The creator of Gears of War, Cliff Bleszinski, has thrown in his two cents on Microsoft's decision to scrap DRM and always-on plans for Xbox One.
He tweeted: "Sony forced Microsoft's hand, not the internet whining."
He then went on to outline what he considers to be the implications of Microsoft's reversal: "You're going to see digital versions of your favorite games with added "features" and content to lure you to digital over disc based."
He also explained exactly why he thought the decision had been made: "At the end of the day many hardcore dislike what was attempted. You can't do well in that space with many of your core unhappy. Especially when users have a choice. The nature of capitalism encourages competition and Sony played into that."
And what does it all mean? Cliffy B is in very little doubt: "Brace yourselves. More tacked on multiplayer and DLC are coming. You're also about to see available microtransactions skyrocket. HATS FOR EVERYONE."