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@ Chris
It's pointless to argue this, because your headline does all of the misleading right off the bat, and that's all most people are going to read. They will take it at face value to, because people LOVE to complain about things.
The fact remains that I could have created this post by lifting it from a loudmouth troll on any number of forums. I expect a higher level of quality on Destructoid then I'd get from that latter source.
And no, I don't see anything absurd at all about that. It's COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. You say that yourself. I won't buy, you won't but it. Why should either of us care?
It's pointless to argue this, because your headline does all of the misleading right off the bat, and that's all most people are going to read. They will take it at face value to, because people LOVE to complain about things.
The fact remains that I could have created this post by lifting it from a loudmouth troll on any number of forums. I expect a higher level of quality on Destructoid then I'd get from that latter source.
And no, I don't see anything absurd at all about that. It's COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. You say that yourself. I won't buy, you won't but it. Why should either of us care?
@ultor;but-EA-is-made-of-people.granted,only-a-few-near-the-top-are-responsible-for-the-greedy,whoring-decisions...but,anyway-that-place-in-hell-is-for-them
Does anyone else notice that the auxiliary DLC is all assault riles? Why no pistols or sniper rifles?
Oh, wait, I know why. Because Bioware sold out and they think we're all "broski" soldier classes. Mass Effect is no longer an RPG; It's fucking Gears of War now.
Oh, wait, I know why. Because Bioware sold out and they think we're all "broski" soldier classes. Mass Effect is no longer an RPG; It's fucking Gears of War now.
You only have to get one of the Razer thingies, but I'm definitely picking up what you're putting down. And I'm totally the kind of consumer whore that would buy most of this junk if the promotions applied to the PS3. The only thing worse than shitty promotion bonuses is the fact that these bonuses aren't even applicable to me.
Ah. So that's how rich Bioware thinks I am. Thanks for clearing that up, Chris.
I get that a lot of it is repeated content, but it's still shit they want people to buy, so they try to justify the price tag with "free" DLC. It does not cost that much to make a phone case, but holy shit! We can package it with meaningless DLC and it'll be totally worth it!
I really don't like this because it seems to only be the beginning. What happens when they start packaging in real DLC(characters, missions) with merchandise? Is that where we're headed?
I get that a lot of it is repeated content, but it's still shit they want people to buy, so they try to justify the price tag with "free" DLC. It does not cost that much to make a phone case, but holy shit! We can package it with meaningless DLC and it'll be totally worth it!
I really don't like this because it seems to only be the beginning. What happens when they start packaging in real DLC(characters, missions) with merchandise? Is that where we're headed?
And after 6 weeks of everyone buying there will be a GOTY edition for 70 dollars which has all that .
When you take a step back and look at it, I think the absurdity is still there, regardless if you're going to buy it or not. Are these items completely optional? Yes. Hell, buying ME3 is technically optional within itself. But to think that if someone wanted to have every bit of ME3 gear and content, they would be spending close to $900 to get it all, minus sales tax.
Obviously, that is the prerogative of that person if they're willing to shell out that kind of money, but to suggest that your video game is worth what some people would consider a mortgage payment, that's absurd. And yes, I know its a capitalist world. That doesn't remove absurdity.
Obviously, that is the prerogative of that person if they're willing to shell out that kind of money, but to suggest that your video game is worth what some people would consider a mortgage payment, that's absurd. And yes, I know its a capitalist world. That doesn't remove absurdity.
There is no possible excuse for this. Anyone who buys EA games, actively supports this sort of bullshit. Enough is enough, I wont even be pirating ME3 at this point.
Having so much DLC just makes me not want ANY of it. I don't give a shit about weapon packs or any of that stuff.
@NickCull
That's why I would like Destructoid and outlets like it to use their position to explain to people how optional and pointless most of this DLC is. To educated people. All that promo content is redundant, and unlockable through simply gameplay.
That's why I would like Destructoid and outlets like it to use their position to explain to people how optional and pointless most of this DLC is. To educated people. All that promo content is redundant, and unlockable through simply gameplay.
@Nephlabobo Reading your comment history is like reading the best Hangin' with Mr. Cooper fanfic ever.
