Archive For used games Tag

Sony UK’s Andrew House Suprised at “How Visceral Consumers’ Reaction Was” to Early Xbox One Policies

Sony UK’s Andrew House Suprised at “How Visceral Consumers’ Reaction Was” to Early Xbox One Policies

Andrew House is still "quite literally scratching" his head how committed Sony had to be to "common sense" issues.

New PSN Software Usage Terms Allow for Monitoring of Your Profile, “Software Licensed, Not Sold”

New PSN Software Usage Terms Allow for Monitoring of Your Profile, “Software Licensed, Not Sold”

"You acquire rights to use the software, as described in these terms, but you do not acquire ownership of it". Huh.

The Intricate Situation of Used Games And Gamestop

The Intricate Situation of Used Games And Gamestop

In a billion dollar a year industry, are used games really hurting our developers?

Will Wright Praises Microsoft on Revoking DRM Policies for Xbox One

Will Wright Praises Microsoft on Revoking DRM Policies for Xbox One

Simcity creator also marvels at the gamers' ability to inspire change.

10 Ways That Microsoft Can Win Back Fans

10 Ways That Microsoft Can Win Back Fans

Ten ways Microsoft can turn their boat around.

Major Nelson Addresses DRM Concerns, Silencing Don Mattrick and How PS4 Isn’t a Threat

Major Nelson Addresses DRM Concerns, Silencing Don Mattrick and How PS4 Isn’t a Threat

Larry Hyrb, ladies and gentlemen.

PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One vs. Steam: The Be-All, End-All DRM Comparison

PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One vs. Steam: The Be-All, End-All DRM Comparison

It ends tonight. Sort of.

Microsoft on Xbox One Backlash: “Consumers Don’t Always Love Change”

Microsoft on Xbox One Backlash: “Consumers Don’t Always Love Change”

Yusuf Mehdi talks about moving the industry forward into the digital world.

Peter Moore: EA Still Undecided on Used Game Fees for Xbox One, “Online Pass Was a Mistake”

Peter Moore: EA Still Undecided on Used Game Fees for Xbox One, “Online Pass Was a Mistake”

EA's COO says "we will figure out what we need to do".

Xbox One: Publishers Will Decide on Resale, Lending of Games

Xbox One: Publishers Will Decide on Resale, Lending of Games

So the good news is, Microsoft won't charge a fee.

Xbox One Used Games Fee: “No One’s Complaining About Not Being Able to Trade iOS Games”

Xbox One Used Games Fee: “No One’s Complaining About Not Being Able to Trade iOS Games”

Avalanche Studios CTO Linus Blomberg talks Microsoft's recent practices for the Xbox One.

GameStop: Nearly $2.5 Billion Could Be Generated from Consumers Upgrading to Next Gen Consoles

GameStop: Nearly $2.5 Billion Could Be Generated from Consumers Upgrading to Next Gen Consoles

Being so ingrained into the games market will benefit the retailer in the long run.

GameStop President Confirms PS4 and Xbox One Games Can be Resold

GameStop President Confirms PS4 and Xbox One Games Can be Resold

Because things weren't confusing enough already.

Xbox One Will Not Block Used Games nor Require Always On Connection

Xbox One Will Not Block Used Games nor Require Always On Connection

MIcrosoft currently working through how the trading and reselling of used games will work.

Former EA CEO: Xbox 720 and PS4 Should Tread Lightly Around “Third Rail Topics”

Former EA CEO: Xbox 720 and PS4 Should Tread Lightly Around “Third Rail Topics”

John Riccitiello thinks console ecosystem should be more open.

Microsoft should not block preowned games with Xbox 720 – Oddworld Dev

Microsoft should not block preowned games with Xbox 720 – Oddworld Dev

Publishers should allow people to trade in digital games.

Bethesda VP: Used Games Market “is Absolutely a Concern”

Bethesda VP: Used Games Market “is Absolutely a Concern”

"Games are not cheap because they're expensive to make" says Peter Hines.

Used game trade a concern – Bethesda

Used game trade a concern – Bethesda

Always-online seems like a good way to counter it, right?

“Piracy won’t be as big on the next generation hardware” – Avalanche Studios

“Piracy won’t be as big on the next generation hardware” – Avalanche Studios

Part of our exclusive interview with Cristofer Sundberg.

Sony: Pre-owned games on PS4 an “important issue”, they will do the right thing