It’s getting difficult to keep track of all the twists and turns in the Xbox One PR saga. This time around, Larry Hryb, the man best known as Major Nelson, answered community questions in an interview with Reddit Games’ Chloe Dykstra.
The most pertinent one after yesterday’s confusion comes right in the first minute, with Chloe asking “If someone is banned, whether their fault or not, will they lose access to the games they purchased?” and getting a very strong and assuring, “Absolutely not! You will always have access to the games which you purchase. Absolutely not.” from Major Nelson.
Thankfully, this stands in contrast to the lack of clarity from the Xbox Support twitter account yesterday, as they quickly tried to clear up the mess which they found themselves in.
So that’s one point nicely wrapped up. Next confusing scandal, please.
KippDynamite
That was the first interview I’ve ever seen with Major Nelson. The guy seems like a Major Tool. Microsoft executives seem so intent to paint DRM and other negative traits in a positive way that they are in no way validating consumer concerns.
hazelam
just watch this one and see how dismissive he is of some of the questions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RtSGFryKwo
blarty
I would have titled this ‘Clearing up Xbox One: Game Ownership, part of an ongoing series’
Eldave0
I actually think licensing is one area where Microsoft have got it absolutely spot on. Pricing? Bit too high. Focus on TV? Pointless. PR? Terrible. Kinect/24 hour check-in. Restrictive. But how they are handling licensing sounds great.
The “family of 10” concept is beyond awesome and would save people a fortune. Even better now it has been confirmed two people (owner and any family member) can use a game at the same time from any console.
double-o-dave
Can’t put the sound on the video as I’m working but in the words of Madonna “who’s that girl?” I like her! Name please.
hazelam
there’s one very important issue here that still needs an answer, assuming he’s actually telling the truth about not losing your games if you get banned, hey, he lied about the inaccuracies of the reports about the x1 used game policies.
what happens to everybody’s purchases once ms stop supporting this thing?
people say it’s too early.
i say this is the perfect time to demand an answer to that question.
now, before you spend money on it, not 8 years down the road when you may have spent thousands on it.
i wouldn’t buy a machine where i wasn’t sure i’d be able to keep my purchases.
not that i’m gonna buy this thing anway.
Broonba
Three words……..What……..a……….Dickhead.
Was it just me, or did he answer almost every question with a load of babble & in effect never really answering them?
Broonba
The only thing IMO, that Microsoft have got going for them is……..
“The “family of 10″ concept is beyond awesome and would save people a fortune. Even better now it has been confirmed two people (owner and any family member) can use a game at the same time from any console.”
Fruitbat1919
Not convinced by his answers, but I did not get swayed by the hat…..honest…
RudeAwakening
Ok, One Question.
1. Who the hell is Major Nelson?
RudeAwakening
After deciding to watch the embeded video, I could only manage to get 3 mins in before terminating that mans babble and unbelievably stupid hat he has on.
The only reason i got through the 3 mins was the interviewer, *checks over shoulder for wife*, she is a goddess! Absolutely stunning.