Im really just posting this to see if anyone has been following the recent news in regards to how microsoft and sony are handling the next generation of not only gaming software and technology but also creative and professional software.

 

Console gaming: There have been more than just rumors floating around about the next generation of gaming consoles and what they will be like. From what I have heard, both sony and microsoft plan to implement some sort of anti-used game technology which pretty effectively shuts down major businesses like gamestop or selling used game online. While used copies of games may still function the quality of the game may only be that of a demo and the true game will have to be paid for and activated. This is not only bad for business but it also means that anyone wishing to play a particular title will always have to pay the full price for a new copy or even more after buying it used to activate it.

 

PC gaming/recreational software: It has also come to my attention that windows plans on implementing there own version of the app store with the coming of windows 8. A few companies have spoken up about microsoft's intentions and how it will become bad for business. In order to increase profits it will almost be undoubtably easier to purchase/download/install software from there store where as if you tried to do this from a different source, say steam for example, you may have a harder time or perhaps no time at all. All of this under the guise of protection and security. While some of that may be true (no one wishes to be attacked maliciously), I doubt they would completely shut out some businesses, again such as steam which has become so popular the the backlash would be catastrophic. They would most likely allow them to continue their business so long as they get a cut of the profits.

 

Essentially what im getting at is that the next generation of the gaming world is looking a tad bleak. It seems people will do anything to squeeze out some extra cash. Also feel free to let me know if im wrong on anything ive said, its not like im citing sources...I just want to hear what you guys think of this.

I heard the next Xbox will be called Xbox Next, sounds cool.

Also Sony annouced the PS3 will have a new module - _ - it's called the PS3 SUPER (yes SUPER) Slim

Nintendo said the Wii U will come out during christmas

The Nintendo 3DS XL will be coming out soon

I agree with you, the future doesn't seem bright for gaming. I just hope none of their plans for the used games market doesn't come into effect. I like buying games for twenty bucks

Game companies aren't going to try to drive their only specialist stores out of business.

More likely, Gamestop will eventually cave and give developers a share of the profits on sued games.

Conversely, used game sales could end up just stopping, or Microsoft could get so much protest from fans that they remove the feature

 

An app store isn't the same thing as a full online distributor. Beyond that, the adoption rate of Windows 8 is looking grim, and besides, the most used version of windows is still . I mean, unless literally everyone upgrades to 8, it's not going to be that big of a problem.

 

Additionally, you left Nintendo out of this equation entirely for some reason.

Game companies aren't going to try to drive their only specialist stores out of business.

More likely, Gamestop will eventually cave and give developers a share of the profits on sued games.

Conversely, used game sales could end up just stopping, or Microsoft could get so much protest from fans that they remove the feature

 

An app store isn't the same thing as a full online distributor. Beyond that, the adoption rate of Windows 8 is looking grim, and besides, the most used version of windows is still . I mean, unless literally everyone upgrades to 8, it's not going to be that big of a problem.

 

Additionally, you left Nintendo out of this equation entirely for some reason.

 

Well from what I heard its not just 'apps' such as the kind on a smart phone or tablet but actual software. But you're right it does depend upon that adaption of it.

 

And i left Nintendo out because I simply don't have beef with them. I havent heard anything that could be considered shady. Have you?

Well from what I heard its not just 'apps' such as the kind on a smart phone or tablet but actual software. But you're right it does depend upon that adaption of it.

 

And i left Nintendo out because I simply don't have beef with them. I havent heard anything that could be considered shady. Have you?

 

No, but positive elements can fit in here. Nintendo hasn't made any statements about the Wii U being anti-used games, and in fact has often talked about it being important to them to stay on good terms with retailers. As such, that can have an effect on the whole Gamestop thing.

Stuff like that.

No, but positive elements can fit in here. Nintendo hasn't made any statements about the Wii U being anti-used games, and in fact has often talked about it being important to them to stay on good terms with retailers. As such, that can have an effect on the whole Gamestop thing.

Stuff like that.

 

That is great for people who are fans of Nintendo. Hopefully Sony and Microsoft will learn something from their senior.

That is great for people who are fans of Nintendo. Hopefully Sony and Microsoft will learn something from their senior.

 

Well, they might be forced to. Think about it, a competitor never wants their rival to encompass an entire market.