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Fer cereal. I been more fed up with Actiblizzadvendi lately. EA does seem to have a better idea of what they need to do now.
No matter how much EA atones for their prior sins, no matter how many good moves they make, no matter how much of a non-villain personality their CEO might have, I cannot forgive them for the destruction of Westwood Studios.
Anyone who says that the Command & Conquer took the same journey that it would have, had Westwood not been decimated just doesn't know the series.
It's not that all the C&C titles have sucked since Tiberian Sun, it's just that some of them have made no sense, or haven't even fit in with the universe. Red Alert 2 completely disregards the ending of Red Alert. Generals totally ignored the wealth of lore and storyline the team had to build off of with the prior games...
And when they finally went back to the original story line, they ignored the fact that Tiberian Sun had happened. At least they seek to rectify this with C&C3: Kane's Wrath (which I will buy, by the way. I don't boycott their games or anything, I just secretly loathe myself for buying them.) by explaining why GDI and Nod dropped their super-technology for... tanks and buggies, between Firestorm and C&C3... but I dunno. I'll know when the game comes out if I forgive them a little more.
Anyway, that was my rant of the day. Feel free to just gloss over it.
Anyone who says that the Command & Conquer took the same journey that it would have, had Westwood not been decimated just doesn't know the series.
It's not that all the C&C titles have sucked since Tiberian Sun, it's just that some of them have made no sense, or haven't even fit in with the universe. Red Alert 2 completely disregards the ending of Red Alert. Generals totally ignored the wealth of lore and storyline the team had to build off of with the prior games...
And when they finally went back to the original story line, they ignored the fact that Tiberian Sun had happened. At least they seek to rectify this with C&C3: Kane's Wrath (which I will buy, by the way. I don't boycott their games or anything, I just secretly loathe myself for buying them.) by explaining why GDI and Nod dropped their super-technology for... tanks and buggies, between Firestorm and C&C3... but I dunno. I'll know when the game comes out if I forgive them a little more.
Anyway, that was my rant of the day. Feel free to just gloss over it.
Fuck yeah you did. Westwood was one of the best game studios ever...
Glad someone realizes that something went wrong. Usually people don't step up like that, especially CEO's.
Glad someone realizes that something went wrong. Usually people don't step up like that, especially CEO's.
It's nice to see the top dogs at EA are continuing their descent back into the mortal plane. Welcome back to humanity, Mr. Riccitiello. We missed you.
He's realizing those quick money tactics that were fun at the time, aren't paying off in the long run. At least he knows that they need to change. And knowing is half the battle.
We'll see how sincere this gent is in oh let's say eight years. Eight years to see if BioWare still exists. Any bets?
"Jim Sterling: Loves souless money-grubing corperations, hates whales."
Soulless, money-grubbing corporations made my PC, my Xbox 360 and my television. Whales eat plankton.
But it sure is a tough choice between them.
Soulless, money-grubbing corporations made my PC, my Xbox 360 and my television. Whales eat plankton.
But it sure is a tough choice between them.
Glad to hear it. Activision seems like the overbearing, doesn’t-care-about-you-at-all corporation now, and EA is making amends. Awesome!
Goddamnit. I just remembered that EA bought out Bullfrog and killed Magic Carpet.
Fuck. I loved that game. And now there will be no more. Any forgiveness I would have had for EA has been wiped away and replaced with twice the anger for that simple fact.
Fuck. I loved that game. And now there will be no more. Any forgiveness I would have had for EA has been wiped away and replaced with twice the anger for that simple fact.
While I've never had the hate for EA some gamers have I wasn’t too pleased with the demise of Westwood either. I applaud Riccitiello's words and EA's recent actions. Lets hope the trend continues as EA was one of my favorites back when they where plain old Electronic Art's.
Riccitiello can blow me. Hindsight and humility pie is easy once you've released shitty shit for 10 years, reaping the pure green harvest of cash money without any concern for actual development of content, and crushing promising companies and people that have otherwise expressed promise in the content they were putting out themselves.
I'm fairly certain at the end of the day he still gets his big fat undeserving CEO paycheck for masturbating in a board room, which makes me have no pity for the motherfucker.
