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So...what was their reason for not following through on the free game in the first place? I think I missed that part of this little fiasco.
That's good. And that thing about the week early dlc was pretty much a slap in the face. They could have just made the free game an added incentive for the online pass like saints row did, but whatever.
Also goes to show that consumers CAN change companies and get things done, instead of bending over, lubing up, and telling others there's nothing they can do about it every time companies do something douchey.
Also goes to show that consumers CAN change companies and get things done, instead of bending over, lubing up, and telling others there's nothing they can do about it every time companies do something douchey.
That's good EA is finally making good on their promise. Now let's take the other companies to task for other crazy things like piecemealing games for DLC, online passes and such.
Now I'm not saying sue everyone for anything or everything or go overboard, but like Llort said, change can happen if we make it.
Now I'm not saying sue everyone for anything or everything or go overboard, but like Llort said, change can happen if we make it.
Cool, now let's do something about on disc DLC...they're holding my game hostage! ( I'm looking at you Epic).
>November 26 in Europe, December 10 in North America and December 17 in Japan.
WHY the fuck do they do this?
WHY the fuck do they do this?
How about an apology and explanation?
It figures they'll just quietly say "ok here you go" and then brush all of this under the rug like it never happened.
It figures they'll just quietly say "ok here you go" and then brush all of this under the rug like it never happened.
BREAKING NEWS>>>> EA gives away free 2 year old game... plans on shutting down servers of said game on 12/31/11
Back to you Jim
Back to you Jim
@RaginDude
Would not have been worth it. This is by far the better route for them, both in terms of cost effectiveness and in stopping continuing negative publicity.
Personally, I don't even care about the free game itself, and I doubt most other people do either, but I really, really want to know why this happened. Why did they change their minds? Even if someone had screwed up and promised something they had no authority to promise, I would have understood that a LOT better than explaining NOTHING, then offering the most crappy substitute in the entire world.
Would not have been worth it. This is by far the better route for them, both in terms of cost effectiveness and in stopping continuing negative publicity.
Personally, I don't even care about the free game itself, and I doubt most other people do either, but I really, really want to know why this happened. Why did they change their minds? Even if someone had screwed up and promised something they had no authority to promise, I would have understood that a LOT better than explaining NOTHING, then offering the most crappy substitute in the entire world.
@VolksONER
I was thinking the exact same thing. Also, waiting to see how many hours before EA breaks the goodwill by screwing gamers over again on something else.
I was thinking the exact same thing. Also, waiting to see how many hours before EA breaks the goodwill by screwing gamers over again on something else.
Are they now claiming they're great for allowing users to unlock the game because I could see them doing that. It'd be funny.
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Jim, rain or shine, BS holiday or not, you can be counted on for the good news about anus corporations doing their anus things. Salute, sir!
I'll probably only play BF 1943 once but companies do need to learn that they can't just do whatever they want and lie to their customers and get away with it.
This is great news! So happy that gamers didn't let developers and publishers get away with their typical bullshit this time, no matter how minor.
@waka
One note pony much? Also, if you insist on staying here and doing your thing, at least get an avatar bro. Jimmyx or jimboxxx or whatever his name is now has tons you would prolly love. Mostly ones with beefy male VG characters.
You like muscular, sweaty guys right? I only ask because your obsession and aversion to larger males indicates you have enough of an interest in it to really really want to see the opposite.
To each their own tho. Happy turkey day!
One note pony much? Also, if you insist on staying here and doing your thing, at least get an avatar bro. Jimmyx or jimboxxx or whatever his name is now has tons you would prolly love. Mostly ones with beefy male VG characters.
You like muscular, sweaty guys right? I only ask because your obsession and aversion to larger males indicates you have enough of an interest in it to really really want to see the opposite.
To each their own tho. Happy turkey day!
Holy hell! I'm surprised EA backed down. I'd figure they'd go and offer a discount for BF3 users, but this is pretty nice. It is definitely too bad that legal action needed to be taken, but I suppose anything works in the end.
Great News!! It's nice to see gamers finally getting something in return for standing up for their rights.
Between this,and Volition providing a free copy of Saints Row 2 for the Saints Row 3 mess,This is a win for all gamers.
Between this,and Volition providing a free copy of Saints Row 2 for the Saints Row 3 mess,This is a win for all gamers.
They probably felt like they had to cave after THQ quickly responded to the Saints Row the Third issue. About fucking time they did too.
Funny thing is, this whole issue pisses me off, and I'm not a PS3 owner. I just hate seeing EA continue to be pricks about everything.
Funny thing is, this whole issue pisses me off, and I'm not a PS3 owner. I just hate seeing EA continue to be pricks about everything.
@Swishiee
Hence why I have avoided the hell out of EA products for the better part of 7+ years now..... every time I am about to forgive them, break down and buy whatever game they are peddling that looks decent .... they go act the douchenozzle and reaffirm another year I won't do business with them.
Hence why I have avoided the hell out of EA products for the better part of 7+ years now..... every time I am about to forgive them, break down and buy whatever game they are peddling that looks decent .... they go act the douchenozzle and reaffirm another year I won't do business with them.
@waka
Oh shut up ya big pansy, you know you like oodles more than you let on. Have you ever seen that Simpsons episode where Homer enlists in the army and he's talking to the drill Sargent during boot camp? That's like you and me.
Also, you can be such a giant hypocrite most times that it would be hard to take anything you think or say too seriously.
So cmon, just have some fucking fun where u can around here man.
Unless you are just hellbent on being a completely useless twat. I find most people don't like that route tho.
Again, to each their own and happy Thanksgiving! Go eat some food and get fat or something guy.
Oh shut up ya big pansy, you know you like oodles more than you let on. Have you ever seen that Simpsons episode where Homer enlists in the army and he's talking to the drill Sargent during boot camp? That's like you and me.
Also, you can be such a giant hypocrite most times that it would be hard to take anything you think or say too seriously.
So cmon, just have some fucking fun where u can around here man.
Unless you are just hellbent on being a completely useless twat. I find most people don't like that route tho.
Again, to each their own and happy Thanksgiving! Go eat some food and get fat or something guy.
I didn't get Battlefield 3, personally, but I can see why people raged - EA went back on a promise and now the fans have held them to account for it. This is a great victory for the consumer. Now, if only consumer power could kill off Origin...
Man, EA really couldn't give a shit about their customers. Considering how quickly they caved once their lawyers told them how much $$$$ that suit was likely to cost them, how hard would it have been for them to do that BEFORE angry customers had to resort to a lawsuit? I suppose the answer is "very hard" when you have 0 respect for your players.
Now it is time for Xbox owners to publicly protest EA giving free copies of Battlefield 1943 and THQ giving free copies of Saints Row 2 to PS3 owners.
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