Ea named worst company

I find it incredibly hypocritical that people flame EA, but give Activi$ion a virtual pass. NFL games are annual rehashes, you say? How about CoD? They're gonna milk the teats off of that cow.

Pay-to-win? LOTRO says "Hi." Unless you're willing to spend hours each day grinding for Turbine points, that is.

Origin? How about Steam? ...that is, unless the company putting out that game you want to play is kind enough to go DRM-free through GOG.

Am I defending EA? Maybe unintentionally. There are companies doing the same things out there that somehow come across as more saintly, however, and the hypocrisy is truly sickening.

I find it incredibly hypocritical that people flame EA, but give Activi$ion a virtual pass. NFL games are annual rehashes, you say? How about CoD? They're gonna milk the teats off of that cow.

Pay-to-win? LOTRO says "Hi." Unless you're willing to spend hours each day grinding for Turbine points, that is.

Origin? How about Steam? ...that is, unless the company putting out that game you want to play is kind enough to go DRM-free through GOG.

Am I defending EA? Maybe unintentionally. There are companies doing the same things out there that somehow come across as more saintly, however, and the hypocrisy is truly sickening.

OrkHammer007

EA was named the worst company by a magazine called "The Consumerist". let's look at context here for a minute. the Magazine is aimed at, and i'm assuming whose readership is largely composed of, the average American consumer. that automatically disqualifies most companies not operating in the US. Second, it's going to have stuff that the average American consumer buys; military hardware, cancer treatments are highly unlikely to be part of that. Also note that the runner up was Bank of American, so you can safely assume that the average consumer isn't too fond of banks, either. The consumerist also posted its counter argument to why its readers chose EA when EA's CEO released his defensive statement to the award, if any one cares to read that. the most important thing of course, is to tell everyone what you think without even trying to understand the situation behind the sensationalistic headlines.Kh1ndjal

[QUOTE="OrkHammer007"]

I find it incredibly hypocritical that people flame EA, but give Activi$ion a virtual pass. NFL games are annual rehashes, you say? How about CoD? They're gonna milk the teats off of that cow.

Pay-to-win? LOTRO says "Hi." Unless you're willing to spend hours each day grinding for Turbine points, that is.

Origin? How about Steam? ...that is, unless the company putting out that game you want to play is kind enough to go DRM-free through GOG.

Am I defending EA? Maybe unintentionally. There are companies doing the same things out there that somehow come across as more saintly, however, and the hypocrisy is truly sickening.

yellosnolvr

I broke this up intentionally because while EA takes static for all of these things, none of the other companies take a fraction of the s*** for them. The outrage is all out of proportion.

Again... I'm not defending EA's practices. I like some of their games, but nothing since RA3 has piqued my interest. If THQ were still around, they'd get my vote as the best of the publishers (CoH, DoW, Titan Quest (I'm a sucker for Greek mythology), to name a few of the games I've enjoyed from them) with 2K a close second. However, all of the hate directed at them is hypocritical. Hate them all, or just stop complaining altogether.

[QUOTE="Kh1ndjal"]EA was named the worst company by a magazine called "The Consumerist". let's look at context here for a minute. the Magazine is aimed at, and i'm assuming whose readership is largely composed of, the average American consumer. that automatically disqualifies most companies not operating in the US. Second, it's going to have stuff that the average American consumer buys; military hardware, cancer treatments are highly unlikely to be part of that. Also note that the runner up was Bank of American, so you can safely assume that the average consumer isn't too fond of banks, either. The consumerist also posted its counter argument to why its readers chose EA when EA's CEO released his defensive statement to the award, if any one cares to read that. the most important thing of course, is to tell everyone what you think without even trying to understand the situation behind the sensationalistic headlines.Toxic-Seahorse

I do have reason to hate EA because PC NFL football sims were one of my favorite genres up until they not only snatched the license to destroy any chance of competition, but then they snatched it from the PC. I can not enjoy a modern day NFL PC football sim ever again until EA and the NFL split. And don't tell me anyone can make a generic football game, no one wants to play that ****. That does affect me in a negative way, no one else's opinion can change that. It is for ME and only ME to decide.

