Jimquisition: Why Do People Hate EA?

[roushutsu]

Anyone else get "The Secret World" (published by EA) ads for this video?

I don't know a lot about irony, but I think I know it when I see it.

I've gotten those ads on a bunch of videos today. Yeah, irony is beautiful. ^_^

Yeah, sounds to me that IGN was asking all the wrong questions. Instead of asking "why do people not like you," why not ask "how will EA address some of these claims and concerns?" Yeah I doubt people would accept EA's answer, but still, it would (or at least should) have yielded a completely different response.

 

[Monkey Revenge]

I was hoping to see someone with some visibility retort IGN's post. It infuriated me when I saw it. Honestly IGN seems to have picked up a torch to defend the big guys lately, even to go as far as defending their own content in a show where they control which comments to answer. Basically asking IGN why did people hate your article, IGN? A bit insane....

Also

[I would like a Gravity Rush t-shirt, and Jim Sterling is DEAD SEXY]

 

[darthzew]

I was right with him when he said the he used to like EA. There was a time when they could have been right up there with Valve in terms of being the coolest publisher, but they're not. EA has done more to make me groan in the past few years than any other of the major publishers. That doesn't make them the worst, that just means I deal with EA more.

[I would like a Gravity Rush shirt please. Also, Jim is sexy.]

 

[templar1138a]

Because EA covers so many of the games I actually want to play (Bioware games, mainly), I don't pretend to boycott. I do, however, keep myself from buying any of their games for more than forty bucks in the hope that if enough people do the same, maybe they'll keep track of the money flow and wise up.

And in regards to competing with WoW, I blame EA's attitude for the fact that TOR may become free-to-play soon. Personally, I'd rather it didn't. TOR's always had appeal to me because it's designed to appeal to the people who are more interesting in Roleplaying rather than the grind or PvP. That appeal is very much a niche, though, so there's no way it could compete with WoW. I'm pretty sure Bioware and Lucasarts knew this, and during development they stated that as long as they could make a profit off of subscriptions, they'd keep it going. But then EA stepped in and suddenly expected to overthrow WoW.

*shakes head in disappointment* Honestly, why can't they grasp that they're more likely to make a good profit if they make a bunch of games intended for niches rather than making them look the same?

[I would like a Gravity Rush shirt, please. Um, also, Jim is sexy.]

 

[Loethlin]

While I completely agree with this rant, I have to ask. What's with the shrimp? It showed up to illustrate the words "fucked up".

[I don't want a shirt, but Jim is sexy.]

 

[1nfinite_Cros5]

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/117950-Origin-Cheapens-IP-With-Deep-Cutting-Sales

I thought this was hilarious after watching the video. Hypocrisy at its finest.

Wow. Didn't think an example would pop up right as a video about it was posted.

[I would like the Gravity Rush T-shirt, and Lord Jimster makes me coo in bed]

 

[bootz]

One Reason I hate ea: I found my pc version of mass effect with case and Manuel and even the receipt of purchase inside. Everything but the cd key. I contacted support sent them a picture of all my stuff. There response was to that I have to rebuy the game. They then went on to call me a pirate even though I had proof that I bought the games.

Another reason was dirt 3. I got it as present. The person who bought it didn't know about the online pass thing and bought it used. The online pass blocked out about a tenth of the single player and several cars not just the online.

[I would like a Gravity Rush shirt please Jim is the ultimate sexy]

 

[esperandote]

Jim's too sexy for an L shirt

 

[Something Amyss]

Investigating journalism at it's sexiest. Then it comes to EA it's pretty much Bio be ware.
Fucking Checkpoint takes it's job more seriously than IGN
(and yes I would like a shirt)

Speaking of Checkpoint, I find it funny watching them mock the UFC 3 deal on the same day Jim's talking about Dead Space needing 5 million. Dead Space needs to pull, in effect, an Arkham City or so just to stay alive. Neither of these are particularly new for today, but the UFC thing on Checkpoint certainly helps put things in perspective.

Essentially, for the franchise to be worth continuing, it needs to be the equivalent of a top ten game in 2011. How effing insane is that?

Maybe that's why it's called Dead Space.

(I would like a T-Shirt and Jim is a sexy sexy man)

 

[SonOfVoorhees]

Whats loyalty got to do with anything? All Valve seems to do is not make games the people want. Half Life 3? Also cancelled HF2 part 3....because they got bored. EA takes a piss, they push things as far as they can, but if people didnt buy the DLC et etc then they would change. Im more insulted by gamers buying the same sports game year after year even though all that changes is cosmetic and change the year on the title.

