A few weeks ago I wrote a blog here on N4G titled ‘Microsoft I’m Calling You Out’. My intention was to put forward the message, aimed optimistically at Microsoft, that if they don’t do something about the negative press surrounding their third Xbox then all hell could break loose. I won’t link to it but it’s in my profile/history/whatever if you want to read it.
Well, here we are, weeks later and things have indeed taken a turn for the worse. The rumors about an ‘always online’ Xbox 3 have reached fever pitch much to the dismay of one MS employee, Adam Orth, whose arrogant comments on twitter have caused quite a stir. Gamers are swearing off Xbox left, right and center as bewildered fans consider jumping ship to the more favourably received PS4.
So, MS, I don’t want to say I told you so but, well, I totally told you so! Seriously though, I never expected anyone with any influence at MS to be reading user blogs on N4G. I guess I’m just here to gloat about being right, it doesn’t happen as often as I’d like so I’m making the most of it.
Meanwhile, back on topic, the severe and effluent weather hovering over Microsoft’s PR department must be making them very nervous indeed. I mean, if the rumors (which are looking more and more likely) are true, how do you even begin to spin that in a positive way? This all goes to show that the people screaming “all publicity is good publicity” should be eating their words about now. The damage that the negative press is causing is all too apparent and MS’s silence is speaking volumes about their attitude toward next generation. There’s an air of arrogance that is undermining the image of the Xbox platform as a whole and if something is not done MS will fall into an abyss, one which I fear they cannot escape.
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Great blog. The situation is definitely getting out of hand.
If I know one thing, gamers are a forgetful bunch. I'm not getting a NextBox because I remember something called "RRoD", but most people have chosen to forget that. They'll change their minds. All it will take is one Halo, a "real" Fable, a new Gears, etc. If RRoD, E74, overpriced peripherals, HD-DVD, unnecessary changes to the dashboard, the loss of exclusives, the fee for XBL Gold, and the recent focus on Kinect haven't convinced gamers to "jump out" of the Xbox brand, I highly doubt these rumors (or the reality) of "always on" will do the trick. I don't mean to call my fellow gamers gullible, but daaaaayum, sometimes you fools are gullible.
And I'm beginning to suspect this is all a troll. If Microsoft orchestrated all of this and then later says "NextBox can be played online or offline", they end up smelling like roses and the internet will overflow with "see? I told you!" and "okay, I guess I'll get a NextBox" and "see? Microsoft always listens to their fans", etc etc.
Its more bewildering that MS's PR are doing worse than jack-crap in regards to the guy's comments. With what little they have said only confirming the overall spirit of what Orth said.
Namely "Deal with it."
I'm honestly disgusted and horribly saddened by this information and the way it's been carried about. I've been a long term Microsoft and Xbox fan but now my loyalty will be tested with the upcoming generation. Don't get me wrong, I have a PS3 and a Wii and I love them both, but Xbox has always been my go-to console. I'll have a lot of reading and following up to do when the next Xbox is released to determine whether or not it's something I want to be involved with.
My only issue is ... Why do i have to "wait til E3" every year when it comes to MS? Then when E3 does come. "I" get multiplats, Milo, ponchos, Cirque de Solei, Usher, etc. *Before anyone brings up announcing things too early. Guess when Alan Wake was announced and released. Remember "hobo" Sam Fisher? (Conviction) If i'm a customer OR soon to be customer. I shouldn't have to wait for 'news' on your product. It makes me distrust you as a company, and it makes me feel you don't really want my business. What's the worst case scenario if MS says these 'always online' rumors are NOT true within the next 3-4 days (before E3 obviously) for example? inb4 Jek
You've all been had... up till this "leak" it was all PS4 all day every day... Microsoft leaks out just enough info to get the Sony fanboys all riled up and completely flip this conversation back to Microsoft. Microsoft and Sony's only concern right now is mind share... Microsoft has everyone's attention and come E3 every eye from every fanboy on all sides will be riveted to that press conference ... it's crazy, but I think this was all started by Microsoft on purpose