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But remember, we cannot blame EA for turning Bioware into a whore. There plenty of examples of Bioware doing this before EA bought them. Like 2 pieces of DLC for the first Mass Effect... and uhhhh... like 3 premium modules for Neverwinter Nights..
Oh fuck it. If EA was a person, there would be special place in hell for it.
Oh fuck it. If EA was a person, there would be special place in hell for it.
Or you could just wait until those dlc are on the marketplace, or even better, on sale.
Its not like you need that gun or pistol, anyway.
Its not like you need that gun or pistol, anyway.
Most of the DLC is weapons/armor that aren't adding a whole lot to the game. The Infiltrator may add some but isn't a necessary piece as it only affects the game as much as the MP will. Lastly, I'm not sure if the "From Dust" DLC is part of the CE items or not.
This isn't so bad - I'm not apologizing for EA, nor am I saying DLC should be so numerous, so expensive, etc. It just seems like all this DLC is innocuous, little things you won't need even to have a complete game, and are a little extra incentive to, say, buy the figures if you were on the fence.
I'm most annoyed by the price hike on the digital deluxe edition. Remember when it was an excuse to charge $60 for a $50 game? ...yeah. Now they just charge $60 straight up, and demand $80 for the digital fluff. Pay up, suckas!
In fact, rereading the article on the figurines after playing the multiplayer demo, it seems the "downloadable content" will be a free recruit/veteran pack that you could buy with in-game credits anyway.
@Tr0tsky
The multiplayer Collector's Rifle "powers-up" the more you buy -- so EA has effectively created an incentive for people to buy multiple products.
The multiplayer Collector's Rifle "powers-up" the more you buy -- so EA has effectively created an incentive for people to buy multiple products.
I'm slowly being trained by the corporations to not really care about auxiliary DLC like weapons and outfits. It's sad that those things used to be unlockables in games which would give you incentive to play more, and now the only incentives we have now are achievement points and trophies.
However, like I said, I'm starting to get over that (they offer some free weapons from the amalur demo anyway), what sounds like bullshit will be the From Dust DLC. When they start taking away actual game content, to sell separately, then we have a problem (and oh man are you naive if you think that it wasn't cherry picked right off of the disk so it could be sold day 1)
However, like I said, I'm starting to get over that (they offer some free weapons from the amalur demo anyway), what sounds like bullshit will be the From Dust DLC. When they start taking away actual game content, to sell separately, then we have a problem (and oh man are you naive if you think that it wasn't cherry picked right off of the disk so it could be sold day 1)
@Mighty_Marcos: No, you get DLC content for buying them.
@UltorOscariot: Remember, corporations ARE people now! Yay Corporate Personhood!
@UltorOscariot: Remember, corporations ARE people now! Yay Corporate Personhood!
If you bought all of that Razer DLC, you'd have one hell of an unstoppable Collector Assault Rifle. Too bad my FemShep doesn't use rifles.
@CornflakeJustice
True, it may have a voice, but unfortunately I have yet to see the argument that it also has a soul that can spend eternity in a lake of burning excrement, if you're into that sort of thing.
True, it may have a voice, but unfortunately I have yet to see the argument that it also has a soul that can spend eternity in a lake of burning excrement, if you're into that sort of thing.
A lot of those were hinted at being randomized packs for MP which you can get just from playing the game
Isn't the collector assault rifle the one that devours ammo and requires the enemy to sit perfectly still, basically meaning its really only going to shine against an Atlas?
You know before you run around the map to find an ammo cache to reload it?
You know before you run around the map to find an ammo cache to reload it?
This article is unresearched BS, and also incredibly old news.
All the DLC packaged with the products is nothing but unlocks for the CO-OP mode. You can also get them by simply playing the game. None of it is exclusive content.
I usually have a lot more respect for Destructoid, but spreading this ridiculous FUD is pretty pathetic.
All the DLC packaged with the products is nothing but unlocks for the CO-OP mode. You can also get them by simply playing the game. None of it is exclusive content.
I usually have a lot more respect for Destructoid, but spreading this ridiculous FUD is pretty pathetic.
Or alternatively, you could wait a year and pay $40 for the ultimate edition. I've been enjoying the new vegas dlc.
This article is incredibly misleading. Let's try to get some stuff straight ok?
