And they wonder why people hack their systems.

[first1NFANTRY]

Corporate scum at his finest. I hope this guy stays away from the gaming industry for good!

While you're at it Mr Riccitello why don't you take M$ with you. Everything was great when it was only Sony and Nintendo back in the days.

[pop-voxuli]

Gamers too dumb ass CEO's: Companies will reap what they sew when when fed up games pirate every damn game on principle alone due to DRM.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

Oh sometimes execs/former execs just need to keep quiet.

[Roper316]

if there was ever any question he just told you why he is the FORMER CEO of EA.

[marcolinhoo]

yep

just like every hetero man will eventually learn to love being as******d.

So i'm suggesting you, my smart former CEO, may start a company producing dildos for men.
It will work!

sorry for not being politically correct...

[Munnkyman]

Their is a reason why he is a fomer CEO.

[XabiDaChosenOne]

This is f*cking insane! I can not believe the words that are coming out of his mouth!!

[Nyromith]

Be especially vigilant about 'cloud computing' - a concept that is designed to leave the consumer with empty hands - no hardware and software at all!

A Microsoft employee said in and interview with Adam Sessler that maybe the Xbox One is the last console you need to buy - which hints that this is exactly the future they're planning, where your only option is paying money for a temporary and limited access to your games.

Cloud computing is a convenient technology that Sony and Microsoft will utilize more and more. There is no harm in using it as long as you ensure you still have a physical access to the products you buy, and the technology is used just to help you access it from different devices, or as a backup.

NEVER buy a cloud-only product.

[AtomicGerbil]

Two words, the second one is OFF!

[animegamingnerd]

f*** off

[sypher]

Lets be real here, all these CEO's know as much about games as the local used car salesmen. Honestly there is no difference, just one lucked out.

[swice]

Dear Nintendo,

Sorry.

-swice

[Max-Zorin]

It's a reason why I got Dead Space 1 and 2 used.

[Astargatis]

Wii U looks just right if Sony and M$ follow such policies

[gano]

i remeber not having to worry bout such things with nes games.

[DevilishSix]

I have seem so much arrogance all week from Microsoft to former CEO's acting like it's ok to bend over fans/customers you will like it. That seems the message, no middle ground, just strong arm tactics like MS has used in years past and others segments (Netscape I feel your pain. This time I hope it fails.

[bluetoto]

Wow! They think we need THEM? Like we don't have other things to spend our money on! Talk about bold and entitled. I'd rather this be my last gen of console gaming than let some Ahole dictate how and where I spend my money.

Now that gaming has come into the light I can't wait for more people to become less casual in their spending and put these greedy pigs down for good.

[maliciousNPC]

It's a good thing EA doesn't make that good of games anymore. Makes it easier to say goodbye.

[tiffac008]

There is not enough facepalm in the world for that comment.

I mean I can understand what he is saying in the interview but that comment just sounded so wrong, in so many levels.

[Excalibur]

No we won't and we will never get used to paying a free to play a used game either.

[e-p-ayeaH]

microsoft went full retard since kinect/natal anouncement and EA is going for the ride.

Activision may be greedy as #%$& but at least they know how not to not %/&$ with the consumers in such a way.

[urwifeminder]

Does not bother me one bit go for it EA love your work.

[aLiEnViSiToR]

hey EA... yeah you too former CEO... look what gamers got for ya... http://play.esea.net/global...

[SAYGUH]

Sorry Im late, at the last minute aye? LOL! Wow finally ppl are coming to in the gaming world. Sony, are they not like M$? You have to always be wary, do your own research, don't cave into peer pressure by buddies, or fall for cool hip adds or commercials

[Kidmyst]

MSFT shows off a console hugely favoring EA amd their games and we get a comment like this? MSFT and EA are in bed together.

[SAYGUH]

Hey kid that 1st line ” coming to” was referring to gamers waking up. When I mentioned Sony, they are just like M$ to an extent. Only diff is that Sony has music & other electronics divisions such as TVs, computers, etc

[Kidmyst]

I wasn't referring to your comment, I was commenting in general to the main article.

[SAYGUH]

My bad

[Tru_Blu]

About as likely as me learning to love paying taxes!

[VTKC]

EA. Does it really Stand for Electronic Arts? Or Evolved Assholes?

[konohashin]

Well EA how about learning to LOVE pirates? They provided free "Demos" where you ignored the need for them.

And they were around before you guys were.

It would make more sense if you would ignore "pirates" than for consumers to ignore always online drm!

Are you paying my bill so I have Internet? no? There you have it!.

I mean I stopped most of the game downloading when rapidshare became shit and megaupload vanished. But did I buy more games? Heck no now I dont buy EA games at all whereas with downloading and "testing" them I at least bought all good games when they were discounted if not full price!

Now my consumer behaviour changed from curious to conservative and I just buy my first party exclusives and ignore third party.

DRM is destroying the industry not helping at all... Think about it when was the time you became a powerful company? Before or after DRM? And what now you are struggling!

[GROTSTOMPA]

It's okay everyone. EA will learn they will no longer have a company in the near future seeing as DRM isn't the only problem.. it's their quality of games. GG guys, get ready to lose your jobs and your money. Thanks

[claud3]

i guess idiotic people that still play world of war craft, would jump ship and enjoy this rubbish