EA: 'Apple gave us a truckload of money' to delay PvZ 2 for Android

http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/apple-denies-paying-ea-to-delay-plants-vs-zombies-/1100-4747/

This detail was revealed during an internal town hall meeting held earlier today for publisher Electronic Arts.

"Apple gave us a truckload of money to delay the Android version [of Plants vs Zombies 2]," said Frank Gibeau, head of EA Labels.

Giant Bomb confirmed the quote with several sources who watched the presentation today.

It is unclear what a truckload of money means, and we have no further details on the apparent agreement between Apple and EA.

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UPDATE: Apple is denying the substance of the comments made by Gibeau.

A company spokesperson described Giant Bomb's story as "not true" and said no money was exchanged.

When these deals are made in the games industry, it's often a co-marketing deal, not a briefcase full of cash. It's possible Gibeau meant this but chose his words poorly. When asked whether Apple and EA had brokered an agreement regarding iOS exclusivity, the company would not disclose any details on its relationships.

Giant Bomb stands by the original quoting of Gibeau's comments.Giant Bomb

See guys, Apple doesn't afraid of any competing OS. 

lulz.

at this rate people will be able to make permanent careers of watching apple for shady practices.

1st they have to have daddy stand over their shoulders and watch them constantly so they won't cheat people on e books now this.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/09/06/219659286/antitrust-monitor-ordered-for-apple-over-e-book-price-fixing

That's some aggressive business practices right there.

So long as it comes to Andoid sooner rather than later I don't care. Actually, scrap that, I want it on my PS Vita, or failing that, pc

:lol: faildroid. clyde46

Is that why Apple is copying Android with iOS7?

[QUOTE="clyde46"]:lol: faildroid. _Matt_

Is that why Apple is copying Android with iOS7?

[QUOTE="clyde46"]:lol: faildroid. _Matt_

Is that why Apple is copying Android with iOS7?

I wonder how much Microsoft paid Respawn to delay Titanfall for the PS4?

;)

[QUOTE="_Matt_"]

[QUOTE="clyde46"]:lol: faildroid. ManInFlames

Is that why Apple is copying Android with iOS7?

I dont care. I dont use apple products because apple is a shit company that charges way too much for products that are more expensive than their competitors that offer the same product and in most cases the superior product.

It will be on other platforms at some point for consoles, Ill buy the retail version used then so I dont give EA any of my money. And that is pretty much how it will go.

I wonder how much Microsoft paid Respawn to delay Titanfall for the PS4?

;)

Netherscourge

[QUOTE="_Matt_"]

[QUOTE="clyde46"]:lol: faildroid. ManInFlames

Is that why Apple is copying Android with iOS7?

becausze I cannot be bothered to type it myself, he is one of many links comparing iOS7 to Android.

LINK

[QUOTE="_Matt_"]

[QUOTE="clyde46"]:lol: faildroid. ManInFlames

Is that why Apple is copying Android with iOS7?

I dont care. I dont use apple products because apple is a shit company that charges way too much for products that are more expensive than their competitors that offer the same product and in most cases the superior product.

It will be on other platforms at some point for consoles, Ill buy the retail version used then so I dont give EA any of my money. And that is pretty much how it will go.

Gargus

[QUOTE="Netherscourge"]

I wonder how much Microsoft paid Respawn to delay Titanfall for the PS4?

;)

freedomfreak

[QUOTE="freedomfreak"][QUOTE="Netherscourge"]

I wonder how much Microsoft paid Respawn to delay Titanfall for the PS4?

;)

WilliamRLBaker

It's so nice to see a company thats honest about it.

:lol: faildroid. clyde46

[QUOTE="clyde46"]:lol: faildroid. stereointegrity

Seems like a dumb way to deliver money, I wonder how much flew out the back?

[QUOTE="Gargus"]

I dont care. I dont use apple products because apple is a shit company that charges way too much for products that are more expensive than their competitors that offer the same product and in most cases the superior product.

 

It will be on other platforms at some point for consoles, Ill buy the retail version used then so I dont give EA any of my money. And that is pretty much how it will go.

clyde46

Or maybe he actually just doesn't like them. I don't even think most apple users put up the front that they are a great company with great products anymore. Most apple nuts I know anyway.

[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="Gargus"]

I dont care. I dont use apple products because apple is a shit company that charges way too much for products that are more expensive than their competitors that offer the same product and in most cases the superior product.

 

It will be on other platforms at some point for consoles, Ill buy the retail version used then so I dont give EA any of my money. And that is pretty much how it will go.

Ilovegames1992

Or maybe he actually just doesn't like them. I don't even think most apple users put up the front that they are a great company with great products anymore. Most apple nuts I know anyway.

What's the issue here? Can't really fault one company for wanting exclusive content, even if it's for a period of time.zeroyaoi

Sure, but it is enlightening in the context of Apple's attitude towards Android.

[QUOTE="zeroyaoi"]What's the issue here? Can't really fault one company for wanting exclusive content, even if it's for a period of time.Cherokee_Jack

Sure, but it is enlightening in the context of Apple's attitude towards Android.

Sounds like M$, oops I mean Apple ...

[QUOTE="Netherscourge"]

I wonder how much Microsoft paid Respawn to delay Titanfall for the PS4?

;)

freedomfreak

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]

[QUOTE="zeroyaoi"]What's the issue here? Can't really fault one company for wanting exclusive content, even if it's for a period of time.clyde46

Sure, but it is enlightening in the context of Apple's attitude towards Android.

Such business practices seem to be a recurring theme for companies which have products that aren't as good as they lead people to believe.

Immediately Apple and Microsoft come to mind. Apple is basically Microsoft with good PR.

:lol: faildroid. clyde46

[QUOTE="_Matt_"]

[QUOTE="clyde46"]:lol: faildroid. ManInFlames

Is that why Apple is copying Android with iOS7?

Such business practices seem to be a recurring theme for companies which have products that aren't as good as they lead people to believe.

Immediately Apple and Microsoft come to mind. Apple is basically Microsoft with good PR.

jhcho2

and better products