EA: We Never Want to Be Named Worst U.S. Company Again

[Wereduck]

He also addresses another black eye for EA, the launch of the "free-to-play" Dungeon Keeper earlier this year. "As you push the boundaries, things are not always going to go how you like," Wilson said

They'll still going with the 'Dungeon Keeper was just too innovative' bollocks are they? How sad.

Yeah, this was the "ah, I guess he's just trying to feed us bullshit then" moment for me. I do appreciate that he followed it up with a sentence more than 30 words long that says absolutely nothing though - thanks for confirming my analysis.

 

[mew4ever23]

Well gee. Perhaps you stop nickle and diming the customer. You might stop with the ridiculous PR statements in an attempt to justify the previous.

Try to stop BEING the worst US company.

 

[Evonisia]

It's very fitting that this comes just as The Sims 4 is released.

I understand the theory that they delayed Titanfall, Battlefield Hardline and so on so they could improve those games (I don't know if they succeeded/will succeed). It means nothing when the reason everyone hates EA is for how anti consumer they are.

What we got with The Sims 4 could have been the most polished, fun thing to come out of the whole series, but it still means nothing when you cut out content to sell again as DLC.

 

[Novaova]

Andrew Wilson, who took the reigns of EA last year

It's "took the reins," not "took the reigns." That doesn't even make any sense if you know what the individual words mean. Reins are the straps attached to a horse's bit which a rider uses to guide the horse. That's where the phrase comes from. Someone takes (grasps) the reins (the straps), and seizes control of the situation.

Kids today.

 

[TessaraVejgan]

All they need to do is make good games that work from day one without a million dlc's and all their problems will disappear.

 

[AkaDad]

The fact EA was ever named 'worst company' is just stupid. They are far from the worst. That fact a VIDEO GAME COMPANY beat out businesses and banks that are doing real harm to peoples lively hood is just sad.

This is what I was going to say. EA may be the worst video game company, but they don't even come close to being the worst company in America.

 

[Samsont]

This all *sounds* fantastic, I'd love it if they actually followed through with what they're saying. Because this is the first time in a while that they've actually managed to say what the players want to hear, I.E: "We're giving development of our games more time". This tells us that they actually KNOW what we've been asking for, which is an improvement for once. But as usual with EA, we'll have to wait until they actually back up their words to be sure.

 

[Tradjus]

They've certainly spouted this P.R line before, and I don't believe it any more now than I did then. In fact I'm almost certain that we'll have another "FUCK GAMERS!" line from some idiotic E.A exec before too long here that'll balance us out. I mean those guys can't go two seconds without pulling their pants down and slapping their asses in the face of gamers in general.

 

[Johnson McGee]

I don't think that EA is the worst company anymore because of cable companies becoming worse, not EA getting better.

 

[masticina]

Really what can I add.

This is putting a smile on my face. Because they still are going to get my vote unless something horribly worse shows up. Yes there are a few rotten banks and there is comcast but.. EA we are loyal to you. Loyal to making sure that you feel all the damage you have done to gaming.

 

[Reyold]

It's telling that EA don't say they want to improve, but that they don't want to be *named* worst company again.

HA! I didn't even realize that. It's so much easier to simply not be the worst rather than actually improving.

 

[Scarim Coral]

Err I would say they got a long way to go if they want to redeem themselves. They already cause way too many damages to repair.

 

[sniddy_v1legacy]

So this is the company that set up origin to skin people even more when selling the 1001 DLC packs they spew out, and really has treated the consumer as...well rubbish

Maybe the way forward, not being the worst company....and maybe not fleecing the customer with poor products, DLC and terrible customer service, allowing people off your platform if they want to play anything you release....and you know releasing a quality product and if you do release any DLC aim more for the old add on pack that actually is a 'mini game' instead of stuff that should have been int eh game, or add next to nothing

 

[templar1138a]

I will continue to treat the issue regarding EA as I have for a while now:

They are not the worst company ever, as their business practices do not kill people. Some of the games that come out under their label are solid, and I will point my money at them. Not my full-price money, because I need to wait for some reliable reviews before buying, and games that are worth sixty bucks are exceptionally rare, but still.

 

[Do4600]

"His new goal is to make EA a "player-first" company."

After, you know, stock holders, critics, the CEO, the board of directors and the almighty dollar.

I haven't bought an EA game for long while now, frankly, watching that company whither, atrophy and die would give me far more entertainment then playing their games ever would at this point.

 

[circularlogic88]

"His new goal is to make EA a "player-first" company."

After, you know, stock holders, critics, the CEO, the board of directors and the almighty dollar.

I haven't bought an EA game for long while now, frankly, watching that company whither, atrophy and die would give me far more entertainment then playing their games ever would at this point.

Cold blooded! XD

But I do share your views.

So long as he has to answer to a board and investors, players will never be first.

 

[Denamic]

Words are cheap, especially when you're still doing the same old shit despite your rosy words. "From here on out, we'll no longer screw our loyal customers and we shall do our utmost to never again be considered the worst company. Now, bend over and brace yourself."

 

[FalloutJack]

Let us all turn to Chapter 32 of the Book of St. Carlin of Comedy, regarding businesses and customers.


EA, we want to open up a dialogue with you over the phone. Remember, your call is very important to us!

...Heh...

Heh heh heh heh heh...

 

[CManator]

Yeah, and I want swimming pools to drown toddlers in The Sims 4.

Riccitiello said the same thing. While Origin is genuinely improving, they haven't improved in any other way. They're still in Golden Poo territory for the BF4 launch, Dungeon Keeper, and the stripped-down Sims 4 release, but I doubt they'll win it again.

EAs reaction after making this statement.
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/796467/dr-evil-laugh-o.gif
(No idea how to post a gif here)

Put brackets around "img" and "/img", and then put the image link in the middle of them, no spaces. Quote me to see it at work.

Thank you so much!

I don't know why, but seeing the same gif twice in one post got me laughing pretty hard. It actually looked a lot like this:

OT: Eh, I don't really care anymore. I'm reminded of an abusive husband who's all, "Oh baby you know I only hit you cuz I love you, but I promise I can change!" Of course he doesn't actually change, and when she finally leaves his ass, he just goes after the next poor girl who believes his bullshit. And just like him, EA doesn't actually believe they are wrong, they just want to stop getting nagged about it.

I will say this though. EA is NOT the worst company in america. Not even close. Worst video game company? Perhaps, but they have strong competition. And personally, My gaming life has been more deeply impacted by the disappointments from SquareEnix, Capcom, And Nintendo. They were a much bigger part of my life than EA ever was.

 

[Samael Barghest]

The answer is simple. Stop being so serious and bring back EA Big. The wacky sports and fighting games is where it's at.