Xbox

Latest reports are hinting towards Durango/Xbox 720 simply being called Xbox. Which I like however it also begs the question, what comes after Xbox? I mean considering the Xbox already exists its a fairly big step to blame a new console the same as the 1st gen. Does this mean this will be the last Microsoft console and from here on in it'll be online streaming of content ala Gaikai and OnLive?

They're not getting too much love in general though. The comments recently regarding always online are important because, like SimCity, what benefits does it give? Its not a case of what are we losing from always online but more why are they doing it? what do we gain? Very little really if anything and thats why its worrying because my PS3 and old 360 would often not connect online for whatever reason and if I cant play games, offline games specifically, because of that then I'm not going to be happy.

Some of the biggest releases nowadays aren't multiplayer focused anyway, Skyrim, Bioshock Infinite, God of War, Tomb Raider, Hitman. These aren't traditional multiplayer games so why would always online even be needed other than or DRM purposes and advertising?

Gamasutra

I recently posted a report from the masters last year on gamasutra, i think I would like to get a bit more vocal with my interest in UX, fourth wall and playable menus (which all kind of work in tandem). They're areas which I have a keen interest and i enjoy discussing yet arent getting a great deal of public interest