As far as I know rental chains have a deal with studios already where they give a cut of the rental fees to them. They have no such deal with publishers (and the publishers are partly to blame for not ganging up and demanding such rule be made).
I don't know if the studios have a deal with them for used DVD sales. However, probably not since the margins are so low.
Games ARE different because we have ONE chance to make money off a release (hence why they are so expensive in the first place). Granted, DLC is starting to offer future opportunities to make additional revenue but as of right now that amount pales in comparison to what we make off of retail.
Movie industry has 3. Radio Industry has 3 (radio play, CD sales, tours). The game industry has 1.
Library fines? No. The Library is a free service and should be exempt. If Libraries charged to "rent" out their books than yea book publishers should absolutely receive a cut.
As for used book sales? Ideally, retail stores should give book publishers a kickback from used book sales. Fair is fair, right? Who says they don't already?
Eventually, all the big console makers will move towards digital distribution. Its inevitable as thats really the most effective way to combat piracy.
20 years from now we'll look back and realize that the first Xbox (with its HD) was a major turning point in the industry. XBLA and PSN too.
Of course, what will probably happen is that console makers will release both versions, stand-alone disc and digital. When you start seeing the digital version have more exclusive content you'll know the transition is in full swing.
Why does Marty's solution piss you (THE CONSUMER) off so much?
What he says makes a LOT of sense when you actually sit back and think about it.
Let's look at the movie industry for a bit. When a movie comes out the studios (aka the publishers) makes a cut off of every ticket sold. When it goes to DVD they make a cut off every disc sold. When it gets rented out they make a cut of the profits from the video store. When you buy a movie off iTunes they get a cut.
What we're asking for is simple and fair. When a used copy gets sold we (as in the industry) want a cut off the profits (which, right now, 100% to the retail store). Gamestop, Gamecrazy, etc are making a KILLING off used games. Thats why they constantly hound you guys when you just WALK in.
We're not saying BAN used game sales. We're saying WE should get a cut off a sale. There is no argument here. This is fair.
What if the demo allowed you to keep your save file and use it in the full version? Say the demo comes out and costs 400 points / $5 and is at least a good couple of hours. Would that be worth it to you?
I look forward to hearing what you guys think of the game. If you have any feedback regarding the gameplay please send it to feedback@blazinglizard.com. We're committed to supporting the game after its release.
EA Sports to charge used game buyers $10 to unlock basic online multiplayer
May 11th 2010 10:25AM (Engadget)Blame the retailers that refuse to pony up a cut of their used game sales to the publishers. Blame Gamestop for their ridiculous used game prices.
Joystiq interview: Bungie's Marty O'Donnell on the 'digital content crisis'
Oct 16th 2008 7:29PM (Joystiq)I don't know if the studios have a deal with them for used DVD sales. However, probably not since the margins are so low.
Games ARE different because we have ONE chance to make money off a release (hence why they are so expensive in the first place). Granted, DLC is starting to offer future opportunities to make additional revenue but as of right now that amount pales in comparison to what we make off of retail.
Movie industry has 3. Radio Industry has 3 (radio play, CD sales, tours). The game industry has 1.
Joystiq interview: Bungie's Marty O'Donnell on the 'digital content crisis'
Oct 16th 2008 7:22PM (Joystiq)As for used book sales? Ideally, retail stores should give book publishers a kickback from used book sales. Fair is fair, right? Who says they don't already?
Joystiq interview: Bungie's Marty O'Donnell on the 'digital content crisis'
Oct 16th 2008 6:47PM (Joystiq)20 years from now we'll look back and realize that the first Xbox (with its HD) was a major turning point in the industry. XBLA and PSN too.
Of course, what will probably happen is that console makers will release both versions, stand-alone disc and digital. When you start seeing the digital version have more exclusive content you'll know the transition is in full swing.
Joystiq interview: Bungie's Marty O'Donnell on the 'digital content crisis'
Oct 16th 2008 6:15PM (Joystiq)What he says makes a LOT of sense when you actually sit back and think about it.
Let's look at the movie industry for a bit. When a movie comes out the studios (aka the publishers) makes a cut off of every ticket sold. When it goes to DVD they make a cut off every disc sold. When it gets rented out they make a cut of the profits from the video store. When you buy a movie off iTunes they get a cut.
What we're asking for is simple and fair. When a used copy gets sold we (as in the industry) want a cut off the profits (which, right now, 100% to the retail store). Gamestop, Gamecrazy, etc are making a KILLING off used games. Thats why they constantly hound you guys when you just WALK in.
We're not saying BAN used game sales. We're saying WE should get a cut off a sale. There is no argument here. This is fair.
Rumor: Square Enix may sell stand-alone Final Fantasy XIII demo
Sep 2nd 2008 5:52PM (Joystiq)What if the demo allowed you to keep your save file and use it in the full version? Say the demo comes out and costs 400 points / $5 and is at least a good couple of hours. Would that be worth it to you?
Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball on XBLA starting Sept. 3
Aug 12th 2008 11:33AM (Joystiq)I look forward to hearing what you guys think of the game. If you have any feedback regarding the gameplay please send it to feedback@blazinglizard.com. We're committed to supporting the game after its release.