Bleszinski: Sony forced Xbox One changes, not the internet

Changes mean consumers can expect more 'tacked on' multiplayer modes and DLC, says Gears of War creator

Sony was responsible for forcing Microsoft to ditch its controversial used games and always-on policies for the Xbox One, not an internet backlash, says Cliff Bleszinski.
Last night, following negative feedback on the console, Microsoft said users would no longer need to check in online once a day on the Xbox One and it would also not block used games

The former Epic Games developer then took to Twitter to state that Sony had played into some of the negativity around the Xbox One, which eventually saw Microsoft change tact.
"At the end of the day many hardcore dislike what was attempted. You can't do well in that space with many of your core unhappy,” said Bleszinski.
“Especially when users have a choice. The nature of capitalism encourages competition and Sony played into that.”

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