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Lots of people are raking EA over the coals in regards to this however as technology evolves, business has to as well. Microtransactions give people fodder to take the same shots at EA last year, but you have to remember EA is not the only company doing these things. As online innovations come about, so do new ways of doing business.
I think a lot of the criticism is coming from people who aren't fully understanding what Online Pass is. 'Buy the game new and you don't need to buy Online Pass.' - People aren't getting that.
Add in Peter Moore's blog where he says GameStop will be selling the Online Pass. That should indicate a lower price point for used EA Sports '11 titles at GameStop/EB, etc. They cannot (in good conscience at least) sell NCAA 11 used for $55 and then expect a person to pay for Online Pass, making a used title now cost more than a new version.
I have to shake my head at how so many in this country now despise companies that make money. If EA could recoup some of the money lost on used game sales, maybe game quality would go up significantly. People don't seem to hold anything against GameStop who is pulling in profit hand over fist via their used game sales system, which many in the know may consider more shady than the Online Pass system.
Yeah everyone that just wants to nitpick on hating EA just see's that they're charging $10 to access online features for buying the game used....that is all they see. A completely myopic view on things when stories like this come out.
Every gaming company wants to make money. Development costs are at an all time high and rapidly rising (http://www.cnbc.com/id/35932496/As_V...se_So_Do_Risks). Tons of people are making money in the used game industry and EA's retail sales have suffered. This is a smart business move. It doesn't really matter if it's fair or not but everyone is doing in place ads, DLC, etc. This is just the next step with digital distribution being the final one.
I can see why some people think this is a, for lack of a better word, dickhead move on EA's part...
It's like having to pay Ford $1500 when you buy a used F150 for the radio & A/C to work.
But you also have to understand the move from their point of view. This is an untapped market & like JB said, businesses have to evolve. If Ford could find a way to eliminate the competition & do this, you can bet they would in a second. It's just smart business by EA. I personally have no problem with this, but I do understand where people are coming from. Like cdj said too, what this really will end up doing is to reduce the cost of used games at these stores.
I wonder how many people who buy the game used even play online. The people who seem to be online the most right now are guys who bought the game new (most likely) and have gaudy 365-108 records. It helps that there is a 7-day trial for people who buy used copies. Maybe 7 days is enough to turn them off from wanting to be online anyways.
The problem is you can't even have a real discussion on this stuff at a bigger site. So many people are still angry over the exclusive deal they just spew venom.
It may be tough, but one of our site goals is to have this place be mature and able to have legit discussions on all matters. Constructive criticism welcome, blind negativity is not.Originally Posted by Rudy
I think that goal is very attainable.
Really makes sense IMO, its an incintive to buy the game new. Most of the people who are die hard buy it new anyway I know I have particitpated in midnight realeases for about 5 yrs now
Man, I USED to post at another site and caught 10 kinds of hell and slander (sadly, 98% of it was from mods) on this very topic. Why? Because I support the company who makes the game and I'm not being charged a nickel for a pass. I buy the game new.
I agree, I think you can't blame people for buying a cheaper used copy if it's available to them & at the same time, you can't blame EA for finding a way to profit off their own hard work.
On another note, these "Recruiting reports for dynasty use" are the "boosts" you could buy in last year's game right?
Yeah what kills me is people think that EA is alienating everyone by doing this. No, they're not alienating anyone. Plus you get a WHOLE WEEK of a free online pass. You can still rent the game, and try it out. You like it, you buy it. You don't like it, it goes back. Simple as that.
Yeah blind negativeity will be easy to spot with myopic posts.
Which is easier - to hate on EA or hate on Tebow?
Wow, good question.It's an art form for each group, that's all I know.
Well I'm pretty sure I could lead the Tebow hate club in my sleep... Man I can't stand that dude!
Whats wrong with Tebow? not his fault blame the media all he did was win football gamesWell I'm pretty sure I could lead the Tebow hate club in my sleep... Man I can't stand that dude!
I have absolutely no problem admitting that the majority of my hate (probably 97%) for him stems from the coverage of him. The other 3% mostly comes from the fact that I have some bad experiences with in your face religious people.
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