So it is not that it is simple, you are just being a simpleton. I also love the "if you don't agree with me you're stupid" jedi mind trick attempt. Fail.

[QUOTE="Kh1ndjal"]EA was named the worst company by a magazine called "The Consumerist". let's look at context here for a minute. the Magazine is aimed at, and i'm assuming whose readership is largely composed of, the average American consumer. that automatically disqualifies most companies not operating in the US. Second, it's going to have stuff that the average American consumer buys; military hardware, cancer treatments are highly unlikely to be part of that. Also note that the runner up was Bank of American, so you can safely assume that the average consumer isn't too fond of banks, either. The consumerist also posted its counter argument to why its readers chose EA when EA's CEO released his defensive statement to the award, if any one cares to read that. the most important thing of course, is to tell everyone what you think without even trying to understand the situation behind the sensationalistic headlines.Toxic-Seahorse

I find it incredibly hypocritical that people flame EA, but give Activi$ion a virtual pass. NFL games are annual rehashes, you say? How about CoD? They're gonna milk the teats off of that cow.

Pay-to-win? LOTRO says "Hi." Unless you're willing to spend hours each day grinding for Turbine points, that is.

Origin? How about Steam? ...that is, unless the company putting out that game you want to play is kind enough to go DRM-free through GOG.

Am I defending EA? Maybe unintentionally. There are companies doing the same things out there that somehow come across as more saintly, however, and the hypocrisy is truly sickening.

OrkHammer007

Nothing is more evil than a video game company making video games. Who are we to argue with the collective intelligence of the basement denizens?

I love how this thread turned out - Troll vs US defense force

well this thread has taken a turn for the worse.

can we please get back to the xenophobia and country bashing??

I'm just going to ignore the country bashing that Daniel is doing. I love my home and it hurts that he would call everyone here imbeciles when I run into wonderfully amazing people all the time. Yeah, I don't like our leaders, and sure there are stupid people walking the streets, but where ISN'T that? He's just riding on the backs of stereotypes and blind hatred.

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[QUOTE="Kh1ndjal"]EA was named the worst company by a magazine called "The Consumerist". let's look at context here for a minute. the Magazine is aimed at, and i'm assuming whose readership is largely composed of, the average American consumer. that automatically disqualifies most companies not operating in the US. Second, it's going to have stuff that the average American consumer buys; military hardware, cancer treatments are highly unlikely to be part of that. Also note that the runner up was Bank of American, so you can safely assume that the average consumer isn't too fond of banks, either. The consumerist also posted its counter argument to why its readers chose EA when EA's CEO released his defensive statement to the award, if any one cares to read that. the most important thing of course, is to tell everyone what you think without even trying to understand the situation behind the sensationalistic headlines.vfibsux

You're basically saying "The enterrtainment company did not do what I wanted them to do, they're the worst comapny ever!!!" That is childish beyond belief. Not to mention your whole argument about "if it doesn't affect me I not going to say it's worse" is laughable and childish as well. 

I'm just going to ignore the country bashing that Daniel is doing. I love my home and it hurts that he would call everyone here imbeciles when I run into wonderfully amazing people all the time. Yeah, I don't like our leaders, and sure there are stupid people walking the streets, but where ISN'T that? He's just riding on the backs of stereotypes and blind hatred.

soolkiki

That's all he ever does. 

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[QUOTE="Toxic-Seahorse"] What situation is there to understand? Voting EA as the worst company is only something a moron would do. EA has never actually hurt anyone, unlike the numerous banks who crash the economy. Having to load up Origin to play a game isn't hurting anyone, having optional DLC isn't hurting anyone. EA is doing nothing but providing entertainment. If you don't like the entertainment they produce, don't buy their products, it doesn't hurt you in any way. I'm not sure why you're looking so far into this when it's actually fairly simple. People either voted for EA as a joke or because they're stupid.

