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December 4, 2001 Link to this post
MS is okay with online hacks
There's been forum speculation that Microsoft might try to stomp on the 'competition' for MS's upcoming online services provided by GameSpy Arcade and Xbox Gateway. Seems they're taking the high road on this one - a recent addition to the Xbox FAQ for the Xbox Retail site asks
I've heard that utilities have been developed that allow Xbox Systemlink games to be played over the Internet. Is this true? What should I tell my customers?
The answer (in part) reads
It's amazing and exciting to see the lengths that gamers will go to in order to take their Xbox games online. The GameSpy arcade efforts are a strong indication that people want online console game experiences. Additionally, these efforts showcase the superiority of Xbox because it was built from the ground up to provide people with the next generation of exciting online game play.
It goes on to explain how the MS service will be far more secure and scalable when it comes online. This is a refreshing reaction from a corporation known for their ruthless responses to perceived threats. Thanks to TeamXbox for the heads-up. (Louis Wu 16:28:26 UTC)
