Gamer News 6/22/12

[herky]

In the tradition of the 'Gamers' thread on the Water Cooler, here are your links for the day.




No surprise here - EA has a plan that will piss of its customers, yet doesn't seem to care.
EA: Microtransactions Are The Future...Sorry, Hardcore Gamers - PS3 News


Microsoft has its own version of the Wii U's gamepad.
Microsoft releases SmartGlass SDK for Xbox 360 developers | Ars Technica


XBox Live has a rewards program. Presumably, it is not a 'Jelly of the Month' club.
Microsoft Xbox Live Rewards to give goodies for achievements - SlashGear



Nintendo's Miiverse won't connect with social media such as Facebook or Twitter. In other news, no one goes to Miiverse.
Nintendo Miiverse will not connect to other social networks - SlashGear



You mean I have to wait until the end of July for Dawnguard??? This is fucking bullshit!!!!!!
'Skyrim' Dawnguard expansion achievements leak - National Console Gaming | Examiner.com



You have almost two years to save up.
Patcher: Spring 2014 for Xbox 720 - Denver Video Game | Examiner.com



That's all for tonight. Keep your thumbs strong.

 

[rolltide14_0]

Regarding the Dawnguard news......FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why the hell do we gotta wait an extra month?

 

[li0lsh]

There is nothing wrong with micro-transactions... as long as the game is free.

PC games are now doing, and are finding multi billion dollar successes

 

[herky]

Regarding the Dawnguard news......FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why the hell do we gotta wait an extra month?

It irritates the shit out of me. However, it gives me extra time to beat Skyrim again.

 

[bchampy]

There is nothing wrong with micro-transactions... as long as the game is free.

PC games are now doing, and are finding multi billion dollar successes

What are micro transactions?