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Today CCP continued show its commitment to this new development direction with a special reactivation offer for returning players. Most account-holders whose subscriptions lapsed during or before the Summer drama have been sent an email offering a special rate of $4.95 US for 30 days of subscription time.
CCP Games lost the goodwill of many EVE Online players over the summer following the release of a new installment of the long-running MMO that implemented some unwelcome changes in the game. Recently CCP CEO Hilmar Pétursson posted an apology to gamers upset by the changes; this continues the company’s acts of contrition.
Apple is a music retailer, and pays the same—or more—than any physical retailer ever did. They also make all product available, all the time, without payola. But even back then, labels and publishers still found a way to pay for the “services” that Pete wants. Why cry now? “Talent scouts” — To bring artists to whom, and then do what?”Giving space to allow bands to stream their music” — Not entirely sure what he’s asking for here. A Facebook player would be nice. But there is a web widget now, and SoundCloud, and Box.net, and BandCamp, etc. (iTunes deals are not exclusive.)”Paying smaller artists directly rather than through a third party aggregator” — My tiny indie label has a direct iTunes contract because I have my $#!t together and I didn’t sleep when the future knocked. Feel free to ask Spotify why they put up that wall, though.Wrong tree barking.