Toxic-Seahorse

You're basically saying "The enterrtainment company did not do what I wanted them to do, they're the worst comapny ever!!!" That is childish beyond belief. Not to mention your whole argument about "if it doesn't affect me I not going to say it's worse" is laughable and childish as well. 

It was a CONSUMER survey, not a poll taken from Time magazine about who ruined our economy. What part of this don't you get? You can keep attempting to make everyone else look stupid with your holier than thou attitude but you are being the child here because you cannot see past the nose on your own face. I would agree 5000000% of the time there are companies in this country who have been far worse than EA in a thousand ways other than basic consumer crap, that is NOT what this is about.

If you still want to continue down this road of being a stubborn mule have at it. You are making this into what you want it to be rather than what it is. Again....what part of the word CONSUMER poll do you not understand? Consumer? Definition: A person who purchases goods and services for personal use. It is not a person who thinks critically about how each company affects the economy of the United States.

[QUOTE="vfibsux"]The difference is the CoD games have competition, Madden has ZERO. Why? Because EA got the NFL (another terrible bastion of greed and bad business) to give them exclusive rights in order to take out ALL competition. No one is going to make a "Mystery League" football video game, so EA owns this genre and knows they can put out the minimum crap every year because they are the only game in town. **** EA.OrkHammer007

What competiton?Are you talking about the games like Battlefield or Medal of Honor that I hear people refer to as "CoD ripoffs?"

As far as the NFL, I heard that they wanted 1 company to deal with, and they chose EA. Your version sounds like you just made it up to justify your hate of EA.

(Note: Once again, all I'm trying to do is point out how hypocritical it is to single out one gaming publisher when all of the bastards are screwing us.)

And stating CoD has no competition because people call the others ripoffs adds so much awesome to your argument. rofl.

Why would ANY gamer support a monopoly? What kind of fanboy do you have to be? In the end there was a class action lawsuit against EA for this practice last year, but yea it's just me who thinks it was wrong.

Definitely the worst game company right now, but I just can't put them above oil companies, big banks, etc. So many other companies do much worse to the average person. Games are just entertainment, not really a need.

The difference is the CoD games have competition, Madden has ZERO. Why? Because EA got the NFL (another terrible bastion of greed and bad business) to give them exclusive rights in order to take out ALL competition. No one is going to make a "Mystery League" football video game, so EA owns this genre and knows they can put out the minimum crap every year because they are the only game in town. **** EA.vfibsux

What competiton?Are you talking about the games like Battlefield or Medal of Honor that I hear people refer to as "CoD ripoffs?"

As far as the NFL, I heard that they wanted 1 company to deal with, and they chose EA. Your version sounds like you just made it up to justify your hate of EA.

(Note: Once again, all I'm trying to do is point out how hypocritical it is to single out one gaming publisher when all of the bastards are screwing us.)

Wow. I don't have words to describe how ridiculous that was..... My point was not that the banks screw over their customers, but that they screwed over the U.S. economy in general, which surly did affect everyone in the U.S. whether it is apparent or not. The taxpayers paid for their mistakes. I feel like crashing the U.S. economy is more serious than not making a PC football game. I could be wrong though.

 

You're basically saying "The enterrtainment company did not do what I wanted them to do, they're the worst comapny ever!!!" That is childish beyond belief. Not to mention your whole argument about "if it doesn't affect me I not going to say it's worse" is laughable and childish as well. 

Toxic-Seahorse

You "heard" why the deal went down and yours is true but mine is made up because you say so? lol. Are you serious? Yea I am being so irrational when I say the deal is about money, what an idiot I am to think that!

And stating CoD has no competition because people call the others ripoffs adds so much awesome to your argument. rofl.

Why would ANY gamer support a monopoly? What kind of fanboy do you have to be? In the end there was a class action lawsuit against EA for this practice last year, but yea it's just me who thinks it was wrong.

vfibsux

The class action lawsuit was settled already. It proves nothing other than EA was sued. Several companies have been sued... your point is...?

