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++Sony and Microsoft agree
++Fable 2 info
++Mass hysteria
Guess what folks, the DRM issue has just been fixed. You can now go to Xbox.com and transfer your license to your new Xbox 360. For more info head over to majornelson.com for all the info you need. I’ll be doing this to my new elite as soon as I get home.
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MAJOR’s BULL SH*T Video on how to do this is HERE!
This is, INFECTEDPB503, here with a first hand report of how well this works! And guess what…
As I been told numerous times, by everyone, I am a 360 fanboy (shh.. its is the better system so…). And when this was announced I hailed it as the end to the only other complaint on the 360. As the “Red Rings” as been fixed DRM was the only other issue that Sony Fanboys had as ammo against the 360.
So as you can see by the video above you goto Xbox.com and click a couple links. This transfers all liscences to your primary Xbox 360, of your choosing. The issue arrises in the next step…
You have to goto this 360 and RE-DOWNLOAD EVERYTHING! Sure this is no issue for someone who just bought a 360, who would not need to use this tool, but for someone, like me, who has had their 360 SINCE LAUNCH this is going to take FOREVER to do.
When I did the transfer I had 1200+ game licenses and 180+ video licenses. Sure I am not going to re-download everything (some items are not needed or available anymore) but I have over 50gbs of DLC on my HD at the moment includeing: 60+ arcade games and over 50 hours of TV Shows. To re-download all this would be insane (given we can only do six at a time).
Not to mention the bandwidth this would take. What if you are one that has a “cap” on how much content your can download a month? Yet again this is just Microsoft trying to “calm the roar” of gamers everywhere that are having DRM issues and while this may fix this issue this should not be considered the “final fix” or people/gamers will just stop downloading items from MS.
Oh the humanity, X3R0 and Keman recording way too late for your own good. These too are a little “punch drunk” and way to limber to spoil some games for you. This week they cover.
Platformnation’s own Cooper Hawkes gets his own game
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Sam and Max hit console
Alone in the Dark
Too Human updates
The Rundown
Rants and Raves
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EA has once again started rocking the boat with their money grab. This is the 5th time (by my count) EA has gone above and beyond to get any extra cash you have from Xbox Live Marketplace.
This current issue is from the BETA of Battlefield: Bad Company. EA is offering, for purchase, 10 extra weapons. They do say that this will not impact gameplay at all but is mearly an extra “skin” if you will. The extra weapons are intended for more variety. If they are there for variety that changes balance, if its not worth it, than why are you charging for it?
This bad habit was started about two years ago. We have seen this kinda of DLC from EA in Need For Speed: Carbon, Tiger Woods ‘07 & ‘08, and in the Godfather. All of the items for “sale” were available through normal gameplay. EA was selling cheats and unlocks that when totaled up cost the same as the retail copy you bought at (insert vendor here).
As I recall, developers can not charge for content that is on the disk UNLESS you can earn it by playing the game. EA has used this loophole countless times before. It has only been magnified by the recent announcement of the Battlefield: Bad Company DLC. You have to a) Buy the “Special Edition” for an extra $10.00 B) Pay for it with Microsoft Points in the Marketplace or C) Play special events held by EA over a course of a couple of weeks.
It seems as though the number 1 gamerscore whore has been busted for cheating. Part of the Terms of Service for LIVE, you are not allowed to artificially boost your score. This includes using game saves to get achievements. StripclubDJ has had his gamerscore set to 0 and a permanent tag of cheater attached to his gamertag.
This just goes to show that Microsoft will not allow you to take advantage of their system. There has been some uproar in the community about this. Some say it good that Microsoft is punishing them, others say it too harsh and Microsoft should just lighten up.
Personally, I’m with the punish them. Most of us have heard from StripclubDJ in the past, and could have (if he did, I don’t remember) used that extra press from official Microsoft employee’s and features to boost site visits or downloads. This is a good thing; hopefully Microsoft won’t stop with gamerscore hacks, but will soon target the lag switchers and other vagabonds on LIVE.
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