I think it’s just an upselling strategy, although I agree I don’t think it makes much sense. Budget gamers really should look to AMD these days, but unfortunately Nvidia’s brand power is ridiculous.

Just wait for the 5090 prices…

No one is forced to do achievements to enjoy a game. I understand achievement hunting, but since they can easily be cheated (on steam at least) it really is only a personal goal. If you are not enjoying one just forget about it.

10 years ago it was a common discussion on the gaming forums

Still shitty. No need to defend it just because it’s valve.

Guess it’s been enough time for people to be nostalgic for the yellow/grey era of gaming.

They also predicted 9/11.

Physical PC games don’t exist anymore.

And how much of a cut would you be taking Phil?

Just an anecdote, but on the ffxiv subreddit and discords I lurk around there have been a LOT of xbox players going through the free trial for the first time. Considering you can play a lot for free and the series S being somewhat cheap, I can see this being a fair boon to the game.

Who was their previous partner/co-owner?

There’s also the rumor they are exiting the console business, which is probably what is making people anxious.

Yes, but the sheer volume of trash these AIs can generate will be an even bigger problem that needs addressing.

I agree, they have no reason to allow it, specially to their biggest rival.

Maybe give us a not paywalled link next time?

I wonder if Sony would allow gamepass in their ecosystem. That said, if this is true then we are likely to see Microsoft leave the console hardware market.

This was very unexpected. I wonder how much NCSoft is getting out of it.

And also basically all their employees’ personal information. Yikes