I can't even begin to imagine the amount of pressure to deliver Schafer must feel right now. It's one thing to spend a publisher's money. It's quite another to spend the upfront money of your fan base.
If a publisher funded project isn't all that good or fails to some degree, the detriment of your reputation isn't going to be nearly as bad compared to the failure of a product coming directly from the pockets of your fans.
Mr. Schafer.. Your fans have a LOT of faith in you. Don't let them down.
@Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi I agree that they are heading toward the cloud for DVR-ish things, rather than storing it on the console. They already have the tech in place to do this for their conferences (you can watch developer events live, rewind or stream them in their entirety later)
A cloud-based DVR that records all content as it's played is not inconceivable. Users wouldn't even need to set a timer/channel if MS just captured everything. It would just take a lot of storage.
Portabliss: Angry Birds Space (iOS, Android, PC, Mac)
Mar 23rd 2012 1:59AM (Joystiq)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebula
Double Fine Adventure Kickstarter concludes with $3,335,265 amassed
Mar 14th 2012 1:09AM (Joystiq)If a publisher funded project isn't all that good or fails to some degree, the detriment of your reputation isn't going to be nearly as bad compared to the failure of a product coming directly from the pockets of your fans.
Mr. Schafer.. Your fans have a LOT of faith in you. Don't let them down.
ESA members asked individually about SOPA, some respond
Jan 8th 2012 6:09PM (Joystiq)https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions/%21/petition/veto-sopa-bill-and-any-other-future-bills-threaten-diminish-free-flow-information/g3W1BscR?utm_source=wh.gov&utm_medium=shorturl&utm_campaign=shorturl
Old Microsoft patent details gaming console with DVR functionality
Dec 30th 2011 2:50AM (Joystiq)I agree that they are heading toward the cloud for DVR-ish things, rather than storing it on the console. They already have the tech in place to do this for their conferences (you can watch developer events live, rewind or stream them in their entirety later)
A cloud-based DVR that records all content as it's played is not inconceivable. Users wouldn't even need to set a timer/channel if MS just captured everything. It would just take a lot of storage.
12 Days of Joyswag: PlayStation 3D Display, 3D PlayStation 3 games, Air Flow controller
Dec 26th 2011 5:48PM (Joystiq)12 Days of Joyswag: Nintendo 3DS plus eight games (and a ton of Skylanders)
Dec 25th 2011 12:49AM (Joystiq)Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes revealed in Lego ad
Dec 15th 2011 12:30AM (Joystiq)I'm personally waiting for Lego Evil Dead/Army of Darkness
12 Days of Joyswag: Batman: Arkham City game, controller, shirt
Dec 13th 2011 9:53PM (Joystiq)Cliff B talks Fortnite: 'There's no dudebros in it'
Dec 11th 2011 4:12PM (Joystiq)Indeed.. I can still here the doppler effect of that going way over b00fargl's head.
Nintendo officially denies Miyamoto's plan to step down within Nintendo
Dec 9th 2011 9:14PM (Joystiq)Then he can quietly retire when he's ready and not worry about the company sinking.
Or.. perhaps he's taking measures to distance himself from the Wii-U launch.