@Izmir
Again, I clearly state in the list what is/isn't an unlock.
I have no idea what you're not getting here. If people don't read the entire article, that's not my problem.
Your comment history also looks like an incredibly weird press release for everything Mass Effect.
Again, I clearly state in the list what is/isn't an unlock.
I have no idea what you're not getting here. If people don't read the entire article, that's not my problem.
Your comment history also looks like an incredibly weird press release for everything Mass Effect.
If people are buying this merchandise JUST for the DLC, I think they should re-evaluate that idea. There's no way EA isn't going to put this on the XBL marketplace or PS store in the future.
@Chris
I have expressed my opinion. You have expressed yours. We clearly disagree.
As to my comment history, since 80% of my comments are on this article, that's not surprising.
I have expressed my opinion. You have expressed yours. We clearly disagree.
As to my comment history, since 80% of my comments are on this article, that's not surprising.
"The multiplayer Collector's Rifle "powers-up" the more you buy -- so EA has effectively created an incentive for people to buy multiple products."
It's pretty pointless for PC users though. All you have to do is modify the weapons to whatever damage you want. You can also download all the DLC for free* if you really wanted it.
*Pirate
It's pretty pointless for PC users though. All you have to do is modify the weapons to whatever damage you want. You can also download all the DLC for free* if you really wanted it.
*Pirate
@CodeFire
The unlocks are for MP only, so it remains to be seen whether pirating the game will help with this stuff.
The unlocks are for MP only, so it remains to be seen whether pirating the game will help with this stuff.
Calm the fuck down. If you don't like the content, don't buy it. If you don't like the article, read a different one.
"Keep in mind that a lot of this is based on Razor accessories, which power up your "Collector Assault Rifle" to maximum power in multiplayer."
So, do I even need to wonder how overpowered and unfair multiplayer will be if someone decides to waste money on these Razor things for this game? Something's got to give there.
EA did this to an extent with The Old Republic, at least with the Razor stuff, but to be honest about it, aside from a few cool things the Razor keyboard brings to the table, the gear is pretty much the same stuff Razor always sells, only priced higher because of its new paint job. Your going to REALLY need to love these games to want to put down that kind of money when you can get its plain counterpart somewhere, for cheaper.
Overall about the DLC though, surely it'll be cheaper overall when the DLC hits places like XBL. I'm willing to bet that EA is going to
@Chris Carter
"$44.99 for the Liara figurine - which oddly enough now comes with unconfirmed DLC"
This hooks to the rest of what I'm saying, but I wanted to point out that its probably because the cheaper figures are going to have a randomized code -which to me is a bit of a pisser. Action Figures or statues that your only really going to want to buy once getting a randomized code is a pretty shit idea if one of the reasons your probably pushing yourself to get it is for that code. Good business for EA I guess, but.. yeah, a little shifty.
So, do I even need to wonder how overpowered and unfair multiplayer will be if someone decides to waste money on these Razor things for this game? Something's got to give there.
EA did this to an extent with The Old Republic, at least with the Razor stuff, but to be honest about it, aside from a few cool things the Razor keyboard brings to the table, the gear is pretty much the same stuff Razor always sells, only priced higher because of its new paint job. Your going to REALLY need to love these games to want to put down that kind of money when you can get its plain counterpart somewhere, for cheaper.
Overall about the DLC though, surely it'll be cheaper overall when the DLC hits places like XBL. I'm willing to bet that EA is going to
@Chris Carter
"$44.99 for the Liara figurine - which oddly enough now comes with unconfirmed DLC"
This hooks to the rest of what I'm saying, but I wanted to point out that its probably because the cheaper figures are going to have a randomized code -which to me is a bit of a pisser. Action Figures or statues that your only really going to want to buy once getting a randomized code is a pretty shit idea if one of the reasons your probably pushing yourself to get it is for that code. Good business for EA I guess, but.. yeah, a little shifty.
So, EA has changed the name of the series to Ca$h Effect. The more I hear about this game the less I want to buy it, and I really like the Mass Effect series.
