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Bleak Future for Videogame Customers

Posted by michael on from the imagine-a-boot dept.

jvm writes "A recent commentary on Curmudgeon Gamer speculates on the future of the videogame market. Among the predictions: no more rentals from video stores, no used games market, no lending games to friends, less upgradeable computers, pay-as-you-play software subscriptions, and other consumer-unfriendly changes. In all, less gaming value for your hard-earned dollar."

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  1. Bleak? by sczimme · · Score: 5, Funny


    With a name like 'Curmudgeon Gamer', would you expect an upbeat article?

    :-)

    --
    I want to drag this out as long as possible. Bring me my protractor.
  2. Damn, now I have to compromise national security by John+Jorsett · · Score: 5, Funny
    Quake players didn't find themselves looking for a no-CD hack and Half-life players didn't need to connect to a master server to play single-player games, but DooM III and Half-life 2 owners just might have to.

    This is going to make it really tough playing it at work in a DoD Tempest-shielded room. I may have to drill a hole to run a net cable ...

    (Just kidding, guys: put away your ISP subpoenas)