Oh... and you keep missing the point that I am not... AM NOT... defending EA. I'm condemning the hypocrisy that allows people like you to bash one company for practices that several companies engage in. The industry is broken, and needs fixing; singling out one company isn't going to do it, ALL of them need to be shamed.

I would agree 5000000% of the time there are companies in this country who have been far worse than EA in a thousand ways other than basic consumer crap, that is NOT what this is aboutvfibsux

[QUOTE="vfibsux"]I've "heard" that version several times. I've seen your version exactly once.

The class action lawsuit was settled already. It proves nothing other than EA was sued. Several companies have been sued... your point is...?

Oh... and you keep missing the point that I am not... AM NOT... defending EA. I'm condemning the hypocrisy that allows people like you to bash one company for practices that several companies engage in. The industry is broken, and needs fixing; singling out one company isn't going to do it, ALL of them need to be shamed.

OrkHammer007

[QUOTE="vfibsux"] I would agree 5000000% of the time there are companies in this country who have been far worse than EA in a thousand ways other than basic consumer crap, that is NOT what this is aboutToxic-Seahorse

[QUOTE="SKaREO"]Why do people assume the game industry is a giant joke and not worth taking seriously? It's a multi-billion dollar industry that is completely tied to customer satisfaction. Games provide entertainment for people who've had a long day at work. Perhaps their homes were foreclosed because they didn't pay their mortgages. Why blame Bank of America for your inability to repay loans? Seems rather selfish of people to blame the bank for going bankrupt when it's their own fault for defaulting on their mortgages.sSubZerOo

:|  Yes because the blame for Bank of America has absolutely everything to do witht the customer and not the shady deals, misleading practices and numerous other things they have done.. Same goes for Walmart as a employer.. And many other companies.. EA shouldn't even be a blip on the radar.  If you seriously think EA some how matches up to ones like that, then you sir.. Are an idiot.

And I (for once) agree with Skareo, individuals need to take some responsibility for thier own crap. Yes the banks gave people loans they should not have, but those people also know they bit off more than they could chew. 

Why do people assume the game industry is a giant joke and not worth taking seriously? It's a multi-billion dollar industry that is completely tied to customer satisfaction. Games provide entertainment for people who've had a long day at work. Perhaps their homes were foreclosed because they didn't pay their mortgages. Why blame Bank of America for your inability to repay loans? Seems rather selfish of people to blame the bank for going bankrupt when it's their own fault for defaulting on their mortgages.SKaREO

:|  Yes because the blame for Bank of America has absolutely everything to do witht the customer and not the shady deals, misleading practices and numerous other things they have done.. Same goes for Walmart as a employer.. And many other companies.. EA shouldn't even be a blip on the radar.  If you seriously think EA some how matches up to ones like that, then you sir.. Are an idiot.

... vfibsux

Grow up, then come talk to me. Otherwise, I have nothing to say to you.

Poor OP. His thread got derailed hard.

I'm gonna toss up a potential positive.

Over the last several years we have seen mods based on a long dead series show up several times. It didn't matter that their were no plans to do a commercial release by the IP hold and the mods existence proved that the basis for a customer base existed. The IP owners shut them all down.

Recently complete remakes for Ultima V and Ultima VII were released. Currently a team is building a complete remake for Ultima IX. EA did not stop any of these mod teams. And now we have the commercial title Ultima Forever in development.

Do you suppose that someone at EA realized that three full mod teams working on remakes of games that are over 10 years old shows a very strong fan base/potential customer base still exists? And maybe, just maybe this is what lead to Ultima Forever being developed?

On the topic of the EA voted worst company I'm gonna echo others. This is pathetic. With banks causing so much financial harm, constant negative stories about the TSA and the US Congress, new copyright lawsuits being filed every other day, tel-com companies heading towards monopolies, and many other problems that attack EA as worst company says nothing good about those who voted. It makes it worse that most of the people who vote will drop $60 on the next flashy EA title without thinking twice.

While EA definitely doesn't deserve the title over corrupt bank companies and such, they definitely brought the award upon themselves.

