EA eyeing Resident Evil/Street Fighter creators Capcom, and Namco of the Tekken games
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evilromero
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We need a symbol that represents sarcasm. Like a rainbow.
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
Are you saying gay people are just being sarcastic?
You seem to be missing my point. EA was not a 'problem' until they reached the level of power / dominance they currently wield. Now its all about feeding the pig. This is exactly the same path Microsoft walked, and if given the chance will walk it again here. History is the ultimate teacher, and frankly both companies scare me.
I just wish there was something else that could be done besides boycotting. A number of EA games (products) are actually quite good, and in some cases are created by the remnants of the very companies we have sworn to avenge. Sadly, boycotting all EA products, if successful, would only be another kick in the groin for some of these developers. Then the final 'raping' would occur.
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
I've been wanting Namco & Capcom to merge for a while now. It definitely seems like it would be a good idea now.
MoxManiac said:
I think you're looking at this from far too positive a viewpoint. What would happen is that one of EA's own development studios would make the game, using the NFL Street engine for graphics or something, and fill it up with Shitty EA Trax (tm). Then you'd start to see Ryu playing in Tiger Woods, Ken in NBA Street, etc. Oh and of course the game play would be absolute shit, but that's a given anyway.
Jeez, for a giant multinational corporation, EA sure doesn't care about it's image as seen by people that follow the industry. Of course, they're so untouchable now that they don't even have to care. They have the market of ephemeral gamers so locked up that they can be using Faustian devil deals, publicly, to make games and they'd still be tops.
Damn, every week brings more evil EA news.
EDIT - What is this whole EA Trax thing that everyone hates? I haven't bought an EA game since, like, System Shock 2 (that was published by EA, right?). I remember people bitching about EA Trax earlier this year when I worked at EB.
Damn, every week brings more evil EA news.
EDIT - What is this whole EA Trax thing that everyone hates? I haven't bought an EA game since, like, System Shock 2 (that was published by EA, right?). I remember people bitching about EA Trax earlier this year when I worked at EB.
Onix said:
Yeah indeed I missed your point. I know Microsoft's tactics and I know that it can possibly become a threat but so will Sony if they finally manage to monopolize the console industry so will Take2 since they seem to be following EA's path etc etc. I try to think positive and believe that noone will succeed in their plans. Plus none of the possible threats seem so serious as EA. I mean they practically take over companies and force them to publish worthless mainstream crap. And as for helping EA's developers, well, from the moment EA acquires them I consider them dead since sooner or later will be forced to adopt EA's tactics and policies.
scarybore
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That will be easy for me since I haven't bought a EA game since Fifa World Cup 98 on the N64 :lol
Either way I can't see this being a good thing with EAs track record, but I personally can't see either of these 2 companies selling to a foreign buyer unless the money offered is extreme.
And where is that Hitler EA picture...
evilromero
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I like rainbows. They're beautiful.Mama Smurf said:
Deathcraze said:
Actually nowadays EA doesn't buy developers and companies with their consent. It's a recent developement that makes them even more disgusting. They'll probably try a hostile takeover by buying a large amount of shares or something like that.
Also boycotting is nothing difficult for me (and I think for most gamers) since most EA's games are crap. Plus I'm european and don't even know what Madden and NFL are supposed to be and since the best soccer game ever (and possibly the most addictive sports game ever created) is not EA's but Konami's I won't even miss them (I don't think I ever did).
CrimsonSkies
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"to publish worthless mainstream crap."
And how is this different from Capcom and Namco now?
And how is this different from Capcom and Namco now?
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Let's see. In my lifetime, I've purchaced roughly 700 different video game carts or cds.
I'd say roughly 100 of those are from Capcom, and about 40 of those from Namco.
And I've purchased exactly 0 EA titles.
What's my point? Just making conversation.
I'd say roughly 100 of those are from Capcom, and about 40 of those from Namco.
And I've purchased exactly 0 EA titles.
What's my point? Just making conversation.
White Man said:
It's really no worse than any other game company that might throw in a bunch of licensed music into their games, but a lot of EA Trax music either a) SUCKS, b) doesn't fit the game title, or all of the above.
EA also doesn't want to use the Xbox Soundtrack feature (I think maybe two of their games use it?) for their titles because they want people to "experience" their licensed music. :\
evilromero
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If you guys don't like the idea of this possible take-over/business venture then don't buy EA titles. When I decided that I would stop supporting Walmart and their evil agenda I simply stopped shopping there. I haven't gassed my car, bought my groceries or developed my photos at Walmart for over a year and I feel the better for it. Do the same with EA. Sure it won't make such a big difference, but at least you can rest well with the feeling that you're not contributing to some nazi corporation. Don't fear to resist. Embrace the feeling of rebellion, it's the right thing to do. We've allowed EA enough fun-time in the park; but when you're naughty you go into time-out. It'll be hard at first to not buy the latest Madden or NFL Street, but after a few years you won't even notice the transition. Instead you can claim with pride to your friends and others that EA is fucking evil empire that must be destroyed and you won't contribute to their slave labor
SonicMegaDrive
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I don't boycott EA because I hate EA.
I don't buy EA games because I don't like EA games. I think that's reason enough.
I don't buy EA games because I don't like EA games. I think that's reason enough.
JoshuaJSlone
Member
So how long until a new verb or noun comes from EA? A company could be said to eacize the industry they're in, or an industry could be in a state of eafication.
The real source of amusement this thread is all the 3L33Ts bashing the "casual gamer" as though they feel that since they play video games 60 hours a week their beliefs should dictate the direction of the market.
