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Agreed. I think game purchasing for me has pretty much gone into the crapper.
Nothing on 360 because of the new TOS, plus I told Nintendo nothing from me, not even Xenoblade, because of their support of SOPA. Looks like I'm done with console games for good, just playing what I have.
Nothing on 360 because of the new TOS, plus I told Nintendo nothing from me, not even Xenoblade, because of their support of SOPA. Looks like I'm done with console games for good, just playing what I have.
Here's a simple solution to "boycott Capcom" and still get to play their games: buy any Capcom game used, they don't get any more money from that copy and you still get to play (on console at least).
Here's another option for those that have patience: don't buy in the first six months, if even 50% of all gamers that buy Capcom games new did this it would create a stock overload that would make the price drop much faster than usual, then after the 6 months you buy new on the cheap but Capcom effectively gets half the profits, just my 2 cents.
Nothing for nothing but last year was the year that proved Capcom doesn't give a shit, and even if they had already done that at some prior point, last year at least solidified it. I fail to see why this year should be any different.
And yes, I mean pretty much every questionable practice they managed to shove down our throats last year, from the Merc's 3D save bs; to the back and forth waffling of the Mega Man franchise; to two games --TWO(!)-- that were nothing more then DLC expansions being sold under the $40 "budget title" moniker; to, of course, their completely bullshit handling of DLC in the first place --Something they long proved they don't give a damn about how they screw the customer on.
Capcom doesn't care because people have proved time and time again that if such and such franchise comes out with a game, people will buy it despite complaining about the bullshit they shovel about.
This also happens to be one of those things I meant when I talked about the ECA and how I wish they were a more vocal group. Random strangers on forums getting their nerd rage all over everything really doesn't drive the point home about anything like this like a fully functional and formed advocate group. I kind of fail to see how the ECA doesn't see some of these outcries and doesn't step in (or if they do, why they go so unnoticed).
Either way, fuck you Capcom.
And yes, I mean pretty much every questionable practice they managed to shove down our throats last year, from the Merc's 3D save bs; to the back and forth waffling of the Mega Man franchise; to two games --TWO(!)-- that were nothing more then DLC expansions being sold under the $40 "budget title" moniker; to, of course, their completely bullshit handling of DLC in the first place --Something they long proved they don't give a damn about how they screw the customer on.
Capcom doesn't care because people have proved time and time again that if such and such franchise comes out with a game, people will buy it despite complaining about the bullshit they shovel about.
This also happens to be one of those things I meant when I talked about the ECA and how I wish they were a more vocal group. Random strangers on forums getting their nerd rage all over everything really doesn't drive the point home about anything like this like a fully functional and formed advocate group. I kind of fail to see how the ECA doesn't see some of these outcries and doesn't step in (or if they do, why they go so unnoticed).
Either way, fuck you Capcom.
bravo man! I'll be boycotting capcom myself. Which means I'll be missing out on 84365 different versions of street fighter IV. They seem to be doing that with their other games too now... wtf capcom?
@EdgyDude: The problem with that is that you still need a first person to buy the game new, and in both cases (wait or buy used) that's still money that goes to the company. It'd be best if no one bought the games at all. Buying used has never harmed the industry the way game companies CEOs want you to believe. There's a second market for virtually anything and the only one complaining about it is the game industry. Don't buy into that BS.
Every each one of us should copyright one word of the dictionary and sue every company that supports the ESA and SOPA for daring to use those words. That's how retarded they are being.
Every each one of us should copyright one word of the dictionary and sue every company that supports the ESA and SOPA for daring to use those words. That's how retarded they are being.
@Gwendolyn: I agree it's not ideal. At the same time, if I lacked the willpower to avoid buying the games altogether, Capcom already has their money from that original sale and there's nothing that can be done about that. Essentially reimbursing a third-party for having made an ignorant decision isn't the best thing in the world either, of course, but people are still going to buy them and make them available on the used market regardless of how large a boycott becomes.
I've grown to accept that Crapcom will do anything to betray their fans to put more money in their pockets.
I stopped buying their games when they re-released Marvel vs. Crapcom 3 in less than a year. People often blame Activision for re-releasing games, but at least they do it only every year and they don't blame it on an earthquake. To me, Crapcom and Extortion Arts are two publishers that have managed to transcend even Activision in terms of puppy-murdering.
I stopped buying their games when they re-released Marvel vs. Crapcom 3 in less than a year. People often blame Activision for re-releasing games, but at least they do it only every year and they don't blame it on an earthquake. To me, Crapcom and Extortion Arts are two publishers that have managed to transcend even Activision in terms of puppy-murdering.
What about Namco Bandai, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Nintendo, Sony, THQ, Nexon, Trion, SEGA, EA, Microsoft, Square Enix, and other companies that are a part of the ESA. They are represented by them, they are just as responsible. If your going to boycott, then you need to boycott all of these companies. Which means buying 2/3 games a year. Stick to your guns or shut your mouth.
Atlus & SNK, are the only publishers I know who aren't pro-SOPA. Anyone else?
Atlus & SNK, are the only publishers I know who aren't pro-SOPA. Anyone else?
For now, I don't like the idea of supporting publishers involved in the ESA, but there are probably a few reasons why they aren't breaking away. Until I hear more publishers open their big, fat mouths, anyone besides Crapcom can have my money. Though I'm still biased against Extortion Arts.
@Conrad Zimmerman: That's also true, there's still a large group of people out there who don't care about all of this (thinking it's no big deal since it doesn't affect them... now) and will still buy new.
Capcom USA VP responds to SOPA concerns
http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2012/jan/05/capcom-usa-vp-responds-sopa-concerns/
http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2012/jan/05/capcom-usa-vp-responds-sopa-concerns/
From Capcom's Sven on Unity:
"At Capcom, we're game makers, not legislators. We do not have an internal stance on this particular issue and are not planning to. We'll get back to making games. Thanks."
"At Capcom, we're game makers, not legislators. We do not have an internal stance on this particular issue and are not planning to. We'll get back to making games. Thanks."
To Capcom's Sven on Unity:
"Dear Sven, I am an adult gamer that easily spends over $1000 a year in games, peripherals, digital content and the like. Much of which has gone to you for your beloved Dead Rising, Resident Evil and Street Fighter franchises that I love so much. Your company will not see a penny of that money because of your "stance" or lack thereof. I'm guessing you will see that I am not the only one. Thanks."
That statement just so reeks to me of "this ain't our problem, c-ya!". Is it just me? I think it's time to use my Unity account.
"Dear Sven, I am an adult gamer that easily spends over $1000 a year in games, peripherals, digital content and the like. Much of which has gone to you for your beloved Dead Rising, Resident Evil and Street Fighter franchises that I love so much. Your company will not see a penny of that money because of your "stance" or lack thereof. I'm guessing you will see that I am not the only one. Thanks."
That statement just so reeks to me of "this ain't our problem, c-ya!". Is it just me? I think it's time to use my Unity account.
Well, I never planned on buying "Ultra Super Street Fighter 4: Turbo remix championship arcade edition with bonus coloring book" anyway.
I'm mostly focusing on Indie games these days so shouldn't be too hard to avoid ESA supporters.
I'm with ya dude.
Though I hope Capcom can change their position soon.
I'm mostly focusing on Indie games these days so shouldn't be too hard to avoid ESA supporters.
I'm with ya dude.
Though I hope Capcom can change their position soon.
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