Eric of vividgamer.com writes:
"Netflix is used to running people out of business. Their business model was so revolutionary and effective that they played a big part in the demise of both Blockbuster and Hollywood Video. Yesterday, they announced that they would be splitting up their mail service and streaming service, renaming the mail service to Qwikster. This new service will also start renting video games (for PS3, 360, and Wii), directly competing with Gamefly. Could Netflix yet again push another industry leader out of the market?"
As part of its plans to cut 1,900 jobs, Microsoft has reportedly shut down operations at Bethesda France, letting go roughly 15 people
Bethesda France was made up of roughly 15 people... they couldn't of being doing much
Bethesda France mainly did publishing and marketing within the region
that's a shame for you to say that, i'm sure Elite loves hearing what you just said.
Bethesda France focused on publishing and marketing in the region. And 15 people lost their jobs as part of the closure.
I wonder if this is part of Microsoft's strategy to abandoned physical media or possibly gamepass advertising makes their roles redundant you don't need to market a game as hard when the majority of players get the game as part of a sub which already promoted upcoming games
It's France too, there's a high likelihood only 1-2 people on the team even had an Xbox.
Tbh Microsoft I think Bethesda being 3rd party same with Activision would probably more competitive than thus scenario imo
I think it would have been better for all parties really especially gamers
The recently purchased Activision French offices might take over all the licensing and marketing for Microsoft in France from now on.
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Gamefly is a rip off. I hope netflix/qwikster can makd them a better service.
Agree about Gameflys slow turnaround time. I have to send a game back on Thursday so that they can receive it by Monday!
If Qwikster have a $7.99 plan than count me in. If it got the same price as Gamefly or more than count me out
I definitely think Gamefly will have to change their pricing when Qwikster comes out, depending on what pricing they have. nearly $20 for one game is a lot, especially with their slow turn-around times. It will also be interesting to see how deep the Qwikster game catalog is, also. If they're like RedBox, they may attract a different type of gamer than the one who likes Gamefly.
Did they specifically say that their videogame service would only be disc based? How awesome would a digital download rental service be? Zero turn around time involved, and then when someone wants to keep the game they're playing all they would have to push about button to charge the full to their card. If digital download really is the way of the future I'd be surprised if Netflix didn't do that.