Hey, maybe if EA gets big enough we'll stop seeing crap like Viewtiful Joe and Jet Grind Radio and get a steady stream of high quality games like Superman 64 and Myst! :lol
Hey, maybe if EA gets big enough we'll stop seeing crap like Viewtiful Joe and Jet Grind Radio and get a steady stream of high quality games like Superman 64 and Myst! :lol
Che said:
ACTUALLY you're statement was: "Actually nowadays EA doesn't buy developers and companies with their consent."
That statement seems to imply that they've already done it... which they haven't.
Get back to me when it actually happens and I'll be more than happy to condemn it.... meanwhile excuse me while I go back to enjoying the fruits handed down to me by my lord and masters.
EA... hallow is thy name.... thy kingdom come... thy will be done... give us this day... our yearly update of your franchises with only a few meager gameplay additions....forgive my purchases from other developers.... even as you continue to swallow other developers. Led me not to Visual Concepts, but takeover the industry, for through hostile takeover thine is the industry... the power, the glory, forever....
Myoclonic Jerk
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when is Nintendo's turn ?
everyone needs to just stop buying EAs shit. plain and simple. I'm not sure how possible it is but we need to do a mass messege board posting on every corner of the internet for people just to give EA the big FUCK YOU in 2005. No EA purchases. No matter how hard it may be but with no sales, profits drop, other 3rd parties get a bigger slice of the pie, creativity returns to normal.
SonicMegaDrive
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And just praytell do you think we can keep guys like this -->
from buying games like this --->
from places like this? --->
from buying games like this --->
from places like this? --->
BeOnEdge said:
I don't know if that would work out well for other developers or not. Just look at EA's reaction to ESPN Videogames cutting into their turf. I don't know how big their warchest is but if there were to be significant profit losses they could very well go on a spending spree worse than what they're doing now. I think they've gotten too big to even care what the consumer thinks these days. I'm all for a Million Gamer March or whatever, but at the end of the day I think it'll take action from the government to get their attention.
Oh, and EA Trax are the spawn of Satan.
Of this current generation, EA didn't start out evil, just generic. Something I noticed about 6 months ago, well before the hate, was that I owned exactly 0 EA games on my GameCube, yet about 50 other titles. Now I own well over 75, and only 2 are EA. (Def Jam Vendetta and LotR:RotK) Their games just aren't appealing to me, and they know this. So they're going to buy up my favorite developers and that'll count!
DarienA said:ACTUALLY you're statement was: "Actually nowadays EA doesn't buy developers and companies with their consent."
That statement seems to imply that they've already done it... which they haven't.
Get back to me when it actually happens and I'll be more than happy to condemn it.... meanwhile excuse me while I go back to enjoying the fruits handed down to me by my lord and masters.
EA... hallow is thy name.... thy kingdom come... thy will be done... give us this day... our yearly update of your franchises with only a few meager gameplay additions....forgive my purchases from other developers.... even as you continue to swallow other developers. Led me not to Visual Concepts, but takeover the industry, for through hostile takeover thine is the industry... the power, the glory, forever....
Expected reply. I have nothing to say to you. Btw you seem like a smart guy. Why do you defend them like that? You work for them or something? (I'm not making fun of you it's an honest question)
CrimsonSkies said:
...and you consider yourself a gamer? You're a genius man, pure genius. I don't know if you're acting like the usual fanboy who hates particular companies because they don't publish many games for his precious console ("I hate you damn japanese companies for not helping my big black box DIE DIE DIE!"), or you're just have a very very very very very bad taste on videogames. They're both pathetic but I would prefer the second. No matter which our stupid differences are(my console is better than yours and crap like that) we have to fight threats like this together, put our ridiculous differences aside and stop acting like rabid fanboys.
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
For those that forgot, EA made a deal with Square and formed Square EA a number of years ago that facilitated the localization of games that otherwise would not have made it over. Here at GAF we're quick to cry foul when Super Happy Stupid Minigame Hour doesn't make it over from companies like Capcom and Namco, yet we also cry foul when something like this, which would pretty much guarantee these types of niche games would come over, is rumored.
What of this EA influencing the creative process... what games from EA have seen major success in the eastern market? FIFA? Ty? What does EA know about games that cater to that side of the world? Perhaps with investing a substantial amount into these companies they're looking to finally expand into that culture.
Honestly, who cares. We still get Command & Conquer games from what's left of Westwood, Ubisoft didn't magically shrivel up and die overnight, Tiburon is still alive and kicking. What was your reaction when Sony invested a majority percentage in Square? Or when Nintendo bought Retro? I'm sure this won't change the development philosophies of established companies like Namco and Capcom. It'll be mutually beneficial.
What of this EA influencing the creative process... what games from EA have seen major success in the eastern market? FIFA? Ty? What does EA know about games that cater to that side of the world? Perhaps with investing a substantial amount into these companies they're looking to finally expand into that culture.
Honestly, who cares. We still get Command & Conquer games from what's left of Westwood, Ubisoft didn't magically shrivel up and die overnight, Tiburon is still alive and kicking. What was your reaction when Sony invested a majority percentage in Square? Or when Nintendo bought Retro? I'm sure this won't change the development philosophies of established companies like Namco and Capcom. It'll be mutually beneficial.
SonicMegaDrive said:And just praytell do you think we can keep guys like this -->
from buying games like this --->
from places like this? --->
Hehe exactly. it's depressing if you think about it. Idiots are driving the industry. What I don't get though is how in Japan while videogames were mainstream waaaaay before the western countries started to catch up, this never ever happened (stupid casuals buying crap games all the time). I've started to believe that the general rule according to which mainstream public is usually retarded uninformed and ignorant doesn't apply in Japan.
Wellington said:
I don't understand your argument. Your example is kinda weird. EA just partnered with Square they didn't buy them. On the other hand we have fine examples of companies they did buy and now we can see their leftovers in uninspired boring generic games which keep updating every year and they have nothing to do with their predecessors.