[quote name='FriskyTanuki']The big difference is that if it requires a constant connection and you lose it for even a second, you get kicked out of the game and probably lose save progress. Just requiring you to reconnect within 24 hours means that you can do what you need to save and then make sure you're back online to sign back in. One way has some leniency while the other has none.
If they were to shut down, I would be surprised if they didn't have back-up plans to remove certain restrictions or remove them all completely.[/QUOTE]
"Give them an inch and they'll take a mile". Every 24 hours now, every 15 hours later?
No benefit for the consumer but a measure for Microsoft to prevent early street date release on games most likely.
[quote name='giantqtipz']
It also makes redbox unappealing..[/QUOTE]
That is the point, make rentals and used games more unappealing than buying new.
If they were to shut down, I would be surprised if they didn't have back-up plans to remove certain restrictions or remove them all completely.[/QUOTE]
"Give them an inch and they'll take a mile". Every 24 hours now, every 15 hours later?
No benefit for the consumer but a measure for Microsoft to prevent early street date release on games most likely.
[quote name='giantqtipz']
It also makes redbox unappealing..[/QUOTE]
That is the point, make rentals and used games more unappealing than buying new.