Ji@nBing Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 1 Vs. 100 Live, the first Xbox 360 game show for Microsoft's Xbox Live Primetime push, is currently in beta testing. Originally pitched as a free game for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, it appears Microsoft may begin charging for it. While the 1 Vs. 100 Live product page on Xbox.com previously implied the game show was going to be free for Gold members, it now specifies that only the beta season will be included with Gold Membership. When we previewed the game a little over a month ago, the "free" plan was still in place. But Kotaku readers taking part in the beta version of the Primetime program have noticed the option to purchase a "Season Pass" for the program, which runs 13-week-long video game seasons. Unfortunately, any attempts to do so have resulted in errors and that option appears to have been removed from Xbox Live. Microsoft already monetizing the service with in-game ads, but it may be looking to underwrite (and profit from) Season Pass purchases for the show. And that "Buy Season Pass" option may make 1 Vs. 100 Live playable by those of Xbox Live Silver status, which would make the Primetime offering available to a much wider audience. We've contacted Microsoft to get clarification on the issue but have yet to receive a response. Link I was looking forward to this, but there's no way in hell I'd pay for it. Hopefully it's not true, but if it is, it's total fail on Microsoft's part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 lol, fail indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKid Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 ehh, sucks if its going pay to play, i was looking forward to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbandonedTrolley Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 If people are going to have to pay to play, and the fact there are actual proper prize, does that not make it a form of gambling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 If people are going to have to pay to play, and the fact there are actual proper prize, does that not make it a form of gambling? Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hammond Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thought the whole point of Gold Subscription is so you could play online??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKid Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thought the whole point of Gold Subscription is so you could play online??? It is aswell, but this 1 vs 100 was going to intended for gold subscribers only and not silver but for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzdawg Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I guess I will hold off on the crucifing of MS until I hear how much this "season pass" will cost... I'd rather pay $10 for a one time cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_Monkey Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 It's possible that this would be a subscription to "replays" of the live games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheee Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Unless this option for only silver accounts, so they dont have to be gold to play, they can just purchase a season ticket, or something to only play 1 vs 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzdawg Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Unless this option for only silver accounts, so they dont have to be gold to play, they can just purchase a season ticket, or something to only play 1 vs 100. I thought that too.. but with the possibility of getting a gold account for $2.50 a month... why would you not go with that option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMELTN Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 wow I was really having fun with this.. I can understand them wanting to charge for it, because of its huge popularity in the beta, and we all know Microsoft sees $$. But I would not pay for it. And yeah with real prizes and you paying for it, thats gambling, which is illegal in some states :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted June 16, 2009 Veteran Share Posted June 16, 2009 Sounds to me like it'll be an option for Silver members tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unrealistic Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Considering there are already 30 second to 1 minute ads multiple times per game, it would be quite stupid for them to make us pay. Personally, I will not pay for a product with ads that force you to stop playing the game for any given time. Those ads are the reason this game should be free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted June 16, 2009 Global Moderator Share Posted June 16, 2009 It only makes sense for silver members to pay, since they can't play online anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji@nBing Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Microsoft: 1 Vs 100 Live Season Pass "Simply A Test"1 Vs. 100 Live is currently in beta testing on Xbox Live and currently free to Xbox Live Gold members. That may change with the introduction of the "Season Pass," but Microsoft calls the double subscription possibility "simply a test." The Xbox Live Primetime game show recently had its description clarified, formerly planned as free to Xbox Live Gold subscribers. But that "free" now applies specifically to the beta. We contacted Microsoft for an extra layer of clarification about the change, and it told Kotaku that the company is still evaluating its options. "Xbox 360 has created an entirely new genre of massively multiplayer entertainment. We are hosting the '1 vs 100' beta so we can perfect the experience, and try new features and content," a Microsoft spokesperson told us. "The Season Pass option that people have seen in the '1 vs 100' menu is simply a test, and we have no further details to share at this time." The statement continues with a little pat on the back and a note that Microsoft may still be in the decision making process about fees for 1 Vs. 100 Live. "Only Xbox LIVE has the vision and power to deliver '1 vs 100,' a regularly scheduled, socially interactive show with a live studio host, real prizes and fresh content. Since this has never been done before, we are looking forward to seeing how our beta unfolds, and evolving this genre of entertainment to benefit both our community and partners." Link So it's still a possibility that Gold members will have to pay. Hopefully it would only be Silver members though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 wow I was really having fun with this.. I can understand them wanting to charge for it, because of its huge popularity in the beta, and we all know Microsoft sees $$. But I would not pay for it. And yeah with real prizes and you paying for it, thats gambling, which is illegal in some states :p Gambling only covers "chance" games. knowledge based games are in most cases still legal when gambling is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halcyoncmdr Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'm gonna say the Seasnon Pass is for Silver members to be able to play. Gold members will have it included free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madd-hatter Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 MS charges a bundle for themes and avatars. Why wouldn't you expect them to charge MS points for anything they can. They might as well merge with EA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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