Screw EA Games... I'm through with them.

Once again, they've scored some massive in-game ad campaign. Sure it makes the games look more realistic when you race around a track and see a Pepsi sign or fight in a ring and see a Burger King logo but what the hell is EA doing with all this cash? They certainly aren't passing the savings onto their customers. If they get such a kick back from these ads, they could at least discount their games by $5 or $10... I mean come on. EA is cleaning up and screwing over the fans in the process.

Sorry if I'm off topic but your post says 666, :O

Welll, I think if we buy any game from any company, we already fell into their trap

Sorry if I'm off topic but your post says 666, :O

Welll, I think if we buy any game from any company, we already fell into their trap

anewperfectday

Sorry if I'm off topic but your post says 666, :O

Welll, I think if we buy any game from any company, we already fell into their trap

anewperfectday

If they release a game worth buying then I will buy it, like the upcoming Dead Space. Most of the over games they release are based off of movies or recycled sports/racing games, which are insanely popular for some reason, so its not as if boycotting them will matter.Silent-Hal

I think EA is slacking in most of their sports games as well. 2k has taken a huge jump ahead of them in my opinion. I wish madden didnt have exclusive to the NFL because maybe then we would see some competition.wkutopper6

uuuuuhhhhh... did u try the latest football game "all pro football" from 2k it was so garbage that when I traded it back in they only gave me 6 dollars, and I took it. thats how bad 2k football is.

Once again, they've scored some massive in-game ad campaign. Sure it makes the games look more realistic when you race around a track and see a Pepsi sign or fight in a ring and see a Burger King logo but what the hell is EA doing with all this cash? They certainly aren't passing the savings onto their customers. If they get such a kick back from these ads, they could at least discount their games by $5 or $10... I mean come on. EA is cleaning up and screwing over the fans in the process.

The_G00se

Sorry Goose, I'm not understanding this rant. I mean, ok, if you want to hate EA for this that's fine, but just be sure and hate every major league and minor league sport (as every stadium, arena, fieldhouse, rink, etc has advertisiments in them, and prices keep going UP), most modern movies (many of which had product placement, and ticket prices still go up) and most TV shows (again with the product placement)

All I'm saying is: There may be plenty of reasons to hate EA, but just be sure and hate them for legit reasons...

Once again, they've scored some massive in-game ad campaign. Sure it makes the games look more realistic when you race around a track and see a Pepsi sign or fight in a ring and see a Burger King logo but what the hell is EA doing with all this cash? They certainly aren't passing the savings onto their customers. If they get such a kick back from these ads, they could at least discount their games by $5 or $10... I mean come on. EA is cleaning up and screwing over the fans in the process.

The_G00se

What's up goose...?? You at it again buddy?? Just kidding...express yourself, that's what these forums are for.:)

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Once again, they've scored some massive in-game ad campaign. Sure it makes the games look more realistic when you race around a track and see a Pepsi sign or fight in a ring and see a Burger King logo but what the hell is EA doing with all this cash? They certainly aren't passing the savings onto their customers. If they get such a kick back from these ads, they could at least discount their games by $5 or $10... I mean come on. EA is cleaning up and screwing over the fans in the process.

Panthermattnyc

Sorry Goose, I'm not understanding this rant. I mean, ok, if you want to hate EA for this that's fine, but just be sure and hate every major league and minor league sport (as every stadium, arena, fieldhouse, rink, etc has advertisiments in them, and prices keep going UP), most modern movies (many of which had product placement, and ticket prices still go up) and most TV shows (again with the product placement)

All I'm saying is: There may be plenty of reasons to hate EA, but just be sure and hate them for legit reasons...

[QUOTE="The_G00se"]

Once again, they've scored some massive in-game ad campaign. Sure it makes the games look more realistic when you race around a track and see a Pepsi sign or fight in a ring and see a Burger King logo but what the hell is EA doing with all this cash? They certainly aren't passing the savings onto their customers. If they get such a kick back from these ads, they could at least discount their games by $5 or $10... I mean come on. EA is cleaning up and screwing over the fans in the process.

Panthermattnyc

Sorry Goose, I'm not understanding this rant. I mean, ok, if you want to hate EA for this that's fine, but just be sure and hate every major league and minor league sport (as every stadium, arena, fieldhouse, rink, etc has advertisiments in them, and prices keep going UP), most modern movies (many of which had product placement, and ticket prices still go up) and most TV shows (again with the product placement)

All I'm saying is: There may be plenty of reasons to hate EA, but just be sure and hate them for legit reasons...

So!?? LOL! Okay, point taken. Just not sure how they can justify the cost of THEIR games when they get so much money from the ads where other games aren't so fotunate. But yeah, you've gotta point. I'm a Baltimore Ravens season ticket holder and I'm all too aware of the cost and they money made in that business.

what the hell is EA doing with all this cash? They certainly aren't passing the savings onto their customers.

The_G00se

There are those who say that the money EA is getting from ads is what is making it profitable for them to make games, but I don't buy that reasoning. Lots of other companies are making profits and their games aren't as jammed full of ads. I am not opposed to ads in games, the ones in the latest Burnout (for example) fit in well. However I am opposed to the idea that we as gamers should be subjected to ads without getting any benefit in return. IF EA wants to come out and say that the ads are financing new DLC or providing for the servers for online games that would be a good start. But I really do think that money is going straight in to their profit margins.

personally i like in-game advertising.

i do think they endorse Burger King a little too much though.

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what the hell is EA doing with all this cash? They certainly aren't passing the savings onto their customers.

SnowFarmer

There are those who say that the money EA is getting from ads is what is making it profitable for them to make games, but I don't buy that reasoning. Lots of other companies are making profits and their games aren't as jammed full of ads. I am not opposed to ads in games, the ones in the latest Burnout (for example) fit in well. However I am opposed to the idea that we as gamers should be subjected to ads without getting any benefit in return. IF EA wants to come out and say that the ads are financing new DLC or providing for the servers for online games that would be a good start. But I really do think that money is going straight in to their profit margins.

Yeah, having the option to have the King from Burger King be my manager was just the ultimate insult. Plus I didn't feel the need to see him come out into the ring. That was just sad and cheesy.