'From Dust' is really likely the Zaeed Style Character. The Gamestop leak has caused such an uproar over nothing.
The 'Power Ups' are earned in game in the Multiplayer - if you buy all this shit you will likely max out your level in MP and not have a game to play. Aside from the Collector AR - it's all stuff you can get in game. Go Play the MP Demo, go read the description of the DLC w/ the figures and tell me they're not just talking about Recruitment packs.
The Preorder bonuses you list? Most of those are Exclusive to the CE. So it's misleading to list them out separately. The only real preorder bonuses are 1) Argus AR - just preorder 2) AT-12 Raider Shotgun Preorder at Origin 3) N7 Defender Armor and Valk AR Preorder at Gamestop.
'From Dust' is really likely the Zaeed Style Character. The Gamestop leak has caused such an uproar over nothing.
The 'Power Ups' are earned in game in the Multiplayer - if you buy all this shit you will likely max out your level in MP and not have a game to play. Aside from the Collector AR - it's all stuff you can get in game. Go Play the MP Demo, go read the description of the DLC w/ the figures and tell me they're not just talking about Recruitment packs.
The Preorder bonuses you list? Most of those are Exclusive to the CE. So it's misleading to list them out separately. The only real preorder bonuses are 1) Argus AR - just preorder 2) AT-12 Raider Shotgun Preorder at Origin 3) N7 Defender Armor and Valk AR Preorder at Gamestop.
However, 90% of that are merchandising junk: mouse, controller, bag, etc...
You can say having all of Halo 3 costs more than 300 dollars if you include the special edition console, but that is farfetched...
You can say having all of Halo 3 costs more than 300 dollars if you include the special edition console, but that is farfetched...
@Izmir
I never said any of this DLC was needed or required -- in fact I clearly state and link proof of multiplayer content in the list.
The fact simply is, EA has worked out business deals to provide at least $870 worth of monetary DLC. That's it.
But for what's it's worth, there are a number of non-coop bits of DLC - such as From Dust, the iOS tie-in, and the $20 "premium" limited edition/pre-order bonuses.
I never said any of this DLC was needed or required -- in fact I clearly state and link proof of multiplayer content in the list.
The fact simply is, EA has worked out business deals to provide at least $870 worth of monetary DLC. That's it.
But for what's it's worth, there are a number of non-coop bits of DLC - such as From Dust, the iOS tie-in, and the $20 "premium" limited edition/pre-order bonuses.
Im pretty super sure the majority of the dlc are those CCG style randomized multiplayer packs. And all of those razed stuff offer the same thing. Kinda of a misleading title, man.
@steampunk jin
How does from dust being "a zaeed style character" make it any better? If it's ripped off the disk to be sold seperately (even if it comes with an online pass) it's still bullshit (and Zaeed not being on the disk was bullshit)
How does from dust being "a zaeed style character" make it any better? If it's ripped off the disk to be sold seperately (even if it comes with an online pass) it's still bullshit (and Zaeed not being on the disk was bullshit)
@ Chris Carter
The DLC for ten of the items you listed is identical. Your headline is misleading linkbait.
Purchasing the N7 edition from Gamestop gets you ever single piece of DLC content except a single weapon which is exclusive to Origin. This costs no extra money at all.
You might also want to mention that "From Dust" is packaged with the N7 Edition.
The DLC for ten of the items you listed is identical. Your headline is misleading linkbait.
Purchasing the N7 edition from Gamestop gets you ever single piece of DLC content except a single weapon which is exclusive to Origin. This costs no extra money at all.
You might also want to mention that "From Dust" is packaged with the N7 Edition.
It is pretty disappointing to see an article that looks like it was copied and pasted from one of a dozen threads posted by ignorant trolls on forums all over the net.
@Hyper
Gotham City Imposters has been selling multiplayer unlocks as DLC in the exact same manner. It may not be required to buy these, but it still doesn't make it any less absurd.
Also, I try to state multiple times that a number of them are multiplayer unlocks, and give full links to the content.
@Izmir
Again. It's not identical. Extra purchases "power-up" the rifle. They are actively pursuing more than one purchase. This is straight from the website I linked:
"If you have already obtained the Collector Assault Rifle, this code will strengthen the weapon further."