You feel sorry? Give yourself a goddamn pay cut, and put it into the paychecks of people who actually do something productive for a living, like making games instead of plundering companies to eliminate the competition, that'll show me how sorry you are.
Until then, fuck off.
I'm fairly certain at the end of the day he still gets his big fat undeserving CEO paycheck for masturbating in a board room, which makes me have no pity for the motherfucker.
You feel sorry? Give yourself a goddamn pay cut, and put it into the paychecks of people who actually do something productive for a living, like making games instead of plundering companies to eliminate the competition, that'll show me how sorry you are.
Until then, fuck off.
Apologizing for something you've done in the past doesn't fix what you did in the past. And it can't.
"Apologizing for something you've done in the past doesn't fix what you did in the past. And it can't."
Exactly, and while I appreciate the mia culpas coming from both Sony and EA, they aren't action. Words are meaningless unless they're backed up by something tangible, so until EA does something other than gobble up smaller companies I'll continue to have my skepticism.
Exactly, and while I appreciate the mia culpas coming from both Sony and EA, they aren't action. Words are meaningless unless they're backed up by something tangible, so until EA does something other than gobble up smaller companies I'll continue to have my skepticism.
Stupid EA, dumbheaded move on their part. What's with them lately and trying to act like they're nice and pansy like? "I have an idea, let's put out a PR moment to go out to the game nerds out there on the web and say we made a boo-boo by telling them that we didn't mean to absorb their innocent and "wittle" developers, maybe then they'll like us again."
Cut the bullshit EA, go back to your pit bull, screw 'em and dump 'em, ravaging and downright lowblow ways. Buy indie companies to enslave like some confederate tobacco farmer, consume rights to other things that people lik such as war genres to make official war game, and piss on mom and pop publishing companies that start-up worse than an Apple II on a good day.
Cut the bullshit EA, go back to your pit bull, screw 'em and dump 'em, ravaging and downright lowblow ways. Buy indie companies to enslave like some confederate tobacco farmer, consume rights to other things that people lik such as war genres to make official war game, and piss on mom and pop publishing companies that start-up worse than an Apple II on a good day.
They have Peter Moore and Ron, and they're apologizing for being asses in the past?
I guess I can learn to forgive EA.
I guess I can learn to forgive EA.
I gotta say, I do like the man. Also, Jeff Brown (the guy who defended Bioware versus Fox News) said that the policy to protect their gamemakers came "straight from Riccitiello".
I like him.
I like him.
Feel that? That's a breath of fresh air.
Of COURSE actions need to back up the pretty words but at least this is a step in the right direction. You can spin almost anything to sound like a douchebag corporate PR move if you want to, regardless of whether or not it's genuine. No one is saying that we should all bow to EA and start hailing the company as some kind of messiah for the industry. It's just nice to see someone high up making a statement other than the usual self fellatio that we always hear. The past is done, let's see what they do for the future.
Of COURSE actions need to back up the pretty words but at least this is a step in the right direction. You can spin almost anything to sound like a douchebag corporate PR move if you want to, regardless of whether or not it's genuine. No one is saying that we should all bow to EA and start hailing the company as some kind of messiah for the industry. It's just nice to see someone high up making a statement other than the usual self fellatio that we always hear. The past is done, let's see what they do for the future.
I had no idea that EA had acquired Bullfrog and led to it's demise.
Totally and completely unforgivable.
Totally and completely unforgivable.
Bullfrog and Origin were two of the best names in gaming ever! Damn it, I wanted the Magic Carpet and Ultima series to go on forever. The original Magic Carpet was unbelievable, and I need not mention the Ultima and Wing Commander series.
Okay, so he admitted that he f*cked over some of the most brilliant companies in gaming history. Exactly what is he going to do to rectify the situation?
Okay, so he admitted that he f*cked over some of the most brilliant companies in gaming history. Exactly what is he going to do to rectify the situation?
It seems people are happy as long as someone apologises for fuckups in this day and age.
EA squash innovation and competition. We know that. Just because the CEO admitted it doesn't make it any better.
