Gorilla Gunk said:
You really think Valve, a multi-BILLION dollar company, would ever really have THAT much trouble getting any updates/DLC to their console releases?
Actually, yes.
They don't use a "standard" model of patching. They use a much more fluid, open system. One that allows them to continually and progressively update, at a moments notice. They are also of the sort to include a hefty does of extra content within their patches.
To put it simply, their update model just doesn't "jive" with the system Microsoft (and to a much lesser extent) Sony employ. Though, it is far less the case now with Sony; given their more open system when compared to the Xbox.
Now of course you're going to say, "Well. They should just learn to deal with it." Thing is, they honestly don't have the resources to do it. Despite what Forbes estimates their value at, Valve employs a relatively small number of people. And, given the number of projects they work on at any given time, the number of people they have for each project is greatly diminished. As such, they don't have a lot of people to sit around and code
a completely different set of updates, along side their core updates and content patches, simply to align with Microsofts update system. It would drastically slow and hamper the update system they already employ. One that works exceptionally well for other systems. (that aren't the Xbox)
DoPo said:
*sigh* I remember the time when I could go "Hey, I played this game from these guys and I liked it. Then I played another game by them and I liked it. I think I like those guys." and I wouldn't be questioned over this every week or two. Those were good times, remember, anybody? I hope so. Why can't it be like then - simple. With a lot less need to justify your every thought and action. Multiple times.
I do. Those were the good days, weren't they? Sadly, The Escapist has devolved into a cluster-fuck of hate-theads, spam, and trolls over the years. I guess it's an inevitability with anything great that shows up on the internet. The internet just sort of wears it down.
Still, it seems there are at least a few people; mods and posters; left here that want to keep it civil and non-confrontational. Shame most of them are drowned out by the din of the disruptive masses.
Bloodstain said:
Are you thriled for more, Escapees?! Stay tuned for next week's episode of "Why do people like something I don't like?"!
Nah. No thanks. That show jumped the shark years ago. Every weekly episode is the same. Only occasionally bringing in those quirky little kids to push peoples' "daawwww" buttons. What were their names again? Hal and Cal? Sounds close enough...