DRM stands for "digital rights management," which refers to online checks on platforms like iOS, Android, Windows, and Xbox to ensure you actually own the license to the content you're accessing. The Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S DRM has been criticized for its aggressiveness, essentially preventing you from playing many single player games in offline situations, such as a power or internet outage. Xbox's engineering lead confirmed today that the DRM has been dialled back, allowing for more access in situations where internet access isn't possible.
More Japanese Games
In a further interview published by Game Watch, head of gaming Phil Spencer acknowledged demand for original Japanese games on Xbox and said “we are working on creating such titles”.
“It’s not too much to hope for. We’ve just met with Kojima-san from Kojima Productions and many other game creators to talk about bringing unique titles to the Xbox.
“We understand that many game fans want that. We are also aware of the common desire for games from Japan. We are working on creating such titles, so please look forward to it.”
No price increase
Sony turned a few heads when it unexpectedly hiked prices on the PlayStation 5 in the second year of the current generation of consoles. Naturally, many wondered if the same complicated economic situations we all find ourselves in would see a spike in Xbox prices as well. In a recent interview with CNBC, however, Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, stated that raising the price of the Xbox Series line wouldn’t be a wise move for the company right now. He also explained that Microsoft has no plans to slow down on investing in game studios, despite the Activision Blizzard bid.
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