I agree in concept, but it absolutely depends on the world design of the game. The main problem with minimaps, as I see it, is not so much the visual distraction as it is the fact that the assumption of their presence and use changes the way developers design their game worlds. The problem with playing Assassin’s…

Assuming Britta has lines that aren't "pizza pizza me so hungry," yes.

Microsoft rode in on a golden lion carried by the slimiest publishing executives. They then announced that they don't really give two shits about consumers or indie devs.