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This week we talk Bioshock Infinite (without spoilers), LucasArts closing and the always-online comments by Microsofts Adam Orth. We also design THE BEST ASSASSINS CREED SEQUEL YET! Theres a bunch of talk about localization of games too, so thats neat. Oh, and Marshall spoils The Force Unleashed II.

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An eGamer journalist comments on the Microsoft Creative Director (Adam Orth)situation, talks about the implications of always-on for a console and explains why Orth was in the wrong.

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Welcome to another episode of The Show Radio. Uriyya catches up on the news and includes some of his Pax East Interviews. The floor interviews include Julie (Game Goddess), Scott Houston (Sennheiser), Anna Maree (MLG), Erin (Battleblock Theater) and J.J (MOGA). Uriyya also share his thoughts on the recent tweets by Adam Orth and personal responsibilities when using Social Media.

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Adam Orth isn't a spokesperson for Microsoft, and his personal views don't reflect those of the platform holder, platform holder claims.

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"Orth completely discounted that both smartphones and even the current consoles benefit from doing things completely offline though."

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Microsoft issued an official apology for the way its creative director Adam Orth addressed fans while arguing for...

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[Update]: Microsoft has provided Game Informer with an official comment by way of its PR firm Edelman regarding Orth's Twitter tirade.

Here's the statement: We are aware of the comments made by an employee on Twitter. This person is not a spokesperson for Microsoft, and his personal views are not reflective of those of the company. We have not made any announcements about our product roadmap, and have no further comment on this matter. [Original Story]: Following the public outcry against yesterday's report that the next Xbox would require an always-on internet connection, Microsoft creative director Adam Orth took to Twitter to dismiss such complaints.

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Update: Microsoft responds to Adam Orth's comments that customers were just going to have to deal with an always-online next-gen Xbox.

Update: Microsoft has commented on Adam Orth's comments. In a statement issued to GameSpot, a Microsoft spokesperson said "we apologize for the inappropriate comments made by an employee on Twitter yesterday. This person is not a spokesperson for Microsoft, and his personal views do not reflect the customer centric approach we take to our products or how we would communicate directly with our loyal consumers. We are very sorry if this offended anyone, however we have not made any announcements about our product roadmap, and have no further comment on this matter."

Original Story: Microsoft Studios creative director Adam Orth has argued against the "drama" surrounding the concept of games consoles requiring an always-on Internet connection.

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New Xbox requires Internet Connection? See the tweets from Creative Director of Microsoft! Numerous sources have reported that the eighth generation Xbox device from Microsoft will require an Internet connection to work. In lieu of the disastrous SimCity launch and the fact that people simply do not want to be connected to the Internet 100% of the time to play their games, this obviously has people worried and Xbox fans are worked up.