EA: No Online for Used Games

[crackdude]

I buy games. That alone should be good, no?

There's this developer saying that used games are worse than piracy. Well then, fuck you developer. You are a moron.


"I think EA should think about 'traders' that want to get rid of their shitty games. How about this, a user can pass OVER their license (like gifting is done on steam or something) to another user. That way there won't be a 'FACELESS CORP' making a ton of money.

Do we all win now?"

How bout this: we keep everything the fucking way it is now. Do WE win now? Fucking developers. Want to sell more new games? How bout them not costing HALF THE CONSOLE'S PRICE for a start?

[George]

Half? Oh you live in Portugal. Most new games are rather cheap here. Amazon slashes prices and about 90% of the time are cheaper than used.

[Monkeroony]

I don't usually use the word lol as I think that it is generally the seal honk of an idiot on the internet that isn't aware that the joke is usually on him, but!

Half the price of a console, lol, lol indeed.

[crackdude]

An Xbox game here comes out at 70/75€. The Xbox itself (base model) costs 150.

Take in mind that 75€ = 95$
So fuck'em.

[Monkeroony]

Its $10!
Hardly breaking the bank, it would most likely drive used prices down too, so unless you are playing the game online you would save so much more of your money.

Why don't you want to support the devs, if no one does then you can kiss all their future games goodbye as they need to be paid.

I think that what you are suggesting is a bit naive.

[fluffymoochicken]

Err.

This gen I have played:

Halo 3
Halo ODST
Bioshock 1 & 2
GRAW
Rainbow Six Vegas
Killzone 2
Gears of War 1 & 2
Uncharted 1 & 2
Call of Duty 2,4,5 and 6
Resistance 1 & 2
Batttlefield Bad Company 1 & 2
Battlefield 1943
Army of Two
Left 4 Dead 2
Perfect Dark Zero
Far Cry Instincts
Lost Planet

Oh, so you're an expert on crappy gramer games. Good for you?

As for me, I'll stick to better games.

[Barry the Nomad]

fluffymoochicken, cut it out. Everybody has an opinion on what makes a good game and Monkeroony is entitled to that. Quit flame baiting.

In Monkeroony's defense, he posted games that are not only good in his opinion, but are also widely received as good games by critics.

Back to EA discussion.

[crackdude]

Its $10!
Hardly breaking the bank, it would most likely drive used prices down too, so unless you are playing the game online you would save so much more of your money.

Why don't you want to support the devs, if no one does then you can kiss all their future games goodbye as they need to be paid.

I think that what you are suggesting is a bit naive.

Naive?
I'm all for supporting devs. I'm not at all for paying the exaggerated prices they put out.

[fluffymoochicken]

fluffymoochicken, cut it out. Everybody has an opinion on what makes a good game and Monkeroony is entitled to that. Quit flame baiting.

In Monkeroony's defense, he posted games that are not only good in his opinion, but are also widely received as good games by critics.

Back to EA discussion.

Why not tell him to cut it out instead? I'm not the one who initiated our conversation, nor was I the one who told him that he isn't entitled to an opinion (like he tried to tell me).

And yeah, I do realize that game reviewers love their advertising revenue.

But whatever. To reel this back on topic, I wouldn't mind EA so much if they actually made good games on a regular basis. Since they don't, I can't say that I care about them very much. However, this news is still disturbing, because if they can get away with charging $10 for online play, then other companies will likely follow suit.

[Barry the Nomad]

I told you to cut it out because you're perpetuating it. Take it to the PMs if you want to argue with him.

[fluffymoochicken]

Alrighty.

Although, I believe I've said my peace on this EA situation, for now.

[Orta]

I don't mind it, since I don't like the fact that Gamestop makes BILLIONS of dollars a year off of used games, publishers make $0 bucks. The only thing that pisses me off is trading. I trade a ton of games with other people, would suck if a EA game (I would never trade for or buy a EA sports game) had this that I wanted/liked.

I think EA should think about 'traders' that want to get rid of their shitty games. How about this, a user can pass OVER their license (like gifting is done on steam or something) to another user. That way there won't be a 'FACELESS CORP' making a ton of money.

Do we all win now?

I heard a few good points on a podcast about this. One of them was if you buy a used car you don't go to the manufacturer asking for the radio (supposing it's integrated on the car's dashboard...). I think the same thing can be applied to this. I can understand EA's side but, to be honest, there are better ways of making people buy new games. EA did this with Mass Effect 2, giving away codes that allow for free DLC.

The industry is hurting its own consumers....

An Xbox game here comes out at 70/75€. The Xbox itself (base model) costs 150.

Take in mind that 75€ = 95$
So fuck'em.

Buy online and fuck our government in the process. I don't remember a generation being so easy on my wallet and the internet sure is to blame. http://www.find-games.co.uk

[Monkeroony]

Yeah games compare is a pretty good site too.

Shopto.net usually has the best days around, I got SASAR 2 days before release by using them too.


I notice that my last post was deleted.

[crackdude]

Yeah games compare is a pretty good site too.

Shopto.net usually has the best days around, I got SASAR 2 days before release by using them too.


I notice that my last post was deleted.

You must have gotten it days before the developers started working on it too  

[Sega Stylista]

EA just reported a huge loss, it's no wonder they came out with this statement.

Good, I hope they join the push for digital dominated gaming.