Apologies are free.
EA squash innovation and competition. We know that. Just because the CEO admitted it doesn't make it any better.
Apologies are free.
While I think Westwood was doomed to demise by relying too hevily on its C&C franchise, I do miss the quirky off-projects CnC funded, stuff like Blade Runner or Lands of Lore, which you jsut dont see anymore today.
Wow... wish I could atone for prior doucheness with the simplicity of insincere words. I'll believe in a more human EA when I actually fuckin see it. Until then, Riccitiello can bend over in the proverbial prison shower.
I cannot forgive for what they did to Origin. No, no, no. I'm not saying "I hate EA and I'll never buy an EA game", but I'm not going to forgive them for Origin, never will. We'll see how they act in the future, but I'm not holding out all that much hope they'll pull their head out their asses for real instead of just PR bullshitting.
I fucking loved Origin and Westwood. I still have a bad taste in my mouth about that. Good post though.
Maybe I'm just an old bastard, but I'm still somewhat pissed on how EA kicked SEGA in the nuts in the early to mid '90's. EA might still be the 800lb gorilla that it is today without Madden becoming a hit on the SEGA Genesis back in the day, but damn, they have shit on a lot of companies and gamers in the past 15 years or so. Hopefully, Riccitello's admission and the current exclusive contract with the NFL for Madden will be the last of their major "fuck you" moments and they will get back to FULLY developing games like they used to instead of half assing it because they know peer pressured children don't know any better.
It takes a big man to forgive... but i STILL can't forgive them for Bullfrog. Syndicate is still one of the most kickass games ever...
But EA:s getting there, every step they're taking seems to be in the right direction.. kudos!
But EA:s getting there, every step they're taking seems to be in the right direction.. kudos!
EA fucking destroyed some of the finest studios that have been out there. It takes a little more than two new IPs and the promise that Bioware would remain their independence to earn MY respect.
Regarding the EA Acquisition of Westwood and the Command & Conquer series... you are all either out of your fucking minds, or hating on EA out of sheer laziness. Here is a history lesson for you all. Your beloved Westwood studios, Frank Klepacki soundtrack and all, reformed itself as Petroglyph studios, the ones who are currently responsible for the RTS abomination known as Universe at War. The Westwood remnant decided to use Windows LIVE as their multiplayer service. Windows live means that you do not have access to ranked matches or quick matches, Services I should remind you come both free and standard with EVERY other RTS on the market, unless your pay Microsoft for a Windows Live Gold subscription.
Petroglyph née Westwood's newest RTS was dead on arrival. Universe at war suffers from substandard graphics (I'm looking at you particle effects), pathetically low unit limits, and windows live. On the other hand, C&C generals and the gloriously beautiful Tiberium Wars(C&C 3) are widely acclaimed by RTS fans on the gamereplays RTS Nexus, and have enduring competitive communities. Both of those games are amazing fucking fun and true to the spirit of Command & Conquer.
Honestly I couldn't be happier that EA acquired the Command and Conquer franchise. They saved the series from almost certain death at the inept hands of Windows live and Westwood-petroglyph. EA has exceeded all expectations in their new C&C offerings. The graphics and game balance of C&C 3 is top notch. For fuck's Sake.. EA single handedly resurrected FMV cut-scenes and KANE.
Petroglyph née Westwood's newest RTS was dead on arrival. Universe at war suffers from substandard graphics (I'm looking at you particle effects), pathetically low unit limits, and windows live. On the other hand, C&C generals and the gloriously beautiful Tiberium Wars(C&C 3) are widely acclaimed by RTS fans on the gamereplays RTS Nexus, and have enduring competitive communities. Both of those games are amazing fucking fun and true to the spirit of Command & Conquer.
Honestly I couldn't be happier that EA acquired the Command and Conquer franchise. They saved the series from almost certain death at the inept hands of Windows live and Westwood-petroglyph. EA has exceeded all expectations in their new C&C offerings. The graphics and game balance of C&C 3 is top notch. For fuck's Sake.. EA single handedly resurrected FMV cut-scenes and KANE.
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