So, in short, buy the games you want, the DLC you want. Ignore the rest. EA only pull these stunts because idiots fall for it. Like those that paid $15 for a map pack with COD.

Also, i dont want the shirt, Jim does nothing for me and i already have a tent. ;-)

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

James you also should have mentioned the whole Madden thing. Another reason why EA is just plain bad.

[I would like a Gravity Rush T-Shirt for one of my minions. Also Jim you are quite the handsome and beautiful hunk of man.]

 

[vallorn]

After Mirrors edge and the other experimental IP's it launched that year I thought EA was starting to improve. then it dropped most of those IP's turned the rest into bland soylent gaming and got even worse at treating its consumers with dignity.

so fuck you EA you got my hopes up then set them on fire...

(also: I would like a Gravity Rush shirt please and Jim is sexy)

 

[thanatopsis112]

well my post is going to make me seem much more cynical than I probably intend too but oh well. This is not new EA in particular has been part of the Evil empire for well over 12 years. This might be to old for some of you but there is a reason why EA is the only publisher allowed to use NFL, NBA, or NHL logos and teams, they couldn't beat their competitors in a fair competition so they just payed for exclusive rights to the franchise logo and teams for video games. EA has been buying and killing off its developers since forever. Activision and Ubisoft only ever take their cue from EA. All of us mid 20's to early 30's gamers for the most part have stopped caring or never started because are you ready for it, you cant change the system when there are so many people who dont give a crap. The only reason why this hatred for EA has rebounded is because we have a new wave of gamers the 18-25 year old crowd that is now seeing the BS that the gaming industry has always pulled and will always pull.

 

[Eric the Orange]

Activision: "We're Not EA"

 

[DuelLadyS]

I'm always amused by things talking about the horrible state of EA these days. See, there was a Dr. Pepper thing awhile back where you got free stuff for your EA games from a cap code. So, I decided to see what stuff I could get... and I learned I own NOTHING made by EA in the last 10 years or so. In an attempt to appeal to 'broader markets', EA made their stuff so bland that not only was I never interested in buying any of it, I wasn't aware enough of their titles to realize that was the case. Smooth, EA- real smooth.

(I would like a Gravity Rush shirt, please. And Jim is a sexy man. Dead Sexy.)

 

[AkaDad]

I was going to make an articulate comment about EA, but all I can think about is Jim's tits.

I thank God for Jim's sexiness.

 

[TwiZtah]

I actually liked EA too, when they were bold and launched new IP's like Mirror's Edge, good times.

(I would very much like a Gravity Rush shirt and you Jim, you are the embodiment of sex appeal)

 

[NitehawkFury]

The sad part to me is two-fold. First, I really used to have hope for EA a few years back. The original Dead Space was one of my favorite games, as was Burnout: Paradise, and Dragon Age: Origins. With the EA Partners program ramping up, I started to have some faith that perhaps this company could shake off its past and turn a new leaf.

Secondly, I actually have friends that work for EA, and they're good people. Though the corporate umbrella they've found themselves under seems to enjoy blocking out the sunshine, it pains me a little to see them stuck with a reputation of "evil" through no real fault of their own.

I'm not naive enough to think that EA is going to immediately start to change its ways, (no matter how deftly Jim utilizes his superpowers), but since the "Worst Company Ever" image became official, I noticed how Mass Effect 3 DLC became mysteriously free, which again offered that glimmer of hope.

Of course, that was quickly followed by the current Dead Space 3 "five-million-copies-broader-audience" attitude, and so a bucket of water was quickly tossed on that flickering flame, but I'm still curious to find if there aren't at least a few glowing coals of intelligent response lurking somewhere in the EA shadows.

Maybe they can turn things around at some point. Or maybe I'm just being too optimistic and they're just going to railroad themselves into further villainy. I hope for the former, but expect the latter.

And, as an aside, Jim is an absolute sexy beast, and I'd love a Gravity Rush shirt. What can I say - It's a cool-looking shirt!

 

[MrGalactus]

Actually, now you mention it, It really is tough to remember what it is about Activision we hated so much. Off the top of my head...they torture game franchises out of relevance. Compared to all the bullshit EA has done, Activision almost seem like the scrappy, humble underdog.
Dafuq happened?

And, if you're offering,
(I would like a Gravity Rush T-shirt, and Jim is sexy?)


BTW, if you've got a vita, Gravity Rush is pretty great.