Xbox One games will be locked to your console
You won't be able to play second-hand games on the Xbox One console. Unless you cough up some cash for that privelege.
Pachter believes blocking used games would destroy the industry
Professional guesser Michael Pachter believes the video game industry will disintegrate if rumours of next generation used game lockouts materialise.
Why Gamers Like Buying Games New instead of Used
Used game sales are certainly profitable, at a time when new game sales are on the decline. Blame the economic downturn, global warming or evil cats hell bent on enslaving humanity, but there’s certainly an increase in frugality amongst gamers. Despite the fact that (barring EA and THQ sports games) pre-owned games are the same as new ones, only cheaper, …
Flamebait Friday Debate – Buying Second Hand Games Makes You A Thief
That’s right you dirty underhanded sack of dirt. How dare you buy a video game second hand and deprive some poor CEO of his golden 22 inch Limousine rims? Today’s FFD takes a look at one of the hot topics from this week, second hand game sales. EA implemented the whole $10 system which forces pre-owned buyers to pay to …
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