In a dramatic turn of events, Microsoft has changed course on its controversial and potentially fatal DRM policy for the Xbox One. As explained by Xbox chief Don Mattrick today on the Xbox Wire blog, the company is abandoning the 24-hour check-in requirement and lifting all restrictions on the ability to play, trade, or resell disc-based games. You told us how much you loved the flexibility you have today with games delivered on disc. The ability to lend, share, and
Will Microsoft’s Servers Be Able to Handle the Xbox One Load?
Picture It It’s an early morning in November. Thousands of eager gamers from all over the United States and many other countries have just returned home from overnight campouts at local electronics and big-box stores and tens of thousands more are unboxing a recently-delivered package. The cause of this commotion? Microsoft’s Xbox One gaming and entertainment console. All of these gamers quickly connect the Xbox One to their televisions and press the power button with excitement. The familiar Xbox logo