Graham wrote on May 8, 2011, 17:07:

Mashiki Amiketo wrote on May 8, 2011, 16:45:
I uh...don't want to be socially connected. I want to play a single player game so I don't have to listen and deal with other people. I mean this isn't a hard concept to wrap your brain around guys.

So you'll be left behind. It happens. They won't get your money and you won't play their game.

I quite enjoy the social aspect. I enjoy virtual milestones like achievements, and I like being able to compare how I did with my friends. You don't. That's not an indictment of either of us, it's just the way it is.

The only sad part is that more people seem to think the way I do; developers are recognizing that people do want more social integration into their gaming. Hopefully they keep it opt-in so you can still enjoy your experience, but if not you're going to be uncomfortable, and that's a shame.