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The 'circle of life'? *cue Elton John track*

No doubt publishers came whining to Sony/Microsoft (No one's reported that Nintendo plans to implement this sort of thing) about used games; 'wahhhh, used games are killing our profits, we need to shake down customers for money, our online passes and excessive DLC isn't cutting it, do something,waaaahhh.....'

While I believe they have this sort of tech, doubtful they'll implement it.

Happy 25th Square! You throwing a big party?

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What's that? Yu are? And the music is from all the FFs? Nice? What do I need to bring?

...I have to bring more money, otherwise the band won't play EVERY single song from FF history? Couldn't I just buy a FFV/FFVI re-release?

...What do you mean that takes effort? But you're only 25 once!

...Fine, fine, I'll see if I can make it. No gurantees though. Money's tight. The economy and all...

the mobile games are hitting a wider demographic, since more people own a smartphone/tabet than ever.   Add the price/value and volume, bake for a few years and you got a recipie for money pie. Now who wants a piece?

*publishers raise hands*

While most of these titles range from dubious, to average, with standouts like Angry Birds, Words with Friends, Draw Something,etc, you've got people gaming who would otherwise scoff at being labeled a gamer.

The hardcore gaming community doesn't have to fret yet. Until you can get your Call of Duty/Madden on iOS/Andriod, expect your 59.99 update title to still sell over 1 million in a matter of minutes. Publishers won't ignore that money.

Video game musical eh? I'm thinking Parrapa the rappa, and guitarroo man...

Its a genre worth exploring. Who better than Disney?

I can imagine finacially savvy investors basically ROTFL at these campaigns. Like the editorial mentions, they mainly 'go for what they know' because at the end of the day they want ROI (Return Of Investment.) ASAP. We've become a set of creditors where we expect (finacially) nothing in return. There's a term for that. Its called being a 'sucker.'  There's no legally binding contract, but there are a ton of witnessess...

Sure, when you donate, you get certain perks, according to how much you donate, but as the article mentions, what if they project is still born? On the flipside, what if its a smashing success? They turn 3 million into 30 million? Wouldn't you want a piece of that action besides a free copy of the game?

Granted with the internet watching, someone taking the money and running to the Cayman Islands is highley unlikely.

I remember beating Diablo II for the first time, and thought to myself, 'Man I hope they come out with Diablo III before I'm thirty... Nah, that will never happen..'

I've been proved wrong. Its coming out 11 days after I turn the big 3-0. Oh well, still click-click-click like its 2000...

If you checked the joystiq post, they also mention letting go of someone who was there for ONE DAY. Now that's ass....

N00b: Hey boss, my locker combination got changed

Boss: Yeah, we're going to have let you go. But if you can the leave the company mug we gave you, that will be great...

Concerning the bonus, that's just bad negotiating They don't have a legal team that can play hardball with publishers?

What this means,it doesn't matter if you buy this used as far as Obsidian is concerned. The devs don't get another dime after the fact.

Looks like I have one unheard message....

"Hello this is 1999 calling. I know its been awhile, but we should catch up. Let's meet up at Baldur's Gate. Minsc and company are coming as well. Talk to you soon!...Oh yeah, how about that y2k thing? You still have that survival kit? Just kidding, can't wait to see you."

"In US dollars, that translates to $783."

that's 3.something Vitas, almost 5 3DS's... Baseless speculation is baseless.

Needs moar Shock Troopers....

Interesting gesture. I guess they can cover the cost of online passes, since Gamestop pockets 100 percent of the profits with their used games and such.

Will publishers respond in kind? Super inconvienent online passes?