Who's side are you on anyway? Publishers or retailers? Either way, the consumer may be losing. On this Mashcast we discuss the publishers reaction to the second hand sales market, Netflix/Qwickser entry into the game rentals market, social gaming "causing" decline in console gaming, crappy Xbox support, and more.
Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo
Theme: “Insert Coin” – Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks
Question of the Week:
Do you think things like DRM and Season Passes are acceptable methods for the publishers to protect themselves?
Show Notes:
Netflix splits off DVD model and adds games
http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/09/netflix-adds-game-rentals-to-new-qwickster-service/
Zynga profits dive 90%
http://www.develop-online.net/news/38709/Zynga-profits-dive-90
Console decline linked to social surge
http://www.develop-online.net/news/38703/Revealed-Console-decline-linked-to-social-surge
Handheld consoles don't need to fear the smartphone yet
http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/keiji-inafune-handheld-consoles-dont-need-to-fear-the-smartpho/
Crytek working on Homefront 2
http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/09/crytek-working-on-homefront-sequel-with-thq/
Slightly Mad crowdsourcing new tech platform and games
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-23-slightly-mad-crowd-sourcing-new-tech-platform-and-games
Xbox support can't help Fraud Victim
http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/223285/updated-games-for-windows-live-fraud-victim-told-he-cant-be-helped-because-he-doesnt-own-an-xbox/
War on consumer rights
http://bitmob.com/articles/the-industrys-war-against-consumer-rights