Gotham City Imposters has been selling multiplayer unlocks as DLC in the exact same manner. It may not be required to buy these, but it still doesn't make it any less absurd.
Also, I try to state multiple times that a number of them are multiplayer unlocks, and give full links to the content.
@Izmir
Again. It's not identical. Extra purchases "power-up" the rifle. They are actively pursuing more than one purchase. This is straight from the website I linked:
"If you have already obtained the Collector Assault Rifle, this code will strengthen the weapon further."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h472NmF1HEQ&feature=g-all-f&context=G2a61f16FAAAAAAAAAAA
this video comes to mind.
this video comes to mind.
@ Chris
And again, the codes duplicate a feature you can purchase with in-game cash, which you can earn by simply playing the game.
It's called a PROMOTIONAL BONUS. Nowhere has it been suggested that people should buy the products just to get the codes. It's just an added value. It's not even really DLC.
Anyways, it's clear that you're going to stick with what you've written, and your misleading headline is getting retweeted all over right now. I hope you're proud of your efforts to spread disinformation and ignorance.
And again, the codes duplicate a feature you can purchase with in-game cash, which you can earn by simply playing the game.
It's called a PROMOTIONAL BONUS. Nowhere has it been suggested that people should buy the products just to get the codes. It's just an added value. It's not even really DLC.
Anyways, it's clear that you're going to stick with what you've written, and your misleading headline is getting retweeted all over right now. I hope you're proud of your efforts to spread disinformation and ignorance.
Looking forward to the varren armor. I do want that Liara figure, though, as well as one of Jack, Miranda, Ash, and Samara/Morinth. Heck, throw Benezia and Aria in as well. Just no female Krogans.
Izmir is right on this one. The article title is rather sensationalist.
Now Railworks 2012 on the otherhand you actually have to pay nearly 1700 for all of the DLC. You don't see headlines for Portal 2's 130 Dollar DLC
Now Railworks 2012 on the otherhand you actually have to pay nearly 1700 for all of the DLC. You don't see headlines for Portal 2's 130 Dollar DLC
This is the stupidest complaint I have seen... The DLC that comes with the books and action figures, etc. is completely optional, and just and add-on that barely affects your experience of the game. They aren't whole levels or even characters... They are a little extra bonus you get for caring enough to buy some of their merchandise.
And why the fuck would you buy all those things when 8/10 of the ones you listed are the exact same thing...
And why the fuck would you buy all those things when 8/10 of the ones you listed are the exact same thing...
Never buy DLC with the exception of Arrival for ME2. ME3 will get the same treatment. Long mission packs: Yes. Pointless gun upgrades: No.
@Izmir
I note multiple times that some of these are unlocks. I have collectively and calmly stated the maximum ceiling for Mass Effect 3's DLC, should one purchase all of it (and there are people who will). I have given links detailing all of the content. There is nothing sensationalist here.
If a game sells non-essential, completely cosmetic monocles for $70 as DLC, is it still not absurd?
I note multiple times that some of these are unlocks. I have collectively and calmly stated the maximum ceiling for Mass Effect 3's DLC, should one purchase all of it (and there are people who will). I have given links detailing all of the content. There is nothing sensationalist here.
If a game sells non-essential, completely cosmetic monocles for $70 as DLC, is it still not absurd?
@ Seeafish
Lair of the Shadow Broker is better then Arrival. But in general I agree with your overall thought. That's the model we need to support. Actual money for actual content.
Lair of the Shadow Broker is better then Arrival. But in general I agree with your overall thought. That's the model we need to support. Actual money for actual content.
The Monocles are dlc, most of these are hardware that comes with the MP bonus unlocks that you can get just from playing the game.
@llort het
It makes it 'ok' because it's not the 'ten extra dollars' on launch day people are bitching about. It will come with new copies - don't bitch cause you wanted to save $5 dollars on a used copy and then whine you don't have all the content. (Not directed at you, but in general the notion that a used product should be the same as a new one)
It makes it 'ok' because it's not the 'ten extra dollars' on launch day people are bitching about. It will come with new copies - don't bitch cause you wanted to save $5 dollars on a used copy and then whine you don't have all the content. (Not directed at you, but in general the notion that a used product should be the same as a new one)
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