Bah, cut myself off in order to make my randomized code/figure point.
what I was going to say was I'm sure EA is going to bundle a good bit of the stuff together -mostly the pre-order stuff- and sell it for $3-$5.
what I was going to say was I'm sure EA is going to bundle a good bit of the stuff together -mostly the pre-order stuff- and sell it for $3-$5.
The moment one of those pieces of DLC is listed with the word "mission" or "assignment" next to it I will rage. Until then, I'll just sit here quietly like a good little boy.
EA make more reasons as time goes on for me not to buy mass effect 3.
It's a real shame because the game itself actually looks good.
I really feel sorry for the developers.
It's a real shame because the game itself actually looks good.
I really feel sorry for the developers.
I expect Sterling to play three hours of this game and write a horrible review that barely touches on gameplay and rambles of for paragraphs about how this game is little more than ME: Farmville.
Meh, the misleading title makes it seem a lot worse than it actually is. You should probably change that.
"From Dust" being day 1 DLC is still bullshit, though.
"From Dust" being day 1 DLC is still bullshit, though.
Forgot to include the cost of an iPad for people who get left out of Infiltrator/Datapad for using a different tablet OS.
Ok, I hate this over-merchandising as much as the next guy, but this article is a flat-out lie. Anyone with half a brain knows that it will not "cost you around $870 to get Mass Effect 3's DLC". You are making the assumption that each item will contain a specific, unique DLC item. Which would be nuts.
You do realize thats not the actual dlcs but crap like "collectors edition" artbooks, figurines, headshets, mice etc etc.
However the amount of "select retailers" if definetly stupid, what you hope you achieve with this ea?
ME2 had half the game cut out for dlcs, milking much?
However the amount of "select retailers" if definetly stupid, what you hope you achieve with this ea?
ME2 had half the game cut out for dlcs, milking much?
So they had the time to build all that exclusive content before the game went gold, but they didn't have time to implement gamepad support for PC? lol.
That is actually pretty sickening.
That is actually pretty sickening.
So they had the time to build all that exclusive content before the game went gold, but they didn\'t have time to implement gamepad support for PC? lol.
That is actually pretty sickening.
That is actually pretty sickening.
Eh I don't think you need all the Razer products. Doubt they'll let you power it up more than once.
Go marketing!
Go marketing!
Nobody is actually going to buy this game its all marketing hype.
Mass Effect 1 didn't suck too bad and they just had to take that and run with it.
Truly we live in the worst of times.
Mass Effect 1 didn't suck too bad and they just had to take that and run with it.
Truly we live in the worst of times.
I do think this article of chris' is a bit on the link bait side. The only people dumb and crazy enough to buy all this crap are such a minority this realization isn't really required information for anyone who would actually care.
I do think this article of chris' is a bit on the link bait side. The only people dumb and crazy enough to buy all this crap are such a minority this realization isn't really required information for anyone who would actually care.
This article is total BS filled with half truths to make Bioware and EA look bad to the average idiot that doesn't do their research. Hey lets put Shepard with dollar signs on his face and then title the article "it will cost you $870 to get Mass Effect DLC" which is untrue and watch the hits come in. First of all the figurine and toys DLC is just class and weapon unlocks that you could just get by playing the game. It's basically a thanks for purchasing their merchandise bonus, but yeah lets not explain that. And who really needs that collector assault rifle? If you buy all that crap just for that then your insane or really dedicated. The IOS game isn't necessary to beat the game. Hell it isn't even necessary to get the best ending. It's not even DLC!!!!...jesus. It's its own game that can help to make ME3 easier if you want. Yeah shame on Bioware for making a new game for the massively successful IOS market. The "From Dust" is probably the the secret character mission that comes with the Collector edition. And finally The Collector Edition itself is just like every other SE that most big named games come out with from Resident Evil to Call of Duty. So I don't see the big deal in making fuss over that when everyone else does it. Also that pre-order bonus list should just have listed the AT-12 Raider and the N7 Ware Fare Gear. Everything else is what comes with collector edition and from playing a "free" demo and not and are not pre-order bonus. Yeah but who cares right as long as it looks like a long list of things will "have" to buy.
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