Peter Moore's attempt to explain why they got it was just laughable and shows the lack of self awareness going on in the company. I enjoy their games, but the microtransactions, inflated marketing budgets, constant clockwork releases and milking of beloved series don't sit well with many.

[QUOTE="vfibsux"]... OrkHammer007

Grow up, then come talk to me. Otherwise, I have nothing to say to you.

And for the record I never called you anything, I called people idiots who called me an idiot. I asked you if you want to look like an idiot, because you were being intellectually dishonest by saying I made up the NFL would actually make the move for money. Seriously, if you really want to stick to that you will look like an idiot.

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[QUOTE="DanielDust"]I had to check this thread again because you put a smile on my face with your message, so I'll at least put this much effort. You can probably find my country if you stalk around, I personally won't say it, because unlike Americans that are proud of their imbeciles and everything shameful the people in their country do, I do not have the same connection with my country, I am embarrassed of it. As for off topic, I have no reason to go there, too many Americans, you can't possibly find any trace of intelligence around there as with system wars.ampiva

Suprise, he is a socialst traitor to his own country. Name your country, you have guts to dis someone elses, show some balls. He says Germany is a good country. Germany is nothing but a bunch of imbecile white suprimesists. I would imagine he is from a country america kicked butt on and is still sore about it. Like I said, don't be jealous because you are not a citizen of the greatest country in the world. And without us the economic system in this world would fall apart and the only games you would be playing is with your Jacks and ball.

I'm gonna toss up a potential positive.

Over the last several years we have seen mods based on a long dead series show up several times. It didn't matter that their were no plans to do a commercial release by the IP hold and the mods existence proved that the basis for a customer base existed. The IP owners shut them all down.

Recently complete remakes for Ultima V and Ultima VII were released. Currently a team is building a complete remake for Ultima IX. EA did not stop any of these mod teams. And now we have the commercial title Ultima Forever in development.

Do you suppose that someone at EA realized that three full mod teams working on remakes of games that are over 10 years old shows a very strong fan base/potential customer base still exists? And maybe, just maybe this is what lead to Ultima Forever being developed?

On the topic of the EA voted worst company I'm gonna echo others. This is pathetic. With banks causing so much financial harm, constant negative stories about the TSA and the US Congress, new copyright lawsuits being filed every other day, tel-com companies heading towards monopolies, and many other problems that attack EA as worst company says nothing good about those who voted. It makes it worse that most of the people who vote will drop $60 on the next flashy EA title without thinking twice.

Drosa

I find it incredibly hypocritical that people flame EA, but give Activi$ion a virtual pass. NFL games are annual rehashes, you say? How about CoD? They're gonna milk the teats off of that cow.

Pay-to-win? LOTRO says "Hi." Unless you're willing to spend hours each day grinding for Turbine points, that is.

Origin? How about Steam? ...that is, unless the company putting out that game you want to play is kind enough to go DRM-free through GOG.

Am I defending EA? Maybe unintentionally. There are companies doing the same things out there that somehow come across as more saintly, however, and the hypocrisy is truly sickening.

OrkHammer007

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[QUOTE="SKaREO"]Why do people assume the game industry is a giant joke and not worth taking seriously? It's a multi-billion dollar industry that is completely tied to customer satisfaction. Games provide entertainment for people who've had a long day at work. Perhaps their homes were foreclosed because they didn't pay their mortgages. Why blame Bank of America for your inability to repay loans? Seems rather selfish of people to blame the bank for going bankrupt when it's their own fault for defaulting on their mortgages.vfibsux

:|  Yes because the blame for Bank of America has absolutely everything to do witht the customer and not the shady deals, misleading practices and numerous other things they have done.. Same goes for Walmart as a employer.. And many other companies.. EA shouldn't even be a blip on the radar.  If you seriously think EA some how matches up to ones like that, then you sir.. Are an idiot.

And I (for once) agree with Skareo, individuals need to take some responsibility for thier own crap. Yes the banks gave people loans they should not have, but those people also know they bit off more than they could chew. 

