Should I keep my preorder of Dead Space 3?

[TheBoulder]

I don't know man, I really haven't heard anything good about it, and EA is a pretty shitty company. I also saw a leaked video of the ending.

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It stinks

 

[Genocidicles]

Cancel it while you still can.

More than likely, it will blow chunks and be quite a shitty game.

On the off chance it is good (Ha! Theres a thought!) just pick it up used later.

 

[Vault101]

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just get the damn game...

I think the franchise will end here anyway, no way its going to tell 5million copies especially now with everyone playing activist over microtransactions

 

[ScrabbitRabbit]

If you're doubting the purchase, cancel your pre-order and pick it up later if you're still interested.

Alternatively, buy the game and don't touch the micro-transactions thus supporting a game you like and not supporting a business practice you hate. Hopefully the game won't be built around them.

 

[Auron]

If you like Dead Space, get it it's that simple. Does anyone even know besides assumption what the dreaded micro-transactions are about? Items? Skins? ULTRA PWNERING GUNS? I understand multiplayer is not competitive so does it even matter if you're not going to use it? Many games have skins/items/etc DLC it's the same thing, no? I mean I played Absolution and Sleeping dogs, they both have the options to buy new clothes/weapons as dlc I ignored them and am fine.

 

[Risingblade]

You obviously want it and you're gonna buy it anyway so keep your preorder and get it. Unless it's a money issue there's no reason to wait just cause it's EA

 

[Windcaler]

I'm really on the fence when it comes to Dead Space 3. I recently preordered the PC version of Dead Space 3 off of amazon. A deal in which you get a free $20 gift card.

Anyway I am a pretty big fan of the Dead Space franchise. And even with the concerning changes like co-op single player. I still want to play the game and give it a decent shot.

But the problem comes in the form of EA. I find the thought of supporting their policies gross. And the last thing I want is EA thinking that things like the required online pass, or the ridiculously priced amount of day one dlc is a good thing. And like the things discussed in Jim Sterling's recent video I find the choices they made for Dead Spaces 3's crafting system that pushes micro transactions despicable.

In the end I think I'll get Dead Space 3 either way. Its just the difference between a preorder, and buying it at a later date used.

But then that runs the risk of the franchise just no longer existing at all. In the end is it worth supporting such a anti consumer company like EA if it means that games you enjoy continue to be made?

I feel I need to touch on the franchise not existing part first. EA came out awhile ago and said that the game would have to sell 5 million+ copies. Theres no way thats going to happen. So no matter what you do this will probably be the last dead space game thats worth anything. If they do another its probably going to be a cash grab because of the name, not because its a good game.

That said, I think you need to stick to your principles. If you dont agree with the business model EA is putting out there dont buy the products they release. Tell them "Im not buying your game because of X, Y, and Z". Its really that simple

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[Maeshone]

Not buying the game doesn't show EA that youäre not cool with microtransactions, but rather that you don't like Dead Space. You want to know what will tell EA that people don't like microtransactions? Not using the damned microtransactions. Simple as.

 

[Gethsemani_v1legacy]

If you like the game, buy it. Don't deny yourself the experience because you don't like the publishers. Don't worry about the possible consequences of buying it or not buying it, just play the games you love and be happy.

This man is wise. Listen to him. If you want to play Dead Space 3, keep your pre-order and enjoy.

 

[dmv]

I'm really on the fence when it comes to Dead Space 3. I recently preordered the PC version of Dead Space 3 off of amazon. A deal in which you get a free $20 gift card.

Anyway I am a pretty big fan of the Dead Space franchise. And even with the concerning changes like co-op single player. I still want to play the game and give it a decent shot.

But the problem comes in the form of EA. I find the thought of supporting their policies gross. And the last thing I want is EA thinking that things like the required online pass, or the ridiculously priced amount of day one dlc is a good thing. And like the things discussed in Jim Sterling's recent video I find the choices they made for Dead Spaces 3's crafting system that pushes micro transactions despicable.

In the end I think I'll get Dead Space 3 either way. Its just the difference between a preorder, and buying it at a later date used.

But then that runs the risk of the franchise just no longer existing at all. In the end is it worth supporting such a anti consumer company like EA if it means that games you enjoy continue to be made?

If you're fine with the understanding that buying deadspace may mean down the line more games take the micro transaction route whilst still maintaining their 60$ price tag, then keep the preorder. If you're not ok with this, return the preorder.

 

[havoc33]

Not buying the game doesn't show EA that youäre not cool with microtransactions, but rather that you don't like Dead Space. You want to know what will tell EA that people don't like microtransactions? Not using the damned microtransactions. Simple as.

You see, that's using logic. Gamers don't do that often.

Couldn't agree more. I played through the demo myself, and although I wasn't too keen on the parts with the soldiers, I liked what I saw for the most part. Great atmosphere in places, especially out in the snow blitz. Loved what I could hear from the soundtrack as well (I know the developers put a lot of emphasis on this).

If Dead Space is a franchise you are fond of, then you should definitly purchase it. Just stay away from any microtransaction spending, that's all.

 

[Strelok]

I cancelled mine, tried out the demo on the PS3, and was it ever ugly. If that is the way it is coming over to the PC they can forget it. I tried to play it solo, but you still run into the other half of this "army of two" often and the encounters just seem strange, and removes any feeling of tension, let alone horror. I just know at some point they will "bro fist" and I would have to turn this drivel off anyway. Visceral has really lost their way with this series. To help them "even out the platforms" I will treat Dead Space 3 like I would any console game, either not buy it at all or wait until it is on sale. From what I have seen of the demo, I wouldn't pay more than $5 for this. Dead Space 3 is of course an EA game so the discounts won't come soon, by then the Dead Space series will have cameos by the knuckle heads from Army of Two for four player mandatory co-op action.