EA has joined my list of Bad Company's

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ackis @ Oct 18 2006, 09:01 PM) [snapback]126483[/snapback][/center]
Aren't stores are obligated to take software back if you say you don't accept the license? That's all that it is really... a part of the license. [/b]
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Obligated? Nope. In the past they would, but they had problems with people buying the game, ripping it onto CD and then returning it. So, EB/Gamestop ...stopped doing that. Basically all sales are final and if you don't like the game TS. The only way they'll take it back is if it doesn't work, but then all you get is a replacement copy. Otherwise you are looking at store credit for a trade in.
 
The stores are then selling you a license for software without providing you the license. Be interesting when this comes up in court (you know it will).
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ocrim @ Oct 19 2006, 10:18 AM) [snapback]126477[/snapback][/center]
I think the difference is that Blizzard makes $15 a month after the initial $50 buy of the game. Where as EA makes the $50 for the original sale and than nothing after that even though they provide servers for the game (Login/Play). Not that I agree with it, but it does make business sense.
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i agree here you want constant fixes new maps etc then the revenue has to come from somewhere ...btw i bought bf2142 and the paper says this software may come with etc etc .. its generic and vague id expect to see this lil slip of paper packaged with almost any largescale online game in the near future
 
EA hit my bad game company list when I played 007 Nightfire. I guess they somewhat redeemed themselves with Black and White 2 though... even though it lagged the hell out of my PC.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ocrim @ Oct 18 2006, 05:18 PM) [snapback]126477[/snapback][/center]
I think the difference is that Blizzard makes $15 a month after the initial $50 buy of the game. Where as EA makes the $50 for the original sale and than nothing after that even though they provide servers for the game (Login/Play). Not that I agree with it, but it does make business sense.
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Your position is flawed. EA does not provide servers for gameplay. The servers are paid for by private interests (ie. regular people). The server I play on runs 2-3 servers and it runs almost $600 a month. Fortunately the community is kick ass and they always receive monthly donations to cover the cost.

The big difference is that it costs so much more these days to develop a game. Before $50 a box might have covered the costs, but now companies have to find creative ways to recoup cost and make a profit. Thankfully they know the consumer isn't willing to shell out $60-100 a game, so they've turned to advertising.

I've played 2142 for about and hour and I didn't see any ads, nor has anyone on the forums I participate in. But in the end, if I get the occasional ad for snickers or nike it's better than paying extra $$$ in the initial purchase price of the game.
 
EA has a massive contract to provide ranked servers from Multiplay and others. To say IGA is a bad thing is supid, and that if you don't except it now your in for a rude awakening.

This is only the tip of the Iceberg, get over it.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BananaMan @ Oct 20 2006, 08:27 AM) [snapback]126891[/snapback][/center]
EA has a massive contract to provide ranked servers from Multiplay and others. To say IGA is a bad thing is supid, and that if you don't except it now your in for a rude awakening.

This is only the tip of the Iceberg, get over it. [/b]
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L2spell stupid before you call people stupid....

Anywho, I bought 2142 last night for shits and giggles...figured if they are going to monitor my computer, maybe I can look at porn as I'm strafing some poor schmucks!

The game, as much as I hate to admit it, is actually quite good and I like it better then BF2. The "Titan" maps are a little lack luster, but the conquest maps are fun.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darein @ Oct 19 2006, 08:23 PM) [snapback]126791[/snapback][/center]
EA hit my bad game company list when I played 007 Nightfire. I guess they somewhat redeemed themselves with Black and White 2 though... even though it lagged the hell out of my PC.
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EA didn't actually make the game Lionhead did. Also Black and White 2 is horrible Lionhead did a shitty job as always.

- Black & White I and II sucks
- Fable & it's expansion sucks
- The Movies game sucks

Lionhead is near the top of my list of bad companies, because every game they do is half assed.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Timi @ Oct 20 2006, 01:40 PM) [snapback]126892[/snapback][/center]
L2spell stupid before you call people stupid....

Anywho, I bought 2142 last night for shits and giggles...figured if they are going to monitor my computer, maybe I can look at porn as I'm strafing some poor schmucks!

The game, as much as I hate to admit it, is actually quite good and I like it better then BF2. The "Titan" maps are a little lack luster, but the conquest maps are fun.
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rofl, :eek:

You know as much as the next smuck, sit back down, and shut up. You can cry from the highest tower, no one will listen to you or anyone else.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BananaMan @ Oct 20 2006, 01:08 PM) [snapback]127018[/snapback][/center]
rofl, :eek:

You know as much as the next smuck, sit back down, and shut up. You can cry from the highest tower, no one will listen to you or anyone else. [/b]
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Drugs are bad mmmmmkay?
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BananaMan @ Oct 20 2006, 01:08 PM) [snapback]127018[/snapback][/center]
rofl, :eek:

You know as much as the next smuck, sit back down, and shut up. You can cry from the highest tower, no one will listen to you or anyone else.
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Wait, so he said he liked the game and you are telling him to sit back down and to shut up? And something about a tower?
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Fluffy @ Oct 20 2006, 01:40 PM) [snapback]127029[/snapback][/center]
Wait, so he said he liked the game and you are telling him to sit back down and to shut up? And something about a tower? [/b]
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It's left over from the PS3 vs Wii thread. I was being a smart ass and he decided to overreact and like a douche.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Timi @ Oct 20 2006, 06:42 PM) [snapback]127031[/snapback][/center]
It's left over from the PS3 vs Wii thread. I was being a smart ass and he decided to overreact and like a douche.
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Who's the douche?

The guy who is on the inside, or the guy speculating whilst being stuck behind the fence.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Timi @ Oct 20 2006, 01:42 PM) [snapback]127031[/snapback][/center]
It's left over from the PS3 vs Wii thread. I was being a smart ass and he decided to overreact and like a douche.
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Ah, I walked into a middle of a larger argument. Got it. Staying out now.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BananaMan @ Oct 20 2006, 01:45 PM) [snapback]127033[/snapback][/center]
Who's the douche?

The guy who is on the inside, or the guy speculating whilst being stuck behind the fence. [/b]
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Ooooorrr....the guy who doesn't really care?
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(djmtott @ Oct 19 2006, 08:51 PM) [snapback]126836[/snapback][/center]
I've played 2142 for about and hour and I didn't see any ads, nor has anyone on the forums I participate in. But in the end, if I get the occasional ad for snickers or nike it's better than paying extra $$$ in the initial purchase price of the game.
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Oh all my time playing, I havnt seen any ads anywhere. The billboards are covered with some ingame stuff but thats about it. Perhaps no one has lined up to get their stuff on them unless its just another bug and we cant see them...yes, this game is up to its neck in bugs. SOE even managed to make a better ranking system than BF2142's seeing that I havn't been able to get my last 3 ranks. :p
 
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