:roll:  Oh yes because apparently I had to have personal experience with bank of America (a bank I never will use) instead of looking at the shady sh!t they have done through the years.. And if your going to use EA as a worse one based on a consumer product, we might as well go down the list to producers that have actually made products that have poisoned, maimed, or killed people..   Hence why it is ridiculous, people need some fvcking perspective if they think EA is some how the worse business out there.

  Furthermore no one is argueing it was entirely Bank of America's fault for the forclosures.. There were obviously irresponsible people out there.. But yet again they are also guilty of shady sh!t in out right decieving customers in loan conditions and numerous other things.. I find it HILARIOUS you are hostile towards EA, but some how defend bank of America.. Wtf? How bout some consistency? 

money is the root of all evil

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:|  Yes because the blame for Bank of America has absolutely everything to do witht the customer and not the shady deals, misleading practices and numerous other things they have done.. Same goes for Walmart as a employer.. And many other companies.. EA shouldn't even be a blip on the radar.  If you seriously think EA some how matches up to ones like that, then you sir.. Are an idiot.

sSubZerOo

And I (for once) agree with Skareo, individuals need to take some responsibility for thier own crap. Yes the banks gave people loans they should not have, but those people also know they bit off more than they could chew. 

:roll:  Oh yes because apparently I had to have personal experience with bank of America (a bank I never will use) instead of looking at the shady sh!t they have done through the years.. And if your going to use EA as a worse one based on a consumer product, we might as well go down the list to producers that have actually made products that have poisoned, maimed, or killed people..   Hence why it is ridiculous, people need some fvcking perspective if they think EA is some how the worse business out there.

  Furthermore no one is argueing it was entirely Bank of America's fault for the forclosures.. There were obviously irresponsible people out there.. But yet again they are also guilty of shady sh!t in out right decieving customers in loan conditions and numerous other things.. I find it HILARIOUS you are hostile towards EA, but some how defend bank of America.. Wtf? How bout some consistency? 

Unsurprising but unjustified when we have the likes of Exxon Mobil or Halliburton...

EA's journey from small, friendly publisher in the 90's to giant, monolithic soul-destroying corporation is really saddening.

Unsurprising but unjustified when we have the likes of Exxon Mobil or Halliburton...

EA's journey from small, friendly publisher in the 90's to giant, monolithic soul-destroying corporation is really saddening.

gbrading

EA games being voted the worst company in America is not justified at all. They make video games that millions of people buy and enjoy, while companies like Bank of America have ruined peoples lives. 

The voters were more likely frustrated teenagers who don't understand that life goes beyond games.

Would Activision do this if it had a system similar to Steam/Origin? I doubt it. MirkoS77

As far as the CoD comment... of course it does, since it's the same game they released the year before. It's hard to f*** something up when it's already working, now, isn't it?

Lest we all forget, Steam was a disaster on launch. Years later, and it's the go-to DRM for PC games. A bad launch is not indicative of a bad game or platform... it's indicative of a bad launch.

And just to once again repeat my position: I am not trying to defend EA (despite what that moron earlier in the thread seems to think). I want to see the whole industry slide into a crash similar to the one in '83. It needs a reboot, and simply attacking one company for its practices, without calling them ALL out for their BS, is not only hypocritical, it will save them from that inevitable implosion and allow them to continue to f*** us on the other side.

[QUOTE="gbrading"]

Unsurprising but unjustified when we have the likes of Exxon Mobil or Halliburton...

EA's journey from small, friendly publisher in the 90's to giant, monolithic soul-destroying corporation is really saddening.

HyperWarlock

EA games being voted the worst company in America is not justified at all. They make video games that millions of people buy and enjoy, while companies like Bank of America have ruined peoples lives. 

The voters were more likely frustrated teenagers who don't understand that life goes beyond games.

I agree with you: I said it was unjustified, but unsurprising, given who votes on it.

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[QUOTE="gbrading"]

Unsurprising but unjustified when we have the likes of Exxon Mobil or Halliburton...

