I actually doubt this. Something tells me that unless companies do something really stupid, like full streaming only, pirates will always find a way.This is how piracy ends isn't it?
I'm not sure what will sustain game consoles, if they become streaming boxes. There really wouldn't need to be multiple competitors, except for the obvious exclusives battling it out. More users would embrace the PC, since streaming would theoretically take a lot of the hardware strain out of the build itself.I actually doubt this. Something tells me that unless companies do something really stupid, like full streaming only, pirates will always find a way.
Although honestly with how AAA is going, I just kind of hope people just stop buying these games. Spending any amount of money on them is just encouraging them to continue to get worse
The "always online" thing has been around since 2012. Ubisoft is not the first one to try it, and yes, I do think other companies will do it too.
Both Assassin's Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws will require an internet connection at all times despite being single player games. Literally no multiplayer aspect in either one. Ubisoft says it's because they need to be constantly downloading files or something which sounds like bs but whatever. Is this the future of gaming?
This is how piracy ends isn't it?
Where have you heard it's needed at all times? From what I've seen it's only needed for initial install.
Source for SW: box art
Source for AC: https://www.eurogamer.net/assassins...ill-require-internet-connection-to-first-play
As for why, my guesses would be either AP (prevent pre-release leaks) and/or disc space and/or they want to press discs before the game is actually playable.
Although I lean more towards the latter.
Controversial opinion, just stop buying games. Stop being a consumer. Games have gotten worse, companies hate their fans, and the cost of gaming has ballooned to games being over 130$ before they tag on the extra charges. I fail to see what’s appealing about modern gaming or why people even care about them anymore. Seriously, I don’t understand why people continue to support the gaming industryI'm not sure what will sustain game consoles, if they become streaming boxes. There really wouldn't need to be multiple competitors, except for the obvious exclusives battling it out. More users would embrace the PC, since streaming would theoretically take a lot of the hardware strain out of the build itself.
Courting older enthusiasts would be the problem. They could attempt "Chrono Trigger 2" or "Shenmue: The Final Chapter," but many would end up questioning the creativity. Emulating old platforms would be about as popular as Nintendo Switch Online. The new games would have to do the heavy lifting, but we're probably talking a monthly/yearly subscription model, and who knows how long any one game would stay available.
My head hurts thinking about it all.
EDIT: I think I've got it. Companies could make streaming boxes, but they'd simply be compatible with the app that allows the publisher's games to load. You can have individual subscriptions to separate companies. Like, Nintendo is the core service with one subscription price, but there's the upsell to get access to EA, Ubisoft, etc. games.
Don't forget specific controllers from different companies! Those only work with certified streaming boxes.
Oh, hey, new avatar.Controversial opinion, just stop buying games. Stop being a consumer. Games have gotten worse, companies hate their fans, and the cost of gaming has ballooned to games being over 130$ before they tag on the extra charges. I fail to see what’s appealing about modern gaming or why people even care about them anymore. Seriously, I don’t understand why people continue to support the gaming industry