They will have other ways of doing the same shit next generation. Whether every game is always online, or a pass-like system is in the console, I highly doubt EA has reversed its stance and methods, and remain doubtful until I see otherwise.
Electronic Arts Kills the Online Pass
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This is great and all but Origin already does this for them...
And if the Xbox incorporates something equally evil then this is next to pointless.
Just gonna wait for the PS4 to screw us over too.
Sorry to be negative about this and all, but only time will tell if this is a sham or not.
And if the Xbox incorporates something equally evil then this is next to pointless.
Just gonna wait for the PS4 to screw us over too.
Sorry to be negative about this and all, but only time will tell if this is a sham or not.
Woah, careful now!RWillers said:
As much as I wish the wallet-voting of my humble self and others has already gained enough traction and weight to be statistically relevant, I suspect that the new head honcho of EA and his not too humble minions are simply aware of the bad press they're getting, and they seek to get out of the valley of hate, tears and angry internet folks.
I don't actually expect them to turn 180 degrees and be all cute and fuzzy and humble and cool now.
I still perceive the latest Sim City to be a field test for a multitude of inane and unacceptable shenanigans.
John Riccitiello might have been the entirety of the cold black heart that resides at the the core of EA. This is only one step however, perhaps if we praise them for this one step they will take another.
I still don't trust them but baby steps, baby steps.
I still don't trust them but baby steps, baby steps.
What's the new bad? There's always a bad. For this, it just might be that EA has something else that makes the online pass seem minor, like unique game coding tied to motherboards(or systems) instead of CD-keys to limit installations and 1 for 1 online play.
EA aren't good, but at least their moving in a positive direction. DRINK TO IT MY FRIENDS, because they'll probably bring out something worse or something very similar will takes its place soon, but TONIGHT WE DRINK!Colbster94 said:
I am quite please to see the back of season passes, bloody horrible things which were a punishment to every gamer who purchased the game second hand and an insult to those who didn't. It's a small step in the right direction - and if they got rid of the pre-order "bonuses" and put them in the game where they belong, they'll set another foot toward gaining my custom.
But having said this, and knowing EA's reputation - I can only dread what new money grabbing measures they put in lieu of season passes. But something tells me that we'll have our answer in 2014 when the new console generation is upon us. I can only hope it isn't as bad.
But for now, well played EA.
But having said this, and knowing EA's reputation - I can only dread what new money grabbing measures they put in lieu of season passes. But something tells me that we'll have our answer in 2014 when the new console generation is upon us. I can only hope it isn't as bad.
But for now, well played EA.
EA shows that they can learn! Granted, I still expect quite a bit of evil from them, but hopefully this is the beginning of a new era. An era of not actively fucking over consumers for extra profit.
Still, they've gotten me to at least hold them in a state of cautious optimism, however shaky that state may be, so good job, EA.
Still, they've gotten me to at least hold them in a state of cautious optimism, however shaky that state may be, so good job, EA.
The EA patented Puppy-In-A-Blender Pass. Upload a video of you making a Schnauzer smoothie and you get your map packs, you evil person you.DVS BSTrD said:
I really doubt they will just drop any kind of anti-consumer practises so easily, this is the company who secretly dream of going in to peoples houses and leaving their fridge open overnight whenever they buy a preowned game. John Riccitello totally said that this one time, honest.
New (or rather OLD) CEO. We got the CEO now that was in charge at the time EA was actually a great company and i liked it. And lo and behold he is attempting to salvage this wreck once again.erttheking said:
Capcom have always been worse than EA.Colbster94 said:
I will sing a slightly altered line from a great song
"we're changing we're changing we're changing alright I hope your satisfied!"
I wonder If Angry Joe is gonna do a response to this
"we're changing we're changing we're changing alright I hope your satisfied!"
I wonder If Angry Joe is gonna do a response to this
I am impressed i cannot believe they actually decided to this. i am one of those gamers that is vehemently opposed to EA and have had them boycotted for almost 3 years so believe me when i say i am genuinely impressed, this is a step in the right direction, but not enough for me to lift my boycott... I have this annoying feeling that they are going to screw up some other way instead...
Well, there's still Origin and day-1 DLC to contend with, not to mention their dreadful PR department, but baby steps, people. Baby steps.
But seriously... dayum.. I didn't think they had it in 'em. Next you'll tell me they're gonna make all their new games playable offline on the PC (yeah, right.. who am I kidding).
But seriously... dayum.. I didn't think they had it in 'em. Next you'll tell me they're gonna make all their new games playable offline on the PC (yeah, right.. who am I kidding).
