More Links

DJSebol · 04-06-2004, 09:30 PM

Hey guys...

I found out that MS folks are introducing something called LSP (Live Server Protocol) that enables SEGA or EA to run their own servers.

Check this out. @ xbox.ign.com

Quote:

IGN Sports: One of EA's big hang-ups about going on Xbox Live was the fact that they wanted control of their own servers. Do you think LSP now opens the door for EA Sports to be online by the end of the year?

Greg Thomas: I've read different reports where they wanted control of their own content, but they also didn't fell that it was fair for Microsoft to charge. I think they're wrong about that. I think that the Xbox Live service is really impressive in what they've done and by the number of paid subscribers that they have, that really proves it. I think LSP does open it up, though, because it allows you to use your own servers. So if that was EA's problem, then they can definitely be on Xbox Live this year. But if they had a different problem, a billing issue or a revenue concern, then that hasn't changed. If you read every one of their game reviews, they're making a huge mistake by not being on Xbox Live, and that gives people opportunities. But at this point, we're clearly expecting them to be on Xbox Live by the end of the year.

I hope this will work out.

PSU · 04-06-2004, 09:33 PM

this is awesome, great news!!!!!!!

Tyrant8RDFL · 04-07-2004, 09:36 AM

This would be awesome news if it goes through.

Madden and NCAA on XBOX live would be a dream come true for me.

HitDoctor · 04-07-2004, 09:30 PM

ODogg · 04-08-2004, 12:51 AM

I've heard from some reliable sources that this is a done deal and will be announced at E3.

SiK_WiT_iT · 04-08-2004, 03:07 AM

Quote:

ODogg said:
I've heard from some reliable sources that this is a done deal and will be announced at E3.

^^^^

jordan0386 · 04-08-2004, 03:23 AM

xbox will officially change its name to mybox

cause if this go does...everyone and their prostate will buy one

aukevin · 04-12-2004, 12:29 PM

Quote:

DJSebol said:
Hey guys...

I found out that MS folks are introducing something called LSP (Live Server Protocol) that enables SEGA or EA to run their own servers.

Check this out. @ xbox.ign.com

Quote:

IGN Sports: One of EA's big hang-ups about going on Xbox Live was the fact that they wanted control of their own servers. Do you think LSP now opens the door for EA Sports to be online by the end of the year?

Greg Thomas: I've read different reports where they wanted control of their own content, but they also didn't fell that it was fair for Microsoft to charge. I think they're wrong about that. I think that the Xbox Live service is really impressive in what they've done and by the number of paid subscribers that they have, that really proves it. I think LSP does open it up, though, because it allows you to use your own servers. So if that was EA's problem, then they can definitely be on Xbox Live this year. But if they had a different problem, a billing issue or a revenue concern, then that hasn't changed. If you read every one of their game reviews, they're making a huge mistake by not being on Xbox Live, and that gives people opportunities. But at this point, we're clearly expecting them to be on Xbox Live by the end of the year.

I hope this will work out.

does anyone know where the link for this article is? I looked around xbox.ign.com and couldn't find it. Thanks.

04-06-2004, 09:30 PM	#1
DJSebol Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Feb 2003	Madden 2005 on Xbox Live??? Possible......... Hey guys... I found out that MS folks are introducing something called LSP (Live Server Protocol) that enables SEGA or EA to run their own servers. Check this out. @ xbox.ign.com Quote: IGN Sports: One of EA's big hang-ups about going on Xbox Live was the fact that they wanted control of their own servers. Do you think LSP now opens the door for EA Sports to be online by the end of the year? Greg Thomas: I've read different reports where they wanted control of their own content, but they also didn't fell that it was fair for Microsoft to charge. I think they're wrong about that. I think that the Xbox Live service is really impressive in what they've done and by the number of paid subscribers that they have, that really proves it. I think LSP does open it up, though, because it allows you to use your own servers. So if that was EA's problem, then they can definitely be on Xbox Live this year. But if they had a different problem, a billing issue or a revenue concern, then that hasn't changed. If you read every one of their game reviews, they're making a huge mistake by not being on Xbox Live, and that gives people opportunities. But at this point, we're clearly expecting them to be on Xbox Live by the end of the year. I hope this will work out.

04-06-2004, 09:33 PM	#2
PSU Banned OVR: 9 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA	Re: Madden 2005 on Xbox Live??? Possible......... this is awesome, great news!!!!!!!

04-07-2004, 09:36 AM	#3
Tyrant8RDFL MVP OVR: 20 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Queens New York	Re: Madden 2005 on Xbox Live??? Possible......... This would be awesome news if it goes through. Madden and NCAA on XBOX live would be a dream come true for me.

04-07-2004, 09:30 PM	#4
HitDoctor MVP OVR: 13 Join Date: Jul 2002 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Madden 2005 on Xbox Live??? Possible.........

04-08-2004, 12:51 AM	#5
ODogg Hall Of Fame OVR: 51 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 37,304 Blog Entries: 8	Re: Madden 2005 on Xbox Live??? Possible......... I've heard from some reliable sources that this is a done deal and will be announced at E3.

	MLB The Show 24 Review: Another Solid Hit for the Series
	New Star GP Review: Old-School Arcade Fun
	Where Are Our College Basketball Video Game Rumors?

04-08-2004, 03:07 AM	#6
SiK_WiT_iT Pro OVR: 7 Join Date: Oct 2003	Re: Madden 2005 on Xbox Live??? Possible......... Quote: *ODogg said:* I've heard from some reliable sources that this is a done deal and will be announced at E3. ^^^^

04-08-2004, 03:23 AM	#7
jordan0386 Banned OVR: 18 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bronx, NY	Re: Madden 2005 on Xbox Live??? Possible......... xbox will officially change its name to mybox cause if this go does...everyone and their prostate will buy one

04-12-2004, 12:29 PM	#8
aukevin War Eagle, Go Braves! OVR: 69 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,702	Re: Madden 2005 on Xbox Live??? Possible......... Quote: *DJSebol said:* Hey guys... I found out that MS folks are introducing something called LSP (Live Server Protocol) that enables SEGA or EA to run their own servers. Check this out. @ xbox.ign.com Quote: IGN Sports: One of EA's big hang-ups about going on Xbox Live was the fact that they wanted control of their own servers. Do you think LSP now opens the door for EA Sports to be online by the end of the year? Greg Thomas: I've read different reports where they wanted control of their own content, but they also didn't fell that it was fair for Microsoft to charge. I think they're wrong about that. I think that the Xbox Live service is really impressive in what they've done and by the number of paid subscribers that they have, that really proves it. I think LSP does open it up, though, because it allows you to use your own servers. So if that was EA's problem, then they can definitely be on Xbox Live this year. But if they had a different problem, a billing issue or a revenue concern, then that hasn't changed. If you read every one of their game reviews, they're making a huge mistake by not being on Xbox Live, and that gives people opportunities. But at this point, we're clearly expecting them to be on Xbox Live by the end of the year. I hope this will work out. does anyone know where the link for this article is? I looked around xbox.ign.com and couldn't find it. Thanks.

More Links

Madden 2005 on Xbox Live??? Possible.........