(02-02-2015, 01:58 PM)Shiina Wrote:(02-02-2015, 01:40 PM)Warren Castille Wrote: I remember XI coming out on the 360 and Microsoft having a teensy loophole that SE took advantage of. If memory serves, XI is to-date the only Xbox360 game playable online without a Gold Subscription. I recall hearing MS not being very happy about that.
It'll be interesting to see another game where Xbox/Playstation owners can play with one another.
I know that Phantasy Star Universe could also be played without a Gold Subscription. Which would lead me to believe that any game that had it's own sub could bypass the Xbox Live requirement?
Either way though, this is great news, assuming that Sony and Microsoft get along enough to allow people to play together from the consoles. Not that it would happen, but could you imagine the uproar if Square said, "Hey guys, so...PC players are only going to be able to play with Xbox players now, and PlayStation is getting it's own servers."?
God, I think I'd die laughing at that announcement. Then cry.
Good point. I forgot all about PSU, for obvious reasons. Those reasons: It was a terribly, unfun grindy MMO that wishes it could be PSO.
If Xbox does get on board, it's far more likely that they'd get their own servers. Which would be both interesting and hilarious for the folks involved.