EA's journey from small, friendly publisher in the 90's to giant, monolithic soul-destroying corporation is really saddening.

gbrading

EA games being voted the worst company in America is not justified at all. They make video games that millions of people buy and enjoy, while companies like Bank of America have ruined peoples lives. 

The voters were more likely frustrated teenagers who don't understand that life goes beyond games.

I agree with you: I said it was unjustified, but unsurprising, given who votes on it.

Oh, I misread your post, sorry :)

[QUOTE="gbrading"]

I agree with you: I said it was unjustified, but unsurprising, given who votes on it.

HyperWarlock

Oh, I misread your post, sorry :)

Ha ha, no worries. :)

As far as the CoD comment... of course it does, since it's the same game they released the year before. It's hard to f*** something up when it's already working, now, isn't it?OrkHammer007

And this excuses EA for Sim City's clusterf*ck in which way exactly?  Do you remember CoD being a broken, unplayable mess on its very first release?  I sure don't. How is it a valid comparison under which you can claim hypocrisy? Not sure I'm following you here. Are we talking about milkage, or functionality?  Or both?

And just to once again repeat my position: I am not trying to defend EA (despite what that moron earlier in the thread seems to think). I want to see the whole industry slide into a crash similar to the one in '83. It needs a reboot, and simply attacking one company for its practices, without calling them ALL out for their BS, is not only hypocritical, it will save them from that inevitable implosion and allow them to continue to f*** us on the other side.OrkHammer007

This is what I see EA doing that others don't:

• While both Ubi and Activision do DLC, EA's model is beyond absurd.  Real Racing 3 for iOS, while F2P, charges $100 to unlock a single car.  I'm not joking.  The game is designed to extort the customer to death.  The old CEO came out and talked about charging $1 per clip in an FPS.  I've seen some bad DLC from other companies, but not as ridiculous to the outright insulting degree EA is looking into to possibly implement.
• EA buys studios and either guts them entirely (Pandemic, Westwood, Origin, Bright Light), ruining great franchises in the process (Dungeon Keeper, C&C,), or having them drop off in quality (Dragon Age, Mass Effect).
• closing servers early.
• as I said, horrendous customer service.

And, once again, overall RESPECT  towards the customer which is a point you seemed to have overlooked.  Now, if you would like to make a list for me from other companies that we can compare all of this to, you'll convince me.  If you can't, saying people are hypocrites because they hold EA responsible and not others is disingenuous at best.

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[QUOTE="vfibsux"] Another simpleton that does not understand human psychology. The only reason someone would be an idiot here is if they were screwed by Bank of America and EA both, but chose EA over the bank. No one will argue that people who got screwed by banks and such have it much worse than someone screwed over a video game. But the fact is if you have experienced one but not the other you will be inclined to pick that one which affected you. Obviously according to this poll more people were touched personally by EA than Bank of America. It's that simple. But keep calling everyone one else idiots, it makes you all look soooo smart.

 

And I (for once) agree with Skareo, individuals need to take some responsibility for thier own crap. Yes the banks gave people loans they should not have, but those people also know they bit off more than they could chew. 

timma25

:roll:  Oh yes because apparently I had to have personal experience with bank of America (a bank I never will use) instead of looking at the shady sh!t they have done through the years.. And if your going to use EA as a worse one based on a consumer product, we might as well go down the list to producers that have actually made products that have poisoned, maimed, or killed people..   Hence why it is ridiculous, people need some fvcking perspective if they think EA is some how the worse business out there.

  Furthermore no one is argueing it was entirely Bank of America's fault for the forclosures.. There were obviously irresponsible people out there.. But yet again they are also guilty of shady sh!t in out right decieving customers in loan conditions and numerous other things.. I find it HILARIOUS you are hostile towards EA, but some how defend bank of America.. Wtf? How bout some consistency? 

Apologies I misread his meaning, was actually in a hurry so I was skimming.. And how would I be proving his point when I have actually had dealings with EA and not Bank of America? I am not a fan of EA either, I just find it extremely disheartening of all the companies out there, people would name EA of all companies out there.